Panel & Paint Specialists Cars, Trucks & Machinery FREE courtesy cars available Insurance Approved Repairs 1585 Alexandra St TUESDAY,TUESDAY, DECEMBER JULY 29, 2, 2014 2014 Te Awamutu 871 6780 Putting a stop to 24 days comp Twenty-four Te Awamutu retailers are participating in a 24 Days of Christmas competition for children aged 5-13. In each of the 24 numbered ignoring shop displays there will be something ‘amiss’ that doesn’t match the theme. Identify the shop and item that is a amiss to go in to win part of the $400 prize pool. signage The contest started yesterday in Shop 1 (Central Cafe) and each day a new shop Police and Waipa District messages at stop signs, remind- will display its number and the Council are joining forces to ing drivers of the risk, and the item. push the ‘stop means stop’ $150 fine they may receive if Entry forms and rules are message to drivers during they fail to stop. available from participating December. Roundabouts will also be stores — winners announced Sergeant Warren Shaw says targeted with electronic mes- Christmas Eve. stop signs are there for a sages around use of indicators. reason and drivers need to be “Using indicators is basic Xmas decos reminded of the risks. road communication,” says NZEI is sharing some festive “Over the last five years Road Safety co-ordinator spirit with local children at the Te Waipa District has had eight Megan Jolly. Awamutu carboot sale fatal and 388 injury crashes at “People need to be com- Saturday. intersections. Drivers treating municating their intentions to Kindergarten and primary stop signs the same as a give other drivers at roundabouts as way sign are putting them- it helps with the flow of traffic,” pupils can collect a decoration selves and others at risk. While Ms Jolly says. from NZEI president Tracey Ellis it could save them a second, it “Knowing the indicating or secretary Tonia Eckhoff and could also cause a crash. It’s and give way rules is a must. If TC021214DT01 personalise it — either for simple — stop means stop.” you are unsure of the rules, SERIOUS MESSAGE: Sergeant Warren Shaw and Police are working themselves or to give as a gift. During the month, elec- they can be found in the road with Waipa District Council to get the ‘stop means stop’ message Mrs Eckhoff says it is was for tronic signs will display safety code or on the NZTA website.” across to motorists. the NZEI to be in touch with the community. Hot Christmas If you have something to say Police hunt ‘dangerous’ gang member with a festive flavour send in an entry for the Christmas whats hot column Waikato Police seeking a gang Kihikihi on August 24 which between Waihi Described as a male Ma¯ori, It prints in our annual member wanted on robbery and resulted in another offender and Whanga- 178cm tall of medium to solid christmas feature which will be kidnapping charges warn the threatening Police officers with a mata last build, Pairama is a patched mem- published with the te Awamutu man is dangerous and should not firearm and dropping a home Tuesday,” says ber of the Mongrel Mob and is on December 9 this year, be approached. made bomb. Mr Moon. known to have connections If you want to mention Detective Senior Sergeant “He was also the subject of a With an throughout the Waikato, Thames Carl Moon of the Waikato CIB search by Police of a property in extensive Coromandel and Bay of Plenty someone or something special said there are three active the lower Kaimai Range on criminal his- areas. — send a what’s hot to warrants to arrest for 44-year-old Monday afternoon last week, tory involving Anyone with information on cathy.asplin@ Taupiri man, Lester Mark involving the Armed Offenders TC021214SP01A drug and vio- Pairama’s whereabouts is asked teawamutucourier.co.nz, Pairama. Squad and the Police Eagle heli- Lester Mark lent offending, to contact Mr Moon at the Hamil- text TAC HOT plus “Pairama is currently wanted copter. Pairama Mr Moon ton Central Police Station on 07 message to 021 241 4568 on breach of court release “This search failed to locate warned the 858 6200 or alternatively informa- or drop into our new office conditions, aggravated robbery Pairama and we believe he was public should not approach tion can be left anonymously at 97 Sloane Street. and kidnapping charges and is linked to a car acting Pairama; rather they should ring with the independent linked to alleged offending in suspiciously on a rural property 111 immediately if he is sighted. Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Lawn Tractor T Series - 1880, 2080, 2380 INFINITY DECK FROM $5900 + GST Twin Cyl Engine Kubota Quality & Reliability. Very competitively Catching, Mulching priced. Side Discharge. TELEPHONE: SHOWCASE JEWELLERS 07 872 0232 TE AWAMUTU 859 OHAUPO RD, TE AWAMUTU 15 Alexandra Street - ph 07 871 6797 www.norwood.co.nz/teawamutu Farm Machinery Centre [email protected] 2 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, December 2, 2014 Salt Water Sports Fishing KAWHIA HIGH TIDES ADD FIVE MINUTES FOR RAGLAN HARBOUR TUESDAY: 7.05am & 7.30pm Slashed development fees WEDNESDAY: 8.08am & 8.30pm THURSDAY: 9.04am & 9.24pm FRIDAY: 9.55am & 10.14pm SATURDAY: 10.42am & 11.00pm SUNDAY: 11.25am & 11.43pm to stimulate local growth MONDAY: & 12.06pm Bait ´em and catch ´em! BY GRANT JOHNSTON Baitrunner Combos From $199.99 Proposed new fees released — massive reductions Waipa District Council has taken the Mikes Specials knife to its development contribution fees. (from $23,367 to $6,709) and $15,009 for year. The changes have been prompted by the Pirongia (from $17,889 to $2880). Mr Dyet said while the development need to comply with amendments made in Rural fees plummet from $13,866 to $609 contribution changes were another aspect of August to the Local Government Act. per household equivalent unit. change ushered in by the amended Local They are contained in a Draft Develop- In special catchment areas, the new fee Government Act, it was also expected by ment Contribution Policy approved at last for Picquet Hill will be $13,144 (formerly Council that they would stimulate economic Tuesday’s Council meeting and released $29,987) and for Bond Road $10,988 (new growth throughout Waipa District. publicly for feedback yesterday. catchment fee). Senior analyst planning, Terena Kelly As well as significant savings for The residential housing fee changes don’t said the proposed changes were not expected developers of pensioner housing and non- take effect until July 1 next year (as they are to significantly affect Council’s development residential developments, many thousands linked to capital projects yet to be finalised contribution revenue. Revenue is currently of dollars are being carved off fees faced by in the Long Term Plan being adopted at the tracking well above budget and there is Go into the draw to WIN! developers of residential sections. same time, they are subject to change). strong growth in Cambridge North where one of two trips aboard The exception is in Cambridge North, But the changes to the fees for retirement fees are increasing. When you spend $50 instore where due to specific infrastructure projects villages (half a household equivalent unit fee The proposed new schedule of develop- triggered by growth in this area, develop- rather than a full fee as previously) and non- ment contribution fees and the methodology ment fees are increasing to an eye-popping residential developments (with thresholds of behind the changes is available online with $54,896 per section. demand on Council infrastructure reached the Draft Development Contribution Policy In Te Awamutu, the development contri- before fees are incurred), have been (at www.waipadc.govt.nz). Feedback will be bution drops by $15,542, from $23,780 to implemented immediately. reviewed by Council when it considers 166 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu Ph: 871 6793 $8,228. At last Tuesday’s Council meeting, CEO submissions on its Draft Long Term Plan SUMMER IS COMING! COOL DOWN WITH Kihikihi and Pirongia should see more Garry Dyet explained that this was to avoid 2015-25 early next year. It is likely a revised growth, thanks to fee decreases of $16,658 per developers of these types of project from Draft Development Contribution Policy will ‘household equivalent unit’ for Kihikihi delaying their projects until July 1 next be released for more feedback in March. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Living wage thanks No distractions, focus on the issues I wish the leader of the New Zealand economy grows opposition and any other party and our country remains I would like us to celebrate/ “What’s Hot for Businesses” to seeking to distract John Key stable and at peace. congratulate local businesses show that it is possible and from the business of running John Key is known abroad that pay a living wage of at that paying a living wage is the country would back off. for having steered our country least $18.80 per hour. actually good for business, not They don’t seem to have much through an economic crisis This would also mean destructive as it is sometimes to go on anyway… is all they that other countries failed to ensuring that the same would made out to be. can find against him one text manage. Let’s leave him in 166 Cambridge Road be agreed by any Google living wage for more message? peace to continue doing that. Te Awamutu subcontractors, eg. cleaners. information. Do we really care about that Let’s focus on the big issues.