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Item raiser Fountain flowing A group of community minded residents have teamed up with Mitre 10 Mega Te recirculating water within the Awamutu to ‘item raise’ for the No need to fountain structure. six local Women’s Refuge safe Planning for a park to com- houses. memorate those who fought and Andrea Fitness is one of the demolish died in World War II started in organisers. 1947. She says our local safe In 1951 earthworks began to houses are in desperate need convert the swamp and bush and Peace it was completed and officially of a few basic amenities. opened on December 4, 1955 by A Women’s Refuge Safe Prime Minister Sydney Holland. House ‘Wish List’ — similar to a Fountain Water features, the sunken Gift Registry — has been set up cross and roses were the original at Mitre 10 Mega Te Awamutu BY DEAN TAYLOR features, designed by G Gibbs and and community members can Harold Babbage, who also purchase a basic item, such as News from Waipa¯ District supervised the work, and a shower curtain or rubbish bin, Council that it intended to build a constructed by H Webber and Alf and the items will be collected new bridge in Te Awamutu War Smart. and given to the safe houses at Memorial Park, but demolish the Harold’s niece Jo Haines was the end of August. ‘non operational’ fountain didn’t one of the people at the park on For more information or to go down well with everyone in Friday to see the fountain going assist contact Andrea on town. again. [email protected] In fact, one resident took it Marc says after the fountain upon himself to show that the was turned off, it continued to Ring a bell? fountain would indeed still oper- hold water over the weekend, Have you lost a special ate — and when a few of us showing there were no sig- ring? gathered for the ‘turning on’ nificant leaks. Showcase Jewellers is event last Friday it didn’t take He believes work should get long for more people to arrive and underway as soon as possible to looking for the owner of a admire the fountain. reinstate the fountain to its origi- 1940s yellow gold ring that Marc Dawson says council nal glory and it would be re- was found on the store’s floor used misinformation to come to dedicated to observe the 100th on August 1. the decision to demolish the foun- anniversary of Armistice Day in The five stone 9 carat ring tain. November. has engraved shoulders. And he says it was an integral Some of the other visitors in If the descriptions ring a part of the original design and is the park on Friday were also keen bell, call into the store at 15 called The Peace Fountain, so to talk to me about other issues Alexandra St or contact Kirsty removing it from the park goes for Memorial Park they would Walker on 871 6797. against the original intentions of like council to attend to. the facility. We will visit those issues in a Drug traffic He says the reason the foun- future edition — and I believe we The next Continuing tain has not been used for years need to make a case as a commun- Education speaker is was because council in fact ity to bring Te Awamutu War Professor Alexander turned it off and disconnected Memorial Park back to to its Gillespie. some of the pipework. former glory, especially as we After a century of the 'War But he knew some of the celebrate its 75th anniversary in a on Drugs' campaign, many fittings did still exist, and with couple of years. are questioning if this some hose and a bit of digging and Council support joining the fountain’s bowl once Waipa¯ District Council chief approach has merit. again filled and spilled into the executive Garry Dyet was made Professor Gillespie, pool below. aware of the working Peace Foun- frequently seen on TV and Marc says it had previously tain on Friday and has agreed no heard on the radio, will give run on town water supply, and demolition work would take place his views and ideas, when he agreed this wasn’t a sustainable until parties had discussed all the addresses the Continuing method, but had done some It didn’t take long for a small crowd to gather to appreciate a running options. Education Group on research and said there were Peace Fountain in Te Awamutu War Memorial Park. Photo / Dean Taylor Councillor Hazel Barnes is Wednesday, August 15. other options that wouldn’t break keen to take it a step further and For more info see the ad in the bank. provide a flow of water into the from the nearby spring or using form a community-based group, today's paper or ring 870 He says part of the inlet still lake, which would help water the existing recirculating pump with representatives from inter- 3223 or 871 6434. worked and the overflow from the quality as the lake is often stag- from the lake (which is being ested parties, to advise council on All welcome. pool used to flow into the lake, nant. repaired) and adding a line to the this park. and could easily be reconnected. These included pumping fountain. Te Awamutu Courier will be Most of his options would water from the stream, pumping Another option is following all progress closely.

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■ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Decide on science, not misinformation

14,045 As parents we want to do whooping cough. usually already present in our your newspaper recently. the very best for our children, These sorts of diseases were bodies (including in small These opinions are not backed so it is vital that we have very common not so long ago babies) or in our diet and up by the science and the vast CIRCULATION14,045* 14,045* access to the wisest advice and and caused a lot of distress, environment and have been majority of health profes- information to enable us to disability and even death, used for up to 100 years. sionals, who much prefer to make decisions which protect which is why people created They have been studied back the years of evidence and and promote the health of our vaccines against them. through many, many studies experience which support the children, our wha¯nau and Vaccines introduce the which compare vaccinated safety and effectiveness of im- community. germ to our immune system to people with unvaccinated munisation. As a nurse and educator for stimulate a normal immune people over decades, which is The diseases we vaccinate over 40 years, I have seen the response that produces long- how we know these are ex- against still do have potential impact of preventable diseases term immunity but does not tremely safe to use. to severely harm our family so on our community — I have make us sick. As a health professional please do seek reliable and seen people still in the iron Vaccines contain tiny and parent, it is concerning to reputable advice and informa- [email protected] lung after catching polio, chil- pieces of the disease causing read that people may make tion before making decisions dren in intensive care with germ plus some other compon- decisions about protecting about best care and future brain inflammation from ents which ensure the vaccine their children’s health based protection for your child. [email protected] measles infection and the most is stable, sterile and maintains on misinformation and twisted LISBETH ALLEY heartrending sight of babies potency. logic such as that presented in Educator, Immunisation [email protected] struggling to breathe with These components are Dr Heywood’s opinion piece in Advisory Centre, Auckland [email protected] Think and question information Parents should question

[email protected] Congratulations on publishing both The courage of Dr turn against its own un- nus through a puncture parts of the article written by Dr Heywood Janion Heywood and the born child, causing a spon- wound. A conclusion regarding the debate around vaccination. [email protected] Courier editor in making taneous abortion. reached by the authors of Finally, someone has come out and had the vaccine issue public Ex-President Raila this published science published locally some information about Denise Saxton has inspired me to share Odinga announced on tele- paper is ‘Tetanus vaccines vaccines that every parent should know. [email protected] my concerns on the immu- vision that tetanus are used as a “medical I also believe, like many other people, 027 560 3901 nisation topic. vaccines given between front” for depopulation we should all be able to have an informed The Kenya Catholic 2014-2015 to 5000,000 vaccines’. choice and to know the risks when it Doctors Association, a pro- Kenyan women contained The Philippines and comes to vaccinating your children or not. vaccine organisation, has a sterilisation hormone. other countries have also The medical profession generally don’t confirmed by laboratory The WHO Tetanus Vac- experienced unlabelled in- give this information out. [email protected] analysis, that the tetanus cine programme was gredients in vaccines be- I have also become vaccine critical vaccine given to millions sponsored by the Kenyan ing given to women. after my son had a severe reaction to his of young Kenyan women, Government. Suspicions The question is: Does vaccinations at five months of age. He will contained HCG, a sterilisa- arose because of the un- this affect you? Does this need 24-hour care for his disability for the tion chemical that causes usual schedules. This im- affect me? Let’s not be part rest of his life. There are alternative ways miscarriages. Samples munisation programme of the herd mentality and of treating any of these childhood diseases were sent to laboratories was only administered to believe all that we read and if children do contract them, despite some in South Africa. women of child-bearing hear. Let’s think, question, people believing otherwise. All were found to be age. Males did not receive research and get ourselves LYNETTE VAN DE WETERING laced with HCG which can this immunisation. Yet, informed. cause a woman’s body to anybody can contract teta- BARBARA LINTON ■ More letters page 4 2016

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Vaccines powerful in Sunday Lunches Open every Sunday from 12pm protecting our health Enjoy exquisite Mediterranean cuisine and award winning wines Dr HARRIETTE CARR, DEPUTY The perfect place to celebrate special occasions DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH, It is important to MINISTRY OF HEALTH Outdoor play area for children remember‘ these aren’t Every profession has its benign childhood outliers, and recently the Te Awa- illnesses. We are much mutu Courier featured the views of retired local Dr Janion Heywood better off with vaccines on the subject of immunisation. than without them. Unfortunately there are major factual errors in both her columns, ’ and they risk turning parents away from one of the most power- bodies are passed on to the baby, 702 Rukuhia Road, Ohaupo ful tools we have to protect our not the vaccine itself. Book today! 07 825 2893 children’s health. There are many sources of Immunisation has a long his- misinformation about vaccines on www.vilagradwines.co.nz tory, going back more than 200 the internet, and many who pro- years. mote the fear of vaccines alongside We have successfully eradi- their own special cures for “vac- cated smallpox, we no longer have cine damage”. New Zealand par- to close schools for months to ents deserve real information prevent the spread of polio, and based on sound science. ATTENTION measles no longer kills multiple Dr Harriette Carr Reliable online sources include New Zealand children each year. www.health.govt.nz/immunis- The idea that recovering from immunisation, and the health of ation , www.immune.org.nz and mumps and measles protects children now compared with the www.healthychildren.org LANDLORDS against heart disease ignores the past. Most importantly, parents children who don’t recover, except Researchers routinely measure should discuss any worries they to blame them for having other the number of vaccinated people may have with their family doctor medical problems or poor housing. who go on to develop the disease, or practice nurse. Ownapropertyyouwanttorentout? Healthy, well-nourished people compared with those who weren’t The vast majority of health still die from measles, even in vaccinated. They collect detailed professionals have had recent Having problems with your rental? developed countries with good information over long periods of training and experience in these health systems, when immunis- time to ensure that vaccination is issues, and support immunisation ation rates fall. safer than the disease it protects for their patients as well as their With immunisation, we have against. families. dramatically reduced the number From studies like these, we This is highlighted in the New of people who will develop liver know that vaccinating pregnant Zealand Survey of Attitudes and damage from hepatitis B, or need women against influenza and Values, which recently found that hospital treatment for rotavirus, whooping cough significantly 96.7 per cent of doctors strongly or die painfully from tetanus, or reduces the chance that their supported the statement that it is are born damaged by rubella. babies will develop these diseases safe to vaccinate children follow- The previous columns ignore a when they are young and most ing the standard New Zealand huge body of research, and make vulnerable. We also know that immunisation schedule. inaccurate claims about the effec- vaccinated women are no more It is important to remember tiveness of vaccines, the chances likely to have experienced prob- these aren’t benign childhood of catching a disease in an epi- lems during pregnancy than those illnesses. We are much better off demic, the likely adverse effects of not vaccinated. The mother’s anti- with vaccines than without them.

Residents proud of Waipa¯ Contact the Property Each year Waipa¯District Coun- increase in library usage across financial management remain cil commissions independent tele- the district parks and reserves with residents concerned about phone research targeting more remain the most used of council transparency and council’s spend- Management Specialists than 400 Waipa¯residents picked at facilities with more than three ing decisions. random over the year. quarters of residents ‘very satis- The proportion of residents Yvonne or Ashley The survey measures how sat- fied’ with parks and reserves who believe they know a great deal isfied residents are with the Coun- maintenance. More than half of about council has increased sig- cil’s performance and identifies Waipa¯residents have used a coun- nificantly over the year but more 027 857 7385 or 07 871 7189 areas for improvement. cil sports field in the past year and than a quarter of residents (27 per The latest survey showed that: just under half have used the cent) still say they have little • A growing number of Waipa¯ district’s playgrounds. knowledge of council activities. residents (76 per cent) are proud of Waipa¯ District Council’s repu- The survey also showed that their district. tation remains strong and overall more than four in 10 residents are • Satisfaction with the perform- satisfaction with council’s per- unclear on the role of Community ance of regulatory services has formance remains consistent. Boards. significantly increased. About half of Waipa¯ residents • Satisfaction with public facilities are happy with the way their town ■ The complete survey results are has steadily increased. is developing. available at www.waipadc.govt.nz/ • There has been a significant However, perceptions about ResidentsSurvey Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 4 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 9, 2018

■ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WHAT’S HOT ‘Magical thinking’ rather than evidence

Dr Janion Heywood’s columns on references for evidence for their effi- I took the trouble to read the paper in WHAT’S NOT vaccines seem to lack a primary under- cacy would be valuable, apart from the the International Journal of Vaccines standing of evidence. Association is not notion that they are vitamins and and Vaccination, which is certainly an causation. therefore must be good for you, poten- open source and independent journal, HOT I rise every morning, drink a coffee tial toxicity of Vitamins A and D however it is peer reviewed in the same and then the sun comes up. nonwithstanding. way as an Uber ride or an Air b’n’b stay ■ Woman who checked if a senior on It is absurd to consider that my But what really set off my admittedly is peer reviewed. a mobility scooter was okay when he rising and consumption of caffeine has highly developed woo detectors was For a systematic dismembering of stopped to check his wheels. anything to do with the rising of the her suggestion that homeopathy “can the substance of the article, those sun. help”. interested can go to tinyurl.com/ ■ Teresa who makes four to five For her to suggest that there is some I would love a scientific explanation y8aaxkyu dozen muffins each week for the NICU necessary connection between of the mechanism of homeopathy’s Finally, thanks to the Courier for unit at Waikato Hospital. increased vaccine use and the rising action. publishing these opinion pieces from Dr ■ diagnosis of autism, learning disorders, After all Dr Heywood has been Heywood. North End Church giving positive chronic disease, asthma, and diabetes is trained as a doctor and would therefore They are valuable to exhibit this reactions and practical help. the same process. be used to evaluating medical magical thinking masquerading as evi- ■ The young man and lady who came I’m also interested in her suggestions treatments. dence and prevent us from hearing to assistance of the elderly man at about childhood diseases being able to Her only reference is to a scientific complaints about its supposed sup- be controlled by Vitamin C, Vitamin D paper to back her assertion about pression. Burger King. and for measles Vitamin A — some “dirty” vaccines. JOHN THOMSON NOT ■ Cars with no lights on in the fog, especially white and silver cars. A need for informed choice on vaccination ■ Dangerous roads around Te Awa- Thank you for publishing Janion an excellent article recently revealing ingested substances is illogical and mutu that have fading white lines. Heywood’s great articles. the misinformation in Brandt’s inter- ignores biological reality. ■ Recycling bins getting stolen. There is generally very little balance pretation of history — With ingestion, limited amounts are in the media on the subject and it is jbhandleyblog.com. Make sure to follow absorbed into body tissues. Digestive ■ The amount of rubbish on our impressive to see articles showing any- the various links within the article. processes neutralise some and much is country roads. Don't be so lazy. thing other than the corporate-driven Historical graphs show that measles excreted via the liver and kidneys. With ■ agenda. It was refreshing to see the mortality had dropped significantly injection the contents bypass all the Drivers not stopping at pedestrian balanced and well-researched articles prior to vaccines. Lowered mortality is body’s frontline defences and mechan- crossings. covering vaccination. remarkably closely linked to improved isms of neutralisation. 100 per cent of I applaud Dr Heywood’s understand- living conditions per long-range graphs. the substance enters the body and ing of the need for informed choice and The mortality rates for measles and remains in the tissues until/unless the the limitations of vaccination. Informed pertussis in developed countries is very lymphatic system clears it. TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. choice is under attack worldwide and low, and Dr Heywood is correct that There is evidence of injected heavy Send to 021 241 4568 the New Zealand media is largely silent there are effective treatments for both metals remaining in the body for on this but there are forces keen to illnesses. decades. The digestive system, which is EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. implement these draconian measures. He ignores the complexity of the very well adapted to neutralising toxins Responding to Theo Brandt’s letter: immune system which enables us to via enzymatic and chemical processes, Send to [email protected] Repeating tired mantras to support his overcome illnesses. is bypassed. stance lacks scientific and historical He fails to present the fact that One might expect greater accuracy DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. accuracy. Half-truths and dogma fail to natural infection uses a different path- from The Immunisation Advisory impress. way to that used by injected vaccines. Centre. Drop into our offi ce 97 Sloane Street Fortuitously J.B. Handley published Likewise, comparison of injected Vs KAREN BULLEN STOCK CLEARANCE BY SOFA CREATIONS CUSTOMISATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE

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Pirongia man Scott Aitken (front right) pictured with a group of Pirongia School skateboarders and Pirongia School teacher Jono Gemmell (front left) at the site of the proposed skate park. Photo / Bethany Rolston

BY BETHANY ROLSTON “Various people have had a go ing services or money to make short walk from Pirongia School what we end up with will be a over the last 30 years but it hasn’t the project happen. and enjoyed by hundreds of local fantastic asset in the best place Pirongia residents are on a worked out for different reasons. Scott says a skate park is vital children and teenagers. that also balances the other mission to build a skate park in “I think we’re finally getting infrastructure for a community. Pirongia Ward councillor needs of our wider community.” their village. somewhere now, though.” With projected population Clare St Pierre welcomes the A community meeting about The project is led by Pirongia The purpose-built skate park growth for Pirongia, he says the idea for a skate park. the proposed skate park is being man Scott Aitken, a keen would suitable for skate boards, local children need more areas to She says the project is excit- held at the Pirongia Community skateboarder and father of bikes and scooters. hang out. ing for the Pirongia community Centre, Crozier Street, on two. There are also plans for a “We just want a space for our and would provide a good out- Wednesday, August 15 at 7pm. The facility would be built on sheltered area, basketball hoop, kids — a community hub.” door activity for young people in All are welcome to attend. Waipa¯ District Council-owned toilet facilities, running water “A skate park would provide the village. land beside the dog exercise area and a rubbish bin. just that.” “But we’re still early on in ■ Scott would like to hear from any off Kane Street. The two-year project is estim- He says skateboarding is a this process and a lot of work still businesses or individuals keen to Scott says the idea for a skate ated to cost $200k and would be good skill for children to have. needs to be done with consulta- help with time, resources or park in Pirongia has been dis- entirely community funded. “It teaches confidence, tion and finalising details. financial donations. He can be cussed by locals for about three Local businesses have already coordination and balance.” “I encourage everyone to be contacted on [email protected] decades. indicated their interest at donat- The skate park would be a involved in the process so that or 022 353 9190.

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WHAT’S HOT Sharing Shed used as

HOT BUSINESSES ■ Te Awamutu Copy Centre Ltd. dump for rubbish, junk Great friendly service. ■ Countdown selling wooden toothbrushes that we can use for BY BETHANY ROLSTON kindling when we've fished with them. The Sharing Shed was ■ built last year with the goal The awesome ladies at Pathlab of bringing Te Awamutu who made the first blood test for an residents together through anxious young lady so fast and sharing produce, preserves efficient. Your patience and care is and books. appreciated beyond words. But a year and a half later people still haven’t quite ■ Ian from BurgerFuel for always cottoned on. serving us with good vibes and good Te Awamutu woman Bar- burgers. bara Linton, who looks after ■ the shed, says the mini-hub Wild Thyme Cafe. Wonderful ser- has turned into a dumping vice and great food. ground. ■ Lance at Plumbing World for all his Barbara and other volun- help with our new shop. teers — a group called Friends of The Sharing Shed ■ John Austin Ltd for supplying a — took over the reins when great fencer in Michael. shed founders Shaun and ■ Sarah O’Dea moved to Dianne from Marshalls Pharmacy Canada this year. for sheltering a woman from the rain Friends of The Sharing with an umbrella as she waited for Shed volunteers regularly Te Awamutu’s Barbara Linton holds up a ripped poster, one her taxi. check the shed for unwanted of the items recently donated to The Sharing Shed; a diary ■ items. from 2007 was also dumped at the shed. Photo / Bethany Rolston Phenomenal service from Sheryl They sort through fruit Hockly at ANZ Bank. and vegetables, remove from 2007 and a dirty gas donations of fresh fruit and magazines to be recycled and cooker. vegetables, baking and donate clothing, toys and Barbara says one of the recipes, preserves, non- and doesn’t want the actions other items to op shops. posters, supernatural horror perishable edibles like of a few people to ruin the TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. Broken, old or unwanted film Drag Me to Hell was tinned goods and sealed idea. Send to 021 241 4568 items are taken to the dump, offensive and could be harm- packets and books. “We’re going to work hard which can be costly. ful to children. People can also pin adver- and keep the shed clean and EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Barbara is sick and tired “The poster had nothing tisements to the notice board, tidy. It’s a valuable commun- of people treating the shed, to do with love, sharing and but the ads must be no larger ity asset and we have no Send to [email protected] which sits at Anzac Green, caring — what The Sharing than 10cm by 15cm and are plans to get rid of it anytime like a rubbish dump. Shed is all about,” she says. removed every three weeks soon. Thank you to all the DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. Some items left at the shed Barbara reminded Te to make space for new ones. people of good will who have, last week included ripped Awamutu residents that the Barbara says it’s a shame to and are contributing to this Drop into our offi ce 97 Sloane Street movie posters, a used diary shed is designed only for see the shed used as a dump, worthwhile cause.”

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Waipa¯ District Council has jumped on board with a national initiative to reduce food waste going to landfill. In Waipa¯around 26 per cent of what’s in household rubbish bags is food scraps. Those bags — and the food — ends up being dumped. Council’s waste minimisation officer Sally Fraser said given the cost of food, people were literally “throwing money away”. And because of waste collection costs people were being hit twice. “With just a bit of planning we can reduce the amount of food we buy,” says Sally. “That cuts back on want we don’t eat and what eventually gets thrown out. “That saves waste going to landfill and can make a big differ- ence to household budgets.” Julie Hancox, of Assistance Dogs (left) and Alison Todd, of This week Waipa¯ joined other Altrusa Te Awamutu. Photo / Bethany Rolston councils and the national LoveFoodHateWaste organisation Assistance Dogs New Zea- breeding the next generation of in launching a seasonal cookbook land (ADNZ) can continue offer- assistance dogs. — Easy Choice Family Kai — ing its charitable services to the Local community house which provides a month’s worth of community, thanks to a gener- Kaianga Aroha also benefited non-waste recipes on a budget. ous $8000 donation from Altrusa from a $1000 donation from Each week’s ingredients cost Te Awamutu. Altrusa, which will go towards around $60 for a family of six and ADNZ purpose-breeds and its children’s camp. all recipes are nutritionally bal- trains assistance dogs to meet Altrusa is now busy plan- anced with plenty of healthy the needs of clients and families ning for its 2018 Home and ingredients. Rangi Paraha and her 10-year old daughter Hinerangi have trialled living with disabilities. Garden Ramble on Sunday, Waipa¯ helped fund the cook- Easy Choice Family Kai and give it the thumbs up. Photo / Supplied ADNZ was founded in 2008 November 4. book through the waste levy by Julie and Rick Hancox and This year’s recipients of the funding it receives from the Minis- launched its autumn edition in wha¯nau,” says Rangi. now services 37 clients around money are to be divided try for the Environment. April this year, the cookbook was “The shopping list is very accu- New Zealand with a growing between Citizens Advice Council’s support means the downloaded more than 18,000 rate, with no food waste, which is waiting list. Bureau, Rural Support and Jai cookbook can be downloaded free times. what we were aiming for. The charity was the recipi- Bowers Anstis on a pro rata from Waipa¯ District Council’s Already Waipa¯ community “The meals were really nice and ent of money raised from the basis. website, plus limited hard copies health worker Rangi Paraha has it’s really affordable too.” 2017 Te Awamutu Altrusa Tickets are on sale at the are also available from Council trialled the cookbook and says it Sally said if the cookbooks Home and Garden Ramble. i-Site and Campbell Lane from offices. works. proves popular, Waipa¯will look at The money will assist with the start of September. When LoveFoodHateWaste “Yes the recipes did feed the supporting other seasonal editions.

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The heat was on at the biggest culinary Runaway truck competition in New Zealand when 500 secondary and tertiary students took over Wintec’s Centre for Hospitality kitchens during the 2018 Waikato Culinary Fare. Te Awamutu College hospitality students impressed judges, with one Year 13 student, Morgan McKenzie, winning the Waikato section of the National Secondary Culinary Challenge. The challenge was to present an entre´e using tomato as the ‘hero’ of the dish. Morgan made leek pancetta and semi- dried tomato tortellini served on a creamy basil tomato sauce with a parmesan wafer and basil emulsion. Wintec Centre for Hospitality team Office workers and pedestrians on manager Peter Radojkovich says the chal- Sloane St got the fright of their lives on lenge is an opportunity for young chefs to Monday morning at the sight of a experience friendly competition under runaway truck and trailer being chased pressure. by the driver. He says the standard of work from The trailer brakes on the J. Swap students this year impressed the judges. Contractor’s rig had obviously jammed, “This is a credit to the teachers who the noise and vibration attracting spend hours training and supporting their everyone’s attention. students to achieve in this competition.” The driver stopped right outside our The event, in its 14th year, promotes offices and got out of the truck to cooking as a career and aims to nurture young talent by providing a culinary release the brakes manually. competition platform for secondary Then the unit started to roll off school and tertiary students. Te Awamutu College hospitality students Sam Ashmore (left) and Morgan McKenzie towards Countdown with the driver This year it attracted students from get some practise in ahead of the New Zealand National Secondary School Culinary giving chase. Wintec, Toi Ohomai and New Zealand Challenge in Auckland next month. Photo / Bethany Rolston He managed to get in and pulled the Management Academies as well as truck up outside the supermarket. students from 25 secondary schools. and a hunger to win,” she says. Charlotte Kersten, Silver; Astra Brill and Luckily the truck stayed on the road As Morgan McKenzie won the Waikato “There has been, and will be, a lot of Ellen Beetson, bronze and there was no traffic or parked cars section of the National Secondary Culi- extra hours put in to ensure the team is - Creative savoury pizza: Laurissa in its way. nary Challenge, she now qualifies to well organised and methodical to put up Venter, silver compete at the New Zealand National well-presented and great tasting dishes to - Creative burger: Chloe Steel, silver; Time for a party Secondary School Culinary Challenge in get the judges’ attention on the day.” Kurt Pinny, merit Te Awamutu cafe Sabor is Auckland on Tuesday, September 4. Te Awamutu College students’ results - Salmon dish: Ellen Beetson, merit celebrating its first birthday this She must take a partner and has chosen from the 2018 Waikato Culinary Fare: - Barista: Astra Brill, Morgan Saturday. to work with Year 12 student Sam - Savoury pie: Annmarie Bramsen, McKenzie, Ellen Beetson, Katie From 10am to 1pm The Hits Street Ashmore, who won gold for her chicken Katie Schwitzer, bronze Schwitzer, Edan Reilly and Cheyenne Team will be at the cafe with a photo dish. - Cold dessert: Morgan McKenzie, Murray, all won silver wall and photo booth. Hospitality teacher Maree Letford is bronze - Chicken dish: Sam Ashmore, gold The Hits Winning Wheel will also be proud of the students and says the - Cafe´cake: Morgan McKenzie, Amelia - NSSCC Regional Event: Morgan onsite with prizes up for grabs. competition in Auckland will be fierce. Clayton, bronze McKenzie, gold; Amelia Clayton, silver; “The students need to show attitude - Mystery box: Laurissa Venter and Laurissa Venter, bronze.

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The rare native plant Dactylanthus taylori was It’s time to acknowledge championed by the keynote sporting excellence in the Wai- speaker at the recent AGM for kato by nominating sportspeople Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Res- and supporters. toration Society. District Sports Awards nom- Monique Hall, a Bachelor of inations are open until Friday, Science student at Waikato Uni- September 28. Each Waikato dis- versity, presented her research trict will have its own awards findings on the Pirongia popu- event, with category winners lations of Dactylanthus, a mys- considered for the Brian Perry terious underground plant that Waikato Regional Sports Awards is only readily visible when it in January 2019. flowers. One of Pirongia Te Aroaro o Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Dactylanthus is classified as Kahu Restoration Society’s Cooper says it’s important to nationally vulnerable because newly translocated ko¯kako, a recognise local sporting talent only 4 per cent of the population four-year-old female named and volunteers. remains, but hopes were raised Freedom. Photo / Sophie Parr “So many of our sportspeople last summer when a larger than and emerging athletes are based usual amount of Dactylanthus report, citing 2018 as one of their in the Waikato region, and it’s seed was found on the maunga, most significant years with the time to celebrate their and the Len Reynolds Trust, the return of Pirongia-lineage achievements,” says Matthew. University of Waikato, the Wai- ko¯kako to the maunga in July “They all put a huge amount of kato Botanical Society, DOC and after 22 years. effort and dedication into their local iwi collaborated with the A pair of banded ko¯kako have sport and we want to acknow- society to research local been seen near the Grey Rd ledge them at our district pollinators and flowering pat- carpark close to the release site awards. terns. in the last few weeks with photos “It’s also a great time to Because the primary of them posted on the society’s recognise and acknowledge the pollinator of the plant was Facebook page. DNA testing to hard work of those who support known to be the native short- determine the sex of the 24 sport — administrators, coaches, tailed bat, a key question was ko¯kako translocated this year officials and volunteers whose whether they were still present. has shown there are 11 adult time is spent helping our athletes Monique checked 61 males, 11 adult females and two to achieve.” Dactylanthus plants in the sub-adult females. Regional capability and Hihikiwi area weekly over the Claire praised the efforts and events co-ordinator Gilly Alexan- summer, monitoring for bats, said this project was the der urges clubs, schools and counting Dactylanthus crowning moment of many years sports organisations to take the inflorescences (flowers) and of dedicated pest control by time to fill in a nomination form. videoing the plants to pick up locals who cared deeply about “The forms can be saved and pollinator activity during the Monique Hall behind a caged Dactylanthus taylori plant. their maunga. returned to, so you don’t have to day and night. She confirmed the Photo / Clare St Pierre A new season of pest control do it all at once. Categories presence of long-tailed bats, but active. She said that identifying a scientific studies before and it starts on Saturday, August 25 reflect the various roles in sport, no short-tailed ones. pest species contributing to polli- raises questions about positive using Pindone, an anticoagulant and I urge communities to nomi- She found that rats were nation of the endangered plant and negative effects of pest toxic bait, to fill bait stations. nate local sportspeople and vol- likely to be the primary creates some implications for species and could lead to further New volunteers are welcome and unteers.” pollinator on Pirongia, with mice pest management. research. can email the society’s volunteer and insects such as millipedes, Rats helping pollinate native Society chairperson Clare St co-ordinator Dianne June, ■ Make nominations online at horse flies and spiders also plants have been recorded in Pierre also presented her annual [email protected], for details. www.sportwaikato.org.nz/awards

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The Waikato region te reo Ma¯ori speakers kato region, from an cation as a per cent of gion than the national Waikato with some other has relatively affordable compared with the estimated 738 per 10,000 total allocable water at average, and crime rates regions and countries, housing, better life satis- national average. people in 2006/07 down to the Waikato River mouth are higher than the providing a benchmark faction and an above “We’ve come a long 628 in 2016/17. during the summer national average,” says for the current status and average percentage of te way. Despite less crime, the months from 67 per cent Beat. to track future changes,” reo Ma¯ori speakers, but “But the results show report said there are in 2007 to 85 per cent in “The strongest posi- says Beat. could be doing better in a we are behind the New dropping perceptions of 2017. tive indicator for the Wai- He said the Govern- number of other areas. Zealand average on a safety, with the percent- The report’s author, kato is the number of te ment is working towards That’s the findings of a range of other economic, age of Waikato survey strategic principal ad- reo Ma¯ori speakers rela- its first wellbeing budget Waikato Regional Coun- social and environmental respondents who re- visor Beat Huser, said the tive to the national aver- in 2019, and Waikato Re- cil report presented to the indicators, including ported feeling safe walk- Waikato region is similar age, is housing is more gional Council is helping strategy and policy com- road safety, cultural re- ing alone in their neigh- to the national average on affordable in the Waikato Treasury and Statistics mittee meeting on spect, voter turnout and bourhood after dark fall- many of the available region compared with New Zealand develop a Tuesday. GDP growth. ing from 80 per cent in indicators. Auckland, we are more set of similar measures to The Waikato Progress “These results provide 2006 to 64 per cent in 2018. “However, road safety socially connected and the WPI. Indicators — Tupuranga a clear basis for robust Other negative trends is worse than the national overall have better life Waikato (WPI) report is engagement around our over this period include: average, regional GDP satisfaction. ■ More information on the part of an annual council regional opportunities, • Poorer perceptions of per capita is slightly “Where we have data, report is available at series which takes the as well as the challenges, community engagement, lower in the Waikato re- we are also comparing waikatoregion.govt.nz/wpi region’s pulse across a and how we can work with the number of Wai- wide variety of issues. with others to prioritise kato survey respondents WPI measures 32 key work into the future,” who agreed that the pub- Lance’s LOT environmental, social says Tipa. lic has an influence over and economic indicators The most positive the decisions their local which are regularly trends measured over the council makes dropping updated and analysed to period 2007 to 2016/17 in- from 62 per cent in 2006 to identify changes and clude: 36 per cent in 2018. trends over time. • A decrease in the num- • Less physical activity, “There are some ber of annual with fewer people positives we can take exceedances per year of reporting being physic- from the results — the regional quality ally active on five or more improved air quality, bet- guideline for particulate of the past seven days ter educational attain- matter in air — down (down from 61 per cent in ment and less crime,” from 20 in 2007 to 12 in 2006 to 40 per cent in said committee deputy 2017. 2018). chair and Waikato re- • An increase in the per- • More rural subdivision gional councillor, Tipa centage of school leavers in the Waikato region, Mahuta. with NCEA level 2 or from an average of 414ha “Mai I te¯tahi above, up from 64 per cent per year during the kaiko¯rero reo Ma¯ori, e in 2009 to almost 79 per period 2001-2006 up to whakahı¯hı¯ pai ana ahau I cent in 2016. 527ha per year during te piki haere o nga¯ • An increase in the vol- 2006-2013. kaiko¯rero reo I te¯nei ume of public transport The greatest amount of rohe, te¯ra I e¯tahi atu. use per person per year, subdivision has been oc- “As a fluent speaker of from 7.3 in 2006/07 to 8.7 curring on land classed as te reo Ma¯ori, I’m also in 2016/17. having higher productive encouraged that our rohe • A reduction in the capabilities. is leading the way with annual rate of • Higher water use, with the highest proportion of victimisations in the Wai- an increase in water allo-

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Thursday, August 9, 2018 Te Awamutu Courier 15 Matchitt chosen as coach of year President pulls off premier/premier reserve coaching double

BY COLIN THORSEN 26, St Pat’s Fahrenheit Flames 22. D Reserve: Paterangi Panthers Gwen Matchitt enjoyed a 13, TAPS Silver Ferns 11. memorable season both on and E Grade: Ray White Pirongia off the court as president of the Flyers 11, Pokuru Diamonds 6. E Paper Plus Te Awamutu Netball Reserve: Pokuru Stars 20, Centre. K-Town Tigers 15. As well as planning, organis- F Grade: Ray White Pirongia ing and carrying out responsi- Dolphins 8, TAPS Stars 4. bilities associated with her role TROPHY WINNERS as the centre’s chief executive Premier winners, Cucksey officer, Matchitt coached both Vase: Fabish Panelworks Kihi- Fabish Panelworks Kihikihi to kihi. premier grade championship Donna Rountree McCone glory and fourth seeds Tumeke to Memorial Trophy, most valuable an upset win in the premier player in premier final: Sam reserve championship. Higgins Ray White Pirongia Her day in the sun was capped Prems). when she was presented with the Lois Healey Trophy, premier/ Neal Webb Memorial Trophy for premier reserve goaling average: Coach of the Year at the season- Fabish Panelworks Kihikihi. ending prizegiving by PPTNC South Pacific Trophy, senior sponsor Murray Green, friend of goaling average: Marist Misfits. the Webb family. Vaile Trophy, junior goaling An ecstatic Matchitt said she average: Fourz Juniorz. felt very honoured and humble to Fair Play/Good Conduct: receive such an award. Te Awamutu netball coach of Marist Misfits. “The players in both the Kihi- the year Gwen Matchitt. Neal Webb Memorial Trophy kihi and Tumeke teams were a Photo / Colin Thorsen for Coach of the Year: Gwen joy to coach and my job as centre Matchitt. president was made easy by the at three-quarter time. Tumeke President’s Award: Paper wonderful support management won the final quarter 15-12. Plus Te Awamutu Netball Centre team I had to work with.” Ray White Pirongia club committee. Tumeke pulled off an upset members had ample reason to Pirongia goal defence Emily Rowe pulls off a finger tip intercept to Comrades 50th Jubilee Shield 50-47 win over second seeds TAS celebrate after taking out three of prevent a Kihikihi pass reaching their goal attack Steph Philburn in for Sportsmanship: Comrades Crowe Horwath in the premier the grades and finishing premier the premier grade final at the Paper Plus Te Awamutu Netball Crushers. reserve final, having caused a grade runners-up to Fabish Centre courts. Photo / Colin Thorsen Tiari Gisborne Memorial Tro- boilover seven days earlier elim- Panelworks Kihikihi. phy for outstanding representa- inating top seeds COGS Allsorts Pirongia Juniors, Flyers and TAS Crowe Horwath 47. Pirongia Juniors 33, Comrades tive player: Karlie Alexander. in the semifinal. Dolphins won B Reserve, E and F A Grade: Fourz Titanz 36, Five-O 31. UMPIRE AWARDS The final against TAS Crowe grades respectively. Full results: TAC 10A 20. A Reserve: TAI C Grade: TAI Soldier Shred SS Umpires are a vital cog in the Horwath could have gone either Premier: Fabish Panelworks Pastoral Realty Rockets 31, TAC Squad 25, Fourz Juniorz 23. C success story of Te Awamutu way. Tumeke led 15-11 after 15 Kihikihi 43, Ray White Pirongia Social A 16. Reserve: Kihikihi Juniors 22, Netball. minutes but trailed 26-23 at Prem 37. B Grade: TAC 9A 36, Fourz TAI Panthers 11. halftime. It was locked up at 35-35 Premier Reserve: Tumeke 50, Social 21. B Reserve: Ray White D Grade: TAS Paul Kay Dental ■ Continued page 16

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This season the outstanding achievement, senior umpire of the year went to Liz Courtney. Courtney umpired at Under 15 representative tournaments, umpired for the Ko Rua Cluster representative teams, was a regular, reliable umpire on Sat- urdays at PPTNC as well as officiating at Wednesday evening premier games. She has also umpired some Thames Valley league games on Friday evenings and now that the PPTNC season has finished will try to pick up games at Cambridge and Harbourside. Along with Linda Sprangers, she will umpire the premier finals at Coromandel and Hauraki Plains. Along with umpiring, Courtney is also on the umpire coaching panel at Te Awamutu to zone level, is on the umpire coordinator subcommittee with Sprangers and Sandy Cassells at the centre as well as being the Treasurer of the centre. Most dedicated award went to umpire Warren Beck. He attained his NZ Theory in Inspirational Tumeke captain/centre Mikayla June this year (2018). Heke wins possession for her team under He regularly umpires Satur- pressure from COGS Allsorts’ wing defence day A grade and premier reserve Aaliyah Ashford in the premier reserve semi- Po¯ kuru goal attack Taylor Smith has her eyes focused on the ball, watched by her games as well as Wednesday final won 46-45 by fourth seeds Tumeke over teammates Sophie Spicer (GD) and WD Alyia Orr (WD) in the E grade semifinal won 12-7 premier games at TA Events the top seeds. Photo / Colin Thorsen by Pokuru over Puahue Divas. Photo / Colin Thorsen Centre. He passed his yoyo tests con- who walked into the umpire’s She umpired her daughter’s person contributing to her Junior umpire of the year vincingly, managing to keep fit room at the beginning of the team as well. chosen sport, by doing went to Ava Gill. from playing tennis and all the season, stating “I want to More recently she took the timekeeping on the official This quiet achiever is often hard labour on the farm. umpire”. step to umpiring Wednesday bench, watching and umpiring spotted taking in knowledge by He balances his time with Of course the committee evening premier games. her daughter’s team, umpiring watching premier reserve and bench officiating, watching both quickly jumped to it before she Rachael is always hungry to Saturdays and Wednesday premier games. of his daughters play on a Satur- changed her mind and put her on get as much knowledge and skill evenings. She has set some good stand- day and farm life at Pukeatua.. the draw for Saturdays, by asking questions, spending She achieved her Zone Theory ards for herself, passing her The most improved umpire umpiring A grade and premier time with umpire coaches, etc. this year. Next step Zone practi- centre qualifying exam this award went to Rachael Gilbert reserve games. She is another example of a cal. season.

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BY COLIN THORSEN commanding 11-6 cushion into the Stewart Alexander Golf David Scott, Greg final leg of singles. Dean Tangiora headed Club’s women’s representa- Not even two 180s from the Steering down the barrel of some solid scores with a two tive team staged a comeback opposition’s Koiti Roore could pre- ‘Chard both went defeat, O¯ haupo showed champion- over par 74 in the all-day to win the Wills Cup South vent competition leaders through the night with a ship winning qualities, winning Saturday scramble at Te Awa- Zone final. Rosetown Rockets from beating 5/5 win record all six third leg singles to sneak mutu Golf Club. Going into the fifth and Rosetown Rebels 17-6 in week four home. John Mortland took out final round, the team of Carol of Te Awamutu Darts champion- ’ David Bowers (O¯ haupo) three a the stableford with 42 points Formosa, Leigh Grylls, Kaye ship. brace of 180s and Tungstens’ from Graeme Bayly 39, Steve Foote, Helen Parker, Mar- Unbeaten Rockets cleaned up Warriors after leg one of the Robert Day one maximum. Day (Cambridge), Edward garet Bouma and Sharon the triples 2-0, the pairs 3-0 and singles and 9-7 to the Warriors In division two, Rosetown Kay 37, Cindy Dearing, Jim Hancock trailed Pio Pio Aria first two of three legs of singles 8-4 with six singles to play. Thorns ended RSA Allsorts’ un- Kirkham, Conor Hunter, Jeff by 17 points and were one to take an unassailable 13-4 lead. Defending champions O¯ haupo beaten start to the championship Bowers 36. point clear of third-paced David Scott and Greg Chard had a narrow escape for the second winning their fourth round clash Twos were scored by Pirongia. both went through the night with a week running, this time at the 9-6. Bowers, Dearing and It all hinged on the last 5/5 win record for the Rockets. hands of Tungstens 12-11. WMC Dragons recorded their Tangiora. round played at Te Awa- Warriors welcomed their No. 1 Tungstens made all the early third win downing the RSA The Saturday women’s mutu. Ken Bardsley back. He duly play, cleaning up the triples 2-0, Bombers 11-4. Paul Cleaver and scramble was won by Angela Up against Taumarunui, obliged by chalking up 5/5 wins in the pairs 2-1 and first leg of the Murray Lasenby went through the Thomson with 35 stableford, the Stewart Alexander his team’s 12-11 thriller win over singles 4-2 to lead 8-3. night unbeaten for the Dragons. Sylvia Gooch 33. women were on fire, more Misfits. An upset win still looked likely O¯ haupo Tigers clawed their Open midweek tourna- than making up the big Misfits led 3-2 after the triples after the second leg of singles was way to a second win in as many ment winners were Ricky deficit to win outright by and pairs. It was 6-5 to the drawn 3-3 for Tungstens to take a weeks beating WMC Raiders 10-5. Neal with 82 gross, Sylvia three points from Pio Pio Gooch, Percy Kapa 39 Aria. stableford, Ray Davies, Kane Over the four previous Lilley (Waikare) 36. rounds, other players to turn Good golf shots in bad weather The solitary two was out for the champion SA scored by Waitomo’s Ivan team were C. Forster, D. Smith. Hewitt, S. Lawrence and T. Phillip Eyre rose above the men’s long drive, the senior/ was Celeste Sattler. Leading Margaret Gray won the Young. Ray Dearing was inclement weather conditions intermediate closest to the pin women’s stableford scorers were women’s day club scramble back in the winner’s circle shooting a 61 nett at Pirongia competition, as well as Eugene Weimer, Lynda Morgan (Wednesday) with 34 with a hot 63 nett at Stewart Golf Club on Sunday. profitting from scoring a two. and Addy Nieremeijer. No stableford, Alma Goodwin 33, Alexander Golf Club on Eyre was one of the 40 hardy Garry Russo took out the scores were available. Min Nolan 32. Sunday. souls who trudged around in the senior nett with 67, while Eyre Longest drives: Scott Law The nine hole division’s Only slightly less impress- wet, heavy underfoot conditions won the intermediate division (senior), Ross Mudgway (inter- putting scramble went to Col- ive was the scramble runner- that prevailed for the and Ross Scown topped the mediate), Grant Morgan (jun- leen Kerr with 14 putts, Chryl up Bryce Pepperell with 64. Impressions Childcare Open juniors with 71. ior), Celeste Sattler (women) MacGilloway 15. Keith Mitchell and Bill Tournament. Visiting players from Pio Pio Closest to the pin: Scott Law Best of the Vets last Garvin shot 67, and Jacob Scott Law had a field day Aria, Waitomo, Kawhia, Coro- (senior/intermediate), Paddy Thursday were Herman Carey, Denny Nunn 70. The taking out the gross prize after mandel and Te Awamutu clubs Reeves (junior/women). Oosterman, Ray Brain with 41 NEC jackpot was not struck. birdying each of the last three helped swell the number of en- Twos: Scott Law, Derek stableford, Ray Davies 40, Ian Twos were scored by Denny holes to finish with 73. The club tries. Boyle, Ken Bardsley, Brent Anderson (Waiterimu) 37, Nunn and Paul Makuch. champion also won the senior The women’s gross winner Keene. Roy Greenhalgh 36.

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Te Awamutu senior competition in 2011. Ball in premier league rugby representatives will Te Awamutu has defend the Peace Cup tack- dominated the Peace Cup ling Hamilton in round one in the last decade, having Tawhiri Ball had a Park, 2.30pm kick off. of the Stan Meads Cup taken the old-time rugby memorable debut scoring The women’s team con- competition. prize from Hamilton in for Te Awamutu in their 3-1 tinued their losing streak The annual competition 2009, before bringing the win over Tauranga Blue with a 4-0 loss to the Te kicks off on Saturday, Cup into the SMC in their Rovers in the WaiBop Foot- Aroha Cobras at the when four Mid-North inaugural game in 2011. ball Federation premier Stadium on Sunday. Island Sub-Union repre- The Peace Cup is up for league. Conditions were poor with sentative teams contest the grabs in each of the three In his first game for the the rain causing a muddy Cup. SMC round-robin top team, Ball stepped up, pit. The Cup is named for an encounters, with Te Awa- scoring first goal from a While the Te Awamutu All Black forward. The mutu putting the trophy on well-taken free kick outside side had a few chances, Peace Cup is on the line in the line against Hamilton the Tauranga penalty area. they were unable to capital- each preliminary round. at the Melville Rugby Club Edmonds Judd Te Awa- ise. A 2017 season review of on Saturday. mutu worked hard for their Despite the team going the Stan Meads Cup has The other SMC season victory at Pemberton Park another game without scor- resulted in the 2018 SMC opener has King Country on Saturday. ing a goal, coach Haydn becoming a development representatives Maniapoto The visitors started Roil was pleased with sev- pathway for Waikato and host Piako at Rugby Park poorly, conceding two goals eral players, including King Country prospective in Te Kuiti. within the first 10 minutes Lauren Perry in goal, Mel representative players, Stan Meads Cup Draws to trail 2-0. Coach Joe Sullivan on the wing and with the entry of four re- 2018: Gifford then rang the Sarah McKnight in the gional teams. The draw for round two changes, leading to the Ball midfield. This week they Reigning SMC on August 18 is Maniapoto goal. are at home to titleholders Te Awamutu v Hamilton at Rugby Park, Trailing 2-1 at halftime, Nga¯ruawahia. will be joined by Hamilton, Te Kuiti; Piako v Te Awa- Gifford used some choice Logan Whale scoring one of his two goals helping the Te Junior team results: Maniapoto and Piako re- mutu at Campbell Park, words on what was needed Awamutu Tornadoes junior 13/14th grade football team Tornadoes 6, HCS Patriots gional sides. Morrinsville. in the second half. to a 6-0 win over HCS Patriots on Saturday. Photo / Supplied 0; Raiders 0, Cambridge Te Awamutu- has had Round three on August Leading goal scorer Joel Daredevils 6; Panthers 2, an almost flawless SMC 25 has Hamilton v Piako at Roil scored two goals, mov- undone 8-0 by league Veterans at Jansen Park. Matamata Tigers 1; record since the competi- Melville RC in Hamilton; ing Te Awamutu to seventh leaders O¯ torohanga at The game was effectively Pirongia Strikers 0, North- tion started in 2011. Te Awamutu v Maniapoto place in the league. Anchor Park. killed off by halftime after ern Utd Saints 1; Hot Shots The Waikato Sub-Union at Pirongia Domain. The win also moves the Man of the match Josh the hosts crashed in all 4, Cambridge Rebels 1; representatives have won Peace Cup holders 1920 side 10 points clear of the Petersen made several fine their goals in the first half. Spurs 2, Northern Utd six of the Stan Meads Cup to 2017: relegation zone with six saves, including stopping a Coach Nigel MackIntosh Sevilla 2; Gunners 2, Wood- title deciders in the last Te Awamutu (19), Mor- games still to play. penalty kick. David reports that once he stock Tigers 8; Hurricanes seven years, with their rinsville (11), Thames (10), Man of the match was Arjomandi toiled away brought on younger 0, Hamilton Wanderers 4; only defeat being against Hamilton (9), South Wai- midfielder Alan Ball. bravely in the midfield. players in the second half Wolves 3, Northern Utd Eastern Bay of Plenty. kato (9), Rotorua (8), Mata- This week the team This week the team the team’s rhythm picked Raiders 0; Comets 3, Cam- To ensure that the mata (7), Maniapoto (5), takes on sixth placed faces Cambridge at John up but the damage had been bridge Leopards 3; O¯ haupo Peace Cup didn’t become Tauranga (4), Pukekohe O¯ tumoetai at Ferguson Kerkhof Park, 12.30pm kick done. Chris Fitzpatrick was Angels 3, Northern Utd another lost symbol of for- (2), Hauraki (2), Paeroa (2), Park, at 2.45pm. off. player of the day for his Firebirds 3; Galaxy Girls 1, mer rugby glory, it was Central Bay of Plenty (2), The Edmonds Judd The men’s C division never-give-up attitude. Northern Utd Giants Girls taken into the Stan Meads Western Bay of Plenty (2), men’s reserve team ran out team lost 4-0 to league This Saturday the team 1; Storm 3, Ngahinapouri competition, as a challenge O¯ torohanga (1), Waipa¯ (1), of steam late in the game, leaders Waikato Unicol hosts Melville Cs at Anchor Stars 1. trophy at the start of the Te Puke (1).

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Are you looking to Te Awamutu Rugby top up your current income? Sports and Recreation Club Do you enjoy working with children, can pass a police vet and have a full clean license? CATERER REQUIRED Are you available from 3pm? If so we would love you in • Well resourced function centre our Out of School Care Team! • Excellent licenced commercial kitchen • Catering for Club and Private functions Please contact Laille on 0277 278 521 or • Use as a base for out-catering [email protected] GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR A CATERERTO GROW Expressions of interest to PO Box 365, Te Awamutu ■ Customer Service Assistant or email: [email protected] WIN: SUMMER CONCERT TOUR DOUBLE PASS We require a flexible and reliable person, for a Applications close 20 August 2018 part time position including rostered Saturday mornings. Duties will include serving and assisting customers, inwards goods, and Stars will shine general maintenance - heaving lifting and Weekend staff required physical work involved. – Fixed term position. Must have a clean NZ full drivers licence and have basic computer and communication skills. Knowledge of pool and/or landscaping products EquiBreed NZ is a small friendly, busy team. on Summer Tour would be advantageous. We are looking for an enthusiastic stud Please forward your and cover letter to groom for our weekend roster during the breeding season. Duties include mucking [email protected] out, horse handling, feeding horses and farm work. The successful applicant must be experienced with a variety of horses, physically fit, have a good work ethic, good communication and organisation skills and WELLDRILLERS demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

Please send your CV to [email protected] or call 07 8701845 to Drillers Assistant/Offsider make an appointment.

Based in Te Awamutu we service the greater Waikato and Coromandel Peninsula drilling and maintaining water supply bores. We have a well- maintained fleet of machinery and an excellent crew to work with. As members of the NZDF we are also committed to on-going NZQA training. If you are looking for a new challenge or a change of scenery, we want to hear from you.

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