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Make Do and Mend The Make Do and Mend workshops at Te Awamutu Museum get underway next week. MP calls for justice They will be run by upcycle fashion designer and owner of at one point 20 prisoners The rioters claimed The jail could hold 251 prisoners. Taupo¯Alterations, Connie were involved. they were Opened in 1911 it is being replaced by Takarangi, to show residents Damage at prison Kuriger visited protesting their a new jail being built at the site. It is how to reduce, reuse, Waikeria Prison this living due to open next year. repurpose and recreate a ‘awful, unnecessary’ week with National’s conditions. One prisoner was assaulted by range of new items. Corrections “While the others of the group who tried to The workshop topics and says MP spokesman Simeon group state prevent him from leaving. dates are: Fascinators and Brown to pass on that they are On Friday, January 1, 16 prisoners hats, Monday, January 18 and Caitlan Johnston support to the prison protesting continued to wreak havoc but asked Wednesday, January 20; staff. conditions at to speak to kauma¯tua and Ma¯ori Brooches and cuffs, Tuesday, arbara Kuriger, National “It was awful to see the prison and Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi, upon January 19. Contact Trish Party MP for Taranaki-King the destruction, which not rioting, their which they said they would Seddon, 872 0085, for more Country, says she is looking was so unnecessary,” actions are surrender. information. forward to seeing justice says Barbara. clearly violent,” Both requests were approved but Bdone to those involved in the riot at “I look forward to seeing said Department of the prisoners refused to surrender. Waikeria Prison, which destroyed the justice done to those Correctio- “We have negotiated in good faith, Welcome back jail’s high-security unit. who so blatantly Barbara Kuriger visited Waikeria ns and prisoners have defaulted on the Te Awamutu Courier A riot broke out on Tuesday, destroyed public Prison alongside National Party incident commitments that they have made,” welcomes back readers to this, December 29 in the prison’s “top jail”, property and put the Corrections spokesman Simeon controller said Jeanette. our first edition for 2021. after a number of prisoners lit fires lives of others at risk.” Brown after the riots. Jeanette It was not until midday on Sunday, We also welcome back in an exercise yard. That other prisoners Burns. January 3 that the prisoners previous regular features More than 200 prisoners were were safely moved to other jails was Prisoners camped on the roof and surrendered. Crimeline and What’s Hot/ evacuated to other prisons within the “a credit to Corrections staff who lit fires every day during the siege, They were escorted out by Rawiri. What’s Not. first two days of the standoff. worked tirelessly during this event”, and the damage to the jail has left it The riot escalated for six days and says Barbara. unusable. continued on A6 Think Water. Think Pratts.

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Farmers encouraged to register for first Waipa¯rural waste event

armers and growers in Waipa¯ “This is the first time the One-Stop will have the opportunity to Shop has come to Waipa¯, so I would What you can drop off safely and sustainably dispose encourage local farmers and growers Items eligible for drop off include: of farm waste — including old to register early to make the most of ● Unused or unwanted agrichemicals chemicals,F used oil and scrap metal — this awesome opportunity.” at a rural waste recycling event next Susan said the event would enable ● Agricultural chemical containers, month. the agriculture sector to dispose of a drums and IBCs The free event, known as the One- portion of the waste it produces in a ● Seed, feed and fertiliser bags Stop Shop, will be held in the district sustainable way. (polypropylene bags) for the first time by Waipa¯District “We have to ensure farm waste is Council in conjunction with non-profit recovered and reused and doesn’t end ● Waste oil rural waste stewardship organisation up in landfills or being burned — it is ● Scrap metal MAXIMISE YOUR RETURN Agrecovery. part of our duty as farmers and growers Items that can be dropped off for who care for their land.” AND MINIMISE YOUR EXPENSES recycling and disposal also include Agrecovery held nine One-Stop carefully managed, with attendance polypropylene bags for packaging feed, Shop events around New Zealand in limited. CHOOSE A PROPERTY MANAGER seed and fertiliser and agricultural 2020, collecting over 6795kg of plastic “Spaces always fill up quickly once chemical containers, drums and from agrichemical containers and registration opens, so we encourage WHO IS LOCALLY OWNED AND intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). drums, 6594kg of waste oil and 5628kg farmers and growers to register as soon Recyclable items will be turned into of chemicals. as possible,” she said. OPERATED AND CARES ABOUT useful products within New Zealand, The events are an extension of the The One-Stop Shop is in Cambridge with any leftover products disposed of Rural Waste Minimisation Project, on Tuesday, February 16 with venue YOUR INVESTMENT safely. designed to tackle some of the barriers details sent to participants on Waipa¯councillor and Te Awamutu to recycling New Zealand’s rural registration. dairy farmer Susan O’Regan said the communities face and raise awareness event would be a great chance for of recycling options for farmers and CONTACT US TODAY farmers to deal with farm waste in an growers. Farmers and growers efficient, safe and managed way. The programme is part-funded by interested in registering and P: 07 871 7189 | M: 021 152 1477 “I’ve been along to a similar One-Stop the Ministry for Environment’s Waste i finding out more about E: [email protected] Shop event in Matamata and it was Minimisation Fund. preparing material for drop off Century 21 Gadsby Realty. great to see farmers and growers Agrecovery operations adviser should visit www.agrecovery. 305 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu dealing with waste in one go. Felicity Mitchell said the event will be co.nz. Helping families and friends honour their loved ones Funeral services are not about us, they’re about you and the person you are honouring, a time to say gooodbye the way you want to. Nothing is too much to ask and you will always be our number one priority.

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Parents too lazy to trainkids the church. I see the council want to spend what must be Old St John’s church is a significant historical Study in Ōtorohanga in 2021 millions on making walking, riding and scooting site. The people of the parish fully recognise for kids to school. the taonga in our care and we work to ensure This is another flagrant misuse of ratepayers it is indeed available to be visited. Start your journey towards a career in money. If Blake or his teachers had contacted the This is another means of modern parents to church office they could have had a guided tour community health this February. abdicate their responsibility to teach and train . . . we do that on an almost daily basis for their kids. visitors even if they arrive unannounced. Whatever happened to the stop, look and In fact, so keen is the parish to share the Diploma in Enrolled Nursing listen, look right, left and right again? history of these precious buildings, in 2021 it All this work is further taking away from kids is planning to launch a pilgrimage trail which Duration: 18 months the ability to be self safe. will invite people to walk the parish, taking in A few new people to Cambridge seem happy the history, contemplating the spiritual Fees: $7,472* to see the character of Cambridge ruined implications for themselves and others and the *You may qualify for fee-free study under the Government Fees Free scheme. because they are too lazy to train their kids. future. Just like the Te Awamutu War Memorial Reverend Julie Guest Park, a few new to the town seem to have more Vicar, St John’s Anglican Parish, Te Awamutu sway than those who have been here long term Certificate in Health and Well-being and generational. Will lessons be a ‘Trojan horse’? What we need is road safety awareness, not An excellent article ‘Pirongia battle site’ by Dean Duration: 12 months millions spent on this pie in the sky project. Taylor was published by the Te Awamutu Fees: Free* This sort of thing is not council’s area. Courier on December 17, 2020. If this council didn’t have this obsession with Initially I cringed at the thought of another *This course is offered for free under the Targeted Trades and Apprenticeship Fund. increasing the population, these works would colonial ‘put down’ by Ma¯ori. However, the not be needed. acknowledgement that atrocities can and are Where are the statistics to show this work committed by both sides in conflict was Attend our info session is needed? refreshing. Bernie Fynn The genocide of Ma¯ori commenced before Wednesday 20 January 2021, 10am–12pm British colonials settled here by the trading of Parish keen to share muskets between Ma¯ori, whalers and various Location: Ōtorohanga Regional Campus On December 17, 2020 the Te Awamutu Courier seafarers. featured a story about Ko¯rakonui School As an Irish immigrant to New Zealand it has 128 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga studying local historic events and sites. been a huge irritant to have my generation Register at www.wintec.ac.nz/events. One student, Blake Gower, was noted as one blamed and pay for the sins of the past. It is of a team who built a model of Old St John’s clear that these two islands were going to be Anglican Church. colonised as time was marching inexorably How do I apply or find out more? Blake explained the team’s struggle to build onwards into the 19th century. Please email [email protected],orcall0800 2 Wintec ext 3538. the model as they didn’t have enough detail My fear is that the new colonial history because, “We were not allowed to go into the curricula in schools will become a ‘Trojan horse’ You can also find out more at www.wintec.ac.nz/regional. church.” to foment a new generation of activists ensuring Fees are correct at the time of printing and are subject to change. I’m not sure who would not allow Blake and continuing intergenerational demands and fellow students into the Old St John’s, but I wish unrest. it to go on record that it was not members of Tony McKenna How to reduce virtual noise

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Te Awamutu Bridge Club completed 2020 with their 57th AGM and prize giving. Due to the Covid situation a small number of events weren’t able to be held and some awards were not made. The next round of Beginner Classes get underway on April 15. The classes prove a popular way for new players to learn the basics of the game and many o on to join the club and enjoy the challenges and camaraderie. Anyone interested in attending the classes can contact tutor, Sally Whitaker ,871 6570, or Alison Snell, 871 6656. Trophy Winners 2020: Pairs Events: Fred Johnstone Cup, Friday Pairs F, M Berry/ B Owen; Nancy Muggeridge Shield, H’cap winner Friday Pairs K, M Fox/W Butcher; June Matthew Jug, Wednesday Pairs E, J Smith/ J Flavell; Melbourne Cup for highest score on Melbourne Cup day, G Sanders/B Owen; Bubble Jones Tray for best average h’cap Tuesday, B Owen; Marge Quinn Plates for junior pair with highest h’cap score on a Tuesday, H Anwell/M Citizens at the Welcome to Waipa¯function in November 2020. Photo / Supplied Kaye; 70+ Trophy for highest score over 70, M Berry/B Owen. Individual Events: e Rahu Plate, 7 Individual Gross Wednesday, Bruce Mandeno; Marj Thomas Salver, 7 Individual H’cap Wednesday, Anthea Mackintosh; Baxter Salver, 7 Individual Citizens welcomed to Waipa¯ Gross Friday, Sheila Lister; Dorrie Dryburgh Salver, 7 Individual Handicap Friday, Bruce ore than 130 citizens from countries to have them here as part of our Waipa¯family.” Britons, South Africans and Fijians were the Owen. across the globe formally made Jim said a Welcome to Waipa¯function had top three nationalities to settle in Waipa¯in 2020 Tournament Trophies: Joan Miller Tray for best Waipa¯their home in New Zealand been held in November for those people who with 52, 27 and seven new citizens from each local in Junior, H Smith/K Mace. last year. had become citizens in March-September 2020. country respectively. Special Awards: Ces Montefiore Rose Bowl for MCitizens were welcomed from 25 countries “It was fantastic to be able to officially Waipa¯also became home to the first new most improved Junior player Cherrie including Britain, India, Fiji, South Africa, India, welcome them and celebrate their move to our citizens from Tuvalu — an island country in the Rounthwaite; TACBC Novice Cup for player from Cambodia, Australia and America. district.” west-central Pacific Ocean — along with Jordan lessons showing the most promise, Alison Waipa¯mayor Jim Mylchreest said only one Jim said citizenship ceremonies were and Pakistan. Muggeridge. citizenship ceremony was held in February expected to resume in February 2021. Around 2774 new citizens have now been Club Champions: Hobbs Salver non-open 2020 before ceremonies were suspended by the “An invite to the first ceremony will be welcomed to the district since 2002. winner on Handicap in Championship, L Wiggins/ Department of Internal Affairs when New extended to all those people who became new C Rounthwaite; Junior: Merran Firth and James Zealand moved to alert level 4. citizens from October 2020 onwards. It is a More information on citizenship Charlton; Intermediate, Jocelyn Bayly and Debz “2020 was a turbulent year and, although we momentous occasion for new citizens and we ceremonies is available at www. Morris ;Open — Graham Cup: Alison Snell and weren’t able to welcome our new citizens the want to ensure all have the opportunity to have i waipadc.govt.nz/our-services/ Bruce Owen. way we normally would, we are very pleased their citizenship celebrated.” citizenship. Club Service Award: Nick Cantlon. Bad start to year with two fatal crashes on Waikato roads

There has already been two fatal vehicle A person died after a truck and car collided crashes on Waikato roads this year. on State Highway 29 in the Lower Kaimai on Local 24-year-old Damian Lloyd Nicholson Monday, January 4. died following a single vehicle crash near Te The sole occupant of the car passed away. Awamutu last Wednesday in the early hours The truck driver was uninjured. of the morning. A 6-year-old boy, Myka Tuala, died following Emergency services were alerted to the crash a collision of two vehicles on State Highway at the intersection of Parklands and Roto O 1 in Hikurangi, just north of Wha¯nga¯rei on New Rangi roads at about 2.57am. Year’s Day at about 4.15pm. The driver was the sole occupant of the Myka also became the first person to be killed vehicle and died at the scene. on our roads this year. Another person died following a serious There were no deaths on Waikato roads crash in Paeroa this week on Monday. during the holiday road toll period which The single-vehicle crash occurred on started at 4pm on Christmas Eve and ended at Rotokohu Rd, emergency services were notified 6am on Tuesday, January 5. at 2.13pm. Across the rest of the country though, a total Diversions were put in place at the two of 11 people died during the holiday road toll scenes and motorists were asked to avoid the period. areas. In total, there have been four fatal vehicle A driver recently died at the scene of a car crashes this year across the country — the two crash at the intersection on Parklands and in the Waikato, one in the Bay of Plenty and Roto O Rangi roads near Te Awamutu. one in Northland. Photo / Dean Taylor

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aikato Regional Council maritime officers say the region’s waterways are busy this season, despiteW Covid-19 border restrictions, as droves of domestic tourists make for the coast. “We anticipated even bigger crowds this year as those that usually holiday abroad dust off their boats to enjoy the great Kiwi summer,” says maritime services team leader Richard Barnett. Boaties are being “But bigger crowds mean more urged to make sure risk, so we’re urging people to they are up-to- continue to stay safe by being speed with the sensible, checking the weather before water rules as Kiwis setting off and while out on the water, continue to enjoy knowing the rules and sticking to their stay-at-home them.” summer. During the summer months, the Waikato receives a large influx of visitors, particularly on the Coromandel Peninsula, and research released by Maritime New Zealand this year suggests nearly 1.7 million people are now frequently heading out on the water. There are rules to help to protect within 200m of the shore, structures Council to enforce the local bylaws everybody, from boaties to jet skiers, and boats displaying a dive flag. The and promote safe use of the region’s kayakers to waka ama paddlers, and five-knot rule applies to all waterways, except on Lake Taupo¯ other users of Waikato’s waterways recreational vessels, including jet skis. which is managed by the Department too. In the Waikato, lifejackets must be of Internal Affairs. Key rules set out in the regional worn by everyone on board for Members of the public are bylaw include restricting speed of vessels six metres or less when under encouraged to report unsafe boating vessels in certain areas. The five-knot way. For vessels greater than six behaviours to the council by calling rule for the Waikato region varies metres in length there must be 0800 800 401. depending on whether you are enough correctly fitting lifejackets for boating on inland or coastal waters. everyone on board and they must be If you’re inland, keep to five-knots worn when crossing a bar and in More information on the or less within 50m of people, other circumstances where there is a risk maritime rules for the vessels and structures, and within to the safety of those on board. i Waikato region can be found 30m of the shore. In coastal waters, It is the role of the Harbourmaster’s at waikatoregion.govt.nz/ you must keep to five-knots or less Office within Waikato Regional navigation. Call for divers to ensure they’re fit to dive MP calls

Recreational divers looking to return Safety New Zealand statistics. all fatalities across scuba and free Underwater. for justice to the water this summer are urged “These tragic deaths all had a divers, spearfishermen, and “Check you’re fit, check the continued from A1 to get a dive medical, ensure their devastating impact on friends, snorkellers — with poor heart health weather, the boat, the gear, your gear’s serviced and have the proper family and the community, and and lack of physical fitness the mate’s gear — check everything and Fire and Emergency New Zealand, skills first, says the New Zealand were by in large preventable,” said primary cause of death. anything. Signal the boat. A dive flag police and St John all worked closely Underwater Association. Andrew. “Regular medical checks and a of at least 600mm x 600mm being alongside Corrections staff Andrew Stewart of New Zealand “Diving is a fun and exciting committed cardiovascular flown on every boat is mandatory. throughout the riot. Underwater, the leading underwater recreational activity but not without programme are crucial to a safe And signal yourself. There are Two internal reviews, sports safety and marine risks. It can involve considerable diving plan if you’re over 45. Fit to numerous devices available to commissioned by Department of environment advocacy group, says exertion in an environment that’s dive also means sober. Alcohol and signal spearos and snorkellers in Corrections chief executive Jeremy divers too often die because they 800 times denser than what we’re drugs do not mix with diving.” thewater as well as scuba divers. Lightfoot, are now under way. don’t have the proper training, used to on terra firma, and where Other high-risk groups include Coastguard, as well as friends and An operational review will take appropriate skill level or physical even a minor underlying medical males 15-24 and new immigrants. family need to know that you’re about three months to complete and fitness. condition, lack of fitness or not Andrew said that once fit to dive, doing a dive.” a wider review that will enable There were 11 diver fatalities in following the rules can have fatal the best course of action is to follow Corrections to consider some of the 2019, an increase on the five year consequences.” the principles of Survive the Dive — Visit www.survivethedive. wider issues of the riot will take average of six underwater sport Divers over 45 are most at risk, Fit, Check and Signal — a diver safety nzunderwater.org.nz for between six to nine months to finish. deaths a year, according to Water representing around 60 per cent of checklist developed by NZ i checklist tips. Police are yet to charge anyone in relation to the incident.

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‘Grassroots man’ Greg Irwin leaves behind great legacy of hard work and determination

Kay Gregory the largest bus company in the Waikato. In 1991 three Waikato bus companies, undreds turned out last week to Hodgson Motors, BlueWorth and Simpsons farewell a man described as a Te Buses joined to form Hamilton City Buses with Awamutu ‘icon’ — a man who fought over 100 vehicles in the fleet. The company was back after a tragic accident that sold to Go Bus in 2003. dramaticallyH altered the course of his life. Tragedy struck the Irwin family in 1993 when Greg Irwin (pictured) died suddenly at home Greg, Annette and Mark were in a van that was on January 2, at the age of 69. hit head-on by a speeding driver at O¯ haupo¯. He was the former long-time owner, with They were all badly hurt, but Greg’s injuries brother Mark, of Hodgson Motor Services Bus were to be life-long. Company, a business synonymous with Te He had to learn to walk again, and lived the Awamutu, and served in the Te Awamutu rest of his life in pain. Volunteer Fire Brigade for 25 years. Despite his huge health challenges, Greg, Greg spent his entire life in Te Awamutu, Annette and Mark bought a beach house at attending Pekarau Primary School, Te Whitianga, which holds special memories for Awamutu Intermediate and Te Awamutu the family. College. Peter described his dad as a man with a lot Leaving school at the age of 15, he went to of friends who was always keen to spin a tale work at Hodgson Motors, and started his over a beer. apprenticeship as a mechanic. This was a skill He loved rugby, racing and fishing. He was that was to serve him well right through his a ‘grassroots man’ who liked the simple things life. in life and leaves a great legacy of hard work Greg joined the volunteer fire brigade in 1970, and determination. taking part in a number of competitions around Greg Irwin lived a life with two distinct parts the region, and becoming station officer. He to it — before and after his accident — but his lived at the station for some time and was family say he never complained about the cards known as the top driver. that were dealt to him. At Greg’s funeral his son Peter recalled Over 500 people were at the Te Awamutu having a fire bell at their home that would ring Fire Station to say goodbye to Greg. at the same time as the town siren. His casket was surrounded by mementos of The home fire bells had a test button. Greg his life, including his Hodgson Motors bus- was known to push the button, telling the family driver’s cap, singlet and uniform, and his there was a fire, before heading to the station fireman’s hat and helmet. for a drink with his mates. Family members wore medals awarded to Greg married Annette O’Connor at St Patrick’s Greg for his work in the fire brigade, including Church in Te Awamutu in 1976 and their one acknowledging 25 years of service. wedding reception was held at the fire station. Past and present members of the brigade The family grew, with the arrival of Renee, Tania formed a guard of honour and his casket was and Peter. carried on the town’s vintage fire engine, which Greg and his brother Mark purchased Greg and Annette used on their wedding day. Hodgson Motors in 1978 from their family, Greg is survived by Annette, Renee and Blair, becoming third generation owners. Tania and David, Peter and Rachel, seven When Greg and Mark took over it was a small grandchildren, brother Mark, and sister Dale business with around 20 buses, and grew to be Spiers. CourierTe Awamutu Your community newspaper for over 100 years To advertise with us phone 07 871 5151 8 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, January 14, 2021

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ntries are open for the 2021 “2020 was a difficult year for many of our food and fibre exports by an Primary Industries Good employers and employees, and this is an additional $44 billion over the next 10 Employer Awards, says Ministry opportunity to celebrate the extensive years. Efor Primary Industries’ director work executed by so many people to keep “Our food and fibre products continue of investment, skills and performance, businesses going,” he says. to be sought by consumers around the Cheyne Gillooly. The Awards are open to all food and world, and we need to ensure New The Awards, run by the Ministry for fibres sector employers and the Zealand has the right workforce to meet Primary Industries (MPI) and the businesses that service them. Entries are this demand. Agricultural and Marketing Research open now and close at 5pm on February “Employers play a critical role in and Development Trust (AGMARDT), 5. showing that the food and fibres sector celebrate primary sector employers who Cheyne says good employers are key is a great place to work, and where people demonstrate exceptional employment to attracting, developing, and retaining can build long-term, rewarding careers. practices. the skills New Zealand’s food and fibres “The Awards are a great way to “The Primary Industries Good sector needs now, and in the future. showcase employers who are creating Employer Awards provide the “Our Fit for a Better World — workplaces that put people first. Having opportunity to recognise and celebrate Accelerating our Economic Potential the right environment to nurture and outstanding employers who put their Roadmap sets goals of employing 10 per develop workers is critical to the future staff at the heart of their operations,” cent more Kiwis from all walks of life in of our food and fibres sector.” says Cheyne. the primary sector by 2030, and 10,000 “We’re on the lookout for employers more New Zealanders in the primary who go above and beyond by creating sector workforce over the next four For more information, including a productive, safe, supportive, and healthy years. copy of the application form, visit: work environments for their people. “It also sets the goal of lifting the value i www.mpi.govt.nz/gea Westpac Agri Futures to help youth into rural careers

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Checking on Agcarm appoints banking needs

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) ran a new animal survey seeking members’ views on the discontinuation of accepting cheques in 2021, with responses overwhelmingly opposing the withdrawal of cheques. “The response was the highest we’ve ever health expert had for a survey in three years. So, it’s clearly an issue for rural communities,” says RWNZ policy manager, Angela McLeod. he industry association for for Research, Science and According to the survey, the main use of crop protection and animal Technology; and helping to develop cheques was paying monthly bills, purchasing health manufacturers and the Agricultural Compounds and farm supplies, and paying tax. Tdistributors has appointed Veterinary Medicines (ACVM) and Over 70 per cent of respondents voiced Jeff Howe as its technical manager. Hazardous Substances and New concern over the phasing out of cheques. 42.5 Jeff replaces Jan Quay, after a Organisms (HSNO) Acts during his per cent of respondents said they still wrote 17-year tenure, as Agcarm’s animal time at the then Ministry of out cheques for purchases and expenses. Of health expert. As well as taking the Agriculture and Forestry. those who did use cheques, 75.2 per cent said lead on animal health issues, Jeff Agcarm Chief Executive Mark they posted them to make their payments. provides technical support on the Ross is excited to have Jeff join the “The goal is not to create a permanent stay company’s crop protection and team. of cheques, however, to create a viable option rural supplier portfolios. “Jeff’s expertise in regulatory for those who do not yet have the connectivity “Getting better outcomes for and industry-related issues will be options,” says board member and social issues farmers, animals, and consumers of an asset to our animal health and portfolio convenor, Sharron Davie-Martin. food and fibre is a key driver for me. crop protection members. “Rural communities don’t have the I am excited about the possibilities “Some of our work is quite technology or access to consistent technology for new technologies to increase complex, so Jeff’s experience with to carry out their banking transactions — they productivity, reduce greenhouse the Ministry for Primary Industries have to use cheques. gas emissions, minimise residues, and his animal health knowledge “Cheques will get rid of themselves and help in the fight against will prove invaluable for our eventually, however, we want places to be able antimicrobial resistance. advocacy work.” Jeff has an MBA to accept cheques until technology is at a point “I look forward to working from Victoria University of where farming and rural communities can closely with government and Wellington and agricultural science safely use the internet for their banking industry stakeholders to facilitate qualifications from Massey transactions. access to cutting edge products that University specialising in animal “Banks are saying that they’ll help their will support a more sustainable and nutrition. He comes to Agcarm after customers learn how to use online banking, innovative sector, and Agcarm’s 20 years developing international however, if you don’t have a good internet vision of healthy crops — healthy business at Victoria University. connection then that’s not going to work. animals — healthy business,” says “All we want is for banks and other Jeff. institutions to just keep accepting cheques His previous experience includes until technology is at a point where every rural developing research strategies for New Agcarm animal health household has good, reliable internet — that’s animal industries at the Foundation expert Jeff Howe. it,” says Sharron.

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WHAT’S NOT Richard Tiddy thought readers might HOT enjoy his shot of a kea he ■ Te Awamutu Alive Community took on a walk Christmas Tree lit up in time for of the Kepler Christmas. Track before Christmas. He ■ Dairies open on Christmas says the birds Day giving the chance to grab are very last minute items while serving inquisitive and with a smile. love to hop up to the camera. ■ Lovely that Santa Claus could once again set up a grotto in Te Awamutu. ■ Carol Collinson- Being able to celebrate Christ- Smith captured mas and New Year with friends husband and family — good work New Bruce’s working Zealand. dog — the aptly ■ Summer is a great time to snap some great images of having fun, named Wade — NOT family time, great activities - and of course that ‘whopper' fish. We enjoying a well ■ would love to publish your photos in 2021 - send them in the best earned dip at Tragic loss of young lives in quality possible, with the photographer’s name and some info, to Whangamata¯ our district over the holiday [email protected] beach earlier in season: Take it easy on the December. roads and respect the water. ■ Drivers speeding towards pedestrian crossings without looking or slowing down. Country Music Club ■ Large number of thefts and burglaries around our town over double-header summer. ■ Really poor cellphone cover- Te Awamutu Country Music Club come to bring their chord charts age in Pirongia. kicks off 2021 with two club days and join in, or just sit back and for January, kicking off this Sunday enjoy great music and great com- from 1-4.30pm at the Methodist pany. Hall. The club is spotlighting its own Te Awamutu Country Music Club band — described by president band, from left: ‘Aussie Jon’ Ruth Cunningham as ‘amazing’. Gardiner, Neville McGee, Alf Members and visitors are wel- Godsmark and Peter Whelan.

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For a free quote call Craig on 021 2470900 12 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, January 14, 2021 CrimeLine Christian Te Awamutu Police attended the following matters in recent weeks: Comment They attended eight family-harm incidents. stolen, Te Rahu Road where a motorcycle was January A lost Prezzy card has been handed into stolen and Hazelmere Crescent where money the Police station, if you have recently lost one was stolen from. An eatery on Mahoe Street please call into the station or contact staff. was broken into. A masked man carrying a Shelley Walker - Methodist Church An 11-year-old who had been reported to crowbar was caught on CCTV breaking into What’s On have had runaway from home was Unichem Pharmacy on Teasdale Street. An subsequently found. attempted burglary was made to a property on Te Awamutu Events Guide as notified A disorder involving youth broke out in the Alexandra Street. An attempted burglary was Goodbye 2020! to the Te Awamutu Visitor i-Site carpark at Countdown. made to Wilks Penny Motorcycles Ltd, a white Centre. Reports of tagging near Mitsubishi Motors van was seen and offenders smashed hat can be said about the past twelve ■ 17 Te Awamutu Country Music Club, was reported. The offenders have been windows but didn’t gain entry. Four vehicles months that hasn’t already been said 1-4.30pm, Methodist Hall. Contact 871 identified. were broken into on Taylors Avenue, rear in a hundred different ways? 2799. Upon being searched, a small amount of quarterlights had been damaged on all four It has been a horrendous year for drugs were located in a vehicle. vehicles. Reports of shoplifting from a beauty W ■ 18 and 20 Make Do & Mend many, full of uncertainty and pain. Police responded to a minor assault on therapy shop on Alexandra Street and The Jobs lost, livelihoods in the balance, loved Workshop – Fascinators & Hats, Te Bryce Street in Kihikihi. Warehouse were received. A stolen vehicle ones alone in hospitals and rest homes, friends Awamutu Museum, 10-noon or 12.30- A male has been summoned to court on was recovered on Mellsop Road, Parawera. and families stranded overseas. 2.30pm. Utilise repurposed materials to wilful damage made. Vehicle incidents: Police responded to a From a handful of cases last January to 80 create something fun and unique! Police were called out to a noisy party in fatal single-vehicle crash at the intersection of million at year’s end COVID has dominated our $10/participant/session. Contact Trish Kihikihi. Parklands and Roto O Rangi Roads and to lives, often to the point where we have been Seddon, 872 0085. Burglaries and theft: Reports of burglaries another single-vehicle crash on Paterangi too exhausted to deal with anything else. ■ 19 Make Do & Mend Workshop – came from a residential properties on Young Road, the driver was taken to Waikato Churches have not been immune to the virus, Brooches & Cuffs, Te Awamutu Museum, Street, Fraser Street, Chatsfield Drive, Hall St Hospital with neck and spine injuries. They but I think have learned some useful lessons 10-noon or 12.30- 2.30pm. Make either in Kihikihi where a vehicle was stolen, Lyon were the sole occupant of the vehicle. Police from it. a brooch or cuff. You will be shown how Street in Kihikihi where a gas bottle was also responded to a crash on Ormsby Road While our doors were shut we were forced to repurpose sourced materials and stolen, Loomb Place where jewellery was where a utility vehicle went through a fence. to grapple (some with more enthusiasm than refashion old shirt cuffs to create new others!) with new technology as we sought ways fashion jewellery and works of art. Te Awamutu Police ∼ 872 0100 Victim Support ∼ 0800 VICTIM to remain connected with one another. $10/participant/session. Contact,Trish ∼ ∼ We were reminded that ‘church’ is not about Seddon, 872 0085. Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Urgent traffic (cell only) *555 buildings, but about relationships, with one ■ 20 Take A Shelfie Event: Fun, Fab Non emergency ∼ 105 Emergency ∼ 111 another and with God. Fairy Tales, Te Awamutu Library, 2-3pm. Our online presence linked us with people Contact 07 823 3838. near and far as our church communities ■ 24 Ponderosa Country Music Club, suddenly went global. 12.30-4.30pm, Te Rahu Hall. Contact 871 Lance’s LOT When sharing memories of 2020 with others, 3129. it is the little unexpected kindnesses of strangers ■ 29 Take A Shelfie Event: Fun, Fab that linger. Fairy Tales, Te Awamutu Library, 2-3pm. Neighbours checking to see we were okay, Contact 07 823 3838. teddies in windows, chalked messages on ■ footpaths. 30 Te Awamutu Country Variety Club, The experience was not the same for 11am-7pm., Te Awamutu Bible Chapel. everyone however: while some revelled in the Contact 870 1551. opportunity to work from home or spend time ■ 30 McDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway, with family, for others it created a pressure- DVS Super Saloon Challenge. Gates cooker effect where small things became open 3pm See www.kihikihispeedway.co. insurmountable obstacles and bigger issues nz for full details. became nightmares. ■ 31 Te Awamutu Country Music Club, As we look forward with hope to what 2021 1-4.30pm, Methodist Hall. Contact 871 holds, let us hold on to the positive things from 2799. the year behind us. ■ 31 Lions Pirongia Sunday Market, May we keep that spirit of generosity that saw Community Centre, Crozier Street, us look out for one another. Pirongia, 9am-2pm. Contact Jim May we hold on to that sense of community Henderson, 027 366 5842. that we are all – if not in the same waka, at least adrift on the same ocean. May we remain grateful for the things that put a smile on our faces when days seem to never end. And may we never lose the faith that tells us that even when things are bleak, we are not alone.

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Kihikihi drivers create history otorua’s Paradise Valley Speedway hosted the New Zealand Superstock Championship from RJanuary 4-6 — Asher Rees from Kihikihi Speedway Club was the favourite to win. The 26-year-old’s younger brother, Ethan, led on points heading into the third heat but it was his early demise that opened the door for Rees’ historic championship win. “I’m a bit overwhelmed to be honest, it’s been a long few days [for everyone] to get here,” said Rees. There had been a three-day delay due to rain. “I was more worried about running out of clothes but seriously, we just tried to stay relaxed and focused over those days. “The first [championship] heat 26K Mitch Vickery. Newly crowned 3NZ Daniel Thomas. was probably my worst. The second heat we made up a few places and of the New Zealand Championship. not end with Rees. Mitch Vickery championship and 58K Stefan Starting from the front, the 55K car got good points so yes, I was a little It was first raced in Christchurch picked up 3NZ at last year’s national Roigard finished first in the fourth of Thomas slipped back to fourth nervous heading into the third race.” 67 years ago and originally called Stockcar championship and he tier competition rounding off a position early in the race and was Rees said that as the final race Stockcars. pulled off a ‘rare double’ unique and dominant night for at risk of slipping further as the race went on, the car got better and better. The class has evolved over time achievement with a third place finish Kihikihi Superstocks. pace intensified. Rees finished this race in first and and in the early 2000s the premier in his Superstock. Fast forward two days and the 51st Thomas quickly rediscovered the with a total score of 68, two points class of Superstocks was born. “A couple of weeks ago I had no running of the New Zealand form that put him in the final and ahead of his next rival. These 1500kg, 500+ horsepower motivation [for this event] and I was Sprintcar Championship hosted by made his way back to third where Last year in Whanganui, Rees was (mostly) V8s are big budget, hi-tensile way too busy at work, I was going Baypark Speedway Mt Maunganui. he sat for the remainder of the race. also the favourite to win the New excitement machines built to hit. to pull the pin but my crew said let’s Four Kihikihi drivers made the After two seasons off to focus on Zealand title and was top on points The Kihikihi Speedway club was see if you can qualify and well, here trip across the Kaimais on Friday home and work life and a house fire after two of the three heat finals formed in 1954 and has had mixed we are, I’m real stoked,” said Vickery. night of which three qualified for the that nearly took everything, Thomas format. He was in the best position success with the Stockcar classes The 24-year-old puts his success big show. After two heats on achieved a podium finish in a New for a podium finish. since contracting them in the early down to his dedicated crew, loyal Saturday that determined the grid Zealand Sprintcar Championship. As is the nature of Superstock 90s. There have been pockets of sponsors and especially his parents for the 30 lap championship final, Sprintcars will feature at racing, Rees was taken out in the last individual and team successes over for their ongoing support after Kihikihi’s Daniel Thomas had topped McDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway on race and had to settle for fourth this time but a new concept starting him out 12 years earlier in the points table and with it, the prized March 13 and then again on April 10 overall. introduced by the class rep Euan Ministocks. pole position. where they will compete for the One hundred and thirty-six Means and driver Jared Wade a Success continued over the night “We found out on Monday we had Edwards Memorial. competitors from all over New couple of years ago has been the in the non-qualifiers competitions. some engine issues,” said Thomas in Kihikihi’s only race meeting with Zealand started this year’s two-day catalyst for a Kihikihi club First place Tier 2 Championship went a Facebook post. “My [crew] Dad and Superstocks this season is the King national title, making it one of the Superstock revival. to 85K Jared Wade, 147K Matt Neilsen Jason frantically searched for parts Country Championship on April 24: biggest events in the 55-year history But the history-making night did got second in the third tier and worked on the car.” both Rees and Vickery will be there. WITH FREE ACCESSORIES ON SELECTED STIHL TOOLS

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MON to FRI 7.00-5.30 | SAT 8.00-4.00 16 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, January 14, 2021 Too many Chiefs not enough in 2011 Born: 1982 Chiefs caps: 89 (2003-2011) 12. DWAYNE SWEENEY A decade Born: 1984 Chiefs caps: 69 (2007-2014) 13. RICHARD KAHUI* throwback as Super Born: 1985 Chiefs caps: 60 (2007-2013) 14. LELIA MASAGA* Rugby 2021 looms Born: 1986 Chiefs caps: 91 (2006-2013) 15. MILS MULIAINA* Captain Jesse Wood Born: 1980 Chiefs caps: 61 (2006-2014)

s the 2021 Sky Sport Super Reserves: Rugby season is on the 16. ALED DE MALMANCHE* horizon, this squad is a Born: 1984 Chiefs caps: 62 (2007-2011) throwback to 10 years ago 17. BEN MAY whenA the 2011 Chiefs squad was Born: 1982 Chiefs caps: 33 (2008-2011) announced. 18. TOBY SMITH* This squad was certainly not Born: 1988 Chiefs caps: 37 (2010-2013) lacking international experience with 19. ISAAC ROSS* 17 All Blacks past and future of the Born: 1984 Chiefs caps: 11 (2011) time, two Tongan representatives, a 20. SCOTT WALDROM* future Australian player, two Manu Born: 1980 Chiefs caps: 14 (2011-2012) Samoa players, a Cook Islands player, 21. TAWERA KERR-BARLOW* one future Irish player and a future Born: 1990 Chiefs caps: 83 (2011-2017) Japan sevens player. 22. MIKE DELANY* That year the Chiefs finished 10th Born: 1982 Chiefs caps: 28 (2009-2011) overall and the Queensland Reds 23. TIM NANAI-WILLIAMS* took out the competition. Born: 1984 Chiefs caps: 69 (2007-2014) Isaac Ross (Tasman), Sona Taumalolo (Hawke’s Bay), Ben May Other members of the initial 2011 (Taranaki/Hurricanes), Sam Cane Rugby Football Union vice-president Bryan Williams and Chiefs captain Mils Muliaina during the post-game squad: Colin Bourke, Dan Perrin, (Bay of Plenty/Chiefs/All Blacks) and presentation to Muliaina for his 100th Super Rugby game in 2011. Photo / Dion Mellow / Photosport Culum Retallick, Ben Afeaki*, Hayden Liam Messam (Waikato) are the only Triggs, Taniela Moa*, Save Tokula, players from this squad that still the Highlanders hosting defending 2. HIKAWERA ELLIOT* 7. TANERAU LATIMER* Jackson Willison, Tana Umaga*. playd in New Zealand rugby during champions the Crusaders. Born: 1986 Chiefs caps: 117 (2009-2017) Born: 1986 Chiefs caps: 108 Later squad additions: Sam Cane*, 2020. This 23 is picked based on most 3. NATHAN WHITE* (2007-2014) Matt Vant Leven, Stephen Richard Kahui is the only player appearances throughout the 2011 Born: 1981 Chiefs caps: 41 (2006-2011) 8. FRITZ LEE Setephano*, Taiasina Tuifua*. to have a Super Rugby contract in campaign. 4. CRAIG CLARKE Born: 1988 Chiefs caps: 21 (2011-2013) 2021, having already played for Perth- Born: 1983 Chiefs caps: 71 (2009-2013) 9. BRENDON LEONARD* To take part in the annual based Western Force in 2020 * denotes international representative 5. ROMANA GRAHAM Born: 1985 Chiefs caps: 73 (2007-2013) 2021 Sky Super Rugby alongside another former All Black, Born: 1986 Chiefs caps: 19 (2010-2013) 10. STEPHEN DONALD* i picksters competition in the Jeremy Thrush. CHIEFS 2011 XV: 6. LIAM MESSAM* Born: 1983 Chiefs caps: 106 Te Awamutu Courier, email The 2021 Sky Sport Super Rugby 1. SONA TAUMALOLO* Born: 1984 Chiefs caps: 179 (2005-2019) NZME’s Tania King on tania. action kicks off on February 26 with Born: 1981 Chiefs caps: 52 (2009-2012) (2006-2018) 11. SITIVENI SIVIVATU* [email protected] Te Awamutu juniors finish in third place GOLF ROUNDUP Stewart Alexander with 40 points and was the best Waipa¯Division competition has been Waipa¯Division The golfing year is under way at stableford score of the day. running for many years, between the bowls Stewart Alexander Golf Course with Hans Nieremeijer, who has just bowling clubs in Waipa¯,Te Awamutu, competition a busy programme over the next returned fromplaying 13 courses in Kihikihi, Pirongia, Cambridge, junior Te couple of months. the Wellington region with his wife Cambridge Central, TeKu¯iti, Awamutu team The club continues to welcomea Addy, had 38 points to take out the O¯ torohanga — and when O¯ haupo¯ 2. Bernard number of new members, especially senior division. closed Raglan was included to keep McCarthy (left, younger players who are just starting Scott Law continued his good form the number of clubs at eight. The back) and Nick out. with his third 3 under par round of clubs take turns to host a section, and Bartosiak; Elske 69 in three weeks. this year the event was held on DeBruyn (front), Results: The Senior Jackpot ($8) was struck Saturday, January 9. Christine Vets — George King 38 points; Ian by Ken Bardsley with twos on 5 and The men have a team of six, a four Osment and Berry 37; Ian Stratford 36; Bruce Russ 13. and a pair that is split into two triples Andrea Trusler. 36; Steve Herbert 36. The Junior Jackpot ($71.50) was for rounds 2 and 4, competing for the Photo / Supplied Midweek — Jack Muriwai 42; Alec also struck with Dave Strawbridge Vagg Cup that was donated by Cruickshank 38; Chris White 37. having a two on 13 and a birdie on Gordon Vagg. Sunday Scramble — Carl Miezenbeek 17. The women have a team of five, was the standout player winning best a triple and a pair that stay the same net, gross and points. Scramble for the four rounds, competing for the Points — Carl Miezenbeek 41; Dave Senior — Hans Nieremeijer 39; Scott Hastie Trophy donated by John Nicholson 41; Phil Lambert 40. Law 38; Ken Bardsley 37; Phillip Eyre Hastie. enter two teams in each of those Janet Officer, Gill Jones and Pat Net — Carl Miezenbeek 65; Dave 36; Ben Jefferies 36; Rob Taylor 36; The juniors also have a team of sections. Oliver, pairs Diane Sharpeand Nicholson 65; Phil Lambert 66; Donna Jack Hjorth 35; Steve Law 35. five, a triple and a pair, with the This year the men’s Vagg Cup Nevenka Drinasin, and Raglan were Hewitt 67; Kay Gregory 67. Junior — Andrew Macky 40; Grant players changing skip each game for competition was held at O¯ torohanga third. Gross — Carl Miezenbeek 70; Jacob Clow 39; Terry Charlesworth 38; the four rounds, competing for the and won by Pirongia. The juniors Meyers Trophy was Carey 75; Phil Lambert 76. David Peryer 37; Dick Thomas 36; Meyers Trophy donated by Norm The women’s Hastie Trophy was held at TeKu¯iti. Cambridge central Paul Davie 36; Guy Livingston 36; Meyers. held at Raglan. First place went to Te came first, second were Pirongia, Pirongia Dave Strawbridge 36. The clubs have one team in each Awamutu 1 triples Judy Cato, Thelma third Te Awamutu 2, triples Nick The second round of the summer cup Twos — Derek Boyle, Malcolm Verner, section, but this year Cambridge Munn and Annette Shilton, pairs Bartosiak, Bernard McCarthy and was held on Sunday in excellent Ken Bardsley (2), Dave Strawbridge could not field a women’s or junior Denise TeMomo and Gae Young; Elske deBruyn, pairs Christine conditions. Longest Putt — Andrew Macky team so Te Awamutu was asked to second was Te Awamutu 2 triples Osment and Andrea Trusler. Andrew Macky headed the juniors Closest to Pin — Derek Boyle

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The Te Awamutu team at the New Zealand Secondary School Athletics Championships. Te Awamutu

Aylee Gane alongside coach Murray Green at the 2020 New Zealand Secondary School Athletics athletes excel Photos / Supplied Championships in Tauranga.

The hard luck story of the champs went to In her 800 semi she was sixth and did not Te Awamutu’s Sarah Hewlett. After finishing make the final. at NZ champs fifth in both sprints last year she had to step In her 400 she was a close fourth but missed up to seniors but she was laid down with a the final by one place for ninth overall. 48-hour virus on the eve of the champs and Alana Oliver who also attends Sacred Heart he New Zealand Secondary School placed athlete cleared 1.67 but was then didn’t travel with the team, withdrawing from was below her best at 30.94 in the discus but Athletics Champs were held in eliminated. The winner from Rangiora went on her favoured 200m on the first day. still finished 10th. Tauranga over three days in mid- to set a new record at 1.77. Although still unwell on day two she won Other Te Awamutu athletes included Jorja December, in fine but windy Aylee Gane had a busy and fruitful champs her 100m heat then returned straight back to Demler who was below her best at 10.86m conditions.T in her first year. The Hamilton Diocesan student the triple jump. finishing 12th of 27 in her shot put; Adam Kelly Around 1400 athletes from more than 200 started with long jump where she was 18th of Her third round jump was a big PB at 10.88 made it to the quarter finals in the 100 and was schools took part. 54 competitors but she made her mark on the and elevated her into bronze position, which 21st in triple jump; Brooklyn Phothirath made Most events had more than 30 entrants and track. she held through the next two rounds, before the quarters in the 200m and just missed the some had more than 50 so top 10 performances She won through multiple rounds of the being knocked back to fourth in the final round. final 12 for long jump despite a PB of 5.71m; are considered very good. 100m and 200m to make both finals, finishing She then ran her 100m semi-final and missed Louise Gubb and Zara Brennan-Shaw were 21st Te Awamutu College athlete Pippa Dixon a close seventh in the 100m then coming back the final by one place coming ninth overall. and 34th in the road race but were outgunned was the first to win a medal, picking up a bronze an hour later with a strong finish to claim bronze Rejoice Nhemachena running for Sacred in their track races, as was Shae Tindley-Welch in the junior girls’ high jump. She was fourth in the 200m. Heart, and better known for her past sprinting in his high jump and 400m. last year. She then had to run in the 4x100 and 4x400m prowess, took on the difficult challenge of the Sarah, Adam, Zara and Shae competed in the She was one of three athletes to clear 1.61m relays and secured silver medals in both for her 400/800 double, qualifying easily through the mixed 4x400 relay and finished eighth to end and then 1.64 but couldn’t clear 1.67. The second- school, as well as a great personal haul. heats. the championships on a great and fun note.

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■ TE AWAMUTU RSA WIN: THE JORDAN LUCK BAND CD Club open daily Mon to Sat 11am, Sunday 1pm Kiwi acts added to Raffl es Wed & Fri , Jokers Wild Friday, Membership draw Mon, Wed, Fri Summer Concert Tour

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The Jordan Luck Band is a most welcome addition to the line-up and we are giving you the chance to musical psyche and are guaranteed to have you PH: 871 6678 win one of two copies of their debut album Not rocking till you drop! www.fl icks.co.nz/cinema/regent-theatre-te-awamutu/ www.teawamutu.co.nz/regent/sessions.htmlPH: 871 6678 Only But Also. Add to that with fellow performers — September Jan 14 - 20 10-16 It contains the singles Can I Help You and headliner Gin Wigmore (Oh My, Black Sheep, www.fl icks.co.nz/cinema/regent-theatre-te-awamutu/ www.teawamutu.co.nz/regent/sessions.html Only If You’re Lonely as well as Under The Hey Ho, I Do, Under My Skin, Hallow Fate), Dragon RAMS PG SIX60: TILL THE LIGHTS GO OUT M Mercury Moon. (Young Years, Rain, Still In Love With You, Are 4th Month. SAT 3:45, SUN 3:15, TUE 6:00 3rd Month. 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Perfect Family Home Auction Rare Opportunity - One Title, Two Homes Auction 1pm Thursday 28th January 1:00pm, Thursday 28th More than meets the eye with this 1990's home, Situated a stone's throw from Te Awamutu's 2021 (unless sold prior), LJ January 2021 the master bedroom has a double wardrobe & CBD, an extremely rare opportunity to Hooker Office, 41 Mahoe Street (unless sold prior) views a plenty across Kihikihi village. The large ______purchase 2 homes on 1 title will have investors ______open plan lounge, kitchen dining area will be the & extended families chomping at the bit. A View View hub of this home with a wrap around deck to number of exciting options exist. Both homes Sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm Sunday 1:00 - 1:30pm enjoy the views & afternoon sun. Move straight on ______are constructed from weatherboard profile ______in with the comforts of a heat pump, insulation in with an iron roof & aluminium joinery. The the ceiling & tidy decor throughout. The large Agent Agent properties are situated on flat, easy care 1,121m2 (approx) section is ideal for kids & pets to Ema Wilson 027 788 7730 Ian Jones 027 447 1758 run & play, add a trampoline & enjoy the well sections with off street parking & plenty of LJ Hooker Te Awamutu scope to develop the gardens. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu established vegetable gardens. (07) 871 5044 (07) 871 5044

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43 McCullough Lane Te Awamutu 4 2 2 275A Williams Street Te Awamutu 3 1 1 Designed For Easy Living Seeing Is Believing Sale By Deadline Closes 1:00pm Sale By Deadline Closes 1:00pm 27th Designed for comfort and easy living, this modern, four This low maintenance property offers three bedrooms, an Wednesday 27th January 2021 January 2021 (unless sold prior) bedroom home includes a stylish kitchen, open plan family office, open plan living area and a rumpus room which (unless sold prior) living area and formal lounge. could be used as an extra living room, a hobby room, a bar View Sunday 11:00 - 11:30am Call Ian today to arrange a personal viewing. View Sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm or even another bedroom, you choose. teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1E2WGG8

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185 Reynolds Drive Te Awamutu 2 1 2 1153 Pokuru Road Te Awamutu 5 2 9 Perfect Downsizer Your Dream Lifestyle 6.7ha (approx.) Sale By Deadline Closes 1:00pm Wed 27th For Sale By Negotiation Built in the 2000's, this low maintenance brick home with First time offered to the market, this 6.7 hectare (approx.) January 2021 (unless sold prior) aluminium joinery, is situated on a quiet street & is only a property offers a range of possibilities to the astute View teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1E1PGG8 short walk from Te Awamutu's Mega Centre. View Sunday 12:00 - 12:30pm purchaser. With four large paddocks currently leased to the The property has great street appeal & will definitely attract teawamutu.ljhooker.co.nz/1E21GG8 neighbour, the choice is yours to focus on your own leisure buyers searching for easy care, 'lock up & leave' living. activities, or introduce your own stock. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Ian Jones 027 447 1758 LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Gary Derbyshire 021 149 4371 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] LJ Hooker Te Awamatu trading as Te Awamutu Realty (REAA 2008). All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.