ISSN 1170-1099 BUYING OR SELLING? FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS contact: Chris Gadsby Rural/Lifestyle Specialist 025TC037-05 Mobile: 027 246 5800 A/hrs: 07 870 1386 Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2005 Rosetown Realty Ltd MREINZ phone: (07) 871-7149 Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 35c. BRIEFLY Ride ‘em Rodney Appaloosas Wananga here The Appaloosa Horse As- sociation of New Zealand will hold their 28th national show comes at Kihikihi equestrian park from March 2-5. Competitors from throughout the country will contest more than 90 classes, including Eng- under fi re lish, halter, western, youth and games. By Grant Johnston the Wananga. Te Awamutu based Te The Auditor-General’s of- Kiwiana mania Wananga o Aotearoa has hit fi ce was already investigat- Buzzy bees and hokey pokey the national news over the ing confl ict-of-interest claims ice cream, Holdens and pavlo- past week, with accusations against the Wananga, when vas - just about anything with a of nepotism and lack of ac- Act MP Ken Shirley made touch of Kiwiana is being cel- countability. allegations in Parliament last ebrated in the fi rst Kiwiana Fes- It is not the fi rst time the week involving a car groom- tival to be held in Otorohanga Wananga has been in the fi r- ing fi rm contracted by the on March 12. ing line from politicians. institution. With a theme of ‘barbecues Two years ago John Tami- Mr Shirley said the con- and beverages’ there will be here, Labour MP and Youth tract to groom the Wananga’s more than 20 food stalls offering Affairs Minister at the time, fl eet went untendered to a traditional Kiwi fare such as launched a stinging attack on company owned by the part- stew and dumplings, pavlovas, the Wananga. ner of the Wananga’s admin- billy tea, Aunt Daisy cakes and Mr Tamihere went on the istration manager. hokey pokey ice cream. offensive against the Wanan- In Parliament, he alleged ga, releasing a media state- that is was one of a series ment in which he accused it of of rorts by the institute’s ex- Vital plan providing courses that lacked ecutives through connections Today’s Word on Waipa feature relevance and quality. between them and outside (pages 14-15) outlines Council’s Ironically, Mr Tamihere companies. Draft Waste management Plan. found himself in strife last He attacked the long-dis- While waste is never the year over taxation anomalies. tance Mahi Ora education most entertaining subject, it is LEADING open bareback bronc rider Rodney Ruxton put in another top The Te Awamutu-based scheme for migrants, which an inevitable and important by performance at the Kihikihi Rodeo (see more page 5). 05301AD Maori tertiary institution was he said was developed by product of our life on earth. established by (current chief staff member Susan Cullen The Draft Plan proposes that executive) Dr Rongo Wetere - Dr Wetere’s daughter - and Council become a ‘Zero Waste’ Silver Ferns clash in 1984. It now has 10 North sold to the Wananga for $7 council, establish a kerbside Island campuses. million. recycling service in urban areas, At a function at the Wa- The Tertiary Education participate in regional activities nanga shortly after Mr Tami- Commission has questioned that promote local waste mini- in Te Awamutu here’s attack, Dr Wetere said Dr Wetere about three re- misation, provide information he believed the success of the ported inducement offers about waste minimisation and With National Bank Cup teams now more than ready to join the fray Wananga and its explosive to students - including one leave provision of refuse col- now fi nalised for New Zealand’s pre- of live competition. growth may have resulted in where students from Queens- lection services to the private mier domestic netball competition, The Waipa weekend comes at just a ‘tall poppy syndrome’. land were allegedly offered sector to operate. the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Magic the right time for the teams, with “The Wananga was never free fl ights and accommoda- Council is now looking for franchise will once again play host to many having a disrupted build-up supposed to outperform tion to enrol in security guard community feedback on the the annual Waipa weekend on March due to their players being commit- major universities in some courses. Draft Waste Management Plan. 26-27. ted to the Silver Ferns series against areas,” Dr Wetere said. Dr Wetere has stated that Inaugurated in 2003, the pre-season England, the New Zealand under-21s He said it had succeeded there is no substance to the Bash coming tournament held at Trust Waikato Te tour of Jamaica and the US and the in training Maori ignored commission’s claim that the Awamutu Events Centre is becoming New Zealand A team also being in- by other tertiary providers Crazy cars, celebrities and Wananga breached funding an increasingly popular event on the volved with games against the Silver and was a stepping stone for policies by offering students cash collectors will be heading netball calendar. Ferns and England. Maori hoping to move into this way with the 2005 Variety inducements to enrol. This year a record six of the eight The Magic’s preparation has been higher learning. A local businessman who Club Bash which kicks off from National Bank Cup teams will attend particularly hard hit with six of its Mr Tamihere said he had New Plymouth this weekend. did not wish to be named, but the Waipa weekend, giving local en- squad being away at various times on concerns about course qual- who had a long association Te Awamutu is one of the thusiasts a sneak preview of how the international duty. ity, assessment procedures with the Wananga, via its stops on the fi nal day (Friday, teams are shaping up heading into However, coach Noeline Taurua, and the relevance of Wanan- council, said Dr Wetere was a March 4) and local school the national league. who has had a busy time herself late- ga courses. man of integrity. children will receive a special Two days of non-stop netball action ly as New Zealand under-21 assistant Dr Wetere said the Wa- visit during the morning, before two weeks out from the start of the coach, will welcome back Silver Ferns He said during recent years nanga had frequently been on the council, when issues the Bash ends with a parade in National Bank Cup is viewed by the Joline Henry, Laura Langman and under close scrutiny and its arose concerning Dr Wetere Hamilton. coaches as the perfect shakedown Irene van Dyk, under-21 player Casey answer had been to ensure it personally, he generally This is the 15th Variety Bash, to the more demanding competition Williams and New Zealand A players was providing quality ‘across an annual week-long event that ahead and just how well prepared Amigene Metcalfe and Anna Senio for the board’. withdrew himself from the travels through different parts their teams are. the Waipa weekend where the Magic The difference with the lat- discussion. of New Zealand, fundraising for Most of the teams have been in pre- will fi eld a full-strength team. est attacks is that they focus “I believe that a lot of what needy children. paratory mode since January and are Continued page 12. on the fi nancial dealings of has been said in the media is not correct.” Super Liquor Phone 871 4009 TE AWAMUTU Diamond Rings Offer concludes close John’s OPEN 7 DAYS of trade 28/02/05 while John’s Super Deal is Cash and Carry Only – Payment of John’s Super Deal must be Eternity Rings stocks last PICK OF THE WEEK by cash, Eftpos or cheque, otherwise charge price applies. 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Wed: 10.54am & 11.10pm I have been involved with Te Wa- that is underprivileged New Zea- Burglary of Storey Road cowshed reported. nanga o Aotearoa for about the last landers of all cultures who attend Mini stereo stolen. Thur: 11.26am & 11.42pm four years. the ‘Wa’ have exactly the same Tuesday, February 15: Fri: 11.57am & - I know many of the tutors and chance of success, no matter what Man arrested for driving while disqualifi ed. Sat: 12.14am & 12.28pm senior managers personally, and their personal circumstances. The Car impounded. have questioned their manner of commitment is individual. Wednesday, February 16: Sun: 12.46am & 1.00pm dealing with various programmes I applaud Rongo Wetere and his Arrests: Man for aggravated robbery of the Mon: 1.18am & 1.33pm at length. I was a teacher myself in entire ropu (crew/faculty/staff) Hungry Horse Restaurant.