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Stu kept cool Stately mission after school Stately mission Stu Tervitt will be guest speaker at a public meeting organised by Te Awamutu Grey Power next Tuesday (March 17). Mr Tervitt will talk about his journey from local schools through to co-ownership of thriving local business Rosetown Holden. The meeting takes place from 1pm-3pm at Waipa Workingmen’s Club - all welcome. Magic skipper into 100 club Kia Magic co-captain Leana de Bruin is set to join a select group of players to reach 100 ANZ Championship games, when she takes the court against the Vixens in on Sunday. During her stellar career to date the 1.9m Silver Fern has not only collected an ANZ Championship title, but a string of accolades including; 2012 Grand Final Player of the Match, 2011 joint MVP and 2011 All-Star Team member. TC120315DT01 On a mission BEHIND ENEMY LINES: Monarch butterfly saviour Kathleen Waterreus with her “lines” of Te Awamutu Continuing chrysalises she keeps inside to protect them from predators. Education guest speaker next Wednesday Donna BY DEAN TAYLOR inside and peg them on the chrysalises hanging in their Finlay will highlight her line. kitchen. experiences nursing and Kathleen Waterreus has Mrs Waterreus says loss of She also plans to get living in the tumultuous always loved the monarch habitat is a contributor to involved in tagging the Middle East. butterfly, but a recent Listener declining numbers, but pests butterflies, a citizen-science See ad in today Courier article explaining the reasons are the biggest threat. project initiated by the Moths for more details. for declining numbers has Wasps feed on the and Butterflies of seen her try even harder to caterpillars, and research Trust. save the species. shows growing wasp numbers The Trust is trying to col- And she is keen for others is in relation to declining lect as much data as possible to helps out by planting butter- butterfly numbers. about migration and breeding fly friendly swan plants for the Other predators include the of our monarch. monarchs to lay their eggs and praying mantis. to feed the caterpillars. Mrs Waterreus keeps the ■ More information about She and partner Derek insects inside until the butter- monarch planting and the science Boyd enjoy gardening, and fly hatches, then releases it. project is available at have included a number of She says it is almost a full- monarch.org.nz swan plants so they can host time job. the stately butterfly. Last year she released TC120315DT02 The couple keep an eye on about 400 monarchs. This year HUNGRY: Monarch the caterpillars, and when to date she has released 160 caterpillars feeding on a swan they hang before forming a and as this goes to print the plant in Kathleen Waterreus’ chrysalis, they bring them couple have about 200 Te Awamutu garden.

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Is there meeting to have your say and Peter Fraser and his committee CIRCULATION 13,968* (7059 urban, 6909 rural) sentation of the 10-year plan. more we can do to promote ask questions or just come and for making submissions to I have always been very Kihikihi? listen. council on your behalf. We welcome letters - preferably via email. They pleased with the way our com- The new cycleway/walkway Thank you to the many Please support them by should be under 300 words and must have the munity turn out in great num- from Kihikihi into Te Awamutu ratepayers who have contacted attending the meeting, have sender’s name, address and phone number. No bers to hear what is going on has had huge support. me in the past, and lately, with a your say and give Peter direc- pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be and to ask questions of the staff Do you know all about the problem or needing informa- tion on what needs to happen withheld in special circumstances at the discretion and councillors. water situation, water meters, tion. I hope you all attend the next and over the next 10 years. of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged You have always shown an and where we sit in this project? meeting to ask further See you at the meeting on the and may be edited, abridged or discarded. interest in any development Has your street got a footpath questions. 25th. No excuses. and have had your say and I on at least one side? Thank you also to the Kihi- HAZEL BARNES MANAGER hope the same will occur at this A booklet will be in your kihi residents and ratepayers Councillor Alan Price [email protected] EDITORIAL Trolley trouble Dean Taylor (editor) Have a heart Poo purchases [email protected] Cathy Asplin (journalist) Regarding the “What’s Not Your contributor to the “What’s Hot — I would like to thank those who have been [email protected] Hot” regarding supermarket What’s Not” column asks where do the buying the bags of pony poo. Not only are you trolleys, perhaps the person who homeless in our town come from and why are giving your garden a good natural nutritional Colin Thorsen (journalist) regards the supermarket at fault they living at the church? The answer is that boost, you are also helping me to compete in [email protected] for not collecting the trolleys they are members of our community and, like pony competitions. ADVERTISING should instead direct their dis- the rest of us, some were born here and some Unfortunately, the price of events has nearly Dorinda Williams dain towards those who remove have chosen to live here. doubled from three years ago and my budget has [email protected] them from the supermarket and Sadly, they have all had difficult lives in stayed the same . . . so less poo in the compost AngeSandy Holt Pepperell then dump them. one way or another, including mental health bins and more at the gate to keep the funds [email protected]@teawamutucourier.co.nz Has the supermarket con- issues, which have left them unable to hold flowing. It is due to the generosity of many that I cerned been informed where these down a job or find accommodation. The reason have the opportunity to ride. Bookings trolleys are? Similarly somebody they are living at the church is that Christians I was given my first pony (now happily [email protected] is complaining about the metal on have a mandate from Jesus to love and respect retired and providing poo for fundraising at CLASSIFIEDS the track around Ngaroto. all people, regardless of their position in life. nearly 31 years young) and have been given free Tania Cortesi-Western, Without the metal the track We are told to love our neighbours — and lease on my second pony. People have lent or Rhonda Oosterman, Anna Holmes would soon turn to mud in poor Jesus made it clear our neighbours are donated saddles, tack and other gear and even [email protected] weather and this great walk everyone we come across, including those provided free grazing or lessons. I am so grateful would soon be inaccessible to regarded by society as “untouchables”. to you all — including the $2 poo bag buyers. To POSTAL ADDRESS most but especially those with Jesus said, “Whatever you do for the least see how your contribution is being valued, check 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 wheelchairs or those pushing of these, you do for me.” So the church does out my results on facebook.com/ OFFICE HOURS baby buggies. what we can to protect and care for these NikitaLyonsPonyTrainingand Riding. Like most Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm LOYD ANDERSON people, offering them respect and friendship. If kids, I just want to do the best and get the furthest PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 Editor’s note: The “What’s Not the whole community were to do the same, I can in my chosen sport. Hot” contributor did state the perhaps between us all we could find a better So thanks to everybody that helps us kids to supermarket had been solution for those . . . who find no other option have a go and achieve whatever it is we choose to ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) informed and asked to remove than to sleep rough. work hard at. *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 the trolley. REVEREND STEPHANIE OWEN NIKITA LYONS

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As someone who has been researching their family history for over 30 years, Sandra Metcalfe, convenor of the local genealogy group, just accepts it as the “itch she has to scratch” but she is always thrilled to see the joy on the faces of those who have just begun their family history journey when they have their first major breakthrough in finding their ancestors. The SLZ2NZ 4 Rookie weekend held by the Te Awamutu Genealogy Group gave 12 budding genealogists a solid grounding in the tools and structure needed to begin researching and recording their families. “I love being able to research in the internet age, but the sheer volume of information available can be over- TC120315SP03A VICKY MURPHY whelming for those just starting out,” ROOKIES genealogists Nyra Newdick (left) and Linda Howarth at the says Ms Metcalfe. weekend workshop. “Helping people get started was our is now operating out of main purpose for holding this weekend and we are very happy with feedback from our first attempt at something as intensive as Rookie.” According to Ms Metcalfe, the local The Hairshack genealogy group will consider holding further weekends like Rookie if the demand is there. ROCHE STREET The Te Awamutu Genealogy Group holds regular monthly meetings for its members on the first Tuesday in the Welcoming month, 7.30pm at the St John Parish Lounge. Visitors are always welcome and the all existing and new clients meeting topics are promoted in the What’s On column of the Courier. Call for an appointment fl exible hours to suit ■ Those who want information about the group or future beginners’ courses can TC120315SP03B email [email protected] or CHECKING their family history at the workshop were Michelle 0276000055 or 871 8275 contact Ms Metcalfe on 021 206 9119. Walker (left) and Jan Gow. Local student a winner

Five budding business ideas WE NEED designed to improve the health and wellbeing of Kiwis are the winning concepts of the first Sovereign Be the Difference Challenge. Among them is Te Awamutu’s Katrina Jefferies, a student at YOU! Massey University. The challenge tasked tertiary level students around New Zealand Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Brigade to come up with innovative ways to help people take charge of their is looking for fi refi ghters. health and wellbeing. The winning ideas tackle a range of health-related issues including eating disorders, mental health, physical disability, reduced physical activity amongst children and the self-management of overall health and wellbeing. Selected from a shortlist of 27 Tc120315SP03C finalists, the winning entrants each HEALTHY THINKERS: Sovereign Be the Difference Challenge winners receive a scholarship of $5000. (from left) Harriet Sims, Liam Malone, Symon Brewis-Weston From hundreds of entries (Sovereign CEO ), Katrina Jefferies, Imogen Holmstead-Scott, Emerald received across three categories — Wafer and Katherine Pears. product, service and technology — the winners were selected based on Katrina Jefferies designed the Connexion): The Good Friends Project — the positive impact their idea could Treasure Hunt Map, an app encour- a Facebook and Tumblr connected have for communities, how practi- aging children to engage in outdoor forum that delivers tips and information cal it would be to implement and the activities through the use of techno- to support friends of those suffering level of originality. logy and tangible incentives. from anorexia and other eating Sovereign CEO and panel judge The concept for the non-profit disorders. Symon Brewis-Weston said the qual- app would see relevant businesses Liam Malone (Victoria University of For more information, contact ity of entries was impressive and a provide prizes which would be used Wellington): Frustrated with a lack of testament to the upcoming genera- as motivation for children to get information online for people with Eddie Hopping on 027 533 2746 or tion of innovative thinkers in New active and successfully complete all physical disabilities in New Zealand, Zealand. activities as part of the Treasure Liam proposed the development of an email Edward.Hopping@fi re.org.nz. “Be the Difference was created to Hunt Map — in turn these busi- online platform for people with physical identify smart ideas that will inspire nesses will receive free advertising disabilities to access information, share New Zealanders to take charge of through the app. ideas, stories, photos, tips, creating a Come meet us on one of our weekly their health. The five chosen win- “The app aims to encourage centralised community based on the training nights: Monday 7.30pm ners demonstrate not only a real children to get active and participate sharing of this knowledge. understanding of issues relevant to in outdoor activities, with rewards Harriet Sims ( University of New Zealand communities but have for both businesses and children. Technology University): SpeakOut — also identified a solution to educate, Why not use technology such as created to provide hope and accessible support and make a real difference smartphones and tablets to encour- options for young people to seek help in to the wellbeing of Kiwis.” age health, not defer to it?” says the area of mental health. The Be the Difference Challenge Katrina. Katherine Pearse (University of was launched by Sovereign to cel- Canterbury): Life Take Charge — an app ebrate the company’s 25 years of ■ Other winners are: Imogen that enables users to set and reach www.facebook.com/TeAwamutuFire fi re.org.nz being the difference in life’s Holmstead-Scott (Auckland University) personalised goals in all areas of their moments of truth. and Emerald Wafer (Learning lives. 4 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 12, 2015

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Craig Marsh and his wife, After many years in the changes to his stomach and said “freely you have Jenni, are coming back to Te Prison Service, Craig left to digestive system. Living in received now freely you are to Awamutu and will be at St work for five years for the constant pain particularly give — go and pray for others HOT Andrew’s Church on Sunday, Bible Society In New Zealand. when eating, Mr Marsh’s life and I will confirm with signs, ■ Greg Dixon for organising a great March 15 and 22 at 9am and This involved teaching expectancy was not long as he wonders and miracles.” day for the Te Awamutu Rowing Club 10.30am. and preaching across the continued to suffer and Mr Marsh now travels The Auckland couple have whole denominational spec- slowly waste away. widely ministering in heal- Golf Tourney. been married 36 years and trum with the privilege of In May, 1999, whilst ing, evangelism and encour- ■ The Meat Factory for donating 10kg have two grown sons. sharing God’s Word in over attending a Methodist Minis- agement. of sausages for a to raise money for Craig met the Lord Jesus 1000 churches. ters conference in Florida to He is also CEO of Open the cancer run. Christ as his Saviour whilst On leaving the Bible launch Y2000, Mr Marsh was Doors in New Zealand, an serving as an instructor in Society and serving as an miraculously healed. organisation that brings ■ Man who walked Pioneer Walkway the New Zealand Armed assistant pastor and then as a Since then he has been relief-aid to persecuted to look for my lost cellphone. Then the Forces. senior pastor in local able to eat large quantities of Christians and to others in person who found it in Pioneer Park In the late 1970’s he felt churches Mr Marsh pion- all food, has put weight on real need in some of the most and handed it in at the Events Centre. “called of God” to leave the eered a request and dedica- and no longer takes 39 pills a war-torn places on earth. army and gained employment tion programme for prison day as previously. Anyone wishing to hear ■ Our emergency services — awe- as a Senior Officer in the inmates and their families on Doctors have been Mr Marsh, or to receive some service by all when my daugh- Prison Service at Paremo- nationwide radio with the astounded that without a prayer for healing of any ter crashed her car. remo Maximum Security Christian radio network, proper digestive system kind, are most welcome to Prison. Rhema Broadcasting Group. everything is functioning any of the Te Awamutu NOT During this time he pion- After undergoing surgery now as if there was. Sub- sessions. eered and established a in 1989 and 1991 for a serious sequent X-rays show a nor- ■ Fruit and vegetable traders selling nationwide outreach minis- stomach complaint, Mr mal stomach functioning ■ For more information phone at Saturday Market. Unfair on small try to prisoners — later to Marsh underwent major sur- normally. the church office (871 6609) or home growers. become Prison Fellowship in gery yet again in 1994. At the time of his healing Reverend Diane Yule (870 New Zealand. This resulted in radical God spoke to Mr Marsh and 3279). ■ Charity shop dropping off boxes of old videos to another charity shop to avoid paying dump fees. Delays for KK traffic Cycling stars in Waipa ■ Person who hit our black cat and left him for his young owner to find. The NZ Transport Contractors will start Agency advises motorists work on Monday and the for track championships TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. to expect short delays work will be completed when travelling on State during daylight hours The Cycling New Zealand Age grade through to Masters level. Send to 021 241 4568 Highway 3 south of Kihi- from Monday through to Group Track National Cham- The championships also kihi this month as road Saturday. pionships are underway at the include the elite U19 men’s and EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. reconstruction and The full width road Avantidrome in Cambridge. women’s omnium. resurfacing works get resurface and reseal is The five-day event started yes- Tickets can be purchased at Send to [email protected] underway. expected to take around terday and is supported by The the Avantidrome. The works start at five weeks (weather per- Lion Foundation. Session times are 10am and DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Whitmore St and extend mitting), with an expected It brings together over 200 of 7pm on Thursday and Friday, south approximately completion date of April New Zealand’s best age group and 10am and 6pm on Saturday Drop into our offi ce 97 Sloane Street 1.2km. 21. track cyclists from the Under 15 and Sunday.

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BY GRANT JOHNSTON “The attack on Apakura was not a war, it was totally unexpected. All able A towering and impressive pou now bodied members of Ngati Apakura were surveys the historic landscape sur- at the front (at ) which rounding Catholic Cem- explained why there were etery. predominantly only women, children The Pou Whakamaumahara (Pillar of and elderly at Rangiaohia on the day of Remembrance) was unveiled and the attack,” Moepatu Borell says. blessed at a poignant ceremony on “Important aspects of the Pou February 21 — a day with deep signific- Whakamaumahara (Pillar of remem- ance in Rangiaowhia’s history. brance) and of the booklets were that The ceremony began with a liturgy of Ngati Apakura lived prosperously in remembrance. The mihi (welcome/ the Rangiaowhia region with other iwi lament) was performed by members of even before settler and missionaries Ngati Apakura. arrived. The trade merely added to that Following the ringing of the old prosperity. Also important is that the Rangiaowhia Mission Bell, a call to people of Rangiaowhia welcomed prayer was issued by Monsignor David settlers and missionaries to the extent Bennett. that Rangiaowhia became known as a The hymn, Eternal; Rest, Grant To Mission Station. Thus the attack was Them O Lord, was sung by the gather- seen as a huge betrayal.” ing. Rangiaowhia has a special place in Monsignor Bennett then blessed the the history of both the Anglican and whenua (land). Catholic communities of the — He led the prayer: “Lord bless this described in another booklet produced pou, which has been erected as a for the unveiling with excerpts from a memorial for those who gave their lives historic narrative produced for schools at Rangiaowhia. Because they were and parishes by Ngati Apakura Historic blessed with the sign of the cross, may Trust and the Catholic Institute of that same cross, the sign of the chosen Aotearoa NZ. people of God, provide them shelter. It was the centre of the Waikato May you, Lord, keep them in your Catholic Mission from 1844 until trag- presence.” edy struck in 1864. Holy water was sprinkled and the pou Father Jean-Claude Pezant relocated was then unveiled by representatives the mission from to from Ngati Apakura and Ngati Hinetu. Rangiaowhia in 1844, following requests Author Moepatu Borell delivered a from Maori who had been using reading: A Dedication to the Children of Catholic prayers for some time. He had This newspaper is subject to NZ Press Rangiaowhia and those gathered joined the support of Ngati Apakura and Ngati Council procedures. A complaint in the singing of waiata of remem- Hinetu. must fi rst be directed in writing to the brance. On August 3, Bishop Pompallier editor’s email address. If not satisfi ed Moepatu Borell produced a booklet visited, baptising 127 adults and chil- with the response, the complaint may for the occasion Nga Tamariki dren, confirming 145, and marrying four be referred to the Press Council, P.O. Rangiaohia February 1864 which tells of couples. Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington TC120315SPGJ02 the plight of the children on February Under Pezant, and his successor 6143. Or use the online complaint form POU Whakamaumahara (Pillar of 21, 1864 when General Duncan Cam- Father Joseph Garavel, the new mission at www.presscouncil.org.nz Please Remembrance) which now stands eron’s 1000-strong force of cavalry and of the Holy Angels flourished at include copies of the article and all proudly at Rangiaowhia Catholic foot soldiers attacked the largely unde- Rangiaowhia. correspondence with the publication. Cemetery. fended Rangiaowhia. ■ Continued page 7.

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■ From page 6. The second church — a large wooden structure — opened in the early 1850s and was paid for in part by the income from ‘tapu wheat’. This wheat was grown by Maori specifically to help pay for the church. Maori gifted 197 acres of land to the Catholic Mission in 1857 and this provided produce for the mission station and beyond. Rangiaowhia sup- plied Auckland and the Australian markets with fresh fruit and produce, wheat and flour from mills in the area. As one of the most pros- perous areas of New Zealand, Rangiaowhia was known as the “bread basket” of the Waikato. Before the war in the Waikato, there were about 5000 Maori attached to the mission, which TC120315SP07A included a presbytery, AWESTRUCK: The magnificent pou unveiled at Rangiaowhia. a church dedicated to the Holy Angels, a vespers at 3pm. The Anglican mission- sent Anglican Church abandoned following dow dating back to the settlement on Febru- school and an ecclesi- mission had ary, of began. the devastation of the 1850s has been re- ary 21, 1864. astical seminary for outstations at the Church Mission- It was completed in Rangiaowhia com- leaded. The unveiling took Maori. Kawhia, Mokau, ary Society, had 1856 and was built munity, but was cared The pou is not only place 151 years exactly Bishop and arrived at nearby with the assistance of for by Te Paea a memorial for those from that sad day and Pompallier’s 1863 Aotea. There were 25 Otawhao in 1841. He Maori, with the Potatau, Te who lost their lives at one year to the day report to Rome noted boys attending the visited Rangiaowhia Church Missionary Wherowhero’s sister. Rangiaowhia, it is from a ceremony held that at Rangiaowhia, school and three regularly and services Society providing 100 It has had significant another tangible last year to commem- Sunday Mass with a students in the were held in a raupo pounds towards the restoration work over reminder of the hor- orate 150 years since sermon in Maori was ecclesiastical semin- chapel until 1852, cost. St Paul’s Angli- the years and the rific events that the Rangiaowhia held at 11am and ary. when work on the pre- can Church was not beautiful glass win- transpired at the massacre. 8 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 12, 2015 Jersey has what it takes Expressway go-ahead

The approval of over a billion that all seven sections of the to be the ‘cash cow’ dollars in spending on a major trade expressway will be built, under con- route through the Waikato shows the struction or out to tender by the end of Government’s commitment to 2015, thanks to total Government A high performing Jersey JerseyGenome™ and Jersey and overseas.” unlocking New Zealand’s potential for investment of around $2 billion. herd can generate consistent Genes®, which are helping As Jerseys are typically a economic growth Transport Minister, “The Waikato Expressway is one of cash flow now and in the to create valuable progeny lighter animal with good lon- Simon Bridges says. seven Roads of National Significance future. That was the theme and strengthen the overall gevity, Mr Dowse believes Work on the remaining three identified by the Government as key to of the ‘True Cash Cow’ field genetic gain for the Jersey this could potentially motiv- sections of the Waikato Expressway is supporting the economy and business day held in Te Awamutu last breed. ate some farmers in the set to get underway this year, following growth. month. Attendees visited four future to re-think the breed approval by the NZ Transport Agency “The expressway is a vital piece of Jersey New Zealand and Jersey herds where farmers make-up of their herd and Board to spend $1.08 billion on the infrastructure that will become the key CRV Ambreed teamed up to shared their achievements how they can best produce a construction of the Hamilton and strategic transport corridor for the offer local farmers two days within their breeding pro- long-lasting, productive cow. Longswamp sections. Waikato region, connecting Auckland of nutrition, health, pro- grammes and discussed A few quick facts about Once complete, the expressway will to the agricultural, tourism and busi- duction management and what they are doing to Graham and Lyn Lawry’s extend 102km from the intersection of ness centres in the wider Waikato and breeding programme guid- increase the profitability of farm – Wairakau Jerseys: State Highway 1 and 2 at the base of the Bay of Plenty hinterland. ance and support to help their herds. • 138ha. Bombay hills in the north, to just south “This improved connectivity will maximise their farm profit Jersey New Zealand • 487 cows. of Cambridge. The continuous, divided increase capacity while reducing travel and increase the value of president Brian Carter said • 177,955 m/s. four-lane highway will reduce the times, fuel and vehicle operating costs, their herd. it was a great opportunity to • 1.8km walking distance. length of State Highway 1 by 6km. and will dramatically reduce the num- The programme included see the potential of the Jer- • Mostly pasture-based with Mr Bridges says the approval means ber and severity of accidents,” he says. presentations from award sey breed and how the Jersey PKE fed in bins in paddocks winning Jersey farmers cow can be competitive in to supplement any deficit. Graham and Lyn Lawry, the national herd. • Genetic selection is based Volunteering Waikato Excellence Awards Dairy Business Centre NZ Jersey New Zealand gen- on temperament, udder Limited nutrition consultant eral manager Warwick improvement and protein Volunteering Waikato’s Volunteer Your organisation can nominate Rensinus Schipper, and Dowse added that BV. Excellence Awards are now open for an individual volunteer, including in DairyNZ genetic evaluation “JerseyGenome™ and Jer- • They have graduates from nominations until Monday, April 13. a separate category for youth, and developer Melissa Stephen. sey Genes® provide excel- both JerseyGenome™ and This annual event is a chance to also a volunteer team, such as project Jersey New Zealand lent breeding opportunities Jersey Gene®. thank and recognise the individual teams, or a group who carry out a representatives and CRV that will help to achieve • They have won three Gold and collective ‘good’ done in our vital function in your group. Ambreed’s breeding team efficient production, and cre- Jersey New Zealand Herd community by volunteer effort. Any were also on hand to share ate a more valuable herd”. Recognition Awards to community organisation in the ■ To receive a nomination form email the latest developments and Mr Dowse says the Jersey acknowledge their herd region can nominate — you don’t [email protected] successes in their joint ven- cow is the breed of choice for achievements and their sup- need to be a Volunteering Waikato or fill one in online at ture programmes farmers in both New Zealand port of the Association. member. www.volunteeringwaikato.org.nz

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Two tertiary students in tiary education. Te Awamutu Courier’s “There were strong readership area have been applicants this year, who all awarded study scholarships demonstrated a true from Ballance Agri- passion for New Zealand’s Nutrients. primary industries sector Angela Clarke, from Te and see many career oppor- Awamutu, and James tunities in it,” Mr Catto Robertson, from Ohaupo, says. are among the seven tal- “Students recognise ented students receiving a that New Zealand is an collective $60,000 in tertiary exporting nation so they study scholarships. are combining disciplines They are among the four such as marketing, engin- students receiving annual eering, agriculture and scholarships of $4000 each TC120315SP10A international business. for up to three years. ANGELA CLARKE “While many students The seven students have have an ambition to take each set their sights on University of Waikato. “I over the family farm, they careers in the primary see my future in the agricul- know they need to gain a industries sector. ture industry and would tertiary qualification. The Angela is studying a like to become a Ballance primary industries sector Bachelor of Agricultural field representative.” has an extensive range of Science at Lincoln Univers- James grew up on a opportunities to offer ity this year. She gained her dairy farm and took his young graduates. I look passion for agriculture passion for farming to Ham- forward to seeing where growing up on the family ilton Boys’ High School they take the sector in the dairy farm and was where he established the future,”Mr Catto says. inspired to look at agri- TeenAg Society Club. Along with the three- science careers following a James has won young farm- year scholarships, visit by a Ballance fertiliser ing competitions including Ballance handed out three, representative. the TeenAg National Grand one-year scholarships, “I have an interest in Final and the TeenAg each valued at $4,000. sports nutrition and a National Stock Judging Three-year scholar- passion for animals, so I Event. ships were awarded to want to combine these and He featured in this Timothy Craig from work in animal nutrition week’s Rural Roundup as Oamaru and Matthew and food quality to improve the recipient of a $4000 FMG Poole from Hawera, as health and performance of Agricultural well as Angela Clarke and livestock.” Scholarship.This year’s James Robertson. Angela has excelled in scholarships bring the total One-year scholarships sports such as rowing, awarded by the co-operative were awarded to Alex hockey, netball and cycling. since 2002 to 71. Menzies from Omakau, James is studying a Warwick Catto, science Paddy Ford from Patea Bachelor of AgriCommerce strategy manager at and Chris Lowe from at Massey University this Ballance Agri-Nutrients, Pukekohe. year. During his final year says it is fantastic to see Ballance received 86 at Hamilton Boys’ High high calibre students head- applications for the 2015 School, James completed an ing into agri-business, scholarship programme, Economics paper from the science and engineering ter- up 11 from 75 last year.

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BY COLIN THORSEN the Cheltenham races and the TAKEN Cotswolds. Te Awamutu’s Brenton “I was put up by a family Thompson has taken to English which had a close association village cricket with the aplomb with the cricket club, and I was FLIGHT? of a man destined for higher provided with a car for getting honours. about. The 24-year-old batsman has “My responsibilities within shown an insatiable appetite for the club were to coach the runs playing for the juniors on a Wednesday night, Woodmancote Cricket Club in offering technical advice. I also the West of England Premier coached primary school kids League — Gloucester Division. within the region as a source of Having been recruited as a income and enjoyment.” top three batsman, who bowled He also worked at a wine bar part-time, he promptly scored once a week, and part-time in an 112 not out on debut. engineering recruitment He finished the season for agency. Woodmancote, in all formats, Thompson says every cricket scoring 617 runs at 88.14 with club in the competition had two centuries and four fifties. immaculate facilities, mobile Thompson was the top run cricket pitch covers, sight scorer in the league until an screens and pavilion. untimely injury curtailed his The outfields were conducive season. to good cricket shots, the grass The shoulder dislocation, was short and outfields very flat. sustained whilst fielding, The initial wickets he played robbed him of four league on were very soft and green games. early season, but as the season His bowling yielded nine progressed the groundsman pro- wickets at an average of 17.56 at duced very hard and batsman an economy rate of 5.39 runs per friendly wickets. over. The English weather was Woodmancote finished third surprisingly good for his stay — overall in the league, missing he only missed out on promotion by one spot. four fixtures of the 18 due to “When I arrived at the club rain. we were aiming for a top five He also got to play in a finish, so the club was very charity ‘10 Over’ competition happy with how we finished on during the Cheltenham Cricket the table,” Thompson told the Festival. Courier. His side ended up being The young Kiwi was based beaten finalists at the Chelten- in Cheltenham ham College, which Thompson (Gloucestershire), a rural says has an amazing cricket oval CALL TC120315SP12 middle-class town midway and spectacular building archi- CHANCE MEETING: Brenton Thompson and former England between Bristol and Birming- tecture. cricket international Kevin Pietersen at the Cheltenham Cricket ham with a population of 0800 111 200 ■ Festival where they both played. around 160,000 — renowned for Continued Page 13

Not even vandals can curb cricket A SERIES ILLUSTRATING THE FONTERRA GRASS ROOTS FUND’S WORK IN THE COMMUNITY

Junior cricketers in Temuka have At one point, about three by lack of pitches. doesn’t really bounce things were over 10 a better pitch to play on – and years ago, junior cricket in the That was fixed by the new pitch in the areas that have years apart. a brighter future – thanks to area ceased altogether. at Opihi College. Stoddart says: been affected so “The groundsman at Fonterra’s Grass Roots Fund. That’s where the Fonterra “There have been two new teams juniors can still play the college was really The new pitch at Opihi College Grass Roots Fund came in – start up this year and there will be on it. I still play senior gutted as there is a came about after vandalism an application was made for another next year and we are also B cricket and we play on chain across the entrance about 10 years ago had a funds to buy a new artificial trying to get a school team (Opihi it and it’s okay; where they to the cricket area. We significant impact on junior pitch to help revive and grow College) together. Numbers are did the doughnuts isn’t really usually just leave the chain down cricket in the area. It choked it. junior cricket in the area. It was increasing.” where the ball pitches, not even so that people can drive up to the Parent and local cricket approved and a Temuka senior And not even a further act of if it’s a bouncer. field and park there. enthusiast Marshall Stoddart grade cricketer, a carpet layer vandalism can stop them. Early So Temuka junior cricket has “We’ve had no problem with explains: “We are not sure who by trade, donated his time to last month, someone drove a car withstood the worst efforts of that but it looks like someone did it but someone started a prepare and lay the pitch. onto the pitch and did doughnuts vandals and is starting to grow, has driven straight to the pitch whole bunch of fires all over The effects were immediate. on and around it. No one is thanks to what Stoddart says was to do their doughnuts; it’s a bit the old pitch. They ruined it; it With South Canterbury Cricket quite sure why cricket pitches Fonterra’s “very generous” grant. frustrating because there is 10 couldn’t be played on and it development officer Shane can attract such vandalism “It must sound to people acres all around it where they affected junior cricket numbers Gilkison stoking the fires, junior but Stoddart says the pitch outside the area that Temuka could have chopped it up. badly – you can’t play if you cricket numbers were on the rise withstood the assault. has a vandal problem,” he says. To read more go to Brand don’t have a pitch.” but further growth was inhibited ”It’s still useable – the ball “But we don’t, really. These two Insight on www.nzherald.co.nz

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SUPPLEMENT TO TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2014 Hamilton Tacticaltical To reach this local market contact one of our sales consultants today - Coordinator, Seniornior SergeantSergean Freda Grace saysys there have been 99 burglarieses reported in RURAL the Waikato betweenween ANZACANZAC FINAL PUSH: Downer contractors prepare Alexandra Street outside Te Awamutu College for new seal. Day and Mondayy morning.morning. PHONE 07 871 5151 "In many casesest thehe Work has begun on sealing Te Street from Tawhiao Street to upgrade has been reduced by nesses face restricted access, burglaries involveded young Awamutu’s Alexandra Street, the railway crossing outside combining the water services and the contractor, Downer is Te Awamutu people targetingelectronics electronics,, the final stage in the upgrade Fonterra, said Waipa District works with the road reconstruc- working with those affected to Email: [email protected] alcohol or other easilyeasily project. 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By COLIN THORSEN going got tough. Division two saw Sub It has taken Ebony Tribe taking on Roger Kings only two years to Ramsey Building with Sub become Te Awamutu Tribe winning a tight Sports Touch Module battle 7-5. champions. Division three created The whiz kids went one considerable interest after better than last year — close semi-finals. beating John De Thierry’s Newcomers Ring Inz team, Time Out, 9-3 in the came out on top 5-3 over division one final at Albert Stingers. Park. It was Ring Inz first Twelve months ago, All year together as a team and Day Every Day (Aded) they gelled nicely. defended their title beating Hustlers flirted with the the new kids on the block, final hooter to claim a Ebony Kings 9-6. three-peat in division four, A huge crowd were pipping Matt’s Team 3-2. treated to non-stop, scintil- Division five was one of lating action. the most evenly contested Time Out made a strong grades. A countback of start but had to play points for and against, second-fiddle for much of involving three teams, was the game as the slick, required to decide the pacey Ebony Kings outfit finalists. K1 took out the took control. championship beating New Zealand Under-15 Dropkicks 6-4 with Gemma TC120315SP20A representative Ifor Jones Ward taking out player of TIME OUT’S Matt Vickers was the standout for Ebony the day. on the attack, chased by Kings, well supported by Reach took out division Herewini Hohepa of Ebony Dillon Heke, Herewini six with a 10-5 win over K Kings in the division one Hohepa and up-and- town. Luke Anderson final, won 9-3 by Ebony coming rugby player (Reach) was the standout Kings. Raroa Lord. player. The champion line-up The division seven final “I look forward to see- was well coached by Shane was won by the Realists ing everyone in the new Edwards who has made the 14-1 over Graeme James’ Grandstand Complex for New Zealand 40 men’s team, Back Yard Crew. Turbo Touch.” team for next month’s “It was another very World Cup in Coffs successful module,” Harbour, Australia. reports Te Awamutu For Time Out, Waylon Sports’ programs TC120315SP20C Tangohau caught the eye facilitator, Ollie Ward. (RIGHT) NZ LEVEL 4 Te as their outstanding “A big thank you to our Awamutu referee Johnny attacking player. sponsors Otto Inc. Hair- Broughton has been Captain/coach John de dressing and The Lily Pad nominated to referee at TC120315SP20B Thierry’s experience also Cafe´, and the referees who next month’s World Cup of DYLAN THOMAS rolls the ball for Time Out, marked by shone through when the volunteered their time. Touch in Australia. Ebony Kings’ Tairoa Green.

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Grateful thanks Lakai, Emma, Jacoby, brings relief-aid to ■■■■■ persecuted Christians A PUBLIC MEETING to midwife Isabella Emily and Bentley. and to others in real Watson and the Now at peace. need in some of the most Sports Notices Organised by wonderful teams at Te war-torn places on earth! Awamutu Birthing If you would like to TE RAHU INDOOR TE AWAMUTU GREY POWER and Waikato Hospital. hear Craig share, and BOWLING CLUB Grandparents are even to receive prayer Tuesday, 17 March, 1.30pm AMENDMENT OF THE KEEPING OF STOCK delighted. for healing of any kind, OPENING Waipa Workingmens’ Club POULTRY AND BEES BYLAW 2009 all are most welcome. NIGHT Guest Speaker: Stu Tervitt Deaths 9am Otorohanga District Council hereby gives notice More traditional 19 March 2015 Subject - From School to Growth in Business HENSON, Cuppa and chat-time that, pursuant to sections 146 and 156 of the Local Peter Gordon. We welcome ALSO Acknowledgements 10.30am all new players, Government Act 2002, it proposes to amend the Passed away 4 March NGAPO, Family Service we are a friendly In conjuction with the Te Awamutu Probus Club a Keeping of Stock Poultry and Bees Bylaw 2009 2015. Fondly Joseph Thomas. Lighthouse for the children country club meeting with The Waipa District Council will be held and that it will consult with the community on this remembered by his Cre`che available so give it a try. colleagues and friends To all our friends and on Thursday 19 March at 10.30am. The Council will proposal. customers - Each of All Welcome Contact person present what they have in mind for the next ten years. from Te Awamutu B Baker sec Residential Trust, who your prayers, www.teawamutu.net/standrews Copies of the Summary of Proposal and messages, cards, Come along and ask your questions. gave many years of Phone 07 823 6798 the Amended Bylaw can be viewed at the service to the flowers, gifts of food This is another Grey Power Political Forum in organisation and a and time, acts of conjuction with the Te Awamutu Probus Club. Otorohanga District Council offi ce, 17 Maniapoto valued member of the kindness, expressions Sports Notices St, Otorohanga, Otorohanga Public Library, Board of Trustees. of sorrow has been a Are you over 50? - New members welcome. Kawhia Library and on our website www.otodc. Will be greatly missed light to see us through TE AWAMUTU ASSN and lift us up during $15 single, $22 double - Usual raffl es - also Grey govt.nz. Submission forms are available on-line or by all. Rest in peace FOOTBALL CLUB Peter. this sad time. Our Power electricity, Grey Power, PO Box 540, Te Awamutu can be uplifted from the Council offi ce. community has surrounded us in love Senior Players Wanted The period for making a submission on this HOWELL, and care, and words proposal closes Friday 10 April 2015. Mary Margaret cannot describe how (Peggy). grateful we are. Please There are still positions open for DC Clibbery Passed away accept this as a Senior Men Football Players. CHIEF EXECUTIVE peacefully on Sunday personal and heartfelt evening at St Joan’s thank you. Dianne, Come on down to Register on Tuesday TERTIARY EDUCATION GRANTS Hospital, Hamilton. Grace, Kelsey, Tyler, and Thursday’s 6.30pm at Anchor Park. Thank you to the Drew, Reuben and our for Course Fees/Study Materials TE AWAMUTU MARKET wonderful staff at families. For any enquiries contact the Club Tertiary students undertaking short or long term study CONTINUING Radius Ohaupo, Secretary Sheryll Whitt at 027 491 1454 COUNCIL CARPARK Waikato Hospital and at an approved tertiary institution in 2015 are invited to EDUCATION This Saturday St Joan’s who looked In Memoriam or President Dave Hall at 021 253 7979 apply to Waipa/ Provincial Rural Women for Ph Phyllis:8714811 after her so well in her fi nancial assistance with their studies. Applicants must Wednesday, ELLIOTT, or Carol: 871 6198 final days. The funeral have a home base within the boundaries of the Provincial. 18 March at 10am is 1pm Friday, 13 Daphne. Entry: $2 March at the Chapel, 13 March 2012. Dearly KIHIKIHI RUGBY SPORTS CLUB Applications close 27 March 2015. 383 Pyes Pa Road, Waipa Workingmen’s loved wife of Allan. JUNIOR MUSTER For details and forms email: [email protected] RUSS WATER Tauranga. Loved mother and Club or send a stamped self-addressed envelope to: Speaker: SERVICES "Your race is run mother-in-law of Peter 10 and 12 March 2015 Peggy. You encouraged and Judy. Will always The Provincial Secretary - Sue Hall Dorothy Finlay SATURDAY us to the end. We will be remembered. 5.30pm - 6.30pm at Kihikihi Clubrooms 127 Wharepapa South Road Nursing in Asia Minor see you again in our TRADING All new and existing players welcome RD 7 EverybodyWelcome heavenly home" Te Awamutu 3877 Our retail shop will We love you mum - $40 First player - $30 Second player be closed from 21 Barry and Dianne $20 every other player 9950407AA Advertise with us! March 2015 for the Howell. We will miss winter season. you Granny - Jeremy KIHIKIHI SENIOR RUGBY MUSTER Phone 871-5151 Our winter operating David and Samuel. Thursday 10 March, 6.30pm at Kihikihi Clubrooms hours are 8am-5pm Monday to Friday. Any enquiries please phone: Mihi - 021 0244 6774 We would like to Funeral Directors Notice to Beneficiaries thank you all for your ongoing support TE AWAMUTU ASSN Inviting Nominations and and wish you all FOOTBALL CLUB Applications for Inclusion happy hibernation. ROSETOWN FUNERALS Junior Registration and Fun on the Roll of Beneficiaries Day for all 5-12 year olds CALL 24 HOURS 870 2137 (including this year Girls only teams!) Pursuant to Section 46 of the Mäori Trust Boards Act 1955, the Board hereby calls for nominations for the election of SIX (6) members of the Maniapoto Registration only - Friday 20 March, Mäori Trust Board. The Board also calls upon such of its beneficiaries as have ESSENTIAL CARE $2495 4-6pm, the Stadium, Armstrong Avenue not already enrolled, being persons 18 years and over, to apply to be included 9879432AA FAMILY CARE $3695 Registrations and Fun Day - Saturday on the Board’s Roll of Beneficiaries. 21 March, 10-12pm, the Stadium Nominations and applications for enrolment open on Tuesday 17 March 2015, AGM COMPLETE CARE $6350 and close at 12 noon on Friday 17 April 2015. Nomination and enrolment Thursday 19 March Bouncy Castle • Giant Target Wall • Sausage forms can be obtained by phoning the election helpline on 0508 666 557, or www.rosetownfunerals.com at 8pm Sizzle • Celebrity Guests Under 20 FIFA World from the Trust office, 49 Taupiri St, Te Kuiti, Ph 07 878 6234 or 0800 668 285. Cup promotions including mascot ‘Wooliam’ Venue: TE AWAMUTU A candidate must submit a candidate profile statement with their nomination Te Awamutu College For any enquiries contact the Club form for sending out with the voting papers to beneficiaries. The nomination Sports Pavilion FUNERAL SERVICES Secretary Sheryll Whitt at 027 491 1454 form must be signed by at least five beneficiaries who are entitled to vote in the Factory Road or President Dave Hall at 021 253 7979 election, and witnessed by one or more adult persons. A candidate may at any Agenda: time withdraw their nomination by notice in writing to the Board. • Minutes of 2014 AGM Weather in the Waipa An election will be held by postal and internet vote if the number of valid • Presidents Report For week ending 11 March 2015 nominations received by the closing date for nominations exceeds the number • Financial Report of members required to be elected. The voting period will be from Monday • Election of Offi cers MIN C° MAX C° RAIN/MLS Alexandra House Chapel 18 May to Friday 19 June 2015. • General Business Kihikihi 10 26 20 570 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Dated at Te Kuiti this 12th day of March 2015. Parawera 7 26 16 New members most Phone 871 5131 Pirongia 11.5 28.8 20 Anthony Morton welcome For compassionate and caring service Pokuru 10 28 20 Returning Officer - Maniapoto Máori Trust Board Jenny Wilson Garth & Lynette Williams 12 27 21 Ph 0508 666 557 – [email protected] Secretary www.teawamutufuneralservices.co.nz Te Awamutu 11.2 28.4 19 Phone 027 292 2888 22 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 12, 2015 Public Notices Wanted to Buy Flatmates Storage Property For Sale Livestock & Poultry or Exchange Cars for Sale A mature non-smoker to Management OLD boats, quads, AC PETFOODS share new executive type TE AWAMUTU EXPERT property WHEELCHAIR motorbikes, trailers, house, two lounges, quiet ROSETOWN GOOD condition, self CAN take penicillin SELF STORAGE manager, James Parlane. Phone Steve 027-622-0011. area, must love animals, 9879611AA calves. Phone 0800 Phone 870 4990. propelled, $180. Phone 1998 Mazda Capella $160p/wk inc Sky, power, From $23 p/wk SENIORNET DOWN COW. 871 7706. wagon, new WOF and internet. Phone 027 540 24hr access FOUR calf cover and ALL REJECT reg, two new tyres, auto, 0016. To Let AGM Garage Sales three halters, used once, good reliable car, $2500. Camera Surveillance $100. Phone 027 224 0078. MILK WANTED Phone 0211 589 473. Property Wanted Phone 07 856 7584 SELF contained sleepout, Held at $120 p/wk. Phone 027 300 KIHIKIHI HUNTAWAY pups, five PROMPT HOUSE WANTED for Te Awamutu RSA, months, good working or 027 608 1749 9586. 28 ROLLESTON STREET removal. Phone parents. Phone 07 825 PICK UP 11am, Tuesday, 8am-12noon, baby needs, TOYOTA Corolla 2008, six 021-0274-5654. 9815. 31 March 2015 fridge, bikes etc. Phone Emma speed manual, $8,000 ono. SIX weaner pigs for sale, 021 0285 2972 Phone 021 254 8466. Property For Sale All Welcome TO VISIT VISITED $80 each. Phone 027 571 ❏❏1350. THREE romney rams. ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY TE AWAMUTU TE AWAMUTU Phone 07 825 9815. Vehicles Wanted 152 GOLF ROAD Phone/text Jodie ROSE Saturday and Sunday SOCIETY start 8am. CALF MILK 0800 CAR DUMP 027 589 6416 TO VISIT VISITED ❏❏All milk wanted GOT a DEAD or ALIVE VEHICLE TWO BEDROOMS AGM for calves. Trade Me: DYJ640 Phone Deb $ $ $ Seven $535,000 • 439/3 Fraser Street, 7.30pm, Wednesday, TE AWAMUTU Relax and enjoy the stunning mountain views from heatpump, garage, 18 March 2015 871 4815 or cash Day 255 CHRISTIE AVENUE 027 490 1007 this 1.08 ha lifestyle property. Modern four year $270 p/wk at Burchell Pavilion 8am start - toys, clothing, paid Pickup Gorst Avenue bike, household items. old villa style open plan home. Separate guest room • 243/3 Teasdale Street, with ensuite. Solar and woodburner with wetback TO VISIT VISITED Based VERY heatpump, carport, ❏❏Plants & Gardens and radiator heating system. Own deep bore well. $260 p/wk Firewood in Te reliable School bus at gate. Handy to town. FREE rocks, dismantled Awamutu service THREE BEDROOMS FIREWOOD for sale, 5m3 - TE AWAMUTU garden rockery, approx View: SUNDAY 15 March 11am 756 Te Kawa Rd, 3 trailer load. Phone 871 • 630/2 Cambridge Road, $170, 10m - $300 145 CACTUS COURT RD 3, Te Awamutu or by appointment 027 445 0720 delivered. Phone 07 873 9am-3pm, household 2843 evenings. heatpump, garage, 9190 or 021 617 349. goods, furniture, clothes, ORGANIC Compost, Bio 0800 227 3867 $340 p/wk table tennis set. Grow certificate 4971 C01, Business for Sale and Wanted GUM and pine mix, 4m Second Hand Tyres, Mags, Lights, Radio’s delivered, $320. Phone 07 TO VISIT VISITED bagged or bulk, can • 113/2 Mutu Street, 823 6712. ❏❏deliver, depot: Payne & parts FOR SALE BUSINESS FOR SALE heatpump, garage, GUM mix, dry, $80m3 - get Road, Te Awamutu. $350 p/wk in now before the price Phone Ray 027 417 7665 or Motor Vehicle Rental Business TE AWAMUTU 871 7156. goes up! Phone 027 371 - Te Awamutu www.jmpm.co.nz 3368 or 871 3368. 331 FACTORY ROAD TOPIARY and standards, CAR REMOVALS 8am start, household nursery open Fridays, Add to existing business or run For Sale items and clothing. 10am to 4pm, 132 $$CASH PAID$$ SAFE ‘N’ SOUND TO VISIT VISITED Sainsbury Road, independently ❏❏Pirongia or phone Susan CARS, VANS, UTES & 4X4 WANTED STORAGE TRAILER Ranstead on 871 9105. Expressions of interest are invited for this well NZ OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 23 YEARS • Electric Security Fence ONE single axle 5x4 Kea established business: Wanted to Buy We use world class vehicle depollution systems • 24/7 access trailer, model K545. Grazing or Exchange • Car and van hire Phone 871 4964. • Only rental vehicle business in Te Awamutu • Camera and patrolled MAIZE sileage, limited CARAVANS / horsefloats surveillance TYRES / boats wanted any cond. • Signifi cant client database quantity, Wharepapa 027 440 7101 GREAT range of NEW South area. Phone 027 286 Phone Steve 027-622-0011 0800 8200 600 • Potential to expand and grow and USED tyres. Phone 1080. HOUSEHOLD furniture, or 871 2171 Tyre and Tune Centre SILAGE Bales, 72 bales at any condition www.pickapart.co.nz Flexible purchase options: Ltd, 21 Bond Road, 871 $100/bale plus GST. considered. Phone Alan • Buy some or all of the existing fl eet – 3267. Phone 027 246 5800. 027 220 3109/870 2069. you choose Wanted to Rent • Buy the business database only Have you got something for SALE worth THREE or four brm house • We will tailor to suit your needs reqd from mid April for This is a great opportunity to purchase a business under $50? YES! - You can advertise professional couple and well behaved outside dog that can be easily run by owner operators. it with us for FREE! Conditions do apply. and cat. Phone 027 957 The rental business would also be an ideal add-on 4543. to an existing operation to provide growth.

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NB: Forms can be posted to Te Awamutu Courier, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu, 9923431AA or advertisers can bring coupon into our offi ce at 97 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu Thursday, March 12, 2015 Te Awamutu Courier 23 Employment Vacancies EXPERIENCED part time Butchery Packer, must CAN YOU HELP? EXPERIENCED TRACTOR DRIVER be able to work THIRD YEAR Offi ce Manager/ weekends. Please send I need Salespeople. Experienced tractor driver required for under CV to: APPRENTICE sowing on large 600ha dairy farm, Arohena. Administrator [email protected] Do you know anyone who is considering OR QUALIFIED Phone 871 3086 ext 209. selling Residential / Lifestyle / Rural Real Estate? This job would suit retired farmer or someone BUILDER with experience with machinery looking for a We are seeking a highly motivated and WANTED experienced If you think they have the enthusiasm, change. effi cient person to join our team. The full time Baker. Please PHONE At least two months work guaranteed. send CV to: energy and the desire to succeed, ask them position covers a wide range of duties [email protected] to call for a confi dential chat. 027 438 0115 Competitive rate for the right applicant. including data entry, debtors/creditors, Phone 871 3086 ext 209. It could change the rest of their life! Phone Craig 027 241 9947 payroll and fi nancial reporting. Farm Employment L J Hooker Te Awamutu The position is full time and permanent 41 Mahoe Street | Te Awamutu and experience is essential. WE require a dairy farm Contact Ken Hagan AREINZ assistant/2IC from 1 To register your interest, please email June 2015, we need an Mobile 021 353 488 honest, reliable person your CV to [email protected] who has keen interest in farming, 420 cows through a 40 as/hb, 2kms Join Qubik and be part of a true kiwi success. 30 years and we are still going strong. from Pirongia, 2 brm We give farmers confidence 24/7. We pride ourselves on delivering quality products house. Phone 871 9926 coupled with excellent service... this is where you come in. after 6pm. APPRENTICE Situations Wanted HAIRDRESSER EXPERIENCED managing Junior/Intermediate rerequired who is couple require full-time passionate, self motivated,motivated, has immaculate, Farm Refrigeration Engineer positions for upcoming personal presentationation skillskills anda is looking to season. Phone 021 143 As a Farm Refrigeration Engineer you'll be key in ensuring our equipment is installed 6250. set themselves up in lolongng term eemployment. correctly on-site and that the maintenance is kept up-to-date. PHARMACY ASSISTANT We are seeking an energetic, motivated, enthusiastic person to Experience is preferred but not essentialess for the You will have on-farm refrigeration experience (ideally), excel in problem solving and [email protected] be comfortable dealing with customer both face to face and over the phone. join our team. right applicant.ant. As our work is quite seasonal there will be certain times of the year that you may be The duties include: required to work longer hours as well as being part of an "on-call" roster, so flexibility PHONE 871 5151 If you think this sounds like you, please drop • providing healthcare advice your CV into is required. FAX 871 3675 • performing makeover and giving beauty advice

8864381AA • merchandising SPACE Milking Machine Trainee • attending to phone calls 8 ARAWATA ST We are looking for a Milking Machine Technician Trainee to join our team. This • cleaning and restocking shelves TE AWAMUTU position will provide the opportunity to learn all aspects of fitting and servicing Deadline: 12 noon day prior milking machine equipment and may lead to an apprenticeship. We are looking for The successful applicant will be required to commit to ongoing to publication. someone with a strong willingness to learn, which may suit a school leaver. training to update product knowledge and improve work skills. The ideal candidate will be self motivated, hold a current drivers licence, have good Email your CV to: [email protected] written skills and be prepared to work overtime during busy periods. Your great sense of humor, excellent work ethic and customer focus, will ensure you fit in with our great team!

At Qubik we believe that our employees are our most important asset and we pride ourselves in creating a great working environment and supportive culture. To apply for this job go to: www.qubikjobs.co.nz Applications close: 23rd March 2015 9946297AA

Salesperson OFFICE ADMINISTRATION & DISPATCH Courier Sharpening is a progressive company specializing in provided the food industry with Are you looking to make a difference to Waikato farmers? machinery, blades and a sharpening service Enjoy a great mix of office and ‘out and about' work? throughout NZ, Australia and the Pacifi c. Enjoy sales? Then maybe Qubik has a place for you? With increased growth, we require a full time person to As one of the New Zealand's largest Milking Machine installation businesses, Qubik assist with offi ce administration and reception duties has shown solid growth and is looking to further increase it's ability to give farmers including debtor and creditor reconciliations, as well confidence in their Milking operations. as organising dispatch for national and international The business has the highest qualified team and sets the standard in Milking freighting. Machines, Farm Refrigeration, Effluent and Water. Over the last eight years Qubik has developed a strong suite of Pre-cooling options for farmers and now chills more The person we require needs to have a proven record than 1 million liters of milk every day. of being self-motivated, good time management skills Qubik has been in business more than thirty years and has thousands of satisfied and fi t into a team environment. All training will be customers throughout the Waikato, New Zealand and the world. Breakthrough provided. The Role Please send your CV to: [email protected] with As a result of this consistent growth, a sales - orientated role has been created to help a covering letter. farmers find the right solution for their needs. The primary focus will be on Pre-Cooling Applications close 5pm on Friday 20 March 2015 however the right person will also be involved in other areas of the business. Careers With the growth of pre-cooling on farms and generally farming embracing new technology the potential for this side of the Qubik business over the next decade is huge, as is the potential for this role. PART TIME OFFICE MANAGER This role will be located between our Te Awamutu, Otorohanga and Putaruru branch's and will cover off the greater Waikato area. On any given day you will be preparing Casual Dairy Farm Assistant We have a fantastic opportunity for a quotes, getting data for analysis, on farm discussing requirements with farmers and dedicated, highly organised Offi ce Manager following up on leads. Tokanui Dairy Research Farm Ref: 11066TAC who is seeking school hours. The Person Tokanui Dairy Research farm is looking for a keen enthusiastic new As Offi ce Manager you will be responsible The right person for this role is a healthy mix of drive and attention to detail. At Qubik staff member to join our great team on an on-call casual basis to fill ‘Little things Do matter' so the right person will be driven to exceed our customers for: the gaps. expectations and have an in-built desire to get things right. • Managing debtors and creditors The position will sit within the greater sales team and will be a mix of following up on We want to hear from you if: • Coding job cards and reconciling with leads and generating their own. You will need to fit into our team well and be equally timesheets comfortable with being out and about on your own. • You have a great sense of humour You will need to have a solid understanding of farming operations and have the ability • You have a fantastic can do attitude • Administrative tasks to get along well with people from many walks of life. • Want to work on a farm with great facilities and equipment You must have strong attention to detail and • Have dairy farm experience a very high level of accuracy with numbers. To apply for this job go to: www.qubikjobs.co.nz and enter ref code: 2034419. • Live locally. You must also be able to work effi ciently and Applications close: 31st March 2015 prioritise your workload to ensure deadlines In return we can offer: are met. Experience with MYOB or Xero would be advantageous. • Competitive hourly rate This is a part-time opportunity working • A great team environment. 9am - 3pm, Monday to Thursday. You must be Please get in touch soon, we would love to hear from you. prepared to work from Otorohanga for the next two to three months, after which time the role will be based in Te Awamutu. For more information or to apply for this job, please visit To apply, send your CV and cover letter to http://careers.sciencenewzealand.org/agresearch [email protected]. and enter the job code 11066TAC For more information phone Kylie Mouat on Applications close 07 873 7104. View the Courier online - www.teawamutu.co.nz Tuesday, 18 March 2015. Please note, this position is being readvertised with specifi c hours noted. 24 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 12, 2015

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