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223 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu Published Tuesday and Thursday TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010 TM Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY ‘We are the champions’ Woolhandler world beater Former Te Awamutu woolhandler Keryn Herbert and teammate Sheree Alabaster claimed the woolhandling teams title at the 14th Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Wales. New Zealand won three of the six world titles in a dramatic end to the championships. The triumph included a machine shearing win by Hawke’s Bay’s Cam Ferguson over favourite, shearing icon David Fagan, who was runner- up. The pair won the teams title. Credit card refund scam The Commerce Commission is urging New Zealanders not to fall for a scam in which people are being phoned and told they are eligible for a refund for overcharges on their credit card. TC270710DT02 Complainants have been TEAMWORK: Beamish Gemtime Jeweller — 2010 Waipa Networks Business Awards Supreme Award winners — from left Cara Parsons, Karen told they are eligible for a Peake, Kirsty Walker, Richard Walker, Rebecca Penny, Kim McFarlane and Sara Vaines. $3,000 refund of overcharges on their credit card. In one With Queen’s We Are The Champions on the about the new repair management system, and celebrate contributions that individual busi- case the complainant was told store sound system Saturday morning, there also insights into introducing new ideas and nesses have made to Waipa, with winners this was “on behalf of the was no doubt Beamish Gemtime Jeweller change management. benefiting from prestige, profile and recogni- Commerce Commission”. In owners and staff were ecstatic about taking out Their vision ‘To create precious memories’ is tion,’’ he says. another case the scammer the Supreme Award at the 2010 Waipa Networks appealing, imaginative and well suited to the ‘‘We’re already looking forward to next year’s said they were from the New Business Awards the previous evening. business. Leadership seems inclusive with a focus event.’’ Zealand Banking Association. Owners Kirsty and Richard Walker collected on teambuilding. Winner of the publicly nominated Customer In each case the the final trophy at the conclusion of an excellent Strong marketing and planning support from Choice category for Te Awamutu was Central complainants were asked to awards night held at Te Awamutu College Hall, master franchisor, strong market research Cafe´. pay a sum, ranging from $100 and immediately paid tribute to their whole initiatives being conducted and sound adherence A succession of mystery shopping judges to $300 in order to receive the team. to direct marketing. over the past six months resulted in awards for The business had already won Excellence in The winners collected a $1000 cheque and the Best Customer Service in retail, trade, manufac- $3,000 payment. The Small Business and Excellence in Innovation Supreme Winners trophy. turing and professional business sectors in the payments were to be made categories and was commended in the Excel- The 2010 Waipa Networks Business Awards district. either through Western Union lence in Education and Training category. was a sell-out event, run by Te Awamutu and 2010 WAIPA NETWORKS or the Post Office. Contact Mrs Walker says the couple purchased the Te Cambridge Chambers of Commerce. BUSINESS AWARDS RESULTS details the callers gave were Awamutu Business Awards winning store in It was the culmination of the Business Best Customer Service Manufacturing completely fictitious. 2004 and have worked hard to keep up and build Excellence Awards, Customer Service Awards /Trade Business Waipa District: Qubik TMC; on the great work of previous owners Alison and and Customer Choice Awards. Best Customer Service Hospitality Business Cash handed Dick Beamish. Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce presi- Waipa District: Churchills Cafe´; Best Customer She says they take every education and dent Chris Smith says the new venue proved Service Professional Business Te Awamutu: in to police training opportunity and take care to ensure all successful and organisers were able to provide a Baby Bears Early Learning Centre; Best Cus- Te Awamutu Police have the staff shares in the knowledge. ‘red carpet’ dinner and dance during which all tomer Service Retail Business Te Awamutu: had a ‘‘reasonable amount of In terms of innovation and knowledge, she awards were announced. Stihl Shop; Best Emerging New Business Waipa cash’’ that was found handed says Beamish Gemtime Jeweller has fully Te Awamutu businesses fared extremely District: Monavale Blueberries and Cafe´ in. embraced modern technology to record and well, a positive sign for the town. Irresistiblue; Excellence in Workplace Wellness It was found in Te Awamutu image and details of all product in store, plus any Mr Smith congratulated Beamish Gemtime Waipa District: Gallie Miles; Excellence in area on Saturday. items customers bring for repair. Jeweller on their success. Tourism Waipa District: Monavale Blueberries If you have lost any cash The system not only provides a valuable He says the two Chambers of Commerce are and Cafe´ Irresistiblue; Excellence in Education and think this may be yours, record, which is stored for future reference, but very proud of their premier business event of the and Training Waipa District: Gyde Wansbone contact the Te Awamutu Police allows customer’s work to be tracked accurately year. Chartered Accountants; Excellence in Market- 872 0100. whether it is being dealt with in-house or ‘‘It’s a great opportunity for all businesses ing Waipa District: mbar Ltd. outsourced. within Waipa, no matter how large or small, to The full list of Te Awamutu results will be Judges commented Provided a good story receive recognition for their achievements, and published in a special feature next Tuesday. I STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATION Bag a bargain I ALUMINIUM WELDING I GALVANISED PIPEWORK Seiko Chronograph I STRUCTURAL STEEL FABRICATION “Your One Stop $599 I FARM MACHINERY REPAIR $299 Steel Shop” I HEAVY TRANSPORT ENGINEERING 3 year warranty I C.O.F REPAIRS PHONE 871 7062 I TRUCK & TRAILER SERVICING 7603075AA BEAMISH GEMTIME JEWELLER Layby & fi nance 1317 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu (Opposite Dairy Factory) Available 25 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu - Ph (07) 871 6797 7489076AA www.beamishgemtime.co.nz 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010 Salt Water Sports Fishing 7602853AA KAWHIA HIGH TIDES Inaugural Employee of the Year ADD FIVE MINUTES FOR RAGLAN HARBOUR She was the know if their paper TUESDAY: 10.49am & 11.02pm inaugural Employee of work is not up to WEDNESDAY: 11.23am & 11.34pm the Month, now Karen scratch. I feel she is a THURSDAY: 11.56pm Doole from Red Bins is very deserving winner FRIDAY: 12.07am & 12.29pm the inaugural Te Awa- and this award acknow- SATURDAY: 12.00am & 1.03pm mutu Employee of the ledges a very small part SUNDAY: 2.02am & 2.32pm Year. of the contribution and MONDAY: 1.55am & 2.21pm The award was help she has given me announced last week since forming Red ahead of the annual Bins,’’ says Mr Bain. Waipa Business Awards The annual award held last Friday. was decided by a panel The Employee of the who considered cus- Year is sponsored by the tomer focus, business Te Awamutu Chamber contribution, team com- of Commerce and local mitment and loyalty as firm People4Success as well as attitude in the a way of celebrating the final selection. The talent and contribution judges said it was Check all your made by local people to incredibly difficult to nets are good their employers. Next single out one person year organisers hope from the monthly win- to go by the award will become ners. part of the Waipa-wide ‘Like other winners August 15 celebrations through of the monthly award the 2011 Waipa Net- Karen has contributed works Business over and above the Awards. expectations of her job Mrs Doole was nom- and is seen by both staff inated for the monthly and customers as going Employee of the Month the extra mile and Everyone award back in October bringing a sense of last year by her boss pride to their work and loves and owner of Red Bins the Company.’ Murray Bain, who People4Success con- human described her then as sultant, Clark Collins, warmth his ‘rock’ as he estab- who manages the lished the business. monthly award, says YOUR LOCAL HOME She is affectionately that it has been great to TC270710DT01 known to the staff at see the calibre of people AIR CONDITIONING EMPLOYEE of the Year Karen Doole receives her award from (from left) RedBinsas‘Nana.’ we have in the district People4Success consultant Clark Collins, Red Bins owner Murray Bain SPECIALISTS IN This week he was and the supportive and and Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce president Chris Smith. DUCTED SYSTEMS thrilled with her win enthusiastic nomina- and said that Karen’s tions from employers. they bring to their role,’ Chamber of Com- year and recognises nature and attitude to ‘Everyone who has he said. merce President Chris people who are the most her job has never received the monthly ‘Employers recog- Smith is thrilled with important element of TOSHIBA HEAT PUMPS changed, she still award has contributed nise that a win for some- the successes that local every business. We have DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL maintains high stand- significantly to their one in their business is employers have recog- seen a range of nomina- SERVICE & REPAIRS ards. employer’s business a win for the whole nised in their people. tions from different Call now for a ‘‘She is an absolute and is valued for the business and everyone ‘‘This award is differ- businesses and indus- pleasure to work with effort, loyalty and skills in it,’ says Mr Collins. ent because it goes on all tries. 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BY COLIN THORSEN up to recognise the times when Corrections staff display excep- The two Waikeria Prison staff tional and exemplary behaviour. members who received Special Officers Mears and Spellman Commendation Awards last responded to an emergency call Thursday for saving an inmate’s when a prisoner set fire to his life maintain that they were just mattress in his cell and tried to doing their jobs. take his own life by cutting his Corrections Chief Executive throat. Barry Matthews said Corrections The two officers kicked down Officer David Mears and Senior the barricaded cell door, Corrections Officer James extinguished the fire, dragged the Spellman displayed courage, skill unconscious prisoner from the and professionalism during the cell, administered first aid and incident. awaited medical back up, which “In May 2008 a prisoner in turn saved his life. harmed himself and then lit a fire After accepting his certificate in his cell. Officers Mears and from Mr Matthews, Mr Spellman Spellman took immediate action thanked the management team for to assist the prisoner and nominating himself and Mr Mears extinguish the fire,’’ Mr Matthews for the award, and thanked his said. family and work colleagues for “I must congratulate these two attending the awards ceremony. officers, I have no doubt that ‘‘On the day of the incident, because of their professional con- myself and David acted on TC270710CT03 duct and timely actions the impulse,’’ Mr Spellman told the FAMILY AFFAIR: Corrections officers James Spellman and David Mears with members of their families prisoner’s life was saved and the gathering. after the awards ceremony, from left: Elizabeth Spellman, Evelyn Spellman, Brooke Ritchie, Susan fire damage was limited. ‘‘We are professionals trained Spellman, Julie Mears, Caron Ace (holding Maddison Ace, three months); front: Sydney Mears (14), India ‘‘Through this act of distinc- to handle all sorts of situations Mears (11). tion David and James displayed that may arise within the prison. skill that has earned them respect The Department should continue across the Department. providing ongoing training for “Our staff are fully trained to staff. deal with incidents like this, how- ‘‘Adrenalin takes over during ever the actions of these two extreme situations like this. You officers was above and beyond the support each other and, at all call of duty. They are truly a credit times, preservation of life is our to the Department,’’ Mr Matthews legal duty.’’ said. Mr Mears also thanked his “Staff who demonstrate these family and friends for coming to kinds of qualities deserve to be support him. recognised and these awards are ‘‘For me personally, I felt we one way we can show our appreci- were doing our job and we did ation for their extraordinary what anyone else would have done work in what can be a very faced with the same situation,’’ demanding role.” said Mr Mears. It is the Department’s mission ‘‘The incident could have been to improve public safety and to made far worse if we had not reduce re-offending. received help and support from TC270710CT04,05 The Chief Executive’s Special other staff members, who were RECEIVING their Commendation Awards from Corrections’ CEO Barry Matthews are James Spellman Commendation Awards were set there on that day.’’ (above, left photo) and David Mears (above right). Your Award winning Fitness Centre... Our hospital is all heart BRUCE’S Cardiothoracic sur- gery throughput has For Great Customer Service....And professional attention!! reached an all time high TE AWAMUTU MOTORS LTD at Waikato Hospital Just one of the reasons that we’re the best!! Check us out now. with 503 procedures - Te Awamutu’s trusted name in the motor industry Casual users welcome! completed in the last for the past 60 years - financial year. 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Dianne Gray was awarded dogs to another shelter. an SPCA Honorary Life Mem- While some media reported bership and long service that there were up to 70 dogs medal in September last year. housed there, Mrs Gray says It recognised her 18 years this was laughable. involvement with the organ- ‘‘We have never had any- isation, the work she put into thing like that number of dogs. building one of the country’s ‘‘When the report in March largest shelters and her love of was done there were 37, but animals. when we had the last inspec- Less than a year later she tion there were 24 dogs on site. has been stood down from the A mother and three puppies Te Awamutu SPCA commit- put us over the limit. tee, relieved of her duties as ‘‘Unfortunately other shel- shelter manager and is being ters don’t have the same policy threatened with possible pros- as Te Awamutu. I haven’t ecution. turned any dogs away in the Mrs Gray says she is strug- past - I would rather work gling to understand where it harder to find a home for has all gone wrong. them. ‘‘I’m devastated at what’s ‘‘People have come from happening - its wrecked my around the Waikato and Bay life and hurt my family. of Plenty to adopt a pet and I ‘‘I’m deemed to have done have sent dogs as far as Palm- one bad thing - what about all erston North and New Ply- the good things I have done? mouth to be rehomed.’’ ‘‘It’s a real mess ... all for Mrs Gray says she is sad to the sake of a few dogs.’’ think there is no future for her The Te Awamutu SPCA in the Te Awamutu SPCA. had a policy of not ‘‘I just feel like I’m being euthanasing animals, but the steamrolled and I can’t do number of dogs being housed anything about it.’’ at the Bruce Berquist Drive She adds she may not even shelter resulted in a number of have a future in Te Awamutu. CFP issues. ‘‘The Waipa District Coun- HAPPIER TIMES: SPCA Honorary Life Member Dianne Gray Waipa District Council cil has a strict policy on the with her certificate and constant companion ‘Izzey’ outside inspectors had ongoing con- number of dogs on a rural the Te Awamutu shelter. cerns over the cleanliness of property. the shelter, the number of ‘‘I have 10 dogs, all regis- underway. ‘‘We are very grateful to the dogs housed there and the tered, but am having difficulty ‘‘We are progressing with volunteers who have been so temperament of some of the getting a permit to keep them this with all due speed to helpful in both the clean-up dogs. on our property. resolve issues as soon as pos- and the on-going care and This eventually led to the ‘‘We may have to look else- sible so that Te Awamutu attention of the animals, national body (RNZSPCA) where to live, to a district that SPCA’s management can be including the committee mem- taking control of the shelter allows us to have that number fully returned to their commit- bers who are helping to get the and 10 dogs being removed, of dogs on one property.’’ tee. centre back on track. eight were euthanased. INVESTIGATION ‘‘The centre now has a ‘‘The centre is still open Initially the Te Awamutu STILL UNDERWAY reasonable, if not perfect, level four hours, seven days a week, SPCA had a permit to house 34 RNZSPCA chief executive of cleanliness - there is still which is encouraging people dogs, but this was reduced to Robyn Kippenberger says the work to be done - and people to visit and providing enrich- 20, which meant the shelter investigation into problems at are visiting with a view to ment and stimulation for the had to rehome them or move the Te Awamutu SPCA is still adopting animals. animals.’’ BETTA TELEVISIONS

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In relation to the new museum One could support a more is one project, is of much greater and theatre complex, at $14.2 affordable upgrade of the need. plans to match cloth Million we’re not living within our Woolshed Theatre, providing rates Can the Courier please tell us means. don’t have to be increased or who’s paying and how, what is the Councillor Cox really clari- the future town hall. Infrastructure is what we need. borrowing undertaken to support cost to upgrade the old library and fied the theatre/museum com- Regardless of which project We have a perfectly adequate it. has this project been requested by plex thinking from his perspec- Mr Cox writes of, the common museum and library in Te Awa- As to a centre to develop local the majority of ratepayers? tive, but from mine he left a lot line of his reasoning is that one mutu capable of serving our local and Maori culture, then the ideal How much extra land needs to unanswered. third will be paid by Council community, schools, local and place for it would be at the be purchased? Since my last letter I have (ratepayers) one third paid by overseas visitors for years to come. wananga, for many reasons. Our immediate goal surely been contacted by older donations (ratepayers) and now A little TLC would suffice. If the total funds are to be needs to be to maintain and extend identities thanking me for one third paid by the government The new bus runs linking Te fundraised/donated and be in our essential services, put a halt to writing what they were thinking (taxpayers). Awamutu, Cambridge and Hamil- place before commencing, then it rate increases, take care of our and telling me things about the Perhaps if ratepayers stopped ton will greatly change the dynam- could be time to reconsider. But pensioners and better manage our building of the current museum paying to clean up Lake Taupo, ics of Te Awamutu from December not at the expense of other, more funds and reduce borrowing. and library. stopped paying for this year. essential services and needy pro- To all fellow ratepayers, you Perhaps Mr Cox could con- Maungatautari Ecological Island If we were real smart we would jects. need to stand up and be counted, if firm some of these things: and stopped all the rest of the maximise the use of existing facili- It wasn’t too long ago that it was you support the new complex and • 1.When the current buildings nonsense we are forced to pay for ties within the region, including suggested that there was no money are happy to pay for extra rates to were planned they had extra then maybe, just maybe money the new Claudelands Events for new footpaths. build, then maintain, then pay for reinforced foundations so, at a would become available for other Centre, which will be in direct Where in the district 10 year topping up when shows fail to later time they could be added to. projects. competition with us to attract plan is the real commitment to break even. • 2.The reason for the flat roof In the meantime may I promoters to feature their events hold and reduce rates? If you disagree with the need for was so the building could be suggest Council look at there. The supporting of Hazel Barnes’ the complex, then you need to be extended upwards. extending or renovating existing Hamilton population base will quest for upgrading of essential heard. Nothing will stop it One caller even thought the buildings and cut our coat to the be strongly in their favour, do we services and image within the happening if you just sit and moan. vacant area between the museum cloth available. seriously believe we can compete? ward, of which Kihikihi upgrading PAT BISHOP and the road was to be the site for PETER J. BURRELL Grandiose plans for new Every dog should have a home museum too expensive Dogs at the Te Awamutu SPCA Why would we endanger our able. There are lots of jobs dogs do are not rapists, murderers or child own lives and those of others. in our community — the list is Referring to the letter pub- pensioners who are already strug- molesters. Eight out of 10 dogs have been endless. So why are our four lished on July 14 by John gling to make ends meet and will The only crime they have com- removed and destroyed, one went legged friends treated like second Knowles. struggle more when GST, rate mitted is to be homeless. home and one is still in the pound class citizens. They have to be I would agree with him whole- increases, money for global Do we euthanase our homeless? awaiting its fate. locked away, having to be leashed heartedly. When I saw the warming kicks in. No, of course we don’t, we I believe all had been health and muzzled in public and not proposed architecture on the new And if the Mayor and council- provide food and shelter for them. checked, desexed, vaccinated and tolerated in public places. museum/theatre complex, my lors have forgotten, there is still a The Te Awamutu SPCA’s job is micro chipped. Under these guidelines, how first thought was that belongs to a recession on. to do the same for our four legged They had no problem in the vet can we then socialise our dogs. city, not a town the size of Te I guess those 27 people on the friends who are not in the shelter clinic, so why now are they To quote Ghandi: ‘‘The great- Awamutu. steering committee have plenty of for doing wrong. aggressive and have bad ness of a nation and its moral Who are the councillors trying money and do not have to worry We do not handle dangerous or temperaments? progress can be judged by the way to impress? It is certainly not the about the extras. Give us a break! aggressive dogs that are the job of I believe there is a home for all animals are treated’’. majority of ratepayers or us poor ANN HAYES WDC animal control. dogs and responsible owners avail- ROXY BASHER Needless, costly project She stood by our best mate Send us a letter! We are absolutely dis- visited. Te Awamutu Courier welcomes Waipa District Council has unveiled museum. Secondly, are councillors gusted in the treatment of It is outrageous that dogs Letters to the Editor on any subject another needless project, which will aware that a theatre complex has just Dianne Gray who has dedi- have had their lives taken dear to your heart. waste $15 Million of money yet to be been completed at Karapiro. cated 18 years of voluntary when all they needed was a Letters are printed at the dis- squeezed out of ratepayers. It will be grossly underutilised after service to the SPCA. loving home — that is what an cretion of the editor. It has to be a hoax to annoy people the rowing showcase. The only crime this lady SPCA is for isn’t? They should be no longer than into voting. So why would we need to duplicate has committed is having too Dianne is an outstanding 300 words. Letters may be short- I hope voters mark their paper with a with another monstrosity which we big a heart. member of our community ened for publication purposes. black cross indicating ‘No confidence’. don’t need? We regularly visited the and she needs our support so Letters must include author’s My advice to Council is thus — a Lastly, the site for this proposed SPCA where Dianne and her come on all you animal name. museum is a regional responsibility. museum and theatre should be voluntary staff were con- lovers. You can post your letter to PO Therefore all exhibits and artifacts covenanted ‘green zero’ whereby the stantly cleaning, feeding and She stood by our best mate Box 1, Te Awamutu, drop it into our housed in Te Awamutu should be trans- ratepayers of this district were saved caring for these animals. and gave him a new life. office or email grant.johnston ferred to Waikato Museum. from a $15 Million blunder. Hush. The cages and kennels MELISSA and JEAN @teawamutucourier.co.nz This will dispense with a tinpot local PATRICK J. TURNEY were always clean when we BOSSON TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010 7 Playground planning well underway NEW A small, but dedi- CENTRE cated committee, is OPENING about one-third of the Cambridge & Te Awamutu SOON way towards its fund- 7605610AA raising goal for a new SUCCESSFUL YET? playground for Te Awa- mutu. NOW BOOKING The need for a chal- lenging, adventure type TERM 3 AFTER-SCHOOL TUITION playground was ident- ACCELERATED LEARNING (Holidays) ified as part of the Heart of Te Awamutu Project, stemming from an  Reading, Spelling initial approach by schoolchildren to the Te  English, Literacy Awamutu Community Board.  Maths, Numeracy The Board commit-  ted $10,000 to the project Work/Study Habits and its recommended  site adjacent to the Te Assessments/Goals Awamutu Events Centre (right) was Please call Bryan... 027 279 5244 subsequently approved by Council. The committee is chaired by Bobbie Fladgate and includes fellow Te Awamutu Reserves and Land- scape Committee mem- ber Betsy Bryant, Com- munity Board chairman Dean Taylor and Waipa District and Council costing local service groups to It is believed such an add value to the district. asset manager parks $245,000. To date the seek their assistance. amenity will further Any group, organisa- and reserves, Max committee has raised The committee has enhance the developing tion or business want- Ward. $85,000. the support of Waipa recreational and heri- ing more information Research and plan- A number of Mayor Alan Livingston tage precinct in and or able to assist with the ning resulted in a applications are still and fundraising is around Selwyn Park, project is welcome to design that has been pending, and the com- through the Waipa Rose Gardens and contact a member of the approved by the Board mittee has approached Community Trust. Events Centre and will committee. 7591144AA

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REVIEWED BY DEAN TAYLOR any pace. In fact I believe it was only the What a huge effort by the team at sameness of the scene changes that Te Awamutu Little Theatre for their made it lose its flow. latest production Emma. In all there were 29 scenes, but The play has been adapted from they were mostly unnecessary as the Jane Austen’s novel specifically for set was very cleverly designed to our theatre by two young members provide all but one of the scenes Emma Vlaanderen and Louise required. Dobbs. Although the programme Not only did they write Emma, describes each scene as also showing but the pair starred as Emma the passing of time, in terms of the Woodhouse and Harriet Smith story it wasn’t important. respectively and were the producers On a positive note the cast was and helped with costumes. very good. It was directed by Gwen Hart. The leading ladies were and lead- Keeping true to the original ing man Carl Watkins (Mr essence and style of the novel, as Knightley) were superb, and were they explain in their programme more than ably assisted by a good notes, much attention to detail is sized supporting cast. evident in the set and costumes for Not only was the set excellent, but this production. the costumes and props were also And it has to be said the writing is spot on and gave the play that visual very good, and the acting excellent, edge. TC270710CA01 but I found the play as a whole Typically of a small company, ARCHITECTURAL Designer Geoff Bird in his Fraser Street office. became just too long — three hours several members multi-tasked to in fact. make sure the ‘show goes on’. BY CATHY ASPLIN He says sustainability is an During the design phase he I understand behaviour in the Emma continues its 10 show important consideration in archi- utilises 3D imaging to help clients Regency period would have been season from tomorrow until Satur- Architectural Designer Geoff tectural design today. visualise the concept. very proper and polite — so in many day evenings at 7.30pm and Bird enjoys helping people create ‘‘From the type of materials He then works with a raft of respects the style of acting suited the concludes with a 2pm matinee great living and working spaces. used to passive design, such as other people such as builders, play, but coupled with the number of Sunday. Door sales are available or Mr Bird worked in Rotorua for solar heating, there are plenty of engineers and specialists to take fade out — fade in scenes it lacked phone 872 8022. four years and Hamilton for 15 aspects to take into considera- the stress out of the project for years before coming to Te Awa- tion. clients. mutu. ‘‘There are a huge range of ‘‘There are always issues Telecommunications ‘yardstick’ He was with a local firm for materials that can be used - lots of involved with any building pro- eight years before deciding to them can be mixed and matched ject - I can manage the project and start his own company. to give a unique result and reflect resolve those issues. Consumer NZ is building a customer service ratings. Based from his Fraser Street the personality of the owner. ‘‘Essentially I am the ‘hub’ in telecommunications price compari- Some $75,000 for the project has home ‘BirDesign’ now offers a ‘‘The beauty about living in the wheel, driving your project.’’ son website which it expects to launch come via the Commerce Commission, wide range of services for resi- New Zealand is that we’re not Mr Bird is flexible when it by the end of the year. as part of a settlement the commission dential, light commercial and constrained by history or style.’’ comes to meeting clients and The site will be a free, one-stop- reached with Telecom NZ over a alteration projects. Mr Bird says he can help with works within the greater Wai- shop for consumers to find the best misleading broadband promotion the Mr Bird begins by discussing more than just the design of a kato area. deals from their telecommunications company ran in 2008. requirements with his clients. building - he can take a project He holds a New Zealand Cer- and ISP providers. Chetwin said the new site would ‘‘I look at what they need in from initial concept to final certi- tificate in Draughting and is an It will enable comparisons in fixed provide independent information to their home or workplace and set fication. ADNZ (Architectural Designers line, broadband internet, mobile and consumers about all about finding solutions to any ‘‘I can be involved right from of New Zealand) member. bundled services. telecommunications products in a issues we encounter along the the start of the process - helping For further details contact Consumer NZ chief executive Sue way that would make decisions easy way, such as how that building with resources consents, choos- BirDesign (ph 871 7188 or 021 244 Chetwin says it will also include on plans and prices. will impact on the environment.’’ ing a site etc.’’ 2334).

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BY GRANT JOHNSTON day had been an area covered in fern. Ngutunui School She remembered students, staff and sup- enjoying her time at porters were joined by com- Ngutunui School and still munity members on Friday lives on Robertson Road. for a ceremony to celebrate As a result of changed upgraded and extended farming practices and rural buildings and to unveil a de-population, the school roll new sign. was down below double The timber sign, which figures not many years ago. proudly informs visitors But through the efforts of they are at Ngutunui Enviro supporters like Mr Ormsby School, was designed by and his wife Margaret and principal, Michelle Thurlow Rowena Whale and staff, the and carved by Mac and Pat roll is currently sitting at 32. Bell on Japanese cedar sup- A bench of 10 computers and plied by Yeates sawmilling. vibrant work on the class- Board of Trustees room walls tells of a school chairperson Keith Ormsby facing the future with optim- told the gathering at the ism. unveiling that he believed The hall which was built the sign was as good as you on site in the 1990s is now the TC270910GJ01 would find anywhere. community hall (with the SIGN OF SOLIDARITY: Carver Mac Bell (right) unveiled the new sign for Ngutunui Enviro School and Community Hall. The gathering included Ngutunui District Hall sold Also pictured with students are principal Michelle Thurlow (left), teachers Lorraine Thomas (second from right) and past teachers and students several years ago). Cheryl Scheurs and BOT chairperson, Keith Ormsby. from the school, one of whom, Pani Davis, was invited to cut the ribbon to open the building upgrade (new administration office, new toilets and old office renovated and turned into staffroom). Pani Davis went to Ngutunui in ‘‘standard five’’ (Year 8) in 1949. She lived at Hiona Marae on Robertson Road and had been catching the bus to Pirongia School before being invited to enrol at Ngutunui, with PTA member Ralph Stock giving local children a ride to school. At Friday’s ceremony she commented on the big changes at the school since then, not only in terms of TC270910GJ03 TC270910GJ02 buildings but also a main PANI DAVIS had the honour of cutting the ribbon to open the new PUPILS perform a song at the building extension and upgrade playing field which in her administration area. celebration, with teachers Lorraine Thomas (left) and Cheryl Scheurs. Do you understand your Business Financial Statements? FIND OUT WHY • Development and implementation of a business plan to optimize your business performance • Fixed Price options available for any or all accounting Thousands of New Zealanders services personalised to your requirements • Complimentary initial interview to assess your business needs have bought a Walker Mower • Specialising in small and medium businesses, rental 1 2 3 4 properties and LAQC’s • Range of software applications for fi nancial reporting/ tracking including Banklink, Xero, MYOB

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Tas Falcons v Tas Bulldogs, ALBERT 4A 9am; Ohaupo v Pirongia, OHAUPO Three weeks ago Sports U85kg team 1B 9am; Kihikihi v Tas Wildcats, KIHIKIHI 1A 11am; Kora Agri-Sea – Bye. became aware of the fact that they would 9th Grade miss out on semi-finals berth in the Tas Buffalos v Tas Knights, ALBERT 4A 10am; Ohaupo v Pirongia, Waikato competition by one point even if they won both their last games. OHAUPO 1A 11am; Tas Broncos v Tas Eagles, ALBERT 4B 10am; Kora But rather than simply play out the Cougars v Marist, KORAKONUI 1B 11am. remainder of the season, they set them- 10th Grade selves the incentive of beating both Mel- Tas Jets v Pirongia, ALBERT 4A 11am; Kihikihi v Ohaupo, KIHIKIHI 1B ville and University as a fitting climax to 11am; Tas Rockets v Marist, ALBERT 4B 11am. the outstanding career of their coach, who was pulling the plug at the end of the 11th, 12th & 13th GRADES season. It was a case of mission accomplished. SEE YOUR COACH FOR DETAILS. They won a torrid encounter against Melville at Albert Park a fortnight ago and outplayed University in Hamilton, with a four try bonus point to boot. Paper Plus Tries were scored by Andrew Bailey, Hayden Moorhead, Brent Palmer and Jono Wright, with Mark Thorsen adding a Te Awamutu conversion and penalty. It was a big turnaround from when Netball Centre University beat Sports 19-15 at Albert Park in the first round. A feature of the game was a cameo appearance by coach Wirihana, on the SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010 wing, for the last 15 minutes. Wirihana coached Waitete to the Wai- 9:00 Shiloh A v TAC Drainpipe, TAPS Kelly and Bryant Tigers v Pirongia kato championship in the inaugural year Strikers, COGS Zone v RSN Cattlebrookers, TAI Moonwalkers v TAI (2003) of U85kg rugby competition. He also Sugarbabes, TAC Senior A v Pirongia Seniors, Pekerau Crystals v Shiloh helped Robin Ray coach Te Awamutu Juniors. Sports to win the U85kg title in 2004 and coached Te Awamutu Sports to Waikato 9.50 TAS Guthrie Bowron v Shiloh Social, TAI Sweet and Sour Tornados v St U19 glory in 2006. Pats Red, Sacred Heart v TAS Electric, RSN Fairview Windows and Doors v Three TA Sports’ players have been Ohaupo Sports, St Pats Silver v Pokuru Popstars. selected in the country team to play town 10.40 Kihikihi Netball Club v TAS Rebelz, Ohaupo Flames v TAI Strikers, TC270710SP17 in a trial to select the Waikato under-85kg FITTING CLIMAX: Wayne Wirihana (left) ended his senior rugby coaching career team at Te Rapa on Monday night, August Tigers Royale v AI, Ohaupo Hotshots v TAS Jellybeanz, TAS Corboy with Te Awamutu Sports U85kg team by making a surprise appearance on the wing 2 — first five Andrew Bailey, halfback Earthmovers v TAS ASB, Paterangi Panthers v TAPS Superstars. for the final 15 minutes against University. 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BY COLIN THORSEN that seeding by producing another PB of 4.25.49 in the Laura Sinclair put heats to make the top 24 for severe home sickness the finals. behind her to excel both as Although she finished an athlete and student in last in her finals heat, 19th her first year at George overall was a remarkable Mason University in Vir- achievement for the ‘rookie’ ginia, US. first year US athlete up The 19-year-old is back against the best 48 first to home in Te Awamutu on her fourth year University summer break — she has runners. another three years remain- The top 12 placegetters ing on her scholarship to go forward to the national GMU. NCAA final and coach Among her many Green is ‘very confident’ highlights were achieving that his protege can slash A’s in all her classes, experi- another five seconds off her encing a white Christmas time to all but ensure quali- and having her coach for the fying for the nationals next past five years in New Zea- year. land, Te Awamutu business- Another highlight was man Murray Green, visit running an unofficial 2.11.0 her in the States. in a leg of the 4x800m relay ‘‘Getting to share my at the Conference meet, experiences and show Mur- bettering her previous best ray around what I’ve seen at time of 2.12.62, set at the GMU was pretty cool,’’ says New Zealand secondary Sinclair. schools’ championships in The delightfully modest 2008. Te Awamutu athlete has Sinclair says life in the come along in leaps and States is full on doing both bounds competing as a study and athletics. member of her University ‘‘I enjoy being busy but, team. at times, it did get too much. TC270710SP18 On four occasions she ‘‘It frustrated me when I LAURA SINCLAIR (centre) on her way to a third place finish on debut in the 2010 senior women’s North Island bettered her personal best met people in my classes but Crosscountry Championships at Taupo. The girl to Laura’s right is Rachel Kingsford of Matamata, who won the race. (New Zealand) time for the couldn’t catch up with them Rachel also spent a year in the States at University under the same coach as Laura has. 1500m of 4.31.86, set in 2008 out side of school because of at the Porritt Classic meet training. she says ‘‘a lot of them are good, but I couldn’t wait to while.’’ season. in Hamilton. ‘‘It was difficult to fit the high on sugar, and their get back home to ‘TA’ for a She returns to the States In 2009, the New Zea- Her most eye-catching social aspect of life in.’’ dairy products are not as home cooked meal.’’ on August 17. lander produced two out- performance was running Planning ahead for life good as in New Zealand. She experienced more Her goal is to, one day, standing 6,000m times of 4.26.69 in the Conference after athletics, Sinclair has ‘‘I did miss milo, Watties lows than highs in the first make it to the US national 21.39.94 and 21.58 in the final to qualify for the decided to pursue a degree spaghetti and Arataki semester — a lot of tears — athletics finals. States, blitzing her previous NCAA East Preliminary in Global and Community honey.’’ but did enjoy the second ‘‘Seeing all the fantastic best New Zealand time of regional meet, involving all Health, having her heart set The dining hall on cam- semester a lot more. athletes at the regional meet 24.06. She also ran a 5,000m states in the Eastern half of on becoming a dietician. pus impressed her. She ‘‘Towards the end of the was just insane, so fast. PB of 17.45.6. the United States. She says food in the went there every night for second semester I wasn’t ‘‘To make the top 12 and Sinclair says she is keen Sinclair had been 69th on States is the same as back the huge variety, including home sick at all really, feature at the nationals to see her GMU team the list and only the top 48 in home but it just took her a salad and pasta bars, and although I did want to go would be awesome.’’ improve on the third each event go to the meet. while to find the products vegetarian and sandwich home. On her return to the placing at last year’s Confer- She ended up qualifying she liked — like a good stations. ‘‘It will be hard to go States, Sinclair will be head- ence crosscountry cham- 43rd but made a mockery of breakfast cereal because ‘‘The dining life was back after being home for a ing into the crosscountry pionships.

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6270385AA Public Notices Public Notices FORMAL NOTICES Births BARNETT Jade and Tamara are proud to announce the safe arrival of "Riley Jade Paul" July 16, 2010, weighing SUMMARY – STATEMENT OF PROPOSAL 2980 gms (6lb 9oz). Changes to Council’s Gambling Venue Policy First grandchild of Paul and Christine Gambling Act 2003 Barnett and third grandson of Sheryl Council, in consultation with the community, has to review its Class 4 Gambling Venue McFarlane. Policy controlling where gambling machine venues may and may not be located, and the MERRICK. maximum number of gambling machines (pokies) allowed at such venues within the district. Second born for Fats Racing Act 2003 and Vicky, a little sister for Paityn. Council’s policy on where stand-alone Board (T.A.B.) Venues may be located in the district "Rhys Lee" must also be reviewed. Born July 3, 2010, Proposed Gambling Venue Policy 2010: Summary weighing 4700gm (10lbs, 5oz). The policy is generally only able by law to affect gambling machine increases, and venues established since October 2001. Following an initial report from staff that has been approved Church Services by Council, a revised policy covering the above Acts is proposed. Council is now seeking further feedback on the proposed policy. Move Of God The proposed policy seeks to control the location of venues operating gambling machines, by Ministries allowing for those existing venues that are located within the Otorohanga and Kawhia central "HEALING MEETINGS" business district areas (CBD). The policy proposes a ‘sinking lid’ policy whereby machines Wednesdays and operated by an existing venue cannot be allocated to any new or existing venue should that Thursdays, 8.30pm, at Scout Hall venue close. All Welcome The proposed policy seeks to stop any increase in the number of gambling venues, while still making allowances for clubs to rebuild, or relocate to other premises or for the merger of two Personal clubs. PHONE James Parlane, The policy proposes to set a maximum of four Class 4 gambling venues in the district, and Solicitor, 870-4991. one Board (TAB) venue in the Otorohanga CBD. The proposed policy provides only limited opportunities for the establishment of a new (merged club) venue. This policy allows for such an application to be publicly notifi ed and submissions called for. Hearings would be conducted and decisions made by the Otorohanga District Council. For Further Information Copies of the proposed policy, background report, and submission forms are available from: CO • Otorohanga District Council, 17 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga • Otorohanga Library and the Kawhia Library • On the internet at: www.otodc.govt.nz • By phoning reception on (07) 873-4000 or (0800) 743-000 If you wish to discuss any aspect of the bylaw and/or policy you can contact staff from Council’s Policy and Planning Teams on (07) 873 4000. Feedback

L Submissions are invited from 27 July to 27 August 2010. Submissions can be: Posted to Gambling Policy Review

O Otorohanga District Council PO Box 11 Otorohanga 3940 or Delivered to Otorohanga District Council

U 17 Maniapoto Street Otorohanga or Emailed to [email protected] If you do not use the standard submission form, please ensure you include your contact

R details (name, phone, email, postal address) and whether or not you wish to speak to Council at a hearing on the policy. The hearing is likely to be held in September 2010 (date to be confi rmed). All submissions should be delivered to Council before 5.00pm on Friday, August 27. 7609055AA F Dave Clibbery Chief Executive U Sports Notices Pairs Tou olf rn L a G omo Golf m c ait C e ifi lu n c W b t a t a Saturday July 31 P Make your ad 10.00am start stand out with a Phone Mike Downs 7611229AA (07) 873-7604 SPLASH OF COLOUR Advert kindly sponsored by: Ingham Mitsubishi To learn more about using color in your ad, or to place an ad, HELP! WE need even more wool call 871-5151 or for our brilliant knitters fax 871-3675 helping with Operation Cover Up, if you have some spare, please drop it at the Te Awamutu Courier office, 336 Alexandra Street. 22 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010 Raffles To Let Stock Auctions Vehicles Wanted Property & Home Maintenance ROOM to rent in large TARANAKI/ new farmhouse in exchange for cooking and KING cleaning, 20 minutes COUNTRY from Te Awamutu. ELECTORATE, Phone (07) 824-0894. Try our authentic no-pressure house washing NZNP THREE bedroom brick plus fl y and spider treatment 7521405AA town house, suit TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE Residential and commercial buildings Raffle drawn under professional couple, near Also roofs, fences and surrounding surfaces Supervision new, attached double Thursday, July 29, 11.00am start For your free quote phone 1st 1269 Tariki garage, heat pump, dishwasher, carpet and Location:Te Awamutu Saleyards 0800 GO SOFTWASH - 0800 467-638 - A/h Tui 871-7205 2nd 1065 New Plymou Email: offi [email protected] - www.softwash.co.nz 3rd 1446 New Plymout curtains, $350 p/wk neg, Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu 3rd 1548 Eltham available July 30. Call Howard (021) 935-132 or Sale Comprising: Trade Services Winners have been 871-3892 evenings. 11.00am Prime & Boners advised. Thank you THREE bedroom, double 10 Fat Cattle for your support. N-II-I garage, fully fenced, 100 Boners O T Hazelmere, $240 p/wk. Phone 870-4393. Store Cattle A1 Service Property & Home HANDYMAN Flatmates THREE bedrooms, 10 2 yr str & heifers Maintenance ensuite, outside room, Wanted - PROFESSIONAL person 7609042AA Total Home Maintenance

30 ylg beef x strs & heifers 7611212AA three showers, three DEAD CARS requires accomodation/ 30 Wnr beef x strs & heifers ROOFS No problems just solutions room, non-smoker, toilets, dishwasher, very Best Dollars RE-SCREWING roofs, pleasant genuine person. large garage, fully 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves save thousands. Call LUKE (021) 266-3323 Phone/text (022) 657-1336. fenced, Kihikihi, no dogs. Pratts 870-5020. Phone Garry (027) 500 Four day calves - 361-2300. 20 Prime Lambs WATERBLASTING Property For Sale Phone Ultra Clean 0800 AJ BALDOCK LTD TIDY two bedroom house 30 Store Lambs 569-656 today! HOUSE available for in Kihikihi, fully fenced, Gib Stopping and Fixing relocation, three 12.00 Dairies (Note change of start time) WINDOWS cleaned by the $200 p/wk, pets ok. Call Get that car outa there! experts. Phone Ultra bedrooms, living, lounge Steve (027) 531-0622. 20 High BW empty cows. and dining, offers 50 I/C Budget cows Clean 0800 569-656. wanted. Phone 870-6477. For Sale Under $50 50 I/C heifers Trade Services Email: [email protected] To Let A/C T Crosby LLOCALLYOCALLY OWNEDOWNED Phone Adam: (021) 774-090 & OPERATEDOPERATED 6979663AA 14" Transonic TV with 20 Fries X Heifers fully recorded I/C Jsy bulls TE AWAMUTU Phone 870-2200 Need a painter! remote, excellent A/C Client 6136317AA SELF STORAGE condition, $40. Phone Te Awamutu or Pay no GST ONSITE 870-4213. 40 I/C Fries Fries X (0800) CAR DUMP PLUMBING From $17 p/w BABY bath, excellent C/O Cows fully recorded August 1 for work booked REPAIRS AFFORDABLE ● 24hr access order, pale green, $10. between the months of Ride On Mowers RATES A/C Client ● Camera Surveillance Phone (027) 362-5652. Boats & Marine July to September 2010 Domestic Mowers 7477510AA 30 High BW Fries Fries X ● Domestic Fences Phone Colin PH: (07) 856-7584 BABY car seat, good BOAT for sale, 14ft, order, $40. Phone Heifers I/C Jsy Bulls Calving July 28 Call Dave Rowe Stuart Law (027) 498-9022 or (027) 608-1749 wooden, newly painted, 871-4343. A/C Client great condition, $350 ono. Painter & Decorator (027) 226-6889 or 870-6244 anytime BABY jolly jumper 30 late calving Fries Fries X Cows fully recorded Phone (027) 666-8292. (07) 873-1777 exerciser. Phone 7557980AA 871-4343. I/C Angus Bulls Cars for Sale (027) 290-8776 BOBCAT BBQ, small two burner, Please note extra calf sales start PANEL Four bedroom house, $10. Phone 871-6651. MAZDA 626 (1992), wne Monday August 2 moderate mileage, been O r BED single base/ erat two heat pumps, well maintained, very Op or BEATER dishwasher, auto mattress, excellent good second car, $2200 For all panel beating, condition, $49.99. Phone All enquiries to: Is your chimney Trevor garage door. ono. Phone (07) 873-7514. WOF rust work, and (021) 202-5882. Chris Ryan 871-3313 or (027) 243-1078 clean for winter? Peters classic car restores Lawns and gardens Andrew Reyland 871-3316 or (027) 223-7092 BREVILLE cafe coffee Computer Services 027 515 6519 CALL COLE WATERS included, $320 p/wk machine, hardly used, Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142 • Chimney Sweeping (027) 784-8754 $49.95. Phone 871-2804. Bill Donnelly (07) 873-1855 or (027) 493-2063 PC PROBLEMS? • Gutter Cleaning 07 871 1971 Contact Melva CHENILLE throw and two NO fix, no fee, local IT 6151460AA-08-04-17 (027) 476-1425 matching cushions, new, professional available for • Roof Maintenance Rosetown Bobcat Ltd

$45. Phone 870-3033. on site repairs, upgrades 7528985AA 7611223AA B.S.F.N. MREINZ • Moss treatment (Licensed: REAA 2008) DISHWASHER, Simpson, and trouble shooting, PC works well, minor fault, and laptop sales, no call of roofs and decks HEWITSON $49.99. Phone 871-3150. out fees for help, Phone Livestock & Poultry Pets Matt (027) 515-6996 or SLATES HANDYMAN PLUMBING DOUBLE bed and 870-3038. mattress, wooden ends, JACK Russell pups, due 7427958AA free. Phone (021) 254-4663. August 9. Call 871-9771 to SERVICES SURPLUS MILK Financial Friendly older style, order. Phone Steve Slater EXERCYCLE REQUIRED Service good condition, $40. (021) 069 9495 Phone 871-5538. Wanted to Buy BATHROOMS For or Exchange INSURANCE “I will not be GAS heater with bottle, FOR CALVES specialist bathroom beaten on service or price!” design and accessories. $45, goes well. Phone Phone Nick MORTGAGE Insured for your protection Phone 871-3620 871-6318. (07) 878-3168 We do the lot! Call Pratts KIWISAVER 870-5020. GIRLS ski suit, as new, or (027) 243-1333. age 7-8, $45. Phone BUYING Phone: (021)104-2012. kbFinancialSolutions BRIAN Krippner CALF building, Advanced trade LARGE beer fridge, $49. COLOSTRUM 870-6045 ANTIBIOTIC qualified, alterations and Phone 871-8974. DEHORNING REJECT milk wanted. Phone 871-1899 additions, maintenance, PILLOWS (2) never used, Phone Farrelly Calf John (027) 404-4909 MOSS, ALGAE, Competitiverates expol/pink batts, no job polyester filling, $15 pair. Fitness & Beauty Rearing 871-5075 or text LICHEN TREATMENT Phone too small. Phone (027) Phone 870-3033. (021) 723-048. YOGA, Trish Hodgson. Thomas - 871-1561 255-5753 or 870-6462. PRINTER with extra ink WANTED all surplus Phone 871-6598. Low Pressure Housewash orTony-(07)873-7729 cartridges, $25 ono. CALF MILK milk, cash paid on pick Colorsteel roofs Phone 870-1941. Gardening & up. Ring Michael (027) 7463512AA CAR PROBLEMS ALL surplus wanted. Roof spray, Tiles and SUNBEAM electric Phone Deb Kirkham 281-8931. Landscaping TERRY LASENBY HOW convenient is this? chippy maker. $30. Phone 871-4815 or (027) 490-1007. Decromastic roofs Tyre and Tune Centre 870-2308. GARDENER Rotary clean, pavers, BUILDER tyres, WOF, servicing, all TWO dining table chairs, RON Elder for all your mechanical work under COLOSTRUM driveways and footpaths one roof, 21 Bond Road. excellent condition, GENUINE SURPLUS garden maintenance. For all your $49.99. Phone 870-6511. SURPLUS MILK Phone 871-4282 or (021) Commercial buildings Phone 871-3267. AB HEIFER 254-5875. Johnny Nelson building requirements WANTED 7163677AA Firewood CALVES 870-1234 A/hrs CHIMNEY, clean, repairs, REQUIRED BOCOCKS TREE CARE (027) 476-3347 parts. Phone Andrew CALF REARING (027) 496-4656 DRY manuka. Phone Phone Nick GROUNDZONE Tree or 871-7389 Taylor, 871-5351 or 870-1928 or (021) 239-5087. Phone 872-1772 or Care. Pruning, removal, 871-4244.

(07) 878-3168 7472531AA stump grinding, wood or (027) 243-1333. Mark (027) 474-6917 LINED FIREWOOD splitting, consultancy. DRAINAGE 5m3 - $160, 10m3 - $290 Qualified, professional SOAK No job too big FENCING A1 SELF arborists. Phone Nathan delivered. Phone (07) or too small - NEW and repair, yards, STORAGE 873-9190 evenings, mobile Hughes (07) 823-8183. HOLES electric, also casual farm (021) 617-349. • FOUNDATION WE DO IT ALL! work. Phone Thomas New facility, many sizes, Property & Home 871-1561. good rates, security and Maintenance HOLES Phone 870-6244 or

7479120AA For Sale Colin (027) 498-9022 seven day access. • OFFAL/RUBBISH Phone 871-3332 CARPET CARPET HOLES FENCING or (021) 912-900 MEATEATER NEW and repair, yards, CREAM fleck, seven CLEANING electric, also casual farm carpet rugs, bound, $45, COTTAGE to rent, HOMEKILLS LTD work. Phone Thomas garden tools, builders IICRC Approved KING COUNTRY 7353442AA Wharepapa South area, 871-1561. tools. Phone 871-6443. three bedroom, HRV and DRILLING Killing heatpump, $200 p/wk. # 4 Wheel Drive

Phone 872-2449. Grazing 7388182AA and Processing # Best Prices PAINTING FOUR bedroom sunny PLASTERING, painting, GRAZING available, # Associated Concrete Phone 871-9995 brick home, garage, fully spellers $14.50 plus GST wallpapering, beat the fenced, close to town, per day, broodmares Products GST rise, free quotes, $310 p/wk. Phone (021) $9.50 plus GST per day. JOHN DIXON country work no charge 439-628. Phone (07) 827-3023 ULTRA CLEAN OWNER / OPERATOR: for travel. Phone Brian

MOTORS 7477351AA LONG term tenants evenings. 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE (027) 612-3374 / 871-4264 We service and after hours. required, three bedroom Phone 0800 569 656 repair all makes redecorated home, heat Livestock & Poultry PHONE DENNIS pump, large fully fenced COLSON and models ROSETOWN painters for section, Lyons Street, FREEZER beast, hereford GAS diesel and all your painting and $270 p/wk, four weeks cross, needs two months FULL gas servicing and (0800) DUG HOLES petrol decorating bond and refs required. fattening, $650. Phone installation service. Call (0800) 384 - 465 requirements. Phone Phone 871-9970. 871-3591. Pratts today. 870-5020. Ph 871-7251 (027) 482-5586. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010 23 Employment Vacancies Employment Vacancies Te Awamutu College The Arts Variety Evening July 28th 2010 Gordon Parker Hall – 7.00 - 9.00pm All Welcome 7606352AA CAREGIVER

“Te Ata Rest Home is a well established and reputable 7611582AA service provider to the elderly in both Rest Home and Community Care in Te Awamutu” We are looking for a respectful, empathetic and Waitomo caring person to join our Care Team. You will need to be fl exible, and have a drivers Saturday, 31st July licence as you will be required to work both morning WINEMAKERS DINNER and afternoon shifts, and community shifts. with guest speaker Gordon Russell of Esk Valley Wines Te Ata is committed to upskilling and training of all Caregivers. (New Zealand Winemaker of the Year 2007) If you would like to apply, A 4 course meal will be served during the evening to accompany the wines 7603518AA please send a cover letter and CV to: [email protected] Contact [email protected] or 07 878 6674 for more info and to make a booking

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Thursday, Wed 28th 5.30pm Membership draw July 29th, 9.45am Thu 29th ITM Cup NPC Starts - Picks in by 7.00pm 5.30pm Restaurant open 7.00pm Scrable Fri 30th 12noon to 2.00pm Restaurant open 5.30pm Raffl es & Membership draw Jo 5.30pm Restaurant open from 7.00pm Che Orton as “ELVIS” The Mirrorbox Sat 31st 12noon to 2.00pm Restaurant open 1.00pm Lucky Punter Venue: Te Awamutu 5.30pm Restaurant open NEED a job? 16 and 17 Bible Chapel Sun 1st 1.00pm Club Open year old school leavers, Employment Wanted 5.30pm Restaurant open for roast dinner or 18 year olds who have Phone: Sally Shierlaw or a-la-carte menu left school in the last 6 months. Trainwith an 870 2074 Mon 2nd 12noon Restaurant open “Pot Luck Lunch” employer. Learn skills 5.30pm Raffl es & Membership Draw that will help you get a Come along... we’d job. I work inTe love to see you! 5.30pm Restaurant open Awamutu and A gold coin Tues 3rd 1.00pm 500 Card Club Cambridge. Ring Need help? donation is Rosemary (07) 827-3754, The Clubrooms are open to members invited guests ring or text (027) 295-0715. Phone: (07) 871-3176 appreciated to SALESPEOPLE wanted, 6504477AA help cover costs and members of affi liated clubs. door to door, commission Licensed CRECHE available HAPPENING RSATHIS WHAT’S WEEK TE AWAMUTU based, easy sell. Phone CALL ME ... for PHONE: 871 7773 COURTESY VAN: 027 272 5667 (027) 284-9936. • Post ramming • New fencing • Post and rail ADVERTISING • Stock yards is a great way to inform your • Underground cables customers/clients Phone Rusty about your business. 7528462AA Phone us today and (021) 780-105 speak to one of our or (07) 873-6593 friendly team at Te Awamutu Courier. EX-SHAREMILKER, 20 Phone 871-5151 years experience, KARATE KID PG milking and calf rearing, Opera: LA TRAVIATA TUE, WED & THU 7.10, FRI 7.50, everything considered, FINAL WED 10.10 man of the land. Phone SAT 1.05, SUN 11.05 & 2.30 David Spence (021) 130-1172. Do you require DIGITAL SPECIAL FENCING 3D CINEMA EVENT KNIGHT AND DAY M newsprint paper? FARM - Residential - TUE, WED & THU 7.40, We sell roll ends Lifestyle, for all your 3D TOY STORY 3 G of newsprint. fencing requirements, FRI 6.10 & 8.20, SAT 8.00, SUN 6.00 experience and quality FRI 5.50, SAT 3.05, SUN 1.05 Available from our office; guaranteed. Phone (07) 336 Alexandra Street. 827-1849 or mobile (027) THE GIRL WHO PLAYED Phone 871-5151 473-0001. SHREK FOREVER PG HOUSE cleaning wanted, WITH FIRE R16 anything considered. FRI 5.40, SAT 3.50, SUN 1.50 Phone 871-6658 or (027) THU 7.30, FRI 10.00, 5.30 & 7.55, 476-5536. INCEPTION M SAT 4.55 & 7.20, SUN 2.55 & 5.20 TUE 7.00, WED 10.00 & 7.00, THU 7.00, FRI 5.20 & 8.10, VIEW FROM SAT 1.30, 4.30 & 7.30, GREEN HAVEN PG SUN 11.30, 2.30 & 5.30 FRI 10.15, SAT 3.10, SUN 1.10

SECRET IN THEIR EYES R16 Neil, Sharon, Liam, Tim and Elroy TUE 7.30, FINAL WED 10.20 & 7.30 Finn at beautiful Piha beach ECLIPSE M 7 WORLDS COLLIDE THE SUN TUE, WED & THU 7.20, FRI 8.00, CAME OUT THE MOVIE SAT 5.20 & 7.50, SUN 5.50 FRI 10.30, SAT 5.50, SUN 3.50 24 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2010