Te Awamutu Rural Neville Kemp Licensee Salesperson 027 271 9801 07 871 9801 www.nevillekemp.co.nz Published Tuesday & Thursday TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2016 Couurier Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) Your community newspaper for over 100 years EXTRA COPIES 40c Success at Olympiad Rio bound It’s less than two weeks to the start of this year’s Olympic Games (August 5 - 21), with Tough conditions for biology students in Vietnam contest 28 sports (41 sporting disciplines) in action. Rio has already been Pirongia’s Nikita Lyons is dogged by controversy — over the moon after being from instability of the awarded a Silver Medal at the 27th International Biology country's federal government, Olympiad in Hanoi, Vietnam. prominent health and safety She qualified for her second concerns with the Zika virus International Biology Olympiad and pollution in Guanabara earlier this year after attending Bay, to Russia’s government- one of three national training sponsored doping scandal. camps where students sat a Today’s issue kicks off three-hour practical exam and a local involvement in the three-hour theory exam that games, with four cyclists covered all the material in the (pages 10-11). IBO syllabus. Find out more about the The assessments and per- three Te Awamutu Sports’ sonal attributes were taken into team pursuiters and the only consideration when selecting Kiwi mountainbiker who grew the team. up training on the hills of One of Nikita’s goals was to Ngutunui. better her Bronze Medal per- formance in Denmark last year. Social seniors The 17-year-old Waikato The Selwyn Centre Social Diocesan School student achieved her goal — bettering Group is staging an open day her world ranking from 89th to on Thursday (9.30am - 12 43rd from the 250 students from noon). 69 countries that participate. The group caters for over Her proud parents, Faith and 65’s and meetings include Guy, say it is a well-deserved everything from exercise and outcome. games to entertainment and “Nikita has worked really socialising. hard for the last two years, Transport can be arranged giving up any spare time she if required. For more details had to study for this competi- contact Dot Watson (021 267 tion.” 6347 or 872 7780). She has also not shirked her fundraising commitments, TC260716SPBIO Countdown working hard to contribute KIWI International Biology Olympiad medal winners (from left) Connor Leadley (Christ’s College, towards the cost of attending Christchurch — silver), Max Langenkamp (Auckland Grammar — bronze) , Nikita Lyons (Waikato closures the international events. Diocesan School — silver) and Nico van Wijk (Pinehurst School, Auckland — silver) with travelling Six Countdown stores All four members of the New teachers Shawn Cooper (Avondale College — left) and Pru Casey (Otago Boys’ High School — right). have been earmarked for Zealand team were awarded closure around the country in medals. Travelling teachers Shawn tasks designed to challenge and Nikita to be back safe on New a bid to reduce staff. Also earning Silver were Cooper of Avondale College and test student capability.” Zealand soil and give her huge Nico van Wijk (Pinehurst Pru Casey from Otago Boys’ With four practical exams hug. The first at Waihi has School, Auckland) and Connor High School say the Vietnamese and two three-hour theory They have been without already been closed, the Leadley (Christ’s College, hospitality and care of the visit- exams held over two days, this much communication during second in Rangiora Central Christchurch) and Max ing students was second to competition is only for dedi- the two weeks as all the com- will close on October 2. Langenkamp of Auckland none. cated students. petitors had to hand in their The four other Grammar won a Bronze Medal. “The students had a dedi- Nikita and her family say a phones and tablets for the week supermarkets have not yet The New Zealand team cated volunteer guide who huge thanks to the many people of the competition. been named for commercial returns to New Zealand worked with them throughout who helped her get to the com- Her mum says it has been reasons. tomorrow after spending two the week, available to translate, petition by donating money or tough on them as well. It is known, however, that weeks in Vietnam. advise and help navigate the buying raffle tickets, garlic or “It was worrisome when we one will only close temporarily The students competed in a myriad of small day-to-day pony poo, and for all the words learned through social media while a replacement is built. tough competition in difficult challenges for New Zealand of support and encouragement. that students were falling ill Countdown has 183 stores conditions. teenagers visiting Vietnam.” “Without the support of our due to the extreme across New Zealand and Students travelled from the “The Hanoi State University awesome community she temperatures. employs 18,000 people. New Zealand winter to in the capital of Vietnam, wouldn’t have made it to “Being unable to pick up the temperatures that, at times, Hanoi, was well appointed with Vietnam.” phone and check how things are reached above 40C. exceptionally well-run practical The family can’t wait for going is really draining.” ZERO - TURN MOWER LT-A/F400FL6 KINGQUADK 400 ZG Series ZG122, ZG125 4X44X4 MANUAL/AUTO Heavy Duty INCL. $13,995$ GST Zero Turn with fabricated % 48 or 54" deck Last Chance - offer ends 31st July 2.99 Beat this for Value interestin $ SpecialSpecialC Conditionsonditions Apply,ApplyApply,S Seeee In storestore for details.dedetaitails.ls from 8490+GST TELEPHONE: FINANCE 07 872 0232 859 OHAUPO RD, TE AWAMUTU 2 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu P 07 871 3069 E [email protected] www.norwood.co.nz/teawamutu Farm Machinery Centre 2 Te Awamutu Courier Tuesday, July 26, 2016 SALT WATER LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SPORTS FISHING KAWHIA HIGH TIDES Add fi ve minutes for Raglan Harbour Meters for some, but not for all? Tuesday 2.28am 2.56pm I am confident that Waipa District the Waikato Regional Council. consent certificate from the Waikato Re- Wednesday 3.23am 4.02pm Thursday 4.23am 5.07pm Council has not followed correct policy and If it was a mandatory requirement of the gional Council (WRC) which clearly states Friday 5.31am 6.09pm procedure over the proposed roll out of Waikato Regional Council to have water that the “consent holder…shall by 31 Saturday 6.40am 7.12pm universal water meters. meters installed as a global mandate for December 2022, install water meters on all Sunday 7.42am 8.14pm Their premise for roll out has moved water conservation in the Waikato Region, y users of the water supply.” Monday 8.37am 9.10pm from being water shortages and water ou then have to ask why Waipa is installing Waipa District Council advises it origin- conservation to now being based on a water meters and Hamilton is not? ally opposed the condition for meters, but it Waikato Regional Council Resource Con- Was it not implied that the premise for was agreed between Waipa and WRC ‘The Call of the Crays...’ sent Condition — a premise that when universal metering in the Waipa District during the consent process that, given Te looked into becomes very grey and murky. was a Waikato Regional Council con- Awamutu’s water comes from a con- A condition only found on the Te Tahi dition. A condition only applying to a strained source (the Mangauika Stream), Water Take consent as a condition in single water take and a condition not water meters were the best way of manag- Schedule 1. Te Tahi, a water take that only originating from the Regional Council? ing demand in this instance. supplies water to Pirongia and Te Awamutu. Do you as a ratepayer feel that we are WRC has advised that all consent A condition derived/ adopted because it being told the full story over this issue? applications are considered on an inde- was only part of the Waipa District Council HAYDEN WOODS pendent basis and that different conditions 10 Year Plan 2012 — 2022 (as quoted in Editor’s note: The Te Awamutu Courier are imposed on different consents through- Schedule 1), not a directive originating from has sighted the Te Tahi Road resource out the region. Fixed and Collapsible Cray Pots Instore First aid essential The Whitebait Writers’ apologies shameful We have seen two apologies in recent quirement. As a student from Te Awamutu College are coming... issues from Colin Walters, however, they Mr Smith seems to also have a I was interested to read about the student Time to check your nets or lack the essential ingredients. problem, jealousy perhaps, because I who, whilst at rugby training, choked on Both use the word ‘apologise’ then go have paid the market rates for my a gobstopper. check out our range instore on to further put the boot in and justify education between 1986 and the present. It was lucky that an experienced adult their rudeness. He guesses that I somehow get it for first aider was at hand to give immediate FOR HIRE A proper apology, to have any validity free and have a debt to the community. assistance and save his life. NEW at all, must include the word ‘sorry’ and a The purpose of my investigation into It reminded me of the first aid training ACR Locator Beacon statement indicating that the person will pensioner housing was to inform us all I received at St John’s Cadets and how it ‘The Science of Survival’ correct the error of their ways. as to what is provided and at what cost. could come in handy for situations such Without those statements they are I have left it up to readers to consider as this because we never know when we Be Safe - Be Found not a proper or full or meaningful if or not these things are fair.