2 Te Awamutu Courier Christmas Supplement Tueday, December 12, 2017 Best wishes from Mayor Christmas greeting from MP Taranaki/King Country Waipa Mayor Jim MP Barbara Kuriger. Mylchreest. his year has flown by obyn and I wish and has certainly had its everyone a happy Tups and downs. I was R Christmas and a naturally disappointed in the relaxing holiday. Christ- final election result, but the mas is a fantastic time to National Party fought a spend quality time with strong campaign. family and friends without I am incredibly proud of the normal day to day our National Party leader Rt stresses of our busy lives. Hon Bill English, his strength We are so fortunate to of character and the values he live in New Zealand and in holds dear are a true testa- particular Waipa District – ment of his great leadership. ‘Home of Champions’ It was a real pleasure to where we can all enjoy a meet many of you along the fantastic standard of living campaign trail and I was in a safe and friendly com- touched by the support and munity. kind words that you gave me. We often take these I was delighted when good fortunes for granted, approached to be National but the large number of Party Spokesperson for Rural people moving to Waipa munity asset will prove will provide a central space Communities and also Bio- from overseas and other extremely popular for to share our stories with Security. These are both projects around youth issues. I was disappointed not to parts of New Zealand is many years to come. both our locals and visi- portfolios that hold immense I had a wonderful time at be able to attend The Lines evidence that Waipa is a We also celebrated the tors. importance to me as the MP the Highfield Country Estate Company 2017 Waitomo truly desirable place to opening of Te Ara Kihikihi, In March next year we of a rural provincial elector- Lodge opening in Te Awa- Districts Sports Awards due live. a 4.5km shared pathway will be presenting our draft ate. With the spread of Myrtle mutu. The Te Awamutu Inter- to being in Iceland, but I This year has been which provides a safe cyc- 10-Year Plan which Rust and diseases like mediate Kapa Haka Group understand it was a phenom- another busy, but exciting ling and walking con- includes a range of projects Mycoplasma Bovis that are were fabulous and I know enal evening and would like one. For Te Awamutu, we nection between Te Awa- to cater for the growth damaging to our Primary everyone had an enjoyable to pass on my congratulations have proposed some excit- mutu and Kihikihi. coming our way, as well as Industries, economy and con- morning. to all those people who were ing developments to contri- The next 10 years is making sure our district’s servation, I will be holding the Recently I was invited to nominated and to the recipi- bute towards our vision of about continuing on our character and identity is Labour-led government talk to the Year 10 student’s ents of the awards. creating a vibrant central journey to create an even protected. We are taking accountable ensuring eradi- at Te Awamutu College as There is certainly a sig- meeting space within our better Te Awamutu. some bold steps in making cation plans are firmly put in part of their Social Studies nificant number of sporting town centre. We have exciting plans sure our district continues place. class. They wanted to know talents within the Waitomo One of the big ones is for some of our central to thrive for years to come. I have just returned home and understand what a day in region. starting construction on streets which will encour- While we can never after being in Iceland the life of working in Parlia- My Te Awamutu office has the Pop ‘n’ Good bike park, age a different mix of afford to do everything, attending the Women Politi- ment was like and the pro- recently been located to 53 which has been made pos- shops as well as high- our draft plan provides a cal Leaders Summit with over cesses of Select Committees Mutu Street, Te Awamutu sible by our very generous density residential balance of essential infra- 400 delegates from 100 dif- and also my role as National and I would like to thank you sponsors Donna and Paul development and visitor structure and exciting com- ferent countries. It was excep- Party Junior Whip. all for your patience during Davies who have com- accommodation. munity projects. tionally insightful and I feel I was blown away by the this time. Please look out for pletely funded the project. We are also proposing Once again can we take very fortunate to have maturity and level of our grand opening early next It is community spirit to increase our investment the opportunity to wish attended. questions these young people year. like this that is proof our in heritage sites across the each and every one of you a Iceland is a truly beautiful put forth to me. I can cer- I wish you all a very safe community is full of cham- district and build a Waipa Merry Christmas and pros- place and I was amazed at the tainly see some great politi- and Merry Christmas and look pions. I am sure this com- Discovery Centre which perous Yew Year. construction work and social cians in the future. forward to seeing you in 2018. 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Everyone who took part, or watched, was a winner — but there were some actual winners as well. In the Club Section Te Awamutu Gym sports won from Te Awamutu Kiwanis HAYLEY FROM WINKIS SHOTZ and Te Awamutu Scouts. Winner of the Schools and Church Group was Top Kids George Childcare, with Arohena Playcentre second and Mini Miracles Daycare third. The hotly contested Business group was won by The Te Awamutu Space TC121217DT30 Centre. JOHN Austin lead his business entry — accompanying a John Deere tractor ‘born’ VE Veterinary Services came second the same year as he was. from McDonald’s Te Awamutu. There was also a Champion Float across all divisions — won by Imperious TC121217DT32 Dance Company. HONDA Shop had ‘snow’ idea. TC121217CT30 TC121217DT31 UP-SIDE-DOWN view of the parade from Te AROHENA Playcentre’s ‘Bigger Digger’ float Awamutu Aerial Artist. was second in category. to all those involved with our annual community Te Awamutu Christmas Parade this year and to all who put together those amazing Floats! The mix of tractors, trucks, music, dancing, gymnastics, farm animals, horses, walkers and singers was incredible. 3 Stone Veterinary Services Mitre 10 The Quicksmart Cleaning Te Awamutu Brass Band A1 Electrical Solutions Mobile Music Makers Company Te Awamutu Cadet Unit 2017 Arohena Playcentre Norwood Farm Machinery The Sharing Shed Te Awamutu Courier PRIZE Arohena Primary School Pirongia Clydesdales The Warehouse Te Awamutu and Districts Highland WINNERS Central Cafe Reymers Contracting Top Kids George Childcare Pipe Band Central Tractor Pull Rosetown Holden V E Veterinary Services Te Awamutu i-Site Te Awamutu Online Most Outstanding Connexu RSA Venturer Fishing Charters Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Serviceervice Float Overall: Dinapp Smart Environmental & Waipa Wilks Penny Motorcycles Imperious Dance Company Drill 4 U District Council The Central Café organiserso off the Classic Fonterra St Andrews Te Awamutu Thank you to all the Cars, Vintage and Hot Rodsods Business: Full Flow Engineering & TA Aerial Arts many Parade individuals The Hits Promo Girls 1st Te Awamutu Space Workwear Supplies Te Awamutu Community Patrol and supporting Waipa Community Board Centre Grandpa’s Geriatric Gang Te Awamutu Girl Guides companies: Waipa District Council 2nd V E Veterinary Imperious Dance Company Te Awamutu Gym Sports Services Jetts Fitness Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Health Shuttle AON Insurance 3rd McDonald’s Family Jims Test and Tag Te Awamutu Jersey Club Burger Fuel Restaurant John Austin Ltd Te Awamutu Lions Burger King ARCHITECTS 2017 Clan McGillicuddy Club: Kainga Aroha Community Te Awamutu Marist Junior 1st Te Awamutu Gym House Rugby Couplands Transport Sports Kangatraining Waipa Te Awamutu Rotary Devoys Signs 2nd Kiwanis Kid’s Collection Te Awamutu Scouts Gisler Architects 3rd Te Awamutu Scouts Kihikihi Speedway Te Awamutu Space Centre Ingham Mitsubishi Kiwanis Te Awamutu Volunteer Fire Miss Waikato Holly Pederson School/Church: Mad Hatter Costume Hire Brigade NZ Police 1st Top Kids George Mainly Multiples / Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Wheelchair Wagon PAK’nSave Childcare Menz Shed Trust Pirongia Clydesdales 2nd Arohena Playcentre Man Up Legacy The Groovy Cake Kitchen Santa 3rd Mini Miracles Day McDonald’s Family Restaurant The Hits St John Ambulance Service Care Methodist Church The Honda Shop Strawbridges Te Awamutu Mini Miracles Day Care The Lords and Ladies of Subway Courierr Steampunk TACPRO AllofusontheGislerArchitectsTeAwamutuChristmasParadeCommittee,Colin,Linnie, Bernard, Colleen, Vern, Tania, Richard, Meg, Dean and Tania, Tim, Mike, Belinda and Santa wishyouasafeandhappyHolidaySeasonandaveryMerryChristmas! 4 Te Awamutu Courier Christmas Supplement Tueday, December 12, 2017 You’d better watch out - you’d better be good TC121217DT34 CUTE pets as part of VE Veterinary Services float added to the attraction.