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Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c. BRIEFLY Women’s Centre Tyre-man may be close to benefactor boost Te Awamutu Women’s Centre has been given a helping hand from an anonymous donor, turning dream into reality allowing the centre to remain Te Awamutu’s tyre man Owen operating in Bank Street for Douglas has wheeled out of town another three months. vowing never to return. Spokesperson June Bright Mr Douglas has sold his Ber- says they have been offered quist Drive tyre collection site help with the rent, which allows and is selling his quarry site on them more time to fi nd another Bayley’s Road. He is headed to a permanent home. new block of land either in Toko- In the meantime there are roa or Tauranga with his tyre ‘re- qualifi ed counsellors available cycling’ business - Tyre Disposal at no charge and short courses Limited. such as parenting skills, self He has had a number of run- esteem and anger management ins with district and regional will be held by request. councils over the eight years he For the next three months the has attempted to operate a tyre centre will only be open from disposal business in this region 10am-1pm. and says he’s “had a guts full of For further details contact Te all the red tape”. Awamutu Women’s Centre on Waipa District Council says the new phone number - 870 Mr Douglas’ operation complied 1417. with his resource consent for the Bruce Berquist Drive site, but there were issues over safe stor- ‘Can’ you still age of tyres in accordance with help Rotary fi re safety standards. Complaints were received from The advent of roadside residents. recycling has been welcomed Eventually, as a means of with open arms by residents, enforcing the fi re control bylaw, but Kihikihi Rotary has made Council obtained a court order. a plea for locals to continue Mr Douglas then gathered patronising its can recycling 20,000 tyres at an abandoned cages. quarry he bought at Bayley’s The cages are located at Te Road (Otorohanga District) - but Awamutu Wines and Spirits in this was stopped by Environment Vaile Street, Bottle King Whole- Waikato due to what they said sale in the 3 Guys complex were breaches of his resource and Alpha Wholesale in Lyon consent. Street, Kihikihi. But Mr Douglas may well be Funds raised through the onto something at last with his recycling of cans by club mem- ‘tyre dreams’. bers raises funds for worth- He has knocked on a lot of while local causes, particularly doors in the past eight years, those that assist children. including scrap tyre processors, Kihikihi Rotary has been government agencies, indus- LIGHT AT END OF TUNNEL: Owen Douglas has sold his Bruce Berquist Drive property (above) and is providing this service for over try leaders, trade associations, selling his abandoned quarry at Bayley’s Road, but his new operation elsewhere could get a huge 25 years. environmentalists etc. He has boost from Toll NZ’s participation. 093071AD also made several overseas trips Doctor speaker - where he saw how well tyre Douglas about setting up a re-use works in North America number of tyre drop off points Janion Heywood, well-known and also resulted in a contract around the country, from where local doctor, is guest speaker to sell all the tyre derived fuel scrap tyres will be sent by rail at Continuing Education’s (TDF) chips that he can produce (and ship) to Mr Douglas’ North meeting tomorrow. to South Korea. Island operation. Her address ‘There and back Tyre derived fuel sees chopped Mr Douglas says managing three times’ will outline her up tyre nuggets burned to pro- scrap tyres is a problem through- amazing journey through life. duce energy. out the world and this region “Janion is always one of New Zealand scrap tyres will has missed the chance to be this our most popular speakers, fuel a huge cement production country’s ‘tyre recycling capital’. so people wanting to hear her plant in South Korea if Mr Doug- Mr Douglas says he is in the are advised to ‘be early’,” says las can pull it off. process of spending a million dol- Continuing Education spokes- The cement production proc- lars on a tyre recycling machine person, Robin Holdaway. ess utilises steel banded chipped from America and once the new The meeting takes place at tyres as well, with the oxidised operation is in full swing the Waipa Workingmen’s Club from steel assisting in the cement processed tyres (TDF) will be 10am Wednesday, April 4 - all mixture. transported by rail to Mt Maun- FLASHBACK: Owen Douglas at his Bruce Berquist Drive site when it welcome. Toll NZ is in talks with Mr ganui for export to Asia. was home to a mountain of tyres in 2003.

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Wed: 10.57am & 11.15pm the Te Awamutu Events Centre is run gym/fi tness centres. Theft of a white Mitsubishi Galant (TP3455) an asset to the town and staff do Te Awamutu Events Centre is Thu: 11.27am & 11.45pm from Couplands Transport year reported. the best they can. in a different, lesser category and Theft of a MBX bike from The Warehouse Fri: 11.59am & - ‘Boss’ Paul Maley is an excellent while the pool complex may or may carpark reported. Sat: 12.17am & 12.33pm manager and PR person. I would not be well staffed and run, the Wednesday, March 28: gym/fi tness centre is inadequately Sun: 12.53am & 1.13pm prefer, however, to see these people Arrests: Man for intimidation and wilful employed by the ratepayers of Te supervised and the gear poorly damage. Man for intimidation and threatening Mon: 1.35am & 2.01pm 093TC008/07 Awamutu, because we do know the maintained. to kill. ‘history’ of H2O. The only tuition available to the Woman complains of a male acting in an Other issues I have with H2O novice is at extra cost from a per- intimidating manner and asking for money in involve the fi tness centre staff- sonal trainer. the vicinity of the BNZ. ing, or lack of any trained staff H2O is not supplying the same Thursday, March 29: member being present to attend to basic essentials for a successful, Arrests: Man for breaching bail. Woman for members’ training, safety or fi rst healthy training path as the other possession of cannabis, methamphetamine, a aid needs. excellent, privately owned fi tness sim card and cellphone battery while visiting After 30 years’ involvement in centres in Te Awamutu. an inmate at Waikeria Prison. Man for the industry as a competing pow- HOWARD BRIGHT shoplifting and breaching bail. erfl ifter, strength coach and na- Abridged Burglary of Wallace Terrace property reported. 4WD farmbike with spray unit and We’re starting the New Year with sharp beer stolen. Bike located abandoned at Spinley Street address. deals on top selling farm bikes, so come Cemetery vandals lowest of the low Friday, March 30: in and save a fi stful of dollars... Thefts: Yamaha YZF250 bike from Pokuru To have one’s property damaged, Those responsible will probably Road property. Honda 4TRX350 and toolbox stolen or vandalised such as a not read this. They would be too from Pukewhau Road property. home, car or maybe just plant pots ignorant and incapable of doing so, Burglary of McGarry Road residence from the garden is a bad enough but one wonders what sort of fam- reported. Offenders possibly disturbed during shock to most law-abiding citizens. ily background they come from. the day as items moved, but nothing stolen. But the lowest, meanest and ab- SYD HALL Intentional damage to lights of two cars solutely disgusting action is when parked in Fresh Choice carpark reported. some low-life deliberately goes to Offender seen with a golf club to get into older the depths of stealing from a cem- Who has the time style Ford Laser or similar vehicle with four etery plot. other occupants. Recently two small solar lamps to recycle? Saturday, March 31: a little ‘Buzzy Bee’ type windmill What a waste of time the blue Arrests: Youth for EBA. Woman for supplying were taken from my Grandson’s bins turned out to be. a cellphone to an inmate at Waikeria Prison. plot in the lawn section of Te Having just moved, we had a lot Youth for careless driving and possession of Awamutu cemetery. of big boxes which we fl attened, cannabis seeds. I understand other people have but we were informed if they were Burglaries: Edmonds Judd. Computer had various small personal items not the size of the blue bin they stolen. Offender seen to leave area in a green taken from sites in that area, much wouldn’t be collected. Mitsubishi Magna (UT3324). Cambridge Road to their added grief. 132 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu Sorry, but I do not have time to property. Honda CRX350 stolen. Phone 871 3079. It is diffi cult for Council staff, wash out my tins or bottles so I Waikeria Prison offi cer complains of being www.wilksbrooke.co.nz who indeed do a very good job of won’t be using this service, which assaulted by an inmate. tidying up, to watch over the whole Sunday, April 1: I pay for regardless. cemetery and it is of course, open Arrests: Man for EBA. Woman for attempting to anyone all the time. 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Police and fi re safety offi cers are investigating a suspicious fi re at Leth- bridge Road in the early hours of Friday morning which saw a building completely gutted. Detective sergeant Steve Honiss says the investigation is still con- tinuing. He says the fi re was reported at about 4am Friday, and witnesses heard a noisy car leaving the area at about the time the fi re was noticed. Anyone who may have heard or seen a car fi tting that description at about that time is asked to con- tact Te Awamutu Police (872 0100). The former Korakonui Golf Clubrooms were up for sale along with a block of land. The clubrooms had been converted into a house, but had been unoccupied for about three years. The owners reportedly had an offer, but on Fri- day morning the building TE AWAMUTU volunteer fi refi ghters were back at the Lethbridge Road scene at a went up in fl ames and more respectable hour on Friday morning after the former golf clubrooms had been was not able to be saved. torched at about 4am. 093073BD Brigade notebook Hunting night at Ale House Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire A cacophony of duck in May - this year on Sat- strate and sell on the Brigade has attended the fol- calling and deer roaring urday, May 5. night. lowing matters since last week: will arise from the Ale An instruction night John Dyer, Auckland Monday, 1.52pm. Fuel leaking House in Arawata Street in how to sharpen your Waikato Fish and Game from van, Alexandra Street. as hunters from through- hunting techniques, this offi cer, will speak about Friday, 3.56am. House fi re, out the area gather to event is expected to draw the season’s prospects, Lethbridge Road. 6.28am. Car compete in a duck calling over 200 men and women regulation changes and fi re, Te Rahu Road. 8.58am. and deer roaring compe- to watch hunting videos, bird banding results (this Cool hot spots from house fi re, tition on Tuesday, April hear tips from profes- information is used to set Lethbridge Road. 11.44am. 17 from 7pm onwards. sionals, and win duck hunting bag limits each Cover move to Hamilton. Duck calling night hap- calling and deer roaring season). 4.21pm. Car fi re, Forkert Road. pens two weeks before prizes. The Ale House will be 11.14pm. Fire on bridge, Rewi OWNERS of the Lethbridge Road property and former the start of the game bird Waikato Hunting and providing free nibbles on Street. Korakonui Golf Clubrooms reportedly had a sale hunting season, which Fishing will have a range the night to accompany Saturday, 6.36pm. Rubbish fi re, Mangahoe Street. agreement in place. 093073AD opens the fi rst weekend of products to demon- its Speights beers.

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093TC030-07 www.gemtime.co.nz Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 PAGE 3 For Style? Maungatautari Easter ng 2001 Honda Civic ki 1.7 VTEC, manual, 5 door, air con, air bags, egg pleasant surprise oo CD player. Very stylish 5 door at an affordable price. L Signs Kiwi male incubating egg in southern enclosure The fi rst kiwi to be heard calling on Maungatautari in an estimated 100 years may have pulled off another fi rst. A transmitter attached to Te Tuatahi a nui which gives staff valuable information about his health has indicated that the ONLY fi ve-year-old kiwi is sitting on an egg. $17,500 Jim Mylchreest chief ex- ecutive for the Maungatautari Trust said that staff and volun- LLMVDMVD teers were buzzing with excite- IInghamngham TeTe AwamutuAwamutu ment at the news. Cnr Mahoe St + Arawata St, Te Awamutu. Ph 871 5630 “Certainly it appears that he is incubating an egg or eggs, but

• BILL TAYLOR - 021 972 449 • TREVOR HOSE - 021 298 4271 a/h 07 872 1770 093TC004/07 it is only day 15. “We would love to check the burrow but it is just too risky at this stage of the incubation - we don’t want to disturb Te Tua- tahi a nui and frighten him off. “The next two months will be a tense time for all of us.” Operations manager Pim de Monchy said that the egg timer transmitter was incredibly ac- curate and a valuable manage- ment tool. “It measures the kiwi’s nor- mal activity pattern but sends a different signal when the bird is incubating. “The indications are very KIWISAVER?: Te Tuatahi a nui who is believed to be father to a positive even though the tim- kiwi egg/eggs on Maungatautari. Phil Brown photo. ing is a surprise as kiwi peak 086TC036-07 breeding is normally during Warrenheip where the Xcluder ship behaviour and sharing a winter and spring. However, pest proof fence was designed burrow with Horokio, but has breeding has been recorded in and which became the fore- recently shifted his attention to every month of the year.” runner to the Maungatautari Te Rahurahu, who is now roost- Te Tuatahi a nui, which project. ing within a few metres of the means ‘the fi rst of many’, holds Te Tuatahi a nui is now set- nest site. a very special place in the story tled in the southern pest proof With North Island brown kiwi of Maungatautari’s restoration. fenced enclosure on Maunga- the female lays the eggs while He was one of the fi rst kiwi to tautari. the male has responsibility for be released temporarily into the Originally Te Tuatahi a nui them during the 85 days of in- privately owned native forest at was displaying normal court- cubation.

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079TC031-07 325TC034-06 PAGE 4 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 School offering a golden opportunity By Cathy Asplin With the school holi- days fast approaching there will be many parents thinking about how to keep the chil- dren entertained. St Patrick’s School PTA believes it has just the answer with its lat- est fundraiser. Students are selling the fi rst edition of a Waikato-Bay of Plenty based ‘Entertainment Book’. The book contains a raft of discounts and two-for-one deals, with coupons and a gold card that can be used to We can do it all ...... claim them. from minor touch-ups to full rebuilds Entertainment Books have been popular in other areas for some • PanelPanel andand paintpaint • InsuranceInsurance workwork time - Auckland people JUST THE TICKET: sisters Lucy and Hannah Rush check out some of the have snapped them up activities (especially kayaking and indoor climbing) they would like to for the past nine years. do over the school holidays. 093075AD The local version is PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE 2007 chock full of discounts takeaways. and Lesley Egglestone Robert Harris, KFC NZ STREET ROD NATIONALS for a range of attrac- While there is plenty say the PTA saw a and the Olde Creamery ORGANISED BY THE TE AWAMUTU ROD & CUSTOM CLUB tions, activities, accom- to keep the children great opportunity to are included, as well modation and dining entertained, there’s raise funds (for new as horse trekking at options. also plenty to interest school computers) and Pirongia. These are mostly for adults. to offer something in For each Entertain- the Waikato and Bay They will be able to return to the commu- ment Book sold ($50) of Plenty region, but get discounts of up to nity. the school receives $10. there are other options 50% and two-for-one “There are lots of The Entertainment including Australia for deals at restaurants, ways the books can be Book is valid through those heading further arts and sports events, used - for a family to to June 2008. afi eld. at retailers, when book- enjoy an outing, to use Anyone interested When the books ing travel and with var- when visitors arrive, in fi nding out more were handed out at St ious leisure activities. by someone who likes about the book, or the Te Awamutu Car Painters Ltd Patrick’s School last Options include mov- eating out on a regular offers it contains, can week children were ies, rugby games, tour- basis or for a business view a sample book Call Glen for a FREE quote quick to fi nd some fun ist attractions, beauty to thank its loyal cli- at St Patrick’s School, PHONE 871 5319 • Bond Road (next to Farmline), Te Awamutu options - from the glow therapy, golf and per- ents.” Medlab, PGG Wright- worm caves, ballet and sonal training. Local places such son Real Estate or Te Open Monday - Friday and most Saturday mornings movies to bowling, Fundraising co-ordi- as Elevations, The Awamutu Visitor Infor- indoor climbing and nators Debbie Thomson Redoubt, McDonald’s, mation Centre. 093TC023-07 BETTA LAUNDRY SOLUTIONS NO DEPOSIT • 3 YEARS TO PAY * CONDITIONS APPLY Baumatic 6kg washer and Bosch 6.5kg Front Load Washer and Electrolux 8kg Front Load Washer 6kg Dryer Pack 5kg Dryer Pack and 5kg Dryer BK6EL Washer WAE2026OAU Washer EWF1090 Front Load Washer • Carry handles • Cotton fi lter • Folding lid • Electronic control • 847H x 600W x 590D • 600-1000rpm spin speed with rinse • 850H x 600W x 600D • Jetsystem spray and tumbling wash panel • Low noise design • 2 water levels • Water jet system hold • 4 star WELS water and energy ratings • Express 15 action • Rotary/push button controls • Delay start • LED time • Net capacity 6.4kgs • Spin speed 850rpms • 6 process options minute wash programme • Time delay start • 12 programmes remaining display • 11 wash programmes • Up to 1000rpm spin per programme • 3 water temperature • 3 wash programmes plus 1 special Rinse Plus programme speed • Variable spin speed • Stainless steel wash bowl • 2 year warranty WTA3003AU Dryer EDE605A 5kg Dryer BK6DR2003 Dryer • 850H x 600W x 530D • 120 minute timer • Low heat delicate • 800H x 595W x 555D • Electronic sensor controls • Stain- • 880H x 660W x 520D • Sensor dryer • Stainless steel drum setting • Reverse action drying • Autodrum stop • Overheating less steel drum • Reverse tumble action • Auto-sensing option • Heat selectors • 140 minute temperature protection • Delicates setting • Delay start option • Directional front vent timer (with 10 minutes of cool grill • Front and rear venting options • Front lint fi lter • LED air/antiwrinkle) • Glass progress indicator door • 1800W power • Child safety lock door • 2 year AVAILABLE warranty SEPARATELY BK6EL @ $499 BK6DR2003 @ $599

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093TC025-07 Churches’ youth members present Easter ‘message’ Te Awamutu’s combined churches youth group, Extream, has been refl ecting on Easter. Beyond the bunnies, chocolate eggs and hot cross buns, they have been using drama, dance and art to express their beliefs on the actions and motives of Jesus 2000 years ago. An Extream Easter Expo evening was held on March 30 to showcase their efforts. Central to this is an ‘eight foot’ high cross (pictured right) Colin Robertson is delighted to be back in the clothing trade. He is the new that uses a variety of materials Manager of 'Menz' on Alexandra Street and has actually made a return to such as wood, stone, paper, cloth where his career fi rst started. and metal. "My fi rst job out of school in 1973 was in this store, which was known as Hanging from its outstretched limbs black strips of cloth have Sanders Bullick menswear in those days. I spent almost 20 years working been crudely ripped and knot- here and it was known as John Starnes menswear by the time I left." ted. Colin has spent time retailing a range of other items as well - from plants It is suggestive of scourg- and lawnmowers to furniture and carpet - but it's menswear that he has the ing whip that would have been knotted with metal and sharp most knowledge and expertise. pieces of bone and used repeat- "I always felt I would come back to menswear - I have an affi nity for the edly to lacerate Jesus’ back. clothing industry and I enjoy helping people with their choices. That's what It torn presentation reminds retailing is all about really - you are dealing with people on a daily basis, us of how his clothes were mane such treatment was. refl ect on how harrowing the The young people from Te crucifi xion was. regardless of what you are selling. If you show you are interested in them ripped from his frame. Hanging from the clothes are Awamutu’s Baptist, Presby- Bright colours and words of and you care about them, then customers will come back." 17 individual words taken from terian and unchurched youth hope inspire the joy of forgive- Colin believes today's more relaxed lifestyle is refl ected in the more casual the book of Matthew. worked well together to con- ness and resurrection as Jesus style of dressing. These are the actions carried struct the edifi ce. takes all sin upon himself on "Men's clothing isn't as staid as it once was and there are many more choic- out against Jesus from the mo- On the walls around it are the cross and then rises up to two dimensional art works cre- new life free of it. es available now. The new season's stock has just come in, with some great ment he was ‘kissed’ and ‘ac- cused’, to ‘whipped’, ‘crucifi ed’ ated using a variety of mediums The art work can be viewed options, particularly in RM Williams, Line 7 and Canterbury clothing." and ‘risen’. to show how individual young mid-week from 9am-noon, or Store owner Jean Warburton is delighted to have someone with so much Nails, barbed wire and a artists have visually expressed during Good Friday’s service at industry knowledge and experience managing Menz. crown of thorns adorn the cross their faith. 9am, or during the service on "Many of our customers are pleased to have a male staff member instore to show how brutal and inhu- Dark objects and colours Sunday from 10.15am. again and we feel very fortunate to have Colin as the new Manager." Signs good, says Chamber of Commerce executive offi cer Te Awamutu Chamber of Com- birthplace, Te Pahu and as a myself are so overwhelmed by merce executive offi cer Michael gesture to those wonderful this generous gesture we are Cox says Prime Minister Helen people of the area, she had told considering voting Labour in Clark has told him this year’s Michael Cullen to ‘just do it’,” 2008,” Mr Cox says. Budget would include funding Mr Cox says. The news contained in the for extra road signage for Te “Te Awamutu Public Rela- email from Mr Cox to the Couri- Awamutu area. tion chairperson, Katherine er appeared too good to be true, 15 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU PH 871 6307 “Miss Clark said Te Awamutu O’Regan, who has promoted and then we realised it was sent was the closest town to her the call for better signage, and in on April 1.

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WWEE HHAVEAVE 093TC042-07 EEVERYTHINGVERYTHING YYOUOU NEEDNEED Grayling gunning for fourth Horse Trials win International eques- country course at 11.30 trian action returns to on Friday morning. the Kihikihi Domain this He will again share Easter weekend when his immense knowledge the Mitavite Horse Trial at another free public hosts the New Zealand course walk of the World round of the FEI Event- Cup show-jumping at ing World Cup. 10.30 on Sunday morn- The FEI Eventing ing. World Cup circumnavi- “The course walks gates the globe from have proved hugely pop- Russia to the USA, and ular with both horsey and Ireland to Kihikihi in New non horsey people alike,” Zealand. says Houlbrooke. Competitors gain “Vaughn gives his points at any of the 18 time for free as he feels international qualifying Kihikihi is the best event We have an extensive range of modern events in order to com- in New Zealand and is equipment to suit the contractor, farmer pete at the World Cup happy to help in anyway fi nal in Europe. he can.” and home handyman and tandem horse The fl agship World President Robyn North floats for the equestrian set. Cup class at Kihikihi has says this attitude typifi es attracted a strong fi eld of the support given to the 16, including last year’s MATTHEW GRAYLING and NRM Gordon on Mitavite Horse Trial at winner Matthew Grayling their way to winning the Mitavite Horse Trials at Kihikihi. on NRM Gordon. Kihikihi last year. Barbara Thomson photo “We are so grateful for The dairy farmer from the support we receive Taranaki has won this siderable international new pre-novice course from volunteers from class on three occa- experience and will both which has been built to within the sport and lo- sions. be in with a chance this the same high standard cal residents and local OUR AIM: TO PROVIDE THE BEST EQUIPMENT Grayling will be chal- weekend on their horses as the other levels, albeit businesses. We couldn’t WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE SERVICE. lenged by a number of Clifton Mitavite X Factor at much smaller dimen- stage this international New Zealand’s leading and Lion Heart respec- sions. event without them.” John & Gail Derecourt - Owner/Managers competitors, including tively. Another aspect of Other attractions in- reining national one- Two Waikato riders are interest is the fact that clude pony rides, Classic 093TC034-07 PHONE (07) 871 3288 day champion Clarke competing in the World the Waikato and South- Car picnics, a large trade HOURS: Monday - Friday: 7.00am - 5.30pm. Johnston from Otago on Cup class - Lucy Jack- land Pony Club teams village including food Saturday: 8.00am - 4.00pm Oakley Vision. son of Te Akau on Red are both competing at outlets, the Saturday Veterans Andrew Scott Stag Mystery Creek and Kihikihi in the pre-novice night spit roast and dis- 56 CAMBRIDGE RD, from the Manawatu, and Katie Hallam of Morrins- as a run up competition co, plus the two on-site Megan Finlayson from ville on Flintoff. for the Pony Club Cham- bars - one in the trade (OPPOSITE TIMMO'S ITM) TE AWAMUTU Northland have con- Spokesperson Bevan pionships the following village and the other on Houlbrooke says the weekend. course with a panoramic $15,000 prize-pool The event features a view of the cross-country makes this competi- number of additional at- from the hill above the tion the most fi nancially tractions all specifi cally water-complex. rewarding horse trial in aimed at broadening Newstalk ZB will New Zealand. the event’s appeal to the broadcast from the ven- “The event has grown wider general public, as ue on Saturday morning into the premier horse well as creating an at- and Monica Johns will trial in New Zealand.” mosphere worthy of the provide media updates The event includes World Cup status. as the action unfolds. a two star class which Former world champi- The event is also being is a lower international on and Olympian Vaughn televised this year. level of competition, Jefferis will conduct a Spectator admission to plus open intermediate, free public course walk the venue is free over all novice and the brand of the World Cup cross- three-days of the event.

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PAGE 14 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 Who will rise to occasion? By Colin Thorsen APRIL This year’s Battle of the Waipa comes early in the Waikato premier RURALURAL ROUNDUPOUNDUP rugby season when Te R R Awamutu Sports and Hautapu clash on Good Focusing on; Regrassing and Friday. Cambridge will host Maize Grain Harvesting the Waipa Property Link Trophy fi xture, This April issue will be published on kicking off at 2pm. TUESDAY, APRIL 17 While there has al- ways been good natured rivalry between the two For Advertising contact: For Editorial contact: Waipa clubs, things Alan Price or Heather Andrew Dean Taylor or Cathy Asplin won’t be too neighbour- ly with valuable com- Phone 871 5151 petition points at stake early in the season. Hautapu, the 2006 Waikato premier cham- pions, opened their

season with a 43-6 win 093TC037-07 over Melville on Satur- day, while Te Awamutu Sports kick-started their campaign with a 29-7 win over Hinuera. Hautapu president Ian Hughes says the Battle of the Waipa is PRE MATCH HYPE: Hautapu RFC committee member Sheryn Hobbs and one of the highlights of Te Awamutu Sports Club manager Keith Parsons enter into some good the season for his club. natured rivalry ahead of Good Friday’s Battle of the Waipa rugby clash. They served on the Hautapu committee together before Parsons moved to “There is a close affi n- Te Awamutu to take up his position at Te Awamutu Sports Club. 0930715AD ity between the district’s two premier clubs, as- Te Awamutu it was ground advantage. a couple of new faces, so sisted by no small meas- Hautapu’s loss and Te Parsons, who still has they must start red hot ure by former Hautapu Awamutu Sports’ gain. many fond memories of favourites. stalwart Keith Parsons’ “Keith ran a very suc- his days at Hautapu, “Local derbies, how- connection with Te cessful touch module in says he is very much ever, always seem to APRIL Awamutu Sports (as Cambridge from which a Te Awamutu Sports bring the best out in Te manager).” he developed organisa- man these days. Awamutu Sports, so I’m Hughes coached tional skills which has Parsons says Te picking them to win in a specials Hautapu seniors, with stood him in very good Awamutu Sports are very close encounter.” Parsons as his manager, stead.” obviously huge under- Parsons is hoping a lot when they fi nally won As for the outcome of dogs up against the de- of local supporters trav- promotion to the top di- the game, Hughes said fending champions. el to Cambridge and get vision in the late 80s. he would be putting his “Hautapu have re- behind the Kerry Eynon “When Keith and money on Hautapu seen tained all their squad coached Te Awamutu (wife) Liz moved to they have the home from last year and have Sports team. Sports off to winning start Waylon Tangohau turned in nents. with an early second half Tan- a player of the day perform- He and Barclay dominated gohau penalty. ance spearheading Te Awamutu the lineouts, while fl anker Jono A further series of penalties Sports to a 29-7 win over Hin- Armstrong carried on from last were awarded to Sports close uera in the opening round of season with his brutal defence. to the Hinuera line, leading to only Waikato premier rugby compe- The game was a typical fi rst one of the visitors being ‘yellow- tition. round affair with both sides carded’ for slowing play down. Tangohau showed what an making plenty of mistakes. Sports capitalised by moving Brakleen accomplished halfback he is for Sports were fi rst on the board the ball wide to the left, then three-quarters of the game at with a 45m penalty by Tango- switched play back to the right 5-56 Albert Park on Saturday, before hau. fi nding veteran lock Barclay moving out one spot for the fi nal Hinuera’s reply was immedi- unmarked to stroll in at the 20 minutes. ate with a try between the posts corner. $66.95.95 He had experienced playing after Sports failed to clean up a Two more Tangohau penalties + GST each in the No 9 jersey for South- high kick. had Sports home comfortably by ern United before moving to Stung by the setback, the a 22 point margin. Te Awamutu but has been a Sports’ forward pack took con- Coach Kerry Eynon must regular fi xture at fi rst fi ve for Te trol with repeated drives at have been pleased with his Awamutu Sports for a number the line leading to prop Kieran team’s all round defence which of seasons. Ramage scoring close to the proved very hard to penetrate, PHONE His goal kicking was impecca- posts. with both forwards and backs 07 872 0291 ble too, landing two conversions A further two Tangohau pen- working well together and fi ve penalties from seven alties gave Sports a 16-7 halft- Sports will need to lift their Farm Machinery Centre attempts. ime lead. game several notches in all Peter Bain reports that the Te Hinuera fi nished the half departments, however, on Good Awamutu Sports pack, under strongly but were met by solid Friday if they are to upset the Warren Longman (027) 289 6263 093TC001/07 the leadership of Paul Wheeler, defence. defending Waikato champions TELEPHONE HAMILTON TOLL FREE 859 OHAUPO ROAD FACSIMILE had the better of their oppo- Sports increased their lead Hautapu on their home turf. 07 872 0232 07 849 6000 TE AWAMUTU 07 871 8190

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BOTTLE KING BOTTLE 2 for $52 Fresh Choice Complex - Jacobs St Ph 870 6211 per doz bottles 093TC002-07 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 PAGE 15 093TC036-07 Flying start likely for Magic Our HHeatingeating FeatureFeature publishes Tuesday April 24 The Magic open their 2007 National Bank Cup net- ball campaign with a match against the Flyers in New If you wish to promote your Plymouth on Thursday. heating product or service phone These two teams met at Waipa Weekend in Te Heather or Dorinda 871 5151 Awamutu, with the Magic dominating every quarter. Local fans will have to wait until round fi ve of the competition to watch the defending champion Magic play at Mystery Creek. The Waikato Bay of Plenty side, bidding for a third successive title, have just three home games in round- robin play. Their only match at Mystery Creek is on May 6. First home game is in Tauranga on April 14 against the Shakers. The second home game, the following week against the Flames in the revamped Rotorua Sportsdrome, kick starts a four-match stretch against the teams most likely to challenge them for the title, Sting, Diamonds (at Mystery Creek) and Force. There is a two week break between the Diamonds and Force matches when the Silver Ferns tour Eng- land. Four of the Magic’s round-robin games are being tel- evised - v Flames, Sting, Diamonds and Force. Magic’s draw, April 5: Flyers v Magic, New Plymouth; April 14: Magic v Shakers, Tauranga; April 21: Magic v Flames, Rotorua; April 28: Sting v Magic, Invercargill; May 6: Magic v Diamonds, Mys- tery Creek; May 27: Force v Magic, North Shore; June 1: Rebels v Magic, Dunedin; Minor semi-fi nals (venues to be decided); June 8: TE PAHU’S Laura Langman in the thick of Semi-fi nal 1; June 10: Semi-fi nal 2; June 15: Major semi-fi nal; June the action for Magic against Flyers during 22: Final. Waipa Weekend. 0930716AD Penny in hunt despite bad luck Te Awamutu motocross star stroke, and Negus, on a 250cc had launched off the track and Mark Penny experienced a rol- two stroke, tussled for the lead. into the vines too.” lar-coaster ride in round two of Negus’ bike had a little more As he struggled to release his the North Island cross country grunt down the straights but bike, Negus passed him. championships. Penny was on his tail as they When Penny fi nally re-mount- The Wilksbrooke Motors spare entered the pit paddock for the ed his bike, again in second parts manager showed all his last time. He seized his opportu- place, he closed the gap to 32 trademark skill and determi- nity when Negus had a pit stop, seconds on Negus. nation at Rotorua, winning his taking the lead by at least 30 “I’m disappointed with the re- class and placing second overall seconds and pulling more and sult, considering the hard yards after crashing over a bank. more through the fi rst half lap. I’ve put in, but I’m happy know- The incident occurred early in He approached the tree sec- ing I had the pace to win.” the three hour race, just as he tion for the last time with cau- The championships are being moved into dusty tracks when tion. held over three rounds, with lying second behind race leader The trees were catching riders able to drop their worst Cam Negus. everyone out. They were tight round. “The track made a turn to and narrow with one big rut to Final round is at Ashurst, the right but I couldn’t see it follow. Palmertson North on April 15. because of the dust and ended Having negotiated the section Penny and his wife Ilana up over the bank on the edge of cleanly, Penny says he could not Wilks fi nished the Raglan Rox a swamp,” says Penny. believe it when he was lassoed four hour series on a winning “I made my way back up to the by a vine around his neck, grab- note. track, resuming the race near bing him and throwing him to They followed up their fi fth 093TC022-07 the tail of the fi eld.” the ground. placing in round one of the two He rapidly worked his way “I didn’t know what had hit member team competition, held into the top eight by the end of me at fi rst. near Kawhia, with victory in the the fi rst lap, then into second by “I unwrapped the vine from second and fi nal round at Rag- lap four after two hours racing. around my very sore neck then lan - ending the series second Penny, on a RM-Z250 four started to untangle my bike that overall.

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Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 PAGE 17 Formal Notices BEREAVEMENTS PERSONAL TO LET PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES MAXWELL - Barry. FLATMATE wanted, PUBLIC NOTICE Thank you for all the SSammy,ammy, $80 p/w plus ex- Sections 9 (4) care and support you penses. Phone Dean BIRTHS DEATH NOTICES HHAPPYAPPY 18th18th and 31 (3) gave us through this (021) 206-9100. Sale of Liquor Act difficult time. Barry BBirthday!irthday! FINAL TOOMATH - (nee FLATMATE wanted. 1989 would have been Flatmates wanted for SUMMER Wyllie) Moira Wini- Borderland Enter- pleased to know he house in Kihikihi. CLEARANCE fred. On March 31, prises Limited, meant so much to so Must be working and 2007, passed away SALE Private Company many. Kim, Paula, reliable. Phone Daniel peacefully. Dearly Ends Easter Saturday of 17 Hall Street, Tony and families. 870-1197 or (021) 239- loved wife of Ray- Prices from as low as Pukekohe has made HAMILTON - Andrew WOODHOUSE - Te 7806 after 7pm. mond (and the late $15.00 application to the and Sarndra are Iri Poporo. The Terry Fitzsimons). District Licensing pleased to announce Woodhouse whanau LANDLORDS Very special mother HAIR Agency at Te Awa- the safe arrival of would like to thank of David and Brooke, Wishing your property EXPRESS mutu for the grant of Lachlan Andrew, born all who supported our LLoveove ffromrom MMum,um, Dad,Dad, Jenny and John, Ross to be managed by a an ON and OFF Li- March 19, 2007, at family during and af- LLisa,isa, AAmy,my, AAmbermber andand and Carol, Malcolm recognised professional? Haircuts cence in respect of the Matariki Maternity, ter the sudden pass- GGrandparentsrandparents and Annemarie, Colours premises situated at weighing 4100 gms ing of our husband, TENANTS Robyn, Michael and 97 Alexandra Street, (9lb). Special thanks father and koro. A BABY? Planned or Needing help finding Late night Wednesday Bernie, Simon and Te Awamutu and to midwife Renee Mil- Words cannot express unplanned! Know accommodation which Saturdays 9-4pm Lyndal. Granny Moi the aroha, kai, flow- Friendly Staff known as “Commer- lar, Pauline Lea, and your options. Phone suits your needs? to Duncan, Matthew, ers, cards, koha and cial Hotel”. Barbara English. Pregnancy Counsel- Contact Francene Richard and Dale, resources everyone Call 871-5875 The general nature of ling Services collect on 871-7146, Martin, Rebecca and gave, we will always (07) 855-5779 - 24 for an appointment the business to be con- Tom, Nicholas and treasure your kind- hours a day. Mobile Woolworths ducted under the li- Matthew, Alice and ness and generosity, (027) 289-3952 Shopping Centre, cence is that of a Hotel. Olivia, Shamus, NEED a lawyer? Call you will be in our 871-6287 a/h Sloane Street Matilda, Taylor, Har- hearts forever and 870-4991 James Par- The days on which and Waipa Property rison and Emily. A always, we love you lane. the hours during which MEANIE - Graham Link Ltd. MREINZ POKURU INDOOR liquor is intended to be service for Moira will all. RENÉE lush curvy and Rebecca are BOWLING CLUB sold under the licence proud to announce to be held at St Andrews brunette, tall, busty, 25 ONE bedroom cottage, are: early but safe arrival Presbyterian Church, year old, escort and 7kms from Te Awa- ANNUAL GENERAL of Jessica. Born 80 Mutu Street, Te ENGAGEMENTS B&D, available Tues- mutu, $85 p/w. Phone MEETING On Licence: At any time on any day to any March 11, 2007 at Awamutu on Thurs- day 2pm - 7pm, 871-9410. To be held in Pokuru Waikato Hospital, day, April 5, at GAINES - BJERGA. Wednesday - Friday 2 - person who is for the Hall on Wednesday, time being living on weighing 1860 gms 11.00am, followed by Paul and Anne 10pm. Phone 870-3479. SAFE ‘N’ SOUND April 11, 2007 (4lb 2oz). A very spe- private cremation. All Gaines together with the premises. Monday RURAL lady seeking STORAGE at 7.30pm. to Sunday 7.00am to cial thank you to communications C/- Greg and Rachel gentleman, 44 - 50 Isabella Watson for the Toomath family, Members and interested 2.00am the following Bjerga, are delighted years, for outings and Lock up players are urged day to any other per- the help and support. P O Box 137, Te Awa- to announce the en- companionships. storage units THE bull is off to get mutu. Te Awamutu to attend son who is present on gagement of Chris Phone or text (027)
Electric Security Fence the premises. castrated. Campbell Funeral Services Ltd. 332-8885. and Stephanie. God’s
24/7 access Would SHANE and Susan Young are FDANZ & Griefcare. blessing to you both. Off Licence: Monday to proud to announce
Camera and patrolled ENGELBRETSEN of 4108 Sunday 7.00am to TOOMATH - Moira. S.H.W 31, Oparau, or the safe arrival of FOR HIRE surveillance 2.00am the following On March 31, 2007. anyone knowing his of Tyla Mitchell Young, Passed away peace- LOST Phone 871-2171 day. weighing 4450 gms his whereabouts, fully. Dearest mum of BALLGOWN hire, or (0274) 407-101 telephone Steve on The application may be (9lb 13oz). A little Jenny and John Neill, better selection than inspected during ordi- LOST ginger cat, Col- Proud to be Locally (021) 111-3911 brother for Alex and and Granny Moi of in the shops. Phone nary office hours at the lege area. Phone 871- owned and operated Courtney, and a Duncan, Matthew, (07) 827-4977 office of the Waipa Dis- 8444. grandson for John Richard and Dale, trict Licensing Agency, and Sue Young and CARPET and uphol- TE AWAMUTU and Martin. In our LOST - vicinity Puniu stery cleaner. Hire 101 Bank Street, Te George and Linda Road, slim, grey, four “DO Awamutu. hearts forever. from the cleaning spe- SELF STORAGE Hancock. A special white feet. Phone 870- From $17 p/w thanks to Isabella TOOMATH - Moira. cialists. Sincerity Dry- THE Any person who is en- March 31, 2007. 3337. cleaners. Phone 871- 24hr access titled to object and who Watson and Aunty Camera Surveillance Missi. Passed away peace- 5471, 97 Sloane Street. wishes to object to the PH: (07) 856-7584 RIGHT grant of the applica- fully. Dearly loved or (027) 608-1749 DEATH NOTICES eldest sister of the Classifi ed RENTAL THING” tion may, not later late Ethne and Tris Advertising THREE bedroom than 10 working days after the date of the GILLESPIE - Dean. Hill, and Jeannette Phone 871 51 51 CARS house, close to town. and Andrew Kay. Phone 871-6868. first publication of this Suddenly at Pa- notice, file a notice in pamoa. Dearly loved THREE bedroom writing of the objection little brother, brother- house in Te Awa- TO LET with the Secretary of in-law of Ken and mutu, large fully the District Licensing Janette Gillespie. Phone Leticha fenced section, wood Agency at Private Bag Special ‘Uncle Dean’ 871-3970 burner, $275 p/w, 2402, Te Awamutu. of Kelsey, Brad and HARCOURTS BLUE RIBBON close to college. Phone Be TIdy Matt. So sadly missed (07) 843-1669 or (027) This is the first publi- REALTY MREINZ cation of this notice. by us all. Gone Fish- 132 Kihikihi Road 457-8822. Business, Education, ing. Address Rental Type Bedrms Te Awamutu THREE bedroom, sin- Transport, Industrial, KRUSE - Heather Whitmore Street $230p/w HOU 3 gle garage, brick Mitchell. On March, Pekanui Road $260p/w HOU 4 TABLE linen hire, home, close to town Domestic, You 30th, 2007, aged 75 Bond Road $250p/w HOU 2 Sincerity Drycleaners. and schools, small years. Loved daughter Fraser Street $290p/w HOU 2 Phone 871-5471. section, $280 p/w, ref- KEEP TE AWAMUTU of Mary and the late Hazelmere Cres $260p/w HOU 3 erences required, William Cheyne. Hiskens Place $250 p/w HOU 3 available after April BEAUTIFUL SOCIETY Loved wife of Stan. Puniu Road x 3 $200 p/w UNT 2 WANTED TO RENT 14, 2007. Phone (021) Dearly loved and 998-868 after 7.00pm. adored mother of Ar- Contact Rachel Hogben on (07) 871-8700 for CAN YOU HELP US? thur and Anne, Ann more information or view the properties at WE WANT A HOME! PUBLIC NOTICES and Warwick and the www.harcourts.co.nz late Rex. Dearly loved We are a hard working nana of Shelly and CHURCH NOTICES professional couple Shay, Richard and looking to rent a Sammie, Leon and comfortable and tidy Justin. Loved great nana of Justyn and HOLY WEEK at house close to town. Jack Mitchell. Loved St John’s Anglican Church We are non-smokers sister of Stuart and Arawata Street, Te Awamutu without pets. Heather Cheyne. A Arawata Street, Te Awamutu - 2 to 3 bedrooms service for Heather Wednesday April 4, 12.00 noon - 1.00pm - A lockable ggaaaragerage has been held. All Prayer and Reflection communication C/- - Willing to pay up to The Kruse Family, P Maundy Thursday, 7.30pm $20$2000 for the right place Foot washing and Eucharist O Box 137, Te Awa- Phone or text us today! mutu. Special thanks Good Friday, 12.00 noon - 3.00pm (027) 294-8824 to Dr Louise Walker Vigil, Readings and Music after 5.00 pm and the staff of Saturday, 7.00pm - 8.00pm Matariki Hospital. Te Prayer and Reflection FARM house needed Awamutu Funeral for two professionals Services Ltd. FDANZ April 8 - EASTER DAY and one cat. Please & Griefcare. phone Sian or Paul on 8.30 am - Old St John’s Church 870-4961. 9.00 am - St Paul’s Church, Hairini 9.30 am - St Saviour’s Church - Pirongia 10.00 am - St Johns Church

Welcome to you all

PAGE 18 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES Need to PUBLIC NOTICES spice up WAIPA DISTRICT COUNCIL your life? BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECYCLING DAYS ELECTION Add ssomeome There will be no collection Nominations are invited for the election of five ccolourolour parent representatives to the Board of Trustees Monday 9th April We wish to advise that our office will ttoo your of Te Awamutu Primary School. be closed for the Easter Break from: Collections during this week will wworldorld A nomination form and copy of this notice will be one day later than normal. be posted to all eligible voters. Additional 5.00 pm Thursday, April 5, 2007 nomination forms can be obtained from the and will re-open at school office. PUBLIC NOTICES 8.30 am Wednesday, April 11, 2007 Nominations close noon on Tuesday the 24th of April 2007, and may be accompanied by a “Wishing everyone a Happy Easter” candidates statement. PIRONGIA RESIDENTS AND RATE The voting roll is open for inspection at the PAYERS ASSOCIATION school and can be viewed during normal school hours. Public Meeting There will also be a list of candidates names for with Inspection, as they come to hand, at the school. Environment Waikato on The poll closes at noon on 8th of May 2007. Monday April 16 2007 at 7.30pm Signed: Linda Howarth at Pirongia Memorial Hall, Franklin Street Returning Officer Senior management and Councillors from Environment Waikato will be in attendance to explain their Rating Policy and to address any questions relating to the levels of their annual rates.

The meeting is open to ALL Environment Waikato Ratepayers

If you have a question but cannot attend then contact Alison Guy 871-9675 or David Tuson 871-9555

Waikato Rodeo Association Would like to thank all our sponsors and others on the day for our successful event.. Alpha Hotel & Restaurant, Dee Ryan, G Kit for local BR, DG Limmer, Classic Hits 98.6 ZHFM, McGuire Contracting, Waikato Farmer & Farmers wood, KSM Livestock, Bains Liquid Disposal, Wilksbrooke Motors, Te Awamtuu Saddlery & Grooming kits junior barrel race, VE Veterinary Services Ltd, Osbornes Transport 2000 Ltd, Acro Scafolding Ltd, Mylcrest Electrical, Timmo’s ITM Building Centre, AC Petfoods, Corboy Earthmovers Ltd, Devoy Signs, Rob Parkinson Shearing Contracting, OTC Timber Co Ltd, Norwoods Farm Machinery Centre, ACE Lawnmowers Ltd, Fencourt Forge Ltd, Total Farm Services Ltd, John Austin, Central Mobile Caterers, Mica Promotions, Rotary Club of Kihikihi, Otorohanga Maori Wardens Sub Assocation, Local grazer - Bill Abbot supply - good second division bulls, McIntee Hire - toilets, Inframax, RD1, Wrightsons, Lone Star Restaurant. 093TC207

Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 PAGE 19 SPORTS NOTICES FOR SALE GARAGE SALE LIVESTOCK WORK WANTED WORK WANTED WORK WANTED EXPORT WANTED MOUNT PIRONGIA TREE & STUMP ELECTRICIANS MEATEATER DOG tucker, $20 for 24 SERVICE TE AWAMUTU cans, Whitmore LIONS CLUB CATTLE WANTED New work and HOMEKILLS LTD Call Dennis Clements BASKETBALL Street, Kihikihi. rere---wireswires ~ Bulls TOTAL TREE CARE Now Killing Pigs Phone 870-5525. ~ Steers

Entry Forms 199TC205/06 Call 870870---13601360 Phone 871-9995 Phone 871-5221 for the FIREWOOD ~ Heifers 027 666 8292 or (029) 871-9995 Te Awamutu Owned Te Awamutu Basketball 5m³ - $160, 10m³ - Rising yearlings and two GARAGE SALE and Operated Immediate start Winter League $290 delivered. Phone year olds. MORTGAGE Competition are now (07) 873-9190 eve- Saturday, April 8, 2006 Marcus Paterson BROKER available from nings, mobile (021) Start 8.00am Phone (027) 453 6550 Stirling Sports, 617-349. NZMBA Te Awamutu. War Memorial Hall Pirongia Exterior Cleaning Phone Christine Competition starts FIREWOOD EMPTY Moss, Mould and Algae 871-3176 May 2, 2007 Goods can be dropped Houses, Roofs, Driveways, Need help? (021) 545-302 6x4 trailer off at the hall on HEIFERS Cobbles etc also External Entries close Thursday Phone: (07) 871-3176 $50 delivered in Fly and Spider Repellent. WATERBLASTING. Friday, April 20, 6th of April 6 - 8pm and high BW empty KELLY & BRYANT Te Awamutu area CHARTERED ACCONTANTS LTD Ask about our worry free Phone Ultra Clean 2007. Friday 262TC204/06 cows wanted. ‘keepitclean’ 871-6662 today! Phone Phone 7th of April 6-8pm all year round programe. Stu ~ 870-2922 (027) 654-662 or ring for our pick up Phone Owen Watson For your Free quote We’ve declared war Keri-Lyn ~ 870-5467 service (07) 873-6222 or All Exterior Cleaning FIREWOOD (021) 874-570 Phone on all your pests! Ray Cullen Johnny Nelson 0800 GO SOFTWASH Registered BUSINESS SUPER DRY firewood, Blue 871-9649 0800-467-638 WASHBRIGHT Pest Control Gum mixture $90m³. Mary Buchmann Fax (07) 848-1702 DEALS GOATS REQUIRED Technician Phone 870-5210. 871- 9767 MOSS, ALGAE, LICHEN a/h Tui 871-7205 Goat N.Z Ltd is seeking [email protected] KINA Please support your TREATMENT BUSTERS suitable goats for the www.softwash.co.nz fly TYRES FAT and fresh at local Service Club
Low pressure Export Meat Industry. Still the safest STUART Law Ltd,
Greggys Takeaways, Competitive Schedule Coloursteel roofs treatment available Phone 871-6426. Hazelmere Crescent. paid plus freight subsidy.
Roof spray, Tiles and Glen Rawson VEHICLES Odourless Phone 870-2909. Decromastic Plumbing FOR SALE UNDER WANTED All enquiries to: Non staining MATTRESS Dave Salmon
Rotary clean, pavers, Craftsman, Plumber and Gasfitter Work guaranteed $50 SINGLE Dunlopillo, (07) 870-3171 driveways, footpaths
Roofing
Maintenance 870-4950 $20, good condition,
(021) 961-563 Commercial buildings
New Noeleen & Paul can deliver locally. DEAD CARS
HALF round fence Graffiti Removal Phone (027) 222-7590 Phone 870-2132. rails, two at six me- Cash Paid PROPERTIES FOR Phone (0274) 763-347 or 870-2987a/h WINDOWS cleaned by tres, $40. Phone 871- QUAILS SALE or 871-7389 the experts. Phone 6845. GREENACRES Ultra Clean 871-6662. TWO plus cage, $25. * Phone 870-2132. BEST Property maintenance SHEEP mature, 15kg RAW FISH $100 KIHIKIHI Lawn mowing, pruning, FARM WORK bags, $10 each for ELECTRICAL waterblasting, also AND seafood salads WANTED Hockey Fundraiser. Three bedroom experienced fresh at Greggy’s Free Pick up house for all your Phone 870-5230 a/h. electrical mechanic works from WEEKEND crutch- Takeaways, Hazel- Phone Andy: R.O.W, 1272m home - cheaper rates, mere Crescent. Phone (07) 823-6989 section, requirements ing/dagging/small FOR SALE free quotes and mob shearing wanted. 870-2909. or txt: backs onto Phone pensioner rates. ZIPS REPLACED (027) 453-7637 Garden Centre Phone (07) 873-6002. CARPET Quite private 021 024 86002 Phone 027 683 7086 TROUSERS, frocks, *conditions apply 065TC206/07 or 870-5037 26 metres grey carpet, skirts shortened. Sin- $245,000 FARM on floor to inspect, BOBCAT and truck cerity Drycleaners, 97 EMPLOYEES will be cleaned, offers. Phone 870-2132 hire, metal, sand sup- HOME REPAIRS Sloane Street. CASH FOR Phone 871-6662. plies, owner/operator. AND WANTED CARS Phone Tony 871-9582 MAINTENANCE CURTAIN GRAZING $1$122200 SECTION for sale, or (021) 154-2322. MAINTENANCE DAIRY FARM 4324m², 94 Kio Kio REMNANTS AVAILABLE Phone The Car King Building, Decks etc ASSISTANT Station Road, Otoro- Painting on Close to Te Awamutu, AND short ends re- PALM KERNEL hanga, $140,000. CARPET Basic Landscaping duced to clear, also (021) 051-2270 or Phone (07) 873-1777. good housing. 871-5353 a/h Waterblasting Venetian and Roller SOURCE NZ CLEANING Lawns, Garden care Start June 1. blinds, small selection Immediately available conditions apply Anything considered Please phone at below cost. Bring TE Awamutu, 532a for delivery, quality IICRC Approved 870-5402 your measurements to Pakura Street, three Phone Andy on product, professional or (021) 944-025 Carpet & Curtain bedrooms, carport, 871871---33193319 or service, freight options. LIVESTOCK Court. double garage, (027) 216216---86888688 Call SourceNZ on WANTED $255,000. Phone (021) 0508 SOURCENZ DUCK SHOOTERS 775-212. M.A.S BUILDERS (0508-768-723) AC PETFOODS EVENING for competitive on ULTRA CLEAN
New Houses farm pricing. WORK WANTED
Alterations Monday April 16, Now Buying Phone 871-6662
Additions at 6.30pm Your local palm Horses kernel supplier. or (0274) 984-465
Decks and Fences Hot Specials and Prizes 0800-DOWNCOW Qualified builder, Watch our advert GRAZING WANTED available now! April 5 CHIMNEY GRAZING wanted for Call Marcus on VERN WILSON six or more horses. A1 CHIMNEY (021) 511-710 or GUN SHOP Phone (021) 470-660. SERVICES (07) 870-1567 Clean, repairs, parts.

Andrew Taylor STOCK SALES SPORTS NOTICES Phone TE AWAMUTU SENIOR GIRLS 871-5351~ 871-4244 (027) 466-4367 1ST XI SOCCER TEAM FUNDRAISER PROPERTIES FOR SALE TOP TEAM COMPETITION

CLARKE’S TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE Sunday 29th April CARPET 10am start DO YOU WANT A HOUSE CLEANING Thursday April 5 - 11.00am

Invites Stall Holders WITH A DIFFERENCE? For your carpet and Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, $10 per stall Then look no fufurrrther...ther... upholstery cleaning Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu Your support will be appreciated ~ Three bedrooms Phone Keith, Sale Comprising. ~ Large lounge Contact Robyn: 870-1192 mobile ~ New kitchen/bathroom (027) 280-0790 11.00am Prime & Boners ~ New carpets, lino, drapes, paintwork or 871-4930 10 Fat Cattle ~ Landscaped gardens We aim to please 150 Boners $297,000 ono Store Cattle TE AWAMUTU Phone 021 524 614 EXTERIOR house 10 Potter Bulls MARIST or 020211 172 7494 cleaning. Phone Ultra 20 2yr str & hfrs Clean 871-6662 today! JUNIOR RUGBY 70 ylg beef x strs & hfrs LIVESTOCK WANTED 50 wnr beef x strs & hfrs 12.00 noon Sheep & Calves PLAYERS NEEDED FOR 11th GRADE 20 Prime lambs Must have been 10 years old at January 1, BONER COWS WANTED 30 Store Lambs 2007. Interested players meet at Marist 60 four day calves Clubrooms, Park Road, Thursday, April 5, Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment Further Entries Being Accepted

at 5.00pm for training, registration and Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule All enquiries to: weighing. New players bring birth certificate. Also empty heifers and potter bulls Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 0272 431 078 Any queries contact Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 0272 431 836 Richard Gibbons-Goodhew Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030 Peter Cain 07 871-3580 0274 933 808 870-2298 Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080 Bob Drake 07 871-7515 0274 941 958 PAGE 20 Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 FARM SITUATIONS SITUATIONS SITUATIONS VACANT EMPLOYEES VACANT VACANT WANTED DELIVERERS REGISTERED NURSES REQUIRED, must be AND CAREGIVERS FARM 12 and over living in We Need Your Help! Young Street, and WE NEED YOU NOW!!!!! ASSISTANT We urgently require volunteers to Roche Street area. Great pay, education programme /COUPLE Phone 871-3205. feed and snuggle our cats and dogs. and support. ~ June 1, 2007 start You only need to sacrifi ce one night ~ 650 cows We cater for Private Hospitals, a week to help these animals. Rest Home and Homecare. ~ 44 A/S Herringbone ~ New three bedroom Please call Dianne on house KIDS AT HOME LTD Come and join our fantastic Bureau. Call Ann Roache or Anne Murrell today!! ~ Five minutes from HOME BASED 871-5222 or Te Awamutu Phone 838-3793 - NIGHTINGALE CAREGIVER (021) 463-543 Phone Debbie NEEDED...

(07) 870-1750 To care for a five DENTAL SURGERY ASSISTANT SITUATIONS VACANT month old Tuesday to We are looking for an experienced dental FARMHAND / 2IC Thursday. 7.30am to 5.00pm. surgery assistant to work in our busy family Competent person Phone Denise HIRE CENTRE ASSISTANT practice in Te Awamutu. required to commence 871-7673 (MON - FRI This is a part time position of 2 - 3 days per June 07, Te Awamutu Duties are: 9.00am to 2.30pm) week, and flexibility is a necessity. area, 400 cows, - Clean, service and maintain Hire PAMPHLET deliver- Equipment The suitable applicant will have the following: flat/rolling contour, 36 APPRENTICE AUTO ers needed for Golf - Customer service, includes Hire AS/HB shed, three ELECTRICIAN Road/Balance Street, ~ Excellent empathetic patient care bedroom home. We WANTED Kihikihi and Puniu Documentation ~ Excellent organizational and communication seek an honest reliable Road, Mahoe Street Successful applicant must: skills Send CV to: area. Phone 871-3484. person, excellent work PO Box 453 - have an excellent attitude ~ Have motivation to fulfil your patients dental ethics & quiet with Te Awamutu SECURITY Officers - be customer focused needs. stock. Own bike and are needed! Gain this Closing date: - be well organised and energetic If you think this is what you are looking for and experience preferred. NZQA approved Friday, April 6, 2007 qualification by corre- - some mechanical knowledge an advantage you want to work in a fun, busy environment, We offer competitive ARE you aged between spondence for under - be willing to learn please send a covering letter and up to date CV to: salary, excellent time $550. Student loans 16-18? Looking for a Michelle Trotter off, training and job? Let me help you may apply. Phone Apply in writing with CV and references to: supportive working get valuable work ex- 0800-800-043. JG Hire Lumino Care Dental environment. perience towards UNEMPLOYED? Sick P O Box 170 44 Whatawhata Road, Dinsdale, Hamilton

permanent employ- of being on a benefit? Otorohanga or email Phone Stuart ment. Phone Fiona on Let me help you find (07) 333-2812 or (07) 827-3754 or text a job. Retrain, up-skill [email protected] (027) 345-4953 your name and num- and gain valuable ber to (027) 294-8556. work experience by giving Fiona a call at SITUATIONS VACANT Employment Plus. SITUATIONS VACANT (07) 827-3754 or text your name and num- U2, Decile 9, Scale A - Fixed Term Position. ber to (027) 294-8556. Due to roll growth, we require an experienced teacher for a new Y1 - Y2 class to help us achieve our goal “Academic Excellence with Country Values”. Classified EEarlyarly Learning Childcare CeCennntretre We have a strong focus on Literacy and Numeracy, and are in the first year of an FULL TIME SENIOR TEACHER Deadlines ICT cluster providing excellent professional development for the successful candidate. With DipTch (ECE) required to lead our TUESDAYS Under 2’s area. ISSUE This position starts at the beginning of Term Will consider students in final year of train- 2 (or as soon as can be negotiated). 12noon day prior Applications close 3.00pm on ing. Purpose built mixed aged centre in Wednesday, April 11, 2007. Otorohanga. THURSDAYS Application packs available from the office. Licensed for 35 children, ISSUE including ten under 2’s. 1:3 staff:child ratio. Phone 871-5203 or 12noon day prior email [email protected] Please contact Charlotte Clapcott class011 for more information. Phone (07) 873-8732 or email [email protected]

FARM EMPLOYEES WANTED

25% SHAREMILKER RESTHOME CAREGIVER Central to Te Awamutu and Cambridge. PM SHIFTS 215 cows, 75 ha, 65 000 ms, 18 HB. Well set up, low input farm. We require: ~ An honest and reliable person to work If you’ve got what it takes send CV to: approximately 50-60 hours per fortnight Sharemilker Position on 3.00 pm - 11.00 pm shift which will P O Box 1 include working every second weekend Te Awamutu ~ Must have a genuine interest in the care of the older adult DAIRY ASSISTANT We offer: ~ A full orientation programme 2007/2008, milking 430 jersey cows ~ On going educational opportunities ~ A great supportive team We are looking for a person to join our ~ A homely purpose built work environment team for next season. within a fully certifi cated facility We provide: Phone Heather at Tarahill Resthome ~ Single bed roomed house 871-3672 between 9.00am - 4.00pm ~ Good 30 a side shed Monday to Friday ~ Good time off

We are looking for a person who enjoys early mornings and can work well with stock. We would like you to be honest and good at communicating. 093TC206/07 This position would suit someone who has one year’s dairy farming experience.

Phone Alan & Briar (07) 873-1760

Te Awamutu Courier, Tuesday, April 3, 2007 PAGE 21 SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT SITUATIONS VACANT

MANAWANUI EARLY LEARNING CENTRCENTREE

We have two positions available. If you are interested in teaching children ages 0-5 years, you may be the person we are looking OFFICE/SALES PERSON for. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic person who is in training or willing Opportunity for a motivated person to join our to train to join our warm, friendly team. busy retail and service centre, hours Monday to Friday, 9.00 am till 3.00 pm. Please contact: TE AWAMUTU CITIZENS Leanne Bryan The successful applicant will need to be: 433 Rewi Street ADVICE BUREAU ~ self motivated Te Awamutu ~ have a general knowledge of office procedures Phone 871871---5353539393 PART-TIME OFFICE MANAGER ~ have a neat and tidy appearance email: [email protected] ~ be able to work with a team ~ have good customer relations Working 12-15 hours per week. We are looking for a person to run our Apply in writing to John Haworth Betta Electrical day to day administration. PO Box 56 Te Awamutu for a personal interview IF YOU: OFFICE ASSISTANT

~ Are fully computer literate Corboy Earthmovers Limited is a leading rural ~ Work as part of a team contracting company based in Te Awamutu and servicing the Waikato. ~ Pay attention to detail The role of Office Assistant is available. This is a ~ Welcome changes full time position reporting to the Office

OTOROHANGA COLLEGE Manager and encompassing a wide variety of Then please forward you Curriculum Vitae to: telephone, reception administrative and clerical Otorohanga College is looking to appoint functions. The Chairperson, staff to the following positions. You will be a motivated and enthusiastic team CAB, 1. Science Technician - 15 hours per week player. Strong computer literacy is essential and To provide technician support to the some accounting knowledge would be an ad- 2/213 Alexandra St, Science Department. vantage.

Te Awamutu 2. IT Support Technician - 25 hours per week For further information on this role and To oversee the maintenance and salary offered please phone upkeep of the College Network. For a job description please phone CAB : 871-4111 Diane Cox on 871 1803 The two positions could be combined for the right applicant. JUNIOR ACCOUNTING Please contact PERSON

Principal, Keith Alexander We are an accounting firm based in (07) 873-8029 Te Awamutu. email: [email protected] We are currently looking for a junior account WATER ENGINEER / TECHNICIAN person at entrance level. This position TE AWAMUTU would ideally suit someone that has completed year 12 or 13 accounting and is looking towards a career in accounting. We are a well established rural water services business seeking a water Competitive remuneration along with engineer / technician. financial assistance towards studying accounting will be negotiated with the Our team is committed to providing superior successful applicant. water solutions and implementation primarily to a wide range of rural, domestic and If this is you then please send or email your CV to: industrial Clients. We are also committed to delivering a wide range of services to these [email protected] clients, including water pumps, swimming pools, trenching and effluent systems, and Or post to: general maintenance. Junior Accounting Hobbs Rose We encourage client contact and personal P O Box 368, Te Awamutu decision making. The following attributes are a must: - a strong work ethic - great book work skills - work well under pressure - pay attention to detail - be committed to customer service - be flexible and communicate well - honest and reliable - the ability to work as part of a team and as an individual - a sense of humour Shop Assistants/Customer Service Paper Plus Hamilton Airport If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply in your own Part Time Positions handwriting and include a copy of your C V Hamilton International Airport is due to open a by Thursday, May 5 2007 to: new retail store Paper Plus and we are looking Russ water services, for enthusiastic energetic staff to join the team in this airport environment. 496 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu Successful applicants will assist in the shop with attn: Mike Russ retail sales, selling and processing of the domestic departure levy while providing excellent customer service.

Staff will be working on a variable roster which could include weekends.

Ideally you will come from a customer service or retail background.

Please send your CV by email to: [email protected]

or mail to:

Rosemary Poole Business Development Manager Hamilton International Airport Airport Road, RD2 HAMILTON

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