TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010 YOUR LETTERS Changing the Cycle of Distrust

418 Sloane St, Te Awamutu Published Tuesday and Thursday THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010 7871235AA Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Excitement building for parade Christmas cracker Check out the Te Awamutu Courier Christmas supplement supplied with today’s issue (resplendent with ‘Santa in TA’ front cover). There’s 28 pages containing book and music giveaway draw details, Christmas lighting tips (and Christmas Light Trail details), gift buying ideas, a bumper Christmas crossword and more. Nappy dilemma TC091210CA05 A large donation of AROHENA SCHOOL pupils (from left) Alexandru Radu, Leah Belfield, Brett Wilson, Juanita Martin-King, Steffan Foulkes (obscured), Jasmine disposable nappies has put Lammas, Huiroa Tai Rakena, Sarah Julian, Aihe Tai Rakena (with sign) and Caylib Sandilands can’t wait to join the parade on Saturday. Mahuika House in a difficult position. BY CATHY ASPLIN attacked. I kept thinking I wanted Around 30 children will be on DOUBLE CHANCE DRAW While the collective is to make something with dice, so I the float in their amazing outfits. The double chance, double prize committed to helping local It’s fair to say children from just made big ones and attached They are joining around 30 ‘Shop in TA’ draw takes place families, it is also committed to Arohena School are pretty excited them to the coat. The wig is made other floats in what promises to be outside Selectrix at noon and shops environmental sustainability. about taking part in this weekend’s from stuffing out of a pillow and the best parade yet for Te Awa- are open all morning, so people are ‘‘We want to give away the Christmas parade. has lights in it. mutu. invited to come into town early, FLOAT PARADE DETAILS load of disposable nappies we As well as a chance to come into ‘‘It’s going to be fun being part of find a nearby park and enjoy Te have been given, but only to town to be included in the festive the parade. I’ve done it once before Organisers says the Gisler Awamutu’s Christmas Spirit. fun on Saturday, they also get a — but this is going to be even Architects’ Christmas Float Parade SANTA’S GROTTO caregivers who convince us chance to put on their wearable better.’’ will take place from 1pm on Satur- Santa Claus will be making an that they use washable arts entries again. Mrs Higham says all of the day (rain or shine). appearance in town prior to this products most of the time,’’ the Donna Higham was the director children enjoyed making wearable Alexandra Street will be closed Saturday’s Gisler Architects collective says. of the Arohena School wearable arts and the whole community from about 7am and the public is Christmas Float Parade. Mahuika House’s door will arts event and says the children became involved in the event. asked to please remove any He will be in his new Te Awa- be open between 11am and made some amazing garments. ‘‘The wealth of knowledge, vehicles parked there before this mutu Grotto (162 Alexandra Street) 3pm at the organisation’s ‘‘They were all made from expertise and imagination, time. for late night shopping tonight social justice and environment recycled material and creating the together with the goodwill and The parade runs both sides of from 6.30 until 8pm. resource centre at 114 Downes garments was a wonderful experi- commitment by all involved made Alexandra Street, so there will be Santa will be back in the Grotto Street . ence.’’ the whole experience a valuable plenty of good viewing locations. on Saturday morning from 9am Student Brett Wilson says the team building exercise for the Spectators need to stay well until noon, then leaves to get ready Cinderella wearable arts were ‘cool’ to make Arohena Community.’’ back from the floats and follow any for the Float parade which starts at and he is looking forward to show- When the show was over they safety instructions given from vol- 1pm. season ing his again. felt the garments were so good they unteer helpers. Children will be able to get a A typo on Tuesday stated He created a mad professor’s should be worn again. Floats will be assembling and photo with Santa at the Grotto, but Cinderella runs at The outfit, featuring attached dice, ‘‘So the children began schem- dispersing from Selwyn Park, so if they want to post him a letter this Woolshed until December 13. It made from silage wrap, cardboard, ing ways to get their costumes again the public is asked to try and needs to be dropped into Santa’s runs until December 18. pillow stuffing and lights. included in the Christmas parade - keep this area clear for Post Box outside Gisler Architects ‘‘Dad said I could use some of and that’s what they are looking participants. (Please utilise other (59 Bank Street) so it is properly silage wrap that the rats had forward to doing on Saturday.’’ parking areas near the CBD). sorted by Santa’s helpers. We are here BENSON RD CHRISTIE AVE OHAUPO RD WAR MEMORIAL Present this voucher PARK 3 when you buy a coffee and receive another of equal OHAUPO RD BOND RD GORST AVE MUTU ST or lesser value FOR FREE ROGERS PL One voucher per customer per visit to Te Awamutu McDonalds. Valid until 22/12/2010. 7871286AA 7871290AA 2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2010 YOUR LETTERS Changing the cycle of distrust Recent events have led to a little things that may make a acknowledged. Whilst as a we are out riding on rural lot of debate about the safety of big improvement. cyclist we may expect it as our roads. cycling, the problem with Let’s focus on the behavior right that drivers behave in A couple of minutes spent driver behavior and the need we want from drivers so we this way, having a bouquet sending an email when we for cycle pathways. can share the road compatibly. rather that a brickbat leads to arrive home from a ride, may It is easy to believe that we Some small actions we can feel good feelings. start a change in their driving have no control over most of take… Too many cyclists are behaviour. these things as they are big Every time a driver slows described by drivers as idiots So let’s make small picture stuff and require large for you and shows courtesy on two wheels with a finger changes, accentuate the posi- amounts of money. and good passing distance, pointing to the sky! tive, and thank those who are However, when Mother give them some acknowledge- Let’s change this percep- making our cycling environ- Theresa was asked to march in ment of thanks with a wave. tion. ment safer — it may start a big a protest against war she I know this is rarely seen The other little thing is to movement towards better replied “no, but I would be as, like many of you, I am also send an email to trucking relations, and be quicker than happy to march for peace”…. a driver who does slow and companies thanking and waiting for cycle pathways in With this inspiration I pass cyclists with care but this acknowledging those drivers a cash strapped country. think it is possible to do some action has rarely been who show us courtesy while ANITA BAIN Repetitive abuse all part 7871840AA Chamber values support of a bigger picture On Thursday night Te Awamutu again through the Courier.Imakeno Chamber of Commerce celebrated the excuse in confirming the Chamber’s Mr Parlane has told us publicly that he has been Make an offer... end of another extremely positive year views on long term parking in limited diagnosed as suffering from Asperger’s syndrome, with its annual Christmas party. parking areas. Please ensure all staff and I for one am sorry to hear that. Thank you to all members who use the car parks or back streets. Let Basically Asperger’s syndrome is defined as an joined the Chamber executive at this us leave the parking outside our shops autism disorder that is characterised by significant event. A special thanks to New Zea- available for our customers, otherwise difficulties in social interaction, along with land Chambers of Commerce national we will undo the hard work done by restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour and sponsor – Office Max for sponsoring the Shop TA group. interests. the event. One of the main benefits we have For those reasons I do not respond to James’ I would also like to acknowledge over Hamilton is the free parking and repetitive abuse of myself through your letters and thank the Te Awamutu Chamber friendly service. Let us not forget that. column. To do so would not be fair to him and may of Commerce sponsors – Gyde The Chamber has communicated with well exacerbate his problems. Wansbone, mbar Ltd, Rosetown Print, Council confirming it’s support of MICHAEL COX Goldridge Wealth Management, Com- monitored parking over the coming puter Aid/First Mobile, Westpac, weeks. Events Centre gym price has Gallie Miles, Fonterra, Te Awamutu My final acknowledgement is to Courier and Wavelength Media. With- Rachel Blake, the Chamber’s hard nothing to do with Council 7871848AA out the support from all of these working CEO for her efforts through- ...Wallace Terrace property businesses, life for the Chamber would out the year. As a Chamber we are In Tuesday’s paper, we ran a letter about a price be extremely difficult. fortunate to have someone of Rachel’s rise at the gymnasium at the Te Awamutu Events Large, 5 bedroom, The recently formed ‘Shop TA’ ability with us.

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