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Helicopter Back to the future saves hunter Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter rescued a deer New paper launch across Waipa district hunter who activated his beacon in rough terrain south of Hauturu Saturday morning. BY DEAN TAYLOR The man in his late 30s sustained a stab wound to his Welcome to the first issue of thigh while dressing a deer. He 2018 — and exciting news that was unable to move and we are launching a new product from next week that will serve hypothermic from laying the entire Waipa community. partially in a river. And to make that move into After being attended the future, we are looking to the medically he was winched off past and bringing back the mast- the riverbank and flown to head that launched the Te Awa- Waikato Hospital. mutu Courier — Waipa Post. The paper was started by AG Passport to Warburton, and continued by three generations of the family. Waipa history Mr Warburton had pre- Learn more about Waipa viously worked at the New Zea- District by picking up a Waipa land Herald and several provin- Heritage Passport from Te cial newspapers before coming Awamutu Museum. to Te Awamutu in 1908 to oper- The second in the series of ate a commercial printing busi- collectable passports will teach ness. you more about local history, He soon recognised the need bird life and native plants. for a newspaper in the growing Te Awamutu Museum town and on Tuesday, April 18, opening hours are Monday- 1911 Waipa Post hit the streets. To mark its first quarter Friday 10am-4pm and century of operation it was Saturday 10am-2pm. renamed Te Awamutu Courier For more information and its first edition under the contact 872 0085 or new masthead was [email protected] published on Friday, Rods on show April 17, TC110118DT10 Te Awamutu Rod and 1936. NZME Waikato sales manager Belinda Wolland and Te Awamutu Courier editor Custom Club and Burger Fuel Just over Dean Taylor head the team who will publish Waipa Post from next Tuesday. are staging a car display from eight decades 6pm this friday evening. later we are Street rods, hot rods and bringing back classic cars will be parked on the Waipa Sloane Street and overflow into Post as our Countdown carpark for the Tuesday public to view and vote for their edition. favourite — enter at Burger It will Fuel. continue to be delivered free to Spark open all homes in Te Awamutu and districts — and extend into After temporarily closing-up Cambridge and districts. rural shop in Alexandra Street in Waipa Post will offer new liftout. November because of opportunities for advertisers Te Awamutu Courier earthquake resilience right across Waipa, as well as will continue as a Thursday concerns, Spark re-opened in a being the only newspaper to publication and maintain the temporary location at 25 Roche bring news and views that are focus on the news and views that Street last month. important to the whole district. are important to our commun- Spark intend returning to the The new product will also ity. original site once remediation carry The Country — both as It will also continue to carry work is complete. pages within the main publi- the fortnightly Property Guide cation on a weekly basis and liftout and monthly Driven once a month as the popular liftout. 3 NO SPRINKLERS HAND-HELD HOSING ANY TIME 2 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, January 11, 2018 Nominate an asthma achiever

Do you know someone with came from all walks of life and was diagnosed with COPD 25 • Asthma 5-12 years old; asthma or a respiratory ill- their stories are all inspira- years after giving up smoking. • Asthma 13-18 years old; ness who is so inspiring they tional. They include: While many everyday things • Asthma adult; should be acknowledged? • Jaide Campbell of Canter- are an effort, Pauline regu- • COPD The Asthma and Respir- bury, winner of the asthma larly supports others at pul- • Other respiratory conditions atory Foundation NZ is now 5-12 years category who lives monary rehabilitation pro- (including cystic fibrosis, calling for nominations for life to the fullest despite grammes; bronchiolitis, bronchiectasis). the Respiratory Achievers’ having had over 30 hospital • Emily Arps also of Christ- All nominations will also Awards 2018. admissions; church, winner of the other be eligible for the Cody Forbes Foundation chief executive • Josh Marker of Whangarei, respiratory conditions cat- Award for Courage. This Letitia O’Dwyer says the winner of the asthma 13-18 egory, has a rare syndrome award is in honour of a boy awards are an opportunity to years category who has that causes frequent from Turangi, who had cystic honour and celebrate the achieved impressive results infections of the lungs, fibrosis and sadly died in May achievements of New Zea- racing BMX nationally, des- sinuses and ears. Emily works 2007, shortly after his 16th landers living with a respir- pite having moderately severe as a health promotor and birthday. atory condition and every asthma; engages in a number of volun- The Respiratory Achievers nominee receives a certifi- • Holly Pittar of Wellington, teer roles. Awards ceremony will be cate. winner of the asthma adult “What better way to say held in conjunction with the Six achievers’ award win- category who has almost lost well done to a friend or col- Respiratory Media Awards, ners will be flown to Welling- her life on a number of occa- league who has a respiratory which reward excellence in ton all expenses paid, to be sions due to asthma, however condition than by nominating health journalism. presented an award at a pres- this doesn’t stop her from them for a Respiratory tigious national award cere- studying to be a GP; Achievers’ Award. Make ■ Nominations close on mony on Thursday, April 19. • Pauline Mohi of Christ- someone’s year and send Wednesday, February 28. To The awards have been held church, winner of the chronic through your nomination download a nomination form every two years since 1988. obstructive pulmonary dis- today.” visit Previous achievers in 2016 ease (COPD) category. Pauline The award categories are: asthmaandrespiratory.org.nz. Outward Bound First auditions

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WIND damage to trees caused most of the power outages last week. e e a The severe storm 2 were already related to 5 ea that lashed much of the a logged outage.” country caused multiple Mr Fletcher said in power outages in the many cases more than Waipa Networks area one visit was required last week. to clear a fault. “These were not the Fault response staff typical power outages prioritised their work to we deal with where ensure sites were elec- there is a fault on a trically isolated and safe single section of line or so that tree and con- piece of equipment,” struction crews could said Waipa Networks attend in due course to CEO Adam Fletcher. restore power. “These were multiple “Where we could get faults across our net- the power back on work and ranged from quickly in the first visit individual fuses to we did so” said Mr Flet- broken power poles and cher. lines. This certainly “Unfortunately, in a kept our field crews lot of cases there was It wouldn’t be a busy”. physical damage to “We would like to equipment and in those celebration without you. thank our customers for cases, we had to leave their patience while we the power off until it It’s Starship’s 25th birthday. worked to get the power could be repaired or So we’d like to acknowledge everyone who’s back on,” said Mr Flet- replaced. We also had to helped us reach this wonderful milestone. cher. be very aware of the To our staff, donors, volunteers, corporate We also want to say a weather conditions our big thank you to our staff were working in partners and, of course, our patients and their staff, many of whom and balancing restoring families - your support of our national children’s came back early from power with keeping the hospital means the world to us. Here’s to you, leave and worked in lineman and super- and another 25 years of delivering outstanding atrocious conditions, visors adequately care to young patients. and contractors who outage or find out when Monday morning. rested.” opened their businesses the power was going to “That number does Power was restored THANK YOU. when we needed help be restored. not account for the to all but a handful of with materials or “Our fault number many more people who customers by early repairs to our own received more calls dur- either received the Monday morning. Some ating 25 ye lebr ars equipment.” ing the storm than it information they properties were left Ce The Waipa Networks received for the whole wanted from our isolated from the net- faults phone number month of December,” automated system or work while the cus- became congested at said Mr Fletcher. couldn’t be answered tomers organised times due to the large A total of 288 faults because of overloading. electricians or starshipbirthday.co.nz number of customers were logged from “There will also be contractors to carry out attempting to report an Thursday evening to people who phoned but repair work on site first. 4 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, January 11, 2018

WHAT’S HOT Storm rain not enough BY BETHANY ROLSTON

A section of the Kihikihi WHAT’S NOT Domain walking track is blocked after a Lombardy poplar tree fell near the cor- HOT ner of Herbert and Atkinson Sts. ■ The wonderful people who came to The incident was one of my rescue when I had a car accident. around 80 reported to Waipa ■ District Council regarding Tractor driver on Kihikihi Rd stop- last week’s storm. ping to let a duck and her ducklings Kihikihi resident Beth cross the road. Kay’s usual walk at the Kihi- ■ Good person who handed in my kihi Domain on Monday was cut short due to the fallen wallet at Pak’nSave. tree. However, contractors aim NOT to have the tree removed by ■ Christmas card posted in Te Awa- the end of the week. mutu to a Te Awamutu resident on Along with many fallen December 18 which didn’t arrive until trees, the storm brought a downpour of rain in the January 3. district. ■ Cyclists using side of road as toilet Te Awamutu recorded in full view. Not nice to watch. just over 30mm of rain dur- ing that period. ■ The people who stole our solar On the mountain where lights from our driveway on New Te Awamutu’s water supply Year’s Eve. We are now in the dark. comes from just over 52mm ■ of rainfall was recorded. New subdivisions with no real But it wasn’t enough and increase in water supply storage. there will be no change to the TC110118BR02 ■ Section maintenance group that district’s current water LOMBARDY poplar tree blocks a section of the Kihikihi Domain walking track. calls around intimidating people into restrictions. Water services manager “Traditionally we experi- remain on Water Alert Level Water Alert Level 3 means letting them clear up their trees. Tony Hale says water ence peak demand in Janu- 3 restrictions and will con- no use of sprinklers. demand is expected to ary and February,” he says. tinue to monitor the situa- Hand-held hosing is increase. “Because of this we will tion closely.” allowed. TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. Send to 021 241 4568 Online hub gives info on extreme weather EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. An online hub for rainfall weather events in the region. low from the Tasman Sea Council regional hazards Send to [email protected] and flood related informa- It can be found at was predicated by the team leader Rick Liefting tion has been set up by waikatoregion.govt.nz/flood- MetService to bring heavy posted a warning about the DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Waikato Regional Council to room rain to the Coromandel Pen- high rainfall and high winds help people more easily keep The page went live the day insula, and severe wind to coinciding with a king tide Drop into our offi ce 97 Sloane Street up to date with severe before a rapidly deepening the Waikato region. on Thursday evening. SAVE $$$ with Skyline The offer is... FREE: Auto Door Opener (Merlin EVO 100) 1 per building*

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Like many locals who head each year to holiday on the Coromandel Peninsula, my wife and I love this unique part of New Zealand. Last week’s storm turned our normally tranquil holiday spot at Waitete Bay, between Coromandel and Colville, into 050118NZHSPLROAD a raging, destructive sea. DAMAGE to the Thames Coast Road at Like much of the the west Te Puru. coast of the peninsula, we didn’t escape the force of The NZ Transport Agency is asking nature. heavy vehicles operators to travel the Many holidaymakers, who Tairua way around State Highway 25 to have been going to the bay for minimise further damage to the number of decades — even generations — worksites under repair. recall the storm as one of the State Highway 25 is now open to both worst. north and south-bound traffic. However, The high tides and surging travel on the western side of the Thames sea took its toll on some of the TC110118DT01 Coast has an escorted convoy and a number foreshore and the biggest flood- WAITETE Bay holiday makers keep an eye on the coastline of their normally tranquil beach. of work sites, so long delays are normal. ing threat arose from sand Work is continuing at multiple sites surging into a culvert. Saturday to clean-up the beach, launching access to the beach. Fishing is a big drawcard to along the highway to repair storm damage. The rising creek could have clear the culvert and restore the At nearby Amodeo Bay the keep people coming to the Coro- There is extensive damage along the threatened the holiday home natural drainage. road to the public boat ramp mandel. 42km of highway between Thames and owned by another Te Awamutu One of the priorities was to was also damaged and repaired Sunday was time to head Manaia. Within this there are 29 locations, couple, but locals pitched in on restore one of the two boat smartly by council staff. home for work, so it was over totalling about 2.4km, which have been the hill to the east coast and repaired or need repair before the road can down through Tairua to Kopu. open fully to two lanes of traffic. It was a much easier trip “Over the last few days the Transport than expected, and apart from Agency and our contractor, Higgins, have finding tourists in a campervan worked very quickly to repair and make parked on the 309 road taking these sites safe,” says NZTA transport photos of the ‘famous pigs’ it system manager Karen Boyt. was uneventful. It was hoped the road would be re-opened The temporary roundabout from yesterday and the convoys removed — at the Kopu intersection seemed but delays are still to be expected. “We really to be a great idea to keep traffic do need heavy vehicles to continue to use the flowing. longer route because the Thames Coast Road is still highly sensitive to further damage.” ■ Check our Facebook page for a A thorough road inspection is taking video link of a clip of the storm and place so a detailed plan for the repair of SH25 clean-up operation and feel free to can be prepared. share images or video of the storm TC110118DT02 from your holiday location or from ■ A new webpage has been set up to provide PREVIOUS remedial work held up to the sea, but access to the private Waitete Bay Camping home via Facebook or email travel information for the journey from Thames to Ground has since been compromised. [email protected] Manaia www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/sh25 ROSETOWN HOLDEN MASSIVE DISCOUNTS ON OUR 2017 DEMO STOCK

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Awamutu Library. Don’t miss this special research or an intern- field. “The scholarships commemorative exhibition celebrating local ship at top “I look forward to also enable students photographer Phil Brown. Free entry. Contact institutions in Asia taking the knowledge to build connections Rowan Miller: 872 0085. and Latin America. and skills I develop and friendships in ■ 13 Te Awamutu Country Variety Club, 7pm, Nick is currently from the paper and Asia and Latin Bible Chapel. Featured artists Annette & Kim, enrolled in a Bachelor applying them in the America. with Grae Addison, Nancy Muller, Trevor of Commerce and New Zealand legal “Relationships Stevens, Merv McInteer and many more. Bachelor of Laws with profession. established at this Adults $20, U10 $10. Tickets from Binn Inn or Honours at the Uni- “I also look for- level have been found phone Ray 870 1551. versity of Auckland. ward to exploring to contribute posi- ■ 20/21 Rangi Merito BMX Grand Prix, Te Next year he will Singapore, and travel- tively toward trade Awamutu BMX Club, Castleton Park. Racing undergo a one- ling throughout wider flows and business from 10am both days. This also doubles as a semester exchange to Asia.” ties — so there is UCI International Meeting so expect to see the National Univers- Award recipients clearly value for New some top racing from NZ and Australia's best ity of Singapore. — 108 individuals and TC141217SPNICHOLAS Zealand in a broader riders. Free entry. Food, drinks and coffee He has never been nine groups — have PRIME Minister’s Scholarship recipient Nick sense.” available on site. to Singapore and come from tertiary Johanson. The scholarship ■ 21 Te Awamutu Country Music Club, chose the country for institutions around programme is funded Methodist Church Hall, 1pm-4.30pm. Phone its impressive uni- New Zealand. is another way to students for the 21st by the New Zealand 871 2799. versity. Prime Minister Rt increase access to a century is a priority Government and ■ 26-29 Festival One, Mystery Creek, A “It is regarded as Hon Jacinda Ardern broader education. and, with this in administered by Edu- celebration of creativity, music, and community. Asia’s best tertiary says the scholarship “Equipping mind, our young cation New Zealand. With over 50 bands on five stages, seminars, speakers, free Argentinian barbecue on Satur- day night, art exhibitions, light sculptures, giant tepees, giant jenga, food trucks, and skatepark Come to the library and watch artists at work . . . at this drug and alcohol free festival. Tickets at www.iticket.co.nz/festivalone Do you want to be a part of munity Room at the Te Awa- ing process of an artwork Any transactions resulting ■ 28 Pirongia Country Market, 9am-2pm, the Artists at Work Festival mutu Library. being created. from the sessions must not Pirongia Memorial Hall. 2018 hosted by the Waipa It will host morning and The aim is for the sessions take place within the library. Te Awamutu Museum: Balls, Bullets & Boots District Libraries? afternoon sessions where to be relaxed and to generate There is no charge to be runs until March 24 — from rugby field to During March the libraries artists work on a current curiosity, creativity and included in the programme battlefield. On loan from the New Zealand are offering artists of various project in a space shared with connections. and it is free to attend. Rugby Museum in Palmerston North, don’t media the chance to promote up to four other local artists. 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BY BETHANY ROLSTON With 2018 well underway, now’s the time to get serious Waipa bike riders and motorists are save more and spend less. about your New Year’s resolu- being urged to share the road with care over Face the truth tions. the remainder of summer. “Lay out everything on the If your goal is to be better Waipa’s road safety co-ordinator Megan table and assess your debts with money, take a leaf out of Jolly said the increasing interest in cycling, and spending habits,” Bradie Bradie Claydon’s book. plus sales of e-bikes, means more people on says. The 47-year-old Te Awa- bikes are likely to be on Waipa roads. “Make a financial plan and mutu legal executive is confi- “We’re urging motorists to be aware of be on the same page as your dent, well-dressed and ener- the increased likelihood of cyclists on the partner.” getic. She’s also a hard-core road over summer,” Megan said. Bradie and Paul replaced budgeter who buys second- “Only pass people on bikes if it is safe their expensive cars. hand clothes and tracks every and please leave at least a metre and a half They sold their rental dollar she spends. between you and the rider.” property and unwanted In two years she and her Waipa is building an increasing number possessions. husband Paul have slashed of cycleways and walkways in the district Reduce spending, start more than $450,000 of debt and with Te Ara Kihikihi, the trail between Te saving discovered it’s the simple Awamutu and Kihikihi, opening last “Go through every things that make them happy. month. expense,” she says. “Ask for But the road hasn’t been easy “But that does not necessarily mean better deals on insurance, or perfect. fewer riders on the road,” Megan said. power, internet, TV.” Three years ago Bradie “Cycleways are generally used by chil- They couple each get $50 and Paul, who have three dren and families and those happier to go ‘fun money’ per month. children, had a mortgage debt at a slower pace. Bradie does her own facials of $566,000. Despite both work- “But more serious cyclists, with and manicures and hunts for ing full-time they were mak- purpose-built road bikes, are less likely to bargains. She now enjoys ing interest repayments only. use cycleways. saving money more than Bradie used a credit card So expect bike riders to still be on Waipa spending it. and loved going shopping. She roads. Keep it simple would spend hundreds of Danger points for people on bikes and “Everyone wants every- dollars getting haircuts, drivers include the brow of a hill, corners thing right now but it’s manicures and facials. and people coming out of driveways in important to learn to delay She now describes the life- urban areas, she said. gratification,” she says. style as “trying to keep up “It’s pretty simple. If motorists don’t “Put shopping and travel with the Joneses” — an end- have 100 per cent visibility, be extra on hold. It is more satisfying less and dissatisfying pursuit. careful. when you pay in cash.” But Bradie hit reality after “People on bikes should also do their Bradie recommends mak- her sister passed away. part by making sure they are dressed ing the most of free pleasures, “I had a heartfelt desire to brightly and using lights. They should also going for a walk, watching the live a simple life,” she says. be vigilant about traffic approaching from sunrise and swimming in the “My sister had taught me to behind and pull over to the left.” ocean. stand in my truth.” When using shared paths, cyclists So in January 2016 Bradie should warn other users of their approach ■ Learn more from her blog and Paul began a journey by ringing a bell or calling out. kiwigirlonabudget.com or on towards a debt-free and People on bikes should not ride up the Instagram. Bradie is sharing her honest life. Their goal is to be left hand side of trucks or buses stopped at story on February 21 at the debt-free by June 30 next year. intersections turning left, she said. Hamilton Gardens. For more Bradie says her only regret is TC100118BR01 When vehicles turn left, cyclists are information not starting earlier. TE AWAMUTU woman Bradie Claydon is on a journey towards a likely to be in a blind spot for the driver www.seedwaikato.nz She is full of tips on how to debt-free life. and the consequences could be fatal. TrueStyle Improvements is excited to announce we are selling and installing Superior Fibreglass Pools These are extremely high fi nished pools and are proudly handcrafted in New Zealand

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armers will remember Jim Ander- 270208NZHSRIDROUGHT11 ton as a pragmatist who got things THE late Jim Anderton as Fdone, says Federated Farmers Agriculture Minister in 2008 president Katie Milne. visiting a drought affected sheep “While many Kiwis cherish him as a and beef farm at Tauhei. straight-shooter who spoke up for the disadvantaged and less well off, his significant contribution to the primary sector also should not be forgotten.” People in rural communities will join other New Zealanders from many walks of life in mourning the loss of a respected MP and leader who fought hard for the causes he believed in. for the R&D Fast Forward Fund, There were some raised eyebrows rebranded as Primary Growth Partner- when Helen Clark appointed Mr Ander- ship; financial support to establish a ton as Agricultural and Biosecurity nationwide network of Rural Support Minister in 2005. Three weeks into the Trust to assist rural communities follow- role, he told a meeting of the Federated ing adverse events; and funding a range Farmers National Council that while he of initiatives seeking to reduce the didn’t know much about farming primary sector’s carbon footprint, recog- compared to his audience, as Economic nising that bringing livestock emissions Development Minister for the previous into the ETS was problematic. six years he brought expertise in bring- “He was not afraid of a challenge and ing industries together to improve their would do what was right rather than economic performance and “I’m the what was popular,” says Katie. minister for ‘getting things done’.” He was one of Ministers who initiated “So it proved,” Katie said. New Zealand taking Australia to the “He turned out to be one of our best and accessible man who listened and got World Trade Organisation over their agriculture ministers. He was a strong things done.” blockage of New Zealand’s apple access advocate for the sector, and regularly “Jim championed the importance of to Australia. reminded New Zealanders that farming irrigation to the economy, supporting an Despite a degree of opposition, he was was the most important source of export in-depth study that quantified the a strong supporter of the highly success- income for New Zealand. economic and environmental value of the ful Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) “I was greatly impressed and inspired Opuha Dam to South Canterbury and scheme that came into effect in 2007. It as a young leader when I had the boosting funding assistance for irrigation has been vital to the horticulture and privilege of accompanying him when he through the Community Irrigation Fund. viticulture industries to recruit workers visited the West Coast in his early days “His advocacy spurred a significant from overseas for seasonal work when as the new minister. My lasting memory boost to the sustainable development of there are not enough New Zealand of Jim Anderton is of an approachable the primary sector, including $700 million workers. This week... Adopt-a PET 2nd chance at life Sass Tom-cat Female, mixed breed, medium Male, 10 weeks old, loves to size, Sass is her name. She will explore. Viewing by appointment make a fabulous family girl. phone Dianne 021 463 543 We have a new line instore - Restored furniture! Selling on behalf. Check it out - on display in our window. Now in store - Nellie’s goat milk soap! Te Awamutu Otorohanga Putaruru 2 Livingstone Brothers Ln 12 Progress Drive 89 Tirau Street A donation goes back TA Care on furniture sold. P: 07 871 6781 P: 07 873 8500 P: 07 883 3423 See us at Nellie’s Bazaar, The Warehouse Complex Shop Hours: 10am to 4pm, Mon-Sat.

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Feed company importing Election to replace B+L molasses for national delivery chairman aikato-based national feeds company director election will be held for WGrainCorp Feeds has Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s announced that it will offer ANorthern North Island electoral molasses through its national district after three nominations were supply chain from this month. received. GrainCorp Feeds general Martin Coup of Aria, Murray Jagger of manager Daniel Calcinai says Whangarei and Ross Wallis of Raglan will this change from solely a stand as candidates to replace current distributer to an importer and Northern North Island director and chair- distributor is significant for the man James Parsons, who announced in dairy industry and will offer November he was not seeking re-election. farmers greater choice when it There were no nominations for the comes to their liquid feed Northern South Island electoral district requirements. with current director Phil Smith re- The company will offer the elected unopposed. Derrick Millton has product direct to New Zealand also been re-elected unopposed to the dairy farmers using their Directors’ Independent Remuneration national storage facilities, Committee (DIRC). which can hold up 35,000Mt of Voting papers will be posted to all product. This will streamline registered farmers on February 12 and the import and distribution pro- will need to be returned by March 16. cess of molasses as a liquid Internet voting will also be available. supplementary feed across the To be eligible to vote, a livestock country. farmer must have owned at least 250 “Our ports in Tauranga, New sheep, or 50 beef cattle, or 100 dairy cattle, Plymouth, Bluff and Timaru are on June 30, 2017. strategically positioned to allow Farmers are encouraged to phone 0800 the efficient delivery of 233 352 or visit www.beeflambnz.com to molasses throughout New Zea- check they are registered. land’s dairy regions,” says The Annual Meeting will be held in Daniel. GRAINCORP Feeds team take stock of the company’s new molasses supply shipped in Gisborne on March 22 and all levy payers “Molasses has a proven his- to the Tauranga Port, from left: Glen McFarlane, Kim Johnstone, Kieran Casey, Ken are invited to attend. tory of increasing output and Winter and David McMillin. improving quality when used as ■ Information regarding the elections is part of a comprehensive feed products supported by an Daniel believes that the fat, measured using the fat available from www.electionz.com/ programme. Our priority is to efficient supply chain with out- focus on milk composition with evaluation index (FEI), will blnz2018/, by emailing [email protected] offer New Zealand farmers standing customer service,” he the incoming parameters and encourage the use of feeds other or phoning 0800 666 032. access to industry leading feed says. potential penalties from inflated than palm kernel. 10 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, January 11, 2018 Ecological restoration gets a boost

Native plants, birds and fish at for the entire wetland includes “This is not something anyone taking pest control for all the are infested with crack willow, Matahuru Wetland, Lake Wai- removal of pest plants and can do alone, and we are pleased landowners. The group has pre- blackberry and other weeds. kare, will be the biggest winners of animals, planting, fencing and with the commitment that viously had funding support from Project Tongariro plans to an $84,000 grant from Waikato ecological monitoring. The aim of Waikato-Tainui and Matahuru the council through its Small Scale work with Rongomai Marae and Regional Council’s Natural Heri- the collaborative project is to: Papakainga Marae have towards Community Initiatives Fund. Tongariro Prison, with the prison tage Fund. • return the wetland to its natural the wetland,” Cr Hennebry said. MFESI intends to expand and producing eco-sourced trees for The council’s finance commit- state The grant was one of three upgrade its existing trapping and the project and the labour to plant tee has agreed to help Waikato • use the natural processes of the Natural Heritage Fund bait station network to ensure most of the trees. Raupatu River Trust/Nikau Wha- wetland to filter sediments and applications approved by the strong defensive buffer zones The weed control will be done nau Trust buy 13ha of land in nutrients from the Matahuru finance committee at its December against re-infestation, and inten- by the Department of Corrections Waerenga for ecological resto- Stream into Lake Waikare meeting. sify efforts in the known habitats and professional contractors, and ration. • assert kaitiakitanga and relearn ■ A wee gem that’s home to rare of endangered species. Project Tongariro will also coordi- About 20.7 hectares of the ma¯tauranga Ma¯ori in the process native animals in the Coromandel It aims to reach near zero nate community planting days wetland is already owned and • establish and monitor a set of Peninsula has been given $154,990 predator levels by 2021 so it can with Ngati Rongomai. administered by Waikato-Tainui ecological and cultural health per- over four years by Waikato Re- reintroduce other native species The restoration will help im- and Matahuru Papakainga Marae, formance targets. gional Council’s Natural Heritage lost to the estate. prove the water quality of the and they have been doing ecologi- The land — a large wetland Fund for predator control. ■ Prisoners will be growing and Waiotaka River and Lake Taupo¯ cal restoration on their land since block and a smaller pasture block Mahakirau Forest Estate, 600 planting eco-sourced trees as part by creating a wide indigenous 2015. that is currently part of a farm — hectares of native forest divided of Project Tongariro, which will vegetation buffer, and ensure The Matahuru Wetland is valued at $120,000. into 24 privately-owned land receive $126,750 over three years. access to the river for the public. provides habitat for a number of Finance committee chair- blocks, has strict introduced plant The Waiotaka River Resto- The project complements his- threatened species, including woman Jane Hennebry said the and animal controls to protect a ration Project aims to restore toric willow control works Australasian bittern, grey duck, council is committed to improving number of threatened species, in- ecologically appropriate veg- undertaken by the council 8-10 New Zealand dabchick, white the health of Lake Waikare. cluding the Coromandel striped etation — alluvial kahikatea, years ago.The Natural Heritage heron, North Island fernbird and “We already work with land- gecko, Hochstetter’s and Archey’s mataı¯, to¯tara and ribbonwood for- Fund has been in place since 2005 several shag species. However, owners, iwi, community groups frogs, North Island Brown kiwi, est, and small areas of wetland and is derived from the natural Lake Waikare and surrounding and other agencies to improve the Helm’s butterflies, painted cave vegetation — within the Waiotaka heritage targeted rate of $5.80 per wetlands are generally degraded, biodiversity and water quality of we¯ta¯, longfin eel and ko¯kopu. River riparian corridor, which property. The total amount leading to loss of habitat and the lake and surrounding The Mahakirau Forest Estate flows mainly across Department allocated per year to the fund ecological function. wetlands which are home to some Society Inc (MFESI) was estab- of Corrections land. varies but is usually around An ecological restoration plan rare and threatened species. lished in 2001 and has been under- Currently the river margins $730,000. Society deeply involved in protecting kokako space

Pirongia’s Te Aroaro o Kahu translocated. More than 20 kokako preparing their own ‘backyard’ to Society is also committed to Tiritiri Matangi Island in the Restoration Society so desperately from Okahukura Block in Pureora receive a translocated species but maintaining its intensive predator Hauraki Gulf.” wants its own maunga to be a Forest Park have been society members have been control regime on a 1000-hectare Natasha said DOC will be kokako stronghold, its members translocated to Pirongia during establishing a bait station network block of Pirongia Forest Park and contributing to management of have become deeply involved in 2017. over a 1000-hectare block at that area may need to be extended both the Okahukura ($50,000) and protecting both the land and DOC’s King Country oper- Okahukura which contains a key if kokako pairs start expanding Pirongia ($40,000) parts of the species where its future songbirds ations manager Natasha Hayward cluster of northern and south- beyond the present managed grid. society-led project over the next presently live. said the Pirongia society’s contri- eastern subpopulations. This is “The society’s hopes are to three years. The last-known kokako on bution to pest control work at most important in maintaining a establish a viable kokako popula- The society has more than 100 Pirongia disappeared in the 1990s Okahukura demonstrates a com- genetically healthy and robust tion of at least 40 birds on Pirongia members contributing thousands and the society has worked mitment to the kokako species. kokako population.” within the next three years. As of hours of voluntary work toward tirelessly, making a large area pest “It is standard for conservation She said the Pirongia Te well as Okahukura, some birds bringing the kokako back to free into which the species can be groups to work very hard in Aroaro o Kahu Restoration may come from the population on Pirongia mountain after 25 years.

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Thursday, January 11, 2018 Te Awamutu Courier 11 Remote lakes to get FRESH & DELICIOUS RASPBERRIES restoration work BOYSENBERRIES Two remote lakes south of Kawhia kinds have gradually impacted negatively Harbour are to benefit from restoration on native biodiversity and freshwater BLACKBERRIES work following successful funding ecosystems, reaching the point where applications to the Department of Con- local iwi recognise the need to intervene servation’s Community Fund. with restoration work.” • Fresh Picking Daily • Berryfruit Juices Lakes Piopio and Rototapu are part of Work planned over the next 12 months • Real Fruit Ice Cream the larger Taharoa lakes wetland that will see the two lakes fenced to prevent have been impacted by water quality stock access and restoration planting to • Order now for Christmas pollution over a long period and are now restore biodiversity values and reduce under a comprehensive restoration plan invasive weeds. being led by local iwi through the Taharoa David says the trust’s initial strategy is Lakes Trust, with support from DoC and to implement improvements over the next Waikato Regional Council. three years, to which DoC has this year Initial works will include conventional contributed $50,000. fencing of the lakes, followed by planting “The trust recognises these small FLAYS BERRY GARDENS of nearly 5000 trees of mixed native beginnings need to continue over a long species within the riparian margins. period to achieve their aims and 1972 Te Rahu Rd, Te Awamutu. Ph 871 5805 Operations director for DoC’s Hauraki- objectives for restoring this wetland Waikato-Taranaki Region, David Speirs, which forms an important part of the local says the two lakes are part of a complex of ‘food basket’. What they aim to achieve seven shallow freshwater dune lakes also sits very neatly into DoC’s long-term centred around Taharoa, the largest. objectives of helping local people connect BRANDERSON HOMES LTD Together they make up the only sig- with nature, restoring freshwater systems nificant coastal freshwater wetland from mountain to sea and facilitating the between Kaipara Harbour to the north ability of whanau, hapu and iwi to and the South Taranaki bight. undertake their responsibilities as “Prior to the commencement of iron kaitiaki of natural and cultural sand mining operations in 1972, Taharoa resources.” was a small, isolated community with no The project is also receiving funding road access,” he says. support from Waikato District Council, “Since then developments of various NIWA and businesses. 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It’s universal, cuts “It’s a great opportunity to begin that across all language, race, religious and cultural journey to a smokefree life,” says Dr barriers. It has no age limits and is the shortest Hoskins. distance between two people. “We are trying to put a stop to wha¯nau What is it? It’s a Smile. So let us make 2018 a dying needlessly from smoking-related dis- year of smiles. eases. More and more people are stopping A smile is a curve that can set a lot of things smoking and we are seeing more outdoor straight. The following true story tells that: public spaces become smokefree. It used to A student, walking along a corridor of an be very social and now it’s not. education building was on his way to end his life “The cost of smoking may be going up, by suicide. A man coming from the opposite but the cost of quitting is free,” he says. direction smiled warmly at him as he passed. In 2017 499 people successfully stopped At a later date, the student on giving his smoking in Waikato using Once and For All testimony to an audience told how the stranger’s Stop Smoking Service. Of those 57 per cent warm smile, like an arrow of light, pierced his were Ma¯ori, which is good news given the inner black despair with hope, which turned his Ma¯ori smoking rate at the 2013 census in life around on what could have been his life’s Waikato was 35 per cent. darkest day. This stranger’s friendly smile was an Once and For All provides a free stop act of love. The love we radiate to those around smoking service offering face-to-face sup- us begets love, for love is power and its light port which can be provided in an individ- overcomes darkness. ual, wha¯nau/family or group setting across A smile doesn’t cost us anything. Mm! But, most of the Waikato. sometimes it can cost us our pride which seems a They will give a $50 voucher to every big price to pay at the time if a person has upset person who is still smokefree after four us in any way, or openly shows dislike for us. weeks. This increases to $300 if the person is Whether it costs or not, a smile helps the receiver pregnant. without taking from the giver. They also provide free nicotine replace- It is important to reach out with love to others, ment therapy (NRT) that includes gum, even with a smile. Smiles can quietly communi- lozenges and patches, and advice about cate positive messages — hope, recognition, other non-funded stop smoking medicines love, friendship, appreciation, approval, under- available. standing, encouragement and gratitude. A smile Nicotine patches, gum and lozenges are can also say a hello or a goodbye. safe, and contain only a minimal amount of Every day we have something to smile about nicotine, and come packaged without any of even if in the midst of tears. A smile is truly a gift the 4000 chemicals (many of which are from God. So let us thank God for our ability to harmful) found in cigarettes. smile. Don’t wait for someone to smile at you — Using patches, gum or lozenges doubles smile first. Some years ago at a luncheon I smiled the chance of quitting for good. at a stranger who smiled back. A two way The cost of smoking will continue to rise conversation developed, resulting in a friendship. by 10 per cent on January 1 each year for ‘A smile is laughter’s whisper and has its roots the next four years as part of the Govern- in the soul’ ment’s 2016 Budget announcement. Tax Because it is laughter’s whisper may we smile hikes are part of a number of measures more, listen more, and talk less in today’s noisy designed to move New Zealand towards the world. When in the company of others, may we Government’s goal of a Smokefree New switch off our technological devices and com- Zealand by 2025 — reducing smoking municate in a more personal way starting with a prevalence to less than 5 per cent of the total smile? population. Everyone, please wear a smile — one size fits all. ■ To get free help to stop smoking call Once St Patricks Church, wish you a safe and and For All on 0800 6623 4255 or visit their happy year and God’s many blessings. website: www.onceandforall.co.nz 12 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, January 11, 2018 Check out second-hand phones prior to buying Business on agenda Business leaders from around The New Zealand “Police would also like to the region will meet in Hamilton Telecommunications Forum remind the community that it is next month to listen to a who’s (TCF) and NZ Police are warning an offence to knowingly receive who of business give their insights consumers about the dangers of stolen goods and we encourage into New Zealand’s changing buying second-hand phones anyone who suspects that items times in business. online this summer. listed for sale may be stolen The Waikato Business Summit “Every year after Christmas goods, to report the matter to 2018, on February 8, is a collabora- we see a lot of second-hand Police by contacting your nearest tion between ANZ, BDO Waikato, mobile phones flood onto the police station,” she says. Chartered Accountants NZ, and market, as people get given new The telco industry works Xero. The summit is in the Pacific devices for Christmas” says together to prevent criminals Crystal Palace on the Governor’s Geoff Thorn CEO of the TCF. profiting from phone theft, by Lawn in the Hamilton Gardens. “The majority of these devices blacklisting devices that have It will see key industry figures are from genuine sellers, but it’s been lost, stolen or obtained speak about changing times in also the time of year our mem- through fraud. business such as changes in cen- bers see an increase in the Blacklisted devices will no tral Government, local Govern- number of fraudulent devices longer work on any New Zealand ment, the economy and business coming on to the market.” mobile network. practices. The TCF recently ran a fun, The TCF runs a free look-up BDO Waikato managing direc- informative quiz for consumers service, so consumers can check tor Bernard Lamusse said it was called Test Your Telco IQ. the serial number of a handset to important for business people to Over 35 per cent of consumers see whether it has been hear outstanding speakers and to who have completed the quiz blacklisted, before purchasing it. spend time networking with each believe that buying a second- While more than 90 per cent of other to rejuvenate their busi- hand cell phone online, from lost or stolen phones are nesses. sites such as Facebook, is safe. blacklisted almost immediately, “We have an outstanding line- “This is simply not true,” and listed as such on the lookup up of speakers who will offer says Geoff. service; phones obtained and valuable insight into our local and “Even if you check the serial sold through fraudulent activi- global economies and will contri- number to make sure it’s not ties can be blacklisted at a later bute to discussions about key listed as stolen, there are no date, so the service is not fool issues facing our region,” says guarantees.” proof. Bernard. “Purchasing second-hand In addition to the risks of The global empire Amazon is BERNARD LAMUSSE goods online always comes with fraud when buying second-hand set to take the stage and speak an element of risk,” says Detec- mobiles, all handsets purchased about changes made within their together at the beginning of the on the day, with presentations tive Senior Sergeant Bridget from a telco will be tested to business and how it will have an year, hear some exciting new beginning at 2pm. It will be Doell from Auckland City Police. provide a great experience on the impact on your business. ideas and trends to enable them to followed by networking and “We know that it’s common New Zealand mobile networks, Hamilton City Council’s gen- plan for the year ahead,” says drinks at 5.30pm. for criminals to sell items — that while second-hand or parallel eral manager city growth Kelvyn Bernard. In addition, Chartered have been stolen through thefts imported handsets are not guar- Eglinton will talk about changes to Various other speakers will Accountants NZ is hosting a morn- and burglaries — online through anteed to perform as well, and local Government and what is also discuss changes to central ing session on Being Human in a community pages on websites consumer rights such as happening in Hamilton and the Government, giving a background changing world and how to thrive such as Facebook. If someone is warranties and faulty product impact on local business. to new policies and their impact in a disruptive workplace. selling a new iPhone for a sig- protection are harder to enforce ANZ Economist Phil Borkin on our businesses. As well as, Tickets are $150 which includes nificantly cheaper price online, in private sales. will address changes in the econ- changes in business practices, nibbles and drinks while then clearly that is going to look omy and discuss what to expect for including issues such as IT, distri- attending the Business Summit. suspicious. Remember the old ■ To check the status of any mobile the new year. bution, customer patterns and adage, if it’s too good to be true, on the New Zealand network, visit “This is an excellent opportun- employees. ■ To register visit then it probably is.” mindyourmobile.co.nz ity for business people to get Registrations open at 1.30pm businesssummit.co.nz

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TE AWAMUTU & CAMBRIDGE Government removes SUCCESS! In 2018 MATHS, Numeracy National Standards STUDY SKILLS ENGLISH, Literacy Year 8 - Year 11 Reading, Spelling ast month the least twice a year, on how children, or groups Individualised Learning Government their child’s progress of children, are Lannounced that and achievement, progressing and National Standards and especially in the achieving nationally, Where Quality Counts! Call 027 279 5244 Nga¯Whanaketanga foundational learning will come from the Rumaki Ma¯ori will be areas of maths, reading, National Monitoring of removed from 2018. and writing. Student Achievement Instead the But schools and kura (NMSA). Government will focus will no longer be These studies test on the progress and required to use National several thousand achievement of all Standards and Nga¯ children each year on children across the Whanaketanga Rumaki different areas of the wider New Zealand Ma¯ori for this curriculum. Curriculum and Te reporting. International studies Marautanga o Education Review will also help provide Aotearoa. Office (ERO) reports on parents, wha¯nau as well This change will a local community’s as schools, kura, and the better acknowledge the schools will remain the Ministry, with valuable different ways and pace best guide to their information on student at which children learn, performance, the progress and and support teachers to quality of their teaching achievement. provide more learning and school leadership, The new approach We re-open on Wednesday opportunities based on and the steps they are will be developed with We are ideally located 10km south-west of what children already taking to progress sector experts, parents, 31st January and the offi ce will know and can do. children’s learning. wha¯nau, iwi and Te Awamutu on the slopes of Mt Kakepuku. The new focus will These reports students during 2018. be open from 10am to 3pm strengthen educational provide a much more The Ministry of We cater for students from Year 0 to Year 6. partnerships between comprehensive picture Education expects the Within this traditional rural setting we provide on Tuesday 23rd and parents, schools and of the quality of your new system of progress Thursday 25th January 2018 kura. local schools than did assessment and a wide range of educational experiences Schools and kura will National Standards reporting to come that will nurture your child’s love of learning. still be required to data. online gradually Phone: 07 871 2844 report to parents, at Information on the between 2018 and 2019. We welcome new enrolments. email:offi offi [email protected]@pokuru.school.nz

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International recognition for NZ model

group of New Zealand education numeracy instruction. Being immersed in such a concede, to get along with others, and hear consultants who created a teaching model holistic form of education ensured that all the different perspectives and ideas,” she says. Afrom their work in forest schools, now children developed a real connection with their Linda says the demise of national standards adopted by other schools around the country, environment.” creates an opportunity for schools and educators have been named among the world’s top Massey University doctoral student and to consider other types of teaching innovators in education. company co-director Sarah Aiono says there is a methodologies — particularly for those who lack Longworth Forest, of Longworth Education, great deal of research which highlights the confidence or whose behaviour is challenging. was selected by Finnish based education importance of children learning through play. “We don’t need a whole generation of kids experts HundrED as one of 100 inspiring “We’re not talking about free play, rather who do things by the book, we need kids who educators to profile globally. about the opportunities for children to engage in can actually solve a problem from a different The HundrED’s project was established to learning that develops problem solving skills, angle,” she says. help schools evolve by seeking and sharing LINDA CHEER SARAH AIONO risk-taking, or resiliency; the sorts of skills that “We’ve got a number of schools we work inspiring innovations in education. The insights they need in life,” she says. with, that have recognised that they would like to and best practices gathered from their work are “I didn’t think they got enough time outdoors “Research and literature also suggests that do something different in this school. documented and shared online to facilitate this and the only times they did head out was during children denied outdoor play and experiences “They want to get back to teaching the whole process. lunchtime and morning tea, and if they were are not developing in a positive way, nor are they child, not just children’s literacy and numeracy, A forest school is based on an outdoor taken outside for PE then it was adult directed,” building the skills they need in adult life. and so they are seeking support from us to know education model in which children spend time in she says. “We are seeing a lot of children that just aren’t how to do that.” natural spaces to learn personal, social and “What I wanted to see was children having resilient to any challenges that come along, and Linda says adopting a play-based learning technical skills. the opportunities to play, and to self choose, to the studies are linking some of that now in terms model does not negate or replace the teaching of There are a growing number of forest schools make up their own games. I think it struck home of the decline of play opportunities. They are reading, writing and maths — a common in New Zealand, as well as mainstream schools, to me that even when we just had the slightest bit finding a distinct correlation between the decline misunderstanding that it is ‘one or the other’ which have adopted the forest school philosophy of rain, they were all called inside, and there in play and the rise in mental health disorders, when in fact great teaching incorporates a into their indoor and outdoor learning wasn’t any leeway at all for them to play outside. I linking this with a lack of resilience, a skill needed balance of teaching the basics, along with environments The curriculum model originated in think also our schools are not built for outdoor to be able to manage life’s ups and downs. opportunities for children to develop much higher Wisconsin 90 years ago. play, there is very little for them to play on and it’s Sarah says along with resiliency and the order cognitive and socio-emotional skills. Former teacher and company founder Linda usually adult constructions,” she says. development of gross motor skills forest school She says forest schools and the learning Cheer says during her time teaching she Linda and her husband Bruce, who is also a children develop not only literacy and numeracy through play model are of benefit to children who became increasingly concerned that New teacher, established Longworth Forest on their skills but higher order cognitive skills, such as don’t fit in the traditional box that the system tries Zealand children had too many restrictions put 1.6 hectare property in Poraiti, Napier, where task initiation, organisation, flexible thinking to put them in. on them and could benefit from the forest children attended three days a week. problem solving and innovation. These skills are “Some students may have additional support schools model. “The children were involved in self chosen now seen as important for success in the 21st needs such as ADHD or autism, which can “I became very disillusioned with the activities such as dam building, constructing century workforce. present challenges for their learning in a traditional classroom and the system,” she says. huts, climbing trees, making habitats for insects “They also develop their social and emotional standard education environment — but research “I felt that there was a need to have children and making mud slides,” she says. skills particularly if that play is with others. They has shown that they respond well to a nature learning outside, playing outside. “In addition, they received daily literacy and learn how to negotiate, to resolve conflict, to based programme.”

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Te Awamutu Marist Rugby Club is railing against the Two to three thieves who stole all the wooden planks from its newly built fence. generations‘ of family Around 40m of timber railing were building the fence was stolen from the club’s per- and it’s disappointing imeter fence on Sunday night, leaving the fields lined only with for them to see it bare fence posts. happen. “Thieves have stolen our fence,” the club posted on social — CATHERINE’ SMITH, media. club treasurer “Thank you to the lowlifes that decided to steal all the wooden rails from our newly missing planks. Another fencer built fence.” said he would be more than Eight lengths of nailed timber happy to put it back on for railing were ripped from the nothing if the rails turned up. posts at the Park Rd ground. The club thanked people for The fence had been up barely their support, saying it was very four months. sad the little grassroots club had Those at the club and many in been shafted by selfish people. the community called the theft Club president Marcus Smith callous and despicable. said he was amazed by the Club treasurer Catherine amount of interest it has created Smith said furious members had in the community and how given up weekends and countless people have responded to Te hours building the fence to pro- Awamutu Marist’s misfortune. tect the fields from hoons in cars “It’s just one of those things doing donuts. that occur in life. “Obviously we’re all volun- “Someone has made a huge teers and we’ve put in a lot of TC110118SP19 mistake and will, hopefully, be time and effort. CLUB treasurer Catherine Smith checks out the bare fence posts after more than 40m of fence rails feeling really guilty about their “Two to three generations of were stolen from the grounds of the Te Awamutu Marist Rugby Club overnight Sunday. She is pictured stupid act.” family were building the fence with (from left) Jake Barr, Taylor Smith, Bailey Smith, Isla Goulding and Mason Smith (on bike). Paul The club asked if anyone had and it’s disappointing for them to Gedge’s building firm, Another Hand, has kindly offered to supply and install a replacement top rail. information about people sud- see it happen.” denly acquiring more than 40m She asked those who ripped McCandlish, first noticed the “I took a photo of it and sent it must have had a decent trailer or of 150/50 timber rails overnight off the planks to do the right railing missing when he went to to Logan McLaughlin who had a little truck to take the 5 metre to contact Te Awamutu Police. thing. mow the cricket pitch at around erected the fence, asking if he lengths of timber away.” Police said they were aware of “Give us back our fence and 11.30am on Monday. knew anything about it. It wasn’t Since posting about the theft, the social media post and had get a decent job rather than “I initially thought someone until later in the day when I saw the club had received generous received a complaint from the taking from children and the may have taken the railings off the post on Facebook that I offers of support including one club. community.” for some reason and stored them realised what had actually hap- from a company outside the A spokeswoman said they One of the rugby/cricket around the back of the pened.” region that had offered to drive would be following it up with the club’s stalwart members, Bryce clubrooms. McCandlish said the thieves to Te Awamutu and replace the club. 20 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, January 11, 2018 No record for Bond bags NZ cycling title Buchanan Te Awamutu Sports’ Hamish wealth Games, the world cham- Bond bagged his first national pionships and ultimately the BY COLIN THORSEN title in cycling on the first day of Olympics.” and IAN HEPENSTALL the BDO New Zealand Elite Bond, who finished third on Championships in Napier. debut last year, was 1:20 ahead The remarkable Rushlee The winner of 22 national after the first of two laps of the Buchanan will have to wait titles in rowing dominated to 40km event. He gradually built another year for a chance to win the elite men’s cycling time on his advantage to finish clear become the first female cyclist to trial. of Vink, the former under-23 win the national road race Having turned to cycling road and time trial champion, championship five times. after the Rio Olympics, Bond and 2016 road race champion The 29-year-old is an inspira- showed his development in the Jason Christie, who recovered tional rider who moves with sport, and time trialling in par- from a crash on the first lap. seemingly effortless ease from a ticular, with a resounding per- “This is just a start. You look professional road rider with US- formance to win in 50:48.90, with at 10 years in a sport to master based UnitedHealthcare to being a sizeable 1:30 buffer to runner- your craft and I have been riding a key contributor to the Vantage up Michael Vink (Canterbury). for one year,” said Bond. Elite women’s track cycling pro- Te Awamutu Sports’ profes- “I am on an accelerated path gramme. sional rider Hayden McCormick with some good sponsors in However, she could finish no (ONE Pro Cycling) placed sixth. Vantage Aluminium, who also higher than sixth at 7.17 minutes Georgia Williams also proved sponsor Cycling New Zealand. in the BDO Road Cycling strongest to win the women’s Their support is enabling me to Nationals in Napier on Sunday, honours in 29.02.89, 14 seconds follow my passion and my dream won convincingly by World clear of defending champion and ultimately to test myself as Tour rider Georgia Williams. Rushlee Buchanan of Te Awa- an athlete which is what is all Mitchelton-Scott professional mutu. about.” Williams scored a dominating The winning times were the Williams showed the benefit double by adding the road race fastest in the three years that the of her first year on the World honours to Friday’s time trial championships have been run Tour stage with a powerful per- win in Napier. on a challenging course based formance to win her first The 24-year-old bridged up to around Church Road Winery, national road title. the breakaway on the first climb and made doubly challenging She was 20 seconds clear at of Napier Hill and from there with fierce winds from the storm the halfway mark but paid the soloed away for an emphatic that hit the country. price for a fast start as victory in the 114km road race “I am really pleased with the Buchanan, a proven performer championship. result. It was tough out there for her United Healthcare pro- Williams has previously fin- today. Conditions were defin- fessional team and a key part of ished runner-up three times in itely faster last year,” said Bond. the women’s track endurance the road race in her four “It was a real challenge down TC110118SP20 squad, pushed hard into the attempts, but the experience of a on the aero bars in that big BREAKTHROUGH WIN: Hamish Bond on his way to winning the buffeting breeze. debut year on the women’s crosswind. Mind you I do a lot of elite men’s time trial at the BDO New Zealand Road Cycling However, Williams held on to world tour showed in her domin- training on the time trial bike Championships in Napier. JOHN COWPLAND PHOTO Bronwyn MacGregor of Auck- ant display. and quite a bit of it in Wellington land, who gained her first elite Her development was on dis- over the last year around the for time trialling for the last 12 more power, be more aerody- podium. play with a powerful effort to waterfront. I can tell you the months, including three months namic and keep thinking about Te Awamutu Sports’ Bryony win the time trial title by 40 wind today was nothing,” he in the UK with some smart my equipment. Botha placed fourth in the seconds on the first day and with joked. people over there. “That is what I want and need under-23 women’s time trial, a quite brilliant effort in the “For me, I am a lot faster than “I am still quite a margin to continue to do if I am to won by Georgia Catterick (Team road race. 12 months ago. I have been behind the top people in the realise my dream of competing Illuminate, Tasman) in 30:07.89. basically training exclusively world. I have to get faster, get in this sport at the Common- Botha’s time was 31:36.54. ■ Continued page 21 Don’t Wait To Get That Look Get a consultation along with 50 units of botox for only $300. Saturday appointments are now available so get in quick to secure yours. CALL US TODAY ON 07 871 7432 Offer fi nishes end of March. 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Te Awamutu professional man rider winning the sprint foot out of his pedal just before cyclist Hayden McCormick finish. the line. came within a second of pulling McCormick is on a high after Fouche had the honour of off the perfect result to kick start being retained by ONE Pro Cyc- becoming the first recipient of his 2018 season. ling for his third season, having the New Zealand Cyclist Corps The 23-year-old was narrowly played an integral part of the Memorial Trophy. denied victory by Tasman rider team throughout 2017. The trophy honours the corps Jason Christie in a thrilling Showing real leadership that fought in the Great War sprint finish to the BDO New qualities on the road, with their major battle at the Zealand Road Cycling Cham- McCormick finished second at Kemmelberg in Belgium, now a pionship in Napier on Sunday. the Rutland — Melton CiCLE famous cobbled climb in cycling. Christie’s winning time for Classic and backed it up with a The Ministry of Foreign the 171km, elite men’s race was strong showing at the Velothon Affairs, the local town and the 4:13.51. Wales where he finished ninth. cycling race organiser in the McCormick (One Pro Cyc- Te Awamutu Sports’ Sam area combined to produce the ling) was second at one second, Dobbs placed 14th overall (at trophy made from a cobblestone his Te Awamutu Sports’ club- 4.14) and third under-23 rider, from the Kemmelberg and wood mate Michael Torckler (West Hamish Bond 22nd at 6.35, Alex from the trenches. Coast North Island) placed third Heaney 23rd at 6.39 and Sam “It was a tough race for sure and World Tour rider George Gaze 28th at 6.44. but I am so pleased to win,” said Bennett (Lotto NL Jumbo, Tas- Auckland’s James Fouche, Fouche. man) fourth in the same time, voted the best young emerging “It is a real honour to win this and James Oram (One Pro Cyc- rider of 2017, claimed the under- trophy and I look forward to ling, Auckland) fifth at 30 23 honours when he outsprinted riding in a New Zealand team in seconds. TC110118SP21 Ryan Christensen (Waikato that race in Belgium in March Torckler jumped off the front NATIONAL 2018 road cycling championship runner-up Hayden BOP) in the sprint finish. during the commemoration,” he of the lead group two laps from McCormick. The pair had ridden in the said. home, opening up a 30 second peloton of the combined elite Fouche will ride profession- advantage on Bennett who was However, Torckler faded on of his first New Zealand title. and under-23 race, with Fouche ally for Team Wiggins in caught by McCormick and the final climb of Napier Hill as Christie and McCormick had the edging out Christensen who lost Europe, the team established by Christie with a lap remaining. Bennett led the charge in search superior sprint, with the Tas- his chance when he pulled his Sir Bradley Wiggins. Buchanan turns her focus to national track team

■ From page 20 These nationals weren’t a big with my time trial result and ships in March, then to the tacked the bunch. She basically target for Buchanan — 2018 is silver medal. I always want to win Commonwealth Games where rode away from the chasing She won in 3:37:05 with 4:41 to going to be a busy year and she any race I enter and nationals has she hopes to do both track and bunch, both due to her strength second placed Sharlotte Lucas needs to focus her time at this a special meaning to me so of road. on the day and to poor decision (Velo Project, Canterbury) who stage of the year to the national course I’m disappointed to not “Georgia [Williams] was the making and lack of cohesion from out-sprinted under-23 winner track team. have performed better but it was best rider on the day and she the rest of us. Grace Anderson (Team Illumi- “With the two world cups in not possible to be ready for the deserved the road and time trial “I was not in the form of nate, Auckland) and Hawke’s Bay December in Canada and Chile, road race after such a heavy track wins. She is a friend and past previous years so couldn’t match rider Kirsty McCallum (Velo Pro- where we won silver and gold in build up late last year.” track teammate, so it’s great to her attack and then didn’t have a ject). the team pursuit, I had little time Buchanan said her goals this have the jersey go to a world-class great day on the bike mixed with Buchanan’s Vantage elite track to train for nationals,” she told the year have always been to be a rider. mechanical issues. Georgia was teammate Racquel Sheath (Te Courier. solid part of the team pursuit and “She took the opportunity the best rider on the day and Awamutu Sports) was fifth at 5.37. “In saying that, I’m happy aiming for the world champion- when it presented itself and at- raced to win.”

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The mission of the Special Olympics is to provide year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Tegan is a Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. swimmer with spina Special Olympics Te Awamutu is playing its part in giving local athletes ‘ continuing opportunities to develop physi- bifida — that comes cal fitness, demonstrate courage, experi- ence joy and participate in sharing their with its own skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the challenges but she community. Another highly successful year concluded with the annual prizegiving rises above these in hosted at the Bible Chapel in Te Awamutu. Tegan Crotty took out Special Olympics the pool and Te Awamutu Sportsperson of the Year award, receiving the Cees Oosterman Memorial Trophy donated by Oosterman continues to strive to Builders. Head coach, Shelley Blair said Crotty be better. shows tenacity, strength, courage and inspiration for all. “Tegan has this ‘I can do it’ attitude and — Shelley Blair, head coach is always up for more in the pool. “She puts 150 per cent into her training and this shows in the swim meets she friends and the people’ I swim with in Te enters.” Awamutu Special Olympics. Our coach Blair said the 23-year-old’s swimming Shelley Blair is such an inspiration/role technique has improved and through this model in my life. Without the support and improvement has developed lots of confid- encouragement she gives me I would ence and self-esteem which has showed not probably have not achieved my goals this only in swimming but as a person develop- year.” ing great work skills. The Collins Family Trophy for Most At the National Summer Games, Crotty TC110118SP22A Improved Female swimmer went to Unity was jointly awarded the Vernon Trophy TEGAN CROTTY, Special Olympics Te Awamutu’s Sportsperson of the Year, with her Collins. (with an athlete from Tamaki) which is trophy and award sponsor Herman Oosterman at the end-of-year prizegiving at the “Unity is always willing to learn. She presented to a New Zealand athlete who Bible Chapel. wanted to learn tumble turns, improve her not only does their very best in their times, and refine her diving and her swim swimming events but also shows true and a thank you. mination and inspiration is a great strokes,” said Blair. sportsmanship. Coach Blair said: “Tegan is a swimmer example to everyone.” “She is always up for more in the pool. The eight primary officials from Swim- with spina bifida — that comes with its Crotty said she was very surprised and When asked are you up for eight more, she ming New Zealand were asked to select the own challenges but she rises above these in excited to win Sportsperson of the Year. responds “yes, coach.” recipient for the 2017 Award. the pool and continues to strive to be “I know that I had worked hard this “This may sound easy to some but Unity Crotty received the award for coping better. She produced a massive effort in year to lift my swimming fitness and to is completely blind, she is truly an inspira- with stressful and difficult situations swimming the 200 metres freestyle, with achieve the goals I set for myself. tion to others and a most deserving entering and exiting the pool with initial the whole venue clapping in support of her “I wouldn't have been able to do this recipient of this trophy.” lane rope restrictions, always with a smile finishing a marathon effort. Her deter- without the support of my family and ■ Continued on Page 23. Thursday, January 11, 2018 Te Awamutu Courier 23 Mixed pairs all their sporting dreams win tops

TC110118SP22B duo’s year (LEFT): MOST improved female swimmer Unity Te Awamutu Bowling Club Collins with her father octogenarians Les Ashby and Ross Collins and Dawn Small finished 2017 with a Special Olympics Te flourish, winning the mixed Awamutu head coach pairs championship. Shelley Blair. And they did it in style, outlasting their younger oppon- ents Terry Osment and Noeline Donaghy in the final, winning 15-12 over 18 ends. Ashby and Small got off to a TC110118SP22C flying start with three shots on BELOW: Male most improved the opening end. Special Olympics Te Awamutu Osment and Donaghy then swimmer David Smith with his held the upper-hand for 10 ends trophy and head coach Shelley after taking the lead, 5-4, for the Blair. first time in the match on the sixth end. Although they were clearly the dominant team for a lion’s share of the match, they never led by more than three shots at any stage. Trailing 12-10 with three ends remaining, Ashby and Small staged their title-winning run. A single on the 16th was followed by a crucial three shots on the penultimate end to take a handy 12-10 lead going into the final end. Another single ■ From Page 22 has a constant commitment to clinched their remarkable vic- David Smith took out the van der Wee Special Olympics. tory. trophy for Most Improved Male swimmer. Blair said singling out athletes to In the semifinals, Ashby/ “I can’t believe how much this young be recipients of trophies is a terrible Small ousted Ian Taylor and man has grown in ability and strength in task as all of the athletes are worthy. Nevenka Drnasin 17-16 by scor- the pool,” said Blair. “He listens, he is “They are challenged and run ing three shots on the 18th and determined and he is dedicated. His work with the challenge. They are courage- final end, while Osment/ ethic in the pool is outstanding, his times ous, dedicated and humble. Donaghy eliminated Terry and have also improved because of the work he “The team do what they do Gae Young 18-11. puts in.” because they all enjoy being part of Ashby also skipped Drnasin, Smith was rewarded with three gold the excitement, laughter and tears – Small and Peter Judson to out- medals and a bronze medal at Nationals, all helping each other out. right victory with four wins in with personal best times. “To all the athletes a big thank you the club’s Christmas ham The Spirit Award, donated by the Dowty for being you and being wonderful tournament sponsored by family, went to the club’s very efficient and representatives of Special Olympics House of Travel and Te Awa- dependable secretary Catherine Clark who Te Awamutu.” mutu Eye Care.

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Te Awamutu Athletic Club stalwart Wayne Strong has been awarded a long service medal from Athletics Waikato/Bay of Plenty. The award was presented by centre chairman Murray Green in recognition of Strong’s 25 years service to both the Te Awamutu club and the children’s section of Waikato/BOP Athletics. Strong started his involvement at the local club in 1992 when his eldest child, Daniel, was 6. He was there one night when the call went out over the microphone for help on a stop watch at the finish. TC110118SP24 In the intervening years he has NEAL WEBB held various positions in the club, including committee member, Rotorua on May 5 and Gold Coast president for eight years and vice on July 1. president for the past 12 years At the recent New Zealand after an earlier stint of four years. Secondary School Championships He has also helped out at many of in Hastings, the Schools’ Associa- the Ribbon Days hosted by other tion celebrated 45 years of the clubs around the centre and at the championships by acknowledging Children’s Champs held alter- a number of people who have nately at Hamilton and Tauranga. made considerable contributions Strong has been the club’s to school athletics. main groundsman for the past 20 Among several Waikato/Bay of years, marking out the track at Plenty people to be nominated was the start of each season and then TC110118CT01 Neal Webb who gave more than 30 repeatedly remarking it as the SERVICE award recipient Wayne Strong (right) being congratulated by Athletics Waikato/Bay of years to coaching athletes and season progresses. Most weeks Plenty chairman Murray Green. managing teams to both the NZ you will find him there at 5.15pm Champs and North Island Champs to help with the under 10s before I’ve been doing it ever since.” letics and then, in some cases, where generations have been from both Putaruru and Te Awa- he departs at 6.30pm to assist with Green says without helpers seeing them continue through involved, like the Mackeys, mutu. Webb was one of the first to the Te Awamutu Sports Cycling like Wayne Strong, clubs cannot their teenage years in the sport Dorrsers and others, and his own receive this new Service to Club’s Tuesday night road race. exist and too often the load falls to and win medals at New Zealand family where at least three gen- Schools Athletics awards. “Basil Blackwell was vice- too few. “Long serving helpers Championship level like Carla erations have supported the club Webb was also a ‘Club Man’ president when I joined the club 25 like Wayne are a godsend.” Hohepa, Laura Sinclair, as competitors and as helpers. through all of those years and was years ago,” said Strong. Strong said he likes to think of Katherine Camp, Phil Sims, Strong is still actively involved previously a recipient of the “When I took over the role the club as a happy place to bring Megan Bethell and Isaac Milne in in athletics. He has completed a award that Strong has received. from him after a year he told me children. “I have always strived to recent years.” staggering 46 marathons and has As Webb passed away two years that the vice-president’s role ensure that. I love nothing more Another aspect which pleases entered a further three this year ago, his award was accepted by included marking the track and than seeing kids enjoying ath- Strong is the number of families — New Plymouth on March 3, Green, his nominee. Over 50 ? OPEN NOW Downsize your old house, free up MONDAY – FRIDAY 10.00AM TO 4.00PM your capital and live a larger life. SATURDAY – SUNDAY 11.00AM TO 3.00PM COME SEE WHAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT • Four new architecturally home styles open for viewing • Find out what over-50's lifestyle living is about, today

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Dearly loved Awamutu has made application to the Waipa District 27 January 2018 Service this Sunday Licensing Committee for the renewal of a On Licence Lillian. wife of the late Martin. 2pm Passed away Passed away suddenly Loved and cherished at 10am in respect of the premises at 13 Roche Street, Te Passed away peacefully at Waikato at Waikato Hospital mother and mother-in- Awamutu known as Fahrenheit Restaurant & Bar. 102 Lyon Street, peacefully on 22 Hospital on 7 January on, 3rd January 2018, We are an inclusive law of Jo and Bob, Parish, extending a Sherwin Village Hall December 2017 2018, aged 52 years. in his 84th year, Keith and Cheryl. The general nature of the business conducted under surrounded by family. Loved husband of Gill, surrounded by his warm invitation for Loving Nana to Josh, you to join us. the licence is restaurant. Loved special mother and father of Jamie loving family. Much Brooke, Tess and Jake. of Sonia and Karyn and Lauren. Loved loved and cherished Rev Shelley The days on which and the hours during which alcohol Firewood (deceased). Treasured brother of Colin. husband of Shirley for Marie’s funeral service 871 4453 is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are: Nana of Blair, Proud Pom and a top nearly 60 years. Loved will be held at the Les Monday to Sunday 9am - 1am the following day. Munro Centre, King NATIVE Ashleigh and Ryan. bloke. and respected Father All welcome The application may be inspected during ordinary Beloved Great and Father-in-law of, Street East, Te Kuiti FIREWOOD for next A funeral service for on Saturday, 13 office hours at the office of the Waipa District Council, Grandmother of Ruby, Brian will be held at St John, David and Jo, winter, $95 metre Mayson and Blake. A Jennifer and Rex January at 11am District Licensing Committee at either 101 Bank delivered. Phone 07 873 Patrick's Catholic followed by a private Religious Notices Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge. very special lady who Church, 625 Alexandra Needham, Trish and 0618. will be missed by so Darrel McBurney. cremation. All Street, Te Awamutu communications to Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes many. on Friday, 12 January Much loved Grandad WISDOM OF to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than FIREWOOD for sale, 5m3 and Poppa of 13 and the Randle Family c/- Rest In Peace darling 2018 at 11.30am SOLOMON 15 working days after the date of the publication of this truck load - $200, 10m3 xxx Great Grandad of 4. PO Box 241, Te Kuiti followed by burial at 3941. 1000 BC notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the $360 truck load - Livvy’s funeral has the Te Awamutu A celebration of Noel’s In the care of VJ There is hope Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at: delivered. Phone 07 873 been held at Hamilton Cemetery. In lieu of life has been held. 9190 or 021 617 349. Lawn Park Chapel flowers, donations to Te Awamutu Funeral Williams & Sons only for the Waipa District Council FDANZ living. It is Expected shortage next Newstead, Hamilton the Cancer Society Services FDANZ Private Bag 2402 winter. on 28 December 2017. would be appreciated better to be a Te Awamutu 3840 and may be left at the live dog than a MIRAMS, dead lion. No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may be service. All Tim (Timothy John). MACROCARPA communications to RAWIRI, made in relation to a matter other than a matter the Higgs family, PO Passed away Paul Fabian. specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of 4M truckload $350 deliv- Box 11, Te Awamutu peacefully at home On 1st January, result Public Notices Alcohol Act 2012. ered. Phone 07 823 6712. after a long and 3840. of air crash at This is the first publication of this notice. Te Awamutu Funeral courageous battle with Dargaville. Much DIEDRICHS, Services FDANZ illness aged 78 on loved and special For Sale Elizabeth Ellen, (Betty). Sunday 7 January brother of Gabrielle Te Awamutu 2018. Dearly loved Henry - Manurewa, Passed away husband of Imogen for Brass Band Inc. FREE peacefully on Monday, HIGGS, Barbara Fleck - Te PUBLIC NOTICE Brian David. 53 years, adored father Awamutu, Val Rye - Notice of AGM PRE loved oak kitchen 2nd January 2018, aged and father-in-law of 98 years. Wife of the Loved and respected Otorohanga, Christine 25 January 2018 of application for On Licence table and 6 chairs, Russell and Becky, Sycamore - Te recliner, two seater sofa, late Syd Diedrichs. Brother-in-Law of Andrew and Judy. at 8pm SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 Dearly loved mother of Doug and the late Awamutu, Lana bring own transport, first Loved Gramps of Guy, Sycamore - Te 420 Albert Park to take away. Phone 07 Jill, Kay, Pat and Paul. Wendy Ward. Uncle to Doug, Amelia, Finn, Drive Lance Thomas Hodgson has made application to the Loved Grandmother Sophie, Justin and Awamutu, Bernadette 871 6637. Paul and April. Loved Schrader - Ohaupo, Waipa District Licensing Committee for the renewal (Bea Bea) to Shaun, Sarah and family. Brother and Brother- All welcome and variation of a On Licence in respect of the Stephanie, Simon, Dave Hall - Hamilton, Rest easy Irish. in-law of Robert and Murray Sim - premises at 2117 Arapuni Road, RD1 Pukeatua Trent, Jody, Brook, Wendy. Livestock & Poultry Phillippa and Cole. Christchurch, known as Out In The Styx Cafe. A service to celebrate Caroline Schindler - The general nature of the business conducted under Sincere thanks to Joy KING, Tim’s life will be held Hamilton and their MARKET AC PETFOODS Russ and all staff past Gloria Kura Mary. at Woodside Estate, families. the licence is restaurant and function centre. and present at Te Ata COUNCIL CARPARK BUYING cows/calves/ Passed away on 8 130 Woodside Road, Lovely memories. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol horses. Phone 0800 Resthome, for the January 2018, aged 86. Matangi at 1pm on This Saturday years of excellence in is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are: DOWN COW. Beloved wife of the late Tuesday 16th January Call 870 4551 Monday to Sunday 9am - 1am. nursing care. Special Jim. Mother of Steven, 2018. A special thank Gaynor Westgate thanks to Judy and Gary and Kay, Julie you to Cheryl (District The application may be inspected during ordinary Pat. A Requiem Mass and Buck Veen. 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All Rollo George QSM JP. our hearts”. notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the 132 Sainsbury Road A funeral service will correspondence to the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at: Pirongia OR phone Peacefully at Highfield be held at St John's Miram family C/- PO Home and Hospital, Te BOX 276, Hamilton Waipa District Council Susan Ranstead Anglican Church, Private Bag 2402 Awamutu, on Arawata Street, Te 3240. We are commencing our Senior 871 9105 Saturday 6 January Te Awamutu 3840. Awamutu on Friday, Woolertons Funeral Rugby training for the 2018 2018, with his loving 12 January 2018 at Home FDANZ No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may be family at his side. 11am followed by season on Monday, 15 January made in relation to a matter other than a matter PIRONGIA Aged 93 years. Dearly burial at the Pirongia at 6pm, at the Clubrooms, Forket loved husband of specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Cemetery. All Funeral Directors Road, Ohaupo. Alcohol Act 2012. TOPIARY Doreen for 71 years. communications Open Fridays10am-4pm Loved and cherished This is the second publication of this notice.This notice please to the King Anyone interested in playing 132 Sainsbury Road father and father-in- family, PO Box 137, Te was first published on 20 December 2017. law of Elaine and Awamutu 3840. competitively or socially, come Pirongia OR phone Barry Pothan, Noeline Susan Ranstead and Mike Ottaway, Te Awamutu Funeral along and get involved. Services FDANZ 871 9105 Keith and Sandra. ENQUIRE today! CLASSIFIED Deadline is Adored grandad to his For further information, Classified advertising, it 11.30am, day prior to 7 grandchildren and 25 really works!. Call 871 publication. Property Wanted great grandchildren. KING, please contact Dougie on Gloria Kura. 5151. 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and fresh insight into Churchill and The Darkest Hour WWII. This film is absolutely brilliant The Darkest Hour is a prequel from the acting to the sets — the to Dunkirk. editing is tight. Thrilling. It took me Within days of becoming Prime about one minute to accept Gary Minister of Great Britain, Winston Oldham as Churchill and after that Churchill (Gary Oldman) must face I was sold. one of his most turbulent and Probably my favourite film of the defining trials: exploring a season. Pacing is superb. Histori- negotiated peace treaty with Nazi cally pretty accurate. Germany, or standing firm to fight It’s a must see for any WWII fans, for the ideals, liberty and freedom political fans and Winston of a nation. Churchill fans. BHUJA As the unstoppable Nazi forces The film is emotional. I felt roll across Western Europe and the myself choked up on three occasions, threat of invasion is imminent, and not just because I am a Brit who with an unprepared public, a scep- loves the story, but because the tical King, and his own party director takes us into the hearts of plotting against him, Churchill the characters and makes us feel must withstand his darkest hour, their fear, their hope and their pain. rally a nation, and attempt to Fantastic. Fantastic. Emotional, change the course of world history. will hit home. Think King’s Speech A superb film with an original and Iron Lady quality. CourierTe Awamutu Your community newspaper for over 100 years To advertise with us phone 07 871 5151 Thursday, January 11, 2018 Te Awamutu Courier 31 TE AWAMUTU COURIER

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International JAN 11-17 country music stars Annette & Kim have made time out of their very busy schedule to head- line the Country Music Show to be held at the Bible Chapel this Satur- day. And what a line This movie is fun, funny, full of action, well- Really enjoyable, thoroughly entertaining, up of top country acted, fits the story perfectly and what is so many laughs.It’s well paced, stars that are appearing. most important,it feels fresh and original. has a great cast with great action These include THOR: RAGNAROK M sequences. A must-see movie, for all the Kay Tappin (releas- SAT 3:00 & 7:40, SUN 1:00 & 5:40, family and worth your time. ing her yodelling WED 1:10 & 7:20 JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE CD), Trevor Stevens JUNGLE PG (just back from a “Fabulous, brilliant, stunning. What more THU 10:50, 1:20 & 5:20, tour of the USA), can I say? It will become a classic.” Allan. Ron Samson from HEADLINERS Anette FRI 10:50, 1:20, 5:20 & 7:50, Tokoroa, Nancy Hawkins and Kim Copedo. MURDER ON THE SAT 3:20 & 4:55, SUN 1:20, 2:55 & 5:45, Muller from Tara- ORIENT EXPRESS M MON & TUE 10:50, 1:20, 5:20 & 7:50, naki, multi award sings Johnny Cash and plays THU 5:35, SAT 5:50, SUN 3:50 WED 10:50, 1:20 & 5:20 winner Merv her own backing with the help EXPERIENCE THE WONDER OF McInteer from Tau- of local country music’s lead Based on the bestselling Award winning THU 7:50, SAT 7:45, WED 7:50 ranga, Grae guitarist Selwyn Rangitutia and novel, Wonder tells the incredibly inspiring Addison from Auck- a top country band. and heart-warming story of August We have been assured that this is a great land, and a special The show starts at 7pm. Pullman, a boy with facial differences, film you will want to see more than once appearance by Tickets are available from and has a fantastic most memorable 11-year -old Jade Muz’s Bin Inn or phone Ray — entering school for the first time. O’Brien. 870 1551. WONDER PG soundtrack. A magnificent cinema outing This young lady Bring a friend and enjoy the …is WonderFUL. All ages should for all ages - eight to eighty.“Fantastic. will leave you spell- night of ‘good ole’ country Music is infectious.” Matt. bound when she music. TREVOR STEVENS really like this film. THE GREATEST SHOWMAN PG THU 1:35, FRI 11:15 & 7:45, SAT 12:55 & 5:25, THU & FRI 11:20 & 5:50, SUN 10:55 & 3:25, MON 1:35 & 5:35, SAT 12:40 & 5:40, SUN 10:40 & 3:40, Entertainment TUE 11:15 & 7:45, WED 5:35 MON, TUE & WED 11:20 & 5:50 Unbelievably good - brings back all “Good family fare and should at its fi nest those Paddington memories. appeal well. It’s very sweet, funny and PROMOTE YOUR Friday Night Club One of the year’s biggest delights. should resonate well.” Matt. “Shipwrecked” theme. PADDINGTON 2 G FERDINAND G EVENT HERE THU & FRI 11:10 & 1:40, SAT 1:05, THU & FRI 11:00 & 1:30, SAT 12:30, Resident DJ Josh Stowers SUN 11:05, MON, TUE & WED 11:10 & 1:40 SUN 10:30, MON, TUE & WED 11:00 & 1:30 EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY 10pm till late. Te Awamutu Saturday - Live band If you don’t find this film top drawer, “The film is good and will really deliver then you should make one better. to the audience base.” Matt. Staff really Done Deal 8pm - late. Courierr STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI M liked it.It’s the ladies’ farewell tour. THU & FRI 7:20, SAT 2:45 & 7:15, PITCH PERFECT 3 M SUN 12:45 & 5:15, MON & TUE 7:20 THU & FRI 1:50, 5:25 & 8:00, SAT 2:55 & 8:00, SUN 12:55 & 6:00, TE AWAMUTU “A great school holiday film.It is a MON, TUE & WED 1:50, 5:25 & 8:00 thrilling family adventure with an RSA aspirational story of self-discovery and “A prequel to DUNKIRK. Fantastic, superpowers with funny taglines.” Sonia. fantastic - emotional, will hit home. 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