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BRIEFLY Voyager Reporter of the Year #MeTooNZ Editor Alison Mau of Stuff won the prestigious Voyager Reporter of the Year title at the Voyager Media Awards held Friday night. Her Stuff colleague Carmen Parahi was named runner-up. Judges described her stories about sexual harassment as “fearless, determined pursuits that deserve the highest commendation”. Te Awamutu Courier editor Dean Taylor was one of five finalists selected in the pre- judging process. Stalwarts of the annual media awards believe it is the first The man who died following a collision last week with a truck on Kakaramea Rd near Pirongia was 62-year-old Paul Kelvin Tristram. Photos / Caitlan Johnston time a regional or community journalist has been a finalist in the top reporter category.

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Circulated free to over 14,000 homes in Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Not convinced reform needed Jim Mylchreest issue. (although the indication is it made decisions on the level of CIRCULATION 14,180* Waipa¯mayor At the time of writing this the will be between three and five investment in their Department of Internal Affairs for the whole country), what infrastructure based on their PHONE: 07 871 5151 overnment reforms (DIA) is likely to release their the legal or governance community’s ability to pay and POSTAL ADDRESS: are moving ahead at initial detailed plans in the next structure will look like (even the regulatory regime in place 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, a pace seldom seen few days, with cabinet making though we are told it will be at the time. For many decades in our history and its decision in mid-July. publicly owned), or how the central government has Te Awamutu 3840 G many of these impact directly From a local government existing assets, owned and criticised local government for OFFICE HOURS: on the services traditionally perspective, we are looking paid for by the local any rate increases and Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm provided by local government. forward to specific details so community, will be required, through the Local Closed Public Holidays The three waters reforms, that we can start our transferred. Government Act, that local the replacement of the discussions with our Will the new entities government deliver their DELIVERY QUERIES: 0800 111 200 Resource Management Act communities to determine purchase these assets at services at the cheapest or EDITORIAL with three new pieces of whether or not individual valuation or is the expectation most cost effective price. Dean Taylor (Editor) legislation and a complete council areas wish to be part that they will be transferred at My personal point of view review of the functions of local of the reforms. no cost? is that central government has Ext: 67705 0274 819951 government are at the forefront From the very start of this Central government is not yet established the [email protected] of council’s work programme at review process, Minister saying, as justification for the necessity for the scale of Caitlan Johnston Ext: 67710 the present time. Mahuta has maintained her reforms, that local reforms proposed nor what [email protected] A primary concern of council stance that these changes are government has not invested the increased costs will be – Jesse Wood Ext: 67713 when responding to these to be voluntary. sufficiently in the three waters it does not matter whether it [email protected] radical reforms is how to keep A number of councils infrastructure for many is increased rates, taxes or SPORT our community informed, and around the country have decades and there is now a unit charges it is all coming out where possible, gain fundamental concerns around funding deficit that is causing of the same pockets. I am also [email protected] community input. the rationale for the reforms risks to human health, extremely cynical that scale in ADVERTISING Whilst there are well and that the problems have not decreasing environmental the new entities will provide Leon Green 027 2393864 entrenched statutory been adequately determined standards and damage to the forecast savings. requirements for council to or justified. property due to flooding and The problems identified by [email protected] involve the community on There are also concerns inundation as a result of the DIA could by and large be [email protected] significant policy changes that over the costs of the proposed climate change. resolved simply by increased CLASSIFIEDS will impact on the level of changes and the almost total Whilst there may be some enforcement of regulatory Tania King Ext: 67708 service, there are no similar reliance on the scale of the substance to the DIA’s standards, which is restrictions on central proposed new water entities assertions, in a limited section universally accepted by local [email protected] government decrees or providing the operating of our communities, I would government, and establishing We welcome letters - preferably via email. changes to acts and efficiencies to offset these suggest that the problem is not a financing and funding They should be under 300 words and regulations which direct the increases in cost. sufficiently widespread to regime that enables councils must have the sender’s name, address day to day operation of At the present time local warrant the cost and to get on and provide the and phone number. No pseudonyms councils. government still does not disruption to our communities services their individual are accepted and names will only be The three waters reforms know how many new water proposed by these reforms. communities desire. withheld in special circumstances at the are currently the most pressing entities will be formed Councils have always Too simple? discretion of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged and may be edited, abridged or discarded. We’re online at nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com

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Kihikihi War Memorial Hall, Kihikihi which includes the clock that was previously part of village plan Te Awamutu Post Office. ready for Photo / Dean Taylor Te Awamutu’s feedback second Post Office, on the corner of Waipa¯ District Council will seek Sloane and feedback on priority projects for Kihi- Alexandra streets, kihi, following a decision at the coun- with the clock cil’s Strategic Planning & Policy Com- tower. mittee meeting on Tuesday, including Photo / Te Awamutu a project to restart the Kihikihi Town Museum Collection Clock. The clock has been a bugbear for Kihikihi War Memorial Hall, which had traffic speeds, improving parking named Rata-Tu for decades. nearby in Rangiaowhia and O¯ ra¯kauin the community for a number of years been opened in 1957. around the school, creating safe The draft plan was initially planned 1864 which decimated the community and it is now proposed to receive a Councillors voted unanimously to connecting pathways, playgrounds to be brought to the committee for and dramatically changed the village’s $70,500 kickstart in year one of the bring the draft urban development and improvements at Kihikihi Do- adoption last year so projects could landscape. 2021-31 Long Term Plan, which will plan to residents, to help ensure pro- main,” said Kirsty. be included in this year’s Long Term Sharing the village’s history and be adopted at the end of June. jects are put forward for the 2024-34 “I trust that the community will be Plan for budgeting but was delayed putting together a cohesive plan for The turret clock was manufactured Long Term Plan. pleased to see these are included in due to Covid-19 and to seek further the domain’s future are both included in 1881 by Littlejohn and Sons in Council drew criticism during this the urban development plan, so it will input from mana whenua. in the draft plan. Wellington for the Timaru Borough year’s 2021-31 Long Term Plan (LTP) now be a matter of prioritising these With feedback from mana whenua The draft Kihikihi Urban Develop- Council. consultation for the lack of projects for so we can allocate budgets and get included, the plan will now be pre- ment Plan will open for a four week It was then purchased and gifted Kihkihi. some of these under way.” sented back to the community for consultation period from mid-June to Te Awamutu in 1912 and installed Strategy manager Kirsty Downey The draft urban development plan prioritisation. and will include a number of commun- in a tower on Te Awamutu’s second said the draft urban development plan includes key topics such as Open Feedback from the community in ity and stakeholder meetings. Post Office until 1934 when it was addressed a number of concerns Spaces, Movement, Recreation & 2017 indicated there was a strong Residents will be able to provide dismantled, as were all town clocks raised during the LTP consultation. Play, Village Centre, and appetite to share the town’s Ma¯ori and feedback when consultation opens at post the Napier Earthquake. “During the LTP hearings, we recommends improvements at a num- European history through both the the council website www.waipadc. The clock was placed in storage heard from the Kihikihi Resident & ber of neighbourhood reserves, in- Waikato Wars and the New Zealand govt.nz/haveyoursay or in person at until 1960 when it was installed in its Ratepayers Association about a num- cluding Turata, recently corrected Land Wars. a council office in Te Awamutu or current location in a tower on the ber of key concerns including heavy after a historic spelling error saw it Two significant battles occurred Cambridge. Plan for Waipa¯closer to adoption

1505 submissions were received from public on Waipa¯District Council’s draft 2021-31 long term plan

he community has spoken, “We’ve made relatively small site purchased for Te Ara Wai at 244 $30,000 for a master plan for Kihikihi council will use funding from oper- councillors have listened, changes to the budget for big com- Arawata St, Te Awamutu, of $123,500 Domain in year three. $40,000 will ating reserves to designate and ac- and the Waipa¯district is one munity gains,” he said. excluding GST per annum. also be provided for administrative quire land for a third bridge. step closer to adopting a “The changes made highlight the ■ Cambridge Town Hall: $120,000 resource for the Kihikihi Domain planT for the next 10 years. value of the consultation process.” of operating costs in year one for the once an agreed plan is in place, but Gathering feedback from A total of 1505 submissions were Cambridge Town Hall Community no earlier than year two. the community received on the council’s draft 2021-31 What’s in and what’s out of Trust that will be used for catch-up ■ Cambridge Racquets Club: Mayor Mylchreest said council staff long term plan, which is its most the 2021-2031 long-term repairs and maintenance to make the $25,000 for court renewals at the and elected members participated in important planning tool and sets plan? town hall a more presentable facility, Cambridge Racquet Club. more than 30 meetings, on-street pop- direction, projects, services and ■ Pirongia — Nga¯roto-Te Awa- contract resourcing and associated ■ Leamington Domain: $25,000 to ups, presentations and park tours. budgets for the next 10 years. mutu Cycling Connection: marketing focused on activation of prepare a Leamington Domain This included a new “speed dating Sixty-five submitters and $3,275,832 to construct section two of the facility, and initial community master plan in year two. with your councillors” event, coffee delegations spoke to their the mostly off-road cycleway via engagement and consultation on ■ Kihikihi Police House Temple with the mayor, activations at our submissions last week. Councillors Macky Access. potential future uses and develop- Cottage Trust: A $1000 grant to be three largest high schools, and tours then deliberated on the big issues ■ Urban Mobility Network: ment of the Town Hall. paid to the Kihikihi Police House of Lake Te Koo Utu and Memorial affecting Waipa¯and other concerns $10,920,120 with $5,569,261 funded by ■ Kihikihi Town Clock Temple Cottage Trust for each year Park. “Feedback from the community raised by the community in their Waka Kotahi-NZTA to build a net- $70,500, being a combination of over the next 10 years. about our consultation process has submissions. work of cycling routes in Cambridge new funding and existing property ■ Sport Waikato: Ongoing contri- been very positive and councillors Waipa¯District Council went out to and Te Awamutu. budgets, has been dedicated to repair bution of $11,850 to fund the Sport and staff have been acknowledged the community with a proposed 1.8 ■ Lake Te Koo Utu: $5,855,892 (with the Kihikihi Town Clock in year one. Waikato regional active spaces plan. for taking the time to get out and per cent average annual rates in- $4,049,340 funded by asset sales) to ■ Skate parks: $120,000 in year one ■ John Kerkhof Park: $600,000 about in the community and front the crease over the next 10 years, starting fully implement the concept plan. for site identification, feasibility, capital expenditure in year two for big issues facing the district,” said Jim. with 4.1 per cent in 2021-22. ■ Memorial Park: A scaled-down geotechnical advice and concept de- sports field development at John In addition to events and meetings, Budgets were reworked at an concept plan will be implemented to sign for skate parks across the district. Kerkhof Park, Vogel St, Cambridge, the council carried out a extraordinary strategic planning and a value of $5,075,500 rather than the Then $1,730,000 for construction and and $80,000 in maintenance costs multichannel campaign to gain as policy committee meeting last month proposed $9,040,450. redevelopment of skate parks in year per annum from year three. much feedback as possible using with councillors landing on a revised ■ Resource recovery centre: two across the district. ■ Cambridge Library: No budget social media, digital platforms, an average (after growth) rates increase Budget has been allocated to pur- ■ Kihikihi Community Centre: has been allocated for a new library e-newsletter, advertising, videos, in 2021-22 of 4.6 per cent and an chase or lease an existing site to set $50,000 for a feasibility study to in Cambridge. podcasts, and other promotional ma- average over the next 10 years of 2.2 up a resource recovery centre develop a community centre in Kihi- ■ Cambridge third bridge: Council terial. per cent (was 1.8 per cent). partnering with a community organ- kihi in year two. will complete a transportation strat- Submissions were received in a Mayor Jim Mylchreest said com- isation, charitable group or iwi part- ■ Kihikihi Domain: $50,000 for a egy in June. variety of ways. Council will meet to munity projects have been the real ner. feasibility study for a sports centre at If this indicates the need to move adopt the 2021-31 long-term plan on winner. ■ Te Ara Wai: Lease costs for the Kihikihi Domain in year three, and at pace and identify a third crossing, June 29. A funeral service is important

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Builder Ivan Owen is retiring after a 50-year career with just two employers after handing Regional council on over his latest project to clients Builder leaves behind Waikato Regional Council and WSP last week. Photo / Dean Taylor move to new premises

Waikato Regional Council is due to design team. This includes extensive legacy of iconic buildings start moving into its new Hamilton use of structural timber flooring in- CBD headquarters this weekend, with stead of the usual concrete and steel, the doors opening to the public on floor coverings made from carbon Monday. neutral and recycled materials, rain- The move as a tenant into the water harvesting, electric vehicle Ivan Owen hangs up his tool belt after 50-year career Tristram Precinct at 160 Ward St will charging and provision for solar be staggered over three weeks to panels.” ast week Te Awamutu’s Ivan mutu Westpac Bank. ensure an unaffected service to resi- A 10,000m3 holding tank is located Owen hung up his tool belt The time came and went and Ivan dents and ratepayers. The 401 Grey under the garden on Tristram St and and retired from his job, leav- became a valuable part of the team. Bridgewater Hamilton. Photo / Supplied St office in Hamilton East closed to is fed from the roof. It stores water ing behind a legacy of some Ivan says he has a passion for the public on May 28, with the first for the external gardens which are ofL the Waikato’s most iconic build- anything to do with concrete, so crete in an unusually shaped struc- day in the CBD building for some staff irrigated via a trickle system. The ings. would put his hand up for any of the ture built to exacting specifications. and councillors on Monday. system’s designed to meet irrigation For the past 29 years Ivan has been multi-storey jobs where reinforced “We have a certified measurement “I’m excited to be bringing our requirements under most conditions working for Livingstone Builders. He concrete was the main material. that shows the Avantidrome is the workforce under one roof after many — an approach that means the gar- started with the promise of three His skills soon took him to leading most accurate velodrome in the years of working across many build- dens do not need mains-supplied month’s work and quickly became a hand roles and he has been called on world.” ings in Grey St,” said chief executive water. valued and respected site manager for some of the more technical and Another example is the Mormon Chris McLay. Once installed, the energy gener- on some of the biggest projects. challenging jobs. Temple seismic project. “We’ve worked closely with the ated from the solar panels will go He got the job after being made These include second in-charge “It is a heritage building and the developers to ensure we have a fit directly into the electricity supply redundant from his only other em- for the Fonterra co-generation pro- clients are rightly highly demanding for purpose building and inspiring that feeds the building. It can be used ployer — Hawkins Construction. ject, second in-charge of Block S at in terms of specifications and work- workplace, with open and shared for anything that uses electricity — Ivan’s path to Hawkins came via Waikato University, second in-charge manship,” says Mike. workspaces that will facilitate col- water heating, car charging, lighting, Te Awamutu’s Jack Russell Ltd, of Lauriston Park Retirement Village “Ivan’s technical understanding of laboration and enable innovation.” the HVAC system — and will be used where he started his building appren- Pavilion, foreman for the VetEnt and how we could work in the basement It will also bring the headquarters at the time it is generated, bringing ticeship in 1970. His first job was on Vetora buildings in Te Awamutu, lead of a 50-year-old building to reinforce to just down the road from the coun- savings, said Russ. Te Awamutu’s Matariki Hospital. of construction for the auditorium, original foundations, and how to cil’s BUSIT and Te Huia operations Chris said it had been important He then moved onto the Dairy track, seating and roof at the strengthen existing walls made of staff at the Transport Centre, as well to the council that a cultural dimen- Company upgrade during 1971-72, Avantidrome in Cambridge, foreman layers of handmade concrete bricks, as opposite its Civil Defence group sion be woven into the building, to where he met builder Murray Living- for Tristram Marine manufacturing testing project — further number of extra requirements had to while maintaining the heritage integ- staff occupying space in the Genesis “more than just meet statutory stone, who took him under his wing. factory fire rebuild Hamilton, site compounded by Covid-19. be accommodated as they were rity of the building was outstanding.” Energy building. requirements or minimums in our In 1982 Jack Russell Ltd was taken The Mormon Temple at manager at the Ngatamariki Geo He started on the project mid-2019 identified by the peer review process. Mike says Ivan has made a huge Chris said the council’s centralised partnership with iwi”. over by McConnell l Dowell Construc- Templeview. Photo / NZ Herald Thermal Power Sub Station project, — a complex build which involved Despite the challenges, Ivan says contribution to construction in the services would continue to be pro- “As storytelling is an important tion. One of their companies was lead foreman for Hamilton’s using some of an existing building the new building is something to be region and his passion and know- vided during the move, with staff part of Ma¯ori culture, we’ve worked Hawkins Construction and Ivan was He says Mike Livingstone came Bridgewater, second in-charge for the (the original K-Mart complex), some proud of — a new landmark for Ham- ledge will be missed. available as usual via 0800 800 401. with iwi to incorporate creative put in that team. through the office at the time and David O. McKay Stake and Cultural existing foundations and two base- ilton city. Livingstone Building co- Ivan has plans to enjoy his retire- “With the building there has been designs that make the stories of ta- During his time there he was stopped for a chat. Mike knew Ivan Events Centre at Templeview second ment spaces, with the added compli- owner Mike Livingstone says Ivan’s ment with his wife Alyson and see a commitment to reducing the carbon ngata whenua more visible to the involved with the building of Auck- through his uncle Murray and in-charge for the seismic strengthen- cation of a railway tunnel between contribution to the business has been more of his three kids and nine footprint, where possible, and in line public. land’s Pan Pacific Hotel (now Grand couldn’t believe Hawkins had let him ing project of the Mormon Temple. them, then strengthening the whole outstanding. grandchildren. with the council’s ‘green’ pledge to “This includes the beautiful design Millennium) and G. Block at Waikato go. He said there were no jobs going He was called off that job after structure to accommodate a multi- “His knowledge and experience He has rekindled his passion for our communities,” said Waikato Re- on our front doors, which provides University. at the time, but he would keep him eight months to take on his last, and storey, highly specified office and around the methodology of how a “speed” and intends to get to more gional Council chairman Russ a symbolic welcome from Kirikiriroa However, three days before Christ- in mind. one of his most demanding, jobs — administration building. building is constructed in invaluable,” sprint boat, speedway, motor racing Rimmington. manawhenua to our visitors,” said mas 1992 he was made redundant. Ivan kept himself busy helping Tristram Precinct — the new Hamilton Ivan says during the lockdown says Mike. and drag racing events. “This building is top notch, and I’m Chris. Ivan went straight to Livingstone tradie mates until he heard from Mike home for Waikato Regional Council there was vandalism damage that “The Avantidrome is a great ex- Ivan and Alyson also plan to spend especially pleased to see plenty of There will be an official opening Builders to put his name down for a in April 1993, offering him three and WSP. added to the complexity, and be- ample. more time at the beach house and sustainable features incorporated by ceremony in July, which will include job. month’s work on the new Te Awa- Ivan is head of resources for the Cambridge Avantidrome. Photo / Supplied cause it was an evolving project a “There is over 4400cu m of con- make sure the boat gets plenty of use. the developer and our own fitout the governor-general of New Zealand.

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Clare St Pierre (centre), Maunga teams chairwoman of Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society, with Craig Montgomerie and Dr Janelle Ward (Sanctuary Mountain Owned&OperatedbyLocals work together Maungatautari) releasing titipounamu at Maungatautari. 31st May – 6th June 2021 Titipounamu captured to be released into new home Photo / Tom Davies

itipounamu/Rifle- man have a new home at Sanctuary Mountain TMaungatautari thanks to help from another Waipa¯mountain — Mt Pirongia. Pest control since 2006 by Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society has seen the population of this smallest of native birds at Pirongia maunga increase substan- tially. Last week teams of volunteers from both maunga were Fresh NZ Satsuma assisting ecologists Dave Pork Leg $ 90 Mandarins $ 00 Bryden and Amanda Rogers Catch team leaders from “A survey to confirm num- Roast 7 4 kg Loose or kg/bag with the catching 40 Tiritiri Matangi and the Hihi bers here in 2019 showed they (Excludes Free titipounamu to begin the pro- Conservation Trust led this were plentiful across the mid- Range) 1kg Bag cess of re-establishing them at work and their experience was altitude range of our 1030ha Maungatautari, which invaluable. pest control grid, so we are contains 3240ha of native for- A group of Te Pahu¯School absolutely stoked we can be a est, protected by a 47km long students were able to shadow donor site to get them re- pest-proof fence. the teams to see the whole established at a new site.” Sanctuary Mountain process and saw first-hand the Further captures and trans- Maungatautari species co- care taken with the birds. fers will take place this week, ordinator Dr Janelle Ward Clare St Pierre, the chair- with the intention to transfer gave some background to the woman of Pirongia Te Aroaro 40 more birds from Pureora. project. Ecologist Amanda Rogers showing Te Pahu¯School student o Kahu Restoration Society, This will complete the “Titipounamu were pre- Kirra Parr the bird capture box. Photo / Clare St Pierre had the privilege of releasing translocation and the next step viously on Maungatautari but one of the first Titipounamu at will be to survey in the next disappeared from much of the able source sites.” important reintroduction,” Maungatautari. Titipounamu being banded six months to find the loca- Waikato, largely due to mam- A total of 80 birds will be said Janelle. “This is the first species by ecologist Dave Bryden. tions of titipounamu. malian predators such as rats,” re-introduced to The catching process began sourced from Pirongia to bene- Photo / Clare St Pierre “We are delighted to wel- she said. Maungatautari over the next with a karakia from Ngati fit another site. We’re incred- come one of New Zealand’s “They were identified in our few weeks, and then their pro- Apakura and then teams set ibly proud that our mahi is “When we first began tiniest birds to the maunga and restoration plan as a key gress monitored. up mist nets at five sites on delivering benefits across mul- annual pest control, look forward to hearing their species to be returned to the “We are thrilled to be work- Pirongia maunga and used re- tiple species and that our titipounamu were in very sweet song included in the maunga, with Pirongia and ing with Pirongia Restoration corded Titipounamu song to neighbouring maunga is the small numbers, in just a few native bird chorus at Ecologist Dave Bryden banding a titipounamu at Pirongia Forest Park Lodge with Te Pahu¯ Pureora being the most suit- Society on the first stage of this entice the birds into the nets. recipient,” she said. pockets. Maungatautari,” said Janelle. School students looking on. 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Bootcamps, wellbeing events targeting young farmers

new initiative is being funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Ato help improve the wellbeing of young people in rural communities. New Zealand Young Farmers(NZYF) has been allocated $40,000 to organise events in seven regional areas featuring guest speakers, activities, and skill-building sessions. “It’s important we continue our efforts to give people the skills to look after their wellbeing, manage stress and to recognise and openly talk about mental health,” says MPI’s director of rural communities and farming support Nick Story. Kate Stewart and Robyn Engels have organised the Longburn NZYF has a network of 70 clubs, bootcamp. Photo / Supplied which provide an opportunity for young people to make friends, dairy farmer Kane Brisco, who’s confidence to access them.” network, upskill and socialise. well-known for founding the Farm Provisional figures released by One of the wellbeing events Fit bootcamp.” the Chief Coroner show 654 people being held is a six-week bootcamp Other events are planned for died in New Zealand from suicide at Longburn in the Manawatu¯ Kaihu, Opuawhanga, Waiharara, in 2019-20, and almost one third starting on June 8. Hamilton, Gisborne, Pahiatua, (205 people) were under the age of “Winter is a great time for a Lincoln, Timaru, and Gore. 30. bootcamp to help build farmers’ “The mental and physical The events will harness the fitness ahead of calving and wellbeing of young people is a big resources and expertise of existing lambing, which is a busy time on- focus of our organisation and wellbeing support providers, such farm. It also gives us an essential for the ongoing viability as Farmstrong, Rural Support opportunity to share wellbeing of many rural communities,” says Trusts, and the award-winning tips, such as nutritional advice, to NZYF chief executive Lynda Good Yarn workshops. help our rural community get Coppersmith. MPI was allocated $1.1 million through,” said NZYF member Kate “This programme will increase last year to deliver extra wellbeing Stewart. awareness of the wellbeing support services over three years “The training programme is support and resources available, to complement those provided by being overseen by young Taranaki and give young people the Rural Support Trusts. Thursday, June 3, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 9

Ensure people are well trained for all the tasks they need to do Profile: Dale McAlwee Part one of a seven-part series from WorkSafe New Zealand sharing the health and safety approaches taken by the grand finalists of the 2021 FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition.

orking on massive vaccinated but that isn’t enough on farming operations in its own. the United States “You need to have a focus on good Whighlighted the hygiene and make sure you provide importance of New Zealand’s focus facilities for people to wash on health and safety for Dale properly.” McAlwee. Dale says fatigue is another risk Dale, c, grew up near Timaru on factor which farmers need to be the farm that’s been in his family for aware of, on their own behalf and over a century. After gaining a that of workers — and sometimes Bachelor of Agricultural Science, he people need to be reminded of the headed to the US for a year. importance of managing that. He is now assistant manager at “It’s a big issue, particularly in Singletree Dairies, a 2500 cow farm spring. You need to keep an eye on five minutes north east of people, talk with them and check in Ashburton. on them, be aware of individual “In the US, I was working in personalities and recognise if there massive farming operations for the is a drop in enthusiasm or motivation wheat harvest. — which might indicate they are “There were very large staff tired or struggling in any way. teams and the main focus was on “If someone is tired, they’ll need employing experienced people who to take a break and get some rest were expected to already have the but if it’s caused by doing too much knowledge to work safely with out of work — such as socialising — heavy machinery. then you need to have that “At Singletree, there is an Aorangi FMG Young Farmer of the Year Dale McAlwee. conversation about striking the right emphasis on ensuring people are balance. well trained for all the tasks they knowing the rights and wrongs and report it right away and to stop using animals is a critical risk and it’s “You don’t have control over need to do, including using vehicles how to mitigate risk. the vehicle/machine until it can be important to consider the dangers of people’s lives or social lives but they and machinery and working with “We are very strong on checked or repaired. We only have zoonoses as part of that. do have a responsibility to turn up livestock — and that’s ongoing. maintenance of machines and one quad bike on farm and that has “Leptospirosis is the biggest for work in good shape and if their There’s also a focus on ‘shared vehicles. If there are any problems crush protection fitted.” concern,” he says. lifestyle is affecting their work, then responsibility’ and everyone with these, staff are expected to Dale says working with large “We make sure all the animals are it’s not appropriate.”

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University of Otago. He has been a resident fixture on the Dunedin Concert celebrates creativity music scene for over 30 years. A founder member of iconic Dun- ackstage Pass and Te Awa- instrumentation allows Bowie’s mas- edin bands Rue de Remarque and mutu College, with support terful songwriting to take centre Oxo Cubans, his keyboard skills are from Waipa¯District Council, stage. always in demand. are teaming up to bring the David Bowie & the Art of Being Pa¯nia studied music at Otago Uni- BArts On Tour New Zealand show Different is a wonderfully entertain- versity where she specialised in bass David Bowie & the Art of Being Dif- ing celebration of eccentric creativity, guitar; also performing and touring ferent to Te Awamutu this month. a testament to how the arts can with Ian Chapman’s glam rock alter In this sparkling interactive musi- empower, improve mental health, ego, Dr Glam. cal performance and accompanying heal past traumas, and provide an After graduating she moved to talk, Dr Ian Chapman and his band essential blueprint for how to deal Wellington to study double bass. She delight in entertaining and educating with bullying. had a stint teaching music at Inver- audiences on the empowerment and Above all, this show is a tri- cargill Polytech, and now lives in healing potential of music and the umphant affirmation of the power Dunedin once again where she arts. and potential of difference. teaches bass at Otago University and Personally inspired by David The Cosmic Jive Trio comprises also has an administrative role at Bowie, one of the most complex and Ian (vocals/percussion), Doug Wright eCampus NZ. enduring performers in the history of (keys/vocals) and Pa¯nia Simmonds In addition, she plays in a jazz popular music, Dr Chapman is a (bass/vocals). band, a string ensemble and for local musician, academic, and author of a Ian is a musician, author and musical theatre. She has studied elec- dozen books including Experiencing motivational speaker. tric bass with Dr Rob Burns, jazz bass David Bowie: A Listener’s Companion Currently co-convener of the Con- with Paul Dyne, and now classical (2015), and David Bowie FAQ (2020). temporary Music degree course at bass with Dunedin Symphony Prin- Cosmic Jive Trio brings to the stage Otago University, where he has been cipal bassist, Pat Dean. superb acoustic arrangements of on the Performing Arts faculty since Dr Ian Chapman. Photo / Supplied The show takes place at Te Awa- David Bowie’s finest songs, arranged 2002, he is a specialist in the life and mutu College Hall at 7.30pm on especially for the show. work of David Bowie. as Rob Guest and Billy T James. More freelance musician, composer, cur- Thursday, June 17. Tickets are avail- The honest simplicity of the In the 1980s he was a professional recently he was the glittering glam rently working as a performance tu- able from Eventfinda and i-Site stripped back and largely acoustic drummer working with artists such rock performer Dr Glam. Doug is a tor in contemporary music at the Centres. Country variety club hosts special guest

Te Awamutu Country Variety Club’s For the last eight years he has had Zealand including Marton Country along to enjoy the many singers that special guest this Saturday is Peter various tracks released on Music Festival and the Thames Fest- will be performing on Saturday. Frew from Cromwell, Central Otago. Diamondback Recordings which are ival. Friendly atmosphere, great band, fan- The event will start at 12.30pm at mastered and published in the States Peter has also performed in Aus- tastic venue and afternoon tea with the Te Awamutu Bible Chapel. and played all over the world, the tralia, and this will be his fifth trip a $4 door charge. Peter sings a lot of Merle Haggard, latest being Blue Smoke which has performing around the various Don Williams, Slim Dusty and many been very successful. country music clubs around the singers from that era and has re- Over the years he has entered the North Island. The club is looking Te Awamutu Country Variety Club corded two CDs. Both are a mixture Gold Guitars at Gore and has had forward to sharing his style of music. special guest Peter Frew. of easy listening classic songs. guest spots at many festivals in New Get a group together and head Photo / Supplied

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Jessica Dobbs is bringing her mobile podiatry service to Pirongia for a monthly clinic. Photo / MHB Photography Monthly podiatry This newspaper is subject to NZ Media Council procedures. clinic to start up A complaint must ﬁ rst be directed in writing, within one month of publication, to [email protected]. and her family moved back to Hamilton where If not satisﬁ ed with the response, the complaint may be referred to the New service added to she has been providing mobile podiatry Media Council PO Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington 6143. Or use the services for the last 12 years. online complaint form at www.mediacouncil.org.nz. Please include copies Jessica Dobbs Podiatry specialises in mobile satellite clinic at podiatry and provides podiatry treatment for of the article and all correspondence with the publication. general foot problems, ACC, diabetes and sports St Saviours Church injuries. “We pride ourselves on caring for our t was almost three years ago that a satellite patients and their feet and enjoy the privilege clinic from Mahoe Med was established at of providing quality care to our clients on the St Saviours Church in Pirongia. comfort of their own homes or in satellite clinics The weekly clinic has proved a success like Pirongia,” says Jessica. I— and from tomorrow a new service is being In her small amount of free time Jessica is added. a busy mum of five boys, runs a community A monthly podiatry clinic is being offered gym in Gordonton and loves getting her hands at the same venue by Jessica Dobbs, director onto craft projects. and head podiatrist of Jessica Dobbs Podiatry. Jessica has been a working as podiatrist for Pirongia Podiatry Clinic is from 10am on 18 years. the first Friday of each month — After working in sports clinics and running i appointments can be made by calling her own podiatry practice in Christchurch, she Jessica Dobbs Podiatry, 027 42 42 442. CrimeLine

Te Awamutu Police attended the following matters last week:

They attended seven family-harm related Awamutu, police are following up with the incidents. registered owner. A female was caught Two vehicles parked at the netball courts shoplifting from The Warehouse. A stolen were reported as suspicious behaviour, upon Mazda Demio was recovered on Reynolds Dr. speaking to the occupants police found no Another stolen Mazda Demio was recovered problems. on McAndrew St. A farm bike was stolen from A police safety order was issued at a a property Oakshott Rd. A male was caught on family-harm related incident. CCTV footage stealing solar lights from a A male trespassed at The Warehouse. property on Alawaya Rise. A car on Ballance They assisted with responding to a fire in St was broken into. An attempt to steal a boat Ka¯whia related to a man camping in the sand from a property on O¯ haupo¯Rd was made, the dunes, he was taken through to Waikato offender has cut the padlock. Number plates Hospital. were stolen off a vehicle on Tawhiao St. A Gun shots were heard within the Mystery stolen vehicle was found parked at the netball Creek area, police couldn’t locate anyone. courts. There was a disorder in McDonalds Vehicle incidents: There was a fatal crash between drunk family members. on O¯ haupo¯ Rd between a truck and a car. A male was banging on the door at There was another fatal crash on Kakaramea McDonalds, he was taken home by police. Rd also between a truck and a car. And there Reports of dirt bikes being ridden at was a double fatal on Tirau Rd, between a Centennial Park were received. truck and a car. Police assisted at a three car Burglaries and theft: A cast iron pizza oven pile up in Raglan, a 18-year-old was pro- was stolen from a property on Bridgman Rd. A cessed for drink driving - they blew 876. gate was stolen from a property on Mangapiko Arrests: A male was arrested for St, it was later located down the street. An trespassing at Waikeria Prison and wilful attempt to break-in was made at a property on damage. A male was arrested for breaching Racecourse Rd. Petrol was stolen from Z Te bail. Te Awamutu Police ∼ 872 0100 Victim Support ∼ 0800 VICTIM Crimestoppers ∼ 0800 555111 Urgent traffic (cell only) ∼ *555 Non emergency ∼ 105 Emergency ∼ 111 14 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, June 3, 2021 Eye-opening chapter as prison librarian

‘Utterly challenging’ on all fronts says librarian Leigh

Caitlan Johnston

eigh Gleeson has spent her career working in libraries in New Zealand and London, but the last library she workedL in was like no other. For the past 10 years, she has worked as a librarian at Waikeria Prison and she says no two days were the same. “It was completely and utterly challenging on all fronts,” says Leigh. “I was running a library service in a prison where you’ve actually got to go out to your readers, they don’t come to you.” The library was a closed resource “outside the wire” and it was packed with more than 15,000 books including dictionaries, teaching resources, atlases, magazines and included an extensive Ma¯ori collection. Library workers and Leigh Gleeson embracing the ancient art of tai chi. Photo / Supplied Prison books are often rehomed from Rotary book fairs, Waipa¯Dis- “Libraries have a divine influence She’d organised for the men to trict Libraries, the Te Awamutu Col- direct and immediate on the mind sew bow ties out of neckties for the lege library and Hospice shops. and soul,” says Leigh. campaign. The way the prisoners access The men have also benefited One of these neckties was don- books is through a mail-order sys- from the Literati Guild Book Club ated by the late Sir Tom Clark and tem; a catalogue of books was pro- that was created by a prisoner at the was turned into a bow tie for duced and each unit has one. Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison and America’s Cup sailor Grant Dalton, And then Leigh would deliver the from the Dad and Me Read Talk OBE. books to each unit to fulfil the orders. Learn Together outreach pro- Where this story does a full circle She says seeing the men gain a gramme that encourages their chil- is that on her last days, Leigh pur- love for books and reading will be dren to borrow the same title of book chased many copies of the book Her a lasting memory for her. from their school or public library. Say by Jackie Clark to donate to Up to 100 men were employed as Many of them recall reading R.L. prison libraries. library workers during Leigh’s time; Stine’s Goosebumps series as part of The book tells the story of she believes this has fostered a life- the programme. survivors of domestic abuse and long appreciation of books and When Leigh first started work at Jackie is Sir Tom Clark’s daughter. libraries for them. the prison she was a volunteer and In 2012, Jackie launched The Each month Leigh would set up one of her first projects coincided Aunties, a grassroots charity helping a book display and the men would with the Muscular Dystrophy Leigh Gleeson teaching a resident how to use a Blind and Low Vision New women to rebuild their lives after a help run it. Associations Bow Tie campaign. Zealand audio book player. Photo / Supplied period of trauma. Land for future growth

Waipa¯District Council has designated 201 hectares of industrial land for future development to keep up with projected population growth and demand. Council’s district growth and regulatory group manager Wayne Allan said there was a steady flow of inquiries for new commercial and industrial land in Waipa¯. The district was ready and able to respond positively, he said. “Through the Waipa¯2050 Growth Strategy, we have provision for 201 hectares of industrial zoning, located in Hautapu and Te Awamutu. We New developments are no longer required to provide a minimum number of carparks for customers following a District Plan mandate from central anticipate these new industrial areas government through the National Policy Statement on Urban Development. Photo / Supplied will be quickly snapped up by developers when they are made available for purchase.” Council has been investing heavily Policy removes minimum car parking requirements in Three Waters infrastructure (water, wastewater and stormwater) to and Residents struggling to find parking Council is required to implement the whether or not we agree with the authorities across New Zealand, has from the newest industrial areas in may be further frustrated by the provisions of the NPSUD within a changes, and this is one that goes now removed policies, objectives, Hautapu, known as C8, C9 and C10. national directive that removes mini- 24-month period. against what our local communities rules and assessment criteria from Transportation projects include mum car parking requirements, the Although the NPSUD relates to want. the District Plan that had the effect the recently completed first stage of Waipa¯District mayor warns. urban environments, the Ministry for “We’ve heard loud and clear that of requiring a minimum number of the walkway/cycleway to Hannon The car parking change is one of the Environment has advised that the our communities want more car car parks. Rd. New roundabouts and road a number of provisions identified removal of car parking minimum parks, not less, so we’ll certainly be The requirement for accessible car upgrades are planned for the near through the National Policy State- requirements applies across the looking at new developments so the parks, parking dimensions, future. ment on Urban Development whole district and in all zones, developers can take parking needs manoeuvring standards and other Although earmarked for develop- (NPSUD) which came into effect on whether urban or rural. into consideration.” on-site traffic management methods ment in 2035, the C10 growth cell has July 23, 2020. The NPSUD aims to Mayor Jim Mylchreest said the It is expected that even with the such as parking for vehicles other already seen some early develop- align and co-ordinate planning across nationwide direction to axe mini- minimum car park requirements than cars, loading bays, drop off areas, ment take place with the new APL urban areas throughout New Zealand. mum car parking requirements taken out, retail developments and bus and bike parking are not affected building. The rest of the growth cell The provision would allow devel- across all zones from the District Plan service-based industries will still re- and will remain in the District Plan. is expected to be developed after opments to have much smaller meant leaving the decision up to tain on-site car parks for customers. 2035. “Ensuring we have great indus- footprints and would not stop a busi- developers could result in a complete “Ultimately however, the decision To learn more about the trial areas and a commercial overlay ness or development from having lack of on-site car parking. will be made entirely by the NPSUD car parking provision, in our new developments provides carparks if it wished to. “We are required by central gov- developers.” i please head to www.waipadc. economic and employment oppor- As a Tier 1 council, Waipa¯District ernment to implement the NPSUD, Waipa¯, along with all territorial govt.nz/carparkingchanges tunities for residents to the area.” MT GAY ECLIPSE GOLD RUM 1L, MAKERS MARK JIM BEAM WHITE LABEL JAGERMEISTER LIQUEUR 1L BONUS KENTUCKY BOURBON 3 POINTS OR TITOS VODKA 750ML STRAIGHT Since 1795, Jim Beam has been crafted by the Beam family and BOURBON WHISKY distilled with a strong sense of 700ML family values. Seven generations later, it’s still made with those OR same values and aged twice as long BUY 2 FOR JIM BEAM as the law requires. Perhaps that’s why, today, Jim Beam stands as BLACK LABEL the World’s #1 Bourbon. $90 EXTRA AGED 1 LITRE 1 LITRE 1 LITRE/ 750ML 700ML/ 1 LITRE $36.99

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MOTOCROSS series near Tokoroa in early April and for the championship overall, with Andy McGechan the double-header, two-day second Buxton second and Scott now holding Enduro Champs round in Marlborough three weeks on to third overall. calendar t could truly be the “battle of the later. “I rode the enduro nationals last Round 1 — Saturday, April 11 — rookies” by the time the 2021 Scott (Honda), the 2021 national year just for fun, but now I can see Tokoroa; Round 2 — Saturday and New Zealand Enduro Cham- 250cc motocross Noth2, finished I’m going well enough to take it more Sunday, April 24-25 — Marlborough; pionships wrap up in the Wai- fourth overall at round one of the seriously,” said Scott. Round 3 — Saturday and Sunday Irarapa region in just a few weeks’ enduro nationals near Tokoroa and “If I can keep my momentum up, June 5-6 — Moonshine, Kapi-Mana; time. then, encouraged by that success, he I know I can do well in the enduro Round 4 — Saturday, June 12 — O¯ pa¯rau’s James Scott and Napier- headed south for the two-dayer in champs. Masterton; Round 5 — Sunday, June based former Wairoa man Tommy Marlborough. “It’s a great activity for my 13 — Martinborough. Watts are relative novices when it Scott finished fifth overall on Sat- motocross off-season. It helps me to comes to enduro bike racing, but, just O¯ pa¯rau’s James Scott (Honda urday’s first of two days of racing in improve my skills and teaches me a handful of races into their 2021 CRF450X), the motocross star on the Marlborough, but then stunned how to ride the more difficult terrain borough, he is positioned only 18th enduro campaigns, they have both charge for national enduro honours everyone when he won day two (than motocross).” overall in the series. been able to humble some of the too this season. outright, finishing 54 seconds overall As for fellow teenager Watts, he Other riders to impress in the established stars of the sport. Photo / Andy McGechan, BikesportNZ.com ahead of Cambridge’s national also comes from a motocross back- series thus far include Palmerston Round three of the Yamaha- enduro No 2 Dylan Yearbury ground, although cross-country North’s Paul Whibley, Whanganui’s sponsored series, another double- himself on the top step of the podium (Husqvarna). racing could also be described as his Seth Reardon, Taupo’s Wil Yeoman, header, is scheduled for Moonshine this season. Yearbury had won the previous forte, having won the New Zealand Omihi’s Ethan McBreen and Toko- Valley, near the Kapiti Coast, halfway The talented 19-year-old, a fencing day and so these combined results Cross-country Championships over- roa’s Jake Wightman, to name a few, between Porirua and Upper Hutt, on contractor during the week and gave Yearbury the overall win for the all for the first time earlier this year. and the battle for outright honours Queen’s Birthday Weekend, June 5-6, motocross star at the weekends, weekend, with Scott finishing runner- The 19-year-old Watts scored his remains tight. and Scott and Watts have now shown tackled his first-ever enduro event up and Helensville’s Tom Buxton best enduro result, a third overall on The venue for the weekend’s they will surely be a couple of riders just last year and it’s hard to believe (KTM) claiming third. the first of two days in Marlborough event, on steep forest land off Moon- worth watching out for. he’s actually a rookie after seeing his So, after two of five rounds thus in April, but, because he crashed and shine Rd, will be signposted from Scott has even managed to put recent results — at round one of the far, Yearbury is in the No 1 position failed to finish day two in Marl- State Highway 58 (Haywards Hill Rd). Hancock and team need extra end before they claim fours title INDOOR BOWLS qualify for post-section play along to go to an extra end and won with Warren lost to Barry Quintal (HCC) drawn graded triples at Te Awamutu. with a Waipa¯team of Kevin Marshall, a bowl to spare. 12-8. After four games of seven ends Liz Olga Barnes, Bruce Grace and Susan The O¯ torohanga Club hosted the In the semifinals Sirbu beat Quintal Morrow (O¯ torohanga), Colin Clarke The golden rain continued for King Grace who they met and defeated 9-4 championship singles a week later 19-3 and Wooten conceded to Walker (Po¯kuru), and Margaret Taylor (Te 1 Country indoor bowlers over recent in the first post-section game. where 10 players qualified for post- 14-8 on the 11th end after Walker had Awamutu) with 15 ⁄2 ends got first weeks with three more players Their second game was against a section. led 12-2 on the sixth. choice of the prizes sponsored by achieving the honour of gold stars HWMC team skipped by former Kihi- Bryan Wooten, Liz Morrow, and The final began well for Walker Fresh Choice. Second, with 15 ends, when an O¯ torohanga Club combina- kihi player Gheorghe Sirbu in which Warren Davis (O¯ torohanga) and who picked up a 1 and 3, conceded were Paul Walker (Po¯kuru), Susan tion took out the Central Area they prevailed 9-8 and in the final Kevin Marshall and Marlene Walker 2 then scored another 2 to lead 6-2 Grace (Waipa¯) and Nina Thomson Chartered Clubs Fours at Hamilton they met another HWMC team. (Waipa¯ Club) ensured good local after four. (Crossroads). Workingmen’s Club. The scores were tied 3-all after four representation. After Walker led 9-3 at the half way Blue Hancock, Gordon Lang, Lyn ends before the opposition went on Marlene prevailed 7-6 over a stage, but Sirbu fought back to lead Waipa¯ Club Martin and Tricia Lang were the a run of 1, 1, 2 to lead 7-3 after seven Taupo¯player in the first round. 11-9 playing the last end and took the Waipa¯Club played their champion- successful team, with Blue, Gordon of the 10 ends. In the quarter-finals Marlene de- title 11-10. ship singles qualifying rounds. Kevin and Tricia awarded gold stars for Hancock’s team came back with a feated Ashley Tanfield (HWMC) 13-8; Marshall, Olga Barnes and Paul their fifth title. 2 and a 3 to lead 8-7 playing the last Bryan beat Kevin 9-3; Liz lost to King Country Centre Walker went through to the playoffs They were one of six teams to end on which they conceded a shot Gheorghe Sirbu (HWMC) 10-8 and King Country played their inaugural this week.

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Brian Clarke Photo / Photosport KEVIN HART DAVID FOX the Waikato with a keen interest in Kevin Hart Photo / Stephen Barker Kevin Hart is a well-known name David Fox has been involved with all things rugby. Over the next few months, we will throughout sporting circles, having Waikato rugby for 24 years. He has played rugby for most of MURRAY MEINUNG be running a column in partnership commentated many different sports During this time, he has coached his life, playing in the 1st XV for Meinung is remembered for his with the Waikato Rugby Union as and events over the years. or managed 29 different Waikato Melville High School in 2015, Waikato performance in Waikato’s famous they head towards their centenary He was a cricket commentator representative teams - at times Under-19 Ma¯ori in the same year and victory over the touring French team celebrations. between 1979 and 2015 for both involved with two sides a year along Thames Valley Ma¯ori in 2020. in 1979. A panel of local judges has been domestic and international matches with his decade long involvement Wood has a vast statistical know- He played for Waikato in 1979 and selected in order to make a team of in Hamilton, Auckland, Mt Maunga- with the Waikato’s sevens pro- ledge of rugby over the decades and 1980 as a fullback, who also played the century. nui, Rotorua and Tauranga. gramme. has been a part of the Te Awamutu at centre or on the wing. This panel is a mix of former Hart hosted Country Sport break- Over the past 12 seasons he has Courier team since January 2020. Meinung scored 104 Points for Waikato players, media and current fast from the beginning of station worked as a full-time employee for Waikato. rugby union workers – all Waikato through to 2015, when he retired Waikato Rugby. BRIAN CLARKE He has continued to be active in rugby enthusiasts. from radio. Foxy has also coached overseas. Brian Clarke is one of the famous rugby, especially for his beloved Each week three players will be He was the head rugby commen- In 2013 he coached the Men’s Sevens five Clarke brothers from the Hamilton Old Boys Club. announced for a single position, one tator at Hamilton from 2000 through International Invitational Team, the Kereone Rugby Club. through to 15. to 2015 for international and domes- Sevens Ambassadors, and in 2015 he He first played for Waikato in EVAN PEGDEN In the following week’s edition, the tic matches and for the 2011 Rugby helped the Peru Women’s Sevens 1960, making 13 appearances and Evan Pegden is a former sports panel’s pick of those three will be World Cup he also led the side as a technical adviser, which continued to represent Waikato until editor and rugby writer for the Wai- announced as the winner of that commentating at Eden Park, Auck- saw him travel to Columbia for a 1966, playing 70 games in all. kato Times, who retired early in 2015 position. land and Rotorua. South American tournament. Brian has continued to be active after 40 years. Please note these picks are voted Other notable roles include: mem- Since then, he has coached two in his support for Waikato Rugby Known to many as “Pegs”, he was on by the panel and it is their opinion ber of rugby commentary teams women’s invitational sides on tours where he has held many different chief rugby writer from 1988 and as a group. both domestic and Internationals to Japan, which included the first roles and is a Life Member of the became sports editor four years later. We invite the public to have their 1979 -1999; International and domes- ever New Zealand Harlequins Waikato Rugby Union- a well re- He covered a full range of sports say too, although this will not affect tic netball commentary in Hamilton women’s team in 2019. spected member of the rugby com- - in particular, rugby at multiple the final say. and Tauranga/Mt Maunganui from Locally, Fox has coached at First munity. levels, including an in-depth cover- Send an email to teawamutu. 1980- 2015; helped provide coverage Division and Premier Club level and The Clarke brothers made 409 age of senior club competitions, the [email protected] or drop a note off of Davis Cup Tennis at Mystery was the TA sub union head coach appearances for the province - Ian Waikato provincial team through to the Te Awamutu Courier office Creek; member of broadcasting team for six seasons. 126, Don 98, Graeme 72, Brian 70 and their NPC and Ranfurly Shield stating who your pick would be and for World Rowing Championships at Doug 43. exploits and the Chiefs in Super why. Lake Kara¯piro; member of New Zea- JESSE WOOD All five of them took the field in Rugby from the outset in 1996. Here’s an introduction to our land Broadcasting Radio team to Te Awamutu Courier reporter Waikato’s 1961 match against He covered his share of test rugby selection panel: Beijing Olympics 2008. Jesse Wood was born and bred in Thames Valley at Te Aroha. as well.

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Fresh off their first win of the season, Kihikihi came back to earth on Sat- urday with a 63-5 loss to Hamilton Old Boys in division two of Waikato club rugby. Having accounted for bottom of the table Hinuera the previous weekend, the young Kihikihi team found table-topping Hamilton Old Boys a much tougher proposition. The Ham- ilton high flyers have not been defeated for six years in this grade. Kihikihi co-coach Richard Parsons reports that the visitors cameout firing on all cylinders at Kihikihi Do- main. They capitalised on a wealth of possession to notch up 42 unanswered points in the first half an hour. From that point 19-year-old flanker Cairo Julius sparked Kihikihi into action, with multiple hit-ups that Old Boys struggled to contain. Second five Tyron Rongo followed Julius’ lead, making frequent inroads Rina Paraone, pictured after a strong carry in the recent cliffhanger against O¯ torohanga, was to the fore again in Kihikihi’s win over Puta¯ruru on into the visitors’ backline. Saturday scoring their first try. Photo / Grant Johnston One 40 metre incursion took him all the way to the tryline out wide, opening Kihikihi’s account. For the next 45 minutes of the game, the hometeam held sway, with Kihikihi women’s win puts first five Deane Muraahi and halfback Teina-Wiremu Wineera displaying expertise beyond their years. They adroitly galvanised an the back in the top four energised forward pack and hungry m backline, and multiple try-scoring opportunities were created. The gameopened up after the Spiers and reserve back Oriwia HOB, loaded with veteran former break with Kihikihi responding to Marshall. premier players, were able to weather 27-14 triumph against Puta¯ruru Puta¯ruru’s one converted second “They all had outstanding games these forays and eventually wear the half try with three more tries of their and it was just too hard to separate home team down. RUGBY Honey Hireme scored for Puta¯ruru own — two scored by the loosehead them ,” reports Kihikihi manager HOB finished the game with three in the opening minutes of the game prop Sara-Jane Urquhart and re- Selina Heke. seven pointers in the last five and a successful conversion gave serve forward Chyna Hohepa which “Our goal this season is to finish minutes, blowing the scoreline out 27-14 away win over the home team a 7-0 lead. was converted by first five Kiriana in the top four and Saturday’s beyond a fair reflection of the run of Puta¯ruru on Saturday It was short-lived as Kihikihi Nolan. bonus point win puts us into fourth play. boosted Kihikihi back into centre Rina Paraone replied with a Urquart’s brace of tries was re- place, three points ahead of Uni- Kia Kaha Electrical/Group 1 Player the top four in Waikato try soon after. ward for another strong game. She versity. We take on University at of the Day for Kihikihi was Cairo woAmen’s club rugby championship Another Kihikihi try, scored by was also jointly awarded the Kia their home ground on Saturday, Julius. chase. winger EmmaSpiers, gave the visi- Kaha Electrical Player of the Day June 12, needing to either win or Next homegame for Kihikihi is Former Black Fern and Kiwi Fern tors a 10-7 halftime lead. award, along with winger Emma draw to make the semifinals.” against Hamilton Jaradites on June 12.

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Stewart Alexander Net - Jacob Carey 63; Phil Lambert 66; Rex Mossman 31; Ian Gray 31. Net - Ann Ellis 33; Susan Weal 36; Russo 34; Ken Bardsley 33; Brent Sunday was a hugely successful day Patrick Hape67; Steve Herbert 67. 18-hole Ladies: Shirley Woolly 38. Keene 33; Josh Law 33; Bill Fox 33. for club member Jacob Carey, who Points - Jacob Carey 43; Phil Lambert Gross - Cheryl Forster 92; Leigh Grylls Points - Ann Ellis 20; Susan Weal 17; Juniors - Dick Thomas 40; Grant carded his best round. 40; Patrick Hape 39; Steve Herbert 39; 94; Thora Young 98. Angie Way 15; Shirley Woolly 15. Morgan 34; Ross Scown 34; Kevin Carey, playing off a 3 handicap, shot Neal Johnston 37. Net - Leigh Grylls 69; Thora Young 72; Pirongia Nickson 31; Pete Morris 31. 66 off the stick, and notched up 43 Midweek: Cheryl Forster 77. Pirongia Golf Club had 38 starters on Twos - John McCormick, Brent Keene stableford points. Karl Cruickshank 36 points; Peter Points - Leigh Grylls 37; Thora Young Sunday. (2), Tyne Watts, Rob Taylor, Scott Law, Sunday Scramble: Wilson 32; Chris Johnstone 29; Rod 34. Seniors - Rob Taylor 39; John Gary Russo. Gross - Jacob Carey 66; Patrick Hape Ward 28; Cliff Gordon 28. 9-hole Ladies: McCormick 36; Hans Nieremeijer 35; Longest Putt - Jack Hjorth 68; Jeremy Collett 73; Carl Vets: Gross - Ann Ellis 54; Susan Weal 56; Phillip Eyre 35; Tyne Watts 35; Steve Closest to the Pin - Ross Scown Miezenbeek 73; Phil Lambert 75. Karl Cruickshank 36; Ian Stratford 32; Shirley Woolly 62. Law 34; Michael Harvey 34; Gary Jackpot - Brent Keene $33.00

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United Matamata Sports win 71-17 over Pirongia

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irongia versus United Mata- mata Sports was a game where the final score didn’t reflect the ebbs and flows of Pthe 80 minutes of rugby. A scoreline of 71-17 suggests a one- sided affair from go to woe, but the visiting Pirongia team was right in the game for the first 55 minutes. The forwards stood up as a unit to confront the Matamata pack and dominated the set piece, both scrums and lineouts. From the kick-off Pirongia kept the Pirongia A squad. Photo / Julie Gibson ball in hand and worked their way up field. It was only from a kick that The 10 minutes either side of There were some outstanding per- clearly shown on Saturday at Bedford and determination and some great gave the ball back to Matamata, who halftime were all Pirongia’s, formances by the Pirongia players. Park when Pirongia B took on Mata- play they were able to curb the counter-attacked stepping their way dominating field position and Amongst an outstanding forward ef- mata B. scoring, as well as having some very through the middle and linking with stretching the Matamata defence. fort, Graham Wade stood out, step- Pirongia B were up against it, even good patches of play of their own. supporting teammates to score and With time almost up on the first ping up again into the flanker role to before the whistle blew to commence Matamata were able to score only take an early 5-0 lead. half Pirongia had several dabs at the cover the field on attack and defence. the game. four more tries in the second half to Pirongia then dominated the next Matamata goal line until it was half- Prop Andy Fullerton had arguably Player unavailability and injuries take the game out 79-0. The 20 minutes moving the ball from right back Ben Rush, playing the club he his best game for the black and meant they went into the game with scoreboard would reflect a hiding, but to left and back to test the Matamata represented growing up, who fought whites, contributing to a strong scrum an under-strength team and only two the coaches were very proud of the defences. his way over to reduce the lead to and making several tackles, stopping subs on the bench. team, who never gave up, tackled Eventually, first-five Waylon 26-12 at halftime. the big Matamata ball runners and The game, played in heavy themselves to a standstill and kept Tangohau put in a short grubber kick Pirongia went straight into attack also carrying the ball strongly. conditions, started well for Matamata running hard at their opposition, even behind the Matamata backs that hit in the second half and after coming The rest of the forwards, too, who scored early, with their larger with their tiring bodies. the left-hand post and allowed fast- close several times it was hooker should be proud of their efforts. While pack and slick backs making life Special mention to Preston following centre Travis Cook to scoop Preston Pepperell who dived over in the back line was challenged on de- difficult for the Pirongia team to con- Pepperell — after a serious injury to the ball and touch it down to give the corner to give the visitors a real fence they threatened with ball in tain. Chris Reymer and with no subs, Pirongia a 7-5 lead after converting sniff at a possible upset, reducing the hand. Fullback Amryn Sanders put With two players having been re- Pepperell ran straight to the changing his own try. margin to 26-17. the Matamata defence in two minds placed due to injuries, Pirongia were shed, put on the strip and played most Matamata always threatened with Unfortunately, Pirongia couldn’t often, getting the ball out wide and left with no subs for the rest of the of the second half. He then played a ball in hand and when they broke the maintain their dominance and with running, kicking or linking with sup- match. Matamata took advantage of full 80 for the As — a true mountain first line of defence their speed some astute subs by Matamata, they port runners. this and were able to score tries at man! proved too much for the Pirongia started moving the ball wide and their will in the first half to go into the break There are no games next week due cover defence to handle. This al- speed and elusiveness were too Pirongia B v United with a convincing 52-0 lead. to Queen’s Birthday weekend. Both lowed Matamata to score three much for Pirongia to restrict. They ran Matamata Sports B At this stage the Pirongia Bs could teams are back at home the following converted tries within 10 minutes of in a number of tries in the last half- The gulf between the premier have been looking at a 100-point weekend playing against local rival each other to build a 26-7 lead. hour to inflate the score to 71-17. teams and division 1 teams was scoreboard, but through pure guts O¯ haupo¯for the McInally Cup. Strong-starting Reds overhauled by Otumoetai FOOTBALL This was soon followed by a yel- save of the year, getting a finger to low card to Otumoetai’s No 15 after it and sending it over the bar. several dangerous tackles on Dylan The tsunami hadn’t arrived as The Te Awamutu Tall Poppy Real Brett. expected but the rain did and with Estate Championship team took the An attempt from a corner save it, TA pressed on. Brad stepped in to trip over the Kaimais to take on narrowly progressed to Dylan Whip- slot a ball into the net that defied Otumoetai. ping, who sent a ball to Joel — who Pythagoras’ theorem on right angles. The Reds started with a hiss and used his learnings from Billy Carter With minutes to go, a controversial a roar with two early strikes from to do an Irish dance over the ball, handball saw Otumoetai steal three Jared and Blerum. allowing Brad “Buzz” Egglestone to points at the death. Captain Joel Roil took a quick level things up. The squad face Hamilton throw-in at the 15-minute mark to A second Otumoetai goal from an Wanderers at the stadium in Te Awa- Jared, again just missing out. offside position left the visiting TA fan mutu this weekend. Then a controversial offside ruling base wondering if there was a market ■ Fifty-two first kickers (4- to 6-year- led to Otumoetai taking the lead. for a Specsavers in the Bay. olds) are registered at the club this Not to be deterred, the TA side This was followed soon after by a year — a record year for the club. went straight back onto attack, with superb Otumoetai strike from the top Local photographer Arthur Uden a wide-played shot narrowly cleared Te Awamutu player Euen McLeod’s son showing his skills and potential of the box but TA’s player profile of headed down to take some snaps of by Otumoetai. during the first kickers’ Friday evening games. Photo / Supplied the day Josh “Jae” Peterson made the the boys and girls in action.

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SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST | CLAUDELANDS ARENA, HAMILTON 24 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, June 3, 2021 Mediocre performance from Sports

Mistakes and lapses cost team

RUGBY Considering how the game had Justin Miezenbeek played out in the first half, Sports Te Awamutu Sports’ wouldn’t have been too unhappy Latrell Smiler-Ah t was a familiar script at Marist with how they sat, but knowing they Kiong. Park on Saturday, with Te Awa- couldn’t afford a slow start to the Photos / Justin Miezenbeek mutu Sports looking good in second. patches, but mistakes and lapses It went somewhat according to Icost them big in a 12-33 loss in wet plan, although mistakes kept forcing and blustery conditions to Hamilton Sports back into their half, their de- Marist. fence held strong; that is, until the Hooker and man of the match Brad 49th minute when Marist crossed Van Der Heyden scored in the first beside the post. half, while halfback Matthew Vickers Then they doubled up in the 53rd scored in the second, a conversion minute with a long-range try to blow Te Awamutu Sports was added by replacement pivot the score out to 5-26, and with Sports Development’s Logan Karl to round out Te Awa- struggling to string any substantial Andrew Muller. mutu’s scoring for the day. phases together, effectively had one In a recurring trend, Sports were foot in the winner’s circle. pieces and breakdown. the rain and wind to drop a winnable predominantly between the quarters, slow out of the gates and let in a soft Sports, despite battling them- Hooker Van Der Heyden was out- game 10-24. the stalemate broken only by Bennett converted try in the opening minutes, selves, hung in for the next 15 standing on both sides of the ball in Down 0-12 in the opening quarter, in the 53rd minute with a penalty goal but held strong defensively from minutes, and were unlucky to not be heavy conditions. Sports had played the bulk of the from handy position to close the gap there, repelling several attacking rewarded from a piece of individual No 8 Maximus Lestro stacked an- game in their half, falling off tackles to 10-12. raids from the hosts. brilliance from fullback Latrell Smiler- other good performance, as well as and mistakes compounding their With the game in the balance and Finally getting some possession Ah Kiong, whose diving effort in the Tony Bennett, who was again im- fortunes. as the weather worsened, Hamilton and territory, Sports worked down corner was disallowed. pressive. Their goal-line defence held Marist were the ones who lifted, a the field and got the reward they were They did eventually find reward Fullback Latrell Smiler-Ah Kiong through from there, and found them- score in the 59th minute stretched the looking for, another picture-perfect through halfback Matthew Vickers was tidy in tough conditions and selves right back in the game when lead to nine points — then again in rolling maul seeing Van Der Heyden who found space around the ruck showed glimpses of his skills. winger Clark Towers spied a floating the 63rd to stretch again to 10-24. pick up his second in as many weeks and crashed over in the 69th minute, MVP: 3: Brad Van der Heyden. 2: pass and intercepted it, weaving Sports had chances in the closing in the 26th minute, and closing the pulling the score back to 12-26, until Tony Bennett, 1: Latrell Smiler-Ah downfield before offloading to stages but solid defence and mistakes score to 5-7. Marist scored again in the closing Kiong midfielder Ishmail Shabazz who ran meant they got close to the line, but However, Sports went off the boil stages, bringing the curtain down on Te Awamutu Sports Development the rest of the way. Pivot Josh Bennett couldn’t cross it. and were pinned against their own what was ultimately a disappointing found themselves in an early hole expertly navigated the blustery wind Club rugby takes a breather line, letting in a soft try in the 29th performance. against Hamilton Marist B, but from out wide for a 7-12 halftime through Queen’s Birthday weekend, minute, helping Hamilton Marist to a The forwards shouldered a lot of worked their way back to trail by only scoreline. before Sports return home to host 5-12 lead at halftime. the load, and found control in the set two points, before slipping away in The second half was played Melville.

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Picksters: own surprise move leading into Sunday 6 June MYSTICS v STARS 6.15pm Round seven of ANZ the third spell with Kersten Premiership Netball saw the reverting back to the wing de- Stars, Pulse and Stell come out fence role and Maddy Gordon as victors. taking on the centre job. Picksters LJ Hooker’s Turnover ball midway Michelle Storer sits in first equal through the stanza allowed the with Bernie Marshall of Pulse to edge ahead by five McDonald’s after fielding one of goals – the challenge was to her jokers - neither got on the see if they could build on the points board after round one, a advantage against a Magic THE board big turn around!. side refusing to stand down. Paper Plus’ Murray Green Metcalfe went to her bench Bernie Michelle and NZME’s Jesse Wood slow during the third quarter with McDonalds 62% LJ Hooker 62% creep up the ladder, still neck Fowler shifting to goal defence, and neck, sitting third equal. Erena Mikaere to keeper and Harcourts’ Melanie Barker Georgie Edgecombe coming follows them with one less point on to the wing. Tactix Taxtix and Bridie Osborne from the Another strong finish to the Steel ST Steel Storyteller Bar & Eatery rounds quarter was telling for the Pulse 1 off the picksters. Magic captain Sam Winders played game 100 on Sunday night. as they extended their lead to Stars Stars Picksters: don’t forget to use Photo / Michael Bradley Photography seven goals, 45-38 at the three 1ST your jokers at some point! marked her 100th national scoreboard but the hosts could quarter mark. Match Report: league match but all eyes were never consolidate in an error- It was enough to give the The defending champion Te perhaps on the visitors’ starting ridden first quarter with both home side some confidence as Jesse Murray Wa¯nanga o Raukawa Pulse line with coach Amigene teams guilty of unforced errors. the likes of Souness and NZME 48% Paper Plus 48% have secured two wins on the Metcalfe tossing up a few It took a flurry of quick goals Gordon started to look long into trot for the first time this season surprises. to Aliyah Dunn in the last two the shooting circle while to continue their move up the Experienced attacker Grace minutes of the spell for the Kersten and Kelly Jury tight- ANZ Premiership points table. Kara was given a start in the Pulse to extend a slim advan- ened the screws on defence. Pulse Tactix It took a late flurry of goals goal attack bib while Holly tage, heading into the break More changes were made to Steel Steel in the third quarter to help set Fowler made a return to elite with a 16-12 lead. the Magic defence line with 3RD up the 64-53 win over the Splice netball, coming back from a The arm-wrestle continued Georgia Tong replacing Fowler Mystics Stars Construction Magic at TSB serious knee injury, to start at into the second stanza in a half but it was not enough to stem 3RD Arena in Wellington on Sunday wing defence. peppered with turnovers – 22 the flow of ball into Dunn and night, and they now sit in third Just how successful the in total – as neither side could Te Amo Amaru-Tibble. place on the ladder. move of Kara was will be up for claim the ascendancy. Melanie Bridie The 11-goal victory also debate with the former Silver The vision of both Pulse Shooting Stats - Pulse: Harcourts 43% Story Teller 29% broke the deadlock of Fern showing her silky passing midcourters, Claire Kersten Aliyah Dunn 42/46 (91 per 15-games apiece between the skills in ball delivery to Bassett, and Whitney Souness, im- cent) two teams and will be a con- but lacking in shooting accur- pressed as they used all avail- Te Amo Amaru-Tibble 22/25 fidence boost for the Pulse acy. The Magic ended with just able time to wait for an opening (88 per cent) Tactix Tactix heading into the second half of two fewer attempts at goal than in the shooting circle. It was the Shooting Stats - Magic: Steel Magic the competition – backing up the Pulse but slipped with their hosts’ superior accuracy in the Caitlin Bassett 47/55 (85 per 5TH from the win over the radar, netting 76 per cent of circle which proved the differ- cent) Stars Mystics Robinhood Stars last week. their 69 shots at goal. ence in the first half, the Pulse Grace Kara 6/14 (43 per 6TH It was a big night for Magic It was the Pulse who made leading 31-29 at the break. cent) captain Sam Winders who the first move on the Coach Gail Parata made her MVP:Whitney Souness (Pulse)

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RUGBY player to be replaced after 20 minutes coming into effect when Shaun Stevenson was inserted into the game f ever there was a moment a as McKenzie’s replacement. team became firm favourites to A try to Pita Gus Sowakula quickly break Australia’s Super Rugby followed, but the flimsy Chiefs’ de- Transtasman duck, it arrived fence still had holes even when back Imidway through the first half of the to their full allotment, with Filipo Reds’ match against the Chiefs in Daugunu responding as the Reds Townsville. racked up 40 points. It all started to go wrong for the Leading 40-8 with 16 minutes to go, Chiefs after 15 minutes when Chase you could have forgiven the Chiefs Tiatia’s failed attempt at an intercept had they started mentally preparing ended up adjudged a deliberate for the flight home. knock-on. That resulted in a penalty Instead, they scored four tries to try for the Reds and a yellow card turn a thrashing into a thriller. for Tiatia, before another try quickly Tupou Vaa’i, Reuben O’Neill and followed for the hosts. Bailyn Sullivan all crossed in rapid Bad became worse when Damian succession, and when reserve half- McKenzie was sent off for a high shot back Xavier Roe raced away to score on halfback Tate McDermott. in the corner, the Chiefs were sud- And worse became even worse denly within six, with 90 seconds with the Chiefs down to 13 when right remaining. wing Suliasi Vunivalu scored within Surely, they couldn’t? two minutes as the Reds took a 19-3 Having made the linebreak to set lead. up Roe’s try, Stevenson again made Tiatia could scarcely have antici- a half-break as the Chiefs attempted pated the carnage his 10-minute de- one more surge in their own half, but parture would trigger but his return his ill-advised offload to Anton did little to stem the Reds’ onslaught, Lienert-Brown was knocked on, and as the Queenslanders, who had won the Reds’ resulting scrum saw the ball just one of their last 19 games against booted into touch to clinch a win that Kiwi opposition, had a scarcely- was far more nerve-racking that it had Xavier Roe had the final say of the match. Photo / AAP Image/Scott Radford-Chisholm believable 33-3 halftime lead. any right to be. Nearly as unbelievable was the While the Chiefs’ failure to pick up out hope for a miraculous Kiwi col- confidence into their last two clashes Filipo Daugunu tries; James O’Connor Chiefs’ comeback. a bonus point in their slim victory lapse to give them any shot of against the Blues and Hurricanes, 4 cons) It all started to go right for the over the Western Force had probably extending their season into a second potentially being able to play spoiler ■ Chiefs 34 (Pita Gus Sowakula, Chiefs when they gained some res- already consigned them to missing finals appearance. against the competition’s front- Tupou Vaa’i, Reuben O’Neill, Bailyn pite when restored to 15 men early the final, they now take on the com- The Reds, meanwhile, will — after runners in the race for the final. Sullivan, Xavier Roe tries; Kaleb Trask in the second half, with the-little used petition’s worst two squads — the an assumedly brutal review of their ■ Reds 40 (Isaac Henry 2, penalty 3 cons, Damian McKenzie pen) new rule allowing a red-carded Rebels and Waratahs — having to hold final 15 minutes — take pride and try, Suliasi Vunivalu, Feao Fotuaika, HT: 33-3

Ohaupo¯happy with draw against Southern RESULTS

RUGBY SENIOR RUGBY FIXTURES – 05/06 NO GAMES DUE TO LONG On a cold autumn afternoon, the WEEKEND teams for the fixture between O¯ haupo¯and Southern United started SENIOR RUGBY RESULTS – to assemble at O¯ haupo¯ Memorial 29/05 Park. PREMIER: Southern United brought a strong Hamilton Marist 33 – 12 Te Awa- team up the highway to take on a mutu Sports slightly under strength O¯ haupo¯ XV. PREMIER B: SURF, captained by Matthew O¯ haupo¯take on Southern United from Tokoroa. Photo / Jesse Wood Hamilton Marist B 24 – 10 Te Crum, son of O¯ torohanga legend Greg Awamutu Sports Development Crum, have been in fine form this moment in the game when Southern powerful SURF forwards and lock United’s B team. CHAMPIONSHIP: season and you could tell that he and United lost a player to a red card for Alex Fullerton was a tireless worker, Both teams were hot on defence O¯ haupo¯17 – 17 Southern United his team were there to play when a dangerous tip tackle. but when SURF scored under the but after O¯ haupo¯‘s centre conceded United Matamata Sports 71 – 17 21-year-old referee Ben Brownlie got As the halftime whistle went, the posts, which was converted, it looked a yellow card for a high shot, SURF Pirongia the game under way. game was locked up at 5-5. as if the game could be lost with SURF B went into the half 17-0, scoring two CHAMPIONSHIP B: Early on, the game was an arm As the second half got under way, taking the lead 17-12. converted tries and a penalty goal. O¯ haupo¯B 7 – 17 Southern United wrestle, with both teams putting in SURF with just 14 players, started to With four minutes to go and SURF But that would be it for SURF on B solid defensive efforts. dominate the early forward hot on attack, O¯ haupo¯turned over the points board. United Matamata Sports B 79 – For O¯ haupo¯, co-captain Hayden exchanges, consistently getting the ball and marched down the field O¯ haupo¯proved their heart was in 0 Pirongia B Thomas was putting his body on the across the gain line with prop Nai with halfback Scott Thomas rallying the game with a solid 40 minutes of DIVISION 2: line, making tackle after tackle. Uhila putting in a huge shift for the his side to put in one last push for defence and pressure on the oppo- Kihikihi5–63Hamilton Old Boys The deadlock was finally broken South Waikato side. victory. After several half breaks deep sition, with the majority of their team Hamilton Marist 31 – 10 Te Awa- when explosive prop Liam Palaone But it was O¯ haupo¯who got on the in the SURF half with Josh Thomas, putting in an 80 minute shift. mutu Marist charged over to score for O¯ haupo¯, board next through centre Bronson and winger Roy Dew, challenging the The SURF defence finally cracked WOMEN’S: Palaone put in what was to be a Wilson-Beech which was converted SURF goal line, replacement lock when the ball was flung out wide to Puta¯ruru 14 – 25 Kihikihi player of the day performance for his by first five Dean Fullerton. Scott Gee charged over to score, to send the O¯ haupo¯fullback over. team. SURF quickly struck back scoring level the scores 17-17 with time up on Top performances came from RUGBY LEAGUE FIXTURES – For SURF, lock Ben Garnett put in out wide, to make the score to 12-10 the clock. Unfortunately the conver- O¯ haupo¯‘s Jacob ‘Brodie’ King, 05/06 a dominant display at lock, with his to O¯ haupo¯with the unsuccessful con- sion for O¯ haupo¯to win the game was Dwayne Talaiti, Hayden ‘Doggy’ NO GAMES DUE TO LONG mobility around the field and his version. flagged away. Doggett and stand-in captain Ross WEEKEND aerial work at lineout time. O¯ haupo¯ were then guilty of turn- But O¯ haupo¯ would be happy to Miers. In a great curtain raiser for the SURF responded with a try to ing the ball over too often as they settle for a draw, after a bruising As drawn match, the final score was LEAGUE RESULTS – 29/05 impressive hooker Kereti Reihana. looked to move the ball wide, this second half where the SURF forwards 17-7 to SURF B. SENIOR: O¯ haupo¯ then had a prolonged played right into the hands of the dominated the contact area and the This weekend is a weekend off for Hamilton Hornets 6 – 48 Te period on attack, with young hooker Southern United forward pack who tighter exchanges, where O¯ haupo¯ club rugby, it will be much needed Awamutu Firehawks Ethan Refoy working hard in the tight, were starting to get on top of their struggled to commit the forward break for the O¯ haupo¯ teams to re- UNDER-15: and ever present Sam Foster putting opposition, with damaging flanker numbers required to compete in this charge their batteries and freshen up Nga¯ruawa¯hia Panthers 12 – 38 Te up his hand up, time and time again Angus Valler carrying strongly. area. for their clashes against Pirongia at Awamutu Firehawks to carry the ball for his team. O¯ haupo¯ veteran prop Kerry Earlier on, the O¯ haupo¯B side made Pirongia Domain on Saturday, June Before the break, came a critical Matthews worked hard to combat the their presence felt against Southern 12. Thursday, June 3, 2021 Te Awamutu Courier 27

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Arthur Rank Hospice Awamutu Rowing application to the Waipa District Licensing 15th June 1959 to in Cambridge, Club since 1966, Clive Committee for the Renewal of a Club Licence in 27th May 2021. England on 20th May laid the foundations of respect of the premises situated at 139 Albert Park Taken suddenly. Wife 2021, aged 58 years. today’s club. As Dearly loved and president and captain, Road, Te Awamutu 3800 known as Waipa of the late Graham. KIHIKIHI Workingmen’s Club Inc. Loving Ma of loving husband of he built the club into a ROSETOWN Christopher and Kayla Jacqueline and proud rowing force that PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH The general nature of the business conducted PISTOL Hoyes and cherished and loving dad of punched well above its under the licence is Chartered Club. friend of Maddy. Abigail and Lachlan. weight nationally, and CHURCH SERVICES 10am CLUB Devoted and adored Very much loved he kept the club th The days on which, and the hours during which youngest brother, running through the Sunday, 6 June - Rev. Ken Wall Nana of Grayson and th alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the brother-in-law and lean years. However, Sunday, 13 June - Acts: Another Goodbye AGM Luna. Daughter of the -OhNo!Terry Cowland licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 1am the late Buster and uncle of Clare and Clive was first and Mike Ravenscroft, foremost a rower: as a following day. Shirley Dunn and All welcome Monday 28th June sister and sister in law Wendy and Gordon competitor and as a at 7.30pm Webb (Gisborne), coach he was totally The application may be inspected during ordinary of Wayne and Kay and office hours at the office of the Waipa District Factory Road Peter and Diane. Fraser and Brendon committed to helping Lost and Found Te Awamutu (Sydney), Juliet and his crews achieve Council, District Licensing Committee at either 101 “With quiet grace a Chris Hargreaves their best, and always Bank Street Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street Contact Chris beautiful spirit takes (England) and Doone happy to share rowing Cambridge. 027 692 4012 wing.” Parkinson (Brisbane) knowledge and advice A special thanks to the and their families. with all members. SPCA FOUNDS Any person who is entitled to object and who emergency services Loved youngest son of As we acknowledge wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not who fought so hard to the late Lin and Norah Clive’s immeasurable Found Adult Male Black & White Cat. later than 15 working days after the date of the save Vicki. Smith. How fortunate contribution to the Te Awamutu Area. Ref: 510999 we are to have had him publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of A Service to celebrate club, it is Clive himself the objection with the Secretary of the District Vicki’s life has been in our lives. How hard that we will miss – his Phone SPCA (07) 578 0245 The Dream held. All it is to lose him. humanity, his passion Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council, communications to Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu 3840. and his sharp sense of FOUND Interpreter the McKinlay family, STEENSON, humour. Hunting & Clive. Fishing jacket with hood, No objection to the issue of a Renewal licence may PO Box 137, Te R.I.P. Clive. Do you have an Awamutu 3840. 7.06.1946 to 28.05.2021 Gleneagles Dr. Ph Denis be made in relation to a matter other than a matter 07 280 7615 after 4pm. unusual dream? specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Or need guidance? Te Awamutu Funeral Peacefully at home in STEENSON, Services FDANZ Te Awamutu on 28 Alcohol Act 2012. Clive. Email: May 2021 Public Notices This is the first publication of this notice. Aged 74 3⁄4. Beloved Aged 74, taken from us TheDreamInterpreter MCKINLAY, all way to soon. Much @outlook.com Vicki. partner of Sue, and much loved father and loved life partner to Our Dearest friend father in law of Sueand loved family Pirongia and side-kick for over Marsha and Gregg, member to Audrey 55 years.We still had Yvette and Michael. and Lionel Waugh, so many adventures to Oarsome ‘Pops’ of Brett and Wendy, Community go on together, taken Erin, Daniel, James, Maree and Murray, Employment Vacancies way too soon,this was Campbell and Alice. Ross and YuYan, Peter Association Inc not the plan. Off to greet his maker and Judy and all of Forever Loved, with a very firm their families. Annual General Meeting Never forgotten handshake! We will miss all your wit and wisdom. to be held in the Community Chapel Love Julie Please join us to help cnr Ross and Crozier Street, Pirongia and Sheryll celebrate Clive’s life at Wednesday, 16 June, 2021 at 7.30pm xx the Te Awamutu Bible Chapel, Chapel Drive, Agenda Te Awamutu, Today, Confirming 2020 AGM Minutes 3rd June 2021 at 11am Chairperson's Report Remember us in followed by a private Treasurer's Report Co-ordinator/Administrator Shared Role cremation. In lieu of Election of Executive Committee your Will and leave flowers, donations to General Business We require a person to fill a part time position as Co-ordinator/ Hospice Waikato Guest speaker Administrator for the Te Awamutu Community Health Transport Trust. a legacy of hope would be appreciated Leaving a gift to Tania Ashwell This will be a shared position and the successful applicant will work and may be left at the BCFNZ in your Will service. All "Building a stronger community with Thursday and Friday each week. can make a real communications to time banking" This person will be responsible for the day to day running of our Health the Steenson family, difference. PO Box 137, Te All Welcome Shuttle service and associated administration on those days. For more info, call Awamutu 3840. For more information Light refreshments They will need to be flexible with their time, show excellent skills in Enquiries to: Te Awamutu Funeral 0800 902 732 managing volunteers and servicing clients. They will also need to have 0800 53 00 00 Services FDANZ [email protected] very good administration, clerical and computer skills. A high level of confidentiality will be required. This will be a part time work from home position, and the applicant must be based in Te Awamutu. This position will be for 10 hours a week. The Trust provides transport from the greater Te Awamutu area to medical appointments in Hamilton and Te Kuiti using volunteer drivers and support people. Applications should be made by email, accompanied by a CV, Honouring your by June 10th to: loved ones wishees The Chairperson Proudly helping families Te Awamutu Community Health Transport Trust with dignity and sincerity. C/ 276 Rutherford St We’re there for you 24/7. Te Awamutu 3800 [email protected] 07 870 2137

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TE AWAMUTU RSA Devilskin and Kora Raffl es Wed & Fri, Jokers Wild Friday, Membership draw Mon, Wed, Fri co-headlining tour CLUB OPEN DAILY FROM 11AM Bomber Command Restaurant UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Double pass to Devilskin and Kora at Mt Maunganui, Hamilton and 11am to 8pm daily Auckland. Come and try our new menu! • This Friday 4 June, 6pm Raffl es, Jokers Wild & Membership draw. 7pm “GLEN CARLEY” • Pensioner lunch Tuesday 10 June $10 381 Alexandra Street - 871 3707 COURTESY VAN ext push 4 - free call Wednesday to Monday from 4pm • MEMBER OF CLUBSNZ & RNZRSA Entry restricted to members, invited guests and members of affi liated clubs WEBSITE: teawamutursa.co.nz The Best Value in Show Business

ow! Everyone it seems, judging by a solid fan-base worldwide and attracted a the swag of entries to our earlier swathe of brilliant live reviews from Europe to competition, wants to be a part of USA to Australia which lay testament to the PH: 871 6678 the Devilskin and Kora juggernaut groundswell of support for this hard-working JUNE 3 - 9 whenW they come to a town near you. and focused New Zealand act. www.ﬂ icks.co.nz/cinema/regent-theatre-te-awamutu/ www.teawamutu.co.nz/regent/sessions.html Better still we’re offering you a second Always thrilled to play on New Zealand soil, chance to pick up a double pass to see them Devilskin bassist Paul Martin states, Having PETER RABBIT 2 G THE FATHER M live at their shows in Mt. Maunganui at Baypark shared the stage a few times with Kora over the SAT, SUN & MON 1:50 SAT, SUN & MON 4:10 Arena, Friday, June 18, Hamilton at The Factory, years, most notably Rock the Park a few years Saturday, June 19 and Auckland at Trust Arena, back to 18,000 people, we noticed a real similarity “Me, Bill and about 8 ladies were shown “It ticks all the right boxes to become one Henderson, Friday, August 6. (All shows are R18) to their ethos and ours, namely their connection LAND - not a dry eye in the house at times of the most wonderful films you could This winter tour will see an epic to the audience and the powerful energy they and every single one of them stopped and ever see. Beautiful scenery, perfect cast, accumulation of songs that put these bands on work up during their shows. commented on what an amazing film it was.” glorious music and charming story. It truly the map, tracks like Kora’s infamous Pop Your Kora’s reputation is as solid as it comes. Tony. is ideal entertainment and we thoroughly “This was a beautiful movie, epic in Bubble, Drop Dead Killer and Carolina and The passion, spirit, and honesty in their music recommend it. You will be sorry if you miss landscape, quiet in thought, skilful in silent this gem. Based on the beloved novel.” Devilskin have a host of songs from their three as well as the strong family bond really resonated performance, filmed in the Canadian No.1 albums including crowd favourites like with us. Rockies. FINDING YOU PG Voices, Pray and Start A Revolution. Music is all about feeling good, standing up for THU 6:20, FRI 7:20 These two iconic Kiwi bands will join forces yourself and celebrating and enjoying each other’s LAND M SAT & SUN 4:15 MON 1:40 for a must-see show delivering big songs and gifts. “ABSOLUTELY STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHY. WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:00 & 6:20 a formidable live energy that is not to be missed! These shows are going to so be much fun. We I THOUGHT IT WAS STREAKS AHEAD OF Devilskin need no introduction. Regulars on can’t wait to take this on the road and share the NOMADLAND.” ALLAN Irresistibly charming, inspiring, warm, the tour circuit both in Aotearoa and overseas, magic and the message of family, love and unity SAT & SUN 6:10, MON 4:15 hilarious and insightful. their three No.1 albums have produced a with as many people as we can. JAMES & ISEY M plethora of top tracks including Little Pills, Never TOM AND JERRY G SAT & SUN 1:30, MON 2:00 SAT & SUN 4:25 See The Light, Fade, Mountains, Grave, Believe All tickets: eventfinda.co.nz except MON 2:10, WED 6:05 In Me, Animal, Endo, All Fall Down, Corrode and i Trust Arena Henderson, ticketek.co.nz “BLOODY GOOD. TWO SUSPENSEFUL Everybody’s High But Me to name but a few. Devilskin VIP tickets also available for STORIES COME TOGETHER LEADNG TO AN Lucky, a gutsy 12-year-old girl longing for a The hard hitting Kiwi band have garnered all shows EXCITING AND SPECTACULAR CLIMAX. place to belong, befriends a wild mustang EVEN MUCH BETTER THAN WHAT I HOPED she names Spirit. With her two best friends IT WOULD BE.” ALLAN Abigail and Pru and their horses by her Win side, they explore a world filled with endless You can enter by email or mail (address to Devilskin and Kora Competition, state your venue THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD R16 adventure, magnificent horses and preference and include your name, address and daytime phone number — win@teawamutucourier. FRI 7:05, SAT & FINAL SUN 6:25 never-ending fun. co.nz or PO Box 1, Te Awamutu). Deadline is 5pm Tuesday. Competition by Fill The House Tickets SPIRIT UNTAMED G Project — supporting families of children with cancer. New Zealander J J Winlove who wrote and directed it, has made an enjoyable film for SAT & SUN 1:40, MON 1:30 his first feature. “A brilliant movie.” Rex. “A very appealing and dignified portrayal This inspiring true story of a small Welsh town which will keep you interested and give and the unlikely racehorse champion that Entertainment you several moments to be treasured.” brings them together is a lovely movie at its ﬁnest Allan. designed to make you feel good about life, THHIIS JUNE AGAIN M starring Toni Collette and Damian Lewis. It will leave you cheering. PROMOTE YOUR THU 6:05, SAT & SUN 2:10 SATU FINAL WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:20 DREAM HORSE PG EVENT HERE RDAY THU 6:10, FRI 7:10 The Abbott family now face the terrors of SAT & SUN 2:00 & 6:35, MON 4:00 EVERY THURSDAY the outside world. Forced to venture into WED (SHOPPERS’) 10:10 & 6:10 the unknown, they realize the creatures Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Bible Chapelpel that hunt by sound are not the only threats This movie is powerful and necessary as a lurking beyond the sand path. Elijah said it result of current times. It is well-made, solid, Courierr Swarbrick Drive – 12.30pm was “intense”. A- Cinemascore. deeply touching, captivating and sad as A QUIET PLACE PART II M well as important. Johnny Depp’s mature and gripping performance is one of his THU 6:30, FRI 7:30, SAT & SUN 3:50 & 6:45 best. Also starring Bill Nighy and Katherine MON 4:30, WED 6:30 Jenkins www.teawamutu.nz A live-action prequel feature film following MINIMATA M a young Cruella de Vil starring Emma Stone (Minamata means Mercury poisoning and Emma Thompson. A CinemaScore. from industrially contaminated water CRUELLA PG and fish, often resulting in severe THU 6:00, FRI 7:00, SAT & SUN 4:00 & 5:50 neurological disorders or death.) 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