2 Waitomo News Tuesday, June 10, 2014 JUNE 2014 ADVERTISING And the winners are . . .

SPECIALS THERE’S nothing like the New “They’ll get to join the more than Zealand National Agricultural Fiel- 120,000 people estimated to attend days at Mystery Creek to bring out this year when the four day event gets THIS COLUMN is to keep readers informed of any the crowds. underway tomorrow.” current advertising specials on offer, as well as our So it was with the Waitomo News Mrs Hearfield says: “It was fan- policies with regard to regular components of the ANZ Bank Fieldays ticket giveaway tastic to have almost 200 people en- newspaper i.e. sportswrap, letters to the editor and we’ve been running for the past few ter and interested, in attending the thumbs etc. weeks. Fieldays, which ANZ is proud to Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries ANZ Bank Te Kuiti branch man- support. on 07 878 1188 or email [email protected] ager Sarah Hearfield and Waitomo “As New Zealand’s Agri-business News managing editor Sue Sarich Bank of the Year for the third year drew the lucky winners last week. in a row we hope the winners enjoy DISPLAY They are Rachelle Darlington our commitment to service excellence (Otorohanga), Jacqui Le Grange for our farmers and rural communi- (Te Kuiti) and Lee Tatham (Tau- ties.” marunui). reduced rate GIFT PACKS HUGE RESPONSE As well as a double pass each, the “We had a huge response from winners also received a gift pack that Calling all Professionals – take advantage of readers and ANZ customers all vying included umbrellas, caps, bags, pens, this great advertising package deal – Receive a for the chance to win a double pass pads and polo shirts. reduced rate when booking two or more advertise- in the bank’s Otorohanga, Te Kuiti ments during the month of June. and Taumarunui regions,” says Ms WE’RE OFF: Rachelle Darlington (left) (casual advertisers only/conditions apply) Sarich. and her mum Jessica were happy to “Fieldays is a must attend event for receive the Otorohanga ANZ branch’s double pass to this year’s 46th New many of our readers every year, so it’s Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays CONTACT TE KUITI been great to be able to help some of at Mystery Creek and goodie bags from Janis them through the gates. the Waitomo News and ANZ Bank. p 07 878 1188 f 07 878 1187 REDUCED e [email protected] CONTACT OTOROHANGA RATE Sam your letters p 07 873 7139 f 07 873 7138 WDC wants feedback e [email protected] ‘Loving home required’ I was saddened to read this advert in our paper on its gambling policy on May 22. CLASSIFIEDS Obviously it is an elderly person having to downsize their home and move to a pensioner flat WAITOMO District Council wants says council agreed the decision was as well as finding a caring home for a much loved to know what the public thinks about “reasonable”. 3 FOR 2 or companion. its Draft Policy on Gambling Ven- “Nine is the maximum number of I agree with Rose Anderson (Letters, Waitomo ues. machines permitted by the Gambling COLOUR SPECIAL News, May 27) that it’s time this issue of no pets An approved draft was released Act (2003) and evidence shows finan- was revisited and allow these occupants to keep an last month outlining several changes cially viability can be achieved for 3 FOR 2 – pay for two advertisements during existing pet when moving – especially a socialised, including capping the total number venue operators with that number.” the month of June and get the 3rd FREE. house trained cat. of gaming machines in the Waitomo He says the overall purpose of Conditions apply Their cats are their companions, a reason to get district to 77 (currently 68) while also amending the policy is to reduce the COLOUR SPECIAL - $10 spot colour out of bed in the morning, something to make a limiting the Te Kuiti township to a harm problem gambling has on the (one colour) for the month of June only! fuss over and care for. maximum of five gaming venues. community. Conditions apply. Perhaps a big rethink needs to be done and a The policy is reviewed every three “The cause and effect of gambling CONTACT TE KUITI sensible decision could be made regarding the years, with WDC’s last reviewed in is an issue in our area given that the Jan or Liza future of the elderly and their beloved cats. 2011. national average is about one person 3 FOR 2 p 07 878 1188 f 07 878 1187 Jan Crosland The council agreed not to adopt per 120 machines and here it is 109. or e [email protected] Te Kuiti a relocation policy (where a closing “So with that in mind we look for- colour business can relocate all its gaming ward to the public feedback to ensure CONTACT OTOROHANGA Maria or Mihi special machines to another location) but, the proposed changes are in line with p 07 873 7139 f 07 873 7138 thumbs they have increased the number of what the community wants.” e [email protected] up/down machines a new class 4 gambling Copies of the draft policy are avail- venue can install from five to nine – as able from the council’s office, the THUMBS UP to the wonderful ladies from the long as the number of machines in the Mokau Museum, Waitomo Caves Otorohanga BNZ for their help and support and St district doesn’t exceed 77. Discovery Centre or visit the website EDITORIAL John Ambulance personnel – you are simply the best. – waitomo.govt.nz. John Jacob BALANCED POLICY Public submissions close on July We welcome your stories and story tips. If supplying pho- tographs we require high resolution (a minimum of 1MB) Otorohanga Mayor Brian Hanna says the pro- 11 and hearings will be held on July jpgs. Please note that due to occasional space constraints, posed changes hope to draw a balance 31. sports results/draws may not be published. THUMBS UP to Rangitoto farmers, Daniel and Re- between reducing the social harm of Please contact the editorial team becca Lynch and Sofus and Jacqui Hahn, for letting gambling and financial viability for t 07 878 1188 the interschool cross country runners use your farm venue operators. f 07 878 1187 paddocks ever year – we really appreciate it – and “The reason we’re proposing a cap IN BRIEF e [email protected] to all those who competed. of a maximum of five gaming venues Scott Lincoln, Principal in Te Kuiti is because the number More doctors and nurses LETTER & THUMBS RULES Rangitoto School of people per machine is 61 which is LATEST data from the Ministry of Health No Letters to the Editor or Thumbs Up/Down will be published unless the name of writer, full address and daytime contact phone number substantially more than the district shows record numbers of doctors and are included for verification. Nom-de-plumes/pen names will THUMBS UP and sincere thanks to all those who average of 109. nurses are at the bedside caring for pa- not be accepted. Letters and Thumbs Up/Down are published at the editor’s discretion and do not necessarily reflect the views of the helped my husband when he fell and injured himself - “The cap has been introduced to tients in public hospitals in Waikato. Waitomo News. In general, Thumbs Up are to acknowledge random the firewomen, John Burton, St John people and Griff. discourage any further concentration As of March 31, there were 679 doctors acts of kindness while Thumbs Down generally reflect the opposite These people are willing to give their time on a volun- of venues within the Te Kuiti urban and 2021 nurses employed by Waikato – they should be 50 words or less. Should you have a complaint regarding a business, please address that with the owner/s rather than tary basis and deserve not only our respect but also area in consideration of the potential District Health Board – more than 100 via these columns. The editor reserves the right to abridge letters and our understanding of the jobs they do so freely. harm gambling can cause.” more doctors and 390 more nurses com- they should be no longer than 300 words. Letters and Thumbs Up/ Down can be sent to The Editor, Waitomo News, PO Box 279, Te Kuiti, NE Briggs In relation to increasing the pared to 2008. fax (07) 878 1187, or email Kawhia number of gaming machines allowed This includes 52 more senior doctors and [email protected] for new class 4 venues, Mr Hanna 201 more senior nurses.