TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 Velodrome Proponents Approach

Te Awamutu COMPUTERS, SERVICE NOTEBOOKS, SUPPORT APPLE PRODUCTS Courier NOW AT 407 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu Ph: 07 871 3837 Fax: 07 871 3807 E-mail: [email protected] <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Published Tuesday & Thursday </li><li style="flex:1">THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 </li></ul>CELEBRATING 100 YEARS AS YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER CIRCULATED FREE TO ALL HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT TE AWAMUTU AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. EXTRA COPIES 40c. BRIEFLY Playful nature saves Stitch ‘Cybercrims’ capitalise Cybercriminals have been quick to pounce on Internet users seeking information about the death of Osama bin Laden. Within hours of the news that US forces had killed the Al Qaeda leader in Pakistan, malware began popping up websites optimised to appear on web searchers related to bin Laden’s death. for Search and Rescue role BY GRANT JOHNSTON A dog at Kihikihi pound who was due to be euthanised has instead been earmarked for career in search and rescue. Stitch (as in ‘stitch in time’) is a black and white, male, stock breed and bull terrier cross. aScammers took advantage of the phrase ‘Osama bin laden dead’ being the most popular Google search, luring Internet users to links supposedly containing photos, videos and other information surrounding bin Laden’s death. His breeding has mongrel stamped all over it, but in nature and manners he’s more like Prince Charming. He was tested on Monday for his suitability as an urban search and rescue (USAR) dog by training coordinator for the upper North Island region, Kirsti Kay. Many links have been He came through the rigorous testing with flying colours and video footage of his test will be sent away to the USAR national trainer in Christchurch — which is where he is likely to go for training. ‘‘He’s a real natural,’’ Kirsti Kay enthused, noting not only Stitch’s keenness to complete fetching and finding tasks, but also his perseverance in the face of more challenging tests. Stitch was picked up two weeks ago when he was found wondering and looking lost on Ngaroto Road. He was not registered. After two weeks at the Kihikihi pound with no enquiries from anyone looking for him, he was scheduled to be euthanised. But last week, the dog caught the eye of Council animal control officer, Vickie Byford, when he flew past her with a plastic container in his mouth. Straight away she thought of the USAR Search Dog Association because their dogs are valued for their high ‘play drive’. Ms Byford has recommended dogs from the pound for search and rescue in the past — one (Sarge) will sit an operational assessment later this year. ‘‘Normally, the first thing a dog wants to do in the morning is relieve itself. But when I gave the tainted with malware, infecting user’s computers when they are prompted to download a file or watch a video. Gymnasts at Events Centre Spiralz Rhythmics of Hamilton is staging its ninth annual rhythmic gymnastics competition at Te Awamutu Events Centre this weekend. The competition will run from 8.30 to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. Over 150 gymnasts from Waikato, Wellington, Auckland and the Bay of Plenty will be competing. The competition will count towards selection for the Rhythmic Nationals to be held on July 28-31 at North Harbour Stadium. International pony club The International Rally hosted by New Zealand Pony Club is being staged at Kihikihi Domain on Saturday, May 14. Riders from America, TC050511GJ01 STITCH is put through his paces by Urban Search and Rescue training co-ordinator Kirsti Kay. Canada, Hong Kong and Australia will join New Zealand riders in the event. She and her dog Tommy are an this combination of traits because for because some of the traits are dog his toy, the toy took priority. I operational team for the NZ Fire the job requires dogs that will keep the same for agility dogs, which she kept playing tug games with him Service USAR team in Auckland, going until they get what they want also trains. and put his toy out of reach to see and recently were deployed to the or what they are looking for." how strong his desire was to find Christchurch earthquake. it,’’ she says. She says USAR’s dogs would be Association gets most of its dogs the Kihikihi pound. Ms Byford says If Stitch fails the USAR training The NZ USAR Search Dog programme, he will come back to The opening ceremony takes place from 12.30pm with competition starting at 1pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend. It was strong enough to con- described as mischievous, persist- from the pound, but rely on animal in the unlikely event that he comes <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">vince her to ring the training co- ent, high energy and playful. </li><li style="flex:1">experts who can spot a dog’s poten- back, she’ll approach Corrections </li></ul>or an agility home — ‘‘because this ordinator at the USAR Search Dog Association, Kirsti Kay. "They just want to continually tial. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">fetch, retrieve and run. They need </li><li style="flex:1">Vickie Byford knew what to look busy dog needs a job!’’ </li></ul>Present this voucher <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">when you buy a </li><li style="flex:1">coffee </li></ul>and receive another of equal or lesser value FOR FREE One voucher per customer per visit to Te Awamutu McDonalds. Valid until 18/05/2011. 2TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2011 Velodrome proponents approach regional councils for $10 Million Te Awamutu Courier CONTACTS MANAGER Due diligance report on economic benefits proposed <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Waikato Regional Council </li><li style="flex:1">Chairman Peter Buckley posal at a meeting on Monday of $7 Million into the $29.5 Million </li></ul>will formally review the Home said the council would not be this week. Each territorial cycling centre project, with $10 of Cycling proposal before mak- forced into hasty decisions and authority will be asked to Million sought from local goving a decision about consulting would follow proper legal pro- formally request the regional ernment, and the balance from with the public on whether to cesses, with September being council to rate its ratepayers trusts and naming rights. Alan Price e: [email protected] put up to $6 Million towards the the earliest a decision could be for the velodrome funds. proposed world-class made on funding. Cr Buckley said the council tight timeline to finalise negovelodrome in Cambridge. After considerable debate, had to consider the tiations with the Waikato Bay The Government has set a EDITOR Grant Johnston e: [email protected] The Waikato Bay of Plenty the council agreed to spend submissions when it deliber- of Plenty bid by this Friday Home of Cycling Trust pre- $30,000 on due diligence to sat- ated on the draft annual plan in (May 6), although the trust sented to the regional council isfy itself about the accuracy of June. on Thursday, highlighting the the Waikato Bay of Plenty believes it might be able to “It is good sense to consider negotiate an extension. REPORTERS Colin Thorsen e: [email protected] Dean Taylor e: [email protected] Cathy Asplin e: [email protected] <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">benefits the proposed $29.5 Home of Cycling Trust’s these submissions in light of </li><li style="flex:1">Since winning the preferred </li></ul>Million national cycling centre economic impact assessment independent advice about the tender bid, the Waikato Bay of of excellence would deliver to report, the proposed capital and merits of the proposal,” he said. Plenty trust has been on a fast <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">the region, including projected operational budgets and other </li><li style="flex:1">“We also need to know we track to secure funding and </li></ul>economic benefits of $11 issues including facility owner- have the support of territorial finalise commercial tenancies, <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Million a year. </li><li style="flex:1">ship and depreciation. </li><li style="flex:1">authorities to rate for design and build agreements </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Trustee Rob Waddell con- </li><li style="flex:1">Other councils considering regionally-significant infra- and other governance and oper- </li></ul>firmed the trust was seeking submissions on the velodrome structure, such as the cycling ational details. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">the entire $10 Million local would be asked to contribute to centre. </li><li style="flex:1">Sport and Recreations New </li></ul>“Once we have completed Zealand (SPARC) has stated it If the review is favourable, due diligence, and if we are has the option to negotiate with government share from the the cost of the review. ADVERTISING Dorinda Courtney e: [email protected] Janet Uttinger e: [email protected] Bookings <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>Waikato and Bay of Plenty regional councils — $6 Million the regional council will then satisfied that the proposal is other shortlisted bids, Auckfrom Waikato and $4 Million decide whether to take the sound, then we will go to the land or Palmerston North, if from Bay of Plenty — but time proposal to the next stage. next step and decide whether to Waikato Bay of Plenty cannot pressures meant they could not Because the proposal exceeds undertake the special consulta- complete these technical and seek council support through $1 Million unbudgeted capital, tive procedure,” said Cr financial conditions. The the usual annual or long term it triggers the council’s signific- Buckley. timeframe has been set so <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">Responding to councillors’ building is completed by March </li><li style="flex:1">planning processes. ance policy and the require- </li></ul>The velodrome proposal was ment to formally consult with concerns about the lack of clar- 2013 in preparation for the 2016 first pitched after the draft the community. This involves ity about the amount of funding Olympic programme. CLASSIFIEDS <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">annual plan went out for public publishing an audited state- required, Home of Cycling </li><li style="flex:1">Rating implications if Wai- </li></ul>Tania Cortesi-Western, Rhonda Bird Anna-Marie Holmes <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected] </a>consultation. Although the pro- ment of proposal, consultation, working group member Simon kato Regional Council does proposal was not included in the hearings and deliberations Perry acknowledged the pose prpoviding the $6 Million plan, Waikato Regional Council before a decision can be made. amount of money being sought requested are not known at this had received 1023 submissions The cost is estimated to be at from Waikato Regional Council point, but the Courier underin support of the velodrome and least $45,000. nine against by the time had changed frequently as the stands a targeted rate would be PRINTERS APN Print Ellerslie Published Tuesday & Thursday Circulation 12,109 In a parallel step, the council bid had advanced but the over- used (costing ratepayers in the <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">submissions closed on Tuesday asked the district and city all numbers had not changed. </li><li style="flex:1">districts that receive the most </li></ul><ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">of last week. </li><li style="flex:1">councils to endorse the pro- </li><li style="flex:1">The Government is putting benefit the most). </li></ul>TE AWAMUTU PHONE: 07 871 5151 FAX: 07 871 3675 336 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Ofﬁce Hrs: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm Open HomesTHIS WEEK... <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">DAY </li><li style="flex:1">TIME </li><li style="flex:1">ADDRESS </li><li style="flex:1">PRICE </li><li style="flex:1">COMPANY </li></ul>Sat, May 7 Sat, May 7 Sun, May 8 Fri, May 6 Sun, May 8 Fri, May 6 Fri, May 6 Sun, May 8 Sun, May 8 Sun, May 8 Sun, May 8 Fri, May 6 1.30pm - 2.00pm 2.15pm - 2.45pm 3.00pm - 3.30pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm 1.15pm - 1.45pm 12noon - 12.30pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm 12.15pm - 1.15pm 1.00pm - 1.30pm 1.30pm - 2.30pm 3.00pm - 4.00pm 795 Cambridge Road 395 Cambridge Road 133 Meddings Crescent 241/1 Mangapiko Street 4879 Ohaupo Road $235,000 $385,000 Tenders Close 19 May 2011 Pastoral Realty Pastoral Realty Pastoral Realty Wardrobe need an update? 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Ph: 07 871 8183 - Mob: 0275 025 025 <a href="/goto?url=http://www.townandcountrymotors.co.nz" target="_blank">e: [email protected] • www.townandcountrymotors.co.nz </a>The photographs were enjoyed by many of our readers and prompted discussions about aspects of the town’s past. Today we focus more on some of the people who were spotted archives. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">amongst </li><li style="flex:1">our </li></ul>Some were ordinary citizens, one become known for his efforts in the developing town, while others made their mark nationally and even internationally. All of them called Te Awamutu ‘home’ at some stage and these photos reflect something of their involvement with the community. In one way or another each one has helped build up Te Awamutu’s rich heritage. Courier Archives LITTLE THEATRE actor Neil Finn (right) before he became famous on larger stages around the world with Split Enz and Crowded House. 15ml Eau de Parfum $36.00 30ml Eau de Parfum $53.00 Proudly offering you Fly Buys Ph: 871 4918, 156 TEASDALE ST Off-street parking at rear Email: [email protected] Brilliant Mother’s Day Gifts! Courier Archives ABOVE: Philip Tataurangi shows his form. He won the Puahue Senior Men’s Club Championships aged just 11 and went on to be leading individual in the winning Eisen- hower Trophy team at the World Amateur Golf Champs in 1992. ABOVE MIDDLE: Alf (Ned) Free- man was Te Awamutu Mayor for 15 years and the town’s rest home (Freeman Court) was renamed in his honour. ABOVE RIGHT: Young Ant Strachan was a member of the Te Awamutu Swimming Club before he made an impact as a rugby player, becoming an All Black in 1992. RIGHT: Shoppers in Alexandra Street during a rose festival. BELOW: Locals and visitors enjoy the garden which gave Te Awamutu it’s Rosetown title. <ul style="display: flex;"><li style="flex:1">( 0 8 0 0 </li><li style="flex:1">7 3 9 </li><li style="flex:1">6 7 3 ) </li></ul>

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