TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 Have You Ever Worked at the Te Awamutu Courier? YOUR LETTERS WE NEED to HEAR from YOU! Time for New Funding Formula

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Fashion event at The Olde For the eighth consecutive year Creamery in Kaipaki this Te Awamutu Christian churches combined to make a gift to the Saturday. community of this event on The event will run from Sunday and thousands turned up 12-4pm and feature a fashion to take up the offer. parade, jewellery/accessories, It is certainly a generous ges- hairdressing demonstrations ture — around $10,000 in monetary and quick fire raffles. terms and many hours of volunteer The Lions Cancer Lodge is labour. But it is a labour of love. currently under construction on ‘‘This is the one time in the year the old Braemar Hospital site in when the churches really do come Hamilton. together to present a spectacular ‘‘This will be a wonderful community event,’’ says co- lodge, in a great location, used organiser Pam Ashford. by many people from around The looks on peoples faces, the the region when they are smiles and the happy, community having cancer treatment,’’ says atmosphere make it all worth- Adrienne White, president of while. Ohaupo Ngahinapouri Lions ‘‘We get so much positive Club. feedback. Caregivers are amazed that in this day and age someone ‘‘Unfortunately the need for would provide something like this this type of facility increases for free.’’ every year.’’ Organisers estimated that TC041110GJ03 Tickets ($60) are available between 4000-5000 people attended BALLOON BUDDIES: Daniel Austin (left) and Caleb Hanna, sporting balloon hats, give the Light Party on from Adrienne White on 07 823 over the three hours of the 5pm- Sunday night a big thumbs up. More photos page 3. 6961 and include a 8.30pm event — about the same as complimentary glass of wine last year, which was a great result as ‘a free, safe alternative to Hal- and young at heart — talent quests, inflatable slides. Couplands Trans- and goodie bag. given the array of other events loween’. shaped balloons, games, soft port loaned their curtainsider for taking place. There was something for drinks and sizzled sausages, rides the event, which provided the Stream clean It is promoted by the churches everone and especially the young on jeeps, merry go rounds and temporary stage. time again Mangaohoi Stream project group has organised a clean up ‘Land Girls’ WWII day at the stream behind Te Christmas in the Awamutu Rose Gardens on Sunday. The event takes place from 9am-noon and members of the effort recognised Park at Wananga public are welcome to join in the volunteer efforts, which will The New Zealand replace the men who Te Wananga o Aotearoa is exhibition showcasing include clearing rubbish from Government has were away fighting. entering into the spirit of artwork from this year’s Toi the stream and trimming trees recognised the To begin with, Christmas in Te Awamutu Paematua Rauangi Arts pro- (secateurs would be handy) importance of ‘Land land girl service was with its own Apakura Mini gramme. For more information Girls’ in World War II voluntary, but by the Christmas in the Park. Campus manager Vincent contact Community Constable by awarding them the start of 1944 land girls The theme is to celebrate Hapi says it is a chance for Te Richard Hurrell on 021 210 New Zealand Veteran could be compul- and give thanks with whanau Wananga o Aotearoa to cel- 8030. badge. sorily placed on at Christmas. ebrate another great year with Te Awamutu farms. The event will run from 4pm the community, and will be a Wool-win Returned Service Nearly 3000 until 8.30pm at Apakura Cam- great build up to the Christmas Te Awamutu woolhandler wants to ensure all women joined the ser- pus, Factory Road on Float Parade on Saturday, Keryn Herbert was in fine form women entitled to the vice and the highest Thursday, December 9 and is December 11. at the recent Great Raihania badge are recognised number involved at open to everyone. Anyone wishing to be part Shears at the Hawke’s Bay A for their service and any one time was There will be a main stage of Apakura Mini Christmas in and P Show. request all uniformed 2088. area, with demonstrations and the Park is invited to contact She won the open women who served in If you qualify for performances from a variety of Mr Hapi (872 0350). woolhandling final, with mate/ the New Zealand ‘Land Girls’ during this badge please contact RSA Mana- local groups, plus stalls, food Te Wananga o Aotearoa is arch rival Sheree Alabaster World War II to contact them. ger Bill Lyford (871-7773). and games. also preparing a float for the third, and combined with The Women’s Land Service — It is hoped that the New Zealand There will also be tours of parade and encourage local colloquially known as the Women’s Veteran badges will be presented by the exhibition which opens marae and other educational Emma Bolton to win the pairs. 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Te Awamutu Courier will be With a new Council sworn any real value to realise – on It’s now overdue that coun- pool. in and a new term ahead, there either side of the district. cil starts exploring different The need to find new ways celebrating 100 years in April 2011 is no more opportune time Which leaves “community and innovative avenues to of funding projects is great and we are planning to party! than now for the Waipa Dis- fundraising” and “loans” search out ways and means and urgent if the district is to trict Council to reinvent the which equals the same thing, right outside the traditional move forward and provide the wheel over the funding of ratepayers. square. And I suspect the facilities the community Register by sending your details to Te Awamutu Courier, phone major projects in the district. And the burden on them is answer lies somewhere in the wants, but cannot possibly 871 5151 or email [email protected]. Include your The tried and true trifecta already far too high. private/public project mix. If support on its own. name, phone number, address, email address, department and of a third each community, The cost of major projects, finding the answers means This is a challenge Waipa years worked at Te Awamutu Courier. asset sales, loans is outdated be they pools or museums, drawing in an “expert” or two, District Council has to tackle and simply cannot work. have soared in recent years so be it – because we don’t head on and beat. Essentially it can’t work and the old formula will never need to waste another $2.3 LESLEY WYATT because there are no assets o f stretch to meet the cost. Million trying to achieve a Cambridge Voters exercised chance Misread opposition

7801878AA Like your recent correspondent Mr Hyams, I to vote against complex too regret the loss of experience and knowledge of two local ward councillors. They were, however, their own worst enemies Mr Hyams, I appreciate what you So we have spoken out in a in nailing their colours to the theatre/museum are saying and it is a shame that different way, by not voting for these complex so irrevocably. experienced councillors were not people. The majority do not want the One recalls the response of one to the enquiry of voted back onto Council. complex and were pretty disgusted at how to stop the project, which was don’t tick the The people of our district have not how other councillors spent their box for Cox! been given a chance to have a time on this issue without proper Their defeat at the polls therefore came as no referendum on the proposed consultation with us, the public, and surprise. In spite of experience and knowledge museum/theatre complex which how Peter Lee was treated. they misread the public opposition to this huge was/is wanted, and certain council- We wanted the councillors to get unnecessary expenditure. lors created some sort of vendetta, on with the job they were elected to We can only hope that the response will be without a logical or factual explana- do. taken on board by this new Council, although from tion to us, the public, against Peter Mr Hyams, that is what happened. past experience this is unlikely. Lee. ALLARNA SCOTT P.W. ROBERTS Too much noise! Funding certainty for Kainga Aroha It appeals to me when new councillors write their letters. Best of luck to them. A new funding initiative by Trust Wai- financial planning and Kainga Aroha is

7795010AA Will they give more clout to the noise kato will provide valuable benefits for grateful to the trust for its ongoing support. control measures though? At Queen’s Kainga Aroha Community House. Since its relocation from Kihikihi three Birthday weekend McGarry Lane was For the first time the trust invited years ago, the workload of the agency has disturbed by thoughtless noise from the organisations who meet certain policy increased considerably not only in its same vehicle that rudely awoke people at guidelines to apply for multi year funding. traditional counselling, budget advice, fam- 7.15am on Sunday, October 24 morning. Its Kainga Aroha has been accepted and has ily support and children’s holiday pro- revving motor was left to run loudly — been granted $15,000 for this and the next grammes, but in new programmes such as vibrating the homes of the neighbours two years. Strengthening Families and Domestic Vio- closest to it. This guarantee of funding, subject to a lence Intervention. DAVID J. HISCOCK satisfactory annual report, helps forward BRUCE OWEN 7801144AA TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 3 Thousands see the light November at Selwyn Park party Rural Roundup

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TC041110GJ01 FAMILY FUN: Kahu Pora enjoyed Sunday night’s Light party with his niece Tara Te Huia (right) and TE AWAMUTU COLLEGE cousins Makayla Fisk (centre) and KahurangiDion Te Huia. Mr Pora said it was an awesome effort to stage the event which provided a good opportunity to catch up with people, while the youngsters said the best thing was ‘‘all the free stuff!’’. SENIOR PRIZEGIVING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 To be held at Te Awamutu Events Centre at 10.20am

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Email: [email protected] 7794505AA District Calf Cup Shield at Te Awamutu Group Day Roundup. 4 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 Odd plant form adds to garden fascination BY CATHY ASPLIN

Linda Hancock has lost of of a visiting garden centre worker unusual things in her large ram- from Auckland was a strange look- bling garden on Ohaupo Road. ing plant. There’s radishes growing in Mrs Hancock believes the plant spouting, vegetables growing in is a member of the echium family bathtubs and a disused freezer, as which has large, showy blooms that well as a creeper growing over an look a bit like feather dusters above old metal clothesline. leafed stalks. Each spike is usually She has all kinds of sculptures made up of tiny florets of an electric and installations, including a bike blue colour. in a tree, a sink full of shells and But part of the plant formed very ‘trees’ that have CDs hanging on differently this year and ended up them. Some of the outdoor seats are ‘‘looking more like a coxsfoot’’. even made from old toilets. ‘‘My visitor said she’s never seen ‘‘I dont like to waste anything, anything like it before - and neither most things can be recycled. Even have I!’’ when I buy plants I only buy the old Mrs Hancock has developed her ones that look like they’re half dead. garden from virtually northing You don’t have to spend lots to get over the past eight years and has great gardens.’’ plenty of ideas for future ‘develop- But the thing that caught the eye ments’.

TC041110CA01 LEFT: Ohaupo Road resident Linda Hancock views the oddly formed echium, alongside one that has formed normally. Collectors’ art A new event for this year’s Rosetown Scream Festival is ‘Well Hung’ — an exhibition of artworks by notable artists from private and public Te Awamutu Collections. Contributors are loaning a selection of works to be hung in the Red Cross Hall in Redoubt Street for public viewing next week. The exhibition will be open from 8am until 8pm Wednesday to Friday and 8am until 4pm Saturday. Entry is free. Well Hung is supported by Creative Communities New Zealand. Tasty, low cost meals Are you interested in learning how to create fashionable food that doesn’t cost a fortune? A community event on Thursday, November 11 with ‘Destitute Gourmet’ Sophie Gray could provide the inspiration you are looking for. She will demonstrate a number of dishes which everyone will get to taste and also a recipe booklet to take away. There will be recipe books available for sale and Sophie Gray will autograph any books (even old ones from home). There will also be supper provided and spot prizes. The event is organised by Te Awamutu Bible Chapel and takes place from 7pm-10.30pm at the Bible Chapel. Cost is $25 per ticket and tickets are available at Playmates and the Bible Chapel office (ph 871 8667 or email [email protected]). Mt Pirongia Art Awards announced tomorrow The winners in the Pirongia — unmasking annual Mt Pirongia Art the meaning, native Awards, run by flora and fauna and Pirongia Te Aroaro o creative fibre using Kahu Restoration natural dye.All works Society, will be remain on exhibition in announced at the open- the Pirongia Memorial ing function tomorrow Hall over the weekend evening at 7pm. and it is open to the There are three public from 11am until categories — Mt 2pm each day.

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Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 EMERGENCY 111 Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the following matters since last week: Monday, October 25: Burglary of Colgan Street residence reported. PS2, two DVD players and toys stolen. Tuesday, October 26: Burglary of Fairview Road residence reported. Cash, tobacco, iPod and camera stolen. Wednesday, October 27: Youth arrested on warrant to arrest. Intentional damage to a car at Pirongia reported. Thursday, October 28: Arrests: Man for threatening behaviour. Man for EBA and two warrants to arrest. Woman for driving while disqualified. Car impounded. Man for breaching bail and driving while suspended. Car impounded. Friday, October 29: Arrests: Two men for EBA. Man for assaulting a female. Intentional damage to vehicle parked in Fraser Street reported. Two speakers stolen. Saturday, October 30: Man for five warrants to arrest. 24 hour Victim Support is available by phoning 0800 VICTIM (0800 842846). TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 5 Beautiful brides raise funds for Plunket

BY CATHY ASPLIN

Te Awamutu Bride of said he knew I would the Year for 2010, Jessica win. Siemelink, largely has ‘‘I told him he was her father to thank for lucky he wasn’t there being in the event organ- because I got a kiss on ised by Altrusa. the check from Richard ‘‘A friend suggested it Kahui and he might and Dad was just so have been jealous!’’ excited that he called to Judges Garth ask me.’’ O’Brien, Erin Allen, Her father - and his Richard Kahui, Kaye 1935 De Soto airstream - Whittle and Gemma was also mentioned dur- King had the difficult ing the event when MC responsibility to decide Gareth Duncan sprung the winners. some surprise questions Runner-up was Julia on the brides. McClunie, third place The final result also went to Charlotte Moir, TC041110SP05 TC041110CA04 came as something of a fourth was Bridget PEOPLE’S CHOICE BRIDE-TO-BE Julie Shaw looks at flowers with surprise to Jessica. Perkins and fifth was bride was Erin Gaines. Paula Fitzpatrick of ‘The Bloom Room’. ‘‘There were two Sarah Talmage. Jessica’s in the competi- Winner of the the first to be staged in wedding cars, cakes, the event which benefits tion so when the MC People’s Choice award conjunction with the flowers, makeup and Plunket, they cannot called out Jessica with a (voted by guests) was Bride of the Year. jewellery. rest on their laurels as long pause after I Erin Gaines. Guests were able to While Altrusa was they have the annual thought it can’t be me, The event began with see a range of products delighted to have such Altrusa Garden Ramble must be the other Jess. a small wedding expo, and services such as wonderful support for this weekend. ‘‘Then he announced my last name and I was so surprised. ‘‘I couldn’t believe I had won, such an amazing honour and a wonderful feeling. ‘‘A huge thanks to Altrusa and everyone who helped make the day run smoothly and to the judges, it must have been a tough job with all those gorgeous brides. ‘‘It’s such a great cause too, supporting all the future babies from the competition!’’ Her husband Luther was milking and unable to be present. ‘‘His mother, aunty TC041110CA02 and cousin were in the 2010 Bride of the Year Jessica Siemelink (nee crowd to support me TC041110CA03 Millar) with guest judge, Richard Kahui. though and of course he SOME of the 19 brides parade in front of a ‘full house’ in the Te Awamutu College hall. ASB TE AWAMUTU SPORTS No! This ute has not fallen 7794773AA WHAT’S ON off the back of a lorry. TE AWAMUTU SEVENS TOURNAMENT Nah, it’s just a genuine Saturday, November 13, 2010 Play Starts at 11.00am - FREE ADMISSION and unbeatable deal. 32 top club sides from Chiefs and Blues region RUGBY SEVENS Try to prove us wrong! Training continues Wednesdays 6.30pm, Albert Park ALL PLAYERS WELCOME Phone Waylon 021 183 7585 or Club 871 3910 First Tournament - Te Rapa, Saturday, October 30 COMING SOON TE AWAMUTU SPORTS CLUB A.G.M

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BY CATHY ASPLIN Zealand and their trains on a very differ- daughter Levon (29) ent stretch of water than Diethelm Maxrath lives in Wellington. the Te Awamutu rowers. won a silver medal She vividly remem- The course just out- rowing for East bers the school regattas side of Tokyo was built Germany when he raced at Lake Ngaroto. for the 1940 Olympics in the 1978 World Cham- ‘‘In those days there (which didn’t take place pionships at Lake Kara- wasn’t a pontoon and we due to World War II). piro. had to put the boats in by But it was used for Now 32 years later walking through the the 1964 Olympics and he’s back as coach of the mud. makes for a very good team from Japan. ‘‘They were great training base for a num- The coach and his regattas though, very ber of rowing clubs. 10-strong lightweight friendly and with the Mr Maxrath has team met Te Awamutu shorter distance of found rowing is a very College rowers at Lake around 1500m it made much a minority sport Ngaroto last week and for great racing.’’ in Japan, with baseball amazingly the lake was Mr Maxrath and his and soccer the two most familiar to him. daughter accompanied popular sports. ‘‘My daughter Levon the team from Japan to He says the team has rowed here while she the local training base been enjoying New Zea- was a student at Hill- after contact was made land and they were crest High School.’’ by their team liaison Joe pleased to explore some Mr Maxrath married Singh from Te Awa- of the area, including a TC041110CA09 a Kiwi rower who is now mutu. visit to Mr Singh’s farm TE AWAMUTU College rowers Kayla Swinerd (black singlet) and Piri Craig meet Japan coach Diethelm also a coach in New The Japanese team in Owairaka Valley. Maxrath (centre), his daughter Levon and rowers Akiko Iwamoto, Atsumi Fukuomoto and Eri Wakai.

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From page 7. showed their support by dressing Puahue School it was no surprise He is liaison person for the sculler Luka Spik win his heat. He Over 5000 children were able to up, making banners and develop- that she visited the school prior to Slovenian team so it became an gets to row in the semis (today) experience the impressive event ing chants. Some schools even this year’s World Championships. obvious choice for the Puahue and we really hope in the finals on and take part in the various created songs for their teams.’’ Puahue teacher Jan Collins pupils to ‘adopt’ Slovenia. Saturday. Of course that means he competitions. Mrs Crooks was also a volun- says her visit proved to be inspira- ‘‘We spent a week learning all would be up against Mahe ‘‘I’m thrilled so many took the teer at the 1978 World Rowing tional. about Slovenia from internet Drysdale!’’ wonderful opportunity given to Championships at Lake Karapiro. ‘‘Mrs Crooks enthused the chil- sources, books etc and made a Puahue pupils made up a chant them. This World Championships She was a rower for the Te dren with her knowledge and Slovenian ABC fact file. to the tune of ‘Smoke on the Water’ is on a vastly different scale to the Awamutu Rowing Club (where she explanations about all the differ- ‘‘We discovered it is an interest- to which they played drums, 1978 one. Hopefully they will take won nine national titles) and was ent crew combinations. ing mountainous country, for- recorder and used rakau sticks to away some great memories. asked to be a medal bearer. ‘‘She was a great motivator and merly known as Yugoslavia, with beat out the tune. ‘‘Many had used the booklet I ‘‘Three of my crew ended up as we really appreciated having an just two million people and only ‘‘We also cheered loudly and created prior to the event to start a medal bearers while the fourth, ‘expert’ to help us.’’ 46.6 km of coastline. Luca reckons he heard us. He study and most of them became Raewyn Lofthouse (Hunn) was Mrs Collins’ son Mitch works ‘‘The Slovenians have just came to meet us afterwards and supporters of a particular nation. rowing in the event.’’ for Mighty River Power and is also seven rowers competing here and signed everyone’s flags, so that ‘‘Over the past three days they As a former principal of a volunteer for the World Rowing. we were elated to watch single was a real highlight.’’ TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 9 Kihikihi kohanga reo breaks new ground Nga Kakano becomes first kohanga reo in country with full licence

Nga Kakano Kohanga Reo O Kihikihi recently became the first kohanga reo in the country to gain its full license to operate within the 2008 MOE Regulations. This significant milestone was marked with a powhiri at Kihikihi School, at which Ministry of Educa- tion manager of MOE Christine Dews presented the kohanga reo tamariki with the licensing tohu — currently the only kohanga reo with that certification. For the past 12 months Nga Kakano has been on a probationary licence within the new regulation requirements. Maori television filmed the powhiri. ‘‘We are grateful to Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston who attended and has always been a supporter of our kohanga reo,’’ Nga TC041110SP9 TC041110SP9A Kakano kaiwhakarite (manager) KAIWHAKARITE (manager) of Nga Kakano Kohanga Reo, Karen KIHIKIHI SCHOOL pupils perform a waiata to help celebrate the Karen Searancke says. Searancke (right), supporters and tamariki watch the powhiri. granting of a full licence from the MOE for Nga Kakano Kohanga Reo. ‘‘Also in attendance was Kingi Wetere, CEO of Open Wananga, who also gave us sponsorship to help fund the celebration. ‘‘We would also like to thank a little group called Tima Tanga Hou from Kihikihi who helped to sponsor the occasion and our accountant Allan Spice from Finn and Partners, who also sponsored the day.’’ Mrs Searancke says they would like to acknowledge all their whanau, kaimahi, tamariki, kaumatua, kuia, community probation, Andy Morgan principal of Kihikihi School and the staff for all their support and awhi over the last 12 months since the kohanga reo re- established on school whenua. ‘‘We also acknowledge Tina TC041110SP9C Johnson from our district office in NGA KAKANO Kohanga Reo tamariki Carol-Jean Moeke-Alefosio Hamilton and the staff from MOE (holding Karen Searancke’s hand) and David Emery (holding Kristy TC041110SP9B in Hamilton for all the hours and Jamieson-Te Huia’s hand), with Nga Kakano chairman David Hunapo EMOTIONAL MOMENT: proud tamariki David Emery and Carol-Jean work put in to helping us achieve behind, move forward for the licence certificates handing over Moeke-Alefosio carry the full licence certificates for Nga Kakano this history making milestone.’’ ceremony. Kohanga Reo. Maungatautari trust opts for new governance structure

Maungatautari Ecological present felt it was the only invited from the floor; the entire Island Trust voted on Thursday option,” Mr Arcus said. trust email base had received an night to adopt a new structure ‘‘The majority of trustees con- update from the independent that will see wider participation sidered the good of the project chair with an invitation to com- from mana whenua, landowners, required them to take the extra- ment on the proposals; two pub- volunteers and other key ordinary step of removing Fiona lic meetings were conducted at stakeholders. Judd and Peter Holmes as which the working group’s At the same time the trust trustees.’’ model was presented and itself will reduce in size to ‘‘a The move comes after a comments invited. more efficient, smaller oper- lengthy period of discussion and Mr Arcus said the working ational board’’. public consultation. group, comprising a landowner, Independent chairman Doug Prior to the regularly sched- a volunteer and two mana Arcus said the operational side uled trust meeting on October 28, whenua representatives, was of the Maungatautari Project Mr Arcus had reminded trustees key to last Thursday night’s had performed ‘‘extremely well’’ of the elements of the govern- success. over the past year. ance review process undertaken “Among all the discussion ‘‘The management of any since the trust AGM in June: and consultation, the working breaches in the pest-proof fence • Former Regional Council chair group has played a pivotal role. has improved and pest numbers Jenni Vernon had undertaken ‘‘This group has had the have been driven down to nearly significant one-on-one consulta- responsibility of not merely zero. The mountain is already a tion with numerous commenting on proposals but haven for rare and threatened stakeholders. also having to work through the native species such as hihi, kaka • The independent chair had pro- considerable detail of all the and takahe that are now breed- vided a safe and fair environ- issues. To their credit, they have ing on the mountain.’’ ment in which issues could be achieved agreement with a However, Mr Arcus said the debated; workable outcome.” trust had stalled at a strategic A number of other meetings Mr Arcus said that the detail level because of disagreements between landowners, mana of the new governance structure over the governance structure. whenua and Waipa District would now be drafted and pre- He said the trust has been Council had been held to resolve sented to the November meeting unable to make progress on key issues. for adoption. Thursday night’s long term sustainability issues • A working group comprising a meeting smoothed the way for including financial direction, cross section of interested par- subsequent constitutional fundraising, visitor facilities, ties was set up specifically to change by reducing the required tourism and translocations. address the most appropriate majority for change from 100% To overcome the impasse, governance model; to 75%. trustees reluctantly voted to • The wider community had “I think this outcome will remove the two trustees who been involved and kept informed provide new energy and focus to were unwilling to allow the about governance issues: the project to seek additional proposed governance changes to governance issues have been funding, pursue species translo- proceed. discussed at the last four trust cation and explore options for “This was a very difficult meetings which were attended visitor facilities and tourism decision, but all but two trustees by the public, with comments opportunities,”Mr Arcus said. Horse trek fundraiser for Pirongia School PTA Pirongia School PTA is staging Organisers promise ‘‘great Registration forms are available a horse trek through farmland, company and spectacular views’’. from Pirongia School office, Te forestry and bush on Saturday, Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for Awamutu Saddlery or phone

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Te Awamutu’s Cody Hobbs ready was the toast of his New Zealand senior men’s BMX Te Awamutu Courier team after winning the and its readers wish the deciding race to clinch a nail- Waikato rugby team all biting test victory over their the best for the ITM Cup Australian counterparts. final against Canterbury New Zealand and Australia tomorrow night. were equal on 78 points going The local rugby fra- into the last motto at Rotorua. ternity are 100% behind Hobbs’ win in the last the Mooloomen, coached motto blew the Kiwis’ final by Chris Gibbes and total out to 100 to Australia’s captained by Nathan 95. White, both of Te Awa- The Rosetown rider rode mutu. outstandingly throughout the ‘‘The boys have trans Tasman test, placing worked hard this year first, third, eighth (when he and are looking forward had a fall), fourth and first. to the opportunity that Malcolm McOnie of Te this game presents,’’ Awamutu coached both the Gibbes told the Courier. New Zealand senior men’s ‘‘It’s awesome to be in and senior women’s teams to the final, especially victory over the Australians. against a team such as The Mighty 11’s and Canterbury.’’ Scholarship girls also won to Gibbes is in the fortu- complete a white wash. TC041110SP12 TC041110SP12a nate position of naming ‘‘It was so exciting. It’s the NORTH ISLAND BMX champions, from left, Joshua Smith Rebecca Petch and Codi Merito. TEST hero Cody Hobbs. a settled line-up, with first time in anyone’s memory former All Black of trans Tasman senior tests Te Awamutu’s Codi Merito won the 12 year boys’ 20 inch riders are several contenders under; Cody Rickards 5th, 6 Brendon Leonard mov- that New Zealand has won,’’ covered himself in glory win- class. for future NZ Mighty 11s selec- year boys; Cooper Merito 3rd, ing onto the bench. an ecstatic McOnie told the ning two North Island titles — Smith got a fantastic gate tion.’’ 7 boys; Wade McNabb 4th, 8 Courier. 13 year boys’ 20 inch and 13-14 in the deadman final to blitz Those to make the podium, boys; Mason James 6th, 8 ‘‘What pleased me most cruiser. He was undefeated in the field from the first besides the above trio of title boys; Ben Vincent 2nd, 9 boys; Warm and dry was that both the men’s and six 20 inch motos, semi and straight. winners, were Cooper Merito Shayden Chapman 19th, 9 women’s teams grasped the final, and dominated the ‘‘Te Awamutu riders seven year boys (3rd), Ben boys; Kaleb Chapman 15th, 10 Courier weather concept of team racing — cruiser field. showed skills in jumping and Vincent nine year boys (2nd) boys; Clay Merito 3rd, 11 boys; watchers reported sacrificing their own race for Last year’s world cham- pumping their arms which and Clay Merito 11 year boys Xavier James-Jobe 9th, 11 settled weather with the cause of the team as a pionship silver medallist in gave them the edge over other (3rd) after missing out on New boys; Rebecca Petch 1st, 12 little or no rain over the whole.’’ Adelaide, Rebecca Petch won competitors,’’ says club vice- Zealand Mighty 11s selection girls; Joshua Smith 1st, 12 past week. McOnie has now coached the 12 year girls’ 20 inch title. president Barry Petch. by one point. boys; Zeon McNabb 9th, 12 Pukeatua reflected New Zealand Mighty 11s, Petch was undefeated in Of the 19 Te Awamutu Mason James (8) also rode boys; Codi Merito 1st, 13 boys, warmer temperatures Scholarship girls (2007) and six motos and final, racing riders at Rotorua, 13 placed in outstandingly all weekend, 1st, 13-14 cruiser; Cole McOnie with a minimum of 8 two senior test teams to vic- against fourth ranked world the top eight. only to get caught up in a 11th, 13 boys, 5th 13-14 boys degrees and a maximum tory over Australia. rider Zoe Fleming of Papa- McOnie says the club’s crash in the final and finish cruiser; Cameron Petch 8th, 14 of 28, followed by The trans Tasman test kura. stocks look very healthy with sixth. boys; Cody Hobbs 2nd, 15 Pirongia on 25, Kihikihi, series was held in conjunction The third Te Awamutu so many from the junior ranks Final placings for Te Awa- boys; Patrick Mckee 4th, 15 Pokuru and Te Awa- with the North Island cham- rider to clinch a North Island making the top eight finals. mutu riders. boys; Shane Chapman 4th, mutuon24and pionships. title was Joshua Smith. He ‘‘Included amongst these Cannon Merito 10th, 5 and 35-39 cruiser. Ngahinapouri on 23.

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Motivated building, old cow/deer shed, concrete ﬂ oor. Workshop/storage shed the country. View at www.harcourts.co.nz ID#TA100612 View at www.harcourts.co.nz ID#TAR070701 to Pirongia. View at www.harcourts.co.nz ID#TA100239 vendors. View at www.harcourts.co.nz ID#TAR90806 approx 119m². Deepwell water. View at www.harcourts.co.nz ID#TA100609 KIRSTIE McGRAIL - M: 027 270 3175 A: 07 870 3174 DON PINNY - M: 027 289 5924 A: 07 871 7114 GLENN - 021 925 744 or DON - 027 289 5924 DON PINNY - M: 027 289 5924 A: 07 871 7114 DON PINNY - M: 027 289 5924 A: 07 871 7114 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 17 Kihikihi turning Sad end to Ben’s rich vein of cricket on great show ace round form speaks for itself Barry Slade was the talk of Sunday’s round after the 19 BY COLIN THORSEN Over 300 competitors handicapper secured a hole-in- including showjumping one at the par three second hole The allround class of Ben Speake super stars Maurice at Pirongia Golf Club. was a key factor in Te Awamutu Sports Beatson and Katie David Strawbridge reports Green team’s five wicket win over McVean will be in action that the competition was medal Hamilton Marist in Waikato Valley at Waipa Equestrian (net) and members were cricket. Park, Kihikihi this week- amazed that he picked up on The right arm medium pacer end. the 17th to be disqualified for claimed 4-26 off 9.4 overs as Marist Showjumping Wai- the day’s round. capitulated for 118 all out in 32 overs. kato’s three star cham- In the Junior B match play, Only a swashbuckling knock of 58 pionships are being on Dave Peryer beat Rob Goodhew from Trent Te Wharau gave the Friday, Saturday and 1up with a birdie on the 17th. scoreboard any semblance of respect- Sunday. There will be The match was played a week ability. four rings running over early as bus driver Goodhew is Speake then batted throughout the the three-day show. tied up with the World Rowing entire Green team’s reply of 120/5, On Sunday, Show- all this week. finishing unbeaten on 53 — his fourth jumping Waikato will The senior men’s 0-18 half century of the season in only five host a three star World scramble was won by K. knocks. Cup Round (one of six in Appleby with 64 net, from T. Te Wharau completed a good double all of NZ). Watts 65, D. Seager, R. Budgen with bowling figures of 3-28 off nine It is interesting to note 66, E. Hughes, K. Bardsley, G. overs. that last year (during a Russo 67, W. Russo, P. Pitcon The win takes Te Awamutu Sports time of great national 68, P. Eyre 69, R. Shaw, W. Fox Green to a three-way tie for second on recession) was and DJ Saunders 70. 10 points, along with Cambridge and Showjumping Waikato’s The junior men’s 19-36 Morrinsville. largest show on record. scramble was jointly won by D. Otorohanga remain the only BEN SPEAKE In July, Showjumping Boyle and M. Fox with 66 nets, unbeaten team (on 15 points) in the Waikato was awarded the from M. Caie 67, D. Thomas 68, Mike Cotter Cup one-day competition The Mountain Men scored 198/6 national distinction D. Lowry 69, A. Elliott, G. after thrashing previously unbeaten with Andrew McPherson (24), Andrew (from Equestrian Sport DUNCAN BROWN PHOTO Tocker, T. Charlesworth, D. Cambridge by eight wickets. Parsons (34), Michael McAdam (27), New Zealand) of having WORLD CLASS Katie McVean compet- Peryer 71, R. Scown 72 and J. Unlike last year’s final when Cam- Hamish Crooks (55) and Mark Harri- been voted the ‘best area ing at Kihikihi on Sunday. Creek 73. bridge came out on top, the home team son (29) all featuring in the runs. show of the year and best Ladies’ winner was Denise showed what a potent batting line-up Crooks and Harrison upped the organised and staged show in New the Showjumping Waikato Goile with 68 net, from Paula they have this season chasing down 257 tempo adding 62 in the last six overs to Zealand’. website for further details and a McFarlane 34. with consummate ease at Otorohanga not only bat out the 50 overs but post a These titles were voted on by programme, Twilight, ladies: Isabell Caie Domain, losing only two wickets. competitive total. their peers, riders, supporters and www.showjumpingwaikato.yolas- 25, C. Dearing 21, S. Grey 20, E. Openers Ricky Palacio (68) and Murray Maxwell (previously of other areas’ showjumping com- ite.com. Blackwood, S. Davies, C. Gray, 17-year-old Nick Gilbert (35) again got Pirongia), with 3-22, and A Taylor, 2-44, mittees. These ‘extras’ are hugely popu- I. Gray 18, D. Goile 17. Otorohanga off to a flyer. were the pick of the Putaruru bowlers. Showjumping Waikato have lar, offering people a chance to Men, front nine: Bob Picken The momentum was maintained by Putaruru got off to a horror start always been fortunate in receiv- mingle informally with interna- 26, A. Johnston 23, R. Davies, captain Leighton Parsons and Palacio with McAdam knocking the top off the ing a high level of support from tional equestrian super stars, in a M. Barclay 21, K. Bardsley, A. who added 90 for the second wicket. batting order, claiming 4-19 off eight both our local community, Waipa relaxed atmosphere. Linn 20, M. Walter, I. Grey, S. Dean Roberts joined Parsons and overs. District Council (Waipa Home of It also gives sponsors and visi- Meddings 19. the pair finished off the job in style in Karl Swanson chimed in with 3-20 Champions), and the equestrian tors a chance to learn more about Men, back nine: Charlie the 48th over — Parsons finishing off four overs, including the important industry of large. the sport of showjumping.There is Coles 23, P. Morris, S. unbeaten on 118 and Roberts 30 not out. scalp of big-hitting A. Taylor for 54, Admission is free to the cham- a quality food court and many Rushbrooke 22, W. Blackwood, In the third match, Morrinsville and Derek Everaats, 2-8. pionships and there is plenty of retailers, including the pres- G. Watts, A. Smith, H. easily accounted for Waikare by eight Pirongia’s fielding and catching parking. tigious Canterbury Equestrian, Oosterman 21, G. Tocker 20, W. wickets. went up a notch, complimented by a There are a variety of hos- around the PAK’n SAVE Clarence Murrell, K. Owens, M. Caie, 19, In division two, Pirongia scored an fine keeping effort by 16-year-old Josh pitality packages available. Go to Street arena one. T. Watts, G. Dixon 18. emphatic 95 run win over Putaruru. Thomas. 7801898AA 7803538AA 18 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 19 Fantastic fireworks wow speedway fans

JEREMY WARD PHOTO www.shot360.co.nz JEREMY WARD PHOTO www.shot360.co.nz ONE of the magical pyrotechnic creations that lit up McDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway on TONY HARTIGAN of Tauranga racing his minisprint on opening night of McDonald’s Sunday night. Kihikihi Speedway season.

BY COLIN THORSEN cation of who will be in contention was pushed hard by 21K Blair In the stockcars, local father and took out the remaining two heats. when the championships are on the Castleton and 12K Daniel Curran son team of 91K Roy Williams and Vaughan Glidden 5K (back after McDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway line later in the season. who both recorded wins. 92K Darryl Williams set the pace, a season hiatus) and 23K Russell season got off to a cracking start The minisprints, in particular, The saloons carried on from while debutant 98K Rhys Beaumont Hayes also looked competitive over with arguably the club’s best ever were watched with interest ahead of where they left off last season with also impressed. the evening. community Guy Fawkes display their New Zealand Championship Tauranga’s 75M Michelle Wymer Maxted says the youth Racing at Kihikihi will now take wowing a crowd of over 1000 on at Kihikihi in mid January. and 271M Steve Cowling, along with ministock field included five new a break for the next month with the Sunday. Daniel Thomas (2NZ) and Dayne Kihikihi’s own 77K Rossco local drivers, who handled them- next event being ‘The Breeze Race Van Tiel, stockists of a huge Maxwell (26H), both of Huntly Cresswell continuing to be the pace selves well at their first competitive For Cancer’ on Sunday, November range of fireworks, created magical Speedway, look to be firmly in the setters. event. 28. pyrotechnic sequences to entertain hunt based on their opening night The combined stockcar and It was no surprise to see 6A The feature race of this meeting, everyone. performance. superstock section was the surprise Bryce Dibley of Auckland and 58R a celebrity demolition derby, has Club spokesperson, Ray Osborne Thomas took two wins and a of the night, pulling a field in the Cory Holms of Rotorua once again attracted the likes of television says he has had nothing but posi- second over the three races, with mid 20s — well above what is at the sharp end of the field, presenter John Cocks (Cocksy), tive feedback on the meeting. Maxwell notching up a second and a normally expected early in the securing a win each. The dark horse Billy Black (Woodlyn Park, Wai- ‘‘It was certainly a great start to win before succumbing to an engine season. proved to be 8M Marc Dunne of tomo), Liz Ward (supreme hair- the season. Everyone seemed to be gremlin in heat three. The field included longtime local Tauranga who posted two wins dresser), former New Zealand on a high after the spectacular Guy The streetstocks came back from 11K Bob Pussell debuting his brand despite a lack of experience on the minisprint champion Mark Fawkes display. the winter recess looking strong, new Bill Peat ‘tank’ — a type of Kihikihi track. Edwards and two times New Zea- ‘‘Equally pleasing was the way producing bigger numbers and very stockcar known for its strength and The visitors also took home the land midget champion Tony Fabish. the speedway track held up, sending competitive racing. ability to cause mayhem. spoils in the 13 car production It promises to be another cracker the drivers home happy too.’’ Karl Hart (33K) has dominated Huntly visitor 73H Karl Ross was saloon field. Huntly’s 48H Dave meeting, with the club hoping to Greg Maxted reports that the the club season points over the last dominant amongst the superstocks Pilkington won the opening heat, raise $10,000 for the Child Cancer quality racing gave a good indi- two seasons but on opening night he with three wins. while Rotorua 4R Richard Mahy Foundation. Monster swim meet at Livingstone Aquatics

Te Awamutu Swimming Club will host important step on their journey to qualify- division two and age group championship from eight to 17 years, will line up to see its biggest annual swimming carnival on ing for national meets. level. who can get closest to the 200m freestyle Saturday since moving to Livingstone Club spokesperson, Alison Tuck reports Support from the local community in the Waikato record in their age group. Aquatics at the Trust Waikato Te Awamutu that there are around 1000 races to get form of sponsorship and donations to assist In addition, swimmers who have not yet Events Centre. through on a programme running from in the running of the meet has been qualified at national level will be accumu- Over 300 swimmers, representing 19 10amto5pm. excellent. The club gratefully acknowledges lating points towards the Waikato Classic clubs from Manurewa to Taumaranui will The highly successful Te Awamutu that support, particularly from principal Points trophy. compete in the first leg of the Swim Waikato Swim Club has a strong team of 60 sponsor Farmline. This series is designed to promote com- Classic series. swimmers entered, including several com- The blue ribbon event of the meet is the petition amongst competitive swimmers This meet kicks off the summer season petitors who have represented Waikato Farmline Allcomers Classic. and encourage them to step up to the next for competitive swimmers using it as an with distinction at national division one, Around 130 swimmers, ranging in age level.

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CORNERSTONE CHARITABLE TRUST Supporting Excellence in Sport Chance to hear Black Cap, Rugby Chief CORNERSTONE Special guest at the Cornerstone Trust Luncheon on No- cricket for New Zealand and his father, Warwick, played CHARITABLE vember 19 is Martin Snedden. fi rst class cricket for Auckland. Mr Snedden took up the position of Chief Executive of His great-grandfather, Alexander, was part of a group TRUST Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd (RNZ 2011) in May 2007. who, at the start of the 20th century, purchased a block of RNZ 2011 is a joint venture swamp land then drained and company established by the developed it into the sports New Zealand Government ground now known as Eden Luncheon and the New Zealand Rugby Park. Union to organise and deliver Mr Snedden also has a Friday November 19 the Rugby World Cup 2011 background in rugby having Tournament. captained his school 1st XV 12 noon-3.30pm He was previously Chief and represented Auckland at Te Awamutu Rugby Executive of New Zealand U19 and U21 levels. Cricket from 2001 until May He is married to Annie and Sports Club 2007. they have four children. Mr Snedden was a member LUNCHEON DETAILS of the New Zealand crick- Tickets for the Cornerstone GUEST SPEAKER et team between 1980 and Trust luncheon are $80, ta- 1990, playing 25 tests and 93 bles of 10 can be booked for Martin Snedden one day internationals. $800. Rugby NZ Chief Executive He is a qualifi ed lawyer and worked in that capacity in One table can also have the privilege of hosting Mr Sned- Auckland between 1981 and 2001, 11 years of that as a den, so if you would like to secure sponsorship for this con- partner of his family fi rm. tact Christine Braun (ph 870 6045). Auction Items His family has a strong cricketing background. Tickets can be picked up from Steve Gibson Account- His grandfather, Nessie Snedden, played ants (306 Alexandra Street) or ordered from any for New Zealand between 1914 and of the trustees: Steve Gibson, Mick 1923, captaining the team in a Henderson, Christine Braun, $80 per ticket or number of those match- David Reynolds, Richard table of 10 $800 es. Gray, Alan Livingston, His uncle, Co- Keith Parsons. includes lunch, lin, played test wine and beer

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Te Awamutu Proud to be Rugby Sports & Recreation Club Sports Club and supporters of Function Centre the Cornerstone Ph: 871 3910 336 Alexandra Street Albert Park Drive, Charitable Trust Te Awamutu Te Awamutu 15 AlbertTe AwamutuPark Drive, PHONE 871 5151 Ph: 872 0236 7795096AA TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 21 Waipa RC hoping people race into fun Christmas outing 21st Waipa Racing Club is staging its popular Supporter’s Classic Day on Sunday week (Novem- Anniversary ber 14) and it could appeal to many as a ‘no stress’ fun staff, family or social group Christmas function. Although this day is not part of the official Christmas At The Races franchise promoted by the TE AWAMUTU New Zealand Racing Board the club is promoting its own Christmas theme for the day. Flyers have been distributed for the highly popular Supporter’s Classic Day which is widely acknowledged as the Waipa Racing Club’s event of the year. SEVENS Supporters will be treated to a two course luncheon along with Christmas favourites — punter’s club, continuous beer, wine and fruit KENTON WRIGHT/RACE IMAGES Saturday, November 13 juice refreshments and entertainment. LOCAL trainers Graeme and Mark Sanders Tickets this year will be restricted to the first saddled up the winners of the first two races at 160 applicants and are available from the club’s Waipa Racing Club’s November meeting last year, 11am at Albert Park offices at $90 plus GST per person. including Zeytin (above), ridden by Daniel Hain. The club is keen to have as many groups as possible accommodated in a picnic atmosphere Delicious catering team. created by gazebos on the lawns. The club also has plans for the normal activities These patrons can either bring their own food like bouncy castles and Kids Kartz on hand for the 32 CLUBS or request the club to cater for them; this service children. For further information contact Blair provided by the highly regarded Gourmet Thomson on 871 7047. CHIEFS & BLUES REGION Veteran golfer shoots his age • BBQ & Refreshment Tent • Canterbury clothing tent Trevor Ormsby became the Bouwman on 65. Leading Saturday women second player in as many weeks Best stableford scorers were scorers were Sylvia Gooch with - lots of bargains to break par at ASB Te Awamutu Rewa Hawira with 46 points, 38 stableford and Julie Stevanon Golf Club. Mike Claydon 42, Sylvia Brain, 37. The 70-year-old had the satis- Vic Roberts 41 and Alec Cruick- Best of the Veteran men were faction of shooting his age with shank 40. Norm Brown with 44 stableford, Something for everyone! an even par round of 70 in the The Waikato King Country George Vanner 43, Robin Thomp- open midweek tournament. Ladies’ Golf Association Slice son 42, Alistair Waters 41, Welby His sparkling round follows was won by June Gillespie on Murrell, Eric Dockray, Les Com- ENTRY FREE hot-on-the-heels of the two-under- ladies’ day with a two round net mon 40 and Jurg Russenberger, par 68 shot by Rhys O’Connor. total of 139. Gerald Lane 38. Ormsby showed just why he The Mulligans scramble was The senior matchplay final for was eight times New Zealand won by Petsy Ralph with 48 the Archeen Trophy went in Maori Golf Association’s men’s points, from Ann Waters on 44, favour of Richard Waters on SUPPORTED BY... champion — 1959-60, 63-67, 76. Margaret Johnson, Sylvia Gooch Sunday. He beat Craig Vincent on Although he plays out of Wai- 41, Min Nolan 40 and June the 18th. tomo club, the legendary King Gillespie, Janet Harrison 39. Lew Cox took out the Craig Country golfer has been a fre- Nine hole scramble winner Vincent sponsored Sunday

quent starter in Te Awamutu was Karen Corkill with a whop- scramble with 66 net, from Robin 7799048AA midweek tournaments for many ping haul of 25 stableford. Minor Thompson on 67, Des Milgate, years. placegetters were Ann Dobson, Karen Campton 68, Tim Young, The midweek men’s net win- Colleen Neill with 19 and Jean Robert Coleman 69 and Welby

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You were an sale this Saturday to hear your Phone us today and (At Rosetown Physio) other staff at Matariki. awesome "Da". Love views on our town. speak to one of our Donna, Jack, Mana friendly team at Te Last Saturday Clinic Deaths and Kaia. Email: [email protected] Awamutu Courier. for 2010 - November 6 Phone: (021) 056-6008 Phone 871-5151 HOLSTEIN 7803660AA Ph 0800 126 818 Brian John. www.earhealth.co.nz On October 27, 2010 at his home, aged 81 In Memoriam Personal AFTER abortion stress? years. Loving husband JEFFS arene Clark 7787574AA K Ring Pregnancy of Val, loved father Nick. Meetings MIDWIFE and father-in-law of December 29, 1990 - Counselling Services Murray and Lisa, Neil November 5, 2006. 0800 773 4626 anytime. Garage Sales Supporting women who and Karyn, and the "You walk along side OHAUPO RUGBY late Kevin. Grandad of OTOROHANGA us everyday, helping us SPORTS CLUB 7784816AA plan to birth naturally. For Sale Mark, Carolyn, to cope with your loss." 464 OURUWHERO ROAD Michelle and Luke, ANNUAL GENERAL Saturday, November 6, Tamara, Briana and Loved and treasured Phone 871-9114 8.00am start, household son, brother and MEETING KENNY D’Arcy. Private TE AWAMUTU SPORTS ROGERS tickets (two), items, tools, motor home cremation at Brian’s friend. Love Mum, Dad 7.00pm, Wednesday, and caravan items. and Sarah. JUNIOR RUGBY November 10, 2010 January 21, genuine sale, request. no profit, premium seats TO VISIT VISITED Ohaupo Rugby Sports VERITY ANNUAL GENERAL $325.20. Phone (021) ❏❏ MEETING Clubrooms 802-813. Donald Malcolm (The 13 Forkert Road, Ohaupo Don). KING-PORA Jayda. Monday November 8 Phone Rob Fischer PIRONGIA Passed away (027) 254-9872 PANASONIC peacefully at home on November 6, 2008. at 7.00pm to be held at 40 PARRY STREET 32" television and House lots, 8.00am - November 2, 2010. "Two years have the Te Awamutu Sports cabinet, silver, excellent passed since we held 11.00am. Loved husband of 7803991AA Rugby Clubrooms condition, $350. Phone TO VISIT VISITED Lesley (wink) and you tight and gave you (021) 902-084. loved dad of Chris, a sweet kiss goodnight. All welcome ❏❏ Donna and Jack. Much Sleep tight Princess." loved grandad and Mummy, Daddy, Karn, Any queries contact "Da" of Josh, Tahlia, Virginia Livingstone TE AWAMUTU Sasha, Tyler and PITSAND 416 BRIDGMAN ROAD Serijah, Mana and Quinn. Te Awamutu Sports Kaia. 021 424 117 Monster garage sale - last DISCOUNTED SPRING SALE chance for a bargain, A celebration of Don’s NETBALL 7763519AA Saturday and Sunday, life will be held at St ANNUAL GENERAL 3 John’s Anglican WRIGHT $5.50m 7.00am - 2.00pm. Church, Te Awamutu. Olwy Margaret. MEETING (excl GST + delivery) TO VISIT VISITED Saturday, November 6, Five years ago today, November 16, 2010 ❏❏ at 1.00pm. Burial to since you were 7.00pm Corner of Kaipaki Road follow at Hairini realeased from your 7778549AA and Lynd Road, Kaipaki Anglican Cemetery, illness. Still missed by Te Awamutu Sports TE AWAMUTU Rangiawha Road. All Paul, Susan, David, Clubrooms 558 TURERE LANE communications to Christine, and their Open 7.00am-5.00pm Household furniture, Jack, (027) 505-0069. — families. Monday to Friday sundries, linen and more, Simplicity Funeral BREAST FEEDING Te Awamutu not before 8.30am. Directors. TO VISIT VISITED or PLANNING TO? Country Variety ❏❏ Funeral Directors Informative and friendly Club Inc Phone 07 829 9602 meetings for all pregnant TE AWAMUTU or breastfeeding OTAWHAO 30 BOND ROAD mother and babies. Open Day - November 6 TYRES From 8.00am, clothes, MARAE FOR the best range of nicknacks, furniture etc. Morning tea provided. joined with new and used tyres in Te TO VISIT VISITED 10.00am - 11.45am. MEETING Waikato Regional Birthday Celebration Awamutu. Phone Tyre ❏❏ 5.30pm and Tune Centre Ltd, This month, November 10 Tuesday, November 16 There will be a one off $5 door charge (due to starting 871-3267. at St Andrew’s TE AWAMUTU

Te Awamutu 7646159AA at 11.00am). BYO lunch. A sausage sizzle will be Discussion item 312 SINCLAIR TERRACE Presbyterian Church, available for sale, as well as a variety of rafﬂ es. Tea, WAISTCOATS 7.30am start. Funeral Services Kindergarten Rooms. - Marae Upgrade coffee and afternoon tea is provided. MADE to order. Phone TO VISIT VISITED For more info contact: To be held at Otawhao 871-8033. 570 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU 7803752AA We have eight surrounding clubs attending, with an ❏❏ Jenny 870-3020 Marae average of six singers each, plus their supporters Alexandra House Catering La Leche League All Welcome WOF TE AWAMUTU and three surprise Special Guest Artists. TYRE and Tune Centre, WILLIAM STREET & all Monumental Needs Any enquiries, please 21 Bond Road, now Signs out at 8.00am. phone 871-4199 extn 802 See you there at our great afternoon issuing WOFs for cars, Ofﬁ ce, Chapel and Reception Lounge of entertainment at the Bible Chapel, trailers, wheel alignment TO VISIT VISITED For compassionate and caring service call 7803960AA Swarbrick Drive, Te Awamutu and exhausts. Phone ❏❏ Te Awamutu Association 7802669AA 871-3267. Garth & Lynette Williams TE AWAMUTU 6975447AA Football Club Paul L’Huillier or Ian Croft Garage Sales 71 FRASER STREET Member of Griefcare and FDANZ Give notice of the ANNUAL GENERAL PIRONGIA RUGBY CLUB 8.00am - 12.00 noon. MEETING TWILIGHT MOTO-X SERIES TO VISIT VISITED to be held on November 21, 2010 HAMILTON ❏❏ PHONE (07) 871-5131 ALL HOURS at the Stadium Clubrooms, Armstrong Avenue Held at Te Pahu - sign posted TE RAPA RACE COURSE at 7.00pm. Book fair, Saturday and from Pirongia and Whatawhata Sunday, November 13 Nominations and Remits must be with the TE AWAMUTU Church Services November 4, 9 and 11, 2010 and 14, 8.00am - 5.00pm. 1753 KIHIKIHI ROAD Executive Secretary, 201 Reynolds Drive 7787273AA Sign in from 4.30pm Also records, CDs etc. 8.00am start. before November 14. TO VISIT VISITED PRESBYTERIAN St John’s First race 6.00pm sharp ❏❏TO VISIT VISITED 80 Mutu Street Adults $20 Minis $10 ❏❏ Sunday, November 7 at Anglican Church St Andrews 8.00am - St John’s 9.00am More Traditional KIHIKIHI TE AWAMUTU (Communion) 9.00am - St Paul’s Barbeque, bar 51 HALL STREET MUTU STREET Cuppa and chat-time 9.30am St Saviours and refreshments November 6 and 7, 8.00am St Andrew’s Op Shop, 10.30am Family Service 10.00am St John’s - 5.00pm, house lot, opens 8.00am - 11.00am, (Communion) available race nights moving to Australia. Saturday. Lighthouse: (Cre`che facilities) Contact 871-5568 Enquiries to Megan TO VISIT VISITED TO VISIT VISITED All Welcome A/h 871-9735 www.teawamutu.net/standrews (07) 825-9780/(027) 637-3845 ❏❏❏❏ 24 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 Grazing Firewood To Let Health Trade Services Employment Vacancies DAIRY grazing wanted in TE AWAMUTU the Waikato / BOP areas, FIREWOOD MEATEATER KIO KIO SCHOOL for 2011 for up to 250 MA 5m3 - $160, 10m3 - $290 SELF STORAGE cows, from May for six to delivered. Phone (07) HOMEKILLS LTD

From $20 p/w 7353442AA eight weeks. Phone (07) 873-9190 evenings, mobile TEACHER AIDE 24hr access Exams coming? Term 1, 2011 25 hrs p/wk

332-5686 or (027) 206-3552. (021) 617-349. 7717415AA Camera Surveillance Killing Wanted to Buy 7477510AA Feeling stressed? We require a motivated, professional Teacher GRAZING available, 100 PH: (07) 856-7584 and Processing or Exchange Try to ease that stress. Aide to work with a special needs child in our weaner dairy heifers or (027) 608-1749 EFT Phone 871-9995 wanted, 25 minutes from WANTED all surplus FREE junior school. Please send a CV and details Te Awamutu. Phone (021) milk, cash paid on pick Ph Leanne 870-5444 THREE bedroom house, pregnancy tests and of at least two refererees to: 871-974. up. Ring Michael (027) double garage, Sinclair 281-8931. midwife visits at Terrace, $290 p/wk. 7803765AA The Principal Phone (027) 589-6416. Plunket Rooms on BOBCAT Kio Kio School Livestock & Poultry BLOCKED ears? We suck! George Street every THREE bedroom house, Gentle, safe micro- wne 1701 Otorohanga School Douglas Avenue, Wednesday morning. O r BYL LTD suction We could see you perato RD 4 Whakatangata - heatpump etc, $340 p/wk. today! TOLBECS - the ear O r Playing the Game of Life Livestock Brokers Phone (027) 589-6416. experts. 0800 TOLBECS Trevor Otorohanga 3974 THREE bedroom house, www.tolbecs.co.nz Applications close November 26, 2010 at 4.00pm Peters 7804743AA DAIRY SERVICE good area, references reqd, one week free rent, 027 515 6519 $290 p/wk. Phone BULLS AVAILABLE 871-2171. 07 871 1971

7322221AA PAPER DELIVERY PERSONS THREE bedroom house, Rosetown Bobcat Ltd 6151460AA-08-04-17 FOR LEASE AND TO PURCHASE Palmer Street, $230 p/wk. Marina Jasmine Beauty Therapy Two positions available Phone (027) 589-6416. Ohaupo Area - www.jmpropertymanagement.co.nz Pamper, indulge, relax FREE Urgent Phone 0800 827-455 THREE bedroom houses • Waxing Installation for FREEVIEW... and Te Awamutu in Kihikihi. For details • Tinting • Crystal clear pictures Tuesday and Thursday deliveries phone (027) 589-6416. Own bike essential Cars for Sale Vehicles Wanted TIDY two bedroom, $200 • Manicures • One off purchase charge

• No on-going monthly 7799940AA FORD Laser 1993, auto, p/wk. Phone (021) • Pedicures Immediate start for Ohaupo area new WOF and reg, high A1 Service 838-145. Telephone Kathrine today • Facials payments kms, recent cambelt, TWO bedroom home, • Conditions apply Phone Te Awamutu Courier excellent condition, Wanted - carport, lock-up shed, p 871 3793 m 027 413 5999 Timi’s TV heatpump, tidy and 871-5151

$2,500. Phone (027) DEAD CARS 7630206AA 7802683AA Aerial Services 641-0874. private unit, $225 p/wk. Best Dollars Phone (07) 825-2102 or t 07 873 6044 Vans & Utes (021) 225-9620. Phone calls m 027 331 6804 only. 2001 Holden Rodeo, TWO bedroom unit, very diesel ute, 119,000kms tidy, William Street, National Certifi cate in Beauty Therapy Internationally Qualifi ed only, 30-40,000 left in available now, $210 p/wk. tyres, excellent Get that car outa there! Phone (027) 589-6416. RUBBLE Mechanic Required condition, new WOF. Hire Services Phone 870-6642. Wanted to Rent Trade Services top quality TABLE linen for hire. We are looking for a NZ qualifi ed mechanic Property For Sale RELIABLE couple need Phone Sincerity Dry truck and trailer to join our team in our busy Pirongia LLOCALLYOCALLY OWNEDOWNED four bedroom house with PIRONGIA - two minutes Cleaners on 871-5471. and all weather workshop. This is a full time position & OPERATEDOPERATED garage, fully fenced. to Village, three Please phone Ross or Lee 3 working with three other mechanics. bedroom, triple garage Phone 870-2200 access from $4m 6136317AA (07) 873-6485. Property & Home on 1713m2, spectacular Te Awamutu or ex okoko road This person must also: views, $389,000. Phone THREE to four bedroom, Maintenance

(0800) CAR DUMP 7722737AA (027) 493-7400. must have garaging, long EXTERIOR house Phone • Have WOF authority. term, references cleaning. Phone Ultra • Be able to work on a wide variety of available. Ph (027) Clean 0800 569-656 today! Vehicles Wanted 264-4940. (07) 872-8124 vehicles. LOUNGE suites cleaned. • Be competent using computer technology. Computer Services Phone Ultra Clean 0800 • Have excellent customer service skills with 569-656 now! a fantastic attitude. PC PROBLEMS? WESTGATE • Have the ability to multi-task and work NO fix, no fee, local IT ROSETOWN Painters for professional available for all your painting and PLUMBING under pressure. on site repairs, upgrades decorating For all your As we are a rural workshop, we work on a very and trouble shooting, PC requirements. Phone plumbing and laptop sales, no call (027) 482-5586 or 871-3411 REQUIREMENTS diverse range of vehicles and machinery. If out fees for help, Phone a/h. Mark: (021) 0260-4486 you are the person for us, please send your Matt (027) 515-6996 or CV to: 870-3038. Kevin:(027)499-6181 Trade Services A/H: 871-6687 Pirongia Action Automotive Financial 6A Hanning Road NEED money? Get same For TV Repairs & Tuning RD 6 day approval on loans of • TV Aerial Installations & Extensions • Te Awamutu 3876 or $400 to $40,000+. • Satellite Dish Installation • [email protected] *SPECIAL* this month WEED SPRAYING 7803972AA get $5,000 for just $55 per • Stereo Repairs • Applications close on Friday November 12. Property For Sale To Let week and pay reduced Radio Controlled Units

sale, neat tidy, 7539416AA WESTEND ELECTRONICS PRIVATE interest too! You’ll need a Phone two bedroom house, good LANDLORDS vehicle, house or a Phone 871-5193 sized section, $172,000. guarantor as security. Since 1990 Marshall Contracting Phone (027) 568-5165. Wishing your property Simply call 0800 112 274 or Glen : 870-1433 Storage to be managed by visit www.asset finance.co.nz CHIMNEY, clean, repairs, BRIAN Krippner 7627924AA recognised professionals? parts. Phone Andrew building, Advanced trade SECURE undercover boat Gardening & Taylor, 871-5351 or qualified, alterations and and motorhome storage. TENANTS Landscaping 871-4244. additions, maintenance, WESTSIDE Phone 871-2171. expol/pink batts, no job Needing help ﬁ nding too small. Phone (027) DRILLING To Let accommodation which BUILDER 255-5753 or 870-6462. · Offal holes ROOMS TO RENT suits your needs? Two man team. · Soak holes Registered master PLUMBING · Rubbish holes Contact Francene on builders. Available Mob (027) 289-3952 AFFORDABLE · Commercial immediate start - 25 RATES holes A/h (07) 871-6287 years experience. Ross Ferguson Contact Lisa on Phone Colin Anything considered. (027) 498-9022 (027) 471-9939 Mob (027) 490-9294 Call Sean Portable, insulated, or 870-6244 anytime RAY WHITE MREINZ (027) 545-8981 Employment

7804257AA power, carpet, curtains Ofﬁ ce 871-7149 $45 p/wk TERRY LASENBY Vacancies 7245060AA Immediate delivery GOLFERS wanted - NEWLY redecorated four Ph/txt (027) 458-2904 DRAINAGE BUILDER Stewart Alexander Golf bedroom house, ensuite, Club (Te Awamutu) are CARAVANS for rent, long office, four garages, three No job too big For all your offering a once only 17 term, from $35 p/wk. kilometres to Te TE AWAMUTU or too small - month full playing Phone (027) 440-4204. Awamutu, overlooks building requirements 2 WE DO IT ALL! 7163677AA membership for only $250 GRANNY flat, suit one farmland, large 200m SECTION WORKS 870-1234 A/hrs (October 2010-February person, non-smoker, $140 shed also available, bond Mowing Phone 870-6244 or 2012). For further details p/wk includes power, Te and references Colin (027) 498-9022 (027) 496-4656 contact Peter Way (027) Pahu. Phone (07) 825-9807 registered, no dogs, non All Section work LAWN mowing, Jim’s 474-6942. evenings. smoking, $340 p/wk. Mowing, honest, reliable, Phone (027) 256-9876. Phone Terry PLASTERER, supply, fix a job? 16 and 17 HOUSE in town, three 870-1414 friendly service. For all NEED bedroom, $300 p/wk. and stop plasterboard, your property year old school leavers, Phone (07) 872-7804. SAFE ‘N’ SOUND cove cornice and square maintenance or 18 year olds who have LARGE three bedroom STORAGE TREE CARE stop, quality workman- requirements call (0800) left school in the last six ship. Phone Ian (021) months. Train with an house, basement garage, GROUNDZONE Tree 454-6546. Fully insured, 229-7748. employer. Learn skills large flat fenced section, • Electric Security Fence Care. Pruning, removal, same day service.

7332672AA that will help you get a Herbert Street, Kihikihi, stump grinding, wood • 24/7 access job. I work in Te $300 p/wk. Phone splitting, consultancy. WILLIE LORD Awamutu and 871-5221, (027) 485-1501. • Camera and patrolled Qualified, professional Concrete Placers Ltd Cambridge. Ring LOVELY three bedroom surveillance arborists. Phone Nathan

7175795AA Rosemary (07) 827-3754. home on Racecourse Hughes 871-7107. Road, fully revamped (027) 440-7101 021 5576 76 Ring/text (027) 295-0715. throughout, large sunny or 871-2171 • Driveways deck with great view, NO COURIER? 7356733AA • Rural - feedpads, silage etc Advertise with us! plenty of storage, $300 Proud to be locally • House ﬂ oors Ofﬁ ce 870 5177 p/wk. Phone Diane owned and operated 871-5151 All concrete works Phone 871-5151 Fax 870 5277 871-5354. TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2010 25

Employment Vacancies Career Training Our leading Contracting company is seeking an HAIRDRESSING TRAINING experienced truck driver who: Are you aged 16/17? • Has clean Class 4 licence Start Januay 2011 • Is competent spreading metal FREE to level 3 (1 year) Travel allowance paid • Willing to work in team environment 7798325AA Waikato School of Hairdressing Ltd • Can supply references Phone: (07) 838-3744 • Immediate start for the right person Text: ‘Youth’, your name and Call Corboy Earthmovers Ltd address to(027) 273-7378 (027) 271-1803 or 871-1803 7750964AA

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In addition to learning the art of retailing, 7794746AA 220 cows. this person will be required to take on the challenge of becoming a Dispensary Phone Michael or Lindy (07) 871- 6673 Technician. Farm Employment Employment Wanted As this involves study over and above on the CASUAL work wanted, job learning, this person will need to have a MILKERS anything considered, good academic record (minimum NCEA Level POSITIONS available for section maintenance, 3 or equivalent) and be prepared to commit reliable relief milkers gardening, lawn mowing, to extramural Polytech study for the next (with own transport) small block, house/ starting late December, block/pet minding etc. few years. must be available Phone Ian 871-9350. If this sounds like you, please apply in writing statutory days. Phone to: Brett (027) 375-7225. PAINTERS, rural The Manager RELIEF milker available, workers, cottages and Bain’s Unichem Pharmacy Ngutunui area, sole homesteads, all areas. PO Box 7 charge or assist, very Phone Town and Country reliable and experienced. Painters 870-2377 or (027) Te Kuiti Phone Tony or Sarah 348-6683. 7804783AA (021) 871-974. RELIEF milker available, ROOF Coaters Galvo Fax Te Awamutu Courier Classiﬁ Classiﬁeds eds solo or assistant, Decro. Phone Town and Otorohanga district. Country Painters (027) • 871-3675 • Contact Emma (027) 348-6683. 340-3030. YEAR 12 student wants holiday and/or after- school work. Phone 871-7480 after 4.30pm. Market Days MARKET COUNCIL CARPARK This Saturday Phone Phyllis : 871-4811 or Carol : 871-6198

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Farewell is an espionage film information which would uncover about events that changed history. the most important Soviet Cold War In 1981, Colonel Grigoriev of the espionage operation known to date. KGB, disenchanted with the Com- During a period of two years, munist ideal, decides he is going to French President Francois change the world. Mitterrand and United States of Discreetly, he makes contact with America President Ronald Reagan Pierre, a French engineer working in personally vetted the documents sup- Moscow and passes on documents to plied by this source in Moscow, to him — mainly concerning the United whom the French Secret Service gave States and France — containing the codename ‘Farewell’. Red

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