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Teachers set to walk off job Primary school teachers Smokethree and principals have voted for a full day strike. Third time in New Zealand Educational Institute members will walk off the job on Wednesday, national final August 15. Lead principal negotiator BY DEAN TAYLOR Louise Green says the decision sends a strong Te Awamutu College Year 13 student message to the Government Lachlan Oosterman is like the ‘old man’ of that it's time to fix the crisis in Smokefreerockquest — he’s played at every teaching. competition since starting high school five The full-day strike action years ago. replaces previously planned And he played for two years previously in three-hour strikes. the primary/intermediate school equivalent Bandslam Rock Competition. Learn about Now for the third year running he’ll also be performing live at the National Final on e-vehicles Saturday, September 22 at Auckland Girls Find out everything you Grammar School. need to know about Lachlan (vocals/guitar) and bandmate Mat- e-vehicles in a talk hosted by thew Church (drums) competed in the Waikato Go Eco at the Te Awamutu regional final as Suggested Serving Size — Library. continuing the food-related band-name theme The free event is on they started with the trio Half Eaten Pie. Saturday, August 18 from With bass player Hayden McFie, who has 10am to 11.30am. There will since left school, Half Eaten Pie won the 2016 also be e-vehicles on display and 2017 Waikato event and made the national finals. Suggested Serving Size placed third at plus a Q&A session. Waikato, so it came as a complete surprise when they were announced as national final- Funding for ists. Top bands from the regional finals submit- local projects ted ‘audition’ videos to be judged for the grand Waipa¯community groups final. seeking support for local Lachlan says it was an honour to make it projects are encouraged to through for the third year. apply for funding. “There were some great bands this year.” Cambridge and Te Playing as a duo, but categorised a band Awamutu Community Boards because they use a drum kit, Lachlan and and the Pirongia Ward Matthew wrote new songs for the contest. Committee have funds Lachlan added an octave pedal to his kit and available as part of the can drop his guitar down to give a rounder Community Discretionary sound usually provided by bass. Otherwise Fund. they haven’t changed their style much. This fund supports Suggested Serving Size also never played community organisations who live until they hit the Smokefreerockquest offer services or support stage. within the Waipa¯district, with Half Eaten Pie still plays live, so they are including the new material as rehearsal for the priority given to those final. applying for community The pair say while winning would be great, projects, as opposed to the real excitement is being in the final again Suggested Serving Size: Lachlan Oosterman (left) and Matthew Church. Photo / Dean Taylor operating costs. and playing to such a big and appreciative Applications close 5pm, crowd. working at Neil Finn’s Roundhead Studios ently at a high level,” he says. Friday 31 August. “We get to meet other great musicians our again as well as part of the deal. “Well done to them.” Visit waipadc.govt.nz/ age and that networking leads to chances to Te Awamutu College principal Tony discretionaryfund. Forms perform with the amazing bands,” says Membery says the school is proud of Lachlan ■ Half Eaten Pie have a six track EP available now available at council offices. Lachlan. “That is the main takeaway from the and Matthew. on Spotify. Suggested Serving Size audition videos final.” “It can’t be easy, but they’ve proven they are viewable by searching the band name on The boys are also looking forward to have the drive and talent to perform consist- YouTube. Caring is an Art

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■ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Vaccine column concludes: P9 Column a disservice 14,045 I was deeply disappointed to see such a duction in specific disease mortality/mor- Today we continue part two of Dr Janion long and error-ridden article regarding bidity occurred after the introduction of the 14,045* Heywood’s opinion piece regarding New Zea- vaccines. In her column Dr Heywood vaccine for that disease. We cannot attri- CIRCULATION 14,045* land’s vaccination programme. ignores the great contribution that vaccines bute the plunge in rotavirus cases observed To be clear, this is not the view of the editor or have made to our health and wellbeing. in 2015 to the introduction of clean water. the paper, it is Janion’s opinion based on her There is no validity in any of her claims, More likely, the vaccine introduced in 2014. career as a GP, much of it here in Te Awamutu. but a letter to the editor cannot refute all. Listing the growth media and residual Publishing the two part piece is designed to However, I have addressed a few examples ingredients of vaccines as a list of toxic stimulate thought and discussion, it is not a below: components is another tired diatribe. Tox- factual article recommending any particular She completely glosses over the very real icity depends upon the substance and the course of action. risks from vaccine preventable diseases. dose. The substance formaldehyde, for On this page we also publish correspond- The reality is that for most vaccine prevent- example, occurs naturally in the body and ence, and some snippets of correspondence, able diseases like whooping cough and environment. It is essential in the body for which show the depths of feeling on all sides of measles, there is no cure. Her statement DNA synthesis and there’s actually over [email protected] this topic. that “… some children may die, both 60-times more formaldehyde in an organi- vaccinated and unvaccinated, but in almost cally grown pear than a vaccine. In any Dean Taylor — editor every case they will have a medical case, the amount of formaldehyde in a [email protected] problem, immune system failure,” is abso- vaccine is so small it is barely measureable; lutely false.. Even modern day health care it is residual to the manufacturing process. [email protected] cannot guarantee that completely healthy Why the Te Awamutu Courier thinks Column appreciated children stricken by such diseases will fully that publishing such potentially harmful [email protected] recover. lies is acceptable, I cannot understand. It I applaud Dr Janion Heywood's Her assertion that improved sanitation does a disservice to your community, column on vaccines and eagerly await the was responsible for a drop in death rates giving a voice to such anti-science [email protected] second instalment.Thank you Janion for and not vaccines is also misinformed. Yes, rhetoric. so knowledgeably provoking thought improvements in sanitation have dramatic- THEO BRANDT around this important topic. ally helped reduce the rates of many Communications Manager [email protected] Kirsty Larkin-Heald diseases. But the reduction was not in all The Immunisation Advisory Centre Thanks heaps for today’s column with diseases at the same time, the real re- The University of Auckland Denise Saxton the doctor’s view of vaccines, very much [email protected] 027 560 3901 appreciated and answers some questions I have. Looking forward to part 2. Don’t publish second part Cassia Isaiah I am writing to commend you on the column on vaccines. It is rare to find a I am disgusted at the Te This is not a story of two the elderly, the young and [email protected] balanced article in mainstream media Awamutu Courier for pub- equal sides – giving this the immuno-compromised when most articles focus on anti or pro lishing a column which was doctor a place to air her in danger. stances. How refreshing to have an blatantly anti-vaccination. personal views on It is indicated in the measured article from a medical profes- By doing so you have vaccinations is neither column that it is part one of sional. endangered the lives of the appropriate or even ethical two. I strongly urge you not Sophie Clark most vulnerable in our com- in this situation. to publish more of this mis- Congratulations on the piece in the munity. Yes parents have con- information — it is both Courier this week. It is about time that Mainstream media in cerns, but the science is not irresponsible and reckless. both sides of the vaccine debate was New Zealand needs to be a out on this issue. STEPHANIE FINCH heard. reliable source of evidence- Vaccinations save lives. ■ 2016 Kane Titchener based information. Columns like this one put More letters P8 Thursday, August 2, 2018 Te Awamutu Courier 3

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A chicken pie from Red Accident and Medical Centre Kitchen has been hon- oured with national accolades. The Te Awamutu cafe won a silver award in the cafe´boutique section of the NZ Bakels Supreme Pie Awards for its free range chicken porcini pie. Pre calving Health Check Red Kitchen owner being more proactive about your health Megan Priscott says creation of the pie was a team effort. “Our team of chefs is always making Heart improvements to our dishes and looking to see Prostate how we can make them better.” General Well Being & stress The pie, sold for $9.50, is filled with free-range chicken, a white sauce and Diet and Exercise three types of mushrooms — Swiss brown, porcini and button. “Chicken and mushroom is a combination we love to use at Red Kitchen. Our pies all follow the Red Kitchen philosophy — Red Kitchen owner Megan Priscott with a tray of her using real, high-quality award-winning free range chicken porcini pies. ingredients. Our pies are Photo / Bethany Rolston like a meal — you don’t mutu really does have This year’s supreme need anything else.” some of the best pies in the gold winner was Patrick Megan says she is country.” Lam of Patrick’s Pies Cafe´ delighted to do Te Awa- The awards were and Bakery in Tauranga mutu proud in the national announced in Auckland on with a roast pork and competition. Tuesday night at a creamy mushroom pie in “Most years someone 1950s-themed gala dinner, the gourmet meat cat- Ph: 07 872 0923 from Te Awamutu comes attended by bakers from all egory. away winning awards in over New Zealand keen to the NZ Bakels Supreme Pie find out who among them ■ View the full list of Mega Centre, 670 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu Awards. would win the top accol- winners at www.mahoemed.co.nz “It shows that Te Awa- ade. www.pieawards.nz/

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(Left) Waipa¯ Community Council tours Facilities Trust hosted Waipa¯’s mayor, councillors and senior the upgraded council staff on a tour of the refurbished Livingstone Aquatic pool centre Centre on Friday. Photo / Colin Thorsen BY COLIN THORSEN

Waipa¯mayor Jim Mylchreest, councillors and senior council staff were taken on a guided tour of Te Awamutu’s Livingstone Aquatic Centre on Friday. (Below) Swim Waipa¯ The pool reopened for busi- newbies, from left, ness as usual at 6am Monday Albie Sexton (3), Caleb after being closed for two months Goodwright (4) and for essential maintenance, Hallie Masey (4) taking including improving equipment, turns jumping to Learn more reliable heating for to Swim instructor showers and safer flooring. Kiana Morris Waipa¯ Community Facilities at Livingstone Aquatic Trust manages the pool on behalf Centre on Tuesday. of Waipa¯District Council. Photo / Colin Thorsen Trust chief executive Matt Horne led the tour, accompanied by Merv Gyde, chairman of community facilities trust, Weston Craig, operations manager GoWaipa¯ and Carly Pihama, Swim Waipa¯ Learn to Swim manager. pairing new filters with UV and outside of the complex has Matt said $600,000 was units, we are able to continue to been washed. invested to replace existing provide our pool users with a To add to the visual appeal, filters and install UV units, much cleaner, safe environment any historic photos of Te Awa- improving water and air quality to swim in.” mutu swimming club would be substantially within the com- The work included replacing welcomed to place on the wall to plex. hot water cylinders for showers, the changing rooms. The spending was approved servicing pumps and other “We appreciate that the last year but was held off so the machinery and resurfacing the closure was inconvenient, but we pools could be closed in winter, floors around the pool, as well as can now provide a high quality not summer. the seating area in the stand and facility for everyone,” says Matt. “This work is necessary to changing rooms to make them The launch of the Home of keep our pools working to a high safer. Swim Waipa¯Club # TASC will be standard,” Matt said. The pool was emptied to allow held in conjunction with a mini “The old filters were at the the cleaning of all the grout on swim carnival on Monday, end of their useful life and by the tiles, and the entire inside August 6.

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Keen Te Awamutu fisherman Tim Fairhurst and ADOS Addicted to Fishing host Nicky Sinden with one of the catches from this Saturday’s episode. Photo / Supplied

Te Awamutu teenager Tim Nicky, the only female full- Fairhurst couldn’t believe his time fishing show host in New luck when he landed a starring Zealand, is passionate about Te Awamutu Riding for the Disabled volunteers from left, Neil Aitken (farm manager), Jenni Strang role in one of New Zealand’s encouraging more young people (president), Sheryl Aitken, Estelle Murdoch, Sara Hartley, Mark Wood, Rosalie Rea (head coach) and popular TV fishing shows — into fishing, so when she heard Helen McLean. Photo / Bethany Rolston ADOS Addicted to Fishing — about Tim’s efforts to do the with by Nicky Sinden. same through his social media August is Riding for the Dis- self-esteem through interactions horses or working with the dis- Tim, who eats, breathes and page, she was keen to feature abled (RDA) awareness month and with horses. abled is not a requirement. sleeps fishing, works at Smart him on the show. the Te Awamutu branch is putting “We do this by playing games “Volunteers are given training Marine in Hamilton by day, and “Tim just loves his fishing out the call for volunteers. and doing tasks — mainly on and the opportunity to try differ- in his spare time, runs the and his whole family is fishing Te Awamutu RDA has provided horseback — that require ent tasks to see where they best fit social media page ‘2keenfishos’ oriented”, says Nicky. a horse riding service to local coordination and communication into the team.” aimed at showcasing young “It’s really cool to be able to people with developmental and skills.” Rosalie says volunteering is anglers and encouraging more rub shoulders with people of all physical disabilities for more than The Te Awamutu branch is one hugely rewarding. young people into the sport. different ages that have one 37 years. of 55 RDA groups in New Zealand. “Volunteers make new friends Tim says show host and thing in common — they all The group started in Tokanui The national organisation is not and get enjoyment from assisting producer Nicky Sinden was love to spend time out on the in 1981 and moved to the Te government funded and is an our riders. The biggest reward is impressed with his commit- water, going fishing.” Awamutu Racecourse in 1995. incorporated society and regis- seeing the delight riders get when ment to gaining experience by Tim’s TV appearance on Three years later it moved to the tered charity. they achieve their goals on horse- volunteering as a deckhand on ADOS Addicted to Fishing is Kihikihi Equestrian Park where Rosalie says the service has back.” Volunteers would be local charter boats. this Saturday at 5pm on Prime the group remains today. dedicated volunteers, and the required to pass a police back- When he got the call he says TV, when he and Nicky head Te Awamutu RDA currently group needs more. ground check. The group’s riding he couldn’t sleep for a couple of over the Ka¯whia bar in search caters for 30 clients — adults and “We welcome you to come out days are Tuesday and Thursday weeks, but says the experience of spring snapper. The episode children — and there is a waiting to Kihikihi Equestrian Park and 9.30am to midday. was “pretty special, especially can also be watched on the list. visit us to see what happens on our for a young fella,” and he feels ADOS Addicted to Fishing Head coach Rosalie Rea says rider days — a chance to meet ■ For more information contact head privileged to have the opportun- Facebook page the following the organisation aims to develop other volunteers and our six coach Rosalie Rea on 021 1539395 or ity. week. riders’ ability, independence and lovely horses.” Knowledge of 07 871 4705. Same House, Different Budgets Waitomo 4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 car, 197m2

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■ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Barbara Kuriger MP for Taranaki-King Country A proud supporter of Rural & Provincial New Zealand Not opposed but critical

I would like to thank you for the the DTaP or TDaP does not actually opinion piece regarding the current prevent infection and transmission of Inglewood Office Te Awamutu Office debate around vaccines. the disease and likely renders anyone A 80RataSt,POBox A 53 Mutu St, PO Box I have been a long term proponent for infected with B-pertussis an 124, Inglewood 4330 302, Te Awamutu 3800 parental rights and informed choice, asymptomatic carrier. P 06 756 6032 P 07 870 1005 which is sadly lacking in the vaccine Lets consider that, you have the debate. disease, but no symptoms.... how do you E Kuriger.Inglewood@ E Kuriger.Teawamutu@ I am neither pro vaccine, nor anti prevent the vulnerable contracting it if parliament.govt.nz parliament.govt.nz vaccine, but having a child who suffered you don't know you have it? a vaccine reaction at the age of five Also, B-parapertussis is a known months, I have become vaccine critical, circulating strain, but not currently in and the science is not as one sided on this the vaccine vial. subject as most of the media would have These are valid concerns and the us believe. public should feel safe to ask questions. facebook.com/BarbaraKurigerMP The stimulation via vaccination is The Merck mumps component of the barbarakuriger.co.nz well recognised within the scientific MMR is currently being investigated in Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by community and is frequently discussed. US federal court due to falsification of Barbara Kuriger MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington. Stimulating conditions such as ec- data. zema, asthma and allergic disease How often is this made public? should be a known consideration for Primary and secondary vaccine fail- many families facing vaccination ure is a reality. choices. There is a plethora of data, which Whooping cough, endemic in New suggests the vaccine schedule is not a Zealand, is also a subject that requires a one size fits all approach to disease more open debate as how many parents prevention. understand the pertussis component of LISA WELBOURNE We have right to know facts

I wanted to thank you realise. and, under Right 7, the for having journalistic in- She isn’t telling people right to make an informed tegrity, in publishing the not to vaccinate, she is choice, and give informed informative and giving is factual informa- consent. enlightening piece titled tion about vaccines/vacci- To allow fully informed “Are vaccines the answer nation. Information that we consent, parents/patients asks doctor” by Dr Janion are not presented with by need to have all the rele- CHERYL JOUBERT Heywood. many of the medical profes- vant information, which It is a highly charged sionals who we deal with. includes all the known [email protected] • 027 447 8160 topic, and will engender As part of the Code of risks. strong opinion on both Health and Disability This is what Dr sides. Services Consumers’ Heywood has provided. Dr Heywood has written Rights in New Zealand we I look forward to part many facts that a vast have, under Right 6, the two of her series. majority of people may not right to be fully informed, ALISON STACEY

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i r Thursday, August 2, 2018 Te Awamutu Courier 9 ■ OPINION PIECE Know the risks and consider all the options

Are vaccines now more dangerous than the diseases they are supposed no baby should have to deal with. auto-immune disease or significant learning disorder; greater than 50 per to prevent? This is the question Te Awamutu Doctor Janion Heywood, It appears also that the traditional allergy in a parent should be a cent of children have a chronic warning that if you don’t vaccinate flashing red danger signal, but who- disease, and it is estimated that by now retired, attempts to answer, as we conclude her two part series. you are putting other people’s chil- ever asks? 2032 every second boy will be on the dren at risk is no longer true. We now The establishment of The Vac- Autistic Spectrum. 1 in 9 children has Unexplained/unexpected days off to care for a child is difficult. know that fully vaccinated individuals cine Injury Compensation Pro- asthma, 1 in 100 diabetes and 1 in 68 contamination: How much more difficult is it to care can carry the bacteria and viruses gramme in 1988, and the fact that it currently has autism. In January 2017, the International for a child with a life long illness or they have been vaccinated against has paid out in excess of US$ 3.7 You will be told the science is Journal of Vaccines and Vaccination, disability? and pass them on, and do so for billion, indicates that some children done, there is no link. (an open source completely inde- Read the information sheet that longer than children who get the are clearly harmed by vaccines. The Vaccine proponents do not con- pendent journal), published a paper comes with any vaccine: almost all of disease naturally. And what’s more, payment for the death of a child is sider the long term side effects, and that showed in 43 of 44 samples of them will say the very common side no-one may ever know because the US$250,000, for a lifetime disability issues arising later in life will most 30 different vaccines there was effects are fever, sore injection site, vaccinated children may not get sick the payments are in the millions of certainly not be linked to vaccines evidence of bizarre inorganic particu- irritability, diarrhoea, vomiting, head- at all or may get an atypical version of dollars. given as a child, and no long term late matter, red cells of unknown ache etc…. the disease. In any epidemic it is Be prepared: safety studies have been done. None origin, and extensive metal contami- I find myself asking, “Why on important to ask, “Who is the index If one chooses to vaccinate to of the vaccine advocates will answer nation. The metals included lead, earth would we inject a baby to case?” It may be a vaccinated child. reduce side effects and improve the the question: How many children is it iron, chromium, tungsten, stainless probably cause these, to prevent a The pressure to vaccinate is chance of the vaccine being effective acceptable to sacrifice for the greater steel, and gold-zinc aggregates. largely benign disease they may enormous and it takes courage to why not use Vitamin C for several public health good? All the human vaccines were never get, and would largely benefit resist because the mantra is days before and after the vacci- Conclusion: contaminated and only one veterin- from?” We then recommend “Vaccines are safe and effective”, nation. Also make sure your child is Everyone needs to do some ary vaccine was “clean”. The poten- paracetamol for the fever and sore- and most professionals believe with 100 per cent well, and feeding homework and research, and at the tial burden of toxicity this delivers to a ness, which is itself an immune all their hearts and minds that they normally at the time the vaccines are very least read the package insert for baby/infant/child is considerable. suppressant, and by reducing are doing the right thing. given. And remember to ask for the each vaccine, looking at ingredients Other impacts: glutathione in the liver increases the A while ago I wondered why the vaccine package insert and read it and adverse reactions/side effects. We have known for a long time potential toxicity of the vaccine. doctors’ surgeries and paediatric before the appointment. And it may Most people can choose to invest that vaccination is quite an assault on The data sheet will advise you wards were so full of sick children. If be pedantic, but do not be confused some time and effort in giving their the baby and often leads to second- that more severe side effects can be we have got rid of those pesky by the word immunisation. It means child the best food, reducing toxin ary infections of the ears, nose and death, seizures, encephalitis, par- childhood diseases surely the kids vaccination, with no guarantee of exposure, ensuring good housing and throat or chest, and then the baby alysis, etc. should be as fit as fiddles and out immunity. giving much love, to enhance their might need antibiotics and then the Trying to outsmart nature: playing and learning in the best of There is science to show that the child’s own brilliantly evolved immune good gut bacteria are disturbed and You cannot outsmart nature: the health. Alas, the children are sicker adverse reactions and dangerous system. Anyone can choose to re- killed off and a whole new round of bacteria and viruses are now mutat- than ever it seems. Most teachers “of response of the babies’ immune search how to effectively treat the problems occurs, and just when you ing to become resistant to the a certain age” will tell you there was system are greatly reduced if the diseased if contracted. Or they can get the baby better from those, it is vaccines, hence the ongoing pres- rarely a child in their class room vaccines are delayed. Spreading take a chance on an injected, time to have another vaccine…. ence of whooping cough, and the fact needing an inhaler, or with food them out and selecting only those chemically complex, possibly con- In an epidemic there is only a 1 in that epidemics occur in fully allergies or terrible eczema, or learn- you feel are required rather than the taminated, antibody inducer which 12 chance of your child getting the vaccinated communities. Nature ing disabilities, and behavioural dis- full schedule all at once are other bears no relationship to health, and is disease, but 100 per cent of children abhors a vacuum, and normally we orders. options to consider if you decide you potentially detrimental and damaging. are supposed to line up for vacci- carry many of these bugs within us In the USA the Supreme Court want to proceed with vaccinating. I think evolution probably got it nation, one size fits all, no allowance quite safely, but eradicate one, and has said legal status of vaccines is Statistics: right and in our infinite wisdom we for weight differences or another strain will become more “unavoidably unsafe” because no- It’s worth noting the irony that have sadly interfered too much. One prematurityy. invasive. one can possible say how an individ- although the USA has the most of the first things a medical student I do realise that societal change So, we then have to have a ual will react to all the ingredients, or vaccinated child population in the learns is the principle “First do no means that in many families both vaccine for that, and more and more. whether they already have an under- world, it also has an extraordinarily harm”. parents, and indeed both Each one with chemicals and maybe lying mitochondrial issue or any high infant mortality rate, ranking Applying that principle means we grandparents, may still be working animal viruses, retroviruses, tumour immune disorder which will make 43rd in the world; 1 in 68 children need an honest and open debate and and the idea of someone taking 10 cells and a cocktail of ingredients that them critically reactive. A history of nationwide have an acknowledged discussion about vaccines.

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BY COLIN THORSEN win number three pipping Misfits 12-11. Misfits looked on course for an upset O¯ haupo sharp shooter Tama Reuben win after taking out the triples 2-0 and the was responsible for two of the eight 180s pairs 2-1, only to lose the singles 11-7. thrown in week three of Te Awamutu Rhys O’Connor, the Misfits No. 5, won Darts championship. all his five matches. Maximum scores The eagerly-awaited match up between were thrown by Shaun Duval (Misfits) and the two top teams from the subsidiary Greg Chard (Rosetown Rockets). round, O¯ haupo and WMC Hunters, lived Tungstens made no race of it against a up to expectations. Warriors outfit minus their star player There was little separating these qual- Ken Bardsley, romping home 22-1. ity teams. Athol Robertson had the thrill of O¯ haupo came out on top 13-10. The throwing a 180 for Tungstens. triples were drawn 1-1, O¯ haupo won the In division two, O¯ haupo Tigers sprung pairs, 2-1, and the singles, 10-8. into life with a 12-3 win over RSA Bombers David Bowers (O¯ haupo) was the only after dropping their first two matches to player on either team to chalk up 5/5 wins RSA Allsorts and Rosetown Thorns. 1 and he threw a 180 to boot. His teammate RSA Allsorts chalked up win number Bill Riley also threw a maximum, as did three accounting for WMC Raiders 9-6. Hunters’ Damon Warbrick. WMC Dragons recorded their second Rosetown Rockets continued their per- win at the expense of Rosetown Thorns fect start to the championship, recording 12-3. Tough day for Reserves XI

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A Te Awamutu netballer got the chance to get up close to the thrilling on-court action at the Monday, July 30 ANZ Premiership match between the Magic and Tactix. Fourteen-year-old Emma Waugh, Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008 joined by friend Ava Gill, 13, won the opportunity to meet the team captains and lead the teams out on to centre court at the start of the match, through the ANZ Future Captains competition. Emma attends Te Awamutu Col- lege and has been playing netball for seven years. She hopes to play netball for the Magic and Silver Ferns Full TAB service one day. available “My favourite part was going on court with the players and having my photo taken with them. Samantha Waipa Workingmen’s Club Inc. Sinclair is my favourite player, so it Phone: 07 871 3923 email: ofﬁ[email protected] was cool to meet her. She plays the Website: www.waipawmc.co.nz same position as me and she’s such a ANZ Future Captains Emma Waugh (left) and Ava Gill (right) pose good player.” with Magic captain Samantha Sinclair and Tactix captain Jane ANZ head of sponsorship Sue Watson ahead of the ANZ Premiership netball match, won 62-60 by McGregor says ANZ is passionate the Tactix, at Claudelands Arena in Hamilton. Photo / Supplied about supporting netball at all levels, from the players out there practising “We’re so pleased we’re able to consolidated her lead in Te Awamutu every weekend, to top level athletes offer this once in a lifetime opportunity Courier ‘Our Panel’s Picks’ ANZ in the ANZ Premiership. to young Kiwis. Hopefully, by offering netball competition after being one of “That’s why we’re giving 94 chil- them the chance to meet their heroes three tipsters to play their joker (worth dren from around New Zealand the and stand on centre court at the start double points) in week 13. Sim’s chance to be a Future Captain and of the match, it will help inspire them leads with 80 per cent overall success meet their sporting heroes at each of to keep training hard and achieve rate from Bernie Marshall the ANZ Premiership matches this their goals.” (McDonald’s) on 70 and Merv Gyde season. Lucy Sim (Edmonds Judd) has (GFA) 68.

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BY COLIN THORSEN whistle, then did likewise con- gratulating the Kihikihi coach Fabish Panelworks Kihikihi on their win. clinched the Te Awamutu The youthful Pirongia team Netball Centre premier cham- have future championship win- pionship for the third time in ning qualities written all over four years, downing Ray White them. Pirongia 43-37. The hardest win is always the Kihikihi battled back from an first at this level in any code. early 3-0 deficit to lead 11-8 at Once Harrison’s side have quarter time at the Paper Plus broken through for their first TNC courts on Saturday. premiership, maybe next year, I That advantage blew out to can see them stringing together seven goals, 24-17, at halftime. several championship wins. It spoke volumes for the ten- Harrison said the versatility acity and determination of the of her players, work ethic and Pirongia girls that they were team culture played a huge part able to reduce the lead to a over the last few weeks to secure handful of goals after trailing by a final’s spot. as many as 11 at one stage during “They proved time after time the second quarter. that when the going gets tough The crucial third quarter, so they were up for the fight. often the winning and losing of “It was always going to be a any netball match, was a titanic tough ask, as with both match- battle. The pendulum swung Triumphant Fabish Panelworks Kihikihi netball team after winning the premier grade championship ups earlier this season, Kihikihi back and forth keeping the large final on Saturday. From left, back row: Elias Scheres, Liz Te Rito, Kylee Mora, Teagan Houchen, had skipped clear early in the band of loyal supporters of both Janaya King, Vanessa Lamb, Gina Draper. Front row: Gwen Matchitt (coach), Rachael Fabling, Sara games and caught us playing teams on tenter hooks. The quar- Jane Urquart, Mihiwaatara Hohepa, Steph Philburn, Delmae Edwards (manager). Photo / Colin Thorsen catch-up netball. ter ended in a 9-9 draw. “The game plan for the final Pirongia threw everything quarter, or how we were playing. “We entered the final with an players did Kihikihi and their for us was about executing the but the kitchen sink at the “We were holding back in the unbeaten record for the season, sponsor Adam Devoy (Fabish basics well on attack and getting opposition in the final 15-minute third quarter where we had a but were not going to take Panelworks) proud both on and arms over the ball to force break- period in a last ditch effort to period where we lost the ball and Pirongia lightly, especially as off the court. down on defence. While competi- overhaul the seven goal deficit. made silly mistakes but Pirongia they convincingly beat last Pirongia coach Roslyn Harri- tive throughout, it was not good The tried and true Kihikihi did not capitalise on our year’s winners (Fraser Tech) in son needs to give herself a big pat enough to not match that of the line-up withstood the onslaught, mistakes enough. We were able semi-finals. on the back too. experienced Kihikihi team.” preserving their sensational to get turnovers off their turn- “Their club has not had a As a journalist covering the Harrison said all is not lost. season-long unbeaten record overs — which, in some respect, team in Prem finals for 15 years, final, I will have lasting mem- “Our young team takes so with a whole-hearted team effort helped us towards winning. so maybe the pressure was on for ories of the Pirongia bench much out of the game, experi- on defence, losing the final quar- “Our defence were impress- them to win.” players applauding not only ence and that taste for finals ter by one goal, 11-10, but win- ive, stopping Pirongia from Kihikihi finished the season their team’s good play but the netball. None more evident than ning the match and title by a six having a second chance to score with the enviable record of opposition’s too. our defender Sam Higgins goal margin. a goal.” played 19 games, won 19 Even in defeat, their team was receiving the Donna Rountree Kihikihi coach, Gwen Matchitt said Pirongia were stretching over the grading so gracious. McCone trophy for the Most Matchitt said Ray White man on forcing turnovers, round, promotion round, cham- In the heat of battle, Harrison Valuable Player of the Final.” Pirongia did not make life easy defensively they were very tacti- pionship round-robin, semi-final showed a touch of class embrac- Results of all other finals, for her team. cal and they certainly made it and final. ing the two umpires, Linda trophy winners and umpire “I was still not comfortable difficult for her team getting the The coach, team management Sprangers and Liz Courtney, awards to be published in next with the score going into the last ball down to the shooters. and each and every one of their immediately after the final Thursday’s Courier.

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The countback would Te Awamutu Golf Club. agonisingly short in extra time, give Taupiri the win having O’Regan finished six points 19-16. scored the first try, so Sports clear of her nearest rival Jan Sports were not themselves on threw all they had left into attack. Mandeno on 37, with third- Saturday. Winger Shauncy Waho looked placed Glennis Kay a further The top qualifiers started especially dangerous, making two points adrift. strongly but were unable to pick several breaks but the finishing Linda McFall was equally up points during a cautious just wasn't up to the standard dominant, taking out the nine period early on. shown in recent games. hole scramble with 21 They soon were spending long While on attack as the clock stableford, from Ann Dobson periods of time on defence as ticked off, Sports turned the ball 16 and Phillipa Wood 15. handling mistakes mounted. over for the umpteenth time, Gordon Kirkham shot 81 to Goal-kickers Evaan Reihana gifting Taupiri a much deserved win the club day gross on (1) and Dean Fullerton (2) traded win. Sunday. penalty goals before Taupiri It was not how Sports wanted Roy Greenhalgh won the pivot Kippa Fawcett ghosted to finish their season. They will nett with a hot 66. through a gap close to the line to rue their lack of urgency and Leading stableford scorers score under the posts and extend Inspirational Te Awamutu Sports’ captain Simon Kay in the thick of polish. were Noel Evans with 42, their lead to 13-3 at halftime. the action during the championship final against Taupiri at FMG Skipper Simon Kay tried his Maurice Summerfield 40, Ray Taupiri went close to adding Stadium Waikato on Saturday. Photo / Justin Miezenbeek best to rally the troops, but they Davies, Bill Hawira 39, Tim more points, held out only by just couldn’t get out of second Crotty, Greg Ward, John some desperate defence minute finally sparked Te Awa- the game up at 13 all. gear. Darragh 38. Down by 10 points, Sports mutu into life. Reihana kicked another pen- Sasalu ran hard at the line and Open midweek tournament needed to make early inroads. A kick charge down had lock alty to give Sports the lead for the the set piece, anchored by props winners were Percy Kapa with But much like the first half, they Patrick O’Sullivan racing down first time in the game before Gordon Fullerton and Bailey 79 gross, Ray Davies, Edward struggled to gain any consist- the field. Quick hands through Fullerton tied the game up again Oliedam, destroyed the Taupiri Kay 39 stableford, See Hyan ency, turning the ball over far too the backline created sufficient at 16 all. Reihana had a long- scrum and controlled the line- Bae, Tim Crotty 37. much through mistakes and poor space for No.8 Fetu Sasalu to dive range shot for the win with three outs. Percy Kapa was best of the kicking options. A further over untouched in the corner, the minutes remaining but could not Waho looked the most danger- Vets last Thursday accumulat- Reihana penalty goal in the 50th conversion from Reihana locking convert. There was no further ous of the backs. ing 41 stableford, followed by Roy Greenhalgh, Les Common 39, Ray Davies 38. Leading Saturday women Golf tourney ends in a three-way dead heat were Sylvia Gooch with 27 putts, Ani Bahler 31, Mary Denise Goile and Dave Lamb The senior scramble ended in Clow won the individual jun- Scott. The longest putt went to Strack 32. were the best performed mixed a three-way dead heat between ior scramble outright with a 66 Grant Clow. The all day scramble was pairs team with a 62 nett at Josh Law, Scott Law and Tyne nett, from Barry Cavey 67, Pat Closest to pin winner was won by Tim Crotty with 41 Pirongia Golf Club on Sunday. Watts all with 68 netts, from Ken Ryan 69, Lynda Morgan 70, David Tyne Watts. stableford, from Peter The men’s pairs winners were Bardsley 69, Garry Bowman 70, Peryer 72. This Sunday features a mixed McGowan, Jeff Bowers 39, Ray Kevin Appleby and Grant Clow Gary Russo and Kevin Appleby Twos were scored by Gary open tournament sponsored by Davies and Jim Kirkham both with a 61 nett. 72. Russo, Brent Keene, Callum Impressions Childcare. 38. 16 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 2, 2018 Te Awamutu Phone: 871 5151 Classiﬁeds Email: [email protected] C - FAMILY NOTICES - PUBLIC NOTICES - EMPLOYMENT - FOR SALE - PROPERTIES - MOTORING - TRADE SERVICES - ENTERTAINMENT - Church Services Public Notices Trade Services KING COUNTRY Formal Notices RANGITOTO A58B1D5 TRUST Te Awamutu DRILLING RANGITOTO A58B1D4B TRUST Maori Womens RANGITOTO A58B1D6B TRUST Welfare FFA Acknowledgements In Memoriam League O L KENDALL, Shall be holding a combined General Meeting of beneficial owners at the Bible Peter. AGM HOLES Lois and families wish Chapel Hall, 110 Chapel Drive, Te to thank all those who Public Notices Awamutu on Friday, 17 August 2018 9 August, 5.30pm expressed their commencing at 10am. Te Whiringa • Soak • Surface wells condolences in the loss QUARRIE, AGENDA 18 Lyon Street • Lined Soak holes of a loving husband, Gwendoline Hazel. Kihikihi • Concrete products father and poppa. To KAINGAPIPI 9B TRUST Rangitoto A58B1D5 Trust will begin and to all those who phoned, On 3 August 2017 our be followed according to the above order. available lives changed forever General Meeting of beneficial owners will be Contact: sent cards, flowers, Karakia timatanga and whakatau Sec Rosemary baked and visited with the passing of our held at the Bible Chapel Hall, 110 Chapel • Foundation Drilling 1. Financial Report 021 130 3880 thank you. To all who wonderful Gwen. Drive, Te Awamutu on Friday, 17 August • 4WDTrucks attended the service, Treasured wife and 2018 commencing at 11am. 2. Ratification of Distribution to Owners there are no words to best friend of Lincoln 3. Variation of Trust Order OWNER/OPERATOR: express our deep for 54 years. Wise and AGENDA gratitude. caring Mum and Mum- Karakia timatanga and whakatau 4. General Business FREEPHONE in-law of Kathy and MARKET In our hearts forever. 1. Financial Report STEVE COLSON Roger, Jenny and Pete, COUNCIL CARPARK Ken and Eva, Pete and 2. Ratification of Distribution to Owners 0508 HOLES DUG This Saturday Liz. Super-gran to 15 3. Variation of Trust Order 0508 465 373 In Memoriam grandkids. We all miss Call 870 4551 BAKER, Gwen's positive 4. General Business Gaynor Westgate Celia. outlook, beautiful PUBLIC NOTICE smile, big hugs, NEED a decorator, call 4 August 2016. of application for On Licence now, we specialise in Precious memories. wonderful stories, Computer Services practical help and SECTION 101, SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 hanging patterned and "O still small voice inspirational quotes PC PROBLEMS? plain wallpaper and of calm" for every situation. plastering. Dave Rowe Freda and family. MBD TRADING LIMITED has made application to the NO fix, no fee, local IT “A friend is someone Waipa District Licensing Committee for the renewal of professional available for Painter & Decorator 027 who knows the song in a On Licence in respect of the premises at 1/235 on site repairs, upgrades 290 8776 / 07 873 9104, your heart and can and trouble shooting, PC servicing the Waipa and Sloane Street Te Awamutu known as The Firkin Waitomo Districts for sing it back to you Sports Bar. and laptop sales, no call when you’ve forgotten out fees for help, Phone over 20 years. the words.” The general nature of the business to be conducted Matt 027 515 6996 or 871 under the licence is Tavern. 9946. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday 9.00am to 1.00am the following day. Trade Services The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waipa District Council, DRAINAGE District Licensing Committee at either 101 Bank No job too big Funeral Directors Street, Te Awamutu or 23 Wilson Street, Cambridge. or too small - WE DO IT ALL! NO GST CHARGE Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than Phone Bryan 027 498 9021 PAINTING& 15 working days after the date of the publication of this anytime notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the WALLPAPERING Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at: Waipa District Council TE AWAMUTU Semi Retired Private Bag 2402 John Crichton Te Awamutu 3840. HEDGE TRIMMING No objection to the issue of a renewal licence may be Residential 027 485 5654 made in relation to a matter other than a matter Large or Small specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of jcpaintmasters Alcohol Act 2012. 027 251 1414 @gmail.com This is the only publication of this notice.

PLASTERER QUALIFIED PLUMBING TE AWAMUTU TRADESMAN AFFORDABLE NEW ZEALAND GEOGRAPHIC BOARD RATES FUNERAL SERVICES Gib Fix/Stop/Cove Phone Bryan NGA¯ POU TAUNAHA O AOTEAROA 027 498 9021 Phone Shane anytime 027 246 3024 Notice of a Proposal to Alter a Geographic Name

Pursuant to section 16 of the New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Alexandra House Chapel Aotearoa) Act 2008 (“Act”), the New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o 570 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Aotearoa (“Board”) hereby gives notice of a proposal to alter an existing geographic Phone 871 5131 name, as specified in the Schedule below. Submissions on this proposed altered geographic name may be made on the form linked Funeral Directors & Monumental Masons from: http://www.linz.govt.nz/regulatory/place-names/place-name-consultation, by email Garth & Lynette Williams to: [email protected], or by writing to the Secretary of the New Zealand Geographic Board, c/o Land Information New Zealand, PO Box 5501, Wellington 6145. For compassionate and caring service Caring Funeral Professionals In accordance with section 17 of the Act submissions must state with reasons, whether www.teawamutufuneralservices.co.nz the proposal is supported or objected to, and if an objection is made then submissions may set out an alternative proposal, or support the existing name. Public Notices Schedule Proposed Altered Geographic Geographic Submission Feature Name Feature Type Description Deadline Te Ara-o-Tūrongo Railway Line Alteration of the name of a section of 26 October North Island Main Trunk (official name by 2018 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING New Zealand Gazette, 29 August 1996, Monday, 6 August No. 94, page 2470) between Taumarunui Meet and greet from 7pm and Te Awamutu. NZTopo50-BG33 942966 AGM 7:30pm to NZTopo50-BE33 027934. The balance of the railway line either side of this proposal To be held at Te Awamutu College Staffroom would remain named North Island Main Trunk. off Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu.

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CLEANING Farrelly Calf Bocock’s Calf Rearing Phone 021 239 3932 Pirongia OR phone COLLECTING your or PIRONGIA Rearing Phone 07 872 1772 www.teawamutuselfstorage.co.nz IICRC Approved Susan Ranstead unwanted calf milk - The 871 9105 Mark 027 474 6917 Milk Man tanker picking Health Phone up 24/7. Phone 0800 TREEEE 07 871 5075 We now have our own 4milkman 0800 4645 5626 SERVICES pasteuriser on site. or text 027 496 7025. 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They now require a welcoming, Te Awamutu - available GARDENING front-line person with strong administrative skills to join their Tuesday/Thursday Quality, experienced gardening - Hedges, roses, professional and friendly team. or general weeding. RELIEF In this role you will be working closely with the Service Manager MILK Need a hand to co-ordinate the service department and workshop at the From Goodfellow Street since MILKER/ WANTED Let us help! dealership. You will engage in a variety of responsibilities including: Regular maintenance 21 June 2018. FARM WORK Phone ALL MILK WANTED or a clean up. Micro-chipped and registered, • Managing daily bookings & appointments FOR CALVES CallCall TessTess 0 02727 238238 25172517 - Hourly rate 0800 777 327 minature poodle cross. - Drive in or • Liaising with customers regarding service & repair procedures Ph Deb: 871 4815 872872 2 2853853 A A/hrs/hrs accommodation for an appointment or 027 490 1007 Has a black/grey coat, wearing available including anticipated timeframes and cost estimates www.earhealth.co.nz Livestock & Poultry a green and pink collar. - Te Kawa West area • Allocating jobs to workshop staff to maximise productivity • Preparing customer invoices Fur would be longer now than For more information, in picture. please call This is a customer focused position, requiring you to display best Please contact Kelsie Mike 0274 769 794 practice customer service both over the phone and face-to-face. IN-STEPIN-STEP WANTED 0274 315 554 if you have You must also be computer confident with accurate data entry Podiatry Services any information. and attention to detail. Previous experience in a vehicle dealership OPEN LIZ CLARKE or service centre would be an advantage however not essential. SAT FRIESIAN BULL CALVES Employment Vacancies ffor professional Interested? Please send your cover letter and CV without delay qualified care to [email protected]. For further information, (Child Specialist) Contact Stu Wells 027 282 8204 call Erin on 07 873 7104. 414 Cambridge Rd WELLDRILLERS Te Awamutu 870870 4080 Steve Morton 027 246 5165 or Mark Mackie 0274 515 311 To Let Drillers Assistant/Offsider HOUSE, three bedroom, mature couple, close to Based in Te Awamutu we service the greater Mega Centre, no pets, Sports Notices Waikato and Coromandel Peninsula drilling and semi-fenced section, $410 maintaining water supply bores. We have a well- per week, includes lawns maintained fleet of machinery and an excellent Engineering Customer Service Sales Assistant and water. Text 027 313 Te Awamutu Sub Union 5371 for viewing. crew to work with. As members of the NZDF we Junior Rugby Draw are also committed to on-going NZQA training. We are looking for an enthusiastic customer sales assistant to join our family- owned business located in Te Awamutu. This is a full-time/part-time role If you are looking for a new challenge or a working Monday to Friday and rostered Saturdays alongside our Retail Shop change of scenery, we want to hear from you. PROPERTY DRAW FOR Manager, this position is available from mid October 2018. MANAGEMENT SATURDAY,AUGUST 4 Yo u w i l l : You will be part of a passionate team that takes pride in our exceptional • Be fit, healthy and prepared to perform customer service. heavy manual tasks in all weathers 6TH GRADE • Have a class 2 and preferably a class 4 In this role you will 9:00 KIHIKIHI v PIRONGIA GREY...... KIHIKIHI 1A driver’s license 9:00 TAS MARLIN v TAS NEMO...... ALBERT PRK 3A • Be self-motivated • interact with our customers in person and over the phone, asking and 2/51 North Street $270pw 9:00 KORAKONUI v TAS DORY...... KORAKONUI 1A • Willing to work away from home on occasion answering questions to understand our customer’s needs. 1 bedroom, 9:00 TA MARIST GOLD v PIRONGIA WHITE...... MARIST 2A • Have a strong commitment to Health and • explain technical information on products and demonstrate equipment as 9:00 TAS REX v OHAUPO ...... ALBERT PRK 3B Safety required. redecorated, 9:00 PIRONGIA BLACK v TA MARIST WHITE...... PIRONGIA 1A • Be a team play who enjoys working in a • work as a team to receive inwards goods, stock shelves and keep the shop 9:00 PIRONGIA RED v TA MARIST GREEN ...... PIRONGIA 1B insulated, heat team environment tidy and clean 7TH GRADE • Have a good sense of humour! pump, fenced & 9:00 TAS HAWKEYE v TAS HULKS...... ALBERT PRK 4A To be successful you will have 9:45 KORAKONUI v TAS AVENGERS...... KORAKONUI 1A Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid garage • Previous engineering/trade knowledge 9:45 TA MARIST GREEN v PIRONGIA WHITE ...... MARIST 2A NZ work permit. We URGENTLY need more 9:00 TAS THOR v OHAUPO ...... ALBERT PRK 4B • Data entry skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy properties to manage to Please call Brent on 0274 925 036 or email a 9:00 PIRONGIA GREY v TA MARIST GOLD...... 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PIRONGIA WHITE v BYE SAFE ‘N’ SOUND Ideally a current Limited Electrical Certificate would be an advantage for the next 9TH GRADE step in the growth of our business. STORAGE 9:45 PIRONGIA BLACK v TAS EAGLES ...... PIRONGIA 1B New Generation Liquorice seeks a bright and breezy • Units available now! 9:45 TAS FALCONS v PIRONGIA WHITE ...... ALBERT PRK 4B person/s to attend to its affairs in the Waikato. We are offering a competitive salary, excellent working conditions, and the • Electric Security Fence 9:45 OHAUPO v TA MARIST WOLVES ...... OHAUPO 1B This is an owner-operator position, able to be run from any of opportunity to work with a team committed to our customers. • Camera surveillance KIHIKIHI v BYE the immediate Hamilton satellite townse.g TeAwamutu.The This is a challenging & varied role. If you think you have what it takes to make 027 440 7101 10TH GRADE territory will cover fromTe Kauwhata toTe Kuiti to Morrinsville. or 871 2171 BYE v TAS RAIDERS a positive difference for our customers and would like to be part of our success, NGL has enjoyed a 25 year trading history throughout New safestorage.co.nz 10:30 OHAUPO v PIRONGIA WHITE...... OHAUPO 1 please apply. Zealand and overseas with high quality liquorice based 10:30 TAS PANTHERS v PIRONGIA GREY ...... ALBERT PRK 4 confectional products. THREE bedroom house, 9:00 TA MARIST MUSTANGS v TAS TITANS...... MARIST 1 Applications can be emailed to accounts@fullflowservices.co.nz or Te Awamutu. Phone 873 Please contact Chris for more details through phone Angela on 07 871 8793. 1545. 10:30 PIRONGIA BLACK v KIHIKIHI ...... PIRONGIA 1 www.newgenliquorice.co.nz - 04 234 1666 / 021 651 510 18 Te Awamutu Courier Thursday, August 2, 2018 Employment Vacancies

Our vision is to improve prosperity and the productivity of our GARDENER HIAB DRIVER TRUCK & TRAILER DRIVER Truck Driver Required farmers; and we want great people to join us on our journey. • Experienced driver wanted for Knowledgeable We are currently looking for a driver Herd TestTechnician/Assist roles – Waikato general bulk cartage duties. gardener required, for our Hiab truck. 2-4 hours every • Get out on farm and enjoy the country • Must hold Class 5 licence. second month. This driver must have a Class 4 drivers licence. • Dairying experience an advantage however full training will be provided • Preferably spreading experience. A Dangerous Goods License would be an • ‘Can do’ attitude could turn job into a career • Must be drug free. Phone Positions available in: 871 7057 advantage; however help to obtain one will be Phone Paul at JDC 07 870 1135 given to the successful applicant. • Mangakino, Morrinsville, Reparoa, Taupo, TeAwamutu, or Whakatane. At LIC we value the NZ farming industry and are proud of our successful contribution This truck mainly works in the Te Awamutu to this sector. We’ll do whatever it takes to support and grow our farmer community - area. our customers are key to how we do business. Applicants for this position should have NZ Seasonal roles from August 2018 – May 2019 residency or a valid NZ work visa. • Technician – set the farmers up with all the right equipment for a successful herd test Please phone Ron Russo 0274 904 404 • Assist – work alongside farmers in the shed for seamless sample collection You will have strong communication skills and be driven to deliver exceptional TRUCK DRIVER RONRON RUSSO RUSSO customer service. Need to be reasonably fit to handle and set up equipment and have We have a vacancy for a Fertiliser a current full driver’s licence. Hours are variable to accommodate farmers. Spreader driver. zmonline BULKBULK SPREADING SPREADING For more information please contact: Ally Barry - Herd TestTeam Leader, 0276 811 9153 - Basic general machinery/vehicle maintenance knowledge would be an advantage Check out our website careers.lic.co.nz for more information. Job code: 29798 - A great attitude towards safety and dealing with customers careers.lic.co.nz - The ability to work unsupervised and in a team - Preference will be given to a Class 4 or Class 5 Licensed driver - Applicants for this position should have NZ PERSONAL ASSISTANT residency or a valid NZ work visa Customer Service Training will be given to the successful applicant. Representative Roger Ramsey Building is looking for a Personal Please phone Ron Russo 0274 904 404 TE AWAMUTU Assistant to support the Managing Director! RONRON RUSSO RUSSO • One permanent full-time role We are a well-established and growing design and build Company providing a • One casual role complete design and build service for customers, specialising in renovation and BULKBULK SPREADING SPREADING Are you looking to join an organisation at the centre of agriculture? If you alternations, plus new homes and light commercial buildings. have a passion for helping grow NZ, be part of an organisation who is This is a new position and an integral role within Roger Ramsey Building. The Truck Drivers Wanted dedicated to customer service and has a keen interest in the agricultural successful applicant will be supporting the business by undertaking assigned tasks sector, then we want you! and act as a Personal Assistant to the Managing Director. Our company focuses on providing value PGG Wrightson is one of New Zealand’s leading nationwide providers This is a varied and diverse role with some flexibilities that will suit an experienced, for our farming customers through quality of products and services to the rural sector. We are helping grow the self-motivated person. workmanship and service. country through our knowledge, service and expertise. Through some Flexible hours, minimum of 25 hours over 4 days with the potential to grow. recent internal promotions, we have two roles - one permanent full-time, The position is based at Roger Ramsey Building’s Head Office in the idyllic Seasonal positions available now for Monday to Friday, including rostered Saturday mornings; and one casual countryside of Korakonui, 20km’s south of Te Awamutu. trustworthy and responsible Truck Drivers. role. They are based in the Te Awamutu Rural Supplies store. • Class 5 License preferred. Te Awamutu Store recently won a host of PGG Wrightson awards Responsibilities to include: • Class 4 considered. including Top Store Waikato, Second Top Store Nationally, Top Field • Managing the Diary and Workflow of the Managing Director •Mustbedrugfreeandoftidyappearance. Representative Waikato and third Nationally, Top Customer Service • First point of contact, dealing with correspondence/phone calls Representative for Upper North Island. Along with that we won Team • Organising meetings and appointments Player of the year, and Top Drench Sales Waikato - so you will be part of • Scheduling of work load PleasePleaseemailyourCVwith email your CV with an enthusiastic and proven top performing team. • Managing Databases and filing systems referees to About the roles • Implementing and maintaining procedures/admin systems [email protected] We are a team who work smart and enjoy our days at work. Based • Liaising with clients, suppliers and staff or in-store, you will provide knowledgeable sales advice and service to a • Miscellaneous tasks to support Management phone 07 872 0000 range of agricultural clients. You’ll be heavily involved in the day-to-day manual operation of the store and have responsibilities such as assisting Related Office Duties would include: with stock management and displays, sales processing and deliveries. • Project related financials Importantly your excellent communication skills will set you apart as we • Contractual insurance/vehicle maintenance/Health & Safety love speaking with our clients and finding out about them. • Marketing co-ordination Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide sound advice to a variety of customers based on their needs Key Skills required include: • Pro-actively solve queries and problems from customers, suppliers • Discretion and trustworthiness and other staff • Good oral and written communication skills • Process sales and product requests with efficiency • Punctuality • Order, unpack and display merchandise according to company • Positive attitude guidelines • Organisational skills and ability to multi task and prioritise • Undertake Forklift, Ute and trailer driving and delivery duties • Ability to be proactive and use initiative Skills and experience: • Competent computer and software skills • A background in the New Zealand rural sector is essential • Courteous and respectful manner • A full, current and clean New Zealand driver’s licence • Experience driving and backing trailers is highly desired We respect all our staff and reward skill and performance with competitive • A team player who can roll up their sleeves and contribute to wage rates to reﬂect experience and offer a performance outstanding results related bonus scheme. • Good physical fitness as regular heavy lifting is required • Previous retail and/or sales experience is an advantage but not essential If you are interested and sounds like a role you would be suited to please • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Outlook is essential send a Covering Letter and CV to [email protected] by Friday 10 August 2018. We are committed to growing our employees and we develop leadership Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or and technical expertise at all levels of our company. We provide extensive in house sales and technical training and offer a number of benefits a valid NZ work visa. including retail buying privileges. Get a foot in the door and build your career with PGG Wrightson. Apply now!

For a confidential discussion please contact Andrea Miller, Store Manager on 0275902043. Apply now or to find out more about working at PGG Wrightson or view other opportunities visit https://careers.pggwrightson.co.nz/search and enter reference number 6226TEAWA for the full time position or 6227TEAWA for the casual position. Applications close on Sunday, 5 August 2018. HOW ARE YOU GETTING HOME TONIGHT? If you’re out and having a few drinks, make sure you’ve www.pggwrightson.co.nz Helping grow the country got a sober driver to get you home safely. Thursday, August 2, 2018 Te Awamutu Courier 19 TE AWAMUTU COURIER

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THE EQUALIZER 2 R16 Arms dealer THU & FRI 7:50, SAT 7:45, SUN 5:40, John Lark and a TUE 7:35, WED 7:50 group of terrorists known as the taneous nuclear attack on the themselves in a desperate race Really,really good;relentlessly moody, Apostles plan to use Vatican, Jerusalem and Mecca. against time to prevent them mesmerising and solid suspenser with three plutonium When the weapons go miss- from falling into the wrong steady tension and some powerful action. cores for a simul- ing, Ethan and his crew find hands. THEATRE OF DISTINCTION SICARIO: ANDRE RIEU DAY OF THE SOLDADO R16 Amore My Tribute to Love Last 2 Weeks. Guest welcomed back THU 7:30, FRI 7:55, SAT 7:10, SUN 10:40, FINAL TUE 6:00 SUN 4:55, MON 7:35, WED 7:30 Adult $30.00, Senior $25.00 Te Awamutu want him to go off We recommend this fresh stirring Country Variety stage. f A Wonderful Choice o actioner to you. We liked it and so do our Club welcome Doug has been N Movies patrons.It won’t disappoint. special guest Doug busy entertaining BIG SCREE Here For YOU Erutoe from Roto- at various country OCCUPATION M rua to club day this music shows, and OCEANS 8 M Last 2 Weeks. THU 7:55, FRI 5:40, SAT 3:10, SUN 5:45, WED 5:40 Saturday at the also visiting MORE SHOWS FOR THOSE WHO Bible Chapel, country music MISSED OUT LAST WEEK starting at 12.30pm. clubs helping to THU 5:45, SAT & FINAL WED 7:55 MISSION IMPOSSIBLE – FALLOUT M Doug is a multi promote the style of THU 5:15 & 7:40, FRI 10:00, 5:15 & 7:40, award winner and country music we JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN SAT 12:30, 2:25 & 7:20, in such demand it all love. SUN 10:00, 12:45, 2:00 & 5:10, has taken three Everyone is wel- KINGDOM M Last 2 Weeks. SAT 5:30, SUN 3:10 MON 5:15 & 7:40, TUE 5:15, years for the club to come on Saturday, WED 5:15 & 7:40 be able to bring him bring a friend, sit back to entertain. back in the comfort THE INCREDIBLES 2 PG MINDBLOWING With his smooth of the Bible Chapel FRI 7:30, SAT 12:20 & 4:35, SUN 12:50 EXPERIENCE SAT 5:15, TUE 7:40 voice and song and relax to a great choice, Doug knows afternoon with HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3 PG Mozart, music, murder, scandal. Beautifully how to hold an Doug and the club’s Last 2 Weeks. SAT 1:00, SUN 11:10 directed,lovely music as you’d expect audience in the our own performers and lots of insight into Mozart through this palm of his hand. and visitors from ANTMAN AND THE WASP PG gripping story based on true events.If you The last time he around the region. Last 2 Weeks. SAT 5:25, SUN 3:20 loved Amadeus you’ll love this movie. was guest the Further informa- INTERLUDE IN PRAGUE M “Very, very good and extremely well put crowd fell in love tion phone Ray — THU 5:50, FRI 10:30 & 5:50, with him and didn’t 870 1551. together. It works on every level.” Allan. Based on the inspiring and very touching true SAT 2:35, SUN 3:30, MON & TUE 5:35, story of two free spirits. People like this film. WED 10:10 & 5:50 ADRIFT M Disney Classic Film Festival: Last 2 Weeks. THU & FRI 5:35, The original animated www.teawamutu.nz SAT 3:25, SUN 1:15, WED 10:20 & 5:35 101 DALMATIANS G MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN M SAT 12:40, FINAL SUN 10:50 THU 5:25 & 8:00, FRI 10:15, 5:25 & 8:00, SAT 12:10, 2:50, 5:05 & 8:00, THE SPY WHO DUMPED ME R16 Check out what’s on, people, links, games, list your business, SUN 10:10, 12:40, 2:55 & 5:30, STARTS AUG 9 MON & TUE 5:25 & 8:00, Disney Classic Film Festival: community groups, upcoming events. 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