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BRIEFLY TA Squash Be aware and stick FUNdraiser In order to help support the Men’s E Grade team as they look towards the National Superchamps Competition to be held in Gisborne, the team and Te Awamutu Squash Club to lockdown rules will be hosting a FUNdraising Tournament on Saturday, August 28 with three mini tournaments featuring singles, Delta is out there: Te Awamutu and NZ’s team of 5 million join efforts to beat Covid-19 doubles and the new racketball format for anyone here were seven confirmed around when people buy what they keen to have a go. community cases of Covid- need,” says Countdown general No experience is necessary, 19, including a fully manager of corporate affairs, safety just a willingness and non- vaccinated nurse at Auck- and sustainability Kiri Hannifin. marking shoes. landT Hospital, at the time this edition And Te Awamutu Police commun- For more information or to was published - all have the Delta ity constable Ryan Fleming’s message enter contact Rebecca on 021 variant and all are linked to the to residents is to follow the rules. 411 933 by August 21 (Saturday) Devonport case that led to New Zea- “The Delta variant is worse than or head to Te Awamutu land entering a snap lockdown on anything we’ve seen so far,” says Squash Club on Facebook for Tuesday night. Ryan. details. Genome sequencing has con- “I reiterate to everyone to take firmed NZ's Covid-19 outbreak is the precautions, don’t panic shop; it’s Delta strain of the virus, and that it been good so far, but we don’t want Clothing Swap came from NSW, Australia. to see it again.” The Clothing Swap is in the Te Two new major locations of inter- Alert level 4 requires all non- Awamutu Baptist Church hall est have been identified - essential businesses to close and on Thursday, September 2 Central Church of Christ, visited on masks must be worn by anyone aged from 7 pm – 9pm. All welcome. Sunday, August 15, and the SkyCity 12 and over when visiting essential If you have items to donate, Casino, visited in the evening on services. drop them to the church office Saturday, August 14 and possibly into Waipa¯ District Council’s Cam- Monday-Thursday from 9am- Sunday morning. bridge and Te Awamutu offices, as 1pm “If you were in either of those well as halls, playgrounds and other For more information please locations, look out," says Dr Ashley community facilities across the dis- phone 022 1012153 Bloomfield. Prime Minister announced on Tuesday night that the trict will be shut during the lockdown. These locations of interest are country would go into lockdown following the discovery of a Delta case in Parks and reserves areas will re- added to others identified throughout the community. Photo / Hagen Hopkins main open to the public, but residents All Rugby Auckland and the Coromandel. must practise 2m physical distancing Postponed or Following Tuesday’s lockdown an- The roads around the main town all the bread and toilet paper at measures when using these spaces. Cancelled nouncement, Te Awamutu residents were busier than usual for a Tuesday Countdown. Council will continue to offer did not wait to get to the supermarket night. “We’d remind everyone that there Bunnings Warehouse NPC, or to get their last fix of takeaways. By 9pm, people had cleaned out is plenty of food and groceries to go continued on A2 Cup and matches, as well as all community and school rugby this weekend has been Police seek info on Owairaka Valley Rd death cancelled or postponed. The next rounds of Bunnings Warehouse NPC, FPC and Police continue to seek information death, Detective Senior Sergeant Ross Jenkins had been on the road for. raka Valley and Mellsop roads. Heartland Championship will over a young Australian student’s Patterson said. Patterson said police were still “We have the utmost sympathy for be rescheduled to be played at death on a quiet, rural road. “Enquiries undertaken so far indi- keen to hear from anyone who had Joseph’s parents and his family and a later date in the competition. And it also remains unclear cate that Joseph was walking along travelled along Owairaka Valley Rd friends . . . Our inquiry team is work- No community rugby is to be whether Joseph Jenkins’ family can Owairaka Valley Rd when he was not only around 2.30am, but also in ing hard to support them and provide played at any level however get across the Tasman due to current struck by a vehicle, causing fatal the several hours leading up to the answers about Joseph’s death.” Provincial Unions and their Covid-19 border rules and how his injuries,” Patterson said. discovery of his body. local organising bodies will body will get home. However, although Jenkins’ body Police wanted to hear from any- Anyone with information determine whether those A motorist found Jenkins dead on was discovered by a motorist, their one who travelled along Owairaka should call the police’s non- matches are cancelled or Owairaka Valley Rd, near the inter- vehicle wasn’t the one believed Valley Rd between 10pm on i emergency 105 number or postponed. section with Mellsop Rd, about involved in the incident. Wednesday, August 11 and 2.30am on email Detective Sergeant Rescheduled match timings 2.30am on Thursday. It was also unclear if the driver of Thursday, August 12, Patterson said. Anthony Hodgson at anthony. will be confirmed as soon as Jenkins, 20, was in the vehicle involved even knew that This included anyone with [email protected] and possible. studying and was in the area for an they had hit someone. dashcam footage and anyone with quote the file number adventure camp at the time of his Police were also unsure how long CCTV cameras along Arapuni, Owai- 210812/6788.

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Some of the Te Awamutu Special Olympics team members that will be heading to the National Summer Games later this year. Photo / Supplied Special Olympians This newspaper is subject to NZ Media Council procedures. A complaint must fi rst be directed in writing, within one month of publication, to [email protected]. are ready to swim If not satisfi ed with the response, the complaint may be referred to the Media Council PO Box 10-879, 23 are ready for nationals in Hamilton in December The Terrace, 6143. Or use the online complaint form at www.mediacouncil.org.nz. Please Caitlan Johnston I’m really proud to be swimmer of the year, sportsperson of include copies of the article and all correspondence the year and the most important op- he biggest Special Olympics swimming for Special portunity the team gave me was to with the publication. Te Awamutu team yet to com- Olympics Te Awamutu at represent Te Awamutu and New Zea- pete at nationals has recently land at the World Summer Games in been named and training is my first National Summer Abu Dhabi,” says Portia. alreadyT well under way. There are two team members this This year’s Freemasons New Zea- Games. I’m hoping to year who have been competing with land Special Olympics National Sum- swim faster than I ever the team since it started going to mer Games is taking place in Hamilton nationals in 2009: Deshan Walallavita across four days and eight venues in have before. — who also competed in Abu Dhabi at December. Kate Elliot the World Games — and Robert van der “We’ve got the biggest team ever Wee, and they have competed at every because the nationals are on our front nationals since. door,” says Te Awamutu Special All the team members recently Olympics head coach Shelley Blair. competed at nationals at least once competed at a two-day swim event in Twenty-three athletes have been already. Hamilton and to selected to be a part of the Te Awamutu They include Brittany Edwards, qualify for the National Summer team this year and they’ll all be com- David Smith, Ella Yarndley, Emily Games. peting in the swimming events. Sanson, Jarrod Gilbert, Jennifer Clark, “The results were outstanding,” says Team members Aimee McLachlan, Katie Townsend, Matthew Smith, Peter Shelley. Ben Chisnall, Caitlin Thomas, Kate Crawford, Sarah Griffin, Sarah-Jane They have started training, once a Elliot, Kathleen Bayer, Keziah Clark, Hudson and Portia Johnson who week and independently, but to in- Melissa Wise, Stevie Cook and Sven competed at the Special Olympics crease their fitness levels to cope with bayofplentytimes.co.nz Brasler will be make their nationals World Games in Abu Dhabi in 2019. the four-day event Shelley says they grabone.co.nz debut. “Special Olympics Te Awamutu will be increasing training soon. “I’m really proud to be swimming for have given me loads of opportunities, Shelley says with such a big team Special Olympics Te Awamutu at my like being selected to swim at the this year they are fortunate to have a first National Summer Games. I’m National Summer Games, the committed bunch of volunteers. bayofplentytimes.co.n hoping to swim faster than I ever have transtasman event competing against The competition will bring more grabone.co.nz before,” says Kate. Australian teams, being a Global Mes- than 1300 athletes, 450 coaches and up All of the other team members have senger, I was most improved female to 600 volunteers. Pre-plan for your funeral

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man, prophet and Anglican tensions of the 1860s. Unveiling of the portrait of mission leader. One of these occurred fol- lrihapeti Te Paea Potatau by The inspiration for the lowing the military attack at Mike Marshall (left) and Tom royal vocation was taken from Rangiaowhia on February 21, New Zealand family owned and operated History of Roa, watched by Archbishop the Bible, Deuteronomy, Ch 17. 1864, which resulted in the • Covering all of the North Island with offi ces in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty. Emeritus Sir David Moxon. Iriha¯peti married John deaths of women and children Photo / Supplied Mackay in 1838 and they had in a burning whare. • We can cater for Simple Eco Funeral plans to Traditional Funeral Services. 12 children. All were baptised Ma¯ori threatened to burn • To ensure all family and whanau are a part of your loved ones’ journey we offer connecting by Bishop George Selwyn and down Saint John’s in retri- online live streaming services. attended Anglican Mission bution. At the time St John’s Schools initiated by Reverend had become the constabulary Call Gayle or Carla today or any one of our dedicated team members to ensure your Robert and Susan Maunsel church with the arrival of the loved ones memories are remembered in every way they can be. who were the supervising troops in Te Awamutu. with God missioners for Reverend Influenced by her sister, Benjamin and Harriett Tiaho placed her mana on the Te Awamutu St John’s Ashwell. church to protect it. Anglican Parish priest The Ashwells were the first The two sisters had clearly Iriha¯peti’s portrait on display Reverend Julie Guest Anglican missionaries at conferred about this; Iriha¯peti conducting the welcome. Pirongia, now part of the from the perspective of a high- Dean Taylor ously operating church. Photo / Supplied Parish of St John. born bicultural Anglican fam- It was opened Easter Day Iriha¯peti’s photo is one of ily, and Tiaho, who wasn’t 0800 920 222 unique event in the in 1854, built from locally the few known formal married with children, from New Zealand Angli- hand-milled and donated portraits of an influential Ma¯- the perspective of the Simplycremations.co.nz • [email protected] can Church calen- native timbers. Visit ori lay Anglican from this time, Kı¯ngitanga itself. dar is Te Pouhere stjohnsparishteawamutu.co. thought to have been taken in Julie says without the sis- 38 Wairere Drive, SundayA — the second Sunday nz/old-st-john’s for more in- early widowhood. She later ters’ intervention and protec- after Pentecost. formation. married Sam Joyce, and the tion the beautiful church, Te Pouhere Sunday is Parish priest Reverend couple had three children. which is Waikato’s oldest when the Church celebrates Julie Guest, together with about that as yet, so I started Christ’s love. Iriha¯peti helped foster the surviving building, would its Constitution/Te Pouhere Archbishop Emeritus Sir reading and researching.” She believed the best way first largely Ma¯ori likely not still be standing Don’t feel cold which establishes the three David Moxon, initiated the The more Julie read the was to offer a pilgrimage congregations of the Waikato, today. tikanga — European, Ma¯ori event in response to the more she was convinced this across the parish to guide including Ota¯whao, the early “Looking at the portrait of and Polynesian — of the sacredness of Old St John’s history needed to be shared. people to hear God at work. support of the chiefly daugh- Iriha¯peti in the church, and Church in the province of and the powerful history in “I came to believe that we, as Julie was directed to Arch- ter, her children, and then sensing something of the faith during winter New Zealand and Polynesia. and around Te Awamutu. Christians, need to be aware bishop David for his immense grandchildren, providing a and aroha, you are looking at Te Awamutu St John’s Julie arrived in Te Awa- of the history and the power- and growing historical know- Te Awamutu’s St John’s role model influence on the an iconic witness to wisdom Anglican Parish celebrated Te mutu in 2019 and says she ful story of Christ’s ledge and his experience in Anglican Parish Old St John’s growing church community. and mana,” says Julie. We specialise in retrofi t Pouhere Sunday 2021 with spent much time in prayer, transforming grace enacted leading pilgrimages in other Church and historic She had a sister, Te Paea Iriha¯peti’s portrait was the unveiling of a portrait of seeking God’s direction for right here in and around Te places. “It is to Bishop David churchyard — Waikato’s Tiaho Po¯tatau, known to the unveiled by her descendant Iriha¯peti Te Paea Po¯tatau in this parish and her ministry Awamutu where Ma¯ori en- that we owe the progress that oldest standing building and Pa¯keha¯community as “Prin- Mike Marshall, along with Pro- double glazing, inserts and the chancel of Old St John’s here. “I had experienced a countered the living Christ, has been made thus far,” says possibly New Zealand’s cess Sophie”. fessor Tom Roa, during an — the first step of a pilgrimage wonderful sense of the Holy initially through the work of Julie. “He has advised, encour- Archbishop Emeritus Sir David Moxon leads the Te Pouhere longest continuously The sisters shared the evensong service where full replacement aluminium across the parish to guide Spirit with me when I first Church Missionary Society aged and supported vestry Sunday service in Old St John’s Anglican Church. operating church. name Te Paea, derived from Reverend Julie, Archdeacon people to hear God at work, entered Old St John’s,” she (CMS) missionaries.” every step of the way.” Photo / Supplied Photo / Dean Taylor the biblical concept for holy Ngira Simmonds, representing windows and doors. offer a chance to be immersed says. Julie says we need to know Placing a portrait of wisdom, also Sophie in Greek. the Kı¯ngitanga, Archbishop in the beautiful sacred spaces “The sacredness of the the history and understand Iriha¯peti Te Paea Po¯tatau in Morgan. “Both men are in- who was born at Ota¯whao (Te the captains of the Tainui and Te Paea is the principle and Primate/Te Pihopa and allow people to discover many years of worship and the place this parish has in Old St John’s was one of the tegral in the mission, but Awamutu), and the greatly re- Te Arawa waka and of the behind “lady Wisdom” in the Matamua Philip Richardson, a response to the history they prayer impacted me deeply. those stories and to share steps to preparing the pilgrim- Iriha¯peti’s role in protecting spected sister of King senior chiefly line of Nga¯ti Old Testament and the wis- Archbishop David and Wai- learn. “I sensed that God wanted them, firstly to help people age that Bishop David recom- the church has been Tawhiao. Her mother was Mahuta, was anointed with dom of the teachings of Jesus kato Ma¯ori Missioner Rever- Old St John’s is the oldest to do something connected understand the deep hurts mended to vestry. overlooked all this time.” Hinepau from Nga¯ti Pukeko, a the Bible as monarch in 1858 in the New Testament. end Cruz Karauti-Fox all took Call us today building left standing in the with this church. I also had a that have been inflicted on Julie says there were two Iriha¯peti was the firstborn high-born chieftainess from by Tarapı¯pipi Te Waharoa, Tiaho carried out a number part. Julie says iwi and digni- Waikato and possibly New sense that it was to do with local Ma¯ori, and also so others portraits in the chancel; daughter of the first Ma¯ori Whakata¯ne. Wiremu Ta¯mihana, the Nga¯ti of Kı¯ngitanga initiatives for taries attending the service 0800 277 748 Zealand’s longest continu- the history, but I was ignorant may encounter the power of Bishop Selwyn and John king Po¯tatau Te Wherowhero, Po¯tatau, a descendant of Haua paramount chief, states- peace during the military were deeply moved. 18 Charlie’s Way I Frankton I Hamilton ■ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Rates surprise water bill when it finally Why not keep this asset? I, like many out there, keep a arrives, and if you have, like David Strawbridge Have you had your free close eye on my yearly me, already compared it with expenditure. the rating database tool earlier So, as you would expect I in the year I, too, suggest you Plan concerns COVID-19 vaccination yet? am a keen user of the Waipa¯ double-check your rates bill, Further to Mayor Jim District Council’s rating that you’re not being taken for Mylchreest’s opinion article, database tool to ascertain my a ride. why are you even Our immunity against COVID-19 is incredibly future rates bill, to work out Hayden Woods contemplating giving away important and getting vaccinated is the best way my yearly budget. net $350-odd million to this So, it came as a huge shock latest Three Waters proposal Say hello to protect you, your whānau and your community. when I received my recent Water asset from the Labour LIGHT SPEED rates bill for the 2021 financial Mayor Jim, great column in Government? EMPATHY year, that it identified a last week’s Te Awamutu Robert Bennett When can I book my COVID-19 vaccination? proposed rate increase of Courier, but why would you Editor’s note: There are appointments available for eligible people at vaccination 7.5 per cent, compared with agree to exchange our Waipa¯ It seems pretty clear in Mayor to an actual the council’s indicated rate District Council water asset Jim Mylchreest’s column in REAL-TIME centres across Waikato. If you are eligible book now to reserve a spot increase of 4.1 per cent, and valued at $486 million for last week’s edition that Jim that suits you. If it is time for someone in your life to book – your mum, the 4.7 per cent proposed rate $21m from the Three Waters? and his council have concerns INTUITION increase, indicated by none Our Waipa¯District Council about the proposal and were dad, aunty, uncle, koro or nan – let them know! other than the council’s rating book value of $486m with a seeking more clarity and If you are not eligible yet, register at BookMyVaccine.nz and we’ll database tool just before June debt of $108m, a net asset information and were human. 2021. valued $378m, so why would lobbying on behalf of Waipa¯ REAL contact you when it’s yourtime. Once you’re eligible to be vaccinated, It’s no wonder very few you and your fellow for more time for the VOICE you can book at any time. There’s no cut off and there’s enough vaccine people in my opinion have councillors, agree to Minister community to have their say. faith or trust in the council Nanaia Mahuta’s proposal? What Mayor Jim did say he Our local insurance brokers are here for everyone. For more information visit Covid19.govt.nz/vaccines when they do stuff like this. Who is going to pay the was supporting was the call Check your rates and your debt of $108m? for a binding referendum. to help. Talk to a real human about Book or register now for yourvaccination your insurance in Te Awamutu. at BookMyVaccine.nz or call 0800 28 29 26 (8am to 8pm, 7 days) Some GPs, pharmacies and other health providers are also providing COVID-19 vaccinations. Tofind out if your GP or pharmacy is offering this service visit healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19-vaccination

“Amohia ake te ora o te iwi, ka puta ki te wheiao.” Call 07 872 6250 “To protect the wellbeing of our people is paramount” or visit aon.co.nz Proudly local. Proudly human. Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero Te Tuawhitu WAVE2630TAC 6 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 19, 2021 OPINION New season, Board split on retention new rules for residents will notice a big housing these being to support the CCTV no idea how they will operate, be project at the end of Acacia Ave and committee to address the appointed, how long they will last, whitebaiters Haultain St. inadequacies of the current system, will there be town committees or This is the Haultain Estate and to get additional street lights in project committees. The 2021 whitebaiting season kicked off in Ange Holt it is a 60 lot development that has Pollard Drive to improve safety in If the later is a good option why Waikato on August 15 with new regulations in Te Awamutu almost completed the first 30 lots that area, and that the Kakepuku don’t we test it first, as we can easily place to help ensure a healthy fishery. Community Board chair ready for construction. track be fixed and maintained. do this with the community board The regulations were developed following We were also pleased to read The other resolution was in still in place. Do we have to lose a extensive public engagement and consultation he August Community that parking availability has regard to the the representation good thing to get an unknown? which began in 2018. Board Meeting included improved since the introduction of review where we needed to clarify Your input will be taken into The adjustments made include changes to discussion on the main the parking enforcement officer who community board members consideration in the upcoming fishing methods and gear, season length, and T street during the public has unfortunately had to issue 466 positions due to an error I made in Representation Review when it upstream fishing limits. forum, a request for road names, tickets from January 1 to June 30 my report where I stated “none of comes out for public consultation Waikato District operations manager Tahi quarterly reports for Civil Defence, (across the district). Most of these the community board supported shortly, so if you want to contribute Rangiawha says the new regulations will take District Growth and Community for overstaying in the CBD. committees”. keep an eye out on Have Your Say pressure off the fishery, improve equity Services, the response to the From Community Services we I was only referring to the on the www.waipadc.govt.nz between whitebait fishers and increase the queries raised on the Rural Tour, a were very disappointed to learn community board members elected website. consistency of regulations across New Zealand. response to our LTP submission. there has been a lot of vandalism specifically to the Board not the For those wanting more “The local approach will include a period of The process for the of our toilets around the district and appointed councillor information regarding our recent socialisation of the changes, allowing plenty of Representation Review and the the BBQ from Lake Nga¯Roto was representatives but I had not made meeting, here is the link to the time for whitebaiters to adapt. We will carry Chairman’s Report. There were no stolen. this clear and it was read as agenda: waipadc.govt.nz/our- out our regular patrols of the Waikato River and applications for the discretionary On a brighter note the Te meaning all. council/agendas-and-minutes . other key sites on the west coast with education fund. Awamutu Library has a new mural To clarify the position we made Please contact any of the as the focus for these trips.” Paula Walsh, a recently returned with a celebrating reading theme in a recommendation to support the members if you have a topic you Whitebait face a range of threats, including local, used the public forum to the teen section which was retention of community boards in a would like to discuss with them or habitat degradation, poor water quality and present her views on our main street completed by teenage students. 2021 representation review. bring to the Community Board table. impeded fish passage within river systems as between the two roundabouts. Well done to all involved. This was supported four (A Holt, Your Community Board Contacts well as fishing pressure. Four of the six species Community Board agreed that A couple of successes already to G Derbyshire, K Titchener and J are: of freshwater fish that are legally classified as this space is looking very tired and note from our rural tour is that Taylor) for and three (R Hurrell, Cr Ange Holt — 027 439 5744 angela. whitebait are threatened or at risk. ordinary at best and it was time to through the great work by a small Brown and Cr S O’Regan) against. [email protected] Richard More evidence about the state of the fishery get something happening. number of volunteers the wattle The rationale behind supporting Hurrell — 027 458 8164 richard. will be gathered over the next two seasons to With the main street being an seedlings and trees have been community boards is that they are [email protected] Jill continue improving whitebait management. item on the Community Board’s reduced on Kakepuku. democratically selected, they can Taylor — 027 415 4908 jill. “We’ll collect additional data from the Wai- radar for many years we are keen There is to be a road edge barrier keep council accountable, they [email protected] Kane kato River so we can improve our understand- to support her to arrange a working placed on the dangerous bends just have the support of local Titchener — 022 637 8003 kane. ing of where and how much whitebaiting group to come up with some plans before Pokuru School. This had Government NZ and the [email protected] Gary occurs, the effectiveness of new regulations, of possible plantings and already been noted by council so Community Board Executive. Derbyshire — 021 149 4371 gary. and the success and satisfaction of sculptures/art that reflect our good to see it actually happening. Most importantly they are the [email protected] whitebaiters,” said Tahi. heritage and culture. If anyone is One of the LTP submissions by people who support our individual Susan O’Regan — 027 222 7784 The new rules will be phased in over three keen to join the group or share some community board was to improve towns as councillors are required to [email protected] years. They do not affect customary fishing ideas then please contact us. the safety of the George St carpark be district focused. Community Lou Brown — 027 391 8620 lou. rights. Highlights from the quarterly and as we were told there is funding board representatives are the ones [email protected] This year’s season takes place from August reports for the District Growth in the budget for carpark out in the community listening to and 15 to November 30. Next year’s season will begin Report is growth is still strong across improvements we will work very feeding back community views. If The next Community Board the district and our latest hard to get some of the long awaited we do not have community boards meeting will be Tuesday 14 More detailed information on the new development to be approved for improvements in this space. the options are the councillors will September 2021. We welcome you regulations can be found at doc.govt. another 16 houses is the old Go Bus We moved a number of do more (really — they are already to participate in the public forum or i nz/whitebaiting site on O¯ haupo¯Road. Out at Kihikihi resolutions from my chair’s report, flat out) or committees, that we have simply attend. on September 1 and end on October 30.

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Work continuing on the new footbridge in O¯ haupo¯Rd over the Mangapiko Stream that was installed overnight on Thursday by Bridge It NZ. Contractors will also be extending the footpath on either side of the road bridge to meet the new footbridge. Photo / Dean Taylor Bridges shut to traffic for upgrade work As part of Waipa¯District Council’s routine district-wide watermain renewals programme, Arawata St Bridge was Dean Taylor wata St bridge and had traffic man- closed, or partially closed, to traffic on Monday. The water services team was installing a new water supply pipe agement in place as they installed and underneath the bridge, and completing the connection required traffic management and a short detour. wo Waipa¯ District Council connected a new water pipe beneath Photo / Dean Taylor projects resulted in tempor- the bridge. ary bridge closures in Te The work is part of the council’s Overnight last Thursday, the beside the road bridge. The footpath cycling route on the busy road. Awamutu in the past week. routine district-wide watermain O¯ haupo¯ Rd bridge was closed as will be extended to meet the foot- The path should be ready for the TOn Monday workers closed Ara- renewals programme. Bridge It NZ installed a new footbridge bridge, providing a safer walking and public in mid-September. From barrister to barista for staff appreciation day

Te Awamutu and O¯ torohanga law firm Edmonds Judd held a staff ap- We wanted to do something preciation day on Monday — giving 40 staff across the two offices a long tangible, and provide an weekend by having the day off while the firm’s partners staffed the Te opportunity to spend more Awamutu office. Managing partner Chris Grenfell, time with family, friends, or just who turned from barrister to barista for part of the day, says staff have relaxing during what is a long been through the stress and uncer- tainty of Covid, the lockdown, and a period between Queen’s property market that has kept us on our toes. Birthday and Labour Day. “My partners and I wanted to ex- Managing partner Chris Grenfell press our appreciation to our staff who have continued to look after our clients during those ups and downs,” he says. Chris Grenfell “As a firm we hope that acknow- “We wanted to do something tang- serves a coffee ledging that things can be tough helps ible, and provide an opportunity to while partner normalise conversations around spend more time with family, friends, Mandy wellbeing. or just relaxing during what is a long Rasmussen “I also want to thank our clients, period between Queen’s Birthday and mans the firm’s and colleagues in the legal, banking Labour Day. reception so and real estate sectors who have “An appreciation day seemed like staff can have an been so supportive and understand- the ideal way to do this.” “appreciation ing in the day of slightly unusual The partners had to learn new day” of leave. ‘business as usual’. skills in the lead-up to the big day. Photo / Supplied “Our key takeaway was a renewed This meant completing daily bank- appreciation for all the things our staff ing summaries, answering and trans- master the firm’s coffee machine – Monday needed to get the same Chris says on a more serious note, do to help our clients – while we ferring phone calls, and making which is a hit with staff and clients. quality service they would when Edmonds Judd has a strong focus on survived the day, it really takes the appointments all had to be learnt “Our clients love our coffee and I visiting on any other day. staff wellbeing and it is something the whole team, and each of the partners before the appreciation day. knew that it was essential to ensure “We were fortunate to have a top stress of Covid has brought to the was very much looking forward to Chris says one key skill was to that any clients visiting the office on local barista train our team.” forefront of their attention. the rest of team being in on Tuesday.” Thursday, August 19, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 9

Regular servicing of quad bikes is vital

orkSafe New Zealand is once again WorkSafe urges operators to take advantage of the reminding businesses that regular offer. servicing and proper maintenance of quad “A CPD is a simple and valuable way of keeping Wbikes can save lives. users safe,” said Steve. The reminder comes after the sentencing of two “While the companies had purchased a CPD for businesses in District Court. the quad bike involved, this was not installed at the Dairy Holdings Limited and Coryston Limited were time of the accident. However, the poor maintenance sentenced under the Health and Safety at Work Act and servicing of the machine would still have exposed 2015 following the death of their employee in users to significant risk. September 2019. “Dairy Holdings needed to have developed, The employee, Stacey Rodgers, died as a result of implemented, monitored and reviewed an effective crushing injuries that occurred during a quad bike safe system of work for employees operating the quad roll-over. bike at Coryston Farm. Coryston should have ensured A WorkSafe investigation found that the condition the quad bike was properly serviced and maintained.” of the quad bike was consistent with an ATV that had been in regular use but had not been serviced Judgement: for a prolonged period. The quad bike’s brakes, Dairy Holdings Limited and Coryston Limited were steering, suspension and front bull bar/bumper were sentenced at the Timaru District Court on August 5. all in need of servicing/repair. A fine of $247,500 was imposed and 50 per cent was The investigation concluded that the quad bike was apportioned each to to Dairy Holdings Limited and not fit for use in a farming environment as it was Coryston Limited, resulting in a fine of $123,750 each. in need of mechanical repair. Reparation of $110,000 was ordered to be paid to “There are far too many preventable quad bike the victim’s family and apportioned equally between accidents happening across New Zealand. This is Dairy Holdings Limited and Coryston Limited. another tragic reminder that farm vehicles such as The companies were sentenced under sections quad bikes must be regularly serviced and adequately 36(1)(b), 36(3)(c), 48(1) and 48(2)(c) of the Health and maintained,” said area investigation manager Steve Safety at Work Act 2015. Kelly. Being a PCBU (person conducting a business or On average, five people die in work-related quad undertaking), having a duty to ensure, so far is bike accidents each year and many more are injured. reasonably practicable, that the health and safety of Most quad bike injuries and fatalities are caused by workers whose activities in carrying out work are the quad bike rolling over. influenced or directed by the PCBU, including the WorkSafe provides a range of tools and resources victim, while the workers are carrying out the work, for businesses using quad bikes. A strong namely operating a quad bike as part of farm work recommendation is that businesses consider installing at Coryston Farm, did fail to comply with that duty crush protection devices (CPDs) on the back of quad and that failure exposed workers to a risk of death bikes. and serious injury from being crushed by a quad bike ACC offers a cash back offer on CPDs, and during a roll-over event.

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The service is available at both dents finding it difficult to get to the Cambridge and Te Awamutu drop-in sessions and bringing their Libraries. computers in for teaching. Cambridge Library supervisor “We’re able to assist more people Ingrid Ramsey in her Doe & Co coffee trailer. Photo / Supplied Rachel Newnes said since the service this way and the added bonus is that began in December they had we now notice some residents are received great feedback. learning based on the issues we are “Many of our older residents are sorting out for others. Many are also adopting new technology but don’t appreciative that they don’t need to Coffee at the crossroads know how to use it yet. They’ve said bring their computers in for assist- knowing that they can come ance which is a win-win.” Jesse Wood door events as well as following my not be where I am today without their equipped with questions and that The service offers introductory dream at the same time.” words of wisdom and belief.” we’re available on a regular basis has modules such as computer basics, ngrid Ramsey’s new venture Doe & Co not only makes and Ingrid has a message for other been very helpful.” Microsoft Word formatting and Doe & Co is a small locally serves coffee and food, but also aspiring entrepreneurs. “Don’t let Rachel said the librarians make editing, emails, employment (CVs and owned and operated coffee makes custom celebration cakes, someone stop you from chasing your sure they are going at a pace that is job-searching), digital banking, under- trailer based in the Waikato. cupcakes and cookies. goals. Anything is possible when you accessible for their users. standing apps, SuperGold Card I“Starting my own business has Ingrid bought her trailer in Febru- want it enough. Surround yourself “Some of the most notable applications, introductionn to social been a lifetime goal, I grew up know- ary 2021 and has been working on it with the right kind of people who are feedback we’ve received is that we media (Facebook & Instagram), ing that I wanted to start my own the behind the scenes since April 2021 willing to see you succeed. are more patient than family mem- Google Drive Pinterest, Trade Me and business but I had never quite found as well working fulltime night shift “Nothing will be easy, but it will all bers, and our residents have been YouTube, internet security and my path as to what that might be. I and studying a small business degree. be worth it in the long run.” very appreciative of us breaking it safety, and Skinny Jump prepay have always had a huge passion for “I decided to finish my degree and down to simple language and going broadband assistance. cooking and baking and often talked then I could turn my full attention to Doe & Coe will be based at the at a slower pace so it’s easier to Residents can book the free ser- about opening a cafe,” 19-year-old creating Doe & Co, a business I could Te Kawa Crossroads Hall from understand.” vice at a Waipa¯District Library or by Ingrid said. call mine. i 6am to 10am Mondays, Rachel said the Cambridge lib- enquiring via phone or email. “However, I have always loved “Starting this business means the Wednesdays and Fridays rarians introduced visits to retire- travelling and seeing the countryside, world to me. I have always been from opening day on Monday, ment villages in May after recognising Drop-in sessions are held being an active person who also has taught “if you want something make August 23. For more an opportunity to reach more people most days, with bookings a passion for all things outdoors and it happen, what are you waiting for?” information, email at the same time. i recommended to avoid am not one to sit still for very long “Having the support and encour- [email protected] or “The new outreach service we run disappointment. Head to — being a “mobile cafe” made a lot agement from friends and family has check out Doe & Co on twice weekly to local retirement vil- www.waipalibraries.org.nz for more sense to me. I can attend out- made this dream come true. I would Facebook or Instagram. lages was born from our retired resi- more information.

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BOWLS The new Portuguese carpet is cur- Dave for his generous contribution. Jesse Wood rently in production with Fieldturf NZ A new flag will be unveiled along under the supervision of Bowls NZ. with matching Kihikihi Bowling Club ihikihi Bowling Club presi- It will be of world-class standard shirts. dent Dave Barnett has es- and before it can be installed, a layer Dave says that they’ve had a lot sentially gifted a new green of clean metal will go down, followed of interest from other clubs/teams to the Kihikihi club and by resin to hold it together and to wanting to play in the opening community.K allow drainage before a top layer of tournament. There are already The green at the 35-member club felt goes on. around 60 teams of triples interested, had slowly started to fall into disre- Soil tests were able to date the soil so they will have to run two separate pair. In the summer, the grass dies off back to 1936, although history states tournaments of 28 teams. in the heat and the “good” chemicals that the bowling club and its greens The Kihikihi patron will put up the to repair it can’t be bought anymore. were where the Kihikihi tennis courts first jack and President Dave will roll Nematodes, or roundworms, are now sited, and were opened in out the first bowl on the new green. which are so tiny that you need a 1934. Once the season gets underway, microscope to see them, feed on the They then moved to the existing Kihikihi Bowling Club will hold two roots of plants. site on Lyon St (opposite the Alpha tournaments a month until next Once the greens dry and die off, Hotel) in 1946. August. the wormholes make it near- The club hopes to open the new Twilight bowls will take place on impossible to play bowls on. green at the end of the month, with Monday nights from November to “We either had to do something or the first tournament (new season) February. shut the place down,” says Dave, who due in early September. is footing the bill for almost half a There will be a new welcome sign For more details contact Kihikihi Bowling Club is getting new playing surfaces. Photo / Jesse Wood million dollars. for the club and a nameplate thanking i Dave, 07 870 2006.

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■ Te Awamutu Gross - Sam Pye 79; Nett - Bruce Goile Mick McConnell 34; Les Common 34; 66; Tyler-Joel Makaea 67; Jacob 74; Kaye Foote 75; Sherril Lawrence A 36-hole foursome’s event was held 69; Stableford - Les Common 37; Mick John Lynch 33; John Mortland 33. Carey 77; Atutahi Teao 70; Brent 75. at the weekend and was well Henderson 36; Howard Wynyard 36; Saturday Ladies: Worthington 70. Points - Carol Formosa 39; Cheryl attended with visitors taking the Tim Crotty 35. Ani Bahler 36; Irene Gray 34; Alma Points - Mark Aperehama 40; Joel Forster 32; Kaye Foote 31; Sherril major prize. Ladies 18-hole: Goodwin 33. Crean 40; Travis McCorkindale 36; Lawrence 31. Gross - S. Williamson and J. Mohn Division 1 - Elaine Troutbeck 75; Sunday Scramble: Jacob Carey 36; Atutahi Teao 36; Ladies 9-hole: (Riverside and Apiti); 1st Nett - G. Division 2 - Sally Davies 71 followed Gross - Michael McDonald 80; Nett - Brent Worthington 36. Gross - Ann Ellis 60; Susan Weal 61; Palacio and S. Sowerby 147 on a by Petsy Ralph 76,; Annette Irwin 76; Roy Greenhalgh 74; Stableford - Jason Vets: Lynne Fookes 64; Bev Roigard 64. countback from locals Toni and Barbara O'Regan 77; Christine Lloyd Healy 36. Chris White 38 points; Bruce Russ 37; Net - Lynne Fookes 37; Ann Ellis 39; Raewyn Coleman, S. Mustard and K. 78. ■ Stewart Alexander Kevin Trass (Te Awamutu) 35; Doug Susan Weal 40. Mustard 150; M. O'Shaughnessy and Ladies 9-hole: Sunday Scramble: Atkinson 34; Steve Herbert 34. Points - Lynne Fookes 17; Ann Ellis M. Tomsett 153, Gemma Towers and Putting - Karen Corkill 15; Jenny Gross - Jacob Carey 71; Aaron Ladies 18-hole: 14; Susan Weal 14. Allan Duncan 153; J. Gee and M. Allen Forster 15; Colleen Kerr 16. Vanderpoel 73; Carl Miezenbeek 75; Gross - Cheryl Forster 91; Carol Mid-Week: 153. Vets: Patrick Hape 77; Atutahi Teao 77. Formosa 95; Kaye Foote 104. Rod Ward 37 points; Alec Midweek Scramble: Peter McGowan 39; Percy Kapa 35; Net - Mark Aperehama 66; Joel Crean Net - Carol Formosa 67; Cheryl Forster Cruickshank 35; Brett Mulholland 34;

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RUGBY of points against Australia sure Wallabies spirit in the second Liam Napier put an exclamation mark on spell by running in five further the empathic result. tries. Seven different try- If this is to be the final All Unlike last week, when the scorers from the All Blacks Blacks test of the year at home, All Blacks let a 25-point lead highlights their wide range of they signed off in style by slip in the final quarter to leave influential contributors. + OVER racking up their highest score lingering frustration, there was After conceding 57 points, 250,000 against the Wallabies. no let up from 's Dave Rennie has his work cut PODCASTS An underwhelming 25,121 men. out before confronting the All crowd – the worst in recent Despite losing Blacks for a third time in a row history for a test at to the sin bin the All Blacks in on August 28. – left red- regained their ruthless edge to Loose forwards Savea and faced after the decision to keep their foot on the were standouts up stage successive matches at Wallabies' throat. front for the All Blacks. While the Auckland fortress The dominant victory the lineout misfired at times, YOUR MUSIC, YOUR RADIO STATIONS, backfired. follows a familiar script. Just as shone with his YOUR PODCASTS, ALWAYS FREE Otherwise, though, there the All Blacks put distance breakdown work and clearly can be no complaints with the between themselves and the enjoyed his first-half try. The manner in which the All Blacks Wallabies in tests two and All Blacks maul was another Download the App locked away the treasured three last year, they have again weapon and their strikes from for a 19th significantly improved as new set piece continue to cause straight year to maintain their combinations begin to bed in. headaches. home stranglehold over the The All Blacks crossed three Wider out Will Jordan www.iheart.com Wallabies – now unbeaten in times in a competitive first half defended superbly and took 27 tests. but after leading 21-15 at Notching a record number halftime they crushed the continued on A15 Thursday, August 19, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 15 All Blacks made it look easy

continued from A14 around the fringes. Ioane, buoyed by his try, con- his one chance to nab his 10th try in tinued to grow in confidence by twice only six tests. was throwing skip balls to put brother equally impressive after claiming the Akira on the outside in space. On the opening try with an intercept. His second occasion Akira Ioane length- switch from wing to centre was seam- ened his stride, sold a dummy and less, with his distribution and defence eventually dished to McKenzie who leaving a statement. found Retallick roaming in the middle Wallabies halfback Tate of the park. McDermott was close to the best Shirt ripped, Retallick cruised to player on the park at times and, yet, the line grinning ear-to-ear. with one play, Aaron Smith managed Defensively Savea stood out dur- to upstage his opposite number. With ing sustained periods of Wallabies the All Blacks one man short follow- attack where Michael Hopper and 11: LEFT WINGER - 100 XV ing Savea's yellow card, Smith's skill Rob Valetini were prominent. After to snipe down the blindside and put being repeatedly knocked back the in for the first of his Wallabies eventually opted to knock double proved the killer blow. over three points. With the Bledisloe safely secure, While the Wallabies found scoring the All Blacks will now prepare to difficult the All Blacks made it look depart for Australia with no con- easy at times. Savea's drive-over try firmed return date. While the after the Wallabies failed to clear their transtasman bubble remains closed line to hand the All Blacks a 21-8 lead they could be on the road for over case in point. three months – a timeframe that is was fortunate not to sure to test their mental fortitude. be yellow carded by referee Brendon For now, though, they can cel- Pickerill just before the break for a ebrate another Bledisloe win. cynical infringement on his own line. Photo / Derek Flynn Photo / Photosport Bill Birtwistle Photo / Crown Studio Ltd Damian McKenzie knocked over a Not long after, though, McDermott 58-metre penalty and got better as the stepped Papalii to give the Wallabies panel of local judges has their Facebook page to watch out for Sports, Morrinsville, Frankton match wore on but the diminutive hope at the break. been selected in order to each week. WAIKATO CAPS: 30 (2004-2011) fullback endured a horror start for the Faint hope that proved to be, how- make a team of the century Panel members: WAIKATO POINTS: 95 All Blacks, making four errors inside ever, with the Wallabies managing as Waikato Murray Meinung, Kevin Hart, TOTAL ALL BLACK MATCHES: 46 the first 10 minutes. Those included one second-half try and Matt Ahead towards their centenary Brian Clarke, David Fox, Jesse Wood (2005-2011) losing the ball in a heavy hit from To'omua throwing their third inter- celebrations (1921-2021). and Evan Pegden. TOTAL ALL BLACK POINTS: 145 Andrew Kellaway, spilling a chip kick cept in two weeks. Each week three players will be PANEL’S FIRST FIVE-EIGHTH FOR BILL BIRTWISTLE in contact and missing a one-on-one When the final whistle sounded announced for a single position, one 100 XV: BORN: 1939 on Kellaway after a pinpoint Noah the Wallabies were dejected. Getting through to 15. Ian Foster CLUB: , Te Awamutu Lolesio cross-field kick. up for the dead rubber test in Perth In the following week’s edition, the LEFT WINGER PICKS: St Patrick's, City Fortunately for the All Blacks, could be a major challenge. panel’s pick of those three will be BRUCE REIHANA WAIKATO CAPS: 29 (1967-1970) Rieko Ioane handed them the perfect All Blacks 57 (Codie Taylor 2, announced as the winner of that BORN: 1976 WAIKATO POINTS: 21 start by picking off a Lolesio pass and Rieko Ioane, Brodie Retallick, Ardie position. CLUB: Te Awamutu Sports TOTAL ALL BLACK MATCHES: 12 racing 80 metres to claim the opening Savea, , Will Jordan, David Please note these picks are voted WAIKATO CAPS: 81 (1996-2002) (1965-1967) try. In celebration Ioane twice Havili tries; Richie Mo'unga 5 cons, on by the panel and it is their opinion WAIKATO POINTS: 385 TOTAL ALL BLACK POINTS: 33 gestured as if he read the pass like 2 cons, Damian as a group. TOTAL ALL BLACK MATCHES: 2 a book. McKenzie pen) We invite the public to have their (2000) Send an email to teawamutu. Despite the early setback the Wallabies 22 (Andrew Kellaway say, although this will not affect the TOTAL ALL BLACK POINTS: 10 [email protected] or drop a Wallabies found success attacking 2, Tate McDermott tries; Noah Lolesio final XV. SITIVENI SIVIVATU i note off to the Te Awamutu the blindside and halfback 2 cons, pen) Waikato Rugby have also got a fan BORN: 1982 Courier office stating who McDermott was a constant threat HT: 21-15 selected Team of the Century on CLUB: Pukekohe, Te Awamutu your pick would be and why.

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Built in 2018, on a 1187sqm This 1950’s home is open plan (approx) section positioned for to dining, living and outdoors. the all day sun, this three bed, Two dble bdrms, sunroom at rear two bath brick home offers open of the home, patio area, single plan living with excellent indoor internal access garage. outdoor flow and double internal Deadline Sale Closes 25 August at New Listing/Open Home access garaging. Final Notice/Open Home 1.00pm at Ray White Te Awamutu, Deadline Sale Closes 2 September unless sold prior at 4.00pm at Ray White View Sunday 22 August, Te Awamutu, unless sold prior 2.00 - 2.30pm View Sunday 22 August, Lisa McBeth 3.00 - 4.00pm 027 490 9294 Carrie Taylor Gillian van der Veeken 027 291 7555 021 753 335 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA30140 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA30133 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Capturing the sun and soaking up the Deadline Sale Lisa McBeth Re-clad, double glazed, rewired and Deadline Sale Gillian van der Veeken outlook is this three double bedroom, Closes 1 September at 027 490 9294 totally refurbished - this three bedroom, Closes 8 September 021 753 335 one bathroom property. Open plan 1.00pm at Ray White two bathroom home offers a generous at 1.00pm at Ray White Lisa McBeth Te Awamutu, unless sold Gillian van der Veeken Te Awamutu, unless living with decking accessible from modern kitchen with open plan dining/ 027 490 9294 lounge and dining, good size dining prior 021 753 335 living with stacker doors opening to a sold prior and kitchen spaces, more than double spacious deck and fully fenced yard. garaging and beautiful views of Mount View Close to town and easy walking distance View Pirongia. Picture yourself here. Sunday 22 August, to Pak’nSave shopping complex. Sunday 22 August, 3.00 - 3.30pm 1.00 - 1.30pm rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA30141 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA30128 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) New Listing/Open Home New Listing/Open Home 50 Payne Road, Te Awamutu 6 Mangauika Road, Pirongia

Large open plan living spaces, three Auction Kirstie McGrail Modern, low maintenance, double Deadline Sale Cherie Kemp dble bdrms - option to use the current To be held on site, 027 270 3175 glazed, four double bedroom home Closes 8 September at 027 271 9806 salon as a fourth bdrm. On site is a tiny Tuesday 7 September with ensuite and plenty of room for all 4.00pm at Ray White ALAN WHITE house (unconsented but transportable), at 1.00pm the family. Open plan living areas flow Te Awamutu, unless sold fully self contained with two mezzanine to private outdoor patio with views of prior bdrms and living spaces downstairs - View Mt Pirongia. Well planted 2200sqm currently a busy Airbnb. Also has a good Sunday 22 August, section, two garden sheds for storage View sized shed, rural views, is private and 1.00 - 1.45pm and an easy commute to Te Awamutu Sunday 22 August, minutes to town. and Hamilton. 1.00 - 2.00pm rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA30145 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA30138 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Two years later he made his ■ 2. - Otago/Mel- debut and went on to play 34 times any Kiwi players have bourne Rebels/ for them and become a regular headed overseas in Born: 1986 starter. search of a new hometo Provincial caps: 11 He became the second New Zealand- play their rugby. caps: 44 born player to lead Japan after former MSome might feel they’re on the Test caps: 66 (2009-2019) Canterbury player Andrew outer here, they’re taking a sabbatical Test points: 50 McCormick. or looking to earn some extra cash Test debut: 2009 v Canada There is a statue of Leitch in a park before the end of their career. In 2012, Horie played for Otago in the in Tokyo. After three years, many qualify for NPC where he attracted the attention He has had a big influence on rugby the country they are playing in due of the Rebels and they in Japan and is still their captain in to residency, as long as they haven’t announced Horie’s signing to play 2021. represented another international Super Rugby for them. At the 2015 he led team previously. The following year, he became the Japan to a famous victory over the Japan has many Kiwis playing in first Japanese player to play for an Springboks followed by wins over their , so this has hap- Australian Super Rugby team. Ireland and Scotland at the 2019 pened many times over the years for A Japanese stalwart, Horie played for tournament where they qualified for the Brave Blossoms. his country for a decade. the quarterfinals for the first time Former Japanese fullback Bryce ■ 3. - Chiefs/ ever. Robins played for Taranaki, the Sunwolves ■ 9. - Otago/ and New Zealand Ma¯ori Born: 1986 Highlanders/Sunwolves before heading off to Japan. Provincial caps: - Born: 1985 “I was young and just starting out Super Rugby caps: 21 Provincial caps: 25 my career in New Zealand playing Test caps: 51 (2009-2018) Super Rugby caps: 69 through NPC, Super 12 and NZ Ma¯ori. Test points: 0 Test caps: 75 (2008-2019) It wasn’t until I missed selection for Test debut: 2009 v Kazakhstan Test points: 40 the Hurricanes that the opportunity Yamashita played 51 times for Japan Test debut: 2008 v Arabian Gulf to play in Japan came up,” he said. from 2009-2018 and attended the Former Ma¯ori All Black Bryce Robins playing for Japan in 2011. Photo / File Tanaka credits former All Black Tony “The rugby in New Zealand was, 2015 Rugby World Cup. Brown as one of the most important and still is, the best in the world. I In 2016, he started nine games at prop and No 8. Super Rugby caps: 30 influences on his career. really loved playing here, but the for the Chiefs in Super Rugby and In 2013, Broadhurst started at flanker Test caps: 3 (2007) In 2007, when he joined Panasonic chance to play in Japan was such a went on to play for the Sunwolves for Japan and scored tries in both Test points: 0 Wild Knights, he played alongside good opportunity.” in 2019. matches of the two test matches Test debut: 2007 v Australia A Brown. The first team Robins played for ■ 4. LUKE THOMPSON - Canter- against Wales, helping Japan to their After the 2000 season Glen Marsh After the was in Japan was Black Rams with bury/Sunwolves first-ever victory over Wales in the headed offshore, like his twin brother he signed with Otago, along with former All Blacks Eroni Clarke and Born: 1981 latter match. Tony (a French international player), hooker Shota Horie, by who else but . Provincial caps: 2 announced early did several years previously. Brown, who then became his coach. “They made my first year so awe- Super Rugby caps: 8 this month that Broadhurst would be Marsh stayed with Counties Manu- Tanaka was called a world-class some and fun that I ended up playing Test caps: 71 (2007-2019) leaving after playing for them since kau during hard times for the union player and regarded as a cult hero 16 years,” said Robins. Test points: 45 2010. and was a consistent performer for for Otago. “The game has evolved so much Test debut: 2007 v Hong Kong ■ 6. - Otago/Ma¯ori them as well as the Chiefs. He became the first Japanese player since then, Japan were years behind Thompson started his career with All Blacks/All Blacks The loose forward spent 10 years in to sign a Super Rugby contract when New Zealand in player development, Canterbury but behind Born: 1969 Japan and played for NEC. named in the 2013 Highlanders squad, but have since closed the gap. and Chris Jack it was a hard road so Provincial caps: 68 He played three games for Japan and supposedly the smallest player “The highlight of my career? There he made the move to Japan. Super Rugby caps: - under and was ready to ever play Super Rugby. were so many rugby moments but I In 2007, he qualified through resi- Test caps: 29 (20 All Blacks) to play for them at the 2007 Rugby Tanaka represented the Highlanders think, for me, it’s the people I met and dency and went on to play at four (1992-1999) World Cup before the International until 2016, appearing 46 times for lifelong friendships gained, also for Rugby World Cups before retiring Test points: 15 Rugby Board ruled him ineligible be- them before playing for the myself and family to have travelled after the 2019 tournament. In the Test debut: 1992 v World XV (All cause of an appearance for New Sunwolves from 2017-2019. the world with rugby.” 2007 tournament he scored a brace Blacks) Zealand A. He was another influential player for The following XV are players who of tries in the win against Fiji. Coming from a strong rugby family, He coached NEC for two seasons, Japan having represented them for have played rugby in New Zealand In 2019, at 37 years and 306 days, Joseph’s late father Jim was a prop before returning to New Zealand in over a decade and in Japan’s 2015 as well as internationally for Japan. Thompson was the oldest player to for the Marlborough rugby team from 2011 with his family where he is now Rugby World Cup win over South All started their careers in New make his Super Rugby debut for the 1963 to 1977 appearing 142 times for a director/risk adviser at D.Risk Ltd Africa he was awarded man of the Zealand except for Shota Horie, Sunwolves. the Red Devils. Father and son both in Auckland. match. Hiroshi Yamashita and Fumiaki His sister Anna Kennedy is a former represented New Zealand Ma¯ori. ■ 8. - Chiefs/ ■ 10. JAMES ARLIDGE - Auckland/ Tanaka who came over to play here Silver Ferns netball player. Joseph’s great-uncle Jack Macdonald Sunwolves Northland//Highlanders/Ma¯ori before returning to Japan. Their father David was a stalwart competed in rowing at the 1930 Em- Born: 1988 All Blacks New Zealand Japan XV: (*still lock/loose forward of Canterbury pire Games, winning gold in the coxed Provincial caps: - Born: 1979 active) rugby in the 1970s. fours, and at the 1932 Summer Super Rugby caps: 42 Provincial caps: 28 ■ 1. CRAIG MILLAR - Otago/ ■ 5. - Olympics, one of the first two Ma¯ori Test caps: 69* (2008-present) Super Rugby caps: 20 Highlanders/Sunwolves Poverty Bay/New Zealand Heartland Olympians ever. Test points: 95 Test caps: 32 (2007-2011) Born: 1990 XV He also played rugby for New Zealand Test debut: 2008 v United States Test points: 286 Provincial caps: 45 Born: 1986 Ma¯ori from 1926-1935 and rugby Born in Christchurch to a Kiwi father Test debut: 2007 v Korea Super Rugby caps: 28 Provincial caps: 10 league in England from 1935-1939. and a Fijian mother, Leitch went to Arlidge made his Super Rugby debut Test caps: 1* (2021) Super Rugby caps: - Former Southland, Highlanders, Mel- Sapporo Yamanote High School in for the Blues in 2001 before even Test points: 0 Test caps: 26 (2012-2015) bourne Rebels and New Zealand Ma¯- Sapporo, Japan, in 2004, at the age making his first appearance in provin- Test debut: 2021 v Ireland Test points: 35 ori forward Hoani MacDonald is also of 15 as part of St Bede’s College cial rugby. Millar played 45 times for Otago and Test debut: 2012 v Romania a cousin of Joseph’s. (Christchurch) school exchange pro- He started the provincial season with 10 for the Highlanders before Michael Broadhurst, brother of for- Joseph is the current coach of the gramme. Auckland that year but was loaned Sunwolves coach Jamie Joseph mer All Black James Broadhurst, Japanese team after coaching many In 2008, after finishing school he to Northland for the remainder. announced Millar would join his started his career in 2008 with Pov- teams previous. went to Tokai University and also Before heading to Japan, Arlidge squad ahead of the 2018 Super Rugby erty Bay in the Heartland Champion- ■ 7. GLEN MARSH - Counties Manu- captained the Japan Under 20 side played for the New Zealand Ma¯ori in season alongside several other for- ship and was then selected for the kau/Chiefs/Ma¯ori All Blacks at the Junior World Championship. their 2003 North America tour. mer Highlanders. He played for them New Zealand Heartland XV. Born: 1972 In 2013 he moved to Hamilton, to join for two seasons. 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ROUNDTHREE Friday 20 August Harbour v Southland, 7.05pm Waikato win after big comeback Saturday 21 August Canterbury v Hawke’s Bay, 2.05pm Waikato v Taranaki, 4.35pm Waikato: 43 (Mosese Auckland v BOP, 7.05pm Dawai, , , All New Zealand Cortez Ratima, , Sunday 22 August Northland v Otago 2.05pm Liam Coombes-Fabling tries; rugby for this Fletcher Smith 5 con, pen) Tasman v Counties Manukau, 2.05pm Wellington 37: (Pepesana weekend has Patafilo 2, Du'Plessis Kirifi, Manawatu v Wellington, 4.35pm , Peter Umaga- been cancelled Jensen tries; Ruben Love 3 con, pen; Brandyn Laursen THEBOARD or postponed. pen) HT: 8-34 Team Power Chill Darren Marsom Picksters: TE AWAMUTU In round two of the 2021 Christopher Reive Bunnings Warehouse NPC Harbour Harbour Waikato bet Wellington after being down by 26 points at half- Picksters competition North Canterbury Canterbury n the immortal words of the time. Photo / Jesse Wood Harbour, Canterbury, Tasman, Waikato Waikato bard Lenny Kravitz, it ain't Hawke’s Bay, Bay of Plenty, Auckland 1ST Auckland over 'til it's over. Tupaea beat seven defenders defence. Waikato and Taranaki came Otago Otago Halfway through their NPC to get out of his own in-goal Before the half was over, out victors. 79% Tasman 79% I Tasman 1ST match against Wellington in area and toward halfway before flanker Du'Plessis Kirifi, centre Picksters Team Power Chill Wellington Wellington Hamilton on Sunday, Waikato's being pulled down. Julian Savea and second five- retain their first position from cause looked a lost one. Wellington got the ball back eighth Peter Umaga-Jensen round one but have been joined Conceding five straight tries to from a loose offload, but again were both across the stripe, by Te Awamutu Flooring Xtra’s Team Niche Jesse Wood fall behind 34-8 at halftime, the were hurt by sloppy play when giving Wellington a comfortable Darren Marsom who sits equal. hosts had plenty of work to do. they didn't get a player to the 34-8 lead at the break. NZME’s Jesse Wood and Slowly but sure, that margin ruck and Waikato were able to Things turned in Waikato's Team Niche are in third equal Harbour Harbour decreased during the second simply pinch the free ball and favour when Savea was sin after a good round of picks. Canterbury Canterbury half, before the hosts ultimately attack. Neither of those binned for a tackle he made two Andrea Miller of PGG Waikato Waikato hit the lead to claim a 43-37 win. passages of play cost the minutes into the half, and Love Wrightson is slowly creeping up Auckland Auckland It was frantic and rather Wellington side, however they left the field with an injury. behind the pack after guessing Otago 3RD Otago sloppy throughout from the found themselves trailing soon Wellington's defence held five correctly this round. Tasman 71% Tasman 71% visitors. When they found room after when Waikato winger for most of the time they were There is one Picksters spot Wellington 3RD Wellington to run and some freedom to Mosese Dawai crossed out a man down, however Waikato available still. If you, or your move the ball, they looked wide. No 8 Jack Lam eventually business would like a regular dangerous. However, on the The sides then traded found a way through. advertising spot on this page Andrea Miller other side of the ball there will penalties, before Wellington Waikato looked to be the and to take part in the picking, be plenty to comb through in the found their rhythm with ball in fresher of the two sides in the please email week ahead, with players hand and sent winger second half and took the attack [email protected]. Harbour falling off tackles throughout Pepesana Patafilo over on the to Wellington both in open play nz to arrange your ad and your Hawke’s Bay the contest and leaking points left edge twice in quick and from the set piece. Tries to seven team picks. Waikato in the second half. succession. reserve trio Ollie Norris, Cortez Picksters: You have one BOP Wellington put pressure on With the lead, Wellington Ratima and Liam Messam joker to play anytime during the Otago 5TH Waikato early but then missed continued to play a free style brought them within a point, competition and if we don’t get Tasman 57% an opportunity to pin them on of football, with first five-eighth before winger Liam Coombes- your picks on time, we’ll select Wellington their own line when Waikato Ruben Love asking plenty of Fabling scored what would be the home teams on your behalf! second five-eighth Quinn questions of the Waikato the deciding try.

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RUGBYMASHUP RUGBY MASHUP 97 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu . 07 871 5151 20 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 19, 2021 Japan offers rugby option Playoffs in sight as continued from A18 1336 points from 120 appearances. His last team was Mitsubishi Arlidge was first selected for Japan Dynaboars. by John Kirwan in 2007, scoring two ■ 13. ALISI TUPUAILEI - Canterbury Waikato nail thriller tries and 10 conversions on debut Born: 1982 against South Korea. Provincial caps: 16 RUGBY He also played for them at the 2011 Super Rugby caps: - Rugby World Cup. Test caps: 20 (2009-2011) ■ 11. GEORGE KONIA - Manawatu¯/ Test points: 105 aitomo Group: Waikato Hawke’s Bay/Southland/Hurricanes/ Test debut: 2009 v Canada FPC are one step closer Ma¯ori All Blacks Samoan-born Japanese rugby to booking themselves a Born: 1969 player Alisi Tupuailei played for the spot in the Farah Palmer Provincial caps: 116 Canterbury NPC team in 2002-2003 CupW playoffs, after a nail-biting 34-27 Super Rugby caps: 7 scoring 11 tries from his 16 appear- victory over Wellington Pride in week Test caps: 6 (2003) ances. five. Test points: 10 A winger/centre, Tupuailei repre- Wellington were first on the Test debut: 2003 v United States sented Japan in both sevens and 15s. scoreboard within the first five Current Northland Taniwha head He made his Rugby World Cup debut minutes, with an Amanda Rasch pen- coach Konia was another player to in 2011 and also played at the 2012 alty after Waikato were penalised in represent New Zealand Ma¯ori before Hong Kong Sevens. a kickable position for the visitors. heading to Japan. In his 20 appearances for the Waikato drew level five minutes He also played seven matches for national 15s team he crossed the line later when Ariana Bayler was suc- the Hurricanes in their maiden 21 times. cessful with her own penalty kick. season and 116 NPC games across ■ 14. - Otago Bayler was again involved in the three provinces (Hawke’s Bay, Born: 1985 next score for Waikato when she Wellington's Dhys Faleafaga was a handful for Waikato. Photo / /Photosport Manawatu¯and Southland). Provincial caps: 35 sniped from the base of the ruck and A midfielder/winger, Konia played Super Rugby caps: - scored under the posts to give her for eight years in Japan and played Test caps: 16 (2014-2016) team the lead. She was also successful after another successful penalty shot I’iga’s second try of the day. Goulden’s six games for the Brave Blossoms in Test points: 35 with the conversion and Waikato led at goal. successful conversion had the visi- 2003. Test debut: 2014 v Romania by seven points 17 minutes into the The see-saw match continued as tors at 27-all as time was expiring. He attended the 2003 Rugby Most memorably, Hesketh scored match. Wellington again drew level with a try The referee said there was still World Cup in Australia and played the winning try for Japan against The game became 10-all after Well- to Dhys Faleafaga. Elizabeth Goulden time for the kick-off as the game alongside another former Hurricane, South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World ington winger Ayesha Leti-I’iga took over the kicking duties and was looked to be heading to overtime. Reuben Parkinson. Cup. danced her way through the defence successful with her conversion from Waikato were able to get the ball back ■ 12. RYAN NICHOLAS - Otago/ Before living in Japan, Hesketh to score under the posts. Rasch added out wide to make the score 20-all with and then were able to drive down the Highlanders/Ma¯ori All Blacks played 35 times for Otago from the extras around the midway point 12 to play. field. With the final play of the game, Born: 1979 2006-2009 scoring 14 tries. of the first half. 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Kaylene Joyce WAIPA DISTRICT COUNCIL Satguru Enterprises Ltd, 39 Thackery St, Passed away KINGI Hamilton 3204 has made application to the Waipa peacefully on 17th MEETING NOTICES District Licensing Committee for the Renewal of a August 2021, aged 88. 17 August 2018 Pursuant to Section 46 of the Local Government Official Information Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at Cherished wife of the and Meetings Act 1987 notice is hereby given that: 250 Crozier Street, Pirongia known as Pirongia late Dick. Loved The pain never Four Square. mother and mother in IN loving memory of fades, Nor will The following meetings will be held in September 2021 – law of Lesley, Vicki & NORMA DUNCAN. Wednesday 1 September 2021 Iwi Consultative Committee The general nature of the business conducted (or Paul, and the late Kim. Died 15th August 2017. my love for you 10.00am to be conducted) under the licence is Grocery Adored nana of Council Chambers Bradley, Ethan & We love & miss you Lo e o Store. Norma. We wish you 101 Bank Street Melissa, and Bianca. The days on which, and the hours during which Adored great gran of were here today. Just Te Awamutu Karter & Alach. to say these words to Wednesday 1 September 2021 Cambridge Community Board alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the you. We love you in 6.00pm Public invited to attend licence are: Monday to Sunday from 7.30am to A Celebration of every way. With much 9.00pm. Shirley’s life will be love BMWW Robin & Cambridge Service Centre held at St John's Bluey Monkey & the 23 Wilson Street The application may be inspected during ordinary Anglican Church, late Noel, Peter & CAMBRIDGE Arawata Street, Te office hours at the office of the Waipa District Allan. Tuesday 07 September 2021 Strategic Planning & Policy Committee Council, District Licensing Committee at either 101 Awamutu on ❤ 9.00am Saturday, 21st August Bank Street Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street at 1pm followed by a Council Chambers Cambridge. private cremation. In OTTO, 101 Bank Street lieu of flowers, Colleen. TE AWAMUTU Any person who is entitled to object and who donations to Te Missing you still. Wednesday 08 September 2021 Pirongia Ward Committee wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not Awamutu St John Love Pam. 4.00pm later than 15 working days after the date of the Ambulance would be Council Chambers publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of appreciated and may 101 Bank Street be left at the service. Funeral Directors the objection with the Secretary of the District All communications to Monday 13 September 2021 Regulatory Committee Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, the Egglestone family, 10.00am Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. PO Box 137, Te TE AWAMUTU Council Chambers Awamutu 3840. 101 Bank Street No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may FUNERAL SERVICES be made in relation to a matter other than a matter Te Awamutu Funeral TE AWAMUTU Services FDANZ Tuesday 14 September 2021 Te Awamutu Community Board specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of 6.00pm Public invited to attend Alcohol Act 2012. Council Chambers This is the first publication of this notice. 101 Bank Street MILNE, TE AWAMUTU Graham William. Alexandra House Chapel Wednesday 15 September 2021 Cambridge Community Board PUBLIC NOTICE 6.6.1939 - 8.8.2021 570 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu 6.00pm Public invited to attend Dearly loved husband Cambridge Service Centre of application for a On Licence of Jill. 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1265 Pokuru Road 3 1 1 2471m2 276 Fraser Street 2 1 1 Te Awamutu Te Awamutu

Welcome to Little Ash Farm Auction Morning Sunshine Sale By Deadline Built in the 1930’s, this 3-bedroom home, is a 1:00pm, Thursday 2nd This centrally positioned two-bedroom townhouse Closes: 4pm Wed 1st Sept 2021 September 2021 (unless sold (unless sold prior) wonderful opportunity for young families. Less than has been built to capture all day sun directly into the ______15 mins from Te Awamutu, the picture-perfect prior) living areas, for that warm interior, all year round. The ______property is situated in the popular Pokuru district and private outdoor entertaining area is sheltered for View features sensational rural and mountain views. View those morning coffees, or evening wines, and the Friday 12pm & Sunday 1pm Immaculately presented, the vendors have Sunday 12:00 - 12:30pm gardeners will love spending time pottering in the ______completely transformed the property into a ______well landscaped grounds. Convenient gas heating Agent contemporary and stylish family home. Lifted to a Agent and hot water for those long showers, a beautifully Mark Derbyshire 021 181 7747 new level, the home retains many character features Braden Chick 027 373 7790 renovated bathroom and internal garage for Gary Derbyshire 021 149 4371 and is both practical and beautifully finished, with additional security, complete what is a most attention to detail evident throughout. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu attractive home for singles, retirees or first home LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 buyers. (07) 871 5044 teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1FM0GG8 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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342 Bridgman Road 5 2 1 8 Short Street 7396m2 (aprox) Te Awamutu Kihikihi

This Time Good Things Come in Twos Sale By Deadline Rare Opportunity Tender The more you see of this quaint 3 bedroom home on Closes: 4pm Thursday 9th Astute developers will very quickly recognise the Closes: 4:00pm Thursday 2nd September 2021 (unless sold September 2021 popular Bridgman Road, the more it appeals. For need to act fast to secure this golden opportunity! ______starters, it has all the modern bells & whistles today's prior) With demand for premium land at an all time high, ______living demands. And it’s extremely warm & cosy; well this 7396m2 (approx) property is sub-dividable and View insulated with 2 heat pumps, an electric fireplace & View is situated in a prime location - a short walk to By Appointment Only even double-glazed joinery. Sunday 1:00 - 2:00pm Kihikihi township and only five minutes from Te ______There is an internal access single garage & did we ______Awamutu. Agent mention the second separate 2 bedroom dwelling at Agent There is extensive shedding, which provides a 027 447 1758 the front of the section? That’s right, you could live in Ema Wilson 027 788 7730 workshop, various storerooms, garaging, offices, one an earn money from the other or just keep it as a amenities and internal access between the floor guesthouse. All this & more, a short stroll to the Te LJ Hooker Te Awamutu levels. These features will interest those buyers LJ Hooker Te Awamutu Awamutu town centre cafes & local schools. (07) 871 5044 seeking premises in which to run a home business. (07) 871 5044 teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz Licensed Agent REAA 2008 teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1FHFGG8 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 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.