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Te Awamutu The Hire Centre Te Awamutu Landscape Lane, Te Awamutu YourC community newspaper for over 100 years Thursday, October 15, 2020 0800 TA Hire | www.hirecentreta.co.nz BRIEFLY Our face on show The Our Face of 2020 Art Exhibition is being held at the Te Awamutu i-Site Centre Burchell Pavilion this weekend. The exhibition features works from local Rosebank artists and is open daily from 10am- 4pm, Friday — Sunday, October 16 — 18.

Pirongia medical clinic resumes Mahoe Medical Centre’s weekly satellite clinic at Pirongia with Dr Fraser Hodgson will re-commence this month from Thursday, October 29. Clinics are at St Saviour's Church, phone 872 0923 for an appointment.

In family footsteps Robyn and Dean Taylor live and work locally, but they have wide horizons which they fully explore. Hear them talk about a recent visit to South Africa at the Continuing Education Group’s meeting on Wednesday, Rob Peters presents Murry Gillard with a life member’s gift. Photos / Supplied October 21 in the Waipa¯ Workingmen’s Club. See details in classified section or phone 871 6434 or 870 3223.

Housie fundraiser Rosetown Lions Club is 50 years of service holding a fundraising afternoon this Saturday with proceeds supporting youth in our community. Te Awamutu firefighter Murry Gillard made a life member after first joining in 1970 The Housie Afternoon takes place at Te Awamutu RSA fter Covid-19 forced the brigade’s 1934 Fordson V8 appliance The official party was made up of averaged 97 per cent in the 50 years. from 3pm and there numerous postponement of the to a guard of honour by uniformed Glenn Williams CFO of Te Puke VFB In recent years it had been 100 per prizes, including cash. celebration twice, Te members and gold star holders. and Immediate past president of the cent. Awamutu Fire Brigade More than 160 people attended, United Fire Brigades Association; Apart from being a volunteer wereA finally able to hold a ceremony including about 20 life members. Daryl Trim Waikato area commander firefighter, he is probably best known Produce Market to present Murry Gillard with his life Murry had previously said he representing the fire region and the for his many years in Hallensteins Te Awamutu’s produce member gift last Saturday. joined the brigade to serve his board of Fenz; John Walker CFO of when the franchise operated in Te market starts back up next Rob Peters, on behalf of brigade life community but there was also the Coromandel VFB and president of the Awamutu. Thursday. It will take place at members, presented Murry with a benefit of being part of an Auckland Provincial Fire Brigades It was recalled that Murry would Selwyn Park next to the timber engraving of a helmet with all organisation that was like an Association; Lesina Walden of run to the fire station from the main information centre every gold star holders’ names on the back. extended family — plus it was “very Ngongotaha¯VFB and president of the street when the alarm sounded, Thursday from 2pm - 6pm Murry joined Te Awamutu Fire social”. Auckland Provincial Fire Brigades beating other members who were right through until March 2021. Brigade as a volunteer firefighter on He served under the Fire Board, NZ Gold Star Association; Member of closer. Organisers are looking for January 20, 1970 — and celebrated 50 Fire Service and now Fire and Parliament for Taranaki-King Chief fire officer Ian Campbell more stall holders this year, if years’ service in January. Emergency NZ and said he joined as Country Barbara Kuriger and Waipa¯ summarised the roles Murry had you are interested contact He was also awarded a medal for his neighbour was a member, but he District mayor Jim Mylchreest. played in the brigade, being deputy Teresa on 021 624 693. that on Saturday. had to wait until his neighbour retired Glenn acknowledged that Murry’s Murry’s family arrived on the to inherit his uniform. attendance at trainings and musters continued on A2

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Circulated free to 14,045 homes in continued from A1 Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. chief fire officer for more than 20 CIRCULATION 14,045* years under three chiefs and his PHONE: 07 871 5151 substantial Waterway Competition history including two national POSTAL ADDRESS: titles. 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Murry then acknowledged his Te Awamutu 3840 family, employers and his OFFICE HOURS: Hallensteins’ employees who occasionally were left to shut the Monday - Wednesday 10am - 2pm shop when he went to a call and Closed Thursday, Friday, Public Holidays didn’t return. DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 He thanked his wife Joy and noted that she knew what she was EDITORIAL marrying into. Dean Taylor (Editor) “The lights used to be left on for Ext: 67705 0274 819951 me when I got home but they aren’t A number of life members who [email protected] anymore.” were present at Murry’s 50 years Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 The Te Awamutu Fire Brigade of service celebration. did around 80 calls a year when [email protected] Murry joined, now it does more 150m away. After half a century, Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 than 350. attending an estimated 10,000 plus [email protected] Murry jokingly said that Joy callouts, Murry doesn’t plan on SPORT knew the brigade was priority one, hanging up his helmet just yet. [email protected] priority two was the kids and she was three, but has been promoted ADVERTISING to two as their three daughters Sarah Verran 021 345 951 have moved out. [email protected] For 10 years he had lived at the Glenn Williams, CFO of Te Puke CLASSIFIEDS station and when he moved out, Volunteer Fire Brigade, it was to their current home just presenting Murry with his medal. Tania King Ext: 67708 [email protected] We welcome letters - preferably via email. They should be under 300 words and must have the sender’s name, address Davies appointed as iwi representative and phone number. No pseudonyms Apologies for last week publishing world view to each committee are accepted and names will only be appointed to each the four an incorrect photo of one of the and will be a voice for mana committees in November 2019, withheld in special circumstances at the four iwi representatives whenua interests across the following the establishment of the discretion of the editor. Letters are not appointed to formal committees district. council’s committee structure. usually acknowledged and may be edited, of Waipa¯District Council. Representatives will have abridged or discarded. The four members, known as voting rights on their respective We’re online at Te Kanohi, included Poto Davies committees, in accordance with Poto Davies has been appointed nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com who has been appointed to the delegations of that committee. as iwi representative on Waipa¯ Regulatory Committee. Council resolved that iwi District Council’s Regulatory Te Kanohi will bring a Ma¯ori representatives would be Committee. Photo / Supplied Thursday, October 15, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 3 Messy Church concept ATTENTION LANDLORDS & coming to Te Awamutu PROPERTY INVESTORS Dean Taylor

essy Church isn’t new — but it is about to become new in Te Awamutu when Messy Church is introducedM to the St John’s Anglican parishioners. Reverend Julie Guest says the name itself will invoke some reservations with some parishioners, but it is a concept that has proved popular around the world when people are receptive to change. She says church is normally regarded as ordered and tidy — so the concept of being messy can be challenging. Julie asks that people give it a go, because she has experience with Messy Church and says the result are positive because it is founded on the right principles. Messy Church in action at Reverend Julie Guest’s previous posting in the Bay of She says the concept is that the Plenty. Photo / Supplied service isn’t regimented and the congregation comes together with all MAXIMISE YOUR RETURN the ‘messiness’ in their lives. “There’s an honesty about this AND MINIMISE YOUR EXPENSES approach,” says Julie. “We come together and God forgives CHOOSE A PROPERTY MANAGER sinners.” Messy Church has five key values WHO IS LOCALLY OWNED AND — but the main one is that it is Christ centred. OPERATED AND CARES ABOUT “Christians believe humans were made to love and be loved,” says Julie. YOUR INVESTMENT “God also loves us and wants us to love him in return. “We want to help people discover that Christian love.” This is the basis of Messy Church, CONTACT US TODAY a Christian concept that is designed for One of the P: 07 871 7189 | M: 021 152 1477 all denominations. goals of Messy E: [email protected] It was founded in Portsmouth, Church is to Century 21 Gadsby Realty. England, by Lucy Moore. bring She observed the cathedral in the allgenerations 305 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu Cathedral City was under-utilised and together. believed a programme was needed to Photo / Supplied bring the community back to the building in a positive, joyous and experience for many,” she says. different skills. She likes cooking celebratory manner. “With a diverse congregation, activities because it incorporates It was with those goals that the five sharing food can become a science, and because different key values were developed. multicultural experience as we strive generations can engage together. The other four are that Messy to meet everyone’s needs.” The congregation is encouraged to Church is for all ages together, and The creative side of Messy Church celebrate together, remembering what includes hospitality, creativity and a is designed for everyone to be is good and positive, acknowledging celebration. involved. birthdays and special anniversaries, Julie says often it is the adults who Julie says in a normal service, the and praying together in a positive way go to church, and younger ones head vicar creates a service and everyone to seek help and answers. off to Sunday School. else is basically the recipient. Messy Church as a movement is Messy Church brings everyone Messy Church is hands-on — based backed up by resources for churches together. on a theme. and a regular magazine. Each church This newspaper is subject to NZ Media Council procedures. “It is important because younger For the first session on Sunday the is encouraged to bring their own ones learn from the adults, but older theme is David and Goliath. elements into the concept. A complaint must fi rst be directed in writing, within members can be inspired and educated Julie says the Bible story is relevant Julie says for her in Aotearoa/New one month of publication, to [email protected]. by younger members as well,” she says. in 2020 as we face our giants. Zealand that means incorporating Hospitality takes the form of eating “We need to know the small person Ma¯ori themes and including the use of If not satisfi ed with the response, the complaint may together, the human act of sharing a can overcome the giant.” te reo Ma¯ori. be referred to the Media Council PO Box 10-879, meal. The activities are designed to work She says it takes a huge effort to Julie says it is a welcoming and with different learning methods, so make Messy Church work, but she The Terrace, Wellington 6143. Or use the online inclusive act. some are hands on, like making Goliath hopes it will take off in Te Awamutu complaint form at www.mediacouncil.org.nz. Please “In this day people don’t gather to cookies, some passive, like reading a and become a regular monthly event. include copies of the article and all correspondence eat as they once did — not even in their story. ■ For details see advertisement own homes — so it can be a new Julie says the aim is to cater for page 13. with the publication. Pre-plan for your funeral Plan your funeral and lessen the responsibilities for your family at a difficultt time. With pre-planning, families find comfort in knowing that the funeral reflects what their loved one wanteed. Make your funeral preferences clear by requesting a copy of our Pre-Arrangement Form to complete.

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Caitlan Johnston to legislation written in 1956,” says Carol. esidents of Preston “It’s disgusting; I thought Rd extension in Te any farmer would know to dig Awamutu have a hole to bury their carcass. become fed up with How could you do this to the Rthe horrendous stench residents on the street?” lingering, and the blowflies, WRC compliance manager from a rotting sheep carcass Patrick Lynch says the sitting behind their properties responsibility for the animal in a farmer’s paddock. carcass does not lie with the The sheep carcass has been council. sitting above ground directly Carol says WRC did call her, behind Carol Aymes’ home, though, to tell her they had leaning right up against her spoken with the farmer and back fence, for almost two asked him to remove the weeks. carcass by 4pm on Tuesday She has made multiple calls this week — something which to Waipa District Council was not done, the sheep Some dirt has been put over the sheep carcass, but it still sits above ground leaning up against Carol Aymes’ fence. (WDC) and Waikato Regional carcass remains. Council (WRC) but has got “Animal carcasses are with a sheep carcass turning over and done with in four It’s on hot days that the couldn’t even play outside.” nowhere with them about simply not a regional council up by their properties. days,” says Carol. “That’s not smell is bad, says Carol. If the carcass is not having the sheep removed or responsibility, they are clearly Last summer they had the happening this time though, “That first weekend we had removed or buried, the buried. the responsibility of the animal same problem but the removal because he has taken full this beautiful hot, sunny spring neighbours fear for a long “They [WDC] said to me that owner,” says Patrick. of the carcass was done swiftly ownership of the sheep.” weekend but none of us could summer dealing with the they had asked him to do “If there was a risk of because the farmer had The neighbours’ current go outside because the smell stench. “It’s going to take something about it, and that contamination to water and denied all ownership. instruction and most hopeful was horrendous, it stank to months, probably the whole of because he had actioned it by the animal owner was not “Because they didn’t know chance of getting something high heaven, and there were summer, for it to break down coming and putting a little bit known, we may get involved.” who the sheep belonged to, done is to call WDC’s so many blowflies,” says Carol. and decompose — so we’re of dirt on it [approximately This is not the first time council [WDC] came in and environmental health officer, “One of our neighbours had going to have this all through 200mm] that they could not Carol and surrounding disposed of it and sent the Mark Hayman, the next time their grandchildren over for the summer and no one will do anything more about it due neighbours have had to deal farmer the bill — quite simple, it starts to smell really bad. the school holidays and they be able to go or sit outside.”

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Valu Maka From left, Mark Weal, Pamela Thackray, Sonia J Hooker Te Awamutu has Furniss and owner of LJ been recognised for its Hooker Te Awamutu, excellence at the company’s Ken Hagan, all received national award ceremony, major accolades at the thisL year held virtually due to Covid. company’s international The annual ceremony honoured awards ceremony. the top LJ Hooker performers across Photo / Caitlan Johnston New Zealand, and Te Awamutu’s local real estate agency celebrated numerous accolades. It claimed third place for customer service excellence and local owner Ken Hagan was inducted into the 21 club, which acknowledged the 21 years he has been with LJ Hooker. Ken has been in the real estate business for 30 years. LJ Hooker Te Awamutu manager Tanya Hollobon said it has been a year of success for her team, especially as they currently rank in the top 20 offices internationally. Residential agent Sonia Furniss requalified for the 500 Club award. This is the highest honour for a sales consultant within the LJ Hooker group and is given to those in the top 2.5 per cent in Australasia. Sonia says her goal is to improve. “Becoming number one in New Zealand, that would be my next goal,” said Sonia. Sonia acknowledged licensed salesperson Tania Ruki as a part of her team. “She has had almost 15 years of experience with LJ Hooker and has been ranked in the Captains Club,” 500 Club within three and a half years Captain Club award, which is given Weal said it is nice to be requalified motivated too,” he said. she said. of being in the business, that is to those who are ranked in the top for the award. The team celebrated their Tanya Hollobon commended outstanding,” she said. 10 per cent of sales people in New “It is good to know I haven’t winnings with a simple morning tea Sonia on her achievements. Recipients Pamela Thackray and Zealand. dropped the peg. I know it is now after their sales meeting and each “For Sonia to have achieved the Mark Weal also requalified for the Rural and lifestyle consultant Mark about improving and staying recipient received flowers. Everyday farmer’s tractor 6110m & 6125M JohnJohn d deere’seere s e everver r reliableeliab 110 & 125HP cab tractors oCTOBER MADNESS! LIMITED STOCK!

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People came out in droves to the Waikato's largest event since the Alert level 4 lockdown, The New Zealand Motorhome, Caravan and Leisure Show at Mystery Creek. Photo / Jesse Wood Parking packed for motorhome show

Caitlan Johnston “Traditionally, Saturday is our Destination Rotorua, Off informative Australia, Off the Beaten Track talked biggest day so it was a great way to the Beaten Track and presentations. about their company, Traillite ore than 20,000 people start it off,” says Jenni. Get Out More New Marty’s Panel outlined the need to know before visited the New Zealand Close to 1400 people also parked Zealand. and Paint buying a caravan and the NZMCA Motor Caravan up for the weekend at the event’s A unique part of discussed held talks about their new website Association’s park and stay area. the show was the what you and tips for staying connected while MotorhomeM Caravan and Leisure There were approximately 170 “Walk Down should know on the road. Show, the first major event to take exhibitors showcasing their products Memory Lane” area about your “The show was a great success, all place in the Waikato since Covid-19 or services at the three-day event. which showcased motorhome, our exhibitors reported great sales hit. Exhibitors ranged from caravan vintage caravans and Get Out More and attendance was very high,” says This year’s show saw the most and motorhome companies, such as cars such as a 1976 New Zealand Jenni. visitors it has ever had in its 15 years, Rockwood Caravans and Fifth Lilliput Gazelle which talked about says event organiser, Jenni Wheelers, manufactured in Indiana, was accompanied by a travelling locally, Muhlmann-Brown of Classic Events. to accessories companies such as AA matching 1959 Gallivanting- It was held at Mystery Creek Solar and Bionic Bikes, health Chevrolet Impala. There were approximately 170 OZ spoke See more from the 2020 New Zealand Events Centre. services including the Prostate In the Traillite exhibitors at the NZMCA Motorhome about Motor Caravan Association’s “Friday saw the biggest numbers Cancer Foundation of New Zealand Theatre, several Caravan and Leisure Show over the motorhome Motorhome Caravan and Leisure through the gates in one day ever. and tourism businesses such as companies put on weekend. Photo / Valu Maka travel in Show in today’s edition of Driven.

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renewed Maungatautari Projects that will assist Waipa¯ Reserve Management Plan communities to recover from the has garnered strong impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic support from Iwi, could get much-needed funding councillorsA and the wider support. community for its ‘clear and forward- Waipa¯District Council recently thinking’ approach. launched a new recovery fund as Maungatautari Scenic Reserve is a part of its overall Covid-19 recovery sanctuary for native wildlife and plan. plants, such as kiwi, kokako, tuatara Group manager of strategy and and more, with a range of great community services, Debbie walking and hiking tracks to enjoy. Lascelles, said the first round of the Located 30 minutes south of fund is currently open for Cambridge, the reserve plan covers applications and a total of $200,000 the 2500ha of scenic reserve is available. contained within Sanctuary The recovery fund will assist local Mountain Maungatautari’s 47km projects, programmes and services pest-proof fence. provided by not-for-profit Waipa¯District Council worked community groups that contribute to extensively with representatives social, economic, cultural and from Ngaati Koroki Kahukura to co- environmental wellbeing, and help create the plan which provides local communities, families and guidance for resources, activities and wha¯nau. management of the maunga over the “We know that economic next 10 years. hardship is stressful for communities Council’s strategy and community and often results in increased social services group manager Debbie issues,” said Debbie. Lascelles said the submissions “At a time when philanthropic received reflected the high level of The Maungatautari Reserve Management Plan received strong support from submitters for its clear and forward- funding is also more scarce, we hope engagement with key partners. thinking direction. Photo / Jacqui Dick this fund provides an additional “We received 21 submissions that boost to social services provided in were overwhelmingly supportive of is a particularly special place for to the northern enclosure was also the day-to-day operations and our district.” our shared vision for Maungatautari people in New Zealand,” said Liz. noted. Council is negotiating access maintenance of the scenic reserve. Applicants must demonstrate as a living treasure. We are extremely “I’m really impressed with the with landowers. “If you haven’t yet experienced the evidence of the community need, blessed to have this nationally engagement we’ve seen from The vision for the plan is wonder that is Maungatautari, please and proposed projects must have a significant indigenous forest in the neighbours, local iwi, and other Maungatautari Scenic Reserve is a make sure you do as it is a place you clear link to recovery from the global Waipa¯district and the plan sets out groups that have had an association living treasure, a place where our must visit to truly understand how pandemic. They also need to include how together we will protect and be and am absolutely rapt that everyone cultural and natural history are peaceful and tranquil this majestic a sound project plan and budget, and guardians for this precious taonga is happy with the direction were respected, enjoyed and enhanced, maunga is,” said Debbie. the project must start before June 30, tuku iho.” taking,” she said. where people work together as 2021. At council’s Strategic Planning and The plan acknowledges the guardians of this legacy for future People wishing to visit Applications must be received by Policy committee meeting, significance of Maungatautari to generations. Sanctuary Mountain 5pm on Friday, October 30. councillors Graeme Webber and Liz mana whenua and provides for them Council works closely with mana i Maungatautari can head to Stolwyk praised work that went into to have a living and enduring whenua directly and the sanctuarymountain.co.nz for For more information on the developing the plan. presence on the maunga. Maungatautari Reserves Committee directions, pricing and guided Waipa¯Recovery Fund or to “This a really important maunga Submissions resulted in some minor when making decisions related to the tours. There is also free i download an application for us, and when you look at the amendments to the plan which will reserve land. Maungatautari access to the Over the form, visit waipadc.govt.nz/ partners and look at what we have be factored into the final version. The Ecolocial Island Trust (MEIT) is Mountain Track from 99 Tari our-services/grants-and- achieved over many many years, this importance of re-establishing access contracted by council to look after Rd, Pukeatua. funding/waip-recovery-fund RHINO SMART STRAND CARPET SALE MONTEREY TOP OF THE RANGE LUXURY LIMITED MADE IN THE USA STOCK Only Available in Te Awamutu Store Was $ 7 114 per sqm GREAT COLOURS Now AVAILABLE $ 85 per sqm

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Rhys Hall judged best young Kiwi viticulturist

arlborough based viticulturist Rhys Hall has become the 2020 Marlborough based viticulturist Corteva New Zealand Young Rhys Hall has been named New MViticulturist of the Year. Zealand Young Viticulturist of This year the judges were particular the Year Photo / Supplied impressed with the high calibre of the young viticulturists who entered and how determined they were to further their careers in the New Zealand wine industry. The national final took place on Wednesday, October 7 at Ata Rangi Vineyards in Martinborough. Six finalists from Auckland, Hawke’s Bay, Wairarapa Marlborough, North Canterbury and Central Otago attended and all faced some tough viticulture exams and challenges. Their final challenge took place a day later and required each to deliver a speech at the Young Vit 15 Years Celebration conference held at the Martinbrough Town Hall. The task was to convince the industry strong audience why their wine region is the best to live and work in. The celebration also brought together all past New Zealand Young Viticulturists of the Year winners since Te Awamutu 2006, many who now hold senior roles within the wine industry. They were able to provide an insight including a Hyundai Kona for a year, an for the AGMARDT research report. Courier into the various challenges and Ecotellis travel grant, a Corteva George Bunnet from Irrigation Your community newspaper for over 100 years opportunities that lie ahead for this educational trip to Australia, Bahco Services came third and took out the year’s participants. golden secateurs, a leadership week and BioStart Hortisports prize and Ecotrellis To advertise with us phone 07 871 5151 Rhys, who is an assistant vineyard cash. trellising prize and Annabel Angland manager at Indevin’s Bankhouse, took Sam Bain of Constellation Brands from Peregrine Wines won the Ormond home an impressive prize package came second and received the top prize Professional Reputation Award.

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New Zealand dairy by the numbers

■ New Zealand produces 3 per cent of all milk in the world.

■ 98.3% of New Zealand waterways have dairy cattle excluded.

■ New Zealand’s dairy sector employs around 50,000 people.

■ Emissions created from every glass of New Zealand milk are less than half the global average.

■ Dairy farming contributed 34 per cent ($19.7billion) of goods exported by New Zealand in the year to June 2020.

new campaign, Rise and Shine, shares playing a key role right now – dually Tim said New Zealand’s dairy farmers have It will help farmers reduce greenhouse gases, what makes Kiwi dairy farmers tick supporting our economic recovery post-Covid made great strides in environmental initiatives improve water and maintain profitable – and why. while shifting how their day-to-day business and it’s important to champion them as they businesses. ADairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim operates to further deliver for environment, commit to do even more. “The world is changing and dairy is moving Mackle says the Rise and Shine campaign, animals and people.” “The emissions created from every glass of with it. Our farmers are on the journey, but launched this week, shares the story of New Survey results also show a marked increase New Zealand milk are less than half the global we want to continue raising the bar to maintain Zealand dairy farmers as they lead the world in overall positivity in the last six months – average. Our farmers are shifting toward our position as world leading farmers. in sustainable farming. with 62 percent of the public feeling positive increasingly sustainable systems. It’s a big “Kiwi dairy farmers have a long and proud “New Zealand dairy has a great story to tell toward New Zealand’s dairy sector. challenge – securing farm systems which are history of innovation – rising to challenges, and and we are seeing that realised through public “Overall, research is telling us the public profitable, while minimising footprint,” said it is in those moments they shine.” sentiment, with 73 percent of people recently are feeling good about dairy – our farmers are Tim. surveyed being favourable toward dairy inspiring young Kiwis, contributing to “Right now, DairyNZ’s Step Change Check out New Zealand’s world-leading farmers,” said Tim. communities and are an attractive career programme is underway to support farmers dairy farmers at the Rise and Shine “This is tremendous recognition for farmers option. This is great recognition.” with climate change and water quality goals. i campaign: www.riseandshine.nz

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he next government they should breast cancer), an incurable disease must end the unfair and for drugs they which has spread beyond the breast outdated evaluation need. and lymph nodes to other parts of the process that means “While body. Kiwis“T with terminal breast cancer wait we’re thrilled BCFNZ’s 2018 report on ABC patients years longer for the latest drugs,” to have new in NZ found they are dying twice as declared Breast Cancer Foundation drugs fast and receive less treatment than New Zealand (BCFNZ) on Tuesday to approved people in comparable countries. mark World Metastatic Breast Cancer over the past “We, alongside ABC patients and Day. year, we know doctors, have fought long and hard to With growing cross-party consensus the same keep this issue high on the agenda, so for an independent review into Evangelia agonising we’re relieved politicians have finally Pharmac, BCFNZ is reminding Henderson. situation is recognised the need to investigate politicians of the need to overhaul the going to come Pharmac. Not only would new drug-buying agency’s outdated mission up over and over again. medicines extend the lives of ABC and processes, in order to improve and “It’s absurd that Australia and UK patients, they’d also transform ABC extend the lives of advanced breast can approve treatments that are from being a terminal disease to a cancer (ABC) patients and other sick or considered best practice, yet Pharmac chronic condition that you can live dying New Zealanders. says there’s not enough evidence that with rather than die from. Our research Evangelia Henderson, BCFNZ chief they work.” shows ABC patients feel like the health executive, said Pharmac is operating Each year around 350 Kiwi women system has given up on them — fixing under an outdated model that means are diagnosed with ABC (also known Pharmac would be one way to show Kiwis have to wait years longer than as metastatic, secondary, or Stage 4 them they still matter,” said Evangelia. Street appeal volunteers urgently needed

Breast Cancer Foundation New and spread the message about the zero deaths from breast cancer a Zealand is still urgently looking for local importance of early detection and reality, funding breast cancer research, volunteers to help out with its Pink going for regular mammograms. Across education and patient support. Ribbon Street Appeal on October 30 Aotearoa 10,000 volunteers will raise “It’s been a tough year for everyone and 31. money at 1400 collection points. and we never imagined we’d be Around 185 collectors will be at sites Each year, around 280 women are launching this year’s appeal in the across the region, but an area co- diagnosed with breast cancer in the middle of a global pandemic. But this ordinator is still needed for Te Waikato District Health Board area, and year has shown how great New Awamutu. sadly every year we still lose around Zealanders are at banding together, and Area co-ordinators are supplied with 53 women there to breast cancer. we hope Waikato will show some love a detailed briefing, a roster of volunteer Evangelia Henderson, chief for Kiwis affected by breast cancer by collectors, street permits, and all the executive of Breast Cancer Foundation supporting our appeal.” materials necessary to run a successful NZ, said we couldn’t run the Pink appeal. Ribbon Street Appeal without the ■ Anyone interested in being either a The Pink Ribbon Street Appeal raises support of our amazing volunteers. volunteer co-ordinator or collector is vital funds to support women going “By giving a little time, people in encouraged to email pinkribbon@bcf. through breast cancer, search for Waikato can make a huge difference. org.nz or phone 0508 105 105 for more ground-breaking scientific discoveries The money raised will help us to make information.

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Te Awamutu For Sale $670,000 Te Awamutu For Sale $495,000 Te Awamutu For Sale $610,000 583 Bank Street Harcourts.co.nz/TA9953 86 Hiskens Place Harcourts.co.nz/TA9959 1101 Kihikihi Road Harcourts.co.nz/TA9965 • Elevated, sunny home • Three bedrooms • Three bedrooms Mandy Lata & Stuart Parker Adam McGrath & Nadine Barker Mandy Lata & Stuart Parker • Three bedrooms • Open plan with fireplace • Open plan living area 027 679 2224 027 283 5928 021 217 5703 027 238 4753 027 679 2224 027 283 5928 • Great indoor/outdoor flow • Large single garage • Entertainers area [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] • • • Close to town & schools [email protected] 673m2 fenced section [email protected] Fully fenced, single garage [email protected]

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Otorohanga For Sale $485,000 Otorohanga For Sale $345,000 Otorohanga For Sale $445,000 69 Gradara Avenue Harcourts.co.nz/OH8855 21 Karaka Road Harcourts.co.nz/OH8849 52 Kakamutu Street Harcourts.co.nz/OH8853 • Three double bedrooms, woodburner • Spacious 2 bedroom home + sunroom • Three bedrooms and new bathroom Kerry Harty and Karen Lennox Kerry Harty and Karen Lennox Kerry Harty and Karen Lennox • Re-roofed, immaculate presentation • Open plan kitchen, dining & lounge • 1219m2 section, great garaging 027 294 615 027 559 4468 027 294 615 027 559 4468 027 294 615 027 559 4468 • Polished timber flooring & new carpet • Centrally located wood burner • Handy to schools, daycare & doctors [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] • Private family oasis on 1201m2 • 883m2 section, option to purchase RV • Stamp your mark on this one Open home - Sat 1 - 1:30pm Open home - Sat 11 -12pm Our Offices

Te Awamutu Te Kuiti Te Kuiti For Sale $475,000 Te Kuiti For Sale $810,000 07 871 8700 07 878 8700 1A Hetet Street Harcourts.co.nz/KC5937 63 Oparure Road Harcourts.co.nz/KC5894 • Private with views • Awesome lifestyle, four bedrooms Sandra Lilley Sandra Lilley • Three bedrooms • Two bathrooms, open plan living 027 654 5548 027 654 5548 • Open plan living, new carpet • Internal access double garage Otorohanga [email protected] [email protected] 07 873 8700 • Double garage, small paddock • 7.5 acres (approx), 4 bay shed

Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Te Pahu For Sale: By Auction Te Awamutu For Sale: $4,680,000 29th October 2020– at 12 noon Plus GST (if any) 108 Grove Road Pirongia Rugby & Sports Club, 546 Ngutuni Road 2 Kane Street, Pirongia Dairy support / Grazing – with Location Unless sold prior Find the right balance – on 157 hectares Bare land of this size particularly in this location being so A picturesque dairy unit with a good balance of contours, View: Friday 16th & 23rd handy to Pirongia, Te Awamutu and Hamilton is a rare find. quality housing and on-farm infrastructure that won’t October 11am Now surplus to requirements this outstanding property is going disappoint. www.harcourts.co.nz/OH8827 to be of interest for those seeking a top notch grazing, dairy View: Thursday 15th & 22nd Our motivated vendors have made the decision to down size, support or larger lifestyle block with a good mix of contours on October 11am and offer this well presented property to the market. offer. * 157.0180 hectares more or less www.harcourts.co.nz/OH8827 * 53.8254 hectares more or less * Approximately 142 hectares in grass * Close to 50% of pastures are mowable or suitable for Maize * Currently milking 290 cows (once a day) cultivation * All cows, replacements and additional beef wintered on farm. * Fenced into 26 paddocks with a large portion deer fenced. * Production history in excess of 100,000 kg/ms * Deer shed, and round haybarn * Excellent 31 a-side cowshed, modern calf shed and numerous * Good elevated building sites support buildings * Capital value $1,500,000 * Quality 2015 built four bedroom home plus a three bedroom This property has been milked off for a number of years by dwelling an adjoining farm and has seen a good investment in new Kerry Harty Kerry Harty An opportunity to purchase a property with character, set 027 294 6215 pastures and fertility. M 027 294 6215 amongst a mixture of established native bush stands, recently M With the majority of paddocks accessed via fenced lane ways P 07 873 8700 planted and retired land areas. Located 27 kilometres south P 07 873 8700 for ease of access and stock movement. [email protected] west of Te Awamutu, this unique farming operation shows the [email protected] We challenge you to find a better property. perfect balance between a sustainable farming operation and Auction day will be sale day so view with urgency today. Blue Ribbon Realty Licensed Agent REAA 2008 sensible environmental land practice. Blue Ribbon Realty Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Te Pahu For Sale: By Auction Te Pahu For Sale: By Auction 29th October 2020– at 12 noon 29th October 2020– at 12 noon 336 Grove Road Pirongia Rugby & Sports Club, 154 Goodfrey Road Pirongia Rugby & Sports Club, 2 Kane Street, Pirongia 2 Kane Street, Pirongia A Farm with Options Unless sold prior First Farm Buyers – Take Note! Unless sold prior After 23 years of family ownership, the decision to sell The wait is finally over for a quality first farm in a popular this spring has been made and our retiring vendor is not location. Motivation to sell is genuine, and our retiring vendors disillusioned by current market conditions. It will sell! aim to meet the market this spring. Wednesday 21st Wednesday 21st * 139.5756 hectares (more or less) View: Handy to Pirongia Village, Te Awamutu and Hamilton, the View: * Milking 350 cows off a 105 hectare dairy platform October 11am contour and on-farm dairy infrastructure will impress you. October 11am * Excellent 35 aside herringbone cowshed with in-shed feeding www.harcourts.co.nz/OH8752 * 84.3543 hectares (more or less) www.harcourts.co.nz/OH8752 * Modern effluent storage facilities * Milking 250 cows off a 75 hectare dairy platform * Large four bedroom home and a three bedroom cottage * Good 22 aside herringbone cowshed with in-shed feeding * Numerous support buildings * Modern effluent storage facilities With two adjoining farms also on the market, this property * Three bedroom weatherboard home could also be of interest to those seeking a larger dairy * Exceptional building sites located off the Grove Road frontage operation in this area. With the option to purchase the adjoining 53 hectare or 139 Offering multiple titles and in a sought after location, this isthe hectare blocks either side, the opportunity to expand to a opportunity that was well worth the wait. larger farming operation can’t be ignored. Come and see the potential this property offers at our next Kerry Harty Don’t leave your run too late this spring as we are confident Kerry Harty Open Day or phone Kerry now to find out more. M 027 294 6215 this property will sell under the hammer. M 027 294 6215 P 07 873 8700 P 07 873 8700 [email protected] [email protected] Blue Ribbon Realty Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Blue Ribbon Realty Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Thursday, October 15, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 19

■ IN BUSINESS CIRCLES Rates rebate Photographer opens scheme Low income earners in Waipa¯who own their home and were paying rates and living there on July 1, 2020 could be eligible for new main street shop a Rates Rebate Scheme discount of up to $655. The Rates Rebate Scheme is co-ordinated ob and Sarah Wilson have opened CTR by the Department of Internal Affairs to their CTR Photography shop and Photography’s assist low income earners with the payment studio on the main street of Te Rob and Sarah of their rates. Awamutu. Wilson. It is available to anyone on a low income RCTR (Choose The Right) Photography want Photos / Jesse Wood and is calculated based on the cost of rates to capture those special memories that will last verses income. Each application is reviewed a lifetime. on a case by case basis. They specialise in all aspects of photography All applications must be returned to including individual portraits, family portraits, Waipa¯District Council by June 30, 2021. weddings, graduations, infants, children and pets (excluding passport photos). For more information or to As part of the shop they also run a photo download an application form, head printing service. i to waipadc.govt.nz/our-services/ Their rates are competitive and include rates/rates/ratesrebates several package deals — emphasising that there are no hidden costs. Rob and Sarah started in the photography School bus V car business after Covid-19 led to losing their cleaning business. A trained photographer, Rob has been New CTR interested in taking pictures since he was 8 and Photography he is very passionate about it. store on Te He ran a small photography studio in Awamutu’s Wellington many years ago before he started main street. out on his own with the cleaning business, and he had kept photography as a hobby. “The idea is to try to make it affordable for the people of Te Awamutu,” said Rob. On Tuesday at 8.23am a car and a bus “The difference with us is, what you see is collided on the intersection of Raikes Ave what you get.” and Hazelmere Crescent. CTR are more than happy for walk-in having Santa photoshoots for the kids. It was peak school traffic at the time and appointments if they’re available. Already they “Me and my wife run it together and it’s our near Te Awamutu Intermediate. have had plenty of walk-in shoots as well as personality that’s gone into it. I’ve had lots of Conditions were wet. pre-booked and they’re willing to work to your people that say ‘there’s a special feeling about Only a handful of students were on the budget. your shop — I walk in here and there’s a sort bus at the time. “We’re the only studio in Te Awamutu that of nice, homely feeling to it’,” said Rob. Police say that there are no reported people can walk in off the street. Everything “The idea of our business is to create injuries. the Mirrorbox used to do, we do. The only memories.” The side of the car was dinged and the difference is that we’ve got a studio.” bus received minor damage to the right of CTR have several plans in the pipeline CTR Photography are based at 295 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu. For more information head its bumper. including photoshoots for Halloween and i in store or go online to ctrphotography.co.nz

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Te Awamutu For Sale By Auction Te Awamutu For Sale By Auction 248 Parawera Road 1308 Alexandra Street Wed 4th November 2020 1pm Wed 28th October 2020 1pm Owner wants out NOW!!! 174 Alexandra Street Peeling paint and derelict gives way 174 Alexandra Street Come and view this fabulous lifestyle property Harcourts Te Awamutu to Potential! Harcourts Te Awamutu situated on 6.88 acres (more or less) with flat land Auction Room An opportunity not to be missed, if you are not afraid Auction Room contour, which is well fenced with Equiwire, divided (Unless sold Prior) of rolling up the sleeves and getting stuck in, bring (No prior sale) into eight paddocks with a central race. harcourts.co.nz/TA9969 this beauty back to life...... harcourts.co.nz/TA9957 This property has a three-bay enclosed shed with If this doesn’t sound like you ...... then the option a large water tank attached which feeds the water of removal and start again on this large residential supply to troughs, for the animals. 1012m2 (approx.) Adam McGrath The Villa has been moved onto the property; 021 217 5703 flat section could be money $ in the bank. however, no code of compliance has been issued [email protected] Three bedrooms, open plan living/dining, for this house. The villas floorplan has four double sunroom, separate laundry/bathroom & toilet. bedrooms, open plan, two bathrooms with an Nadine Barker Jan Stone M 027 404 7941 additional two large water tanks giving the house 027 238 5928 [email protected] plenty of water for the family. [email protected] THE GENERAL ELECTION2020 AND Find your nearest REFERENDUMS

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TARANAKI-KING KAIPAKI MIDHIRST OTOROHANGA ROTOKAURI COUNTRY, Kaipaki School Library, Midhirst Primary School Library, Otorohanga College, Bledisloe Avenue Rotokauri School, 462 Rotokauri Road HAURAKI-WAIKATO, 687 Kaipaki Road 8 Erin Street Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm TE TAI HAUĀURU Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm ARIA Otorohanga District Council, RUKUHIA Aria School, Corner Kiekie & Rimu KAWHIA MIMI 17 Maniapoto Street Street Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Rukuhia School Community Hall, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Kawhia Community Hall, Mimi School, 23 Pukearuhe Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm 58 Rukuhia Road 141 Jervois Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm AROHENA Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm MOKAU Otorohanga St John Ambulance Hall, Arohena School, 11 Kakamutu Road Sat3Oct-Wed7Oct 9am-4pm TAHAROA 40 Pukewhau Road Mokau Primary School, 7 Rangi Street KIHIKIHI Thu8Oct11am-7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Te Kura o Taharoa, Corner Taharoa & Kihikihi Town Hall, 26 Lyon Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Fri 9 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Rotopuhoe Roads Sat 3 Oct - Wed 7 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm BENNEYDALE Thu 8 Oct 11am - 7pm Fri 9 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm NGĀHINAPŌURI Benneydale Community Library, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm PATERANGI TE ĀKAU Maniaiti Road Ngahinapouri Hall, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm 1185 Kakaramea Road Paterangi School, Te Akau School, 953 Te Akau Road Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm 1326 Paterangi Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm KINOHAKU Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm GLEN MASSEY Thu 15 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Kinohaku School, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm TE AWAMUTU Glen Massey School, 22 Kawhia Harbour Road 897 Waingaro Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm PIOPIO Pekerau School, 742 Te Rahu Road Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm NGUTUNUI Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Piopio Primary School, 14 Aria Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm KIOKIO Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Ngutunui School, 400 Ngutunui Road Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Kiokio School, 1701 State Highway 3 Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm HONIKIWI Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Te Awamutu College Hall, PIRONGIA 938 Alexandra Street Honikiwi Memorial Hall, Corner NORFOLK Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Honikiwi & Turoto Roads KORAKONUI Pirongia School, 100 Beechey Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Norfolk School, 4 Norfolk Road Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Korakonui School, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm 734 Wharepuhunga Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Te Awamutu Intermediate School, HOROTIU 646 Hazelmere Crescent Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Horotiu School, 89 Horotiu Bridge Road ŌHAUPŌ POKURU Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm KOROMATUA Ōhaupō Community Sport & Recreation Pokuru School, 873/2 Pokuru Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Koromatua School, Centre, 17 Forkert Road 355 Koromatua Road Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Te Awamutu Primary School, HUIAKAMA Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm 401 Teasdale Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm PUAHUE Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Huiakama School, 3095 Ohura Road Puahue School, 573 Puahue Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm ŌHURA Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm MAIHIIHI Ohura Valley Primary School, Te Awamutu Scout Hall, 11 Scout Lane Maihiihi School, 775 Maihiihi Road 43 Ngarimu Street Sat3Oct-Wed7Oct 9am-4pm INGLEWOOD Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm PUKEATUA Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Thu 8 Oct 11am - 7pm Inglewood High School, Pukeatua School, Fri 9 Oct 9am - 3pm 129 Rata Street 2110 Arapuni Road Sat 10 Oct - Wed 14 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm MAIROA OKAHUKURA Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Thu 15 Oct 11am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Okahukura Community Hall, Fri 16 Oct 9am - 3pm Mairoa Hall, 1124 Mairoa Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm 667 Ongarue Back Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm RAGLAN Inglewood Primary School, 33 Kelly Street Raglan Town Hall, 41 Bow Street Te Awamutu Zion Church, MAPIU ONGARUE Mon 12 Oct - Wed 14 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm 1310 Racecourse Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Thu 15 Oct 11am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Mapiu Hall, 2763 State Highway 4 Ongarue School, End of Ongarue Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Village Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Inglewood Public Library, TE KAWA CROSSROADS 46 Rata Street MAROKOPA Mon 12 Oct - Tue 13 Oct 9am - 4pm ŌPĀRAU RANGITOTO Te Kawa Crossroads Hall, Corner State Wed 14 Oct 11am - 6pm Marokopa Coast Community Highway 3 & Te Kawa Road Rangitoto Primary School, Thu 15 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Recreation Hall, 31 The Esplanade Oparau Roadhouse, Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm 949 Rangitoto Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm 4370 State Highway 31 Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm KAIMATA MATIERE TE KOWHAI Kaimata School, OTEWA RATAPIKO 715 Tarata Road Te Kowhai Hall, 6 Horotiu Road Matiere Primary School, Ratapiko Hall, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Otewa School, 916 Otewa Road Sat 10 Oct 9am - 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TE KUITI WAITETUNA Raleigh Street Christian Centre, Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa o Pātetere, Unit 16a (next to Hospice shop), 24 Raleigh Street Charles Crescent 29 Totara St Centennial Park School, 50 Te Kuiti Road Waitetuna School, 129 Waitetuna Valley Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Road Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct 9am - 3pm Sat17Oct9am-7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm The Plaza, 50 Kensington Street Te Kuiti High School, C Block, 21 Hospital Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Road WAITOMO CAVES Victoria Room, Cambridge Town Hall, Waipahihi School, 20 Parata Street Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Waitomo Caves School, Corner Queen & Victoria Streets Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 3 Oct 10am - 4pm Half way up Hotel Access Road RANGITAIKI Sat17Oct9am-7pm Mon 5 Oct -Sat 10 Oct 10am - 4pm Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 10am - 4pm Rangitaiki School, TĪRAU Te Kuiti Information Centre, Railway 27 Rangitaiki School Road Building 3, Rora Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Tīrau War Memorial Hall, 27 Main Road Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm WAITORIKI HAUTAPU Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Waitoriki School, 364 Lincoln Road Hautapu School, 5 Hana Lane Sat17Oct9am-7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm ROTO-O-RANGI TIROHANGA Roto-o-Rangi School, Te Kuiti Primary School, 1 Rora Street Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm WHANGAMŌMONA 5 Kairangi Road Tirohanga School, 851 Tirohanga Road HORAHORA Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Whangamomona Hall, 6013 Ohura Road Horahora School, Sat17Oct9am-7pm 1798 Maungatautari Road TAUPŌ TE MATA Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm TOKOROA 28 Heuheu St (next to Footloose), David Henry School, TeMataSchool,778TeMataRoad Town Centre Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm WHAREHUIA Sat 3 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm 4-8 Thompson Street KARAPIRO Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Wharehuia Hall (former Stanley Road School), 4 Stanley Road Sir Don Rowlands Centre, Karapiro Room, TE PAHU Sat17Oct9am-7pm Gate 2, 601 Maungatautari Road Acacia Bay Community Centre, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm 1 Wakeman Road St John Ambulance Hall, 62 Logan Street Te Pahu School, 671 Te Pahu Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 3 Oct 10am - 4pm Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm WHAREPAPA Mon 5 Oct - Wed 7 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm KINLOCH Thu 8 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 4:30pm Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Wharepapa South School, Corner Tongariro and Horomatangi St Kinloch Community Hall, Kinloch Mon 12 Oct - Tue 13 Oct 9am - 4pm 14 Wharepapa South Road (formerly Champions of the World), Town Domain, 14 Mata Place Wed 14 Oct - Thu 15 Oct 9am - 4:30pm TE RAHU Sat17Oct9am-7pm Centre Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Fri16Oct9am-4pm Sat 3 Oct 9am - 4pm Te Rahu Public Hall, Corner State Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm WHATAWHATA Mon 5 Oct -Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Highway3&TeRahuRoad Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Whatawhata School, LICHFIELD St Luke's Pacific Island Presbyterian 9 Kura Street Lichfield School and Community Hall, TE UKU Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Church Hall, Corner Maraetai Road & Kells Lane Hilltop School, 90 Rokino Road Kelso Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Te Uku School Hall, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm 3436 State Highway 23 Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm TAUPŌ, MANGAKINO Mountview School, Strathmore School, 27 Strathmore Drive 31 Rangatira Street HAURAKI-WAIKATO, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Mangakino Senior Citizens Hall, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm TE TAI HAUĀURU 25 College Street TIKORANGI Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm ARAPUNI Tainui Full Primary School, Tikorangi School, 356 Ngatimaru Road Nukuhau Marae, 26 Pitiroi St Sat 10 Oct 9am - 4pm Arapuni Community Hall, Wed 7 Oct 4pm - 8pm 63-69 Tainui Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm 47 Arapuni Road MAROTIRI Sat 10 Oct 10am - 3pm Sat17Oct9am-7pm Wed 14 Oct 4pm - 8pm Marotiri School and Community Hall, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm TOKIRIMA 1569 State Highway 32 Tokoroa North School, 29 Paraonui Road CAMBRIDGE Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Tokirima School, 71 Tokirima Road Cambridge East School, Corner Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm St Patricks School, Bowen & Williams Streets MOTUOAPA 86 Acacia Bay Road TURANGI Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat17Oct9am-7pm TOKO Motuoapa Fishing and Boating Te Kura o Hirangi, 29 Mawake Place Association, 2 Arataha Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Toko Community Hall, Corner East & Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Summerset By The Lake, Station Roads Cambridge High School, 2 Wharewaka Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm 25 Swayne Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Tongariro Senior Citizens Hall, Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm OMORI 83 The Town Centre Sat17Oct9am-7pm Wed 7 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 4pm Omori Community Hall, TONGAPŌRUTU Tauhara College, 101 Invergarry Road Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm 220 Omori Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Tongaporutu Hall, Cambridge Middle School, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm 7 Tongaporutu Road Corner Clare & Grey Streets Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat17Oct9am-7pm WAIRAKEI VILLAGE PUKETURUA Taupō Baptist Church Hall, Corner Rifle Range & Taupo View Roads Wairakei School, 2 Kauri Drive Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm URENUI Puketurua Hall, Corner Old Taupo, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Cambridge Primary School, Huihuitaha & Pearson Roads 3 Wilson Street Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Urenui School, 1 Takiroa Street Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Taupō Primary School, WAITAHANUI Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Sat17Oct9am-7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm PUTĀRURU Corner Tamamutu & Ruapehu Streets Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm Te Kura o Waitahanui, 107 State Highway 1 Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Putaruru Baptist Church Hall, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm URUTI Hautapu Rugby Club, 52 Arapuni Street 211 Victoria St Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm WAOTU Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 9am - 4pm Uruti School, 11 Uruti Road Taupō Youth Arts Centre, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 9am - 4pm Te Waotu Full Primary School, 98 Richmond Avenue 1274 Waotu Road Putaruru Contract Bridge Club, Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm 3 Overdale Street WAINGARO Leamington Primary School, Mon 5 Oct - Fri 9 Oct 10am - 4pm Corner Lamb & Scott Streets Mon 12 Oct - Fri 16 Oct 10am - 4pm Taupo-nui-a-Tia College, WHAKAMARU Waingaro School, Sat 10 Oct - Sun 11 Oct 9am - 4pm 122 Spa Road 5844 State Highway 22 Sat17Oct9am-7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Whakamaru School, 36 Kaahu Road Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm Sat 17 Oct 9am - 7pm

You can vote from Saturday 3 October to 7pm, Saturday 17 October. ti r io isi te. call 0800 . 22 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, October 15, 2020 Tread carefully near dotterel nests isitors to the Waikato’s A newly born wind-swept west coast dotterel and an beaches are being urged to unhatched egg in tread carefully as the the typical scrape- Vendangered tu¯turiwhatu/New in-the-sand nest. Zealand dotterel begin their breeding season. Once widespread across New Zealand, the dotterel is a small shorebird now considered endangered, with an estimated population of about 2000 individuals. Development on their coastal the longer their eggs are exposed to He says while most visitors to the habitat, introduced predators and predators and the sun.” beach adhere to the dotterel habitat disturbance during their breeding Nests are difficult to see as they warning signs, a major problem is season are factors which have caused are just a scrape in the sand, and the people taking vehicles on to the a gradual decline in the population The endangered tu¯turiwhatu/New Zealand dotterel. Photos / Roger Smith eggs are the colour of wet sand. Two beach. of a species found on coastal beaches, to three eggs are laid and incubated Despite the challenges of sandspits and estuaries. allowed on the beach, avoid leaving “These are particularly sensitive for around 28 days. protecting the birds and their habitat, Dannika Tukua, a community old fishing lines lying around, and sites where we know the dotterels Once the chicks hatch they scurry Michael says there have been success ranger with the Department of avoid using vehicles such as quad will be nesting — so we really need around on the beach and feed stories in recent years. Conservation (DoC) in Waikato, says bikes and 4WDs above the high-tide extra caution from members of the themselves. Their diet is aquatic and He has successfully trapped 500 the dotterels’ nests can be easily mark.” public enjoying recreation in those terrestrial invertebrates, such as predators around dotterel nesting disturbed or destroyed by human Some known dotterel nesting sites locations.” sandhoppers, and they sometimes sites over the years, and seen a activity on the beaches where the along the Waikato’s west coast will be Dotterels demonstrate a certain take small fish and crabs. It takes six number of chicks fledge. birds are found. roped or fenced off to protect the behaviour when they’re nesting or to seven weeks before the chicks can “It’s an uphill battle, but last season “Coastal environments are fragile, birds — including Port Waikato spit, have chicks, dragging a wing as if it fly. we had seven chicks successfully and since that is the habitat for the where the Port Waikato Beachcare is broken. Ka¯whia resident and amateur fledged, and overall we’ve had at least dotterels, we’re asking beach-goers to group will install a fence around the “If people see that sort of ornithologist Michael Lellman started 48 chicks fledge in the last 15 years.” be particularly cautious. nesting area. behaviour from a dotterel it’s a sure monitoring the dotterels in Ka¯whia “There are a few things the public Dannika says other known sign there are nests, chicks or eggs and Aotea in 2005, identifying and People who see harm being can do to help us protect these birds dotterel locations in the Waikato nearby,” says Dannika. keeping an eye on the birds’ nests and done to wildlife or habitats on our west coast beaches — keep include Ka¯whia Lagoon and the “The longer the adult birds are supporting DoC’s work to protect the i can phone 0800 DOC HOT to dogs under control if those pets are Aotea Harbour spit. distracted and away from their nests, species. pass on any information.

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WEB ID TER78169 WEB ID HMR02881 OTOROHANGA TENDER OTOROHANGA AUCTION 95 Veale Road VIEW 14 & 21 Oct 12.00 - 1.00pm 181 Ellis Road VIEW Monday 19 Oct 1.00 - 2.00pm • 71 ha in two titles TENDER closes Thursday 5th November, 2020 at 35.4 ha bare land AUCTION 1.00pm, Thu 22nd Oct, 2020, Te Awamutu • Mairoa ash & silt loam soils fertilised regularly 4.00pm, (unless sold prior), 131 Rora Street Excellent fertiliser history and good soils Sports Club - Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu • 46 paddocks. Approx 20 ha mowable contour Te Kuiti All flat and easy contour • Spring fed water supply pumped to manacons then Zoned for large lot lifestyle - subdivision plan gravity available • 4 bdrm home with sleepout & detached double Hugh Williams Good races and fencing garage Mobile 021 878782 Near new 3,000 litres / hour bore; quality water Office 07 8788266 • 2 bay 1/2 round shed & haybarn [email protected] Very attractive shade tree plantings A variety of farming & lifestyle options available Currently used as milking platform and dairy support 4 Currently farmed as part of a very productive dairy in conjunction with an additional 43.9 ha with the unit John Sisley Doug Wakelin Mobile 027 475 9808 option of purchasing both blocks. Mobile 027 321 1343 1 Inspection highly recommended Office 07 870 2112 [email protected] [email protected] pb.co.nz pb.co.nz

 

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aikato continued their triumphant Waikato’s run in the Farah Stacey Fluhler Palmer Cup grabbed a hat- NorthW pool to be the only trick within 23 unbeaten team in their pool, minutes bayofplentytimes.co.nz two points clear of Auckland. against North grabone.co.nz Waikato trounced North Harbour. Harbour 62-0 with Stacey Photo / Andrew Fluhler achieving a hat-trick of Warner tries and Makaia Rike-Te bayofplentytimes.co.nz Kanawa scoring twice. grabone.co.nz Fluhler, a Black Ferns Sevens player, scored her three tries within 23 minutes. Counties Manukau recorded a 17-10 win over Bay of Plenty but are five points adrift and will be watching with interest when Waikato play Auckland in their top-of- the-table clash at Eden Park ahead of Sunday afternoon’s Bledisloe Cup test. Northland’s 77-3 bonus point win over Taranaki on Sunday lifted them to third place in the pool, on the same points as Counties Manukau but ahead on points differential. It was a record-breaking performance in several respects in extending their highest winning performance in beating last weekend’s 65-5 win over North Harbour, and improving their highest winning margin from 60 points in that game to 74 against Taranaki. Portia Woodman scored six tries, not only breaking the Auckland had the bye in the Bay and Taranaki. record of most tries scored for North pool this week while the North Harbour 0 Waikato 62 the side but also the most South pool did not play. (Stacey Fluhler 3, Makaia Rike- points scored in a game. Her Fluhler’s brother, Beaudein Te Kanawa 2, Merania try haul beat the four tries Waaka, made his de´but at Paraone, Ashlee Gaby- scored by Tyler Nankivell fullback for Waikato in the Sutherland, Grace Houpapa- against Counties Manukau two Mitre 10 Cup on Saturday night Barrett, Kelsey Teneti, Manaia weeks ago, while her 30 points in their 36-13 victory over Nuku tries; Chelsea Alley con; also surpassed the 20 Counties Manukau. Waaka has Tenika Willison 5 con) Nankivell posted. previously played for Poverty HT: 0-38

Fluhler's brother Beaudein Waaka made his de´but for Waikato in the Mitre 10 Cup on Saturday. Photo / www. photosport.co.nz Lance’s LOT 91 Oakshott Road, Ngahinapouri

A beautifully presented home, which has been tastefully renovated and built to an incredibly high standard with a well designed, country style kitchen and large scullery opening out to the covered patio. The master bedroom is complemented by an ensuite, walk-in wardrobe plus officeandisseparatefromtheother bedrooms. An outside studio, double garage plus carport, fruit trees, greenhouse and old style country gardens complete this idyllic scene in the popular Ngahinapouri area within an easy New Listing/Open Home commute of Hamilton city. Deadline Sale Closes 4 November at 4.00pm at Ray White Te Awamutu office,unlesssoldprior

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Sitting on an elevated 1.83ha site in Te Pahu, beneath the beautiful Mt Pirongia, this four bedroom home provides comfortable and practical living and enjoys rural views. The unique split level home has four bedrooms, master with ensuite and two living areas plus an upstairs rumpus/multi purpose room and internal access double garage. The floorplan provides generous and flexible options. Rolling pastures fenced into seven paddocks with water troughs ensures options for animals or even plenty of room to ride a motorbike or two New Listing/Open Home Boundary Indication Only around. Close to Pirongia Village with Hamilton only 24km away approx. Deadline Sale Closes 5 November at 1.00pm at Ray White Te Awamutu, unless sold prior. View Sunday 18 October, 2.30 - 3.30pm

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Te Awamutu Bowling Club Men’s senior pairs winners Brett Denton and Chen Naude. Photo / Supplied

he Te Awamutu Bowling Club men’s ends to win 15-9. senior pairs was played over the The other semifinal saw Richard Death and weekend, eight teams were drawn Jim Roigard playing Chris Tait and Nick from the 16 names entered on Bartosiak in another very close game. Saturday.T On the third end it was 3-all; 7-all on the 7th All teams played two games after which the end and 11-all on the 14th end. OPEN HOMES In Te Awamutu This Week... two teams with two wins qualified. These teams The winner was decided on the final end with were Les Liddington and Terry Young alongside Richard and Chen scoring a single to win 12-11. CENTURY 21 Sunday 18th October 12.00pm – 12.30pm 3/753 Mahoe St, Te Awamutu Deadline Sale Chris Tait and Nick Bartosiak. The final of Brett and Chen against Richard Sunday 18th October 12.30pm – 1.00pm 183 Te Tahi Rd, Pirongia $960,000 The four teams with one win each played and Jim started with Brett and Chen scoring Sunday 18th October 1.00pm – 1.30pm 1 Cresta Court, Te Awamutu Deadline Sale off to find the other two qualifiers. Those were a full house 6 points on the first end. Sunday 18th October 1.00pm – 1.30pm 67 Hall St, Kihikihi Deadline Sale Richard Death and Jim Roigard as well as Brett But Richard and Jim scored a 2 and 4 on Sunday 18th October 1.15pm – 2.15pm 1232 Waipapa Rd, R.D. Te Awamutu Deadline Sale Denton and Chen Naude. the next two ends to make it 6-all. Brett and Sunday 18th October 2.00pm – 2.30pm 63 Meadway Rd, Ngahinapouri Deadline Sale All games had very close scoring. Chen scored 4 and 1 on the next two ends then Sunday 18th October 2.00pm – 2.30pm 142 Picquet Hill Rd, Te Awamutu Deadline Sale The first semifinal saw Les Liddington and Richard and Jim scored 4, 3 and 3 on the next LJ HOOKER Terry Young playing Brett Denton and Chen three ends to make the score 16-11 in their Thursday 15th October 5.30 – 6.00pm 525 Wharepuhunga Road, Te Awamutu Sale By Deadline Naude, The score seesawed between the two favour. Saturday 17th October 12.00 – 12.30pm 1/211 Mutu Street, Te Awamutu Sale By Deadline teams. They won alternate ends each and on the Saturday 17th October 1.00 – 1.30pm 721 Bank Street, Te Awamutu Auction On the fourth end it was 6-5 to Les and Terry; 13th end the score was 18-all. Saturday 17th October 1.30 – 2.00pm 1983 Arapuni Road, Te Awamutu Sale By Deadline on the seventh it was 7-all and on the 10th end Richard and Jim scored 2, then on the last Saturday 17th October 2.00 – 2.30pm 795 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Auction it was 9-all. end, with a measure, Brett and Chen scored 3 Sunday 18th October 12.00 – 12.30pm 225 Churchill Street, Te Awamutu $640,000 Then Brett and Chen scored on the last five to win 21-20. Sunday 18th October 12.00 – 12.30pm 54 Wynward Street, Te Awamutu Sale By Deadline Sunday 18th October 12.00 – 12.30pm 1/5 Hall Street, Te Awamutu $635,995 Sunday 18th October 1.00 – 1.30pm 150 College Street, Te Awamutu By Negotiation Sunday 18th October 1.00 – 1.30pm 721 Bank Street, Te Awamutu Auction Low scores in Sunday scramble Sunday 18th October 1.00 – 1.30pm 12 Oak Ridge Drive, Te Awamutu $929,000 Sunday 18th October 2.00 – 2.30pm 98 Ash Grove, Te Awamutu $960,000 TE AWAMUTU day, shooting 69 off the stick. Sunday 18th October 2.00 – 2.30pm 795 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Auction ■ Sunday 18th October 2.00 - 2.30pm 411 Rewi Street, Te Awamutu $595,000 Midweek Open It was also a successful round for Travis Sunday 18th October 3.00 – 3.30pm 525 Wharepuhunga Road, Te Awamutu Sale By Deadline Brad Running 72 Gross; Regan Kidd 73 Gross; McCorkindale with a gross 76, net 65 and 40 Sunday 18th October 3.00 – 3.30pm 480 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu Sale By Deadline Bill Hawira 71 Net; Steve Hudson 72 Net. points. Tuesday 20th October 5.00 – 5.30pm 721 Bank Street, Te Awamutu Auction ■ Wednesday Ladies 18 Holes ■ Sunday Scramblec HARCOURTS Raewyn Coleman and Jenny Towers 38 Gross - Jacob Carey 69; Travis McCorkindale Saturday, 17th October 11 – 11:30am 21 Karaka Road, Otorohanga $345,000 Stableford; Ann Rhodes 36; Barbara O'Regan 76; Philip Blundell 76. Saturday, 17th October 11 – 12pm 248 Parawera Road, Te Awamutu AUCTION and Elaine Troutbeck 35; Angela Thompson 32. Stableford - Adam Scott (Kawhia) 42; Travis Saturday, 17th October 11 – 12pm 63 Oparure Street, Te Kuiti $810,000 ■ Twilight results - October 7 McCorkindale 40. Saturday, 17th October 1 – 1:30pm 1A Hetet Street, Te Kuiti $475,000 Meat pack winners: Tegan Muraahi 21; Aaron Net - Adam Scott 65; Travis McCorkindale 66. Sunday, 18th October 11:15 – 11:45am 248 Parawera Road, Te Awamutu AUCTION Murphy 21; Deane Muraahi 20; Dillian Brownlie Vets - Ross Signal 43 points; Ian Coleman 39; Sunday, 18th October 11:45 – 12:15pm 69 Gradara Avenue, Otorohanga $485,000 20; Corey Ferguson 20; Jenny Towers 20; Paul Alec Cruickshank 37. Sunday, 18th October 1:15 – 1:45pm 109 Laurie Street, Te Awamutu $495,000 Brownlie 19; Sam Morgan 19; Richard Sieling 19; ■ Ladies 18-hole Sunday, 18th October 11:45 – 12:15pm 132 Leger Grove, Te Awamutu By Neg Janice Ferguson 19; Clinton Rowe 19; Regan Gross - Cheryl Forster 87; Adele Ashford 92. Sunday, 18th October 12:30 – 1pm 1 Leith Street, Te Awamutu $599,000 Sunday, 18th October 12:30 – 1pm 86 Hiskens Place, Te Awamutu $495,000 Hose 19; Braden Chick 19; Raewyn Coleman 18; Stableford - Adele Ashford 42; Sherril Sunday, 18th October 1 – 1:30pm 583 Bank Street, Te Awamutu $670,000 Kapi Hughes 18; Sam Nash 18; Adam Ryburn Lawrence 38. Sunday, 18th October 1 – 1:30pm 67 Stark Street, Te Awamutu $779,000 17; Jason Donnelly 17. Net - Adele Ashford 64; Sherril Lawrence 68. Twos - John Hill Ladies 9 hole - Bev Roigard 53. Sunday, 18th October 1:45 – 2:15pm 1101 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu $610,000 ■ Sunday, 18th October 2 – 2:30pm 102 Smyth Street, Te Awamutu $579,000 Vets Day Mid-week - Travis McCorkindale 46 points; Sunday, 18th October 3 – 3:30pm 1308 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu AUCTION Robin Thompson 68 Net; Bill Hawera 70 Net; Chris White 40. Sunday, 18th October 3:15 – 3:45pm 15 Ellis Road, Otorohanga DEADLINE SALE Leslie Common 71 Net; Richard Woodward 72 PIRONGIA RAY WHITE Net; Peter Emery 72 Net. A cool northerly wind greeted golfers on Saturday, 17th October11.00-11.30am 2369 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu Deadline Sale ■ Saturday Ladies 18 Holes Sunday to contest the club day scramble. Saturday, 17th October 12.00-1.00pm 4514 Ohaupo Road, Ohaupo Deadline Sale Shirley Lord 71 Net; Gwenda Meeke 72 Net; Scoring has been improving recently with a Saturday, 17th October 1.00-1.30pm 355 Taylor Avenue, Te Awamutu $725,000 Sally Davies 73; Ani Bahler 74 Net. bit more run on the fairways. Saturday, 17th October 2.00-2.30pm 150 College Street, Te Awamutu Neg Twos - Glennis Kay ■ Scramble on Stableford Sunday, 18th October 12.00-12.30pm 1270 Hazelmere Cres, Te Awamutu Deadline Sale ■ Sunday Scramble Senior - Bill Fox 40; John McCormick 37; Gary Sunday, 18th October 12.30-1.30pm 161 Kakepuku Road, Te Awamutu Deadline Sale Stuart Towers 75 Gross; Sam Towers 76 Gross; Russo 37; Tyne Watts 37; Andrew Parsons 35; Sunday, 18th October 12.30-1.30pm 452 Corcoran Road, Te Pahu Deadline Sale Bill Hawira 68 Net; Tim Young 69 Net; Ray Jack Hjorth 34; Rob Taylor 34; Steve Law 33. Sunday, 18th October 1.00-1.30pm 96 George Melrose Dr, Te Awamutu Deadline Sale Davies 70 Net. Junior - Grant Clow 42; Terry Charlesworth Sunday, 18th October 1.00-1.30pm 139 Rewi Street, Te Awamutu $699,000 Twos - Ani Bahler 41; Charlie Coles 40; Dave Peryer 40; Dave Lamb Sunday, 18th October 2.00-2.30pm 228 Long Road, Te Awamutu By Negotiation Sunday, 18th October 2.00-3.00pm 8 Bruce Road, Te Awamutu Deadline Sale STEWART ALEXANDER 40; Don Matson 38; Paul Davie 34. Sunday, 18th October 2.30-3.30pm 865 Te Pahu Road, Te Pahu Deadline Sale Forty-seven golfers turned out for the Twos - Hans Nieremeijer; Kevin Appleby. Wednesday, 21st October 11.00-1.00pm 48 Dingle Road, Ohaupo Tender Stewart Alexander Sunday scramble. Longest Putt - Garry Bowman Jacob Carey was the standout player on the Closest to Pin - Kevin Appleby Rural

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Tender Central Waikato dairy Closes 1.00pm, 29 October at Ray White Te Awamutu. May not be sold prior. 48 Dingle Road, Ohaupo View Wednesday 21 October, 60 ha approx (STT) of prime dairy land in the heart of the golden triangle location 11.00am - 1.00pm of Ohaupo, close to Hamilton, Cambridge and Te Awamutu. This property has rolling/flat contour with a mix of ash and peat soils and is well raced and fenced Noldy Rust with bore water supply. Two dwellings, 14 ASHB dairy and additional imple- 027 255 3047 ment sheds. This is an ideal property for dairying, but also lends itself to other options such as grazing, maize growing or kiwifruit. Price will be + GST (if any). Neville Kemp rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA23683 027 271 9801 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008 into action LIMITED TIME OFFER PACKAGE

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PROVINCIAL CAPS: 81 SUPER RUGBY Plenty of talent on the list of New Zealand CAPS: 91 15. CHARLIE NGATAI #1141 players who earned a single test cap BORN: 1990 TEST DE´BUT: July 8, 2015 v Samoa Jesse Wood 6. GEORGE WHITELOCK #1093 PROVINCIAL CAPS: 74 SUPER RUGBY BORN: 1986 TEST DE´BUT: June 27, CAPS: 67 his is a XV of players, plus 2009 v Italy RESERVES: reserves, to only gain one PROVINCIAL CAPS: 80 SUPER JEFF TOOMAGA-ALLEN #1130 test cap for the All Blacks. RUGBY CAPS: 86 BORN: 1990 TEST DE´BUT: November Some of these players might 7. STEVEN BATES #1047 2, 2013 v Japan haveT played several matches for the BORN: 1980 TEST DE´BUT: November PROVINCIAL CAPS: 41 SUPER RUGBY All Blacks but only played a singular 13, 2004 v Italy CAPS: 118 international test match. PROVINCIAL CAPS: 83 SUPER RUGBY KEVIN O’NEILL #1078 Jamie Mackintosh is the only CAPS: 57 BORN: 1982 TEST DE´BUT: July 12, player in this squad to still be active 8. SAM HARDING #1016 2008 v South Africa in New Zealand rugby. BORN: 1980 TEST DE´BUT: June 29, PROVINCIAL CAPS: 62 SUPER RUGBY Hash tagged number represents 2002 v Fiji CAPS: 52 All Black cap number. PROVINCIAL CAPS: 48 SUPER RUGBY GLENN TAYLOR #930 This team was selected from CAPS: 39 BORN: 1970 TEST DE´BUT: August 31, 1987-present. 9. RHYS DUGGAN #989 1996 v South Africa BORN: 1972 TEST DE´BUT: October 14, PROVINCIAL CAPS: 143 SUPER ■ ALL BLACKS ONE TEST XV: 1999 v Italy RUGBY CAPS: 63 1. JAMIE MACKINTOSH #1081 PROVINCIAL CAPS: 111 SUPER RUGBY KEVIN SENIO #1058 BORN: 1985 TEST DE´BUT: November CAPS: 73 BORN: 1978 TEST DE´BUT: September 8, 2008 v Scotland 10. MIKE DELANY #1098 3, 2005 v Australia PROVINCIAL CAPS: 123 SUPER BORN: 1982 TEST DE´BUT: November PROVINCIAL CAPS: 55 SUPER RUGBY RUGBY CAPS: 89 14, 2009 v Italy CAPS: 34 2. GRAHAM DOWD #923 PROVINCIAL CAPS: 77 SUPER RUGBY SIMON MANNIX #908 BORN: 1963 TEST DE´BUT: May 30, CAPS: 53 BORN: 1971 TEST DE´BUT: June 26, 1992 v Ireland 11. FRANK HALAI #1128 1994 v France PROVINCIAL CAPS: 106 SUPER BORN: 1988 TEST DE´BUT: November PROVINCIAL CAPS: 82 SUPER RUGBY RUGBY CAPS: - 2, 2013 v Japan CAPS: 5 3. BEN AFEAKI #1119 PROVINCIAL CAPS: 37 SUPER RUGBY BEN ATIGA #1037 BORN: 1988 TEST DE´BUT: June 8, 2013 CAPS: 39 BORN: 1983 TEST DE´BUT: October 24, v France 12. NORM BERRYMAN #976 2003 v Tonga PROVINCIAL CAPS: 58 SUPER RUGBY BORN: 1973-2015 TEST DE´BUT: PROVINCIAL CAPS: 94 SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 36 August 15, 1998 v South Africa CAPS: 46 4. DION WALLER #1011 PROVINCIAL CAPS: 107 SUPER MARK RANBY #1001 BORN: 1974 TEST DE´BUT: December RUGBY CAPS: 42 BORN: 1977 TEST DE´BUT: June 16, 1, 2001 v Argentina 13. REGAN KING #1029 2001 v Samoa PROVINCIAL CAPS: 90 SUPER BORN: 1980 TEST DE´BUT: November PROVINCIAL CAPS: 74 SUPER RUGBY RUGBY CAPS: 65 23, 2002 v Wales CAPS: 82 5. JAMES BROADHURST #1144 PROVINCIAL CAPS: 31 SUPER RUGBY SOSENE ANESI #1054 BORN: 1987 TEST DE´BUT: July 25, CAPS: 11 BORN: 1981 TEST DE´BUT: June 10, 2015 v South Africa 14. LELIA MASAGA #1092 2005 v Fiji PROVINCIAL CAPS: 74 SUPER RUGBY BORN: 1986 TEST DE´BUT: June 27, Former Te Awamutu Sports player Steven Bates played one test for the All PROVINCIAL CAPS: 91 SUPER RUGBY CAPS: 71 2009 v Italy Blacks in 2004. Photo / Dean Purcell CAPS: 62

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ARIA 503 Kaitaringa Road HAUTURU 1405 Kaimango Road DEADLINE PRIVATE TREATY 3 1 (Unless Sold Prior) Cattle Grazing or Finishing Farm Big Hill Country Breeding Property - 440 Hectares TENDER Closes 1.00pm, Friday 13 November PGGWRE, 57 Rora Street, Te Kuiti • 470 hectares (more or less) - 380 hectares (Unless Sold By Private Treaty) Big hill country farm on the market after being VIEW effective. Designed for cattle only farming. Closes 3.00pm, Friday 30 October faithfully farmed by the current vendors for the past • Last three years wintering 1,000 head of cattle. PGGWRE, 57 Rora Street, Te Kuiti 30 years. 11.00-12.00pm, Wednesday 21 & 28 • Two dwellings, top water supply and very good VIEW Predominantly run as a sheep breeding farm however October fertiliser history. 11.00-12.00pm, Tuesday 20 October there is also ample cattle contour throughout. • Great opportunity to purchase a top performing The dwelling is a large 5 bedroom home with cattle farm. Located 13 kms from Piopio. expansive views of the farm. Farm buildings include a 4 stand wool shed, 3 bay Open Days: 4WD vehicles only, to be used on farm. shed and a 2 bay shed - both with implement sheds. Peter Wylie Our vendors describe their farm as "a young persons Peter Wylie M 027 473 5855 farm" with great potential and we agree. M 027 473 5855 B 07 878 0265 B 07 878 0265 E [email protected] Please bring own motorbike to Open Days. E [email protected]

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aikato have recorded their fourth win of the 2020 Mitre 10 Cup, beating provincial neighboursW Counties Manukau 36-13 at FMG Stadium Waikato on Saturday night. Liam Coombes-Fabling scored the first points of the match after he collected a basketball pass from Fletcher Smith to cross over in the corner after 11 minutes. Fletcher Smith was unsuccessful with the conversion and Waikato led 5-0. Counties then bounced back, Counties Jason Robertson converted a penalty Manukau in from out in front, followed by Etene Waikato's 22 Nanai-Seturo’s converted try put the on Saturday visitors in front midway through the night at FMG first half. Stadium. Right on halftime Waikato took Photo / Jesse Wood back the lead after referee Brendon Pickerill awarded Waikato a penalty Manukau were penalised for not points for the visitors with a penalty Reihana was instrumental in the to see them sit second equal with try after repeated infringements from releasing in the tackle and the home shot at goal reducing Waikato’s lead next try for Waikato. His chip kick was Auckland in the Premiership Counties Manukau close to their line. team stretched their lead to 5 points to just 9 points after 12 minutes. collected by a charging Quinn Tupaea standings. The penalty try also saw prop Conan after three minutes. The final 11 minutes belonged to to score the fifth try and put the game Waikato 36 (Liam Coombes- O’Donnell sent to the sin bin. Five minutes later, Adam Waikato as replacement hooker out of reach of Counties Manukau. Fabling, Penalty Try, Adam Thomson, With that penalty try Waikato had Thomson found some space and Steven Misa burrowed under the Reihana added the extras and Steven Misa, Quinn Tupaea tries; a slim lead at halftime, as they led smashed his way over the line. Smith Counties Manukau defence to score Waikato led 36-13 with six minutes to Fletcher Smith 1 penalty, 1 conversion, 12-10. added the extras and Waikato pushed the bonus point try for the home play. Rivez Reihana 2 conversions), Early in the second half Fletcher their lead out to 12 points after just team. Rivez Reihana was successful In the end there would be no Counties Manukau 13 (Etene Nanai- Smith added another 3 points to eight minutes into the second half. with the conversion and Waikato had change to the score and Waikato Seturo try; Jason Robertson 1 Waikato’s score when Counites Jason Robertson pegged back 3 a 16 point lead. would pick up a bonus point victory conversion, 2 penalties). HT 12-10 Thames field first Ma¯ori team in 20 years Ferns back

Pirongia rugby’s Jesse Wood was in training named to start at left wing in the historic rugby match between Thames for series Valley Ma¯ori and Thames Valley Thunder (Under 23) on Saturday. Wood played the full 80 minutes The Silver Ferns headed back into and came up against Thunder player training camp this week to prepare Torrin Campbell, a former Te for the Cadbury Netball Series which Awamutu resident. gets under way in Palmerston North It was the first time Thames Valley next week. had fielded a Ma¯ori team in two The four-day series sees the Silver decades. The Te Toa Takatini Trophy Ferns take on the New Zealand Men, was on the line – the first time it had an NZ A side and the NZ Under 21s been challenged for in 40 years. at Fly Palmy Arena from October After an 88-10 drubbing the 21-24. previous week against Bay of Plenty The Silver Ferns then head to Toa the Thunder came out strong to Hamilton for a three-test series lead 38-7 at the break. against the England Roses, with the The sole first half try for the Ma¯ori Taini Jamison Trophy on the line, at was scored by number 8 Zach Clarke. Claudelands Arena on Wednesday, Thames Valley Ma¯ori showed a lot October 28, Friday, October 30 and more strength and class going into the Sunday, November 1. second half. They dominated in the This week the Silver Ferns squad, scrums which saw Clarke take several Silver Ferns Development and NZU21 strong runs off the back and grab a Squad will all assemble for a second second try. training camp from October 13-15, This was also helped when leading into the Cadbury Netball Thunder flanker Ben Stephens was Series. Silver Ferns Development sent to the bin for 10 minutes. Squad defender Temalisi Ma¯ori halfback and first five-eighth Fakahokotau will not participate in Boston Hale had a strong day off the the upcoming series as she focuses tee, converting all three of the teams on rehabilitation from injury. tries, one of which he scored. Georgia Tong (Waikato-BoP Magic) Thunder proved too strong, and Kate Burley (Northern Mystics) however, winning 64-21 and taking Thames Valley Ma¯ori captain, former Swampfox player, Rowan Dare (left) and Thames Valley Under 23 captain Scott have joined the group as injury cover home the trophy. Day with the Te Toa Takatini Trophy. Photo / Marcus Howie during training camps.

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The Hamilton Rugby Union name halftime break in play. Hamilton team. will become the fourth to be Hamilton upped the ante in the A sideline scout praised the engraved on the Stan Meads Cup second spell with their scrum setting performance of Hamilton number 9 since the Mid North Island a solid platform to attack the goal line. Shaun Walker who led his back line representative competition kicked While Piako remained competitive in with an extremely high work rate off a decade ago. the lineouts, Hamilton asserted their throughout the encounter. Melville Rugby Club in the authority to hold their opponents The rewards of four unbeaten Waikato capital city was the venue scoreless in the second forty minutes, games saw the Hamilton of the 2020 Stan Meads Cup final in posting a further 20 points. representatives win four trophies in showdown, between top qualifier The final 39 points to 20 victory, five weeks. In addition to the big prize Hamilton and near neighbours Piako, reflected a determined Hamilton of the Stan Meads Cup, they won and who are based in Morrinsville. approach to soak up the Piako retained the Peace Cup, with their In addition to the Stan Meads Cup pressure before unleashing their full name to be engraved on it for the 12th trophy, the Peace Cup (SMC arsenal of weapons in the second half. time in 101 years of Peace Cup challenge trophy) and the Finlay Cup Hamilton coach Gary Robertson competition. were also on the line. laid plenty of praise on his young Hamilton also won the inaugural The first half was a battle royale assistant coach Beau Hamilton, who Waysy Trophy, which honours with both sides attacking at every looks to be headed for a long and Hamilton Rugby Union administrator opportunity and defending like successful coaching career. The unity Peter Way, when they defeated Te tigers. Piako were rewarded for some of the Hamilton side was rewarded Awamutu as well as relieving Piako Hamilton's Luke Masirewa on attack in the 2020 Stan Meads Cup final sterling attacking play, to take a with presentation of the match’s of the Waikato Rugby Union Finlay against Piako at Melville Rugby Club. Photo / Arthur Uden paper-thin 20-19 advantage into the player of the day award to the entire Cup in the SMC title decider.

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Apply by email to: Passed away Passed away 10.4.1936 - 13.10.2018 We don’t need to be or 027 493 3187 apply2rentaplace@ th gmail.com peacefully on 13 peacefully at Radius In loving memory of reminded that you October 2020 Windsor Court, my husband, have been gone now In the Bible we read that Jesus healed surrounded by family Ohaupo on Monday I wish I could be with for nine years, because after celebrating his 12th October 2020 with you one last time. we think and talk many people of their sickness, DRY th SAFE ‘N’ SOUND 80 Birthday. Beloved her family by her side. Hear you laugh, about you every day. diseases and heaviness. husband of the late Dearly loved wife of see you smile. We love and miss you STORAGE STORAGE Gloria and father to the late Kevin Nicki, Mum and Dad. You are always in Jesus instructed his followers to pray • Units available now! Greg, David and Suzie, O’Connor and the late my heart, and believe that anyone could be healed SPACE Andre and Trish. Noel Fitzgerald. 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Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Dance Club Sports AGM Cycling Club Wednesday TE AWAMUTU SPORTS AGM 28 October, 7pm at JUNIOR RUGBY CLUB 1094 Kihikihi Rd, Te Awamutu. Friday 29 October from 6.15pm Learn to Swim and Swim AGM St Kilda Cafe, Cambridge. Coach Volunteer Tuesday, 20th October TE AWAMUTU 6.30pm at Our ideal person would have learn to CONTINUING Te Awamutu Sports swim and swim coaching experience EDUCATION All new to work alongside athletes with members welcome 21st Octocer, 2020 Farm Employment disabilities. 10am Wednesday Enquiries and Nominations to Enthusiasm, a positive attitude and Entry: $2 - [email protected] commitment is also a requirement to Waipa by 5pm, 19th October Sole Charge Really entertaining and overall a Workingmen’s Club Relief Milker be a part of a Club with great spirit. Four Kids and It lovely film for the whole family to sit Speaker: and watch together. Every 2nd weekend Robyn and Dean Taylor plus other milkings. “Reminded me of the exceptionally Paula Patton and Matthew Goode Topic: popular Famous Five books, films play a couple attempting to MARKET 240 - 250 cows Please contact Shelley Blair - Head African Adventures and TV series, it’s a fun children’s persuade their children about the COUNCIL CARPARK 5km from Swim Coach on 027 289 18977 British adventure with ‘IT’ being a benefits of a blended family in this Te Awamutu. Everybody Welcome THIS Saturday or email details to magical (Michael Caine) creature adaptation of the British children's More info phone Gaynor Westgate: Call Alton with the power to grant wishes.” book, co-starring Michael Caine and 07 870 3223 07 870 4551 021 0279 3636 [email protected] Allan. Russell Brand. Creative author Jacqueline Review: Brilliant feel good family Wilson revived Edith Nesbit’s film. I felt like a kid again watching beloved 1902 British fantasy- COUPLANDS TRANSPORT this. adventure Five Children and It with (1929) LTD I was glued the whole way through. 2012’s Four Children and It.

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Appropriately named “OKTOBERFEST” Te Awamutu Brass - 8pm Fri 23rd October. called The Other Side, the two- day event will take place at Joes Farm in Whangamata¯, 381 Alexandra Street - 871 3707 Wednesday/Thursday, December 30/31, which hosted COURTESY VAN ext push 4 - free call a one-day event last year and Wednesday to Monday from 4pm • MEMBER OF CLUBSNZ & RNZRSA folks who attended that are still raving about the vibe and Entry restricted to members, invited guests and members of affi liated clubs atmosphere as they saw 2020 WEBSITE: teawamutursa.co.nz arrive with Shapeshifter at the helm. The Best Value in Show Business This year Shapeshifter are headlining the first night on Wednesday and we have two copies of their aptly named Stars CD as the ideal precursor to you partying the night away with them under the stars and then returning to see in 2020 PH: 871 6678 on New Year’s Eve with www.fl icks.co.nz/cinema/regent-theatre-te-awamutu/ www.teawamutu.co.nz/regent/sessions.htmlPH: 871 6678 another stellar line-up That pretty much sounds “We are able to offer some SeptemberOCT 15 - 10-1621 culminating when local like what you’ll be doing when sense of security that you will www.fl icks.co.nz/cinema/regent-theatre-te-awamutu/ www.teawamutu.co.nz/regent/sessions.html superstars L.A.B. take you you head along to The Other see the bands you have through into the New Year. Side to catch them live. purchased your ticket to see.” EVERY WEDNESDAY SHOPPERS’ MORNING Stars contains 11 stellar Especially when you add Hear, hear! tracks and as one reviewer put such other great Shapeshifter Other artists performing ALSO HOME EARLY EVENING PERFORMANCES it “this album is a journey from fare as Long White Cloud, Bring over both nights include The The king of the waltz has created Highly recommended. Set in 1917 start to finish with so many Change, One, Electric Dream, Jordan Luck Band, Nice N André Rieu’s and inspired by historical events and different styles and influences Monarch, Dutchies, Twin Urlich, Sunshine Sound MAGICAL MAASTRICHT: the Miracle of the Sun or the from smooth Jazz tones, to Galaxies, Gravity and In Colour System, Chaii, David Dallas, Miracle of Fatima, in Portugal. industrial and Hard House this to what will be one mother of Avantdale Bowling Club and of TOGETHER IN MUSIC G SAT 6:15, SUN 3:00, TUE 5:45 album has something for a party mix. course L.A.B. FATIMA M WED 9:50 MON OCT 26 SAT 4:30, SUN 3:30 every Drum and Bass fan. Promoter Clayton Spence For the full two night line- WED OCT 28 ($18.00 & $15.00) “The title track of the album has hit the nail on the head — up and for all parking, camping WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:00 & 6:20 is also the first song on the by announcing this and ticketing options available Inspired by the true stories of album and instantly draws the completely local line-up, New (and of course the rules!), New Zealand’s Street gangs across GREENLAND R13 listener in with its etheric, Year’s Eve revellers can be check out theotherside.nz 30 years, Savage follows Danny at THU & FRI 7:00, SAT 4:40 & 6:40 carnival type atmosphere. assured that they will be three critical moments in his life as SUN 3:40 & 6:05, WED 6:00 ■ You can enter by text (write he grows from a boy into the “It is a summer anthem song partying with the artists they A gentle, sweet, funny, romantic story of TAC Stars plus your name and violent enforcer of a gang. A and over my travels this have bought tickets to see. love in later life following a couple in summer it is definitely a song He says I’m really happy address, and text it to 021 241 very realistic portrayal, reminiscent their sixties, who get to know one I have heard multiple times that any issues around the 4568) or mail (address to Stars of ‘Once Were Warriors’. Competition and include your another over the course of 23 dog walks. from cars with their windows state of our borders opening or SAVAGE R16 23 WALKS M down and occupants singing not, is of no consequence to name, address and daytime (VIOLENCE, CRUELTY, OFFENSIVE along having the time of their the stability of our festival line- phone number). Deadline is LANGUAGE & SEXUAL REFERENCES) THU 7:15, SAT 4:50, SUN 3:50 5pm Friday. THU & FRI 7:30, SUN 6:35, WED 6:30 life” up. A wonderfully crafted tale of a Rolls-Royce road trip through India, with This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting FAMILY CINEMA ATTRACTIONS an eccentric character and a loving families of children with cancer. “A satisfyingly rich and beautiful film relationship at its core. An absolutely to watch”. Screendaily. The best amazing journey, well worth the adaptation yet – a gem. experience. We thoroughly recommend it. THE SECRET GARDEN PG ROMANTIC ROAD PG Country music club meets — at last SAT 4:10, SUN 3:10 FRI 7:15, SAT 6:45, SUN 5:45 Te Awamutu Country Music Fay Bryant is Te Peter devises a series of crazy pranks to WED (SHOPPER’S) 10:20 Club is pleased to finally be Awamutu drive Grandpa out, but he doesn’t give up easily and before long it’s an A unconventional British film with a sharp able to meet again as a club. Country Music edge to it and a well performing cast. It is thrilled to have one of Club’s October all-out war. It’s enjoyable fun for all. its loyal supporters and guest. THE WAR WITH GRANDPA PG THE MORE YOU IGNORE ME M friends, Fay Bryant, entertain Photo / Supplied OUR #1 FILM. THU & FRI 7:20, this month. THU & FRI 7:10, SAT 2:10, 4:30 & 6:55 SAT 2:25 & 7:10, SUN 1:25 & 6:10 “I’ve grown up with music. SUN 12:50, WED 6:10 WED 6:15 My dad was from a musical family and then I married into Family Entertainment. a family that also loved music. CGI special effects praised. When we sold the farm and CATS & DOGS 3: PAWS UNITE G moved into town 21 years ago Last 2 Weeks. SAT 2:00, SUN 1:00 we became involved with country music,” said Fay. “Reminded me of the exceptionally “I was very reluctant to get popular FAMOUS FIVE books, films and TV series, it’s a fun children’s British This is the definitive film. We are very up and sing at the first but with adventure with ‘IT’ being a magical proud to bring you this exclusive a lot of encouragement from (Michael Caine) creature with the release of one of the greatest movies Tony, my husband, I finally power to grant wishes.” Allan. of all-time. Simply the best, a masterpiece. succumbed. a challenge, but well worth it as we have done.” FOUR KIDS AND IT PG THE GODFATHER R16 “We have enjoyed many in the end. Our love of music Head along to Te Awamutu Last 2 Weeks. SAT 2:30, SUN 1:30 weekends visiting clubs has also extended to our Country Music Club on SUN 5:15 around the Waikato and children and also our Sunday, October 18 from 1pm- Delightful, enjoyable and 100% funny. LIAM NEESON is beyond, listening to different grandchildren and may they 4.30pm at the Methodist Great for kids and anyone who used to THE HONEST THIEF M styles and making new get the same pleasure from it Church Hall on Bank St. be a kid. Terrific reviews. ALSO friendships. 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