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Floral birthday Te Awamutu Floral Art Club hosts the Birthday Meeting on Monday from 11.45am ,with lunch and demonstration by Louise Mateara is living in a rented cabin a year after her home was damaged in a fire. Photo / Dean Taylor Valmae Cameron, a floral art demonstrator. Anyone interested in joining the club is welcome, contact Irene Johnstone, 870 2355 TAF&G tree time Home empty year Te Awamutu Fish & Game is hosting its popular tree day this Sunday from 9am at Pete and Jill Shaw’s nursery, opposite the Pa¯terangi School. The annual event gives farmers, hunters and after electrical fire conservationists the chance to buy trees for enhancement projects for wetlands,ponds, 12 months after blaze, insurance issues are still not settled and owner is living in cabin streams and woodlots. Eight native varieties, Dean Taylor then partner about 20 years ago. had been a fire smouldering away son Jacob, who went between friends dogwood, hazelnut, crab When they split up she struggled inside. The gust of air set the blaze and his father. apple, swamp maple and five t has been a year to the day since financially, but managed to buy him going. Louise even lived out of her car varieties of oak are available. Louise Mateara’s home on Fron- out and continue to live there and Louise and Jacob tried to fight the for a short time – homeless even Those wanting trees should tier Rd caught fire and she has raise her four children: Luke, Cory, blaze, but had to give up. though she owned a fully insured take suitable bags to protect just one simple wish — to be able Holly and Jacob. She says the Te Awamutu Fire house. roots during transportation. Ito shift back in. Another reason she is so attached Brigade and St John Ambulance per- Currently she is renting a cabin The problem is so far no work has to her little home is because Luke had sonnel were excellent. They set about which has been moved on to her ¯ been undertaken to fix it. muscular dystrophy and for the last looking after Louise and her family property – a daily reminder that she Ohaupo¯ market day And this isn’t a story about some- few years of his life it was home, – and even now still ask after them. cannot live in the home she worked The O¯ haupo¯ village market one who is down on their luck be- where Louise nursed him and where, Her problem was reaching an so hard for. day run by O¯ haupo¯/ cause they didn’t carry insurance – on August 20, 2008 aged just 15, he agreement with her insurance com- The cause of the fire was deter- Nga¯hinapo¯uri Lions Club is Louise has full house and contents passed away in his sleep. pany. mined to be a faulty meter box, which usually on each month, but with Vero, and has continued to pay On July 1 last year Louise left the Louise used up all her goodwill was located inside. has been cancelled until the premium even though she can’t home at 11am. with friends and family while the further notice. live in the house. She returned at 6pm and when she house sat empty after the fire. She Louise bought the home with her opened the door it was obvious there says it was terribly disruptive for her continued on A2

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Circulated free to over 14,000 homes in continued from A1 Part of the Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. damage to the Fire damaged the wall, ceiling and house, where CIRCULATION 14,180* roof of the kitchen/dining area and the faulty smoke ruined just about every- meter box PHONE: 07 871 5151 thing else in the house. caught fire, POSTAL ADDRESS: Louise says Vero came up with that is still not 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, an offer that did not rectify all the repaired. Te Awamutu 3840 issues and according to her experts Photo / Dean Taylor would not make the home habit- OFFICE HOURS: able again. Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm Meanwhile, she says Vero did Closed Public Holidays not even make the house weather- DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 proof, so it is deteriorating further as time goes by due to water EDITORIAL damage, mould developing and Dean Taylor (Editor) appliances rusting. She says she has had legal ad- Ext: 67705 0274 819951 vice that Vero have breached the [email protected] terms of the insurance contract, Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 but she doesn’t have the financial [email protected] means to formally engage the Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 services of a lawyer to fight the [email protected] company. SPORT Louise says she does not want to give up, but is running out of [email protected] choices. ADVERTISING “It is taking a toll on my three Leon Green 027 2393864 children,” she says. It also means she can’t see as [email protected] much of her grandchildren as she [email protected] would like because they can’t visit CLASSIFIEDS and stay with their nan. Tania King Ext: 67708 “It’s heartbreaking for me,” Louise says. [email protected] Te Awamutu Courier first We welcome letters - preferably via email. contacted Vero about this claim in They should be under 300 words and September last year and again in must have the sender’s name, address May this year. and phone number. No pseudonyms A response from a Vero are accepted and names will only be spokesperson states:Vero has made undertakes the repairs, that the cost customers to work with us in good but since the first offer was made withheld in special circumstances at the payments to Ms Mateara to cover to fix the fire damage is higher than faith, including taking reasonable she claims Vero has reconsidered discretion of the editor. Letters are not the costs of her temporary accom- the estimate we received, we are steps to prevent further damage and and lowered the amount they are usually acknowledged and may be edited, modation and damaged contents happy to work with her to ensure providing evidence or quotes where prepared to pay in full settlement. abridged or discarded. that need to be replaced. that her final settlement is fair, the their views of the probable costs “It was a beautiful home,” Louise We have also recently made a statement says. differ from ours, so that we can work says. We’re online at payment to Ms Mateara to cover the There have been some delays constructively with them to resolve “It’s what on the inside that nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com cost to repair the damage to her with this claim and Vero does apolo- their claims as quickly as possible. counts. home caused by the fire. gise for the time taken to resolve it. Louise says not only did she not “I just want to be able to move If Ms Matera finds, when she With all claims, we rely on our reach an agreement at that time, back in.” ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4975 (Online) *Print run as 01/04/2021

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he Government has approved $1.35 million be paid to prisoners and staff at Waikeria Prison who lost belongingsT after a fire broke out during protests and riots over New Year. Cabinet papers reveal Corrections Minister Kelvin Davis seeking approval for the ex-gratia payments, including up to $1.3m for the more than 800 prisoners who lost possessions and up to $50,000 for up to 190 staff. None of the 17 prisoners who have been charged in relation to the riot would receive any payment. The six-day stand-off started on the afternoon of December 29 when some of the 21 men in the prison’s yard lit fires. The rioters then made their way to the roof of the 100-year-old “top jail” and fashioned tools to get others out of their cells through the windows. About 200 men had to be evacuated from the top jail as the fires Aftermath of the six-day riot and standoff at Waikeria Prison in January. Photo / Brett Phibbs threatened their safety. Advocates said inmates were pro- and accessories,” the paper said. goodwill or a sense of moral obli- The payments were approved at Davis revealed in Select Commit- testing against unhygienic and “There are also items of senti- gation, rather than being required by a Cabinet meeting on May 17. tee that the insurance payout would dehumanising conditions — claims mental emotional, spiritual, cultural law.” Act Leader David Seymour said not cover the demolition of the denied by Corrections. or religious value, such as taonga, In the paper, Davis said making the payments were “making prison. Payments totalling about $21,000 that are inherently difficult to value.” an ex gratia payment would align criminals the priority in our justice “The bill could balloon even more had already been paid, including So far 24 staff had made claims with the strategy Ho¯kai Rangi and system”. when everything is tallied up,” about $100 to 193 prisoners who had for property that was stored in the “support oranga and wellbeing”. “This is the consequence-free cul- Brown said. to be evacuated from the top jail, top jail. These claims total about It would lessen the impacts of the ture under the Ardern Government. Each of the prisoners involved in many of whom were relocated to $19,000. property loss, and align with inter- The wrong people are getting the the riots had filed a claim in the High other prison sites. The paper states Corrections has national guidance around the prop- aroha.” Court at Wellington against the From 686 of the 844 prisoners, no legal obligation to compensate erty of prisoners.” National’s Corrections spokes- Attorney-General and the chief 17,622 items had been identified to prisoners and staff for their loss. It “This is a unique situation and the man Simeon Brown said the executive of Corrections for have been destroyed, at an estim- did not cause the loss of prisoner or prisoners who lost property, irres- payments should not have come breaches of their civil rights, the ated value of $700,000. It was likely staff personal property. pective of the criminal offending about because the riots should not Treaty of Waitangi, the Corrections to be “substantially more” after the Therefore compensation was in- that may have brought them into the have happened in the first place. Act 2004, and the United Nations final count. appropriate. corrections system, are not at fault “These are the consequences for Standard Minimum Rules for the These were all items that people However, Corrections could still in this situation. a Corrections Minister who lost con- Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson had on them when they arrived at make an ex gratia payment to “They played no part in the riot trol of a prison.” Mandela Rules) 2015. Waikeria Prison. prisoners and staff. and were compliant throughout it. “We are yet to find out the total Fourteen of the prisoners who “The more commonly stored “Government departments are They have suffered loss simply be- cost to the taxpayer for Minister were Ma¯ori had also filed claims items included cell phones, wallets, authorised to make ex gratia cause they had property in storage Davis’ serious mishandling of the against the Crown in the Waitangi identification, jewellery, clothing payments, which are made out of at Waikeria Prison.” event.” Tribunal. Council's Sarah Davies takes out CFO financial award

Waipa¯ District Council finance mana- Sarah said get- can be attributed to her motivation, “A global pandemic has been chal- Trust. ger Sarah Davies took out the Emerg- ting into the dedication and work commitment, lenging for most leaders, but Sarah’s “Being able to contribute to the ing Financial Manager of the Year at finals was a technical knowledge, and her excep- leadership throughout has been ex- community is incredibly important to the New Zealand CFO Awards in credit to her tional leadership style and engage- ceptional,” said CEO Garry Dyet. me and something I take great pride Auckland. team and their ment with her team. The nomination also recognised in,” added Sarah. Sarah was one of three finalists in drive to produce Sarah was put forward for the Sarah’s contribution to the commun- The awards are run annually to the category, which recognises Sarah Davies positive out- awards in recognition of the work she ity, holding five board positions with celebrate the gold standard in lead- finance talent of professionals under comes for coun- has delivered over the past 12 various organisations across Wai- ership, innovation and performance 40 who have demonstrated outstand- cil and the community. months, including many projects and kato, in addition to her role as secre- in finance and business across New ing finance leadership. The judges noted Sarah’s success improvement initiatives. tary/treasurer for Waipa¯ Networks Zealand. A funeral service is important

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Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate mingling with the residents. Entertainment galore Photo / Supplied Theatre-goers and movie-goers are spoilt for choice in July. On Page 10 today we preview the New Zealand Arts on Tour one woman play Aperture - The life and work of Ans Westra which plays one night on Mayor steps Wednesday, July 7 at Te Awamutu Little Theatre and the Indian Ink production Paradise or the Impermanence of Ice Cream which has a five-day season up for royal opening the same night at Hamilton’s Meteor Theatre as part of it’s nationwide tour. Ticket details P10. On Thursday, July 8 Te Awamutu Light Operatic Society opens its 10 show teatime duty season of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat at The esidents at Radius mayor for the afternoon,” says a Woolshed Theatre. Windsor Court in Radius Windsor Court All sessions are a sell out, although there O¯ haupo¯ celebrated the spokesperson. may be a few seats made available — Queen’s birthday last The high tea was held in the and the society is trying to organise an Rmonth in royal style with a high afternoon last Tuesday and for the extra matinee. Check iTICKET or Te tea. residents it was their first time Awamutu i-Site Centre for availability. They were even joined by Ham- meeting Paula. Te Awamutu’s Regent Cinema has a ilton Mayor Paula Southgate after It was also Paula’s first time terrific movie line-up at present — with activities co-ordinator Kerri-Ann visiting Radius Windsor Court. something for everyone — from the decided they needed to have a She spent her time at the event inspirational for children and adults, to a queen as their guest of honour. mingling and chatting to all the love story, to comedy, to true stories, to Her king for the event was residents. all-out action — including the much 90-year-old resident Bob Coe who They all enjoyed an “amazing anticipated The Black Widow. See P27 happily took up the role. display” of food served on fine Hamilton Mayor Paula Southgate stepped into the role of a queen at for details. “His wife also joined them and china and the tables were decor- Radius Windsor Court's high tea; her king for the event was resident she was happy to lend him to the ated in red, white and blue. Bob Coe. Photo / Supplied.

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Dean Taylor

ince 2009 my wife Robyn and I have had the honour of being part of the Te Awamutu College Senior Ball. SRobyn works with the students, teaching the social dance and choosing the music we play. Mine is a supporting role of plugging into the band’s PA and pushing the play but- ton at the right times. But it is a night out we look forward to, and as I have reported in the past, it is a credit to the young adults of Te Awamutu. We all know the chaos Covid-19 Te Awamutu College senior students and staff fill the dance floor to The has caused and for the senior Monroes. Photos / Dean Taylor students of 2020 it meant they missed out on one of the most an- Senior Balls, was also impressed. special photos, the supper to the last ticipated events on the school calen- He said it was great to see the waltz, it is a classy affair. dar. students engaged in the social dance, Tony reminded the students they It also made Robyn’s job a little bit but also enjoyed how they responded had participated in a memorable and harder this year as she didn’t have and interacted with the band during special event when the “fun” awards the Year 13 students with dance and their sets that made it such a memor- were being presented. ball experience to help bring the Year able night. The 2021 Ball Committee chair 12 students up-to-speed. And unprompted, at the end of the Dawna Dragovich gave thanks to But that didn’t detract from the evening as we were saying our everyone who made it so wonderful. enthusiasm from students to make farewells to College principal Tony She said it was the culmination of the 2021 Ball, A Night Under The Stars, Membery, a member of the security months of hard work from a large and a spectacular event. staff complimented him on the won- dedicated committee and she It isn’t just us who think Te Awa- derfully polite and courteous behavi- thanked each one for their work — mutu College senior students are a our of the students. as well as the contributions, both cut above. A Te Awamutu College Senior Ball voluntary and paid, from the individ- When speaking with regular ball is one of the few occasions when uals and organisations which help decorator Val Glenn before the event proper social dancing takes place and make the ball such a success. it was clear she enjoyed the positive the entire night is about fun and Robyn and I also appreciate that relationship with Te Awamutu Col- elegance. Te Awamutu College sticks to the lege and various Ball Committee From the amazing arrivals in the tradition of formal dance — some- members. range of wonderful vehicles, the “re- thing my mother Coral Taylor was at Layton Lillas from Showcase En- veal”, as the beautiful young people the forefront of with school students tertainment Group, who is also bass show off the dresses and suits, hair, when we were youngsters — and player and vocalist with The etc, the opening dances with parents/ which we have continued to be Monroes, the band that has played for grandparents and friends in the “audi- involved with simply because it is so Give it a whirl: Te Awamutu College students do the Three Step Polonaise a number of Te Awamutu College ence”, the dancing to the band, the rewarding. “under the stars” at the 2021 Senior Ball.

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aipa¯ mayor Jim Mylchreest wants more information before Wdeciding on whether he supports the Government’s water reforms. Government has announced it intends transferring management of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater from 67 independent councils to four large pub- licly owned entities. Each entity would be governed by an independent board. The announcement means Waipa¯ District Council is likely to be part of a central North Te Awamutu 924 Bond Road Island entity involving 22 councils in the greater Wai- kato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki Seamless family living 4 2 3 2 and parts of Manawatu¯- Whanganui. Boundaries will Radiating elegance and providing seamless family Auction (unless sold prior) 11am, Thu 8 Jul 2021 be confirmed in September, living, this tastefully decorated home sits in a sought 96 Ulster Street, Hamilton following further discussion after location on the northern fringes of Te Awamutu. View 11-11.30am Sun 4 Jul with councils and iwi. The Natural light floods the rooms and there’s numerous & 4-4.30pm Wed 7 Jul heat sources to ensure year round comfort. The change will not come into Sharon Evans AREINZ 027 235 4771 indoor outdoor flow is a dream with seamless spaces; place until 2024 and councils relish meals in or out while your children enjoy the [email protected] will continue to manage Three pool. The cleverly configured layout includes a guest Stuart Gudsell AREINZ 021 951 737 Waters until then. Waipa¯ mayor Jim Mylchreest. room with en suite on the first floor, ideal for visiting [email protected] Jim said while he welco- family or as a work base SUCCESS REALTY LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008 med assurances no commun- examples of government He agreed more detail was ity would be worse off underinvestment over many needed but believed that gen- bayleys.co.nz/2312391 financially through the years in sectors like health and erally, bigger entities would be reforms, his council had not education. And let’s remem- in a better position to drive yet gone through the detail just ber, councils have to work cost efficiencies for ratepayers. released. Staff are doing that within financial restrictions “At the end of the day, I now. imposed by government.” don’t think ratepayers are too “I don’t want to be alto- He noted councillors concerned what entity gether negative because I’m nationwide were elected to delivers their water, or takes simply wanting more evi- look after their own communi- care of their wastewater and dence. And it’s important to ties. stormwater as long as it’s done note council has not yet “Waipa¯ ratepayers are rely- well and done cost- landed on any formal position. ing on us to look out for their effectively,” he said. But I do have concerns that best interests. We need to do “If the reforms can deliver won’t be allayed until I have that and that’s what our focus that, that’s a good thing. But I more information around should be going forward,” said agree with the mayor that issues like the transfer of Jim. there are still many questions Waipa¯ assets and the retention “I’m not entirely convinced to be asked and answered.” of a local voice for the people yet the reforms will deliver Garry said transferring the 35 of our district. what is being promised. But waters business to another en- “I accept the notion of they are happening, like it or tity would have an impact on YEARS national good and accept our not. all parts of council. sector must do what is best for “That is the reality. So we “Three Waters is about 20 EXPERIENCE New Zealand overall. I support need to get on with it and make per cent of our business in that but do note that the vast these changes work for us and total. If that goes, there will be majority of councils, including our district.” a downstream effect on the Waipa¯, have done a pretty Waipa¯ District Council chief rest of the organisation. So we good job with water. executive Garry Dyet said he are going to need to work “It is disingenuous of any had a responsibility to deliver through a whole raft of issues government to bemoan a lack the best possible water with our staff who will be of investment in infrastructure services at the lowest possible caught up in this one way or when I can point to multiple cost to the community. another.” PROFESSIONAL HIGH-QUALITY DENTURES & DENTURE REPAIRS CrimeLine IN TE AWAMUTU & HAMILTON Te Awamutu Police attended the following matters last week: WHY CHOOSE DENTURE MAX? Police attended 12 family-harm related trailer, registration number U869F, a Cub SUPERIOR DENTURE FIT AND APPEARANCE incidents and a police safety order was issued Cadet ride-on mower, a Stihl chainsaw, pliers at one of these. and a portable fencing unit were stolen from a GERMAN MADE TEETH They attended seven mental-health related property in Frontier Rd. A welder was taken incidents. from a vehicle parked in Grey St. 12-MONTH DENTURE GUARANTEE Burglaries and theft: Two skill saws, a laser Vehicle incidents: A green Mazda Familia, COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTION FOR HIGH QUALITY DENTURES level, an impact driver, an impact drill, two registration ZW5987, was taken from a drills, a battery multi-tool, a grinder, a SBS drill, property in Shanel Place. A Ford Courier ute MULTIPLE PAYMENT OPTIONS a sabre saw, a screw gun, a plainer, a tool belt, was stolen from Kihikihi Rd and recovered in a chisel, a hammer and six batteries were Cambridge Rd. A Subaru Impreza stolen from stolen from a Ute in Carlton St - all the tools Hamilton was recovered in Factory Rd. A car were Makita and have white spray-paint marks parked in Oak Ridge Drive had its right rear on them in random places. A storage box on a quarter light smashed. vehicle at a property in Kihikihi Rd was broken Arrests: Two males were arrested, both for 0800 000 284 into. Tools and meat were stolen from a disorderly behaviour and refusing officers’ [email protected] property in Turere Lane. A single-axle cage request for blood samples. Peter J Pickin NZ iDTA Te Awamutu Police ∼ 872 0100 Victim Support ∼ 0800 VICTIM Crimestoppers ∼ 0800 555111 Urgent traffic (cell only) ∼ *555 DENTURE MAX HAMILTON 137 WALLACE ROAD DINSDALE ∼ ∼ DENTURE MAX TE AWAMUTU 160 MAHOE STREET (OPPOSITE LIBRARY) Non emergency 105 Emergency 111 Thursday, July 1, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 7 Waipa¯ rates increase ‘relatively low’ Average rise of 4.6pc as long-term plan signed off

aipa¯ District Council has unanimously adopted its 2021-2031 long-term Kihikihi Police House. plan (LTP). Photo / Jesse Wood WIt confirms an average rate rise to ratepayers of 4.6 per cent in the 2021-22 year and a 10-year average annual rates increase of 2.2 per cent. “Waipa¯’s rates rise is relatively low in comparison to some other places around the country which is largely due to the district’s high level of growth, which ultimately pays for itself through development contributions,” said chief executive Gary Dyet. Cambridge Town Hall. Photo / Supplied The council will invest $2.2 billion on capital and operating costs over agreed plan is in place. the next decade, of which $.95 billion ■ Cambridge Racquets Club will be funded by rates. $25,000 for court renewals. Its average debt is set peak in ■ Leamington Domain 2024-25 at $319 million and by year Mayor Jim Mylchreest and chief executive Gary Dyet officially signing off Waipa¯ District Council’s 2021-31 long-term $25,000 to prepare a domain 10 reduce to $201.9 million. plan. Photo / Supplied masterplan. Mayor Jim Mylchreest thanked ■ Kihikihi Police House Temple staff and councillors for their work in continuing to invest in core infra- ■ Resource Recovery Centre automate the town’s clock. Cottage Trust pulling together a mammoth piece of structure.” Projects budgeted for in $195,181 annually from year five to ■ Skate parks $1000 grant to be paid each year work for the district, noting greater the plan include: buy or lease a site to set up a resource $120,000 in year one for site identi- over the next 10 years. community interest and engagement ■ Pirongia–Nga¯roto-Te Awamutu recovery centre to give more un- fication, feasibility, geotechnical ad- ■ Sport Waikato in this year’s plan. Cycling Connection wanted household items a new life vice and concept design for skate Ongoing contribution of $11,850 to He hoped the more-than-1500 $3,275,832 to build section two of and divert rubbish from landfill. parks across the district and a further fund the regional active spaces plan. submissions received signalled an era the cycleway. ■ Te Ara Wai $1,730,000 for construction and re- ■ John Kerkhof Park of increased community involve- ■ Urban Mobility Network Lease costs of $123,500 in addition development of skate parks in year $600,000 capital expenditure for ment in council business. $10,920,120 with $5,569,261 funded to $7.2 million that has already been two across the district. sports field development and “We worked really hard to develop by Waka Kotahi (NZTA) to build a allocated for the museum. ■ Kihikihi Community Centre $80,000 in maintenance costs per this plan alongside the people of network of cycling routes in Cam- ■ Cambridge Town Hall $50,000 for a feasibility study to annum from year three. Waipa¯ and many of the decisions we bridge and Te Awamutu. $4.1 million for strengthening and develop a community centre in Kihi- Council also adopted its Signific- have made directly reflect that. What ■ Lake Te Koo Utu earthquake work in addition to kihi. ance and Engagement Policy, was clear from submissions was that $5,855,892 to fully implement the $120,000 of operating costs for the ■ Kihikihi Domain Revenue and Financing Policy, Treas- residents want the council to invest concept plan. Cambridge Town Hall Community $50,000 for a feasibility study for ury Management Policy and Develop- more in community projects and ■ Memorial Park Trust. a sports centre, $30,000 for a master ment Contributions Policy. facilities to ensure Waipa¯ remains a $5,075,500 to implement the ■ Kihikihi Town Clock plan and an additional $40,000 for The 2021-31 long-term becomes desirable district to live in, as well as newly adopted concept plan. A sum of $70,500 to repair and administrative resource once an operative from today. MATAMATA COUNTRY LODGE HOME, HOSPITAL & RETIREMENT VILLAGE

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he lingering myth that increased risk of heart disease or stroke[6]. Tthere is a link between The Heart Foundation NZ recommends that eggs, bad cholesterol and people with an increased risk of heart disease heart disease needs to and Type 2 diabetes can eat up to six[7] eggs be unscrambled once per week as part of a heart-healthy diet. and for all, say experts. The foundation says people who are hyper- Many people, including responders to dietary cholesterol should health professionals, still consult their healthcare provider to discuss mistakenly believe the their egg intake. link exists. But this view For the general (healthy) population, it doesn’t harks back to the 1970s, make any recommendations around limiting according to New Zealand egg intake if they are consumed as part of a Nutrition Foundation CEO Sarah Hanrahan. heart-healthy diet. Photo / Getty Hanrahan says it is rare for a single food to It also notes saturated fatty acids have a be responsible for any disease process: “But greater effect on blood cholesterol levels and for some reason that myth has hung around, therefore the risk of heart disease. “It’s important to pay attention to what food and can be eaten by most people every especially for older people.” you’re eating your eggs with and limiting, for day of the week[8]. She says robust scientiﬁc, evidence[1] People need to look at overall diet The foundation’s chief advisor food example, bacon and other processed meats.” “The reality is that eggs are incredibly in recent years has proven When making its recommendations around otherwise and shows an & nutrition Dave Monro says nutritious, versatile, and affordable,” she says. eggs, the Heart Foundation looked at all increased intake of a person’s overall diet is Anyone concerned about their diet and evidence to inform its recommendations. dietary cholesterol important. cholesterol issues should consult with their “Science is a constantly evolving process, (including from eggs) “People should in healthcare professional, GP or dietician. has little or no effect general be eating more and we continue to learn more about the impact of food on health all the time,” Monro This story was originally published in on blood cholesterol plant-based foods like ® levels. vegetables, healthy fats says. “It’s important for us to constantly NZ Doctor Studies carried out such as avocado, olive review our recommendations but be guided Useful links: on healthy people oil, nuts and seeds, and by what the totality of the evidence is saying, The 2021 Everybody Patient Information found no effect cutting back on highly instead of the results of a single study.” Sheet has more information on cholesterol. Eggs are also a great source of protein, which of daily egg intake processed foods,” he says. www.nzdoctor.co.nz/everybody-patient- is particularly important for older people on blood cholesterol Munro says eggs are a sheets [2,3,4] who need to have protein spread evenly levels . Saturated fat was nutritious, versatile whole food and Eating healthy doesn’t mean food has to be found to have more impact on blood throughout the day and Hanrahan says eggs one of several great sources of protein in a boring. For new recipe ideas and inspiration cholesterol levels than dietary cholesterol[5]. balanced and varied diet. They can be eaten are a great way to achieve that. And a 2015 meta-analysis and systematic at breakfast, lunch or dinner, can be boiled, The Ministry of Health also gives eggs the visit eggs.org.nz/lite-n-healthy/ review found no association between scrambled or poached, and combined with thumbs up. Its Eating and Activity Guidelines www.health.govt.nz/our-work/eating-and- increased intake of dietary cholesterol and vegetables in frittatas and omelettes. state that eggs are a healthy, natural whole activity-guidelines

References: [1] Gray, J. & Grifﬁn, B. Eggs and dietary cholesterol – dispelling the myth. British Nutrition Foundation Nutrition Bulletin 34, 66-70 (2009). [2,3,4] Katz, D.L., et al., Egg consumption and endothelial function: a randomized controlled crossover trial. Int J Cardiol, 2005. 99(1): p. 65-70. 5; Rueda, J.M. and P. Khosla, Impact of breakfasts (with or without eggs) on body weight regulation and blood lipids in university students over a 14-week semester. Nutrients, 2013. 5(12): p. 5097- 113; Clayton, Z.S., et al., Inﬂuence of Resistance Training Combined with Daily Consumption of an Egg-based or Bagel-based Breakfast on Risk Factors for Chronic Diseases in Healthy Untrained Individuals. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2015. 34(2): p. 113-9. [5] Blesso, C.N., et al. Effects of carbohydrate restriction and dietary cholesterol provided by eggs on clinical risk factors in metabolic syndrome. Journal of Clinical Lipidology 7,463-471 (2013). [6] Berger, S., et al., Dietary cholesterol and cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2015. 102(2): p. 276-94. [7] Heart Foundation, Eggs and the Heart positioning statement summary 2016. [8] Ministry of Health, Eating and Activity Guidelines 2020 Thursday, July 1, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 9

It's so important to take time out Profile: Part five of a seven-part series from WorkSafe New Zealand sharing the health and safety approaches taken by the grand finalists of the 2021 FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition.

orking in the agri- Northern 2021 FMG Young Farmer nutrient sector, Calvin of the Yea Calvin Ball. Photo / Supplied Ball says he has seen a Wsignificant change in farmers’ attitudes to health and safety in recent years. Calvin, the Northern 2021 FMG Young Farmer of the Year, grew up on a Northland dairy farm, studied agriscience at Massey and began his career with an agri-nutrient company in 2013. After his OE in London, he returned to the company and is now Northern North Island regional sales manager, heading a team of nutrient specialists. “Going out on farms, I have seen farmers’ attitudes change significantly since 2013,” he says. “Back then, many could be pretty dismissive in their response to conversations about health and safety, but now they are much more on board with the requirements and attitudes are very different.” For Calvin, a strong awareness around farmers managing fatigue and the importance of looking after countrywide. alongside their parents on the farm, “For example, a warning to be and eye protection on their farm. their mental health and wellbeing “We help organise it. All the gear learning how to do jobs safely. careful around a particular paddock “That’s also very important,” says and that of their people is a critical is provided, and farmers come along His father would always because there was a bull in with the Calvin. part of any health and safety plan. and get free lessons. It gets them off supervise them until he was cows or letting us know there was “You may not realise the damage “I’m a strong advocate of being farm and provides the opportunity confident they could do a task safely machinery operating in a certain you are doing because hearing loss aware and noticing if someone to learn something new and to catch on their own. area and to keep well clear.” is incremental over time and it’s doesn’t seem well. I try to encourage up with other farmers. We’ve had He cites driving farm vehicles or Calvin’s father has significant important to make sure you, your them to talk and to seek help.” 100-150 farmers in the water – and operating machinery as one example hearing loss from working with loud workers and family are protected Calvin is also a volunteer with we have a barbecue afterwards.” of this. machinery and farm vehicles from hearing damage. I’ve seen the Surfing for Farmers in Whangarei. Calvin grew up as one of five “There would be informal without hearing protection. impact it’s had on my father, The voluntary organisation started children. conversations about safety before As a result, there were always especially in social situations, and it in Gisborne and has spread Like many farm kids, they worked people started a job,” he says. hard and fast rules about hearing is totally avoidable.”

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She is the Museum continues celebrating from Waipa¯District Coun- founder of DramaLAB and creates Matariki by holding July school hol- cil, present Aperture - The performances in a direct, transparent iday creative activity workshops with lifeA and work of Ans Westra in Te and intimate way. support from Toi Oriwa. Awamutu Little Theatre next week. Martine invites her audiences to This year it’s all about activity Actor and director Martine enter a space of innovation and sim- learning — from resources provided Baanvinger, who wrote and starred plicity that calls in emotional involve- you can make a poi, tı¯ra¯kau and bring in the award-winning play Solitude, ment with the story and the actor. along a ukulele to learn the basics returns in this creative and The audience becomes part of the individually and perform as a group. innovative one-woman play about journey. This combined with physical Oriwa Morgan-Ward is well known Ans Westra, a NZ Arts Foundation theatre influences leads to unique for her amazing hands-on fun Icon photographer. creations where both drama and workshops. She takes you on a In 1957, Ans emigrated from the comedy are often equally present. journey of self-discovery where you Netherlands and began to take photos Martine loves exploring a creative can achieve the most amazing things of her new homeland. approach to lighting, sound, digital if you just “give it a go”. Fascinated by Ma¯ori culture in imaginary, transformation of set and “I love to share my Ma¯ori culture particular, she created an intimate costume. with people. In each creative activity and uniquely historical documen- Baanvinger beautifully captures the workshop during the July school tation of Ma¯ori life, which led to a era, the struggles, the insights and the holidays, each participant is gifted successful career capturing the es- awakening of self. A skilful storyteller permission to learn about our amaz- sence of the people of Aotearoa. – M Giroux ing culture and share their learnings DramaLAB’s visually stunning and with others,” says Oriwa. intimate portrait focuses on Westra’s ■ Wednesday July 7, 7:30pm The Matariki activity programme: childhood in The Netherlands, her ■ Te Awamutu Little Theatre ■ Make your own Poi — Tuesdays immigration journey to New Zealand Martine Baanvinger combines lighting, sound, digital imaginary and acting ■ $25 Book: Eventfinda and Te July 13 and 20 and the start of her photography to tell the story of photographer Ans Westra. Photo / Supplied Awamutu i-Site ■ *Tı¯Ra¯kau Stick Game — Wednesdays July 14 and 21 ■ Ukulele with Oriwa and Awatea — Thursdays July 15 and 22 Morgan-Ward received Creative Community funding to present the One-man show a wild ride to paradise workshops at a low cost “to ensure everyone can enjoy spending some Celebrated theatre company Indian Actor Jacob time in their holidays at the museum”, Ink is undertaking an 11-centre Rajan and she says. national tour of its new work Para- puppet designer, “I love working in the museum dise or the Impermanence of Ice maker and because we work in a space sur- Cream. puppeteer Jon rounded by taonga and history. It With the company’s immediate Coddington in makes it easy for me to talk about my international travel plans on hold, Indian Ink’s new culture when it’s referenced around Kiwis all over Aotearoa can enjoy its production such an amazing place.” latest production in their most am- Paradise or the Museum exhibitions coordinator bitious national tour so far that got Impermanence Henriata Nicholas says the Matariki under way on May 20 and concludes of Ice Cream. workshops have always had great on September 2. Photo / Supplied community support. The large-scale New Zealand tour “Oriwa is such a positive and precedes a confirmed North Ameri- creative activator for Ma¯ori arts de- can tour in 2022. velopment in the Waikato. She has a Our lives are but melting icecream huge following and people love to and the transition between this world come and be inspired by her.” and the next is never easy, but it’s Other Matariki activities: made profoundly more difficult ■ Tui & Tama Club event — Story when your guide is a vulture. time with nationally recognised local A man trying desperately to avoid author Kat Quin, July 7, 2.30-3.30pm. death is flung between limbo and his ■ Matariki Star Installation — starts past where a rebellious young Saturdays and goes until July 10 from woman from Mumbai’s enigmatic 10.15am-1.45pm. Parsi community — a people whose style, Paradise is rife with mischief, Indian Ink has been lighting up the of Ice Cream plays Hamilton’s The ■ Matariki Constellation Exhibition faith is entwined with the vulture — intelligence, exquisite puppetry, boards at home and abroad for over Meteor July 7-11, and we have a on the Front Porch — Monday, July holds the key that may deliver him inspired sound design and comic two decades and is one of our most double pass to give away for opening 5 come along and make a star for a to paradise. originality. successful theatrical exports. night. loved one and add it to the wall. Selling out its two-week preview Inspired by Ernest Becker’s This new work has been created You can enter by email or mail ■ Winter Wellness Programme — season in 2020, Paradise showcases Pulitzer prize-winning Denial of by the team behind many of their past (address to Indian Ink Competition adult workshops starting July 17 the incredible talents of one of New Death, and the vibrant, life-filled hit shows — including Krishnan’s and include your name, address and every Saturday until August 28, Zealand’s most treasured actors — chaos of India’s most cosmopolitan Dairy and Guru of Chai. daytime phone number — seven creative activities adding to Jacob Rajan (MNZM) — as he delivers city, Indian Ink had the idea for this It was in fact Krishnan’s Dairy that [email protected] or PO your health and wellbeing. a dazzling solo performance channel- script after a trip to Mumbai in 2019. first put them on the map and this Box 1, Te Awamutu). 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n a busy Friday night in Terry said population and town, there aren’t many economic growth in the district is one ways to bring a bustling bar of the factors behind the surge in Oto silence. But when it is time memberships. for The Ode at the Te Awamutu RSA, “More people are choosing to call the place falls so quiet you could hear Te Awamutu home, and looking for a pin drop. a way to connect with the community The Ode is a longstanding tradition once they’re here. at the club. Every Friday night, two “The RSA is so much more than just names are read out from the Honours’ a club. It’s a warm and welcoming Board along with their ages and details second home, where veterans and of how they died, The Last Post is their families, and the wider played, and members share a moment community, can gather and feel of silence as a sign of respect and connected and supported,” said remembrance. Terry. Te Awamutu RSA executive Terry This growth Findlay said the silence is a testament comes amidst the to how deeply the RSA members — uncertainty the three quarters of whom are associate hospitality industry is members — believe in what the experiencing in the association is all about. And with more wake of Covid-19. setting a high Terry. members joining the Te Awamutu RSA “The pandemic expectation of To support the Te Awamutu RSA than ever before — around 30 new hit us hard, but we behaviour, and through this exciting growth phase members every month — Terry said focused on creating keeping in touch and beyond, the club is searching for it is clear the club continues to play a welcoming with our younger a permanent Operations Manager. an important role in the community. environment, veterans,” said Terry. Terry said this newly established He said many of role will help shape the growth of the those new members organisation. This photo: Latest clubrooms refurbishment, are younger families “We’re looking for someone with including water feature and member built deck. with children. business and leadership acumen, who Top right: RSA 100 Year celebrations at “It’s great to can help bring structure and strategy Te Awamutu RSA. know we are reaching so many to the organisation, turn the younger people. We are a family- committees’ vision into achievable Centre: Te Awamutu friendly place and children are goals, and prepare us for the future. RSA Club staff. welcome — so long as they’re well “This is an exciting opportunity for behaved!” the right person to help carry on our Terry said the new deck, which was legacy and create a successful future, built entirely by volunteers — the so we can continue to fulfil our youngest of whom was 70, has helped purpose of supporting veterans and drive the growth. their families,” said Terry. “Before the deck was built, the building looked less welcoming, and ■ To find out more about the some people thought we were closed. Operations Manager role at the But now, the building looks inviting, Te Awamutu RSA, please give and we have two great new chefs, and Catherine Stapleton a call on 021 more events on the calendar,” said 069 1913.

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ormer Te Awamutu College head girl Leah Belfield left from Arohena for America in 2019 to take up a four-year athleticF scholarship and is gaining her tertiary education at West Texas A&M. “It was scary initially and a com- plete culture shock. There were lit- erally cowboys with the boots and hats at the airport, they talked different and drove on the other side of the road and all,” said Belfield, 20. “But because Canyon is a small country town rather than a big city, I found it a lot easier to adapt because it was simi- lar to home in a way.” Currently back visiting family in New Zea- land, Belfield moved to the States because her age group for track was small and she was looking for extra competition. She got there using Arohena’s Leah Belfield who competes for and studies at West Texas A&M. Photos / Supplied an agency which helped to connect her were 11.68 - 100m at the Jo competitor ranked 14th made the the Te Awamutu Stadium and is with coaches and find a Meaker Classic & Multi in Canyon finals by 1/1000th of a second. currently ranked third in New Zea- school and track pro- and 23.96 - 200m at the Lone Star At the outdoor conference she land for 100m and fourth for 200m. gramme that suited her best. Conference meet. My previous PRs was second in the 100m and third “I always loved sports and tried West Texas A&M is a Div- were 24.67 - 200m and 11.92 - 100m in the 200m. to do as many as I could. Murray ision 2 University in Canyon, near so I was very happy with my season Her team won the 4x100m and Green [track coach] saw me run the Amarillo in North West Texas, where as it went better than I had planned.” their time automatically qualified sprints and asked me if I would like Belfield is majoring in sports and Leah Belfield racing. Her conference finals consisted of them for the NCAA Division 2 finals to come and train with him then it exercise science and is looking to do 16 universities from five states that — again due to Covid-19 numbers grew from there.” her masters in sport management to this season and I was excited to see were able to compete. were limited. Belfield plans to continue to train give herself more opportunities in what progress those two years of In the indoor finals she retained Belfield’s 100m time placed her hard and progress in her times each the future. hard work would bring. the 60m title she won last year as 22nd in the country but they only season and move up from there. Belfield’s freshman year, 2020, “It was a weird feeling being able well as second in the 200m for the allowed a field of 19. “I would like to earn individual All was cut short due to Covid-19 so she to run again but we got into the second year running. Then in the 200 she was ranked American Honours in the next few missed the entire outdoor track swing of things pretty quick and I Belfield narrowly missed running 16th and they took 13 — a bizarre seasons as well as a team,” she said. season. really enjoyed the season.” at the NCAA Division 2 finals for the number. “The team aspect for track at WT “There was a two-year gap since Belfield was happy with her races whole of America because they only Her relay team made the final and is huge and our main goals are my last 100m race. I definitely this year and she reached her per- took 14 athletes instead of 24 due to came third and with that, Belfield obviously to succeed individually missed it and prefer racing the 100m sonal record early, continuing to Covid-19. won her first NCAA national medal. but also as a team, working towards and 200m outdoor. It meant a lot to improve as the season went on. She was ranked 14th equal in the She has been running for seven winning conference and national finally be able to race outdoor again “My best times for the season 60m and 15th in the 200m. The other years since year 9 athletics day at titles.” GymSports training in full swing GOLF RESULTS Stewart Alexander GYMNASTICS Rain resulted in reduced numbers for the two-point challenge on Sunday, but it was jointly won by Patrick Hape It’s that exciting time of year again for and Dillon Tupaea. gymnastics as the Nationals compe- Sunday Scramble: titions are set for late July, and train- Gross - Jacob Carey 75; Patrick Hape ing is in full swing at Te Awamutu 79; Carl Miezenbeek 79; Dillon Tupaea GymSports. 85. Because Covid-19 cut the season Net - Janine Manukau 70; Brent short last year, this year’s competition Worthington 74; Jacob Carey 74; Carl is highly anticipated. Miezenbeek 77. It is the pinnacle of the sport and Points - Janine Manukau 36; Brent one of our boys has been selected to Worthington 32; Jacob Carey 32; Carl join the Waikato team. Miezenbeek 29. Te Awamutu’s Joshua Chisholm, Vets: 14, who trains with TA GymSports, is Bill Garvin 35 points; Ian Stratford 34; back in the squad after a few years’ Ian Coleman 34; Linc Quarrie 33; break, having attended in 2017 and George King 33. 2018, and is feeling strong for 2021. Mid-Week: He has had success already this Brett Mulholland 36 points; Peter year, coming third at Midlands Cham- Wilson 34; Ian Coleman 34. pionships behind two of his Nationals Josh Chisholm (left) and the Te Awamutu GymSports Men’s Artistic Ladies 18-hole: team mates. Gymnastics. Photo / Supplied Gross - Cheryl Forster 96; Thora Gymnastics is a tough sport requir- Young 105; Carol Formosa 105. ing year-round training. Josh trains strength, perseverance and skill. TA GymSports is a small club with Net -Thora Young 79; Carol Formosa Ball 78; Margaret Ritchie 79; Sally four sessions a week, two-three hours Last year all three of the TA just over 200 members ranging in age 79; Cheryl Forster 80. Davies 79. a session. GymSports boys qualified at level 4 from 5 to 17. Points - Carol Formosa 29; Thora Ladies 9-hole: Next year this will increase to five at their first competition, but sadly, They use a shared community Young 27; Cheryl Forster 26. Rabbits competition - Karolyn Taylor; sessions of three hours and include due to Covid this was their only space with the local badminton club, Ladies 9-hole: Phillipa Wood; Zoe Hunter (Wise travelling to Hamilton for each one. competition. and that means weekly pack-up and Gross - Ann Ellis 60; Bev Roigard 61; Women) 58; Jenny Forster; Colleen Josh joined TA GymSports in 2012 It was a tough year with the boys set-up of the gymnastics gear and Jocelyn Jeffries 63. Kaelin; Karen Corkill (Wild Cats) 47. when he was 5, and quickly found a finding it hard to focus on training equipment. Net - Ann Ellis 39; Jocelyn Jeffries 41; Saturday Scramble: love for the sport. He joined the comp without any competitions to aim for, Volunteers and our local gymnas- Bev Roigard 42. Clinton Rowe, 73 Gross; Murray Green squad in 2013 and had his first com- so this year has been great for them tics families keep the club running. Points - Ann Ellis 14; Jocelyn Jeffries 71 Nett; Andrew Brown 34; Steve petition in June 2014. to get back into it with renewed 12; Bev Roigard 12. Ryburn 33; Rupert Otto 33; Robert Training for MAG (men’s artistic motivation. For more information about Te Awamutu Wetere 33. gymnastics) covers six apparatus: To qualify for Nationals requires the gym club or to look at Ladies 18-hole: Twos - Stuart Weal floor, pommel, rings, vault, high bar meeting a qualification mark, and i joining, check out the TA Division 1 - Raewyn Coleman 75 Nett; Saturday Ladies: and parallel bars. His favourite appa- then depending on numbers it may GymSports website Division 2 - Annette Irwin 76; Glennis Christine Ball 71 Nett, Sylvia Gooch 72, ratus is high bar, which requires huge be only the top four who progress. tagymsports.co.nz Kay 77; Jenny Towers 78; Christine Alma Goodwin 75. SwSweeteet super SAVERS

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The first round of 15 contracts have been offered to Otago Volts players this week as the squad shapes up for the 2021/22 season, including Te Awa- mutu’s Jake Gibson. In compiling the list of offers, an Otago Cricket contract review group, managed by performance and talent manager Simon Forde, engaged coaching staff including new head coach Dion Ebrahim, Volts’ selectors and NZC high performance staff to consider the agreed contract criteria as set out in the master agreement. Forde highlighted that the go