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New phones RaceRace on on for for NZ NZ titles titles Te Awamutu Courier switched to a new phone system on Tuesday which means staff have new five- digit extensions. If you are used to ringing a contact directly, simnply add 67 to the extension you already know. The new system allows for a couple of options, but we have done away with our fax line so please use another method to contact our office. Children’s free cafe A pop up play cafe for the school holidays will open next week at Reach Church on 654 Alexandra St. There will be $1 home- baked treats for sale, free hot drinks and the option to bring your own food. Reach Church opened a similar pop up cafe during Christmas and it was huge success, organisers say. The cafe will be open from 10am to 1pm each weekday of the school holidays, excluding public holidays. It is most suited for children under seven. Paper Plus hosts fun run Paper Plus is hosting a fun run on Saturday, April 22 at the Te Awamutu Golf Course. The 3 km kids run is $7 A_TC260112CT02 and adults can run or walk 6 FLASHBACK: Club km or 9 km for $20. Entry patron Elizabeth forms are in store at 55 Captein (flanked by Arawata St. two of the driving forces behind the fundraising for the new Te Awamutu BMX track, Martyn Ebbett and Malcolm McOnie) makes a guest appearance during the official track opening ceremony at Castleton Park in January, 2012. STORY P2

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Your community newspaper for By COLIN THORSEN over 100 years. We always knew Circulated free to 14,055 homes through Te Awamutu Two years of planning will come to fruition when Te Awa- the facility was up to and surrounding districts. ‘ mutu hosts the BMX New international CIRCULATION 14,055* (7136 urban, 6919 rural) Zealand APL First Windows National Championship at standard, it was just We welcome letters - preferably via email. They Easter Weekend. a matter of fine should be under 300 words and must have the More than 1000 riders aged tuning the track. sender’s name, address and phone number. No five years and under to 45-plus pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be and elite, including numerous ’ withheld in special circumstances at the discretion world ranked exponents, will of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged compete over three days at the tee Barry Petch says a lot of and may be edited, abridged or discarded. Te Awamutu Honda Shop infrastructure is to take place BMX track in Castleton Park. over the next couple of days to MANAGER “There is plenty at stake to turn Castleton Park into a Alan Price keep the tension high,” says BMX village. [email protected] club spokesman Malcolm “Rain, hail or shine, the EDITORIAL McOnie. nationals will go ahead. Dean Taylor (editor) “The bulk of the riders will TC130417CT01 “The logistics organising [email protected] not only be competing for NZ MIGHTY 11 team triallist Emma Hughes on her way to winning an event of this magnitude has titles but world championship meant months and months of Colin Thorsen (journalist) a motto during the Pre-Nationals meet at Castleton Park last qualification. Competition will planning. We even invested in [email protected] weekend. be fierce for qualifying spots silage wrap to cover the track Bethany Rolston (journalist) with the worlds being held in (15s) and Jarrod Browning Petch, last year’s national [after just covering it with 40 [email protected] US this year.” (17-24) all striving to defend junior women’s champion, has tonne of lime] in order to ADVERTISING The top 16 from all age their NZ1 titles. easily made the transition up protect it from the tailend of Dorinda Williams challenger classes at Keep an eye out for Cooper to elite ranks after forging a cyclone Debbie.” [email protected] nationals, excluding elite, will Merito, Jack Lupton, Molly remarkable record in age It paid off — the track is in Ange Holt be eligible for worlds. Inia and Brooke Penny too, as group/junior ranks, being mint condition and came in for [email protected] The meeting will start on they look to retain or improve national champion 10 consecu- lavish praise from the 400 Bookings Friday with the 13 and over 20 on their national rankings. A tive years. riders who turned out for the [email protected] inch title day being held in big contingent of other local Standing between her and pre-national hit out last week- conjunction with the Mighty riders have trained the house an 11th title on the trot is none end. CLASSIFIEDS 11 trial to select the New down in their quest to make other than the world-class “We always knew the Tania Cortesi-Western, Alanah Harvey, Tania King Zealand boys/girls teams to finals, the youngest being Walker. They met twice facility was up to international [email protected] Australia in late June. Ryan Phillips and the Penny recently in Australia with hon- standard, it was just a matter Te Awamutu has three girls twins, Sophie and Luca, all ours shared 1-1. Walker, 29, of fine tuning the track,” says trialling, Emma Hughes, aged five. The oldest is Jonty won the UCI round across the Petch. DELIVERY QUERIES 0800 111 200 Laikyn Chauval and Amy Taylor who will contest the Tasman, while the much “A big thank you to all POSTAL ADDRESS Davidson — all in with a 30-plus cruiser class on Friday. younger and less experienced those who helped out 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 chance of gaining selection to The eagerly awaited match Petch, 18, won silver in the sponsoring the age group OFFICE HOURS carry on their club’s Mighty 11 up on home turf between two Oceania Championship. classes, and anyone else who Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm legacy over many years. times Olympian Sarah Walker Te Awamutu has three elite has helped behind the scenes PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 The Mighty 11 entrants will and Rosetown’s Rebecca Petch men competing, Cole McOnie, make the nationals happen each contest four mottos in will take place on Saturday Codi Merito and Caleb Martin. this coming weekend.” order to qualify for the final. when it’s time for the 12 and The trio are all serious con- Public entry is free and ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) The host club has Austin under age group and elite tenders for a national title. spectators are welcome to take *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 Lupton (14s), Mason James riders to do battle. Head of nationals commit- in the three days of action. Thursday, April 13, 2017 Te Awamutu Courier 3 Easter Life membership to stalwart Verse

Allan Ferguson has been “He has travelled many miles to A sad story with a awarded life membership of New help set up at events the day before, happy ending Zealand Pony Club Association in and he is often the last one to leave. recognition of his outstanding ser- He always arrives with a ute full of It begins with vice over many years. possible equipment requirements Jesus’ arrival in “Allan has worked tirelessly for amassed over many years, not to Jerusalem town pony clubs both in the Waikato and mention his own 4-wheel Riding on a nationally for many years . . . and motorbike.” donkey — palms hopefully many more,” says “Ferguson is an encyclopaedia thrown down NZPCA president, Heather Grant. of Waikato Area knowledge — the Hailed as a king “The honour of life membership ‘go-to’ for any history question. by the crowd and bestowed upon him is richly “He is a vehement supporter of not understood deserved.” the Pony Club children. He will Not an earthly The following citation was sub- often ring riders to wish them well king — as the mitted by Waikato Area Pony Club for A and H exams, before they leaders thought — which nominated him for the represent Area at events or travel not good award. overseas. He spends many hours “It is hard to know where to pondering over results especially So they planned start when someone has been a part in Horse Trial and Show Jumping his death on the of Pony Club for so long. But, if an so that he knows who the Area cross — like a award was given for longevity and stand-outs are. He follows their thief dedication, Ferguson’s name progress with a personal interest, We know the story would always be at the top of the TC130417SP03 often identifying an up and coming — it’s beyond list. LIFERS: Allan Ferguson and King Country Pony Club’s Nicky Williams. star before they know it them- belief “Starting out as a riding mem- selves. He suffered death ber of his local Kihikihi Branch, “He also managed the 2007 “On a personal level, Ferguson on a lonely hill was the beginning of a lifetime of Nations Cup Team to Kentucky and is honest to a fault and always puts On the third day service,” Kara Lockhart, president The honour of life plays a big role in the running and the welfare of the horse and code of He rose again — of Waikato Area Pony Club said. membership‘ bestowed selecting of area riders for conduct above all else. He is a and is with us still “He went on to become the upon Allan is richly interpacific competitions. gentleman. He will always put branch head instructor, starting “Horse Trials are Ferguson’s other people’s pony club He appeared to his his association with the adminis- deserved. passion — he is the ‘go-to’ person in requirements before his own,” she family and tration side of Pony Club. He ’ Waikato Area for any information. said. “His passion for pony club friends started attending Waikato Area From course building to chief cross and determination to ensure any- Over His kingdom meetings in 1986 and became the Te presented with a Life Membership country judge, organiser to tech- thing he has a part in is successful to reign — it never Awamutu club delegate to Area in to Waikato Area in 2015. nical delegate he has performed make him a part of any event that ends 1988. “Some competitions hold a every role, sometimes many at you cannot do without. So just love and “The next logical step was Wai- special place in his life both at Area once, Ms Lockhart said. “We are extremely grateful to trust Him — kato Area president, a role he and National level,” she said. “His knowledge, expertise and have him and would not be what we believe maintained for 13 years from “He was a part of the Waikato calmness under pressure often see are today without him. At a And give thanks 1990-2003, then Waikato Area del- Area sub-committee to run the him appointed to a role on the national level, he has had input for the blessings egate to the committee of manage- Pony Club Conference in 2007. He ground jury or appeals committee. into many things we have in place you receive ment for another 13 years from has been an integral part of both If a question was brought before today, especially in relation to 1997-2010. the Waikato Area Gymkhana and Ferguson, you would know any Horse Trials. Happy Easter “Ferguson has been a part of the Gold Cup for more than 18 years. answer or ruling would be well “Allan is deserving of one of the God bless you Waikato Area executive committee He has been chairman of the thought out and fair to the letter of highest accolades in pony club. He In love, from 2005 and Area appointee for hosting committee for Horse Trials the rule — always with the welfare is truly worthy of life membership five years. He was awarded Wai- Champs both times that “Waikato of the horse first and the riders a of the New Zealand Pony Club Kathryn Badrick kato’s Volunteer Award in 2010 and has hosted Champs. close second. Association.”

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for a colourful sight as they gath- seeing such a wide range of ered together in Wanganui. scooters making the distance and Charity riders They left at dawn and rode for everyone happy doing their bit for 10 hours. the charity. brave the wet Urged on by the support of Ms Buckley enjoyed the cheers Camp Quality volunteers at and toots from other motorists. Wanganui, Bulls and Taupo, the “Andy (Smith) was up front for kids camp riders contended with open high- most of the journey with all the way conditions and traffic, wind speedy scooters, Jo (Butler) rode Camp Quality brings fun, hope and rain, confronted the Rangipo mostly middle of the pack and I and happiness into the lives of Summit, then headed onwards to was tail end Charlie most of the children living with cancer — the welcome sight of the Great time with my little scooter but, inspiring them to get on with being Lake. even though it struggled up the kids again. They re-gathered at the Taupo hills, it got to Taupo without The first New Zealand camp Cosmopolitan Club for speeches missing a beat,” said Buckley. was held in West Auckland in and the On-the-Day prize-giving, The local riders were grateful to January 1985 and attracted 22 followed by some well earned all those who gave to the givealittle children from throughout the sustenance. page, support crew of John country. Since then Camp Quality Although tired, the group’s Buckley, Gayle Smith and Andy NZ has grown to provide annual mood was one of achievement and Smith’s son Zak, Puahue School summer camps and year-round satisfaction — pride in making the for hosting a fundraising day support at no cost to help children 270km journey and pleasure from where children placed a colourful and their families overcome the helping others. TC130417SP07 handprint on Buckley’s scooter, challenges of living with cancer. More than $17,000 has been ROSETOWN charity scooter riders, from left, Sharon Buckley, Jo Chad Malleck for mechanical Camp Quality is about letting raised with more pledges still to be Butler and Andrew Smith at the start in Wanganui. skills, John Buckley (Osbornes kids be kids, while continuing with received. Transport) for sponsoring accom- their treatments and giving the The Te Awamutu trio collec- Ms Butler said she was pleased The Department of Corrections modation and fuel and Brian and parents a well-deserved break, tively contributed nearly $2000 to have completed the journey and Te Awamutu RSA. Rhonda Green for hosting on Sat- away from the worry for a short towards the fund. after gaining sponsorship from The highlight for Mr Smith was urday. while. Each camp for these children costs approximately $100,000. Te Awamutu’s Jo Butler, Sharon Buckley and Andrew Smith were among the 55 hardy folk, on scooters, who braved the traffic of SH1 and the unpredict- able weather of the wild Central Plateau, to ride 270km from Wanganui to Taupo. The Central Plateau Scooter Challenge is held annually to raise funds for the children and families of Camp Quality. For some, this was the fourth time they had ridden the chal- lenge, for others the first. Some of the riders donned costumes, some PHOTO: TERENA CURREY dressed up their scooters, making HIGH AND NOT SO DRY: The group pauses for a photo at the Rangipo Summit. 8 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, April 13, 2017

Good hunting predicted ame bird hunters in Fish & Game’s Eastern Gregion can expect one of the best hunting seasons for some time, going by the latest research into mallard duck numbers. The Eastern region covers a big chunk of the central North Island, taking in areas including the East Coast, Tau- ranga, Taupo, the Rangitaiki Plains, and Rotorua lakes district. Senior Fish & Game officer Matthew McDougall says Fish & Game is predicting “a better season than we’ve had for the last seven or so years.” We base this on duck 350,000 to 450,000 birds. gion we’ve caught more It’s timely to remind all numbers we’ve trapped over Fish & Game’s harvest ducks during our banding hunters to check their Game summer within the Eastern regulations are set according operations there than we Bird Hunting Guide region, and banding data col- to estimated duck numbers, have for many years.” booklets, or go online to do lected over a 20 year period, and this year’s region wide Numbers within the Repo- this at he says. estimate falls into our “inter- roa area however are of some www.fishandgame.org.nz “We trapped 1500 ducks in mediate” zone in which a six concern and the Eastern Fish prior to getting out on Open- total this year which is more week season and daily bag and Game Council has de- ing Day. than we have in any of the limit of eight birds applies, he cided to impose more restric- Mr McDougall says that preceding years of trapping says. tive conditions there with a the numbers of other game and banding.” Mr McDougall says that shorter season which runs bird species, including black Mr McDougall says that anecdotal reports of duck from Opening Day on May 6 swan and paradise shelduck, what trapping and population numbers from hunters vary to June 5 with a daily bag appear to be on a par with modelling tells us is that there across parts of the region. limit of four mallards. previous seasons. are “lots of ducks around in “Some hunters have reported Hunters need to note Hunters are encouraged reasonable condition, and good numbers of ducks other changes to the regula- to report any banded birds we’re predicting that this within their district while tions. This season a three they might harvest to Fish & opening could be one of the others, such as those who shot rule applies and hunters Game along with their con- best in years.” hunt in the Galatea and Repo- are required to plug their tact details, the band num- Fish & Game’s research, roa areas, believe fewer birds shotgun magazines so that ber, and location and date it which has included aerial are present. the gun holds no more than was recovered. This will flyovers to estimate bird “Bay of Plenty numbers two shots in the magazine assist mallard research pro- numbers, indicates a mallard are looking pretty good, while and one in the breech, three grammes, and sustainable population in the order of in the Gisborne /Wairoa re- shots in total. management of the species. SHIPPING CONTAINERS To BUY and HIRE We have what you need!

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Women leading way in dairy community

ommunity leadership, a keep the wheels of groups and willingness to share know- initiatives turning, while continu- C ledge and a passion for rural ing to milk the cows and raise Katrina life are all qualities shared by this families. While it may seem Thomas year’s Dairy Community Leader- effortless from the outside, we ship Award finalists. know there’s a huge amount of The Dairy Community Leader- work and dedication there and too ship Award is a Dairy Women’s often it goes unrecognised.” Network (DWN) initiative which The Dairy Community Leader- recognises the unsung heroes of ship Award is sponsored by ASB rural communities. This year’s and Tompkins Wake and includes award will be presented at an a scholarship prize to attend a awards ceremony during the leadership programme. The selec- DWN conference in Queenstown, tion panel comprises DWN’s CEO, 11-12 May. ASB and Tompkins Wake repre- This year’s finalists are dairy sentatives and a DWN regional Alison farmers Cathy Prendergast, convenor. Ferris Katrina Thomas and Alison Ferris. The award recognises the vol- Mrs Prendergast farms with untary role dairy farming women her husband Nick at Arohena. have in leading their communities As well as being a registered and sharing their time and skills nurse, she is involved in most of beyond the farm gate. Arohena’s community initiatives Mrs Prendergast says the and groups including Playcentre, passion she has for her commun- school and church and has been a ity, and agriculture in general, member of the Arohena Rural makes community involvement Women Committee for 30 years. fun. part of New Zealand. It’s great She has just completed her first “It’s not a job for me at all. I being able to work with them and year of a MBA at the University of genuinely enjoy giving back to my help them settle in and see for Waikato. community. I feel like I’ve gotten themselves how great our com- Originally from the UK, Mrs so much out of living here — I’ve munity is.” Ferris lives on a 500 cow dairy spent most of my life here and I Mrs Ferris’ journey to com- farm outside Te Kuiti with her couldn’t imagine living anywhere munity leadership began at a husband, also named Nick, and AROHENA dairy farmer and community leader Cathy Prendergast. else,” she says. DWN conference in 2014. “A she and her family also own farms Mrs Thomas says she gets a lot friend asked me if I wanted to in Waikato and Southland. She is In 2012 she became DWN’s Takitumu Community newsletter of satisfaction from seeing head along, so I went and ended active on several school and com- regional convenor for Invercargill and much more. newcomers to the rural commun- up leaving feeling really munity boards and groups and and in 2016 took on a new role as “I have often said that our dairy ity “establish themselves” and inspired,” she says. represents DWN’s regional the Southern Regional Hub leader. communities are supported by find enjoyment in a farming life- “I’ve found the opportunities convenors on its board of trustees. She’s involved with several people just like Cathy, Katrina and style. that have been made available to Mrs Thomas worked in the community groups including Taki- Alison,” says DWN chief executive “I wear many hats in my me as a DWN member have given tourism industry for more than 20 timu School PTA, Western South- Zelda de Villiers. community and as a result I’m me fantastic experience and an years before returning to her land Tennis, Takitimu District “In any rural community you constantly meeting new people even bigger love of farming and farming roots in Southland. Board Pool, is editor of the have those special people who who have arrived to live in our all things rural.”

Crikey, Spikey could solve leaching In the next in our series on ture grown on every urine patch The company invited invest- means Spikey will soon pay for ment capital to build the initial run smart farming and itself. Bates and Quin’s research of farm-ready, 8m-wide Spikeys. points to the average dairy farm They sought expressions of inter- innovation, we feature an making a net profit between est on December 23 and were $15,000-$20,000 annually from extra delighted to find all investment invention which has the grass produced. needs met by December 24. “On the big farms in Canter- They are also working on an potential to solve New bury, the benefits will come very agricultural robot known as Mini- quickly,” he says. “But perhaps Me, a smaller, self-propelled ver- Zealand dairying’s biggest the biggest payback for dairy sion of Spikey which does the farmers is that ability to continue same job but without human problem farming. Nitrate leaching has been supervision. a reality check for the industry. “It is smaller and takes longer Look at the Rotorua lakes — but it’s a robot — it has nothing It’s the single greatest problem there’s only so much you can do else to do,” says Bates, pointing facing New Zealand dairy farming which make contact with the been an effective way of finding with good management. out that Mini-Me will also save — nitrate leaching into lakes, surface soil when Spikey is towed the urine patches before,” says “What’s needed is a whole new farmers labour costs. rivers and aquifers — but now over a farm paddock. The spikes Bates. “Second, it promotes grass technology which counters the Bates and Quin formed Pas- there may be a real weapon detect recent urine patches with a growth and more grass means problem and allows you to get on toral Robotics after a chance against it. high degree of accuracy by more milk — which means more with running your business.” meeting. Pastoral Robotics co-founder identifying electrical conductivity money. We estimate it will reduce Spikey, which has an 8m Bates (who also invented the Geoff Bates is wary of claiming a changes in the soil after the cows nitrates leaching by about 50 per “wingspan”, is easily attached to a Dung Buster for cleaning up total solution but, in the same have relieved themselves. cent. That will have a huge impact tractor or farm vehicle and can be milking yards, now used by about breath, he and Bert Quin believe Spikey then treats the urine on our rivers and lakes — and for quickly towed around the 30 per cent of dairy farmers) was their invention Spikey will cut with an environmentally safe mix the farmers, it means they can paddocks which have developing a proposal for the nitrate leaching in this country by of chemicals already widely used continue to be in business without accommodated the herd. Because automatic handling of dairy shed 50 per cent. in agriculture. One of the compon- having this issue hanging over it treats only recent urine patches, waste; Quin was researching a The controversy is New Zea- ents keeps the urea in the urine in them; plus they get to make more only about 5 per cent of the device fitted to cows to treat urine land farming’s biggest headache. this form for a vital few extra days, money.” pasture has to be sprayed—abig patches automatically — activated Dairy, traditionally the country’s enabling it to move laterally and Bates and Quin are now saving in chemicals. by the cow raising its tail. biggest export earner viewed make each urine patch bigger. So readying six Spikeys for sale to Apart from development in Out of a shared passion for benevolently by New Zealanders, more of the nitrate formed from early adopters. Each unit costs New Zealand, Pastoral Robotics is cleaning up the waterways came has come in for unprecedented the urea is used by the grass (a about $40,000. For an average farm also fielding interest from the Irish Spikey of which Bates says: “It is criticism as public and media win for the farmer) and less is left of 400 cows, Bates estimates a cost dairy industry and agricultural the farming of the future. It’s the scrutiny intensifies on damage to to leach into our waterways (a win of $6000 per year in chemicals, research department interested as first thing you can do for the waterways from cow urine. for the environment). with labour costs ranging from they look to foster grass-fed milk economy by way of a lot more Enter Spikey — so called be- “Spikey works for the farmer in $15,000-$20,000. with its increasing potential to precision agriculture which ad- cause of the rows of spiked discs two ways — first, there has never However, the increased pas- earn a premium. dresses local needs.” 10 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, April 13, 2017

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BY JUSTIN MIEZENBEEK teams threatened to score in the stronger of the two, with early stages before Sports’ lock another Rae penalty and tries to Hamilton Old Boys gave Te Cameron Petch scored under the former Te Awamutu Sports’ No. Awamutu Sports a lesson in posts, courtesy of a kick chase 8 Norman Solofa and ex All- 80-minute rugby turning a 22-21 forced error. Reihana’s conver- Black Zac Guilford blowing the lead — with 10 minutes to go — sion tied the game up at 15-all. final score out. The Sports’ into a 37-21 win. Another Reihana long range forwards performed admirably The 16 point scoreline doesn’t penalty had Sports leading 18-15. against the big Old Boys’ pack. tell the story of the Waikato The hosts sparked to life with Captain Jono Armstrong premier match in Hamilton on a long-range try to regain the again led the way, with Petch Saturday which saw the electric lead, 22-18. and fellow lock Josh Reynolds duo of Jonty Rae and Sevu Reece Sports closed to within one flying around the field. Jack run riot in the last few minutes. point with another Reihana pen- Munce made a welcome return For 70 minutes Sports more alty goal with 10 minutes to go. to the front row and, alongside than competed. Cam Moorby and Yuuki Asooka, Old Boys opened the scoring got through a mountain of work. against the run of play, with a The backline, well directed Rae penalty. Old Boys showed by Reihana, looked sharp with Sports had all the early ‘their championship Api Mocekula in the middle momentum, taking the hosts on pedigree with two which allowed wingers Maxime up front. Reward came via an Laforgue and Maseiga outstanding try to fullback Josh quick tries, racing out Teomatavui to show their skills Moorby who hit an inside ball to a 15-5 lead . in space. Fullback Josh Moorby from pivot Evaan Reihana to ’ again impressed, with an cross. impressive try and injecting Old Boys showed their cham- The visitors had a couple of into the backline. pionship pedigree with two chances to strike a killer blow Sports travel to Matamata on quick tries, racing out to a 15-5 but handling errors and poor Good Friday hoping to take lead before Reihana slotted a decisions denied them points to another step forward against a TC130417SP17 penalty for Sports to trail 15-8 at take out the match. team they’ve battled with in TRY TIME: Cameron Petch finishes off an outstanding try for Te halftime. In the second half both Old Boys finished the recent years. Awamutu Sports against Hamilton Old Boys on Saturday. Te Awamutu open account in football premiership league

It has taken newly-promoted Te Awamutu paid no heed to This week Te Awamutu pointed to come away with Eastern City at Hillcrest Park, Te Awamutu team only two the form book, wasting no time meets Cambridge in the late nothing from the game.” 1.30pm kick off. games to secure its first points getting into the work. game, 2.45pm kick off, at the Thomas Rea was man of the The Men’s Waikato C div- in the WaiBOP Football Jack Connor got off to the Stadium. match for his efforts playing in ision side lost 7-3 to Melville at Premiership League. perfect start scoring a brace of In the curtainraiser at Otu- the centre of defence. This week Anchor Park. The Edmonds Judd- first half goals. With an ounce of moetai, the Edmonds Judd the team take on Cambridge at Goal scorers for Te Awamutu sponsored team shared the com- luck, they could well have netted Championship team conceded a the Stadium, 12.30pm. were Tanweer Shah, player of petition points in a 2-2 draw the match-winner, causing a late goal losing 1-0. The Men’s Waikato A div- the day Ronald Rao and Jamie away to Otumoetai. major upset. Coach Scott Donaldson said ision team were giving a harsh Priemus. Pre-match predictions had Midfielder Josh Whitt and his team was looking good to footballing lesson from Melville This week the team take on Otumoetai winning this match goalie Kevin Buckle had out- secure a competition point. going down 12-1 at Anchor Park. Claudelands Rovers Pacers at comfortably. standing games. “All the players were disap- This week the team is away to Galloway Park, 12.30pm.

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Commonwealth Games In his first season of ath- representative Katherine letics, Dylan Shaw (18) threw a Camp lived up to expectations PB of 42.40 metres to place in the senior women’s 800m at fourth in the U20 men’s discus. Adult Ride Leader Training the New Zealand Track and He far exceeded the 41m dis- For the months of April and June cycling Field Championships at Ham- tance he had hoped to throw. New Zealand can offer beginner rider skills ilton’s Porritt Stadium. Cameron Collins (16) and classes, shared pathway riding, or basic Murray Green reports that Hohepa Pereira (17) both ran traffic instruction to groups or cyclists in the Camp and Olympian Angela PBs in their 100m heats but did Waipa Community. Petty battled head to head up not make the finals. There would need to be a minimum of six the straight before Petty nar- Collins had a rare off day in riders per group with a maximum of 12. rowly prevailed. his favoured high jump and Cycling New Zealand will come out to do Camp hit the front 60m out triple jump events. He was the training in Cambrige or Te Awamutu but got the wobbles, allowing unable to clear 1.68 in the high during current community group ride times. Petty to sneak through for the jump, nearly 20cm below his Booking is essential, contact win. best, then managed 12.07 in the [email protected] The pair were also in action triple jump for fourth place. At Cycling Fun Children’s Team Event in the 1500m, Petty winning or near his best he would have The Cambridge Twilight Cycling Festival and Camp finishing third, with medalled in both events, as he has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 25 Waikato’s Camille Buscomb ranked in the top three. (Anzac Day) from 1pm to 5pm. second and double Common- Gina Butler (18) ran a big Based on Victoria Street, Cambridge, wealth Games silver medallist PB (by 30 seconds) of 17.54 to children can bring their bikes, ride the street Nikki Hamblin fourth. finish seventh in the U20 course then park up and watch the elite An hour after the 1500m, ALISHA LOVRICH PHOTOGRAPHY 5000m. racing. Camp ran the final leg of the LEADER OF PACK: Katherine Camp leading the 1500m field It was the first time in 18 ‘Battle of the Schools’ for children Years 6, 4x400 relay. Taking the baton a at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships at years that WaikatoBOP has 7 and 8 is a great opportunity for friends or distant third, she slowly Hamilton’s Porritt Stadium. Angie Petty (248) won the race hosted the NZ Champs. families to get together a team of four and race dragged in the Auckland run- with Camp placing third. Coach Murray Green was for their school. ner before heading off after on the organising committee, This fun event is aimed at encouraging the Petty running the final leg for list Walsh with a throw of into the straight, only to see as well as officiating as one of Team members to race one lap each in relay Canterbury. After giving Petty 16.66. Walsh threw 21.51. Broughton catch her just short WaikatoBOP’s two team style around the 1.2km Cambridge street a 25m lead, Camp got within a Sprint sensation Leah of the line. managers. course. few metres at the finish. It was Belfield (16) was involved in a Belfield’s time of 24.97 was a “The Champs were an out- This is not just for students who cycle a fine testament to both couple of the closest finishes of PB by .46 seconds. She added standing success with gate regularly but a great way to get active and athletes’ fitness. the champs. silver and bronze medals in takings well in excess of have fun on your bikes. Six young Te Awamutu A mere 30cm separated the the 4x400 and 4x100 relays for a budget,” says Green. To enter a team contact your school office athletes in all featured promin- first three in the U18 women’s four medal haul. “Feedback has been very for a registration form or email ently at the three-day national 100m final, won by Maia Isaac Milne (18) ran a PB in positive. Hopefully there will [email protected] for further meeting. Broughton of Canterbury, the U20 men’s 400m hurdles to be even bigger crowds when information. Ryan Ballantyne is making with Sofia Lome of Auckland claim the silver medal. He we host them again next year, a good fist of following in the second and Belfield third. made a strong start, keeping preceding the Commonwealth footsteps of Tom Walsh and The first two were given the the hot favorite Oliver Miller Games on the Gold Coast.” Jacko Gill. same time, with Belfield just from Auckland at bay through Green was grateful for the The 18-year-old threw 19.12 .12s in arrears. the first 200m. He maintained support given by a number of metres to win the U20 men’s Broughton and Belfield good form, as Miller eased Te Awamutu Club parents, 6kg shot put by over a metre. dominated their 200m heats away, to hold second place former athletes and Te Awa- He then claimed silver in the and a close final loomed likely. comfortably. He later picked mutu College students who senior men’s 7.26kg shot put They cleared out by some 10 up a bronze medal in the assisted as volunteers over the behind Olympic bronze medal- metres with Belfield leading 4x400m relay. weekend.

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TC130417SP19 LUCKY SHOOTER DRAW TOP COMBO: Samantha Felton and Ricker Ridge Escada safely negotiate one of the All shooters eligible • Must be present to collect prizes jumps on the world-class John Nicholson-built crosscountry course at Kihikihi. One gun per shooter • Gun license required or guardian present BY DIANA DOBSON said Philpott. “I am the passed to her when she lost to receive prize queen of slow.” her own horse, Stretch, to Samantha Felton Kihikihi was Philpott’s colic. ONE SEMI AUTO • ONE PUMP ACTION completed a full set of titles first big event back after a “I didn’t want him FOUR .22LR RIFLES with her victory in the Wai- nasty fall at Taupo in 2014, because I thought he was pa Home of Champions and Tresca’s second three lazy and bludgie but with a HuH gege thahanknk youu to ala l three-star event at the Kihi- star start. heart of gold,” said Camp- kihi International Horse “He is a super genuine bell. plp eaease supu p Trial. horse and one I am lucky to “That was three years Her win aboard Ricker have in the yard,” she said of ago, and while he is still Ridge Escada in the national the 10 year old. known as Fat Freddy at Providing optimum one-day title class on Third place went to Andy home, plenty of coaching aerial services Sunday means the Cam- Daines (Kumeu) and Spring and loads of hard work has bridge equestrienne has Panorama who had eight made the difference.” now won titles ranging from faults to move back a slot. Johnstone was rapt with pre-novice, one-star, two- “He still jumped amaz- the efforts of Sensation, who star and now three-star. ingly and I am stoked with at sixth place was New “It is cool and something him,” he said. Zealand’s highest placed I have been quietly trying to British FEI judge Les eventer at the Rio Olympics. achieve for a while now,” Smith was most impressed “Kihikihi is such a lovely said the 25-year-old full time with what he saw at Kihi- event and Ritchie (Balmoral rider. kihi. Sensation) had such fun in “I broke my collar bone “It is a fabulous venue, all three phases. one year and just haven’t terrific track and just a “It is down a level or two had the horses at the right brilliant cross country, to what he usually competes stages, so this is great.” which was beautifully pre- at, so it is easier for him.” Felton has had 11-year- sented,” he said. Johnstone didn’t go old Escada, a full thorough- “John (Nicholson) is a home empty-handed though bred, since she was five. world class builder.” — he won the one star “The ability has always Matangi’s Clarke John- championship for the third been there. He is a real stone and Balmoral Sen- time — guiding In Disguise WANTED workman and a quiet sation finished top of the to victory in the title class he achiever even though he can two-star class but were has previously won on have a bit of a grumpy old ineligible to win the Orient Express (2006) and man persona sometimes.” national title, as was the Quainton Labyrinth (2014). Felton has every confid- second-placed Amanda The Rio Olympian was ence the horse is a potential Pottinger (Havelock North) lavish in his praise of the four star competitor. and Just Kidding, meaning Kihikihi equestrian com- Bundy Philpott made it a that Coastsville’s Brooke plex, rating it as “probably Cambridge quinella with Campbell took the title. the best in New Zealand”. second place aboard Tresca Campbell couldn’t “The venue, surface, and NZPH. The combination believe a horse who had the cross country is always a was third coming into the been all but written off by fair but difficult test. The all-important showjumping others won her the Waiteko showjumping arenas are where they were clear but Trophy Championship. nice and the event is as good had two time faults. Freddy Dash was bought as you will get anywhere in “I don’t think anyone as a training horse for the world. 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Formal Notices TE AWAMUTU CONTINUING Birthday Greetings In Memoriam EDUCATION LUNJEVICH, Laine Peter. 19 April 10am Wednesday April 18, 2015. Two years since you Entry: $2 left us and it still feels Religious Notices Waipa Workingmen’s like yesterday. We Club think of you everyday Speaker: Laine. Still loved, still Mark Carrington missed and very dear. TE AWAMUTU WISDOM OF Love always Mum, PRESBYTERIAN SOLOMON Topic: Dad, Heath, Philly and PARISH BC 1000 Manuka Honey Nixon. St Andrew’s Church EverybodyWelcome Happy Birthday 80 Mutu Street "As a door turns tgomery on its hinges, so Elizabeth Mon the lazy person 15 April 1933 Cafe´ turns Derek. St Andrews Hall on his bed." MARKET "Easter Sunday" Deaths Good coffee, COUNCIL CARPARK SVENSSON, Good food. Classifi ed Advertising Lesley. This Saturday A good family fun Call Carol: 871 6198 Passed away Sunday 9 way to understand HOT LINE April. Sister/Aunty to TAYLOR, why Easter is a Barb O’Regan and holiday. family - RIP. Alan. 871 5151 18 April 2003. See you there Dad ... Your life was a 9.30am NEED TO blessing, your All welcome Unveilings memory a treasure, ADVERTISE? MANIAPOTO, you are loved beyond Thomas Te Whiwhi words, and missed (Sonny). beyond measure. In loving memory of I love you dad . . . Sonny, an unveiling Always your little girl, will be held at Rewatu Patricia xoxo urupa¯, Mangatoatoa Marae, Te Ma¯whai Road, on Sunday 16 April 2017. Apo¯whiri for wha¯nau CLASSIFIEDSCLASSIFIEDS and friends will be at have the 10am, followed by service and kaiha¯kari. "Always loved, never Purrfect forgotten.” TAYLOR, package Alan. for you As we loved you, so we miss you; In our memory and hearts you are near. Loved, remembered * longed for always, 3+1 *SPECIAL bringing many * CONDITIONS a silent tear. APPLY Love Maureen and 4+2 family xxx Phone 871 5151 Funeral Directors Call 871 5151 [email protected] andfid find out more fromom our friendlyty team ROSETOWN FUNERALS CourierTe Awamutu r Welcome, Nau mai, Haere mai to a Community Education Session on Rosetown Family Chapel 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu Phone 870 2137 Women’s Health For sincere and professional service when it matters most. www.rosetownfunerals.com Breast and cervical TE AWAMUTU FUNERAL SERVICES screening Come along and learn why and how regular preventave health checks will benefit you. Let’s dispel some myths! When: Wednesday April 19, 6pm – 7pm Alexandra House Chapel 570 Alexandra Street,Te Awamutu Where: Te Awamutu Maori Women’s Phone 871 5131 Welfare League, For compassionate and caring service 18 Lyon St, Garth & Lynette Williams Kihikihi www.teawamutufuneralservices.co.nz (On the main street in Kihikihi between the Anglican church and the old police house). Kai and coffee provided Please RSVP Te Awamutu Maori Women’s Welfare League on 07 871 4971 Thursday, April 13, 2017 Te Awamutu Courier 23 Public Notices Firewood For Sale Grazing Machinery for Sale & Wanted APPROX 20 wooden pallets, free. Phone 027 FRANCHISEE SUITE EVOLUTIONISTS 231 5115. CLEANING business, Three seater sofa, two CNI Feeds good turnover, Te chairs $300 ono. Phone Celebrating: Awamutu area. Phone 021 103 3901 for further Hay and Silage for sale 3 DRY firewood, $100m , 022 654 6221. information. Round and square bales A. Van Leeuwenhoek can deliver. Phone John 07 872 1856 / 021 238 5052. Straw and Lucerne silage Phone: 021 0273 7164 Garage Sales Maize silage bales FIREWOOD for sale, 5m3 Delivered price for all truck load - $180, PRELOVED TE AWAMUTU products. Machinery Sale delivered - expected PAVERS, 600 x 600, $10 159 WARBURTON CRES 20th April 2017, 11 am Start shortage this winter. each. Phone 027 471 2298. Saturday 15 April, Contact: Phone 07 873 9190 or 021 8.30am, tools, household, Central North Island AC D J & K M GODBOLD 617 349. craft, linen, golf clubs, Feed Supplies 1243 POKURU ROAD , TE AWAMUTU outboard motor, down sizing. Te Awamutu based 2005 NEW HOLLAND TS 100A 4WD Sports Notices company supporting TRACTOR and CAB, Front end loader, TO❏❏ VISIT VISITED local farmers. 2400 Hrs, regularly serviced, TOP Your Holiday 027 495 4735 Condition. Hustler Bale feeder, carry all tray, Waste Service Te Awamutu TE AWAMUTU DAIRY cow grazing avail Stallion 26 x Teat mobile calf feeder, 401 TEASDALE STREET for up too 200 in Puahue Stallion 20 x Teat quad feeder,True test Due to Easter; all refuse Sunday, 8am till 1pm, Te area, May and June. Call electronic scales and alloy plat form. Aaron 021 110 5848. and recycling services will Improves flexibility, balance, Awamutu Primary Post hole borer and Augers, as knew, Gas be collected one day strength and confidence. School Hall, household, welder and trolley, Electric Welder, 100 sport, tools, books, mtrs electric power cord and reel. later than usual. kitchen items to sell. SILAGE Elite Tandem galvanised trailer and crate Kio Kio GymSports Classes TO VISIT VISITED Excellent milking 10 x 5, Drill press, pipe fittings, Large ❏❏quality silage bales dehorners, work bench. Term Two - 10 equivalent. Milled timber Lawson and Mac, lots of TE AWAMUTU $75 +GST loaded, various lengths and sizes, 190 x electric can deliver. fence standards, Reels, Corkill earthing Juniors Age 5-8yrs 70 LEITH STREET For information on recycling and rubbish collection call Saturday and Sunday, HAY kit, cupboards, Drums, Meal trays, Hay 0800 10 10 10 or visit wastemanagement.co.nz house-lot, 9am - 1pm both rack. Seniors Age 8-11yrs Round 10 Various tools, spades etc. refractometer, days. Phone 027 528 9861. equivalent TO VISIT VISITED water pipe fittings, nails, bolts, sprays, For detailed information on sessions and ❏❏ Meadow. etc. Black Dog outdoor Table and Chairs, fees please visit www.tagymsports.nz CONVENTIONAL Front wheel motor bike clamp, 405 Ltr BALES Fridge/ freezer Top condition, Grazing Meadow and AC Client,16 x Franklin Vertical Bar 1st Session Wednesday 3 May Lucerne galvanised safety gates, as knew 10 and 11 Enrol today online tagymsports.nz GRAZING avail for 60-65 Ph: 027 526 4550 foot long, 2 x 750 Ltr water tanks New, 1 x heifers, 1 May start - long Cambridge Area Centrifugal milk / water pump and hosing, term. Phone 027 665 9661. 1 x 3 point linkage Top Dresser, 1 x 28 OURUWHERO ROAD Fergusson rear tractor tyre, 3 x 200 Ltr oil Livestock & Poultry drums. REOPENS 1 x Top Grillo Mulcher ride on lawnmower, great condition, 1 x Top Prescott Tandem 3pm today, Thursday 13 April, 2017 AC PETFOODS axle, Braked Galvanised Trailer, stock BUYING cows/calves/ crate, canopy. horses. Phone 0800 AC Client, 1 x 3 pt. linkage Topper / From its intersection with DOWN COW. Pokuru/Te Kawa Rds to its mower. Suzuki 750 King Quad, 4 x 4, 13,000 kms, intersection with Martin Rd power steering, Mint condition. Ouruwhero Road is open to the public as detailed 1 x Corrohawk Dog kennel and Run. MILK AC Client, 1 x Giltrap 8 Cube Tandem side above. Drivers are requested to take extreme WANTED Feed out wagon , Vogal 7 Foot Grader care using this section of the road and keep to the Blade, Levelling Bar, Bobby calf pen, Kea requested speed limit of 30kph, as the weather ALL MILK WANTED Tandem Trailer crate andCover, 600 Ltr is likely to be very wet over the Easter weekend. FOR CALVES Spay tank, PTO Pump and Reel, Car Ph Deb: 871 4815 Trailer6x4. Council would like to thank everyone for their or 027 490 1007 Milk-Cream - Hand Turn Separators, 1 Alpha Laval, 1 Lister patience during road reconstruction work. Plants & Gardens Contact Steve Old 027 471 2801 E – [email protected] DC Clibbery Chief Executive PIRONGIA www.progressivelivestock.co.nz www.otodc.govt.nz TOPIARY Property Wanted To Let Open Fridays10am-4pm FREE lunchtime seminars: PUBLIC NOTICE April 19-End of Financial 132 Sainsbury Road SAFE ‘N’ SOUND Year Pirongia OR phone STORAGE of application for Off Licence April 26-Website for SMEs HOUSE Susan Ranstead • Electric Security Fence SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 871 9105 FOR 021 0225 1694 [email protected] • 24/7 access ACCOUNTING Wanted to Buy REMOVAL Vilagrad Wines Limited has made application to the or Exchange • Camera and patrolled Waipa District Licensing Committee for the renewal of WANTED surveillance a Off Licence in respect of the premises at 702 Kelz Kraft 027 440 7101 Rukuhia Road, RD2 Ohaupo known as Vilagrad CALF MILK Please phone or 871 2171 Winery. kesandcraftsmadetoorder! 021 0274 5654 Surplus calf CAKES : 027 631 7379 The general nature of the business conducted under milk required Wanted to Rent the licence is Wine Maker. : ell [email protected] PROFESSIONAL The days on which and the hours during which alcohol Phone Nick To Let Auckland couple is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are: 027 243 1333 relocating to the Waikato area are seeking a rural/ Monday to Sunday 10am - 10pm. QUALITY, HOME-BASED CHILDCARE residential house for CARAVANS, boats, horse The application may be inspected during ordinary Kids at Home is a trusted provider of high quality home-based rent, good references, floats, quads, trailers, non smokers/drinkers, office hours at the office of the Waipa District Council, education and care for preschool children. outboards, any con- District Licensing Committee at either 101 Bank all payments in full and With Kids at Home, enjoy the benefits of low- dition, anywhere. Phone on time, two medium size Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge. Steve 027 622 0011. ratio care in a supportive home environment. dogs, well trained and Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes live outside,happy to pay Winz and ECE available. WANTED Surplus / reject pet bond if required. to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than CHILDCARE 0800 543 728 milk for calf rearing. Please call Andrew on 027 15 working days after the date of the publication of this Prompt pick up Emma 646 8012. notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the 021 0285 2972. Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at: PROFESSIONAL couple Waipa District Council, Private Bag 2402, Te 9271623AA seeking farm house/ Awamutu 3840. Your house, in lure of renovation/work or rent No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may be options, references avail. made in relation to a matter other than a matter local Phone 022 353 4297. specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. classifi eds Trade Services This is the only publication of this notice. ADVANTAGE DIRECT engineering, automotive, CONTACT THE CLASSIFIED TEAM TO motorcycle, machinery repairs, fabrication, machining, specialised LINE welding, 30+ years exper, quality guaranteed. Add a small SHED, one brm Phone 027 910 4859. accomodation, $175 graphicto p/wk, references, no your notice CONTACTUSTODAY PHONE dogs. Phone 021 952 392. CHIMNEY A1 Chimney Services, Classifieds 871 5151 safety check, clean and TWO brm unit. Phone 871 parts. Phone Andrew 871 5151 6242. Taylor 871 4244. 24 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, April 13, 2017 Trade Services Health Situations Wanted Employment Employment Vacancies Vacancies DRAINAGE AUTOMOTIVE IN-STEPIN-STEP Motorcycle No job too big Podiatry Services Machinery Repairs or too small - OPEN LIZ CLARKE • Fabrication WE DO IT ALL! SAT ffor professional Tree pruning & removal qualified care • Machining CAPABLE PAT PRESCOTT LTD has been in business in Otorohanga for over 50 Phone 870 6244 or • Specialised welding Stump grinding (Child Specialist) years. The business holds the Toyota and Holden franchises for the Colin 027 498 9022 • Experience and NANNY Wood chip supply 414 Cambridge Rd quality guaranteed area and operates a successful car yard as well as a service and parts Te Awamutu Professional couple seek department alongside the neighbouring Caltex Service Station. Tree inspections Phone Neville nanny for ages 3 & 6 KING COUNTRY 027 910 4859 DRILLING Qualified arborists 870870 4080 • Looking for 3+ years New Vehicle Sales Consultant Property & Home experience DO YOU NEED • 26-36 hours/wk A great opportunity for a motivated Sales Consultant with drive FFA Nathan Hughes Maintenance O L A HAND? • Standard checks and ambition to join the team. Reporting directly to the CEO, you 871 7107 required CARPET To get to the shops, will be responsible for converting leads and enquiries into sales www.groundzone.co.nz for personal care, Phone Liz and meeting monthly targets. HOLES appointments, or in CLEANING home? 027 549 2662 Success in this role requires you to be customer focused with the • Soak • Surface wells IICRC Approved I am a positive, ability to build long-lasting relationships that generate repeat WANTING caring, kind person • Lined Soak holes with 25 years business and future referrals. YOUR MAIZE experience in home • Concrete products OFF? and hospital. While previous automotive sales experience would be a real available References available advantage, it’s not essential, provided you have a proven track • Foundation Drilling RING - honest and reliable. record of sales achievements behind you. 027 497 0080 Phone Jo Lindsay • 4WDTrucks NOW! ULTRA CLEAN 022 155 6052 CAFE DISHY/ Technician OWNER/OPERATOR: They currently have an opportunity for a qualified mechanic to Call 0800 569 656 WAITRESS become part of the workshop team. As a Technician, you will be FREEPHONE Computer Services EXPERIENCED STEVE COLSON COMMERCIAL and GARDENER Wanted to join the responsible for: PC PROBLEMS? domestic cleaning. Call team at 0508 HOLES DUG NO fix, no fee, local IT Maid Marj, 871 3309. WINZ quotes, • Conducting technical checks to diagnose faults 0508 465 373 professional available for on site repairs, upgrades small gardens, THE NES • Providing quality mechanical services EXTERIOR house Two - four days per week. and trouble shooting, PC no problem! • Vehicle servicing and laptop sales, no call cleaning. Phone Ultra Clean 0800 569 656 today! One weekend day. out fees for help, Phone Phone Wendy • Ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction Matt 027 515 6996 or 871 Email CV and cover letter to: 9946. LOUNGE suites cleaned. 021 387 772 Phone Ultra Clean 0800 [email protected] This role is for a hands-on Technician who has sound mechanical MOSS, ALGAE 569 656 now! or phone 021 062 6552 expertise and knowledge of vehicle engines, parts and systems. Gardening & Employment Vacancies Knowledge of Warrant of Fitness regulations and safety standards LICHEN TREATMENT Landscaping Storage would be a bonus. Windows - Exterior/Interior You must also be able to communicate clearly with all types of Colorsteel roofs DRIVER: Local Milk Deliveries, PIRONGIA TE AWAMUTU Te Awamutu people. Roof spray, Tiles and SELF STORAGE Class 2 HT required but would consider Decromastic roofs If you’re driven by success, with the skills, experience and attitude From $23 p/wk assisting right person. to add value to either role, send your resume and cover letter to Rotary clean, pavers, TREEEE Weekend work and early starts. driveways and footpaths 24 hour access [email protected]. SERVICES Good numeracy skills. Commercial buildings Camera Surveillance Excellent attitude, more important than For further information, please call Kylie Mouat on 07 873 7104. Low Pressure Housewash Phone 07 856 7584 or 027 608 1749 delivery experience. RRhyshys NelsonNelson 30 hours per week (four days). Applications close Tuesday 18 April at 5pm 027 360 2847 Tree Services PHONE 07 823 2932 or 871 7389 PAINTING WALLPAPERING, semi Free advice & quotes retired, free quotes, not Contact John gst registered. Phone 871 9943 John Crichton 027 485 021 110 7581 Passionate Early Childhood 5654. Educator Wanted. PERMANENT PART-TIME MERCHANDISER (9 HRS PW) PLASTERER We are a large privately owned centre EXPERIENCED, no job too GARDENING providing top quality care and educa on in a Colgate-Palmolive is an international organisation and market small. Phone Ian 021 229 Quality, experienced village se ng in Pirongia. leading manufacturer of Oral Care, Personal Care and 7748. gardening - Hedges, roses, Household products. or general weeding. We are looking for an experienced, mo vated Need a hand teacher, with eff ec ve communica on skills to be able work well in a team. We are looking for a merchandiser to work part time in Pak n Save PLUMBING Let us help! Te Awamutu for 9 hours per week (3 hrs Sunday evening,3hrs Regular maintenance The right person will have a sound knowledge Wednesday&3hrsFriday). AFFORDABLE or a clean up. of and understanding of programme planning, RATES CallCall TessTess 0 02727 2 23838 25172517 understanding of quality assessment Farm Employment The main purpose of a Colgate-Palmolive Merchandiser is to Phone Colin 872872 2 2853853 A/hrsA/hrs and documenta on. 0

580525AA manage and maintain stock levels, build displays ensuring we 027 498 9022 This person should also have excellent English or 870 6244 anytime CALF REARER are maintaining both Company and store standards and to have language both wri en and oral. They should a key focus on building and maintaininggood relationships with WANTED also have a high standard of computer skills, • Late July start our clients and their staff. Applicants must have a strong customer with at least a basic knowledge of a range of focus and be prepared to work extra hours if required during • 700 cows electronic technology. The Professional Arborists • Located in Te Kawa periods of high activity.You must be reliable, punctual and carry Chipping, Felling, • Competitive hourly This person should be a passionate teacher out work unsupervised. Energy and enthusiasm is a must! Maintenance, Pruning, rate that thrives on suppor ng children in their Removals, Stump • 25 - 30 hours p/wk learning journey, and crea ng respec ul and Full training and support will be provided and applicants for this Lawns Grinding, Hedge Cutting, Phone Scott responsive rela onships with teachers, children position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Gardening Section Clearing and 021 166 0682 and families much more. Hedges This person should be qualifi ed in ECE, If you are interested in becoming a member of our Free Advice with Quotes! merchandising team, please email yourletter of application

Stump grinding/removal Your 9271699AA registered and hold a current fi rst aid cer fi cate. Dennis Clements and CV to: Keri Diamond,Human Resources Manager, 871 5221 local This is a full me posi on CALL US TODAY! 027 485 1501 Applicants for this position should have NZ [email protected] Lloyd & Marie Williams www.totaltreecare.co.nz classifi eds residency or a valid NZ work visa. Please put in the subject line “Merchandiser Position [email protected] – Te Awamutu”. 871 8054 Apply to [email protected] 027 252 5110 Trade Services DIRECT with CV and covering letter PHONE DON’T BREAK THE BANK! LINE Phone our friendly team today and discuss

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AM and PM shifts FAIRVIEW MOTORS are market leaders in the Automove Industry with Ford and If you are an empathetic person with the “X” factor Mazda franchises. that all good care givers have and would like to join a committed caregiving team in a supportive work We are currently seeking a qualified environment. Automove Technician. W.O.F. authority Become a Postie today!!! preferred. This is a full me posion with the Call Joy on 027 453 2614 opportunity of overme in our busy Te Awamutu Branch Service Department. Right now we’re looking for the right person to sort, cycle and deliver for a casual on-call position in the Applications by email including CV - to Te Awamutu. [email protected] or in person by As a Postie, you will be the face of NZ Post in your appointment with the Branch Manager community and get all the fitness you could ever need. Dishonour not the Aged as we shall all be numbered among them John Sharplin. As a minimum, you will need a restricted drivers license and your own vehicle. Applicants for this posion should have NZ So if you’re someone who loves being outdoors, residency or a valid NZ Work Visa. working on your own and enjoys being fit then visit our website to apply – jobs.nzpost.co.nz/careers, HOOF-IT job reference SL1257309. (WAIKATO HOOF TRIMMING) HOOF- IT is a professional cattle hoof care service. jobs.nzpost.co.nz We operate mostly in the Waikato, however at times NEWSPAPER we can work anywhere in the north island. Our TAKEN FLIGHT service is generally working with dairy farmers, but on occasion we help beef farmers and lifestyle block owners. Due to ongoing demand for the service, Classifi ed Advertising Te Awamutu we have a new vacancy for a Trainee. A full and CALL 0800 111 200 Courierr comprehensive training package will be given to the HOT LINE CLASSIFIED successful person. ADVERTISING To be successful in this role you must possess an 871 5151 ability to: DEADLINES • Learn new skills within a set time frame Run ons - 11.30am • Safely work with all of the provided equipment Bordered Ads - 10am • Safely work with all types of cattle and show DAY PRIOR TO ‘stock sense’ PUBLICATION • Keep accurate records at work [email protected] • Show good communication skills PHONE 871 5151 A • Be physically capable of working outside in all TECHNICAL SUPPORT OFFICER FAX 871 3675 weathers, this is a ‘standing up role’ (SERVICES) WEATHER At Otorohanga District Council we believe that ‘small is good’. Comprising just over Other requirements: fo week en i g 14 April 2017 40 staff and based in an attractive rural location, Council’s friendly professional team • A full drivers license takes real pride in their work to provide a quality and timely service, and advice to its Go • Legally allowed to work/reside in NZ Min C° Max C° Rain/mls customers. • Willing to submit to pre-employment medical/ We have an opportunity for a degree-qualified technical guru to provide support and ahead. substance check assistance to our Services team through accurate data and information management. AArohenarohena 8 19 25 Within the scope of your role, you will be responsible for: 5 25 19 • Maintaining a reliable inventory of Council assets so information can be relied Be Salary: KKihikihiihikihi on when needed Upon completion of training will be a base salary plus PPirongiairongia 7 24.3 8844 • Maintaining accurate GIS data that corresponds with the physical location of CO performance bonuses. PPukeatuaukeatua 7.27.2 22.522.5 31 the asset • Collecting and capturing As-Built information and costs from projects • Monitoring the performance of Council’s water services through data analysis To be considered, send a covering letter and current Have a safe and • Responding to customer queries and requests for information. CV to: dry Easter This is a highly technical role with a huge IT systems component so you must be HOOF-IT, 89 Scott Road, RD6, Te Awamutu 3876 computer-minded, with experience using Assetfinda and QGIS software. Ideally, you Applications close 24th April 2017 Recorded by your friendly local weather people will also have experience in three waters asset management and use of telemetry and SCADA for operational purposes.

If you are interested, send your resume and cover letter to Kylie Mouat at L For soil moisture and temperature visit: [email protected]. For further information and a pre-requisite standard Classifieds phone 871 5151 www.thehondashop.co.nz/weather application form, please call Kylie on 07 873 7104.

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LIBRARY ASSISTANT (PART-TIME) U Otorohanga District Library is looking for a part-time Library Assistant to join our small team. Your role will involve you relating to people of all ages from the community as you assist them with finding information, book selection, using computers and mobile devices, and participation in library programmes L Ideally, you will: • Be a reader • Have an interest in working towards a qualification in information and library studies • Hold a minimum of NCEA Level 2 • Have previous work experience in a library, customer service or Make your ad educational environment. stand out with a Full training in library systems and procedures will be provided however, you must be a confident user of information technology (internet, email, mobile devices, social media etc). SPLASH OF Some experience with delivering programmes for children or adults could be an advantage. Hours of work will be 20-25 per week, and will be negotiated with the successful COLOUR applicant. Rostered Saturday morning work is required, and additional on-call hours may be available. To learn more We can offer an informal work environment with opportunities for the successful about using color applicant to contribute their individual skills and talents towards the growth and in your ad, development of our library service. or to place an ad, If you are interested, send your resume and cover letter to Kylie Mouat at [email protected]. For further information and a pre- call 871 5151 requisite standard application form, please call Kylie on 07 873 7104. Te Awamutu Applications must be received by 4:00pm on Friday 28th April. Courierr 26 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, April 13, 2017 BE SMART, BE SAFE.

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CCINEMAINEMA SCENECENE SPECIAL ADULT POWER RANGERS M The Boss SAT & SUN 2:45, CINEMA SHOWCASE TUE & WED 1:25 Baby Two excellent, quality and recommended films “Amazing. Great movie for based on true events. Definitely the best film I have seen since family and kids. Hacksaw Ridge.” Keegan. Good entertain- THE INNOCENTS M ment with a heart, FRI & SUN 12:35 LIFE R13 FRI, SAT & SUN 7:50, cute and creative ------and a lot of fun. MON 5:50, TUE 8:00 An embracing LOVING PG story about how a SAT 12:25, MON 10:25 new baby's arrival People like it – very MATRIX-LIKE with impacts a family, told from the point WETA’S best effects so far. of view of a outstanding “Ireally enjoyed it.It’s a really great story, delightfully unre- tive seven-year- voices of Alec Kimmel, Lisa 3 ED great acting and asks some thought liable storyteller, old named Tim. Baldwin, Steve Kudrow and NOT-TO-BE-MISS provoking questions.” Amanda. a wildly imagina- Features the Buscemi, Jimmy Tobey Maguire. movies GHOST IN THE SHELL M Patrons are raving THU 8:00, Smurfs: FRI, SAT & SUN 7:40, about this “amazing”, MON 5:40, WED 8:00 The Lost “nice” film. “The best film I have seen this year. I Village would give it 10 and a half out of 10.It’s THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE G incredible.” Chris. “The year of waiting THU 5:15, In this fully ani- was worth it -it was truly magical. Lots FRI, SAT & SUN 12:15, 2:30 & 5:05, mated, all-new of wonderful gentle humour and lots take on the Smurfs, of Disney’s great talent to make magic MON 10:15, 12:30 & 3:05, a mysterious map come to life.In fact, at the end of the TUE & WED 11:15, 1:40 & 5:15 sets Smurfette and credits, which I also really enjoyed, her best friends there was a round of applause.” Brainy, Clumsy Meg. “Amazing, wonderful.” Ramon. and Hefty on an THE BOSS BABY G “Wonderful, I loved it.” Rylan. “Fabulous, FRI, SAT & SUN 12:30, exciting and thrill- fantastic.” Leigh. “Fabulous, stunning – so ing race through much to see.” Allan. MON 10:30, the Forbidden For- ous lost village be- roller-coaster course that leads to TUE 11:05 & 1:50, est filled with fore the evil wizard journey full of ac- the discovery of WED 11:30 & 1:50 magical creatures Gargamel does. tion and danger, the biggest secret to find a mysteri- Embarking on a the Smurfs are on a in Smurf history. If you want to be a snob about a dance-based drama for teens, that’s your choice, but you’re about to miss out on June home to perform something pretty great. It’s a sumptuous big screen crowd-pleaser that has surprises up its sleeve. Te Awamutu Country Music Highlights include winning DANCE ACADEMY M Club is proud to welcome back the 40+ female competition in FRI 2:45, MON 12:45, former Te Awamutu Resident Gore, coming runner up in the June Armstrong, as their special Veteran’s section at the Enter- TUE & WED 11:20 & 7:55 guest on Easter Sunday. tainer of the Year and having BEAUTY AND THE BEAST PG “I always enjoy my visits to two country albums on the F8 will be one of your favourites. Te Awamutu,” says Mrs Arm- market. THU 5:10 & 7:40, strong. “I love what I do and enjoy FRI, SAT & SUN It’s a crazy, unbelievable, “I was 10 years old when my guest spots,” she says. 12:00, 2:40, 4:45 & 7:20, insane & just plain awesome parents moved here. “I am looking forward to “I did my schooling here and being your guest artist and MON 10:00, 12:40, 2:45 & 5:20, action masterpiece. married here. seeing you all again.” TUE & WED 10:50, 1:20, 5:10 & 7:40 Bigger, faster, stronger and takes the “After our family were Members and friends will ------franchise to ridiculous new heights. grown up we moved to Tau- also be entertaining along with ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT FATE OF THE FURIOUS M ranga, but now live in Auckland visitors from other clubs. THU 5:20 & 7:30, bringing up a grandson.” Everyone is welcome to attend — B N IG SCREE FRI, SAT & SUN 5:20 & 8:00, Mrs Armstrong took up country music Sunday. April 16, 1-4.30pm at the Te Awa- PICTURES OF ALL TIME when she retired. mutu Methodist Church. 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