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Ulysses Toy Hard luck ‘ace’ Run for CCF The annual Waikato branch BY CATHY ASPLIN of the Ulysses Club Toy Run is would have to be Stacey Kahika, who went just over a month away, but Golfers often come up close to claiming the big prize on the last donations are accepted now. with ‘hard luck stories’ day of the tournament. The run from Cambridge to when their round doesn’t Players say his shot on the 16th Hamilton takes place Sunday, go quite as well as hole at Stewart March 2 — the Te Awamutu planned. Alexander But two local golfers looked main street display and appeal genuinely do have hard like it is on Friday, February 28. luck stories to tell after was Donations of toys or games the weekend’s Waipa headed can be delivered to either the Golf Classic. for the Te Awamutu Courier office of The tournament (54 $20,000 Pak’n Save for collection by the holes) was played over hole but club next month. three days at Te Awa- didn’t All proceeds benefit the mutu, Pirongia and quite make Child Cancer Foundation. Stewart Alexander it. courses. For full details BMX open day A drawcard this from this year’s Te Awamutu BMX Club is year was $20,000 prize Waipa Golf Classic keen to recruit new members. money at stake for a see page 11. An open day is being held hole-in-one at any of on Sunday, February 2 from the designated 10am to 1pm for prospective holes on each members of all ages and course. abilities. Barry Bring your bike and wear a Murtagh was stunned to hit longed sleeve top and trousers. the perfect shot There will be a limited number with his five of bikes available to use for wood at the 14th those without bikes. on the Te Awa- For further details contact mutu course on Liz seager 871 9076. the first day of the tournament. Wires crossed ‘‘I’ve only been playing about six with names years and never Kihikihi Best Garden winner expected I’d sink a hole-in- Ross Signal isn’t vice-president one, much less see it go into the hole. of Kihikihi Rotary Club — he ‘‘All the same I didn’t really believe it isn’t even a member. And the until we found the ball, I thought it may have man presenting the award in just looked like it went in and had actually the photograph in Tuesday’s rolled behind it. edition, Ross Turner, isn’t club ‘‘We started celebrating once we saw it president, he’s the vice- had gone in — then kept going after we got president. into the clubrooms. President is Ruth ‘‘It was a great first day, but the celebrations probably didn’t help my golf — Cunningham. Sorry. I was doing well initially, but it fell apart after that!’’ Country Club Unfortunately for Mr Murtagh the hole- in-one wasn’t one of the $20,000 designated correct time holes. Starting time for this The feat did have a silver lining, how- Saturday’s Te Awamutu ever. TC300114CA01 Country Club concert, featuring Holes 3 and 14 at the Te Awamutu Golf YAHOO: Te special guest Lynda Mekalick, Course were nominated as ‘non-target holes’ Awamutu golfer is from 12.30pm at Te so he won a set of golf clubs from Legend Golf Barry Murtagh Awamutu Bible Chapel, not Gear. nailed a hole-in- 1.30pm as stated in Tuesday’s ‘‘I’m pretty happy about that. I’ve got a one at this article. ‘bitser’ set of clubs at the moment, so I’m year’s Waipa looking forward to getting the new ones.’’ Golf Classic. The other golfer to feel hard done by WE’RE ALWAYS IN Hustler SL-350 Round Bale Feeder McHale Bale Clamp 9519603AA

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9519526AA LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Te Awamutu Courier Bigger facility does not mean better Your community newspaper for over 100 years. As a Waipa Councillor it is important to for the benefit of our residents. day for our future mothers if this was Circulated free to 12,216 homes through Te Awamutu get feedback from the public particularly on Two issues at that are topical at the allowed to happen. and surrounding districts. contentious issues that effect our residents. present are, psychoactive substances (party It is great to get feedback from women We get these from contact with the people pills) and the suggested closure of Matariki that have use the facility over recent years directly, emails received, reading Letters to Maternity ward. and those that hope to use it the near future. CIRCULATION 12,216* (6994 urban, 5272 rural) the Editor, even ‘What’s Hot, What’s Not’. Submission on the psychoactive sub- Bigger is not always better or even more Personally I attend the car boot the first stances have to be in the council office before efficient , and once we lose these services We welcome letters - preferably via email. They Saturday of the month weather permitting February 17. they may be gone forever. should be under 300 words and must have the and enjoy hearing peoples views. On the suggested closure of the maternity VERN WILSON sender’s name, address and phone number. No All of these give you a better balance in ward, I’ve heard conflicting points of view. Waipa District Councillor pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be making decisions, after all council is there Personally I believe it would be a very sad Te Awamutu withheld in special circumstances at the discretion of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged and may be edited, abridged or discarded. Cats not always to blame for native bird kills MANAGER Alan Price You cannot always blame beam in the haybarn, a hawk same fate is happening to birds ally when the Maungatautari [email protected] cats. There used to be white dived and scooped it up in its in that locality. Island Reserve is so close. EDITORIAL doves at the cowshed. The fate of claws and that is the closure of A falcon is a fierce and It seems to me that we are Dean Taylor (editor) the last one was observed the dove colony. fearless predator, preying feeding birds with one hand and [email protected] recently. With the release of the mostly upon birds.They should obliterating them with the other. ´ Cathy Asplin (journalist) While perching on a high falcons on Mt Kakepuku, the never have been released especi- CECILE BRAWN [email protected] Colin Thorsen (journalist) [email protected] ADVERTISING Rate rise, but less than forecast Dorinda Williams [email protected] Julie Jackson Waipa District Council is likely to pro- Costs driving a potential rates increase for Cambridge. [email protected] pose a total average rate increase for the include the requirement to fund deprecia- Mayor Jim Mychreest stressed the draft 2014-2015 year of around 2.9 percent after tion of $521,000, an estimated $335,000 proposals had yet to be formally discussed Bookings growth; significantly less than originally decrease in resource consent revenue, an and released for public consultation. But he [email protected] signalled in its 10-year plan. additional $220,000 in compliance costs was pleased with the general direction being CLASSIFIEDS The final proposed increase will not be driven by central government and an taken. Tania Cortesi-Western, formally discussed by full Council until additional $126,000 peryear in interest costs. ‘‘Waipa is very fortunate to be in a strong Rhonda Bird, Nicola Yuile February 25. However, a draft copy of the WDC has saved money on things like financial position, to have relatively low [email protected] annual plan, including any potential rates insurances, electricity and by sharing civil debt and to be a district enjoying growth increase, has been included in a committee defence services with other Councils. across the board. However, growth also POSTAL ADDRESS agenda for discussion next week. Council’s debt levels are projected to means that we have to invest in infra- 336 Alexandra Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 The 2013 revaluation of the district will reach $28.8 million by 30 June 2015; also structure and that doesn’t come cheap, OFFICE HOURS impact on the level of any rates increase for significantly lower than the $42.5 million particularly if we are to meet community Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm individual properties. Current figures that had been forecast in the 10-Year Plan. expectations around levels of service.’’ suggest 66 percent of rateable properties are Key projects included in the draft plan The draft annual plan will be formally PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 likely to have a rates increase of between 2-4 include a range of proposals to fund the new released for public consultation and com- percent for 2014-2015. Despite rising costs in Te Awamutu Library, investing in water ment in early March. Submissions will close ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) some areas, staff say they will be able to supply and treatment facilities across the in April. Councillors will not make any final *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 maintain the same levels of service district and developing a town concept plan decisions until June.

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Commercial partners may be — than get it wrong and have to number of commercial options, all sought to help fund the new library live with a poor decision for years of which would need to be carefully planned for Te Awamutu. to come. scoped. Last year, Waipa District Coun- ‘‘Certainly, I’m not prepared to There have been some early cil signalled its intention to spend commit to a project where red flags discussions with potential develop- $2.6 million and build a new library have already been raised, or com- ment partners but those on Council-owned land on the mit to a more expensive building discussions were commercially corner of Mahoe Street and Selwyn without having a strong commun- sensitive and therefore confiden- Lane. ity mandate to spend that money.’’ tial at this stage, he said. The current library is sized well Over the next few months, as ‘‘There is definitely some inter- below national standards, leaving part of draft annual plan consulta- est in a commercial partnership it unable to provide community tion, Council will seek feedback on and it’s an option Councillors have and holiday programmes offered three options for the library pro- instructed staff to do more work on. by most other libraries. Its design ject. ‘‘But we’d need to go into any The Rural & Commercial Law Experts also makes it difficult for some One option would see Council partnership with our eyes wide people, particularly older people, to sticking to the original proposal open and make sure any decisions use. and spending $2.6 million as we make are in the best long-term But those building plans have planned. The second option would interests of the community.’’ been put on hold by detailed be to increase the budget to $4.4 Mayor Mylchreest said he costings that now suggest $2.6 million. accepted some people would be million falls well short of what’s A third option was for council to disappointed and frustrated at the needed. form a partnership with a commer- project delay. He apologised but Revised estimates indicate that cial developer, with private inter- said it was better to ‘front up and around $4.4 million would be ests developing the site and Coun- take the heat now’. needed to build a modern, purpose- cil becoming a long-term tenant ‘‘The timing is difficult because, built building that would cope with renting library space. Council based on the original estimates, we projected growth in and around the would retain ownership of the land would have started building the town. that has been earmarked as part of new library in the 2014-2015 year. Mayor Jim Mylchreest said the a longer-term community hub Clearly, because we need to go back $1.8 million shortfall was simply development. to the community on other poten- too big a funding gap to bridge ‘‘All three options would have tial options, that’s not going to without seeking further commun- an impact on rates and those happen now. We’ll have one chance ity input. impacts will be need to be clearly to get this right and if that means He said Council would seek detailed and well understood,’’ said delaying the project to get a better community guidance before Mr Mylchreest. outcome, I’m prepared to live with NEW LEGAL EXECUTIVE deciding on its next steps. ‘‘Council and the community that.’’ ‘‘It’s frustrating because it’s need to be crystal clear on final The draft annual plan, seeking FOR GALLIE MILES obvious that the town has well costs — including rating impacts — feedback on options for the Te outgrown the current library. But before any commitment is made to Awamutu library, will be formally Gallie Miles, the Rural and Commercial it’s far better than we stop and anything. We need to be cautious released for public consultation Law experts are delighted to welcome Bradie rethink the project now — particu- and get this right.’’ and comment in early March. larly its scope and how it’s funded Mr Mylchreest said there were a Submissions will close in April. Claydon to their team. Bradie brings with her extensive experience in the sale and purchase of Rural, Commercial CBD to get streetscape boost and Residential property and many years of working locally. Te Awamutu’s central business Streets. District Council. district is set for a $350,000 boost. The work in Bank Street will Council’s road corridor manager Bradie’s contact details are:- Further streetscaping work, part provide a link between ANZAC Dawn Inglis said the upgrade would of the ‘Heart of Te Awamutu’ pro- Green and Alexandra Street and will add vibrancy to Te Awamutu and 53 Mutu Street, Te Awamutu 3840 ject, will begin on February 10. The include changes to the intersection further enhance the central busi- upgrade will extend the existing to improve safety for pedestrians. It ness district. P: 07 872 0560 streetscape by paving the Alexandra will also include new planting. Local company Kingan E: [email protected] Street footpath between Churchill This budgeted work will com- Landscaping Ltd has been awarded and Mutu Streets and paving the plete the Heart of Te Awamutu the contract with work expected to www.galliemiles.co.nz intersection at Bank and Teasdale project started in 2009-2010 by Waipa take around three months. 4 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, January 30, 2014 Wintec scholarships CRIME LINE Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 EMERGENCY 111 Wintec is seeking applications for Wintec Centre for Sport Science scholarships in nursing or mid- and Human Performance (closes Te Awamutu Police have dealt wifery, business or media arts, sport March 12): Three scholarships for with the following matters since last and fashion design worth in total students enrolled in an undergradu- week: around $40,000. ate programme within the Centre for Monday, January 20: Gordon Chesterman Scholarship Sport Science and Human Perform- Thefts: Tent and contents from (closes February 25): Worth a maxi- ance at Wintec will be awarded this Kaniwhaniwha Stream. Mountain mum of $15,000 over three years, it year. Each scholarship is worth a bike from Mandeno Street property. HOT will be awarded to a student enrolled maximum of $3000 over the duration Attend three domestic related ■ Huge thanks to all people who in the School of Media Arts or Centre of the programme. Applications are incidents. for Business, Information Techno- open to first year, full-time Wintec Tuesday, January 21: stayed on Mt Kakepuku to help logy and Enterprise. The scholarship students. Intentional damage to garage us when my friend was ill. Special was established in 2012 in recogni- Wintec Fashion Design Tempo door lock at Mandeno Street prop- thanks to the two guys who ran up tion of the significant contribution Scholarship (closes February 20): erty reported. the mountain to help. Brilliant x and valued work of long-serving Valued at $5000 it offers one student Burglaries: Flemings Homekills. Chair of Council, Gordon enrolled in Wintec’s Diploma in Small amount of cash stolen. Pakura ■ Sanders Pharmacy and Mahoe Chesterman. Fashion Design and Practice the Street property. Air rifle and keys Medical Centre for such great Dame Te A¯ tairangikaahu Nursing opportunity to have their course fees stolen. service, thanks. Scholarship (closes February 13): fully funded for the first year of Theft of a post hole borer from Worth a maximum of $15,000 over study. Hillcrest Avenue property reported. ■ Lorde (aka Ella Yelich - O’Connor) three years, it will be awarded to a Students who apply to enrol in Attend domestic related incident. winning two Grammy awards - makes student enrolled in either the Dip- Wintec’s Diploma in Fashion Design Wednesday, January 22: you proud to be a Kiwi. loma in Enrolled Nursing, Bachelor will be automatically considered for Man arrested for assault. of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, this scholarship. Burglary of Crozier Street prop- NOT Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing or erty reported. Power tools stolen. Masters of Nursing. It was created to ■ To find out more about these or other Thursday, January 23: ■ Man in silver Mitsubishi Galant encourage Tainui students to under- Wintec scholarships, visit Burglaries: Goodfellow Street asking for money for petrol. He often take full-time study at any level. www.wintec.ac.nz/scholarships. properties. Ford Fairmont (TD9913) has a young child and gives a story and cash card stolen. Card also used about being from out of town and for withdrawals. Cambridge Road residence. Small amount of cash travelling to funeral or family function. stolen. He’s hit me up in Hamilton and Te At your Museum... Security disturb offender Awamutu. Don’t fall for it! attempting to gain entry to Wilksbrooke Motors. Offender ■ Group of boys in Jacob’s Street GALLERY CLOSURE of monochromatic ink paintings, cal- decamps when Police arrive and is carpark breaking elderly lady’s rear Due to the development of a new ligraphy pieces and drawings. not located. Found on Raikes windshield wiper. permanent exhibition The Land and Alba Yoon learnt Calligraphy from Avenue property by occupants and The People — He Whenua He Tanga- monks in Korean temples and Andrew decamps towards Carlton Street. ta our main galleries — He Taonga — Kim was a member of an Illustrated Friday, January 24: TEXT: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. He Tohu Korero: Taonga Markers of poem club for many years in Korea. Attend domestic related incident. Send to 021 241 4568 Insert code TAC before Hot or Not. our Stories, NZ Wars — The Waikato Continued until March 16. Saturday, January 25: Campaign, Everyone is Here and All THE FRONT PORCH Woman complains of male EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. About Art will be closed until March Lynne Stone — New Work: Local breaching a trespass notice. 20. artist Lynne Stone’s new works are an Attend domestic related incident. Send to [email protected] GAVIN GIFFORD GALLERY exploration of different textures and The Korean Art Show: Artist Andrew the behaviour of paint and colour by 24 hour Victim Support is available DROP: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. 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Cyclists entering World champion special, members of the this year’s REV Cycle Alison Shanks will also BikeNZ Development Festival will have a make an appearance at Track Cycling team chance to check out the the REV registration. will be training on the new Avantidrome well She will be available track while registra- ahead of its official for autographs and reg- tion takes place — giv- opening, and meet a istered riders will also ing a real insight into world champion. have the opportunity to the speed that can be Registration for the check out her high- achieved on the track. Avantidrome REV performance Avanti Event manager Cycle Festival will be bike, worth tens of Faye Christensen says held at the new facility thousands of dollars. the registration will on Friday, February 21 To make the give REV participants from 6-7.30pm. occasion even more the unique opportunity to check out the new Avantidrome before it officially opens to the public in April. ‘‘We are excited about holding our reg- istration there. ‘‘It’s a rare oppor- tunity to enter the Avantidrome via the entrance ramp. Regis- tered riders will walk straight into the in- field, which is where elite athletes hang out as they prepare to com- pete on the track. ‘‘It offers keen TC300114SP07B cyclists riding the REV AVANTIDROME interior as the new facility, which is being built by Livingstone, nears completion. a view of the track from PHOTO: CHIBNALL BUCKELL MAROVIC TEAM ARCHITECTS an athlete’s point of view, rather than a tion. REV CYCLE FEST bred district of Mata- experience. spectator’s which we Riders need to prove All races begin at mata and home via the And for the kids think they will love.’’ they are safe to ride the REV HQ, Tom Voyle legendary Scotsman there is the free REV Members of Te Awa- Avantidrome and are Park, Cambridge. Valley. Mini — a 2km, 4km or mutu Sports Cycling not a risk to other For keen experi- The RadioSport REV 6km ride and cycling Club will have the riders before being able enced cyclists the Classic is recognised as workshop which opportunity to be to train or race there. RadioSport REV one of New Zealand’s teaches children all amongst the first to The Te Awamutu CLASSIC and REV 100 Premier One Day races. they need to know ride the Avantidrome. Club is keen to have as rides, 135km and 100km For those looking for about cycling. The club has booked many of its riders as rides respectively, take something slightly less an hour on the possible accredited and you over the challeng- challenging, the REV ■ For more information evenings of Thursday they plan to make regu- ing French Pass, Midi (55km) and REV visit www.therev.co.nz or TC300114SP07A and Friday, February lar use of the world through the famous Intro (18km) rides offer www.facebook.com/ WORLD champion cyclist Alison Shanks. 20 and 21 for accredita- class facility. Hobbiton and thorough- a fantastic cycling cyclefestival OUTDOOR ESSENTIALS MEGA DEAL MEGA DEAL MEGA DEAL $ $ Mitre 10 $ 539 Wheelbarrow 92 46 129 98 FLAT PACK 135002 Wheelbarrow Greens Eco Wheelbarrow $ 98 135034 49 169580 FLAT PACK MEGA DEAL MEGA DEAL ASSEMBLED $59.98 $888 $298 FLAT PACK FLAT PACK Guardian Shed Storite Zinc Lean to Shed Rite On 1690 x 1520mm Zinc Shed Zinc Rite 2 109873 1530 x 1080mm 3030 x 3315mm 167320 167336

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TC300114CT02 HIGH RISERS: Senior superclass riders go airborne at the first nine metre jump during Te Awamutu BMX Club’s recent two-day Grand Prix meeting at the Castleton Park track. Pictured, from left, are world eighth ranked 30-plus rider Tim Ferguson (0), world No. 2 in 17-24 class Cayleb Martin (285) and Luke Roguski.

McCormick takes on Aussie tour

New Zealand will send some of its brightest young ‘‘We’ve been honoured to receive an invitation to this endurance cycling prospects — including Te Awamutu’s prestigious UCI-sanctioned event,’’ says BikeNZ High Hayden McCormick — across the Tasman next week. Performance Director Mark Elliott. BikeNZ has entered a team in the 61st Jayco Herald Sun ‘‘It fits with our programme right now both for our young Tour in Victoria, the oldest stage race across the Tasman. endurance track riders and our most promising road riders, The Tour has attracted several World Tour teams so we are delighted to accept the offer. including Tour Down Under winner Simon Gerrans in the ‘‘We are pleased to see it back on the UCI calendar. Orica GreenEdge team, while Kiwi Jack Bauer is expected to ‘‘The stages along with the quality of competition will line-up for Garmin-Sharp. make it an excellent experience.’’ The New Zealand team comprises several young USA and The Herald Sun Tour begins with a prologue in European-based professionals including Tour of Southland downtown Melbourne on February 5 with stage one from winner James Oram, recent World Cup track winners Tom Geelong to Ballarat, stage two to Bendigo, stage three Scully and Patrick Bevin, Lotto Belisol development pro centred on Mitchelton Winery and the final stage on the Hayden McCormick, fellow national track endurance squad Mornington Peninsula including the climb of Arthurs Seat. rider Hamish Schreurs and Dion Smith, a double under-23 Most of the riders will team up in a New Zealand medallist at the recent national road championships. invitation combination to contest the UCI-sanctioned NZCT BikeNZ competed in the event last year with a young Cycle Classic starting in Manawatu this week. TC300114SP10 team in support of Lotto Belisol professional Greg Hender- AUSSIE bound Hayden McCormick. son, who is currently recovering from knee surgery. ■ For more details see: www.bikenz.org.nz 9519547AA EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL DEALS TRAVEL PRIZES PLAN & BOOK ON THE DAY

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HAMILTON SOUTHERN LINKS Public Notice in accordance with section 95A of the Resource Management Act 1991 (the RMA) – Notices of Requirement and Resource Consent Applications Hamilton City Council, Waipa District Council and Waikato District Council (the Territorial Authorities) have received Notices of Requirement from the NZ Transport Agency to designate land for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Hamilton Southern Links roading network. Hamilton City Council (in its role as a territorial authority) received a Notice of Requirement from Hamilton City Council (in its role as a requiring authority) to designate land for the construction, operation and maintenance of the Hamilton Southern Links roading network in Hamilton City. The NZ Transport Agency has also issued a Notice of Requirement to Hamilton City Council to alter the existing Designation for State Highway 1 near the Cobham Drive Bridge. Waikato Regional Council has also received Resource Consent Applications for the construction of three new bridges associated with the Hamilton Southern Links roading network. The Notices of Requirement are outlined below: Reference Requiring Description Territorial Authority Authority 81/E81 NZ Transport Notice of Requirement pursuant to section 181 of the RMA to alter the existing State Highway 1 designation on the western and eastern Hamilton City Agency approaches to the Cobham Bridge to enable widening of the bridge and its approaches to four lanes. Council 111 Hamilton City Notice of Requirement pursuant to section 168A of the RMA to designate an arterial transportation network to and through the Peacocke Hamilton City Council Growth Area of Hamilton generally as provided for in the Peacocke Structure Plan, including provision for a bridge crossing the Waikato Council River from the Hamilton Ring Road Extension. 112 NZ Transport Notice of Requirement pursuant to section 168 of the RMA to designate a new state highway route at the south-western edge of Hamilton City Agency Hamilton City. This includes provision for a proposed at-grade roundabout at the intersection of Southern Links with Greenwood Street Council and Kahikatea Drive. DN/156 NZ Transport Notice of Requirement pursuant to section 168 of the RMA to designate new state highway routes including: Waipa District Agency - From the south-western edge of Hamilton City, across rural land traversing the existing State Highway 3 (Ohaupo Road) and State Council Highway 21 (Airport Road), to a bridge crossing the Waikato River; and - From the existing State Highway 3 and State Highway 21 intersection north to meet Hamilton City Council’s arterial transport network component of Southern Links. - The east-west and north-south state highway alignments include provision for a central interchange, with the east-west alignment crossing over the north-south alignment with a bridge. DES0018/13 NZ Transport Notice of Requirement pursuant to section 168 of the RMA to designate a new state highway route from the bridge crossing the Waikato Waikato District Agency River through to the Waikato Expressway at Tamahere in the east. Council If you have any queries about technical process matters concerning the assessment of the Notices of Requirement, please contact:  Andrew Cumberpatch at MWH NZ Ltd on (07) 858 7607. If you have any other queries concerning the Hamilton Southern Links Project, please contact Grant Eccles at AECOM on 0508 7846 5465. The Resource Consent Applications

Application Applicant Activity Description Number APP127679 NZ Transport Agency To construct a bridge crossing the Waikato River at the Narrows APP127680 Hamilton City Council To construct bridges crossing the Waikato River east of Hamilton Gardens and over the Mangakotukutuku Stream If you have any queries about the Resource Consent Applications please contact Brian Richmond at Waikato Regional Council on 0800 800 402. Viewing the Notices of Requirement and Resource Consent Applications

The Notices of Requirement and Resource Consent Applications for Hamilton Southern Links can be viewed at the following locations during their respective opening hours. Hamilton:  Waikato Regional Council office - 401 Grey Street Hamilton East  Dinsdale Library - Whatawhata Road Hamilton  Hamilton City Council office - Garden Place Hamilton  Glenview Library - MacDonald Road Hamilton  Hamilton City Library - Garden Place Hamilton  Hillcrest Library - Masters Avenue Hamilton  Chartwell Library - Lyndon Court Hamilton  St Andrews Library - Braid Road Hamilton Waikato:  Waikato District Council office - 15 Galileo Street Ngaruawahia  Ngaruawahia Public Library - 4 Jesmond Street Ngaruawahia Waipa:  Waipa District Council Cambridge office – 23 Wilson Street Cambridge  Waipa District Council Te Awamutu office – 101 Bank Street Te Awamutu  Waipa District Council Library - 23 Wilson Street Cambridge  Waipa District Council Library - 157 Roche Street Te Awamutu Submissions close on 28 February 2014 at 5.00 pm. Any person may make a submission on the Notices of Requirement and/or the Resource Consent applications. However, a person who is a trade competitor of the requiring authorities or the resource consent applicants may only make a submission if that person is directly affected by an effect of the Hamilton Southern Links that:  adversely affects the environment; and  does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition All submissions must include: Name, postal address, email address, phone numbers, if you support or oppose with reasons, the recommendation or decision you seek and whether you wish to be heard and/or attend a hearing. Copies of the required submission forms are available online at www.waipadc.govt.nz (Notices of Requirement) and www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/consent-submission#Heading#5 (Resource Consent Applications), and/or from the locations outlined above. Please ensure you use the correct submission form for either the Notices of Requirement or the Resource Consent Applications. The address for service for submissions on the Notices of Requirement is: The address for service for submissions on the Resource Consent Applications is: Waikato District Council, Waipa District Council and Hamilton City Council Waikato Regional Council C/- Rice Resources Limited Private Bag 3038 PO Box 431 Waikato Mail Centre Waikato Mail Centre Hamilton 3240 Hamilton 3240 Attn: Brian Richmond Attn: Steve Rice Fax submissions to: (07) 859 0998 Fax submissions to: (07) 846 5269 Email submissions to: [email protected] Email submissions to: [email protected] You must also serve a copy of your submission on the NZ Transport Agency and/or Hamilton City Council, whose address for service is: NZ Transport Agency and/or Hamilton City Council C/- AECOM, PO Box 434, Waikato Mail Centre , Hamilton 3240 :Attn: Grant Eccles

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Employment Vacancies “WONDERFULLY BEGUILING WITH HEART & WARMTH” MSN. “MESMERISING” The Times. Agricultural Service Labelling Technician Full Time Opportunity, Te Awamutu Technician Would you like to work in: - the natural health industry Giltrap AgriZone is a large tractor and machinery - a New Zealand owned company with very strong dealer covering the Waikato, King Country and Central global growth prospects North Island regions. We have branches in Cambridge, - a modern and effi cient production environment Otorohanga and Rotorua. Our major tractor franchise is Cash IH and leading machinery franchises of Kuhn - a friendly, down to earth, committed team. DISNEY PRESENTS and Lely. Manuka Health New Zealand Ltd is a major player in the global natural health market. Lead by a successful This is a prime opportunity for a suitably qualifi ed, and proven management team and supported by highly motivated agricultural service technician to leading New Zealand business people, Manuka Health join our team as a workshop based technician at our has established itself as a major international brand in Otorohanga Branch. natural health markets. We are looking for applicants with good experience A full-time position is available at our Te Awamutu and understanding of tractors, balers and agricultural facility for a person with the following proven skills: machinery. Knowledge of the modern tractor and electronics would be an advantage. You must have a - Attention to detail and accuracy for recording of data passion for this industry, a mature attitude, high work - Energy and ability to work at pace whilst maintaining ethics, honesty and empathy with customers and work quality staff. A good command of English and the ability to - Commitment to continuous improvement communicate well is essential. - An honest, reliable and conscientious work ethic - A willingness to work across teams and support We offer an excellent remuneration package and a

others 9517613AA great working environment. If you wish to be part of a large progressive farm machinery company, that can - Self motivated and time aware ✶TWO SPECIAL ઍTHREE FINE HOLIDAY offer advancement in this industry, apply now. - Flexible and adaptable nature CINEMA SHOWCASE FILMS✶ ઍ If you consider yourself up to the challenge, then apply FAMILY MOVIES Express your interest in the fi rst instance by phoning in writing or by email by 7 February 2014 with your ONE CHANCE PG CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF Bryan Ferguson on 07 873 4705 or email your CV with CV to: 5th Marvellous Month MEATBALLS 2 G a covering letter to [email protected] SAT 6:10, SUN 4:00, MON 6:00, Vanessa Joynt 3rd Delightful Month. or post to: FINAL WED 10:10 Service Technician, Giltrap AgriZone, Human Resources THU 11:20 & 1:40, FRI 1:30, SAT 1:40, 9522642AA PO Box 104, Otorohanga. 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I was Pukeatua 8.2 25.6 11 WED 10:00, 5:25 & 8:00 Te Awamutu - - - pleasantly surprised. Fantastic, just so good, just awesome. Outstanding. Remember the massive hit Academy More like MI. Pleasantly surprised.” Award Winner ‘The Sting’? This has a Recorded by your Tony. Brandon and Paige really liked it similar theme and is just as involving. friendly local weather people and recommend it. “It’s very good. Soundtrack is amazing JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT M featuring jazz greats & iconic 70s hits. THU, FRI & SAT 8:15, SUN 6:05, This year’s ‘Argo’, a smart adult movie”. MON 5:25 & 8:15, TUE 5:25 & 8:15, Graeme. WED 5:30 (INTERVALS) “I loved it. I am a fan of the 70’s”. Nigel. A compulsively watchable drama with “No highs in laughter but mixed with grand performances for mature adults. emotions so it was steady. Comedies AMERICAN HUSTLE M usually fall apart after a short time and I THU & FRI 5:30 & 7:40, wondered how they would handle it as SAT 5:45 & 7:25, SUN 3:35 & 5:15, the film is reasonably long for a ‘comedy’, MON 5:30 & 7:20, even though only a light comedy. They TUE 5:30 & 7:35, WED 7:50 9521943AA FEEL GOOD succeeded. It had pathos and life mixed within it, so you were involved the whole “I was left speechless as the credits THIS FRIDAYS time. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and rolled”. “Powerful, gripping, PhonePhhonne 871871 4768447768 recommend it.” Allan. astonishing and heartbreaking”. SATURDAY Live Music – This week LAST VEGAS M “A masterpiece, one of the greatest THU & FRI 5:40, SAT 3:30 & 5:35, cinematic achievements of our time”. SUN 11:05 & 3:25, MON 8:00, TUE 6:00, “This film is a must see”. IMDb. Te Awamutu Bible Chapel This Friday from 9pm WED 5:40 12 YEARS A SLAVE R16 The Redoubt 7's Saturday Feb 8 - Live Music STARTS FEB 6 Swarbrick Drive – 12.30pm “I just loved this film from the very with Jack Wallis from 3pm “An understated classic”. “Simply start right through to the end. It beautiful. A powerfully emotional treat could have gone on longer”. Allan. you won’t regret. Go see it”. A charming, delightful, moving “Riveting, thought provoking and www.teawamutu.co.nz and wonderful entertainment. It’s powerful”. “One of the best films of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! this or any other year”. IMDb. Check out what’s on, people, links, games, list your SAVING MR. BANKS PG THE BOOK THIEF M business, community groups, upcoming events. SAT 3:05, SUN 12:55 (INTERVALS) Home of the online Te Awamutu Courier STARTS FEB 7 24 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, January 30, 2014