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Te Awamutu The Hire Centre Te Awamutu Landscape Lane, Te Awamutu YourC community newspaper for over 100 years Thursday, December 5, 2019 0800 TA Hire | www.hirecentreta.co.nz Author honoured By DEAN TAYLOR Pirongia with her parents Jock and Joyce William- She’s an international best- son and four brothers. selling author — home in Te She attended Ford V8 show Awamutu this week to talk about Pirongia School and Te The Early Ford V8 Club the journey that led to the release For more Premium Awamutu College, Waikato are having their of her first book, The Tattooist of content visit worked in town for a Christmas function this Sunday at Auschwitz and the follow-up, nzherald.co.nz couple of years and at 18 the Waipa Workingmen’s Club. Cilka’s Journey. And after a headed across the Tas- The public are invited to view mesmerising 45-minute address man. their cars that will be parked up from the heart, Heather Morris She met her future hus- between 11.30am and 2pm. gave her audience three tips on band, Aussie Steve Morris, and how to be a successful author. for a while they lived in Christ- One — Never turn down coffee church where their three chil- Whoopsie in with a friend; dren were born. Two — Never say no to meet- She began her address on the What’s On ing someone new; Monday night by saying her last We were given the wrong Three — Always get on with memory of the Te Awamutu RSA date for this month’s Ponderosa their doggies. Club was her wedding day in the Country Music Club gathering, Heather Morris shared these 1960s. 12.30-4.30pm at the Te Rahu three tips on how to be a success- Home from Australia for the Hall. ful author when she was in town big day, her father had taken her It is on Sunday, December 22 as part of her book launch speak- husband-to-be and other male — not the 27th as published. ing tour for Cilka’s Journey, the members of the wedding party to follow-up to The Tattooist of “the club” before the nuptials at Discussing 5G Auschwitz. Old St John’s Church. Dr Janion Heywood is I first met Heather in April “I walked up the aisle and hosting a public discussion next when she came to speak to could smell the beer,” she said. week regarding the students at Te Awamutu College Steve was okay until we had forthcoming fifth generation and it was the Te Awamutu to kneel. “I literally had to lift (5G) wireless network. Courier that announced she was him back to his feet,” she said. Let’s talk about 5G. Do we working on a second book, based Steve Morris worked in IT want it? Do we need it? on the information from Holo- and was headhunted back to The discussion is on caust survivor and Auschwitz- Australia in 1987 where they Wednesday, December 11 at Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) have lived since. Heather worked 7.30pm in the Te Awamutu Sokolov and further research, in social services within the Library Community Room. that would be released later in medical profession — mostly at the year. Melbourne’s Monash Medical Te Pahu¯spirit At that time we discussed Centre. holding an event in Te Awamutu She has always been a keen Te Pahu¯community came and with the support of Waipa¯ reader, and a movie lover, but together recently for a Classic District Council, Te Awamutu Heather Morris speaking at Te Awamutu RSA. Photo / Dean Taylor nothing prepared her for the Car Show — one event to RSA Club and Te Awamutu journey of more than a dozen fundraise to save a community Paper Plus, it came to fruition immortalised for their impact on respected for his knowledge, ora- years that led her to interna- facility damaged by internal this week on Monday. the community or world recogni- tory and leadership skills, as well tional fame. flooding — read about it in Following the address, Waipa¯ tion. as military acumen. Getting back to her three tips today’s Driven. mayor Jim Mylchreest “Heather has made a huge An inductee must have been for success. One — It started in announced Heather would be impact around the world with born in Te Awamutu or districts, 2003 over coffee with a friend inducted into the Te Awamutu her writing and we are proud to or achieved their notable success who said, “My friend Gary, Walk of Fame in acknowledge- know that her roots are in the as a resident to be inducted. whose mother has just died, ment of her worldwide literary district,” said Mylchreest. Last month marked 10 years asked me to find someone his success. The mayor said she was in since Te Awamutu’s Walk of father can tell a story to.” The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a good company, joining many Fame was officially opened. The only criteria was that it historical novel based on inter- impressive men and women who The idea was the brainchild of had to be a non-Jewish person. views with Sokolov. had accomplished great things Te Awamutu Alive; a local group Morris says she was immedi- The novel has sold more than and had ties to the Waipa¯. formed to promote events and ately interested. “I’d been doing four million copies since its Also named in the Te Awa- projects to put Te Awamutu on some writing and preferred read- release last year, was a No 1 mutu Walk of Fame are musi- the map and has been supported ing stories based on real people, international bestseller and is cians Tim and Neil Finn, hus- by Waipa¯District Council. so I said yes.” back at No 1 on the New York band and wife rosarians Pat and Inductees are acknowledged Two — A week later Morris Times Bestseller list after 64 Paddy Stephens, who were key in with a pou in the Walk of Fame in was at the home of Lale Sokolov weeks. establishing the Te Awamutu Te Awamutu’s historic Selwyn — the tattooist of Auschwitz. Morris’ name will join those Rose Gardens, and Rewi Manga Park. of 28 other prominent locals Maniapoto who was widely Heather Morris grew up in ■ Continued page 3
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■ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks for Rose Gardens celebration 14,045 Congratulations and thanks to the horse paddock. the image they gave visitors. council gardening staff who take care of The community has supported exten- Rose Sunday was enhanced by both the 14,045* the Rose Gardens. sively the branding of Te Awamutu as the Pipe Band and the Brass Band entertain- CIRCULATION 14,045* They looked wonderful and their effort Rosetown by incorporating the name in ing the public as they have in the past. to upgrade and present the grounds was their business, organisation and sports Our thanks to everyone involved in the greatly appreciated. body. commemoration of 50 years since the Thanks also to Dean Taylor for the The Rotary Club has also upgraded the Governor-General declared the garden articles in this paper which reminded us welcome signs on the roads coming into officially open. of the extend of community involvement the town. KEITH STOREY that helped created making a worthy It is all evidence of the pride our garden out of a gorse and twitch infested community has in the Rose Gardens and ■ See Rose Sunday coverage pages 10,11
Sarah Verran 021 345 951 [email protected]@nzme.co.nz Thank you [email protected] Verran Zero Carbon Bill will hobble NZ [email protected]@[email protected] /021 345 951 [email protected] So the Zero Carbon Bill has centres. In 2015 the world’s sume its entire electricity to retired been passed with much back data centres (the internet ) supply by 2030 if growth con- [email protected]@nzme.co.nznzme.co.nz colin.thorsen@Caitlan Johnstonnzme.co.nz (reporter) Ext: 67710 slapping and virtue signalling used 416.2 terawatt hours of tinues at today’s rate. by our minority government. electricity, to put that into So how about the Govern- councillor [email protected]@[email protected] [email protected] Readers’ letters in the Te context, that’s significantly ment starts to limit internet [email protected] [email protected] Awamutu Courier tell a story higher than the UK’s total usage, particularly amongst Vern Wilson [email protected]@nzme.co.nz of farmers feeling unjustly consumption of about 300 the under 35s who are the [email protected] singled out as polluters. terawatt hours. Usage has only biggest users. Politicians and A huge thank you to just Let’s look at one aspect of increased since then and government departments retired councillor Vern Wil- [email protected]@nzme.co.nzWayne Michell the modern world we are all forecasts are a threefold in- could also forgo the internet to son. Wayne Michell fond of — the Internet. crease in energy consumption set a good example. This would I sat in on council meetings Wayne027Pip 494 Jensen Michell 7770 What is “the internet”? In in the next decade. have an immediate impact on for a number of years and Vern Maraea027027 494 569 Jamieson 7770 4317 simple terms it’s a lot of very Data centres at 2015 con- greenhouse gas emissions and was always consistent in 021PipMaraea Jensen023 59612 Jamieson large computers sending data sumed about 3 per cent of the I still get to eat a good steak his support of us ordinary around the world to other global electricity supply and and drink some milk. folk. [email protected] 569 023 4317 59612 [email protected] computers, you on Facebook, accounted for about 2 per cent The bill is simplistic and He did not give in to intimi- Maraea Jamieson streaming Netflix, watching of total greenhouse gas will hobble New Zealand while dation, he stood his ground 021 023 59612 YouTube or sending money by emissions. That gives it the making a tiny fraction of dif- and was always consistent in your online bank. It’s all basic- same carbon footprint as the ferent to the level of any gas in his stand for us. ally the same process. airline industry. A study con- the atmosphere. Isn’t it about He is a huge loss to the [email protected] These collections of com- ducted in Japan suggested that time for some push back? ordinary folk of Waipa¯. puters are known as data its data centres would con- PAUL PARKER ROBIN DUNCAN Where are anti-vaxxers now with the Samoan measles outbreak?
With the measles outbreak mutu Courier earlier in the tional emergency, I find the epidemic, which with educa- We’re online at nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com in Samoa, I am interested to year. anti-vaccination stance most tion and vaccination pro- hear from the anti- Now that the World Health perplexing. grammes could well have been vaccinators who expressed Organisation has declared the Seemingly an individual prevented. 2016 their opinions via the Te Awa- situation in Samoa an interna- has caused this viral pan- GLENIS FRASER
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She says he was an elderly gentleman, still grief-stricken over the death of his wife, Gita, Corporate Lunches Christmas Parties whom he had met in the prison camp. 12pm-4pm 7pm-midnight They had been FRIDAY 29TH NOVEMBER FRIDAY 22ND & 29TH NOVEMBER married 60 years. It was FRIDAY 6TH DECEMBER SATURDAY 23RD & 30TH NOVEMBER his story of love and FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER FRIDAY 6TH & 13TH DECEMBER survival that formed the SATURDAY 7TH & 14TH DECEMBER basis of the historical novel she was about to write — albeit that it did not hit the shelves until 15 years later. Heather would go to Lale’s home regularly over the next three years and listen to his stories. The two formed a bond, they met each other’s families and sometimes socialised. She told Monday’s audience that Lale was a “ladies’ man” and a flirt — even in his 80s. She would take him out and he would intro- Author Heather Morris meets her Sunday School teacher Ngaire Phillips. PROVIDING TRUSTING GLAZING duce her as his girlfriend. Photo / Dean Taylor “I told him off eventu- SERVICES FOR TE AWAMUTU AND ally, reminding him I was So it was after years of Schwarzhuber for a have the evidence to sup- a married woman,” she work that she achieved favour, pointing out Lale port it,” she said. SURROUNDING REGIONS FOR said. “Next time we went “overnight success”. and asking that he be She said there was a OVER 30 YEARS out he said to the other Heather told her local allowed to live. team of researchers people ‘This is Heather, audience that Lale Schwarzhuber agreed employed to read my mistress’.” described Cilka as the and gave the order. archives from around the Three — Heather bravest person he knew, It was the only time world and she would also knew she had fully and said she saved his Cilka asked travel to Slovakia, where gained Lale’s trust when life. Schwarzhuber for any Cilka was born, and other she was allowed to throw Cilka, Cecilia Klein, favours. destinations important to the ball for his two dogs. was just 16 years old Cilka was one of the the story, to find and Lale announced “the when she was taken to central characters in The establish credible dogs like you, so I like Auschwitz-Birkenau Tattooist of Auschwitz information. you”. where she befriended and Cilka’s Journey “The breakthrough Heather and Lale Gita. recalls her experiences in came when I was asked remained close friends But head of the camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau, but by officials in Cilka’s until his death in 2006 — SS-Obersturmfu¨hrer then moves forward. hometown of Sabinov if I and as she came to grips Johann Schwarzhuber, After liberation Cilka wanted to view her birth with her grief, she began also took a liking to Cilka is charged with col- records,” said Heather. to write. and she became his sex laboration by the “With my interpreter She had promised Lale slave. Russians and sentenced in tow I was on a plane she would not give up on Heather said there to 15 years hard labour in and taken to the office. telling his story. And was no way of sugar- the Vorkuta gulag in The records were beauti- Broken Windows • Frameless Showers • Splashbacks although Heather was coating it — “Cilka was Siberia. fully hand-written Custom Mirrors • Table Tops • New Glazing • Pet Doors speaking during the used and raped by that There she trains as a volumes of all the family launch of Cilka’s bastard Schwarzhuber” nurse and works in the information for over 200 Journey, she explained and like many women gulag hospital, finds love years.” W www.waipaglass.co.nz there would be no book if who survived major and survives a second Heather said Cilka’s not for Lale, so it was conflicts, she kept the horrific incarceration. page was open, the other important for her to shame of being a victim Heather told her lis- records were blanked E [email protected] explain the dynamic of sexual assault to her- teners the book is true to with sheets of paper, and between them that led to self. the spirit of Cilka’s life — it showed her birth SHOWROOM: the story. It was the “relation- another historical novel details. She also explained ship’ with Schwarzhuber based on testimony of the Her interest was 274 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu how she had intended to that kept her alive, and people who knew her. piqued by two things. write a screenplay for a Lale. One of her biggest Firstly, the mother’s movie — her other love After Lale had been issues was the “fact” as name didn’t gel with 24/7 CALL OUTS apart from reading — but caught with contraband recorded in a number of other information she PH 021 500 839 • PH 07 871 4621 it wasn’t gaining trac- he was taken for interrog- official records which had and, secondly, there tion. And it took her two ation and beaten for six stated that Cilka Klein was a note at the end of attempts at writing the weeks. had been ‘murdered at the line in a different pen Authorised Distributor: novel before her pub- He was returned to the Auschwitz’. and handwriting. lishers accepted the main camp to be left to “We knew Cilka had Check us on manuscript. die — but Cilka asked survived, but we didn’t ■ Continued page 6
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By CATHY ASPLIN had met my future wife.” He also recounted their Jockey Lance O’Sullivan experience as a couple in Celeb- launched his record-breaking rity Treasure Island and admit- career with his first win in Te ted cheating a bit to win! Awamutu. George steps up So it was fitting he returned Lance was interviewed at to boost the careers of other the Cornerstone luncheon by budding sports stars in Te Awa- racing commentator, the self- mutu last week. titled “talented, gifted, amazing Santa’s Grotto hours As guest speaker at this Ma¯ori race-caller” George Rosetown Lions Club have set up year’s Cornerstone Trust fund- Simon who injected his humour Santa’s Grotto in First National Real Estate, raising luncheon, Lance gave into the afternoon. 35 Alexandra St. an insight into his impressive George kindly agreed to be Santa’s first day will be Saturday, career and life after racing. MC for the event in place of December 14 from 10am until noon, He explained that he doesn’t regular MC, the hugely popular when he is needed for the Rotary do a lot of speaking James McOnie. Christmas Parade. engagements and humorously James was unable to be He’ll be back on Wednesday — retold one experience at a girls’ there as he was attending the Saturday, December 18 — 21 and college in Auckland where he funeral of his mother, former Te Monday, December 23 from 10am-1pm. was asked to speak about rais- Awamutu teacher Dee McOnie. Bring a camera or phone to capture a ing daughters. Lance has two However, James did provide lasting memory. daughters, Georgia and Caitlin, a few ‘tips’ for George about his so was happy to give his hometown, the work of the trust thoughts. and its fantastic fundraising Christmas Concert It wasn’t until after he had event. Te Awamutu Brass is presenting a completed his speech and been Generous guests Christmas Concert at The Woolshed thanked, that he realised they Enthusiastic bidding saw Theatre this Sunday at 2pm. thought he was Lance this year’s auction raise Cost is $15, students $10 and under 5s O’Sullivan — the doctor, author $23,720. free — door sales only. and public speaker from North- Top prices were paid for land! two pieces of memorabilia Christmas Tree Lance (the jockey) had an from Scott McLaughlin ($2000 Te Awamutu Community Christmas impressive racing career and is each), a Karaka VIP package Tree in Te Awamutu Rose Gardens has in the Racing Hall of Fame, from New Zealand Bloodstock been lit up for the festive season. Sports Hall of Fame and was Jockey Lance O’Sullivan shares stories with the Cornerstone ($4000) and JL Connolly paint- Christmas tree organiser Dean Taylor awarded the ONZM for services crowd. Photo / Cathy Asplin ing services donated by new thanks all the individuals, organisations to racing in 2003. Cornerstone trustee Ross and businesses for their support, He says one of his most Lance felt there were several about his personal life, includ- Fleming, which reached a especially Waipa¯District Council and memorable races was winning issues — including lower stake ing meeting his wife Bridgette, whopping $5400. Contact Electrical. the Japan Cup on a ‘fired-up’ money, less punters and not as who he spotted many years Ross and Bridie Osborne He asks visitors to respect the Horlicks, in a world record time many quality horses. prior to their marriage. have stepped into the positions Community Christmas Tree, which is that stood for many years. He “It’s not the same today, top “I saw her at a 1990 race left vacant by retiring trustees provided due to the goodwill and also fondly remembers Mr Tiz, horses and jockeys are heading meeting in Hamilton. She was Mick Henderson and Alan generosity of the public, and also the only horse to have three overseas. dancing alone on the grass, Livingston. Both have given asks people not to climb it. consecutive wins in the Rail- “Studs have invested in land, practising for a ballroom danc- many years of valuable service way Stakes. but haven’t kept up with ing competition. to the trust. When it came to comparing bloodstock investment.” “After chatting to her I told racing in his heyday to today, Lance also talked a little my brother later that day that I ■ Continued page 5 Thursday, December 5, 2019 Te Awamutu Courier 5
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HOT ■ Lovely man that gave me the last Jumbos cat food at Pak’n Save. ■ Thoughtfulness shown by a Rewi St resident who drove an elderly lady to her home after her bike tyre puncture. ■ The wonderful caring people who operate the Te Awamutu Health Shuttle. They take the trauma out of hospital appointments. ■ Lovely Postie customer Donna who Retiring Cornerstone trustees Alan Livingston (left) and Mick offered to pay for part of my purchase Henderson (second right) welcome new trustees Bridie Osborne on Sunday. All worked out, thank you. and Ross Fleming (right). Photos / Cathy Asplin NOT ■ From page 4 Barry McTamney pre- ■ Flags bylaws. If there isn't any sents the inaugural obstruction why remove them? They Inaugural award Cornerstone Trust One of Mick’s final tasks was Award, named in hon- attract people to stop and shop. introducing a new Cornerstone our of his late father ■ Dogs loose at night on Te Mawhai Trust achievement grant, the Martin, to BMX rider Road constantly knocking over bins Martin McTamney Award. Rebecca Petch. and ripping up rubbish. Mick explained that the memorial award, in honour of a ■ Young man on Picquet Hill Road “fundraiser extraordinaire”, urinating on a roadside hedge in full recognises an outstanding grant view of public. Disgusting behaviour. recipient who has achieved “over and above” during the previous year/s. This year that honour went to TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. BMX rider Rebecca Petch, who Send to 021 241 4568 has risen to number two in New Zealand and is in the top 20 in the Race-caller George EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. world. Simon (assisted by Fittingly she was presented Katie McNaughten) Send to [email protected] with the $3000 grant and certifi- entertains the crowd cate by Martin’s son Barry and with a song about DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. was warmly applauded by Mar- jockey Lance tin’s wife Lyn. O’Sullivan. Drop into our offi ce 97 Sloane Street
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You may have recently heard that Linda Miles has retired from Gallie Miles. Linda’s last day at work was 29 November 2019. This is an exciting time for Linda and we wish her well in her retirement. Over the last six months we have been working with both our team and Linda’s clients to ensure a smooth transition. Along with Valerie MacKay (who remains with the firm as a Consultant), we look forward to continuing the successful and supportive relationship we have always valued with our clients. If you have any questions about this transition process, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly. Directors - Kristy McDonald and Sue Garmonsway. 6 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, December 5, 2019 Author shares her JOIN US FOR A DINING tips with audience Experience
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■ From page 3 maternal grandparents. have heard her testimony Fully Licensed And her father’s first through them.” Bookings Essential The visitors had estab- wife’s name was Cecilia, Heather said she was lished a rapport with the the name then given to the proud and honoured to HOURS official, so Heather asked third daughter by her bring Cilka’s story to if she could see records grandmother. Heather light. Wed - Sat 4-10 PM pertaining to Cilka’s par- said this was the informa- Her address in Te Awa- ents and grandparents. tion she needed to con- mutu concluded with a 65 Sloane St, Te Awamutu 3800 While the official was tinue with confidence. question and answer away and they were alone She said history is often session — and an extended Bookings 021 151 5522 Heather looked under the regarded as the “official meet and greet and book paper sheets and estab- facts” and “recorded docu- signing session. lished that no other mentation” of the time — Te Awamutu Paper Plus entries had a note at the but to her mind it is a sold out of its remaining end of the line. combination of those copies of The Tattooist of She asked for a trans- factors and of credible Auschwitz and did a great lation of the note and was testimonies, either first- trade on Cilka’s Journey told it said: “In 1958 hand or passed down, from and Heather engaged with Cecilia Klein visited this those who were there. each and every person who office bringing with her a A project to video- came to meet her and get a document from the Gov- document the testimonies book, or books, signed. ernment in Bratislava of Jewish people who She also finally got the proving she was alive and survived the prison camps question she was hoping declared a citizen of the was undertaken when for. state of Czechoslovakia.” Lale and Gita were alive. “Come on,” she Cilka had come back to “Gita didn’t want to prompted, “I’ve given her birth town to set the take part when the team enough clues but I haven’t record straight — she was was in Melbourne, but had the question yet.” alive. Lale convinced her it was Then it came. “You said The other records pro- important,” said Heather. you were writing a vided by the now inter- On the last day they screenplay, is there a ested and more willing were in the city, Gita and movie?” official showed Cilka had Lale were filmed. “No,” she replied. two other sisters, both “I had the chance to see “Even better, a six-part born to a different mother. that video, so it was I mini-series — each one When she had died her heard Gita’s testimony as hour.” father married his late well as Lale’s. And in my And maybe Heather wife’s sister — which travels I was invited to will be back home for that explained the confusion meet people who knew and launch and to be officially created by the fact she had lived with Cilka, I went to inducted into the Walk of a different mother’s name the home where she lived Fame. We are working on FOR ALL YOUR recorded, but the same with her husband and I it. DRAINAGE, Lance’s LOT EXCAVATION & TRANSPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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Protecting our taonga species Healthy forest, stable catchment Reducing the number of Every day, rats and possums are killing our native birds. These pests raid possums feeding on Mt bird nests, eating eggs and chicks. Rats also eat the seeds and berries Pirongia’s forest means which birds eat. Possums are also browsing our native forests, destroying fewer trees will die and trees and preventing regeneration. new plants will get a Possum and rat populations need to be kept at extremely low levels in chance to establish. The order to achieve our conservation objectives in these forests. result is a healthy forest. A healthy forest improves the stability of the catchment, reducing the Tiakina ngā Manu / Save the Birds amount of soil eroding into the surrounding rivers and streams and the amount of sediment in Kāwhia, Aotea and Raglan harbours. A healthy forest also acts like a sponge by catching and temporarily absorbing rain, so less water ends up in rivers and streams when it rains heavily.
Aerial predator control operation DOC and the regional council plan to carry out pest control in winter 2020. An Tūī Pīwakawa Kōkako aerial 1080 operation to supress rat and possum numbers will be conducted Tiakina ngā Manu is the Department of Conservation’s ongoing over Pirongia Forest Park and Te Kauri Park Scenic Reserve. campaign to protect our at-risk native species and ecosystems. 1080 is a biodegradable toxin. Its active ingredient, fluoroacetate, is a salt. To this end, DOC and Waikato Regional Council are undertaking pest Fluoroacetate occurs naturally in poisonous plants in Australia, Africa and control in Pirongia Forest Park and Te Kauri Forest to protect kererū, Brazil. It is also found in very low concentrations in tea and New Zealand’s kōkako, tūī and many other species from rats and possums. native pūhā. 1080 does not bioaccumulate – it breaks down naturally in the environment into harmless compounds and does not leave permanent Our native taonga/treasures residues in soil, water, plants or animals. Mt Pirongia* is the largest area of remaining native forest close to An operation was last held in this area in 2014 Hamilton. It is deemed one of the most valuable sites in New Zealand due and it reduced possum numbers to an almost to the variety of plant life and wildlife habitats found at different altitudes. undetectable level. Aerial operations have to be repeated usually every five to seven years BIRDS: The ancient forest and beautiful streams are home to iconic native because possums eventually move back in and birds such as riroro (grey warbler), pīwakawa (fantail), miromiro (tomtit), multiply to levels that are detrimental to the kōtare (kingfisher), kārearea (New Zealand falcon), kererū, tūī, korimako health of the forest and surrounding areas. (bellbird), rūrū (morepork), papokatea (whitehead) and pītoitoi (North Island robin). Kōkako have recently been returned to the maunga/mountain. These operations help support the community’s conservation efforts which FISH: Several species of native fish and a huge variety of aquatic have boosted the environmental values of Mt invertebrates are found in the mountain streams. Pirongia and Te Kauri Park Scenic Reserve. PLANTS: This project will improve the survival and health of a wide range of The Pirongia Te Aroro o Kahu Restoration plant species. Te Kauri Park is the stronghold for the last remaining southern- Society intensively controls rats and possums most kauri trees. Towering rimu and tōtara are found on Mt Pirongia, along over 1000 hectares of the forest park, and this with tawa and tree ferns. Hardy plants like kāmahi, tāwari, horopito and has allowed the reintroduction of 44 kōkako since 2017. Monitoring shows mountain neinei grow on exposed ridges. Near the summit, thick mats of that kōkako nests are not successful outside this area. The aerial control mountain flax, coprosmas and ferns are common. covers a much larger area than this group of dedicated volunteers can realistically tackle. Wood rose (Dactylanthus taylorii/pua ō te reinga), a rare and endangered plant, is Working together to achieve better outcomes found on the ridges of Mt Pirongia. It is New Zealand’s only completely parasitic flowering DOC and WRC have consulted with our Treaty partner, and with adjoining plant and grows partially underground. landowners, key stakeholders and affected parties. Together, we will continue to work for the best outcomes for our communities and the maunga.
*A tohunga of the Tainui waka named FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit doc.govt.nz/our-work/tiakina-nga- Mt Pirongia “Pirongia Te Aroaro manu, or contact the DOC Waikato office: Phone 07 850 8378, or email ō Kahu” (the fragrant presence of Kahu) after his wife, Kahu. [email protected]. Waikto Region Council Project Manager: 0800 800 401. 8 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, December 5, 2019
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It was a 1920s cottage with HOT BUSINESSES a white picket fence and pink, white and red roses ■ Beau from Superior Bobcat services, that took out the top place for thanks for taking such care with topsoil this year’s Best Kihikihi Gar- for new lawn, outstanding job, heck of den Awards. an operator. The annual competition is run by Te Awamutu Rotary ■ Well done to Jean and the Tutors at and member Carol Turner Impact Tutoring for their outstanding took the judge, Rosalie Barr, work with students this year. around the village by car to view its residents’ gardens. ■ Very friendly costumer service by The pair spent over two Shuba at Sugoi Sushi. hours driving to decide on ■ Fantastic cake Viands bakery made the winners. The garden of Mark for my husband's 60th birthday. Gulliver and Deborah Smith ■ VE Vets for call-out on public holiday on Moule St won the competi- to help an injured cat hiding under our tion with Rosalie saying she deck. fell in love with the historic cottage and its roses. ■ Te Awamutu Glass - absolutely The home used to be awesome service. owned by the Kinghorn fam- ■ ily 30 years ago with one Lovely lady at Sanders Pharmacy member very active in the who organised the refund on overpaid local Te Awamutu Jersey scripts. A huge thank you. Cattle club who was also the ■ The lovely manager from Fresh first woman cattle judge. Second place went to Rae Choice who helped people to their car and Joan Green of Hall St. during a thunderstorm — providing Rosalie was impressed protection from the rain and carrying with the well-balanced lay- my groceries. out of the garden and the ■ tidiness. The sandwiches at Central Cafe. Many of the plants in their Made while you wait, ultra fresh and garden were brought as cut- big. Best in town. tings from their previous garden at their former home in Rotoma¯near Rotorua. TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. “Joan was overcome with Send to 021 241 4568 the win and said that she’s Mark Gulliver (pictured) and Deborah Smith’s garden won the competition this year that is never won anything before,” run by Te Awamutu Rotary. Photo / Supplied EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. said Carol. “They were a very deserv- garden it is today,” said four years ago and was The three winners were Send to [email protected] ing couple having cleared an Carol. thrilled to do so again this all invited to a dinner at Te unkempt section of three Third place was awarded year. Rosalie was impressed Awamutu Rotary this DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. truckloads of rubbish two to Peter and Ann Butler of with the wide variety of Tuesday where they received and a half years ago and Herbert St. Ann won a plants, the roses and the their winning garden Drop into our offi ce 97 Sloane Street turning it into the lovely placing in the competition neatly trimmed hedges. vouchers.
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At Te Awamutu Funeral Services our dedicated team is passionate about providing valuable guidance and a personalised service at a time when you need it most. - Offering Generations of Experience - Locally Owned Qualifi ed Funeral Directors. Thursday, December 5, 2019 Te Awamutu Courier 9 $36,000 for waste projects Time to think about water
Summer is officially here so hand, or washing your car on a it’s time to start thinking about piece of lawn which needs water- how much water we use accord- ing can save hundreds of litres a ing to local councils. day.” They are warning that while Waipa¯ District Council’s we aren’t at water alert levels water services manager Martin yet, it’s not far away if we keep Mould said a hot summer is on using the amount we are. the cards but a wet spring season Hamilton City Council’s city is keeping water alert levels at waters manager Maire Porter bay for the first time since the said despite the rain we’ve ex- Smart Water campaign started. perienced in recent weeks, it’s “Te Awamutu and Pirongia’s important to conserve water now water supply comes from the as we prepare for the long, dry Mangauika Stream. summer ahead. “In the summer months, it “We have already seen a can struggle to keep up with steady increase in water demand demand so we are advising over the past month. Historical people be mindful of how they trends indicate that with improv- use water, particularly over sum- ing weather, water use will only mer. An e-waste collection service, Waste minimisation officer Lovers Master Class workshops continue to increase throughout “Warmer weather and periods zero waste cooking and waste Sally Fraser said council had to the community. December.” of heavy rainfall from recent reduction workshops, washable received a number of high qual- “Kate’s workshops are always Acting general manager ser- thunderstorms are contributing sanitary pads and modern cloth ity applications in this round a great time with lots of ingeni- vice delivery Roger MacCulloch well to the stream’s levels, how- nappies will all be funded by seeking support for projects that ous tips and tricks to make the said warmer weather always ever increased water Waipa¯ District Council’s Waste would help reduce waste in most of the food in our pantry. leads to an increase in water temperatures may cause algal Minimisation Fund. Waipa¯. We are really excited to bring consumption in the Waikato dis- blooms which can also initiate a More than $36,000 will be “The projects were Kate back to Waipa,” said Sally. trict. water alert level. distributed to nine community innovative, well planned out and Funding will also be given to “Everyone has been doing “The higher we can keep the groups; including an early child- will have a really positive effect the Parawera Marae to help well so far and as we move stream level, the more fresh- hood education centre, a local on our community. One success- repurpose old mattresses into towards summer, we need to water is able to flow and reduce marae and a community garden, ful applicant, Cambridge Com- paepae seating and beanbags, remember to keep on top of our the occurrence of algae growth. whose projects provide great munity Gardens, will be given and also to a local early child- water usage. “Waipa¯ is in for a long, hot ideas and community incentives funding to improve their hood education centre which will “It has generally been a hot summer and we all need to for waste minimisation. composting system. They cur- be trialling modern cloth nappies and dry year so far, so the consider how much water we are The fund is designed to sup- rently make four cubic metres of on their children while at pre- community can play their part using,” he said. port individuals or groups with compost a month and take food school. by using water wisely ahead of Smart Water has an projects that rethink, reduce and scrap donations from the Rest what could be a long, dry sum- e-newsletter to let you know reuse waste. It is held annually Haven Retirement Village and ■ For more information about the mer. when your alert level changes. in line with Hamilton City Coun- other locals,” said Sally. Waste Minimisation Fund, head to “There are lots of ways to cil to allow for cross-boundary Another applicant, Kate waipadc.govt.nz/wasteminimisa conserve water, taking shorter ■ Sign up to receive it, and access projects. Meads, will be offering Food tionfunding showers, watering the garden by to FAQs, at smartwater.org.nz . 10 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, December 5, 2019 11 Rose Sunday celebrates 50 years RURAL Property Brokers Limited Licensed REAA 2008 78 Studholme Street Morrinsville Office 07 280 5534 (Left) Keith and Delysse Storey City fringe - Maize or graze enjoying the beauty of Te Awamutu Rose Gardens.
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Te Awamutu Brass entertained to close Rose Sunday with a selection of popular pieces Artist Teresa Siemonek works on a painting of Pirongia as viewed from Te Pahu¯in the and Christmas carols. gardens. Licensed REAA 2008 phone 07 870 2112 MREINZ 12 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, December 5, 2019 Shootout finals held
The 2019 Te Awamutu Golf Club shootout finals were held recently — the women’s final providing the unique situa- tion of three mother and daughter combinations competing for honours. Robin Watson came through on top, with Sally Davies runner-up and third place going to Toni Coleman. In the men’s final Bill Hawira, Aaron Van der Poel, Richard Tiddy, David Trutsch and Derek Hill all had to tee off on the first at 8am to see who would fill the final four spots. Van Van der Poel was the unlucky player who missed the cut. Winner was Mortland from McGowan and third was Kirkham. Tuesday’s Midweek Open was won by Te Awamutu Golf Club shootout winners Craig Thomas with 78 off-the stick. Robin Watson and John Mortland. Peter McGowan had the best nett of 65. Photo / Supplied Heading the stablefords was Kelvin Trass with 41 points from Geoff Walker Mick McConnell and Barry Ross (69), and Noel Robertson, both 40 points. McGowan, Percy Kapa and Hawira (70). Trass also shot a two. Saturday’s Scramble saw Howard The Veterans were in top form on Wynyard shoot an 88 for best gross. Robert Thursday, with plenty of sub-par nett Wetere topped the net scores with 70. rounds. Heading the field with 65 were On Sunday the Scramble was headed John Lynch, Les Common, Robin Thomp- by Kirkham with a gross 79 and Robert son and Ross Murray from Peter Emery Coleman with a nett 65. Elaine Troutbeck and Murray Johnson (66), Gerald Lane prevailed in the stableford division, with and Robert McIntyre (67), Allen 41 points — well clear of Greg ward and Rounthwaite and Toby Thomson (68), Adam Ryburn (38) and Kapa (37). Te Awamutu 1232 Waipapa Road Visitors to fore at Nga¯hinapo¯uri
Rich in character and 3 3 2 Nga¯hinapo¯uri Golf Club ran a Vet- 76 was shot by Taimana Ngakuru of eran’s Scramble on Monday. Hamilton. Riverside visitor Deb Foster possibilities Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 19 Dec 2019 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton Winner of the men’s division was Te took best net (63) and best stableford (45). This tidy 39ha farm, rich in character, is located Aroha visitor Ewan Cornor (45 points), Men’s division 1 best gross of 71 was View 11am-12pm Mon 9 Dec around a half hour from Te Awamutu. The owners from locals Brian Shaw (44) and Tony shot by Doug Millington of Nga¯ruawa¯hia. Stuart Gudsell AREINZ 021 951 737 have developed the property in an environmentally Little (43) – 43. Local member Josh Sturgeon had the conscious manner while successfully operating an [email protected] In the women’s division local know- best net of 66 and best stableford (43). economic dairy farm. The majority of land is now Sharon Evans AREINZ 027 235 4771 ledge brought Barbara Edwards home by Stableford runner-up was Nichola Allen of leased to a neighbour. Farm buildings include an old [email protected] dairy shed, barns and implement shed. The three SUCCESS REALTY LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 a point (35) from Riverside visitor Laurie Tı¯rau (42). bedroom home, set in magnificent grounds Fogg. Third was Barbara Hill (Nga, 31). Andre Nikora came up from Pirongia incorporates a self-contained studio providing The Open Mixed Christmas Tourna- to win Men’s division 2 best gross with 87. independent accommodation. ment drew a good field from around the Te Awamutu’s Stuart Yarndley had region. best net (60) and best stableford (48), bayleys.co.nz/2310930 In the Women’s division best gross of followed by local Murray Jess (45).
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Thursday, December 5, 2019 Te Awamutu Courier 15 Gold beat Team tops futsal league their visitors
Te Awamutu’s Shaun Morgan was a member of the Waikato Pratt’s Milking Machine men’s futsal team which made sponsored Te Awamutu Sports history last weekend by winning Gold hosted Tauramanui on the the Men’s Futsal Superleague for weekend. the first time since the competi- The under strength visitors tion began in 2010. won the toss and elected to bat. Futsal is a fast 5-a-side football Gold showed some kindness game played indoors and is a opening with two part-timers, rapidly growing sport all over Brett Christopher and Danny the world. Taylor, but eventually bowled Morgan first started training Taumaranui out for 120 in 23 with Carlos Farias in the Te overs. Awamutu Intermediate School Carl Warner was the pick of gymnasium. the bowlers with 2/6. Waikato futsal, previously Gold then chased the total WaiBOP futsal, has seen players down comfortably to win by such as Chris Wood, Tyler Boyd seven wickets in the 18th over. and Marco Rojas come up Kevin Pearson top scored with 46 through the ranks. Men’s Futsal Superleague and Steven Donker pitched in The Futsal Superleague champions Waikato with 20 not out. involves playing the pool games Rapids. Photo / Supplied VE Vets Te Awamutu Sports in several tournaments over a Blue copped the rough side of period of months, with the last recent weather. Their first game four pool games being played on titude in an epic final that could against Hinuera was abandoned the two days before finals day. have gone either way right up to due to too much time lost waiting Waikato Rapids went into the the final whistle — with the final for a small patch of the grass finals day at the top of the table, score 4-3. wicket to dry out. although the top six teams were Coach Sam Masterson put The second game against close. much of his team’s success down Cambridge eventually came to Eight teams were cut down to to the strong bonds between the same result, but not before four with the two semifinals players — they have been train- Blue got through their first being played on Sunday morn- ing together for most of the year, innings before the rain rolled in. ing. The first semifinal went and four of them, including Batting first, current in-form down to the wire as Waikato Morgan and Masterton have batsmen Campbell Childs went were up against last year’s cham- been playing together for seven ballistic at the top, smashing 94 pions, a strong and well years. of 51 balls. His innings included supported Capital team. Masterton said they were all 13 fours and four sixes. The game ended in a 2-all willing to put in the extra effort Skipper Brandon Weal also draw after extra time and was and fought hard for their team chipped in with 20 of 13 balls. followed by a penalty shootout, mates. Confident their total would be which Waikato won 7-6. too much for Cambridge, the rain Southern United fought an rolled in at the completion of the equally tough battle against the Shaun Morgan of Te Awamutu innings and points were shared. Northern Comets and triumphed (red) on attack for Waikato Blue are back at Kihikihi this 3-2. Rapids in the Men’s Futsal weekend for another round of Both teams, having played Superleague final against T20s and on Saturday Gold host five games already over the Southern United. Te Awamutu Marist, with the weekend, showed incredible for- Photo / Supplied Challenge Cup up for grabs.
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Selling without a home, so you can build your dream home on this dream farm. www.ruralandlifestylesales.com 16 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, December 5, 2019 Athletes win Good support for club tourney Te Awamutu Bowling Club’s monthly tournament held last Te Awamutu week had everything in its Bowling Club’s Putaruru Bell favour — good weather, both the monthly greens in great order and strong tournament support from within the club and winners, from Six young athletes, plus their four events and all scored points the wider bowling community in left: Ken Parker, coach, combined to win the Puta- in every event — and that was the Waikato and Northern King Terry Osment, ruru Bell recently, a trophy the key to winning.” Country. James Riley and competed for by all the senior Te Awamutu last won the The club was strongly Wilma Watson. athletics clubs throughout the trophy in 2015 and prior to that supported by way of sponsorship Photo / Supplied Waikato/Bay of Plenty region. was many years ago. from The Hay and Straw Co, to This year’s event was held in All of the winning team the extent that prizes were Tauranga and saw nine teams athletes, plus three others, are handed out down to seventh competing for the longstanding heading to the New Zealand place and even a token prize for team of Ken Parker, James Riley host club providing an afternoon trophy. Secondary School Champs in the ‘wooden spooners’ who and Wilma Watson with a 20 shot tea as is usual with these event, Most years there are only four Wellington. recorded four losses, but made differential followed by another and the players socialising and or five teams as you have to have The competition is held over some of the winning teams really local team of Daphne Finn, Pat enjoying each other’s company. seven athletes that can compete three days, starting Friday and work for their wins. Oliver and Nic Bartosiak with a The club’s next tournament is in various events so that you are 1400 competitors from over 150 Unusually there were no four 16 shot differential. Wednesday, December 11 where not denying yourselves points. schools will be involved. winners, but 10 teams recorded In third place were the Raglan there are Christmas hams as Each athlete has to compete in New this year is the event will three wins and a loss so final trio of Ross Turner, Alan Price prizes. four events, with a mix of track be streaming on the new Sky positions were decided on a for and Tim Ryan with a 14 shot It is an open fours, own teams and field. Points are allocated YouTube platform so family and and against differential. differential. event and already there is strong from first to sixth place, so it is friends back home will be able to The winning team was a local The day concluded with the support from outside clubs. vital athletes push themselves to keep up with the action. get a top six placing. Coach Green says despite this This year’s Te Awamutu team being a young and inexperienced Cruickshank and Mitchell the big winners consisted of Jorja Demler, 13, squad several are capable of Zara Brennan-Shaw, 14, Sarah making the final eight. Hewlett, 14, Alana Oliver, 15, Best chances are Tihi (senior Alec Cruickshank and Marg Division 1 (0-17 handicap) net headed by Sue Pollock, with a net Adam Kelly, 15, Haereakau Tihi, girls javelin — she was 9th last Mitchell were the big winners in top scorers were Vic Roberts and 69, from Donna Hewitt (72). Tema 17, and coach Murray Green. year), Demler (junior girls shot the annual Bill Knight Closed Arthur Heke (64), from Doug Tapu’s 35 stableford points Green only joined at the last put), Oliver (junior girls discus), Christmas Tournament at Stew- Atkinson and Phil Blundell (66), topped Cindy Dearing (34). minute to be No 7 when others Pippa Dixon (junior girls high art Alexander Golf Club. Neal Johnston (68). Ian Berry hit the longest drive weren’t available. jump) and Hewlett (junior girls Cruickshank won the Bill Heading the stablefords was on the 6th, and Jeremy Collett Te Awamutu scraped home by 100m and 200m). Hewlett will Knight Trophy with a net 63. The John Hollinshead (42 points), was longest on the 12th. Van der just two points from Frankton, have to get through six prelimin- 14 handicapper was out in 40 and followed by Shayne Ashford (41), Poel won the two point stableford who are regular winners of the ary races to make those two home in 37 for a 77 gross, includ- Ian Berry (40), Denny Nunn (39) challenge, with 17 consecutive coveted trophy. Green says it finals. ing nine pars. and Hayden Parkes (37). holes. was a great team effort, with Meanwhile, Kelly and Brook- Mitchell took out the women’s Division 2 (18-36 handicap) net The Prodrive Twilight saw everyone having to do events lyn Phothirath in the junior boys Agnes Knight Trophy with a 69 winner was Rex Mossman (64), Mana Martin win with 24 points outside their comfort zone. triple jump and long jump don’t net. The 39 handicapper was a from Bryce Pepperell (65), Ash ahead of Susan Weal (23), Dean “With five athletes in the U18 have to improve much to make model of consistency, with Robertson (66), Linc Quarrie (67), Scott (21), Leigh Grylls and grade it was difficult to avoid the top 10. halves of 54. Jonathan Makuch (68). Joe Tapu Regan Hose( 2). clashes,” he said. Green says all of the junior Four handicapper Aaron Van topped the stablefords with 42 In the Midweek Scramble, “Brennan-Shaw had to run events will have more than 30 der Poel had the best gross — a points, followed by Ross Signal winner was Rod Ward with 44, the 800m, 1500m and 3000m — all starters, with about 50 lining up one-over 71. His halves of 34 and (41), Ian Gray (40), Noel Evans from Dillon Tupaea and Chris within a few hours. in the sprints, so those making 37 included a two, two birdies and Dave Heta (38). White (42), Ian Coleman (41), Bill “Everyone completed their the Top 10 will have done well. and 12 pars. The ladies division was Garvin and John Staples (39).
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