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FINANCE www.norwood.co.nz/teawamutu Farm Machinery Centre FINANCE 2 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, September 27, 2016 SALT WATER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SPORTS FISHING KAWHIA HIGH TIDES Water meters won’t Re-use factory water Add fi ve minutes for Raglan Harbour With planned expendi- Theoretically, Fonterra Tuesday 8.11am 8.39pm solve a supply issue ture of $200 million-plus to recycles and treats 80 per Wednesday 9.04am 9.33pm be spent on Three Waters — cent approximately of that Thursday 9.53am 10.17pm you ask why? water that they consume Friday 10.39am 10.57pm Water meters in Waipa won‘t Pukerimu plant so it can supply It’s an unfathomable and Saturday 11.22am 11.34pm solve anything. urban dwellers as well as rural amount of money that put it back in the Sunday 12.00pm Te Awamutu‘s water supply dwellers? many families, pensioners ecosystem, into a waterway Monday 12.09am 12.33pm comes from Mount Pirongia — Te Yes it will cost money, but let’s and farmers would never network Tahi . face the inevitable now instead of see in their lifetime, but that Te Awamutu/Pirongia School Holidays are here! Waikato Regional Council burying our heads in the sand and expected to pay over the does not draw water wants to reduce the water we take wasting $6.75 million on installing course of their life. from. Wet weather? Enjoy from this source by 2030. meters. So, needless to say, any So why not collect that So apparently Council is instal- How much will water meters ingenious idea that could recycled water and feed it the FISHING ACTION with ling water meters in Te Awamutu cost to maintain? How many people have the potential to save back into the town water a good DVD to lessen the amount of water we will it take to read them and what the ratepayer millions on supply system? use. will their salaries be? the pending Three Waters Alternatively, why not DVD's I believe water meters are not How often do meters need to be would be of benefit, mini- help Fonterra find its own from the answer — they are a ‘quick fix replaced? How much will it cost to mising the burden, on an water supply, by locating $19.99 bandage’ not a solution. It will only process the bills? issue not of their doing. and drilling for separate be a matter of time, with popula- Waipa Council suggests meters Fonterra uses 40 per water bores to utilise the tion growth, before we have to find will save 15 per cent of our water, cent of Te Awamutu/ massive aqua basin that a new source of water. yet in 2014-15 we saved 18 per cent Pirongia’s Water demand, Council advised the public Why don’t we build some reser- on our water usage without meters. and possibly an extra 10 per of several months ago. voirs and capture the winter rains? I see absolutely no logic in cent from the pressure re- Both these options have OCTOBER 1 Why don‘t we use the Waikato installing water meters. Get to the lief valve located to the rear the potential to save River ? heart of the issue, get a new water of the factory, so it comes as millions for the ratepayers, New Fish & Game Trout Why install meters? Hamilton supply and stop wasting money no surprise that they are so why have they not been Licenses isn’t. Waipa District Council. the single biggest consumer considered as options? Download online or call in What about developing the ROBIN DUNCAN of water. HAYDEN WOODS Mon - Fri Keep busy with Fly Tying Equipment COUNCIL RESPONDS and accessories Mr Woods has already been supplied households but certainly not enough for reduce their water use. with detailed information, on multiple occa- Fonterra’s needs. These and a range of other In terms of Hamilton, the city already sions, around water expenditure. Fonterra options have already been canvassed. meters around 30 per cent of its water and uses around 30 per cent of Te Awamutu In terms of Ms Duncan’s concerns, the already has 3800 meters in place for commer- water and like other rural, industrial and full water strategy details all the options cial, industrial, rural and non-residential Tide Times commercial users in Waipa, pays for it via considered for Waipa water and is a public users — just as Waipa does. Books available water meters. The pressure valve Mr Woods document, readily available. Editor’s note: Council has published in- refers to has been shut off for some time. The fact is that those parts of the district formation about various strategies it is Fonterra’s recycled water is already fully already on water meters use considerably considering, including untreated water used elsewhere; it is not available for the less than those parts of the district that reservoirs to capture and collecting water to town supply. Fonterra has previously had aren’t (around 190 litres per person per day save for the drier months. bores, which failed, hence its use of the town compared to 250 litres per person, per day). For more information check supply. If Waipa ratepayers are to avoid being waipadc.govt.nz and check ‘Waipa water We assume the ‘massive aqua basin’ Mr forced to spend many more millions of story’ on the homepage, or for more detail 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu Woods refers to is the bore in Frontier Road dollars on water infrastructure — sooner — look up Water Services under the Our PH: 871 3474 (FISH) which will supply enough water for 1200 all Waipa residents, not just some, must Services tag.

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TC270916SP03B THE Lane family checks out their sponsored bus that is being refitted. It will include living and sleeping areas, as well as space for working on their documentary.

could do, so we looked at our positive leaders in the commun- “We are also extremely grate- strengths. ity. ful to people in our local com- “Creating film is something “Our vision is to have people munity who have been support- we can do, so this project is our around New Zealand linking ing us in many ways to help get way of contributing to turning arms to take ownership of the this project underway.” the tide for Aotearoa.” child abuse issue.” To help support the Stop The The couple realises child So, in each place they visit, Bus project, a fundraiser is being abuse isn’t a positive topic, but they’ll give people the chance to held on Saturday. they want to make a document- link up in front of some local The Soldier Shred Whanau ary that will feature positive scenery. Gala on October 1 (11.30am — things happening in our com- While the idea of travelling 2.30pm) based at the Te Awa- munities and show what ordin- the country in a bus sounds quite mutu College rugby pavilion C270916SP03A ary people are doing to help. straightforward, this project has (Factory Road) features a colour DOCUMENTARY makers Chris and Erinna Lane with their children, “A lot of the child abuse been much more complicated. run, talent quest, white elephant Theodore (4), Lachie (6), Joshua (8) and Noah (8). Photo: Jo Rusling documentaries are graphic, try- They have spent more than sale, bake sale, sausage sizzle, ing to shock audiences into six months researching the competitions, fun games and BY CATHY ASPLIN They are packing up their action. issue, working with Child Mat- activities. home and taking their four sons “But clearly this hasn’t ters, and have been visited by There is no cost to attend but a There’s no avoiding New Zea- on the road as part of their Stop worked,” says Chris. MPs. koha (donation) is welcomed for land’s child abuse statistics. The Bus project. “So we will be visiting com- They have also had to work each activity. Most ordinary Kiwis think “We’re just everyday, ordin- munities around the country, out ways to fund the project — the issue is too big to tackle. ary New Zealanders who want to highlighting people who are and, of course, find a bus. ■ Stop The Bus is now a charitable But one Te Awamutu family is do something to combat child making a positive difference and “We are very grateful to a organisation. If you would like to hitting the road to show that abuse,” says Erinna. of course showcasing our beauti- local young family who has don- support this project visit the Give a something can be done. “We live in a wonderful ful country.” ated a bus and funds for its fit Little page, see more on Facebook or Local film-makers Chris and country, so it should be a great Erinna says those featured in out. attend the gala fundraiser on Erinna Lane will be travelling place for our children to grow up the documentary may not be “Several local businesses Saturday. The Lanes will post the country in a bus over the next but, for many, this is not the people dealing directly with have also got on board to help regular updates on social media year, with the aim of making a case. The statistics are shocking. child abuse, but may be working bring down the cost of getting it during their trip. Website: 90-minute documentary. “It got us wondering what we with at-risk youth or promoting ready for the trip. www.stopthebus.co.nz 6 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, September 27, 2016 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WHAT’S HOT Video violence no leader into real life

In response to Barbara Linton’s your one and only source of ‘research’ video game players, then the percentage WHAT’S NOT letter regarding the link between video (Lt.Col David Grossman) claim, then of gamers who commit a school shoot- game violence and real life violence, let why would the United States Supreme ing is 0.00001183 per cent or 1 in 8,451,000 me retort with this. Court rule it does not (see Brown v. which is significantly lower than your If playing a violent video game trains Entertainment Merchants Association chance of being struck by lightning in HOT a child to murder, then would you trust June 27, 2011). your life time, which stands at 0.0083 per ■ Kind man who took the time to tell a child who plays surgery video games An estimated total of 1.2 billion cent or 1 in 12,000. us our beloved cat was hit by a car on to perform surgery on you? people play video games on a regular This means you are over 700 times Te Kawa Road, we are forever grate- I’m going to assume your answer is basis. Since 2013 a total of 142 school more likely to be struck by lightning the same as mine, no. shootings have occurred. than a gamer is to commit a school ful, because of you the vets could Furthermore, if video game violence Even if we assume 100 per cent of shooting. save her life. causes real life violence like you and school shootings are carried out by DANIEL GRAINGER ■ Trefoil Guild .... ■ St Patrick’s school staff and Appeal funds students for their fantastic pro- duction. to support Half Eaten Pie play to sell-out ■ My very helpful, beautiful neigh- bour Shirley Scott from Pirongia. local people audience for Rockquest finals NOT Te Awamutu trio Half Eaten Pie other musicians. ■ Checkout staff making rude We have been thrilled by the performed in front of a large contingent of “It was great meeting them,” said comments when I buy pigs’ heads at generosity of local people giving to friends and family in a sell-out Smokefree Hayden about the experience. the Alzheimers Waikato Annual Rockquest held at Epsom Girls Gram- “And it was amazing to be able to the supermarket, makes me too Appeal this year and say heart-felt mar’s Raye Freedman Centre on Saturday perform on a professional stage.” embarrased to buy any more. thanks to everyone. night. While not the first time the band has ■ People taking their dogs up The over $40,000 you put in our Smokefree Rockquest is the only entered the competition it is the first time Kakepuku mountain, and removing collection buckets gets spent nationwide, live, original music youth that they have made the finals. directly supporting people and event and was founded in 1989 by music The band members are now looking the ‘No Dogs’ signs. It is now more like families affected by dementia in teachers Glenn Common and Pete Rainey. forward to receiving feedback from the a dog run than a walking track. the greater Waikato area. We don’t It has gone on to become a New Zealand judges and planning towards next year’s ■ Older receptionist’s abrupt, sharp do flashy mail-outs or use market- institution in the music scene and aims to Rockquest, having picked up lots of mannerisms. A little respect goes a ing companies to raise money, but motivate young musicians to prove their experience around the process and the rely on the personal kindness of ability and realise the heights they can amount of effort required. long way! people giving, the efforts of all reach in their music careers. This year’s judges were Jeff Newton those volunteers who braved wet, Although not taking out any of the from NZ on Air, Edge Musical Director TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. cold weather to collect for us, the major prizes, Half Eaten Pie had been Reagan White, Dave Munro from Eccles service organisations who come awarded the Dominate Style Award based Entertainment and musicians, Anika Moa Send to 021 241 4568 and help, and the venues who all on how they played and their overall style and Evan Sinton from MAALA. make us welcome in their from the video the band had submitted. Northland metal band Alien Weaponry EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. doorways. This included the use of a hairstylist won this years’s Smokefree Rockquest, Our own staff and their families (using Dominate products), makeup artist capping off their win in the Smokefree Send to [email protected] also give extra time for the appeal. if wanted and a new outfit for the final. Pacifica Beats competition held on Friday So, thank you Waikato for showing Saturday’s event was the first time that night. DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. your good heart and your care. band members, Hayden McFie (bass), Auckland singer-songwriter Iris HOWARD VICKRIDGE Lachlan Oosterman (guitar/vocals) and Guevarra was named Smokefree Drop into our offi ce 97 Sloane Street Manager Alzheimers Waikato Matthew Church (drums) got to meet the Rockquest’s solo-duo section winner. 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A TIA (Transient Ischaemic those surveyed said they’d made because of concern about ozone NIWA’s graph-based UV forecasts, • slop on plenty of broad-spectrum Attack) or ‘warning-stroke’ is the changes to control their blood depletion. the Health Promotion Agency’s sunscreen of at least SPF 30. same as a stroke but the pressure, including exercising Atmospheric scientist Ben Liley text-based Sun Protection Alert • slap on a broad-brimmed hat. symptoms don’t last as long — it’s more and improving their diet. from NIWA says the annual and/or download the free uv2Day • wrap on wrap-around sunglasses. a sign there’s a high risk of a Any measures taken to reduce Antarctic Ozone Hole is past its app. Megan Chapman, from the more serious stroke. the risk could be a life-saver — worst years and is now on the mend “Our free app gives users the Health Promotion Agency also King, who’s now heavily hypertension or very high blood over coming decades, but the truth peak UV time and shows people encourages regular checking skin. involved in education and sup- pressure is known as the ‘silent is that much of New Zealand’s how UV levels are changing Regular skin checks increase the port around mental wellbeing, is killer’ for good reason. population will remain at high risk throughout the day,” says Dr Rich- chance of finding melanoma and a stroke survivor himself, after Hundreds of volunteers from of melanoma independent of the ard McKenzie, who developed the other skin cancers at an early stage experiencing one in 2007. 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Funds raised at a Paterangi School quiz night Cynthia Greer knows have helped purchase a much-needed gazebo for only too well the fall-out the school. people have to deal with The new gazebo has already been put into use when they are suffering at the recent Lower Waipa Cross Country from chronic pain or champions and will be used for other school ongoing health issues. events. Ms Greer and her son A donation of prizes from local businesses as both suffer from the same well as the wider Waikato helped with the rare genetic disorder, staging of the PTA quiz and auction night. which has meant it has been The school hoped to raise at least $2000 from difficult for both of them to auctioning the goods and prizes donated. lead a normal life. Thanks to the full house and generous “As well as dealing with bidders, the target health issues, there’s often was easily surpassed, and the PTA managed to other issues to deal with — raise a little over $3200. TC270916SP05A social, emotional and finan- Ohaupo-Ngahinapouri Lions Club also don- PATERANGI School PTA sets up their new school gazebo for the cial problems can be hard to ated $500 towards buying the tent. Lower Waipa Cross Country Championships. On a brilliantly fine cope with. Paterangi PTA thanked the local community, winter’s day approximately 420 competitors from 10 schools “Pressures build up and the businesses and the support of parents and assembled to race the 1.8 km course comprising mud, steep hills it’s usually family left to CYNTHIA GREER staff who contributed to the success of the event. and flat fast sections. deal with the fall-out. “Sometimes it can even transformation, for those be too much for them.” dealing with chronic pain, She realised there was whether physical, Pink volunteers needed for appeal very little support for emotional or spiritual, to people in this situation, so redefine your purpose in she has developed a healing life.” The NZ Breast Cancer efforts will fund research dation. The number of patient, and we’re deter- programme. The 10-week course at Foundation needs local vol- into new treatments, sup- women being diagnosed mined to help our health With a background as an Mahuika House has two unteers to help with its Pink port for women going with breast cancer is still system get there. That author, a tutor and a coun- options for attending — Ribbon Appeal on Friday, through breast cancer, going up — now more than means not only addressing sellor, Ms Greer has created either on Tuesdays from October 14 and Saturday, medical equipment and life- 3000 a year — but survival is gaps in the current system a 10-week course to provide 11am-noon (starting Octo- October 15. saving awareness and edu- improving, thanks to earlier through our grants for medi- support and guidance. ber 4) or on Thursdays ‘Give two hours’ is the cation programmes. detection and improved cal equipment, training of The healing programme, from 1pm — 2pm (starting plea — volunteers might “The Pink Ribbon treatments. However, the doctors, but making sure which caters primarily for on October 6). choose to sign up for just Appeal funds a large chunk NZBCF’s long-term vision is that we get new treatments people with chronic pain, There is a small charge their own two-hour stint on of our work, so there’s a zero deaths. Getting there faster, and look at new begins next week. ($8) for the course booklet, the street, or to rope in direct link between the time will mean pushing for new paradigms for patient sup- “It’s not a course for a while the course fee is by friends, workmates or a people give on the street and frontiers in early detection, port. We’re also funding our specific condition, it’s donation. community group to cover our ability to fund research, treatment and patient sup- best researchers to move about dealing with the several hours. treatments and education port. into leading-edge studies.” effects and losses in ■ For more details contact All up, 9000 volunteers in programmes,” says “The future of successful people’s lives due to their Ms Greer (ph 027 365 4156) or the ‘pink army’ will raise Evangelia Henderson, chief cancer treatment lies in ■ To volunteer visit condition. Mahuika House (ph 871-7072 money at more than 1000 executive of the New Zea- personalised treatment www.pinkribbonvolunteer.co- “It’s a workshop of self- or email: collection points. Their land Breast Cancer Foun- targeted to each individual .nz or phone 0508 105 105. awareness and self- [email protected]

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Softly-spoken Shannon* is a girl of few Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Hauraki — words, but the bond she shares with her Sue Critchley, said social workers do a Child, Youth and Family social worker, great job helping to keep children safe, but Glo Chapman, speaks for itself. looking out for them is everyone’s job. Tomorrow is National Social Workers’ “As a society we need to step up and Day, an opportunity to recognise the hard acknowledge that these children and work that social workers like Ms Chap- young people are not ‘CYFs kids’, they are man do every day. A social worker for everybody’s responsibility,” she says. eight years, she came to Child, Youth and “We need to be having that conversation Family in her second year of study and and asking ourselves what can I do to ‘never left’. help?” She works on Waikato West site, which together with Waikato East covers a ■ For more information about how you can massive area, employing almost 100 social help, visit www.cyf.govt.nz or phone 0508 workers between them, including Youth FAMILY. TC270916SPGLO Justice. *Name changed SOCIAL worker Glo Chapman has made a world of difference for client Shannon. Ms Chapman has been 12-year-old Shannon’s social worker for more than four years, and the pair has been through a lot together. She has been Shannon’s rock, supporting her through the death of her mother and a number of different homes, as well as all the usual pre-teen issues. She has been there for the meltdowns, for the tears and the triumphs, and Shannon says she is grateful that through it all Ms Chapman has been ‘in her corner’. “She works really hard for me,” Shannon says, with a shy smile. Shannon, who will soon be reunited with her older sister, says she will keep in touch with Ms Chapman when she moves away to live with her new caregivers. It’s a job that’s not without its frustrations, Ms Chapman says, but being able to tell Shannon she would be moving in with her sister is what makes it all worthwhile. “That one moment is why I do the job,” she says. achieved by investigating alternative supply and treatment options. All over the country, Child, Youth and ECONOMIC GROWTH Waipa District is well located in the “golden triangle” between I am committed to thoroughly investigating these options to ensure Family social workers are involved in the the current high value for money is maintained. Where else could lives of 30,000 vulnerable children and Auckland and the Bay of Plenty and is a recognised powerhouse of the NZ economy. It has strong growth and it is essential that Council a household get all the water it needs and the wastewater safely young people every day and work with treated and disposed of for a little over $2.00/day. 1400 children and young people who maintains a supportive culture to enable businesses to establish offend. Child, Youth and Family’s in the District. This means making sure we continue to “roll out the SOCIAL COHESION red carpet’ for development, ensure the necessary infrastructure regional director in Midlands — covering The District needs social and economic balance to continue to grow is available and that there are attractive and well serviced urban and prosper. I believe that as well as “essential services” other centres to attract the skilled labour force required to support this community facilities are equally as important for the overall wellbeing growth. of residents. I often ask residents why do you choose to live in the Council must work with central government and developers to ensure Waipa District? The answers inevitably revolve around family and the housing problems currently being experienced in Auckland do not friends, all of the amenity services such as libraries, parks and become our problems. It is imperative that all NZ’s who aspire to own gardens, sports and recreation facilities, education opportunities their own homes can do so at an affordable rate but we also need to and location. Never has anyone said that they live in Waipa for our avoid a “knee jerk’ short term solution that creates social and health “fantastic sewerage disposal plants”. More emphasis is required problems in the future. to make our communities liveable for the future, taking account of STRONG LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND INFLUENCE our changing demographic profile and reducing our overall carbon October Local decision making is essential for retention of assets, local footprint. More intensive urban development with well insulated identity and community wellbeing. I do not support the current homes and alternative energy sources and less reliance on motor view being promoted by central government that there are always vehicles should be supported by Council. Plans to improve cycleways What’s On efficiencies in scale, “bigger is not always best”. Council must be and walkways need prioritisation. well informed and understand the national issues so that it can articulate and represent the communities’ views on the national ENVIRONMENT AND HERITAGE Te Awamutu Events Guide as notified to stage. A close working relationship must be established and Waipa has phenomenal environmental and heritage sites that require the Te Awamutu Visitor i-Site Centre. protection and enhancement not only for their intrinsic value but also ■ maintained with central and regional government, the business 1 Pirongia Blues Festival midday to sector and tangata whenua. Knowledge and experience in these for the economic opportunities associated with attracting visitors. midnight, Alexandra Hotel , $20 entry, free areas are essential for your elected representatives. Council works closely with a number of community organisations camping. established to enhance our forested landscape features of Pirongia, ■ 1 Wellbeing for Women, Burchell Pavilion, INFRASTRUCTURE Kakepuku and Maungatautari, our internationally important wetlands Gorst Ave, bookings essential — Transportation, water, wastewater and refuse disposal services are and our heritage sites. The continued involvement of the community [email protected], considered essential local government services and Council, on your in these projects is essential and there is also a huge opportunity Ingrid 021 952 690 or Jeanette 021 299 behalf, spends approximately 80% of its capital and operating costs to promote the very important land wars sites of Paterangi, Waiari, 3821. on these services. Our current 10 Year Plan has a focus on our three Rangioawhia and Orakau that are all within Waipa. ■ 1-8 Te Awamutu Museum , Tui & Tama waters infrastructure to both upgrade the existing networks and also The development of a discovery centre complex to link our natural get techy. Guided tour of the Museum, provide capacity for the strong growth being experienced across the and historic sites with cycle/walkway access enhanced with modern download the pingx app and bring your District. The worst case scenarios have been included in our 10 Year technology is an opportunity that I support particularly as there is device 10am — 4pm weekdays, 10am — Plan with regard to costs but there are significant cost savings to be likely support from central government. 2pm Saturdays. ■ 2 Waipa Racing Club, Freightlines Ltd Te Awamutu Cup, start 12.59am, free ACHIEVEMENTS OPPORTUNITIES admission. Enquiries 871 7047 or TRUST [email protected] THIS TERM NEXT TERM ■ 3 Albert Park Indoor Centre TA Sports school holiday programme, 9am -3pm, $25 • Reduced % rate increases year • Build on strong growth in Cambridge • Leadership per day, contact Ollie Ward 027 451 9158. on year whilst maintaining amenity values • Vision ■ 5-81 Te Awamutu Creative Fibre Exhi- • All financial benchmarks • Develop Te Awamutu Hub concept • Minimise rate increases bition, Burchell Pavilion, Gorst Ave 9am — achieved • Promote Waipa’s heritage values • Poll on establishment of a 4pm. Free entry, raffle. Enquiries Annette • New Te Awamutu Library nearing • Attract further sports codes to build waters CCO Whittle 07 870 4041. completion on ‘Home of Champions’ brand • Managed Growth ■ 9 Mount Pirongia Country Music Club • Cambridge Swimming Pool • Consult on delivery options for • Positive outcomes from shared Day, Ngahinapouri Community Hall, upgrade on track water services service arrangements 12.30pm, all welcome, contact Noeline 871 • Savings in infrastructure delivery • Increase the number of pensioner • Affordable housing opportunities 5083. • Opening Waipuke Reserve units within the District ■ 16 Te Awamutu RSA Country Music • Continued enhancement of • Increase length of cycle/walkways Club, 1pm — 4pm, all welcome, entry $3, natural heritage sites • Complete Cambridge Swimming contact 871 6045. Pool upgrade ■ 20 Altrusa Book Awards, Te Awamutu Intermediate Hall, 5.30pm. ■ 30 Te Awamutu RSA Country Music Club 1pm — 4pm, all welcome, entry $,3 contact Contact Jim Mylchreest at [email protected] 871 6045. Authorised by Jim Mylchreest 119 St Leger Road Te Awamutu Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 11 Artists depict maunga Deer stalkers present Fifteen celebrated artists are helping the mainland eco- new life membership logical island Sanc- tuary Mountain Maungatautari mark At its recent meeting the Te 10 years of pest-free Awamutu branch of the New status with a short Zealand Deerstalker’s Associa- but spectacular exhi- tion presented Stephen Oates bition in Hamilton with life membership. next week. He was presented a certifi- Artists for the cate and pin by fellow life Maunga include members Clive Marshall and master carvers, Malcolm Dench. painters, All three members have photographers and made huge contributions to the ceramic artists, who club, dedicating time and have all used passion to a way of life they Maungatautari as love. the theme of their Mr Oates joined the local work. branch of the New Zealand A percentage Deerstalkers Association in from the sale of their 1988 and has been involved with pieces will be don- the indoor and outdoor shooting ated to help the sanc- ranges as Ranger Officer since tuary with fundrais- 1989. ing for additional The ranges offer members a wildlife species re- variety of competition with .22 introductions, the TC270916SPDAWNCHORUS rim fire, centre-fire rifles and most recent of which shot gun. has been kokako. ing exhibitions world-wide. He has also held the position Two of the exhibitors, Trish She says the colours and calls of president or vice president of Seddon and Susan St Lawrence, of native birds re-introduced to the Te Awamutu branch for have just been listed in the pre- the Maunga have inspired her seven years during his member- selection for the prestigious Port- work for this exhibition. Joyce ship of the club. age Ceramics Awards. Flemming combines Ma¯ori Mr Oates helps with novice Another artist is raranga (plaited weaving) with hunters and imparts his know- Maungatautari volunteer European bobbin lace. ledge to those keen and willing TC270916SPSTEPHEN Nicolette Brodnax, a ceramics The exhibition at Hamilton’s to learn. NEW life member Stephen Oates (centre) receiving his certificate artist who has invented a blue/ Creative Waikato in Alexandra In 2010 the Department of from fellow life members Clive Marshall (right) and Malcolm Dench. green crystal glaze especially for Street is open to the public from Conservation and the Te Awa- this project. Wednesday, October 5 — Friday, mutu NZDA began a partner- bers down as part of the whio of game animals for recrea- She calls it Dawn Chorus October 7, with a special Gala ship that saw many of the club (native blue duck) recovery pro- tional hunting. Members value (pictured) and has used it on Evening on Thursday from members install a trap line ject as well as to aid preserva- the conservation of New Zea- hand-thrown porcelain eggs. 5.30pm, to meet the artists. along the Maramataha stream tion of other native species. land’s varied flora and fauna. Joyce Flemming is another Tickets for that event are $35 and in the Pureora forest park. The New Zealand Since 1989 The Te Awamutu artist who also volunteers at the available through the Mr Oates, with the Deerstalkers Association is Branch has been involved with sanctuary in her spare time. She Maungatautari website at occasional help from interested involved in many different and The New Zealand Native Forest is a fibre artist originally from www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz people, diligently monitors the varied conservation efforts Restoration Trust, which pur- Ireland whose work has repre- One ticket holder will win an trap line every three weeks in across New Zealand and is not chases and restores remnants of sented New Zealand at lace mak- original Russell Jackson print. an effort to keep predator num- just focused on the management New Zealand’s native forests.

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No style on Saturday, October 8. to Putaruru and back. pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be Club president Marc Gascoigne, withheld in special circumstances at the discretion secretary Melinda Loader and commit- — CLARRIE’ SMITH of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged tee members are leaving no stone and may be edited, abridged or discarded. unturned to ensure past and present MANAGER members go home happy. Alan Price The day promises to be a memorable occasion, featuring the Te Awamutu and Morrinsville farmer Bill Summers [email protected] Open Road Race, followed by a social get would bring a large group of riders over, EDITORIAL together and the Jubilee Dinner, both at including his son Alan and daughter Dean Taylor (editor) Te Awamutu Sports Rugby and Recrea- Bev. [email protected] tion Club. Later, club officials helped the Sum- It will be a trip down memory lane, mers’ family to establish a club in Colin Thorsen (journalist) looking back on 60 years as arguably the Morrinsville. [email protected] top cycling club in the Waikato. Bev Summers, became only the ADVERTISING In the early 1990s the club decided to second woman in New Zealand to gain a Dorinda Williams affiliate with Te Awamutu Rugby Sports licence to ride against men. [email protected] Club, changing its name to reflect this. After marrying, Bev May became a The move has proved a good one. The pioneer of women’s cycling in the Ange Holt cycling club has continued to thrive and country. [email protected] now has about 180 members. She is still prominent in Waikato Bookings Back in 1956, local bike shop propri- cycling and will be attending the Te [email protected] etor Arthur Rickett and his wife Millie Awamutu Diamond Jubilee celebration. broke away from Te Awamutu Amateur Over the years the club has produced CLASSIFIEDS Athletic and Cycling Club to form a new some outstanding riders, including Rhonda Oosterman, club, Waipa Wheelers, with the aim of Olympians. Tania Cortesi-Western, concentrating solely on the sport of cycle It has also conducted three National Alanah Harvey racing. Championships, track in 1984 and 1987, [email protected] Mr and Mrs Rickett have long since and the Road Nationals in 2000. passed on, but two of the founding Nowadays the club promotes its DELIVERY QUERIES 0800 111 200 members, Clarrie Smith and Peter John- TC270916SP16 annual Junior tour, a major event in POSTAL ADDRESS son, still live in Hamilton . . . and both of FLASHBACK: Waipa Wheelers’ foun- New Zealand for young riders. 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 them will be attending the Jubilee. dation member Clarrie Smith ready to Its Tuesday evening road races OFFICE HOURS Smith recalls joining the new club. race. throughout the summer are a success Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm “I used to do a lot of cycling just for story of NZ cycling with around 160 PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 fun. I would often ride my old bike from hooked on bike racing. riders taking part in five open grades, Te Awamutu to Putaruru and back. “Peter Johnston, Peter Butterworth and a grade for under 15 riders. “I also used to ride down to Otoro- and Doug Simmons were among the Former members requiring more ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) hanga to see the Professional Sports originals.” information about the Diamond Jubilee *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 meeting there and that’s when I became Smith says the Ricketts ran the races can contact Brian Fleck on 871 4887. James Parlane Seeks your vote for Council AND HE ONCE HAD DINNER WITH WINSTON GOT AN “A” FOR EMPLOYMENT LAW HAS FRIENDS WHO ARE PSYCHOLOGISTS CAN TEACH ANYTHING TO ANYBODY GET’S THE POLICE TO WITHDRAW This newspaper is subject to NZ Press CHARGES IS THE BEST Council procedures. 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BY COLIN THORSEN and sixth. Lisa Kemp claimed the Alex Heaney upstaged a qual- women’s E grade gold medal, ity field winning the Te Awa- placing ninth in 2.19.28. mutu Sports Cycling’s A grade Pearse Gatley outsprinted club championship. Liam Simmonds and Jack Heaney finished second in Carswell to win the Under 15 the same time as the winner, boys’ championship with a one non-club member Nick Reddish lap time of 44.30. of Hamilton, over four laps of the Maddie Douglas claimed the testing Korakonui circuit. Under 15 girls’ gold medal, Three riders featured in a finishing in the same time as the sprint finish on Bailey Road, boys’ winner, with Mya Ander- with Reddish, Heaney and son (45.58) and Nina Sardelich Aucklander Logan Griffin all (56.14) claiming silver and being credited with the same bronze. Blake Bailey (46.57) just time of 2.23.25. edged Matt Davis across the line Taranaki’s Mike Torckler to claim Under 13 boys’ honours, was fourth at eight seconds. with Zane Rutland (1.00.17) Heaney claimed the title, as claiming the bronze medal and the first ‘club member’ home. Hannah Mudgway (1.03.55) The silver medal went to Jack being credited with the U13 Montgomerie who placed fifth at girls’ title. 58 seconds. Bronze medallist Boris Clark finished sixth at two minutes, 30 seconds. The B grade (three laps) championship came down to an 11-strong sprint finish, won by Gary Mikkelsen in 1.52.27. Two of the club’s exciting TC270916CT03 young talent, Burnie McGrath SIX of the best . . . from left: Alex Heaney, Jack Montgomerie, Michael Torckler, Boris Clark, Nick and Matt Berry were second and Reddish and Logan Griffin swing into Loop Road on lap three of the A grade club championship race third in the same time as the at Korakonui. winner, claiming the under 17 boys’ gold and silver medals the club’s first C grader to cross First C grade women home who placed fifth in the same respectively. the line, placing second to claim was Samantha Kingsford in 11th time as the winner. The B grade silver and bronze the under 17 girls’ gold medal. place. Non club members filled the medals went to Blair Taylor and Third placegetter Vernon Arthur Ferguson, better first three places in E grade, Logan Holzer who placed fourth Corbett claimed the C grade gold known for his yachting exploits, Gerrit Steenkamp winning in and fifth at five seconds. medal, with Andy Macky and won a 14-strong sprint finish to 1.38.00, from Dawie Maritz Sam Cook claimed the under Jason Strawbridge (fourth and the D grade championship, (same time) and Ethan Corbett 17 bronze medal, placing sixth in fifth) collecting silver and covering the two laps in 1.28.03. (1.40.03). B grade. bronze. Silver and bronze went to Bruce Mandeno took out the The C grade race ended in a The under 17 girls’ silver and Campbell Jull and John E grade gold medal. He was 20-strong sprint finish won by bronze medals went to Courtney Williamson who were second fourth home in a time of 1.40.57. Hamiltonian Jessie Hodges in King and McKenzie Milne, who and third across the line. Silver and bronze went to TC270916CT04 2.05.07. placed seventh and ninth respec- The D grade women’s gold Andrew Russ (1.42.26) and Bill E GRADE gold medallist Bruce Young Eva Parkinson was tively in C grade. medal went to Lesley Vanner Tamaki (1.44.11) who placed fifth Mandeno.

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Offer not available with other offers. Private customers only. Offer available while stocks last. 18 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, September 27, 2016 Battle for minor Win worth a trek places at darts The long trek from Thames BY COLIN THORSEN proved well worth- while for Chris Interest is now focused on the battle for minor Browne, winner of placings in Te Awamutu Darts championship after 12-Week Challenge Te Awamutu Ohaupo and RSA Bombers gained unassailable Are you ready to take up the challenge for a Croquet Club’s leads in their respective divisions. healthier you? annual winter one- WWMC Hunters are a ‘shoe-in’ to finish Join Sport Waikato’s FREE workplace or day tournament. runners-up in division one after pipping Rosetown individual 12 Week Challenge. Browne was one Rockets 12-11 last Tuesday night. The 12 Week Challenge is an online of 14 visitors from It was the Hunters’ sixth win, taking them two challenge based on the Ministry of Health’s Thames, Waihi, wins clear of third placed Warriors — who had the Green Prescription Service. Rotorua and bye — with two rounds of matches remaining. You will receive weekly emails full of physical Leamington clubs to Hunters’ Gene Gratwick was the star of the activity and healthy eating tips, and the ability to join the locals in show, throwing a brace of 180s, as well as being the access four fun workshops presented by a competition at Vic- only player on either team to win all his five healthy lifestyles coach. toria Park. matches. “This programme is great for work places to The late with- His team-mate Shane Cluitt also threw a challenge and support each other or just for an drawal of two maximum, as did Rockets’ David Scott who took his individual who wants to get more information, players from Puke- tally of 180s to seven in the championship. tips and advice about getting active and eating kohe due to illness, Hunters led 8-3 after the pairs, triples and first better,” says Active & Well coordinator Hayley meant some players leg of singles before the Rockets stormed back into Berkers. had to play two contention winning the second leg of singles 5-1. “Participants set their own weekly goals and balls. The Ohaupo runaway train is proving nigh record their own progress but have support there Host club players unstoppable, extending their unbeaten run to 11 if they need it.” enjoyed more than matches with a 17-6 win over Tungstens. The next challenge starts on Monday, their share of suc- One of Ohaupo’s best, David Bowers, recorded October 3, so why not grab some workmates, cess, taking out two 5/5 wins, while team-mate Dyane Daniels threw a friends or family members and contact Sport of the three div- 180. Waikato to register as a group. isions. RSA Bombers won an epic top-of-the-table Alternatively you can register as an Individual Allen Cartwright encounter against Rosetown Thorns in division at the following address http:/ was runner-up to two, sneaking home 8-7 for their 11th win in 13 /www.sportwaikato.org.nz/programmes/active- Browne in division TC270916SP18 matches. and-well/12-week-challenge.aspx one. VISITOR Ross Sutton of Thames donned his wet The match went down to the wire with the For more information contact the Active & Alan Thornton weather gear to compete in the one-day croquet scoreline locked at 7-7. Thomas Paton was the toast Well team at Sport Waikato, 07 858 5388 or won division two, tournament at Victoria Park. The morning of the Bombers’ team after winning the deciding email [email protected] with Waihi’s Gwen showers cleared for play in the afternoon. singles, two legs to one over Darren Adams. Sign up today and start your healthy lifestyle Falconer the run- Bombers’ Greg Chard chalked up 4/4 wins and journey. nerup. done for the past 20 years. took his tally of 180s in the championship to four Further success went Te Awa- “We would not be able to hold with another maximum. He also had other scores of mutu’s way with Loral Piggott these tournaments without the 160 start and 120 start twice. claiming honours in division support of the local businesses,” The Thorns (with eight wins) battle for the three. says club captain, Jean Fisher. minor placings with Ohaupo Tigers who chalked Gordon Haszard became the “The lawns were in good up win number seven with a 13-2 victory over second Waihi player to finish playing condition thanks to the WWMC Dragons. Standings after 13 of 15 weeks: runner-up for the day. efforts of the maintenance commit- Division 1: Ohaupo 11/11 wins, WWMC Hunters The event was sponsored by tee and all their helpers. Many 6, Warriors 4, Rosetown Rockets 3, Tungstens 2. Tony Fabish Panelworks. thanks must also go to the Golf Division 2: RSA Bombers 11/13 wins, Rosetown Mason’s Nursery also donated a Croquet ladies who always help in Thorns 8, Ohaupo Tigers 7, RSA Allsorts 5, WWMC plant for a raffle, which they have the kitchen on these days.” Dragons 4, WWMC Raiders 3. Invest in your herd’s health

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Graham" give your life so others 9699194AA France). Much love A celebration of Tui’s can have freedom. Applications close from both families. wonderful life will be Perhaps while on their Waikato Cakes SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 31 October 2016 held at St John's personal road to sponsored BROOKS, Anglican Church, Damascus, those who Moana. Arawata Street, Te did not want to vote Te Awamutu AFC PUBLIC NOTICE Awamutu on Friday, might consider Annual 5 Aside of application for the renewal Deaths 22 September 1949 - 23 changing their mind. September 2016 30 September 2016 at Competition will of a Club Licence BARCLAY, 11.30 am followed by a commence on Graham Lindsay. Aged 67. Passed away private cremation. In Stewart Alexander Golf and Country Club Incorporated peacefully on Friday This advertisement was 12 October 2016 at On Sunday, 25 lieu of flowers, authorised by James has made application to the District Licensing September 2016 at 23 September at donations to Te Parlane 135 Rewi Street, Anchor Park. All teams Waikato Hospital Committee at Waipa District Council, Te Awamutu for home surrounded by Awamutu St John Te Awamutu. must provide a referee. the renewal of a Club Licence in respect of the TE AWAMUTU SPORTS family, after a long surrounded by family. Ambulance would be Social grades only. illness aged 63 years. Dearly loved wife of appreciated and may premises situated at 106 Budden Road, Te Awamutu JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB Soul mate and best John. Mother of be left at the service. Team entries in by 3800, known as Stewart Alexander Golf and Country Monica, Michelle, Club Inc. friend of Marlene for All communications to 30 September 2016 43 years. Much loved Michael, Rayleen and the Scott family, P O AGM son of Gladys and the Juan. Grandmother of Box 137, Te Awamutu to Ken Miezenbeck The general nature of the business conducted under late George. Adored Henare, Moana, 3840. 027 474 6630 the licence is Golf Club. Tuesday 18 October and cherished dad of Kahlia, Ben, Sarah, Shyloe, Jakeb, Te Awamutu Funeral The days on which and the hours during which the 7pm at Gloria and Peter Services FDANZ Te Awamutu Sports McGoldrick, Heath Morehu, Erika, Public Notices liquor is (or intended to be) sold under the licence are: and Kirsty, Carla and Ataahua, Wairua, Monday to Sunday 10am - 1am following day. All new Craig Mexted. Horouta, Toanui, Waikaremoana and Acknowledgements The application may be inspected during ordinary members welcome Awesome Pop and office hours at the office of the Waipa District Council, buddy of Aaron, Isabella. Great HOLLINSHEAD. Cullum, Alya and Grandmother to District Licensing Committee, 101 Bank Street, Te Any enquiries to Mekhi, Te Ariki, Ian, Joanna, Robert Awamutu. [email protected] Kaley. Grateful thanks and Amanda to Dr Henk Carlos, Irihapeti, Robert, Rorie, Elias, Hollinshead and their Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to Krosebergen, Hospice families would like to Maggie O Waikato, and the Ceza and Aria-Jordon. object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 thank all those who working days after the date of the publication of this Keltic Star district nurses for A service to celebrate offered sympathy, their wonderful care. and farewell Moana encouragement, love notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Psychic Show A celebration of has been held. Many and best wishes Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Waipa thanks to all the Te Awamutu Little Graham’s life will be during the illness and District Council,Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. Theatre held on Thursday 29 nurses and doctors at later passing of Gaile. September at 1p.m.at Waikato Hospital ICU No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made 8 Oct 7.30 to 10pm and HDU who cared "You made the journey in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in Te Awamutu Sports a little easier." 9 Oct 2 to4.30pm Club, 420 Albert Park for Moana and section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act $45 Drive, followed by supported the family Thank you all. 2012. interment at the Te through her last days. Box Offi ce Awamutu Lawn The family would like This is the only publication of this notice. 021 167 5344 Cemetery. In lieu of to thank everyone who Funeral Directors www.talt.nz flowers donations to has been there to Hospice Waikato support them. Psychic Class would be appreciated All communications to ROSETOWN and can be left at the The Brooks Family, 16 October service. C/- 262 Ohaupo Rd, Te 9.30am to 4.30pm All communications to Awamutu 3800. 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