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Orienteering Waikato Orienteering Waikato is holding a rogaine event on Te Anga Rd, west of Waitomo, this Sunday. There are both two hour and four hour events. This is spectacular limestone country, both native bush and farmland. Signposted from Waitomo. Entries today please. Go to entero.co.nz/evento. php?eventName=rr-2021 or any queries to Tom Davies on 0272114467 or Tom. Nurses and health assistants from Matariki Hospital walked off the job yesterday and went on strike. Photos / Caitlan Johnston [email protected]

Continuing Education The topic at Continuing Education on Wednesday, We’re not gonna take it June 16 is Our Native Birds and Mt Pirongia. Speakers will be Nardene Berry and Clare St Pierre who work with the Undervalued local nurses walk off the job Landcare Trust and have a special interest in Mt Pirongia. Tea/coffee from 9.30am. Caitlan Johnston “It’s not new that we’re under- Programme runs from 10am- staffed, we always have to get staff 11.15pm. esterday nurses across the from agencies to cover but the Please pay $2 on arrival. country walked off the job workload and acuity of patients is still after the New Zealand really heavy,” says Jinky. RhinoKids Flooring Nurses Organisation (NZNO) The nurses’ union wants a 17 per “overwhelmingly”Y voted to reject a cent pay increase for all nurses and Fund second offer in their current round in April the union rejected an in- The RhinoKids Flooring Fund of multi-employer collective agree- crease of around 1.38 per cent. is an initiative that Carpet ment (MECA) negotiations on NZNO lead advocate David Wait Court have set up to help Monday. said the second offer hadn’t sig- improve the educational Here in Te Awamutu a group of nificantly changed and does not environment in public schools nurses and healthcare assistants got address issues nurses face. and pre-schools by providing involved by protesting outside And on Tuesday, PM Jacinda funds for new flooring up to Matariki Hospital and walking around Ardern said the Government is the value of $2,000. 3km in and out of town. financially constrained. Each store from around the They could be heard chanting the They walked into town from Matariki Hospital and drivers tooted their “Members are facing serious nurs- country has had local lyrics from Twisted Sister’s We’re Not horns in support. ing workforce issues, with pay rates education providers apply Gonna Take It as they walked to and that do not attract people into the and they selected one of them along Alexandra St. Matariki Hospital healthcare assist- and the acuity of patients coming profession or retain the people we as their chosen project. They joined around 30,000 NZNO ant Rhonda Rhre says while there is through now,” says Rhonda. have, and staffing levels which For more information or to members including nurses, midwives a component for monetary value, Matariki Hospital nurse Jinky stretch them to breaking point, put- apply for your school, head to and hospital assistants nationwide they were mostly out there fighting Belisario, who was passionately pro- ting them and their patients at risk,” carpetcourt.nz/rhino-kids- and were all on strike from 11am to for safer staffing. testing by dancing at yesterday’s de- says David. about. 7pm yesterday. They were striking “We need to have the right number monstration, says she often doesn’t for better pay and staffing levels. of staff for the right amount of care feel safe when working. continued on A7

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Broken pipes units then it is not apparent from constantly being maintained and percent) start smoking by age 25. Local Government Minister where we stand. upgraded. A double glazing Last month, UK’s The Guardian Circulated free to over 14,000 homes in Nanaia Mahuta left to ponder $185 The council measured our units programme is underway, which has reported that two-thirds of global Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. billion cost of fixing broken water for double glazing a couple of years recently seen Wallace Court retro smokers live in just ten nations: pipes. Stuff; June 2, 2021 ago, but nothing has happened. fitted. China, India, Indonesia, the US, CIRCULATION 14,180* Yet, Waipa District’s mayor is None of us tenants raised these Russia, Bangladesh, Japan, Turkey, not convinced reforms are needed, questions at the hastily convened Inspiring couple Vietnam and the Philippines. PHONE: 07 871 5151 Te Awamutu Courier; June 3, 2021. meeting, but if we had we would After reading the article about Ben In fact, one in three tobacco POSTAL ADDRESS: I am sorry, is our mayor have been brushed aside. Purua and his wife Nikki, I felt smokers — more than 340 million 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, confused? Does he feel that a $185b It needs someone with some compelled to write to say how people — live in China! Te Awamutu 3840 spend is a justified spend on sort of public presence or authority inspiring it was to read this story Smoking is a killer: 80 to 90 per something that has been neglected to raise these matters with council. of hope and change and purpose. cent of lung cancer deaths in the OFFICE HOURS: not at the fault of ratepayers? They will not listen to us. Congratulations to Ben and US are linked to smoking. Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm In my opinion if $185b is needed The rent rise this year will leave Nikki on all they have achieved Cigarettes are a unique product Closed Public Holidays to fix the problem, this in itself is us tenants with approximately 50 both personally and that, even when used as directed, DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 clear evidence of neglect of the per cent of our net income after professionally. will likely kill two-thirds of their highest magnitude on our core the rent is paid. This equates to I loved Ben’s goals, outlined at users. EDITORIAL infrastructure perpetrated by our about $250 or less weekly to pay the end of the article … and They are scientifically designed Dean Taylor (Editor) councils nationally. all our other bills and buy food and paraphrasing them for general use to addict smokers, turning them There is simply no excuse that other sundries. Some will get less … stop doing things that are hurtful into clients for life. Ext: 67705 0274 819951 councils can come up with to than that. for you and others; look after and Cigarettes make the vast [email protected] justify such neglect of this scale to I know there are others worse love your family; provide for your majority of smokers sick and Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 the people. It is a disgrace and an off, but these are pensioner units wha¯nau; be good at whatever your increase the risk of death from [email protected] insult to ratepayers who have and we have no real option of work is; help others. Goals for us other diseases as well. Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 funded to have this infrastructure finding other accommodation. all, I think. Not only are cigarettes deadly, [email protected] maintained. Therefore, we are at the mercy of God bless and aroha to you and they are also a substance that SPORT The people will want to see the whims of council. your wha¯nau Ben and Nikki. many turn to for an artificial sense accountability for this neglect. Colin E Walters Nga mihi nui. of peace, stress relief, and security. [email protected] It would go a long way to the Cheryll Robertson Unwittingly, many make ADVERTISING removing of CEOs and the Council responds: Rents for our 93 cigarettes their 'saviour'. But sadly, Leon Green 027 2393864 executive level from the offices of pensioner housing units in Kihikihi, in our societies today, this deadly councils – they are clearly the Cambridge and Te Awamutu have Tobacco is the killer habit destroys the body, and is [email protected] problem as this has happened all not increased for the last two years. As of this writing, more than 3.7 even accepted as normal and an [email protected] under their so-called leadership. This year, from 6 July 2021 rents million Covid-19-related deaths individual right! CLASSIFIEDS Wake up elected councils, will increase by between $20 and have been officially reported Besides this, smokers can't keep Tania King Ext: 67708 represent and protect the people! $30 per week. Rent is capped at 30 worldwide since the pandemic their habit to themselves. Their Hayden Woods per cent of gross national began. smoke permeates their [email protected] superannuation, after taking the This virus has held the world surroundings which are We welcome letters - preferably via email. maximum accommodation hostage for over a year. But, do you unavoidable by others. Surely, They should be under 300 words and Pensioner housing rents supplement applicable to the rental know (or care) which legal, deadly, New Zealand...a place of "healthy must have the sender’s name, address on the rise into account or market rent, disease-causing agent killed nearly outdoor living", a place that gives and phone number. No pseudonyms Why are our council owner whichever is lower. 8 million people in 2019 and could young people a good start in life... are accepted and names will only be pensioner housing rents being We have put this policy in place kill just as many this year? should do more to discourage withheld in special circumstances at the increased by 9.1 per cent when to provide some certainty for our If you guessed cigarettes, you becoming addicted and discretion of the editor. Letters are not rates are only rising 4.1 per cent? tenants and to provide a more are right. immediately to protect non- usually acknowledged and may be edited, Ratepayers would chuck the affordable option for our In 2019 over 1.1 billion people smokers? Why can't we have no abridged or discarded. mayor and councillors out if they community which will allow people were smokers, and that number smoking in public places? And a faced an increase like that. to stay in Waipa¯. increased by 150 million in just High Street that doesn't come with We’re online at Why are they increasing our Our pensioner housing is not nine years. a whiff of tobacco smoke. nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com rents at all and what is the money subsidised by ratepayers and we Cigarette smoking plagues How can we enjoy the simple being spent on? don’t make money from these people across the age spectrum pleasure of an outdoor cafe break, If the money raised from properties. and among all races and without the smoke of someone ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4975 (Online) *Print run as 01/04/2021 pensioner units is retained for Income received is reinvested nationalities. nearby? servicing and improving these back into these units which are The majority of smokers (89 Margaret Lovell first national REAL ESTATE Te Awamutu

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Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Need a ride to your Mother, is accompanied to church in Te Awamutu on Medical Appointment in Hamilton? May 1, 1966 by Waitomo MP Remembering and Minister of Internal Why not use Affairs David Seath and Reverend Ron Bambury. TE AWAMUTU HEALTH SHUTTLE? Queen Mother’s Photos / Te Awamutu Courier archives • Door-to-door service • Donations are requested • Approved child car seats visit 55 years ago For bookings phone 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday on 07 870- 3258 or Email us at any time at [email protected] his year marks 180 years of Christian Rotorua, Hamilton, Taupo¯(where they spent a worship in Te Awamutu and 55 years couple of days fishing), the Hutt Valley, Well- since Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the ington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queen Mother, visited our town. plenty more places besides. TWhen the new St John’s church building was It had been planned that she, King George opened in 1964 it was intended the Queen VI and Princess Margaret would visit New Mother would open the building, but she was Zealand in 1949. forced to postpone her much anticipated visit Cambridge was intended to be the only due to poor health. Waikato town visited by the royal visitors; the The visit, along with the rest of her New excitement of hosting the sovereign caused the Zealand tour, was rescheduled for 1966 and on council to undertake a great many Sunday, May 1, she visited Te Awamutu to join improvements, from painting buildings, to Sunday worship at St John’s. sealing whole streets. To commemorate the visit a vinyl record was Unfortunately the King’s poor health left him produced containing excerpts from the service unable to undertake such an intense schedule — including the hymns Praise To The Lord, The of events and the tour was postponed (later to Almighty, The King Of Creation and Fill Thou My be carried out by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Life, O Lord My God. Philip in 1953-54); in 1951 the King’s health Like her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II, she deteriorated to the point that he had to have was sustained greatly during her almost 102 his left lung removed and in early 1952 he sadly years of life by her strong Christian faith. passed away. Study Business in When the Queen Mother passed away in Prior to her 1966 visit to New Zealand, the 2002 the Queen spoke of how her mother’s faith Queen Mother had last visited in 1958 when she had always been “a great strength to her” and spent a fortnight criss-crossing the country, the Archbishop of Canterbury recalled how including a visit to Hamilton Girls’ High School. Ōtorohanga this July “Christian love shone through her character”. On every visit to our shores the Queen I daresay her strength of faith would have Mother’s elegance, charm and humour been evident to all those parishioners who were endeared her to everyone she met, including Learn how to use business documents, joined by her that Sunday morning in May 1966. during her visit to Te Awamutu. The Queen Mother was consort to His As this year we commemorate the 55th technology, and gain valuable skills through Majesty King George VI during his 15-year reign. anniversary of the Queen Mother’s visit we also She had previously been the Duchess of York celebrate the faith which sustained her and work experience. for 13 years and later became Queen Mother which continues to sustain so many of us when her daughter, Elizabeth II, ascended to throughout Te Awamutu, New Zealand and the the throne. world as a whole. Business 3 This was the title she would hold the longest (50 years). Earlier in her life the Queen Mother visited Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, and Duration: One semester New Zealand with her husband in 1927; the tour Reverend Ron Bambury wave to the children lasted a month and encompassed Auckland, and parents lining St John’s Church entrance. Fees: Free* Business 4 Duration: One year, part-time Fees: $3,416*

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Keas, Cubs and Scouts planting at Lake Rotopiko. Photos / Supplied Scouts join in Arbor Day tree planting couts and their families from Dave said it was great getting back said Sophie Pendleton from the Te all over the Waikato went to to Lake Rotopiko where he had been Awamutu Scout Group. Lake Rotopiko on Saturday, on many occasions to supporting the Arbor Day is celebrated in New June 5 to plant trees for Arbor National Wetland Trust. Zealand annually on June 5. The first SDay and World Environment Day. “For our Keas, Cubs and Scouts it Arbor Day was observed in Nebraska, In just under three hours they builds a connection to our natural United States, in 1872. On July 3, 1890 planted 353-400 native plants and world, in a time when youth need it the first unofficial celebration of Ar- trees. more than ever. It also goes toward bor Day was organised in New Zea- There was a mixture of trees and their Scouting awards and land and in 1892 the tree planting lower canopy plants, planted over achievements so they earn badges for events were officially brought to the three planting locations around the all their hard work,” he said. national level. lake. This is the second time they have “It’s the community support that “It’s important to have a mix of done Arbor Day planting with the keeps this project going and our planting to create habitat for a range Wetland Trust and they hope to enthusiasm alive. It’s such a wonder- of species. It was a great opportunity continue the tradition next year ful sight seeing a gutsy little 3-year- for people of all ages, young and old, hopefully involving more of the local old with a spade as big as he is, or to get their hands dirty and putting community. sweet little tot with tiny trowel, all something into the ground!” said Te “I loved being out in the bush and digging in for a better future,” said Awamutu Cub group leader Dave planting native plants, and I can’t wait Karen Denyer from National Wetland Pendleton. to come back and see them grow!” Trust. All ages were involved with planting on Arbor Day.

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“We want the DHBs to be transparent about this being a large-scale problem where staff and patients are regularly put at risk. “The DHBs have attempted to respond to this claim, but after years of delays and failed promises, members want to see some account- ability on their part.” The inclusion of a lump sum payment of $4000 differentiated the offer; part of this sum was a part payment on back pay owed to members through the pay equity claim. “Members know that lump sum payments do not lift actual rates of pay, which impacts on the long-term issues of a health system that values nurses and their work, attracts new people into the profession and encourages others back from overseas. “They also find it unfair that they are being asked to wait for the pay equity process, when there is uncertainty about when this will hap- Nurses across the country went on strike for pen or what the results will be.” eight hours yesterday in a fight for better pay David said it was heart-breaking that nurses and staffing levels. and other health workers feel so undervalued that they turn to industrial action. come up with a profession-enhancing offer right “Nobody wants this and the best way for now that truly recognises the contribution future strikes to be avoided would be through nursing staff make and that ensures the future a fair and decent offer,” says David. of nursing for the wellbeing and safety of us “We need the Government and the DHBs to all.” CrimeLine

Te Awamutu Police attended the following matters last week:

They attended eight family-harm related projector were stolen from a property on incidents. Police safety orders were issued at Kakepuku Rd. A vehicle was reported stolen two of these incidents. from a Mangapiko St address, this vehicle was They attended two mental-health related later involved in a crash. A Mazda ute was incidents. stolen from a Teasdale St property, it was later They received reports about a person recovered in Hamilton. A male was reported to buying a PlayStation off Facebook and not be shoplifting from The Warehouse. Number receiving it. plates were stolen off a vehicle on Tawhiao St. School kids were fighting behind Postie Cash, jewellery, passports and car keys were Plus. stolen from a property on Park Rd. The Pirongia A male was located unlawfully hunting on a Food Mart on Beechey St was broken into and property, he has been trespassed from the the offenders attempted to steal the money till - property. a vehicle stolen from Nga¯ruawa¯hia and a A vehicle was reported to be on fire on vehicle stolen from Pirongia were both seen Owairaka Valley Rd. leaving the premises, the vehicle stolen from They received reports of vehicles doing Nga¯ruawa¯hia was later located back in burnouts on the intersection of Mangapiko and Nga¯ruawa¯hia. Tawhiao Streets. Vehicle incidents: A young driver lost control A male was summoned to court for of their car and rolled the vehicle twice crashing disqualified driving. into a ditch on Pa¯terangi Rd. Two cars were A minor was located drinking in a licensed involved in a crash on Cambridge Rd. A vehicle premises, they had a fake ID and have now failed to give-way and t-boned another vehicle been referred to youth aid. on Albert Park Dr, the offending driver was They assisted Hamilton police with a further arrested for breaching bail and careless number of ram raids. driving. Te Awamutu police attended a fatal A motorbike failed to stop for police, the crash near Te Mapara on SH3. motorbike had no number plates. It was later Arrests: A male was arrested for breaching located after being dumped on Pakura St and bail. A female was arrested and charged with police learnt that it had been stolen from endangering life by criminal nuisance after Morrinsville. letting her neighbours cattle out onto the road. They located a drunk male on Te Rahu Rd A male was arrested for burglary of a Waipapa and took him back to his home in Hamilton. Rd address, he was disturbed by neighbours. A Burglaries and theft: Meat, a laptop and a male was arrested for breaching bail. Te Awamutu Police ∼ 872 0100 Victim Support ∼ 0800 VICTIM Crimestoppers ∼ 0800 555111 Urgent traffic (cell only) ∼ *555 Non emergency ∼ 105 Emergency ∼ 111

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Snap Fitness club manager David Lisignoli says they’re happy to help out. Te Awamutu Medical Centre general manager Wayne Lim says they’re on board with the campaign. Photos / Caitlan Johnston Slow uptake on I Can’t Wait campaign

itis, collectively known as inflamma- place or business toilet when there cardholders would be more encour- tory bowel disease (IBD), attack the are no public toilets nearby. aged to shop at participating busi- Businesses urged to show their support digestive system and can cause The card reads “I can’t wait. The nesses as they will feel confident in debilitating pain and severe diar- bearer of this card has a medical knowing they have access to toilets Caitlan Johnston nesses on board. rhoea. condition that requires him/her to if required. “There’s only a couple of busi- More than 20,000 New Zealanders use the bathroom facilities urgently.” Their advice around being ap- local woman is encourag- nesses on board in Te Awamutu, it have the diseases and there is no Retailers, business owners and proached by a cardholder is to under- ing Te Awamutu busi- would be great to see more taking cure. vendors can show their support by stand that the person has a serious nesses to take part in part,” says Karen. Patients are often afraid to leave displaying a window sticker acknow- medical condition and to remember Crohn’s and Colitis New So far the Te Awamutu Medical their home, fearful of having an ac- ledging the “I Can’t Wait” card’s func- that some disabilities are not visible. Zealand’sA (CCNZ) I Can’t Wait cam- Centre and Snap Fitness have come cident while out in public. tion in their premises. If they have made an approach, it paign to help diminish the fears held on to support the campaign. This is where the I Can’t Wait “A lot of people don’t go out be- means they have no other option. by those who have the chronic “We’re happy to help, so let’s do programme helps. cause they are worried that they Businesses can get involved or find autoimmune diseases. it,” says Snap Fitness club manager CCNZ has a card that patients can won’t be able to find a toilet,” says out more directly from Crohn’s and But to her surprise, Karen Nichol- David Lisignoli. present at toilets to jump the queue Karen. Colitis New Zealand or by getting in son is having difficulty getting busi- Crohn’s disease and ulcerative col- or help them gain access to a work- CCNZ says patients and contact with Karen on 021 250 3358.

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Toyota Financial Services normal lending criteria apply. Terms and conditions apply, see toyota.co.nz for details. Finance is weekly over 60 months, 8.95% with a 20% deposit 10 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, June 10, 2021 Park plan secures blanket approval aving been transformed after all of us.” community feedback, the Council staff have been working final Te Awamutu War alongside the RSA on park mainten- Memorial Park concept plan ance over the past year and the new Hhas now been adopted by elected plan will enable more collaboration, members. Sally said. The final concept plan, which “The plan gives space to mana received a near-total transformation whenua heritage while respecting the as a result of community feedback, memorial park nature in one cohes- was adopted by the Waipa¯ District ive plan. Unfortunately we aren’t in Council’s Strategic Planning and Pol- a position to start any of the projects, icy Committee on June 1. even those identified for short term Councillors were vocal in their implementation, until funding is support for the plan and encouraged received.” staff to partner with community in Funding for the final War the plan’s implementation. Memorial Park concept plan was one The final plan will see historic of the council’s five big topics in this memorials remain, such as the Peace year’s 2021-2031 Long Term Plan, Fountain and pedestrian bridge, and which will be adopted at the end of other enhancements to further create June. Feedback from the community a legacy for the town. Improving the indicated they wished for the projects environment, waterways and cele- to be funded through asset sales to brating the town’s mana whenua heri- help reduce the impact on ratepayers. tage and war history are at the plan’s “Identifying which assets will be core. sold will be determined during the Community services manager development of the property strat- Sally Sheedy said staff had incorpor- egy, which is currently under way,” ated nearly all of the community said council’s strategy and commun- feedback into the plan. “We are pleased to embrace and “On behalf of the Te Awamutu work together for the best outcomes ity services group manager Debbie “The water quality of the pond cherish the park and its war RSA, we are very happy with where for the park’s future. Lascelles. remains a key concern so a reduced memorials and to also tell of its earlier the plan arrived at and will be pleased “As long as we retain our pond is now in the plan instead of history with our iwi partners.” to work together with mana whenua memorials and the mana of the park The final Te Awamutu War complete removal,” she said. Te Awamutu Returned & Services on a number of aspects in the park. for our soldiers and veterans, we are Memorial Park concept plan “By adopting the concept plan, this Association president Lou Brown “Mana whenua and the RSA will quite keen to see the projects funded i can be viewed at www. will allow the next steps, such as said he too was pleased with the communicate with the Memorial and under way. It’s important that we waipadc.govt.nz/ detailed designs, to be budgeted for. outcome. Park Maintenance Committee and work together as this is a legacy for memorialpark. Book Review: Te Pahu – A History Alan Hall although the author has done most of the hard work, in a sense, the Alan Livingston has spent much of book owes much to local people his life in the Te Pahu¯ district who I expect will see it as a cele- where, over more than 30 years, bration of what their district has with the cooperation of other local become, and how that came about. people, he has developed an exten- There is overwhelming evi- sive knowledge and fund of dence of how life in the district has resources about the history of the changed over more than 150 years. district which also includes That is reflected particularly in localities known as Karamu, changing farming practices in re- Kaniwhaniwha, Harapepe and Te sponse to new technology and Rore West. changing economic circum- Not only has his experience as stances. a farmer and active member of the The movement away from ex- community and local institutions tractive activities such as flax mill- given him an insider’s perception ing, timber milling, and the pro- of events, but his appreciation of duction of lime, is evident, as well them has been enhanced by his as a developing interest in protec- experience in local government as ting our natural environment. a councillor and mayor of Waipa¯ Much of the book is about District Council and latterly as a people and the roles they played councillor and chairman of the in the establishment of many Waikato Regional Council. organisations, the provision of This book brings together in infrastructure and services. some 400 pages the fruits of his It is fitting that a later chapter continuing research and experi- (Te Pahu Achievers) focuses upon ence. people from the district whose Alan tells the history of Te Pahu¯ achievements have been acknow- through a rich collection of notes ledged nationally, and in some and stories about the development cases internationally. Their num- of the district over time since the ber is remarkable. establishment of the Forest Ranger When you read the book, pay village at Harapepe in 1865. particular attention to the sacri- He reviews its institutions, fices made by local people in two people, the development of world wars, the challenges of flood- services, leisure activities, facilities, ing and the willingness of residents achievements and significant to muck in and do things for them- events. selves in cooperation with others There are 73 chapters, each writ- around them. ten as a stand alone section, into The section on Incidents, which the reader may dip; it does Accidents & Anecdotes is also not- not have to be read as a continuum. to-be-missed. The book begins with an Te Pahu – A History deserves introductory chapter on the geog- to be treasured by local people; it raphy of the area and a brief review is about them and their district. of Ma¯ori occupancy, but after that, It will also be of value to local its focus is almost entirely on de- historians and genealogists with velopment and events following family connections to the district. the government confiscation of It is not hard to envisage this Ma¯ori land in 1864. publication being mined by re- The text which is well-organised searchers for its rich detail. and easy to read includes many However, the absence of an quotes from newspapers, excerpts index to at least the names of from official documents, the people means that locating details diaries of early settlers and about families and individuals will comments from people inter- be difficult when some are re- viewed. ferred to in a number of separate Many chapters are replete with chapters. relevant photographs and informa- Alan Livingston is to be con- tive maps which supplement the gratulated on recording the evi- text well. dence of the development of the The inclusion of such materials, Te Pahu¯district in this publication much of it from family collections, for future generations as well as is testimony to the fact that those of today. 

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1855 1880 1989 2011 2017 2020 First postal Over 850 Launch of First trial of an Introduction NZ Post stamps are post offices innovative electric courier of after-hours delivered 85 issued nationwide parcel tracking vehicle deliveries of million parcels technology parcels over 2020 Thursday, June 10, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 13 Rowing coach committed WHAT’S HOT to seeing his crews succeed WHAT’S NOT coaching rowing with a OBITUARY Sport Waikato Service to Sport award in 2017, which HOT Kay Gregory also acknowledged him for raising funds and manag- ■ The ladies of the Knit and owers past and present held oars aloft ing building extensions at Natter Group at St John's in a guard of honour for Clive Steenson the club. Church would like to say a very in Te Awamutu last week. At that time members big thank you to the lovely The champion rower and coach died said his passion, technical Ron May 28 after a battle with cancer. ability, patience and prob- 90-plus lady from Pirongia who Hundreds gathered for his funeral, including lem solving attitude knitted lots of beanies and many from the rowing coaching fraternity, and helped pave the way and slippers. They will be most ap- New Zealand representatives Graham Oberlin deepened the culture of preciated by the many folk of all Brown, Luca Ellery and Hannah Osborne. the club. ages who will receive them. Clive was born in Te Awamutu in 1946 and Rowing has been very spent his early years as part of a farming family much a family affair, and ■ Peter Fraser's presentation of in Pa¯terangi. When he left school, he embarked daughter Yvette described Kihikihi community's priorities on a plumbing apprenticeship, and later estab- the rowing club as second to Waipa¯District Council lished Clive Steenson Plumbing. home for her and sister ■ He was well known as a hard-working busi- Marsha. Clive, Marsha and The local rugby clubs holding ness owner, but it was through rowing that Clive Yvette were the only ac- Ladies Day events to thank the made a big mark on the lives on many people. tive members of the Te ladies for all they do. He began his involvement in the sport in Awamutu Rowing Club in 1969, following his brother Peter. the 1993-94 season. NOT Clive had a number of wins in the Premier Despite his illness Clive ■ Industrial large waste bin Eights at the national championships. continued to be as active He was stroke of the Te Awamutu Rowing as he could be, recently blocking three quarters of Club’s first crew to win a race, the maiden Clive Steenson. Photo / Cathy Asplin coaching granddaughter Churchill Street footpath. coxless fours in the Waikato Bay of Plenty Erin Tickelpenny and ■ Owners letting dogs relieve Championships, in a boat borrowed from the medal,” he said. Lolkje de Boer to medal success at North Island themselves on footpath. Waikato Club. Graham said Clive recognised the potential and national championships. Clive was a member of the Te Awamutu of a 14-year-old who was not a typical rower, Graham said Clive always gave a sense of ■ Waipa¯District Council’s de- Rowing club for 55 years, including 39 as coach. and took him under his wing. loving whatever he did. cision to spend $70,000 to fix He was club captain for 11 years, president Te Awamutu Rowing Club said Clive laid the “Whether it was rowing, plumbing, time with Kihikihi's broken clock. for five, and was granted life membership in foundations for today’s club. family, trips away in the caravan, or the thrill ■ 1979. “As president and captain, he built the club of home baking to feed his sweet tooth, when Owners not tying up dogs on He was a tireless worker, who had the ability into a rowing force that punched well above you are engaged and enjoy what you do, you the back of vehicles. to recognise and foster young talent. its weight nationally, and kept the club running will be balanced and work doesn’t feel like Graham Oberlin-Brown was one of those through the lean years. However, Clive was first work.” rowers, and spoke at the funeral about Clive’s and foremost a rower. As a competitor and Clive’s casket was decorated with his much- influence on his life. coach he was totally committed to helping his used work boots, his Te Awamutu Rowing Club “Clive’s coaching led to my first national crews achieve their best, and always happy to blazer, and many of the medals won over the medal in the single scull at the Maadi Cup, and share rowing knowledge and advice with all years at Secondary and National rowing events. joining the national team for six years to win members.” Clive is survived by partner Sue, daughters two world championships and a world silver Clive was recognised for his contribution to Marsha and Yvette and five grandchildren. FIELDAYS SPECIALS A SELECTED RRANGEANGE OF STIHL TOOLS PLUS FREE DELIVERY WITH ALL ONLINE ORDERS

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Paula McWha Pirongia Community Retirement Trust (PCRT). hirty residents and current Chaired by Teresa Schoffelmeer, and former trustees of the committee members were Rona Col- Pirongia Community Retire- lins, Noel Johnson, Trevor ment Trust met at the Five McCracken, Olwyn Verhoef, Brent StagsT Hotel, Pirongia, to acknowledge Parsons, John Lorimer, and Willie John Lorimer’s 30-year service to the Laverty. Marjorie Wilson was secre- project. tary. He has been a dedicated trustee Their objective was “to secure a in all that time, having the best inter- pleasant environment for the elderly est for the residents, and overseeing to enjoy, to be used by the present Pirongia Community Retirement Trust trustees past and present at John Lorimer’s (middle) retirement meeting. the ongoing scheme. and future retired people in the dis- Photo / Supplied Today Paul Johnson, son of trict”. steering committee member Noel The landowner, the Methodist Stage 1 was eventually completed time to relinquish his role, let a they are more likely to socialise with Johnson, is the trust’s chairman. Church, was willing to lease it to the in 1997, with four units. Stage 2 and younger chairman take over, and close neighbours. It’s a fitting end to John’s involve- community trust for such a purpose. 3 would begin if enough financial retire. Today there are seven trustees, Vacant units are hard to come by ment and one Paul has taken on with It was planned that construction support and interest was assured. Paul Johnson, Blenddyn Sterling, and unlike in the early days, there is passion, following in his father’s would start mid-May 1992, however In total a complex of 12 units was Andrew Clarke, Craig Yarndley, a waiting list to occupy — resident footsteps. record rainfall during July and envisaged. Laurie Ryan, Matt Sandy, Paula Barbara Preece moved in in 1996 and The project became a reality on August 1991 brought high water table It took another 10 years for stage McWha (residents’ representative), still enjoys its benefits — with no room December 13, 1990 when Mt Pirongia concerns which delayed the hearing 2 (another six units) before it was secretary Jan Cullen and treasurer on the site to build more units. Lions called a public meeting to of the planning application. completed. During that time, the Trudy McGuire — four of whom are The residents thank Mt Pirongia outline a proposal to build pensioner It was eventually approved on PCRT purchased the land from the Lions members, or a Lion’s partner. Lions, and the steering committee, units in Pirongia. September 30, 1991, subject to the Methodist Church. Finally in 2020, Willie Laverty remained a trustee who had the foresight to make it The meeting was chaired by John possible need to obtain water rights the last two units were built. until 2018, and both he and John are happen, and to the commitment of Dudley and was attended by mayor required by WRC. John Lorimer had by that time members of Mt Pirongia Lions. the trustees, past and present who Bruce Berquist. In the meantime they had missed been the trust’s chairman for a num- Residents of Alexandra Villas give their time unconditionally for A steering committee was then the Housing Corporation loans allo- ber of years. So after 30 years his job come together occasionally as a the good of Alexandra Villas and formed, and the project named cation. was done, and he felt it was a good group, but as the complex has grown; residents. Regional council delivers jobs boost with wharf and other projects Waikato Regional Council has ap- through Thames-Coromandel and of dredged material. The one-off grant of $575,000 will As with the Ariki Tahi Sugarloaf proved its first grants from the re- other districts. The activity is likely Councillors were reassured that be distributed over three years to Wharf grant, there will be conditions gional development fund, with a to grow ancillary service industries Thames-Coromandel District Council build capability as the Waikato’s re- prior to funding being released that combined total of $2.575 million going that are not in existence now or are and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport gional film office. The goal is for the Waikato Screens will need to meet, to two different projects. currently at a very small scale, and Agency were committed to a $2.2m Waikato Screens project to actively and further conditions following Ariki Tahi/Sugarloaf Wharf Ltd often seasonal. upgrade of the Te Kouma Rd inter- promote the region as a place to film, years one and two. (ATSWL) will receive $2m, and “Our council’s funding will contri- section over two years, which will as well as to work with the film The grant for the Waikato Screens Hamilton-Waikato Tourism on behalf bute to marine farmers having more improve traffic flow to and from the industry scouting shoot locations. project is a capability grant, so the of the Waikato Screens project will get confidence to invest in growing their wharf. More work had also been done Councillors felt the benefits of the additional monitoring and partner- $575,000 over a three year period. on-water operations, rather than on by the project team to look at dredg- investment would be shared right ship approach over three years offers Council chairman Russ the expansion of the wharf. The ing requirements, councillors heard. across the Waikato. all parties assurance that the project Rimmington said the projects potential to change lives, to boost the In response to questions about Hamilton constituency councillor will be supported as it progresses. promised to deliver significant local and regional economy through engagement with iwi, the meeting Angela Strange acknowledged the ■ About the regional develop- economic benefits to the region, in- this work, is the reason why this was told that Nga¯ti Whanaunga had work Waikato Screens had done ment fund: cluding employment opportunities. council has committed funds to it,” carried out a cultural impact assess- already to attract three films to the The fund was set up through the Councillors heard that growth of said Russ. ment, and the iwi representatives region over the past eight months. council’s 2015-2025 Long Term Plan the marine farming sector in the Central government threw their were deeply involved in the project. “Imagine what more they could do and it holds $5.5m as of July 2020. Coromandel Peninsula is contingent support behind the project last year A funding and partnership agree- with our support. I’m really excited The fund receives annual on appropriate wharf infrastructure with nearly $20m from the Provincial ment will now be signed with ATSWL, by this proposal and can see that it contributions from the council’s in- to bring product ashore. Growth Fund. which is jointly owned by Thames- will bring millions of dollars into the vestment fund returns, following in- The funding agreement to be The project to upgrade the wharf Coromandel District Council, Coro- region, create jobs for locals as extras, flation proofing of the investment signed with ATSWL will include a at Te Kouma will unlock mandel Marine Farmers Association, and inspire young people,” said fund and rates subsidy. number of conditions, including a approximately $822m of economic and the Ministry of Business Inno- Angela. It was established to support requirement that all consents are first benefit over 35 years and is projected vation and Employment. Taupo¯-Rotorua constituency regionally significant projects which approved before the grant is paid, as to support 880 jobs. An agreement will also be signed councillor Kathy White also liked that promote regional economic develop- well as the setting of performance During the public excluded meet- with Hamilton-Waikato Tourism on “it’s benefiting a number of industries ment, and are achieved in a way that expectations. ing at the end of March a number of behalf of Waikato Screens following across the whole region. Hospitality also enhance environmental, social The expansion of Te Ariki Tahi/ concerns were raised by regional decisions to award the grant in a in particular has been hit hard by and cultural outcomes. Sugarloaf Wharf will ensure the councillors, including around the in- public excluded meeting at the end Covid-19 and this would be a real The fund’s policy will be reviewed movement and processing of product crease in road usage and the dumping of April. boost in that area.” following its first delivery of grants.

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ast week Waipa¯ District Council con- “Our library team researched the fees of 66 firmed its 2021-2022 fees and charges other councils across New Zealand, and the new which will come into effect from July fees structure is now consistent with the major- 1. ity,” said Kirsty. LEach year council reviews, consults and Changes to library fees include removing a updates its fees and charges to reflect the cost loan fee of 50 cents for adult books, the of providing services to the community. These introduction of a new adult book fee of $1.50 can range from dog registration fees to the cost (for adult books up to 2 years old) and the of resource or building consent. introduction of new fees for internal reserves. Council’s strategy manager Kirsty Downey Reductions were made to the hall hire fees said the fees are reviewed annually to provide for both Kihikihi and Pirongia after receiving a balance between user pays and ratepayers. a submission requesting they are brought in line “We apply user fees and charges to fund the with other community hall fees. operating costs of activities where the people “Again consistency is important, which is who benefit can be directly identified and why the change was made. It’s also important charged. The aim is to shift a proportion of the our facilities are competitively priced so they cost to the people who get the most use out are used by the community,” added Kirsty. of the services, rather than the general rate- Council will also introduce some new fees payer.” from July 1 including; $460 for inspecting stock During the public consultation, council underpasses and new half-day hireage fees for received 11 submissions, nine in relation to the Mighty River Domain. Changes have also library fees. been made to fees for mobile traders. “We received submissions both in support and opposed to the proposed library fees. A full list of fees and charges can be Elected members opted not to make any found on council’s website — https:/ changes to the fees and charges that went out i /www.waipadc.govt.nz/our-council/ LPG delivered to your door for consultation. finance/feesandcharges. 0800 234 548 $40,000 waste minimisation fund open for applications

A $40,000 fund with the purpose of helping stations to allow event goers to ditch single use the community plan and deliver projects that and refill their own water bottles. reduce waste in Waipa¯is now open. Mighty River Domain event operations The Waste Minimisation Community Fund manager Phoebe Clark said, “What a drastic offers support to individuals, community change we’ve seen in our large events. groups, businesses, iwi/Ma¯ori organisations and “Hundreds of people now refilling drink education providers who want to deliver a bottles with fresh water instead of bringing waste minimisation projects for the Waipa¯ single-use bottles on to site. We estimate a 5 OPEN HOMES In Te Awamutu This Week... community. per cent decrease in single-use plastic bottles Waste minimisation officer Sally Fraser said being sent to recycling from our site. We expect RAY WHITE council is looking for projects with an emphasis to see a much larger decrease coming into the SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2021 12.00 - 12.30PM 133 BRILL ROAD, KIHIKIHI $949,000 on innovative solutions for eliminating or re- next season as event hosts become more ducing waste in the Waipa¯district. familiar with these refill stations.” SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2021 1.00-1.30PM 2/51 BRADY STREET, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE “We encourage businesses, groups and in- Other previous successful projects include dividuals to apply with their ideas that focus an e-waste collection, upcycling old mattresses SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2021 1.00 - 1.30PM 424 POKURU ROAD, TE AWAMUTU OFFERS OVER $865,000 on rethinking, reducing or reusing waste. The into new seating for a marae and creating SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2021 1.30-2.30PM 47A WHITAKER STREET, KIHIKIHI $559,000 overall aim is having less rubbish going to washable face masks for the community. landfill.” Two drop-in sessions will be held in Te SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2021 2.00-3.00PM 48 WAITOMO CAVES RD, OTOROHANGA BY NEGOTIATION “In Waipa¯, we’re lucky to have really Awamutu and Cambridge for interested proactive people with great waste minimisation applicants seeking advice on their projects. ideas. We’re keen to see what new and The sessions are at the Te Awamutu Library CENTURY 21 innovative ideas are out there that can be Community Room, 12pm-2pm on Thursday, SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2021 1.00PM 1.30PM 1/157 ARMSTRONG AVE, TE AWAMUTU ENQUIRIES OVER $849,000 supported,” she added. June 17 and council’s Leamington meeting A past fund recipient, Mighty River Domain room, 23 Wilson St, Cambridge, 10am-12pm, SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2021 1.00PM 1.30PM 369 PUNIU RD, TE AWAMUTU $749,000 received funding to install two water bottle refill Tuesday, June 15. 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FRIDAY 11TH JUNE 2021 11 TO 11:30AM 116 BRADY STREET, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE council’s business to bring down the cost of “Our rating compares well with other borrowing. councils across the country,” Morris adds, with FRIDAY 11TH JUNE 2021 12:30 TO 1PM 1129 BANK STREET, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE “A positive re-rating will reduce interest costs, Rotorua Lakes, Queenstown Lakes and Timaru FRIDAY 11TH JUNE 2021 1:30 TO 2PM 163B NGAHAPE ROAD, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE whereas a negative re-rating would have district councils all sharing the same rating as increased them, and maintaining a good rating Waipa¯. SATURDAY 12TH JUNE 2021 3 TO 3:30PM 181 YOUNG STREET, TE AWAMUTU PRICE BY NEGOTIATION OVER $670,000 keeps interest costs low. This means we save The rating is subject to ongoing monitoring SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2021 12 TO 12:30PM 4 KARAKA ROAD, OTOROHANGA $545,000 ratepayers tens of thousands of dollars in and an annual review by Fitch, and Morris said interest costs over the financial year,” he said. his team is focused on maintaining Waipa¯’s SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2021 1 TO 1:30PM 116 BRADY STREET, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE The ratings are assigned based on Fitch’s financial strength and sustainability. SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2021 1:15 TO 1:45PM 1129 BANK STREET, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE strict rating criteria for international local and Waipa¯’s next credit review is scheduled for regional governments, for the most part looking mid-2022. SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2021 1:30 TO 2PM 1744 TE PAHU ROAD, KARAMU DEADLINE SALE SUNDAY 13TH JUNE 2021 2 TO 2:30PM 163B NGAHAPE ROAD, TE AWAMUTU DEADLINE SALE Te Awamutu

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3-year-old Only Words in form for mission

HORSE RACING conditioner on the map, while the support of Muollo has also been crucial to helping Isdale and his part- e Awamutu trainer Clint ner Gemma Hewetson get their train- Isdale was a bundle of nerv- ing business off the ground. ous energy as he boarded a “Just from riding Sweynesse plane to Queensland last trackwork, I rang up Luigi when I first Friday.T arrived in New Zealand to see if I The talented horseman ventured could go out and have a look at him to Eagle Farm on Saturday as a part- at Novara Park,” recalled Isdale. owner of Gr.1 Queensland Oaks “I showed him a few photos from (2200m) aspirant Only Words. when I used to ride him and he asked The daughter of Sweynesse began if I was going to start training. When her career in New Zealand under I said I was, Luigi said there’s a couple Isdale’s care, winning twice from six of Sweynesse yearlings here for you starts, including the Listed Wanganui to lease . . . and she was the one that Guineas (1200m) before her majority we took. We leased her and didn’t sale to clients of new trainer Chris have a right of purchase and Luigi Waller. said to me after she won the Wanga- Isdale and Novara Park’s Luigi nui Guineas ‘how about if we can sell Muollo, who leased the filly to the her we’ll go 50-50 in the sale of the young trainer, were able to retain an horse?’. interest in the filly and are now “Of course, I agreed and within a enjoying the lucrative Australian ride. week she was sold to Chris [Waller] Te Awamutu trainer Clint Isdale. Photo / Race Images The three-year-old filly has con- and Star Thoroughbreds. tinued to progress through the “I was able to stay in for 10 per cent then sold to Hong Kong. We’ve had had no cover.” Isdale will make the riding work we should get the 15 autumn in Australia, winning at Can- and the greatest thing to come out a good and lucky relationship and most of his short break in Queens- horses done in a couple of hours and terbury in April and adding a Listed of it is I keep getting horses off Luigi. long may it continue.” land, with his business set to grow then head back home and get those placing in the Gold Coast Bracelet “I didn’t really want to sell her, but Isdale got an early impression upon his return to New Zealand. “I’m older ones that we’re going to leave (1800m) two starts back, before a he said to me horses go through Only Words had good ability, looking forward to just getting away home in the paddocks and finish strong win in the Gr.2 The Roses fences and you know land and house comparing her favourably with and refreshing because I got offered them off.” (2000m) last start, the traditional values go up and you’d be silly not stablemate Amor Fati, who was boxes by the Cambridge Jockey Club Isdale said he is starting to get a launching pad to the Oaks. to. He said he’d always support me stakes placed on debut and finished committee,” said Isdale. lot more horses to race, in addition “I’m very excited, it’s all a bit with horses and from that day he’s fourth in a Gr. 2 before running sixth “They offered me a barn over there to the trade horses that have been the surreal,” said Isdale, as he boarded a kept his word . . . in the Karaka Million. so when I come back, the next thing mainstay of getting the stable estab- plane to Brisbane. “Since her, we’ve had a couple that “I had two horses at the same time, is to get all of that set up and I’ll move lished, but he can’t imagine what it “I’m buzzing with excitement, not we think that have gone better includ- Only Words and Amor Fati and she over there. I think I’ll have 15 boxes will be like to be on course to see his expecting anything but if it does ing a Jakkalberry filly that we sold always showed a lot more ability than over there. I’ll still float horses in and filly contest the Oaks. happen it’d be great. I’m just hoping to the Freedman stable and we had Amor Fati but she hurt herself in the have paddocks for the older horses “It was a weird feeling watching me being there isn’t going to jinx her.” another one trial well the other day, box, so we tipped her out,” Isdale said. or anything that needs it. her win her first race over there at An Australian expat who had pre- a three-quarter sister to Explosive “She just always improved every “It’s just going to be a new direction Canterbury and then watching her viously been the trackwork rider for Jack. We had a horse called time she went out and came back, she for us. I’ll still live at Te Awamutu but win the Roses, it was just so just Only Words’ sire Sweynesse, a Gr. 1 Chippewa Square before that won always took that next step and look- just start a lot earlier over at Cam- amazing, there’s no words to describe performer for Godolphin, Only Words first up at Mornington for Ciaron ing back now, her win in the Wanga- bridge at 4am and between Gemma it. It’s just surreal. Anything else from has played a role in putting the young Maher and David Eustace and was nui Guineas was massive when she and myself and Clayton Chipperfield here is a bonus.”

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SENIOR RUGBY FIXTURES – 12/06 Japan like look of Masirewa PREMIER: Te Awamutu Sports v Melville at Albert Park, Field 1. Kickoff 2.45pm. PREMIER B: Strong Kiwi link in Te Awamutu Sports Development v Melville B at Albert Park, Field 1. squad named to Kickoff 1pm. CHAMPIONSHIP: prepare for Lions Pirongia v O¯ haupo¯ at Pirongia Do- main, Field 1. Kickoff 2.45pm. RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP B: Jesse Wood Pirongia B v O¯ haupo¯ B at Pirongia Domain, Field 1. Kickoff 1pm. ormer Waikato rugby wing DIVISION 2: and fullback Semisi Kihikihi v Jaradites at Kihikihi Do- Masirewa has been named main, Field 1. Kickoff 2.45pm. in Japan’s squad that will Whatawhata v Te Awamutu Marist at faceF the British and Irish Lions in Whatawhata Domain, Field 1. Kickoff Edinburgh next month — an early 2.45pm. birthday present before he turned WOMEN’S: 29 this week. University v Kihikihi at Waikato Uni- Masirewa moved to New Zealand versity, Field 1. Kickoff 1pm. from Fiji in 2010 after receiving a SENIOR RUGBY RESULTS – 05/06 scholarship to Whanganui High NO GAMES DUE TO LONG WEEKEND School. RUGBY LEAGUE FIXTURES – 12/06 His final year of school saw him SENIOR: head to Feilding High School cour- Te Awamutu Firehawks v tesy of another scholarship. Taniwharau Gold at Albert Park. Kick- The former Morrinsville Sports off 1pm flyer played 11 times for Waikato in LEAGUE RESULTS – 05/06 2013, scoring five tries before being NO GAMES DUE TO LONG WEEKEND loaned to the Manawatu¯Turbos for 2014-2015, when he appeared 12 times for the province as well as playing sevens. He was named in the 2016 Perth- Former Canterbury, Hawke’s Bay Semisi Masirewa of based Western Force side where he and Hurricanes lock Mark Abbott Waikato makes a made his Super Rugby debut. Over has also been named in the squad break in 2013. two seasons he appeared 17 times alongside former Otago and Photo / Anthony Au-Yeung / for the team. Highlanders prop Craig Millar. Photosport.co.nz Since then Masirewa has been Masirewa, Leitch, Abbott and plying his trade in the Japan Top Millar have all represented ex-Super League with the Kintetsu Liners. Rugby side the Sunwolves. Masirewa is among the 36-man Masirewa scored three tries in the Former Chiefs player squad which consists of 19 players Sunwolves’ first ever win on Austra- Michael Leitch, will who featured in Japan’s run to the lian soil in 2019. once again captain World Cup quarter-finals two years Japan will face the Lions in Edin- the Brave Blossoms. ago, including captain and former burgh on June 26 before taking on Photo / Michael Paler / Chiefs player Michael Leitch. Ireland in Dublin on July 3. Photosport.co.nz

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Experienced Lam Richard Loe Photo / Photosport Ian Clarke Photo / Photosport John Leeson Photo / Waikato Rugby Union A panel of local judges has been a fan selected Team of the Century WAIKATO CAPS: 126 (1951-1963) selected in order to make a team of on their Facebook page. WAIKATO POINTS: 42 rejoins Samoans the century as Waikato Rugby Union TOTAL ALL BLACK MATCHES: 83 head towards their centenary Panel members: (1953-1963) celebrations. Murray Meinung, Kevin Hart, TOTAL ALL BLACK POINTS: 16 RUGBY Ma¯ori All Blacks and Tonga in June Each week three players will be Brian Clarke, David Fox, Jesse Wood JOHN LEESON and July. announced for a single position, one and Evan Pegden. BORN: 1909-1960 Thirty-three-year-old Lam, who, is through to 15. LOOSEHEAD PROP PICKS: CLUB: Kereone amilton born former Wai- a free agent after spending the past In the following week’s edition, the RICHARD LOE WAIKATO CAPS: 56 (1929-1944) kato loose forward Jack two seasons with NEC Green Rockets panel’s pick of those three will be BORN: 1960 WAIKATO POINTS: 27 Lam has been named in in Japan, is not sure what his rugby announced as the winner of that CLUB: Fraser Tech TOTAL ALL BLACK MATCHES: 5 the Manu Samoa squad for future holds. position. WAIKATO CAPS: 96 (1986-1993) (1934) 2021.H He is also a former Australian Please note these picks are voted WAIKATO POINTS: 111 TOTAL ALL BLACK POINTS: 0 Lam made his Manu Samoa debut Secondary Schools and Australia on by the panel and it is their opinion TOTAL ALL BLACK MATCHES: 78 in 2013 and captained the side during Under 19s representative. as a group. (1986-1995) Send an email to teawamutu. the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Lam played 36 games for Waikato We invite the public to have their TOTAL ALL BLACK POINTS: 56 [email protected] or drop a The former test captain was the from 2009-2013 as well as nine say, although this will not affect the IAN CLARKE i note off to the Te Awamutu most capped player (38) named in a matches for Tasman and 53 for the final XV. BORN: 1931-1997 Courier office stating who new-look Samoan squad to play the Hurricanes. Waikato Rugby have also started CLUB: Kereone your pick would be and why.

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Stewart Alexander when they won the Waipa¯ Club In Blenheim the four players will Sunday Scramble: King Country Indoor Bowls members off Championshippairs 9/4 in a playoff come together on the Thursday night Gross - Jacob Carey 69; Carl against Bruce Grace and Marie and represent King Country in the Miezenbeek 76; Roger Neal 77 to Blenheim for national championships Gibbes, who was part of the original District Challenge where they will Net - Jonathan Makuch 67; party heading to the nationals but rotate positions in the team and have Mark Aperehama67; Jacob BOWLS Blue Hancock, Peter Fisher and Hemi unfortunately had to withdraw. some unique rules to play by. Carey 67; Gary Grylls 69. Winikerei. They were the only Arthur and Bruce’s team were the Paul, Marlene and Pat together Points - Jonathan Makuch 39; qualifiers. only qualifiers from the eight starters with Shirley Umbers, a fill-in player Mark Aperehama 39; Jacob ing Country Indoor Bowlers Also contested recently were the and both had 2 wins and 2 draws in from Blenheim, will contest the Mas- Carey 39; Gary Grylls 37. Liz Morrow, Paul Walker, ChampionshipFours at the a night of interesting results. ters Fours in the hope that they might Midweek: Marlene Walker and Pat O¯ torohanga Club where two teams Marlene’s successes recently have emulate the feat of Gordon Lang, Brett Mulholland 36 points; Waghorn have all had suc- qualified and in the playoff Blue been well documented and Paul Carol Lovell, Trish Lang and Yvonne Trevor cessK in recent weeks and are hopeful Hancock, Eric Jensen, Donna Mills chose last week to shine, winning the Collins who won the event in 2019, Bayly 35; of their form holding up when they and Dave Stimpson prevailed over championship singles at the Waipa¯ the last time the nationals were Ian participate in the NZ Bowling Cham- Gordon Lang, Trish Lang, Peter Fisher Club on Tuesday night and the cham- played. Coleman 34. pionships in Blenheim starting on and Hemi Winikerei. pionship singles at Po¯kuru on There will be four days of section Vets: June 12. Liz has entered the nationals, Wednesday night where he was the play — singles on Saturday, pairs on Ian Liz had success in the Champion- under the North Taranaki (her former only player with four wins. Monday, triples on Wednesday and Stratford 39 shipTriples at the O¯ torohanga Club district) banner and will play in the Three players qualified at Waipa¯. fours on Friday. Progress results will points; Brett last week, when together with Bryan open events with other players from Kevin Marshall defeated Olga be available on the website for NZ Mulholland Wooten and Sheryl Whitehead she that centre while Paul, Marlene and Barnes 9/6 in the semifinal but lost Indoor Bowls under Live Scoreboard. 37; Rex Mossman 36; Ian Gray defeated firstly Carol Lovell, Mike Pat will contest the masters (over 60) to Paul 9/7 in the final, staging a The finals will show live on the NZ 35. Whitehead and Carol Houghton then division. comeback from 2/9 down after 6 of Indoor Bowls Facebook page. 18-hole Ladies: Gross - Thora Young 104; Carol Formosa 106. Net - Margaret Bouma 78; Thora Young 78; Carol Formosa 83. Points - Margaret Bouma 28; Thora Young 28. 9-hole Ladies: Gross - Ann Ellis 57; Jocelyn Jeffries 60; Shirley Woolly 63. Net - Ann Ellis 35; Jocelyn Jeffries 27; Shirley Woolly 38. Points - Ann Ellis 18; Shirley Woolly 16; Jocelyn Jeffries 16. Asmall group of ladies from Stewart Alexander had a competition on putting last Wednesday, while others played matches of the first round for the Brynderwyn Trophy. Helen Parker won from Kaye Foote, and Sherril Lawrence won from Carol Formosa. Winners in the putting were Helen Parker 32 putts, Carol Formosa and Margaret Bouma both on 34 putts. The 9 holers also played for putting and the winner was Te Awamutu Bowling Club’s winter open optional triples tournament second Ann Ellis with 18 putts from equal teams Elske de Bruyn, Chen Naude, Fritz Cameron (Te Awamutu); Faye Bryant also on 18 putts. Sheryl Olsen, Neville Northcott and Donny Ramage (Pirongia). Pirongia 27 Starters on Queen's Bowls club holds Birthday weekend scramble and a day the pork tasted very nice that night, thanks to Rob Taylor's cooking instructions. triples tournament Seniors - Hans Nieremeijer 39; Jack Hjorth 37; Denis Seekup BOWLS No teams scored four wins, how- 37; Bill Fox 33; Gaza 33; Dave ever there were five teams carding Seager 33; Guy Livingston 32. three wins. Juniors - Charlie Coles 35; Wednesday, June 2 saw Bowls Te The eventual tournament winner Lynda Morgan 35; Barry Cavey Awamutu’s fortnightly winter open was the Te Awamutu team of Lynda 35; Grant Morgan 34; Dave optional triples tournament held in Bennett (skip), Lloyd Anderson and Lamb 34; Bruce Goile 33; Dave good weather conditions. Gill Jones. Second-equal were the Peryer 31 The field of 16 teams included two Pirongia team of Sheryl Olsen (skip), Twos - Bill Fox (9 balls) fromTokoroa, one each from Neville Northcott and Donny Jackpot - Brent Keene Puta¯ruru, Pirongia, Morrinsville, Cam- Ramage, along with the Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Bowling Club’s winter open optional triples tournament Longest Putt - Denise Goile bridge and a composite, as well as team of Fritz Cameron (skip), Chen winning team Lynda Bennett (left), Gill Jones and Lloyd Anderson. Closest to the Pin - Tyne Watts nine teams fromTe Awamutu. Naude and Elske de Bruyn. Photos / Supplied

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20/06/21 Thursday, June 10, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 25 Scott steps up levels of endurance James Scott, 19, on quest for enduro glory

MOTOCROSS rides. The talented teenager, a fencing Andy McGechan contractor during the week, tackled his first ever enduro event just last pa¯rau’s James Scott loves year and now, three events into his racing motocross and he’s rookie enduro nationals campaign, already achieved in that he has lodged himself firmly in an ¯ sport more than many overall podium position. ridersO do in a lifetime, but now he’s Round three in the series was a hunting down national glory in a gruelling two-dayer, held in forestry parallel but also quite different sport- in the Moonshine Valley, halfway ing arena. between Porirua and Upper Hutt, The 19-year-old Honda rider ac- over the Queen’s Birthday weekend, knowledges that he is a relative and the tricky terrain was something rookie when it comes to enduro bike that even an experienced mountain- racing, but a casual observer might eer might baulk at. Opa¯rau’s James Scott (Honda CRF450X), the talented motocross rider also hunting down national enduro be fooled into thinking he’s one of the The top two competitors at the championship honours this season. Photo / Andy McGechan sport’s superstars, particularly after weekend were vastly-experienced his stellar performances over the first enduro riders Dylan Yearbury and and finish the weekend ahead of such “The CRF450X is a bit heavier than After three round, Scott’s series three rounds of five in this season’s Tommy Buxton, although Scott was noted former Kiwi internationals as my motocross bike, but it’s very scorecard reads 4-2-3 and he is just New Zealand Enduro Champion- never really too far behind them. Thames rider Chris Birch and smooth to ride and doesn’t beat me seven points behind Buxton (1-3-2), ships. Cambridge rider Yearbury won the Manawatu¯’s Paul Whibley, as well as up. That’s what you need when meaning there is still a good chance Scott has certainly opened a few combined two days overall, finishing more than 60 other enduro special- you’re riding long distances over for Scott to move up the rankings at eyes this season and, first-timer or just one second ahead of Helensville’s ists. pretty rough ground. I’m pretty sore the final two days of racing this not, he has been serving notice to the Buxton, while Scott recovered from “I just didn’t have the pace on after hitting a tree but I’m okay. coming weekend. top guns of the enduro racing code. a disappointing day on Saturday, im- Saturday after crashing. I went a lot “I think I’m getting respect from the The final two rounds will be run He rode a Honda CRF250 when he proving on Sunday and finishing the better on Sunday. I still suffered a enduro boys. At least I hope so. Riding at separate venues in the Wairarapa was crowned national motocross weekend third overall, 53 seconds couple of crashes, which didn’t really enduro is very different from region. No 2 in the 250cc class earlier this behind Buxton. help things. motocross. You’ve got to be more Round four is set for farmland near year, but his weapon of choice on the Scott showed great strength and “Racing enduro has been good fun. precise with where you put your Masterton on Saturday, June 12 with enduro frontlines has been a Honda versatility to cope with the slippery I’m really enjoying it during the wheels. You can’t just go nuts. You’ve the fifth and final round to be fought CRF450X, almost twice the engine tree roots, logs, rocks, creek crossings, motocross off-season. It’s good to got to think things through a bit more near Martinborough the following capacity to what he most frequently bogs and insanely steep down-hills have more bike time really. and learn to read the terrain.” day. Young cyclists move into future in performance hub

CYCLING in 2000. with our programme and the fact that Tim’s coaching career includes five have already stepped up to work- roles with the UCI’s development ing with national teams is an indi- Twenty-two talented young cyclists programme in Switzerland and three cation that this initiative is bearing have been named in the 2021-2022 Olympic Games as a Cycling New fruit.” intake of the Grassroots Trust Wai- Zealand elite coach. The cycling performance hubs kato Bay of Plenty Performance Hub. “Our 2021-2022 intake sees a slight have strong local ties and The Grassroots Trust Waikato BOP shift of focus for us as we follow the connections with riders, coaches and Hub is one of five performance hubs, Cycling New Zealand strategic plan sponsors in each area. established by Cycling New Zealand put in place for the next quadrennial. “For the Waikato and Bay of Plenty to provide development and per- This sees a strong emphasis put on region, we are indebted to Grassroots formance pathways for young riders the U19 Junior age group where 12 Trust, Livingstone Builders for their who aspire to compete on the world of our current intake are currently in support in making this programmea stage in the future. the National Junior squad or National reality,” said Carswell. The other performance hubs com- Junior Development squad,” said ■ The Grassroots Trust riders/ prise track and road programmes in Carswell. coaching members are: Auckland, Otago-Southland and Up- “It’s also pleasing to see eight riders Sophie de Vries, Mikaela Grant, Mya per South-Canterbury along with the from our previous year’s intake have Anderson, Reuben Webster, Jack National Performance Hub for BMX been invited to train this year with Carswell, Hamish Coltman, Kyle based in the Waikato. the Vantage Cycling New Zealand Aitken, Jes Schuler, Maui Morrison, The Waikato BOP programmeis Senior Development teams for both Jack Gillingham,Hamish Banks, Oli- led by experienced coach Tim endurance and sprint disciplines.” Grassroots Trust Waikato Bay of Plenty Performance Hub. Photo / Supplied ver Watson-Palmer, Lily Cawood, Carswell. Tim won two bronze The Grassroots Trust Waikato Bay Jared Mann, Jaxson Russell, Matt medals at the 1998 Commonwealth of Plenty Performance Hub also sup- tem with the continuation of its intern and sprint areas this year. Davis, Keisha Anderson, Seana Gray, Games and competed at two Olympic port the development of coaches coaching programme which includes “We are extremely lucky to have Devon Briggs, Lewis Johnston, Zakk Games at Atlanta in 1996 and Sydney within the Cycling New Zealand sys- seven coaches in the track endurance these development coaches working Patterson, Liam Cavanagh.

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Herald Premium 26 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, June 10, 2021 Club scene packed with rep talent Plenty of squads boast experienced players and coaches

RUGBY Jesse Wood

he 2021 Waikato rugby club season once again brings together a pool of players who have played for many representativeT teams, with some sur- prise players playing regularly or having cameo appearances. The likes of Brendon McCullum, Carlos Spencer and Te Maire Martin headlined last year’s Waikato club season, and this year, these three are again in the mix — although Spencer has stuck to roaming the sidelines. Plenty of former international, Super Rugby and NPC players are spread throughout the Premiership and Championship grades, as well as current Chiefs players who turn out for a different province in the Former Samoan Bunnings Warehouse NPC. halfback Vavao And of course, several Heartland Afemai playing for rugby players also feature in the Te Awamutu Sports competition — predominantly King Development. Country players for O¯ torohanga. Photo / Justin Miezenbeek A range of experienced coaches head up and assist this year’s squads, as well as a few player-coaches like former All Black Adam Thomson and WAIKATO MEN’S CLUB RUGBY XV 2021: former sevens star Declan O’Donnell. *denotes international representative The women’s competition is also full of talent and 2021 has seen ● 1. ATU MOLI* — University women’s rugby, sevens and rugby REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Tasman, Chiefs, All Blacks league legend Honey Hireme-Smiler ● 2. HAEREITI HETET* —O¯ torohanga line up for her home club Puta¯ruru. REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Ma¯ori All Blacks, Fiji We feature a Waikato Men’s Club Rugby XV, a list of other rep players ● 3. VILIAME SEUSEU* —O¯ torohanga and a Waikato Women’s Club Rugby REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Fiji XV. Some of the men’s players have ● 4. ANTHONY WISE* —O¯ torohanga represented the club at B level but are REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, King Country, Fiji just listed per club not team. Others may be out of their normal position ● 5. ZANE KAPELI* — Hamilton Marist but can also play where they have REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Chiefs, Tonga been listed. ● 6. ADAM THOMSON* — Hamilton Old Boys REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Otago, Waikato, Highlanders, Reds, Rebels, Other players/coaches of Chiefs, All Blacks note and their representative teams: ● 7. TOM FLORENCE — Hautapu *denotes international representative REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Taranaki, Highlanders, Chiefs ● 8. LIAM MESSAM* — Hautapu Fraser Tech — D’Angelo Leuila REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Chiefs, Ma¯ori All Blacks, All Blacks (Auckland), George Dyer (Waikato), Hugo Nankivell (Waikato), Liam ● 9. VAVAO AFEMAI* — Te Awamutu Sports Coombes-Fabling (Waikato), Matty REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Samoa Former Black Fern/Kiwi Fern Honey Hireme-Smiler has been playing club Lansdown (Waikato/Ma¯ori All ● 10. ISAAC BOSS* — Southern United rugby for Puta¯ruru. Photo / Dean Purcell Blacks), Rhys Dickinson (Waikato), REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Chiefs, Hurricanes, Ireland Valynce Te Whare (Waikato), Peni Iowane (Waikato), Sam Christie ● 11. ARMYN SANDERS — Pirongia WAIKATO WOMEN’S CLUB RUGBY XV 2021: (Waikato/Western Force), Daniel REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Counties Manukau, Thames Valley, *denotes international representative Teka — Coach (Waikato), Greg Smith* Wairarapa Bush ● 1. GRACE HOUPAPA-BARRETT —O¯ torohanga — Coach (Waikato/Chiefs/Fiji) ● 12. DWAYNE SWEENEY — Morrinsville REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Chiefs Hamilton Marist — Leigh Bristowe REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Chiefs, Ma¯ori All Blacks (Poverty Bay), Newton Tudreu ● 2. MERANIA PARAONE — Kihikihi ● 13. JOSH GASCOIGNE* — Hautapu (Manawatu¯/Waikato), Bailyn Sullivan REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato (Waikato/Chiefs), Josh Balme (King REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Netherlands ● 3. TANYA KALOUNIVALE — Hamilton Old Boys Country), Quade Tapsell (Poverty ● 14. SELESITINO RAVUTAUMADA — Hamilton Old Boys REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Chiefs Bay), Murray Driver — Coach REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Warriors 9s — rugby league (Waikato/Wellington/Highlanders), ● 4. CHYNA HOHEPA — Kihikihi ● 15. TE MAIRE MARTIN* —O¯ torohanga Leon Holden — Coach (Thames REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Chiefs, NZ Sevens Valley) REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Penrith Panthers, North Queensland Cowboys, Hamilton Old Boys — Vance Elliott New Zealand Kiwis (all rugby league) ● 5. MIA ANDERSON — University (Waikato), Sam Cooper (Waikato), REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Northland, Waikato Jonty Rae (Northland), Dean Devcich Warriors 9s (King Country/Waikato/Northland), ● 6. ASHLEE GABY-SUTHERLAND — Melville (Marlborough), Xavier Roe (Taranaki/ rugby league James Hemara (King Country), Evaan REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato Waikato/Chiefs), Shaun Stevenson player Reihana (King Country), Doug ● (Waikato/North Harbour/Chiefs/ Selesitino Clapcott (King Country), Dion Pye 7. EMMA-LEE HETA — Kihikihi Ma¯ori All Blacks), Rob Cobb (Waikato/ Ravutaumada is (King Country), Baven Brown (King REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato Chiefs), Sosaia Fale (Waikato) Aled de playing for Country), Josh Ostern (King Country), ● 8. KENNEDY SIMON* — Hamilton Old Boys Malmanche* — Coach (Waikato/ Hamilton Old Jeremy Iti (King Country), Peter-Lee REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Chiefs, Black Ferns Chiefs/Junior All Blacks/ Ma¯ori All Boys. Ratima — Coach (King Country) ● Blacks/All Blacks) Photo / Photosport Suburbs — Gareth Williams — Coach 9. ARIANA BAYLER — Hamilton Old Boys Hautapu — Mosese Dawai (Waikato), (Thames Valley) REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Chiefs Nico Aandewiel (Thames Valley), Taupiri — Jimmy Piesse — Coach ● 10. KIRIANA NOLAN — Kihikihi James Thompson (Waikato), Morrinsville — Ben Bonnar (Thames (Thames Valley) REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato Hamilton Burr (Waikato), Mitch Valley), Bryce Cowley (Thames Te Awamutu Sports — Gordon ● Jacobson (Waikato), Sean Hohneck — Valley), Rupert Elworthy (Mid Fullerton (Old Glory DC — Major 11. CORTEZ TE POU — Hamilton Marist Coach (Waikato/Chiefs/ Ma¯ori All Canterbury), Tayne Tupaea (King League Rugby), Gideon Wrampling REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Hawke’s Bay Blacks) Country), Todd Doolan (East Coast/ (Waikato/Chiefs), Jackson Willison — ● 12. RENEE HOLMES* — Hamilton Old Boys Melville — Rameka Poihipi North Harbour), Lance McIntyre Coach (Waikato/Chiefs/Blues/Ma¯ori REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Hawke’s Bay, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Chiefs, (Canterbury/Chiefs/Ma¯ori All Blacks), (Thames Valley) All Blacks) Black Ferns ¯ Rivez Reihana (Waikato/Northland/ Ohaupo¯ — Mitch Graham — Coach United Matamata Sports — Joe ● Chiefs), Jacob Ale (Waikato), Kylem (Canterbury/Taranaki/Chiefs), Apikotoa (Wellington/Hawke’s Bay/ 13. RINA PARAONE — Kihikihi O’Donnell (Taranaki/Waikato), Carlos Jordan Farrington — Coach Chiefs), Brendon McCullum (Black REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: North Harbour, Waikato Spencer* — Coach (Horowhenua- (Whanganui) Caps — Cricket), Alex Thrupp (King ● 14. HANNAH BROUGH —O¯ torohanga Ka¯piti/Auckland/Blues/Lions/Ma¯ori O¯ torohanga — Ted Tauroa (Waikato/ Country) REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato All Blacks), Declan O’Donnell — Bay of Plenty/King Country), Joe University — Louis Rogers (Waikato), ● Player/Coach (Waikato/Taranaki/ Perawiti (Waikato/King Country), Sekope Lopeti-Moli (Waikato), Paul 15. HONEY HIREME-SMILER* — Puta¯ruru Chiefs/Blues/Ma¯ori All Blacks) Murray Iti (Waikato), Solo Korovata Hodder — Coach (Waikato) REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS: Waikato, Black Ferns, NZ Sevens, Kiwi Ferns ROUND nine

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Any Awamutu), father in in our hearts. to be held in the Community Chapel application to the Waipa District Licensing All welcome condition, law of Gaylene, anywhere. All are warmly invited cnr Ross and Crozier Street, Pirongia Committee for the Renewal of a Club Licence in Secretary: A Johnson Adrian, and Sue. Dear Wednesday, 16 June, 2021 at 7.30pm grandad of Melanie to the service at respect of the premises situated at 139 Albert Park Phone Steve Agenda Phone 027 622 0011 and Megan, step Alexandra House Road, Te Awamutu 3800 known as Waipa 027 275 9290 Chapel, 570 Alexandra Confirming 2020 AGM Minutes grandad to Paul, Workingmen’s Club Inc. WANTED Danny and Michael, St, Te Awamutu on Chairperson's Report working or non friend to Johnny & Saturday, 12th June Treasurer's Report The general nature of the business conducted working Stihl and Irma Borst. The family 2021 at 12:30pm as per Election of Executive Committee under the licence is Chartered Club. 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Calf Rearer WE ARE HIRING July – October McIndoe Group are on the search for a Full time, 8-5, mon to fri and every General Engineer to join our friendly second weekend team on a full-time basis. Drive in position To apply or find out more, contact [email protected] NOW Phone or text Toni 0274317099 with your CV and Cover Letter, or call Or phone 07-8715075 07 873 7104 by 28th June 2021. New kids’ book set to create a buzz ga¯hinapo¯uri-based author Adele Gaddes will launch her second book next week, Trixie —N Protector of the Bees,atthe Hamilton Gardens. Lewis Lawyers are seeking a motivated An engaging rhyming chil- and well organized legal secretary to join dren’s book, the story focuses on Trixie, a scarecrow who is made our team. This is a full time position in our by three children to protect the Cambridge office. bees throughout their life cycle. WAIPAWAIPA “A magnificent warrior pro- Key requirements; tecting the bees, to help with the • You will need to be able to prioritize and chores and watch for disease.” WEATHER “Trixie is a natural follow on manage a high workload from my first book Blaze — Guard- • Have excellent attention to detail For week ending 11 June 2021 ian of the Monarchs. The main • Be able to work in a team environment characters are created by chil- and support colleagues when required Min C° Max C° Rain/mls dren as they recognise that • Efficiently manage time and date issues in their environment are Pirongia - affecting the little things — the deadlines - - monarchs and now the bees,” • Communicate well with colleagues and Pokuru - - - says Adele. clients 4.6 15.9 23 Adele was motivated to write Pukeatua Trixie to learn more about bees 4.1 16.9 7.4 We offer great remuneration, a fantastic Te Awamutu and their current situation in New Zealand. team environment and the opportunity of “Writing Trixie really opened career progression. For soil moisture and temperature visit: my eyes to the fascinating ways Lmcc.co.nz /weather that bees communicate with Please send a covering letter with your each other, and how this leads CV to Lesley Nielsen by email to: to a highly efficient hive . . . even with 50,000 bees or more in there!” [email protected] Adele has written, illustrated and used her own photographs Applications close 18 June 2021 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER in the book. On Sunday, June 13, she will The role will form part of the Design Team and launch Trixie into the Waikato. is responsible to design layouts for buildings “I have a great connection with the Hamilton Gardens, and Author Adele Gaddes with her new book Trixie. Photo / Supplied that are functional, efficient and suit the desires, I am excited to have been asked specifications, and budgets to client requirements to come back and launch this Waikato and Auckland. In the certified which aligns with her from Concept to Full Working Consent Drawings. second book. The day will be future she intends distributing values. about the children and the little right around New Zealand. This ideal candidate will have Architectural things . . . the bees and An avid supporter of NZ made Book launch details: butterflies,” says Adele. products, Adele has printed Hamilton Gardens Draughting experience and: Adele was invited with her Trixie in New Zealand using i Playground. Sunday, • Lead and develop projects from early concept first book Blaze — Guardian of the sustainable print practices, pro- June 13, 10am-3pm. Free through design development. Monarchs to many libraries, cess, manufacturing and paper entry. All book sales via • Prepare drawings, specifications, and schools and events around the stock and has had the book FSC www.adelegaddes.com. construction documents to support building CKL is looking for an Office Administrator extraordinaire! CKL is a progressive medium sized multi- consent. disciplinary consultancy offering planning, surveying, • Ensure plans are compliant to the building engineering, environmental and transport services. code and trade practise building method. • Resolve complex design issues with innovative Tobe successful in the role you will need to demonstrate: and practical solutions with the design project • Proven experience providing support in an office team. environment. • Proficiency with Office 365 and knowledge of Xero Work on a wide variety of projects from our Newly • Knowledge ofWorkflowMax & Synergy advantageous. Built Offices in Te Awamutu. • Excellent communication and time management Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm skills. Full Time Permanent Position with an excellent remuneration package Across the working month, you will perform an even mix of standard and ad-hoc tasks from processing accounts, creating invoices and preparing documents and letters, Submit your CV and two references to: to running errands, organising the office and arranging [email protected] client events. If you like to be busy, are efficient, and or call her on 021 948 871 bring a great attitude then you will fit right in. http://wcml.co.nz Whilst the role is based in Te Awamutu, you will have plenty of interactions with the teams in our Hamilton, Paper Plus’ Rebecca Penny’s display of Lucinda Riley’s The Seven Sisters series. Photo / Supplied Auckland and Tauranga offices. This is a full-time position with hours 8am to 5pm.

Are you the office superstar we are looking for? Send Display seen around the world through your CV and application letter by 3pm, Friday 18th June Paper Plus’ Rebecca Penny’s The Missing Sister is the search to find her will take display of Lucinda Riley’s The seventh instalment in The them across the globe and un- Email [email protected] bayofplentytimes.co.nzDRIVEN.CO.NZ Seven Sisters series was sent Seven Sisters series. earth a story of love, strength Note: Applications will be considered as received. We around the world in an inter- The six D’Aplie`se sisters and sacrifice that began almost national Pan Macmillan sales have only one clue to find their one hundred years ago, as will only contact you if you are shortlisted. email after the latest book went missing sister — an image of a other brave young women risk www.ckl.co.nz straight to No 1. star-shaped emerald ring. The everything to change the world. 34 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, June 10, 2021

Come Together 2021 Come Together 2021 – trilogy of tribute concerts. Concert No.1 – Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Double Pass to The Civic Theatre, Auckland on Saturday, July 17

es folks you heard right – the rumours that had been circulating following the runaway success of 2020’s Come Together trilogy of shows have come toY fruition with the announcement of the first show of the 2021 series. Even better, we’re offering you the chance to pick up a double pass to witness the magic that is a Come Together show. And what an album to start with — Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is arguably not only one of Sir Elton Johns greatest albums but also one of the greatest albums ever. It is often said that an album has been the songbook of a generation. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road has stood the test of time and is loved by countless generations. It was designed to be a blockbuster and it was – over 30 million copies sold to date. A statement of purpose spilling over two LPs, which was all the better to showcase every element of John's spangled personality. the busy. Opening with the 11-minute melodramatic In true kiwi fashion, some of the greatest exercise Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding names in our entertainment industry have — as prog as Elton ever got — Goodbye Yellow gathered together to faithfully reproduce Brick Road immediately embraces excess but Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – word for word also tunefulness, as John immediately switches and note for note. Be prepared for a concert over to Candle In The Wind and Bennie & The like no other as John Toogood, Laughton Jets, two songs that form the core of his canon Kora, Luke Buda, Mel Parsons, Jol Mulholland and go a long way toward explaining the and a host of other top-notch talent serve up universal appeal of Goodbye Yellow Brick the stuff memories are made of. Road. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, The Ballad Of This was truly the debut of Elton John the Danny Bailey, Roy Rogers, Grey Seal and of entertainer, the pro who knows how to satisfy course the gem that is Harmony are but some every segment of his audience. It touched on of the songs from the album, which, along with everything John did before, and suggested a bonus set of classic hits and deep cuts from ways he'd move in the near-future, a testament Elton John’s golden 1970’s period, will have you to Elton's '70s power as a star and a musician. remembering some of the best years of your It gives you an appreciation of the varied life and making memories to take with you approach that John and Bernie Taupin brought through the rest of it. to the studio with the balladry, the ballsy and Tickets from Ticketmaste.r

Win You can enter by email or mail (address to GYBR Competition and include your name, address and daytime phone number — [email protected] or PO Box 1, Te Awamutu). Deadline is 5pm Tuesday. Competition by Fill The House Tickets Project — proudly supporting families living with cancer. Duo perform in Harmony

Harmony is Barbara Manning and Donna Saunders. Photo / Supplied

he next guest artist for Mt Pirongia ing recently at the Branded festival in Kara¯piro. Country Music Club is Harmony, While Barbara has been involved in the which comprises Barbara Manning country music scene for many years, Donna has and Donna Saunders. only been singing country music for 10 years. TThey have been singing together as a duo Last week, Donna won the Forty+ Country for seven years. Rock section at the Gold Guitar Awards, an What started as a ‘shall we enter the Waikato annual event held in Gore for the past 47 years. awards as a duo’ has turned into a wonderful Both get great joy singing together and love friendship and fun loving time singing together to see people happy and singing along. at many awards and festivals. ■ Start time for the performance is 12.30pm on They have won many duo sections at vari- Sunday, June 13 at the Nga¯hinapo¯uri School Hall ous awards around the North Island and have with a $5 door charge. An afternoon tea is performed together at multiple festivals, includ- provided. Thursday, June 10, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 35

TE AWAMUTU RSA Jordan Luck Band Raffl es Wed & Fri, Jokers Wild Friday, Membership draw Mon, Wed, Fri CLUB OPEN DAILY FROM 11AM touring the regions Bomber Command Restaurant UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 11am to 8pm daily The Jordan Luck Band with Ekko Park: Double Pass to The Meteor, RESIDENT CHEF AVI RIKHI Hamilton on August 20. This Friday 11 June , 6pm Raffl es, Jokers Wild & Membership draw. Saturday 12 June 7pm, Live Band “ COUGAN & HARRY”. Monday 14 June, Voting starts for Executive committee 381 Alexandra Street - 871 3707 COURTESY VAN ext push 4 - free call Wednesday to Monday from 4pm • MEMBER OF CLUBSNZ & RNZRSA Entry restricted to members, invited guests and members of affi liated clubs WEBSITE: teawamutursa.co.nz The Best Value in Show Business

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167 Mangapiko Street 3 1 2 300 Kakepuku Road, Pokuru 4 1 4 Te Awamutu Te Awamutu

Definite Wow Factor Auction A Mountain of Reasons to View Sale By Deadline Situated a stone’s throw from the main street, local 1:00pm, Thursday 1st July 2021 Looking for lifestyle with beautiful views? Then you Closes 4:00pm, Wed 23rd June (unless sold prior) 2021 (unless sold prior) schools, park, town library and Events Centre, this ______must see 300 Kakepuku Road. This inviting four ______solid 1940’s weatherboard home with imported bedroom beauty sitting proudly on a hill at the foot European joinery, is a definite must see! Freshly View of the mountain offers a stunning outlook and so View refurbished into a contemporary and stylish home Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm much more. From the moment you arrive at the Saturday 1:00 - 1:30pm by the current owners, potential buyers will be ______gate, you'll be captured by a postcard worthy vista ______justifiably impressed by the beautiful presentation of Agent of the house and Mount Kakepuku in the background. Agent the property as well as the fact that all they need to Fiona Collins 027 295 4250 All four bedrooms are doubles and the kitchen is Pamela Thackray 021 184 1255 do is move in and unpack. Delivering on the promise modern and large with easy flow through to the of comfortable, modern living and entertaining, the generous dining and living rooms. Sun filters in from home is tastefully decorated in neutral colours with LJ Hooker Te Awamutu nearly every angle and a wood fire is there to keep LJ Hooker Te Awamutu stunning native timber flooring. (07) 871 5044 you cosy. (07) 871 5044

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78 Woodlands Lane Te Awamutu 4 3 3 The Ultimate in Luxury Living Sale By Deadline Closes: 4:00pm Monday With an exceptionally smart and stylish design, this brand- 14th June 2021 (unless sold prior) new and spacious 4 bedroom home features 3 bathrooms and is tailor-made for growing families or multi- View Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm generational living. teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1F3UGG8

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243 Taylor Avenue 3 1 2 Te Awamutu

Terrific on Taylor Sale By Deadline Closes: 1:00pm Wed 16th June This 3 bedroom home sits on a 911m2 (apprx) 2021 (unless sold prior) family sized section, with good garaging & ______plenty of off street parking. The spacious back View section could easily be turned into a child Sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm friendly space for the children to explore & ______81 Tiki Road Te Awamutu 5 2 5 have fun or be used as an extension of the Agent Luxury Lifestyle Living outdoor living area by adding a bbq or bar for For Sale $1,490,000 Nadine Wells 027 444 0774 Perfectly positioned on an expansive section, this summertime entertaining. The home is very immaculately presented, executive brick home was built in View By Appointment Only comfortable as is but has potential to add 2006 & commands stunning 360-degree rural & mountain teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1F5WGG8 finishing touches of the new owners choice. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu views. Just 10 minutes from town, the 5 bedroom property will (07) 871 5044 appeal to growing, blended or multi-generational families. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Braden Chick 027 373 7790 teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1F7KGG8 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] LJ Hooker Te Awamatu trading as Te Awamutu Realty (REAA 2008). All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.