Te Awamutu Your local rural expert Neville Kemp 027 271 9801 | www.nevillekemp.co.nz YourC community newspaper for over 100 years THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008 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 Scholarships are now avail- 300 words why they want to able for Outward Bound’s attend Outward Bound, what called for 2018 Southern Cross 21-day course they hope to get out of the in the Marlborough Sounds. course, and why a scholarship The course runs from Feb- would help you accomplish Te Awamutu Light Operatic Celtic Connection ruary 2-22 and is for 18 to this. Society’s first production for auditions are at the 26-year-olds from culturally The scholarship covers the the year is Celtic Connection Woolshed Theatre on diverse backgrounds keen to full course fee of $4349. and you are invited to audition. Monday, January 29 from learn more about cultural and Participants just need to The musical follows the 2-5pm and Tuesday, January ethnic diversity in New Zea- cover the cost of a medical travels of a young New Zea- 30 from 7-8.30pm. land. appointment and travel to and lander journeying through The show will be staged in Successful applicants need from Picton. Wales, Ireland and Scotland on early May. to be involved in their local an OE. community and willing to ■ Call 0800 688 927 or go to Writer and director Fiona ■ For more information contact share their experience with www.outward Miller promises a fast-paced, 0274434397 or visit others. bound.co.nz for more music-filled journey that meets www.teawamutulightoperatics- Applicants need to write in information. many characters along the way. ociety.com 27a Grey Street, 1650 Te Rahu Road, Kihikihi Te Awamutu Two storey home offers seven Open plan living and private brms. Bathroom and living on outside portico area. Three great each level - some renovations sized bedrooms, master with done. Garage with mechanics pit ensuite and walk in wardrobe, is also on site. Huge 2585sqm oversized bathroom and extra Open Home flat section. Possibly subdivision. Open Home wide hallways. Great storage, Sale By Deadline Closes Tuesday double glazing and office nook. 7 February, 2018 at 1.00pm For Sale $665,000 (may be sold prior) View Sunday 14 January View Sunday 14 January 12.00 - 12.30pm 1.00 - 1.30pm Kirstie McGrail Kirstie McGrail 0272 703 175 0272 703 175 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA22846 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA22845 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) 100 McGarry Lane, 1/96 Raikes Avenue, Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Elevated home with deck that Low maintenance, close to town, leads from open plan living and private easy care section, four modern kitchen. Four bedrooms bedrooms, two bathrooms, two and family bathroom, all fully living areas plus a rumpus/utility renovated. Internal access room. Large deck at the rear, two basement garage and a free heat pumps, double glazed and Open Home standing double. Open Home an HRV system. Built in 2009 by GJ Gardner Homes. For Sale $495,000 For Sale $580,000 View Sunday 14 January View Sunday 14 January 2.00 - 2.30pm 3.00 - 3.30pm Kirstie McGrail Carol Ryan 0272 703 175 027 290 3784 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA22831 rwteawamutu.co.nz/TEA22830 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Thursday, January 11, 2018 Te Awamutu Courier 3 07 883 1195 Lifestyle & Storm damages network Farm Sales Faults dealt with across the Waipa area BUYING OR SELLING? Contact David McGuire 027 472 2572 38B Main Road, Tirau www.ruralandlifestylesales.com eebbrraattiinn CCeell gg Cel 2255yyeeaarrss 25 WIND damage to trees caused most of the power outages last week.