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0800Call TO LEND (865 363) Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Waitangi Day respect in TA Blokes back in the shed Organisers rapt with turnout for three Waitangi events The Te Awamutu Blokes Shed Afternoon is being repeated this weekend, with the John Austin Ltd property in the spotlight this year. The event takes place at the John Austin Ltd property at 348 Te Mawhai Road on Sunday, February 14 from 1.30pm- 3.30pm. There will be around 150 items of machinery on display, including 25 tractors and a number of combine harvesters. Last year’s successful inaugural event, organised by the Bible Society’s Te Awamutu Action Group, raised $1200. Once again funds raised this year will go towards overseas Bible projects. ‘‘People see this sort of machinery travelling along our country roads and this will be a chance to see it up close,’’ says one of the organisers, Rod Bent. There is a $12 admission fee, with free entry for ‘blokes under 12’. Afternoon tea will be provided at 3pm. For more information contact Mr Bent on 871 5852. Haiti appeal boxes in town Haiti Disaster Appeal collection boxes have been placed at The National Bank and Trade Aid in Te Awamutu. TC090210GJ01 Save the Children is JENNY CHARMAN explains aspects of the pre-European pa site in Te Awamutu Rose Gardens to attendees at Saturday’s historical tour, while responsible for the collection box Dave Owen videos the event for te awamutu online. at The National Bank and Christian World Service for the BY GRANT JOHNSTON cess, with several families turning Awamutu Museum, was used to games like three-legged races, egg one at Trade Aid. up in addition to the usual adults publish the Kingitanga Maori lan- and spoon etc. Over 50 people participated in only groups,’’ the museums and guage newspaper in the lead-up to And the Waitangi celebrations the historical tour on Saturday, one heritage director says. the British invasion of the Waikato. debate at Te Wananga o Aotearoa What’s inside? of three Waitangi Day celebrations Scholar Wiremu Puke intro- Several descendants of those on Wednesday night was well Today’s Courier contains a full held in Te Awamutu last week duced the film screening with a men attended the programme, as received by an enthusiastic crowd. page advertisement by Waipa which all attracted reasonable reminder that Maori culture is well as an interesting mix of adults The two opposing teams District Council reminding drivers attendances. based in oral traditions and written and children, Maori and non-Maori, consisted of Chris McKenzie, Caro- of the 20km speed restriction for ‘‘Good, positive comments were Maori language was a relatively who appreciated a chance to reflect line Clarke and Sue Moroney facing passing stationary school buses. received from people who took part, recent invention, but one that was on the significance of the Treaty in Tama Potaka, Nadene Edmonds If a school bus is stopped to let especially around appreciating an important step before the Treaty the Waipa. and Melvina McKenzie. children off you must slow down finding out about the history of of Waitangi could be put in place in ‘‘The plan is to repeat the Wai- They produced a stimulating to drive at 20km or less, their town,’’ says Jan White, 1840. tangi Day event each year, but on a and at times very humorous debate regardless of which direction you museums and heritage director. The film screened jumped for- more frequent basis we are trying around the theme ‘Treaty of Wai- are approaching the bus from. There was a similarly positive ward 20 years in the history of to establish a regular series of tangi - Relative or Redundant’. Today’s issue also contains a response to the special screening of Maori language in print, telling the guided walks around various parts Both teams presented some com- preview of Saturday’s ‘The Flight of Te Hookioi’ on story of the two Maori men — of town on a monthly basis over the pelling arguments and relevant international polo test (page 17),a Thursday night at Te Awamutu Wiremu Toetoe and Hemara Te summer/autumn period, plus get a information. Valentine’s Day feature (page 12) Museum (which co-ordinated the Rerehau — who travelled to Austria regular Sunday family activity club The debate was run along profes- and more ‘cultural centre’ letters historical walk etc and the 150 years ago and returned with the operating at the Museum,’’ Jan sional guidelines with Mayor Alan (page 2). screening). printing press gifted by the White says Livingston as facilitator ‘‘The film evening drew 33 Emperor of Austria. After Saturday’s guided walk, 14 performing the role skilfully, viewers and was also a great suc- The press, now displayed in Te children took part in old fashioned supported by Vince Hapi.

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My husband and I would like His allergies include peanuts They were all very receptive his allergies. to acknowledge the wonderful and eggs which are hidden in with the education packs Sam has just started school staff at both Hazelmere Kinder- many foods and an accidental sourced from Allergy New Zea- at Pekerau Primary, who again garten and Crackerjacks exposure has resulted in an land. have taken his special Preschool in Te Awamutu. injection of adrenaline and a They have gone above and requirements in their stride. Our son Sam has severe food ride to the emergency depart- beyond the call of duty to keep We thank you all from the allergies and we were very ment in an ambulance. Sam safe and have provided bottom of our hearts and have concerned about how we would We were very impressed him with a happy and well no hesitation in recommending keep him safe and if we would with how the teachers and rounded preschool education. you to others. be able to find a preschool or management at Hazelmere Kin- We now have a happy, confi- Well done! kindergarten which would be dergarten and Crackerjacks dent boy who has started to take ROSS and BRONWYN TOURNAMENT prepared to take him. Preschool dealt with us. responsibility with regards to DENIZE Feb 11, 12 & 13 For more information call Is it culture, Democracy demands participation Great support The Kawhia Boat Club or vulture? by cross section of community We would like to thank all 07 871 0842 or Linda Rowe Fifteen million to pay, Please take note of Local Gov- munities to function in a healthy our family, friends and 0274 939 021 So I’ve heard them ernment Minister, Rodney Hide’s manner, not the arbitrary doings neighbours for all you did at this say, response to a letter to your paper of an uninformed council. time of great loss in our life (dad For a centre that’s written by Steve Baron of Who are the councils working and brother). Chock full of ‘culture. Betterdemocracy.co.nz for? We are so grateful for the But they’ve slammed Mr Hide states "...it is important All the people of the community kind gestures of baking, a kind shut the door, that (community) participation in — or some minority interest word and a smile, taking care of On the ‘West Corri- local democratic process is bal- groups? our dog, and also to those who dor, anced alongside the need to ensure Demand consultation, demand were just thinking of us. Pray tell me ... that local councils can get on with binding referendum, demand dem- E hoa ma, ina te ora o te 166 Cambridge Rd, Whence came this doing the job of providing local ocracy. tangata — My friends, this is the Te Awamutu, Ph 871 6793 vulture? services’’. JOHN LAWRENCE essence of life. 7289154AA ED CLARKE Participation enables com- North Shore GREG and DELLA LOOMANS FOR3%

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BY GRANT JOHNSTON second year, but by far the largest Tim Gilbert, Shannon Eyre, turnout of bands — all with close Kevin Quinn and Alan Nunn), Where could you see nine connections to Pirongia or nearby Split and Take Half (another bands performing in the garden rural areas. Pirongia band comprising bar of a country pub on a Satur- And there are plenty of family brothers Dylan and Luke Farrell day afternoon? connections as well. with Jason and Shannon Eyre), At Pirongia Hotel this week- Isaac and his brother Mike, Te Pahu’s Big Muffin Serious end, that’s where. along with Stu Fraser and Alan Band, up and coming local stars Former Pirongia resident Nunn, form the Pirongia band Good Fun (featuring Pirongia’s Isaac Thackray is behind Good Greenfield. Leroy Clampitt), the Te Awamutu Afternoon, a one day music fest- Their father Steve Thackray is Brass Band, Jacob Newton’s Auto ival aimed at showcasing the a member of another Pirongia Stop and a folk duo featuring wealth of local talent to home band that will be performing, The Glasgow singing sensation Elaine crowds. Grey Haired Daddies, along with McNee. He may be doing battle in the a group of other local identities Good Afternoon starts at 2pm cut-throat world of Auckland including Isaac and Mike’s uncle, and carries a nominal cover advertising these days, but Isaac Chappy Farrell (founder of the charge of $5 — children are free has never forgotten his great Grey Haired Daddies). and welcome at the event until grounding at Pirongia and from Other bands lining up at Good 8pm. his father’s record collection. Afternoon are Mint Sauce (a There will be a bouncy castle This is Good Afternoon’s Pirongia band which includes on site for children.

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Kawhia artist Jan Bennett is returning to her The body of work exhibited is titled ‘A Point of home town of Whangarei to host her first solo View’ and reflects in the main the changing vista of exhibition. land sea and sky. Mrs Bennett has dfeveloped her painting skills The 14 works on show are mainly acrylic with under the guidance of Dr Carole Shepheard. some mixed media on canvas. She operates the Arty Tarts Gallery in Kawhia, Mrs Bennett went to Whangarei Girls High along with Heather Sherman, and has been invited School and is excited about exhibiting in her home to host her art exhibition in the historic Reyburn town. House Art Gallery on the Town Basin in Whangarei. ‘‘For someone who failed at art in school exams, The exhibition opens on March 9 and runs it is particularly gratifying to now receive acknow- through to March 28. ledgement of my work,’’ she says.

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For Trevor Tonks serving the was called on to assist with for a replacement of the trust’s Two new ‘Swim for ing co-ordinator Gabby community was a way of life, search and rescue operations community owned vehicle and Health’ workshops based in Rogers said participants whether in his employment or in and in July, 1958 he joined the by late September had raised Te Awamutu and Cambridge loved the sessions. the volunteer roles he took on newly formed Kawhia Volunteer sufficient finance to have a are aimed at getting Waipa ‘‘Most importantly they during that employment and after Fire Brigade as a volunteer $58,000 vehicle on the road debt people with health problems are recognising the health his retirement. fireman. free. into the pool and moving. benefits gained from aqua He was certainly one of Te He left the brigade in Septem- Trevor was a service member The eight week pro- exercise,’’ she says. Awamutu’s greatest ‘quiet ber, 1962 upon being promoted of Te Awamutu RSA for a gramme facilitated by Sport Swim for Health will run achievers’. to the position of engineer’s number of years and in 1994 was Waikato in association with 10am-11am Tuesdays at the Trevor was born on Novem- assistant with the Power Board in elected onto the executive, H2O management, is Te Awamutu Events Centre, ber 27, 1931 at Taumarunui into Te Awamutu. where he served for 10 years targeted to people with dia- starting February 23 and a school teaching family. His interest in volunteer fire and continued a role with the betes, arthritis, heart dis- 10am-11am Wednesdays at Early education included the service remained, but he was welfare trust committee. ease or who are overweight. the Cambridge Swimming Taumarunui, Aratapu and Wai- unable to rejoin the service due He was elected vice president Swim for Health was Pool, starting February 24. tara Primary Schools. to work commitments. in 1996 and in 1977 and 1998 launched in Hamilton in Each session will begin His secondary education However, following the con- served as president. 2009. Initially just for Green with a short workshop, involved the science options at version of the local telephone In 1995 Trevor was appointed Prescription clients, the topics will include motiva- New Plymouth Boys High School exchange from manual to auto- as Te Awamutu RSA’s repre- sessions proved so popular tion, support with swim- from February, 1945 to Decem- matic, he was asked by the local sentative on Te Awamutu Even- they where opened up to the ming techniques, goal set- ber, 1947. brigade to find a solution to make tide Trust Board, which runs whole community and ting and healthy eating. In March, 1948 he joined the the fire and emergency callout Freeman Court. He served on extended to two sessions per A fun water workout is staff of the then Central Waikato system automatic using the local that board until May 2004. week. included in the session. Electric Power Board as power reticulation. Trevor was delighted follow- Margaret Drummond For those people draughtsman’s assistant pend- This he did and the system ing his retirement to be in a came into the Hamilton uncomfortable in swim ing an apprenticeship in electri- was in use until the callout position to be of assistance to the workshop with a real lack of suits, extra large size Rash cal wiring, which he started in systems became national some community, something which confidence. vests will be provided for June 1948. years later. there was little time for while he ‘‘I wasn’t confident at all your use to be worn with That was the start of a Trevor was responsible for was raising a family and ensuring in the water. I would get in, appropriate leggings or 40-year career in the electrical installation of the Board’s load that the supply of electricity was swim for a metre, then have shorts. supply industry which culminated control systems, load manage- available to the community. to stand up,’’ she says. If you’d like further with his retirement in September ment and computer aided In his role with Te Awamutu ‘‘Now, I feel like I can information or wish to regis- 1989 as general manager and draughting systems and basic Trevor retired from Te Awa- Electric Power Board he was actually swim and I’m ter for the workshops please chief engineer of Te Awamutu design of the new administration mutu Electric Power Board in renowned as a ‘hands on’ boss enjoying it. The instructors contact Sport Waikato dis- Electric Power Board. building, new stores and staff 1989 and just one month later who led by example and never are great, a really good sup- trict co-ordinator Janis In 1950 Trevor was called up amenities building. was elected as a councillor on asked employees to do some- port and I’m trying to get Jeffers on 07823 2510 or email on the first intake of those eligible In 1970 Trevor became the newly formed Waipa District thing he would not do himself. others involved now too.’’ [email protected] for Compulsory Military Training involved with the executive of the Council, where he served a term For years he slept with a radio Sport Waikato active liv- z. and served as a radio technician Te Awamutu branch of the St of three years. He was appointed under the bed, so he could keep with 2 Squadron, Ist Division, John Ambulance Association as chairman of the Corporate up with fault developments. Royal NZ Signals for the pre- and served on the executive for Services Committee and was Te Awamutu’s reticulation scribed period prior to being three years. responsible for developing a new system was considered ‘gold Alzheimers supported posted to the Reserve in April, In 1973 he joined Te Awa- rating base covering the newly plated’ when Government 1954. mutu Lions Club and took an formed Waipa District. changes in the industry resulted At the end of last year FreshChoice and SuperValue In September 1953 Trevor active part in fundraising for In November, 1992 Trevor in the amalgamation with Cam- Supermarkets raised money for Alzheimers New Zealand moved to Kawhia, taking up a various projects, serving on the was invited by the Te Awamutu bridge Electric Power Board to through coin collection boxes at their checkout. position with Te Awamutu Elec- board of directors and as chair- Wheelchair Wagon Trust to join form Waipa Networks in 1993. Customers gave generously and $8,496 was raised to tric Power Board as area officer man of one of the committees. the team of volunteer drivers. Trevor Tonks ‘lightened the help Alzheimers New Zealand provide support, informa- for Kawhia district. One of the larger projects he This he did and until early 2004 load’ of those in his community in tion, education programmes and services to people affected Following his marriage to gave considerable time to was was driving two to three days a more ways than one. by Alzheimers. Betty Claasen in October, 1953 Te Awamutu Information Centre week. Mr Tonks is survived by his Phil Power, marketing manager for FreshChoice and he set about serving the com- and for a number of years he was In April, 1995 he became wife Betty, and their five children, SuperValue Supermarkets said Alzheimers New Zealand munity at Kawhia and raising a the Lion’s representative on chairman of the trust and in April, 10 grandchildren and six great was chosen as the recipient because of the worthwhile family. On several occasions he Information Centre committees. 2000 started an appeal for funds grandchildren. work that the organisation does for kiwi communities. Need a new appliance this summer?

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TC090210DT01 (Left) COUPLES Josh (left) and Carien (right) Edkins and Paul and Karla Rose answered the call to help Mahuika House clear their privet hedge. Opposition to National Standards ‘not unionism’

The New Zealand Principals’ Federation says Prime Minister John Key is misleading the public, by saying that opposition to the National Standards has come only from teacher unions. “That is a complete myth, and one which the Prime Minister is conveniently using to detract the focus from the real debate on National Standards which urgently needs to take place,” says NZPF president Ernie Buutveld. “I agree that the NZEI, the union which represents teachers and support staff, has been vocal in its opposition to the National Standards timeline,” says Mr Buutveld. “But so too have many academics, professional bodies and politicians. How can the Prime Minister lump Professor John Hattie and the Hon. Pita Sharples in the same group as the teacher unions?” Mr Buutveld says that the New Zealand Principals’ Federation is not a union, but rather the professional body providing leadership, advocacy and support for those charged with leading the nation’s schools. “As an organisation, we have chosen to support the call from academics, professional networks and teacher unions to trial the National Standards. We firmly believe that without a trial period, the potential positives of National Standards will be outweighed by the negative consequences that so many other countries have experienced when implementing similar policies.” Mr Buutveld says that the Prime Minister seems to have forgotten very quickly the concern of some of New Zealand’s leading academics, as voiced in an open letter last year. “Add to that the 49% of boards of trustees who have, via the NZPF survey, indicated having serious misgivings or some disquiet about the standards. Less than 3% of school boards are prepared to say they unanimously support National Standards and the implementation timeline as set out in the National Administration Guideline (NAG) 2A.” The NZPF believes that the Government is misleading the public by putting all National Stand- ards opposition into the union camp. “

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Lost and Found Sports Notices Sports Notices Public Notices Public Notices FORMAL LEICA holster, Mutu Street, Wednesday last. PAPERPAPERPLUSPLUS TE AWAMUTU After much NOTICES Please phone 870-2391. CLUB thought and LOST cockatiel around TETEAWAMUTUAWAMUTU heartache, 6270385AA Rewi Street, family pet. NETBALLNETBALLCENTRECENTRE I have resigned Phone 871-8276. To the person from Te Awamutu Births Deaths ANNUAL GENERAL caught on MISSING since January PREMIER/PREM RESERVE MEETING Trust February 3, security camera 2010. SPRAGGS 31, one black cat, has AND SENIOR TRIALS At the Courts Pavillion Allen Terence (Terry). extra long tail, white 7.30pm start stealing our Thanks to all who January 22, 1932 - paws, white tip on tail, All old and new players welcome barbecue cover have supported February 5, 2010. wearing a collar with a and ash trays me over the past Departed this world black ball. Phone 871-4380 (Enquiries Audrey Kaihe (07) 849-3290 or (027) 500-3024 please bring two and a half peacefully at Waikato or (027) 381-6125. or Janeen Kaihe 871-9606)Email: [email protected] them back or the years. Also JOYCE (nee White) Hospital surrounded families, Local Michael and Nicole by his family. Dearly police will come welcome the arrival of Personal Venue: Pirongia Netball Club Linx, past Chief loved husband and to see you. Executive Officer. their darling son sweetheart of Joy. PHONE James Parlane, Franklin Street, Pirongia "Finn Ethan Much loved dad of Solicitor, 870-4991. TE AWAMUTU Thanks, Michael" Trial Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Leanne and Philip COLLEGE NETBALL Maureen Luton 3520g (7lb 12oz), a little Morgan (Katikati); Meetings Wednesday, February 17, 2010 7291800AA brother for Isla and John and Denise regardless of weather Coaches Required Carys. Born 11.10am (Lower Hutt) and January 9, 2010, at David and Bev PIOPIO Times: 6.30pm Start to coach East Surrey Hospital, (Paeroa). Loving Gaga Be sure to arrive earlier to ﬁ ll in registration/trialist Senior & Junior Teams Try jigging not jogging!!

Redhill, UK. HOCKEY CLUB 7292147AA to Gareth and Katy, forms or alternatively download them from for the 2010 season Scottish country dancing new dancers classes Stephanie, Liam and MACKIE. ANNUAL GENERAL www.pirongia. co.nz and bring on the night throughout February, beginning February 4th Mikayla; Mark, MEETING Mark and Lisa are Please contact Wendy at Girl Guide Hall, Kakamutu St, Otorohanga. proud to announce the Brendon and Matthew; February 11, 2010 Naming of Squads and Coaches: 7277138AA 871-8711 or 871-3947 safe arrival of and the late Kirsty. These will be named at the end of the Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm Cost: $10 for the month Keegan, Darcy, Raina 7.00pm or via email "Analee Jae" 1 Laurie Street second trial if possible Contact: Agnes Algra 873 0665 and Kahlan. Special Te Awamutu [email protected] Born February 3, 2010, Great Gaga to Tyler Jane Acllroy 873 7022 weighing 3640 gms (8lb and Madison. Enquiries: Nita Stock 872 8679 4oz). A little sister for A service to celebrate (027) 257-8089 Or just arrive. Tylah. Special thanks Terry’s life will be No partner needed. Comfortable fl at shoes are good. to nana and grandad held at St John’s and midwife Isabelle Anglican Church, OTAWHAO MARAE Watson and rest of Arawata Street, Te Meeting to be held TE AWAMUTU ASSOCIATION WAIPA/KING COUNTRY PROVINCIAL family and friends. Awamutu tomorrow RURAL WOMEN NEW ZEALAND Wednesday at 11.00am FEBRUARY 10, 2010 FOOTBALL CLUB INC Engagements February 10, followed 6.00pm at Marae Player registration 2010 season TE AWAMUTU by a private TERTIARY EDUCATION GRANTS GERMANN — HARVEY AGENDA ITEMS Friday, February 12, 4.00 - 6.00 pm cremation. Grateful SPORTS RUGBY for Course Fees/Study Materials Sue and Mike together thanks to Te Ata Rest • Marae fl ag Saturday, February 13, 10.00 - 12.00 noon with Gary and Jocelyn Home for the extra LEAGUE MUSTER have pleasure in • Planning of 25th Saturday, February 20, 10.00 - 12.00 noon Tertiary students undertaking short or long term special care and love for announcing the shown to Terry over Anniversary 7290931AA at the stadium, study at an approved tertiary institution in 2010 engagement of Hamish Armstrong Avenue, Te Awamutu School Boys 2010 season the last months of his If you have any ideas or are invited to apply to Waipa/King Country and Sheree. Love and life. All (late registration fee will be charged) best wishes for your are willing to share your All ages communications to Any enquiries Provincial Rural Women for fi nancial assistance future together. thoughts on these Agenda 4 years to 17 years the Spraggs Family, Phone Sheryll Whitt - 871-5085 with their studies. C/- PO Box 137, Te Te Awamutu SCHELLINGERHOUT - items, please attend the www.teawamutuafc.co.nz Applicants must have a home base within the PEAKE Awamutu please. — meeting or contact 7295242AA Sports Clubrooms boundaries of the Provincial. David and Karen Te Awamutu Funeral Con Emery at Te Awamutu Wednesday, February 10 Peake are very happy Services Public Notices Applications close March 19, 2010 to announce the FDANZ College 871-4199 or and February 17 engagement of Daniel, 870-5502 or submit 4.30pm til 6.00pm For details and forms email: [email protected] son of Henry and Anna TRIPE via e-mail to info@ $30 per player payable or send a stamped self-addressed envelope to

Schellingerhout, to 7293522AA Joyce Gladys. teawamutucol.school.nz tai chi The Provincial Secretary - Sue Hall their daughter Emma- on registration Lee. On February 3, 2010 127 Wharepapa South Road, RD 7, aged 87 years at Tai Chi classes for adults 7291813AA Please bring birth Waikato Hospital after KAWHIA certifi cate or passport Te Awamutu 3877 Anniversaries a brief illness. Loved For more information for proof of age wife of the late Alec. PONY CLUB Loved mother of Ring Valerie 870-1366 DIAMOND WEDDING 7295085AA Enquiries R Clark David, Elrene, Valerie, MEETING 870-1505 CONGRATULATIONS and Roger. Loved Agenda: Discuss mother in law of Alan clothing of Pony Club and Greg. Loved grandmother of and Re-opening as a Melissa, Regan and Riding Club. Ashley. The family Past, Present and wish to thank the staff Future Welcome Mt Pirongia Pony Club Do you require of Freeman Court, also at Kawhia the Gold Team and the Bowling Club We need new members and instructors! newsprint paper? wonderful nursing February 17 2010 We sell roll ends Betty & George staff at Waikato Please help this Club going in your area. at 7.00pm. of newsprint. Douglas Hospital. Contact (07) 871-0131 If you are interested in coming down to see what it’s like A service for Joyce has or are interested in instructing, instructing,please please call Ange Mason. Available from our office; on the occasion of their been held. 336 Alexandra Street. All communications to wedding day the Tripe Family, c/- Pirongia Sports Evenings: 871-9227 Phone 871-5151 7296861AA celebrated on PO Box 137, Te ComplexCommittee 7297675AA Anytime: (027) 431-0581 February 9, 1950 Awamutu please. Te Awamutu ANNUAL GENERAL During the day: 870-2243 in the Woodvale Funeral Services MEETING 6911406AA Presbyterian Church, FDANZ. February 22, 2010 Belfast, Northern Ireland 7.00pm Lots of love Pirongia Rugby In Memoriam Clubrooms special words for your from all of the family LOZA We will be voting on Toni Ann. rule changes which Forever in our hearts, are available from someone special... Deaths much loved. Mum and Layne Kerr 871-9892 DOWNIE Justin. Enquiries to Clara Olwyn, Kay. (021) 128-2986 February 6, 1952 - February 1, 2010. Church Services Five days short of her Tuition birthday. Died in Perth, Western Move Of God Australia. Surrounded Ministries ART CLASSES by her family. Loved at sister of Colin, sister "HEALING MEETINGS" in law of Elsie, loved Wednesdays and BAFFIN STREET aunty and great aunty Thursdays, GALLERY of Christina, Debra, 8.30pm, at Scout Hall For more information Alison and Bryan and All Welcome Phone Hilary We have some amazing their families. 871-9890 Funeral in Perth. Valentine’s Day Classifi ed Deadlines messages specials Tuesday: 10.00am Monday for all bordered advertising and from only $20 public notices. 12.00pm for all run-ons and un-bordered ads. Give CLASSIFIEDS a call today!! Thursday: 10.00am Wednesday for all bordered advertising 6856832AA and public notices. 871-5151 12.00pm for all run-ons and un-bordered ads. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 21 For Sale Fruit & Vegetables Odds & Ends Property For Sale Computer Services Property & Home Maintenance Trade Services MODERN three bedroom ORGANICALLY grown BOX of jigsaw puzzles, renovated house, near PC PROBLEMS? BARBECUE fruit and vegetables, $20. Phone 870-5010. new, double garage, NO fix, no fee, local IT DRAINAGE THREE burner Jumbuck delivered daily, order professional available for ELECTRIC column $205,000. Phone (027) No job too big 3h, incl gas cylinder, from Natures Pantry. heater, nine fins, oil, $30. 568-5165. on site repairs, upgrades $150, Rover easy start Phone 870-6046. and trouble shooting, PC Try our authentic no-pressure house washing or too small - mower, $150, both very FREE to air set, top box, To Let and laptop sales, no call plus fl y and spider treatment 7187879AA WE DO IT ALL! good condition, cash Livestock & Poultry out fees for help, Phone newish, $49.50. Pone HOUSE for rent, good Residential and commercial buildings only. Phone 871-3130. 870-6150. Matt (027) 515-6996 or Phone 870-6244 or GRAZING area, three bedroom, two 870-3038. Also roofs, fences and surrounding surfaces Colin (027) 498-9022 BIKES GAS heater, without lounges, gas water/ For your free quote phone AVAILABLE grazing on bottle, excellent heating, $315 p/wk. Gardening & 0800 GO SOFTWASH - 0800 467-638 - A/h Tui 871-7205 KIDS, three different proven grazing farms, condition, $30. Phone Phone 870-6468. TERRY LASENBY sizes, maximum $50 each. competitive rates. Con- 870-6046. LARGE family home with Landscaping Email: offi [email protected] - www.softwash.co.nz Phone 871-9198. tact Tony (027) 499-9125 MINSTRAL 40cm a difference, fenced yard, WINDOWS cleaned by the BUILDER www.nzgrazing.co.nz. oscillating table fan, two storey, long term GARDENER CLARKE’S experts. Phone Ultra BUDGIES excellent condition, $15. careful tenants with RON Elder for all your Clean 871-6662. HEADING X huntaway Phone 871-4005. For all your YOUNG, $10 each. Phone pup, 14 weeks old, want- references required. garden maintenance. CARPET 871-6458. ing a working lifestyle, SKI biscuit, Airhead Phone (027) 434-5301. Phone 871-4282 or (021) Trade Services building requirements CLEANING 7163677AA free to a good home. Blast, yellow and red, $45. OHAUPO, large sunny 254-5875. 870-1234 A/hrs Phone (0275) 343343. Phone 871-8923. home, two bedrooms, For your carpet and All Exterior Cleaning FIREWOOD upholstery cleaning. 5m3 - $160, 10m3 - $290 basement garage, no pets, TREE CARE Johnny Nelson (027) 496-4656 delivered. Expected Wanted to Buy Vehicles Wanted suit professional couple, GROUNDZONE Tree Phone Keith, WASHBRIGHT shortage this winter, or Exchange references required, $270 Care. Pruning, removal, mobile Phone (07) 873-9190 p/wk. phone (07) 823-6869 stump grinding, wood (027) 280-0790 MOSS, ALGAE, MEATEATER CAR trailer, must be in please leave message. splitting, consultancy. or 871-4930 evenings, mobile (021) good condition. Phone LICHEN TREATMENT PIRONGIA, small two/ Qualified, professional We aim to please HOMEKILLS LTD 617-349. 870-5114 after 5.30pm. 0800 three bedroom cottage, arborists. Phone Nathan Low Pressure Hughes (07) 823-8183. Killing and 4 DEAD wetback, pot belly stove, Colorsteel roofs UNIFORMS no dogs, non smoking, CARPET processing St Patrick’s school CARS $220 p/wk. Phone (021) Hire Services CLEANING Roof spray, Tiles and Phone 871-9995 uniforms, very good 179-7824. quality, 65% cotton, BOUNCY castle for hire. Decromastic roofs 0800 43 32 32 THREE bedroom unit, Phone 871-6410. IICRC Approved summer blue polo and 6880180AA Rotary clean, pavers, two bathrooms, sports polo, all sizes, $10 DEAD CARS, driveways and footpaths each. Phone 870-6468. TRUCKS & SCRAPMETAL heatpump, DVS, internal RED BINS LTD access, garage, safe and Commercial buildings ONSITE CASH PAID/FREE PICKUP secure, sorry no pets, suit TRANSFER STATION REPAIRS

7275523AA Phone (027) 476-3347 Stock Auctions Ph/Txt Andy: professional or retired 7122750AA • Green Waste ● Ride On Mowers ANDREW CROWLEY people, $300 p/wk. Phone • Rubbish or 871-7389 ● Domestic Mowers Eddie (021) 727-766. ● Domestic Fences 027 453 7637 TWO bedroom flat, not 547 Paterangi Road

6151516AA-08-04-17 ULTRA CLEAN Stuart Law suitable for children due Phone Murray Bain (027) 226-6889 A1 Service to other use of property 871-8996 Phone 871-6662 BOBCAT and location, $160 p/wk. or (027) 498-4465 Wanted - Phone 870-4990. Owner TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE erat DEAD CARS TWO bedroom house, Financial Op or Thursday, February 11, 11.00am start Best Dollars $200. Phone (021) 130-4039 GAS Trevor PLUMBING Full gas servicing and 870-5329. MORTGAGE Peters AFFORDABLERATES Location:Te Awamutu Saleyards TWO bedroom unit in installation service. Call Pratts today. 870-5020. Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu Kihikihi, garage, BROKER 027 515 6519 Phone Colin backyard, $170 p/wk, Member of: (027) 498-9022 Sale Comprising: $340 bond. Phone (021) ROOFS 07 871 1971

6151460AA-08-04-17 or 870-6244 anytime 034-8588 or (07) 843-3288. NZMBA Re-screwing roofs, save 11.00am Prime & Boners Get that car outa there! thousands. Call Pratts Rosetown Bobcat Ltd TWO bedroom unit, Phone Christine 870-5020. 10 Fat Cattle Mahana Lane, available 871-3176 WATERBLASTING - 80 Boners from February 20, 2010, (021) 545-302 Phone Ultra Clean AJ BALDOCK LTD no dogs. Phone 870-4566. Store Cattle LOCALLY OWNEDOWNED 871-6662 today! Gib Stopping and Fixing 10 2 yr str & heifers & OPERATEDOPERATED ROOMS TO RENT Financial 30 ylg beef x strs & heifers Phone 870-2200 30 Wnr beef x strs & heifers 6136317AA Te Awamutu or Email: [email protected] 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves (0800) CAR DUMP Phone Adam: (021) 774-090 15 Four day calves 6979663AA 20 Prime Lambs Flatmates 30 Store Lambs A huge house to share, SECTION master bedroom plus Portable, insulated, MAINTENANCE A/C Client 7299374AA your own private living power, carpet, curtains room with fireplace, $45 p/wk Lawn mowing

4 Beardy Huntaway Pups - 12 weeks old 7285423AA personal bathroom, Immediate delivery Gardens 8 Heading Pups - 8 weeks old beautiful furnishings, includes power, wireless Ph/txt (027) 458-2904 Housekeeping 7293508AA *WANTED* broadband, free to air Tania (021) 126-6946 Quotes on WNR Fries heifers F12 and better and landline, $165 p/wk. Brett (021) 128-5122 top money paid. Phone (027) 734-0227 or 870-5495. High BW MT Cows. For Lease NEED NEW STAFF? SLEEPOUT single room, All enquiries to: 4x 2.4 mtrs, ideal for What are you waiting for? Chris Ryan 871-3313 or (027) 243-1078 spare room, $50 p/wk, Email or fax us your ad now! Andrew Reyland 871-3316 or (027) 223-7092 free delivery if taken long Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142 term. Phone 870-4990. Easy and hassle free. Bill Donnelly (07) 873-1855 or (027) 493-2063 Te Awamutu Courier ClassiﬁedsClassiﬁ eds - 871-5151 Fax 871-3675 or Steve Old (027) 471-2807 or (07) 871-9245 email: [email protected] 6853750AA TRADES CORNER BUILDER CLEANING SERVICES CONCRETE LAYERS

HOME & OFFICE CLEANING BUILDER WILLIE LORD New / Repairs / Alterations FREE QUOTES Concrete Placers Ltd • Cowsheds • Professional, personalised service 021 5576 76 • Farmbuildings • Driveways • Houses • Regular and one-offs • Window Cleaning • Decks • Rural - feedpads, silage etc • Retaining Walls Phone: (0800) 84 64 84 • House ﬂ oors Trained, insured and security All concrete works • All types of fencing Ofﬁ ce 870 5177 screened operators. Phone Michael Gray Fax 870 5277 (027) 366-6157 www.viphomeservices.co.nz ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN

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Electrical Requirements 103TC213-06 Phone Khan (027) 251 1983 ph. 870 1060 fax. 870 1062 22 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 Trade Services Employment Vacancies Employment Employment Wanted CAR PROBLEMS www.people4success.co.nz Vacancies EXPERIENCED relief ARE you aged 16-17 milker available. Phone HOW convenient is this? Donny 871-9890. Tyre and Tune Centre Employers - Look no further! looking for a job, let me tyres, WOF, servicing, all We have hundreds of local people listed on help you get permanent WANTED 50/50 mechanical work under employment. Phone sharemilking position, one roof, 21 Bond Road. our database, many with the skills you are Fiona (07) 827-3754 or txt 200 to 450 cows for tenth Phone 871-3267. looking for to fi ll your current vacancies. INTERESTED IN CUSTOMER SERVICE name and number to and eleventh season by (027) 294-8556. enthusiastic and 7297253AA Save Time and Money OR OFFICE WORK? HIGH income! - maximise experienced farmer of 15 A1 SELF Give us a call now on 870-5402 16 - 18 years? your potential now years, prefer Pirongia or BATHROOMS For through Kip McGrath. Paterangi or Te Pahu specialist bathroom STORAGE Gain skills and qualifi cation for free. Phone (027) 279-5244. area. Phone John on design and accessories. New facility, many sizes, 871-9943. We do the lot! Call Pratts We will also pay for your Learners Licence. 870-5020. good rates, security and 7250648AA Free transport to Cambridge FENCING seven day access. 303 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu BRIAN Krippner Phone 871-3332 from Te Awamutu and Kihikihi. FARM - Residential - building, Adv trade Lifestyle, for all your qualified, alterations and or (021) 912-900 Phone (07) 827-3754 fencing requirements, additions, maintenance, experience and quality expol/pink batts, no job guaranteed. Phone (07) to small. Phone (027) FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 827-1849 or mobile (027) 255-5753 or 870-6462. 473-0001. WANTED A highly motivated team player who is passionate about 7288790AA LAWNS, cheap rates. health and fi tness is required for part time employment at Phone or text Bruce’s Fitness Centre. (027)496-3151. A willingness to undertake a wide range of duties and the ability to relate well to people of Employment Vacancies all ages and abilities is essential. PART TIME BAR Need help? Rostered hours will include early shifts, STEWART REQUIRED weekends and evening hours. Phone: (07) 871-3176 6504477AA Sport and Exercise Graduate preferred however, on the job training may be available to right candidate. Apply in writing please to: A vacancy has arisen in our modern Chartered Yvonne Reeves, Bruce’s Fitness Centre, Club for a part time Bar Steward. 107 George Street, Te Awamutu The position will ideally suit a mature person who is able to work rostered shifts over seven days. The work will be mainly evenings (but not late nights) and will predominately cover Thursday through to Sunday. Experience would be a defi nite advantage but HR ASSISTANT is not essential as training will be provided but a full driver’s licence and the ability to drive the Part time 20 hours per week courtesy van is a must. Gracelands Group of Services requires a well Please apply in writing with a presented, confi dent person for the above position at copy of a current CV to:

our head ofﬁ ce in Te Awamutu. The Manager, PO Box 307, Te Awamutu. 7299197AA

The successful candidates will require the following Club Workingmen’s Waipa Applications close on February 23, 2010 attributes: • A pleasant professional demeanor • A positive can do attitude • Previous reception and/or customer service experience • Excellent computer skills • A clean full drivers license • Have a high level of conﬁ dentiality Closing date: Friday, February 19, 2010

Please email your CV to [email protected] 7293621AA or phone Angela at Gracelands Recruitment Services on: 871-3825 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010 23

CINEMA SCENE Win tickets to Winery Show The Time Traveller’s Wife

TC090210SP23 Clare (Rachel McAdams) has been in his life on a shifting time line, skipping STAR TURN: Performing at Mystery Creek’s Winery Tour 2010 are (from left) Che Fu, Boh Runga, Tim love with Henry (Eric Bana) her entire back and forth through his lifespan Finn, Bic Runga and Dave Dobbyn. life. She believes they are destined to be with no control. together, even though she never knows Despite the fact that Henry’s travels Kiwi music legends Tim Finn, Bic ‘‘The Together In Concert tour we when they will be separated: Henry is a force them apart with no warning, Clare Runga and Dave Dobbyn hit the did with Tim, Bic and Dave in 2000 was time traveller — cursed with a rare desperately tries to build a life with her

7290599AA headlines when they teamed up again one of the highlights of my career as a genetic anomaly that causes him to live one true love. for the More FM Winery Tour which promoter. opened on the weekend. ‘‘It was an incredible show. I can’t The tour comes to Mystery Creek wait to relive that magic in the stunning Winery on Friday, March 5 and the venues we visit on this tour.’’ Thursday Courier has a double pass to give away. The waikato show will be somewhat It will have been almost a decade of a homecoming for Tim Finn, who fEBRUARY 11 since the legendary trio first shared the recalls the original tour with Bic Runga stage performing their own and each and Dave Dobbyn with much affection. 9.45am others’ hits, together on stage through- Other tour venues include still to Carol out the entire performance. play include Gisborne’s Brunton Road, Also joining Winery Tour 2010 line- Havelock North’s Black Barn Fraser up is Boh Runga, performing songs Vineyards, Martinborough’s Alana Celebrate Valentine’sValentine’s Day Day at theat the Regent. Regent. from the Stellar* songbook as well as Estate, Napier’s Sacred Hill, Rifleman’s Horticultural Training her solo material. Boh will be joined on Vineyard, New Plymouth’s Sentry Hill Come andand see see It’s ComplicatedComplicated at Growing Spectrum stage by Supergroove front man and Estate, Palmerston North Arena, Taupo or solo star Che Fu, bringing his own hits Unison Amphitheatre, Wharepai Venue: Te Awamutu such as Fade Away and Misty Domain in Tauranga and Auckland’s Did YouYou Hear Hear About About the the Morgans Morgans. Bible Chapel Frequencies to the set. Villa Maria Estate. GIRL WITH THE Phone: Sally Shierlaw This will be the first time these two Tickets are available from Metropolitan Opera: 870 2074 powerful vocalists will have performed www.ticketmaster.co.nz - 0800 111 999 or DRAGON TATTOO R16 together, and it is sure to be a hit-laden visit the www.winerytour.co.nz website AIDA MON 5:45, TUE & WED 7:45, THU 7:40, FRI 7:30, highlight of the tour. for more details. Come along... we’d TURANDOT (MAR 1) 5:45 SAT 7:25, SUN 5:15 love to see you! Co-promoter Brent Eccles says you To be in to win simply put your couldn’t find a similarly talented line- name, address and daytime phone num- Classic Cinema: A gold coin IT’S COMPLICATED M donation is up of artists to tour New Zealand ber on the back of a standard sized DR ZHIVAGO MON (FEB 22) 5:45 appreciated to together. envelope, address it to the Winery Tour TUE 7:40, WED 5:40 & 7:40, help cover costs ‘‘This will be our biggest and best Competition and make sure it reaches THU & FRI 5:30 & 7:50, Licensed CRECHE available winery tour yet. our office by 5pm, Friday. Popular ‘By Request’ SAT 1:25 & 5:25, SUN 11:15 & 3:15 Film Celebration: 7290609AA A gripping thriller with Mel Gibson THE BROWN TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE M delivering an excellent performance. TROUSERS PRODUCTION GOOD TUE 5:30, WED 10:10, FRI 10:20 A cross between “The Departed” and COMPANY Gran Torino”. Presents: AFTERNOON WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE PG TWO THOUSAND AND TEN EDGE OF DARKNESS WED 5:30, FRI 6:05 TUE & WED 5:50 & 8:05, COCO AVANT CHANEL PG THU & FRI 8:10, SAT 5:55 & 8:10, TUE 5:40, WED 10:00, THU 6:05, SUN 3:45 & 6:00 FRI 10:10 DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE Wed 10th 5.30pm Membership draw MY SISTER’S KEEPER M MORGANS? M IN THE GARDEN BAR Thu 11th 5.30pm to 7pm Restaurant open THU 5:35, SAT 3:30, SUN 1:20 TUE & WED 6:10 & 8:15, Saturday 13th February Fri 12th 12noon to 2pm Restaurant open “This is lovely, take your Mum.” THU & FRI 6:15 & 8:20, 2.00pm ‘til Late I.D. Essential 5.30pm Raffl es & Membership draw Dom Post. SAT 1:50 & 6:20, SUN 11:40 & 4:10 Admission $5 Children welcome 6.05pm Restaurant open Friday night Buffet MID AUGUST LUNCH PG (Kids under 13 FREE) until 8.00pm PERCY JACKSON WED 10:20, SAT 1:45, SUN 11:35 Sat 13th 12noon to 2pm Restaurant open M & THE LIGHTNING THIEF M Courtesy vans available 5.30pm to 8.30pm Restaurant open THU 5:40 & 8:00, to and from Hotel Sun 14th 1pm Club Open A warm-hearted upside-down FRI 10:00, 5:40 & 8:00, FOR THE KIDS 5.30pm Restaurant open for Sunday carvery romantic comedy of errors as SAT 3:20, 5:40 & 8:00, delightful as it is unexpected. You Mon 15th 12noon Restaurant open for pot luck lunch SUN 1:10, 3:30 & 5:50 will thoroughly enjoy this little gem. 5.30pm Raffl es & Membership Draw. Recommended. AVATAR M 5.30pm to 8.30pm Restaurant open Please contact Hotel to book your ride AA TUE & WED 7:30, SAT 7:40, SUN 5:30 1 THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO M Tues 16th 1pm 500 Card Club WED 6:00, FRI 5:45, SAT 5:35, THE 729939 NOODLE PG SUN 3:25 Franklin The Clubrooms are open to members invited FINAL TUE 6:00 AA 1 Street, 871 guests and members of affi liated clubs. Pirongia HOTEL 9838 HAPPENINGRSA THIS WHAT’S WEEK TE AWAMUTU Great Shows and Best Value at the Regent - your local entertainment venue for 77 years. 729939 24 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010