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YourC community newspaper for over 100 years Thursday, September 24, 2020 BRIEFLY Clothing Swap The Clothing Swap is taking place in the Te Awamutu Baptist Church Hall next Thursday, October 1 from 7 – 9pm. Everyone is welcome. If you have items to donate, drop them to the church office from Monday – Thursday, between 9am – 2pm. For more information phone 022 101 2153

Ukulele Club back Ukulele club nights recommence at the Kihikihi Bowling Club on Tuesday, Lee Smith Angela Roberts Barbara Kuriger Brent Miles September 29 from 7-8pm and then fortnightly thereafter. For more information contact Angela, 870 2649.

Historic Kihikihi Kihikihi Police House and Five standing Temple Cottage holds open days on the first Sunday of the Valu Maka Chief Electoral Officer Alicia In the last election Kuriger beat month from 10am-3pm and Wright says the issuing of the writ is Labour candidate Hilary Humphrey every Wednesday 1 – 3pm. ut of the 677 candidates a key step in the election process. by 15,259 votes. Displays, memorabilia and striving to win a place in “It sets out the dates for candidate This election, Labour have collections are continually Parliament, five have nominations to close, election day, selected former PPTA president changing and children love officially been registered to and the date the writ must be Angela Roberts to go head-to-head trying out the olden day toys standO in the Taranaki-King Country returned showing the successful with Kuriger. and looking at many things electorate. electoral candidates.” In 2017 Angela left the PPTA in they will not have seen before. Last week, the writ was signed by Among the five candidates is It is a perfect venue for school Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy incumbent National MP Barbara continued on A4 holiday fun so families are setting out the process for next Kuriger, who has held the seat since welcome. month’s election. 2014. Christopher Grey For information contact Jan Burch, 871 3685. Dutch market day Recycled waste endangering workers Waipa¯’s Dutch Market resumes this Saturday from Dean Taylor Jennifer says it was first noticed In the first instance specialised The first step is a letter from 10am until 1pm at Bridges during the Covid-19 lockdown, and cleaners have to be employed to deep Metallic Sweeping explaining the Church and Community Workers at Te Awamutu’s Recycling Waipa¯wasn’t the only district clean the facility. At this time there issue and asking for it to be resolved. Centre in Cambridge. Sorting Centre have faced a new experiencing the problem. is no productivity. Step 2 is a further letter explaining Cash sales only. threat to their safety in recent months She says there is always non- Any material contaminated by the the service can be removed if the as medical waste products and recyclables in the recycling collection medical or human waste is then offending continues. human waste has turned up in sorting — but medical and human waste is rejected for recycling and there is a Council step in if the problem material. ‘next level’. cost for sending it to landfill, as well continues, and follows up with a letter Waipa¯District Council operations The disgusting and dangerous as the lost income from the load. and ultimately the removal of the team leader Jennifer Braithwaite items include dialysis bags and tubes, Jennifer says bags tend to rupture service. looks after the recycling contract used needles and soiled adult and contaminate an entire truck load. Jennifer says recycling is paid for council has with Metallic Sweeping nappies. Contents obviously include “We can’t take any risks so it is all by all ratepayers and residents and Ltd. blood, urine and faeces. sent to landfill,” she says. it is in everyone’s interest for it to be The company owns and operates “Once these items are seen in the Council has used its tracing ability successful. Te Awamutu’s new sorting centre, a sorting facility work comes to a halt,” to identify one of the offenders and “Recyclable materials need to be crucial stage in the aim to reduce says Jennifer. has engaged in education. clean and properly sorted for it to landfill waste and reduce the cost of “They pose a huge threat to the Jennifer says any incorrect have any value,” she says. rubbish collection and disposal. health and safety of workers. recycling material has the potential “If it is rejected we loose income But a new trend is threatening not “It also adds a huge cost to the to cost time and money, so workers and gain a cost.” only that plan, but potentially putting recycling process and there is loss of will seek to identify repeat offenders She says it is up to everyone to get workers at risk. income and productivity.” and follow a process. it right. MEET @WILKS PENNY - 5.30PM RETURN FOR A CHAT Which heat pump & SAUSAGE ON BBQ is right for your room? • GIVEAWAYS ROADROAD RIDESRIDES • IN-STORE SPECIALS

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Saving a resource What about non-drivers? June Lambet like to be called a homophobe etc. I recently read that Waikato We understand progress and the President, Rural Women Pokuru People need to speak out and Regional Council chairman Russ process of change, the need for it, not be dictated to. Doing and Circulated free to 14,045 homes in Rimmington had made a more but do not understand an aspect Hate-speech garbage saying what is right is kind and Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. than timely call towards new of the move to Paper Plus Te We are living in a time of loving, not hugs and kisses. house water harvesting being Awamutu for New Zealand Post. censorship and duress as to what Bernie Fynn CIRCULATION 14,045* legislated for. We have no objections to the we can say or not because some PHONE: 07 871 5151 I totally agree with this being New Zealand Post move; it is the have their feelings hurt or are Sense of ownership implemented immediately. In the access that is of concern to our offended by it. It has been interesting to read the POSTAL ADDRESS: same article, many of the district group. Because of this, our politicians many articles and letters relating 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, council mayors were extremely Why is there no access from the — who are more concerned with to the development of the Te Te Awamutu 3840 negative towards this approach. main entrance off Arawata St for votes than doing what is right — are Awamutu District War Memorial OFFICE HOURS: Water supply is the most walkers, mobile scooters, cyclists contemplating a hate speech law. Park. fundamental infrastructure and those who don’t own cars? We have laws on incitement, I have a family member whose Monday - Wednesday 10am - 2pm service demanded of all district The mail post boxes are on libel and defamation. We do not name is on the wall and I think it Closed Thursday, Friday, Public Holidays councils, particularly in urban Arawata St, but to get to them from need this hate-speech garbage. is really important for children to DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 areas. the shop entrance/exit, one has to To say homosexuality is wrong recognise their relatives’ names on As a Waipa¯rural ratepayer, walk around onto Mahoe St to is not hate speech, calling someone the RSA memorial. EDITORIAL responsibility for our water supply Arawata St and to the boxes to post a hater, bigot and homophobe is. These people are from the local Dean Taylor (Editor) is generally excluded by the a letter. Due to this matter of speaking community. Ext: 67705 0274 819951 district council regardless of the It is the same for walkers, having only what we are allowed to I notice that the plans for the [email protected] fact we still contribute to district to take the long way around because someone’s feelings might redevelopment of the park involve Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 and regional rates. through the carpark to get to the get hurt, we now have pedophiles professionals being paid to carry Some time ago the Waipa¯ shop entrance, remembering that wanting their rights and California out the work — and this is why the [email protected] District Council budgeted (as I not everyone takes their car to has started the ball rolling with a project has such a high cost. Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 recall) $90 million in the 10-year town and parks in their carpark. law that decriminalises pedophilia Can I remind the council that [email protected] plan for water collection and Many enjoy being out in the and allows them to sodomise boys this wonderful facility was SPORT reticulation. fresh air getting exercise and as long as the age gap is less than developed and maintained by [email protected] I wrote to the editor of the thinking of the environment 10 years and the boy consents. organisations such as the RSA, Courier suggesting a solution fumes/pollution in the air. How can a child with no Lions Club and other groups ADVERTISING towards reducing demand for Why could there not be an experience of the world or working together — and this, I feel, Sarah Verran 021 345 951 potable water. entrance put at the end of the knowledge, give consent? is part of the reason many people [email protected] Most water does not need to be building on Arawata St (which This is a progression from in our community feel such a CLASSIFIEDS treated, therefore there is also a would lead on to the ramp into the accepting homosexuality as strong sense of ownership of “our” reduction and saving in water shop), where the white iron fence normal. Memorial Park. Tania King Ext: 67708 treatment required and the non- starts, with a gate or opening put People have been so caught up I am pleased that people are [email protected] productive necessity for water there? with no smacking because they wanting to see this important part We welcome letters - preferably via email. meters is removed. We feel there has been no call it child abuse and happily go of the community redeveloped They should be under 300 words and A further benefit (of real consideration of or consultation along with this new law and into a wonderful facility that we all must have the sender’s name, address importance now) is the with the public in setting up this allowing transgenderism. remember — that focuses on the and phone number. No pseudonyms employment opportunities service for consumers with these Where are the community War Memorial Theme — and I are accepted and names will only be provided by this type of project. restraints in place. leaders and politicians, why are encourage the council to work Anyone interested in saving the We would appreciate your they not calling all this out? Is it with other groups to get the project withheld in special circumstances at the rates and a precious resource? response and explanation to our because they have been cowed by completed at a lower cost. discretion of the editor. Letters are not Vaughan Thomas concerns. this hate speech and don’t want or Edith Dockery usually acknowledged and may be edited, abridged or discarded. We’re online at nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com

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O¯ kupu marketing co-ordinator Te Anga Nathan interviewing a student from Pekerau School about their experience with the app. Photos / Caitlan Johnston Tamariki test out te reo translation app This newspaper is subject to NZ Media Council procedures. A complaint must fi rst be directed in writing, within one month of publication, to [email protected]. Pekerau kids appear on promo video for O¯ kupu — Your Words If not satisfi ed with the response, the complaint may be referred to the Media Council PO Box 10-879, Caitlan Johnston Pekerau School The Terrace, Wellington 6143. Or use the online teacher Israel teacher at Pekerau School Hepi and her complaint form at www.mediacouncil.org.nz. Please says a new te reo Ma¯ori students were include copies of the article and all correspondence translator app that was involved in the launched last week gives production of the with the publication. studentsA the opportunity to learn about promotional their whakapapa. video for O¯ kupu. Israel Hepi and her students were involved in the production of a promotional video last week for the real-time translator app, O¯ kupu — Your Words. users to search whole sentences O¯ kupu after her son came home from The students came up with phrases, instead of just singular words. school with a Mahuru Ma¯ori Israel then put the phrases through the “With te reo Ma¯ori, sentences change merchandise pack in 2018. app and then together they practised depending on the context and the Mahuru Ma¯ori was launched by pronouncing the translation. dialect also changes,” says Israel. Paraone Gloyne, also co-creator of Co-creator Aroha Turner says it was “Because the app provides O¯ kupu, in 2014 and challenges her dream to have the app being used sentences we are able to try to have participants to speak te reo Ma¯ori as in kura. full conversations in te reo Ma¯ori.” much as possible during the month of “How I see it is that they’ll be learning She says it will also help students September (Mahuru). te reo Ma¯ori from their kaiako [teacher], to learn more about who they are. Aroha later received a text that’ll then transfer into their kainga “For these tamariki it’s not just about completely in te reo Ma¯ori and [home] and then out into the the language, it’s about them struggled to find someone to help her community,” says Aroha. connecting with their whakapapa and translate the message. “It’s just going to have a ripple effect, having a sense of identity, a sense of It was a light-bulb moment for her bayofplentytimes.co.nz that’s my vision.” belonging. It’s about them learning who and she approached Paraone with the grabone.co.nz On the day, filming coincided at Te they are as Ma¯ori and that’s why the idea for O¯ kupu. Korowai Whakamana Otaki School in language is important,” says Israel. “I told him, ‘I’ve got this idea, Wellington — at that end the teacher At the end of filming the students conceptualised by Mahuru Ma¯ori’ and bayofplentytimes.co.nz and students were sending te reo Ma¯ori were treated to a surprise. he was instantly in love with it,” she grabone.co.nz translations back to the class at Aroha had organised for some of says. She hopes O¯ kupu will help Pekerau. New Zealand’s top TikTok artists to connect users at a deeper level and Israel says O¯ kupu differs from other meet the students via Zoom. encourage them to speak te reo Ma¯ori translator resourses because it allows Aroha came up with the idea of with confidence. A funeral service is important

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delayed opening and Covid-19 lockdowns haven’t dampened the spirits of shoppers at the Te AwamutuA Rotary Club Book Fair. The first patrons were waiting at the door when it opened at 10am and there was an initial rush which lasted about an hour-and-a-half. Book Fair convener Laurel Smith says the early shoppers were after specific titles or the best deals. Some were collectors or dealers — many just looking for a bargain and supporting the annual fundraiser. Laurel says customers have been generous, not only with the number Alisha Hobbs and 18-month-old Jonas check out the children’s section of the of purchases, but sometimes by Te Awamutu Rotary Book Fair. Photos / Supplied donating the change to the cause. Children’s books and puzzles thanks everyone who donated books The book fair runs daily from proved early best sellers — but a and those who come back year after 10am-4pm until Sunday, September steady stream means the stock is year to shop. 27 — which is $10 per box day. moving quickly. “We have some regular faces who All funds raised benefit our There was a steady procession through the fair on opening morning Laurel says once again the club enjoy our fair,” says Laurel. community. yesterday. Waikato Food launches own awards after cancellation

Waikato Food Inc (WFI) has launched to forge on,” says WFI chair Sam happen then plan B is being worked eateries taking part including Te Hamilton. It is free to attend and is their own awards programme Immers. through,” says Sam. Awamutu’s Red Kitchen. taking place from 11am to 5pm. following the cancellation of the 2020 Nominations are now being This year WFI had to cancel their The popular Matariki Dish An upcoming event at Vilagrads, Waikato Hospitality Awards. accepted and voting opened this Feast Waikato event due to Covid-19 Challenge was also a casualty of the A Night with Peta Mathias, sold out Within one week after receiving week. The winners will be announced but they did manage to salvage some pandemic but WFI marked Matariki quickly prompting WFI to add a news of the cancellation WFI had on October 12 and WFI are hoping to other events. Feast Waikato 2021 is with a sell-out Matariki Champions lunchtime event with her. come up with the idea to hold their host a celebration evening at Sky City already in the works, planned for Dinner at Camarosa. own awards event to celebrate in Hamilton. Easter weekend. Their fourth annual FermentFest, To find out more about WFI’s Waikato food businesses. “All going well, there will be a big After the nationwide lockdown an artisan beer, cheese and upcoming events visit “While other organisations are party at Sky City Hamilton, but if we their annual Meyer Cheese Melt fermented food festival, is on this i waikatofoodinc.com/foodie- cancelling events we are determined are not at level 1 and the party cannot Challenge got under way with 30 Saturday in the atrium at Sky City events.

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t’s back to business as such as council and would remain in place at all usual at Waipa¯District committee meetings will council facilities at alert level Council following a resume face-to-face in council 1. “Although we are now back return to alert level 1 at chambers. However, meetings at alert level 1, I strongly urge Imidnight on Monday. will continue to be streamed residents to continue to keep Earlier, the Government online via council’s YouTube track of their movements announced a reduction in alert channel. using the NZ Covid Tracer app levels after the risk to the Waipa¯mayor Jim and to maintain good hygiene community posed by Covid-19 Mylchreest said the standards. Residents should was deemed low. Government’s announcement also continue to maintain a Auckland, the epicentre of of a return to alert level 1 was safe distance from one the latest outbreak, moved to welcoming news. another while out and about,” alert level 2 at 11.59pm on “I am very pleased to be says Jim. Monday night. moving back to alert level 1 as “These actions are a small At this alert level, I am sure most Waipa¯ price to pay to help prevent restrictions on the number of residents are. It has been tough any possible outbreaks from people allowed into the on both our economy and our occurring in our community. libraries, museum and at community to shift back and We all have a part to play to council’s Cambridge and Te forth between alert levels. keep us all safe.” Awamutu front counters and Hopefully, we can remain at how long they could stay at this alert level,” says Jim. For more information each facility have been Jim says contact tracing i visit www.waipadc. 35 removed. Other operations, and hand sanitising stations govt.nz/covid-19. YEARS EXPERIENCE Restrictions removed at libraries with level drop

Restrictions have been would remain in place at all level 1, we are excited to removed at the Cambridge facilities. welcome residents back to the and Te Awamutu libraries and “We strongly encourage libraries and to the museum to Te Awamutu Museum residents to continue to keep take part in these following a nationwide move track of their whereabouts programmes.” PROFESSIONAL HIGH-QUALITY to alert level 1. using the NZ Covid Tracer app All three facilities will have Limits on the number of or by manually writing it school holiday programmes DENTURES & DENTURE REPAIRS people allowed into the down. It is a simple step which running in early October. libraries and museum at one helps us to protect our From September 28, IN TE AWAMUTU & HAMILTON time and how much time they community.” children will be able to collect could spend in each facility, Both libraries are now open a holiday pack from either which were in effect at alert from 9am-5pm Mondays and library to take part in the “It’s WHY CHOOSE DENTURE MAX? level 2, are no longer in place. Thursdays, 9.30am-5pm a school holiday safari” SUPERIOR DENTURE FIT AND APPEARANCE Waipa¯District Council Tuesdays, 9am-8pm programme. community services manager Wednesdays and Fridays, and Meanwhile, creative GERMAN MADE TEETH Sally Sheedy said both the 9.30am-1pm Saturdays. The Te workshops including Putiputi libraries will also resume Awamutu Museum is open flower weaving, Tipare 12-MONTH DENTURE GUARANTEE normal opening hours. from 10am-4pm on weekdays headband weaving and COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR HIGH QUALITY DENTURES “We are pleased to let and 10am-2pm on Saturdays. Rourou basket weaving will be residents know the libraries Sally said regular events held at the Te Awamutu MULTIPLE PAYMENT OPTIONS will be open again for late and programmes at the Museum. nights on Wednesdays, museum would also resume as For more information on Fridays and during the day on normal from this week and at library programmes, Saturdays. Regular hours are the libraries after the school upcoming events and opening also in place at the museum. holidays. times head to waipalibraries. “We know the reduced “Due to the restrictions org.nz. 0800 000 284 hours in place at alert level 2 which were in place, the [email protected] made it difficult for some museum was operating For more information residents to enjoy these education classes virtually i on events and Peter J Pickin NZ iDTA amazing facilities, so we are and both libraries were programmes at the Te delighted to return to normal running programmes such as Awamutu Museum DENTURE MAX HAMILTON 137 WALLACE ROAD DINSDALE operating hours.” Toddler Time and Wriggle and visit and opening DENTURE MAX TE AWAMUTU 160 MAHOE STREET (OPPOSITE LIBRARY) Sally said hand sanitising Rhyme online. hours, visit tamuseum. stations and contact tracing “Now we are back at alert org.nz/. Thursday, September 24, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 7 Son’s death starts photograper on path

t was six years ago we met Te Awamutu baby Maddox Parker and his parents Rebecca and John. IMaddox was diagnosed with Leigh syndrome, one of the worst strains of Mitochondrial disease. It should have been a wonderful Christmas gift for the police officer and professional firefighter — the birth of their second child — but although the couple spent much of their working hours saving lives, they knew they couldn’t save their son. It was Maddox’s passing that prompted John to pursue photography seriously. One year after Maddox passed away John was asked by a friend to Ruru, Silent hunter — 2020 Nikon Iris take a nice photo of tui. Professional Photography Awards This simple request led to a one- Gold Medal and Highest Print Score year project to capture tui in a unique winner. way — and the establishment of a professional photography business — Maddox Photography. And this month John was Maddox Photography photographer John Parker — 2020 NZ Professional Nature Photographer of the Year. announced as the winner of the 2020 Photos / John Parker NZ Professional Nature Photographer of the Year at the prestigious 2020 of emotion when he is on his own, photographing the ruru/morepork gear a ruru/morepork flew down Nikon Iris Professional Photography waiting for the perfect shot, but that but the light was fading quickly so from a punga fern and perched on Awards, that took place online on emotion is directed into his work. made a decision to call it a day,” says a kahikatea root with the last of the September 14. He spends hundreds of hours John. “Just as I started to pack up my day’s sunlight casting over its face. “I’ve always had a love for New around the greater Waikato region “I knew as I pushed the shutter Zealand’s native birds, but it was the photographing the fantastic bird life button I was capturing a pretty death of my middle child Maddox on offer. magical moment.” that inspired me to pursue my “We are pretty spoilt in the All the entries are judged passion for bird photography,” says Waikato with some fantastic places anonymously and this year, due to John. to see some really neat birds, Covid-19, the judging was held online “Winning this award is really Maugatautari Sanctuary Mountain, with both a preliminary round and special as a lot of my images have Mount Pirongia to name a couple.” then a live online-judging round John started his award winning a lot of emotion behind them and for Along with winning the Nature spanning nine days. ways photographing tui. my audience to make a connection Category, one of John’s photos also The rotating panels of five judges is very humbling.” took out the highest print score. included some of the most qualified the country and as far afield as John says photography helped The photo titled Ruru Silent Hunter and renowned local and international Canada. him with the grief of Maddox’s death. has been three years in the making photographers. John’s hope is that his images “I needed something and nature with multiple visits to a location to This year the Nikon Iris Awards inspire those who see his work to look photography proved to be the photograph a small ruru/morepork attracted an unprecedented number more carefully at the world around answer.” population. of entries, with close to 3000 images. them and appreciate our amazing John says he still feels a great deal “On this particular visit I had been Patience — Silver Award winner. Entries came from entrants around fauna and flora. 8 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 24, 2020 Live For Tomorrow launched Council rates well Thousands of Kiwis in crisis “Our aim is to remove the aren’t always funded for 24/7 are set to benefit from the perceptual and logistic support,” he says. launch of a new charity’s barriers and make the first step Live For Tomorrow has also technology which can reduce taken to connect with support partnered with short form in latest survey the time it takes to select and as seamless as possible. video app, TikTok, to help contact a suitable mental “We’re achieving this promote mental health and erception of council’s in Cambridge (77 per cent) and ‘pragmatists’. However, Garry health helpline. through a new web-based wellbeing resources and performance on rise Pirongia (75 per cent), on par said there were some According to latest widget which can be content on the platform. The number of Waipa¯ with 2019 and 2018. noticeable areas where government statistics, nearly a integrated into a news or social The charity has also beaten residents satisfied “However, we know value improvements could be made. quarter of New Zealand adults media site around content out international competition Pwith council’s performance for money heavily influences The resident perceptions have experienced ‘poor’ which may be a catalyst for a to become the only southern over the past year has risen perceptions around council’s survey is carried out quarterly mental wellbeing on the World user to seek help. hemisphere entrant accepted compared to 2019. performance, and while this over the course of the financial Health Organization’s scale. into the Headstream Each year Waipa¯District has increased slightly by 3 per year (July 1-June 30). All data Live For Tomorrow, a new Accelerator programme in San Council checks in with cent this year, it continues to is collated after the final local charity, has launched Francisco — supported by a residents on how council is remain low compared to other quarter and measured against technology which is set to help Melinda Gates founded going and where metrics at only 25 per cent,. performance over the news companies and social investment and incubation improvements could be made. “It’s similar across other previous three years. media platforms more company, Pivotal Ventures. The survey measures councils but remains an area Over this time, performance effectively connect users in Elliot says the financial satisfaction with council’s we need to focus on. You get has decreased the most in crisis with mental health funding and international facilities and services, and a whole heap of services services, facilities and support services. recognition from the evaluates public perceptions bundled into your annual rates infrastructure. This was worst The charity is set to offer the programme has opened a around reputation, trust, — roading, water, wastewater, in quarters two and three, but world’s largest database of number of doors — including leadership and financial parks, cycleways, libraries — bounced back in quarter four, mental health helplines to the inclusion of their decision making. the list goes on. so is unlikely a result of the those experiencing distress, technology in the online Council also benchmarks “No one likes to pay rates Covid-19 lockdown. providing a new, more user resources of the Pandemic itself with 18 other councils or taxes, but the value a Satisfaction with museums friendly, online interface Crisis Services Response nationwide who use the same ratepayer derives from their and swimming pools saw a embedded on media websites, Coalition in the United States, surveying framework. Waipa¯‘s rates compares well when drop, largely due to the making it easier to select the a coalition of leading mental reputation overall sits well lined up alongside other utility temporary closure of the right mental health support health organisations across above average compared to bills like power and energy. Cambridge Pool while the new service instantly. the country. other councils. “So we’ve got some work to facility is built, and the long- Users will also be able to He says although still in beta Chief executive Garry Dyet do to help residents anticipated wait for Te Ara access the database of over testing at the time, the chance said he was pleased to see a understand what they’re Wai, a new museum in Te 1600 helplines directly to be the primary bridge 5 per cent improvement on paying for and what they’re Awamutu. Being transparent through their Find A Helpline between helplines and the council’s performance, which getting in return,” said Garry . also remains an area of focus website in the coming weeks. public during the pandemic sits at 40 per cent, up from 35 The overall average district with only 39 per cent of Elliot Taylor, founder of has meant they are well placed per cent last year. reputation score is 80. At residents saying they are Live For Tomorrow, says the to expand globally. “Perceptions around individual ward level, satisfied. challenges faced in searching “Once our service covers leadership, trust, council’s Cambridge sits at 89, Pirongia Five hundred and sixteen for the right helpline at a time “The user can confidentially the whole English-speaking competency and ability to at 82, Te Awamutu at 76, responses were collected over of crisis can be a barrier to select the right service to fit world, then we will look for achieve good outcomes for the Maungatautari at 71, and the 2019-2020 financial year. seeking support. their specific needs and know support to be able to localise district, and council working in Kakepuku at 65. “What we know is that straight away whether they the tool and get it into different the best interests of the Council’s reputation profile The full report is people in crisis can struggle to offer support for the deaf or languages. community have also seen an is very similar compared to available on council’s connect with helplines that hard of hearing community “Our aim is to have one improvement, and that says 2019. Fifty-two per cent of i website at www. best fit their needs for a range via text message, are familiar portal that, wherever you are we’re heading in the right residents are classified as waipadc.govt.nz/our- of reasons. with the issues facing LGBTQ in the world, and if you’re direction.” ‘champions’, 4 per cent of council/haveyoursay/ “These barriers can + youth or even just knowing struggling, within a matter of Seventy per cent of residents are ranked recentlyclosedconsult- manifest in a number of ways which hours they are open — clicks you can talk to someone respondents are proud of the ‘admirers’, 37 per cent are ations/annualresident- — including the stigma of an issue particularly relevant confidentially about what’s district, with the highest levels ‘sceptics’ and 6 per cent are ssurvey. reaching out for help. to regional services which going on.”

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Hine at a korowai (Māori cloak) weaving class at Rauawaawa Kaumātua Charitable Trust. Photo / Supplied. 83-yr-old ‘never been so terrified’ Elderly couple feared for their lives during lockdown but are now getting on with life. or retirees Hine and Tamati surgeries were postponed in the Buttheyarecheerfullyputting where she first undertook nursing in Albany with the aim of Te Apatu of Hamilton the first wake of the pandemic, are the allthistoonesideandare training at the town’s hospital. becoming a clinical psychologist). Covid-19 lockdown was both sourceofevenmorefrustration looking forward to going back From this beginning (she is of Itisthesecondshehasmade terrifying and a blessing. for the couple. totheirnormalbusylives.Thisis Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tahu, Ngā — the first she presented to her F“I’m a retired registered nurse,” During the second lockdown especially true of Hine (full name Puhi and Rangitāne descent) she other son Logan who sadly says Hine (83). “I’m aware of illness Hine says they were able to Hineraumoa) who has been ‘on- hasspentalifetimecaringand passedawaythreeyearsago and disease and how to keep safe, liveanearnormallife:“Thefirst the-go’ all her life and is not letting looking out for others. followingabattlewithcancer. but this (coronavirus) was entirely lockdown was new to us, but we the pandemic or a dodgy knee Formanyyearssheworkedas “I didn’t realise how much I’d different. I didn’t know how to were able to be more relaxed the stop her now. a caregiver in private hospitals enjoymakingakorowai,”shesays. deal with it and you have no idea second time because we had Their story comes as the Te before graduating with a nursing “It’sbeenachallenge,butIlikeit what it was like not being able to abetterideaofwhattodoand Hiringa Hauora/Health Promotion degree. She was a founder because I get to meet and socialise get out and see people. I’ve never werenotasfearful. Agency is working with a range member of Te Rūnanga o with other people. I’m keen to try beensoterrified. of partners to encourage all New Aotearoa NZNO (New Zealand flax basket weaving next.” “But on the other hand the Zealanders—butespeciallythose Nurses Organisation), a group Neither is Tamati one to be lockdown was a blessing because “Every morning I woke up, I in older age-groups — to get back whichrepresentsMāorihealth idle. A New Zealand Navy and stayingathomewastheonlyway thanked the Lord for having a to what kept them busy before professionals and, until her Army veteran, he served in Icouldfeelsafe;Iwantedtolive, wonderful Prime Minister like we the Covid-19 pandemic struck. retirement, she lectured in a signals unit in Malaya in a not die.” HPAManagerVirginiaMacEwan kawa whakaruruhau (cultural 1950s conflict which broke out Hine and husband Tamati hadforlookingafterallofus.” says it’s good that Hine and safety)attheWaikatoInstituteof followinganattemptbythe (87) are well aware of their — Hineraumoa Tamati are feeling better about Technology in Hamilton. Malayan Communist Party to vulnerability — not just because facing the pandemic , as HPA had These days she keeps a overthrow British colonial rule. of their age. Both suffer from heard some older people are still motherlyeyeonfellowNgāti He loves to get along to the RSA, respiratory problems: “Our lungs “Imanagedtogetoutanddo fearful about leaving their house Kahungunu living in the city. She something Hine says he missed are not as good as they should some supermarket shopping, but – worried about news stories on helped arrange food vouchers during the lockdown. be and I told Tamati we are prime I was still very cautious and aware what is happening at the border for the Kaumātua and Kuia of Heisalsolearningtoplaythe candidates to get Covid-19 and if of the rules,” she says. “I wore a and in Australia. Ngāti Kahungunu ki Kirikiriroa, ukulele at weekly classes held at wedidwemightnotsurvive.” mask which was not difficult for But MacEwan wants seniors fundraises for a political party by Rauawaawa, plays tennis and is a They also have physical me as being a nurse I wore masks to get back in contact with their selling craft items from a stall at keen casual golfer: “Well,” chuckles difficulties. Hine, forced to get a lot anyway.” friendsandtheactivitiestheywere a local market and finds time to Hine,“hetriestoplaygolf.” around with the aid of two Hine says family and friends doing safely before the lockdown, attend a korowai (Māori cloak) walking sticks, has already had kept in touch with her and Tamati when the controls are lifted. weaving class at Rauawaawa her right knee replaced and is during the second lockdown Forexample,Hinemadeherself Kaumātua Charitable Trust. awaiting an operation on the mostly by telephone and email. as busy as ever between the She’smakingthekorowaito otherwhileTamatiisinline “We’re well looked after but twolockdowns.BorninWairoa mark son Thomas’ graduation for a hip replacement. Both talking on the phone is not the innorthernHawkesBay,she (he’sstudyingaMaster’sin procedures, delayed after elective same as being with people.” was brought up in Dannevirke psychology at Massey University 10 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 24, 2020 Week aims to get people growing ates is putting the call out to New Zealanders to get growing and reap the rewards of home-grown foodY as National Gardening Week approaches. The theme for this year’s National Gardening Week is ‘Plants for a Better Planet’ and it runs from October 19 to 26. The week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plans but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature. To help kick start a vege patch, Yates is lending a helping hand. Between October 1 and 18 they are giving away free vege seeds, timed perfectly to get the kids into the garden during the October school holidays. They say there are many benefits to growing your own food including Te Awamutu Courier is giving away a kids’ gardening hamper pack thanks to being able to pick fresh vegetables Yates. Photo / Supplied when you want them, better tasting produce, minimising your environmental impact and reducing National Gardening Week is coming up next month and the theme waste to just name a few. encourages people to grow their own food. 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ormer Te Awamutu resident Torrin Campbell was named in Thames Valley Thunder/F Under 23 rugby squad on Monday, September 7. The utility prop played for Melville this season and went across to Paeroa to trial for Thames Valley Under 23. “Going into the trial I needed to impress, especially not coming from Thames Valley, I had to step up a gear from what I was used too,” says Torrin. “I made sure I did the basics right, kept a cool head and just played my style of rugby. It was very physical fast game, a lot faster than club rugby.” Torrin was absolutely Thames Valley Under 23 prop Torrin Campbell. Photo / Supplied stoked with being named in the 2020 squad. take it back to mighty Melville McQueen, Ben Stephens, “They did a live broadcast next year and apply it into my Owain Leeming, Joshua on Facebook at 4pm to name game,” says Torrin. Barker, Shontayne Dare, Ryan 20 odd players from all over Paeroa hooker Brooklyn Leopold, Jade Church, Scott the Valley. I actually missed Toia, who played three Day, Liam Gilheany-Black, my name getting called out matches for the Thames Torrin Campbell, AJ Mead because I got a phone call from Valley Swampfoxes in the Backs my workmate asking if I had 2019 Heartland competition, Carlos Roberts, Rhys made it, so I gave him a bit of was also named in the Under Manning, Kahn Caddy, Joel stick at work.” 23 squad. Taylor, Tane Wilson, Leroy The Thames Valley Under Their first game is on Neels, Zac Stephens, Boston 23 team will take part in the October 2 against Bay of Plenty Hale, Sergio Schular, Lamaono Chiefs Under 20 programme Under 20 at Rotorua Vea, Hayden Mulgrew, Marcus and will see games against International Stadium — a Save, Sione Vakapuna’etoni Helping Taranaki, Waikato, Counties curtain raiser to the Bay of THAMES VALLEY UNDER Manukau and Bay of Plenty Plenty v Auckland Mitre 10 23 FIXTURES: Under 20s. Cup match. Friday, October 2 — v Bay the The team will be coached of Plenty Under 20 at Rotorua locals by Gareth Coslett and Daniel 2020 THAMES VALLEY Saturday, October 17 — v Mead. UNDER 23 SQUAD: Taranaki at Te Ku¯iti For50yearsMTFFinancehas “We have a really strong Forwards Saturday, October 31 — v squad with great coaching and Brooklin Toia, Bryson Waikato at Paeroa been helping New Zealanders management staff. I believe Williams, Troy Leef, Joe Saturday, November 7 — v that we can go all the way; my Downey, O’Shea Te Oka-Cox, Counties Manukau at to do more. goal is to learn all I can then Jeremy Blair, Trinity Pukekohe At MTF Finance Te Awamutu we’re GOLF RESULTS locals too, so we know what Kiwis Talk to the friendly need to keep moving. team at MTF Finance Stewart Alexander Phillip Blundell 67 Net Winged Foot rough it made Stewart Alexander Golf Dillon Tuapaea — 39 points conditions that much harder. Te Awamutu today. Course has found its club Vets: Scramble on Stableford We can organise a loan for your next champions for the year. Rod Ward 40 points; Patrick Senior — Dave McKnight 39; vehicle in person, on the phone or 07 871 7006 Finals were played on Hape 38; Steve Herbert 37; Neal Bill Fox 35; Scott Law 34; Jack Saturday with a large crowd Johnston 37. Hjorth 34; Garry Bowman 33; wherever you are, with finance that’s 62 Alexandra Street turning out in support. A team of club vets and Kevin Appleby 33; Andrew made just for you. [email protected] Men’s Senior Winner — supporters headed to Huntly Parsons 33; Derek Boyle 32; Herewini Hohepa last week for the finals of the Steve Law 32; Dave Seager 29. T&Cs and lending criteria apply. Visit mtf.co.nz/terms for details. mtf.co.nz/teawamutu Intermediate — Neal local Pennants competition. Junior — Paul Davie 37; Johnston Chris White, Ian Coleman, Phil Dave Peryer 36; Grant Clow 35; Junior — Mana Martin Blundell, Rod Ward, Bruce Celeb Williams 34; Dave Lamb Ladies Silver Winner — Sue Russ and Alec Cruikshank 34; Charlie Coles 34; Don Pollock placed seventh out of 10 teams Matson 34; Rob Brettell 33; Bronze — Cindy Dearing in the competition, which was Lynda Morgan 32; Dick The “Stewie 100” was won by Tahuna Golf Club. Thomas 32. Twos — Barry played on Sunday with visitors Pirongia Cavey, Scott Law, Ken from a number of clubs around Another beautiful day on Bardsley. Longest Putt — Scott the region but Stewart the fairways at Pirongia the Law. Closest to the Pin — Barry Alexander members took the course was toughened up with Cavey. honours placing on mown fairway. Next week King Country Jeremy Collett 73 Gross Although not as long as the Champs at Pio Pio. CLUB RUGBY

TE AWAMUTU COLLEGE 9.45am: Sport Blue V Parents, Suburbs Red V Pirongia, RUGBY RESULTS: Albert Park 4A. Flagstaff Park 1; 10am: 1st XV 10 — 14 Cambridge High 9th Grade: 9am: Pirongia Hamilton Marist White V Te School 1st XV. White V Sport Hawks, Pirongia Awamutu Marist Turbos, 2B; O¯ haupo¯V Sport Kea, Hamilton Marist 2; Sport Te Awamutu Courier TE AWAMUTU JUNIOR SUB O¯ haupo¯1B; 10am: Pirongia Scorpions V Pirongia Black, UNION DRAW: Black V Sport Eagles, Pirongia Albert Park 2; 11am: Sport Final day of junior rugby 2A. Stormers V Hamilton Old Boys matches. 10th Grade: 9am: Sport Lions Red, Albert Park 3. supporting local businesses 8th Grade: 9am: Pirongia V Kihikihi, Albert Park 2; 12th Grade: 9am: Te Rapa Blue White V Te Awamutu Sport 9.30am: Sport Tigers V Sport V Sport Pythons, St Andrews Green: Pirongia 2A; O¯ haupo¯ Panthers, Albert Park 3; 10am: Park 1; 11am: Sport Cobras V Chiefs V O¯ haupo¯Mooloos, Pirongia White V O¯ haupo¯, Pirongia. Albert Park 2. O¯ haupo¯1A; Sport Red V Pirongia 1. 13th Grade: Te Awamutu Pirongia Black, Albert Park 4A; 11th Grade: 9am: Hamilton Combined, bye. Thursday, September 24, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 17 Bonus-point win puts Piako just hold Te Waikato at top of table Awamutu out in aikato have recorded hard-fought match back-to-back bonus- point victories with a position will be fought out in a winner 41-19 win over North RUGBY take all battle next Saturday, between HarbourW to sit joint leaders at the top Te Awamutu and Cambridge. of the Premiership standings in 2020 Piako laid down their 2020 Stan Just one club to choose their Mitre 10 Cup rugby. Meads Cup credentials for the four representatives from and a injury toll This victory was even more remaining contenders to see when from their round one match-up special as Waikato claimed the Les they defeated seven-time SMC against Hamilton resulted in South Pearce cup for the first time in four champions Te Awamutu at Albert Waikato pulling the pin on their 2020 seasons. Park on Saturday. Stan Meads Cup campaign, which Just like last week, young halfback Te Awamutu went into the home- handed Central Bay of Plenty the win Xavier Roe opened the scoring for the town clash as nominal favourites points on offer on Saturday. home team when he crossed for the with the encounter well and truly up Next weekend will see a mouth- first try after 10 minutes. Damian for grabs at the halfway stage of the watering clash with Hamilton hosting McKenzie added the extras and match at seven points apiece. 2019 Stan Meads Cup champions, Waikato led 7-0. Piako scored first with a converted Central Bay of Plenty, at the Suburbs Waikato then extended their lead try, before the home side came back Rugby Club in the Waikato capital to 12 points after a mistake from North with a seven-pointer as the clock city. Harbour allowed Fletcher Smith to ticked down in the first spell. The SMC round three game will intercept. The ball then shifted right The battle of attrition continued in have a double bonus on offer with to unmarked Quinn Tupaea to score Halfback Xavier Roe led the charge for Waikato again, scoring a brace of the second half, with the visitors the SMC challenge trophy of the the home team’s second try. tries. Photo / Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz breaking the deadlock with their Peace Cup (currently held by Central McKenzie this time was unsuccessful second touchdown. Te Awamutu Bay of Plenty) and a home semifinal with the conversion. reduce Waikato’s lead to 19 points. Harbour had 19 points on the board. stormed back with their second on the line. Midway through the first half, Damian McKenzie pushed the lead Right on full time some slick play converted try but could only watch McKenzie opened up the visitors’ back out to 22 points when he from Waikato resulted in replace- as Piako crossed again to lead by five Stan Meads Cup Results – Round defence and offloaded to a converted a penalty kick at goal. Right ment Valynce Te Whare being put with the clock ticking down. Two, September 12 supporting Roe to score his second on halftime Jacob Pierce crossed for into space down the sideline to score The last few minutes of the Section Two: Piako 19 Te Awamutu try. This time McKenzie was on target North Harbour’s second try but the the sixth try for the home team. encounter saw desperate Te 14 – HT 7-7, Cambridge the bye. with the conversion. home team led at the break 29-12. McKenzie was unsuccessful from the Awamutu attack with equally fierce Section One: Central Bay of Plenty v With 11 minutes remaining in the Four minutes into the second half, sideline and Waikato finished the Piako defence, resulting in the visitors South Waikato – match not played first half, Mitch Jacobson scored Tupaea broke through the North match with a bonus-point 41-19 hanging on to take out a particularly after South Waikato withdrew from the Waikato’s fourth try after Harbour defence and offloaded to a victory. hard-fought 19-14 win. 2020 SMC; Hamilton the bye. replacement halfback Cortez Ratima charging McKenzie who raced away The Piako victory was built upon Stan Meads Cup – Round Three took it to the line and offloaded to to score under the posts. McKenzie structured attack and a solid game Cambridge v Te Awamutu at Memorial Jacobson to crash over. McKenzie converted his own try and Waikato Waikato 41 (Xavier Roe 2, Quinn plan which has given them a home Park, Cambridge. Kick-off 12pm. added the extras and Waikato had were back out to a 24-point lead. Tupaea, Mitch Jacobson, Damian semifinal in two weeks time. Hamilton v Central Bay of Plenty at scored 26 unanswered points after 29 Scoring opportunities were to a McKenzie, Valynce Te Whare tries; Piako had extra joy at the end of Suburbs RFC, Flagstaff, Hamilton. minutes. minimum for the rest of the second Damian McKenzie 4 conversions, 1 the Albert Park battle as they relieved Kick-off 1.30pm. North Harbour scored their first half but North Harbour were able to penalty) Te Awamutu of the Waikato Rugby SMC Points Table (Provisional) points from a driving maul with score their third try with 10 minutes North Harbour 19 (Luteru Tolai, Union sub-union prize of the Finlay Section One: Hamilton 5, Central Bay hooker Luteru Tolai scoring off the to play when replacement halfback Jacob Pierce, Lewis Gjaltema tries; Cup, which Te Awamutu had held for of Plenty 4. back of a maul. Bryn Gatland was Lewis Gjaltema scored in the corner. Bryn Gatland 2 conversions) over a decade. Section Two: Piako 8, Te Awamutu 1, successful with the conversion to Gatland added the extras and North HT 29-12 The remaining section two playoff Cambridge 0. BRUCE GRAY AUTO ELECTRICAL

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September 18, 2020 is a significant During the 1950s to the late 1960s milestone in the history of the Peace the Peace Cup was at its zenith, and Cup being 100 years to the day since Peace Cup representative team Thames defeated Hamilton to positions were hotly contested. become the first name engraved on The 1970s and early 1980s saw a the time-honoured rugby trophy. continuation of Peace Cup interest, The Peace Cup, originally known with the competition seen as a as the Peace Memorial Cup, was pathway to provincial rugby union inaugurated in 1919 to mark the The battered Peace Cup. representative selection. With little formal end of the First World War. Photo / Ben Fraser weekend trading, the country’s The Peace Cup was donated by communities were free to enjoy their Richard English, “For the furtherance the one hundred year milestone,” said weekend sporting activities of Rugby Football at Sub-Union Level Stan Meads Cup and Peace Cup The 1990s brought a decline in the and shall be a Challenge Trophy.” chairman Neil Macrae. activities of sub-unions, with a Thames became the first name “The e-book tells, and many from number simply ceasing operation. engraved on the Peace after they the bygone era will recall, the Peace Peace Cup Challenges dropped from College students Charlize Waters (left), Atareipounamu Crown, Finn Lovell defeated Hamilton 11-8, at Steel Park Cup was held in the highest regard a high of 17 in 1981 to single figures and Opal Thompson were in the Country squad. Photo / Supplied in Hamilton, on that September day by all who were involved in the at the end of the 1990s. in 1920. games over many decades. The changes in lifestyle and As the cup was only engraved with “The book also tells of a decline in technology and the introduction of a the current holder at the end of each the Peace Cup, which led to the near year-long rugby season, saw a Four in Country squad season, the last Peace Cup game of establishment of the Stan Meads Cup drop-off in old-style sub-union the 1920 season matches the first competition, with the Peace Cup on representative rugby. engraving on the long-time rugby the line as a challenge trophy. Today, the Peace Cup is a highly Country did extremely well in the trophy. “Changing times since the Stan sought challenge prize within the RUGBY first half, leading 20-0 heading into Amateur sports historian Barry Meads Cup kicked off in 2011 has seen Stan Meads Cup competition with the the break. Leabourn has written an online a proposal put on the table to revert latest edition of the Stan Meads Cup Saturday saw the Waikato Women’s City pulled ahead in the second narrative that went live just before to the Peace Cup competition from with the Peace Cup also on the line Under 20s City v Country game at half though to win the match 45-27. the Peace Cup’s historic date of the 2021 season, with the Stan Meads having kicked off on Saturday, FMG Stadium, Hamilton. The game was the curtain-raiser September 18. Cup becoming the competition August 12. Te Awamutu College students for the Mitre 10 Cup match, Waikato In 2011, the Peace Cup was taken challenge prize. Charlize Water, Atareipounamu v North Harbour. into the newly minted Stan Meads “With Peace Cup centennial Peace Cup Winners Crown, Finn Lovell and Opal Four Te Awamutu College boys Cup regional sub-union competition, celebration plans put on hold for 12 Te Awamutu (19), Hamilton (11), Thompson were in the Country have also been selected in as a challenge trophy in order to keep months due to Covid-19, the re- Morrinsville (11), Rotorua/Central Bay squad. representative teams. time-honoured silverware alive. introduction of a Peace Cup of Plenty (11), Thames (10), South Waters played at lock and scored New Zealand Harlequins - Riley “As chairman and founder of the competition in 2021 will complete a Waikato (9), Matamata (7), Maniapoto one of Country’s tries while Crown Dixon; Hamilton Rugby Union - Adam Stan Meads Cup, I’m absolutely proud full circle for the time-honoured (5), Tauranga (4), Pukekohe (2), started at No 10. Kelly, Cayden Easterbrook and Hayze and pleased to be associated with trophy.” Hauraki Plains (2), Paeroa (2), Western Lovell and Thompson came off the McKenzie. ‘Battered Silverware’ which is a In early decades, the Peace Cup Bay of Plenty (2), O¯ torohanga (1), bench in the second half, donning the These teams will be attending the historical record of the Peace Cup and ranked only in stature to the Ranfurly Waihi (1), Cambridge (1), Te Puke (1). 16 and 18 jerseys respectively. Chiefs Under 16s Carnival Day. Riders must be in peak shape for road races testing climb over French Pass. will no doubt be fans who will support “The road race looks like a very The under-19 riders, who have CYCLING Cycling New Zealand’s event the riders on the climbs which should exciting course, with many break- previously competed for the national director Janette Douglas create an excellent atmosphere.” away opportunities,” she said. titles at the national age group The 2021 Elite Road Cycling National congratulated RIDE festival The elite women’s race over “It’s a very unrelenting course and championships, will be included in Championships could be a test of the organisers for their vision of 130km will feature three laps of the looks like it would naturally lead to the elite championships for the first toughest, after organisers released presenting a new course each year. French Pass/Te Miro loop, passing the aggressive racing. time. They will race over 80km course details earlier this month. “Changing the courses means start-finish base each lap. It will “The climb up French Pass will (females) and 115km (males) on a The championships form the there are different types of terrain include 1720m of climbing. definitely tire some legs out — I am similar course without looping past flagship event of RIDE: New Zealand’s and ensures a variety of challenges The elite and under-23 men will sure there will be some major attacks the start-finish on each lap. Cycling Festival in Cambridge to be which does not favour one type of race over 174km with four laps of the happening.“The time trial course The time trials on Friday, February staged from February 12-14 next year. rider over another, so the event same course with 2280m of climbing looks very challenging. There is 12, will be based from Roto-O-Rangi RIDE Festival organisers want to should continue to attract our best and also pass the start-finish each lap. mixed terrain and undulating roads.” School between Cambridge and Te present different courses in each of riders,” she said. 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e Awamutu Croquet Club had a great turnout for its opening day last Thursday. The club has been in action sinceT 1911 and is located in Bank St. In between the showers, club patron Dawn Taylor officially opened the season with the first hoop. Te Awamutu As Covid-19 stopped last season’s Croquet Club prizegiving, they took the Patron Dawn opportunity to present awards after Taylor with the the first hoop. opening hoop of the Te Awamutu Croquet Club season. welcomes new members and urges Photos / Jesse Wood people to give it a go. With spring just around the corner, it’s a good time to consider ways to put a spring in your own step this summer. Croquet is an outdoor game that can be played at all ages, from 9 to 90 plus and at most levels of fitness. Many young people would find this a satisfactory alternative to team Left, Te Awamutu sports. Croquet provides plenty of Croquet Club light healthy exercise which imposes members on their no particular physical strain. opening day for the The game can be played both 2020-2021 season. socially and competitively. A handicapping system is sun protection. Games are timed at 40 minutes employed in competitive play, The club supplies mallets and all each but you are welcome to play as ensuring that play at any age, and other equipment for beginners. many games as you like. between genders, is on equal terms. Golf croquet is played every Association croquet is played on Variations of the traditional classic Monday and Thursday at the lawns Tuesday and Saturday. game have been developed with golf on Bank St. Coaching is given to new players. croquet currently very popular. This Registration each day is at 9.15am The club is holding a ‘Have a Go’ is a much shorter and easier game for play at 9.30am. session on Saturday, October 31. to learn and you can be playing it Registration is at 12.45pm for 1pm within 20 minutes of first picking up Te Awamutu Croquet Club 2019-20 start. a mallet. winners show off their trophies, Participants will learn the basics Most golf croquet games take half after prizegiving was postponed due from the club coach before having a an hour, in contrast to three-hour to Covid-19. From left are Jocelyn go at the game. All ages and abilities games for classic croquet. In golf Crombie, Dawn Copeland, Allan are welcome. croquet all players are on the lawn Thornton (behind), Yvonne throughout the game. Hamilton, Jenny Rasmussen, Club For inquiries phone Jocelyn The minimum requirements Patron Dawn Taylor, Loral Piggott, 07 870 6275 or Yvonne 027 for playing are flat-soled shoes and and Val Armstrong. i 229 2644 ENTER TODAY! www.roundthebridges.co.nz

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KIDS CHALLENGE 6KM 12KM 22 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 24, 2020 Waipa¯schools top lacrosse leagues Cambridge and Te Awamutu teams win Waikato finals

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ambridge High School and Te Awamutu College have emerged as respective champions of the girls and Cboys divisions of the Waikato Lacrosse High School League for 2020. In the Premier Girls Division, Cambridge High School produced an extraordinary turn around to win the finals on Saturday against Te Awamutu College at Tamahere Park. Only one week earlier, the team had suffered a major loss to Te Awamutu by 14 goals to 8 in the last round-robin match of the season, a result that had earned Te Awamutu a place in the final. But it was a different Cambridge team that turned up to play in the finals. Any thoughts that Te Awamutu had about a repeat Te Awamutu College attack Isabelle performance must have been quickly Vrensen marked by Shea Mikkelsen put aside, as Cambridge stuck (left) and Deanna Young (behind) tenaciously to a revised game-plan to from Cambridge High School in the win the final by 11 goals to 6. 2020 Waikato High School League Cambridge coach Meg Jones Girls Premier finals. commented, “It was a huge Photo / Lou Kibby Photography comeback. Obviously last week, Te Awamutu really fought to be in the final but our girls tried today. We’ve High School have won the Waikato back Champions. is really our coach William a delayed start because of Covid-19. never seen them play like this all Lacrosse Girls High School League. Te Awamutu captain Charlie [Chisholm]. He puts the hard yards in The recent move to level 2 saw the season. As coaches, Melissa In the Premier Boys Division one, Mason, now in his last year of college and knows the game better than league move from single central [Gratwicke] and I are extremely again Cambridge High School played lacrosse, said, “We’ve had a good anyone so that we can develop over venues to multiple venues across the proud. off against Te Awamutu College at the season overall. It was hard to come the season and come out and get a region to stay within guidelines. “Last week was our first loss, and Hamilton Inline Hockey Stadium. up against Cambridge, but it was win like this in the final.” With the high school lacrosse coming back from that we really had This time Te Awamutu emerged as really good to beat them in the final!” This year, the Waikato High School season complete, the focus now turns to pull ourselves together.” convincing winners with a final score When asked what he thought had Lacrosse League was compressed to the National U15s Lacrosse It is the sixth time that Cambridge of 13 goals to 1, to become back-to- helped the team to win, he said, “It into a shortened 9-week season after Tournament scheduled for October.

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www.iheart.com Thursday, September 24, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 23 Some missed chances mar even game from Adam Blake, the Roil brothers FOOTBALL and Dylan Brett for the Te Awamutu boys. e Awamutu Gisler Architects Next week is their last homegame men’s first teamplayed West of the season at the stadium. Ham at Weka St on Saturday. Te Awamutu Pink Ladies played The game was a tale of Edmonds Judd Te Awamutu at the finishing.T West Ham did, while Te Stadium in the final gameofthe Awamutu missed their opportunities. season. In a very even game, West Ham It was the usual competitive game took the lead against the run of play. with the lead changing hands several From a Te Awamutu corner they times before Edmunds Judd came played a long ball out of the back and away with the win 5-2. the striker slotted it into the net. Goals from Sam Kietzman, Meg Te Awamutu had several Lyne for the Pink Ladies and Danielle opportunities to equalise, the best Brdanovic (2) Chantal fur (2) and chance falling to Joel Roil, with only Tahlia Hansen. minutes of the first half left. An error from the West Ham keeper saw the College recap: ball right to Roil, whose shot was Te Awamutu College Football teams unfortunately wide of the net. have had a solid season this year The second half was much the despite Covid-19 shortening the same with West Ham creating few season. opportunities and Te Awamutu The College had five teamsthis threatening at their heels. With time year who all performed with Walking Netball is one of the activities in the Get Active 2020 programme that gives stamps on activity running out and Te Awamutu enthusiasm, skill and tenacity. They passports Photo / Supplied pushing hard for the equaliser, West all ended the season on a high thanks Ham had two quick breakaways to to their coaches, managers and see them score again twice, taking the parents support. fulltime score to 3-0. Senior girls’ 1st XI coached by Stand out performances were Kieran McCullough and managed by Incentives to Get Active Michelle Hunt finished sixth in division 1 — their last game ending Get Active 2020 runs from stamp on their activity passport with a win against top of the league, WALKING NETBALL September 14 to November 14 only needs to turn up to any of Mercury Bay. and involves the likes of yoga, the activities on offer during the Senior boys’ 1st XI coached by Last Tuesday saw the start of pilates and tai chi. course of the programme. Many Hubert Bax and managed by Susanne Walking Netball for 2020 at the There’s a combination of free of the external activities are Bax also came sixth in division 1. Albert Park Indoor Centre. beginner classes in the library offered weekly. Senior boys’ 2nd XI coached by After the first day it was and other activities in the Walking Netball sessions are Brad Hirst placed third in their decided it would be extended to community that residents might at 10am-11am on Tuesdays and division 6. twice a week. wish to try with the providers Wednesdays at the Albert Park Junior boys’ coached by Dave Hall Walking Netball is an eight- themselves. Indoor Centre. Sessions run until placed fifth in Divison 3 and Junior week module and part of Waipa¯ Outreach librarian Dee November 10 (minus September Girls Coached by Tanya Allen came District Libraries Get Active Atkinson enjoyed her time last 29-30) and cost $3 per player. fourth in division 2. campaign where they’re week with Walking Netball, For more information call 07 The teams look forward now to the encouraging Waipa¯residents to Seriously Social Cycling and Te 871 3910 or head to annual end of season Secondary Get Active — with some Awamutu Road Runners. waipalibraries.org.nz/events/ Pink Ladies' Leah van der Horst Schools 5-Aside Tournament being incentives along the way. Anyone wishing to earn a get-active-2020/111 kicks the ball in field. Photo / Supplied held on September 21. NZ under-21 squad named ahead of World Youth Cup

McCausland-Durie said it was performance pathway to becoming a tournaments, 2020 ANZ Premiership Tiana Metuarau, Grace Nweke*, NETBALL exciting to confirm a squad in what Silver Fern. and the NZU21 specialist cluster Saviour Tui, Khiarna Williams. had been a disrupted and challenging “Despite the disruptions this year, sessions. They also consulted Zone Midcourters: Tayla Earle*, Georgie New Zealand Under 21 head coach year for all netballers. there has been a wide-ranging performance managers and specialist Edgecombe, Maddy Gordon*, Kate Yvette McCausland-Durie has named “This is another step on the discussion regarding the make-up of coaches Hartley, Holly Mather, Ainsleyana a strong NZU21 squad ahead of next journey to next year’s Netball World this squad and I’m excited about what New Zealand is aiming to win a Puleiata, Renee Savai’inaea, Teuila year’s Netball World Youth Cup. Youth Cup in Fiji and I’m really lies ahead for this group.” third straight Youth Cup title after Sotutu. TeWa¯nanga o Raukawa Pulse looking forward to working with The Emerging Talent Selection claiming the crown in Botswana in Defenders: Taneisha Fifita, Paris shooter Tiana Metuarau who was these athletes in preparation for that Panel of Adrienne Morrin, Nicki 2017 and Scotland in 2013. Lokotui, Parris Mason, Greer Sinclair, part of the side which claimed the event,” she said. Paterson and Robin Manihera, along Carys Stythe, Jessie Taylor, Nanise world title in Botswana in 2017, while “While there is a focus on next with McCausland-Durie, tracked New Zealand Under 21 Squad Waqaira. anumber of players who contested year’s campaign, this is also an performances throughout events (Splice Construction Magic training *denotes players eligible for NZ under- the 2020 ANZ Premiership have also opportunity to work with athletes in including the 2019 Beko Netball partners in italics): 21s and are in either the Silver Ferns been included. a programme that is a key part of the League, national age-group Shooters: Hannah Glen, Vika Koloto, Squad or Development Squad.

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Black salsify won’t GARDENING win a beauty contest but it does have a good taste.

Growing chicory is a two-stage process and worth the effort. STARS will be making it with gorse flowers — and other grain or starch alternatives of the show sooo easy to grow — flavouring it with are taking over from traditional carbs. gin, and eating it with a scoop of goats’ I don’t think The Landscaper will be cheese and liquorice sauce. too keen on growing cauliflower so a For her new Covid vege garden, Leigh Bramwell substitute might be salsify. It’s a winter STAR FRUIT vegetable with tapering white roots. wants the best — so here’s what’s trending In a food culture fuelled by social When cooked and served with milk or media (have you noticed how many cream it is thought to resemble the people photograph their food and oyster in flavour, which might be Main image, pretty have never been a very good were adding vegetables to their share it on Facebook?) pretty foods are enough to convince him. foods, like this star vegetable gardener but, in these desserts resulting in delicacies such as taking centre-stage. After all, nobody There’s also a black salsify called fruit, are uncertain times, I am feeling Smoked White Chocolate Parfaits with wants to look at pictures of boiled Scorzonera Hispanic, which has a becoming the some urgency to improve my Fennel Mousse and Beet Cake with cabbage. If you want to be a Facebook similar flavour. darlings of social food-growing skills should levels Fromage Frosting. winner, grow star fruit. Not only is it media. 3 or 4 ever be re-imposed. It’s I couldn’t find a recent photogenic, but it has a number of NEW INGREDIENTS not that I’m worried there won’t be version of the trend mapping benefits. It’s low in calories and is an Various London-based chefs and Ienough stuff to eat, but that there report, but I did find plenty of excellent source of fibre and vitamin restaurateurs are already touting their won’t be enough stuff that I like. similar lists, so I’m now ready to C. The trees will grow here but need favourite new ingredients. One is To that end, I have bribed The instruct The Landscaper of what a pollinator to fruit. tipping fenugreek seeds as the new Landscaper to take on responsibility he’s to grow. turmeric, confident that bitter tastes for establishing and nurturing a My two least favourite will be sought after in 2020 — as if vegetable garden extraordinaire. No, YELLOW SPLIT vegetables are also on the we haven’t had enough bitter pills to I’m not telling you what I’ve promised PEAS “trending” lists. Brussels swallow already. him. I’m hoping that this agreement Forget soy — pea milk, sprouts were last “trending” back in Another is promoting the prebiotic will result in a spectacular array of all made from yellow split peas, is 2012, and now, much like Covid and dietary fibre inulin, a zero-calorie my favourite vegetables at their the Next Big Plant Milk, according to about as welcome, they are chicory extract that can add texture healthy best, as well as a few newbies UK supermarket Ocado. This is undergoing a resurgence. Recent and some sweetness to baking. to keep our taste buds awake. because “it has one of the lowest research reckons they’re a richer There are two stages to growing Back in 2012, I found a culinary trend environmental footprints”. It predicts A cross-section of source of many nutrients than kale. In chicory. The first stage produces a mapping report by a US market pea protein being offered up in place the trending star the US they’re taking a dive into the bunch of leaves in a shape like a rose research publisher that assured me of powders like whey and collagen, fruit. deep-fryer as restaurants and food and a root. The second stage requires that Brussels sprouts were “trending” both of which are derived from animal trucks offer them as a trendy snack you to bury the harvested root until and restaurants and food trucks in the sources. or side dish. Only in America! it produces a new sprout of white US were offering them as a trendy And cauliflower has also exploded leaves with creamy yellow edges, snack or side dish. The mapping report ICECREAM in popularity in the past couple of known as Belgian endive or chicon. also shared that creative pastry chefs Icecream will never be the same. We years. Cauliflower gnocchi, pizza crust, Sounds gorgeous. Go The Landscaper.

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TREATY SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS HUI - MANIAPOTO MĀORI TREATY SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS HUI - MANIAPOTO MĀORI TRUST BOARD TRUST BOARD for the definition of Ngāti Apakura as a “shared group” for the definition of Ngāti Hikairo as a “shared group”

Kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā! He karanga tēnei ki ngā uri o Ngāti Apakura kia haere mai ki te tautoko i tēnei mahi Kia hiwa rā! Kia hiwa rā! He karanga tēnei ki ngā uri o Ngāti Hikairo kia haere mai ki te tautoko i tēnei mahi ki ki te whakatau i ngā kerēme i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Haere mai, haere mai, haere mai! te whakatau i ngā kerēme i raro i te Tiriti o Waitangi. Haere mai, haere mai, haere mai!

The Maniapoto Māori Trust Board (MMTB) currently holds a mandate to represent Ngāti Maniapoto me The Maniapoto Māori Trust Board (MMTB) currently holds a mandate to represent Ngāti Maniapoto me ōna ōna hapū maha in Treaty settlement negotiations with the Crown. That includes those Ngāti Apakura with hapū maha in Treaty settlement negotiations with the Crown. That includes those Ngāti Hikairo with Ngāti Ngāti Maniapoto whakapapa. Maniapoto whakapapa. Ngāti Apakura claims will therefore be settled in the Maniapoto settlement only to the extent those Ngāti Hikairo claims will therefore be settled in the Maniapoto settlement only to the extent those claims arise through Maniapoto whakapapa. Ngati Apakura claims that do not arise through Maniapoto claims arise through Maniapoto whakapapa. Ngati Hikairo claims that do not arise through Maniapoto whakapapa will not be settled through the Maniapoto settlement. whakapapa will not be settled through the Maniapoto settlement. The MMTB Deed of Mandate (“DOM”) records that Maniapoto recognises Ngāti Apakura as a distinct shared The MMTB Deed of Mandate (“DOM”) records that Maniapoto recognises Ngāti Hikairo as a distinct shared group within the Rohe Pōtae with whakapapa connections to Maniapoto. group within the Rohe Pōtae with whakapapa connections to Maniapoto. Inclusion of Ngāti Apakura in the Maniapoto claimant definition as a group is intended to appropriately Inclusion of Ngāti Hikairo in the Maniapoto claimant definition as a group is intended to appropriately recognise links between the groups, if that is what Ngāti Apakura want. (Ngāti Apakura claims that arise recognise links between the groups, if that is what Ngati Hikairo want. (Ngāti Hikairo claims that arise through Ngati Maniapoto whakapapa will still be settled in the Maniapoto settlement, the issue is whether through Ngati Maniapoto whakapapa will still be settled in the Maniapoto settlement, the issue is whether Ngati Apakura wish to be referred to as a shared group or not). Ngati Hikairo wish to be referred to as a shared group or not). MMTB will hold two voting hui and invite submissions to see whether Ngāti Apakura want to be listed in MMTB will hold two voting hui and invite submissions to see whether Ngāti Hikairo want to be listed in the the Maniapoto Deed of Settlement as a named ’shared group’. Maniapoto Deed of Settlement as a named ’shared group’.

Hui Details Hui Details 1. Pūrekireki Marae, 408-124, State Highway 39, Pirongia 1. Mōkai Kainga Marae, 111 Aotea Rd, Kāwhia 3pm Saturday, 26 September 2020 10am Saturday, 26 September 2020 2. Mōtiti Marae, Mangatea Rd, Te Kuiti 2. Kāwhia Hall, Jervois St, Kāwhia 3pm Sunday, 4 October 2020 10am Sunday, 4 October 2020

At the above hui, Ngāti Apakura members (whether or not registered with MMTB) will be invited to vote by At the above hui, Ngāti Hikairo members (whether or not registered with MMTB) will be invited to vote by show of hands on thefollowing resolution: show of hands on the following resolution: That Ngāti Apakura be recorded as a descent group of Maniapoto (‘shared group’ with historical and That Ngāti Hikairo be recorded as a descent group of Maniapoto (‘shared group’ with historical contemporary affiliations with other iwi) in the claimant definition for Maniapoto Deed of Settlement. and contemporary affiliations with other iwi) in the claimant definition for the Maniapoto Deedof Settlement. Those eligible to vote at the hui are those who: • Affiliate to Ngāti Apakura; Those eligible to vote at the hui are those who: • Are 18 years or older at the date of the hui or filing of a submission. • Affiliate to Ngāti Hikairo; Voting will be by show of hands. There will be no proxy votes. Crown observers will be present at the • Are 18 years or older at the date of the hui or filing of a submission. voting hui. Voting will be by show of hands. There will be no proxy votes. Crown observers will be present at the voting hui. Iwi members (those who currently fall or will fall within the claimant definition for settlement negotiations purposes) are also invited to file submissions on the proposed claimant definition and related matters. Iwi members (those who currently fall or will fall within the claimant definition for settlement negotiations Those submissions can be filed with MMTB, [email protected] or Te Arawhiti, purposes) are also invited to file submissions on the proposed claimant definition and related matters. [email protected] or by post to Maniapoto Māori Trust Board, PO Box 36, Te Kūiti 3941. Those submissions can be filed with MMTB, [email protected] or Te Arawhiti, Submissions open 26 September 2020 and close 10 working days after the last hui (5pm, 16 October 2020). [email protected] or by post to Maniapoto Māori Trust Board, PO Box 36, Te Kūiti 3941. The outcome will be decided by considering the voting results as well as the submissions. Submissions open 26 September 2020 and close 10 working days after the last hui (5pm, 16 October 2020). The outcome will be decided by considering the voting results as well as the submissions. The agenda for each hui will be as follows: • Mihi Whakatau / Karakia The agenda for each hui will be as follows: • Mandate presentation by Maniapoto Māori Trust Board and Negotiator • Mihi Whakatau / Karakia • Update on Treaty Settlements to date • Mandate presentation by Maniapoto Māori Trust Board and Negotiator • Question and answer time • Update on Treaty Settlements to date • Mandate resolution to be proposed and voted on • Question and answer time • Karakia Whakamutunga • Mandate resolution to be proposed and voted on • Karakia Whakamutunga If you require any further information in relation to the above hui, please contact the Treaty team at [email protected]. If you require any further information in relation to the above hui, please contact the Treaty team at Please note that the health and well-being of our people is the absolute priority. Therefore, this hui will [email protected]. only proceed if New Zealand is in COVID-19 Alert Level 2 or below. Notification will be provided ASAP Please note that the health and well-being of our people is the absolute priority. Therefore, this hui will should these hui be postponed to a later date. only proceed if New Zealand is in COVID-19 Alert Level 2 or below. Notification will be provided ASAP should these hui be postponed to a later date. 28 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 24, 2020 Public Notices Select and Expert Service Trade Services Gardening & Landscaping 4 KING COUNTRY 1AA DRILLING Thank you for your support PUBLIC NOTICE Te Awamutu of application for a New On Licence OFFAL SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 Hoof and Nail Ltd, 13 Gloria Jean Place, H O S Ruapuha Uekaha Hapu Trust Hamiltonhas made application to the Waipa LE The Professional Arborists District Licensing Committee for the Issue of an On Chipping, Felling, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Licence in respect of the premises situated at 73 Custom built awnings, any size or shape. •Soak• Surface wells Curved, fl at or gable Maintenance, Pruning, Papesch Road, RD6, Te Awamutu known as • Lined Soak holes Removals, Stump Grinding, Notice is hereby given that the 2020 Pirongia Pines. 0800 777 676 • Concrete products Hedge Cutting, Section [email protected] Annual General Meeting of Ruapuha The general nature of the business conducted www.awningz.co.nz available Clearing and much more. Uekaha Hapu Trust will be held on under the licence is wedding venue. • Foundation Drilling Free Advice with Quotes! Saturday 26 September 2020. The days on which, and the hours during which • 4WD Trucks Dennis Clements Due to Alert Level 2 restrictions, the AGM alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the Trade Services 871 5221 will be held via online streaming, starting licence are Friday to Sunday, 4pm - midnight. OWNER/OPERATOR: 027 485 1501 TELEVIS at 10am. Please contact our office via The application may be inspected during ordinary FOR ION FREEPHONE @TotaltreecareWaikato email [email protected] for a virtual link office hours at the office of the Waipa District REPAIRS & TUNING www.totaltreecare.co.nz STEVE COLSON [email protected] to the AGM. Council, District Licensing Committee at either 101 elevision Aerial Installations & Extensions 0508 HOLES DUG Bank Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, atellite Dish Installation Since 0508 465 373 We are in unprecedented times with Cambridge. tereo Repairs 1990 a Global Pandemic. Therefore Trustee Any person who is entitled to object and who elections will be postponed until wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not WESTEND ELECTRONICS 871 5193 DRAINAGE Health later than 15 working days after the date of the further notice. No job too big publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of or too small - the objection with the Secretary of the District AGENDA WE DO IT ALL! IN-STEPIN-STEP Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, Podiatry Services 1. Karakia/mihi Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. Phone Bryan 2. Chairman’s Report 027 498 9021 OPEN LIZ CLARKE No objection to the issue of a New licence may be anytime SAT ffor professional 3. Financial Report made in relation to a matter other than a matter 4. Initiatives Report qualified care specified in section 105 of the Sale and Supply of (Child Specialist) 5. Minutes of Previous Meeting Alcohol Act 2012. 414 Cambridge Rd 6. Matters Arising This is the second publication of this notice. Te Awamutu 7. General Business This notice was first published on 07 September 8. Karakia Whakamutunga 2020. 870870 4080

Broken Windows, Frameless Showers, Splashbacks, GARDENING, Custom Mirrors, Table Tops, New Glazing, Pet Doors Church Services WINDOW WASHING Painting & & IN HOME Decorating Te Awamutu CLEANING NO GST CHARGE Interior & Exterior INTERIOR WREN for over 50’s PAINTING& ROOF Phone WALLPAPERING 0204 189 2042 Semi Retired anchoredsupport.co.nz WAIPAIPA In the Bible we read that Jesus healed COATINGS John Crichton many people of their sickness, WEATHER diseases and heaviness. 027 485 5654 Jesus instructed his followers to pray LAWN jcpaintmasters For week ending 25 September 2020 and believe that anyone could be healed @gmail.com by faith in the Name of Jesus. MOWING Min C° Max C° Rain/mls This gives us faith to believe Jesus PPirongiairongia 5 20.5 17.317.3 heals people today. Free quotes PPokuruokuru 8 2222 8 It would be our privilege to pray with you Property & Home PPukeatuaukeatua 5.9 19.219.2 16 and stand in faith for healing with you! Phone Steve Maintenance 021 747 225 Te AwamutuAwamutu 5.4 20.9 10.10.88 COMMERCIAL and You are invited to come and receive domestic cleaning. Call Stay safe, look after NEW BUILDS • EXTENSIONS Maid Marj 871 3309. each other & be kind prayer at Zion (1310 Racecourse RENOVATIONS • DECKS Road) between 10:00am-1:00pm on PLUMBING For soil moisture and temperature visit: Wednesdays. All are welcome. Contact Wyatt today AFFORDABLE www.thehondashop.co.nz/weather 027 463 2596 • [email protected] RATES Public Notices Phone Bryan Tree Services 027 498 9021 anytime

Gardening & Landscaping BLESSING QUALIFIEDARBORISTCREW: St John’s Anglican Parish OFOF THE GARDENING MAARKETRKET DAYDAY Quality, experienced gardening - Hedges, roses, ANIMALS or general weeding. Sat 26 September Need a hand St John’s Hall George St. 0800 248 229 Let us help! Sunday, October 4th, 2020, 2.00pm Regular maintenance 9 am start. or a clean up. RESIDENTIAL- RURAL- COMMERCIAL Gathering at ex Bunnings carpark, Arawata Street, Ph. 871 9246 or  CallCall TessTess 0 02727 238238 25172517 027 5140 342 FREE then walking to St John’s Church for Service and Blessing Cakes and sweets 872872 2 2853853 A A/hrs/hrs QUOTES  (if wet come straight to St John’s Church) Clothing Gardening & Landscaping  Christmas crafts & moremore • Please bring your pet along (or bring your pet’s photo or cuddly toy instead). Storage Get rid of those ugly stumps • For safety, ALL must be caged or on a leash TEA AWWAMUMUTU easily! Affordable Stump and under control. SESELFSTOF STORAGEAGE Grinding, will remove them, • Reverend Julie Guest and team will bless the pets. From $25 p/wk our tracked machine only • Chipping • Felling • Maintenance • Hedges 24 hour access places 4lb per inch weight • Stump grinding Camera Surveillance on the ground so no ugly Phone 021 239 3932 wheel marks on the lawn. or www.teawamutuselfstorage.co.nz Phone 02102118527551852755 for a free quote Thursday, September 24, 2020 Te Awamutu Courier 29 Cars for Sale Vehicles Wanted Employment Vacancies 2006 CAREGIVERS FORD TERRITORY TX WANTED TO Buying AWD S/W - $6,790. Very BUY We would like to add to our pool of casual good condition, goes well, 251250km. 6 cyl 4 Lt pet- Pre 1980’s vehicles, staff. If you are available to work on call for rol, Icon Blue. 6 speed Holden, Ford, one or more shifts per week we would like to or Selling? auto, 4WD. Tow bar Japanese. recently fitted. Reversing Any condition discuss with you the opportunities that could sensors. Tyres good con- considered. lead to permanent shifts. Search for your dition. Phone 021 486 411. Fair prices paid. Experience preferred but full training will be Call/text Eddie 021 0247 5886 given. dream home at For application form and further Vehicles Wanted information please phone Denise 871 6226 9am-3pm SPARE PARTS ASSISTANT Monday to Friday Based in the Otorohanga, Giltrap Engineering is a large manufacturing SSanan MicheleMichele company with iconic brands, designing HOME AND HOSPITAL and building agricultural equipment for international markets. Sales & Operations Due to an internal promotion, we are Co-ordinator offering an excellent opportunity for an Be property prepared organized and enthusiastic person to We are looking for an fill a full time role in our Spare Parts experienced Sales and Department. Operations Co-ordinator to OneRoof.co.nz join our busy Te Awamutu branch. This is a full time fast paced role off ering lots of variety This person will report to the NZ Parts so you'll be someone who thrives on multi-tasking Manager, with responsibilities including 0800 333 398 and doing a great job for our customers. You'll be a receipt, packing and dispatch of spare confi dent communicator who enjoys interacting with parts orders, unpacking shipments to the customers and suppliers, staff and subcontractors. Most stores, forklift driving, stock counting and of all you'll take ownership of the role and make sure general stores duties. everything runs smoothly. Employment Vacancies Key attributes We’re looking for a positive, “can-do” • Accuracy and attention to detail attitude in someone who will enjoy the • Time Management and strong multi-tasking ability challenges and rewards of this important • Microsoft Offi ce skills role. Excellent customer relations, • Excellent Communication Skills computing and communication skills are • Accountability for your work essential. • Sales and administration skills • Plumbing product/sales an advantage The following position has • NZ Residency or Work Visa If you would like to be a part of our become available: In return, we off er a strong team culture, competitive energetic team, please send a Welder/Fabricator salary and free parking. This is an opportunity for a self- cover letter and your CV to starter with the ability to hit the ground running - work [email protected] with a close-knit team who enjoy what they do. The ideal applicant needs to Please email your CV and Employment have: cover letter to Vacancies MILKER [email protected] This baited poster was eaten by rats. • Welding Experience Applications close 30th September TEE AWAMUTUA PART-TIME Protect the 72,000 native birds killed everyday COLLEGEC Experience by donating at forestandbird.org.nz/protect • Ability to read plans and record Milker/General Farm details Farm Employment CLEANER Hand wanted • Motivation and a positive REQUIRED Hour to suit attitude Assistant Te Awamutu College Steve • Tidy work habits requires an experienced 027 3253 886 • Bedrugfree milker cleaner for Experience more required! 2 hours per night. Situations Wanted Application form available at: for less. The successful applicant Mon - Thurs, will be subject to the [email protected] 5.15am start, very good facilities. Police Vetting process. RELIEF grabone.co.nz For more information MILKER For further details please contact Phone Malcolm AVAILABLE 0272 965 404. Mike Bell - 021 276 1349 Experienced Reliable Garden Manager Quiet with stock Permanent Position Mon-Fri Phone Leanne 021 892 066 Highfield Country Estate is a large retirement village located in Te Awamutu. As Garden Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Situations Wanted garden team while ensuring timely and planned maintenance of our established village gardens is completed to a high standard. DRIVE-IN FARM Do you have: NEED ADVERTISE Previous gardening experience ASSISTANT Knowledge of Plants, Propagation and Pruning techniques REQUIRED FIREWOOD Knowledge of Sprays and Fertiliser products WITH NZME. Grow Safe or Approved Handler Certification Phone 027 967 9595 Confidence in the use of power tools and chainsaws [email protected] Previous experience operating large machinery and tractor and trailers is an advantage TREES FELLED Ability to lead a small team and be part of a management team Experienced and ticketed Empathy with elderly residents Physically fit- this role will require heavy lifting Call Wayne 027 873 7712 Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills RELIEF Due to Covid 19 restrictions, recruitment for our Garden Manager role MILKER Remember us has now resumed after being on hold. WANTED Relief milking For further information or to apply for this role please forward your CV to: available for right in your Will Highfield Country Estate person, three to four days per week, twice Find your next P O Box 443 a day milking. car now. and leave a Te Awamutu 3840 Milking 300 cows on For more 36 aside herringbone. information, call Email: [email protected] Max two hours milking time. legacy of hope 0800 53 00 00 APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5th October 2020 Te Pahu. DRIVEN.CO.NZ Phone 027 285 4015 30 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, September 24, 2020 CCINEMAINEMA SCENECENE

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Two young girls, 10-year-old Satsuki and her 4-year-old sister Mei, move into a house in the country with their father to be closer to their Te Awamutu hospitalized mother. Satsuki and Mei discover that the Courier nearby forest is he kind of film that or the flying scenes lack of violence) which inhabited by magical stays with you that show a curious encompasses the Your community newspaper for over 100 years creatures called afterwards. mind at work movie. This is a film Totoros (pronounced There are so many throughout the about the wonder of toe-toe-ro). They soon wonderful touches, picture. being a child and To advertise with us phone 07 871 5151 befriend these Totoros, like a tin can in the You will love the experiencing and have several stream while the kids sense of magic and something incredible, magical adventures. are fascinated by a fish, innocence (and the which adults can't see. ■ KIWI MUSIC LIVE: Devilskin and Jordan Luck Band Kiwi bands hit the road this week

wo of Aotearoa’s Being the former lead singer momentum worldwide most anticipated of The Exponents guarantees especially since the release of tours are finally a night of classic Kiwi rock their new single All Eyes On Me about to get under anthems as well as fan featuring guest vocalist Grant way.T favourites and new material. Nichols from Welsh indie rock Heavy rockers Devilskin Look out for gems such as giants Feeder. (above) are kicking off their Why Does Love Do This To Me, The tour kicks off in Red tour, in celebration of I’ll Say Goodbye Even Though Whangarei this Saturday then their latest album of the same I’m Blue, Whatever Happened continues on in Timaru and name, in Whangarei To Tracey, Victoria, Sink Like A Christchurch on October 2 and tomorrow. Stone, Erotic and so many 3 respectively. They then head home to more. Hamilton on Friday, October 2 Support for the tour is Ekko For a full list of tour and Mt Maunganui on Park (with Te Awamutu’s own dates and venues and Saturday, October 3 as part of Nick Douch on drums) whose i to buy tickets go to a 15-date extravaganza that body of work is gaining jordanluckband.com will indeed see them ‘paint New Zealand ‘Red”. “We can’t wait to get amongst our good friends and celebrate Red, the music and the messages on this album are real and especially poignant,” says bassist Paul Martin. “We are extremely proud of these songs and the whole package of the album, but make no bones about it, this tour will be a party! “Everyone’s lives have been affected by Covid-19 to some degree, if anything, it’s made us appreciate our freedom and the simple joys of being with our friends to celebrate good times and good music. “Let’s do that. I think we all need a party don’t we?”

Go to devilskin.co.nz for a full list of dates i and venues and for where to buy tickets.

Quintessential Kiwi rocker Jordan Luck MNZM no doubt echoes the same sentiments and is hitting the road with the Jordan Luck Band (right) for a ripper of a rock party encompassing some 21 dates. CourierTe Awamutu Your community newspaper - phone 871 5151 ■ KIWI MUSIC LIVE: Devilskin and Jordan Luck Band Kiwi bands hit the road this week

wo of Aotearoa’s Being the former lead singer momentum worldwide most anticipated of The Exponents guarantees especially since the release of tours are finally a night of classic Kiwi rock their new single All Eyes On Me about to get under anthems as well as fan featuring guest vocalist Grant way.T favourites and new material. Nichols from Welsh indie rock Heavy rockers Devilskin Look out for gems such as giants Feeder. (above) are kicking off their Why Does Love Do This To Me, The tour kicks off in Red tour, in celebration of I’ll Say Goodbye Even Though Whangarei this Saturday then their latest album of the same I’m Blue, Whatever Happened continues on in Timaru and name, in Whangarei To Tracey, Victoria, Sink Like A Christchurch on October 2 and tomorrow. Stone, Erotic and so many 3 respectively. They then head home to more. Hamilton on Friday, October 2 Support for the tour is Ekko For a full list of tour and Mt Maunganui on Park (with Te Awamutu’s own dates and venues and Saturday, October 3 as part of Nick Douch on drums) whose i to buy tickets go to a 15-date extravaganza that body of work is gaining jordanluckband.com will indeed see them ‘paint New Zealand ‘Red”. “We can’t wait to get amongst our good friends and celebrate Red, the music and the messages on this album are real and especially poignant,” says bassist Paul Martin. “We are extremely proud of these songs and the whole package of the album, but make no bones about it, this tour will be a party! “Everyone’s lives have been affected by Covid-19 to some degree, if anything, it’s made us appreciate our freedom and the simple joys of being with our friends to celebrate good times and good music. “Let’s do that. I think we all need a party don’t we?”

Go to devilskin.co.nz for a full list of dates i and venues and for where to buy tickets.

Quintessential Kiwi rocker Jordan Luck MNZM no doubt echoes the same sentiments and is hitting the road with the Jordan Luck Band (right) for a ripper of a rock party encompassing some 21 dates. CourierTe Awamutu Your community newspaper - phone 871 5151 SALE BY DEADLINE AUCTION

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LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Nadine Wells 027 444 0774 LJ Hooker Te Awamutu (07) 871 5044 Pamela Thackray 021 184 1255 Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] Licensed Agent REAA 2008 [email protected] LJ Hooker Te Awamatu trading as Te Awamutu Realty (REAA 2008). All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries. Summer Sports 2020 2 Te Awamutu Summer Sports Thursday, September 24, 2020 SummerSports 2020 Waipa¯encouraged to ‘Get Active’

aipa¯District Libraries’ Get Active on the Get Active events page separately. campaign encourages Waipa¯ External classes/activities are: residents to Get Active — with Walking Netball: Tuesdays 10am-11am, some incentives along the way. starting September 15 (and Wednesdays WThe campaign, Get Active 2020, runs from starting September 22) for eight weeks at September 14 to November 14. Albert Park Indoor Centre, $3 per player. You can collect an activity passport from Excludes September 29-30. your library — it contains all the information you will need to collect stamps for your Camkada Judo: Maclean St, Cambridge — passport. Monday and Wednesday Te Awamutu Stamps can be collected by attending Events Centre — Fridays 7pm-8pm library events and events/classes at Yoga with Amy Holt: Mondays 6pm participating providers. (starting September 21) at Kaipaki Hall. Major prizes can be won at each library with incentive prizes along the way Seriously Social Cycling: Meet at Mitre 10 (drawstring bags and drink bottles). Mega Te Awamutu Wednesdays 9.15am. Both sponsors, Te Awamutu’s Club Waipa¯ Ladies Running Reboot: Meet outside Good and Anytime Fitness Cambridge, are Union at 6.10pm on Thursdays to start run providing classes which can earn vouchers/ at Lake Te Koo Utu 6.15pm (starting October stamps. 8). Anyone who wishes to participate is encouraged to register online so that they Beginner Pilates with Lynda: Wednesday, can receive class reminders and updates to September 23, 6pm at Cambridge Library. the programme or providers. Introduction to Find your Fit with Lynda Providers who wish to join the programme S: Wednesday, October 21, 6pm at Te may also do so. Awamutu Library Community Room. You will have until Friday, November 20 to return your passport to your library to go Pilates in TA Baptist Church: Mondays and into the draw to win a major prize. Thursdays 10.30am from September 24. This campaign is open to Waipa¯residents Cycling is part of Get Active this year. Find Your Fit: Starts September 17, 6pm at only. Albert Park Indoor Centre Activities and events are suitable for Kaipaki Pilates class: Tuesdays 9.15am at and Fridays 9.30am. adults and seniors but older children may Exercise to Music/Upright & Active Class Kaipaki Hall. Cambridge Bowling Club Open Day: participate in the programme as appropriate. with Raychel Russell: Thursday, October Raychel Russell Community Fitness: HIT Sunday, October 11, 1pm-4pm at Thornton Rd. Classes held in the libraries will be listed 22, 10.30am at Cambridge Library. Tuesdays 10am $8, Exercise to Music Fridays Te Awamutu Road Runner: Meet outside 9am $5, Upright & Active Fridays 10.30am Te Awamutu Library on Thursdays 6.30pm $5 at Trinity Church Cambridge. until September 24. Cambridge Gymnastics: Adult Gymfit Meet at Anchor Park on Thursdays 6.30pm Tuesdays 7.15pm at 187 Shakespeare Street. from October 1. Introduction to Tai Chi with Kathy Bodyfit with Sarka: Wednesday, November Keighley: Friday, October 16, 10am or 6pm 4, 6pm at Cambridge Library (Ladies only) at Te Awamutu Library Community Room. Regular corefit/energised by fitness classes on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9.15am or Beginners Zumba with Nin: Tuesday, 7pm at Tamahere Community Centre. September 22, 6pm at Te Awamutu Library Wednesday, October 7, 9.15am at Te Teratane Horse and Rider: Pirongia. Awamutu Library Or at four locations in Cambridge Heritage Discovery Trail: Any Pirongia and Te Awamutu day during the promotion when the Museum Avantidrome Open Day: Saturday, is open: Monday to Friday 10am-4pm, November 14, 9am-1pm. Weekends 10am-2pm. A Ladies Night out of the Gumboots: Dairy Te Awamutu Heritage Discovery Trail: Women’s Network, Wednesday, October 14, From Monday, September 28 on days when 7pm-9pm at Leamington Squash Club. the Museum is open: Monday to Friday 10am- 4pm, Saturday and public holidays 10am- Cambridge Athletics Club Reduction 2pm. Relay: Saturday, September 26 at Lake Te Koo Utu 1.15pm. Meet bottom carpark. For more information on each event or Club Waipa¯:Mondays or Thursdays 10am to book, please see website. — Low Impact Aerobics at Te Awamutu i Contact: Dee Atkinson — 07 823 3838 Events Centre. [email protected] Facebook: Waipa¯District Libraries Anytime Fitness Cambridge: 7 Day Free Website: waipalibraries.org.nz/events/ Trial or fitness class for seniors — Mondays get-active-2020/111

It’s time to get fit with trainers Lynda Soepnel and Kait Bailey. Thursday, September 24, 2020 Summer Sports 2020 SponsoreSponsoredd byby Te Awamutu Golf Club

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Te Awamutu Golf Club Twilight, kindly sponsored weeks with five of the eight rounds counting by Pro Drive, will start on October 7 and is held towards the team score. weekly on Wednesdays. There will be individual meat pack prizes and The Business House Teams Competition starts a lucky $50 Pro Drive draw each week. 12PM-6.00PM12PM-6.00PM on October 28 and runs until December 16 when the prizegiving will take place. Contact: Petsy Ralph - 07 870 2344 The entry fees are $5 per player and $150 [email protected] per team of five. Tee times are from 12pm to i [email protected] 6pm for all players. Facebook: Te Awamutu Golf Club The team competition is played over eight Website: teawamutugolf.co.nz Repel all borders

All illnesses, diseases and infections are Carolyn Hansen tells us how to beat those harder to ward off if the body is lacking nutrients/ health-destroying micro-intruders malnourished. It’s best to choose and enjoy foods from all food groups and be sure to include some protein ur immune system is the body’s first line with every meal and snack. of defence against foreign invaders. OWithout it, our natural defence wouldn’t Exercise often stand a chance against micro organisms such as The immune system is very responsive to fungus, viruses, parasites and bacteria. exercise. These pesky, health destroying intruders hide After diet, it is one of the pillars that contribute out everywhere and it is our immune system to overall great health and strong immunity. working around the clock that sets up protective It activates the sympathetic nervous system barriers preventing them from entering our and increases heart rate, blood pressure and body. breathing, making us feel better and more Should one sneak by, our immune system has energetic. a back-up plan that kicks in and sends out an It kicks our circulation in, reduces anxiety and array of chemicals and proteins along with a host stress, slows the ageing process and helps us REGISTER NOW: [email protected] of white blood cells all seeking to find and attack to live longer and better. the foreign antigen before it has time to repro- Recent studies performed at the University duce. of California-San Diego School of Medicine Bruce Polsky, MD, from St Luke’s Roosevelt revealed that 20 minutes of exercise has anti- Hospital in New York says: “We are endowed inflammatory effects that boost immunity. with a great immune system designed to evol- utionary keep us healthy.” Step into the sun When working at peak performance, a strong The sun/natural sunlight is the body’s major immune system recognises and responds to provider of vitamin D. millions of antigens producing what’s needed to Vitamin D helps the body produce antibodies, eradicate them. for healthy functioning of the immune system. Reversely, unhealthy habits/lifestyles weaken For example, one major reason for respir- our immune system and open the door to atory issues is low levels of vitamin D. dangerous invaders and the result is we get sick. A simple fresh air walk in the sunlight of Simple healthy tactics such as washing our approximately 20-30 minutes helps ensure hands often and avoiding close contact with enough vitamin D is produced by the body. those affected with illness are obvious solutions Fresh air and sunshine help heal. that help keep us from getting sick. Taking a proactive stance to boost our im- Avoid stress mune system is the other. Our state of mind does affect our health. Chronic stress increases the chance of illness Nutrient-dense diet because it depresses the immune system. Vegetables, fruits and other plants contain Long-term, this kind of emotional and mental natural substances known as phytochemicals wear and tear ravages our immune system. (natural compounds found in plants)that given Deep breathing, meditation and exercise all them their colour and flavour. reduce the effects of stress. These phytochemicals act as powerful Adopt a healthy attitude Although we cannot ALL SUMMER LONG antioxidants neutralising free radicals before control all events in our lives, we can control they can create damage. our feeling/ attitude/response towards them. They also serve as soldiers, supporting the A positive, good attitude (seeing the glass half- Contact the Club on 07 871 5661 immune system and the death of damaged cells, full), being grateful every day in all situations protecting the body from damage and creating strengthens the immune system and increases new healthy cells. all chances for a positive outcome. 4 Te Awamutu Summer Sports Thursday, September 24, 2020 SummerSports 2020 Business House Bowls MotorcycleClub Begins Wednesday, November 4th at 5.30pm

New players welcome, both men and women • There will be two sections again this year playing for the Paul Brown Memorial Trophy and Foil ‘Em Trophy • Bowls are supplied and fl at-soled shoes are necessary An opportunity to enjoy yourself in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. TE AWAMUTU For further information phone Nick Bartosiack: 021 182 2470 BOWLING or 870 1953 club

ome and join the Te Awamutu Motor- some summer months are also in the pipeline. cycle Club. The club enjoys a large A membership of men, women and chil- ny potential new members are most welcome C dren. to come along to one of the Club Days and ride It endeavours to cater to everyone’s riding to see if it may be a sport they are interested abilities. in pursuing. Safety is paramount and the committee is The club has a proud history of many of its strict with safety rules at club events. members, both men and women, reaching NZ The mini riders are encouraged to have fun Championship standards. at the events but be safe while doing so. TAMC is proudly supported by Wilks Penny Check out the awesome photos of the Moto Motorcycles and the Honda Shop. X kids on the club’s Facebook page. Anyone interested in ‘having a go’ can The club is focused on holding lots of mini contact the club president Graham Adams. events - junior and mini riders are the club’s future. Contact: Graham Adams 0274 894 450 Events are held on the second Sunday of each Facebook: Te Awamutu Motorcycle month all year round. Twilight meetings during i Club Te Awamutu Bowling

e Awamutu Bowling Club is offering free If you are looking for a friendly, relaxed coaching to prospective new members. atmosphere and the opportunity for exercise, then Come along and see what The club’s qualified coaches, Barbara bowls could be the game for you. TRyburn and Lynda Bennett, are taking Twilight business house bowls starts fun you can have! coaching sessions every Friday from 10am to Wednesday, November 4 at 5.30pm. noon. This is a very popular event on the calendar Te Awamutu Motorcycle Club meets They welcome anyone, young and old, to try so be in early and contact Nick Bartosiack on 07 their hand at the challenging sport of bowls. 870 1953 or 021 182 2470 with your entry. every 2nd Sunday of each month. Take the plunge, turn up on Friday and be taught the basics in bowls. Bowls are provided by Facebook: Te Awamutu Bowling Club Check facebook (www.facebook.com/TeAwamutuMCC) the club for coaching. i for the venue and details or contact Graham Adams 07 870 4450 or 0274 894 450. Te Awamutu We’ve got Te Awamutu sport covered Courier Contact us on Your community newspaper for over 100 years [email protected] To advertise with us phone 07 871 5151 CoTe Awamutuu er Thursday, September 24, 2020 Te Awamutu Summer Sports 5 SummerSports 2020

Pirongia Rugby Play Golf at... & Sports Club Pirongia GOLF CLUB s summer beckons. twilight sport is about bulging at the seams. This will be on Friday nights. to burst back into life at Pirongia. See Touch (above) for contact number. Full Summer Sub - $255 Netball: Amber Gane is running the Cricket: Pirongia cricket squad is looking for a Asummer netball for 2020-2021 on couple of extra players to bolster their ranks on Green Fees - $20 18 and Wednesday nights. Contact her on 021 272 9533 Saturdays contact Mike Naylor for details. for more information. Squash: Squash has experienced a huge growth 9 Hole Rounds Touch: Mike Naylor is co-ordinating touch this spurt over the last few seasons and the club now summer. Games will be played on Friday nights. holds twice weekly club nights. This runs all Mondays - $10 There is a social and competitive grade; all teams summer. Contact Roz Beaver on 0275 713 218. are mixed and each team must have a minimum Junior Athletics: Ella Muckle will once again be of two under 12 or female players. To learn more, EnquiriesEnquiries tto Charlie Coles in charge of the ever expanding junior athletics contact Mike on 0211 895 872. at Pirongia Primary School. She welcomes all Bowls: Bowls will be held on Thursday nights run comers to have a go at the junior athletics at the 007787 8711 99880 by Neville Northcott, contact him on 027 392 school - a great fun night for the kids. Contact 1873. Ella on 07 871 9727. Volleyball: Twilight volleyball remains the hot ticket item. Organiser Mike Naylor warns that Facebook: Pirongia Community Sports unless there are late withdrawals that the draw is i SUMMER AT Pirongia Golf Club PIRONGIA 2020-2021

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS NETBALL Contact: Amber Gane 021 272 9533

FRIDAY NIGHTS TOUCH Contact: Mike Naylor 0211 895 872

THURSDAY NIGHTS BOWLS Contact: Neville Northcott 027 392 1873

VOLLEY FRIDAY NIGHTS BALL Contact: Mike Naylor 0211 895 872

SATURDAYS CRICKET Contact: Mike Naylor 0211 895 872

A full registered summer subscription costs just 12 to March 5. SQUASH ALL SUMMER $255 for daylight saving months. With only five bunkers, the course is a green Contact: Roz Beaver 0275 713 218 This gives the golfer a registered NZGA fee players dream at only $20 for an 18 hole round handicap that can be taken to any course. or on Mondays it is reduced to $10. A limited summer subscription is only $165, The club would very much like to see more which allows play at any time without paying green people enjoying the club and the course. JUNIOR ATHLETICS fees. Enjoyment is the key to playing at Pirongia’s It is easy walking, fully mown, has quality greens Contact: Ella Muckle 18- hole, par 72 course. and is seldom crowded. Players are frequently Club days are Sundays for men and women, joined by native pigeons, and large numbers of (Pirongia School) 07 8719727 Tuesdays for women and Thursday midweeks for tui. men and women. The club answer phone gives updates on any Any visitors are welcome and will be placed course closures. in the field with host club members. Pirongia Golf Club’s popular Friday Night Contact: Charlie Coles - 07 871 9880 CHECK US OUT ON fb: Ambrose Twilights will start on November 20 Facebook: Pirongia Golf Club running until December 18, then from February i Website: pirongiagolfclub.co.nz Pirongia Community Sports To advertise your sports event Contact Tania on [email protected] CoTe Awamutuu er 6 Te Awamutu Summer Sports Thursday, September 24, 2020 SummerSports 2020 Stewart Alexander Golf

Summer Membershipp $290 Two Year Deal $700 Call 078717907 or email [email protected] for more info

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ll players are welcome to Stewart Alexan- - a pleasure to see. der's peaceful setting, situated 6km Summer membership is available from October Asouthwest of Te Awamutu at 106 Budden 2020 to March 2021 for $290. This includes a Road. handicap. The picturesque club is situated in the heart of Check out the club’s website or Facebook page the Po¯kuru area. Stewart Alexander is a superb for further information. course on a rolling contour, in an attractive setting with rural views. Contact: Zita Anderson 07 871 7907 It has defined fairways lined with mature trees [email protected] and excellent greens. i Facebook: Stewart Alexander Golf & There are paddocks which are part of the Country Club Te Awamutu course and grazed by sheep and their new lambs Website: stewartalexander.co.nz Te Awamutu Tennis Club

Te Awamutu Tennis Club provides social and Then head along. Junior Tennis Programmes run competitive tennis for all ages and abilities, with from October 12 until December 14 and January a fun and friendly atmosphere. 25 to March 29, 2021. Come and experience the great tennis facilities Mondays - Junior Tennis Sessions with a in the heart of town. professional coach. Groups are from 3.30pm. The courts can be accessed 24/7 with a club Junior Coaching is on Thursdays from 3.30pm. membership. Adult club nights are on Mondays from Head along to the Love Tennis Open Days on 6.30pm. October 10-11 from 1pm-4pm. All welcome and it’s free! Contact: Brendan McNeil 021 243 3220 Racquets supplied with a barbecue, prizes and [email protected] giveaways. i Facebook: Te Awamutu Tennis Club - Want to learn or pick up where you left off? Current

We’ve got Te Awamutu sport covered Contact us on [email protected] CoTe Awamutuu er Thursday, September 24, 2020 Te Awamutu Summer Sports 7 SummerSports 2020 Plenty of options Te Awamutu from TA Sports Badminton Club

Are you looking to be more active, have e Awamutu Sports and Recreation Club Cycling: The popular Spoken Cycles Summer more fun and meet new people? administers Basketball, Boxing, Cricket, series is run on Tuesday evenings from October Cycling, Touch and Women’s Lacrosse 13. Newcomers are welcome, whether a seasoned If you answered yes to one or more of Tthroughout the summer. rider or a novice. For details see tasportscycling. the above, then Badminton might be co.nz or check the Facebook page. Basketball/Miniball: TAS Tigers Basketball - the sport for you! Are you keen to try a new sport? Or are you a Touch: Registrations are open for Junior and We are a friendly progressive group of hidden basketball talent? The competition runs for Senior Touch for Term 4, 2020. Senior Touch six weeks in Term 4 for Years 1-8. Contact taps off Thursday, October 15 and goes for 10 people who enjoy the camaraderie and [email protected] for more details. weeks. Junior Touch taps off Thursday, October challenges playing Badminton brings. For all other Basketball information contact TAS 22 for eight weeks. Register at sporty.co.nz/ If this sounds like something you Tigers club on [email protected]. teawamutusporttouch. might like to try please make contact Boxing: Boxfit classes for children and adults Women’s Lacrosse: Summer league starting and see where it will lead. during Term 4 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings soon, join the Te Awamutu Club Lacrosse from 6pm.Starting Tuesday, October 20 and Facebook page- Te Awamutu Lacrosse, to keep Thursday, October 22 for six weeks. Children’s up to date with muster and season dates. Contact For more information contact Daniel 021-030-1445 or Stu 021-821-574 classes 5.30pm-6pm, $30 per child for six week [email protected] module Adult classes are from 6pm, $50 per Indoor Centre: Contact Neena 027 451 9158 person for six week module. Contact via or [email protected]. Facebook: Te Awamutu Sports Boxing Club. New participants and teams are always welcome. Cricket: TASCC welcomes all new junior and TE AWAMUTU senior players to the area who are looking at playing social or competitive cricket. Contact Brett Contact: Kim Stojanovic-Swift or Linda Christopher 027 369 3739. If any kids missed i Sprangers – 07 871 3910 SPORTS CLUB the Junior Cricket registrations on September 19 Facebook: Te Awamutu Sports & but are keen to play this summer, contact Brett. Recreation Club Inc Website: tasports.co.nz SUMMER SPORTS TA SPORTS CLUB TA Badminton Club Te Awamutu Sports Club offers Basketball, Miniball, Boxfit, Cricket, Cycling, Womens Lacrosse, Touch... BASKETBALL/MINIBALL Competition runs for 6 weeks in Term 4 for year 1-8. Contact [email protected] for more details. For all other Basketball information contact our TAS Tigers club on [email protected] BOXFIT CLASSES for children and adults. Term 4, 2020, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 6pm. Commencing Tuesday 20 October 2020, and Thursday 22 October 2020 for six weeks. Children classes 5.30pm to 6pm, $30.00 per child for six week module. Adult classes from 6pm, $50.00 per person for six week module. Contact via facebook: Te Awamutu Sports Boxing Club CYCLING The popular Spoken Cycles Summer series is run on Tuesday evenings starting October 13th. Newcomers are welcome, whether a seasoned rider or novice. See www.tasportscycling.co.nz or Facebook page for more details.

CRICKET We welcome all new Junior and Senior players to the area who are looking at re you looking to be more active, have until late for seniors. more fun and meet new people? If you They also have a session on Thursdays from playing social or competitive cricket. Contact Brett Christopher 0273 693 739. answered yes to one or more of the 9am. Aabove, then Badminton might be the For those wanting to take the sport a little TOUCH sport for you! further Te Awamutu Badminton Club is affiliated Registrations are open for Junior and Senior Touch for Term 4, 2020. Senior Badminton is for people of all ages and all with the Waikato Badminton Association and have Touch taps off Thursday 15 Oct 2020 for 10 weeks, Junior Touch taps off abilities; it is an all-weather sport and Te Awamutu close links with the badminton community in the Thursday 22 Oct 2020 for 8 weeks. https://www.sporty.co.nz/teawamutusporttouch has its very own purpose-built facility. greater Waikato. Whether you are a novice, have hit a shuttle If this sounds like something you might like to WOMENS LACROSSE a few times at school or you have been a player try, make contact and give it a go. Summer league starting soon, join the Te Awamutu Lacrosse Facebook page to for some years, you’re more than welcome to join. keep up to date with muster and season dates. Te Awamutu Badminton Club is a friendly Contact: Daniel Owen 021 030 1445 or Contact [email protected] progressive group of people who enjoy the Stu Morgan 021 821 574 camaraderie and challenges that playing i Facebook: Te Awamutu Badminton INDOOR CENTRE: Contact Neena 0274 519 158 or [email protected] badminton brings. Club Te Awamutu Badminton Club meet twice a Website: waikatobadminton.co.nz/club/ New participants and teams are always welcome. Have a go! week, Wednesdays 5.30pm for juniors and 7pm te-awamutu Phone Kim & Linda atThe Club - 07 871 3910 www.tasports.co.nz - [email protected] To advertise your sports event Contact Tania on [email protected] CoTe Awamutuu er 8 Te Awamutu Summer Sports Thursday, September 24, 2020 SummerSports 2020 Check out your local McDonald’s action! Kihikihi

Weareafun,familyfriendlyclubwithawhole lotofactioncomingupforallourmembers! All new riders are warmly welcomed. Speedway • Club Nights Monday check in 5.15 Racing Starts 6pm • We have hire bikes available • Full safety gear must be worn - (long selves & pants, gloves, shoes & full face helmet - we have a limited supply) • $3.00 per rider per club night. First 3 nights free to new riders OUR CLUB IS AFFILIATED TO BMXNZ TA BMX CLUB | Castleton Park, Park Road For more information check out our Facebook page

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FIREWORKS OPENING MEETING cDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway will start its Not to forget, also with high horsepower, are NORTH ISLAND Sat 31 Oct 66th season with the Waipa¯ Home of the Superstocks with local membership numbers MChampions Fireworks and Speedway on the increase. This class will not disappoint as SALOON CHAMPS Spectacular on Saturday, October 31. speed and contact racing make for great This season promises to be full of action with entertainment. This class will be racing at the Sat 12 Dec the North Island Saloon Champs on Saturday, Superstock 20 Lapper on Saturday, December December 12, DVS Super Saloon Challenge on 12, Superstock Charity Challenge on Saturday, SUPER SALOON Saturday, January 30 and North Island Midget March 13 and the last meeting of the season, King Champs on Saturday, April 10. Country Superstocks as well as the popular Battle CHALLENGE This year we will also see the Stockcar Teams of the Sexes Saloons on Saturday, April 24. Sat 30 Jan Event scheduled for Saturday, November 28. This With Covid-19 lockdowns shutting down the event will sure to please with steel crunching hits end of last season the Demo Derby, which was between stockcar teams from the different tracks not run, will now happen on Saturday, December NORTH ISLAND trying to get their cars across the finish line. 12 at the North Island Saloon Meeting. Sprintcars are becoming a more popular class The youth class main event for the season, the MIDGET CHAMPS at Kihikihi with their high horsepower and speed Ministock Stampede, is on Saturday, March 27 Sat 10 Apr And many great to watch. They are planned to run at four which will also feature the Vintage Stockcars and meetings this season. King Country Production Saloons. many more! They will be present at the Fireworks Meeting, Go to the Facebook page or website for updates King Country Sprintcars on Saturday, November as sometimes changes have to be made to the 14, at the Superstock Charity Challenge Meeting Racing Calendar and Meetings, especially when on Saturday, March 13 with their last meeting for the season racing at the North Island Midget Facebook: McDonald’s Kihikihi Meeting. i Speedway ForFor fullfull detailsdetails Website: kihikihispeedway.co.nz checkcheck usus outout onlineonline Te Awamutu BMX Club

Te Awamutu BMX are about to embark on another coaches and elite riders Cole McOnie and Rebecca exciting season of racing at Castleton Park on Park Petch, along with other top riders. Rd. This year the club is hosting the first leg of the www.kihikihispeedway.co.nz Club racing kicks off Monday, September 28 Waikato Region Championships on Saturday, and is open to all ages and skill levels with November 7 starting at 10.30am. registration from 5.15pm. Racing starts at 6pm. There is no admission charge so head down The club prides itself on being fun, friendly and and see BMX racing in action. On December 7-8, family orientated with members aged from 3 years the club is hosting the North Island Championships To advertise your to 50-plus. which will see the best riders in the country race New members are welcome anytime for the coveted North Island rankings. sports event throughout the season which runs from Once again this is free to spectate and there September through to April. will be some spectacular racing across all ages. New riders get three free club nights and there In March, the club also hosts its annual two Contact Tania on is a small range of hire bikes that can be used day Rangi Memorial Championships which is a on club nights for a small fee. Make it a night out great lead-in meeting before the national [email protected] as there is always hot food and cold drinks available championships. Te Awamutu to purchase. The club also provides weekly training for its Facebook: Te Awamutu BMX Cou er members on Tuesdays, coached by accredited i