Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, February 27, 2014

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CourierPublished Tuesday & Thursday THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2014 9553301AA YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER FOR OVER 100 YEARS EXTRA COPIES 40c Group pushes action Heavenly Coup Te Awamutu Continuing Education’s speaker on Wednesday, March 5 is Dr John Eldridge, senior lecturer in Astrophysics at Auckland on ‘legal high’ debate University. Dr Eldridge address is ‘The birth, life and death of stars’ and he is bringing a modern telescope to view the sun EXCLUSIVE POLICY ACTION (weather permitting). The Waipa District Council’s This is a unique opportunity BY DEAN TAYLOR to hear one of Britain’s foremost public consultation on the scientists speak about Psychoactive Substances As Waipa District Council Policy to date has resulted in: astronomy and the universe. considers submissions on the ● (For further details refer to 72 submissions received; selling of psychoactive sub- ● 21 wish to be heard; Public Notices). stances, a group opposed to the ● ‘legal high’ business is continu- Hearings to be held on Congrats to ing to plan its opposition. Tuesday, March 4. Organisers of the public Key issues raised: Chiefs winner meeting that resulted in a ● Want a complete ban on Murray Rowe of Puahue will protest outside Te Awamutu’s the sale of approved legal high shop met with products; be able to see his favourite ● Chiefs player, Liam Messam, in Labour MPs Ian Lees-Galloway Want buffer zone around (Palmerston North — Associate sensitive sites increased; action this weekend. ● Mr Rowe was the winner of Spokesperson for Health) and Want hospitality outlets a double pass to the Chiefs Sue Moroney (Chief Whip from added to list of sensitive home game against the Hamilton) on Tuesday after sites; being contacted by Ms ● Want proximity zone to Highlanders on Saturday night Moroney’s office. at Waikato Stadium. other premises that sell Mr Lees-Galloway has writ- approved products raised Thankyou to everyone who ten a bill — the New Zealand sent in entries. from 300m; Public Health and Disability ● Want Council to advocate (Psychoactive Substances for stronger controls on Donations for Harm Reduction) Amendment Bill — which he believes can operation of premises. garage sale ‘fix’ the problems associated Te Awamutu’s Altrusa Club with the Psychoactive Sub- will be holding a garage sale on stances Act which was hur- research, education and adver- Saturday, April 5 and would riedly passed last year. tising to reduce health risks appreciate donations of goods He believes the Act is a step associated with their products. from the community. in the right direction, and that ‘‘It would be helpful to have All funds raised will go to having legislated legal highs a similar revenue stream to Parent-to-Parent. Please being sold in the open is prefer- fund that work. phone Vicky (ph 871 9819 or able to black market illegal ‘‘The money to fund this 021 1390 377) to arrange operations, but that the indus- ought to come from the sale of collection or for drop off details try should pay its way. psychoactive products.’’ (no computers, TV’s or stereos And he believes it was an Mr Lees-Galloway’s bill is in please). oversight that there were no the ballot and he will be push- rules around hours of oper- ing hard to have it adopted so ation. some of the public concerns His plan is for the Health over the sale of legal highs can Promotion Agency to be be resolved. mandated and resourced to Meanwhile he advises Te reduce the harm associated TC270214DT03 Awamutu people to continue to with legal highs. LABOUR Associate Spokesperson for Health Ian Lees-Galloway, oppose the sale of legal highs if Mr Lees-Galloway says the pictured outside Te Awamutu’s ‘legal high’ shop, wants the sector to they felt strongly about it and agency, which is behind the pay for research and education around the use of psychoactive to ensure Waipa District Coun- successful ‘Ghost Chips’ and substances. cil is fully aware of their ‘No More Beersies For You’ opinions about how the campaigns, does not carry out ‘‘It is specifically mandated other industries associated retailers should operate. He any work to reduce harm to focus on alcohol, tobacco, with possible addictive behavi- reminds the public that this is a related to psychoactive sub- gambling and a handful other our, such as alcohol, cigarettes legal activity, and as much as stances because the law does health issues.’’ and gambling, had to pay fees, any group might want, a total not allow it to. 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9539296AA LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Te Awamutu Courier Funding ‘ignorance’ abounds Wow at Air Supply Your community newspaper for Again ignorance abounds over the issue of cost increase. Have you ever met someone briefly and over 100 years. funding for community facilities. If a council service is not recovering wanted to get to know them better — even if Circulated free to 12,216 homes through Te Awamutu While the Council voted an extra it’s own cost then that must increase. If a all you can go on is a fleeting meeting with and surrounding districts. million dollars for a velodrome without facility is going to require further capital them and a gut feeling of ‘wow’? any public consultation, it now wastes spending then that should be partially, This is exactly what happened to me. I time on deciding if those who use manky mostly, pre-paid by it’s users. stood next to somebody special at the Air CIRCULATION 12,216* (6994 urban, 5272 rural) old town halls with virtually no facilities, A system and policy should be put in Supply concert at the Civic Cinema in should pay more to compensate. place were staff do not have to put these Auckland on December 4 and it would mean We welcome letters - preferably via email. They Further they plan to reduce the cost of things in front of the WDC for rubber a lot if she reads this or if someone that should be under 300 words and must have the library books when they want to waste stamping. knows her could put us in touch. sender’s name, address and phone number. No millions on a new library. The fees for Rates have already paid many times The young lady concerned had come up pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be library books should have gone up years over for the establishment of halls where for the concert with her friends from Te withheld in special circumstances at the discretion ago if a library is to be replaced. the public should be able to meet free of Awamutu. of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged This is another case of stealing form charge. I really enjoyed watching the show and and may be edited, abridged or discarded. the poor to give to the rich. That is what a true public good is. sharing some time with her as she really The answer to Mr Johnston’s question Where the WDC comes unstuck is seemed to enjoy the show as much as I did. MANAGER on Council having a social conscience is when it ramps up the general rates We were seated in Row A at the front, I Alan Price simple, yes, but with absolute consist- charged to fund it’s profligate building of was Seat 31 and perhaps she was seat 32? [email protected] ency. facilities it cannot afford to run properly. We talked a few times about our lives and EDITORIAL Having council staff fiddling with rates That wouldn’t be so bad if the majority seemed to get on great. At one stage she Dean Taylor (editor) and charges is not the answer when these of the community wanted them, but they accidentally knocked my drink over and [email protected] should and have have been carefully always pander to the minority who do apologised. Later she asked me if the chap I Cathy Asplin (journalist) considered many times. rather than the majority they can tax for was there with was my Dad — hilarious as [email protected] If the cost of living has risen by 3 per them. he is not nearly old enough. cent then that is the correct amount of the JAMES PARLANE She also told me that she regularly Colin Thorsen (journalist) travels to shows with her friends and that [email protected] they enjoy a wide variety of music as I do. ADVERTISING Unfortunately I had to leave to drop my Dorinda Williams Library costs being drip feed friend home immediately after the show and [email protected] felt that I cut short something which had Julie Jackson It appears that increases in the new million but now I’m not sure at these potential to go further. Of course I under- [email protected] library costs are being drip fed to rate- increased costs. stand that she may be happily settled (very payers. Council have got to spend millions of lucky partner). If that is the case I just want Bookings First of all it was $2.6 million and at no dollars on Te Awamutu’s previously neg- to say sincerely a big thank you to her for [email protected] costs to ratepayers. lected water system, and council deprecia- making the night very memorable for me CLASSIFIEDS Next were told that the cost to rate- tion is projected to go up well over a and wish her well for the future. If she is like Tania Cortesi-Western, payers is around $800 000. The latest figure million dollars a year for the next few me and has ever wondered ‘what if?’ over a Rhonda Bird, Nicola Yuile to build the library is $4.4 million. years. What is the cumulative effect of all missed opportunity I would love to see her [email protected] This is a 70 per cent increase over the this on rates. again. previous cost. A substantial number of ratepayers Either way, sometimes it is best to take a POSTAL ADDRESS It appears that the cost of $2.6 million is struggle to pay their rates every year and chance, follow your heart and see where life 336 Alexandra Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 no longer enough to build the standard of this council must hold rates to a low level takes you. OFFICE HOURS library that our community needs and during this term. I have never done anything like this Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm wants. If the high dairy payout and the before, but my life has changed radically in What part of the community has rebuilding of Christchurch is taken out of the last few months and I now have the PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 decided this. I’ve not seen any plans the equation the economy, still looks opportunity to go forward knowing how published for the $2.6 million version of shaky and any major improvement in valuable each day is and that we cannot take ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) the library and I am told no elected people’s disposable income is not anything in life for granted. *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 councillor has seen them either. happening yet. CHRIS BARKER I was in favour of a new library at $2.6 KEN GEORGE [email protected]

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OBITUARY ROGER NGAIO JOHNSTON Farewell to power Back Pain? board stalwart

Roger Johnston was born in New Ply- mouth on January 4, 1934. These were tough years for the Johnston family — moving about a lot as they sought work. But he remembered his childhood and teenage years fondly, much of it spent wandering the beaches, hills and cliffs at Opunake in rural Taranaki. Mr Johnston was a shy child, but excelled at high school in maths and athletics. It was team sports he really loved, especially cricket and rugby. He and his mates formed a cricket team which included a much younger Peter Snell. Mr Johnston reckoned chasing the ball around the boundary when he was bowling turned Peter Snell into an Olympic champion. After high school he attended Ardmore Teachers Training College in 1951/52 and after nine months teaching in Stratford, he Gaye’s got the touch did three months compulsory military training at Whenuapai Air base. behalf of connected consumers. When working for the Audit Department He was widely respected in the industry in Wellington he met his future wife for his great knowledge and willingness to I tell everyone about Bowen Therapy - Patricia Catling. help others. They married on June 2, 1956 in Welling- In recent years he received reward and it has transformed my life ton and had fours sons and a daughter over enrichment through his connection with the following years. the Te Awamutu Baptist Church. “I used to race motor bikes and I have had some serious Mr Johnston had a distinguished career Mr Johnston had a triple bypass two in the electricity supply industry that years ago, giving him ‘bonus time’ to see his accidents. Now years later, it was all catching up with me. spanned 57 years. beloved Chiefs win two Super 15 titles and It brought the family to Te Awamutu in the Black Caps enjoy their best summer I had sore feet, sore shoulders and a sore back. 1974, where he joined Te Awamutu Electric ever. Power Board as secretary/treasurer and He was the first member of his family to If I had been sitting in the car for a while, and then I got was later promoted to general manager. attain the age of 80 and celebrated the Mr Johnston played a leading role in the milestone earlier this year with his family. out, I would be so stiff I could hardly move. I felt like an joining of the Cambridge and Te Awamutu Mr Johnston died on February 17 and is old man. My physiotherapist told me I had arthritis in my Electric Power Boards to become Waipa survived by his wife Patricia, their five Power Ltd, with Waipa Power Trust formed children, 12 grandchildren and three great- spine and feet and there was nothing more they could do to hold 100 percent of the shareholding on grandchildren. for the pain. I would have to learn to live with it and take painkillers if necessary, which is what I did. I saw a rheumatologist. New Chiropractor I had scans done and an orthopedic surgeon gave me cortisone injections. Warren Browne B.App.Sc Te Awamutu Family Chiropractic are pleased to announce the The pain continued to get worse” addition of Warren Browne to their chiropractic staff. When you are in a lot of pain you’ll try anything. Warren has moved to TA from Dunedin where he practiced for 28 years. “When I came to see Gaye I was a mess. My feet were Warren is proﬁ cient in all chiropractic manipulative really sore and it was agony to walk anywhere. I had therapies, and combines various soft tissue and massage therapies with his chiropractic treatments. my doubts about Bowen Therapy, but when you are in Warren is also a registered ACC a lot of pain you’ll try anything once. The treatment was treatment provider gentle and relaxing which was not what I was expecting and to tell you the truth I thought I had been ripped off. I remember walking up the road after the treatment feeling 44 Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu quite angry about it. Then I came to the realisation that my Ph: 07 870 6673 Email: [email protected] 9555201AA back felt quite good and I was walking better. I continued to improve over the next few days even though I wasn’t Fresh & Delicious following Gaye’s after care advice. I booked another appointment; I took it seriously this time and followed RASPBERRIES her advice.” Bowen Therapy has transformed my life. BLACKBERRIES “Bowen Therapy has transformed my life. The pain has gone and I have my life back again. I go to the • Ready Picked or PYO • Berryfruit Juices pool, I go to the gym, I cycle and I dance. I tell • Frozen berries available all year everyone about Bowen Therapy. Bowen Therapy No EFTPOS available really worked for me; maybe it will work for you too.” For enquiries or to make an appointment phone Gaye FLAYS BERRY GARDENS 1972 Te Rahu Rd, Te Awamutu. Ph 871 5805 027 495 7878 – 871 3006 9552583AA 6 eAauuCourier Awamutu Te (Next toResene&Repco) 4 CAMBRIDGE ROAD,TEAWAMUTU carpetcourt.co.nz PHONE07871 6422 hrdy eray2,2014 27, February Thursday,

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TC270214CT02 RISING star of New Zealand BMX Rebecca Petch in action at Te Awamutu’s world class track at Castleton Park.

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The second event in the reduced rate hike commemorations at Pirongia during Sesquicentennial year takes place this Saturday. Waipa District Council will con- services with other Councils. Problems with obtaining per- sult its community on a proposed The draft plan outlines a range mission to close Pirongia’s main total average rate increase for next of capital expenditure items street means the planned 150th year of 2.9 per cent after growth. planned for the next financial year Anniversary Street Parade has Details on the proposed increase including $517,000 for seal been replaced by a Village Green for 2014-2015 are included in the extensions, $144,000 for new foot- gathering on the Rangimarie Council’s draft Annual Plan to be paths, $213,000 for street light Reserve (behind the Heritage released for community discussion improvements and $320,000 for foot- Centre and Fire Force building) next Tuesday. path repairs. between 11am and 2.30pm. Key projects included in the The 2013 revaluation of the This will include music and plan are proposals to fund the new district will impact on any level of entertainment, static displays of Te Awamutu Library, investing in rates increase for individual pro- veteran vehicles and farm water supply and treatment facili- perties. But current figures suggest machinery, as well as stalls for ties across the district and develop- around two thirds (66 per cent) of local organisations. ing a town concept plan for Cam- rateable properties are likely to There will be a blacksmith at bridge. have a rates increase of between 2-4 work on site and Pirongia The proposed increase is sig- per cent. Clydesdales will run wagon rides nificantly less than what the Coun- Residents and ratepayers will be around the village from the cil has originally signalled in its able to discuss draft plan at six Rangimarie Reserve entrance in 10-Year Plan. At that stage, it was meetings to be held around the Crozier Street. signalled to be 4.7 per cent. district throughout March, begin- Other events planned for the Costs driving the proposed ning with two meetings in Cam- day that are still going ahead increase include the requirement to bridge on March 5, meetings in Te include a ‘Recall the Past’ display fund depreciation of $521,000, an Awamutu on March 11 and March of photos and art at Pirongia estimated $335,000 decrease in 20 plus a meeting in Pirongia on Memorial Hall and special jubilee resource consent revenue, an addi- March 20 and one in Kihikihi on displays at Pirongia Heritage family and encourages people to to the event. tional $220,000 in compliance costs March 26. Centre from 9am-4pm. dress in period or fun costumes. Later the focus moves to Alex- driven by central government and Both the Te Awamutu and Cam- Hamilton Vintage and Classic Children especially are wel- andra Hotel with entertainment an additional $126,000 per year in bridge Chambers of Commerce will Car Club members will cruise the come to dress up and bring from 5pm. interest costs. also host meetings. streets of Pirongia from 10am balloons or streamers to create a However money has been saved Submissions on the draft before parking up for a static party atmosphere. ■ For more information phone on things like insurances, electric- Annual Plan must be received by display. Organiser Joy McGregor Anyone with a vintage or Pirongia Heritage Centre 871 9018, or ity and by sharing civil defence April 4. say the emphasis is on fun and classic car is welcome to bring it organiser, Joy McGregor 871 9099.

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Barristers & Solicitors Thursday, February 27, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 9 Mayors finding IN BUSINESS CIRCLES Finding good Insurance Solutions one voice on BY CATHY ASPLIN When Bob Sinclair began in the insurance industry in 1975 he was in partnership with his region’s future father. He was expecting to ‘learn the ropes’ with him for many Establishing a collective ‘voice’ for was for a joint committee of all years. the Waikato has taken another sig- councils in the region to be established ‘‘My father had built up a nificant step after the Waikato Mayor- to progress the development and adop- substantial client base and had al Forum endorsed the next phase in tion of a plan, and this will be a great deal of expertise in the the creation of a spatial plan for the discussed with all councils. insurance industry. region. Forum chairman Allan Sanson — ‘‘His success was mostly Such a plan, covering up to 30 years mayor of Waikato district — said due to the great service he into Waikato’s future, is proposed to council leaders were very pleased with provided his clients be a collaboratively developed high- the progress being made on the ‘‘But just a few months later level strategy for the region. The plan proposed spatial plan. he died, leaving me with a would cover a wide range of issues ‘‘It is a great opportunity to have a difficult career decision to TC270214CA01 from economic, social, cultural and way for the Waikato to collectively make. FINANCIAL Advisor Bob Sinclair in his office at home. environmental matters, and provide a speak with one voice on the big picture ‘‘I decided to take on the basis for agreeing joint priorities, issues affecting our region. That’s challenge and walk in my ‘‘My agency in Te Awa- ‘‘Many people find it quite actions and investment. crucially important when we are father’s footsteps.’’ mutu was taken over by David daunting and aren’t sure At its latest meeting in Thames last doing things like negotiating with Mr Sinclair started with Samuel who is a certified where to start. week, forum members — made up of central Government for more funding Tower Corp in Te Awamutu in Financial Planner and joined ‘‘I am not a valuer, but I can mayors and the regional council chair for the Waikato. A collective approach 1976 (called Government Life Goldridge Wealth Manage- guide people through the pro- — received a briefing on the region’s has previously been the key to us at that time) and ran an ment.’’ cess of calculating the value of headline strengths, challenges, oppor- securing funding for infrastructure insurance agency in Te Awa- Three years ago Mr Sinclair their home.’’ tunities and key issues. They agreed such as the Waikato Expressway. mutu for 19 years. returned to town and joined Mr Sinclair is also cur- that a presentation on the spatial plan ‘‘The next step is to look at how we ‘‘During that time it grew to Goldridge. rently helping small to proposal should be made to a joint can best translate all that information be one of the largest ‘small- He has now started his own medium-size businesses meeting of all the councils on March into strategies and actions which help town’ agencies in New Zea- practice, Insurance Solutions, improve their ACC. 17, and that work should commence as us deliver the best outcomes for the land. focussing on protecting client’s ‘‘Many self employed soon as practicable. region over the long term,’’ said Mr ‘‘Like my father, I put an homes, lives and incomes. people are on the standard A suggested project plan to deliver Sanson. emphasis on service to clients ‘‘Most people have a bit of a ACC plan. the spatial plan using existing budgets ‘‘I am very pleased with the level of — at this stage I was dealing jigsaw puzzle when it comes to ‘‘But ACC have a plan will be developed, and it will then go to co-operation between the region’s with the children and, in some their insurance — I see my job specifically for the self each council for confirmation. councils on this — it augurs well for cases, the grandchildren of the as putting those pieces employed — a change to this Strengths highlighted during the the Waikato’s collective future.’’ my father’s clients from the together to make the best can make all the difference at briefing included important indus- Besides the overall spatial plan, the 1950s.’’ possible picture.’’ claim time. tries such as dairying, challenges forum is also supporting the develop- In 1994 Mr Sinclair felt it As a financial adviser Mr ‘‘So I go over the benefits of included the likes of skills constraints ment of a ground-breaking regional was time to change his career Sinclair offers a range of changing and help a business and environmental limits, while sport and recreation facilities plan, path and he entered the minis- insurances owner to put it in place.’’ opportunities such as good transport and a creative facilities plan. try. ‘‘At the moment it is links and leveraging Maori develop- It is intended these will be inte- He pastored the Baptist renewal of house insurance ■ For more details contact Bob ment were identified. grated into the overall plan, as will the Church at Kawhia and then that many people are con- Sinclair at Insurance Solutions: ph The forum also recommended that outcomes of discussions with regional Taumarunui. cerned about. 870 5385 or 027 459 7296. the best way to progress the project stakeholders.

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Marcienne ● A dealing Jacobsen says she has machine; had a fascination for ● Each bridge table Contract Bridge since has hand held devices an early age. for scoring which is ‘‘Yet the opportun- linked to the local com- ity to take up the game puter so that; only presented itself ● Almost instan- last year — at the ripe taneous feedback on HOT old age of 54 — when partnership and/or ■ Boy from Korakonui School who my husband and I individual scores is pro- helped an elderly lady at Pak’nSave relocated from Auck- vided by the computer; land to Te Awamutu. ● Teaching tools after she dropped all her blueberries. ‘‘Why the fasci- include an interactive He picked every one up. Way to go! nation, you may well 50 inch touch TV/PC ■ ask? monitor. Kind people who assisted our elderly ‘‘Well, my parents It has many long- mum/nana when she tripped in the were fanatical bridge standing members, who main street. Thankyou. players. TC270214SP09A willingly take on the ■ ‘‘I have an abiding TEAM KQueen of Hearts (from left) Philip Woods, Sally Whitaker, Cherrie role of mentor to the Memorial Park: great equipment, memory of them Rounthwaite and Richard Collier (named the Most Promising Novice 2013). new recruits and are hundreds of acorns, heaps of cicada coming home from the delighted to welcome shells, exploring ‘jungle’. Heaven for a Bridge Club, late at each dealt 13 cards from hinges on an element of number of tricks which new players. three-year-old. night, and hearing ani- one full pack of cards luck, but mostly on is, of course, limited to Although some mated or heated (excluding jokers). having a great memory, 13.’’ Bridge players choose ■ Kind gentleman who found my keys debates concerning ‘‘The four players an ability to do simple Mrs Jacobsen says if to play on a social basis and posted on Facebook so that I got bids, leads, finesses, make up two teams arithmetic and a poker you understand and can only, which is referred them back, thanks! cross ruffs, point with the teams face. prove the statistics, to as ‘house-bridge’, the counts, trumps, suits auctioning to win the ‘‘Part of the reason then you have the best way to become a NOT and tricks made or lost. right to pick the trump why the game never potential to become a reasonably competent ‘‘Their vocabulary suit or sometimes no- gets boring is because bridge master. bridge player in ■ Lady at supermarket who left little fired my imagination trumps. out of 52 cards in a ‘‘If you have not fol- demand, is to play club- dog locked in car. It got very distressed as they appeared to be ‘‘This auction is con- bridge deck, a total of lowed or understood it, bridge for at least a few in the hot weather, then was told off talking in code that I ducted in a coded lan- 635,013,559,900 bridge then you definitely years. for making a fuss. didn’t understand. guage and once the hands can be dealt. have the potential to The more you prac- ‘‘Being a child with auction has been won ‘‘Thus, the chance of become a lifelong tice with advanced ■ Tradesman who didn’t call or turn a vivid imagination I by a team, the players being dealt the same bridge player!’’ players the better you up for three appointments to do a job envisaged them being proceed to play the hands twice, are quite She says the game of become. at my elderly mother’s place. either spies or mem- cards. remote. bridge offers an oppor- The Te Awamutu bers of a secret society ‘‘The winners of the ‘‘This has lead to the tunity to meet people; Club is offering an and I desperately auction must equal or development of more spend endless hours introduction to bridge TEXT: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. wanted to join this exceed their bid. and more bridge exercising your brain and ten free lessons Send to 021 241 4568 Insert code TAC before Hot or Not. ‘club’ as they seemed to ‘‘Playing out the con- conventions, the use, and is an ideal indoor under the watchful eyes spend more of their tract requires the acqui- development and hobby to pursue during and devoted care of our waking hours there sition of complex refinement of more bad weather. resident teacher and EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. than at home!’’ playing skills and an coded language and The Te Awamutu president Linda Sloan. Send to [email protected] Mrs Jacobsen soon element of psychology arithmetical/statistical Bridge Club has found out that Bridge is and a bit of luck! theories, aimed at embraced modern tech- ■ For more details DROP: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. a game of cards played ‘‘To a certain degree increasing one’s ability nology and makes use contact Mrs Sloan (ph 871 by four people who are success at Bridge to win the maximum of: 5127). Drop into our ofﬁ ce 336 Alexandra Street

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BY COLIN THORSEN Australia in all six tests she has featured in — three in New Te Awamutu BMX riders Zealand and three across the rewrote the record books repre- Tasman. senting New Zealand at the Aus- Trials are held annually to tralian National Series opener select the senior boys’ and senior on the Gold Coast. girls’ teams, with the winners Rebecca Petch, in her last getting to captain their respec- year racing as a challenge rider tive teams. before moving up to junior elite, Petch got to captain New captained the New Zealand Zealand the very first year she senior girls’ team to victory over made the test team aged 13. Australia at the Nerang BMX ‘‘It was a thrill I will never Club. forget, but I enjoy ever opportun- Her club-mate, Clay Merito ity I get to wear the silver fern was an integral part of the New representing my country,’’ she Zealand senior boys’ team that told the Courier. completed the double with an Last year’s senior girls’ team historic first ever win over their was captained by Tahlia Hansen counterparts in Australia. who pipped Petch into second Petch has the remarkable place in the trials. record of having never lost to Petch says it was great to again win this year’s trials and be reinstated as team captain in 2014 — her swansong year as a challenge rider. The New Zealand senior girls’ and boys’ teams went to Nerang TC270214SP17B (for part two of the test series) as TRIUMPHANT New Zealand senior boys’ BMX team after beating Australia for the first time across the defending champions after win- Tasman. Te Awamutu’s Clay Merito is pictured far right. ning the first leg in Te Awamutu in October. tralia won the fourth and final Awamutu, caused a boilover favourite. She is a dual world Temperatures soared to motto but it was all too little, too beating the elite women’s world champion in BMX and 4X, and 40-plus degrees while they late — New Zealand winning champion Caroline Buchanan of was named the Australia Cyclist competed on the Gold Coast. 105-90. Australia. of the Year and the People’s The girls’ team of Petch, Zoe The New Zealand boys’ team Sarten, Petch and Te Awa- Choice winner at the Cycling Fleming (Papakura), Jordan of Bayleigh Rees (Pakuranga), mutu newcomer Hayley Gedye Australia Awards night where Donaldson (North Harbour) and Lewis Smith (Gisborne), went head-to-head with some of she took out the top award for Amy Martin (Hawkes Bay) Maynard Peel (Sunset Coast) and Australia’s best riders in an women in both BMX and moun- staged a magnificent salvage job Clay Merito (Te Awamutu) won international A Pro women’s tain biking. after getting off to an horrendous all three mottos on the first day field including riders from the Sarten also won the junior start when Fleming crashed in enroute to winning 115-80, des- USA, Japan and Great Britain. elite division series race, a UCI the first motto, taking out her pite dropping a race on day two. World junior elite bronze points round to qualify for world team-mate Martin. The teams were coached by medallist Sarten recorded a stun- champs. TC270214SP17A New Zealand took out the Dave Kidd of Kapiti, with Te ning win, beating Buchanan, Gedye and Sarten are both CAPTAIN fantastic Rebecca second motto, then went on the Awamutu’s Susan McOnie with Gedye fourth and Petch a from New Plymouth, now living Petch with the Trans Tasman rampage in the third — filling manager. highly creditable sixth racing in the Waikato in order to train Test Team Trophy won by her the first four placings to take a Petch’s cousin Hannah against the ‘big guns’. on Te Awamutu’s world class New Zealand senior girls’ team. stranglehold on the test. Aus- Sarten, now racing out of Te Buchanan was a hot pre-race BMX track.

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The Edwards Family • Central Rent a Fence • Adlite Signs • Te Awamutu Courier 9553127AA 18 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, February 27, 2014 Awarding ‘Sport Makers’ Cup brings out the best Te Awamutu Golf Club’s vet- 39, Derek Hill and Welby eran men are hell bent on Murrell 38. Sport Waikato in partnership Matthew Cooper believes it’s very ‘‘I really want each and every winning this year’s Railway Cup Lou Marty and Rewa Hawira with the Lotto Volunteer Foun- important for the community to Waikato district to have a good competition. scored twos. dation and Sport NZ, continue acknowledge sport volunteers by think about those people who work Round two of the cup event Christine Lloyd went on a their Sport Maker campaign which nominating and sending an e-card within their sport clubs, school and again brought the best out in the scoring spree on Saturday, win- aims to recognise Waikato sport at www.sportwaikato.org.nz. social teams,’’ says Cooper. field last Thursday. ning the ladies’ scramble with a volunteers (or Sport Makers) who ‘‘It doesn’t take long to thank a ‘‘Make a list of the Sport Makers Murray Wallis and Alan whopping 47 stableford, from help to make local sport happen. Sport Maker via our website,’’ says helping to make a sporting differ- Goodwin returned hot 63 netts, Sally Davies 42 and Deidre Lim The Waikato continues to share Cooper. ence and thank them through our followed by joint runners-up 40. Jane Stokes scored the only in over $1 million of quality cloth- ‘‘They deserve this recognition website.’’ Alistair Waters and Ross Mur- two. ing and sports gear, awarded to and more for the efforts they give to Sport Waikato is also continu- ray on 64, Eric Dockray, Robin Open midweek winners were Sport Makers throughout New Zea- sport. ing to profile individual local Wai- Thompson 65, Trevor Carthy, G. Buckley with 75 gross, land. ‘‘Sport Makers are the heartbeat kato Sport Makers each month George Vanner 66, Noel Brendon Close 64 nett, Phil From sport administrators to of our local sport scene, helping to with interviews and posters, visit Gillespie 67, Gerald Lane, Ian Engelbrecht 65, Jurg the coaches, officials to uniform build a strong foundation of www.sportwaikato.org.nz. Poole 69 and Bill Bain 70. Russenberger 67, Peter Booth 68, washers, Sport Makers volunteer grassroots sport achievement.’’ Graeme Buckley enjoyed a Gina Hendricks and Sylvia their time freely to local grassroots All Sport Makers nominated ■ For further information contact profitable week, winning both Gooch 44 stableford, Tom sport. You can thank a Sport Maker enter a monthly draw to receive Sport Waikato communications co- the club day men’s gross on Prowse 41, Richard Carnachan, by nominating them at merchandise for them or their ordinator Robbie Walker on 07 858 Sunday and open midweek Kel Evans 39. Top team, with 156 www.sportwaikato.org.nz. team, including jackets, balls and 5388, 021 240 8157, gross with back-to-back rounds points, comprised Rewa Hawira, Sport Waikato Chief Executive cones. [email protected] of 75. Robyn Norris, Andrew Kim and David George won the club Alma Goodwin. day nett with 65, while Rewa Those to score twos were R. Hawira topped the stableford Norris, Stan Rees, Peter Clow wins Pirongia Vets Cup with 41 points, from husband McGowan, Johan Hendricks Bill Hawira and Barry Murtagh and G. Buckley.

Grant Clow had a field day at scramble, all returning 40 Adams 44, Dave Lamb 43, Dave Pirongia Golf Club on Sunday. stableford, followed by David Peryer, Pat Ryan 41, Ross Scown, AMERICAN FORESOMES The former Cambridge crick- Seager, Eddie Hughes 39, Brent Barry Slade, Terry Charlesworth eter carded an outstanding 88 Keene, Derek Boyle 38, Andrew 39, Paul Davie 38, Bill Shaw, Daryl Patty McIntyre and Pam with the Eva Findsen Memorial gross for a 61 nett and 47 stableford Parsons, Kevin Nelson, Barry Baty and Bruce Young 37. Hughes got their season off to a Tray up for grabs. Macintyre — winning the Vets Cup to boot Fordham, Steven Law and John Leading lady was Pam Hughes positive start winning the and Hughes prevailed with 62.5 with a best three out of four Kelly 37. with 45 stableford. women’s opening day American nett, from runners-up Noeline rounds 193 nett. Scoring in the junior division Longest putt (on 18) went to Ray Foursomes at Pirongia Golf Hancock and Eileen Campbell Gary Bowman, Kevin Appleby was much higher, with Clow lead- Shaw, with Peter Thompson Club. Lynda Morgan reports 64.5 and third place getters Kam and Ray Shaw headed the senior ing the field with 47, from Keith claiming closest pin (on nine). that an excellent field turned out Sanders and Lynda Morgan 65. Thursday, February 27, 2014 Te Awamutu Courier 19 Chitty shows strength

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Diminutive Te Awamutu cyclist Lynton Chitty was indisputably one of the strongest riders in this year’s BDO Welling- ton to Auckland Cycle Challenge. Chitty finished fourth overall, 5.34 minutes down on the winner, Taranaki’s Jason Thomason who held the yellow jersey throughout most of the week. Chitty (sixth overall in 2013) had another outstanding tour, placing fourth overall, second in the 30-39 age group and second in the King of the Mountains (KOM) A—TC080911CT03 competition. ROLE MODEL: Te Awamutu’s top whistler Grant Cotterell with His undoubted highlight was the 2011 Waikato Referee of the Year trophy. placing third in a nine-rider sprint into his hometown on the 122km stage from Taupo to Te Awamutu. Recruits wanted He claimed the runner-up spot in the King of the Mountains competition with 133 points, only two points in arrears of the KOM to join ref ranks winner Jason Thomason. TC270214SP19 Lindsay Peake was another CLOSE CALL: Tasman Wheeler’s Brendon Mathews wins a thrilling rider with Te Awamutu sprint finish on Park Road to take stage 11 from Taupo to Te Awamutu, Te Awamutu Rugby ant referee for all their home connections to feature promin- with local Lynton Chitty (obscured) third. Referees are looking for new games as well as catering for ently. recruits to join their team. Te Awamutu Sports premiers, He finished 10th overall and with close to 200 riders making There is an urgent need for Otorohanga premiers, fifth in the 40-49 age group, having their way safely through the final more whistlers from junior Pirongia and all the College placed second overall in stage two two stages from Hamilton to Glen boys right up to senior rugby. games on Saturday morning.’’ and 10th in stage 11 into Te Murray and then on to the finish ‘‘We need to grow from last McLaughlin says their Awamutu. He also placed sixth in line to waiting family, friends and year’s total of nine active resources will be stretched the KOM with 22 points. supporters, each with their own referees to around 15-20,’’ and they need a helping hand. Eltje Malzbender enjoyed her tale of achievement and goals says president, Logan ‘‘If you want to be involved first tour that much she was back achieved in a remarkable kiwi McLaughlin. in some ‘awesome rugby’ firing on all cylinders again this recreation event. ‘‘We don’t necessarily need without the hits, come along year, finishing fourth female, Organised by former Olympic people to be available every to our pre-season barbecue, 52nd overall and second in the cyclist Stephen Cox and his com- week, but an extra hand every meeting and question session women’s 50-59 age group behind pany Dynamo Events, the BDO second or third week will from 6.30pm in our TA Annetta Tegel. Challenge is an event designed for definitely help. Referees building adjacent to Last year she finished 77th all New Zealanders, regardless of A — TC240311CT01 ‘‘The fact that Marist have the top carpark at Albert Park overall and seventh female. ability, background or experience LYNTON CHITTY featured promin- been promoted to division one on Monday, March 1.’’ The BDO Wellington to Auck- with participants self seeding ently throughout the annual Well- this year means we are Any queries call or text land Cycle Challenge reached its themselves into a variety of ington to Auckland Cycle Chal- required to provide an assist- Logan 0274276476. final destination in Pukekohe, riding groups. lenge.

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Kaipaki ruling roost NO PAYMENTS UNTIL 9544853AA BY COLIN THORSEN THE END OF OCTOBER Kaipaki extended their lead to 33 points in Waikato Valley cricket’s Champion’s Trophy with a five wicket win over the St ON SUZUKI KINGQUAD, TROJAN & MUDBUG Paul’s XI. On a well-prepared pitch at St Paul’s Collegiate, Kaipaki’s bowlers produced their best display of the season to have the hosts out for 128 in the top-of-the-table 100 overs clash. The pitch had good bounce and pace, while the overcast conditions provided the bowlers with plenty of swing movement. St Paul’s lost only one wicket in the opening 10 overs, only to see Elliot Webb claim two wickets with his first three deliveries. He finished with 3-19 off five overs. Kaipaki used seven seam bowlers, in all, with Charlie Parker, Ross Laidlaw, Shaun McCone, Brad Leonard and David Morris all chipping in to dismiss the opposition for a modest total. Kaipaki were struggling at 34/4 after 12 overs. The ship was righted by a 78 run partnership between Kent Currie (47no) and TC270214SP21 Carl Schwarz (26), ensuring their team INNINGS mainstay Kent Currie gets cruised to victory with 34 overs to spare. Kaipaki home to victory with an unbeaten Kaipaki have a stranglehold on the 47 runs against St Paul’s. championship with four games to play. Their next opponent is Cambridge on the between Pirongia and Pratt’s Milking Cambridge Town Square next Saturday. Machines Te Awamutu Sports Gold ONLY 25% DEPOSIT WITH JUST Cambridge were denied victory by a VE resulted in a convincing 124 runs victory to Vets Te Awamutu Sports Blue side that dug the Mountain Men. 3.95% INTEREST FINANCE deep to hold out for a nail-biting draw. Pirongia’s 274/9 off 40 overs was set up by Get yourself a brand new Suzuki KINGQUAD, TF125 or DR200 now for just Te Awamutu Sports Blue had only 48 an opening partnership of 122 between 25% deposit. Make no repayments until October 31, 2014. Pay the remainder overs to bat after Cambridge were bowled Matthew Lowe (68) and Peter Lash (67). out for 214 in the 52nd over. Hamish Crooks (36) and Richard Parsons over 16 monthly payments with only 3.95% interest ﬁ nance. Call us now! When stumps were drawn, they were (26no) capitalised on the great start. Promotion runs until 31 March 2014 or while stocks last and is not available in conjunction with any other promotion. Offer does not apply to 165/9 and Cambridge must have rued The pick of the TA Sports Gold bowlers KingQuad 300. Payments will include $395 documentation fee, $13 PPSR and $5 transaction fee. Normal lending and credit criteria apply. batting one or two overs too many. were the multi-talented Bryce McCandlish Nick Boyle (79) top scored for Cam- with 3-24 off eight overs and Anthony bridge, with Rob Burgess 3-34 from 10 overs Johnson 3-62. and Jarred Ardern 3-39 the pick of the TA Te Awamutu lost four wickets in the first Sports bowlers. 10 overs before Gary Muraahi (58) and Jared www.wilksbrooke.co.nz Robert Kaihe (37) and Conner Clarke (37) Bayly (32) did another salvage job. They 132 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu. Phone 871 3079 led the run chase for TA Sports, while were eventually bowled out for 150/9 off 29.3 Cambridge’s best bowler was Keith Vincent overs. GRANT WILKS MARK PENNY Mob (0274) 948 672 (0274) 310 880 with 3-30 from 12 overs. Hamish Crooks claimed 3-21 and Aaron [email protected] [email protected] The Chairman’s Trophy local derby Lowe 3-39 bowling for Pirongia.

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TOUCH FINALS TONIGHT LEAGUE FROM 6PM, DIVISION 1 FINAL 7.15PM, Junior and Senior Muster followed by prizegiving in the clubrooms. Tuesday 4 March 2014 5pm Anyone interested in coaching or managing SENIOR RUGBY teams are invited to attend Club Hangi Trainings Mon and Wed nights, 6pm Sunday 4 May 2014, 150 tickets @ $10 All intending players should attend. New Contact Kane 027 352 6380 players welcome. Phone Deon 021 336 697. SUNDAY SOCCER MUSTER NETBALL Contact: Tim Ball 0277246505 or 078718157 Enquiries to Dee 027 893 3850 Sunday League Competition very social all JUNIOR RUGBY welcomed young and old... Registration Dates Thank you to the following Club sponsors: Sunday 9 March 11am – 2pm Wed 12 March 5pm- 8pm Tues 18 March 5pm-8pm Contact Jeremy: 021 830 614 www.tasports.co.nz [email protected] 07 8713910 Mon-Fri – 9-3pm 9539333AA 22 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, February 27, 2014 Te Awamutu Phone: 871 5151 Fax: 871 3675 Courier Classiﬁ eds Deadlines: Monday & Wednesday 12 noon - FAMILY NOTICES - PUBLIC NOTICES - EMPLOYMENT - FOR SALE - PROPERTIES - MOTORING - TRADE SERVICES - ENTERTAINMENT - Church Services Public Notices FORMAL 9552308AA OTOROHANGA FAMILY DANCE MARKET NOTICES SEQUENCE DANCE LESSONS Commence Monday, 3 March COUNCIL CARPARK for learners, 7.30pm at Girl This Saturday Guides Hall, Kakamutu Road Te Awamutu Deaths In Memoriam Phone Phyllis : 871 4811 BOWE, HALL, Commence Tuesday, 4 March for or Carol : 871 6198 AGM Italina Doris, Lindsay. advanced dancers, 7.30pm at Girl (formerly AHLERS, nee of Special Olympics 28 February 2011. Guides Hall, Kakamutu Road Martelletti). Dearly loved husband Personal Te Awamutu will be held Passed away of May. Loving father Contact Alan and Nita 07 873 8679 on 3 March at 6pm peacefully, of Sandra, Chris and CONGRATULATIONS at theTe Awamutu surrounded by her Anne. Love and miss YMI Stadium family on 22 February you every day. BUTCH TICKELPENNY SAY HELLO Palmer Street Bible Chapel, 2014. Loved wife of the on a well TE AWAMUTU CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB Te Awamutu Chapel Drive, late Frank Bowe and TO HAPPINESS Te Awamutu the late Noel Ahlers. earned And goodbye to LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE Free during March Loved mother and rest lonely nights in All ALL WELCOME mother-in-law of Rita, front of the TV or BEGINNERS LESSOLESSONSNS Season Begins Erica and Rohan, computer! Life is Welcome Dennis and Felicity, twice as good when Wednesday, 5 March

Delia and Noel, and it’s shared with that DO YOU ENJOY PLAYING CARDS? 9553814AA Starts 7.30pm TE AWAMUTU Clare and Matthew. special person. Call HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT YOU MIGHT All welcome CONTINUING Best nana of the Matchmakers LIKE TO PLAY BRIDGE? Francesca, Nissanka, Church Services today to see who is AGM EDUCATION Mark, Jonathan, waiting to meet you! We are having a series of ten weekly lessons Wednesday,12 March Wednesday, Gemma, Cameron, TE AWAMUTU Phone commencing Thursday, 6 March 2014, Kate, Andrew, Joseph 0800 856 640 7.00pm at our Clubrooms, 888 Te Rahu Agenda 5 March at 10am and Simon. Great nana SPIRITUAL * Free Search Road, Te Awamutu. Lessons are absolutely • Continuation of Entry: $2 to seven little CHURCH * Seniors very free including the folder of Lesson notes. Club (due to low Waipa Workingmen’s

treasures. Thank you 9554735AA welcome 11am Start membership) Club to the wonderful • Junior Supervisor doctors and staff at www.bridgesintros.co.nz To register please contact Speaker: Guest Medium Matchmakers • Membership Fees Atawhai Assisi Sunday, Linda or Brian Sloan – 871 5127 Dr John Eldridge - Hospital for their care Love from Nicky since 1989 Senior Lecturer 2, 16 & 30 March (If no reply – please leave Enquiries to Jair and support. & your family a message) Astronomy Auckland Requiem Mass for St John’s Hall 021 751 521 University Doris will be Palmer Street Sports Notices 9553837AA Topic: celebrated at the Enquiries: 872 4878 Advertise with us! "The Birth, Life and Cathedral of the Death of Stars" Blessed Virgin Mary, OHAUPO RUGBY SPORTS CLUB Phone 871-5151 EverybodyWelcome Grey Street, Hamilton Trainings are on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s He Panui East on Friday, 28 METHODIST at 6.30pm, Forkert Road, Ohaupo 9553858AA February at 1.30pm Hapu Trust members of Ruapuha Uekaha Hapu HONIKIWI HALL HORSE TREK followed by a private CHURCH All players welcome Saturday, March 15 2014 Trust are invited to attend an AGM to be held on • Registration 8.30am - 9.30am farewell. Rosary will Sunday 2 March Contacts: be held at Eric’s on Saturday, 15 March 2014 at Te Tokanganui-a-Noho 9546284AA • Start 9:45am at Honikiwi Hall 10am Senior A -Ross Sturgeon 021 128 0408 Thursday, 27 February Marae (Te Kuiti Pa), Awakino Road,Te Kuiti. • $25 per adult, $10 children under 14 years Parish Communion Senior B - Dave Crump 027 539 7379 at 7pm. All • 4 - 4.5 hours riding communications to at Te Awamutu 9.15am Whakatau Doris’ family. c/- ALL Kapu ti • Scenic farmlands, bush and rivers Pellows Funeral WELCOME TE AWAMUTU SPORTS 10.00am Apologies Enquiries ph Karen 07 873 7778 or Kelvin 07 873 7654 Directors, 138 Grey Enquiries 871 5376 Street, Hamilton. FIREHAWKS RUGBY LEAGUE Chairman’s Report Pellows Funeral REV MAUREEN CALMAN 1. Presentations on the Economic TE AWAMUTU SPORTS Directors FDANZ JUNIOR AND SENIOR MUSTER Development Strategy, Education Strategy PRESBYTERIAN VENUE Albert Park and the Workforce Development Plan JUNIOR RUGBY 80 Mutu Street DATE Tuesday 4 March 2014 2. Management Report DE LEEUW, 9550814AA Registration/Weigh In Eduardus Johannes Sunday TIME 5pm 3. Financial and Investment Report Te Awamutu Sports Clubrooms Geertrudis (Eddie). 2 March at Anyone interested in coaching or managing teams 4. General Business Aged 91 years at St Andrew’s Complex, are invited to attend Club Hangi. 5. Karakia Whakamutunga Sunday 9 March, 11.00am - 2.00pm Trevellyn Hospital, We welcome Free Sausage Sizzle and drink for registered players! Saturday, 22 February Rev Dr Ruth Bayley DATE Sunday, 4 May 2014 12.30pm Lunch 2014. Loved father and from USA TIME 150 tickets at $10 Wednesday 12 March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm father-in-law of Els Should the meeting need to be moved due to Tuesday 18 March, 5.30pm - 7.30pm and Lou Brown (Te 9am Contact Kane 027 352 6380 a tangihanga at Tokanganui-a-noho Marae the Awamutu) and loved More Traditional meeting will be held at Te Kotahitanga Marae, All grades 6th-13th Opa of Tanja, Mike, Cuppa & chat-time Otewa Road, Otorohanga. $45 per player (shorts/socks included) Liam and Rosie Allen 10.30am (Te Awamutu); and All presentations to be made at the AGM will be Must pay on night Aaron, Katrina, Family service Finneas, Ethan, Lighthouse for at Hauturu available on the Hapu Trust website www.ruht. All grades to wear boots in 2014 Tamsyn, Annalise and the children Saturday, 1 March 2014 co.nz from 1 March, 2014. Please direct all enquiries Age Identiﬁ cation/Birth Certiﬁ cate Required Cre`che available 9553877AA Logan Brown A COUNTRY FAMILY FUN DAY OUT to the Hapu Trust Secretary – Miria Davis on 0800 Any late registrations will incur a late fee (Gisborne). All Welcome 558 787 or by e-mail: [email protected]. of $10 per player www.teawamutu.net/standrews • Chopping • Activities Contact: Jeremy Collett - 021 830 614 for children The Chairman - Ruapuha Uekaha Hapu Trust Funeral Directors • Horses • Food • Novelty Enquiries to: Events M Brandon - 871 0730 or [email protected] ESSENTIAL CARE $2475 9542722AA FAMILY CARE $3675 Pirongia Sunday, 9 March 2014 CALL 24 HOURS 870 2137 Junior Rugby Club 9516738AA Registration Nights ROSETOWN FUNERALS Pirongia Rugby Clubrooms www.rosetownfunerals.com Tuesday 4 March & Thursday 6 March 6pm - 8pm - All Grades 6 - 13

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“Care Giving is an Art” EXPERIENCED CONCRETE - Community Care Giver PLACER REQUIRED Must have FULL drivers license, be honest, GRAIN PLANT OPERATOR – Te Awamutu Sales Consultant & Deliveries (Te Awamutu) We are looking for a genuine empathetic and reliable and responsible, experience caring person to join our dedicated Community The Plant Operator reports to the Plant Manager and Are you high achieving sales professional that is in boxing and preparation care giving team. would be advantageous. is responsible for operating the Maize Drying plant passionate about people and technology? effi ciently and ensuring that plant is operational at all Remuneration based on experience. If you love providing great service, delivering beyond You must have: required times. • The ability to work rostered shifts Monday Please ph Debbie if you meet this expectations, have the ability to pick up new technology criteria on 021 547 095 Training in plant operation will be provided, but our quickly and want to work in a vibrant, innovative and to Sunday. ideal candidate will have experience in the grain rewarding environment then this is the role for you! • A full, clean drivers license. (or similar) industry in an operational role. We are Key ingredients for this role are: Full training will be provided. also looking for someone with some engineering / DO YOU WANT TO EARN maintenance skills. You will be required to complete • Exceptional customer service skills, being used to In the fi rst instance, CALL Andrew on training on working in confi ned spaces and at heights delivering beyond customer expectations EXTRA MONEY?? 0275 532 614 Te Ata Rest Home. and to obtain a forklift licence (if not already held). • Proven sales experience in home appliances and The Ohaupo Rugby Sports Club are looking 9552949AA technology, although not essential for people to operate our kitchen and/or If you have the appropriate skills and experience for bar facilities. There is great potential this role please apply by visiting www.glencoregrain. • Have outstanding communication skills in both areas with game com.au/careers or by sending a covering letter and CV • Have outgoing and fun personality days and special events. to Glencore Grain, PO Box 16, Te Awamutu 3840. 9552164AA • Initiative, honesty, punctuality and reliability For details please contact: Applications close Wednesday 5 March 2014 • Be fi t and able to complete daily deliveries of Wayne Davies 027 571 6666 or stock to customers. Some heavy lifting will be Dave Kite 027 477 6768 NZMATAcc2.1 required. If you enjoy being challenged to achieve set targets and Succeed budgets and are looking for a role that complements PRODUCTION your experience in sales with superb commission PLAY A VITAL PART IN THE THRIVING ENGINEER REQUIRED opportunities. 9553786AA FARMING and AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY We require a full time Production Engineer for our dairy in a Call Centre effl uent product. If this sounds like you, apply now in writing to We are seeking a full time General Engineer/Welder [email protected] in our Te Awamutu workshop. Applicant must: Learn from the best at NZMA! • Have production engineering experience. You will work in a close knit team responsible for • Be able to follow instructions with effi ciency. 9552371AA servicing and repairing farm machinery and equipment • Be able to produce quality work. In our Contact Centre programme you will: for our loyal customer base. Please apply in writing only to: 4 Learn the skills you’ll need to be To be successful in this role you will have: Pumpn Ltd, 40 Turongo Street, Otorohanga the best. FITTER WELDER • Experience with MIG welding 4 Take part in live calling campaigns We are seeking a full time Fitter Welder. • To know how to operate a tractor and various farm machinery ENGINEERING in NZMA’s own contact centre. • Experience in Mig and Arc welding WORKSHOP FOREMAN • A strong mechanical aptitude • Great communication skills 4 Train to be a supervisor or team • Knowledge of the farming and agricultural industry Due to our rapidly growing business, we are creating a • A friendly customer service approach new role for a Workshop Foreman. leader. • Strong problem solving skills • A well organised and disciplined work ethic 9544939AA • Hold a current full drivers licence Applicant must have: • Must hold drivers licence • Full driver’s licence. Courses start in Hamilton every • Great customer service skills 5 weeks, so why wait? Applications close 28 February 2014 • Engineering qualifi cations and experience. 9550847AA • A strong work ethic with a desire to learn and grow • Leadership experience. Email applications to: [email protected] If you believe you fi t our requirements, email your CV • Be adaptable and energetic. Student loans & allowances available • Have a tidy appearance and polite manner. Any queries 871 3624 with cover letter to Dylan: [email protected] 9546401AA 0800 222 509 Applications close Wednesday 5 March 2014 Please apply in writing only to: ELITE SERVICES (2005) LTD Pumpn Ltd, 40 Turongo Street, Otorohanga 26 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, February 27, 2014 Employment Vacancies MAKE more money, work CLASSIFIEDS ADMINISTRATION OFFICER/ from home, great SECRETARY business opportunity. Ph have the Lee 027 7264 096. Waipa Christian School Purrfect Farm Employment Six hours per week Mondays only. package ASSISTANT milker reqd, for you Requirements 11 kms from Kihikihi. Ph 027 230 5454. 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Te Awamutu Country Variety Club has Jocelyn Kilpatrick from Taranaki as special guest on Satur- “I adored this film. I would watch it With an outstanding cast, the marvels day at Te Awamutu Bible again in a heartbeat. of New York City, a romantic story for Chapel. An easy five star watch for me.” all ages, a beautiful white horse, Jocelyn started sing- Kate Rodger TV3. a sprinkling of magic and a miracle ing at the age of 16 under the tuition of Lennie PHILOMENA M in the stars, get set for a most unusual Kilpatrick and later was 3rd Record Month fantasy. It’s a nice film. to his become his singing SAT 1:00 & 5:05, SUN 11:00 & 3:05, partner, as well as his MON 8:10, TUE 5:35, WED 10:20 & 5:35 wife. Her mother and father were very keen tra- FROZEN PG ditional country music 3rd Fabulous Month lovers and bought her a SAT 1:15, SUN 11:15 guitar and amp to get her started. “When I saw ‘Midnight Express’ Over the years Jocelyn I couldn’t move from my seat for has played in many bands and to her surprise won decided to complete it as a including the very first it. tribute to her loving part- some time and this movie had the ValRay Country Band in This led to entering ner and best mate. same effect on me”. Rex. THE WINTER’S TALE PG “A fairy tale for grownups from the Taranaki. numerous awards and She will be releasing it ‘“I think everyone 13 & over should Along with husband she is the proud owner of at Te Awamutu Bible book acclaimed as one of the best Lennie they also toured 27 trophies. Chapel on Saturday. see this excellent, affecting and American novels of its era. It’s about New Zealand performing Sadly Lennie passed Te Awamutu Country exceptional film of a redefining hope and at many country music away in 2013. Variety Club starts at venues. They had started 12.30pm — bring a mate true story”. Allan. triumph in the search for meaning Jocelyn entered her recording a CD prior to along and enjoy the RAILWAY MAN M after we’ve lost someone.” Oscar first talent quest in 1988 his death, so Jocelyn friendly atmosphere. Everyone Salutes winning screenwriter, producer and THU & FRI 5:35, SAT 12:55 & 4:55, director, Akiva Goldsman. CINEMA SCENE SUN 10:55 & 2:55, THU & FRI 8:05, SAT 5:35, SUN 3:35, MON, TUE & WED 5:30 TUE & WED 8:00 Non-Stop “Hugely entertaining, perfectly paced and generally as It hits home and hits hard. Relentlessly Liam Neeson impressive as all hell. intense from the opening scenes. stars in a suspense “It’s fantastic – one of the better thriller played out A terrific film.” Dom. at 40,000 feet in the AMERICAN HUSTLE M movies I have seen in a long time. air. 2nd Fabulous Month Really gripping, a true indication of During a trans- SAT 7:10, SUN 5:10, MON & TUE 7:25, what going to war would be like”. atlantic flight Talei. An incredible TRUE story. from New York WED 10:00 & 7:25 City to London, LONE SURVIVOR R16 U.S. Air Marshal “Today I had the best laugh I’ve THU & FRI 5:50 & 7:50, SAT 8:00, Bill Marks had for years - I saw ‘Last Vegas’. SUN 6:00, MON, TUE & WED 7:45 receives a series of It was hysterical fun and such a cryptic text mes- great cast”. Rex. sages demanding “We all thoroughly enjoyed it and An exciting suspense thriller. that he instruct account. will be killed Marks’ name and recommend it.” Allan. At 40,000 feet in the air no one is safe. the government to Until he every 20 minutes. a bomb is found LAST VEGAS M “It’s great, Liam Neeson at his usual transfer $150 secures the When the bank aboard the plane, best. Highly entertaining, filled with million into an off- money, a passen- account is discov- Marks is branded 2nd Funny Month shore bank ger on his flight ered to be under as a hijacker. SAT 2:55, SUN 12:55, MON 5:35 suspense and good action”. Sonia. NON-STOP M THU & FRI 5:30 & 8:10, FRIDAY NIGHT: “I just loved this film from the SAT 3:05, 6:00 & 8:10, LIVE BAND from 6.30pm 9555762AA very start right through to the SUN 1:05, 4:00 & 6:10, BRUCE STRONG end. It could have gone on MON 5:25 & 8:00, SATURDAY: longer”. Allan. TUE & WED 5:25 & 8:10 Starting 3.00pm “Fabulous, just fabulous”. Leigh. HOUSIE Come celebrate ‘Children’s Day’ with us at “Recommended.” Dom. Good acting, great special effects PHONE 871 3707 Mini Miracles, 1 North Street, Te Awamutu. SAVING MR. BANKS PG that keeps its heart in the right place. For pickup call the COURTESY VAN Saturday 1st March from 9.00am – 12.00pm. A surprisingly smart Sci-Fi flick. 871 3707 then push 4 - free call. Sausage Sizzle, Bouncy Castle, Cake Stall, THU 5:40, FRI 10:20 & 5:40, Te Awamutu RSA “Open to all generations”. The Clubrooms are open to Face Painting, and a variety of stalls. SAT 12:45 & 3:15, SUN 10:45 & 1:15, ROBOCOP M members, invited guests and members of afﬁ liated clubs. For more information or to book a stall sight phone Melanie 07 870 3000. MON, TUE & WED 5:40 THU & FRI 8:00, SAT 3:25 & 7:50, SUN 1:25 & 5:50

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