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ISSUE 364 • 13 August 2019 • Phone 888 4489 • Email: [email protected] • www.sceneonline.co.nz • PRICELESS DOCTOR www.sceneonline.co.nz 24/ 7 Stuff with Caron ON CALL W After Hours Phone ell gudday again and welcome to respectively, the pair were ready to find another blurb from me. This week their second chance at love. Ashley espe - has been a bit of a mixed bag I cially, is a fully fledged Lord of the Rings 07 881 9102 have to say, especially the latter end of it. fanatic so when creating a dating site pro - Let me explain! file, simply wrote “I’m just an Eowyn look - To speak to the Nurse So as you can imagine in our job, Milly ing for her Aragorn”… followed by “Oh Triage Service who will Michelle and I get to see and hear some crap, I meant Arwen!” Josh, also a fan of pretty cool stuff on a daily basis but when Lord of the Rings, laughs when he relays contact our on-call Doctor we got a call from local woman Joy Diprose his reply; “To be fair, Eowyn was a pretty last Friday, it was the kind of news that bad ass lady and slayed the witch-king - al - had us a wee bit ‘more than usual’ excited. though that whole unrequited love for Weekend Urgent Walk-in Clinic Joy and her husband Ian own the De Aragon bit does make it a little ironic!” 10am – 12noon Preaux Lodge Luxury Bed & Breakfast on Well long story short; that was the begin - From Milly, Michelle and I, congratulations Mr Taihoa South Road and although they have ning of something special that, in spring and Mrs Baurly! This month’s Medical Alert a continual stream of wonderful guests, 2018, resulted in a proposal. the two that were staying at that particular “When we started thinking about our GET ACTIVE FOR AUGUST Aim for at least 30 minutes of point were just a bit extra special. Ashley wedding” says Ashley, “we both wanted an physical activity every day to reduce and Josh had flown 13,000km from their intimate and very personal exchange of your risk of a heart attack, manage home in Kentucky, America for no other love and commitment just between our - throughout the trilogy, that’s exactly what your weight better, lower blood reason than to get married at Matamata i- selves. We thought about tying the knot on we want for our future - and we could re - cholesterol levels and have stronger Site! Now before you think that’s a bit odd, a glacier in Alaska and even heading to bones, muscles and joints. alise our dream of visiting Hobbiton! So, let me tell you their story. sunny Jamaica, but then it dawned on us, within just two months, plans were in Although both had been previously mar - why not New Zealand. It was Lord of the place, flights and accommodation was SAVE TIME – BOOK ONLINE ried, they were at a point where, as a soft - Rings that brought us together and with sorted and we were on our way – even lug - www.matamatamedical.co.nz ware developer and chartered accountant the messages of hope and courage ging my beautiful dress right across the world!” With Joy standing in as a surrogate mum helping Ashley get ready, the couple ar - rived at i-Site with two of Joy’s friends, the three of us from Scene, a celebrant and a photographer as ‘guests’. The service was gorgeous and after we all offered our con - gratulations, the new Mr and Mrs Baurly One stop medical shop caring for your headed off to Hobbiton for photos. The af - family around the clock ternoon was certainly not an everyday oc - currence but it was just lovely and we wish Rawhiti Ave | Matamata Josh and Ashley all the happiness from 07 881 9102 or 07 881 9104 Proud to officiate Josh and Ashley’s wedding ceremony, celebrant Denise Herbert from Hamil - Middle Earth down under. ton was delighted to meet the couple she had only corresponded with via email! Well with that little story of happily ever after, there’s not really much I can say that beats it so until next week be good, be kind and be careful and I’ll see you round like a wedding cake. THU FRI SAT SUN TUE WED FILM NAME 15 AUG 16 AUG 17 AUG 18 AUG 20 AUG 21 AUG

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5 SCENE 13 AUGUST, 2019 Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz Building tomorrow’s workforce today E ight Matamata College students were into employment, tertiary education or mata College have confirmed the Pathways excited about the opportunity to get apprenticeships, Gateway is an excellent evening at Matamata College on August 22. an up close and personal look at the tool for our seniors” adds Kym. “Not all Along with tertiary education providers, a myriad of career opportunities with our students have a clear goal or fixed ideas for range of industry professionals will be largest local employer, J Swap Contractors their future so by taking advantage of available to offer information, resources Ltd. Although the company has taken on work based placements, they get a better and advice. If you would like further infor - individual Gateway students over the understanding of what an industry is mation, or as an employer would like to years, this is the first time an organised about.” talk about joining the programme, you can group scenario has taken place. Along with the opportunities offered contact Kym on 027 548 3929 or by email “We are extremely fortunate to have through the Gateway programme, Kym at [email protected]. built great relationships with the team at J and the careers department team at Mata - Caron Stewart. Oi Oi… Swap Contractors” says coordinator Kym Bolton-Hampton, “and with their support, this group initiative is such a great oppor - tunity for our senior students to learn more about the transport industry. There KIWI PORK are very few businesses that have such a comprehensive range of positions in one place from driving to mechanics, machine ROASTS operating to road works and everything in between.” (very little bone in them) Working in smaller groups, the eight boys will experience various facets of the ½ PRICE!!! industry in rotation and, as well as hands on experience, will also be mentored by Swaps team members. “It’s a win-win situ - ONLY $8.99kg ation” says Kym. “As a company they are always looking to attract good, keen staff which can lead to apprenticeships or fur - While stocks last ther training, and our students are gaining Don’t forget your valuable work experience and skill in a Smart Fuel Card! reputable and long standing family owned and operated environment.” Pictured from left are Josh Henwood, Bryn Allen, Edward Roskam, Logan Hill, Fynn Hendricks, Locally owned & operated An added advantage for students is that Max Hunwick, Cody Cook and Jason Haddock ready to take a hands-on look at the transport Broadway, Matamata with worked based experiences like industry through Matamata College’s gateway programme. Phone 07 888 8957 Gateway, career interests are initiated which helps students work towards at - taining relevant unit standards and choose Fowl play or just subjects that will give them a better chance of successful applications when the time comes. “Whether it’s exploring pathways feeling cooped up? W ell to answer the age old question about who came first, the chicken or the egg, it turns out it was the rooster! Max, this gorgeous big boy enjoyed an outing in Matamata this week with his owner, Steve Duncan. “After hav - ing a health check with the vet, Max – comfortably perched on Steve’s shoulder, took in the sights of town. He enjoyed a scratch around at Imatec and met the staff, before heading home for lunch! “He doesn’t know he’s a chook” laughs Steve! “He wanders in for a cuddle every morn - ing and often rests his little head on myI ssh oyuldoeru. Hre ’ss mtuy mdaete nant d hairdresser pretty good company!” banker looking for journalist teacher direction? photographer builder It’s time to consider your options designer mechanic with the Matamata College lawyer manager Pathways Careers Expo August 22nd, 2019 economist from 5.15 to 7.00pm Matamata College Hall FREE ENTRY

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Kick off – 7.30pm L and we provide the Nibbles! ocal woman, Christine Young has been ap - Friday 23rd August pointed to the Board of the NZ Society of Genealogists. This is the first time local Matamata Branch has had a member attain this level. Christine has been a member of the local Branch for 13 years and has held all branch of - The Great PJ fice positions. Her interest in family history research started from a desire to find the birth mother Party!! of her own mother who was adopted. Christine says “the results have been nothing short of ex - 5.30pm onwards citing and I still get great satisfaction from as - Wear your pj’s and bring a donation sisting others with their research and seeing of children’s PJ’s, slippers, socks or them have the same level of success when they Pictured from left are Simon Player, Daniel Willison, Matt Schofield (Captain), Bluey How - blankets to give to children in our ell and Joshua Adamson. Absent is Fergus King. discover unknown family connections and sto - ries.” community who are in need. With 40 years-experience in primary indus - Great prizes throughout the night! H tries, Christine holds directorships in a private Don’t forget… we have Raffles every company and 25 years in a financial asset busi - Tuesday, Thursday and Friday! aving recently competed at the Te Awamutu (4-1) and Cambridge (3-2) ness. Christine’s Board responsibility is mar - Squash Waikato Super Champs respectively. They took out the semi- keting and she looks forward to contributing 2019, United Matamata Squash final 4-1 against Hamilton before defeat - to the governance of the Society and being able Club is celebrating after their men’s D ing Te Awamutu A team in the final. to give back to an interest that has proven very Grade team took out the title and are “There were some pretty tired and rewarding. Maxine Viggers. now officially heading to the National sore bodies by the end of the weekend” Super Champ finals which will be held in laughs Bluey, “but we were all pretty Whangarei in September. Played to iden - pleased with our result. We’re excited to MATAMATA tify the strongest club in the country for have made the National finals so as you FIND US ON FB each grade, teams are composed of five can imagine, will be training hard be - players and up to two reserves. tween now and the end of September to 07 888 7190 Hosted at Lugton Park in Hamilton, give ourselves the best shot possible. 5 NGAIO STREET, MATAMATA Daniel Willison, Joshua Adamson, Fergus We’d really like to thank all the members OPEN 7 DAYS FROM 3PM King, Matt Schofield, Bluey Howell and of United Matamata Squash Club, our Simon Player took part in the round- families and friends and all who have robin tournament and were elated to supported us. Hopefully we’ll continue makeC the seomi-fminals aftper wilnneing theier t o Hdo theom allm proud.e” Solutions at Rawhiti Base first three games against Ruakura (4-1), Caron Stewart. Matamata Keep your home cosy and warm this winter!

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College sports round-up O ver the weekend of the 2-4th set, our boys came out with the win 3-2, end at an Indoor bowls rep tournament of play offs. Ella and Jamie played beauti - August, our boys’ squash team taking 11th spot. This sent us to play Hutt where she came 4th overall. Well done Jas - fully as a team and were the ones to beat on headed over to Tauranga to com - International Boys School, seeded 7th, this mine. the day. Fortunately, nobody could, and the pete in the NZ Secondary Schools teams meant that most of our boys were playing On Saturday 3rd August Amelie Nicholl girls took out 1st place in the doubles! They champs. Braedyn Henderson, Jack higher grades again. They fought very hard competed in the 10km roadrace at the all played well and decided to mix up with Reynolds, Daniel Willison, Andre Burnell, for this one, not one of them giving up and Taupo Marathon. She absolutely smashed it other schools and play for fun on the spare Leo Cleaver and Stanley Allison headed into playing so strong but unfortunately it was - and came first in the under 19th and 10th courts once they had finished. Thank you to this competition seeded 14th of 32 boys n’t enough and we went down 2-3 sending overall in woman’s. Incredible results with Year 12 student Jessica Lowe for Coaches teams. The format is teams of five players, us to play St Johns for our last match on a strong time of 48 minutes. these students. Well done to everyone in - with important reserves on hand, so we Sunday morning for 11/12th finals playoff. Wednesday 7th August saw us take six ju - volved you all did great. could alternate our 5th player. Daniel was up first in this match, he man - niors to the Thames Valley Badminton We have had some great results in First up was a game against St Paul’s aged a huge fight to take the game in 5, Leo champs. We had two pairs and two singles Lacrosse over the past couple of weeks. Mia Hamilton. It was a comfortable start, play - was on next and went down in 3 but Roberts has been selected for the Under 18 ing St Pauls meant we started off playing showed great improvement and had really Waikato Lacrosse Development Team. the same boys we play at the Waikato given his all this weekend, Braedyn went on Jason Roberts (our fantastic Lacrosse comps, we convincingly won this game 4-1. next and lost the fight in 3 this time, then Coach) has been selected as Assistant It was a great warm up and sent us straight onto Andre who also lost in 3 but played Coach for the Under 14 Waikato Lacrosse into a match with Christchurch Boys high some of the best squash he had played all Team. Samantha Crowther has been se - school who were seeded 3rd. What a game weekend, Jacks turn was next and he man - lected as Goalie for the Under 15 Waikato this would prove to be with some really aged to win in 5 after losing the first 2, talk Lacrosse Team to compete at the NZ Na - about a close game! What a way to finish tional Tournament to be held in Auckland the weekend, these boys put it all on the in September. Samantha has also been se - line and had some really tough games but lected to represent Waikato at the ALA Na - always came off stronger. They fought hard tional Tournament to be held in Adelaide in and were rewarded by the experience and late September (also as Goalie). These are jumping from being 14th seed to taking out awesome results and very rewarding for 12th place overall. There were 32 boys the hours put in by these students and our teams from all over NZ and this has really volunteer coach. Congratulations. pushed Matamata’s name up in the national The Matamata College 1st XV had a tough ranking, especially being one of the very battle at home against Morrinsville College few rural schools among all the big town competing. Ella Smart and Jaime Scott were in the Waikato Schools’ Premier Co-Ed schools. in the junior girls, Oscar Donderwinkle and competition on 3rd August. In challenging close matches by all of our boys but unfor - We are very proud of the dedication and Eric Schwiser were our junior boys. Brooke conditions Morrinsville were able to use tunately the tables turned this time and we determination these boys possess and we Daisley played in the junior boys individual the strong wind to their advantage in the went down 1-4 with Braedyn getting a good look forward to seeing you make the top 10 and Elise Crozier was our individual junior second half to keep Matamata pinned deep win over Canterbury’s up and coming star. next year! 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We experi - enced making our own Vietnamese spring rolls, tried tai chi, and explored a World Heritage cave. Back on land we flew into Da Nang and met our new guide, Lap, or Lap-top, who took us to our hotel in Hoi An. This town was beautiful – we saw silk being made Delta. The students likened it to Venice in at school to life. Seeing these places also Vietnamese massages. and walked through the old town over a Italy, but a more rural version. The local put into perspective just how hard the Ashley Bartleet. 400 year old bridge. After lunch we took a residents have houses that face the street Vietnamese struggle for independence Halong Bay was definitely a highlight, tour in traditional basket boats from which on one side and the river on the other and was. staying the night on a boat and cruising we fished for crabs and, oddly enough, par - most get around by boat. We tried local co - Rachel Scott. around the bay. We enjoyed kayaking, ex - tied to “Gangnam Style” in the middle of conut candy, held a python, and enjoyed The melting-pot of architecture along ploring caves and trying seafood that the estuary. At our hotel that evening watching a Vietnamese song performance. the river made for great backgrounds for I’d never had the chance to taste before. many of us indulged in Vietnamese mas - Back in Ho Chi Minh City the students took many group selfies with Lap. Here we saw Disneyland was amazing as expected, sages whilst others tried room service for advantage of their last night to barter at the process of silk being made and got to we spent all day here and went on a few the first time. the local markets. ride down an estuary on basket boats – a rides multiple times. We had an amazing Travelling south the next day took us to Our Hong Kong section of the trip flew big highlight for most of the group with ac - group of teachers that supported us all the Hue, the imperial capital of Vietnam. The by, with the first day being spent touring tivities ranging from crab fishing to singing way. This will be an experience I will never imperial city was beautiful and we also vis - the city. Disneyland the next day was cer - and dancing with the locals. Our hotel it - forget and encourage everyone to take ited the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang tainly the highlight. Students were up self had lots of cool features including a the opportunity to travel if you get the where we tasted fresh sugarcane juice at a early, rearing to go. Despite the immense pool (our first swim in the almost forty de - chance. local stall. From Hue we travelled to the heat, everyone had a great time, so the trip gree heat) and many of the group tried Hannah Hines. Truong Son cemetery to pay our respects to the airport afterwards was spent com - to war victims and visited the Demilita - paring stories and souvenirs. rized Zone. This has been the focus of We flew home with amazing new much of the year 12 history students’ focus memories and experiences under our belt so it was great to see students recalling and each of the students would recom - their knowledge from class and engaging mend the trip to anyone considering in place-based learning. where to travel to next. We would like to Our final city in Vietnam was Ho Chi thank all local businesses and individuals Welcome to Baigent Motors Ltd Minh City, or Saigon. With 12 million resi - who so kindly supported our students dents it was certainly the busiest. It’s a to help enable such a wonderful experi - Offering exceptional service since 1950 beautiful city with a fusion of French and ence. Vietnamese architecture. Our afternoon Eilish Conchie. was spent out of the city at the Cu Chi Tun - I noticed that for many people that had - For friendly personal service every time, nels. 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Pickett. Best Stableford: Alison Mitchell, quite soggy, we actually teed off in light to help Lyndon Johns to victory in the Saturday 17 August: 13th GRADE, 11am Runners-up Jennifer Wiles and Lorraine rain which quickly subsided, thankfully. Lynch Plate over Geoff Caven and Barry Matamata Sub v TBC. 12th GRADE, 11am Mettam. Par of the Day: Jenny Fairhall. The Walton team came out the winners, a Dickey. All in all, it is great to see 4 new Hinuera BKYAE,I MUMASI vR MUoNrrNinEsRviSlle at Mor - Robert Harris voucher for Longest Putt feat nMotA pTreAvMiouAsTlyA a cGhOieLvFed C bLyU WB alton. names on the honours list this year, al - rinsville. 11th GRADE, 11am Hinuera v was won by Irene Gubb. Special mention to Heather Sharp who though Lyall Wilson and Mark Butler Putaruru at Wealleans Park. On Friday August 9 Walton ladies had a played in all the rounds. Congratulations might disagree. team of 6 lady golfers playing in the to all. Golfer of the Week and Redboubt Bar & Waikato wide Wills Cup final at Matamata Eatery winner, by countback with 44 Members met in Morrinsville on Satur - Golf club. There were 3 other teams also Saturday 10th of August saw the finalists points was Gerard O’Neill, whom has day for a run along the river path behind vying to win this prestigious trophy so of the Lynch Cup and Plate go at each other found his happy golf place, playing with the recreation ground. Walkers and run - competition was tough. Each team had al - and in an unfortunate turn of events Chris the newest members of the club, who are ners then proceeded on to the road for ready played a 5 event round Robin in Holmes and Marty Prescott (Chris Holmes still coming to terms with keeping some - some added kms to make up the distance their respective zones in order to get to the mainly) played sublime golf to take 3 wins one else’s score card. With that many they felt comfortable with. The walkers final. This was Walton's first time in the fi - in the last 4 holes to take out the Lynch points you think it would be a natural, t first group home was Dave Mitchell, Viv nals in 10 years.The weather had been Cup for 2019. In the Lynch Plate, Dane then draw the joker from the table, but Parker and Ron Feaver. The next group very wet so conditions underfoot were Lowe seemed to be the King of the Chips sadly, NO! Coming in second, for the saw Maree Earl and Kevin Guest come in Robert Harris voucher, with 39, was Roger fast. In the runners Paula Leckie and Jenny (Copper) Verry, third place and Robert Brady ran the short course. In the long Harris Voucher winner was Christopher course Richard Orr Tammy Valler and son Holmes, also with 39, and the Sen Sushi Caleb sprinted away from the pack with voucher, for Fourth place, was claimed by Glenn Valler, Gill Hampton and Murray Brent Stewart, also with 39. Then came the Levers coming in strong. This Saturday two on 38 points, Rob Colley and Merv the club will be meeting at Waharoa Do - King, and with 37 points, Bryan Carnegie main foWr thAeL pTaiOrsN tr GopOhLy Fra CceL. U TB his is the and Mark Butler and rounding up the re - longest lasting race on our calendar and sults, with 36 points, was Murray David - one of the most popular as everyone has a son and Marty Prescott. chance of winning. Nearest the Pin Sen Sushi voucher win - ner was Rob Colley, while the Challenge 9 Hole Ladies. Competition was tight this hidden holes were won by Brent Stewart. week with several players vying for the top There were 3 Twos for the day from Dane positions. Round Three Putting was won Lowe, Brian Hunter and Brent Stewart for 2 ball each, the 2-pointer jackpot wasn’t jointly by Carolyn Osborne, Jennifer Wiles Lynch Cup winners Chris Holmes and Marty Prescott, and Lynch Plate winners Dane Lowe and and Jenny Fairhall with scores of 17. Best Lyndon Johns. struck, while the Joker again was skilfully Gross: Fiona Pickett, Runners-up Irene picked up by Brent Stewart and will Gubb and Jenny Fairhall. Best Nett: Lor - restart next week. Next week is the first raine Mettam and Jennifer Wiles, Runners- round of the Old Parr Cup, a 54-hole com - up Jenny Fairhall, Irene Gubb, Fiona petition, starting from 9.30am.

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Another season of highlights for Matamata W ith the latest New Zealand racing season having was a couple of Group 2 wins, one for Jamie and the other just completed on July 31, the Matamata centre can for Mike and Pam. Jamie won the Group 2 Wakefield Chal - look back on another 12 months of highlights in - lenge Stakes at Trentham with Aotea Lad and Mike and Pam cluding some memorable milestones. lined up Pinmedown, who emerged as a serious three-year- Local trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott started old filly judging by her win in the Group 2 Eight Carat Clas - the ball rolling with a winner at the first meeting of the sic at Ellerslie with visiting stable apprentice Jake Bayliss 2018-19 season when Divine Duke, ridden by stable ap - in the saddle. 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Zealand scene with the Group 1 New Zealand Derby on I Crown Prosecutor for Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh last March, was successful on Raz, then Reese Jones rocked t’s most appropriate that this year’s Melbourne Cup tro - punters with victory on $61 longshot Bullnose, local ap - phy visits the home of the last New Zealand-bred winner prentice Darren Danis chimed in his 29th win for the season Rapa, Te Akau Shark won the Group 3 Red Badge Sprint at of the famous race. when successful on Falkirk Lass, Shaun McKay stunned Hastings and Swing Note prevailed in the Listed Ric Hill Stud, which bred the 2015 Melbourne Cup win - punters with his win on $66 longshot Hear My Voice and Christchurch Casino Spring Classic at Riccarton. The highly ner Prince Of Penzance (by Pentire), is on the itinerary for Anna Jones rounded the day off when completing a double exciting Te Akau Shark continued to star in November when the parade throughout various venues in Matamata on Au - on Rodmar. scoring impressively in the Group 2 Coupland’s Bakeries gust 28 of the $200,000 18-carat gold Lexus Melbourne Cup Matamata stables won 34 Group or Listed races during Mile at Riccarton. That was to be his last run of the season, trophy before the sought-after cup is on show at the Mata - the past season with Jamie Richards (in his first season on in which he was unbeaten in three outings, and took his mata race meeting from 12.30pm. Prince Of Penzance’s vic - his own account) preparing half of them, including all bar record to six starts for five wins. tory was history-making because it saw his rider Michelle one of the eight Group 1 races won by the local centre. Jamie Local trainer Gary Hennessy celebrated back-to-back Payne become the first female jockey to win the Melbourne wound up with 98 wins to finish second on the NZ Trainers Group 2 Gartshore Tauranga Stakes wins at Tauranga with Cup. Premiership and his runners earned $3.85 million in New Ocean Emperor, who defeated subsequent Group 1 Fiber ‘’Prince of Penzance’s Melbourne Cup was a big thrill for Zealand. Fresh NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes winner Nicoletta. us,’’ said Rich Hill Studmaster, John Thompson. ‘’ We’ll have Jamie’s outstanding mare Melody Belle was the standout Twelve months earlier Ocean Emperor beat Miss Wilson, the little miniature cup we got for breeding him on show performer from the Matamata centre this past season with who also went on to win the Te Aroha feature, and between when this year’s cup comes out here. We’ll also parade five Group 1 wins and if there is ever a certainty in racing it times he again struck at Tauranga with victory in the Group Shocking (winner of the 2009 Melbourne Cup) so there will is her to win the NZ Horse of the Year award next month. 2 Japan NZ International Trophy. Ocean Emperor, a son of be plenty of photo opportunities.’’ Stablemate Yourdeel (since sold to Hong Kong interests) is the sensational sire Zabeel and part-owned by Gary, had Joining Shocking as another of the five stallions standing favourite to win the Champion Two-Year-Old Award as a one more start, when fourth in the Group 1 Captain Cook at Rich Hill Stud is Vadamos, whose German sire Monsun result of his Group 1 wins in the Sistema Stakes at Ellerslie Stakes at Trentham, before being retired and he now stands has fathered three Melbourne Cup winners (Fiorente, Pro - and the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes at Awapuni. The at stud at Gary and Jenny Hennessy’s Weowna Park. tectionist and Almandin). ‘’Monsun had an amazing run in other Group 1 winner from Matamata was the Mike Mo - As Ocean Emperor was winning his second Tauranga the Melbourne Cup and the year Prince Of Penzance won, roney and Pam Gerard-trained On The Rocks when suc - Stakes, an even bigger celebration for the locals came the the runner-up (Max Danamite) was from a Monsun mare,’’ cessful in the Herbie Dyke Stakes at Te Rapa. same day (November 17) down at Riccarton when trainer said Thompson. ‘’If there is time on the day we might pa - With so much happening over the season, the review of Glenn Old pulled off a master stroke producing Bizzwinkle rade Vadamos as well as Shocking.’’ Ace High, the latest ad - the 2018-19 season has been split into two sections and this for a popular win in the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m) dition to the Rich Hill stallion ranks, is by High Chaparral, week the focus is on the first five months (to the end of at Riccarton. Bizzwinkle, who went on to win his second another Melbourne Cup-producing sire whose son Rekin - 2018), fittingly beginning with the best, Melody Belle, who Stratford Cup next start, was bought as a yearling by local dling won the 2017 feature. started the feature-race ball rolling for Matamata when tak - horseman Eion Kemp and, when unable to sell him at the Thompson is also hoping it won’t be the first time he gets ing the Group 2 Lisa Chittick Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa. She 2015 Ready to Run Sale, Eion agreed to race him with a syn - up close to this year’s Melbourne Cup trophy. ‘’Hopefully then picked up her Group 1 double in the Tarzino Stakes dicate assembled by Glenn. And, though Eion was unable to we’ll have a runner we bred in this year’s Melbourne Cup,’’ and Windsor Park Plate at Hastings, while stablemate Avan - be at Riccarton for the NZ Cup victory, most of the Bizzwin - he said. ‘’ Surprise Baby (by Shocking) is being set for it and tage notched Group 3 success in the Hawke’s Bay Breeders’ kle Syndicate were on course to cheer on winning rider Sam he’s already won over 3200 metres. He won the Adelaide Gold Trail Stakes at Hastings in September on her path to Spratt, as anyone within earshot would confirm. Bizzwin - Cup over the distance in just his sixth lifetime start.’’ Sur - another Group 3 win in her Sydney debut the following kle has recently been sent to Ballarat trainer Patrick Payne prise Baby just missed automatic entry into the Melbourne March. to be tried in Melbourne and, if as hoped, he comes up well, Cup when a close runner-up in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes Jamie continued his local roll in October with all three Wednesdayof there is sure to Thursday be flights booked b Fridayy Eion and the B Saturdayizzwin - (2800m) Sunday at Flemington on M Mondayay 25 , but he soo Tuesdayn came in for Augk l14e Syndicate, w Augho s 15till race him. Aug 16 Aug 17some soli Augd su 18pport in the e Augarly 19betting for th Auge fe a20ture on Matamata’s black type wins that month. 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Guthrie 11 Te Poi Road, Matamata, and known 11 Te Poi Road, Matamata, and known EXECUTIVE/HEAD CHEF as Te Poi Tavern. The general nature of as Te Poi Tavern. The general nature of Our first two Cuppas were enjoyed by all those attending Bowron, Matamata, 17 the business conducted (or to be con - the business conducted (or to be con - so we’re having another. Last time we brainstormed a LOOKING FOR IMMEDIATE START Arawa St. Ph 888 8119. ducted) under the licence is tavern. ducted) under the licence is tavern. Are you experienced in hospitality and looking for a new The days on which and the hours dur - The days on which and the hours dur - co u Buildingple of local Asu Sustainablestainability issu eCommunitys. We have a couple challenge whilst taking pride in the food you present and ing which alcohol is (or is intended to ing which alcohol is (or is intended to more we’d like to discuss, so bring your thinking-cap excellent service? Are you able to work nights, weekends and VENETIAN BLINDS Clean - be) sold under the licence are Monday be) sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday, 8am to 1am. and come along and enjoy the company and the ideas. flexible hours based on demand? to Sunday, 8am to 9pm. ing & repair. Guthrie The application may be inspected dur - The application may be inspected dur - Everyone welcome! Hope to see you there! We run a 60-seat restaurant a la carte dining Tues to Sat from Bowron, Matamata, 17 ing ordinary office hours at the Te ing ordinary office hours at the Te 5.30pm and host functions seating up to 150. Aroha Office of the Matamata Piako Aroha Office of the Matamata Piako Arawa St. Ph 888 8119. District Licensing Committee, 35 Ken - District Licensing Committee, 35 Ken - We’re looking for an Executive Chef - are you looking to progress Come along and enjoy an afternoon of country music rick Street, Te Aroha. rick Street, Te Aroha. Building A Sustainable Community your career and take the next step up. Any person who is entitled to GET INSPIRED Great out - Any person who is entitled to object You must have: A passion to cook, focus on creativity and wishes to object to the issue may, object and wishes to object to the Country M in menu engineering, Food and Safety Certificates, door art awaits @ Outdoor not later than 15 working days after issue may, not later than 15 working ta us stock control, leading a small team, rostering, managing the date of the publication of this no - days after the date of the publication a ic Obsession, Tirau of this notice, file a notice in writing m C functions, sourcing the best price for the best quality. tice, file a notice in writing of the ob - ta l jection with the Secretary of the of the objection with the Secretary of a u Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience with District Licensing Committee at Dis - the District Licensing Committee at b City and Guilds or similar. Able to start immediately. KEY CUTTING Biggest trict Licensing Committee, PO Box District Licensing Committee, PO Box M Email CV, letter of application and Application for selection. Guthrie Bowron, 266, Te Aroha 3342. 266, Te Aroha 3342. No objection to the issue of a Employment Form to [email protected] Matamata, 17 Arawa St. Ph No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a licence may be made in relation to a Application Forms can be downloaded from: 888 8119. matter other than a matter specified in matter other than a matter specified in http://www.matamataclub.co.nz/files/1014/0383/1469/ section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply Application20for20Employment.pdf of Alcohol Act 2012. of Alcohol Act 2012. MDS FRIDAY FLICKS , No objection to the issue of a No objection to the issue of a Applicants should have NZ Residence August 16, 7.30pm. “The licence may be made in relation to a licence may be made in relation to a Contact David Oliver on 07 888 7060 if you matter other than a matter specified in matter other than a matter specified in Third Sunday of the month would like further information. Intouchables” (French, M). section 131 of the Sale and Supply of section 131 of the Sale and Supply of 1pm at Matamata Memorial & Civic Centre Matamata Little Theatre, 5 Alcohol Act 2012. Alcohol Act 2012. This is the first publication of this This is the first publication of this Members $3.00 • Non Members $5.00 Short St. $10pp. Ph: 888 notice. notice. 9567 5 Yrs – 13 Yrs $2.00 • Under 5 Free &öĳūÎī ALL WELCOME EMPLOYEE of the Month is öê öśūĕļĳ ĕŤū a good example of when a ÎŞū ǔĕĲö person can be a winner and a loser at the same time. 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Fishing Report H i, hope you haven’t been too busy to get a line in the water. Things are getting a bit wet underfoot but the rivers that are open around the region are not really in flood and are still fishable. I had some kids in the shop this morning that had been out on the Waihou and had caught two very nice rainbows. They were fishing just below the Okoroire Hotel area. In the Rotorua area Glenn Skinner tells hours of the incoming tide seems to be the me the shoreline fishing on Rotoiti has best. The low tides this week are around been good in the past week. Glen says to midday so no need to get out of bed too use the heave and leave method with a glo early ah! bug fly. For trolling at the moment you Over the ranges to the Mercury bay area can’t really go past Lake Rotorua – in par - and John Ellwood tells me the snapper are ticular off the stream mouths that flow into out in the deeper water. He has good the lake and there are plenty of those. catches on the patches of foul between the To the south to the Taupo region there is Black jacks and Red Mercury Island. John plenty of water in the rivers. Ken, my guide also said to mention that the Cray numbers down there, tells me they are all still fish - around the Merc’s has improved which is able though. Ken said they are all holding great of course. reasonable numbers of fish but suggested Out wide the talk is that the big blue fin the Waituanui would be a good starting have moved north but I’m not so sure that point. Out on the lake the early morning that is the last you will see of them. They harling is going ok but there are a few are still being caught by the commercial spent fish about so be prepared to let the sector down south and have to travel odd one or two go. north. On that basis there should still be To the sea. Let’s look at the west coast some coming through. It’s more the first. Since we last spoke Mother Nature weather that is the problem at the mo - has been throwing some strong winds and ment. Over in the Bay of Plenty there have big seas at the coastline. When you can get been quite a few snapper caught out on the out though, head out wide. Dwayde Pinny sand on the middle ground. And I have had thinks around the 65-68m area. reports of a reasonable number out on the Up to the Coromandel area and that has five mile reef. 11 Tui St, been hammered with west to southwest, Congratulations to all the prize winners MATAMATA to northwest winds and often over 30 at the Matamata Fishing Club’s prize giv - Phone 07 888 7604 knots. A few hearty souls have been out ing. The biggest snapper for the season from Te Kumau and shot across to the gap went to a lady, Sylvia Ward – well done! www.philsmotorcycles.co.nz and shelter. When there, they have done The new season kicks off on September 7 ok, so the fish are still there. The forecast and 8 so if you would like to become a for this week does not look great either un - member of an awesome club, come in to fortunately. If you do get a chance, my man the shop and pick up a form. up there tells me the first two or three Happy fishing, Bungey.

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