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A guest at Peter and Linnie Jones’ Amberfields Bed and Breakfast on Pirongia Road has taken full advantage of New Zealand’s clear skies to take an image of the night sky. The posted astrophoto amazed Dave Owen — aka Space Dave from the Te Awa- mutu Space Centre. He says he has seen a lot of night photography — but this image is ‘stunning’. The photo was taken by Mr Hu, a guest from Beijing, using a Nikon D810 camera and an obviously beautiful f1.4 20mm lens. wards the top star of the For the technically Southern Cross. minded, the image, taken at He says New Zealand is about 3am, was shot at f1.4 for blessed with relatively clear one second at 1600 ISO. skies, especially compared to Mr Owen says the photo densely populated areas such contains a number of as Europe and America. treasures. “Many visitors to New Zea- “Most obvious is the sheer land see stars for the first number of stars — far more time in their lives. than you’ll see with the un- “Waikato skies are fairly aided eye. good but would be better with “The rising band of stars is improved management of the Milky Way galaxy. light pollution,” he says. Many visitors to New Zealand see stars for the first time in their lives.

“Because the galaxy is He says that you’d never roughly disk-shaped and normally see the night sky we’re inside it, we see most of like this with your own eyes its stars as a thick line that — it takes a good camera and circles the Earth,” he says. some skill to bring out this Mr Owen has identified the much detail. Southern Cross nestled in “You can come close by that band of stars. finding a dark spot away from He says it hard to find town lights and giving your because the camera reveals so eyes 20 minutes to fully many other stars that the adapt,” he says. cross gets a bit lost among “You’ll be amazed at how them. full the night sky really is.” It’s right next to the dark The best stargazing experi- patch known as the Coal Sack ence in New Zealand is in the Nebula.‘ Mackenzie Region, home to Below the Coal Sack are the the world’s largest ‘dark sky two pointers that point to- reserve’.

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FINANCE 2 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 23, 2017 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CourierTe Awamutu Community Newspaper of the Year 2014 Corrections are given a second chance Your community newspaper for over 100 years. The recent case of Phillip We have recently seen this a best ones? They may have now Brazil. Did he escape? No. They Circulated free to 14,055 homes through Te Awamutu Smith has adjourned so that number of times. Notably on run out of ‘bullet points’. My opened the door and said the Department for Corrections the calculating of ‘time’. Re- hunch is that their own general ‘Smith, out you get’. and surrounding districts. may think up and present cently on the use of shackled attitude has again become an It is worth noting that CIRCULATION 14,055* (7136 urban, 6919 rural) proper reasons why Mr Smith beds for prolonged periods and obstacle. We regularly see this prison officers do not extend should continue to be denied now because they choose to in prison officers, especially the courtesy of the title ‘Mister’ We welcome letters - preferably via email. They the use of a hair-piece pre- interrupt Mr Smith’s rehabili- ones that write to you. to their clients. should be under 300 words and must have the viously agreed as part of his tation based on their own They do not like being on The lesson here is that if you sender’s name, address and phone number. No rehabilitation. staff’s recommendations. Will the losing end of the case. They want to take away a person’s pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be If the boot were on the other this event be followed by a are days away from looking human rights then you had withheld in special circumstances at the discretion foot and the Department was ‘book burning party in the even more silly. better have a very good reason of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged the applicant for something, yard’? It is an interesting case. for doing it. and may be edited, abridged or discarded. would the court have given Mr It will be interesting to see While I do not condone Mr While everybody else knows Smith a second chance? what further reasons the Smith’s crimes that saw him not to do it, Government agents MANAGER It appears that they have Prison ‘Dons’ will advance. I imprisoned, it is laughable that get second chances from the Alan Price been found to have again not would think that their first he was practically shooed out courts in New Zealand. [email protected] observed the law. reasons will have been their the door when he set off for JAMES PARLANE EDITORIAL Dean Taylor (editor) [email protected] Disappointing comment Colin Thorsen (journalist) Home Expo charity named [email protected] We were very disappointed nise the belittling of Paula he funds raised from the dren in New Zealand and to Bethany Rolston (journalist) to read Mayor Jim Bennett from the Mayor, who 2017 LJ Hooker Home create a movement in New [email protected] Mylchreest’s comments about has endorsed police support TExpo will be donated to Zealand where people feel ADVERTISING New Zealand’s police force, from the Prime Minister, Bill Stop the Bus — the main charity empowered to look out for the Dorinda Williams and particularly the local English. of choice. welfare of children in their own [email protected] police force. Mr English said earlier this Stop the Bus charitable Trust communities and to raise aware- Ange Holt He says ‘Meanwhile, we’ve year ‘Today I announced a new is a ‘not for profit, registered ness of domestic violence to- [email protected] got ram-raiders having a field- $503 million Safer Communi- charity set up in Te Awamutu to wards children in our neighbour- Bookings day in Cambridge and Te Awa- ties package to reduce crime promote the well being of chil- hood. [email protected] mutu and in fact, across the and prevent reoffending. Over country’. the next four years the pack- CLASSIFIEDS He later apologises to the age will fund an additional Tania Cortesi-Western, Kihikihi to have say on plan Alanah Harvey, Tania King police force, working in a 1125 police staff, including 880 [email protected] ‘fundamentally flawed sys- sworn police officers,’ which is ihikihi Residents and Rate- expects this year to be the same. tem.’ showing an obvious support to payers Association invite He says Kihikihi residents are We as the youth of New the New Zealand Police Force. Kvillage residents to a pre- especially keen to hear about DELIVERY QUERIES 0800 111 200 Zealand, however, believe that The Mayor needs to under- sentation of Waipa Council’s progress on the planned Te POSTAL ADDRESS rather than making these stand that these changes will draft annual plan at the Kihikihi Awamutu/Kihikihi Cycle Trail. 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 negative comments (which we take time. By making negative Town Hall, 7pm next Mr Fraser says there have OFFICE HOURS understand is sometimes comments deprecating the Wednesday. been a lot of improvements Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm necessary), our Mayor should New Zealand police, he is only Association chair Peter recently to the Kihikihi Town Hall, PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 be making all the changes that making the process more tedi- Fraser says Kihikihi residents so the association has changed he possibly can within the ous and unnecessarily painful. have always turned out in force venue for this year’s presenta- community without the per- KYRA LOOMANS, CAITLIN to hear what the Mayor and tion and plans to use the venue HAYES and other ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) mission of Paula Bennett. Council has planned, and he more often. *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 It is also important to recog- supportive youth

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Many of our readers will recognise the Monuments friendly face of Kevin McNae, well-known per- • Granite headstones sonality and trolley col- lector at Pak’n Save Te • Bronze plaques Awamutu. Kevin has been work- • New memorial ing at Pak’n Save for two • Restoration & Repainting years and during this time he has built up a • Additional inscription strong rapport with many of the customers. Call 07 870 2137 Pak’n Save store manager David Jones says that the store is extremely happy with Kevin’s work. ROSETOWN FUNERALS “He goes out of his www.rosetownfunerals.com way to make people happy and he has a great work ethic,” says Mr Jones. What you probably won’t know is Kevin’s story. Kevin is supported by his very caring family Celebrate a local and ConneXu, an organisation that supports people with disabilities. community group And over the past few years his independence and personal and make sure they achievements have come a long way. For years hespent are in to WIN! much of his time at Enrich+ community hubs, where people with disabilities learn new skills. However, when he started working with ConneXu and moved into a local residential house, Kevin wanted to develop more independence — to have a job like other TC210317DT01 people and be able to get TROLLEY man Kevin McNae loves his work at Pak’n Save. around by himself. Community there. It was a yellow Nifty 50 one determined that he facilitators Bryce Korau The first was to buy — and Kevin was excited was safe to travel on the and Levanne Croasdale safety gear, the second to and proud to see it when road. and the team at ConneXu figure out where the it arrived in a crate. With much expec- started to work with scooter was going to be tation, on the day of his Kevin and his family to stored, third to find and maiden journey, the see what was possible. buy a scooter and last to facilitators followed The journey to confid- get some lessons and Kevin in a car at a safe ence and independence make sure he was safe on He goes distance behind him. started when he got his the road. ‘out of his They were so proud that job a couple of years ago, With those goals in way to make he did it — and he had however, Kevin also mind, they were very looked like a pro the Enter online or at your local council wanted to have the inde- focused on ticking each of people whole way. pendence of travelling to them off. happy and Kevin now regularly www.trustpower.co.nz/communityawards and from work by him- Safety gear was saved he has a takes his scooter to work, www.facebook.com/TrustpowerCommunity self. up for and purchased. and loves the independ- He already had his full To house the scooter, great work ence he has gained. driver’s licence, but buy- one weekend Kevin, his ethic. He is proud to have Entries close Friday 7 April 2017 ing and running a car community facilitator DAVID JONES’ achieved what would pre- was going to be too and his flatmates built a viously have seemed expensive — so Kevin, kit-set shed in the back- impossible tasks, and his family and the yard of their flat. doesn’t take for granted ConneXu team came up Then Mr Korau found Lessons were next on the freedom that travel- with the new goal of a scooter on TradeMe in the agenda. ling independently gives getting a scooter. Palmerston North that It took about a month him as he zips along on There were a number Kevin was very happy of lessons to build up his his own bike on his way of steps needed to get with. confidence, before every- to his own job. 4 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 23, 2017

WHAT’S HOT Carnival comes to town

BY COLIN THORSEN

WHAT’S NOT Smiling faces, laughter, flashing lights and thrills and chills were features of the inaugural Te Awamutu HOT Rotary Carnival — run in ■ The people who waited patiently and conjunction with Mahons cheerfully when my broken down car Amusements — at Albert held them up at the car wash. Park over the weekend. For nearly 70 years, ■ The mum who picked up two bags of Mahons Amusements, New other peoples rubbish at the skate park Zealand’s largest operators as her kids were playing. Come on Te of amusement rides and Awamutu - keep it clean. attractions has been putting smiles onto the faces of New ■ The New Zealand Chamber Soloists Zealanders. performance at the Council Chambers. As a fulltime coal miner Just awesome. working in the Huntly mines and part-time weekend ■ The newly formed Ohaupo Commun- motorcycle daredevil ity Association. Great to see commun- stuntman riding the Wall of ity people driving projects in their Death motorcycle act, Roy community. Mahon began providing fairground amusements to NOT the public of New Zealand in ■ 1948. Car load of young people regularly From those early driving onto Chatsfield Park, parking beginnings has grown under the trees and doing burn outs in today’s family-owned amuse- the reserve. ment company Mahons ■ Amusements Ltd, based in Sunken and dangerous hydrant Hamilton. cover in footpath on Kihikihi Rd — will a Carnival organiser, TC230317CT03 TC230317CT02 broken ankle get it repaired. elected Rotary club president DARE-DEVIL: Kerrie-Leigh Smith, waving to FUN TIME: Lily-Anne Rose ‘having a ball’ ■ Long grass and rubbish covering Bill Izard, said he was her daughter, will never forget her ride on watching her mother on the Turbo Boost pleased with the turnout on the Turbo Boost. ride. section in Alexandra St. It's a disgrace. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, given there were so managed to raise some funds the amusement rides.” The ride is not for the TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. many counter-attractions in for local charities.” Te Awamutu got to experi- faint of heart. Kihikihi’s Send to 021 241 4568 the Rosetown at the week- Izard says Rotary would ence one of Mahons’ newer Kerrie-Leigh Smith and her end. like to see the carnival daredevil rides — the next friend Amber Worthing tried “It was satisfying for our become an annual event. generation extreme Turbo it out — Smith saying “it was EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. organisation to see the joy of “We will be looking at our Ride that stands 40 metres so scary, I couldn’t wait to get Send to [email protected] so many families having fun options. high, spinning up to 120km/h off it”, while Worthing said together . . . we haven’t had a “We’re hoping for an even and pulling 3.5 extreme Gs. “it was choice, I love that out DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. carnival like this in town for bigger show next year, look- There are only three of these of control feeling.” a number of years. ing at the possibility of machines from Holland in Drop into our ofﬁ ce 97 Sloane Street “Hopefully, we have adding a circus and a fair to Australasia. ■ Continued on P5 Thursday, March 23, 2017 Te Awamutu Courier 5 Fun at carnival READY TO ■ From P4. More sedate, popular MOVE IN rides included the ‘Sizzler’, BRAND NEW QUALITY TOWNHOUSE as well as all-time family favourites including the Stepstraightintothisthreebedroom,two merry-go-round, Dodgem bumper cars and Dragon bathroom, brick and linear weatherboard Wagon mini rollercoaster. home. Features include attached double The Black Pearl Pirate garage with door opener, aluminium joinery, Ship is a new addition on double glazing, master ensuite, open living Mahons Amusements with heat pump. Close to shopping centre, fairgrounds this year. There supermarkets, Workingmen’s Club and parks. Asking $549,000 were mixed reactions from kids exiting this attraction, View on TradeMe Listing #: 1275051565 some coming out crying, Further enquiries phone while others obviously loved Stewart0272716161orMike0274741951 it. James and Chrystal Thorburn-Wilson said both their daughters, McKenzie, 4, and Sapphire, 6, cried and screamed in the Pirate Ship on Saturday . . . “It was ‘freaky’ but I think the kids enjoyed it, it’s well-worth the money.” McKenzie, at the carnival for her fourth birthday, was later seen all smiles and laughing with her sister on TC230317CT04 the merry-go-round . BIRTHDAY GIRL: James and Chrystal Thorburn-Wilson The Thorburn-Wilsons with daughters McKenzie (turned four on Sunday) and felt that the carnival prices Sapphire, 6, after exiting the Black Pearl Pirate Ship. were family friendly. “I thought it was great value. All the kids’ rides were only $4, allowing our family to go on a handful of things for under $50.” The carnival games also proved popular, including the sharp shooting and laughing clowns. Local identity Ash Conroy surprised himself by shooting a maximum ‘Four Down To Win’ with one of the rifles, allowing his daughter Dhiammara, 10, to choose a prize. It is a busy time of the year for CJ Mahons and his company from September through to May. They next TC230317CT06 appear at this week’s SLIP SLIDING: Levi Walker and his two children Kiavna, Balloons Over Waikato, fol- 3, and La ‘Qeesha, 5, making rapid progress down the lowed by the Waikato Show. giant slide.

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The gruelling 12-hour trip will see the riders (many in fancy dress) travel up State Highway 1, crossing the summit of the Rangipo Desert and into Taupo. It costs is $50 to ride in the Challenge, which includes a Challenge TC230317SPCORESTEEL t-shirt and a rider’s pack. WINNING team, from left, Gary and Trina White, Sheryn and John Morrow. Entrants must also fundraise a minimum of Te Awamutu based Coresteel Build- fic design manufacture and construction $200 for Camp Quality, ings Waikato has been named Franchise of steel buildings to the commercial, Summer camps for chil- of the Year at the annual Coresteel residential and industrial market. dren living with cancer. Buildings National Conference held in As franchise holders since 2008, Wai- Buckley says The Chal- Christchurch. kato Construction Management has lenge is not a race. It is the second time that Waikato grown from a husband and wife team, to a “It’s an awareness rais- Construction Management, which holds construction company employing over 35 ing and fundraising event the Waikato franchise, has received the staff with the ability to offer cost effective for the children with can- top award in its nine years of business. turn-key projects. cer and their families. By The team also received awards for “Nationwide, Coresteel’s brand and raising funds for camp Highest Sales Units for 2016 and buildings are gaining prominence,” says quality we are helping Networking Excellence, while director Haemish Reid, general manager Coresteel them continue their sup- TC230317CT01 Trina White was awarded Salesperson of Buildings NZ. port of these children, SCOOTER Challenge entrants Jo Butler and Sharon the Year. “This significant growth is evident in ensuring they and their Buckley going into bat for children living with cancer. Waikato Construction management’s the franchise network which now families live every quality team includes directors Gary White, comprises 24 franchises. moment.” Taupo will be broken up The local scooter riders Trina White and John Morrow. “Over the past nine years of involve- The ride starts at into eight legs. There will have their own support “We were delighted to receive the four ment with the brand, Coresteel Waikato 7.30am Saturday, follow- be an hour break for lunch crew of John Buckley and awards that came our way,” says Mrs has consistently been at the top of their ing briefing and coffee at in Taihape before crossing Gayle Smith, along with White. game and I’m excited to see what the next 6.30am. the Rangipo Desert (Desert Andy Smith’s son Zak as Coresteel Buildings specialise in speci- 12 months will bring for them.” The long journey to Road). co-pilot with John.

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here are nearly 200 species of worm will grow up to 150 mm long. It is earthworms in New Zealand but reddish-brown or reddish-purple colour- Tonly a few introduced species are ing with a pale underside and flattened beneficial to agriculture. There are many Bala Tikkisetty tail. Aporrectodea longa live in burrows species of native earthworms, but these as deep as 2-3 metres below the surface. seldom occur in developed soils. The Sustainable agriculture Earthworm functional groups are; most commonly found species in such Epigeic earthworms feed on organic soils originated in Europe and arrived co-ordinator matter on the soil surface and do not with early Pakeha settlers. Waikato Regional Council form permanent burrows. Endogeic These introduced earthworms are, in earthworms ingest topsoil and its fact, essential to the development of associated organic matter, forming semi- fertile productive soil. They act as permanent burrows. Anecic earthworms biological aerators and physical shallow and pastures are therefore sus- draw organic matter from the soil surface conditioners of the soil, improve soil ceptible to drought. into their deep, permanent burrows to feed porosity, structure, aggregate stability and And water runs off this type of pasture on. water retention. more easily rather than being absorbed Undertaking an earthworm count will let Earthworms also increase the popula- into the soil, increasing water quality farmers know if they have enough of the tion, activity and diversity of soil microbes, problems. right type. Counts can be done by taking such as mycorrhizal fungi. These microbes These factors can naturally inhibit out a 20 centimetre cube of soil with a play a vital role in the supply of nutrients to pasture and crop production. spade. Aim to have an earthworm number pasture unlocking certain nutrients. To help avoid these types of problems, of between 30 and 35 in that cube. Soils without enough of the right type of soils should have a good diversity of If soils are scoring low, then there are earthworms are usually poorly structured relevant earthworm species. ways to increase the populations: and tend to develop a turf mat or thatch of The most common species in New • Ensure soil calcium levels are near 7 as slowly decomposing peat-like material at Zealand is Aporrectodea calignosa, a calcium promotes earthworm reproduction. the surface. Old dung and dead plant topsoil dweller. This earthworm grows up • Maintain soil pH between 5.8 — 6.3. material lie about the surface. to 90 millimetres long and may vary in • Limit use of fumigants and other Plant nutrients tend to remain locked in colour from grey to pink or cream. Another pesticides. the organic layer and there is poor very commonly introduced earthworm is • Reduce ammonium-based fertilisers as absorption of applied fertiliser. Lumbricus rubellus, a surface dweller. they make soils acidic. Plants roots in such soils are relatively Often found under cow pats, this earth- Also, moist soils promote earthworm spread and activity and more will remain active in topsoil during summer under irrigation. Direct drilling and no tillage cultivation methods is another way to promote help earthworm numbers. Use a mould board or disc plough rather than a rotary hoe. Cropping farms should include a phase of pasture in their cropping rotation to increase organic matter returns. Ideally the weight of earthworms below healthy productive pastures is equivalent to the weight of animals grazing above SOURCE: AGRESEARCH ground.

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Ohaupo bull set to Dexter’s field day seduce dairy industry

he latest team of proven sires has been efficient herd,” says Mr van Elzakker. announced by CRV Ambreed and it Selecting New Zealand’s best bulls takes Tincludes Braedene Pas Triplestar, a four years. The process starts with CRV Jersey bull bred by Ohaupo’s Brett Thompson. Ambreed’s sire analysts travelling around the Currently sitting in the top five on New country to find the best of the best cows that Zealand’s Ranking of Active Sires list, will produce the next the superstar bull. Triplestar is one of the top bulls for protein. His In 2012 about 1500 bull calves were daughters are fertile, capacious and of good nominated for CRV Ambreed’s ‘progeny test’ stature, he offers great longevity, superb udder breeding programme — Triplestar was one of overall, positive conformation, and has a good 150 selected. body condition score. Once mature, his semen was distributed to Global product manager grazing Peter van a number of contracted herds and his Elzakker said Triplestar will be sought after by daughters tested for milk production and type dairy farmers in New Zealand and overseas. to determine if his genetics would be suitable “We carefully choose our bulls based on for different farming systems and their production and performance traits, and environments. ultimately whether they will help dairy farmers to breed an easy to manage and

CATTLE care demonstration by Stuart Rogers of Hoof-It Waikato.

ROSS bout 30 members of the Rogers, who operates a lifestyle blocks. EASTERBROOK Dexter Cattle Society mobile hoof trimming service There was also a talk from PHOTO Aof New Zealand — Hoof-It Waikato. Ravensdown representative converged on the Pokuru Mr Rogers performed a Teresa Tarr. property of Jane and John hoof trimming demonstration She was also able to Rist this month — the on one of the Rist’s Dexter answer questions from the occasion a Field Day to hear heifers before answering attendees about fertiliser about cattle care and fertil- questions about general hoof requirements. isers. health, signs and causes of Members then viewed the The attendees were hoof problems and the bene- remainder of the Pokuru mainly local, and from Hamil- fits of hoof trimming. Dexters herd and then had ton, Te Kuiti and The Hoof-It Waikato ser- time for socialising over a Taumaranui, plus a couple vice covers a large area of the shared afternoon tea. who made the trip from Waikato, as well as parts of Opotiki. the Bay of Plenty, providing ■ More information about The cattle care demon- services to dairy herds as Dexter Cattle can be found on stration was by Stuart well as smaller herds and www.dexter-cattle.co.nz 10 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 23, 2017 Thursday, March 23, 2017 Te Awamutu Courier 11 Club competing for national award

Te Awamutu Rugby Sports of coach, referee, manager, and Recreation Club is about to grounds keeper, fundraiser and go head to head with the much more. And the impact of country’s best and brightest vol- such a well-organised and pas- untary groups and organisations sionate sporting body can be at the Trustpower National Com- seen throughout the district, munity Awards. which has a proud sporting heri- The 2016 Trustpower National tage and future. Community Awards run for The Waipa District can feel three days in the Rotorua Lakes proud to be represented by Te region from tomorrow. Awamutu Rugby Sports and Te Awamutu Rugby Sports Recreation Club,” says Miss and Recreation Club is repre- Siely. senting Waipa District at the The Trustpower National National Community Awards — Community Awards Supreme an honour they won after being Winner will take home a custom- named Supreme Winner at the made trophy, $4000 in prize Trustpower Waipa District Com- money, a framed certificate and a munity Awards last year. $1000 consultancy voucher from Joining Te Awamutu Rugby one of New Zealand’s leading Sports and Recreation Club at training providers for the com- the National Awards will be munity sector, Exult. representatives from 24 other The runner-up will receive voluntary groups or organisa- $2500 in prize money, a $500 tions from around the country Exult voucher and a framed that were named Supreme Win- certificate. The Whetu¯Ma¯taiata ner at their regional Trustpower Award recipient receives a Community Awards. framed certificate and a Peter Arndell and Stuart consultancy service package Gudsell will attend the from award sponsor, Exult. Trustpower National Commun- ity Awards to represent Te Awa- ■ Entries are now being accepted for mutu Rugby Sports and Recrea- the 2017 Trustpower Waipa District tion Club, along with Waipa Community Awards. There’s more District Mayor Jim Mylchreest TC230317SPAWARDS than $5000 up for grabs for and his wife Robyn. FLASHBACK: Peter Arndell from Te Awamutu Rugby Sports and Recreation Club receives the community groups on the night. The The club representatives will Supreme Award at the 2016 Trustpower Waipa District Community Awards from Trustpower Supreme Winner of the 2017 give an eight-minute presenta- community relations manager Graeme Purches (right), MP for Taupo Louise Upston and Waipa Mayor Trustpower Waipa District tion on what the group has Jim Mylchreest (left). Community Awards will go to the achieved and why they deserve Trustpower National Community the title of Trustpower National at Rotorua Energy Events shining example of the work that of course, rugby, and other Awards in 2018. Anyone can enter a Community Awards Supreme Centre. The winner, runner-up volunteers contribute to keep lesser-known pursuits like pipe group in this year’s awards — groups Winner. and recipient of the Whetu¯ sport thriving in our regions. band and lacrosse. can also enter themselves. Te Awamutu Rugby Sports Ma¯taiata Award will be “Te Awamutu Rugby Sports The club is a volunteer com- Entry forms are available from the and Recreation Club will be announced at an Awards Dinner and Recreation Club has moved munity in its own right, with Council offices or service centres, judged on that presentation, that evening at Blue Baths. from a rugby club to a multi user, thousands of hours dedicated by they can be completed online at along with a 1000-word summary Trustpower community multi code facility. The club now volunteers to the betterment of www.trustpower.co.nz/ of the organisation. relations representative Abbie manages buildings and infra- facilities, and the development of communityawards, or call Community Presentations take place on Siely says Te Awamutu Rugby structure across 12 codes — Kiwi sports. Relations on 0800 87 11 11. Entries Saturday in the BayTrust Forum Sports and Recreation Club is a staples like cricket, netball, and Volunteers take on the roles close at 5pm, Friday, April 7.

WHAT’S’ ON

NETBALL LEAGUE BARBARA KURIGER QUIZ NIGHT FUNDRAISER All junior, youth and senior grades as well as Friday 7 April, Clubrooms, 6pm girls aged 13-17 years old interested - Prizes, rafﬂes, refreshments - in playing rugby league. MP FOR TARANAKI-KING COUNTRY To book your table of 6, Contact 0273526380 for further information. email [email protected] AINMEN JUNIOR SKILLS SESSION RT T Open to all 9 to 12 year old girls. E B T O

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Tuesday 28 March 2017 2017 K ELECTORATE OFFICE CONTACT: Register online www.tasports.co.nz or ORDER email [email protected] or 8713910 YOURS HERE A: 25 Roche Street, Te Awamutu | P: 07 870 1005 E: [email protected] | W: www.barbarakuriger.co.nz JUNIOR RUGBY We also thank the TE AWAMUTU Weigh Ins following Club Sponsors for their continued Contact Jeremy: 021 830 614 generous support: STRAWBRIDGES F: facebook.com/BarbaraKurigerMP VAN HIRE: 12 seater van for hire • VENUE HIRE: For all occasions Contact Linda or Peter 07 8713910 | [email protected] | www.tasports.co.nz | Mon-Fri 9-3pm Authorised by Barbara Kuriger MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington www.national.org.nz

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WHAT’S HOT Five special balloons feature

HOT BUSINESSES ■ Shanti at Showcase Jewellers for her great service. ■ Pitstop mechanic coming over and offering support/help to new mum and baby, much appreciated. ■ Lawnmower and Chainsaw Centre for excellent customer service. Nothing is too much trouble and they always remember who their customers are. ■ Murray at Bin Inn for helping the Heart Foundation collect for their annual collection. ■ Amazing salads and fantastic service at Churchills. ■ Great customer service from Nola and Bridgett at Waipa District Council. ■ Aotearoa Demolition for finding the almost impossible. TC230317BALLOONS ■ COURIER graphic of the special shaped balloons at this year’s Balloons Over Waikato which opened yesterday: Robbie, Great food and service at Wild Alien Rocket, Copter Boy, Resene Lovebirds and Big Hug. Thyme Cafe. ■ Allan and Damion at ANZ for their The iconic Balloons Over Waikato last year. In 2016, the council provided 45 avoid city traffic, there are two feasible outstanding customer service at such opened yesterday with the Hamilton buses — this year there will be 50 given options: Mass Ascension. the heavy demand. ■ Melville High School — Collins Rd. short notice. Very much appreciated. This year five special shaped balloons “This is a hugely popular event and ■ Frankton Primary School — Rifle ■ Fonterra drivers are always con- are taking part — and the best chance for we’ve been working with event organ- Range Rd. siderate to people walking along Te Awamutu fans to see them are at isers to make it even easier for people to Other pickup/drop off locations are: country roads. We need more drivers Saturday night’s Zuru Nightglow at The get to and from the event without having ■ Grosvenor Park, Rototuna. University of Waikato. to use their cars or walk from a long way ■ City Shuttle. like you. The other public evening event is away,” said the council’s public transport ■ The Base. tomorrow night’s city Burn and Markets operations manager, Andrew Wilson. At the end of the Zuru Nightglow TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. at Garden Place from 6pm-8pm. Free buses will run between 4.15pm event buses will run on a continuous, as- Send to 021 241 4568 The Zuru Nightglow runs from 4pm to and 7pm from five park and ride sites at available basis until all passengers have about 9pm and is being supported by key Hamilton locations and the Univers- made their return journey. more free buses than ever. ity of Waikato. If rain postpones the Zuru Nightglow EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Careful management of traffic is Event patrons will also be collected to Sunday, park and ride services will Send to [email protected] required to ensure things run smoothly from and dropped off at official ‘special still be operating. according to the Waikato Regional Coun- event bus stops’ on route when they ■ DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. cil. signal the drivers. Visit www.busit.co.nz for full details of the There were nearly 17,000 passenger For people travelling from Waipa, who park and ride locations and pick-up points, or Drop into our ofﬁ ce 97 Sloane Street trips to and from the event on free buses want to make use of the free buses and call 0800 4BUSLINE (0800 4 2875 463). Thursday, March 23, 2017 Te Awamutu Courier 13 Dream delivery aids cricket club

TC210317SP19B TC210317SP19A YEAR 4 cricketer Lachie Young and one of the parents, Andrew NGAHINAPOURI junior cricketers with their newly-acquired playing gear and ANZ business manager McPherson, take delight going through the cricket coffin chock-full Paul Curwood (left, back row) at last Monday’s ‘special’ practice session. of playing gear ANZ gifted to Ngahinapouri Junior Cricket Club.

BY COLIN THORSEN The two Year 3 teams, along they are mighty. All the kids play ensure the players can continue players’ hopes and aspirations with one team each from the Year with 110 per cent enthusiasm and to play the game they love. and having fun. We are delighted Inspiration is so important in 4, 5 and 7/8 ranks, all play in the the club has produced some out- “We are proud to have been to be able to assist Ngahinapouri any junior sport such as cricket Hamilton junior competition. standing players with big supporting cricket at all levels School in developing their future — young players thrive off it. “Cricket is flourishing at the dreams. from grassroots to elite in New cricket stars.” It is the job of coaches to school, we had two teams at the However, as a smaller club, Zealand for 19 years,” says Sue ANZ has been fulfilling enthuse the young players so that beginning of last year and now we some of the gear is a little worse McGregor, ANZ head of sponsor- cricketing dreams across New they are spurred on to play at have five up and running,” says for wear, particularly the helmets ship and corporate marketing. Zealand again over summer as higher levels. Young. and bats. “We know sometimes all you part of its dream deliveries pro- Craig Young and Grant Mills The cricket players celebrated This season they applied for a need is just that little bit of extra gramme, providing an opportun- are doing a fantastic job at the a big win off the field when ANZ little help from ANZ to secure help to achieve your dreams, so ity for cricketers of all ages and Ngahinapouri Cricket Club, dropped in on their practice new gear for young cricket lovers. we are committed to helping as levels to have their own very coaching five junior teams. session last Monday evening with They were pleasantly sur- many cricket fans as we can. personal cricket dream realised. The majority of the 50 kids are a dream delivery. prised when ANZ arrived to “The community of Applications for the 2016-2017 from Ngahinapouri, along with a As a rural cricket club with so hand-deliver a heap of cricket Ngahinapouri demonstrate what seasons are now open. Apply sprinkling from surrounding many players aged 5 to 13, gear (bats, pads, helmets, balls, grassroots cricket is all about for online via www.anz.co.nz/ Pirongia and Rukuhia schools. Ngahinepouri may be small but protective wear and wickets) to ANZ, supporting young cricket dreambig 14 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 23, 2017

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There is a mix of Olympians much pressure but allowing with an injection of youth in the them the opportunity to experi- 16-strong Vantage New Zealand ence a world championship Elite Track Cycling team to com- environment. pete at next month’s UCI Track “They are both outstanding Cycling World Championships prospects but it does take time to in Hong Kong. transition from junior to elite The focus will be on the ranks.” current world champion men’s The Vantage New Zealand team sprint in their quest for elite sprint squad is led by the back-to-back rainbow jerseys in world champion trio of Eddie what would be their third in four Dawkins, Ethan Mitchell and years when the championships Sam Webster, with Zac Williams, take place at the Hong Kong while Natasha Hansen is the only Velodrome on April 12-16. female sprinter. The Rio Olympic riders form The women’s endurance the nucleus of the team with squad comprises the Olympic three additions. quartet of Sheath, Nielsen, Eighteen-year-old Michaela Lauren Ellis and Buchanan, who Drummond, a silver medallist at performed with distinction in last year’s junior world cham- Rio, with Drummond the new- pionships, has been selected in comer. the women’s endurance squad, The men’s endurance squad along with Te Awamutu Sports’ has Rio riders Piet Bulling, Rushlee Buchanan, Jaime Aaron Gate, Regan Gough and Nielsen and Raquael Sheath. Dylan Kennett, with the addition Drummond won the national of Kergozou and Stewart. elite women’s omnium title in They will prepare in Cam- Cambridge. bridge before leaving for Hong Invercargill’s Nick Kergozou, Kong early next month. who regularly competes in Te It is the first time the world Awamutu Sports Cycling Club’s championships have been staged road and track races, and Palm- in Asia since 1990, when New erston North teenager Campbell A_TC070115CT01 Zealand earned its first ever Stewart have been selected in a FLASHBACK: Cantabrian Alex Frame receives the winner’s cheque from Neville McGee after winning women’s world championship six-strong men’s endurance the 2015 North Island 15,000m championship at Te Awamutu Velodrome. Frame is flanked by second title after Karen Holliday won squad. Kergozou competed at last placed Blair Treymane (left) and third placed Nick Kergozou, who has made the New Zealand men’s the Points Race. year’s world championships in endurance squad travelling to Hong Kong for next month’s UCI Track Cycling World Championships. The Vantage New Zealand London, while Stewart, 18, has elite team is: won four world junior champion- our Rio Olympians back again just making a start on the build cycling events like the Kilo, Female Endurance: Racquel ship gold medals. but we are also excited with the towards Tokyo. We have events Madison, Points and Scratch Sheath, Michaela Drummond, “The men’s team sprint trio healthy injection of youth into with new formats including the races that are no longer part of Jaime Nielsen, Lauren Ellis, have been the fastest squad in the squads who, along with team sprint, team pursuit and the world cups or Olympics as Rushlee Buchanan. Sprint: the world for the last three or others who impressed at the age omnium, so this is an opportun- the Kiwis also look to next year’s Natasha Hansen. four years and they have obvious championships, will be pressing ity to test ourselves against the Commonwealth Games on the Male Endurance: Dylan motivation and form to press for our more experienced riders world’s best on how best to Gold Coast. Kennett, Piet Bulling, Regan the podium for the sixth straight towards Tokyo 2020 and beyond. prepare for these events.” “We are excited about the Gough, Nick Kergozou, Campbell year,” said Cycling New Zealand “The squad will want to make Cheatley said the world cham- likes of Michaela [Drummond] Stewart, Aaron Gate. Sprint: head coach Dayle Cheatley. a good account of itself in Hong pionships are the only opportun- and Campbell [Stewart]. We Eddie Dawkins, Ethan Mitchell, “We have a good number of Kong. At the same time, we are ity to ride some of the traditional won’t be putting them under too Sam Webster, Zac Williams.

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Ohaupo’s Emma Gaze guided ALL ABOUT KIDS her home-bred horse Firebug to Page publishes Tuesday, April 4 a fairytale victory at the Horse of the Year Show at Hawke’s Bay A If you are in the business of & P Showgrounds. KIDS you need to be here! The tried and true combination took out the GJ Gardner Call Dorinda 07 871 5151 Homes Pro Amateur Rider of the Year (Part of the Let’s Bale Pro Amateur Series). Six of the 28 starters came LEA JORDAN PHOTOGRAPHY back for the jump-off where Gaze’s rapid second round time TOP COMBO: Emma Gaze and Firebug make a spectacular sight safely negotiating one of the of 46.93 proved untouchable. obstacles at the Horse of the Year Show in Hastings. It was her first-ever HOY title . . . and one very dear to her place second and so on. Gaze will contest two further In the jump-off Vicki Wilson heart too. Ironically the radi- Gaze also excelled in the 1.25 shows in the Let’s Bale Pro (Hikurangi) was out first aboard ographer qualified second on HOY class, placing second over- Amateur Series, the SJ Waite- imported Caretino Jewel. They her other horse Woodland Bug all in the A2 class on Woodland mata Continental Cars Audi NZ took a rail, three from home, and had taken a rail with Fire Bug. The same combination Championships Final and the finishing on four faults in 44.21 Bug, but opted to start the went one better on Sunday, 2017 ESNZ Jumping Series Final seconds. 10-year-old. winning the 1.25 championship. Show & Awards Dinner in Next out was Willis who It was just a few years ago Gaze also placed sixth on Fire- Masterton. looked to be chasing the steady that Fire Bug was so badly bug. Mystery Creek’s Katie Laurie clear until he dropped the injured in a paddock injury that Firebug won on the Tuesday placed third and Te Awamutu second fence, coming home with some thought she should have at 1.20 in A2 class, with Wood- teenager Emily Hayward- four faults in 42.24 seconds. Last This newspaper is subject to NZ Press been put down. Gaze and her land Bug third overall (second Morgan fifth in the historic out was Laurie and Dunstan On Council procedures. A complaint mother Wendy had other ideas, place as per two divisions and Norwood Gold Cup, won by The Point Sandy who were also must ﬁrst be directed in writing to the carefully nursing the mare back received ribbon). William Willis. going for a measured clear editor’s email address. If not satisﬁed to health, and they have been Gaze and Firebug had fur- The glamour Norwood class round, but a rail put paid to that with the response, the complaint may well rewarded for their patience. ther success, winning the Pro at HOY attracted 32 entries, with and they had to settle for third. be referred to the Press Council, P.O. Due to the large class num- Am on Wednesday. She was also just three returning for the FOOTNOTE: If any other Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington bers, the classes were split into second on Woodland Bug in the jump-off over the Werner Deeg competitor from our area 6143. Or use the online complaint form two divisions, so the ribbons are qualifying class for the pro am, (GER) designed course. The first enjoyed success at HOY, please at www.presscouncil.org.nz Please different from the overall class but could only ride one horse in round had plenty of faults, with email sports editor include copies of the article and all placing. The two fastest rounds the main class, despite both riders challenged by the colin.thorsen@teawamutucouri- correspondence with the publication. win both divisions, next two qualifying. questions posed. er.co.nz

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Office 07 8788266 Home 07 878 7822 [email protected] www.propertybrokers.co.nz 20 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 23, 2017 Golfers excel in midweek Mighty McCormick feat BY COLIN THORSEN much more favourable Mel Brown excelled, shooting a four- conditions 12 months earlier. under-par 66 nett in Te Awamutu Golf Club’s For the second year run- What impressed was her latest open midweek tournament. ning Nicola McCormick was vastly improved time of The nine handicapper from Stewart first female Kiwi home in her 4.05.10 for the closing mara- Alexander had halves of 38 and 37, including age group in the 32nd thon run, slashing nearly 20 birdies on the par five seventh and 13th Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain minutes off her run last year. holes. Ironman New Zealand at Tau- McCormick said she had Aaron Van der Poel won the men’s gross po. taken a break from swimming with 74 off-the-stick. The 25-year-old coped and biking after last year’s Neal Johnston topped the stableford with admirably with the ‘horrific Ironman. 40 points, from Bruce Russ, Chris White, conditions’ to again finish “I was doing a bit of run- Clinton Rowe and Les Common on 38. under 11 hours, stopping the ning and out of the blue Alma Goodwin was the leading lady with clock at 10.55.32. decided to have another crack 36 stableford. Finishing third behind at Ironman. A second place The nine-hole women’s team contested Australian Emily Loughnan result in January’s Tauranga round one of the Josie Pollard putting cup. and Great Britain’s Alison Half (4hrs 36m) gave me the Lauren O’Carroll and Cheryl Wilson in the 25-29 years age boost needed to push on with MacGilloway are joint first round leaders group, McCormick took out my training for Taupo.” with 15 putts, Judy Page, Ann Dobson 17. the New Zealand Ultra Dis- Her coach, David Bowden, The veteran men contested an Irish tance Championship — she commented that his protege stableford scramble last Thursday. was more than 20 minutes had done herself proud Normal points were awarded on the first clear of the second placed New bettering the 11 hours they six holes, double points for the next six holes Zealander Stephanie had aimed for in 2016. and triples points for the last six holes of the Scheirlinck. “It wasn’t an easy goal,” he round. Loughman was the fastest told the Courier at the time. Jim Lambeth streeted his rivals with 95 female age-grouper. The West- “It is very rare for a woman points, Peter Emery 84, Toby Thomson 80. ern Australian was sixth fast- to go under that time in her Leading Saturday ladies were Irene Gray est overall in 9:56:38, includ- very first Ironman.” The with 66 nett, Alma Goodwin 67, Sally Davies, ing a course record for the Rosetown athlete can now Min Nolan 69. 42.2km marathon run of reflect on bettering the magi- 3:15:14. She placed third at the cal 11 hours two years run- World Ironman Champion- ning. ships in Kona, Hawaii in Octo- While the professionals Hewitt runs hot ber. chased the more than $115,000 McCormick said prize purse, age group com- Donna Hewitt headed the field with 44 conditions couldn’t have been petitors from 49 countries stableford in Sunday's Finn & Partners much worse for the swim and sought qualifying places for sponsored scramble at Stewart Alexander bike legs. the Ironman World Cham- Golf Club. Hewitt was one point clear of She was pleased to finish pionship in Hawaii and Doug Atkinson, Keith Mitchell and Paul only two minutes down on the chased personal Makuch on 43, followed by John Dampney, time of 10.53.21 she recorded achievements. They were led Gary Grylls 42, Colin Clarke 41. when winning the 20-24 age by the fastest of the age group The club’s Prebble Cup team bowed out group on debut in 2016. competitors, Auckland’s Dan of the competition, pipped 18-17 on a Her time for the 3.8km Plews, sports scientist and countback by Waihi after the match was swim was 1.07.41 compared to triathlon coach. TC230317SP20 drawn 6-all. 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Susan Ranstead MILK TE AWAMUTU AGM 871 9105 WANTED Please send details of your project and why Wanted to Buy ALL MILK WANTED HOUSE FUNERAL SERVICES we should support it to: Friday 7 April 2017 or Exchange FOR CALVES FOR at 12:30pm Ph Deb: 871 4815 REMOVAL GYDE WANSBONE COMMUNITY Principal’s Office CALF MILK or 027 490 1007 WORK DAY Te Awamutu College WANTED P O Box 482, Surplus calf BYL Please phone TeAwamutu 3840 milk required Livestock Brokers 021 0274 5654 Alexandra House Chapel Applications close Friday 31st March 2017 Phone Nick WANTED 570 Alexandra Street,Te Awamutu MARKET 027 243 1333 Autumn four day old feeder calves. COUNCIL CARPARK To Let Phone 871 5131 195 Mahoe Street,TeAwamutu Twice weekly pick This Saturday CARAVANS, boats, horse For compassionate and caring service Phone 07 872 0585 floats, quads, trailers, ups. Call Carol: 871 6198 outboards, any con- Buying all breeds Garth & Lynette Williams www.gydewansbone.co.nz dition, anywhere. 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8483272AA milk for calf rearing. GoWaipa is seeking responses from suitably experienced parties Prompt pick up Emma CHRISTIAN - Cullen mare who are interested in taking on the lease for a new cafe (to be built) 021 0285 2972. (race winner), in foal to at the Te Awamutu Event Centre Gold Ace, $5000 ono. Phone 871 8975. The term of the lease is for five years, with a three year right of Pets renewal. Further details of the opportunity and the requirements SOWS, one large white, for parties interested in submitting an Expression of Interest are MINIATURE Foxy one coloured, ready for puppies, ready now $450. the boar, offers. Phone contained in the Request For Proposal document which is available Phone 873 0618. from the Te Awamutu Event Centre reception or via email request to 021 0221 1417. [email protected] Expressions of Interest close 4:00pm on Monday 3 April 2017.These are to be posted or delivered to the Te Awamutu Event Centre - LOCAL 3 Selwyn Lane,Te Awamutu 3800 or emailed to [email protected] JOBS FOR ONE brm, private, semi- LOCAL furnished unit, Kihikihi, TE AWAMUTU $175 p/wk. Contact: EVENTS CENTRE PH: 871 5151 - FAX: 871 3675 PEOPLE [email protected] 22 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 23, 2017 To Let Trade Services Employment Vacancies Situations Wanted TWO bdrm rental, type WOODSPLITTING bit.ly/Kihikihirental FOR all your firewood DRIVER into URL address bar. SEEKING WORK splitting. Phone Ken 027 We are seeking a skilled driver, 5 Domestic I am currently 472 4544. days per week. looking for work We require a motivated, experienced person for a while I am a stay at SAFE ‘N’ SOUND Position is delivering General permanent domestic position. Must be punctual, home mum to one STORAGE ONSITE Freight. reliable, with good time management skills and be child. 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Commercial buildings Please apply with CV to: a caring and happy environment then please call for an Contact: PAINTING Low Pressure Housewash application form and further information. [email protected] WALLPAPERING, semi COUPLANDS TRANSPORT (1929) LTD Phone 871 6226 Denise or Christy Classifi ed Advertising retired, free quotes, not RRhyshys NelsonNelson Benson Road, Te Awamutu gst registered. Phone 027 360 2847 Phone 07 871 7009 HOT LINE John Crichton 027 485 Email offi[email protected] Trade Services 5654. or 871 7389 CHIMNEY HOME AND HOSPITAL 871 5151 A1 Chimney Services, Computer Services safety check, clean and PLASTERER parts. Phone Andrew EXPERIENCED, no job too PC PROBLEMS? Taylor 871 4244. small. Phone Ian 021 229 NO fix, no fee, local IT 7748. professional available for TICKETED on site repairs, upgrades ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN CLOTHING and trouble shooting, PC RIGGERS/SCAFFOLDERS CAMBRIDGE and laptop sales, no call Alterations and repairs, out fees for help, Phone fast professional service, Matt 027 515 6996 or 871 moderate charges. Phone 9946. A fantastic opportunity has become available to be part of our fast- Raewyn 07 280 7910. Wanted for Maintenance Shut growing accountancy practice as an Accounting Technician. Mid May. You will be a part of a superb workplace with a strong team culture. KING COUNTRY Lawns Farm Employment starting DRILLING Gardening Must have current Working @ The role: Hedges FARM Whilst working in a team environment you will report to a highly experienced director, along with direct contact with clients. Your FA Stump grinding/removal ASSISTANT Heights and Confined Space OF L responsibilities will include preparation of financial statements, GST REQUIRED Returns, Income Tax Returns and management accounting for a variety To help milk 340 CALL US TODAY! Quals. of clients. H cows plus general OLES Lloyd & Marie Williams farm work. Phone Although excellent training and support is provided, you will need to be This is a junior/ able to hit the ground running. • Soak • Surface wells 871 8054 intermediate position working 021-767-190 You will need to have the following skill set: 027 252 5110 • Lined Soak holes under the 2IC. Must - Good organisational and time management skills • Concrete products have at least one full MARSHALL WEED season experience. OR - High level of accuracy and good attention to detail available Must be honest, SPRAYING reliable and 021-767-193 - Excellent communication both written and verbal • Foundation Drilling punctual with good - Willingness to use initiative but seek assistance when required • 4WDTrucks • Retractable Reels work ethic. Farm has a drug free - APS/Reckon Suite knowledge is preferred • Gorse, ragwort etc OWNER/OPERATOR: policy. Farm cottage - Accounting software knowledge and experience in application available, no dogs. - Dedicated to a long term career within public practice accounting FREEPHONE WE DO IT ALL! Otorohanga/ Pirongia Road. June - Be a team player, with great people skills and a “can do attitude” STEVE COLSON start. LADIES REQUIRED 0508 HOLES DUG Glen 870 2224 LOCAL FOR SENSUAL Applicants must include a covering letter with your CV and evidence of Phone Jenny the required abilities as per the job description. 0508 465 373 Over 23 years experience 07 873 7738 or MASSAGE AGENCY 027 491 9061 Applications for the position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ Tuition JOBS work visa. Training Given. Employment FOR Email your application to [email protected] or post to: Accounting Technician Position, PO Box 86 Cambridge Vacancies LOCAL PEOPLE Phone LEARN 07 839 7770 or LANGUAGE Iamaki i woman who 027 277 5266 Advertise with us! is a Qualified English Language Teacher www.sensual-touch.com Phone 871-5151 (ESOL). Phone me for private lessons, bring a friend or I can visit you. CLASS 5 TRUCK AND Forhelpwith English phoneRobynon0274463341 or email [email protected] TRAILER DRIVER

Gardening & Health Giltrap Engineering Ltd is a progressive Landscaping company based in Otorohanga, manufacturing PIRONGIA IN-STEPIN-STEP and distributing farm machinery locally and Podiatry Services internationally. OPEN LIZ CLARKE We are currently looking for a full-time,honest TREEEE SAT ffor professional and reliable, truck and trailer delivery driver. SERVICES qualified care 1340 (Child Specialist) You will need to have the following skills and 414 Cambridge Rd attributes: Te Awamutu 870870 4080 • Have a clean Class 5 truck and trailer license (experience essential). • Good communication skills and ability to Property & Home relate to a variety of customers. Free advice & quotes Maintenance • Must be a proven team player, as well as Contact John being able to work alone and unsupervised 871 9943 EXTERIOR house cleaning. Phone Ultra with excellent time management and 021 110 7581 Clean 0800 569 656 today! organisational skills. 0 580525AA • Be able to handle early morning starts, work weekends and nights as required. LOUNGE suites cleaned. • Be physically fit as heavy lifting may Phone Ultra Clean 0800 be required. 569 656 now! • Be safety orientated. The Professional Arborists • Be able to pass a drug and alcohol test, Chipping, Felling, as we do pre-employment as well as Maintenance, Pruning, random testing. Removals, Stump Storage Grinding, Hedge Cutting, Please contact our office for application Section Clearing and TE AWAMUTU details or send your CV to: much more. SELF STORAGE [email protected] Free Advice with Quotes! From $23 p/wk Dennis Clements 24 hour access Giltrap Engineering 871 5221 Camera Surveillance PO Box 83 027 485 1501 Phone 07 856 7584 Otorohanga 3900 www.totaltreecare.co.nz Phone 07 873 4206 [email protected] or 027 608 1749 Thursday, March 23, 2017 Te Awamutu Courier 23

ARBORIST Qualiﬁed ARBORIST BLINDS & CURTAINS

The Professional Arborists Chipping, Felling, Maintenance, Pruning, Removals, Stump T Grinding, Hedge Cutting, Section Clearing and much more. Proudly looking after Te Awamutus trees for 26 years Urban, Rural & Commercial Dennis Clements - 871 5221 - 027 485 1501 www.totaltreecare.co.nz - [email protected] R BOBCAT SERVICES BOBCAT SERVICES Master BUILDER A BOBCBOBCATAT S SERVICESERVICES

Extensive range of Excavation Now with a Metal Driveways - Section Clearing 12 tonne D Calf Shed Clean Outs - House Pads digger Farm Races - Horse Arenas Concrete Prep and Site Contouring Specialist Landscaping & Design - Fences & Retaining Walls Phone James Bannister Bulk or general cartage of landscape products 027 5555 324 Beau Strohmenger 027 312 3081 M. 021 039 2279 www.newconceptlandscaping.co.nz [email protected] E EM. [email protected] Licensed BUILDER Master BUILDER Licensed BUILDER S

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027 437 2090 For all your earthwork needs contact us! AADAMDAM ROBINSONROBINSON - 0273 108108 555 [email protected] JJULIEULIE - 0274 266266 344344 Pick up and delivery service available [email protected]@outlook.com 24 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, March 23, 2017

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WIN: DOUBLE PASS TO SANTANA Last chance for Santana tickets

Legendary guitar virtuoso, multi Santana chalk up a record-tying nine Grammy Award winner and Rock and Roll Grammy’s for a single project, including Hall of Famer Carlos Santana is making a awards for Album of the Year and Record of much anticipated return to our shores to the Year for Smooth. Among many other play Auckland’s Vector Arena on Tuesday, honours, Rolling Stone has cited Carlos April 18 with The Doobie Brothers and Santana as #15 on their list of the 100 Avalanche City and we’re giving you one Greatest Guitarists of All Time. final chance to see his amazing show first Joining Santana will be the Doobie hand. Brothers or The Doobies, as they are The music legend returns following the affectionately known, whose slick, soul- release of the wildly anticipated Santana IV inflected, funk-tinged pop has seen them record, which features the original late- rack up a string of such great hits as Listen 1960’s line-up reunited for the first time in 45 To The Music, Black Water, China Grove, Sunday 26th March 2017 years. What A Fool Believes, Long Train Running, Delivered with a level of passion and soul Taking It To The Streets, Jesus Is Just 9am - 2pm equal to the legendary sonic charge of his Alright, Minute By Minute and Rockin’ Down Last Sunday of every month. guitar, the sound of Carlos Santana is one of The Highway. the world’s best-known musical signatures. Super cool indie folk exponent Dave For more than four decades — from Baxter, who performs under the moniker of Santana’s earliest days as a ground-breaking Avalanche City, kicks off the night and with Afro-Latin-blues-rock fusion outfit in San such great songs as Ends In The Ocean, You Francisco — Carlos has been the visionary And I, Sunset, Keep Finding A Way, the chart force behind artistry that transcends musi- topping Inside Out and of course the uber cal genres and generational, cultural and popular Apra Silver Scroll award winning geographical boundaries. Love Love Love, he’s a shoe-in to have the From Woodstock to the Hollywood Bowl crowd amped and pumping from the get go! What do and everywhere in between, Carlos Santana Three great acts, one great night — is one of the most prolific and influential guaranteed. Tickets from Ticketmaster. you think? guitarists of all time. In a career spanning more than forty years, Santana has sold in ■ You can enter by text (write TAC Santana 3, TEXT US NOW excess of 100 million records and reached plus your name and address, and text it to 021 ON 021 241 4568 more than 100 million fans at concerts across 241 4568) or mail (address to Santana 3 the globe, with no less than 10 Grammy Competition and include your name, address and Insert the code TAC before your message - Awards and three Latin Grammy Awards to daytime phone number). Deadline is 5pm limit of 150 characters or his name. 1999’s Supernatural album saw Tuesday. write: Editor, Te Awamutu Courier, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3800 This competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudly supporting email: [email protected] families of children with cancer.

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