Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 Work out ‘Warm Up’ for Weekend by Cathy Asplin Life This Weekend

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Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Win tickets to First-hand chance to Waipa Weekend Tickets to Waipa Weekend are up for grabs in a Courier promotion inside today. feel the horror of fi re Five of the netball teams in the new trans-Tasman com- By Dean Taylor petition will warm up with a three-day tournament at Trust It was six months ago to the day Waikato Te Awamutu Events that former Cambridge Road resident Centre on March 14-16. Two of Grant Townley lost his home to fi re. the teams are from Australia. Mr Townley was woken by his dog See page 18 for details of en- Sam in the early hours of the morn- tering the draw for two adults ing and thought the sounds of crash- and two children’s tickets. ing and banging was a burglar. He quickly realised his house was well on fi re when he opened the door New citizens to the kitchen and was engulfed in Cambridge new citizens thick, black smoke. outnumbered Te Awamutu new Mr Townley headed back to his citizens by over three to one at front bedroom, threw some clothes last week’s Waipa citizenship off his bed out of the window, and fol- ceremony. lowed them. Waipa Mayor Alan Livingston He watched helplessly as the Te presented New Zealand citizen- Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade ship certifi cates to 22 Cam- arrived and brought the blaze under bridge residents and seven control - too late to save the older cot- from Te Awamutu. tage style home. Te Awamutu’s new citizens The cottage has stood as it was are Leonore Brown, South Af- left that day until now when it will rican; Charles McLelland, Brit- be opened to the public as a graphic ish; Yuri Kravchenko, Brussian display of what fi re can do. Ukrainian; Nataliia Kravchenko, In Mr Townley’s case he believed Ukrainian; Caroline Ncube, he had smoke alarms as part of the Zimbabwean; Fortune Balack alarm system, but they had been Ncube, Zimbabwean; Susan inadvertently disabled so he was not Ann Watson, British. given any early warning of the fi re. Te Awamutu fi refi ghters say early warning is key to survival and in Mr Weather extra Townley’s case he was lucky he was Pukeatua is on the Courier saved by his dog. ‘weather map’ again. It is this message they will try to Barry Claypole, a recent get through on Saturday. convert to weather recording OPEN DAY who lives on Arapuni Road, TE AWAMUTU fi refi ghters revisit Grant Townley’s has volunteered to supply The cottage will be open to the burnt out Cambridge Road home to prepare it for weekly temperature and rainfall public on Saturday from 10am until the public open day this weekend. 066081AD readings. 2pm. RIGHT: Flashback to September 6 last year when Mark Cook supplied readings The brigade will have a sausage the Cambridge Road residence caught fi re. for Pukeatua for a number of sizzle on the day and will be available years when he farmed there be- to answer whatever questions the the most graphic display of how quickly fi re can fore shifting to Te Awamutu. No public has. cause damage and mayhem will come when the doubt residents will be pleased Visitors can have a good look at brigade burns the remains of the house after the to see Pukeatua’s name back what fi re does and talk to fi refi ghters open day. about what happened and how they in the weekly reports - and the Weather permitting, the burn will take place about and the house will be lit. can protect their homes and families. If it is too wet or windy on Saturday the burn will 16 millimetres of rain in Mr 3pm Saturday. The public will be able to get as close Organiser Spence Brockbank says as safely possible under Fire Brigade supervision take place Sunday. Claypole’s gauge on Sunday morning was no doubt grate- fully received. Polo parade Tainui MP backs beach bike ban A street parade for the Savile Cup winning Kihikihi polo team Tainui MP Nanaia Mahuta has residents in Kawhia who are that the concerns of residents worked hard to promote the town is being held in Te Awamutu’s thrown her weight behind a peti- fed up with reckless driving on are taken into account, and given as a safe and enjoyable place for main street at 1pm on March tion by Kawhia residents to have the beaches and more should be that a local petition has been cir- visitors. 19. trail bikes banned from their done.” culated, they should consider the “I think there is a real opportu- The Savile Cup is New Zea- beach and parts of the township. Ms Mahuta says she fully sup- intensity of local views and use nity for councils to work with the land’s oldest sporting trophy “I am concerned about the ports Kawhia residents in their those powers. Kawhia community to improve dating back to 1890 - Kihikihi disregard that trail bikers have petition and says local councils “Kawhia is a holiday and week- public safety and send a clear won it for the ninth time this for our beaches in the area,” she should be able to do more. end destination over summer message to reckless hooligans year to become national club says. “Local Councils have the abil- where many people retreat to. on trail bikes not to damage the champions. “I know that there are many ity to create bylaws to ensure “The Kawhia community has beach,” Nanaia Mahuta says.

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ON YER BIKE: Ruth Taylor-Lucas tries out the motorcycle belonging to Ian Smillie (centre) with encouragement from toy run bikes co-ordinator, Steve Riggs at Friday’s display day in Te Awamutu. 0660802AD By Grant Johnston “They make a great sight hanging on says they carted off the equivalent of Ruth Taylor-Lucas is going to get the washing line,” she says. three high-sided trailers of toys on Fri- a spin on a monster motorbike as a The Friday display day in Te Awamutu day, as well as $1900 in cash. thankyou for her annual efforts in asas a prelude to the Sunday toy run has Mr Dunstall expressed appreciation sisting the Child Cancer Toy Run. been staged each of the past 19 years - to Kea Trailers in Hamilton, who every and Everybody’s has been a big contribu- year provide a specially adapted trailer Mrs Taylor-Lucas has for many years tor as it dovetails with the organisation’s for the toy run. been a volunteer at Everybody’s ‘Op aim to support locals with disabilities. There was a record number of motor- Shop’ - the charitable organisation that Mrs Taylor-Lucas’ family also chips in. cycles at the display day this year too recycles used clothing and donates the Grand-daughter Alyssa-Jane Foster do- - with over 60 having pride of place on proceeds to worthy causes. nated her giant elephant ‘Ellie’. Ellie is Alexandra Street. Throughout each year hundreds of 066TC025-08 used each year to promote the toy run. Steve Riggs, Ulysses Motorcycle Club toys are donated. Mrs Taylor-Lucas will get a ride on bikes co-ordinator for the toy run, says Mrs Taylor-Lucas takes them home, Ulysses Motorcycle Club member Ian Te Awamutu should be proud of its ef- washes them and patches them up - Smillie’s BMW K1200 LT. forts, including Kids To Five day care replacing broken squeakers and dead The toy run is generously supported centre, which donated a ute load of toys batteries - so they can be donated to each year by Te Awamutu and this year on Friday morning and arrived later the Cancer Society. This year 500 were saw a record collection. with a squad of youngsters to visit the donated. Display day organiser Grant Dunstall display. www.raywhite.com TE AWAMUTU

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066TC017-08 Rosetown Realty Ltd PAGE 2 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 Work out ‘warm up’ for weekend By Cathy Asplin Life this weekend. The gym was full four hours and fi ve exercise classes It was a hot muggy day, but that and there was a great atmosphere - I throughout the day that were all didn’t stop the participants in the loved it.” full. mini ‘Relay for Life’ at Bruce’s Fit- She has done the Relay for Life in “We combined the relay with an ness Centre. Hamilton for several years - usually open day to make it a fun event The four hour fi tness relay was as part of a family unit - and even so we gave away prizes leading up completed mostly by teams, but a when she was eight months preg- to the event and a further 21 spot few enthusiastic entrants completed nant. prizes on the day. It was like a party the entire event by themselves. Teams at the mini-relay included all day!” Kaye Kay-Smith was one of those friends, neighbours and workmates. However, the fun event did have a who chose to work on the treadmills, Some worked out and passed the ‘ba- serious side - raising funds for the stationary bikes, steppers and cross ton’ (a tag worn around their necks), Cancer Society. trainers all by herself - well almost. while others exercised alongside Around $600 was collected on the The vision impaired exerciser each other. day, with a further $400 donated by entered the relay as ‘Team Casio’ Tracey Raven ‘rounded up’ a team a gym member, taking the total to - but she did all the work, while of people she knew to take part. over $1000. her guide dog Casio patiently waited “It seemed like a great idea and “We have done charity events and watched. supports a good cause.” before, but this is the fi rst year we She supported the event as it Bruce’s Fitness Centre organised have supported the Cancer Society. benefi ts the Cancer Society and, like the mini Relay for Life for those who With such a good response, I think many of the participants, a member couldn’t take part in this weekend’s we well be doing it again next year.” of her family has been affected by event in Hamilton or for those who Anyone who would still like to cancer. wanted a ‘warm up’ to it. make a donation to the Relay For Ilana Wilks also completed the Owner Yvonne Reeves says they Life can do so at Bruce’s Fitness event solo. were ‘absolutely rapt’ with the re- Centre today or tomorrow. Funds “I had actually entered as part of sponse to the event. will be taken to the Relay for Life in a team, but decided to do it myself “We had seven teams competing, Hamilton which kicks off at 2pm on as a warm up to the Relay for the a few individuals who did the whole Saturday. TOP RIGHT: Ilana Wilks and Vicky Dyer (right) enjoy some fresh air during an outdoor spin class on the stationary bikes. The class was staged under a gazebo due to persistent rain on Saturday. 066083AD

RIGHT: Olivia Cole (10) and her mum Michelle McKenzie from Te Kawa work hard on the treadmills during the mini Relay For Life. 066083BD

LEFT: Tracey Raven and Bryce Street neighbour Coral Ross (left) chat while they work out on the ergs (indoor rowing machines) at Bruce’s Fitness Centre. 066083CD

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066TC024-08 066TC016-08 PAGE 4 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 Support for refuge

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YOU’LL COME OUT BETTER OFF 55 Arawata Street Te Awamutu Phone 871 5115 066TC027-08 066TC034-08 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 PAGE 5 Loose change? Passion, not pay Toni Have you lost some money recently? If so, Te Awamutu Police would like to hear from you. Senior Sergeant Dave Simes says a sizeable amount of cash has been found on Alexandra Mitchell’s driving force Street and was handed into the Te Awamutu Police Station. Toni Mitchell gave up a paid role at Te If you believe you are the rightful owner contact Awamutu Museum in 1992 - but she has the Te Awamutu Police Station (ph 872 0100). continued to work at the museum as a Proof of ownership has to be established before volunteer ever since. the money can be claimed. Toni, who turned 80 late last year, is one of those people whose volunteering work helps keep our community ‘tick- Aviation training is ing’. According to Bea Schiller, receptionist taking off in Waipa at Te Awamutu Museum, there is hardly an organisation in town that has not Waipa-based Waikato Aero Club and CTC Avia- benefi tted from Toni’s volunteer input. tion Training are among New Zealand organisa- In 1997 she won the ‘Caltex Unsung tions responding to the worldwide shortage of pi- Heroes Award’ for her volunteering ef- lots and instructors by providing quality aviation forts, and her contributions have contin- training. ued in the intervening years. Offi cially launching the NMIT Aviation Network A Southland (Invercargill) girl by in Wellington recently, the Minister for Transport birth, Toni moved to the Waikato with Safety, Harry Duynhoven said the Network was her second husband in 1963. Along with really making its mark as a leader in training the working and raising two children, she pilots of tomorrow. has always been very involved with the The NMIT Aviation Network is made up of 11 Te Awamutu community. leading aviation providers across New Zealand. She was involved with the Waipa Fundamental to the network is NMIT’s Diploma in Workingmen’s Club, and pushed during Aviation Science. her time there for women “to enjoy full Ian Calvert of CTC Aviation Training and Rich- rights of membership” and became the ard Small of Waikato Aero Club agree that being fi rst woman elected on the executive sional Women, Te Awamutu Festival the preparation of Uenuku for the taon- part of the NMIT Aviation Network has many ben- committee in the early 1980s. Society, Te Awamutu Plunket Society, Te ga’s famous travel with the Te Maori efi ts for aviation students in the Waikato as well as Toni trained as a nurse back in Inver- Awamutu Methodist Church (where she exhibition to America (1984-85) and the for the NMIT partners such as themselves. cargill, and put this to good use working is still involved in a number of roles), Te whole of New Zealand (1986-87). She “One tangible benefi t for the students is the ac- for many years at Te Awamutu Branch Awamutu Girls Brigade, and was on the stayed at the museum as curator until cess they have to government student loans from of St John Ambulance (as assistant to Pekerau School PTA and school commit- her retirement in 1992. NMIT to assist them pay for their training. The the cadet offi cer, transport nurse and tee, among other volunteer roles. “She is still connected with the mu- Diploma in Aviation Science developed with Nel- on the committee), over a decade at In 1980 she started to work as the seum as a much valued volunteer whose son Aviation College and offered via our training the i-Site Information Centre in Gorst fi rst full time and paid curator at Te extensive knowledge about the history of providers, is an internationally recognised qualifi - Avenue, she was a member of Toastmas- Awamutu Museum. the area is as amazing as her ready wit,” cation, NZQA approved and can lead onto degree ters, Te Awamutu Business and Profes- During that time she was involved in Bea Schiller says. qualifi cations.”

066TC021-08 PAGE 6 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 Gold Star presented to Kawhia fi refi ghter By Grant Johnston When Boy and Co- roleen Davis moved to Kawhia nearly 26 years ago, he had no hesitation in joining Kawhia Volunteer Fire Brigade. Mr Davis was presented with his Gold Star (25 years’ service) at the recent function at Kawhia Emergency Services Centre to celebrate 50 years of Kawhia Fire Brigade. Also presented to Mr Davis was a bell which had been specially made in England at the request of Kawhia General Store owner, Bill Johns. It was presented to Mr Davis in recogni- tion of his quarter cen- tury contribution to the volunteer brigade. Mr Davis in turn presented it to Kawhia Fire Brigade to be used as the brigade’s training bell. I have attempted several times to get hold of Mr Davis for an interview, but every BOY DAVIS after he received his Gold Star for 25 years’ service with time he’s been out help- Kawhia Volunteer Fire Brigade. In the background is the specially made ing some community bell presented to him and which will now be used for training. group. Photo supplied. “That’s Boy, whenev- fi re brigade, and he’s of Kawhia faultman/ her husband received er there’s fundraising helped St John when linesman/electrician/ his Gold Star, she told or anything that needs they’ve needed drivers. meter reader for Te him after 25 years he doing in the communi- If Kawhia had its own Awamutu Electric could ‘hang up his hat’. ty, he’s there in a fl ash,” Mayor he would have Power Board. “But he’s not buying says wife Coroleen. to be it, really.” He relinquished that that for one minute. “He was in the Lions The couple lived in job a couple of years “He just loves doing when Kawhia had that Te Awamutu before ago and now has his things for the commu- and he’s involved with shifting to Kawhia in own business - Kawhia nity. He’d hate me say- the pre-school at the April 1982 for Mr Dav- Electrical. ing all this, he’d never moment as well as the is to take up the role Mrs Davis says when tell you it!” 066TC001-08 RREDED HOTHOT SSPECIALSPECIALS iinn KihikihiKihikihi 2002 Toyota Corolla 1989 Isuzu 4x2 Ute 1990 Honda Integra 1.8 GL, 5 spd, V VTi Engine, Single cab, 2.3 petrol, 5spd, 1.6 litre, 5 speed manual, lowered on 18" alloys, stereo, crown canopy, power steering, sports exhaust, tuffdeck, towbar, electric windows, airbag, a/c, a good honest as traded. one for the ute, NZ new. bargain hunter. $7995 $4995 $1995 OR NO DEPOSIT $66/WEEK DRIVEAWAY DRIVEAWAY 1996 Ford Fairmont 1998 Nissan Primera Wagon 1990 Toyota Corona Auto, dual airbags, a/c, 1.8 auto, dual airbags, 2.0 diesel, auto, stunning in metalic blue CD player, 16" alloy wheels, power steering, a/c, with only all electric options, CD player, trade 85,000kms, towbar, a good in special great value! tidy wagon.

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PAGE 8 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 Artists deal with issues Gallery 8 open a new exhibition tonight which features young L K or emerging artists and their views on issues 2004 FALCON BA XR6 they face. 4 airbags, CD stereo, Land Conversations; full electrics, The Next Generation towbar features artists Zena Elliott, Ceresse Pala- lagi, Margaret Aull, Anahera Kingi, Na- talie Couch and Sarah Munroe. ONLY These artists com- ment on issues facing $$22,99022,990 this generation which echo the underlying concerns raised by 2006 FORD FOCUS previous generations, NZ new, ABS brakes, ranging from the 4 airbags, CD stereo, Tuhoe raids, to the Fi- low kms, jian political environ- immobiliser ment, to our ecological environment in New Zealand. As well the gallery features a general exhi- ONLY bition including paint- GALLERY 8 contributing artist Lynne Stone looks on at works in the Land Conversations; The Next ings from Hiria Ander- Generation exhibition. 066089AD son, Anna Leyland and $$21,99021,990 Margaret Aull, Jamie works from sculptor Weinzettl and Yvonne The exhibitions run 4pm Tuesdays through Boynton prints, glass Ian Thorne, potter/ Szabo and potter Brian until March 29. Gal- to Fridays and 9am un- by Ben Sablerolle and sculptors Gerlinde Gartside. lery 8 is open 9am until til 1pm Saturdays. 2003 HOLDEN VECTRA CD hatch, 4 airbags, c/control, full elecs, Victim Support appeal week crucial towbar When the worst happens, Victim “Without the help of volunteers One escaper Support is there to help put peoples’ and donations from the public, we lives back together. wouldn’t be able to put these lives Last year, Victim Support helped back together,” says Heather Verry, 130,000 New Zealanders whose lives acting chief executive. recaptured - ONLY were shattered by crime and trauma, Check your mailbox for the dona- from burglary to domestic violence. tion envelope, or keep an eye out for The Victim Support Appeal this Sunshine Day collectors in your town. $$16,99016,990 week (March 5-11) is crucial to con- Alternatively call 0900 VICTIM (0900 one at large tinue that service. 842 846) to make a donation. A prison inmate who escaped from court cells in 2003 FORD FAIRMONT Te Awamutu last month was recaptured in South Climate air con, towbar, Auckland on Monday while his fellow escaper re- ABS brakes, CD mains on the run. stereo. A must Anthony Kapunga view. Taka was facing charges for allegedly assault- DESIRABLE SECTION EXCLUSIVE ing a female Prison Offi cer when he broke In good position. Elevated with out of holding cells at ONLY peeks of harbour. This 736m² the Te Awamutu Dis- trict Court with fellow section has bonus of large inmate Daniel Waka $$15,99015,990 garage in ground swimming Minogue on February pool complete with pump 21. Minogue was facing 2006 FORD FIESTA and sand fi lter. Fully fenced. drug charges, both 5 speed, air con, low kms, men’s charges relating balance factory $175,000 to offences committed warranty To view: www.realenz.net/waipa-ta #T4335 as serving inmates at DANIEL MINOGUE Waikeria Prison. EXCLUSIVE Detective Sergeant Ross Patterson of Te GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY Awamutu CIB said Taka was apprehended after Right on the waterfront, these sites being spotted by a Police patrol in Manurewa on are rarely available close to Kawhia. Monday. ONLY “As the offi cers approached him he has run off Terrifi c building sites, water and and after a short chase he was caught and ar- $$15,45015,450 power. This property would suit the rested. most discerning buyer. Great views “He will be reappearing in the Te Awamutu of the harbour. A must to view. Area District Court on March 13 on his original charge and an additional one of escaping,” said Mr Pat- 2002 SUBARU LEGACY 1.6820ha (4.15 acres). Be in fi rst. terson. Lancaster, 5 spd, tow Minogue meanwhile remains at large with bar, climate air con, $550,000 electrics, alloys To view: www.realenz.net/waipa-ta #T4383 sightings of him being reported in Taupo and Turangi. For further information contact marketing agent Ross Roulston Anyone with any information on the wherea- Ph 07 871 0057, Mob 021 2677 9526 bouts of Minogue is asked to contact their nearest

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Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 PAGE 9 Proud sponsors of the Lake Arapuni 066TC045-08 Fishing Competition Saturday, March 15-16 • Fishing starts 6am Saturday Fishing starts 6am Saturday • Weigh-in 2pm Sunday • Weigh-in 2pm Sunday Heaps of Great Prizes Stock up on all your fl y fi shing gear Catching the big one here... fl ies, fl y tying materials, Hayden Holmes’ brown trout lures and more! not only won last year’s Arapuni contest but the nationwide Hook a Huge One tournament run by 116666 CambridgeCambridge Road,Road, New Zealand Fishing News. TTee AwamutuAwamutu Holmes took out the trout sec- Phone 871 6793 tion of the nationwide tourna- Open Sat morning 9am-12pm ment, pocketing $1000. 066TC043-08 A further $1000 was awarded to Te Awamutu Fish and Game We make and repair Association. This year’s Arapuni contest on March 15-16 is again one of the BOAT,BOAT, CAR,CAR, TRUCKTRUCK qualifying competitions for the Canopies, awnings, covers and upholstery Hook a Huge One tournament. Forty-six trout were weighed in at Arapuni last year, with Holmes’ PH winning 3.5kg fi sh being the only brown trout entered. 871 6619 A blanket could have been FOR A FREE thrown over the minor place PUKEATUA’S Hayden Holmes with his prized brown trout. getters, with over 15 rainbows QUOTE landed over 2kg. junior angler was a 1.6kg rainbow will be automatically entered into Geoff Peake’s 2.43kg fi sh was weighed in by Robert Blackman. the club’s Whopper Shield com- the largest rainbow. All winning fi sh (caught by club petition for the heaviest lake fi sh The largest fi sh caught by a members) in this year’s contest in Arapuni. Fishing contest family affair UPHOLSTERERS AND MOTOR TRIMMERS It is that time of the 85 Albert Park Drive, P.O. Box 580, Te Awamutu Phone 07 871 6619 Fax 07 871 6715 year again - grab your 067TC027-05 children, partners and fi shing gear and head to Lake Arapuni on March 15-16 for the annual two-day fi shing contest run by Te Awamutu Fish and Game Association. One thing is for sure, Best of Luck there are plenty of fi sh e to be caught - 2000 ou catch the big on ! rainbow and 500 brown Hope y fi ngerlings are released annually into the lake. These 200mm fi ngerlings can develop into Paul Ensor 1.5kg trout within eight months. Treasurer John Spen- OPEN 7 DAYS ce says the 2008 event, held over the last week- 6am - 10pm end of daylight saving, promises plenty of fun JOHN SPENCE with a daily bag limit of fi ve rainbow trout caught at a Super Service Station for all participants - and previous Arapuni Fishing contest. the prospect of some 067TC028/05 Ohaupo Road - Phone 871 5243 good fi sh and great priz- giving at 2.30pm. what you can win,” says taruru Road. es for the lucky ones. Major prizes will be Spence. Fishing licences and Contestants can fi sh awarded for the top six The prizes are gener- entry forms will be from the Arapuni bridge trout in both the senior ously supplied by Salt available from tourna- and junior divisions. Water Sports. to below the Waipapa ment headquarters from FENCING Dam. Junior anglers will be Spence says the pre- FENCING 6.30pm Friday onwards. Special dispensation awarded prizes in other ferred fi shing methods has been given for the categories, including are deep trolling, jigging Entry fee is $15 for tournament, allowing heaviest rudd and heav- and harling from boats, adults and $5 for chil- Call in participants to camp at iest other fi sh, such as while spinning, fl y fi sh- dren (under 12 years). and see our Bulmer’s Landing for the eel, perch, catfi sh etc. ing and bait fi shing are “We hope to see you extensive range of duration of the event. Spot prizes will also popular from the shore. there for an action- Fishing starts at 6am be given out to contest- “Any of these methods packed weekend of tight ants at the prize giving. could produce a winning high quality Post and Saturday, with lines out lines and screaming of the water for weigh in There is an excel- fi s h . ” Strainer material. at 2pm Sunday. lent array of prizes on Events headquarters reels,” says Spence. There will be a sau- display at John Spence will be at Bulmer’s Land- For more information sage sizzle and prize Marine Services. ing, which is sign posted contact him on 871 7711 Awesome prices! “Pay a visit and see from the Arapuni-Pu- or 871 8707 after hours.

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YOUR LETTERS Min Max Rain Weather C0 C0 mm Out of pocket after being short changed at Automatic Teller Machine Arohena 13 25 31 Kihikihi 10 29 14 Ngahinapouri Do you trust ATM money machines? was only given $180. The bank declared that police if I thought it would make difference. 92511 Parawera 11 23 18 I was short-changed $120 recently and the ATM balanced and therefore I will not be Would the bank be more co-operative if I Pirongia 10 28 28 there appears to be nothing that can be done compensated. was over-paid instead of underpaid? Are other Pokuru 12 29 17 about it. Who has taken my money? The bank? An Pukeatua 12 27 21 Using the Kiwibank ATM at Te Awamutu electronic thief? I could give a good descrip- people getting ripped off too? Te Awamutu --- Warehouse complex, I requested $300 and tion and the current address of the ATM to JOSH STEINER Te Pahu 62930 Waikeria --- BARCLAYSMREINZ REAL ESTATE LTD

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Te Awamutu 3 3 2 Kihikihi 3 1 • Unique and spacious on Fairview Road • House One - Three bedrooms, 1 with french doors Inspection: Inspection: • 230m² of family living • Cedar clad - 2 storey home, approx 10years old By appointment By appointment • Two bathrooms, walk through wardrobe • Open plan kitchen/dining area and lounge to ensuite in master bedroom • 126m² fl oor area plus decking Price: $409,000 Price: $385,000 • Open plan kitchen/dining with large lounge • House Two - Two bedrooms (1 double, 1 single) • 1920’s weatherboard with c/iron roof • Basement rumpus room, separate laundry • Open plan kitchen/dining area and lounge • Quality fi ttings and chattels throughout Contact: Ailsa Contact: Dominic 021 705 840 • 68m² fl oor area plus decking ID# TEA080302 027 681 3199 • Impressive timber features throughout ID# TEA080301 Sits on 4070m² section with mature trees & shrubs

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• 13ha lifestyle/farming block, • Fabulous warm and cosy family • 18 months old - High standard Inspection: Inspection: free draining mainly Maeroa ash, Inspection: home in desirable location • 4 brms, lounge, study, dining room, Sunday 12-12.45pm fi ttings and decor Sunday 12-12.45pm 4km south Kihkihi (SH3) Sunday 1.15-2.00 family room and stylish kitchen • House area approx 90m² • Fully fenced mainly fl at and Price: $1,500,000 + GST • Beautifully decorated and upgraded Price: $339,000 • Open plan living Price: $249,000 easy rolling paddocks throughout with polished wooden fl oors • 357m² home, fully renovated • Low maintenance, Contact: Steven • Extensive decking & tiled outdoor Contact: Ailsa Contact: Dominic to a high standard, designer separate single garage 021 705 840 areas. Re roofed and rewired (approx 021 705 840 027 681 3199 kitchen ID# TA080116 15mths ago) ID# TA080114 ID# TA080113

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Te Awamutu 3 1 2 Te Awamutu 4 1 2 243 Tawhiao St, Te Awamutu 2 1 1 • 1990’s brick home • 1990’s brick and aluminium Inspection: • Floor area 270m² (approx) Inspection: Inspection: • Open plan kitchen/dining By appointment By appointment Sunday 11-11.45am • Section 1370m² (approx) • Floor area 120m² • Extensive deck area Price: $364,000 • Fully fenced swimming pool Price: $420,000 • Open plan layout PRICE REDUCED • Private mature gardens $319,000 • Double garage with adjoining • Quiet rear section with park Contact: Ailsa Contact: Ailsa - 941m² section rumpus Contact: Ailsa 021 705 840 021 705 840 like outlook 021 705 840 ID# TA080115 ID# TA080112 ID# TA080104

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Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 PAGE 11 www.pggwre.co.nz COMMERCIAL, LIFESTYLE, RESIDENTIAL & RURAL

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502 Goodfellow Street $345,000 Town Convenience $430,000 • Fabulous 4 bedroom plus offi ce home • 3 bedroom home + sleepout OPEN HOME: • Open plan modern kitchen and dining, laundry OPEN HOME: • Separate living area 41 Sheehan St • Large separate living, family bathroom Sunday, March 9 • Original tawa polished fl oors Sunday, March 9 • Plenty of room for the kids and pets with fully fenced section 3.45-4.30pm • Sunny outside entertaining decking 2.15-2.45pm • Great location for local schools • Private fenced spa pool area • Double garaging with outside room an extra benefi t Julie Hughes • Set on 4816m2 rolling section Debbie Thomson • Good off street parking B 07 870 2846 B 07 870 2841 www.pggwre.co.nz ID:TEA60321 M 027 291 0947 www.pggwre.co.nz ID TEA60334 M 021 426 753

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Vendor Demands Action!! $465,000 19/277 Williams Street $250,000 A Concept Of Style & Comfort $375,000 488 Mahoe Street $295,000 • 1 year old, near new immaculate 4 bedroom Number 19 is up for grabs. In ground • This 1940s family home offers refurbished kitchen, open family home • 3 bedroom sunny home placed on approx 1 acre • 5180m² section with outstanding rural views swimming pool, gymnasium and sauna. • Enjoy the hot tub in a park like setting plan dining area and a separate lounge with Kent style ﬁ re. • Air conditioning/heatpump - modern Current rental appraisal $330 per week • Double sleepout with plenty of external • Reconditioned wooden joinery OPEN HOME: appliances 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms shedding • Good size 759m² section on the level Sat, March 8 • Low maintenance section with heaps of I'm waiting on your call • Driveaway to garage and separate garden shed 3.00-3.30pm space for pool or tennis court • Paddocks for pets or an orchard • Extremely desirable location, close to town Melanie Coleman Melanie Coleman • Desirable country lifestyle living Melanie Coleman • Convenient walk to the shops, schools Julie Hughes • Vendor needs to relocate, it's time to sell!! B 07 870 2842 B 07 870 2842 It's yours to enjoy B 07 870 2842 and all local amenities B 07 870 2846 www.pggwre.co.nz ID:TEA60317 M 027 511 4467 www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEA60289 M 027 511 4467 www.pggwre.co.nz ID:TEA60320 M 027 511 4467 www.pggwre.co.nz ID:TEA60340 M 021 426 753

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• 130 ha in central location • Approx 62 ha $1.8 Million • 3387m² of easy care section $298,000 Business, Land and Home • 4 bedroom spacious family home • Disused 12ASHB cowshed, 2 haybarns • Tidy 3 bedroom home • 1.0292ha industrial site • 18 ASHB dairy with ample outbuildings • New 6 bay shed and calf rearing shed • Picture perfect rural views • 3 bedroom dwelling plus business • Ideal father/son partnership for 100 calves • Polished ﬂ oors and wooden • Developer’s dream with subdivision potential features throughout • Industrial land at its best • Summer safe, eczema low • Approx 16kms from Te Awamutu, • A four and a two bedroom home on • Genuine vendors MOTIVATED VENDORS close to rural primary school property with separate titles Debbie Thomson • It's worth a look Debbie Thomson www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEA60331 Peter McEvoy www.pggwre.co.nz ID TEA60220 Peter McEvoy B 07 870 2841 www.pggwre.co.nz ID:TEA60308 B 07 870 2841 M 027 228 7115 M 027 228 7115 www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEA60318 M 027 291 0947 M 027 291 0947

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PAGE 12 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 IN BUSINESS CIRCLES Specialised child-centred play therapy service Judi Jacobsen offers specialist play therapy for children (2 ½-10 years) at the Mahoe Health Professionals clinic. Mrs Jacobsen says child- centred play therapy provides a safe, respectful environment for children who have experienced trauma in their lives. As children often have diffi culty expressing in words how they feel, play is used to allow them to express their thoughts and feelings. “Just like talking is for an adult in counselling, play is for a child in this form of therapy. In child’s play, toys are their words and play is their lan- guage. “Because play is the natural world of a child, through play they can express their feelings about trauma such as loss, grief, change, abuse, neglect and chronic illness. “The trauma often results in children who experience school diffi culties, aggression, social adjustment diffi culties, sleep- ing or eating problems.” Through her training Mrs Jacobsen is able to recognise the signifi cance of the child’s symbolic play and help them understand their thoughts and emotions. She can also train parents in Filial therapy, which strength- CHILD therapist Judi Jacobsen with a small selection of the toys she uses during her ens the relationship between sessions at the Mahoe Health Professionals clinic. 0660813AD a parent/caregiver and their

child. “I love my job, it’s fantastic to teacher and reading recovery Counselling and is currently 066TC023-08 “Filial therapy is a formal see children come alive during teacher, but saw many children doing post graduate studies 10-week process which enables their play therapy sessions. who needed much greater as- in Advanced Relationship and a parent or caregiver to become Usually I work in eight week sistance. Family Counselling, working their child’s own therapeutic blocks, with 16-24 weeks be- So she sought out specialised alongside adults in adult coun- agent.” ing the norm, but often it is training and completed a post- selling. While child-centred play a longer process for children graduate certiﬁ cate in Clinical For further information or therapy can be emotionally who have experienced deep Play Therapy in Australia, as appointments with Mrs Jacob- draining for Mrs Jacobsen, she trauma..” there is no specialised training sen contact her directly (027 says it is also highly reward- Mrs Jacobsen had ear- available in New Zealand. 429 1756) or via Mahoe Health ing. lier worked as a primary school She also holds a Diploma in Professionals (ph 870 4321).

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Supply #73632 Bell Road AUCTION 220 Ellicott Road - Puahue DEADLINE PRIVATE • 40 ha in 36 paddocks March 18, 2008 at • Excellent 4 bedroom split stone home set in TREATY 11am at Te Awamutu beautiful grounds Offers close • Easy contour dairy block Information Centre unless Friday, March 14 • 16 ASHB cowshed, 4 bay calf shed sold by private treaty • Very good support buildings, fencing, water and unless sold by any other stock yards • Capable of milking 150 cows means at any other time OPEN DAYS: • Central to Te Awamutu and Cambridge • Last year’s production 42,000ms target this year Enter off Bell Road 45,000ms Sundays, March 9 & 16 Wednesday, March 12 Arthur Marty The vendor wants action so hurry to view. 11.00am-12.30pm A QUALITY BLOCK - DON’T MISS OUT! B 07-870 2834 M 021 454 915 Debbie Thomson Peter McEvoy B 07 870 2841 www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEA60332 www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEA60336 M 027 291 0947 M 027 228 7115

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Fantastic Location - Classic Bungalow Enjoy far reaching views from this much admired residence in one of Te Awamutu's most desirable streets. This property offers undeniable character and charm with lovely fl ow form the informal areas. • Three double bedrooms • Outdoor room (with shower and toilet) • Double garage • Spacious formal lounge • First time on the market in 35 years and URGENT viewing is RECOMMENDED Tailor-Made For Families Address: 127 Wallace Terrace, Te Awamutu Hidden from the eye is this beautifully refi rbished fi ve bedroom home with two living areas, Inspect: Thursday 5.00-5.30pm, Friday 12.30-1.00pm two bathrooms and a pool all situated on a 1590m² section in two titles. and Sunday 2.00-2.30pm Address: 668 Park Road, Te Awamutu Price: $455,000 Inspect: Sunday 2.15-3.00pm Price: Offers over $400,000 Contact: Julie Atkins 0274 919 054 Contact: Ian Jones 0274 471 758 or Lauren O'Carroll 027 278 7196

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Untapped Potential Recently completed conversion in the high rainfall area in Ngaroma. • Milking 320 cows after late start • Approx 60,000 Fonterra Shares on OAD • New 40 aside diary, 30 sets of cups • Good three bedroom home with ofﬁ ce, large living areas • 311 hectares, 160 dairy platform, approx 40ha for your stock Price: $6.2 M plus GST Contact: Graeme Bayly 0274 934 510 or Ken Hagan 021 353 488

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Family Play Ground Address: 730 Pakura Street, Te Awamutu A rare fi nd, four or fi ve bedrooms, two bathrooms, two living areas, 1204m² section and great outdoor fl ow to decks all situated in a great part of town Inspect: Friday 5.00-5.30pm and Sunday 3.00-3.30pm Address: 337 Fraser Street, Te Awamutu Inspect: Sunday 1.30-2.00pm Price: By Negotion Price: $405,000 Contact: Ian Jones 0274 471 758 Contact: Lauren O'Carroll 0272 787 196

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Idyllic Rural Setting Take in the stunning rural views from this spacious four bedroom home, only 7kms from town. Generous living areas, established gardens, and timber features throughout. One acre SHWY 3 Kihikihi elevated north facing site with adjacent paddock. Vendors want to see "SOLD" sign and the price now refl ects this. This property is situated on State Highway 3, 6kms south of Te Awamutu, in the township of Kihikihi. Two road frontages allow for high exposure and profi le. Approximately 4000m² Address: 724 Pokuru Road, Te Awamutu under cover, three phase power, offi ce, storage etc. Adjoining buildings consist of one Inspect: Sunday 1.00-1.30pm lockable 9x18 metres and the other 9x15 metres. Price: $535,000 Price: $340,000 + GST Contact: Ken Hagan AREINZ 021 353 488 Contact: Tania Ruki 0274 413 264

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It was the start of a golden 066TC012-08 drew Parrott, Robert Watson, from game one when they met Barrat Watson and Hamish Rangitikei for the fi rst time. era in which the club won the Contact Stuart Gudsell 021 951 737, a/h 07 871 4154 Ormond were always in control They then dispatched both prestigious trophy seven times Bob Wilson 0274 977 113, a/h 07 870 1827 of the fi nal against the hosts Wanstead teams, playing good over the ensuing decade. Rangitikei, winning 14-7 after ‘four-man’ polo with discipline The legendary Allan Elliott leading 7-3 at halftime. to ensure they made the fi nal. and Tony Kay had the distinc- It was the ninth time Kihikihi The victorious team in pink tion of featuring in all seven have won the oldest sporting shirts deservedly dominated national championship winning the prize giving. trophy in New Zealand since it teams of that era. was fi rst played for in 1890. Robert Watson was named Parrott was the only survivor player of the tournament and Edward Kay’s name features of the last Kihikihi team to his brother Barrat was awarded in six of the champion teams, savour Savile Cup success in the best team of ponies - an Brian Kay (4), Len Kay (2), Ar- 1991. award he also took out in 2006. chie Kay (2) and Ross Kay (1). MARCH “It was a total team effort, Further success went Kihiki- Kihikihi had to wait another we’re stoked,” says Parrott. hi’s way with Ashley Christian 29 years until the team of Paul “The whole team’s ‘horse being recipient of the fair player Kay, Stephen Kay, Andrew Par- power’ added to our dominance award in the Riddiford & Levin sspecialspecials rott and Edward Kay (junior) in the end. section, won by Rangitikei. triumphed in 1991. “When you can trust that your “The tournament was a great team will be able to keep to the celebration of polo,” says Paul The champion team of 2008 EE game plan through good horse Kay, Kihikihi’s retiring New are the club’s fi rst side without FFueluel TTankank FR power, the team just grows in Zealand president. a member of the Kay family to FFiltersilters CRC Fingerless Gloves confi dence.” “Rangitikei ran a very profes- win the Savile Cup. $5599..0000 + GST J.B.AUBIN 052TC053-08 REALTY LTD 9m TruckTruck Purchase a 6 pack of Brakleen PRIME RURAL INVESTMENT TieTie DDownsowns 600gm & the gloves are yours Top Address - 69 St Leger Road 2500kg 4.5ha - 11 acres approx. ..9595 $ ..0000 Zoned: Rural Residential (Subdividable) $2233 3399 Buildings: 2 large sheds & stock yards & loading race. + GST + GST per pack Town Water & power to property. SALE BY TENDER Tender Closes 20th March 2008 PHONE OPEN DAYS: This Sunday 1-2pm 07 872 0291 View at www.realestate.co.nz Ref: 0730F.C. A must to view. For further details contact: OFFICE: 07 856 8630 Warren Longman (027) 289 6263 066TC007/08 SOLE AGENT: A/HRS: 07 871 8975 TELEPHONE HAMILTON TOLL FREE 859 OHAUPO ROAD FACSIMILE FRANK COOPER MOBILE: 0274 585112 010TC027/02 07 872 0232 07 849 6000 TE AWAMUTU 07 871 8190

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Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 PAGE 17 Coles conjures up twilight Tennis double golf victory Club stalwart Char- lie Coles provided the for Kihikihi fi reworks with 26 stableford in the twilight Kihikihi’s two teams both chalked O-Rangi (7), Hairini (5) and Whare- golf tournament at up victories in the latest round of papa South (0). Pirongia. the Double Cup interclub tennis In Kakepuku Cup, Hairini main- Hot on his heels were competition. tained their slender one point lead David Livingstone and The Kihikihi Blue team consoli- with a 9-7 victory (no details of their former Midlands rep- dated their lead with a 7-1 win over opposition were available). resentative cricketer Wharepapa South. It was their fi fth win of the sea- Graham Tocker with A whitewash was prevented by son. 25 points. Alfons Te Brake and Julie Cameron Power Farming Te Rahu beat The Livingstone winning their mixed doubles, in a tie Pirongia 13-3, while the game be- Building sponsored break, for Wharepapa South. tween Ngahinapouri was postponed event attracted 85 The club’s second placed Red team after being rained off. starters. were cleaned out 8-0 by Hairini. Hairini lead with 10 Cup points Ladies: A Vale 24, D Kihikihi Blue lead the competi- from Ngahinapouri (9), Te Awamutu Goile 23, S Davies, J Woolf 21, S Refoy 20. tion with 14 points, from Kihikihi (8), Te Rahu (7), Kihikihi (4), Kora- Men, front nine: C Coles Red (10), Te Awamutu (10), Roto- konui (2), Pirongia (0). 26, David Livingstone 25, H Oosterman 24, N Bar- rowcliffe 23, S Law 22, K Magic Millin round Bardsley, A Johnston, Don Livingstone, P Robertson, Scott Millin blazed his way to a C. Brett (42), A . Robertson (40), C. S Rushbrooke 21, D watts, massive haul of 47 stableford and Clarke (40), B. Clarke (39) and J. S Meddings, A Mitchell victory in the PGG Wrightson spon- 20, N Godfrey, J Creek, G Hill (38). Watts, R Picken, K Reakes, sored scramble at Stewart Alexan- Tuesday’s midweek tournament, M Caie, B Cavey 19. der Golf Club. sponsored by Paper Plus, was won Men, back nine: G The runner-up on Sunday was by S. Gilbert with gross 74. Tocker 25, B Ryburn 24, Ian Berry with only a slightly less Net: B Clarke 63, I Froggatt 67, P Heke G Hodgson 23, B Bird 22, impressive 46 points. 68, F Jeffries 69. D Matson 21, J Higgie, J Other players to feature with Stableford: R cave 41, J Hjorth 39, A Warburton 20, S Warbur- outstanding scores were A. Heke Heke 38, L Brain 37, S Ashford, A Te Ao ton, R Davies, R Phillips, (43), M. Kennedy (43), B. Russ (42), 36. B Fordham, R Stokes 19, A Mockford, R Coleman, P Druce 18. Kana claims TA midweek Shilton 22nd Scoring at Te Awamutu Golf Club Bob Blackwood had 42 points to has matched the hot weather re- claim top honours in the veteran’s in Pro Am cently. Thursday tournament, followed by 066TC020-08 Te Awamutu’s Brad The women led the way, with Lyn- Dennis Brewer on 41 and Murray Shilton fi nished 22nd da Kana taking out the open mid- Wallis and George Vanner on 39. in the Peery Aggre- week last week with 44 stableford Tim Young won Saturday’s stabl- gates Pro Am at Ham- points, by lot from Min Nolan, with eford scramble by lot from John Tart ilton Golf Club. Sue Thompson third on 42 points. - both gathering 37 points, while Shilton was three- Trevor Ormsby carded a 73 off- Colin Green was third on 35. over-par with rounds of the-stick to win the men’s gross, TOP 10 73 and 74. while Dominic Morris (68), Ted D Morris, T Ormsby, D Curd (9), J Bishop His former club-mate Victoria Street , Cambridge Cooper (69) and Alan Goodwin (70) (6.9), T Cooper (6.5), L Mace, A Goodwin Glenn Millin fi nished Phone 07 - 823 1395 topped the net. (4.5), A Bishop (3), V Roberts, D Johnson a disappointing 40th Best stableford haul for the men after a fi nal round 79, Fax 07 - 823 1396 (1.5). was Dave Curd’s 37, followed by Jim following a promising Email: [email protected] High Five: L Kana, M Nolan (4.5), S Bishop on 37 and Lew Mace on 36.. Thompson (3), R Green, A Bahler (1.5). opening round of 71. ELEGANCE PERSONIFIED Beautifully presented 5 bedroom “story- book” home with self contained sleep E NETBALL out & private courtyard with inground KETS TO TH swimming pool. Awesome views from the IN 4* TIC e of the new upper levels. 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To enter simply complete the names of the 5 OPEN HOME: Silver Ferns in the Waikato Bay of Plenty MAGIC Team Sunday 9 March at 2pm 2/102 Herbert Street, Kihikihi www.remax.co.nz www.realestate.co.nz IRENE ______Web Ref: CAM185 JOELINE ______MOTIVATED VENDOR Nestled on a 2 acre block, off a quiet ______LANGMAN country road, this lovely 3 bedroom brick home is positioned to catch the views CASEY ______of Mt Pirongia and the surrounding rural landscape. Plus school bus to the gate. OPEN HOME: MARIA ______Saturday 8 March at 3pm, 278 Hawthorne Rd, Te Awamutu (turn left at Mangapiko Hall) Name: ______www.remax.co.nz www.realestate.co.nz Web Ref: CAM171 Address: ______066TC047-08 Bruce Judd Phone No.: ______Office 07 823 1395 Mobile 027 246 8664 Entries to Te Awamutu Courier Offi ce, 336 Alexandra Street by 3pm March 12, 2008 A/H 0800 REMAX4 email [email protected] NOBODY IN THE WORLD SELLS TICKETS: Adult $10, Children under 12 $5 - Available at door MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX 066TC048/08 PAGE 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 Williamson cashes in five club on ‘Go By Bike Day’ 1155 AsideAside RugbyRugby Free 24 speed bike as well as free breakfast SSaturday,aturday, MarchMarch 15,15, 2.30pm2.30pm By Colin Thorsen Cycling fanatic John Williamson was the big PPirongiairongia RugbyRugby GroundsGrounds winner on ‘Go By Bike Day’ in Te Awamutu last week. The ??-year-old won a brand new Avanti bike, sponsored by Te A’ Cycles. Come and see Pirongia, Ohaupo, Sport Waikato’s Waipa District co-ordinator, Te Awamutu Marist, Melville and Raglan play Paula White says the bike was supposed to be a give away prize at the Mayoral Cycle Challenge. 15 minutes each way games in a “When the Mayoral Challenge was rained off we all decided it would be a good idea to give it pre-season hit out away at the Go By Bike Day breakfast.” All those who attended the ‘yummy’ breakfast, sponsored by BNZ, had their name put into a hat Nine games of non-stop rugby - last games at 3.30pm and Williamson’s name was pulled out by BNZ manager Glen McGregor. Williamson is a keen cyclist, having entered FREE ADMISSION - FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE events like the gruelling K2 (200km Ride) in Coromandel, and cycles to work every day. 066TC013-08 He plans to use the new bike for his daily commute to work. Despite only 15 people cycling in for the breakfast, Go By Bike Day will again be held next year. “We are committed to raising the profi le and benefi ts of cycling - faster, fi tter, cleaner, cheaper fun,” says White. Those who took up the invitation for a free breakfast ranged from preschoolers to seniors. Stacey Fletcher and her three sons, Ethan (6), Lachlan (4) and Beaudene (3) were among them. Stacey does not own a vehicle. She either walks or cycles everywhere with her children. Many more people cycled past but did not have the time to stop. Two girls from St Patrick’s Catholic School used their initiative, getting their mother to bring them in from the country, then cycled from the edge of town to the breakfast. Williamson challenges all other cyclists in Te GO BY BIKE DAY participant John Williamson Awamutu to start biking to work and attend next commuting to work on the bike he won in the year’s Go By Bike Day breakfast. lucky draw at the BNZ breakfast. 660819AD College showjumpers shines Te Awamutu College fi nished a creditable fi fth overall out of 21 teams in the Waikato Sec- ondary Schools’ Showjumping Championships at Cambridge. Schools from as far afi eld as Thames and Hauraki Plains entered teams of up to six members - two riders in each of the junior, intermediate and senior rings. Te Awamutu College entered a team of four, Maria Hilhorst (Dabraca-Abra) and Hannah Moorehouse (Snapper) in the senior ring, and Bridget Grylls (Classic Design) and Laura Pe- tersen (Toy Story) in the intermediate ring. The retirement of Moorehouse after the fi rst event saw the team down to three riders. The remaining trio responded FIFTH placed Te Awamutu College showjumping team of, from 066TC019-08 magnifi cently to the added left, Laura Petersen, Maria Hilhorst, Bridget Grylls. Photo supplied pressure placed on them, pro- the intermediate accumulator ther success winning an excit- ducing outstanding individual and Petersen placed fourth in ing jigsaw event where the two performances. the intermediate TAM3 event riders split the course in half Hilhorst was second in the and 10th in the accumulator. and ride at the same time for senior accumulator, Grylls won Petersen and Grylls had fur- the fastest time overall.

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Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 PAGE 21 CHURCH NOTICES CHURCH NOTICES FINANCIAL TO LET TO LET Formal Notices TE AWAMUTU CARAVANS and cab- TE AWAMUTU Anglican Church NO one knows farm ins for rent, long or SPIRITUALIST finance better, Fraser short term, 15ft to SELF STORAGE BIRTHS KIHIKIHI CHURCH Farm Finance. Phone 25ft, long term from From $17 p/w DEATH NOTICES 24hr access March 9, 2008 Meeting 11.00 am (0800) 777-675. $45 per week, Phone CLARK - Michael and PAKI - Samuel Camera Surveillance Louise of Mandurah, Holy Communion Sunday, March 9 (07) 873-7271. Hunia (Jnr). Sud- FOR HIRE PH: (07) 856-7584 Western Australia are denly in Australia. 9.30 am Guest Medium - or (027) 608-1749 thrilled to announce Dearly loved son of March 11, 2008 Jenny Brockbank COMMERCIAL build- the arrival of Boston Sam and Taini. Loved ing, 400m², 150 THREE bedroom eight Annual General Healing Available CAKE TINS Michael, at Perth brother of Cecelia, Jack Russell Drive. year old home, with Hospital on February Meeting At Red Cross Hall FOR hire, boards and heat pump, $280 p/w, Louise and Stephanie. 7.30pm Church Hall Phone Gary on 22, 2008 at 1.53am. Redoubt Street paper for sale, 871-7146. internal access single Precious uncle of Renshaws Butchery. Weight 3970gms (8lb Jarrod, Lorraine, ALL WELCOME Minister Elaine garage, small fenced Phone 871-6470. FEMALE flatmate 12oz). A handsome Leeshane, Eruera and 871-7064 section in quiet street. Enquiries: 871-6130 wanted five minutes grandson for Ross and Jahmaine. Loved Bond and references from town. Phone Gayeleen and nephew partner of Angela. required. Phone (021) (021) 0223-9548 or for Cherie and David. Loving father of LOST 579-150 or (07) 984- METHODIST 870-1579. 7103. Te Wai, Kamoe, STOLEN, last week- Hamiora and Morehu CHURCH CHURCH end, from Paterangi FLATMATE required. THREE bedroom and friend of Renee an XR200, XR100, Professional person. house, single garage, and Rongomau. Sam SUNDAY 9 March DS80. Three boys $150 p/w plus ex- fully fenced, pets al-

will lie at 10.30am would really like their penses. Phone lowed, $270 p/w. Whakamarama bikes back. Please, if (021)048-3941. Phone (027) 589-6416. Parish Worship 137TC213-07 Marae, Te Awamutu. you have any infor- at Te Awamutu HOUSE for rent in JULL - Campbell and For further details mation , Phone (07) Kihikihi. 12 months MEETINGS Tania welcome with regarding Sam’s ser- A L L 823-6331. love Oliver Norton old, two bedroom, vice and funeral de- W E L C O M E NGAHINAPOURI Jull into their family double garage with tails, please phone INDOOR on February 28, Taini Paki, 870-5463 Enquiries 871-5376 FOUND remote control, ranch REV MAUREEN CALMAN BOWLING weighing 3400gm or Whakamarama BLACK and white slider at one end of garage, plus toilet and (7lb 10oz). Special Marae 872-2624. older cat, male, found ANNUAL GENERAL love to Rebecca who FOR LEASE wash house in garage. Factory Road area MEETING turned our dream into IN MEMORIAM TE AWAMUTU last week. Contact the Would suit profes- reality. PRESBYTERIAN sional couple. Close to To be held at the FRASER - Coral SPCA, 871-5222. CHURCH “WORKSHOP shops. Please phone Ngahinapouri Hall on DEATH NOTICES Barbara. In loving OR OFFICE” 872-1800 evenings. Wednesday, March 12, memory of Coral who Sunday March 9 PERSONAL commencing at 7.30 pm. BISSET - Georgina passed away March 7, BUSINESS people get SUIT TRADESMAN LANDLORDS Anne (Gina). On 2007 at Matariki. A St Andrew’s: If you live in the James Parlane, solici- Wishing your property March 3, 2008 passed much loved wife, 158 m³ Ngahinapouri area 9.00 am: tor to close up your to be managed by a quickly and peace- mother and nannie to A more 472 Bond Road and would like to see bad debts at minimal recognised professional? Indoor Bowls resume fully after a coura- Archie, Karen, Paul, reflective service Phone costs. Phone 870- at Ngahinapouri, geous battle with Mark, Jann and her Theme: Gregg Ticklepenny TENANTS 4991. come along. breast cancer, all of extended families and “Questioning God” Work: 871-7149 Needing help finding her children at her 16 grandchildren. A Morning tea and Mobile: (025) 278-9068 accommodation which For further information side. Cherished very special lady who TUITION Fellowship time Rosetown Realty - suits your needs? contact : Alec Bennett - mother of Jonathan, will be remembered (07) 843-4764. Thomas, Joanne and always for the love 10.30 am: HAVE YOU MREINZ TE AWAMUTU Contact Francene é Bridget who devoted and encouragement Caf Service & LEFT SCHOOL on 871-7146, PIRONGIA her life to helping she gave us all. “Kids for Christ” BOARD Mobile WITHOUT ANY others. Mum, you will GALLIEN - Dawn Theme: AVAILABLE (027) 289-3952 8 BALL CLUB be greatly missed and “The Last Supper” Mary. Passed away QUALIFICATIONS? (07) 823-6287 a/h ANNUAL GENERAL never forgotten two years ago March Crèche available Are you aged 16-18? FOR mature profes- Waipa Property MEETING XOXO. A service for 5, 2006. Forever in for pre-schoolers sional or retired male, Gina has been held. Do you need skills and Link Ltd. MREINZ our hearts and never Lunch and fellowship four kilometres out of 7.00 pm, Monday, All communications to far from our thoughts. training to take you to town. Phone 871- NEW three bedroom March 10, 2008 the Bisset family, C/- to follow Love always Norm, the next step in life? 3301. home, $330 p/w, en- Pellows Funeral Di- Te Pahu: 10am Alexandra Hotel Andrea and Sean, suite, dish washer, rectors and Advisors, for more information Phone (0800) TRAINME Pirongia Brent and Kelly, single garage, Rae- 138 Grey Street, see our website WANTED TO RENT Peter and Anna, and (0800) 872-4663 burne Street, Phone Any enquiries, contact Hamilton. FDANZ. you loving grandchil- Phone: 871-6609 for more information A farm cottage re- (027) 243-8105. Jenny - Secretary dren. about our NZQA CELEBRATE! www.teawamutu.net/ quired, with milkings, on 871-9936 JOHNSON - Fred. standrews approved courses. experienced, mature SAFE ‘N’ SOUND January 24, 1924 - woman, Phone (021) SPORTING Share the great March 7, 2006. Your STORAGE 2544663. TRIALS NEW news about your resting place we visit, CHURCH NOTICES Electric Security Fence place flowers there THREE bedroom 24/7 access ZEALAND with care, but on-one house, fully fenced, engagement! A warm welcome awaits you this Sunday Camera and patrolled ANNUAL GENERAL knows the heartache, at garage, rural or town. surveillance Phone us today, when we turn to leave Phone (027) 476-5536. MEETING St John’s Anglican Church Phone you there. Love, and 9.00 am, March 16 871-5151 miss you heaps Dad, Arawata Street, Te Awamutu TO LET (0274) 407-101 from all the family. or 871-7885 Pirongia Memorial Hall, 8.30 am - St John’s Church or a/hrs 871-2171 Franklin Street, Pirongia FORMAL NOTICES 9.30 am - St Saviour’s Church, Pirongia Proud to be Locally 10.00 am - St John’s Church A1 SELF STORAGE owned and operated TE AWAMUTU COMPETITIONS Contact : George 871-9738 New facility, many sizes, good rates, RENTALS SOCIETY OF security and 7 THE PERFORMING day access. AVAILABLE Te Awamutu Bible Chapel ARTS INC. NOW Phone 871-6164 or (0274) 783 085 TWO BEDROOM ANNUAL GENERAL Sunday, March 9, 2008 MEETING HOMES: BRAND new, three 10.00 am Life Link & Powerhouse 295/4 Rewi Street Tuesday, March 11, double bedroom home, 2008 at 7.30 pm New Series: A search for the Spiritual double garage with $220 p/w internal access, heat 324/1 Rewi Street Waipa District Council, pump, $390 p/w, ref- $200 p/w 101 Bank Street, “Will the Te Awamutu RREAL?EAL? erences please, no THREE BEDROOM God please stand up?” dogs. Phone (021) HOMES: ZM Liddington 913-856. Secretary/Treasurer 328 Sinclair Terrace 11.15 am Church@11 $240 p/w CC AA BB II NN Series: “The Cross” 1168/s Alexandra St ON YOUR SITE $270 p/w “His Death and Burial”

137TC215-07 YMI 158 College Street ngle $300 p/w TE AWAMUTU ly different a a sligh FOUR BEDROOM BADMINTON from CLUB Family worship with Communion HOMES 157 Bockett Ave The 7.00 pm : Many uses. Fully insulated, $320p/w ANNUAL GENERAL WWomen’somen’s WorshipWorship MEETING Classified Deadlines power, 3.6m x 2.4m For details Phone Jade TUESDAYS ISSUE Guest speaker is Jacki Cook Rent only $45 p/w, of the above Club will plus delivery, (021) 744-942 or be held on Wednesday, 12noon day prior Minimum 6 months Robyn (021) 353-046 March 19 at 8.00 pm, All ladies welcome ..... 066TC203-08 For a detailed brochure at the YMI Stadium. THURSDAYS ISSUE All Welcome Creche Available No Cafe Phone 0800-111-344 or visit us on the web Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ Badminton prior to 12noon day prior Phone 871-8667 Chapel Drive (Off Swarbrick) “Nobody does it better” and after meeting. class008 www.cabin4u.co.nz PAGE 22 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 SPORTS NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES BUSINESS SUPER PUBLIC NOTICES DEALS KIHIKIHI JUNIOR MASONIC ROCK RUGBY MUSTER TOWBARS AND ROLL SECRETS STUART Law Ltd, Saturday March 8 Starting again Council Carpark Phone 871-6426. 12.00pm - 2.00pm Wednesday This Saturday What are the secrets of Wednesday March 12 modern free masonry? March 12, 7.00 - 8.00 pm CARAVANS & 6.00pm - 7.30pm Phone Phyllis 871-4811 A brotherhood TRAILERS at Kihikihi Rugby or Carol 871-6198 practicing ancient $35 per person From 8-10 dancing Sports clubrooms, moral rituals. and improver moves Herbert Street TTee A Awamutuwamutu Interested? CARAVANS wanted, 7th Grade -11th Grade Interested? New venue is turn your old un-used Otorohanga, caravans into cash 5-11 year olds CCourierourier Phone (027) 612-3374 PPhonehone 871-5151871-5151 College Hall now, any condition. ALL NEW PLAYERS Phone Steve (027) WELCOME For more information phone (027) 412-8690 622-0011. Any queries phone: SPORTS NOTICES Alex 871-4901 or MEETINGS (021) 026-58899 TE AWAMUTU MANGATOATOA PA BADMINTON CLUB Committee Meeting

BADMINTON BEGINS FOR 2008 Date: March 8, 2008 Time: 9.00 am on Wednesday March 12, Venue : 66 Te Mawhai Road Juniors (10-14 yrs) Agenda: POOL AND GYM CLOSURE TE AWAMUTU from 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm SPORTS JUNIOR - Mihi The pool and gym will be closed as follows: Seniors 7.30 pm onwards - Inward/outward correspondence BOYS’ RUGBY CORRECTION OF DATE Venue: YMI Stadium - Palmer Street - Chairman’s report on business concerning Registration Days matters arising DUE TO PRINTING ERROR: and Weigh in Enquiries to Paul : (07) 873-8712 - Financial: Accounts for payment Sunday, March 16, 2008 Te Awamutu - General Business ALL DAY Sports Clubrooms due to the Power Cut.

Saturday, March 8 We apologise for any inconvenience caused. 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm

Wednesday, March 12 PPIIRROONNGGIIAA PPEEOOPPLLEE 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm

5-9 year olds, $30.00 PIRONGIA RUGBY & SPORTS CLUB COME AND HAVE Te Awamutu Competition RE-SCHEDULED DATE YOUR SAY ABOUT 10-12 year olds, $40.00 SENIOR AND U19 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Hamilton Competition Now training Thursdays & Tuesdays - 7.00 pm PIRONGIA’S FUTURE (shorts/socks included) Wednesday, March 12, 2008 Senior A Coach: Chris Gibson - (027) 4387-883 8.00 pm at the Woolshed Theatre, Council wish to know how you Age Identification want Pirongia to grow. You are is required / Senior B Coach: Alan Walter - 871-9878 Corner of Churchill and Mahoe St, U19 Coach: Kelvin Bell - (021) 369-231 Te Awamutu invited to a public meeting to be Birth Certificate www.pirongia.co.nz AGENDA: held Wednesday, March 12, at Player subs must be paid Memorial Hall, Franklin Street. at registration, thankyou. 1. Apologies 2. Reports Door open from 6.45 pm onwards. Secretary - Pip Annan 3. Financial Statement 871-2980 or 4. Election of Officers ALL WELCOME! (021) 294-0617 5. General Pirongia Residence and Ratepayers Association, All members are urged to attend this once a year TE AWAMUTU SPORTS meeting and a special invitation is extended to Contact details: NETBALL CLUB those members of the public who would like to [email protected] be more associated with a musical and dramatic [email protected] MUSTER OF ALL PLAYERS performing arts group of the local Community.

Mangahoe Street Courts, or/ P. Grierson For more information, please contact 440 Franklin Street PIRONGIA 6.00 pm, Wednesday, March 12 the Secretary, as listed below. Pirongia GOLF CLUB A & B grade players, please be ready to trial. Ray Spence (Secretary) Phone 871-9342 Twilight Enquiries to Phone (027) 279-4943 (mobile) Monday, Diane Cox : 871-8981 MARCH 10 , 2008 Phone 871-4820 (home) or Jen Weal : 871-8024 Tees open 4.00-6.00 pm PUBLIC NOTICES $5.00 entry Meals available $8.00 Sponsor : HOUSE OF TRAVEL Grand Prizes Draw (2x$500 vouchers sponsored by Pirongia Golf Club and TE AWAMUTU JUNIOR SOSOCCERCCER House of Travel) Player registration 2008 season

PUBLIC NOTICES Friday, March 14, 4.00 - 6.00 pm Saturday, March 15, 10.00 - 12.00 noon ALCOHOLICS at the stadium, Armstrong Avenue, Te Awamutu ANONYMOUS If you want to Any enquiries drink, that’s your Phone David Hall ~ 870-1613 business IF YOU WANT TO STOP, THAT’S OURS Phone 871-4072 or 870-3463 PO Box 194 Te Awamutu PIRONGIA JUNIOR RUGBY MAHUIKA MUSTER DAY HOUSE 91 Albert Park Drive To be held at the club rooms on Wednesday March 19, A drop in place for between 6.00pm and 7.30pm women and families All new players to grades 11th, 12th, and 13th Social Justice Resources MUST bring a copy of their birth Certificate. Abuse Prevention Programmes Subs payable on muster night, Free Counselling and $30 per player or $40 per family Advocacy for Come and join the fastest growing rural Abuse Survivors. club in the Waikato. Community Development Any enquires to: Phone June Alan Henderson (07) 871-9934 on 871-8132 Graeme Jefferies (07) 825-9981 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 PAGE 23 FRUIT AND VEGE FOR SALE GARAGE SALE VEHICLES PROPERTIES FOR WORK WANTED WORK WANTED FOR SALE WANTED SALE MOBILITY 40 Hazelmere Cres, MORTGAGE GHERKINS for pick- SCOOTERS 8am Saturday 8th, TIDY three bedroom Furniture, baby gear. BROKER ling still available. Phone someone who home, heat pump, Phone 870-5285. cares. Locally owned Moving overseas. new carpet and vi- NZMBA Everything must go. nyls, private fenced and operated. New and Phone Christine PEACHES preloved. Sales, ALL MUST GO section, close to school, $245,000. 871-3176 GOLDEN Queen. service and hire. 339 Moule Street, Ki- Phone 871-9633 or (021) 545-302 Ready now. We de- Phone hikihi, household (021) 158-3626. liver to town. Please (0800)666-768 items, 7.00am Satur- PC PROBLEMS? phone 871-7840. day. WANTED KNOWN NO fix, no fee, local IT FOR SALE ORIGINAL DUTCH professional available MARKET DAY BULLDOZER for hire for on site repairs, FIREWOOD ARTWORK with scoop, rippers upgrades and trouble ON Saturday March 8 shooting, PC and lap- 5m³ - $160, 10m³ - and stick rake. Phone New paintings from 9.00am to top sales, no call out $290 delivered. Phone Des Hose, owner op- 1.00pm at Nether- fees for help. Phone (07) 873-9190 eve- by Carole Hughes erator on (07) 873- ville, 4 Admiral Cres- Matt (027) 515-6996 nings, mobile (021) 8466, mobile (027) FOR SALE cent, Flagstaff, LIVESTOCK 472-7776. or 870-3038. 617-349. Hamilton. WANTED DESIGNER PRIVATE VIEVIEWWWINGING FIREWOOD MARKET, Cambridge LIZ CLARKE CAKES, baked or PLUMBING DRY. Summer rates Phone (07) 827827---57275727 Lions “Trash to In-Step Podiatry Services decorated. Phone 870- AC PETFOODS AFFORDABLE RATES $60m³, Gum, Lawson. Treasure” Main BSC, BA, DIPHE, SRCH(UK), 5294 or (021) 1859- Phone (021) 0246- 19 Queen Street, Street, Cambridge, Now Buying MRCH(UK), SRPODNZ, MNZPOD 637. Phone Colin Chiropodist/Podiatrist 2486. Also trees Cambridge Sunday, March 9, Horses (027) 498-9022 wanted. 8.00 am - 12.30 pm. Trained in the United Kingdom DRAINAGE 0800-DOWNCOW or 870-6244 anytime FIREWOOD PINECONES MONSTER SALE Appointments booked $5 per sack. Phone or between No job too big GUM, Pine, Macro- 794 Pirongia Road, 9.00am - 1.00pm, QUALIFIED text (027) 610-9147. 8.00am. Something BONER COWS or too small - carpa, 4m load $280 Monday to Friday BUILDER delivered. Phone 823- TYRES for everyone. Immediate Delivery WE DO IT ALL! 355 Mahoe St 6712. In milk Phone 870-6244 or FOR the best range of Te Awamutu Looking for weekend PAKURA ST Colin (027) 498-9022 new and used tyres in surplus cows / evening work. Te Awamutu. Phone 652 Pakura Street, Ph 870-4080 MT, High BW, No BW or $35 per hour. FREE Tyre and Tune Centre Household goods, Budget EXPERIENCED relief Ltd, 871-3267. camping and outdoor milker available, Ring Owen Watson WORK WANTED Phone Wayne Confidential equipment. 8am-2pm. phone Donald 871- WOF (07) 873-6222 on 871-9038 advice on consumer, Saturday 8th. 9890. legal and other areas. TYRE and Tune Cen- or (021) 874-570 evenings tre, 21 Bond Road, POKURU Craft and Available at the now issuing WOF’s Country Market, PROPERTIES FOR HEAT PUMP RED BINS LTD Citizens Advice for cars, motorcycles, Craft stalls, family INSTALLER Bureau, activities and enter- SALE MINI SKIP HIRE and trailers. Phone United Arcade 871-3267. tainment, Saturday Free Quotes 1.8m³ and 3.6m³ Phone 871-4111 March 8, 9.00am - AFFORDABLE 2.00pm. Call Adam Same day delivery COUNTRY lifestyle, 0800 500500---101101 NEAR new treadmill Pirongia. Two bed- Phone $850 ono. Lateral Murray Bain MOTORCYCLES room cottage with Immediate start thigh trainer $250 FOR SALE sunroom and office, 871-8996 ono. Phone 870-5560 separate lounge, Ma- after 5pm. WR250F Mint condi- tai polished floors, INTERIOR and exte- REGRASSING tion, 2007 model, very situated on a no exit rior painting. Quality workmanship and FOR SALE low hours, serviced. country lane with ap- WHY wait. Duncan $9,500, no offers. proximately one acre. immediate start. De- triple disc drill, all Phone (021) 449-304. Offers. Phone (07) vine Finishers. Phone aspects of regrassing, 871-9695 or (027) 356- 871-7885. local, reasonable 7840. rates. Phone (07) 872- FIND IT 4891. Do you want to keep your BBOBCATOBCAT BUY IT BRAND Owner RESIDENTIAL family warm this winter? perato SELL IT NEW HOME O r LIFESTYLE blocks for Trevor all your fencing re- With the Four bedroom Keep the insects at bay, Peters Call C C J today quirements, experi- Te Awamutu Courier Ensuite ence and quality FFIREIRE WWOODOOD 179TC213-07 Phone 871-5151 Pirongia 002727 515515 65196519 SUMMER IS HERE guaranteed. Phone $500,000 fforor SSALEALE 0077 887171 11971971 For a free No (07) 827-1849 or (027) VEHICLES FOR Phone Obligation Quotation 473-0001. Rosetown Bobcat Ltd • Dry - shed stored SALE (027) 294-3404 • Excellent mixture TREE WORK Call FREEPHONE ROSETOWN HOLDEN Commodore (0800)104-466 DRIVER • $180 per truck load (2m3+) FANTASTIC views - Felling 1990, executive, 3.8 on Greenhill Drive, - Pruning TRAINING

V6 A/T, 194kms, reg- 235TC207/07 Order now for April deliveries - flat sites. Landscap- - Removal LINED For all your driver before it’s required! istered and warranted ing and services com- - Stump Grinding training needs till May, kitted, sharp plete. $175,000. View Call Dennis Clements SOAK Phone 871-3838 looker, clean, tidy, re- Trade Me number Phone 871-5569 TOTAL TREE CARE ( evenings only ) liable, $3995. Phone #134737486 or phone HOLES (021) 038-1725. Phone 871-5221 ULTRA Clean, com- John 871-7711 work, Te Awamutu Owned FOUNDATION 871-8707 a/h. plete cleaning ser- and Operated HOLES vices. Phone 871-6662. PRIVATE SALE OFFAL / RUBBISH 057TC203-08 VEHICLES FOUR bedroom house, BOBCAT and experi- HOLES WEEDSPRAYING WANTED enced operator. free LIVESTOCK WANTED excellent location, ex- Radio Controlled Units quotes, phone terior done, great potential, motivated (07)823-7245 Handgun Work A1 Service KING COUNTRY sellers, Phone Viv to BOBCAT and truck Gorse DRILLING Wanted - view 870-5057 or old- hire, section, drive- Ragwort Thistles DEAD CARS [email protected] way clearing, sand, # 4 Wheel Drive Industrial Sites Best Dollars metal and topsoil # Best Prices SECTION supplies. Phone Tony Now taking bookings for # Associated Greenlea FLAT Section, 531m² 871-9582 or (021) 154- winter spraying - at Waihi Beach. Two 2322. Concrete Products Don’t be disappointed PREMIER MEATS LIMITED minutes walk to town, CAR valet. Phone Ul- OWNER / OPERATOR : Competitive Rates WANTED Get that car outa there five minutes to beach, tra Clean 870-3452 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Phone Marshall one minute to Pub. today! Cows Bulls Prime Ox/Heifer $190,000 ono. Phone PHONE DENNIS Contracting Shaun, (021) 0244- CARPET, Phone Ultra COLSON Glen 870-1433 Clean 871-6662 to PROMPT PROCESSING FREE CARTAGE SAME DAY KILL Ph 870-2200 1697. 0800 DUG HOLES or 871-7896 book now! 0800 384 465 Te Awamutu or STUART ALLAN LIVESTOCK BUYER FARM 0800 CAR DUMP THREE BEDROOM JJUSTUST HADHAD A BBABY?ABY? LOUNGE suites A/H: 07 829 8272 MOB: 029 290 4330 GGETTINGETTING MMARRIED?ARRIED? EMPLOYEES 109TC201/07 HOUSE cleaned. Phone Ultra OORR LLOSTOST SSOMEONEOMEONE Clean 871-6662 now! WANTED LIVESTOCK WANTED  Four minutes from SSPECIAL?PECIAL? Te Awamutu centre MEATEATER DAIRY FARM  $260,000 HOMEKILLS LTD ASSISTANT WANTED BONER COWS WANTED  Open home Saturday Put your notice in the and Sunday 9.45 am - Te Awamutu Courier. Killing and For a 330 cow Dairy 11.30 am. Choose one of our Farm, 10 minutes to Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment colourful graphics to processing  888 Hazelmere Cres Te Awamutu give your notice the Phone 871-9995 attention it deserves. Full time or part time Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Phone: available (021) 024-85357 or Call in to our ofﬁ ce at Also empty heifers and potter bulls PART time work Start date June 1, 2008 Trade-me search: 336 Alexandra Street or Phone 871-5151 wanted for 21 year old Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 ‘nice size 3 bedroom business student. Phone property’ to talk to our classiﬁ ed Mike (027) 557-0299 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 advertising team Phone (027) 346-4808. PAGE 24 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 FARM SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT EMPLOYEES WANTED CONCRETE / FACTORY WORKER EARTHWORKS DRIVER FULL TIME POSITION FARM Thomson Concrete are seeking a Experienced bulldozer and Our leading contracting company factory worker in their pre-cast motor-scraper driver required. has a full time position available ASSISTANT manufacturing business. for the following:

Monday to Friday, 7.30 am to 4.30 pm Putaruru / Tokoroa area. Required for our Digger Operator 500 cow farm Phone Bruce (027) 497-7546 Phone Michelle (07) 873-8775 If you are competent, experienced in the rural 10 minutes to Te Awamutu FARM ASSISTANT WANTED industry and are willing to work then ring GENERAL LABOURERS CORBOY EARTHMOVERS LIMITED Good time off and We are looking for a person with at least a Phone 871-1803 or (027)493-0897 good remuneration. restricted car licence who is good with We are seeking enthusiastic people with a animals and enjoys the outdoors. Phone positive attitude to register with us for casual Andy or Ange Our farm is 5 km north of Otorohanga. or on call work as General Labourers. You will We have 460 jersey cows through a 40 as/hb. 872-7772 need to be physically fit and have your own One bedroom house is provided with good time off. transport.

If you would like to know more please phone SITUATIONS To register your interest please Alan and Briar with references, (07) 873-1760. VACANT phone Sarah or Stephanie at PART TIME OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Gracelands Recruitment Services on BRICKLAYERS PERSONAL TOUCH KITCHENS 07) 870-1300 We are an engineering company looking labourer wanted. LTD or email: [email protected] for an experienced administrator Phone Andrew (027) 294-1366 or Bevan who is able to multi-task. Cabinet Maker / Joiner (027) 440-1937. Duties include: Experienced or ideally a qualified person in • DELIVERY people kitchen, bathroom and laundry cabinetry General Administration required, one part- • Processing of Accounts Receivable time, 1 full-time. For immediate start • Purchasing Class 2 licence. Phone Please phone Gyan for interview on SENIOR SALES • Health and Safety Management (027) 482-8640. • Human Resources (07) 871-3998 ASSISTANT REQUIRED for our busy womenswear retail store DRIVER Please apply to: Must have Class 4 OOFFICEFFICE AADMINISTRATORDMINISTRATOR Hours : 10.00 am - 4.00 pm daily and Andrea Butcher occasional Saturdays mornings. (07) 873-8788 driver’s licence with Ofﬁ ce Administrator required for busy HIAB experience Retail experience essential preferred, although not transport company to cover maternity leave. necessary. • General ofﬁ ce duties including invoicing and wages. Apply in writing to: Monday to Friday. • Experience with Quickbooks and Ace payroll an Jean Warburton - Womenz Ltd

Thomson Concrete advantage. 322 Alexandra Street - Te Awamutu

Phone (07) 873-8775 • Good time management skills and initiative are imperative. EXPERIENCED TRAINEE INDUSTRIAL painter or subcontrac- • Ofﬁ ce located in Tamahere with a move to SPRAY PAINTER Hautapu in the next few months. tor wanted. Phone (07) 873-1777. This is initially a temporary position We are looking for an enthusiastic person which may change to permanent. who is keen to learn a new skill. We have HAVE YOU Please forward a CV to Roadways loads of work but not enough painters, LEFT SCHOOL so we want to train you! PO Box 9237 CARETAKERS/GROUNDSMAN WITHOUT ANY Hamilton If you take pride in your work and you think QUALIFICATIONS? or email [email protected] A fulltime position, starting March 31, 2008, you have what it takes to become a quality 066TC202-08 Are you aged 16-18? is available at the Otorohanga Kiwi House and painter that we can be proud of, give us Native Bird Park to suitably qualified persons. a call now and we’ll get you started. Do you need skills and training to take you to Applications close 5.00pm, March 14, 2008. Just bring a willingness to work hard, the next step in life? Apply in writing with CV to: and you can learn the rest from our Phone (0800) TRAINME The President, experienced painting team.

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Then we would like to hear from you! Please telephone 871-8847 for application. Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, March 6, 2008 PAGE 25 From the United States of America CINEMA SCENE THE 066TC004-08 Into The Wild Michael Clayton Jon Krakauer’s best-selling Michael Clayton (George IINN CABARETCABARET non-fi ction book about the life Clooney) is an in-house ‘fi xer’ for Friday Night dddy'y' of Chris McCandless is fi nally one of New York’s largest corpo- till late 'Frree brought to the big screen. rate law fi rms. Directed by Sean Penn, the A formal criminal prosecu- Freddy Mercury fi lm opens in 1992, when Chris tor, Clayton takes care of Ken- Impersonator (Emile Hirsh) is a promising col- ner Bach and Ledeens dirtiest lege graduate. work at the behest of the fi rms Shortly after graduation, Chris co-founder Marty Bach (Sydney Phone 871 4768 gives his life savings to charity, Pollack). burns all of his identifi cation, Though burned out and hardly and begins hitch-hiking across content with his job as a fi xer, America, his ultimate goal being his divorce, a failed business Alaska. MMTT PPIRONGIAIRONGIA venture and mounting debt have Citing passages from his he- left Clayton inextricably tied to roes, Thereau and Jack London, the fi rm. COUNTRYCOUNTRY MUSICMUSIC he is determined to escape society and get back to nature. At U/North the career of Is held at the He revels in his new-found litigator Karen Crowder (Tilda WWithith TTouringouring BBandand Pirongia School Hall freedom, but meanwhile, his Swinton) rests on the multi-mil- 249TC019/07 parents have no idea where he is, lion dollar settlement of a class and are sick with worry. action suit that Clayton’s fi rm is ““TRANSFER”TRANSFER” leading to a seemingly successful

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