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Phone 07 870 2411. www.powerfarming.co.nz 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012 LETTERS Te Awamutu Courier Questions over chlorine, cancer connection CONTACTS I read your article about the I myself have been conscious I am not saying there is a to run Te Awamutu Events young 25-year-old girl Terrileigh of this for sometime as the last connection, but it would be good Centre, and Waipa District MANAGER who is battling cancer this year. time I went for a swim at the if this chemical could be Council were invited to com- Alan Price As Terrileigh says she has Livingstone Aquatic Centre I was researched in Terrileigh’s case as ment on the contents of this e: [email protected] been very conscious of the sun overwhelmed with the smell of she would be in that environ- letter. H2O Management and no melanoma can be found chlorine on that day and ment day after day, and all day. declined the invitation. EDITOR on her body , I can’t help wonder- struggled to breathe. We also have chlorine in our Waipa District Council ing about the chlorine that is I have a breathing problem town supply and I do not know if explained they had a statutory Dean Taylor added to our water, and in her normally but on that occasion it that is a health hazard. obligation to use chlorine in e: [email protected] case to the swimming pools at the was pretty bad. I had to get JANET RUAH the water in order to meet the Aquatic Centre where she was dressed and leave and I haven’t Editor’s note: H2O Manage- New Zealand Drinking Stand- REPORTERS working. been back since. ment, which has the contract ards. Cathy Asplin e: [email protected] Bus shelter is a worthwhile project Why spend Colin Thorsen e: [email protected] I enjoyed Hazel Barnes’ report last week on community board it may get traction. behalf of the community board, they work A lot has been achieved in the last year but more money ADVERTISING hard for the residents and also bring many there are still many needy different issues to good ideas to council. be addressed. Dorinda Courtney The bus shelters for school children is a Next year there are close to 70 hearings on on upgrade? e: [email protected] worthwhile project , opposite our house is a the Waipa District Plan, over 30 council pick up point and kids dropped off early can meetings, many workshops plus the all the I attended a Waipa Council meet- Julie Jackson wait up to half an hour in the rain for a bus, social commitments, so as you can see ing on November 27. Half way e: [email protected] often without a rain coat. councillors put in a lot of time and effort on through the meeting the public were Just imagine what sort of winter’s day that Waipa’s behalf. asked to leave, by the Mayor as the Bookings would be cold, wet with a real chance of health To everyone have a safe enjoyable Christ- issues were commercially sensitive. [email protected] problems. mas and lets make next year the ‘The Year of I do understand when contracts I raised this at a council meeting a year ago Waipa’. are being discussed this is neces- CLASSIFIEDS but couldn’t get the support needed. VERN WILSON sary, but part of the discussion was Let’s hope this time with the backing of the Waipa District Councillor more upgrades to Alexandra Street. Tania Cortesi-Western, Rhonda Bird It may be in their plan and they Anna-Marie Holmes may have budgeted for it, but I fail to [email protected] see why council needs to spend more Where is the robust council debate? money on a road which was done up LETTERS TO THE EDITOR about three years ago. We are in a I have been attending Waipa Council $16,000 + I pay a year is being spent on? recession after all. We welcome letters - preferably via email. meetings since the beginning of September Now I can understand there are times If I was a councillor, I would They should be under 300 words and must and am surprised at how little discussion when these meetings are commercially sensi- oppose the work and put that have the sender’s name, address and phone occurs. tive, i.e. I could be tendering for the same job funding towards debt reduction. I’m number. No pseudonyms are accepted Where is the robust discussion one would as a rival business. I could use this informa- sure the ratepayers would appreci- and names will only be withheld in special expect when the future of our district is on the tion to my advantage, understandable, fair ate it. circumstances at the discretion of the editor. table? I was so concerned I asked a number of enough. Then there is the $1.035 million Letters are not usually acknowledged and the councillors. But most of council debate, discussion in Kihikihi facelift. may be edited, abridged or discarded. The reply, most of the discussion occurs at secrecy! I think not. There are many buildings in the

9012973AA ‘Closed Workshops’. Excuse me, are these the This is a democratic country, council main street of Kihikihi that badly PHONE: 07 871 5151 FAX: 07 871 3675 workshops from which the public is debate should be in the public arena at open need a paint job. excluded? Yes indeed. council meetings in which the public can I don’t see the point of doing up 336 Alexandra St, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 But I don’t understand, I thought we lived attend. This needs to be sorted out and Kihikihi if these proud owners are Ofﬁ ce Hrs: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm in a democratic country. I pay rates, surely I rapidly. not going to tidy up their buildings. ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) therefore have the right to know what the ROBIN DUNCAN MALCOLM HUME

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Do you teach kids... Musical Instruments? Dance? 9019116AA brated its centennial last year, names‘ engraved on the the organising committee took all 1983 C. Walker, J. Barraclough back and tried to find their old trophies out to put on After School Courses/Activities? Specialised Tutoring? display. 1984 A. Patterson, S. Krielen them in our school roll at Each could be related to an that time, but they didn’t award or an event or a 1985 N.K. Malcom, I. McNutt seem to match up. prizegiving. EDUCATION FEATURE But one trophy didn’t seem to 1986 J. Caldwell, B. Anderson ’ Publishes Thursday 17 January 2013 fit in anywhere. Te Awamutu It wasn’t just that it was a 1987 T. W. Andrews, M. Malcolm Auckland, but Interested?... Call Dorinda on 871 5151 beautifully crafted silver trophy when Courier or that it had a broken handle. 1988 C. Wallace, T. O’Neill contacted Mrs Nobody knew what it was for. Terry wasn’t School principal Carla McNeil 1989 M. Minnema, B. Tupaea sure the tro- says they have extensive records phy was con- at the school, but nowhere was nected to them. ‘Wishing you all a Safe the ‘Barry Parkinson All She thought Rounder Memorial Trophy’ organisation. Barry mentioned. ‘‘With the allrounder in the Parkinson may ‘‘Most schools probably would title, cricket is the sport that have been a & Sunsmart Christmas’ have put the trophy back into comes to mind, but no-one Joanne Chick building mana- their cabinet and forgotten about involved with cricket in the dis- ger for the it, but committee member Joanne trict knew anything about it. South Auckland Education Board SHADE AND Chick felt it should be returned to ‘‘We went over the names and her husband had been a its rightful home. engraved on the back and tried to contracted painter that visited ‘‘So she took it on herself to do find them in our school roll at schools in the Waikato, but there WATERPROOF some research and track down that time, but they didn’t seem to was no definite link. the club or organisation it match up.’’ ‘‘So we thought there might SAILS belonged to. The trophy is inscribed with someone in our community that ‘‘She doesn’t have children ‘Presented by Doreen and War- knows something about the tro- ■ Up to 2.5m wide PVC here anymore, but is still pas- wick Terry’. phy or where it belongs. - 6.5m shade cloth sionate about what happens in With a Terry Road close by ‘‘We would love to hear from ■ 5 year UV guarantee this community and has a strong Korakonui School it was thought anyone so that the mystery can association with the school.’’ this might be the link. be solved,’’ says Mrs Chick. ■ Many cool colours Mrs Chick says the trophy had But that lead also came to a ■ Anyone that can help, or ■ Marine s/steel hardware been given out to two people each dead end. believes they have a contact who ■ Extra heavy duty poles year between 1983 and 1989, but it A search on the internet found can help, is asked to contact ■ PTFE thread (non rot) had no mention of a club or a Warwick and Doreen Terry in Korakonui School (ph 872 2762). ■ Welded joins OUTDOOR CAFÉ

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While the world waits for the cinematic release of The Hobbit: goes that they interrupted Ian Alexander in the midst of the An Unexpected Journey, Rosie Dawson-Hewes discovered Ranfurly Shield final to ask permission to use the land, so he was Middle-earth also exists outside the movie theatres. more than happy to agree if it meant they left him to it. Once the paperwork was sorted he asked what the film was. ‘‘Lord of the Rings,’’ AR FROM the red carpet and Jackson answered. ‘‘Lord of the glamorous Hollywood what?’’ Alexander replied. A-listers attending the world Thankfully his wife had read the book Fpremiere of the The Hobbit: and was nodding furiously. An Unexpected Journey in Back at the actual village, we Wellington, is another world, a world weaved our way through stone and imagined by JRR Tolkien, and grass pathways, admiring the brought to life by the vision of film- craftsmanship of this hand-built makers Peter Jackson and Fran world. Tolkien’s Hobbiton is 1200 Walsh. years old, and his Bag-End 120. So It’s a world made by everything in Hobbiton has a hundreds of builders, sculptors beautifully aged, cobwebbed, dusty and gardeners, a world feel, despite being built with new inhabited by those hairy and materials and new building short-statured creatures of techniques — and all to code as well. Middle-earth, hobbits. Wood is aged with vinegar and Hobbiton is set on a moss — made of yoghurt, sawdust 600ha farm just outside and green colouring — is sprayed on. Matamata in the Hedges were bought from local Waikato. The farm farmers, in exchange for new fences, belongs to the and transplanted. It’s impossible to Alexander family and is spot the old from the new. still home to them, their We come across a woodworker 600 angus beef cattle and named Pete building a beautifully 12,000 sheep, and 42 hobbit carved bridge along one of the paths. holes that were initially built ‘‘We shall pass,’’ Brodie says as we for The Lord of the Rings cross it. Brodie is a long-time Tolkien trilogy. Once LOTR had wrapped, lover, having read the LOTR trilogy most of the hobbit holes, made 42 times. mostly of plywood and polystyrene, He tells us that the Party Tree a were removed. But when the team huge macrocarpa, is 120 years old, realised the film tourism potential which seems coincidentally fitting as they were rebuilt permanently for it’s the same ‘‘age’’ as Bag End, a the filming of The Hobbit. detail no doubt not lost on the fans. Hobbiton has had about 25,000 The team are rebuilding the Green visitors each year since Jackson’s Dragon pub, which will not only offer The Lord of the Rings trilogy was you a drink at the end of your tour, released in the early 2000s. This year but will be able to be booked for they’re expecting 85,000. With the PHOTOS: Phil Dawson-Hewes private parties. There’ll be a marquee release of the next out the back that can seat 144, two Hobbit films another detail that will appeal to next year and in Tolkien’s true fans. (Bilbo hosts a 2014, the folk at private dinner for 144 family and Hobbiton anticipate Hobbiton comes alive close friends as part of his 111th visitor numbers birthday — a combination of his age closer to 150,000 a and Frodo’s 33 years.) year, 85 per cent of But the best thing about Hobbiton, them from overseas. It’s estimated on to the windowsill that holds them, aside from the wonder and awe as that Hobbiton brings more than $130 flower pots, watering cans and even ‘‘You you meander along its paths, is that million to the economy each year. hobbit-sized fishing poles. you are totally and utterly immersed Experiencing Hobbiton first-hand The chimneys are crooked and cannot in it. There are no signs of the outside really is like visiting a whole other everything looks handcrafted, as it world at all. No sounds of cars world. As you wander down the path should. Jackson and Walsh are help but passing, no city smells, even the cows that Gandalf and Frodo first travelled perfectionists and it’s lucky they are, in neighbouring fields seem to fit in. in Gandalf’s cart in The Fellowship as Tolkien fans, or Ring-ons as Brodie be swept As you take in the surrounds, it’s of the Ring, and emerge to your first refers to them (himself included), are Middle-earth as far as the eye can see. view of this thoroughly enchanting renowned for being finicky about up in the And after more than two hours in village, you cannot help but be swept does feel like the hobbits have details. Tolkien’s world, it’s hard to shake up in the magic of Middle-earth. scampered away just as you arrived. The site was chosen by Jackson magic of that feeling of magic. Although the hobbit holes are all ‘‘Hobbits are shy folk,’’ says our and Walsh in 1998. There were three As we drove back home over the different scales — one of the ways in guide, Ian Brodie, the author of the things the site needed: a lake, the Middle- Kaimais, I found myself looking for which Jackson’s crew made Gandalf LOTR location guidebook. Party Tree (under which Bilbo wee hobbit-sized windows and doors seem huge or the Hobbits seem short There are 10 fulltime gardeners at Baggins holds his 111th birthday earth.’’ on the hillsides we passed. It’s true, — you don’t really notice it. Hobbiton and all the vegetables are party), and a suitable spot for Bag we really do live in Middle-earth.

What you do immediately notice is used in the onsite restaurant and End (the home of Bilbo and his ■ The Hobbit: An Unexpected how lived-in this little village feels. cafe. But don’t let that ruin the magic. nephew Frodo). Jackson and his crew Journey opens at Te Awamutu

There are large vegetable beds, There are hobbit-sized rakes and initially flew over the Alexanders’ Regent Theatre on December 12. freshly tended and thriving and, spades, cups, trays and letterboxes. farm after Walsh had remembered For more information on Hobbiton cheesy though it may sound, it really There are candles with wax burned holidaying there as a child. The story contact Te Awamutu i-Site Centre. ሀ 9018429AA ሀTe Awamutu Ph 07 871 6678 - www.regent3.itgo.com

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CINEMA SCENE SPECIAL EVENT Regent embraces The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Peter Jackson Jackson’s vision returns to Middle- earth with Part One of his trilogy adaptation BY DEAN TAYLOR What makes this remark- cism from elsewhere, I of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The able is that the new techno- believe we are going to Hobbit. When Part One of Peter logy is only in a handful of thoroughly enjoy the experi- A young Bilbo Jackson’s new Hobbit trilogy theatres throughout New ence. Baggins, Gandalf the opens in Te Awamutu on Zealand, only in about 400 Mr Webb has gone to a Grey, legendary Wednesday, Te Awamutu theatres in the USA and great deal of trouble to warrior Thorin movie-goers will be able to about 1000 worldwide. And make sure the movie Oakenshield and a enjoy the latest cinematic we have two. experience here is top of the posse of 13 dwarves technology as envisaged by The 48fps 3D The Hobbit: line. Not all theatres do journey to reclaim the the director. An Unexpected Journey will that. lost Dwarf Kingdom of Regent Theatre owner only screen in Cinema 1 here, He has added the new Erebor, which was Allan Webb has once again but as more film embrace the double frame rate techno- long ago conquered by defied the odds and had the technology it will be widely logy to an already superior the dragon Smaug. new double frame rate digital available to Te Awamutu set-up — with a top-of-the- Their quest will technology installed. patrons. range 3D system and plenty take them into the The only movie currently I have see the technology of light from the projector Wild; through available in 48fps 3D is The in the theatre for a preview of to make sure the picture is treacherous lands Hobbit: An Unexpected the trailer and some scenic top quality. swarming with Journey. shots. I have to say the scenes Goblins and Orcs, And The regent doesn’t As always it is a superior we viewed in 48fps 3D was deadly Wargs and just have it available on one experience in The Regent terrific and I cannot wait to Giant Spiders. screen - it has two. and despite some early criti- see the whole film. On the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo gains possession of Our theatre keeps getting better Gollum’s precious ring . . . a simple, gold BY DEAN TAYLOR luxurious design that offers panels, ceiling decoration ring that is tied to the a superior degree of and hanging light with art fate of all Middle- Earlier this year we comfort and refinement. deco shade, two art deco earth. reported on the digital Cinema owner Allan light fittings, four hand- upgrade at the Regent Webb has also indulged his painted photos on canvas Theatre and now the sub- passion for cinema history dated end of 1920s and early Starts sequent upgrade to 48fps by saving artefacts from Te 1930s. technology, but these aren’t Kuiti’s Empress Theatre. He says a significant Wednesday the only improvements. The theatre opened on part of cinema history is in Theatre 4 was fitted with November 16, 1912 and Mr our region and he is doing in 2D and new seats with the lovely Webb saved a number of what he can to preserve it. name Activa Tilt Luxe. items from demolition, Te Awamutu’s Theatre 3 is High Frame These are the widest including the newel from called The Empress in theatre seats available and the circle staircase, three memory of the Te Kuiti Rate 3D are described as a plush and large plaster decorative cinema. 9010482AA 16 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012

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The smiles could not be wiped off the attractive Hohepa siblings faces after New Zealand won the It feels inaugural IRB Women’s Sevens World Series in Dubai. amazing, A dominant New Zealand team, displaying a combination ‘ of raw power, pace and unparal- nothing can leled fitness levels, thrashed TC061212SP17 South Africa 41-0 in the final. beat winning SLICK SISTERS: New Zealand team members Chyna and Carla Hohepa at the IRB Women’s Seven World Series The Kiwis showed why they in Dubai. may become just as much a force in women’s Sevens as their male the opening counterparts. Te Awamutu’s Carla Hohepa tournament of (27) scored two tries in the final with deceptively quick feet and the first ever exceptional vision, while her sister Chyna (22) set up a brace of tries after being injected into the IRB Women’s game with five minutes remain- ing. Sevens World Carla spoke of her delight after the final whistle sounded. ‘‘It is awesome, the girls stuck Series. to their game plan and it was perfect out there tonight. CHYNA HOHEPA ‘‘Everyone executed the basics well and we came away with the tries.’’ international’ sevens, I want New Zealand beat Australia more,’’ she says. 28-14 in the semi-finals and Eng- The next round of the series is land 31-0 in the quarter-finals. being held in USA on February It was a stunning turnaround 1-2. after New Zealand had two 12-all Both the Hohepas want to draws against Russia and make the New Zealand team for Canada on the opening day, as that second round tournament well as a 31-0 thrashing of China. but are realistic about their Chyna opened her try scoring chances. account for New Zealand against ‘‘There are 40 in the squad and China. the coach has indicated that he ‘‘It feels amazing, nothing can wants to give all the players an beat winning the opening tourna- opportunity to impress through- ment of the first ever IRB out the series before settling on a Women’s Sevens World Series,’’ much smaller squad for next she told the Courier. year’s Sevens World Cup,’’ says ‘‘It is the best feeling I have Chyna. ever felt in my sporting career.’’ The triumphant New Zealand And the multi-talented Chyna team were given a rousing wel- has represented New Zealand at come home at Auckland Interna- touch, as well as Waikato at both tional Airport. A crew from netball and rugby. Maori Television were there to ‘‘Now that I’ve had a taste of capture the moment. CRIMELINE

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Cheryl Forster won a lion’s points. Arthur Heke with 40, b/l from share of the prizes in Stewart Helen Baynes claimed the Carl Miezenbeek and Wayne Alexander Golf Club’s well- nett with 65, by lot from Bev King on 38. patronised closed Christmas Herbert 65, Maggie Bouma, Scoring was of a high tournament. Maureen Brain 66, Shirley standard in the junior men’s The 13.9 handicapper Woolly 67 and Dawn King 68. section, headed by Zac Te scooped the ladies’ gross with The senior men’s gross Uira with an 82 off-the-stick, a round of 82, the women’s went to Mel Brown with a par Mike Kennedy 84 and BJ HOT long drive, and shared the round of 70. Clarke 88. terminating NEC jackpot of Robin Cox won the nett Nett winner was Damien ■ Considerate Pirongia residents $425 with George Cox after with 61, from Shayne Ashford Adamski with an outstanding who forewarned neighbours of a both players scored nett 66, while Ray Dearing took round of 59, from Mike Kiely large weeknight party and kept eagles on the par five, seventh out the stableford with 42 62, Cobber Weinberg and noise to an absolute minimum. hole. points. Barry Knight 65. The prospect of winning TC061212CT03 Jacob Carey was the inter- Peter Way was the ham ■ Stewart Alexander golf club ladies two free memberships, plus a HOT SHOT Cheryl Forster mediate gross winner with 77, winner in the stableford div- Dinner for Six. Fantastic. best dressed Hawaiian theme had a day to remember at despite an out-of-bounds on ision with 45 points, from Ray prize resulted in a bumper Stewart Alexander Golf Club his second nine. Brain and Hayden Parkes on ■ Book launch at PaperPlus for entry of club members. on Sunday. John Dampney 78 and Neal 43. Hinemoa & Tutanekai, with author Forster capped a great day Johnston 79 were also in the Long drive winners were Aunty Bee and illustrator Kat Quin by winning one of the free Kim Daniel took out the money. Scott Hill (senior), Carl Merewether. memberships, along with Bill Knight Cup for men with Nett action saw Wayne Miezenbeek (intermediate) Jacob Carey, while the a nett 59 b/l, while Missy Whiu win b/l from Dave and Keith Mitchell (junior), ■ ‘Me and My Girl’ musical at the Baynes (Brian and Helen) and Tupaea collected the Agnes Herbert with 66, followed by while Rob Cox, George Cox, Woolshed. Great mix of young and the Parkers (Duncan and Knight Cup for women. Rex Mossman and Doug Peter Way and Maureen Helen) were adjudged the best Angie Way topped the Atkinson on 67. Brain were nearest to the pin old troupers. dressed foursome. stableford secton with 41 The stableford winner was winners. ■ Amazing Wharepapa South School teachers and parents for providing such a great EOTC week for pupils. Club foursomes hotly contested ■ What’s Hot? Lance’s lot. Every cartoon hits the spot! A blanket could be thrown date due to the generous spon- Coleman and Dempsey then Signal. NOT over the top three teams in the sorship of Paper Plus. halved the 18th, prompting the Graeme Buckley scored a Andrew Whiley Canadian The final four women were referee to direct them back to brace of twos to claim the ■ Logging trucks going through the Mixed Foursomes at Te Awa- June Gillespie, Maureen Fraser, the first tee to pitch back to the jackpot. Ormsby, Vause and centre of town. mutu Golf Club. Alma Goodwin and Sue Gower. 18th green to determine the Sunnex also scored twos. Lew Cox and Ani Bahler Gower was eliminated at the winner. Veteran men’s player of the ■ Number of drivers still using their won Sunday’s hotly contested 16th and Goodwin at the 17th, Honours went to young day last Thursday was Joe cellphones. event with a 64 nett, pipping leaving Gillespie and Fraser to Dempsey, who has featured in Vause who accumulated 49 joint runners-up Robin Thomp- contest the 18th. many of the club events stableford. Noel Gillespie was son and Barbara O’Regan, and Fraser found the bunker throughout the year. only slightly less impressive TEXT: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. John Irving and Alma Goodwin with her approach shot, opening Open midweek winners with 48 points. Other players to Send to 021 241 4568 Insert code TAC before Hot or Not. on 64.5. the door for Gillespie to comfort- were Lou Marty with 72 gross, score 40 or more points were The stableford scramble was ably hole out for the win. 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Waikato riders domin- ated the top classes in the Waikato Dressage Festival held at Waipa Equestrian Park, Kihikihi, at the weekend. A near record 189 horses competed on the immacu- lately presented grounds. The weather gods were kind, with the rain holding off until the prize-giving on Sunday afternoon. Saturday evening drew a crowd to watch the entertaining Grand Prix musical freestyle while enjoying complimentary wine and nibbles. Tauwhare’s Bill Noble, riding Linda Moughan’s Airthrey Highlander, took out this class. Te Awamutu rider Christine Weal placed second on Spielzeit, owned the the Geor family. Noble also won the Grand Prix on Friday. Weal prevented him taking out a hat-trick of wins Come into henry’s this Friday 5pm - 7pm to meet the ofﬁ cial Woodstock Girls! by winning the Grand Prix Special on Sunday. Noble Better still, spend $20 on Woodstock, swipe your FlyBuys card and enter the draw finished Grand Prix cham- to win this amazing Grill n’ Chill prize! Winner drawn 24 December 2012. pion, with Weal reserve Only available at henry’s, Te Awamutu – where there’s always something for everyone! champion. The Tauwhare rider also took out the level 8 championship on his beauti- Henry’s Te Awamutu – Locally owned and operated ful grey Rosari Royal Gem. Unit 13, 670 Cambridge Road • P. 07 870 2135 F. 07 870 2531 His daughter Anya Noble [email protected] was reserve champion, TC061212CT05 STORE HOURS: riding Microchip. BILL NOBLE and Airthrey Highlander, winners of the Monday to Wednesday 9am-8pm ■ Continued Page 21 Waikato Dressage Festival Grand Prix at Kihikihi Domain. Thursday to Saturday 9am-9pm – Sunday 10am-7pm

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4 CAMBRIDGE ROAD, TE AWAMUTU (Next to Resene & Repco), PHONE 07 871 6422 9017688AA 22 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012 23 Te Awamutu Phone: 871 5151 Fax: 871 3675 Courier Classiﬁ eds Deadlines: Monday & Wednesday 12 noon - FAMILY NOTICES - PUBLIC NOTICES - EMPLOYMENT - FOR SALE - PROPERTIES - MOTORING - TRADE SERVICES - ENTERTAINMENT - Church Services Public Notices FORMAL St John’s METHODIST Open 7 days PICK YOUR OWN TE KOPUA MARAE Anglican Church 8am-7pm NOTICES CHURCH Eftpos available Trustees and Committee Second Sunday BLUEBERRIES in Advent Sunday 9 December Wish to THANK everyone who supported our Annual Deaths In Memoriam Advent 2 At $9.50/kg picking your own Marae Breakfast Fundraiser. 8.00am - Old St John’s, blueberries is a fun summer TURNER, ARRELL, Te Awamutu 10am Our gratitude to Bunnings, Singleton and Hansen and Parish Worship PENING activity for the family. Nola. Girvan Hazel. 9.30am - St Saviour’s, O the Te Awamutu Courier for your ongoing support. 9021710AA A foundation member 1929 - 2008. Pirongia at Te Awamutu DEC 8 Our cafe serves light refreshments with Frank (deceased) "The things we 10.00am - St John’s, ALL and snacks, baked goods and real Keep safe during this festive season of the Friendly Games WELCOME fruit ice cream or frozen yoghurt. feel so deeply, Te Awamutu 9003589AA Club. We enjoyed your are the hardest Contact 871 5568 Enquiries 871 5376 Kia Ora! friendship and sense Ph 07 823 6923 NOW OPEN IN TWO LOCATIONS things to say, A/H 870 3911 REV MAUREEN CALMAN 397 Jary Road, Ohaupo of humour, Jackie but you will Grinder. 229 Central Road South, Ngatea always be remembered www.blueberry.co.nz for directions in a very special way." nce Service With love from all of embra TURNER, the Arrell family. em Nola Irene. Te Awamutu RSA Womens section would like to R Passed away VERHOEF - GERRARD. thank the following businesses for their support at Te Awamutu Funeral Services peacefully on 4 Left us 5 December our recent 70th birthday. in partnership with December 2012 at San 2010. Much missed and Michele Resthome, Te will never be Pak n Save, Bees n Buttercups, Team 7, Paper Plus, Hospice Waikato and Rainbow Place Awamutu, aged 81 forgotten. Mum, Caroline Eve, Gails Creations, Warehouse Stationery, Warmly invite bereaved people, years. Loved wife of Robyn, Raewyn, their families and friends the late Frank Turner Adriana and their Strawbridges, Lily’s, Rowan Tree, Charlies, Te Awamutu and the late Noel families. Pharmacy, Playmates, The Jewellery Boutique, to a service of remembrance to be held at Walker. Loved mother Alverna, Hyams, Whitcoulls, Stitch & Stuff, Colourplus, Alexandra House Chapel and mother-in-law of Raewyn and Lindsay CMP Picture Framing & Gifts, Mitre 10 Mega, Campbell 570 Alexandra Street Easton, Helen, Karen Lane, Revamp, Marshalls Pharmacy, Vodafone, Ian Te Awamutu and Paul Anderson, Bedford, Homeward, Sanders Chemist, Mainly $2 At 6.30pm, Monday, December 10, 2012. Kevin and Sheryl Walker and the late Shop, Fresh Choice, House of Wares, Mirror Box You are encouraged to bring a photo or other Carolyn Walker. special memento and light a candle with us to Loved Grandmother of Also thanks to all our members and Sheryl Nichols that remember our loved ones Shane and Jocelyn, Meetings donated gifts for our rafﬂ es. Allan and Morgan, Church Services 9014616AA Light refreshments will be provided

Fiona and Partho, TE AWAMUTU GOLF CLUB INCORPORATED Raewyn Martin 8991417AA Noel and Becky, Brook Te Awamutu Secretary and Britney, Israel ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and Wendy, Caleb and Spiritual Church to be held in the Clubhouse on Jess. Great Sunday 9 December 2012 at 10am grandmother of five. CHRISTMAS PARTY Loved aunty, sister Sunday 9 December Agenda MARKET and sister-in-law. 1 Apologies 11am COUNCIL CARPARK Eldest daughter of the 2 Approve minutes of the 2011 Annual REVIEW OF CONSERVATION late James and Leila St John’s Hall This Saturday General Meeting Olsson. 31 Palmer Street Phone Phyllis : 871 4811 MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES A celebration of Nola’s 3 Receive President’s Report or Carol : 871 6198 life will be held at St Please bring a $5 4 Receive Management Committee Report John’s Anglican exchange gift 5 Receive Financial Statements of the Year Church, Arawata 9017015AA and a plate ended 30 September 2012 Street, Te Awamutu 9018781AA WEEKEND on Friday, 7 Enquiries 6 Set Annual Fees for 2012/2013 Subscription NORTHLAND, AUCKLAND AND WAIKATO December, at 1.00pm ph 872 4878 Year The Director-General of Conservation gives public notice of the review of the followed by a private PHARMACY 7 Elect Ofﬁ cers/Committees for 2012/2013 following conservation management strategies (CMS) under section 17H of cremation. All Year communications to HOURS the Conservation Act 1987: the Easton Family, c/- 8 General Business - notice in writing of PO Box 137, Te Business/Remits to be tabled with the Club Saturday 9am-5pm • Northland Conservation Management Strategy Awamutu please. PRESBYTERIAN Secretary by 2 December 2012 Sunday 10am-1pm • Auckland Conservation Management Strategy Te Awamutu Funeral Copy of annual accounts 2012 are available from office • Waikato Conservation Management Strategy. Services FDANZ. 80 Mutu Street Sunday, 9 December Te Awamutu Copies of the draft strategies can be inspected during working hours between at St Andrew’s, Raffles Sports Notices Pharmacy 9am and 4.30pm at: 9.00am 168 Alexandra Street • Department of Conservation, National Of¿ce, Conservation House,

More traditional, 8749700AA Communion TARANAKI Te Awamutu 18-32 Manners Street, Wellington Cuppa & chat-time KING Ph 871 5717 • Any Conservancy Of¿ce in New Zealand 10.30am COUNTRY • Department of Conservation Of¿ces in Dargaville, Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Family Service, ELECTORATE, Coaches wanted Whangarei, Warkworth, Devonport, Thames, Hamilton and Te Kuiti Lighthouse for the children NZNP • Department of Conservation Visitor Centres in Auckland and the 10.00am - Te Pahu for 2013 season Kauaeranga Valley. All Welcome Raffle drawn under supervision For Senior teams 8518788AA www.teawamutu.net/standrews Like us on Facebook The draft strategies can also be viewed and downloaded at any time, along 1st - 380 Hawera (Prem. Reserve and others) for our weekly 2nd - 397 Wanganui and the top Junior team with information about making a submission, at www.doc.govt.nz/cms. 3rd - 387 Ohaupo password specials Funeral Directors Persons and organisations are invited to make submissions on the draft Winners have been Applications close advised. Thank you 13 December 2012 strategies and must do so in writing by 4.30pm, Friday 15 March 2013. Your for your support. PO Box 34013, submission should clearly state which draft strategy is being referred to, and Rosetown be sent or emailed to:

Pirongia 3844 8998932AA TE Awamutu Country Family Funerals Variety Club Inc For further information CMS Submissions Christmas cake raffle contact 027 500 3024 Department of Conservation Reception ofﬁ ce and rooms winner, Shirley Brindle - Private Bag 3072 No 12. Merry Christmas Public Notices Hamilton 3240 to all. R Thurgood - Fax 07 858 1001 8747204AA President. The Committee and members of Te Awamutu Swimming Sincere and professional service Email [email protected] when it matters most TE Awamutu Rose Club would like to express their sincere thanks to the Society Show raffle, 1st Any person or organisation wishing to be heard in support of their submission 262 Ohaupo Road 07 870 2137 prize - 00597 - Alan Price, following sponsors who supported our Annual Classic 2nd prize - 01354 - K Rose, Carnival which was held in November: should state this in their submission. Submitters should be aware that any 3rd prize - 00606 - P submission they make is subject to provisions of the Privacy Act 1993 and the www.rosetownfunerals.com Stuart Law Automotive, MH Surveyors Ltd, Viands Sattler, 4th prize - 01740 - Of¿cial Information Act 1982. Heather McDowell. Bakery, Dental on Mahoe, Gyde Wansbone, Vet Focus, Thanks to all who Century 21, Te Awamutu Courier, GoBus Transport, A printed copy of each draft strategy, or an electronic copy on CD, can be supported our raffle. obtained from: Te Awamutu President - Paul Bull. Kiwi Pies Ltd, Timmo’s Timber & Hardware Ltd, Tony Fabish Panelworks Ltd, Te Awamutu Self Storage, • Draft Northland CMS - Northland Conservancy Of¿ce, 2 Southend Funeral Services [email protected] Architectural Design, Devoys Signs & Graphics Ltd, Ave, PO Box 842, Whangarei 0140, phone 09 470 3300 or email S M McClennan Ltd, Waipa District Council, Origin [email protected] 8980299AA PH: 871 5151 Coffee, The Barn Company, Lintons Portable Sawmill, • Draft Auckland CMS - Auckland Conservancy Of¿ce, 12-16 Nicholls The Lily Pad Cafe, Churchills Cafe, Strawbridge 100% Lane, Private Bag 68908, Auckland 1145, phone 09 307 9279 or email FAX: 871 3675 [email protected] Appliances, The Redoubt Bar & Eatery, Gails Creations, • Draft Waikato CMS - Waikato Conservancy Of¿ce, 73 Rostrevor Subway, McDonalds, Pop N Good, The Olde Creamery, Alexandra House Chapel St, Private Bag 3072, Hamilton 3240, phone 07 858 1000 or email Homeward, Bees N Buttercups, Paper Plus, Showcase [email protected] 570 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU Jewellers, Betta Electrical, Edmonds Judd, Farmlands, Deadline: 12 noon day prior to publication. H2O Management, Lawnmower & Chainsaw Centre, For compassionate and caring service call 8864381AA Masons Garden Centre, ReptileZ Pet Supplies, Robert For more information Garth & Lynette Williams about the Department Harris, Stirling Sports, Pak N Save, Mint Beauty Therapy, visit doc.govt.nz PH 871 5131 ALL HOURS Super Liquor, Dominos, The Honda Shop. 9021493AA 24 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012 Public Notices Garage Sales Cars for Sale Vehicles Wanted To Let Trade Services ROOM for rent, power, ATLAS (Master Painters) MORRIS Minor, good CAR broken down? Need internet, 2kms to town, Roof, interior, exterior TE AWAMUTU TE AWAMUTU order, all round, WOF repairs? Can’t 70 TAWHIAO STREET 438 PIRONGIA ROAD short or long term, $140 painting and wallpaper, excellent upholstery, afford them? Don’t dump p/wk. Ph 027 555 4289. housewash. Contact 8am - 12noon, Saturday, Moving/household lots, radial tyres, 950cc your car. Call us - we buy. TENANTS wanted, two Allen 029 227 1913. 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➣ MMTB/MFT Strategic Plan 2012-15 9009709AA Ph 021 041 7657. 4. Minutes of previous hui 7 October 2012 FROM $250 - $10,000 TWO and three brm BOBCAT houses. Phone 871 3702. HIRE ➣ *(Conditions Apply) Amendments / corrections 9019794AA TWO brm house, erOper wn ator 5. General Business/panui heatpump, $220 p/wk. Ph OTrevor Peters MONSTER Allen 029 227 1913. Nou reira, nau mai haere mai! 0800 700 180 CHARITY 871 1971 All enquiries - please call Maniapoto Maori Trust Board, 027 515 6519

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presents Win tickets to Waihi Festival

Waihi Beach has long been recognised as the ‘place to ME be’ over the summer and we have a double pass up GIRL for grabs for the show that MY will see you kick off 2013 in Book and Lyrics by L. ARTHUR ROSE and fine style. DOUGLAS FURBER - Music by NOEL GAY Playing the Waihi Contributions to revisions by Mike Ockrent Beach Hotel Summer Fest- - Book revised by Stephen Fry ival on January 5 is Op HAREFORD HALL Shop, The Feelers and Ava- Originally produced at the Adelphi Theatre, lanche City. London, by Richard Armitage Heading the line up is Subsequently produced at the Marquis Theatre, Op Shop whose great list of New York City, by Richard Armitage, LAMBETH hits include Pins And Terry Allen Kramer, James M. Nederlander Needles, Love Will Always and Stage Promotions Ltd & Co. Win, Madness And Other Allergies. Big Energy In At The Woolshed Theatre, Te Awamutu Little Spaces, Levitate, Until Saturday 15th December 2012 Maybe, Waiting Now, Secrets and the anthemic Combine those with coveted Apra Silver Scroll their popularity continues Tickets available from Te Awamutu i-Site, ph (07) 871 3259 One Day, to name but a earlier gems such as Pres- Award last year and was to grow. PERFORMANCES: Thu 6th, Fri 7th, Sat 8th, Wed 12th, few. sure Man, Venus, used as a TV2 theme song. The Waihi Beach Hotel

9010342AA Thu 13th, Fri 14th, Sat 15th at 7.30pm, Sun 2nd, Sun 9th at 1.30pm The Feelers are true Supersystem, Friend, Com- Great news indeed for front Summer Festival — not the icons of Kiwi rock having municate, As Good As It man Dave Baxter who is a usual! Tickets from BY ARRANGEMENT WITH ORIGIN™ THEATRICAL ON BEHALF OF SAMUEL FRENCH LTD produced such ripper Gets, Larger Than Life, former student of Wintec Ticketmaster. songs in recent times as Fishing For Lisa, in Hamilton. Right Here Right Now, Supersystem, Playground Such was the high ■ To be in to win simply put What do YOU think? Didn’t Want To Fall In Battle, The Fear, regard for his production your name, address and Love, Snakes (Can’t Fix Supernova, Stand Up and prowess that straight after daytime phone number on the Txt 021 241 4568 Me), Blue Skies, One World and there won’t graduating he was invited back of a standard sized Insert the code TAC before your message - limit of 150 characters Dasvidanya and No Need be too many songs you back to tutor new students. envelope, address it to Waihi To Worry. won’t be singing yourself With follow up singles Write: Editor, Te Awamutu Courier, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3800 Beach Hotel Summer Festival email: [email protected] hoarse to! and great videos in the Competition and make sure it Avalanche City set the form of Ends In The Ocean, reaches our office by 5pm, world on fire with Love Sunset and You And I, their Tuesday. You must be 18 to Love Love which won the profile remains high and enter.

This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting families of children with cancer. TE AWAMUTU Terrific 2012 for PCMC

Local Country music Pirongia club, entered into the Pirongia School. clubs are putting their best four solo sections and got Pirongia’s last club day efforts into promoting and into the finals of all four. was a real delight for all enhancing their choice of Valerie and her husband who attended as they were musical enjoyment. John combined to be the visited by the Pinnical The Mt Pirongia winners of the Duo/Group Country Music Club from Country Music Club have section as well. Another Auckland. again been in the thick of member of the club Chippa This Sunday Pirongia those activities, with one of Moke was runner up in the are once again entertaining their members recently instrumental section. another club from the ‘Big GISLER ARCHITECTS CHRISTMAS becoming the overall win- For their October club Smoke’ for their last club ner of the Narrows Vet- day the Pirongia club ran a day of the year, so another erans Country Music promotion, with an out afternoon of music and awards. standing guest artist Debz laughter and Christmas Float Parade Valerie Joyce, one of the Standen, and donated half goodies, for everyone to executive members of the of the door takings of $190 to look forward to. This Saturday, December 8 at 1.00pm Join the PARADE for heaps of FUN, SPOT PRIZES, GIVE AWAYS. 9012907AA Everyone is welcome to come to the NEW AFTER PARADE PICNIC at Selwyn Park. 9021454AA KIDS DRESS UP IN CHRISTMAS ATTIRE FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN A SPOT PRIZE. TWILIGHT Friday (Proudly sponsored by PAK n SAVE , Te Awamutu) SPECIAL LIP SERVICE CATEGORIES PIRONGIA Saturday REDOUBT COUNTRY MARKETS CHRISTMAS PARTY BUSINESS, CLUB AND SCHOOL/CHURCH GROUPS @ The Memorial Hall BAND Aquarius Thursday December 13: 3pm-7pm from 8pm PH SHIRLEY SCOTT (07) 871 9536 Phone 871 4768 Christmas Craft Market Coming to St John’s Church & Lounge SOLUTIONS NO 1178 8923426AC Saturday 15th December – 9am - 1pm Come and

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YOU DESERVE A TREAT AT THE MOVIES Win new Ringo CD FOR MEMORIES TO TREASURE

Ringo Starr brings his All Starr band to New PICTURE PERFECT Digital Presentation Auckland’s premier concert venue, The Vector Arena on Saturday, Feb- ruary 9, as he returns to New Zealand for the first time since The Beatles legendary tour in 1964, and we have a copy of his latest CD Ringo 2012 up for grabs to help you cel- ebrate. It contains nine stellar TICKETS FOR THE HOBBIT A special Christmas show, a wonderful, tracks presented in that heart-warming animated adventure for inimitable, easy listening, AT THEATRE great to have you along, the whole family to thoroughly enjoy. DIGITAL SPECIAL We all liked it very much indeed. The film Ringo style. CINEMA EVENT As well as his own 3D takes you to a place where wishes really compositions Ringo pre- Exclusive Waikato DOLBY do come true and prove that sometimes sents his own arrangement of Rock Island Line,a 3D HFR screenings happy endings are only the beginning. It’s cover of Think It Over by HFR THE HOBBIT: a gem, a treat. Highly recommended. Buddy Holly and col- SANTA’S APPRENTICE G laborations with some of AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY today’s music greats — In STARTS WED 10:10 & 7:00 SLEIGHING HERE Liverpool with the Euryth- (No free seats except FMG Coupons) SAT 1:20, 3:05 & 4:55, mics’ Dave Stewart and SUN 10:55, 12:40 & 2:30 Slow Down with the Eagles’ Joe Walsh. Boogaloo, (It’s All Down what will be a setlist to die THE SAPPHIRES PG “It is the most enjoyable film I have All in all a perfectly To) Goodnight Vienna, Oh for. 4TH WONDERFUL MONTH likeable, listening experi- My My and No-No Song. Ringo is back! It’s party seen in a long time. The French ence! As well as Ringo’s top time! Tickets from SAT 5:35, FINAL SUN 3:10 Canadian setting coupled with the His new material sits repertoire of songs the Ticketmaster Algerian teacher is very moving indeed well with his previous members of his All Starr We all thought it was excellent... the and shows a great understanding of work. band bring a host of hit ■ To be in to win simply put tolerance, compassion and how to Remember he wrote songs with them as they your name, address and best ever of its genre. “As a real life Octopus’s Garden in his have themselves all daytime phone number on human drama, it is extraordinary. relate to children. It should be a “must Beatles days and has had belonged to top bands in the back of a standard sized As a thrilling movie experience, it is see” for every teacher.” Colin. We have subsequent hits with such the past. envelope, address it to Yanni unmissable,” says Louise. “The film has had extremely positive viewer feedback. great numbers as Photo- Expect to hear the hits Double Pass Competition graph, It Don’t Come Easy, of Toto, Santana and and make sure it reaches our heart and brains as well as balls,“ MONSIEUR LAZHAR M You’re Sixteen, Back Off Mister Mister included in office by 5pm, Tuesday. says Andrew. THU 6:00, FRI 10:30 & 6:00, ARGO M SAT 1:45 & 6:45, SUN 11:20 & 4:20, This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly MON 6:00, TUE 8:05, WED 5:50 supporting families of children with cancer. 2ND TERRIFIC MONTH THU & FRI 8:00, SAT 8:15, SUN 5:50, THIS SATURDAY – 8th December MON & TUE 8:00 “The Director does a superb job ’ St Saviour’s Church maintaining tension and releasing it from 80s NIGHT Franklin Street, “Uplifting, inspiring, heartwarming, time to time so we can take a breath, have COME ALONG IN YOUR 1980’s FINERY AND Pirongia fabulous, simply fabulous, fabulous, a laugh, sit back from the edge of our seat, ENJOY ALL YOUR FAVOURITE HITS FROM as he shows how seriously the James Bond THE 80’S WITH DJ MARIO fabulous, fabulous. One of the best films of the year. No wonder it was character can be taken, without breaking Christmas such a hit in Germany & France. it. We are offered a film that is uniquely Good first foreign language film for Bond, one of the best Bond films ever. You’ll Festival 2012 mainstream audiences. Intouchables is want to see it again.” Urban File. SKYFALL M THE 10th December - 22nd December just fabulous. And I know I keep telling Open Daily – 10.00am - 4.00pm you.” Graeme. “Best movie I’ve seen THU 5:30, 6:45 & 7:50, HOTEL

9017661AA this year is easily the French movie FRI 10:00, 5:30, 6:45 & 7:50, Franklin Street, Pirongia • Ph: 871 9838 —“The Intouchables”— it’s a lovely, SAT 1:10, 3:55, 5:25 & 8:05, lovely movie — very funny and very SUN 10:45, 1:30, 3:00 & 5:40, touching.” Joe Moodabe. A TRUE MON & TUE 5:30, 6:45 & 7:50, STORY YOU WILL NOT WANT TO END. WED 10:20 & 7:15 INTOUCHABLES M Christmas Craft Shop An incredibly uplifting, wonderful finale 2ND FABULOUS MONTH makes this movie all the more worthwhile THU 5:50, FRI 10:20 & 5:50, Discover a festive wonderland crammed with and enjoyable. A rollercoaster of emotions handmade gifts and beautiful wreaths. SAT 1:30, 3:45, 6:00, 8:35, and a realistic true story set in challenging SUN 11:05, 1:20, 3:35 & 6:10, All the decorations you will need for times. Stars Minnie Driver. a stylish Christmas plus a range of MON & TUE 5:50, gifts, table centres and etched glass WED 10:30 & 5:40 HUNKY DORY R13 baubles for the tree THU & FRI 7:55, SAT 3:35 & 7:35, 9010665AA SUN 1:10 & 5:10, MON 7:55, Figgy pudding, brandy butter, and ﬁ ne Waikato TWILIGHT SAGA: talent performing Favourite Christmas Songs. TUE 6:00, WED 7:40 BREAKING DAWN PART 2 M ALICE GOWER & FRIENDS THU 5:40 & 8:10, FRI 10:10, 5:40 & 8:10, Timothy Carpenter, June & Jarvis Dams. What do YOU think? SAT 1:00, 3:15, 6:35 & 8:45, THE HOBBIT: Accompanist: Flavio Villani. SUN 10:35, 12:50, 4:10 & 6:20, AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY STARTS WED 10:00 & 6:00 Themed lunch included. Txt 021 241 4568 MON & TUE 5:40 & 8:10, 11am Friday 14 December 2012 WED 7:50 (No free seats except FMG Coupons) Te Awamutu Bible Chapel. Insert the code TAC before your message - Tickets: Te Awamutu i-site. Ph (07) 871 3259 limit of 150 characters 73rd Anniversary GONE WITH THE WIND PG DEC 16 & 17 or Ph: (07) 871 4594 Email: [email protected] SPECIAL MORNING SESSIONS FRIDAY, SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY $20 Adults, $18 Senior/Student, $17 groups of 10+. Write: Editor, Te Awamutu Courier, Payment accepted: Cheque, cash or internet banking. PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3800 FIND US ON FACEBOOK – Opera Lovers MOVIE VOUCHERS ARE THE IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EVERYONE 9020453AA email: [email protected] ON YOUR SHOPPING LIST. GOOD ALL YEAR LONG. 28 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012

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