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Advancing Line a step closer agriculture The Mystery Creek Events Line avoids blackouts for Centre showcases New Zealand agriculture, not only more than 14,000 users during Fieldays, but all year round. Nick Drongal , Deputy BY DEAN TAYLOR others prepare the base. CEO, will speak to the Te The two sections are Physical evidence of Te compressed together and Awamutu Continuing Awamutu’s second 110kV then the conductors and Education Group on February electricity line nearing its other hardware are fitted. 17 about the history and target is in place, now that Traffic management will future of this four hundred contractors have reached be necessary as other poles million dollar complex which Factory Road. are stood in Factory Road. is meeting the challenges of The new line is designed ■ Route: Parallels the Main more dynamic, advancing to reinforce the supply to Te Trunk Railway for most of the agriculture. Awamutu. 32.3km distance. See classified For many years Te Awa- ■ 177 new poles: Galvanised advertisement inside for more mutu and surrounding steel, a number will be in Te information. areas have suffered numer- Awamutu and Otorohanga. ous blackouts due to the ■ The poles vary in height Magic game single supply line from between 20 and 24 meters, If you’d like to see the Karapiro. plus a two metre davit on top to Magic in action against the Waipa Networks CEO carry an earth wire. New South Wales Swifts pick Ray Milner said every four ■ The tallest poles are to clear up your tickets form the Te years the line was removed the railway and carry the from service for mainten- existing 11kV circuits. Awamutu i Site Centre. ■ The netball game will see ance, and every four years Four wires: The poles will the local community asked each carry three power former Magic player Laura them to do something to conductors (plus the earth). Langman taking on some of avoid outages. ■ Alternate Source: The new her old team mates. Clearance for construc- line will provide an alternative Both teams boast tion came in March last year source of electricity and allow impressive squads, so fans and TransPower contractors the existing 110kV line from are expected to snap up tickets are on target for Karapiro to be removed from and sell-out the Trust Waikato commissioning in June. service for maintenance, and Te Awamutu Events Centre. The line runs from for the power to be maintained Tickets are general admission Hangatiki to Waipa Net- should either the existing line (adults $15 and children $8). works sub-station in Race- or new line be unavailable due course Road. to a fault. Hot ride Mr Milner says it is the ■ Customer Area: Te Awamutu, Te Awamutu’s Emily largest single investment Kihikihi, Ohaupo, Pirongia, Hayward-Morgan and AP the company has ever made Kawhia and all the areas Ninja placed fourth in the in its network and it will between affecting almost 12-strong Equissage Horse directly benefit more than 14,000 customers. ■ Grand Prix at the Alltech 14,000 customers. Stringing of the poles with Showjumping and Show “It is the culmination of conductor is scheduled for the Hunter Show at Woodhill many years work in design, end of this month/early March. engineering, planning, ■ The project is on time for Sands in Auckland. gaining Resource Consents completion and commissioning and landowner permissions in June. to be able to build it.” Yesterday the poles came TC110216DT01 into the township proper TRANSPOWER when the first was stood on contractors remove the Factory Road — a taller 24m strops from the first pole on the grass area beside section of the new pole on Te Awamutu Smallbore Factory Road yesterday Club. A number of poles before placing the top have already been stood in section. Waipa Networks Anchor Park. staff were also on hand to The poles are erected in look after nearby live lines two sections. and assist with the fitting Workers unload and pre- of hardware that will carry pare the sections while part of their network.

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ZDLNDWRPLONLQJFRP Te Awamutu Otorohanga Putaruru 2 Livingstone Brothers Ln 12 Progress Drive 89 Tirau Street 1HZ=HDODQG2ZQHG 2SHUDWHG P: 07 871 6781 P: 07 873 8500 P: 07 883 3423 335 Alexandra St,Te Awamutu T: 8717741 F: 8718555 E: [email protected] 2 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, February 11, 2016 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR CourierTe Awamutu Community Newspaper of the Year 2014 Facts about town’s water consumption Your community newspaper for over 100 years. Too often has Council tried to discredit Bergin’s statement implies that Te Awa- benefit the public. Circulated free to 14,055 homes through Te Awamutu me as being confused. mutu residents are consuming an increase Using the same ‘fact finding’ method Mr A recent article in the Courier — of 220 per cent of average daily water Woods employs — the internet — it is easy to and surrounding districts. Frontier Road bore readied for TA water consumption — unfathomable. see from Council’s own website that Council CIRCULATION 14,055* (7136 urban, 6919 rural) production — quoted Barry Bergin as One could accept that a conservative extracts and supplies 26.4 million litres of saying ‘Last week alone Te Awamutu used increase of 20 — 25 per cent was acceptable water per day, or 184 million litres per week. We welcome letters - preferably via email. They 92 million litres of water and, for the district over the summer period, not 220 per cent. I’m sure people would realise that is an should be under 300 words and must have the as a whole, we saw consumption rise to 226 This is only used as a fear tactic to justify average figure, and that it would vary sender’s name, address and phone number. No million litres’. their undemocratic plans to unroll the according to a number of factors — so 226 pseudonyms are accepted and names will only be It would imply that Te Awamutu resi- unwanted meters and establishment of a million litres in a week is within the 20 — 25 withheld in special circumstances at the discretion dents are consuming 13.1 million litres a CCO. per cent range Mr Woods would accept. of the editor. Letters are not usually acknowledged day. With the Fonterra component at 40 per If there was any validity to Mr Bergin’s The same website says in relation to and may be edited, abridged or discarded. cent of Te Awamutu’s water demand, they comments then: household use, we use 257 litres/head/day — MANAGER would consume 7.9 million litres a day. • Level 4 Water Restrictions would have again an average over a year. Alan Price This statement alone is full of factual been immediately put in place, compared The population of Te Awamutu, which [email protected] inaccuracy, highlighting Council staff have with current Level 2 restrictions. includes Pirongia and Kihikihi, is about their heads in the sky whilst sitting behind • It is evident water bores will not solve 12,000 according to latest figures. EDITORIAL their protective walls to their ivory tower, the problem. One-third of water at present is used and Dean Taylor (editor) and the Courier has allowed this travesty to Why does Council have to resort to lies? paid for by Fonterra and the remaining two- [email protected] transpire without checking the facts. Why can’t elected Councillor’s see what’s thirds is attributed to householders, com- Cathy Asplin (journalist) Let’s breakdown the facts: in front of them? mercial premises, paid bulk water sales and [email protected] • 257 litres/head/day (WDC — The Water Why can’t the Courier see the truth? unauthorised losses. Colin Thorsen (journalist) Story — Part 1; Lorriane Kendrick). HAYDEN WOODS Based on the peak 92 million litres use, or [email protected] • Te Awamutu population; 10,305 (2013 Editor’s note: Mr Woods is convinced about 13.1 million litres per day, Fonterra Census), but about 14,000 can be claimed Council staff and elected representatives are used 4.4 million litres, householders used ADVERTISING Dorinda Williams (Wikipedia). habitual liars and that this publication is 3.08 million litres and 5.6 million litres is [email protected] • On an average day 14,000 people committed to supporting those lies. used by businesses, commercial premises or consume 3.6 million litres of water. The only reasonable point the letter makes is via bulk water sales. Ange Holt Compared with the above facts, Mr that more information about water use may Hopefully this assists the public. [email protected] Bookings [email protected] Supply solution obvious CLASSIFIEDS Stance praised Rhonda Oosterman, Tania Cortesi-Western, The most important way for any It might cost a lot now, but Julie Montague town to increase is a good water would be cheap in the long run and I am responding to Vern Wilson’s comment in [email protected] supply. allow Te Awamutu to prosper. Tuesday’s edition. The Regional Council are dictat- Let’s just hope our present It is remarkable and highly appreciated that someone DELIVERY QUERIES 0800 111 200 ing as to how much water can be Council has enough foresight to from the local government body to share that TPPA may POSTAL ADDRESS taken from the stream at Pirongia, just do it and not say we can’t afford not be the best for the citizens of this country, especially 97 Sloane Street, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3840 it is now less than it used to be. it, as it will never be cheaper in the when the Key government is keeping low profile on the OFFICE HOURS To spend thousands on drilling future. impacts of this trade deal could have on New Zealanders. Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm bores is just a poor stop gap Even sporting grounds, events It encourages me, my family and many others PHONE 07 871 5151 | FAX 07 871 3675 measure. centres and industry need a good individuals within the community that we are not alone The obvious solution is a large water supply to grow. in these protests against TPPA and that we are not pipe over to the Waikato River So, let’s see some positive action wrong in fighting for our future and the coming ISSN 1170-1099 (Print) ISSN 2253-4075 (Online) where plenty of water flows out to Waipa District Council. generations. *Circulation Source: Audited Bureau of Circulation, 1 YE Dec 2012 sea. KEITH BRAWN SRI GOVINDARAJU

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The big guns stood up to be counted on the opening morning of the Vantage national track cycling championships in Cam- bridge yesterday. Te Awamutu Sports’ Jaime Neilsen will take on Waikato BOP teammate Rushlee Buchanan in the women’s 300m pursuit final in a repeat of last year. Cycling New Zealand women’s endurance coach, Brendon Cameron (formerly of Te Awamutu, now living in Cambridge) was delighted with the form of his crack team pursuit combination who all set personal bests. Nielsen finished top in TC110216SP07 DIANNE MANSON PHOTO 3:32.232 ahead of Buchanan ROSETOWN’S Rushlee Buchanan chats with volunteer in 3:34.446, while South- Kevin de Frere after qualifying second in the women’s land’s Kirstie James 3000m individual pursuit. (3:34.519) was to ride against the experienced seconds – and finally by Para-Cycling world Mid South Canterbury Kennett in 4:19.545, his champions Emma Foy and rider Lauren Ellis first time under the 4:20 Laura Fairweather took (3:34.939) for the bronze barrier. out the women’s tandem PREMIUM DAIRY - New to the Market! medal last night at the time Kennett has the chance 1000m time trial in 1:10.228 of going to press. to defend his national elite ahead of Amanda Cameron 76.7ha dream contour & location plus a 3bdrm home, modern 24aside H/B The world champion title against Bulling, who and Hannah Latta. cowshed, well fenced and raced paddocks & bore water supply. This isa pairing of Dylan Kennett was fourth last year, while In under-19 action, great opportunity for you! Price will be plus gst (ifany). (Mid South Canterbury) Mudgway takes on double Emma Cumming won the and Piet Bulling (South- Olympian and world cham- women’s 500m time trial in VIEW: Wed Feb 17, 11.00am – 1.00pm land) will fight out for the pionship medallist Marc 35.195s ahead of fellow gold medal in the final of Ryan for the bronze. Southlander and first-year ADDRESS: 50 Maisey Road, Ngahinapouri the men’s 4000m individual In Para-Cycling action, junior Ellesse Andrews in TENDER: Closes 4pm Friday,4thMarch,2016 NEVILLE KEMP pursuit, while 19-year-old Waikato BOP’s Nicole a new national champion- (May NOT be sold prior) Luke Mudgway (East Murray won the 500m ship record. Mob 027 271 9801 Coast North Island) set the C1-C5 time trial in 42.211 The men’s under-19 Ray White office, 223 Alexandra Street, A/H078719801 early pace at the ahead of Northland’s Fiona 1000m time trial was won Te Awamutu [email protected] Avantidrome, clocking a Southorn, with Byron by Southland’s Bradly best 4:21.791 which stood Raubenheimer claiming Knipe in 1:02.965, also a rwteawamutu.co.nz TEA21950 until the final two rides. He the men’s 1000m time trial new championship record, was edged firstly by in 1:10.808 over Auckland from Manawatu’s Camp- Bulling’s excellent 4:20.846 compatriots Nick Blincoe bell Stewart and South- Farms/Lifestyle&Residential – a best by around six and Devon Rogers. land’s Tom Sexton. Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008)

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fantastic Reporoa and Waikite dairy Afarmer turnout at a recent effluent management field day is a sign of the sector’s commitment to doing the right thing by the environment, says organiser Jon Palmer. “We had about a total of 100 farmers and industry professionals coming along to the field day at the Tumunui Dairy property to see how its great effluent system works,” says Mr Palmer, a sustainable agricultural advisor at Waikato Regional Council. “It’s excellent to see such strong farmer interest in managing dairy effluent in a way that both protects the environment and enhances profits by using nutrients in effluent CHART SUCCESS: Logan Bowler of DairyNZ (right) and Jon Palmer from to boost farm pro- Waikato Regional Council explaining the intricacies of effluent management duction.” at the effluent field day at Tumunui Dairy. Besides staff from the regional council, farmers initiatives. council has been implementing in recent at last week’s event south The field day builds on work the years. of Rotorua were able to council is doing to engage directly with “Farmers have been responding posi- consult experts from farmers in the area one-to-one to help tively to this approach,” said Mr Palmer. DairyNZ, AgFirst and them ensure their effluent management OPUS. Dairy companies systems are up to scratch, with a ■ The council’s sustainable agriculture Fonterra and Miraka were reasonable amount of time given to make team is on 0800 800 401 and more effluent also on hand to talk about improvements where required. It’s part management advice is available at their environmental of a new region-wide approach the www.waikatoregion.govt.nz/forfarmers Thursday, February 11, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 9

Our team (left to right): Helen Thomas, Santana Abbott, Eltje Malzbender, Jacqui Green, Vicki Dunlop, Topsey Mason (our Otorohanga Physiotherapy Clinic), Rachael Vossen, Annalies Van Der Wee, Oliver Chang, Kara Thomas. Exercise Classes: We are now running exercise classes out of our gym located Meet our team! within our clinic and from the Livingstone Aquatic Centre, Te Awamutu. Please contact the clinic for any further Kara Thomas Eltje Malzbender Santana Abbott information required. Physiotherapist / Physiotherapist Physiotherapist Owner Eltje is an acupuncturist Santana is our Kara is a High with an interest in hydrotherapy physio Performance sporting injuries. She and runs rehab classes New Zealand moved to NZ from at the Livingstone Physiotherapist and Germany 16 years Aquatic Centre. She will be travelling with ago and has been has an interest for the NZ Rowing Team practicing here since sport, health and to Europe and the NZ then. fi tness. Olympic team to Rio in June Jacqui Green Vicki Dunlop Physiotherapist Physiotherapist Oliver Chang Jacqui runs our Falls Vicki comes to the Physiotherapist Prevention Class, clinic two days a Oliver is also an has a high interest in month to see specialty acupuncturist who sport and health and patients in respiratory, speaks Mandarin / is looking forward to vestibular and Taiwanese. He has an working with the Oto incontinence. FALLS PREVENTION: interest in all sporting rugby club this season. and musculoskeletal 10am Monday and Wednesday injuries. Annalies Reception staff: This program is targeted at improving balance, confi dence, Van Der Wee Rachael Vossen, fi tness and wellbeing in persons whom have had a fall or at risk of Topsy Mason Hydrotherapy Instructor Ashli Macdonald and falling. The program is run out of the gym in our new clinic. Physiotherapist Annalies has a passion Helen Thomas (offi ce $6 per session, concession cards are available. Topsy is based at our for aqua exercise and manager) Otorohanga Clinic has 9 years’ experience PILATES: and has interests working with clients in in musculoskeletal the pool. 6:30am Monday & Thursday, injuries, acupuncture 9am Monday & Friday, 5:15pm Wednesday and pilates. These classes are run in small groups by a physiotherapist with the aim of improving strength, agility, fl exibility and core control. The program is run from the gym in our new clinic. $15 per session. HYDROTHERAPY: We are running general fi tness classes with our Hydrotherapy instructor and rehabilitation classes with one of our Physiotherapists out of the Livingstone Aquatic Centre. We also offer one on one classes. These classes aim to improve strength, balance and fi tness whilst working in water based environment. Times and prices vary.

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WHAT’S HOT Bypass announcement WHAT’S NOT good news for region

he year is well underway bypasses here. eagerly look forward to services to Ma¯ori. HOT and many of us are now I was in the middle of the King construction starting within the I would like to extend my warm ■ Wilks-Penny for the fun and well run Tback at work. I’m looking Country as the announcement next two years. congratulations to these four motorcycle rides for all bikes on forward to another busy year and was made, and business owners I would like to congratulate the remarkable citizens for their alternate Wednesdays. am positive it will be another and locals I spoke to have individuals in TKC who gained services to both their industry and fantastic year in Taranaki-King welcomed the news. honours in the 2016 New Year’s community. ■ Couple who insisted on giving me Country (TKC). These two bypasses, as well Honours List. I am confident this year will be change so my little boy could ride the Infrastructure supports much as added safety enhancements A huge congratulations to full of success in our schools, ‘cab' at the supermarket of our daily lives – it’s the roads we for State Highway 3, will open up David Fagan, appointed as Knight volunteer organisations, drive on, the schools our children the entire West Coast as a link to Companion of the New Zealand community groups, small and ■ Joan (formerly of the Bloom Room), learn in and it delivers our the rest of the Upper North Island. Order of Merit for services to large businesses, and innovative thanks for all you have done for our electricity and water. It is a key This will undoubtedly increase shearing; Jim Barker, appointed enterprises. town. Good luck for the future. driver of the economy, and public tourism, economic productivity, as an Officer of the New Zealand After recharging the batteries services. And it creates jobs and and the flow of goods and Order of Merit for services to the I’m heading into the 2016 NOT offers learning opportunities. services. transport industry and Parliamentary year focused, ■ Idiots who race up and down Te Driving over Mt Messenger The atmosphere of excitement philanthropy; David Allerton, energised, and full of ideas to and through the Awakino Gorge in Taranaki-King Country since appointed a Queen’s Service keep New Zealand and TKC Rahu Road in their loud cars, waking Tunnel is a drive which I do hearing this announcement has Medal for services to the New moving ahead. my baby up! Very frustrating for a regularly, to get from top to bottom endorsed the decision. This is Zealand Fire Service and sailing, I look forward to seeing you new mum. of my electorate. I was thrilled by huge for our community and all and Kataraina Hodge, appointed out and about in TKC over the ■ Recycling truck staff breaking glass the announcement of two new those who use the road, and we a Queen’s Service Medal for coming year. bottle out the front of our driveway and leaving it for us to drive over. Live with the sea lecture ■ People who think they can come on Asphalt for footpath to our property and use our stock After an inspection and the same time, a temporary From our sea-faring his- Surf platform. yards without asking - how rude! discussion between Council emulsion layer was laid to tory to our contemporary Dr Kimberley Peters ■ Continuous car tooting past houses and contractors, a change seal the loose metal in front sea-based tourism and provides insights into how along Frontier Road - please respect has been made to the foot- of Postie + until paving is leisure time, the sea is cen- the sea intertwines with our path repair and renewal underway. tral to New Zealanders’ cul- social and cultural life; and others and stop the noise pollution. underway in the CBD. There could be a change of tural life and economic exist- Hoturoa Barclay Kerr Service delivery group land use in the former RD1 ence. (Tainui) delves into how an- TEXT: write TAC HOT or TAC NOT then your opinion. manager Barry Bergin says yard that might affect the Blue Spaces: being in, on, cestral knowledge and wis- in Arawata Street the de- footpath in the future. with the sea is a free public dom help to bring context Send to 021 241 4568 cision was made to asphalt Pavers for the remainder lecture bringing together in- into the everyday journeys of the section from Postie + to of Arawata Street, Sloane ternationally recognised re- rangatahi (youth). EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. George Street due to vertical Street and Roche Street, searchers exploring human A University of Waikato drop from the footpath and where renewal work has relationships with the sea. panel discussion will follow Send to [email protected] the RD1 yard as there is no already started, are cur- Dr Easkey Britton talks the lecture. edge restraint to hold pavers rently being manufactured. about her experiences as a The lecture is on Monday, DELIVER: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. in place. Laying of the pavers is big wave surfer, co-founder February 15, 5.30-7pm, at wai- The asphalt work has expected to begin from next of the #SurfSocialGood kato University’s Gallagher Drop into our ofﬁ ce 97 Sloane Street already taken place, and at week. hashtag summit and the Fair Academy of Performing Arts. Thursday, February 11, 2016 Te Awamutu Courier 11 IN BUSINESS CIRCLES Sharp work by young barber

TC110216CA01 BARBER Turongo Mahara creates a new look for his client, Nevah Pene.

BY CATHY ASPLIN the Gold Coast where he of MVP and now owner of the community and the worked at a cut-throat Breetherz, Hamilton. encouragement from Turongo Mahara (19) barbershop, under the A goal to open his own other local barbers.” realised he loved cutting guidance of Sam Oti, a barbershop was Razor Sharp Barbers hair several years ago. renowned Brisbane bar- supported by his older (130 Sloane Street) is open “I learned more by ber. brother Andrew, so the from 9am — 5pm Monday watching YouTube clips “That’s where I devel- pair have opened Razor to Thursday, 9am — 6pm and I used to practice on oped the art of fading, Sharp Barbers on Sloane on Friday and 9am — This newspaper is subject to NZ Press Council procedures. A complaint my brothers at home. blending, lines and Street. noon on Saturday. No must ﬁrst be directed in writing to the editor’s email address. If not Then I started taking my designs.” “Opening week was appointments necessary. satisﬁed with the response, the complaint may be referred to the clippers to school and When he returned to great — we had queues of Press Council, P.O. Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington 6143. Or use used to cut my mates hair New Zealand he worked people waiting most days. ■ For more see the Razor in the bathroom.” with celebrity barber We appreciate all the Sharp Barbers Facebook the online complaint form at www.presscouncil.org.nz. Please include Last year he headed to Missy, the former owner positive feedback from page. copies of the article and all correspondence with the publication.

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TC110216SP12A ROSETOWN contingent . . . Te Awamutu athletes participating in the opening march past to the Colgate Games in Palmerston TC110216SP12B North. From left, Danika Burke, Leah Ellis, Shantel O’Keeffe, BRONZE medallist Joseph Lee in full flight during the 12 year Arden Mason, Jocquin Burke, Summa Dearing, Joseph Lee. boys’ long jump.

BY COLIN THORSEN final. Junior athletes aged seven Zealand’s young athletes the It was a huge result for a to nine years competed in chance to experience the com- 30810 TAW Joseph Lee will long cher- youngster attending his first divisions of eight competitors petitive atmosphere and show- ish the memory of medalling big athletic meet. for pennants. case their hard work.” www.resene.co.nz/hungerforcolour on debut representing Te Awa- Arden Mason (14) placed Te Awamutu’s Jaoquin The 2016 Colgate Games mutu Athletic Club at the 38th fifth in the 1kg discus (28.13m) Burke (8) placed first in discus, ambassador and New Zealand Limit of 8 free testpots 55-80ml per household. Food can must be at least 200ml/ North Island Colgate Games. and fifth in 3kg shot put second in 100m and long jump, champion 1500m runner gm of food or more. Hunger for Colour runs from 1-29 February 2016 or while The Games are New Zea- (9.93m). third in shot put and fourth in Julian Matthews says it was testpot stocks last. See details in store or online. land’s National Junior Ath- This is the first year that 60m. grounding to see the kids com- letics Championship, she has finished out of the Summa Dearing (7) peting at such an intense level attracting more than 1000 medals. recorded second placings in at this year’s Games. Will you be on the bride and athletes from 84 clubs at the Shantel O’Keeffe (14) 100m and shot put, as well as Matthews, who is aiming Manawatu Community Ath- competed in a variety of third in 60m. for the Olympics in 2016 after groom’s wedding planner? letics Track in Palmerston events. Her best result was Leah Ellis (8) was first in competing in the 2015 IAFF North. 10th in the 1kg discus (19.86m). shot put and fourth in discus. World Championships and the DON’T MISS OUT! Those aged 10-14 competed She also contested the 100m, Colgate New Zealand gen- 2014 Commonwealth Games, Book your space for medals. 200m and 80m hurdles. eral manager, John Garside says it brought back memories Lee (12) made the podium Danika Burke (12) was says the level of dedication and of his own time at the Games. in our next with 4.74m for third placing in another newcomer to this level talent exhibited by the “I was impressed by the WEDDING FEATURE the long jump. He also placed of competition to excel, placing contestants at this year’s amazing level of talent and fourth in the 100 metres, only fourth in the 100m final. She Games was impressive. dedication and I’m sure there Tuesday, February 23 .07 seconds from placing also placed ninth out of 48 “Colgate is proud to work were some future stars in the Call Dorinda or Ange on 871 5151 today second, and fourth in the 200m competitors in the long jump. with the NZCAA to offer New making.”

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TC110216SP14B BRETT O’CALLAGHAN PHOTOGRAPHY. TC110216SP14A BRETT O’CALLAGHAN PHOTOGRAPHY. JUBILANT Capill del Senor team, from left, Pablo Llorente, Juan Britos, Micky PLAYER of the day, Capill del Senor No. 4 player Paco O’Dwyer races for the ball with O’Dwyer (team manager), Michel del Carill and Paco O’Dwyer holding the New Zealand’s Glenn Sherriff in hot pursuit at Kihikihi on Saturday. International Rose Bowl aloft.

BY COLIN THORSEN chukka 3-2 and drawing the last Clarkin, New Zealand’s long “It was a real eye-opener for owned by Chris and Dione Jones stanza 1-1, the Kiwis were always serving captain, was gracious in Jimmy and Glenn. of Clevedon. New Zealand suffered a rare playing catch-up. defeat. “They improved throughout The Argentinians were very loss in the Rosetown Holden Former New Zealand interna- “We got better as the game the game and it was a stepping happy with their borrowed International Polo Test at Kihi- tional Simon Keyte said the progressed but the visitors were stone for next time.” horses, the majority supplied by kihi on Saturday — beaten 13-10 tourists showed the benefits of deserving victors. They had Match MVP went to Patrick the Kihikihi club. by a slick Capill del Senor profes- coming out of very high level clearly the better allround team (Paco) O’Dwyer, the 21-year-old New Zealand have fashioned a sional team from Argentina. polo for the last couple of game. Capilla del Senor No. 1. fantastic record at Kihikihi in Another huge crowd were months. “They are lucky to have such Born and bred in Argentina, recent years, beating a star- treated to a cracking, seriously “New Zealand didn’t have that a strong playing group who get to O’Dwyer knew only too well studded World Team 11-10 (2011), good game at Paul Kay’s Nga luxury, having to make do with play at this level week in and what his team were up against on Australia 10-9 (2012) to retain the Rakau ground. club polo to get into shape for week out.” Saturday, having won the Savile Australasian Cup, South Africa The Argentinians fired on all international duty. New Zealand fielded two Cup in New Zealand in 2013 11-10 (2013), 8-7 (2014) and England cylinders from the outset and “The two members of the New international rookies, one cap playing for Mystery Creek. 9-8 (2015). never let up. Leading 8-6 at Zealand team who do compete James Wood at No. 1 and Glenn Capilla del Senor’s No. 2 Juan Last year’s win over England halftime, they increased their regularly overseas, Thomas Sherriff on debut at No. 2. Britos was another stand out, was in fact the fourth out of five advantage to 11-7 winning the Hunt and JP Clarkin, adapted “It was good to get the new especially in the first half, scor- wins over that country. fourth chukka 3-1. more quickly to the speed of the faces some international ing a couple of sensational goals. South Island were decisive Despite adapting better in the opposition than their team- exposure, we cannot rely on the O’Dwyer also took out cham- victors over their North Island second half, winning the fifth mates.” old guard for ever,” said Clarkin. pion pony on Captain Morgan, counterparts in the curtainraiser. 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The people targeting electronics, The sealing work will take o dents, result of the work to lay the sectionection outside Fonterra will be for alcohol or other easily several weeks and is being done las to coincide with the pipes, and now we are asking done last complete transferable goods.’’ in small sections to minimise residents and businesses to bear Ms Grace urges people to as we enter the last stage factory’factory’s quieter period. upgrade traffic delays as welland as businesses. disrup- with us TherThere will be some times get back to basics — securing tion to residents h underground work is of this major project,’’ Mr when homeowners and busi- properties, making contact The Bergin said. with neighbours, recording almost complete, with new The cost of the $2 million serial numbers of valuables water and wastewater pipes now Now is the perfect time to consider your and reporting any suspicious laid down most of Alexandra FARM FOCUS Plenty of variety at Te Awamutu show activity. 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