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Waipa¯mayor JIM MYLCHREEST unemployment rate from the current 2.5 per cent to 6.9 per spending and if possible create a buffer should we lose our cent by March 2021. This compares to a national forecast of income. Lessons from the Great Depression were that it is limination of Coronavirus is progressing well in New 9 per cent at the same date. This will result in lost earnings of imperative and more important than ever for all levels of Zealand. $105m with the largest declines expected to occur in retail government to continue to invest in infrastructure and EThe fears of a widespread pandemic here are unlikely to and wholesale trade, construction, transport, postal and employment creation opportunities. The critical objective is to materialise provided we all continue to follow advice on social warehousing, and accommodation and food services. make sure that all projects are worthy for future use and will distancing and personal hygiene. Waipa¯District Council, An immediate reaction from the community is that Council create future employment opportunities. along with the rest of the country, now needs to focus on should have a nil rate increase, and preferably reduce rates In Waipa’s case, we were forecasting an average rates limiting the financial implications that have resulted from the even further. This can of course be achieved by reducing the increase of 4.2 per cent which would have equated to a $2-$3 fight against Covid-19. levels of service that we have provided and have all enjoyed rate increase per week for the average residential property. As usual the financial impacts are not distributed evenly over many years. We obviously need to maintain our core To remove this proposed increase would necessitate a saving across the community. Individuals and businesses in Waipa¯ infrastructure which accounts for 90 per cent of our capital of approximately $2.3m from our operating costs or $50m of associated with tourism, hospitality and retail industries are works and approximately 50 per cent of the operating costs. loan funded capital works from the prior year. most directly affected. As the community becomes more This means that any potential savings need to come out of 10 Whilst looking at every opportunity to save any cautious and limits their spending, there will also be a flow on per cent capital projects and 50 per cent of operating from the unnecessary expenditure Council is also looking at how to effect in the construction industry and other businesses likes of parks and reserves, libraries, swimming pools, public target rate relief to those that have lost their incomes and which exacerbated by lower population growth with the reduction in toilets, events facilities, regulatory expenses and governance worthwhile projects will provide support for the economic migration. Waipa¯is unlikely to be as badly affected as New costs. These community facilities are what make Waipa¯an recovery of the community. Zealand as a whole due to its strong economic and social attractive place to live and are in fact the best way we can At the present time we are gathering as much information position pre-Covid-19 and its attractiveness for internal soften the negative economic consequences of this as possible to make informed decisions. No-one is certain what migration. pandemic. the implications are or the length of time it will take to gain Council is currently reviewing its Annual Plan for 2020/21 It can seem counter-intuitive that at a time like this the some sense of normality. I am, however, confident that Waipa¯ and taking account of the impacts on the community. government and Councils around the country are continuing is in as strong a position as possible to move forward and take Infometrics has forecast that in the short term Waipa¯will have to make investments in infrastructure and projects when at a advantage of every opportunity that presents itself. 2000 additional unemployed and a rise in its current personal level we are all trying to repay debt, limit our In the meantime keep safe and let’s be kind to one another. Revamp of Memorial Park on cards

A major revamp of Te Awamutu’s much-loved Memorial Park could be on the cards — but not immedi- ately and not without community support. Over coming months, Waipa¯District Council will ask the community for feedback on a new concept plan developed for the 6.68ha park. If it goes ahead, the plan developed alongside mana whenua, the Te Awamutu Netball Associa- tion and the RSA, will see the first major make-over of the park which opened in 1955. Waipa¯ mayor Jim Mylchreest said staff had worked closely with com- Stonemason Colin Jacobs on the bridge after he finished restoring it in 2013. Right: munity stakeholders to The Sunken Cross at Te Awamutu War Memorial Park where major commemoration develop an “aspirational services are held, including Anzac Day’s Dawn Service. Photos / Dean Taylor vision” for Memorial Park which could be and reinstate the three now in a different world. We temper expectations, he implemented in stages over bridges. need to all be mindful of supported the concept plan the next 10 years. The proposal also sug- that and not make promises going out to the community Plans include relocating gests creating a 3m wide that we can’t deliver in the for wider public comment. the amphitheatre to walking and cycling “spine” short-term,” he cautioned. “I know key increase the size of the through the park to connect “Council’s finances have stakeholders like mana to anything yet but it does allow all views to be heard. space, strengthening Mutu Street and Race- been turned upside down whenua and the RSA have mean that when funding is Consultation on the plan connections to the course Road as well as along with everybody else’s been closely involved with available, we will be able to is likely to begin on Monday Mangaohoi and Mangapiko creating a network of so now, more than ever, the concept, and I know it move faster.” 18 May and run for eight Streams, replacing the secondary trails. we’ll be looking very care- has the support of Te Awa- Staff would roll out a weeks. existing pond with a “It’s all great stuff and fully at Council’s spending mutu Community Board,” consultation programme purpose-built play area, those involved should be priorities. Unless we can he said. over coming weeks and ■ Next week Te Awamutu improving car-parking and commended for bringing secure some external “But this is a very well- would consider how best to Courier will present some of creating new memorial the views of different funding for parts of this used community space and engage people while the the highlights of the plan, with features. groups together for consid- plan — and if would be great the wider community will national Covid-19 alert sys- comments from Te Awamutu There were also bids to eration by the wider com- if we could — then we need have strong views about tem is still in place, he said. RSA president Lou Brown, Te undertake a major indigen- munity,” Jim said. to be realistic and accept the what they do and don’t like The engagement pro- Awamutu Grey Power ous planting programme, “But we need to remem- whole plan might not come about the concept plan, so gramme would allow people presdient hazel Barnes and Te establish a heritage orchard ber that this work began to fruition for a while.” let’s hear those views early. to “pick over” all aspects of Awamutu Community Board at the park and redesign before Covid-19 hit so we’re While Jim wanted to to “We haven’t committed the proposed concept and chair Ange Holt.

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Pirongia Clydesdales has been many things. It evolved from a goat shed to a carriage shed, then an event functions venue, then a cafe and now it’s become a childcare centre. Over a year ago Lorraine and Kahl Phillips bought the Pirongia Clydesdales and Coach House Cafe premises with a vision to turn it into Moutaineers Mountaineers Childcare and Education centre is running from the old The childcare centre has two separate outdoor play areas for the Childcare and Education Pirongia Clydesdale and Coach House cafe building. Photos / Supplied younger and older children. centre. Lorraine has been work- ernment and Ministry of Clydesdales and Coach into a house. ing in the early childhood Education support has been House cafe, Nick and Jill “We wanted it to be some- education industry for great,” says Lorraine. van der Sande. thing that would be remem- nearly 20 years and they “We obviously have Nick and Jill bought the bered — this is the place we used to own Kiwi’s Corner experienced a loss of income land in 1998, then it was a developed. I could have sold childcare centre in and my initial thoughts bare 30 acres. it to someone who wanted to O¯ torohanga about seven were that we were going to They first put a house covert it into a house but it years ago before moving lose the place, that we would from Waikeria Prison on to just didn’t seem right. It down to the South Island. have to sell or the bank the land and they moved needed to be something “We’ve come back up would take it, but thankfully into it in 1999. more specific like a busi- and decided to open another that hasn’t happened. We’ve Nick and a friend then ness,” says Jill. one [childcare centre] had a lot of support and uplifted two goat sheds in “We wish them well and because we realised we we’re really grateful for Tamahere and brought we hope they do well, which missed it and this is where there was a gap in the and sandpits, there is a that.” them back to Pirongia. After we know they will because we feel that home is — it’s market between the large wharenui and separate shel- When the country moved six months of working on they are very passionate our roots,” said Lorraine. centres and small home- tered deck areas. to alert level 3 the childcare them they become the car- about what they do.” Working in the industry based providers so that’s They currently have 13 centre was able to reopen for riage shed and this space Lorraine and Kahl she noticed there was a gap what drew me back into it children enrolled. Some those children that needed became a wedding and thanked all their tradies that between larger childcare — the need for family have not been able to start care. events venue. made the childcare centre centres and home-based orientated centres.” yet because of Covid-19. They have just two chil- Around 15 years ago they possible. They include childcare centres. Moutaineers Childcare The childcare centre dren attending. The built their main house on Phillips Construction, Phase “I’ve worked in home- and Education centre opened two weeks before childcare centre holds a the property and 10 years Electrical, Pirongia Plumb- based kindergartens too features a babies (0-18 alert level 4 lockdown and licence for 30 children. ago they converted the caring, T.A Floor Sanders, Any and it was here that I swore months) room, a babies Lorraine says that initially Lorraine and Kahl riage shed into a cafe. Angle Roofing, McClunie I was never going to go back sleeping area, an older kids they thought they were bought the property and Jill says when they Siteprep, McGuire Drainage to childcare centres or room (18 months-6 years), going to lose the business. about a hectare of land from decided to sell the property and Contracting, Royale preschools,” says Lorraine. two separate outdoor play “We’ve actually been the original owners and they weren’t looking for Standard Drywall, Scaf Pro “But one day I realised areas with climbing boxes quite fortunate. The Gov- founders of Pirongia someone to just convert it and King Cooling. GO LOCAL.

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Parks and reserves around Waipa¯ are seeing a surge in activity as council staff restart maintenance following the shift to alert level 3. Over the coming weeks, Waipa¯ District Council parks staff will be mowing grass around town centres, neighbourhood parks, cemeteries, sports fields and pen- sioner housing units. They will be resuming maintenance of the Te Awamutu Rose Gardens, War Memorial Park, Anzac Green, council grounds and Lake Te Koo Utu in Cam- bridge. Staff will also clear walking tracks, remove annual flower beds and undertake streetscaping work. Council community services manager Sally Sheedy said staff Waipa¯District Council parks operator Joanne Anderson back on deck. Parks and reserves supervisor Stephen Bagnall. Photos / Supplied are determined to bring parks and reserves back to standard to “If you see our staff in the wave,” says Sally. parks and pump tracks across ■ For more information on council ensure spaces are well-kept and field, please remember to keep Although parks and reserves the district are closed at alert services in alert level 3 visit safe to use. your distance from them — but remain open, playgrounds, com- level 3 due to the risk of spread- waipadc.govt.nz/covid- “Previous alert level 4 health they won’t mind a friendly munity barbecue spaces, skate ing Covid-19 on surfaces. 19-information. guidelines meant regular maintenance was not permitted, so with the shift in alert levels we are delighted to be giving our Playgrounds still closed at Level 3 popular green spaces some much- needed attention,” says Sally. “It may take several weeks for Waipa¯residents are being urged to refrain are taking all necessary precautions to keep tem under unnecessary strain in the case of us to catch up on maintenance, from using public playgrounds and exercise residents and council staff safe. an accident.” but we’re confident our parks and equipment, skateparks, BMX tracks and boat “The main issue with playgrounds is that Sally reminded people to keep at least 2m reserves will be back in shape in ramps throughout Level 3. equipment could become contaminated with of space between themselves and others no time.” Public facilities such as the Cambridge the virus, and then spread to other people. It when using parks and reserves for fresh air Council manages more than Pump Track and the Pop ‘n’ Good Bike Skills is also difficult to maintain physical and exercise. 200 parks across 4122ha, with staff Park in Te Awamutu will remain closed to distancing at playgrounds, so for now, these “All our parks which were open during working year-round to maintain the public. areas are still no-go zones,” said Sally. the lockdown, with the addition of the Mt and enhance the spaces. Waipa¯ District Council community “Skateparks, boat ramps and BMX tracks Kakepuku track, will remain open through- Sally reminds residents to services manager Sally Sheedy said while will also stay shut due to the risks they pose. out this alert level. keep at least 2m of space between Level 3 offers more freedom to residents it “We know most residents are very respon- “However, please keep in mind that we are themselves and council staff was still very restrictive. sible but allowing people to use these still fighting against Covid-19 and need to when using parks and reserves “The risk to the public posed by Covid-19 facilities with high touch points could put ensure we are following the rules to prevent a for fresh air and exercise. is still very high so we need to make sure we emergency services and our healthcare sys- second outbreak.”

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For over a decade Lance brother who also drew,” he ing before work, while Prutton has been an says. listening to music. occasional contributor to “All the way through “It relaxes me and puts the Te Awamutu Courier school I thought that art me in a good frame of mind and Waipa¯Post — his top- would be the path I would for the day ahead,” he says. ical cartoons generally follow, but my father was “I like to capture a raising a smile, sometimes more practical. scene or image that is raising some questions, as “He didn’t think art topical and hope other good cartoons do. school was for anyone in people enjoy looking at His first published car- his family and steered me them as much as I enjoy toon was at the time of the into the trades.” drawing them.” proposal to build a Lance became a Each cartoon takes Pak’nSave on vacant land carpenter, which he also Lance between two and on Cambridge Road. fell in love with, and has three and a half hours. His latest have been been building for 38 years Lance’s older brother almost daily commentaries since leaving school. was born with a bone dis- on the Covid-19 situation — In 1998 he made the order and drawing is one of from pre lock-down to life move to New Zealand, the things he can no longer under Level 3. meeting his future wife in do. Lance reminds himself Lance has been drawing Hamilton. daily that even his worst as long as he can remember The couple moved to Te day is better than his — something he started as Awamutu in 2000 to build a brother’s best. a boy growing up in the home. “It reminds me I have a small village of Arsley in Lance runs his own lot to be grateful for,” he Bedfordshire, UK. business, and despite that says. “I can’t remember when and a busy family life, still Lance is also grateful to my love of drawing started, makes the time to pursue have some of his cartoons but it was probably from his passions for drawing. published and hopes they TC300420LANCE watching my eldest He draws in the morn- raise a smile. Self portrait by cartoonist Lance Prutton, with help from Photoshop. TownTown rebooting rebooting under under Alert Alert Level Level 3 3

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LIC ready for winter ith winter around the corner, LIC farm manager Phil McKinnon. LIC farm staff are busy Wtending to bulls to ensure they capture the vital semen needed be among the best available in the for New Zealand’s all-important dairy industry. They’re referred to as sire herd. proving scheme (SPS) calves because Through artificial insemination, the worth of their genetics is yet to be over 500 bulls have the role of getting ‘proven’ to the industry.” millions of dairy cows pregnant each Phil says the first focus for the year, by producing five million straws newest intake of SPS bull calves, of semen and ensuring the continua- numbering about 220, is orientating tion of milk supply for New Zealand. them with their new surroundings and The importance of dairy has their roles. arguably never been greater with the “With collections from these young Ministry for Primary Industries bulls scheduled to begin in June the expecting dairy exports to rise 6.3 per challenge in recent weeks has been clock is ticking,” says Phil. cent to $19.2 billion for the year to June training the new bull calves that However, his team is on track to 2020. arrived on-farm earlier this year. ensuring all important semen gets on- And domestically, Kiwis consume “These calves are deemed the farm for cows to get in-calf this year 400 million litres of milk each year. newest genetics and therefore likely to and ensure milk keeps flowing. Enabling this supply are bulls farmed by LIC at two farms in Newstead, near Hamilton, and one at Awahuri in the Manawatu. In total over 1000 bulls are overseen by LIC farm manager Phil McKinnon who leads a team of 21 across all of LIC’s farming operations. The tending to the animals to ensure continued semen supply and animal welfare means the daily feed- ing of bulls, some of which weigh in excess of a tonne with supplement feed during the recent drought. The team is undertaking regular ‘collections’ of bull semen for winter- supply for farmers undertaking artificial inseminations for matings in June and July and for export ahead of the more busy spring mating season from September to December. Phil says his farm team’s biggest LIC bull, Gusto.

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1/65 Douglas Avenue, Te Awamutu 608FairviewRoad,Te Awamutu 277FraserStreet,Te Awamutu 24 Raikes Avenue, Te Awamutu With two double bedrooms, a separate lounge and Largespacesinthisgenerousfourtoﬁve dble brm three bedroom plus character home with two Restorethisbeautifulpropertytoitsformerglory a modernised wet-ﬂoor bathroom, this home is home with pool. Modern kitchen/dining to private living areas and a single garage on a 1286sqm or take advantage of the 1012sqm section. Phone perfectforthoselookingtodownsize.PhNathan. outdoors, separate lounge. Phone Lisa or Gillian. section. Phone Nathan. Nathan. For Sale $429,000 REDUCED For Sale By Negotiation For Sale $465,000 For Sale By Negotiation rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23493 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23433 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23513 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23541

192/20 Sandes Street, Ohaupo 332 Wallace Terrace, Te Awamutu 569 Franklin Street, Pirongia 85 St Leger Road, Te Awamutu Sellupandreleaseequityfromyourcurrent Character property on a grand scale, modernised This three double bedroom splitstone home’s Exceptional, well appointed property in a premium home.Anicelypresentedonebdrm,licenceto fortimelesselegance.Thishomeisinapremium had a contemporary makeover with new carpet, location. Generous proportions with excellent occupy unit if you are 65yrs or older. Lovely rural locationandispositionedtomakethemostofthe new wallpaper and a fresh coat of paint. Separate ﬂow and privacy. Phone Lisa or Gillian. setting in Ohaupo Village. Phone Carol. outlook and generous section. Ph Gillian or Lisa. double garage. Phone Cherie. For Sale By Negotiation For Sale $280,000 For Sale $1.55m For Sale $530,000 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23412 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23480 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23542 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23529

Boundary indication only For Sale/Lease 16 Pokuru Road, Te Awamutu 85 Hanning Road, Pirongia 29 Wyatt Road, Pokuru 2 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Four dble bdrms, officenook,masterwithensuite 7.9ha lifestyle, four bedroom and two bathroom Lifestyle and income potential from a highly pro- •RV$720,000•217sqm(approx)•Leaseavail and walk-in robe. Double internal access garaging. modern family home. 15 paddocks are well fenced ducing green Hayward kiwifruit orchard with two $41,000+GST•Newroofandsuspendedceiling 3225sqm section. Phone Lisa or Gillian. and watered and stockyards, five bay shed including homes, extra shedding, established gardens and •Highpedestrianflow • Log fire • 3-phase power For Sale $835,000 a lockup with power. Ph Nev or Noldy. 15mins drive from Te Awamutu. Ph Nev or Noldy. Ph Pauline 021 155 4689. For Sale $1.695m + GST (if any) For Sale By Negotiation For Sale By Negotiation rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23438 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23479 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23540 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23500

Lisa McBeth Mairi Gray Carol Ryan Nathan Kemp Kirstie McGrail Gillian Carrie Taylor Nev Kemp Cherie Kemp Noldy Rust 0274 909 294 871 8766 871 5126 022 093 9639 870 3174 van der Veeken 027 291 7555 871 9801 871 9801 027 255 3047 027 289 9354 027 290 3784 027 270 3175 021 753 335 027 271 9801 027 271 9806

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Four bedroom home with two Priced well below GV! This living areas, two bathrooms, tidy, low maintenance, brick three toilets, an enormous townhouse is handy to schools, basement and a single garage town and amenities. Deﬁned with auto door. 852sqm dining and large lounge. Separate sectionwithaPara-typepool, laundry and excellent storage. New Listing greenhouse, garden shed as well For Sale Good security. Sep water meter as a dog pen. and good sized section. For Sale $595,000 For Sale $425,000 View by appointment View by appointment

Carol Ryan Mairi Gray 027 290 3784 027 289 9354 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23559 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23510 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

1/65 Douglas Avenue, 271 Crozier Street, Te Awamutu Pirongia

Don’tmissthisopportunity Thismodern,doubleglazed,two toownthiswellpositioned, double bedroom, Kiwi Designer low maintenance townhouse, Home is a beauty and has been minutes from the main street. sitedtocatchtheafternoonsun With two double bedrooms, on the 949sqm commercially a separate lounge and a zoned section in central Pirongia For Sale modernised wet-ﬂoor bathroom, For Sale Village. this home is perfect for those For Sale $525,000 looking to downsize. View by appointment For Sale $429,000 REDUCED Cherie Kemp View by appointment 027 271 9806

Nathan Kemp Neville Kemp 022 093 9639 027 271 9801 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23493 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23544 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Boundary indication only

608FairviewRoad, 16 Pokuru Road, Te Awamutu Te Awamutu

Plenty of options with large Elevated outlook and facing the spaces throughout this generous sunshine this brick home with four bedroom home complete generous living spaces offers with swimming pool and with so much. Large kitchen, four a ﬁfth room downstairs. Large dblebdrmsandanofﬁce nook. level section right beside the Excellent storage throughout. For Sale stadium. For Sale Double internal access garaging. For Sale by negotiation 3225sqm section View by appointment For Sale $835,000 View by appointment Lisa McBeth Lisa McBeth 0274 909 294 0274 909 294 Gillian van der Veeken Gillian van der Veeken 021 753 335 021 753 335 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23433 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23438 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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Currently vacant and ready to go! This For Sale Kirstie McGrail A superb elevated bungalow with views, For Sale Lisa McBeth extremely tidy two bedroom brick unit $399,000 027 270 3175 in a sought after location close to the by negotiation 027 490 9294 offers internal access garaging with CBD. Beautiful timber features, sash MEMBER 19 - 20 Gillian van der Veeken View View extra storage, insulated ceiling and windows and casement doors all well 021 753 335 heat pump for a warm winter and a cool by appointment maintained. Three double bedrooms, by appointment summer plus a location handy to town, two opening out to terraced patio, supermarkets and other amenities. ofﬁce, sep living and kitchen dining This is a ideal investment property or with undercover porch and excellent somewhere to retire and relax. garaging. rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23552 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23545 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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This fantastic brick and tile unit offers For Sale Lisa McBeth Exceptional, well appointed property in For Sale Lisa McBeth two double bedrooms, both with walk- $435,000 027 490 9294 a premium location, a complete lifestyle by negotiation 027 490 9294 in-robes, open plan kitchen, dining and home. Large kitchen, open plan living Gillian van der Veeken Gillian van der Veeken View View living, sep toilet, sep bathroom with 021 753 335 opens to sunny deck and inground salt 021 753 335 bath and sep shower. Single car garage by appointment water pool. Four double bedrooms, by appointment with internal entry and the added bonus ofﬁce or ﬁfth bedroom, along with of a conservatory. Low maintenance another room that has a multitude of convenience plus location, what’s not uses. Dble gging with sep workshop and to love! boat shed, all internal access. rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23546 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23529 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) 55 Finlayson Road, Ngahinapouri

This immaculate lifestyle property located in the heart of Ngahinapouri is zoned for Ngahinapouri school and is only a 10 minute drive to Hamilton. Tastefully redecorated and maintained, this split level home offers country living with mature trees adorning the 4042sqm section. Four double bedrooms, separate study plus a generous living area. A large internal access garage plus a garden shed with carport and workshop/garage. Views to Mt Pirongia in the west add to the country feel. New Listing For Sale $850,000

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This gem of a property has just come onto the market and is too good not to consider. It consists of 3.86ha with an extremely tidy three bedroom home plus double garage. The repainted house is well laid out to capture the sun with plenty of room out in the paddocks to run few beeﬁes, sheep or are horses your passion? Set on a very quiet no exit road the location is perfect for a short commute to either Te Awamutu or Otorohanga. If it’s space, quiet and affordability that you seek, please get in For Sale touch and we’ll arrange a private inspection. For Sale $650,000

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Boundary Indication Only Thursday, May 7, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 13 Club is grateful Time to support local

Local residents are being not be able to support small reach a wider audience. urged to step up and sup- businesses with your Dave says the move to port local businesses which money right now, that Covid-19 Alert Level 3 last for defibrillator are now able to operate doesn’t mean there’s week saw greater number of under Alert Level 3 nothing you can do to help people back at work across requirements. them. the Western Waikato Western Waikato Emer- Other ways to support districts, but he urges gency Operating Centre local include: people to remain vigilant. controller Dave Simes says ● Word of mouth — If “The announcement of finding ways to ‘support you’re unable to purchase zero new cases this week local’ is going to be critical something from a small doesn’t reflect the activity as businesses across all business you love, you can of level 3. Please stay the sectors make adjustments still tell all your friends course, we cannot squander over the next few months. about it, praise them on the result when the end is so “Business will look a bit social media, share their close. different, but for many it website or leave them a “Level 3 is a “high trust has been a welcome relief to review online. model“, that relies heavily be able to on people offer some being able form of to police trading,” themselves he says. and their “We activities. If need to sup- you are not port our local businesses ● Sign up — If a small local at work, school, exercising like never before, so if you business you love has a or getting essentials, then are in a position to do so, newsletter, subscribe to it. you must be at home, the buy something from a busi- You’ll be part of growing same as at Level 4,” he says. ness that has been hit hard their customer database, “Supermarkets are also during the lockdown which is a valuable busi- still required to comply period. ness asset. with appropriate health and “Vouchers are also a ● Social media — One good safety measures and should Te Awamutu Club life member Nod Chandler(centre) accepting the defibrillator on good option as you can use way to help is by liking, still be monitoring to en- behalf of the club from Te Awamutu Lions Club spokesperson Alan Taylor (right). it later on.” commenting or sharing sure customers are keeping Also in attendance is club manager John Dill. Photo / Dean Taylor He says while you may their posts, to ensure they safe while shopping.”

Te Awamutu Club is grateful to Te paign at the club to get a defibrillator on Awamutu Lion for their donation of a site to ensure anyone who ended up in my defibrillator. position would be given the very best Club members say they are aware of chance of survival,” said Nod. the immediate health benefits of having a “On behalf of our club we thank Te defibrillator on site should it ever be Awamutu Lions for their generosity.” needed. Club manager John Dill said the club Life member Nod Chandler said that he also wishes to thank Te Awamutu Rotary, RANGER had a heart attack some years ago and was Altrusa Club of Te Awamutu and club fortunate that those on hand knew exactly members who contributed to this cause. what to do, otherwise the outcome could “This additional revenue will be used have been very different. to train all staff and other key people in IN STOCK NOW! “This galvanised me to start a cam- the full use of the defibrillator.” FX4 Contactless Sales, Finance and Test Drives Available 2WD BI-TURBO Web browsing tips PRICED FROM $46,990 By MATT BENTLEY 'Extensions and Themes' in the bottom left. 1 Bentley Home PC Support In the search box that appears top-right, +ORC search for "unblock origin", without quote figure you folk are doing a lot of web marks. Once the page comes up for Ublock browsing at the moment. Web browsing, Origin, click on the 'Install' button and say yes ISkype/Messenger conversations, and when Firefox asks if you really want to install gardening. That seems to be the order of the it. This little add-on blocks the majority of ads day. Still, things could be worse. It's hard to across all websites, without compromising see how, but I've been assured by people your browser experience or screwing up who know what they're talking about, that this websites. You're also a lot less likely to click is the case. on something bad if you have this installed. So, to lighten your day I thought I'd Next, go back to the 'Add-ons Manager' present a few ways to make your web tab at the top and click on it, then do a browsing experience better. second search for "Shut up". You should be To start with, you'll need Firefox as your able to find a nice little comment blocker web browser. There's nothing wrong with called "Shut-up", which disables all Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome (aside comments across all websites (with the from the fact that they report your entire web exception of Facebook I believe). This stops • Black Styling • Unique 18” Black Alloys • Leather Accented Seats browsing and search history back to their you from inevitably glancing at the roiling • SYNC®3 with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto2 parent companies) but they're just not very cloud of obnoxious emotions which inhabit

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Australasia’s largest Waipa¯ trainers Murray equestrian showpiece — Baker and Andrew the Land Rover Horse of Forsman were delighted the Year Show — will steer with the performance of a new course under its own The Chosen One, who fin- horse-power, following the ished second to fellow New announcement the event Zealand raider Etah James will be managed in-house. in the Sydney Cup. The Show Board The Chosen One fin- concludes its five-year con- ished 0.2 lengths behind tract with event manage- the winner on a less than ment company SMC, ideal Heavy8 surface. which has run the event “It was obviously a very since 2016. testing track and I was “It’s a move which will actually surprised how The Melbourne Cup will be a likely target for The strengthen the local roots well he performed on it,” Chosen One this spring. Photo / Bruno Cannatelli of the event and will be 2017 New Zealand Horse of the Year Show in Hastings. said Forsman. another positive step for- Photo / Libby Law Photography “In the end, the track been in the last few years. While disappointed to ward for the show,” said conditions probably cost The Chosen One was come up marginally short Horse of the Year Board event rose from 62 per cent delivering a world-class him. The winner had a two bred by Southland in the Sydney Cup, Chairman Tim Aitken. to 96 per cent ‘good to event.” kilogram pull in the weight breeders the Dennis Forsman was delighted for “We recognise the show’s excellent’ rating under our Land Rover Horse of the and probably got through brothers from their good Matamata horseman Mark revenue is driven by the management. The rider Year has become a south- the ground a bit better race mare The Glitzy One, Lupton and his wife Cath, commitment of the riders numbers are also the high- ern hemisphere sporting, than he did but all things who won eight races up to who part-own winner Etah and their support crews, est they have ever been, as entertainment and hos- considered, it was a very 2500m and was nine times James. volunteers and officials, too with the trade stands pitality mecca, attracting brave run.” black-type placed under “It was great for Mark trade and our wonderful and onsite functions. global media attention and The removal of blinkers the training of Steve and Cath. To see them get a sponsors.” “We’d like to take the potent marketing platform and a quality ride from Anderton. She is also a result like that was awe- The timing was right, opportunity to thank Dave for Hastings, Hawke’s Bay, Kerrin McEvoy aided the daughter of multiple some and if we had to be with the SMC contract up Mee and his team for all for and New Zealand. son of Savabeel, who looks Group One winner The beaten by anyone, it was for renewal. the work they have done, This year’s six-day to have a bright staying Jewel. good that it was another “SMC are obviously dis- which has taken the event event in March attracted future. The Chosen One’s good Kiwi. It would have been appointed that we will not to new heights, and paved record trade demand with A Group Two winner temperament in addition nice to have beaten them, be continuing to organise the way for ongoing suc- 220 trade sites selling out and multiple Group One to his deep pedigree have but it was a strong win this wonderful event,” cess,” said Aitken. in record time, paired with placed, The Chosen One is enabled the well-bred from a horse that has Director Dave Mee said. “Securing the naming increased commercial one of the best staying entire to keep his under- always been thereabouts,” “This included raising the rights and relationship sponsorship and extensive prospects of his year and carriage intact. said Forsman. bar in onsite presentation with Land Rover has media coverage across Forsman believes a tilt at “Touch wood, he is still “They ran the late Scott and event production, unquestionably given multiple platforms — the Melbourne Cup, in relatively young and he Richardson’s farm for bringing out international Horse of the Year a new boasting its highest num- which he finished 17th last has been good so far,” said many years and we have World No 1 riders Tim and dimension. ber of live streaming views year, will be high on the Forsman. had a good association Jonelle Price and creating “The commitment of around the world. spring agenda. “I think if we keep the with them. an official partnership our hosting city, Hastings Despite the Covid-19 “With that placing in routine the same and keep “Mark has done a lot of with the most prestigious and its Council along with cloud, the March 2020 the Sydney Cup, it should doing what we’ve been the pre-training on our equestrian event in the other shareholders Eques- event drew nearly 50,000 go a long way to getting doing with him, I don’t horses of Scott’s and we world, the Land Rover trian Sports New Zealand spectators through the him in to a Melbourne Cup, think that will change. have had a fair few horses Burghley Horse Trials. and Show Jumping gate over the week of com- especially given there “His attitude has been agist and spell with them “Post event surveys Hawke’s Bay provides tre- petition and had a record might not be as large over- good the whole way over the years, so we were show the rider and public mendous support, ensur- 1709 horses and 1331 riders seas presence as there has through.” delighted for them.” enjoyment rating of the ing we’re able to continue participate.

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By JESSE WOOD at 37. British and Irish Lions. He 2. Warren Gatland — usually played lock or Te Awamutu has seen a Te Awamutu College blindside flanker but was lot more international Born: 1963 Test Caps: 0 considered too short for an rugby players through col- (17 matches) International international lock at 1.94m. lege and club, than most Team: All Blacks 1988-1991, Many games he would people would be aware of, Ireland Head Coach start at flanker and move with many countries 2002-2005, Wales Head to lock later in the game. represented. Coach 2007-2019, British Gibbes also captained Wai- Te Awamutu also had and Irish Lions Assistant kato and the Chiefs for four successive Waikato Coach 2009, British and several years. After captains in Ian Foster, Irish Lions Head Coach coaching Waikato in 2018, Deon Muir, Jono Gibbes 2013, 2017, 2021 and Bar- Gibbes is now Director of and Steven Bates. barians Head Coach 2019 Rugby at La Rochelle in Both Muir and Gibbes Gatland coached Wales France. also lead the New Zealand for 12 years and led them to 6. Rob Gordon — Te Ma¯ori side and the Chiefs, three Six Nations Grand Awamutu College while Bates occasionally Slams, a first for any coach Born: 1965 Test Caps: 17 captained the Chiefs too. in the competition. (20 matches) International They have been selected Gatland also led the Team: All Blacks 1990 and from the professional era British and Irish Lions to a Japan 1997-1999 of rugby, 1987 Rugby World series win over the Gordon was a loose for- Cup to present. Some only Wallabies in the 2013 tour ward playing 17 tests for attended Te Awamutu Col- of Australia and a drawn Japan from 1997-1999 lege and others were part series with the All Blacks including at the 1999 of Te Awamutu Sport & in the 2017 tour of New Rugby World Cup. Rob Recreation Club Inc. Zealand. He has previously Chiefs’ props Nathan White (left) and Ben May (centre) in the pack Te Awamutu represented Otago from Te Awamutu Interna- coached Ireland and Wai- Sports’ in their clash against O¯ torohanga in 2011. Photo / Dean Taylor 1986-1987 before returning tional XV: kato, leading Waikato to to Waikato the following 1. Ben May — Te Awa- win the Air New Zealand late in his career at 33 after 4. Steve Gordon — Te national team and 19 season. In the 1990 cham- mutu Sports Cup in 2006. Gatland qualifying for residency. Awamutu College matches in total. Gordon pionship match against Born: 1982 Test Caps: 0 appeared 140 times for the He played 13 test matches Born: 1967 Test Caps: 2 was in the 1991 Rugby Southland he scored five International Team: Ma¯ori Mooloos between 1986 and before being forced to (19 matches) International World Cup squad but never tries playing number All Blacks 2007-2018 1994. Although playing 17 retire in 2016. White had Team: All Blacks 1989-1993 played a match. eight, a record that still Ben ‘Bambam’ May has matches for the All Blacks previously played for Wai- Gordon attended Te 5. Jono Gibbes — Te stands. In 1990 he had been been a New Zealand rugby he never played a single kato with 73 games Awamutu College along Awamutu Sports part of the All Blacks tour nomad for more than 15 international test. Gatland between 2002 and 2011, with his older brother Rob, Born: 1977 Test Caps: 8 of France. He played three years starting with Nelson is the head coach of the captaining the side for his captaining the team for International Team: All matches but no interna- Bays in 2004. He has played Chiefs. His son Bryn plays final two seasons in New 1995 and 1996. He played Blacks 2004-2005 and Ma¯ori tional tests. His brother for five provincial teams for North Harbour and the Zealand. The front rower 141 games for Waikato All Blacks 2002-2006 Steve plus Alan and Gary and three Super Rugby Highlanders. also appeared for the between 1987 and 1997 Gibbes attended Te Whetton also toured with franchise amassing over 3. Nathan White — Te Chiefs 41 times over six before playing for Welling- Awamutu College. He was the 1990 All Blacks, the 120 Super Rugby caps. He Awamutu Sports seasons. Over the past few ton in 1998. He also played a captain of the Ma¯ori All first double set of brothers is of Nga¯ti Maniapoto Born: 1981 Test Caps: 13 seasons White has been a in Super Rugby for the Blacks playing nine times, in an All Black touring descent, eligible for the International Team: forwards coach with the Chiefs and Highlanders in and was also capped by the party since the Meads and Ma¯ori All Blacks appear- Ireland 2015-2016 Waikato Squad, Chiefs 1996 and 1997. All Black All Blacks eight times. In Clarkes in 1963-1964. ing 15 times. May was in White appeared for Under 20 and helped coach number 896, he played two 2005 Gibbes led the Ma¯ori the 2020 Hurricanes squad Ireland internationally the Waikato XV in 2020. international tests for the to a 19-13 win over the ■ Continued Page 17 A reminder;

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■ From Page 15 Born: 1972 Test Caps: 84 (7 All Blacks 2005-2011 after an injury to first five-eighth while playing for the Samoan Lions) International Team: Eng- Sitiveni Sivivatu was a mem- Isaac Thompson. George played Sevens team he was the top point 7. Steven Bates — Te Awa- land 1995-2006 and British & Irish ber of Te Awamutu Sports even two successful seasons for scorer in the 2009-2010 IRB mutu Sports Lions 1997, 2001, 2005 though he only played 40 minutes Manawatu¯ in 2012 and 2013 be- Sevens World Series. That year Born: 1980 Test Caps: 1 (2 Matt Dawson was part of for the club. Sivivatu was born in fore coming off contract. During Samoa won their first World matches) International Team: All England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup Suva, Fiji and moved to New 2014 George played for Vigo in Series crown and Pesamino won Blacks 2004 and Junior All Blacks winning team as well as touring Zealand to attend Wesley Col- Northwest Spain. the 2010 IRB World Rugby Sevens 2005-2006 three times with the British and lege, Pukekohe. In 2001 while 13. Robbie Fruean — Te Player of the Year. In his teen Bates was a flanker and num- Irish Lions. When needed, the still at school he was picked to Awamutu Sports years he was also a member of ber eight who played one inter- halfback was also called upon to play for Counties Manukau in Born: 1988 Test Caps: 0 Inter- the Samoan Aussie Rules national test and one match kick goals. Dawson played the NPC second division. In 2004 national Team: Junior All Blacks national team. In 2019, at the age against the Barbarians for the almost 400 first class games be- he was picked for the Chiefs 2009 and Barbarians 2011 of 35, Pesamino was still playing All Blacks. After starting his fore retiring after the 2006 team, and was the only player Robbie Fruean was well for Onewhero Silver Fern career playing for Auckland season. In 2006, he won BBC from a second division team to known as a strong runner and Marquees in Counties Manukau from 2000-2001 Bates play for Celebrity MasterChef and pub- get a Super Rugby contract. He tackle buster. He played for Te club rugby. Waikato, captaining them for lished his own cookbook. He has started his international career Awamutu Sports on his road to 15. Bruce Reihana — Te three seasons leading them to the been a part of many TV shows in 2004 for the Pacific Islanders recovery after being sidelined Awamutu Sports Air New Zealand Cup victory in and has a rugby show on BBC and switched allegiances to New due to abnormal heart rhythms Born: 1976 Test Caps: 2 Inter- 2006, and the Chiefs from Radio 5 live. Zealand in 2005. Sivivatu scored in 2014. The previous year he had national Team: All Blacks 2000, 2002-2007. He played 75 games for 10. Nicky Little — Te Awa- four tries on de´but and went on undergone his second open heart Ma¯ori All Blacks 1998-2002 and Waikato consecutively. mutu Sports to play 45 tests for the All Blacks surgery. He was awarded the IRB New Zealand Sevens 1998, 2002 8. Deon Muir — Te Awa- Born: 1976 Test Caps: 71 Inter- from 2005-2011. He scored 29 test Under-19 Player of the Year in Bruce Reihana was Te Awa- mutu Sports national Team: Fiji 1996-2011 tries. 2007. Fruean went on to repre- mutu Sports’ first All Black Born: 1973 Test Caps: 0 Inter- Nicky Little, nephew of for- 12. Nathan George — Te sent the Hurricanes, Crusaders when he earned his de´but in 2000. national Team: Ma¯ori All Blacks mer All Black Walter Little, Awamutu Sports and Chiefs in Super Rugby Reihana played 11 games for the 1996, 1998-2002 attended Te Awamutu College Born: 1991 Test Caps: 0 Inter- playing 71 games in total. Provin- Ma¯ori All Blacks between 1998 Deon Muir was a stalwart of and also turned out for Te Awa- national Team: New Zealand cially he played for Wellington, and 2002 while he was also a dual Waikato rugby amassing 101 mutu Sports for several seasons. Under 20 2011 Canterbury and Hawkes Bay. Commonwealth Games gold games for the province between Little followed in the footsteps of Nathan George was a former While playing for Canterbury in medal winner with the New 1995 and 2002. Muir played 16 his other uncle, Lawrence, captain of Hamilton Boys’ High 2012 he received the ITM Cup Zealand Sevens team. He was a times for the Ma¯ori All Blacks playing for Fiji and they played School 1st XV and played mainly Player of the Year. In 2009 he jack of all trades being able to between 1996 and 2002, alongside each other at the 1999 first five-eighth for Te Awamutu played three games for the Jun- play fullback, wing and first five- captaining the team for several Rugby World Cup. As of 2016 Sports. In 2011 he was selected to ior All Blacks. Fruean joined the eighth. A regular member of the tours. He played for the Little had won more games with play for New Zealand Under 20 at coaching setup for Sydenham Waikato and Chiefs teams, Crusaders in 1996 before moving a Pacific Island team than any the IRB Junior World Champion- Premier team in Canterbury for Reihana played 81 games and 58 to the Chiefs for 1997-2002. In 2001 other player with 37. The vic- ships in Italy and was considered 2019. games respectively. Reihana Muir was awarded Super Rugby tories included wins over Italy, to be up there with Beauden 14. Mikaele Pesamino — Te played at first five-eighth in a Player of the Year. Since retiring Scotland and Wales. He is the Barrett, Gareth Anscombe and Awamutu Sports shield defence against North he has played a big role in the Te most capped player for any Lima Sopoaga who all ended up Born: 1984 Test Caps: 6 Inter- Otago in 2000 scoring 35 points Awamutu rugby community pacific nation, with 71 test caps, playing internationally. He national Team: Samoa 2009-2010 from three tries and 10 from coaching the Te Awamutu and also attended four Rugby played in two games, starting one and Samoa Sevens 2007-2010 conversions. He played in 20 Sports Premiers to being the Te World Cups. Little is now Direc- of them with the team New Mikaele Pesamino came onto Ranfurly Shield matches scoring Awamutu community rugby de- tor of Rugby at Canterbury Elite Zealand team becoming cham- the scene at Te Awamutu Sports 19 tries with total of 120 points. velopment manager, based at Te Rugby Academy in England. pions for a fourth successive in 2012 and had instant impact. At 26, he moved overseas to play Awamutu College. Muir is now 11. Sitiveni Sivivatu — Te year. One of the coaches involved Pesamino had previously played for Northampton Saints playing the Director of Rugby at Rotorua Awamutu Sports with the Under 20’s Jason two matches for Auckland and from 2002-2011 and is considered Boys’ High School Born: 1982 Test Caps: 48 (3 O’Halloran also coached the was a Samoan representative. In a legend there after appearing for 9. Matt Dawson MBE — Te Pacific Islanders) International Manawatu¯ Turbos and called his six matches for the national them 236 times and scoring 1032 Awamutu Sports Team: Pacific Islanders 2004 and George into the squad in 2012, team he grabbed seven tries and points. All you need to know The new NZ Herald App Latestnews,asitbreaks Customise notifications by interest and location Personalise layout and font size

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Formal Notices Fresh Vegetables THINKING OF SELLING delivered to you. PUBLIC NOTICE of application for Renewal of a Club YOUR HOME Lettuce, Potatoes and other Licence Deaths Births • We buy homes privately SIMMONS, NEILSON-SMITH, great spray free vegetables. SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 • Any condition George William. Paris Letitia. Ohaupo Dart Club, Ohaupo Memorial Hall has • Hamilton Wide Aged 76 years Andrew and Laura made application to the Waipa District Licensing • No agents fees suddenly passed away welcome Order at Committee for the Renewal of a Club Licence in • Discrete & Professional at Waikato Hospital on respect of the premises situated at 100 Great Saturday 2nd May. Best ’Paris Letitia https://form.jotform.com/200977579891879 • We act quickly friend and dearly Neilson-smith’ South Road, Ohaupo known as Ohaupo Dart • Pay market value loved husband to Born 28th March 2020 or phone Teresa 021624693 Club Inc. Jocelyn, treasured weighing 2870g. The general nature of the business to be conducted Call Glen on 021 518 702 father and father-in- Thanks to midwives law of Chris and the Michelle and Paris under the licence is Dart Club. late Stubby, Rhonda Kingston-White The days on which, and the hours on which alcohol Gardening & Health and Keith, Nige and Landscaping Bron. Specially loved is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are Poppa of Paige and Remember us in PUBLIC NOTICE Monday - Friday 4pm to 10.30pm, Saturday and Lachie, Taylah and Sunday 9am to 10.30pm. EAR Cullen, Ashleigh and your Will and leave of application for Renewal of an GARDENING Jordan, Courtney and Off Licence The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waipa District Quality, experienced Liam, Brayden and a legacy of hope gardening - Hedges, roses, HEALTH Erika, Holly and SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 Council, District Licensing Committee at either 101 or general weeding. Frank. Super Pop of The Alex Ltd has made application to the Waipa Bank Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, EAR MICRO-SUCTIONING Ella-Jayne and Maya. Cambridge. Need a hand AVAILABLE : Private Cremation has District Licensing Committee for the Renewal of an Let us help! been held. A service to Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at Any person who is entitled to object and who Regular maintenance Clinic recommencing celebrate George’s life For more info, call 815 Franklin Street, Pirongia 3802 known as The wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not or a clean up. Thursday 7th May and will follow after the Alexandra Hotel. later than 15 working days after the date of the CallCall TessTess 0 02727 238238 25172517 every Tuesday and Covid-19 lockdown. 0800 53 00 00 publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of The general nature of the business Restaurant, 4 872872 2 2853853 A A/hrs/hrs 9AA Thursday thereafter. Bar, Accommodation under the licence is Hotel. the objection with the Secretary of the District Funeral Directors Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, OPERATING SINCE 1992 (Clients will be asked The days on which, and the hours during which Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. health screening questions alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the when making appts for the licence are Monday - Sunday 11am to 10pm. No objection to the issue of a Renewal licence may foreseeable future) Helping families be made in relation to a matter other than a matter The application may be inspected during ordinary specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Health on Mahoe The Professional Arborists and friends honour office hours at the office of the Waipa District Alcohol Act 2012. 160 Mahoe St Council, District Licensing Committee at either 101 This is the only publication of this notice. 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