AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 LOCAL HEROES: PIOPIO RUGBY The team can be very proud of what facility during this season. they have achieved this year. Losing just two games, both against The Club is in very good heart with Taupo Sports, they secured a home a great group of young men who put semi final which is a first in over their bodies on the line every twenty years. weekend. There is a fantastic On Saturday the 20th of July, Piopio committee who work extremely hard played Waitete in front of a huge behind the scenes. crowd for a spot in the King Special mention must be made to Country Rugby final. Gareth Williams for enabling our Also up for grabs was the coveted club to have the grandstands in use Dempsey Munro Cup and JR’s this year and to Derek Kloeten for shield. These are only contested helping Gareth and Gary each home between Piopio and Waitete and game and having the fields looking both highly treasured. so pristine. Unfortunately Piopio lost the semi final to Waitete 26-9. We are very lucky to have such Photos thanks to Jacky Fitzgerald, Piopio RFC supportive sponsors again this year Facebook page We have been very fortunate this and appreciate how the community year to have had grandstands gets behind Piopio Rugby Club. It is a massive sign of commitment donated by John Anselmi. We now Whether it is the big turnouts at and dedication to the club. have one located on each side of the home games or those who take time The Club would like to congratulate field. Our Grassroots Trust and out of their weekends to follow the the 2019 recipients: Taie Teriuea, Trust Waikato grant applications team on away games – thankyou. It Adam Black, Scott Bradley, Andrew were successful and this allowed us does not go unnoticed by the team Blackmore, Jeff Davis, Jake Hiriaki, to add the safety compliant railings and is always a huge motivator. Luke Draper and Bradly Jeffries. required by Waitomo District Piopio Rugby Club prize giving is Council. White Ridge Contracting We are privileged to present a large on Friday 9th August. were also very efficient in seeing number of blazers this season for this project through so that our players who met the milestone of The squad this year consisted of supporters could use this wonderful playing fifty games for Piopio. Taie Teriuea, Sam Stewart, Ben Hince, Calem Wilkinson, William Broderick, Doug Clapcott, Scott Gee, Bradly Jeffries, Adam Black, Bobby Sharp, Lochie Foote, Andrew Blackmore, Stanley Robertson, Mike Kjestrup, Chewey Sowerby, Dion Havea, Chaye Havea, Byron Morgan, Tom Blakeway, Tayne Tupaea, Stephan Turner, Scott Bradley, Luke Draper, Stormy Mc Carthy, Chris Keightley, Sandy Pari, and Jeff Davis; coached by Gary Jeffries and Ben Draper. Joy Jeffries, Piopio Rugby Club WWW.PIOPIO.NET.NZ BIRDTALK SAVE THE DATE Editors [email protected] Community feedback and articles are 8 Hour, Three Stand, Lamb welcomed and appreciated. The views World Shearing Record published in this publication are not those of the editor but of the attempt. contributors. Articles must not be Aria School Production: At Puketiti Station longer than 280 words and may have rd Rock Bottom accompanying photos. 23 Dec 2019 We reserve the right to edit any material Thursday 15th August, Aria Come and support our local 11am & 7pm ADVERTISING CHARGES shearing stars *Local Business: $35/issue - approximately business card size Kaleb Foote Mahoenui Pig Hunt *Clubs & Organizations: Free up to 75 words Daniel Langlands 5th-7th September 2019 *Out of Area Casual: $45/issue - Coel L’Huillier approximately business card size *Classified Advertisements: $5 per 3-line advertisement *Package: Annual $200. Includes six Pio Pio Playcentre advertisements and one special 1/3 page GRANT APPLICATION ‘My Business’ article annually Would like to thank Piopio & District Charitable [ Proudly supported by our local businesses ] Waitanguru Rural Women Trust. Country Applications for grants are For their sponsorship of the now open. See piopio.net.nz Tony and Paula Buckman ‘Make’ Workshop that was held for more details. Applications [email protected] in March with Di Mallow. close 31st August. Within our district several defibrillators are We raised over $700 dollars from on hand in the event of the day. an emergency. Piopio Township: Thank you again to all those that Owls Nest and Piopio College. purchased tickets Surrounding districts: Mahoenui (Coleman’s woolshed) Aria Cosmopolitan Club, and Waitanguru Hall also have these on hand. A free App is available on google Playstore to locate machines throughout New Zealand. Page 2 Familiar Face New at Hynds Hynds has been operating in our local enjoying the lifestyle that area offers. district for 20 odd years. Recently Jim If you are coming to Te Kuiti, stop by, Dyson has been appointed manager, say hi and check out what is available. returning him to the Te Kuiti Branch, where he has already worked a couple We are currently overstocked with of years in the past. Jim is looking Farmgrade concrete pipe and at the FARMGRADE & forward to reconnecting with some and Hynds Te Kuiti branch there are some meeting others within the district. great deals to be had in concrete pipe FARMBOSS ranging from 375 to 1800 diameter. In his youth Jim worked on the Bryant farm in Mahoenui and even ran out on Call Jim or Owen on (07) 8788326 or PIPE SALE the field for the Piopio Wanderers 0273444148 social rugby team a few times. ON NOW When Jim married Jude they shifted down to Wharekauri Station near Bennydale, where Jim sheparded. Prior to Hynds Jim has been a writer in the Royal New Zealand Navy serving on HMNZS Otago patrolling our new fishing zones back then to running a Tegal hatchery in Drury, a chicken livestock rep for Harvey Farms, managing a broiler farm in Raglan to starting and running a successful agriculture and pasture spraying business as well as keeping involved within the rural sector from time to time. Now having been with Hynds for almost 19 years, Jim has a wealth of knowledge in relation to product range and uses and problem solving. Within Hynds, Jim has worked in the factory in Hamilton to managing Pukekohe, Manukau and Rotorua branches along with overseeing the Hynds Rotorua factory. A keen fisherman Jim looks forward to getting back out West after fishing for a time on the East coast. Jim and Jude now live in Whakamaru PIOPIO HEALTH AND FITNESS GROUP – JUST DO IT! A couple of local ladies began training locals who each have their own goal of and need, covering the basics of health together at the gym and over the course what they want to achieve. and fitness. of time they realised they had the same Sarah and Anne are both qualified So if you want to join the gym or are interest; wanting to help others in the Personal Trainers so use their learnings already a member but unsure or not community get healthy and feel good and experience to answer every confident in how to use the about themselves. question. They try to cover different equipment… They put out some feelers, asked topics each week depending on what around and now together have a small issues haveDIGGER arisen. /T RUCK HIRE If you want to lose weight but don’t but determined group of people starting At the moment, they meet at the Piopio know how or even where to start… on their own personal wellbeing Community Recreation Centre at 6pm Come along and get motivated for the journey. on Sundays. (You don't need to be a next best stage of your life. Just do it! It is a very casual gathering of like- member to come along). Queries to Sarah Good 021 1077725 minded, non-judgmental supportive The group leads with what they want Or Anne Teki 027 3434790 Page 3 ARIA SCHOOL PRESENTS…. 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Unfortunately, BC is soon up to his neanderthal neck in trouble when he Thursday 15th August 2019 discovers his new boss hides a dark secret that will rock Rock Bottom to Aria Hall, Aria its foundations. 11am Matinee With mysterious monsters terrorising 7pm Evening session the town and a volatile volcano ready to blow its top, can BC become a little Gold coin donation at door would be boulder and hatch a plan to save his appreciated. family, his friends and his very own Please bring a plate for shared supper precious Rock Bottom? Only time if attending the evening session will tell... Aria toy library would like to welcome our recent new members, remember our cheap fees of $15 a term or $40 a year, as well as our special grandparents’ price of $10 a term. Struan Toys in Taumaranui has kindly hand made us some new toys. Come on in and check them out! Unfortunately, the photo fundraiser with Laura is cancelled BUT we are hoping we have another fabulous photographer lined up to do it.