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Big things are happeningwith Pirongia junior rugby thisyear and a ‘kids’ touch hour’ atPirongia Domain on Saturdayis an extension of this.

Organiser Malcolm Ellissays the day has been plannedto coincide with the first homegames of the season forPirongia Rugby Club’s seniorand senior B teams (againstPutaruru). There is an openinvitation for all youngsters toattend.

A hangi will be lifted at1.30pm to be served at halftimein the Bs game — with saleshelping provide funds for asecond ‘Rugby Bus’ totransport children to Pirongiafrom the coast for Thursdaynight training.

There are 58 childrenalready signed up for the firstbus (which starts on May 5)meaning another one isneeded.

Lotto luck at‘Pak‘n’Save

Almost five months to theday since Te Awamutu’s newPak‘n’Save Supermarketbegan selling Lotto tickets ithas sold its first First Divisionwinning ticket.

The winner collectedapproximately $250,000 asone of four winners of lastSaturday’s First Division prizepool.

Store manager JeremyBennett says staff are hoping itwas a regular customer whocollected the prize.

Hot topicTe Awamutu Continuing

Education Group’s speakernext Wednesday, Dr RonSmith from Waikato Universitywill address a hot topic in hisspecialist field of InternationalRelations.

His subject will be thepresent turmoil in the Muslimcountries of North Africa andthe implications from these‘revolutions’ and how they willaffect New Zealand.

Members and the public arewelcome to attend. For moreinformation see Public Notice.

Awesome effort TAGala raises $18K for ChristchurchBY DEAN TAYLOR

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AUCTIONEER Stu Gudsell looks for a top bid for a netball signed by Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic players held by oneof the event organisers Trina White.

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BIG TOTAL: The Salvation Army public relations coordinator Kay Worth (left) receives a cheque for $18,013.70 fromTe Awamutu Combined Churches representative Jeff Falconer, business liaison organiser Trina White and MikeGoble, owner of Te Awamutu Pak’n’Save (right) — the event’s major sponsor.

Organisers of Saturday’sfundraising gala held at TeAwamutu Bible Chapelalmost doubled theirexpected donation to theChristchurch EarthquakeAppeal, with a total of$18,013.70.

The gala featured a mon-ster auction, garage saleand car boot sale and, des-pite terrible weather,attracted tremendous sup-port.

Te Awamutu CombinedChurches representativeJeff Falconer says it is acredit to the communitythat so much was raised.

He says it was a greatexample of the churches ofTe Awamutu, the local busi-nesses and the communitycoming together for a greatcause.

And he says it is a greatwin, win situation foreveryone involved.

People either gave goods,

time, services or cash — andeveryone got something outof it, be it pleasure, fun or abargain.

And of course Christ-church got much neededfunds.

The organisers thank allthe businesses for theirinput.

Trina White acted asliaison between businessesand organisers and says theresponse was excellent, withmany businesses which hadalready helped in other waysstill coming to the party.

Volunteers ensured theday ran smoothly and every-one pitched in where theycould to also make it a funday.

Mr Falconer says therewas a real buzz — the fund-raising was almost secondaryto a great community event.

Organisers especiallythank Pak’n’Save ownerMike Goble and his team thatgot on board early, suppliedlots of goods for sale with allproceeds to the appeal andhad staff manning their stalland helping where needed.

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Artefact sale suggestion as way tofund new museum misses point

In Tuesday’s Letter to theEditor column, Malcolm Humeclaims to have a simple answerto building a new Te AwamutuMuseum.

The suggestion of sellingartefacts, of course, is a non-sense and highlights two otherissues the team working on thisproject have to contend with.

To deal with the suggestedsolution, it is like selling one ofthe cars to build a garage — andthen downsizing to a carport.The collection is reduced andnot properly housed.

It is the fact that Te Awa-mutu Museum Trust Boardowns such a valuable collectionthat proper facilities arerequired — for storage andconservation, and for exhi-bition and research.

By and large items in thecollection are there for a goodreason — they have all beendonated by people in this com-munity to be cared for andshared for future generations.

The Museum has a compre-hensive acquisition anddeaccession policy, which doesnot include selling donatedartefacts for fundraising.

In fact if items are recom-mended for deaccession, asthey sometimes are, there is aprocess which starts atreturning to the donor or theirfamily, and selling the item is atthe end of the list.

But I return to my originalpoint — artefacts and archivesare in the Museum because thatis where they belong.

The other two issues con-cern the type of buildingrequired and public process.

It amazes me that peoplewho have no association with,or knowledge about, ourMuseum are suddenly expertswhen it comes to what is neces-sary.

I have had a long associa-tion, now into a third decade,and I’m still no expert.

That is why expert opinionis sought and taken heed of.

And it isn’t a lack of oppor-tunity that has stopped anyonebeing part of this process.

As I have said before, plan-ning for a new facility started atleast 20 years ago and hasalways been in the publicarena.

Committed people have con-

sidered all possibilities over theyears — including all thealternative ideas now beingsuggested .

The project was included inprinciple in Council’s long termplans for the middle of thisdecade and has been on thebooks for discussion andsubmissions for some time.

Despite claims to the con-trary, little money has beenspent progressing it to the cur-rent discussion phase.

There will be unseen Coun-cil costs, as there are for anyidea or project that reaches theCouncil table, but it was agroup of mainly volunteersrepresenting this communitythat worked on the design com-petition project and came inunder their allocated $40,000budget.

It was Council that came upwith the funding model for theproject — a model I personallybelieve was not practical andnot likely to be the one that isadopted.

Te Awamutu Museum TrustBoard is not sitting on its handson this project.

They are open, and plan-

ning, to hold discussions withexperts on how to make costcuts to the project withoutaffecting the integrity of thepractical or aesthetic design.

The Board also believestheir fundraising role will begreater than one-third assuggested by the model, but asany major fundraisers knows,their hands are tied when itcomes to getting a commitmentfrom funders until there is acommitment from the mainstakeholders — the owners.

The basis Te AwamutuMuseum Trust Board works onis that the artefacts andarchives in Te AwamutuMuseum represent your his-tory — and it is our job to lookafter that to the best of ourability.

DEAN TAYLORChairman Te AwamutuMuseum Trust Board

Editor’s note: It should benoted that Council hasadvised that the direct costsfor the Te AwamutuMuseum/Theatre project are$33,000 not $100,000 asclaimed by James Parlane ina recent Letter to the Editor.

YOUR LETTERS

The message is not getting throughMalcolm Hume would like

some feedback through theCourier so, yes Malcolm wesimple ratepayers do knowwhat you are saying but somecouncillors are determined tokeep on ploughing us into everdeeper debt (see front pagearticle in Tuesday’s issue quot-

ing Joe Scaramuzza).No matter what the Deloitte

report told us, no matter Hamil-ton City has terrifying debts(thanks Vern for the figures)and such things as eventscentres and rugby parks driv-ing them to the walls.

More feedback — see the

front page Courier briefly inthe same issue about the factCouncil had 40 submissions lastyear and so far this year 50,from a total of how manyapathetic ratepayers?

They close on April 15.How hard can it be to pick up

a submission form from the

Council or library and write asubmission to say ‘stick to coreinfrastructure in order to mini-mise rates, put new projects onhold, ask the big thinkers to runtheir own Telethon fundrais-ing, stop thinking of ratepayersas Santa Claus. You do it!

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BETTY Phillips (left) and Kate Gallien share thehonour of cutting the Korakonui centennial cake.

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SCHOOLMATES (from left) Murray Cross, Grant Fleming and Noel Matthewsand (inset) how they looked (back row) when they left Korakonui School.

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DR WHO (Jared Clark, left) joins Tony Kay and his younger ‘version’ (BradleyParrott) and Les Fleming (with Jack Jordan, right ) in front of the ‘tardis’.

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FAMILY members (from left) Jan Bedford, Lennie Ericksen, Jude Ericksen,Carla Innis, Elva Pratt, Sarah Phillips, John Bedford and Debbie Diack enjoythe photo boards.

Schoolmates GrantFleming, Murray Crossand Noel Matthewsloved playing rugby onthe Korakonui fields (solong as they avoided the‘‘sheep shit’’).

They also remembersports days, calf clubdays and have clearmemories of Phil Ryegiving firearms demon-strations (‘‘awesome’’).

The boys leftKorakonui School in1973 and their finalphoto together was at aleavers party (insetbelow right).

Almost 38 years laterthe trio got together atthe Korakonui SchoolCentennial and simplypicked up where theyleft off.

It was much the samefor the other 500 peopleover the weekend asmemories came floodingback.

Wendy Johnstone(nee Knowles) says shewas also delighted to seeso many classmatesfrom her era (early 50’s)

‘‘Many of them I’dlast seen when I was 12!The faces and personali-ties were in most casesrecognisable and the‘Remember When’s?’flowed fast and freely.

‘‘Talking with every-one made me realisehow much I enjoyed liv-ing in the district as achild and how proud Iam to still have a linkwith this very specialcommunity.’’

The students’ pre-sentation to guests onSaturday rekindledmore memories - withclass discipline, sportsdays, uniforms, gettingto school and lunchtimeantics producingchuckles from peoplepacked into the multi-purpose room.

The ‘Dr Who’ timetravel sequence saw ‘DrWho’ and students fromthe past coming out ofthe tardis to join currentpupils.

It was just one of thehighlights of an actionpacked weekend.

The centennialcelebrations officiallygot underway on Fridaynight with a mix andmingle.

Former pupil LesFleming entertainedeveryone with his mem-ories of the school anddistrict

He was also one of theguests that had alsotaken the opportunity toview the school in actionduring the afternoon.

On Saturday a wel-come led by MC DougHurrell and speeches(committee chair LanceGower, principal CarlaMcNeil, Eric Hohepa onbehalf of the Maori com-munity and OtorohangaMayor Dale Williams)were held in the multi-purpose room before theschool presentation anddecade photos.

A formal centenniallunch was held in a giantmarquee on the playingfield.

Due to the atrociousweather on Saturdaymany locals were upearly to help the commit-tee make sure the mar-quee was waterproof.

The centennial cakewas cut by Betty Phillips(nee Froggatt) who was apupil from 1922-1928 andfourth generation pupilKate Gallien.

Duncan Parrottspoke on behalf of theBoard of Trustees, Rich-ard Jolly and Phil Ryeabout the district andKen and Heather Brownon behalf of pastteachers.

The couple were alsoresponsible for compil-ing the centennial book,254 pages packed withphotos, memories andanecdotes.

Mrs Johnstone wasone who was amazed bysome of the stories itcontained.

‘‘I have already foundout things I previouslydidn’t know - includingthe cricket match myfather played in wherethe whole side scored noruns. Extremely funny!’’

On Sunday guestsenjoyed a tour of thedistrict. For ex-pupil andcentennial committeemember Ruth Wilson itwas a real highlight.

‘ ‘Tour conductorCharlie Kay was superb.He was able to fill us inon many of the families,from the early settlers tothose still living therenow. A wonderfulexperience.’’

Mr Gower says theevent was a credit toeveryone who helped

out.‘‘I’d also like to say a

big thank you to thecommittee for theirefforts — it was a hugeamount of work.’’

For more KorakonuiSchool centennialinformation, photos,book orders etc, seewww.korakonui.school.nz


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EMERGENCY 111Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the

following matters since last week:Monday, March 21:Arrests: Three youths for burglaries. Youth

for theft.Intentional damage to windows at Te Awa-

mutu Primary School reported. Intentionaldamage to windows at Te Awamutu Tennis Clubreported.

Burglary of Puahue Road property reported.Two chainsaws stolen.

Thefts. Copper wire from Anso Road prop-erty. Copper spouting from Kihikihi PoloClubrooms. Skateboard from Fraser Streetproperty.

Attempted burglary of Paterangi Road prop-erty reported. Four youths disturbed on theproperty and decamped when spoken to.

Burglary of Mangahoe Street reported.Laptop computer stolen.

Tuesday, March 22:Arrests: Two men for burglaries. Man for

breaching bail.Wednesday, March 23:Man arrested for U20 EBA and careless

driving after crashing on Albert Park Drive.Burglaries: Mangare Road property.

Motorbike clothing, helmet and frozen meatstolen. Hazelmere Crescent residence. X-Box,games and cell phone stolen.

Thursday, March 24:Arrests: Man for unlawfully being in an

enclosed yard. Man for breaching bail.Theft of copper spouting from St John’s

Anglican Church reported.Friday, March 25:Theft of Kronic from Super Value Maxi Mart

by two male Maori reported.Saturday, March 26:Arrests: Man for breaching bail. Woman for

breaching bail. Man on two warrants for arrest.Burglary of College Street residence

reported. Silver Audi Q7 (FGY306) stolen.Theft of a white Nissan Bluebird (NG969)

from Picquet Hill Road property reported.Theft of handbag and keys from car parked in

Gleneagles Drive property reported.Sunday, March 27:Arrests: Man for EBA. Man for driving while

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Manuka Health earnings could soarEarnings by a leading company in New

Zealand’s $100 million manuka honeyexport industry have the potential toincrease ten-fold through use of patentedtechnology outlined at a conference inAuckland last week.

Speakers from natural health sciencecompany Manuka Health New Zealand Ltdsaid the development had the potential tobe “a 10-times multiplier” in what could beearned from each kilogram of manukahoney.

A special session of the country’sannual NZBIO biotechnology showcase,heard from several speakers about manukahoney, billed as “New Zealand’s foremostbioactive” product.

Chief executive of Te Awamutu-basedManuka Health, Kerry Paul told the confer-ence his company’s next generation ofmanuka honey products would use pat-ented technology to deliver the activeingredient in forms more akin to pharma-ceutical products than jars of honey.

Branded CycloPower, the products willuse cyclodextrins, a circular compoundmade up of oligosaccharide molecules,

which has the ability to enhance solubility,stabilise, control release rate, increase bio-availability and absorption.

Manuka Health CycloPower rangewould include products such as throatlozenges. Manuka honey’s active ingredi-ent, the naturally-occurring compoundMethylglyoxal, would be encapsulatedwithin cyclodextrins as a powder.

The process eliminated the disadvan-tages of delivering the active ingredient inhoney — such as acidity, taste and odour —and opened the way to a wide range ofapplications such as eye drops, nasalsprays, topical creams and oral capsules.

“CycloPower moves us a long way froma pot of honey,” he said, “improvingbioactivity, easy of use and convenience,and with a presentation consistent withmedical applications.”

“From a commercial perspective itincreases the multiples earned perkilogram of honey by around 10 times.

“It opens up new frontiers, mid-waybetween natural health and pharmaceuti-cal products.”

Mr Paul said Manuka Health was

collaborating with internationalcyclodextrin expert, Professor Keiji Terao,of Tokyo University of Agriculture andTechnology, who will also address theNZBIO conference. Prof. Terao is a directorof the International Cyclodextrin Societyand vice-president of the JapanCyclodextrin Industrial Society.

Manuka Health research and develop-ment manager, Dr Lynne Chepulis told theconference that antibacterial studies beingcarried out by Auckland University usingreference strains of common bacteria hadfound significant differences in growth.Cyclopower showed significantly higherrates of bacterial inhibition than rawManuka honey.

Further studies are planned using dif-ferent bacteria, including those respon-sible for sore throats, stomach ulcers,pneumonia and respiratory diseases.

Dr Chepulis said CycloPower-typecompounds were already in use inpharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

“Common uses are beauty creams withencapsulated Vitamin C, and in the anginasupplement coenzyme Q10.”

Believe him, or not!

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SNAPPED: Te Awamutu Courier journalist DeanTaylor photographed this man on Tuesday as hewas asking a passer-by for money.

BY DEAN TAYLOR

We have received reports from members of thepublic about a man using a story about his familybeing stranded because he had no money for petrol,and begging — and on Tuesday I saw this first hand.

Reports are that he is seen talking to people on thestreets usually late afternoons, about twice a week.

The man, who is pictured above talking to apasser-by, opens by asking where the Credit Unionis.

Because we don’t have one, he goes into his storyabout no money, no petrol and children waiting inthe car ‘up the road’.

I spoke to three people who have heard the story,including two approached Tuesday afternoon as Iwatched.

Police say it isn’t illegal to beg, or to lie, but to melying to get money is just wrong.

The man’s actions are also intimidating for somepeople, and he has been seen to follow people or waitin carparks behind shops.

When I approached him about asking for moneyhe had no answer.

I told him his picture would be in the paper towarn others, and after a few minutes of beingwatched he walked, then ran, from the main street.


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Tough get going in tough conditions

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LEADING by example: Te Awamutu Fire ChiefIan Campbell on his slalom leg in the Over 40section where he finished fifth.

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GUTBUSTING: Te Awamutu firefighter CoreyNeilson drags the 80kg patient down the trackon the last leg of his run.

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DRAG RACE: Te Awamutu firefighter GlenAnderson drags the hose down the 25 metretrack during his run.

As if the event itself wasn’ttough enough, firefighters takingpart in the North Island CombatChallenge had to deal with satur-day’s atrocious wet weather.

The event was hosted by TeAwamutu Fire Brigade for thefirst time, so it was a shame therain put off potential spectators —but all is not lost as it was stilldeemed a huge success by organ-isers and Te Awamutu has beenmentioned as a future host.

The event is known as the‘toughest two minutes’ in sports.

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Fastest Te Awamutu competi-tor was Dave Shaw (2m:13.47s)who finished second in the Over 40section to a winning time of2:11.56.

Ian Campbell came fifth in thesame age group (3:11.60) and CliffGibson eighth (3:37.90).

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Te Awamutu’s relay team (Neil-son, Bestwick, Anderson, AndrewBailey and Eddy Hopping) finishedsecond with a time of 2:25.06 fromRNZAF from Whenuapai (1:42.99).

Te Awamutu Fire Brigade paycredit to firefighter ShaunHigginson who was responsible forgetting the event to Te Awamutu.


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CONDUCTOR Stu Stanbridge leads the combined Te Awamutu College Concert band (right), Waikato Youth Symphonic Band (left) and Te Awamutu Brass (on stage) in the SergeantPepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Medley to conclude Saturday night’s With A Little Help From My Friends concert.

Musical friends help fundraise for Trust

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THE BEATLES most covered song Yesterdaysung by Hannah Adams, accompanied by BarryCullen.

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TENOR saxophone player Jayden Matchitt tookthe lead performing Penny Lane with KamChadderton on drums (pictured), Barry Cullen(piano) and Bob Hollinshead (bass).

Saturday night’s concert ‘With A Little HelpFrom My Friends’ — featuring Te AwamutuCollege musicians, Te Awamutu Brass and Wai-kato Youth Symphonic Band — was a treat formusic lovers, especially of Beatles music.

From Waikato band’s opening Tribute to GeorgeHarrison to the closing combined band’s SergeantPepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band Medley it was anenjoyable show.

And the three bands came together to raisemoney for the Simon Swney Memorial Trust, theorganisation established to honour the promisingyoung musician and sportsman who died almost adecade ago in a cycling training accident.

The Trust benefited by $1600, which will be usedto assist Te Awamutu College musicians by way ofinterest free loans for families who strugglefinancially and cannot afford an instrument orinstrument hire and interest free loans for promis-ing musicians to step up from a student instrumentto a quality or professional instrument.


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KALEY MEXTED with her 2.72kg brown hen which won her the junior section of the Lake ArapuniFishing Contest.

This year’s Lake ArapuniFishing Contest attracted 98contestants — which was well upon last year.

There were 52 trout weighedin over the two days of the annualcompetition organised by TeAwamutu Fish and Game, ofwhich 34 were either fin clippedor tagged.

These fish are released annu-ally into the lake.

Four brown trout made it tothe scales this year, with weights

ranging from .59kg-2.72kg.Average for fish weighed in

for the weekend was 1.496kg.Adults section: Neil Hoyes,

Rainbow Jack, fin clip, 2.73kg, 1;Matt Taylor, Rainbow Hen, finclip, 2.4kg, 2; Brad Gillespie,Rainbow Jack, fin clip, 2.395kg, 3;Julie Stewart, Brown Hen, wild,2.325kg, 4; Scott Sikking, RainbowJack, fin clip, 5; Lisa Van Bussell,Rainbow Hen, wild, 2.295kg, 6.

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Heaviest rudd: Ryan Gilbert,.515kg, 1.

Heaviest bag of five rudd:Blake Moore, .88kg, 1.

Heaviest other fish: FinnMcLean, .93kg eel, 1.

Road tragedy name released by PoliceWaikato Police have released the

name of the Te Awamutu 16-year-oldkilled in an accident at Ngahinapourion Monday morning.

Police say Kelvin AnthonyMcDonnell died after the ToyotaCorolla car he was driving and a FordRanger utility collided on Gillard

Road. Police say initial indicationsare that the driver of the car wascarrying out a passing manoeuvrewhen the vehicles came into contact.

The driver of the utility was takento Waikato Hospital by ambulance.

The Serious Crash Unit is investi-gating.

Wet weekCourier weather

watchers recordedplenty of rain last week.Ngahinapouri had104mm, then Arohenawith 79mm, Pirongia 77,Pokuru 67, Parawera 48,Pukeatua 47.


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11:30: TAS Kelly & Bryant Vs Pirongia AMP; Pekerau Silver Stars Vs Ohaupo School Robots; TAS Corboys Vs Ohaupo Sports; Paterangi Panthers Vs Kihikihi Ponys; Marist Mustangs Vs TAS Social; Pirongia Stars Vs Pirongia Flyers; Pirongia Sparklers Vs Pokuru Angels; TAS Ninjas vs TAPS C.

11:55: TAC 10A Vs Marist Teletubs; St Pats White Vs TAPS B; Pirongia Dolphins Vs Comrades Social; Puahue Sapphires Vs TAPS A; Shiloh A Vs Pirongia Macs Meats; Aropapa Vs Te Pahu; Pekerau Diamond Divas Vs Paterangi Rockets.

12:20: Tumeke Vs TAS Thunderbirds; Kihikihi Crazy Horses Vs Pirongia Bruce Edwards Upholstery; TAC Senior A Vs TAS Gyde Wansbone; TAI Shottiez Hottiez Vs Pirongia Ray White; St Pats Red Vs Pekerau Golden Girls; TAI Grenades Vs Ohaupo School Hotshots.

12:45: TAS Tuti Fruiti Vs TAS Tigers; St Pats Blue Vs Pirongia Stormers; St Pats Silver Vs TAI Cruisers; TAI Champs Vs Ohaupo School Lollipops; Korakonui Comets Vs Ohaupo School Robots; Pekerau Silver Stars Vs Kihikihi Ponys; Paterangi Panthers Vs Pirongia Troopers; Pirongia Stars Vs TAPS C.

1:10: Pirongia Sparklers Vs TAPS B; Pirongia Flyers Vs TAPS A; TAS Ninjas Vs Te Pahu; St Pats White vs Paterangi Rockets; Puahue Sapphires Vs Pekerau Diamond Divas; Aropapa Vs Pokuru Angels; Marist Teletubs Vs Kihikihi Crazy Horses.

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Te Awamutu BMX Club finally on fast track

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AERIAL photograph of the fast developing, new state of the art BMX track off Park Road, takenrecently by Martyn Ebbett.

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MORE IN STORE: Te Awamutu’s national champions, Rebecca Petch, CodyHobbs and Codi Merito can’t wait to have a crack at riding the new BMX track.

Collective community effort pushes new facility closer to fruition

Te Awamutu BMX Club’s new track inPark Road is really starting to take shape —above and below ground.

It has been a long time coming — the clubfirst approached Waipa District Councilabout the project five years ago — but theend product will be well worth the wait.

The rapid progress achieved in recentweeks has been the result of outstandingefforts by club volunteers and generoussupport from local contractors and busi-nesses.

This was epitomised by Russ WaterServices, which connected up the watersupply to the track for no charge.

The volunteer support, which has seen upto 20 volunteers some nights recently, is

epitomised by Mike Smith.He says he was keen to help out as his son

races with the club. So he took a week ofannual leave to volunteer each day.

Ian Bias from North Harbour BMX, alsotook a week off work to lend his expertise tothe project.

He had worked with American expert andOlympic track builder, Tom Ritz to build theNorth Harbour track and in the ‘NorthIsland-wide community’ that is BMX, he washappy to help Te Awamutu BMX.

The local club has been provisionallyawarded the 2013 North Island BMXChamps.

In the meantime, they are targetting theRosetown Championships in November as

the new track’s first big meeting.Recent work has seen the completion of

cartage of fill required on site, constructionand consolidation (using lime) of the ama-teur section of the track and formation of thethree berms (corners, which will beasphalted when finances permit) with thepro section to follow shortly.

Any donations of materials that would beappropriate for the construction of retainingwalls (posts, rails, novaflow pipe, cement) animplement shed (second handweatherboards, a metal roller door), andlandscaping (rotten rock, blue metal, plants,grass seed) would be much appreciated bythe club.

Spokespersons Dona Hobbs and Martyn

Ebbett say there has been a great deal offundraising and support from businesses.

The club has received valued supportfrom David Peehikura, T&C Earthworks,Waipa Hire, Ian Bias, Dave Kelly, the vander Poel family, Chris Empson, AndrewFraser, Kelvin Cutforth, Ballance AgriNutrients, Honda Hamilton, Road Haulage,Callander Grounspread, Tony CookGroundspread, Rural Contractors Ltd, Wai-kato Bobcats, JDC Ltd and all those whosupported the scrap metal drive.

Another scrap metal drive is to be held inMay.

For information about assisting with anyof the above, contact Martyn Ebbett on 027293 1157 or email [email protected].

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‘Goldie’ living in Kiwi garden

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TE AWAMUTU resident Fern Ryan looks through the golden silk web at her Australian visitor ‘Goldie’.

BY CATHY ASPLIN

Chris and Fern Ryan werestunned to discover a golden orb-web spider (Nephila edulis) wasliving in their Awanui Avenuegarden.

Visitors have been flocking tosee female spider ‘Goldie’ whosetotal length is around 10cm.

She was initially spotted bytheir lawnmowing man, AlanHarris.

‘‘He backed into the web on hisride-on and was surprised to seethe whole web didn’t break, it wasthen he realised it was a bitdifferent and looked closer. He gotquite a shock when he spotted thestrange spider.’’

Mrs Ryan says throughresearch they found that Goldie islikely to have made her own wayto New Zealand, probably beingblown in from Queensland on

high-altitude winds.Many insects are carried

across from Australia each year,but a golden orb-web spider is apretty rare sight in New Zealandand especially unusual in themiddle of the Waikato.

Although in Australia theyhave been known to eat smallbirds trapped in their webs,Goldie appears to be surviving ona variety of small insects such aswasps, bees and flies.

Her large web was slightlydamaged by the lawnmower, butis still attached to an olive treeand a nearby fence.

To avoid further damage frombirds, the spider has left a line ofinsect husks on its web (aspictured) as a warning.

Mrs Ryan says the spider isprobably quite young.

‘‘They are known to grow to atleast double that size. The male

spiders are tiny in comparison.’’But because of the coming

colder temperatures, Goldie isunlikely to survive the winter.

They don’t normally breedhere either, but Mrs Ryan wassurprised to discover a number oftiny spiders crawling on the web,which do look like the same kindas the larger spider.

She contacted MAF whenGoldie was first discovered andwas told to send the sample in abottle or frozen if she wantedmore information.

‘‘I didn’t want do that — I justthink we’ll let nature take itscourse.

‘‘For now she’s just interestingfor people to see. She can movevery quickly when something hitsher web, so I don’t like to get tooclose.

‘ ‘Goldie the spider isfrighteningly fascinating!’’

Oparau Roadhouse still growingOparau Roadhouse owners Bill

and Brenda Rogers may havecelebrated 20 years in businesswith friends and supporters lastmonth, but they are still addingservices to what must be one ofthe most comprehensive countrystores in New Zealand.

They have added full colourphotocopying to the myriad ofother services the store on thehighway to Kawhia offers.

The celebration function lastmonth saw hundreds of people

gather to help mark the couple’sfirst two decades in the business.

It was a battle to get thebusiness going in the early days,including wrangles with plan-ners, but they have perseveredand built a thriving business.

In 2009 Oparau Roadhouse wonLotto’s Game On Award as thecountry’s top Lotto outlet.

‘‘We have a lot of good retailersaround the country, but theprincipals you have displayed andyour approach to your business

are the best in our network,’’Lotto CEO, Todd McLeay told thecouple. ‘‘There are a lot who workhard, others who look hard at howto do business better, but you dothose things as well as focus onwhat else you can do for yourcustomers,’’ he said.

Mr Rogers said the functionlast month allowed him and hiswife to show their appreciation tothe many people who had helpedand supported them over theyears.


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WHAT A WHOPPER: Laurence Johnson with his monster snapper.

Laurence Johnson’s impress-ive 9.7kg (26lb) snapper caught atKawhia recently was proof of howclose to shore the snapper arefeeding at present.

The snapper, by far the largestthe Pirongia fisherman has evercaught, was hooked in seven

metres of water just past the boatchannel.

Mr Johnson was fishing off hisboat Blind Eel with his fatherBruce.

As well as pointing out that itwas his largest snapper, Mr John-son took the chance to remind the

Courier that he never receivedcredit in the paper for his TeAwamutu Squash Club E Gradetournament win a number ofyears ago (the result publishedcontained an incorrect name).

That wrong has finally beenrighted!

Commemorating Battle of OrakauThe commemoration of the

150th Anniversary of The Battle ofOrakau is still three years away,but a commemoration day thisSaturday will lay the groundworkfor an auspicious occasion in 2014.

‘‘This Saturday’s commemora-tion will remember, celebrate andalso pay homage to all our tupunawho fought so bravely and tothose who also sacrificed theirlives at the Battle of Orakau in1864,’’ says Te Rongonui HitiriPaerata, on behalf of OrakauEstablishment Working Group,formed after last year’s commem-oration.

‘‘One of our interim objectivesis make this an annual eventleading up to the anniversary andbeyond. Please join us inhonouring our ancestors so thattheir heroic deeds will never beforgotten.

‘‘Bring along your goodwill,volunteer your skills and assist-ance as we prepare as a people, acommunity and as a nation tocommemorate the 150th Anni-versary of the Battle of Orakau in2014.

‘‘Warm greetings are extendedto one and all.’’

Saturday’s commemorationbegins at Orakau Battle site (Kihi-kihi/Arapuni Road) at 9am,returns to Kihikihi at 11.30pm fora 12noon service at Rewi Mania-poto Reserve, kapa haka, sharedluncheon at St Andrew’s Hall(12.30pm) and 1pm meeting todiscuss redevelopment of the siteand the 150th AnniversaryCommemorations (expected fin-ish is 3pm).

The final shots of the ColonialInvasion of Waikato ended withthe historical stand of some 300

Maori men, women and childrenagainst a highly trained force of1,500 troops at Orakau.

‘‘Although outnumbered fiveto one by a force with advancedmilitary technology, the Maori atOrakau did not surrender nor wasthe pa taken by force. Thedefenders retreated off the field ofbattle under cross fire sustainingheavy casualties and crossed thePuniu River to the safe haven ofthe King Country,’’ Mr Paeratasays. ‘‘Not only did Orakau endthe Waikato Wars, it also usheredin an era of huge confiscations ofprime farming land in the Wai-kato while successive govern-ments used the Battle to severelypunish those tribes who foughtagainst the Crown and stooddefiant with Manga Rewi Mania-poto and his cadre of resistancefighters.’’


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From the President...

TIME FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES TO HAVE A SAY ON COUNCIL ANNUAL PLAN

MARCH 2011

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It is almost April again which means it istime for us all to have our say about howCouncil plan to set priorities and levels ofrates for the coming year.Mayor Alan Livingston, CEO Gary Dyet andWDC staff outlined the draft Annual Plan toChamber members at a breakfast meetingseveral weeks ago. Points of interest included key projects, ongoing operationsand a fi nancial forecast to set the level ofrates increase for the coming year.Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce has a number of concerns regardingimplications on both business andresidential rate increases. It is certainlyacknowledged that balancing the needsand wants of our communities is not aneasy task.However, now is the time that Te Awamutuneeds to stand up and question whetherspend is equitable throughout the districtand our ratepayers are getting a ‘gooddeal’. It’s also a case of balancing theimmediate basic infrastructure needs

versus investing in bigger assets whichmay ensure a long term economic benefi t to the region.Points of interest in our mind are items such as:• Surety of water supply to Te Awamutu

• Completion of the Heart of Te Awamutu upgrade - still areas of Alexandra Street are not paved while hundreds of thousands of dollars have been spent on a small section of Shakespeare Street in Leamington

• Installation of security surveillance cameras around the central business district and town entranceways (budgeted in the recent town upgrade but funds used elsewhere)

• The poor state of seal around the central business district

• Cambridge wastewater system and treatment

• The proposed Cambridge Swimming Complex

NEW EVENT APPEALS TO YOUNGER PEOPLECalling all those younger people in business or professionals: come along and meet other like-minded people in business in Te Awamutu.There’s another opportunity this month for young people in business to attend the Chamber’s newest networking event – EJ YBN (Edmonds Judd Young Business Network).We’re delighted to announce Edmonds Judd as the sponsor of this event, with over 35 people attending the fi rst event at Fahrenheit Restaurant & Bar in March.EJ YBN is free to attend and will take

way to increase your contacts and profi le in the community.Thanks to our speaker, Business Coach Jennifer Myers from 10x, for sharing‘how to network effectively’ at the fi rst EJ YBN last month.

place on the fi rst Wednesday of every month, next meeting on Wednesday6 April at 5:30pm.It’s purely a social event, say organisers, no pressure, sales pitch and in pleasant social surroundings. Meet new people and network for the benefi t of your business. This event is open to all Chamber members – but non members are welcome to come along and give ita try with no pressure to join.There’s a free drink and nibbles thanks to the sponsorship from Edmonds Judd – so come along. Networking is a great

To register or for more details on any event visit: www.teawamutuchamber.org.nz

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WEDNESDAY 20THComputerAid, Sloane Street. Join the party at

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CHRIS SMITHPresident Te Awamutu

Chamber of Commerce

RACHEL BLAKECEO Te Awamutu

Chamber of Commerce

In briefProposed Cycling CentreA new report detailing the projected economic benefi ts of a Cycling Centre of Excellence based in Waipa is available and will be circulated to members. The report commissioned by the project group details projected income from staff, visitors and cyclists to be based in the region.Benefi t to Te Awamutu is likely to be from a strengthening of the current cycling community, increased use of local velodrome, visitors and tourists attending events and staff moving to the district. The ongoing annual economic benefi t is thought to be$11.5million.Currently one of three fi nalists, the successful winner of the bid will be announced in the next few weeks. “At the moment there’s a chance we may lose this opportunity because we’re not included in the draft annual plan,” says project trustee, Rob Waddell. “We need as many people as possible to fi ll in the submission forms so we can turn this around.”Rob believes the benefi t to Te Awamutu includes increased use of local facilities because of the numberof athletes using the centre of excellence and also a benefi t from BMX and mountain bike activity not mentioned in the report.See the full report on the Chamber website: www. teawamutuchamber.org.nz/bheard

Business confi dence remains fl atOverall business confi dence in Waipa remains fl atand refl ecting a continuing mood of caution similar to fi ndings in other Upper North Island areas, according to the latest quarterly Northern Region Chamber of Commerce. In Waipa, just 30% of businesses believe the general business situation will improve over the next six months, matching the view across other provincial centres and 35% in Auckland. The survey of about700 business respondents was undertaken in early March.“The fi ndings suggest businesses will remain cautious and focused on cutting costs and surviving what they see as a continuing tough environment than investing and positioning for growth.”

Join the ChamberJoin the world’s largest business networking and support organisation, the New Zealand and International Chambers of Commerce, through membership of Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce.For over 100 years we’ve been supporting ‘business vitality’ in Te Awamutu – providing the best platformto help business be successful.• Access to a wide network of people in business• Information, resources and programmes to develop your business• A collective voice for all business• Generous discounts to make your business more profi table• Regular social activities to meet local and visiting members• Free advice and support to run your businessMembership fees start at $110.

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Advice For LifeAdvice For Life

• Possible build of a Cycling Centre of ExcellenceIn each of these cases, Chamber islooking to identify benefi t to ourcommunity, ideally through a positiveimpact on business capability or socialbenefi t – do we take the pain of extraspend on assets in return for longerterm benefi t, or maintain the current status quo?Te Awamutu Chamber of Commercewill be completing a submission tothe Draft Annual Plan and we urgeeveryone to take this opportunity to voiceyour thoughts.Email us or send your own submission,see council websitewww.waipadc.govt.nz

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SUPREME WINNER, Business of the Year 2010: Beamish Gemtime Jeweller(now called Showcase Jewellers Te Awamutu).

Organisations should startpreparing to enter the 2011 WaipaNetworks Business Awards say organ-isers, with the popular Awards beinglaunched yesterday.

The Waipa Networks BusinessExcellence Awards are an annualevent staged jointly by both Te Awa-mutu and Cambridge Chamber ofCommerce to honour Waipa busi-nesses who have demonstrated excel-lence in key business areas.

This premier business event of theyear provides opportunity for all busi-nesses within Waipa, no matter howlarge or small, to receive recognitionfor their achievements, and celebratecontributions that individual busi-nesses have made to Waipa, withwinners benefiting from prestige, pro-file and recognition.

Te Awamutu Chamber of Com-merce CEO, Rachel Blake explains,“The Waipa Networks BusinessAwards are a perfect platform for youto showcase your business. Just enter-ing provides you with valuable insight

into your business and the chance tonetwork with other successful Waipabusiness people. The Awards processoffers the opportunity to increasesales, gain recognition, boost teambuilding and enhance credibility.”

This year, several new categorieshave been added to complementexisting categories — EnvironmentalSustainability, Not-for-Profit organ-isation and ‘Employee of the Year’ jointhe existing eight categories.

If you’d like to find out moreinformation, discuss what’s involvedor register for an information evening,contact Rachel on 871 8125 or [email protected]. Allnecessary information and forms tocomplete your entry are providedonline from March 1.

Tickets to the glamorous ‘red car-pet’ awards ceremony evening will beavailable from early June.

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Chisholm, Waters slug it outin women’s golf final round

Pauline Chisholm withstood a stern challengefrom Barbara Waters to win the two roundsstableford competition for the Mason Shield at ASBTe Awamutu Golf Club.

Chisholm went into the final round with a twopoint cushion over second placed Waters.

While Chisholm was keen to cling on to her lead,Waters was equally determined to make up thedeficit — resulting in a hotly contested final roundin which both players returned impressive scoresof 43 stableford.

Chisholm claimed the Shield with 79 points andWaters finished runner-up on 77.

Waters went one better in the LGU, winning thesilver division with 66 net, while Janet King wonthe bronze I with 72 and Elaine Boswell annexedbronze II with 73.

The stableford scramble was jointly won byWaters and Chisholm with 43 points, from B.O’Regan 39, J. King, S. Gooch, J. Gillespie 37, and J.Harrison, D. Spiers, E. Boswell, R. Coleman, A.Irwin 36.

The women’s nine hole division contested thefirst round of a putting competition for the JosiePollard Cup.

Barbara Jolly fared best with 16 putts. She leadsfrom J. Powell and M. Collings on 17, B. Riddet, L.

McFall, R. Watson, B. Fladgate, C. Neal 18.A special presentation was made to host club

member Julie Stevanon at Waikato King CountryLady Veteran Golf Society’s annual meeting at TeAwamutu clubrooms. Stevanon won last season’sEda Munro Trophy with a best two of three roundsnet 137.

Men’s club day winners on Sunday were VicRoberts with 79 gross, John Darragh 64 net, GrantEaston 39 stableford, Ani Bahler, Derek Hill 38,Robert Coleman, Lew Cox 36.

Open midweek winners were Ken Fyfe with 64net, T. Cooper 67, V. Roberts 69, Walter Hagoort 40stableford, B. Hohepa, D. George 38, Sylvia Gooch36.

The Veteran men contested a four-ball best-ballbogey competition won by Jim Lambeth/WelbyMurrell with 11-up, from B. Bain/R. Murray on8-up, and P. McCullough/C. Green, G. Vanner/H.Holden, D. Curd/S. Fredricksen, R. Thompson/H.Oosterman, L. Common/D. Brewer 7-up.

It was a disappointing weekend for the men’srepresentative teams. The division three pennantteam drew 4.5-4.5 with Morrinsville at Tokoroa, thedivision VI pennant team lost 6-3 to Waikare atTokoroa, and the Prebble Cup team lost at StewartAlexander.

Te Rahu tennis juniorsrun riot in champsNgahinapouri reign supreme in Finch Shield

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DUAL WINNER: Te Rahu’s Connor Hodgson, Te Awamutu SubAssociation 12 and under boys’ singles and doubles champion.

Power Farming Te Rahu Ten-nis Club scooped eight of the 10titles up for grabs in Te Awa-mutu Sub Association juniorchampionships.

Triumphant Te Rahu juniorswere Connor Hodgson, BradleyParrott, McKenzie Claydon,Roshan Singh, Reed Claydon,Isaac Barclay and KaylaBarclay.

Grant Hodgson reports thatthe sub association holds threeannual junior tournaments dur-ing the season, a pre Christmasopen junior tournament, thehotly contested junior cham-pionships and the Finch Shieldcontested by the top junior girlsand boys from each club.

This year’s Finch Shieldresults mirrored last year’s —Ngahinapouri winning theShield, presented by the lateGeorge Finch in 1951, with 88points, from Te Awamutu on 85,Hairini 74 and Te Rahu 60.

The victorious Ngahinapouriline-up for 2010-11 season wasLewis Abercrombie-Gilby,Connor Barlow, Danni Hodgesand Madison Wrathall.

The runners-up Te Awamututeam comprised Ben Peterson,Callum McFarlane, KeelyBurman and Saige Wallace.

Junior championship semi-finals and finals results:

12 and under boys’ singles:Connor Hodgson b Liam Banks7/1, Logan Karl b BradleyEgglestone 7/4; final: Hodgson bKarl 7/0; plate final: BradleyParrott b Isaac Milne 7/2;doubles: C. Hodgson, B. Parrott bL. Banks, C. Wrathall 6/0; B.Egglestone, I. Milne b L. Karl, L.Nordell 6/0; final: Hodgson/Parrott b Egglestone/Milne 7/0.

12 and under girls’ singles:Kylie Meddings b Harriet Berry6/5, McKenzie Claydon bMorgan Karl 6/4; final:Meddings b Claydon 7/6; platefinal: Morgan Karl b HarrietBerry 6/3; doubles final: M.Claydon, M. Karl b K. Meddings,M. Milne 7/3.

14 and under boys’ singles:Roshan Singh b KelvinLillington 7/1, Kozmo Pool bReed Claydon 7/0; final: Singh bPool 9/3; plate final: K. Lillingtonb R. Claydon 7/4; doubles final:R. Claydon, R. Singh b K. Pool, K.Lillington 7/4.

16 and under boys’ singles:Isaac Barclay b Dion Spice 7/0,Ben Peterson b CallumMcFarlane 7/3; final: Barclay bPeterson 9/5; plate final:

Mitchell Braun b John Cudby7/5; doubles final: J. Cudby, I.Barclay b C. Barlow, L.Abercrombie-Gilby 9/1.

16 and under girls’ singles:Cherie Meddings b Kayla

Barclay 7/5, Taylor Karl b HollyFlay 7/3; final: Meddings b Karl9/6; plate final: Jazmine Cook bShannon Banks 7/2; doublesfinal: K. Barclay, T. Karl b H.Flay, C. Meddings 9/5.


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SCOTLAND BOUND: Te Awamutu’s contingent in the Waikato Sevens team to contest the Melrose Sevens, from left, JonoArmstrong, Ryan Meacheam, David Fox (manager), Cohen Masson and Mark Murray.

BY COLIN THORSEN

Te Awamutu Sports will be repre-sented by four players in the WaikatoSevens team at the world’s oldest sevenstournament in Scotland next month.

Jono Armstrong, Cohen Masson, RyanMeacheam and Mark Murray, along withassistant coach David Fox of Te Awamutu,fly out with their Waikato team-mates onSunday to contest the 128th MelroseSevens.

They will be hosted by local families formost of the trip and be involved in someschool visits where they will run coachingworkshops with the students.

The team has raised $38,000 needed tomake the trip — the brainchild of DavidFox who played for Melrose — throughvarious fundraising ventures includingtwo golf tournaments, a fashion show andwood chopping.

Only five of the successful 2010 nationalchampion squad are taking part with TimMikkelson, Frank Halai, DeclanO’Donnell and Rory Grice all having NewZealand Sevens commitments.

Armstrong and Meacheam were mem-bers of the champion Waikato team of2010, managed by Fox.

Waikato will play alongside other over-seas teams including defending cham-

pions Hamilton from Cape Town, SouthAfrica, and newcomers Hong Kong Scot-tish (Hong Kong).

Over 20 Scottish clubs are taking partincluding first time participants FalkirkRFC.

The Hong Kong Scottish team includesplayers of Scottish heritage and localChinese development players. Among thesquad is ex-Scotland Sevens internationalDavid Tait, with the side coached by JoeShaw, the former England Sevens player.

The draw for both the Melrose Sevensand the Davidson Chalmers MelroseSevens Veterans Tournament will takeplace at Melrose RFC on Saturday, April 2.

Mountain Menaway to flyerin Waikatodivision one

Pirongia opened their Waikato first divisionrugby campaign with a convincing 28-7 victoryover Kereone at Campbell Park Morrinsville onSaturday.

In conditions more akin to June than March,Pirongia stuck to a game plan based on oldfashioned virtues — solid defence around thefringes, playing to the corners and support of theball carrier — without any of the flash dash oftenseen in the modern game.

The defence led to a number of turnoversallowing Pirongia to keep Kereone under pressurethroughout the match.

A try to Ryan Bardsley from a forward drive,converted by Paul Taylor opened the scoring.

Kereone replied with a converted try of theirown to tie up the scores, 7-7, at halftime.

Pirongia took control in the second half withtwo early penalty goals to Taylor.

Another strong forward drive resulted in a tryto player of the day, openside flanker CallumEvens, opening up a 20-7 lead.

A strong scrum laid a solid foundation for firstfive Taylor to dictate play and to attack thecorners, making it difficult for Kereone to breakout from their own 22. He laid on the third try witha neat reverse pass putting his second five-eighthover.

The scoring was completed by a Taylor penaltygiving him a personal haul of 12 points for thematch.

Manager Layne Kerr was rapt with the perform-ance of all 15 Pirongia players, from the veterans(in 1 and 15), Brian Johnson and Ross Denise, to theoutstanding youngster Ryan Vickers at halfback.

Kerr commented that while the scrums werestrong, lineouts will require some work in thecoming weeks.

Pirongia B’s had a tougher day, going down 60-0to Kereone B’s.

Pirongia take on Putaruru in their first homegame at 2.40pm this Saturday.


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Rain fails to dampenRoll and Stroll spirit

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NEW ZEALAND middle distance running star Nicki Hamblin bursts past the Te Awamutu Courierphotographer as the rain buckets down in Cambridge during the Roll and Stroll fundraiser. Hamblinwon silver in both the 800m and 1500m at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

BY COLIN THORSEN

Hardy souls raise $5000 for Cantabs

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SCOOTING along the Karapiro Cycle Way are Ian Maritz (15) and Sam Cook(10) raising money for Christchurch.

Rain bucketed downfrom go to whoa mar-ring the Roll and Strollfundraiser along theKarapiro Cycle Way.

One hundred andforty hardy soulsbraved the elements,either running, walk-ing, cycling or scootingup to 10km to raisefunds for the Christ-church earthquakevictims.

They collectivelycovered 1037km — thegoal was to try andcover the 930km dis-tance from Karapiro toChristchurch as a com-munity.

‘‘As a community,we raised $2500 andWaipa Networks will bematching this value so,all in all, we have raised$5000 for Christ-church,’’ says SportWaikato, Waipa districtco-ordinator, KerinMcDonald.

‘‘It was great to seethe participants stillgoing strong despite therain.

‘ ‘People werecoming back com-pletely soaked fromhead to toe but still hada smile on their faceknowing they had donesomething to help.

‘‘We were all justlucky that we could goand enjoy a nice warmshower at the end of theday, unlike so manydown in Christchurchthat had to go with outwater and power for solong.’’

Sports U85kg rugby team on rollTe Awamutu Sports under-

85kg rugby team are heading fora successful season if pre-seasonform is anything to go by.

The Trevor Pilton coachedside are unbeaten going intotheir opening game in the Wai-kato competition against Uni-versity, noon start, at Albert

Park on Saturday.They kick started their cam-

paign going through the Melvillepre-season tournament with anunbeaten record from threegames of two 20 minute halvesduration, followed by a 20-19 winover Te Rapa — having led 20-nil— and a 31-0 win over Te

Awamutu College 1st XV underlights at Albert Park on Monday.

The U85kg team are the onlySports team playing at home thisweekend.

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FLASHBACK: Participants in the 2008 Newstalk ZB Fools and Horses Fun Run negotiate one of theobstacles around the 4km course at Kihikihi Domain.

Athletes of all ages and abil-ities will have an opportunity torun around the world classequestrian cross country courseat the Kihikihi Domain.

Cambridge Harriers, inassociation with the KihikihiInternational Horse Trial, arestaging the fourth annualNewstalk ZB Fools and HorsesFun Run on Sunday, April 10 at10am.

‘‘The fun run is totally uniqueand one of a kind in NewZealand,’’ says organiser BevanHoulbrooke who was inspiredafter seeing the concept at thefamous Blenheim Horse Trial inEngland.

‘‘The Newstalk ZB Fools andHorses is a 4km run or walk withparticipants having to negotiate

logs, climb walls, and splashthrough water obstacles.’’

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Houlbrooke says the Fools &Horses Fun Run is ideal forserious runners as well as thosewho want to take it slower andhave a heap of fun along the way.People can run as individuals orin teams, and fancy dress isencouraged.

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donation with funds raised goingto Riding for Disabled who arefundraising for their member,18-year-old Devon Thretheway-Kopper to travel to Greece.

Devon has been selected torepresent New Zealand and willget to ride at the SpecialOlympics to be held in Athenslater this year.

After the fun run,participants will be free to enjoythe final day of the KihikihiInternational Horse Trialfeaturing show jumping, aclassic car display, live musicand an extensive food and tradevillage.

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DeathsBRYANTBetty.Passed awaypeacefully March 28,2011. Dearly lovedmum and mum-in-lawof Marie and Chris.Treasured nana ofJamie and Stacey.Adored great-nana ofByron, Lucas andOlivia.

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MCDONNELLKelvin Anthony Te KaniJames.June 25, 1994 - March28, 2011.Tragically taken onMarch 28, 2011.Treasured and belovedson of Raewyn andHamish. Lovedbrother of Davinia,Amy-Lee and Hayden.Awesome uncle toAmelia. Most preciousTaonga of Billy andJoy. Mate and nephewof his many uncles,aunties and extendedwhanau.

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DeathsBRYANTJessie Eizabeth (Betty).Passed awaypeacefully with familyby her side onMonday, March 28,2011. Dearly loved wifeof Rol (deceased).Treasured mother andmother-in-law ofWayne and Shirley,Neville and Sonia,Marie and ChrisRusling, and Julie andLes Brown. Specialnana of Rachel andMichael; Craig andVicky; Jamie;Matthew and Richard.Loved great nana ofByron, Lucas, andOlivia."Mum your life was full

of loving deeds,Forever thoughtful of

our special needs,Today and tomorrow,

our whole lives through,We will always loveand cherish you."

Many thanks toWindsor Court,Ohaupo andResthaven, Cambridgefor their special care ofMum.

A service to celebrateBetty’s life will be heldat St Andrew’sPresbyterian Church,80 Mutu Street, TeAwamutu on Friday,April 1 at 11.00amfollowed by intermentat the Te AwamutuLawn Cemetery. Allcommunications to theBryant Family, c/- POBox 137, Te Awamutuplease.—Te Awamutu Funeral

Services FDANZBRYANTJessie Elizabeth(Betty).Special and muchloved mum of Nevilleand Sonia, nana ofCraig, Kim and Vicky,step-nana of Carla andLeigh.

"You are the shininglight of our lives. Rest

in peace Mum."

Monumental Masons

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Leading the way in Monumental designCome in and see Craig and the team

We can offer you;

- A qualifi ed Graphic Artist

- We are members of the NZ

Monumental Masons Association

- A 10 year guarantee

- Qualifi ed Tradesmen

41 Shakespeare Street CAMBRIDGE

Phone (07) 827-5226

Check out our showrooms in;Hamilton - Cambridge - Tokoroa - Rotorua

WAIKATO STONECRAFT

Church Services

Church Services

PRESBYTERIAN80 Mutu StreetSunday, April 3at St Andrews

9.00amMore Traditional

Cuppa & chat time10.30am

Family ServiceLighthouse: [Creche facilities]

All Welcomewww.teawamutu.net/standrews

St John’sAnglican Church8.00am-OldStJohn’s

9.00am - St Paul’s9.30am-StSaviour’s-

withChildrens’Church10.00am - St John’s

withChildrens’ChurchContact 871-5568

A/H 870-4489

METHODISTCHURCH

Sunday, April 310.00am

Parish Communionat Te Awamutu

A L LW E L C O M E

Enquiries 871-5376REV MAUREEN CALMAN

Meetings

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TE AWAMUTU COLLEGE RUGBY

CLUB

All parents and caregivers welcome

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Tuesday April 57.30pm Te Awamutu College Staffroom

WHAREPUHUNGAHALL SOCIETY

ANNUALGENERALMEETING

To be held onApril 6, 2011 at the

Korakonui Hallat 7.30pm

PersonalCARPOOLING daily fromTe Awamutu to Hamiltonand back, leave 7.30amreturn, 4.30-5.00pm, pickup central Te Awamutu,drop off hospital,Wintech, central city, $6return. Phone (021)281-8284.

ROCK-CLIMBING andkayak holidayprogramme. Phone/text(027) 251-3504 for moreinformation.

RUBIKS CUBERS!PLEASE would you teachtwo bright sparks in ourfamily how? Wendy (027)354-7717 or (07) 823-6552.

ALCOHOLICSANONYMOUS

If you want todrink that’s

your businessIF YOU WANT

TO STOP,THAT’S OURSPhone 871-4072

or 870-3463

TE AWAMUTUCONTINUINGEDUCATION

Wednesday,April 6, 10.00am

Entry: $2Waipa Workingmen’s

ClubSpeaker:

Dr. Ron SmithWaikato University

International RelationsTopic:

The Turmoil inNorth Africa.

Revolution or Change?What it will mean?

Dr Ron Smith is from theUniversity of Waikato and is

a frequent, welcomespeaker to our Group. He is

an expert in InternationalRelations and will most

probably speak onproblems in Egypt and

North Africa.

EverybodyWelcome

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Will be at the Council Car Park Boot sale the 1st Saturday of the month to hear your views on our town.Email: [email protected]: (021) 056-6008

VERN WILSONCouncillor

ELIXIR

Presented by Te Awamutu Music Federation in association with CMNZ

ADULTS $25 SENIORS $22

STUDENTS (15-20 years) $10

UNDER 15 Free

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The WoolshedWednesday, April 6,

7.30pmDoor Sales from 7.00pm

SOPRANO KATE LINEHAMPIANO RACHEL THOMSONCLARINET & SAXOPHONE MOIRA HURST

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Do you have a project that has: • Broad community involvement • Artistic/cultural diversity • Enables and encourages young people to participateIt may be eligible for a grant from the CNZ Creative Communities Scheme.

Application forms can be collected fromWaipa district Council Offi ces in Cambridge and Te Awamutu, or downloaded from our website www.waipadc.govt.nz under About Our Services - Community & Recreation.

Applications close 5.00pmFriday, April 29, 2011Contact Andrea Duncan,

Grants Administrator, (07) 823-3841 for advice or assistance with your application.

Need Moneyfor an Arts Project?

TE AWAMUTU DISTRICTCOMMUNITY ARTS COUNCILPublic Notices

AWAROA SPORTS CLUBAWAROA SPORTS CLUB

VE Veterinary Services (Bill Barker) and their Suppliers:Southern Vet Supplies (Hamilton), Agri-Feeds, Merial/Ancare, Bayer Animal Health, Pfi zer, Agricom, Intervet/Schering-Plough Coopers, Stockguard, Bomac, Vetpak,Donaghys . Rotor Work . Mangapapa Angus Stud . Awaroa Perendales . Stephanie Lusty . Rabobank . Richard Johnston Drainage and Contracting . Waitomo Liquid Waste Disposal . FMG Rural Financial Services . Emmett Motors . Ballance Agri-Nutrients . Osborne’s Transport . Pirongia Action Automotive . Bailey Ingham Accountants . Eleanor Kelly . Te Awamutu Saddlery .Stewart & Cavalier Engineers Supplies . Honda Shop . Workdog . Otorohanga Advantage Tyres . Apperleys Roundwood and Timber . Viterra . Ruth Burton (RD 2 Oparau) . Waitomo petroleum . The Veterinary Centre Otorohanga . Farmlands Te Awamutu . Meateater Home Kills . Vet-Ent Otorohanga . Ingham Feeds 7 Nutrition .Waikato Farmers . The Stihl Shop Te Awamutu . Goldpine Te Awamutu . National Bank . Te Awamutu Engineering . Excelsior Motors . Supa Bins . Giltrap Farm Machinery . PGG Wrightsons (Te Awamutu) . Oke Bennett (RD 1 Oparau) . Andrew Shaw (RD 8 Te Awamutu) . Oparau Roadhouse .

would like to thank the following sponsors forhelping make their March 5 Sports Day possible:

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FirewoodDRY firewood, freedelivery, $80m3. Phone(027) 266-7896 or 871-3368.FIREWOOD for sale, 10x5tandem trailer, $120.Phone (027) 478-5594.FIREWOOD for sale, 5m3 -$170, 10m3 - $300, expectedshortage this winter.Phone (07) 873-9190 or(021) 617-349.MANUKA firewood, bestwood, best price, $100 uteload. Phone 871-6603 or(021) 119-0997.FIREWOOD, WINZapproved supplier.Phone (027) 375-7225.TE Awamutu CollegeRugby fundraiser,$80/m3. Phone 871-4199,extn 819 for delivery orcollection.

Garage Sales

KIHIKIHI11 BRYCE STREET

Saturday, April 2, 8.00am- bath, bar/shop counter,trundle bed, clothes,household items, chairs.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏KIHIKIHI

46 SHEEHAN STREETSaturday 7.00am-1.00pmTO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏PIRONGIA

118 COLLINSON STREET9.00am - 2.00pm, movingclear out, 98 NissanPresia, baby stuff, clothnappies.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏TE AWAMUTU

108 HEAPHY STREET7.30am-10.30am - swing,bikes, kids’ stuff, size16/18 clothes.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏TE AWAMUTU

40 HAZELMERE CRESSaturday - start 9.00am -household items, movingoverseas.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏TE AWAMUTU

MUTU STREETSt Andrews Op Shop,open Saturday, 8.00 -11.00am. New seasonsclothing for all.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏TE MAWHAI40 CROASDALE ROAD

8.30am start - final garagesale, all must go.TO VISIT VISITED

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Public Notices

DUTYPHARMACY

TE AWAMUTUPHARMACY

O P E Nevery Weekend

Saturday9.00am - 2.00pm

Sunday& Public Holidays10.00am - 1.00pm

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PUBLICSPEAKING

got you running!

• Effective Speaking Courses• Presentation Courses• Dynamic Kids Programmes• Speaking Issues + Stress• Impromptu Skills

Local classes held!Ring Roslyn 027 248-2888

[email protected]

The KIHIKIHIHUNTING ANDFISHING CLUBWishes to thank allthe people whodonated, helped,bought andparticipated in theHangi forChristchurch.We raised $2000.Thank You Everyone

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NO COURIER?NO COURIER?871-5151871-5151


GRAZING available,horse safe, ten minutesfrom Te Awamutu, fiveminutes from equestriancentre, quiet road, ridingavailable, basic facilities,price neg. Phone (021)271-6450.GRAZING wanted for 18month heifers until May.Phone 871-6661.UNDER-SOWING -Duncan Triple Discmachine $65 per hectare,cross drilling maizepaddocks etc, $50 perhectare. Phone ownerdriver, Dave Odlum (07)827-3023 or (021) 584-111.UNDERSOWING tripledisc drill, Ted Brennan.Phone (07) 823-6538.

Grazing

BYLBYL LTDLivestock Brokers

DAIRY SERVICE BULLS AVAILABLE

FOR LEASE AND TO PURCHASE

Phone 0800 827-455

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Wanted to Buyor Exchange

MILK wanted - reject/antibiotic milk, calfrearing. Phone Shane871-9230/(027) 453-9111.WANTED to buy, housefor removal, must besound. Phone 0800525-392.

For Sale

K I H I K I H I3 2 M O U L E S T R E E T

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- Wood lathe - Train Set - - Meccano - Antiques -

- Collectables -Too much to mention!!

MONSTERMONSTERGARAGE SALEGARAGE SALE

Livestock & Poultry

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BONER COWS WANTEDDAIRY FARMERS A NEW OPTION

• COMPETITIVE SCHEDULES • 72 HOUR PROMPT PAYMENT • TOP SERVICE • PROMPT PICK UP

PHONE YOUR LOCAL REPROSS MCLEAN - TE AWAMUTU,OTOROHANGA, KING COUNTRY.

07 878-7522, MOB (027) 245-7705Riverlands the Prompt Payment CompanyRiverlands the Prompt Payment Company

PIGS - get ready forEaster - baconers $180;porkers $150; free range,ready now. Phone/text(021) 716-871 or 871-3476.

Livestock & Poultry

HIGH BWEMPTY COWSWANTED

F12 plus Heifers

PhoneOwen Watson(07) 873-6222

or (027) 487-4570

HIGH BWEMPTY COWSWANTED

F12 plus Heifers

PhoneOwen Watson(07) 873-6222

or (027) 487-4570

Plants & Gardens

COMPOSTPUKEATUA PeakCompost, Bio GroCertificate 4971 CO1, forall your farming andgardening requirements.Phone Ray on (027)417-7665 or 871-7156.STANDARDS andtopiary, nursery openFridays, 10.00am-4.00pm,132 Sainsbury Road,Pirongia or phone SusanRanstead on 871-9105.

Cars for SaleVW Golf GTI, four doorhatch, 1985, 1800 fuelinjected, excellentcondition $2,000. Phone(027) 641-0874.

Vehicles WantedCAR broken down? NeedWOF repairs? Can’tafford them? Don’t dumpyour car. Call us - we buy.Cash paid. Phone (027)414-1853.

Get that car outa there!

Wanted - DEAD CARSBest Dollars

A1 ServiceA1 Service

Phone 870-2200Te Awamutu or

(0800) CAR DUMP

LOCALLY OWNEDLOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED& OPERATED

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FlatmatesMUST be tidy, nosmoking, no dogs, mustbe working and have owntransport, $90 p/wk,includes power. Phone(027) 562-3371.

For Lease

COMMERCIALROOM FORSUB LEASE$20 per half day

plus GSTat Plunket Rooms47 George Street

Te AwamutuFor further information

please contact

Dione Houghton(021) 658-868

INDUSTRIAL land, designbuild options, any size.Phone (0274) 407-101.

Property WantedOTOROHANGA/TEAWAMUTU RURAL:Business couple requireshome of three plusbedrooms, have twosmall outside obedientdogs. Phone Shane Kingat King’s Sportsworld(07) 873-7361 or (021)125-8377.

Property For SaleHOUSE for sale - threebedrooms, close to town,park, college, newbathroom, Rinnai hotwater with temperaturecontrol, air cond/heatpump, DVS, bigfenced section, doublegarage, two living areas;deck - offers as ownersrelocating. Phone870-3234 or (021) 165-1505.

To Let121 Sinclair Terrace,three bedroom, garage,$280 p/wk. Phone (027)589-6416www.jmpropertymanagement.co.nz276 Cambridge Road,three bedroom, garage,fenced, $290 p/wk. Phone(027) 589-6416.281 Te Mawhai Road,three bedroom house,heatpumps, dishwasher,pool, fenced, $280 p/wk.Phone (027) 589-6416.FOUR bedroom house,close to CBD, gas,insulated, garage, $340p/wk. Phone (027)589-6416.KIHIKIHI, three bedroomwith garage, $285 p/wk,four weeks bond and refsreqd. Phone (0275)941-091.

LANDLORDSWishing your propertyto be managed byrecognised professionals?

TENANTSNeeding help fi ndingaccommodation whichsuits your needs?

Contact Francene onMob (027) 289-3952A/h (07) 871-6287Contact Jade on

Mob (027) 823-5537

RAY WHITE MREINZOffi ce 871-7149

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PORTABLE sleepout,single room or office, $50p/wk, delivered. Phone870-4990.RENOVATED twobedroom, heat pump,$220 p/wk. Phone (021)838-145.SINGLE bed flat, upstairswith garage, $140 p/wk;double bed flat withcarport $210 p/wk - bothfreshly decorated, bondand references. Phone(027) 483-9890, 871-4628a/h.

To Let

TENANTS WANTEDTwo Bedroom

1/107 Carlton Street$285 p/wk

Three Bedroom363 Mutu St$260 p/wk

411 Bellot St$270 p/wk

571 Franklin St$290 p/wk

2 Sinclair Tce$300 p/wk

1256 Te Rahu Road$310 p/wk41 Leslie St$310 p/wk

585 Puniu Rd$310 p/wk

Four Bedroom119 College St

$320 p/wkContact:

Nadine BarkerProperty Manager

(027) 488-8136871-8700

TWO bedroom unit withlock-up single garage,five minutes walk totown centre, suitable forelderly couple or singleperson, no smoking orpets, $220 p/wk, twoweeks bond. Phone871-8258.

Wanted to RentFARM house wanted,three or four bedrooms.Phone (027) 747-2396.

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TE AWAMUTUSELF STORAGE

From $20 p/wk24hr access

Camera SurveillancePH: (07) 856-7584or (027) 608-1749

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HAMILTONHAMILTON CARAVANCARAVANRENTALSRENTALS

Long Term Hire (>6) weeks from

$50 p/wkShort Term Hirefrom $45/night

We deliver & set up(07) 843-5529(027) 272-4499

[email protected]

AFFORDABLE RATES & SPOTLESSLY CLEAN

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SAFE ‘N’ SOUNDSTORAGE

• Electric Security Fence• 24/7 access• Camera and patrolled surveillance

(027) 440-7101 or 871-2171

Proud to be locallyowned and operated

THREE bedroom house,single lockable garage,double carport, no dogs,$290 p/wk. Phone (07)889-4408 after 7.00pm.

Gardening &Landscaping

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GARDENINGGARDENINGQuality, experienced work.

Hedges, roses, or general weeding.

Need a handNeed a handLet us help!Let us help!

Regular maintenanceor a clean up.

PhoneTess(027)238-2517Phone Tess (027) 238-2517872-2853 A/hrs872-2853 A/hrs

QUALIFIED gardener,pruning, gardening andlawnmowing, great rates.Phones (027) 555-5324.

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TE AWAMUTUTE AWAMUTUSECTION WORKSSECTION WORKS

BOBCATAll Section Work

Hedges, Trees, MowingFencing, Paving etc

Phone Terry 870-1414

TREE CAREGROUNDZONE TreeCare. Pruning, removal,stump grinding, woodsplitting, consultancy.Qualified, professionalarborists. Phone NathanHughes 871-7107.

Hire ServicesBULLDOZER for hirewith scoop, rippers andstick rake. Phone DesHose, owner operator on(07) 873-8466, mobile (027)472-7776.TABLE linen for hire.Phone Sincerity DryCleaners on 871-5471.

Property & HomeMaintenance

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CARPETCLEANING

IICRC Approved

ULTRA CLEANPhone 0800 569 656

COMMERCIAL anddomestic cleaning, alsocarpet shampooing.Phone Maid Marj,871-3309 or (027) 712-7914.

DIAL-A-MANQUALIFIED builder,joiner, cabinet maker,plasterer, affordablerates. Phone (021)0241-5332.EXTERIOR housecleaning. Phone UltraClean 0800 569-656 today!

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We are looking for a full time Offi ce Administrator for our busy Accountants Offi ce.The ideal applicant will need • Previous offi ce administration experience • To be competent with Microsoft Word and Excel applications • To be good with systems and processes • To be accurate in their work and have a high attention to detail • To have great customer service skills • To enjoy working as part of a team • To be able to start in MayA basic understanding of the tax system would be an advantage.Please apply in writing enclosing your CV to:

Offi ce Administrator Position, Fletts Accounting SolutionsPO Box 33, Te Awamutu 3840 or email: sandra@fl etts.co.nz

Applications close Monday, April 11, 5pm.

Offi ceAdministrator

Employment Vacancies

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ACCOUNTS SUPPORTWe are looking for a proactive accounts support person with up to at least two years work experience within an accounts department. This intermediate level role is based in the central offi ce in Te Awamutu for a national company. This full time role requires someone who is keen, enthusiastic, a team player and willing to get involved in a wide range of duties within the admin team. The role will include general accounts, data input, expenses, credit management and basic administration. The successful applicant will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, promote common sense and be accurate in their dutiesIf you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position pleasesend your CV to:

Veterinary Enterprises Group LtdP O Box 83, Te Awamutu 3840

Attention: John Harrisonor email to: [email protected]

Applications close April 8, 2011

LOUNGE suites cleaned.Phone Ultra Clean 0800569-656 now!

Trade Services

SLATES HANDYMAN SERVICES

re you ready for

?Roof/Skylight leaking?

Chimney clean?Gutters clean?

Roof Insulation?Commercial/Residential

A

PHONE STEVE SLATER021 069 9495

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BRIAN Krippnerbuilding, advanced tradequalified, alterations andadditions, maintenance,expol/pink batts, no jobtoo small. Phone (027)255-5753 or 870-6462.

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TERRY LASENBYTERRY LASENBYBUILDER

• Maintenance •• Renovations •• New Homes •

• Farm Buildings •Phone Terry Lasenby

(027) 496-4656or 870-1234 a/h

BUILDER - generalbuilding andmaintenance, kitchens,decks etc. Ring Bruce(021) 996-182 or (07)825-9869.CHIMNEY cleaning,prompt service. CallPatrick (0800) 151-885.

DRAINAGENo job too bigor too small -

WE DO IT ALL!Phone 870-6244 or

Colin (027) 498-9022

SERVICESPJ’s CONCRETE

FOR QUALITY CONCRETE PLACINGPhone for a free quote

Pat (021) 949-386 Joel (021) 234-0434

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7332672AA

Offi ce 870 5177 Fax 870 5277

WILLIE LORDConcrete Placers Ltd

021 5576 76• Driveways• Rural - feedpads, silage etc• House fl oorsAll concrete works

Trade ServicesElectric BlanketElectric Blanket

TestingTestingGet in before winterGet in before winter

$7.50 single$7.50 single $10.00 double $10.00 double

Westend ElectronicsWestend Electronics871-5193

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MEATEATERHOMEKILLS LTD

KillingSheep - Pigs - Beef

Phone 871-9995

• Offal • Soak • • Surface wells •

• Lined Soak holes •• Concete products

available •• 4WD unit •

• Bob Cat 4 Hire •

PHONE STEVE COLSON(0508) HOLES DUG

(0508) 465 373

OWNER / OPERATOR:

KING COUNTRYDRILLING

Don’t be fooled by the name, It’syour Local Truck Based in Te Pahu

If It’s a hole we’ll drill it!

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LAWN mowing, Jim’sMowing, honest, reliable,friendly service. For allyour propertymaintenancerequirements call (0800)454-6546. Fully insured,same day service.

ONSITEREPAIRS

● Ride On Mowers● Domestic Mowers● Domestic Fences

Stuart Law(027) 226-6889

architectural designPhone Geoff to help you design your new home or alterations.

P 871-7188

7887

447A

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PLUMBINGAFFORDABLE

RATESPhone Colin

(027) 498-9022or 870-6244 anytime

WEED SPRAYINGWEED SPRAYINGRadio Controlled Units

PhoneMarshall ContractingGlen : 870-1433

7899133AA

7630206AA

FREEInstallation for FREEVIEW...• Crystal clear pictures• One off purchase charge• No on-going monthly payments• Conditions apply

Timi’s TVAerial Servicest 07 873 6044

m 027 331 6804

ADVERTISINGis a great way to

inform yourcustomers/client

about your business.Phone us today andspeak to one of our

friendly team.Te Awamutu Courier

Phone 871-5151

Health

LIZ CLARKELIZ CLARKEfor professional qualifi ed care

870-4080870-4080414 Cambridge Rd

Te Awamutu

IN-STEPIN-STEPPodiatry Services

7750123AA

Health

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Bowen TechBowen Tech

The Safe Painless Alternative

April CourseApril CourseIntake NowIntake Now

Enquire onEnquire on870-1052 or visit870-1052 or visit

www.bowentech.webs.comwww.bowentech.webs.com

HEWITSONPLUMBING

Phone 871-3620

FriendlyService

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BOBCATBOBCAT

027 515 6519027 515 651907 871 197107 871 1971

Rosetown Bobcat Ltd

TrevorPeters

OperatorOwner

6151

460A

A-08-04

-17

WESTGATEPLUMBING

For all yourplumbing

REQUIREMENTSMark: (021) 0260-4486Kevin: (027)499-6181

A/H: 871-6687


LAUNDRY ASSISTANTWe are looking for a full time LaundryAssistant to join our busy team.The successful applicant will be:• Self motivated and enthusiastic• Be able to work as part of a team

or unassisted• Have a full drivers licence• Be physically fit

Hours of work are between7.30am and 4.00pm

Please contact Jeff at Sincerityon 871-5471

Crossword 1111 Solutions Page 23

129 MARKET STREET, TE AWAMUTU • PH (07) 871 7099 • FAX (07) 871 8435

SINGLETON and HANSENFor all your plumbing and heating requirements talk to the firm that has been serving Te Awamutu since 1949.

PLUMBING LTD

1112

7900

804A

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KIWIKRANE Coin OperatedAmusement Cranes. Semipassive income two part daysper week in your exclusive localterritory. Join 60+ successfulfranchisees operating nearly1000 machines throughoutAustralia and New Zealand.You’ll be supported by abusiness team with over 13years of successful tradinghistory. One Franchiseopportunity only in the WaipaDistrict left, Coromandel andWaikato East FranchisesSold. Call Patrick today on(021) 877-407.

Employment Vacancies

Business OpportunitiesNETWORKERS wanted.Phone Lynette (07)823-6825 or (021) 404-083.

Farm Employment

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ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER/COUPLE

We require an experienced, honest, reliable and mature couple or person for the 2011-12 season.

580 cow farm, good three bedroom house with heatpump. Pirongia.

Phone (07) 872-8033 after 6.00pm

Employment WantedCALVING work, reliefmilker available forcasual/permanent work,I am responsible, tidyand experienced. CallBus (021) 147-0309.

EXPERIENCED reliefmilker available, gstregistered. Phone Donny871-9890.

KNAPSACK sprayinggang available. Phone(027) 375-7225.

PESTILENT (N.Z.) LtdPredator and Pest Control

www.pestilent.co.nz

For control on -• RATS • CATS

• FERRETS • STOATS

Ph 0800 737 805

7985

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Farm Employment

RELIABLE,EXPERIENCED

DAIRY FARMWORKER

seeks job forJune start.

Phone Andrew(07) 883-6030

TRADESPEOPLE - Do youhave a trade or service toadvertise? See us todayabout our funky graphics- gives 80% more visualimpact to youradvertising. Fromlandscapers to tilers -there is something foryou all. Contact us today!Phone 871-5151 and talkto the Classified Team.

Market Days

MARKETCOUNCIL CARPARK

This SaturdayPhone Phyllis : 871-4811

or Carol : 871-6198

Adult Entertainment

I’M A CUTEAND kinky 18 yr old. Txtme. I will send XXX picsas proof! Txt "BELLA44"to 3000 $2 send/receive.

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CALFREARERGood facilities and good team of people.Prefer experience or someone who is able to be trained to a high standard.Shared accommodation available or travel in.June till October - Pukeatua area.

Please phone Chris and Caroline(07) 872-4533 or email [email protected]

Is required to help rear 500 calves.

We make it

to place a CLASSIFIEDCLASSIFIEDADVERT....ADVERT....

easyeasy

BY PHONE871-5151DURING OFFICE HOURSMonday to Thursday, 8.00 am - 5.00 pmFriday, 8.00am - 4.30pm*to be charged to account or credit card only

IN PERSONTE AWAMUTU

COURIER OFFICE336 Alexandra StreetTe AwamutuOffi ce hours aboveOR our agent in KihikihiKIHIKIHI BOOKSHOP35 Lyon Street, Kihikihi Phone (07) 871-4624Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturday - 9.00 am - 7.00 pm

BY FAX OR [email protected]: (07) 871-3675Include the following information:• Your full name, address, daytime and home

phone numbers• Charging details ~ to be charged to existing account or credit card only• The classifi cation for your ad and whether

you require a logo or graphic / colour• The dates of insertion• The words for your ad

HOW TO WRITE YOUR ADVERT• A headline will give your ad more impact• Describe the item you wish to sell including all benefits and saleable feature• Include price if appropriate• Include phone number and the best times to call

DEADLINESTuesday paper :For all advertising with borders or publicnotices: 10.00 am Monday morning.

For all standard run-ons and formal notices:12.00 noon Monday.

Thursday paper :For all advertising with borders or publicnotices: 10.00 am Wednesday morning.For all standard run-ons and formal notices:12.00 noon Wednesday.


TRUE GRIT MLAST 2 WEEKS

THU & FRI 8.00, SAT 8.10,SUN 6.10, MON 8.00,TUE 5.50, WED 8.00

BURLESQUE MLAST WEEKS: FRI 7.40, SAT 3.35,

SUN 1.35, TUE 5.40

THE KING’S SPEECH MTHU 5.35, FRI 10.10 & 5.35,

SAT 1.20 & 5.55, SUN 11.20 & 3.55, MON 5.35, TUE 8.00,

WED 10.00 & 5.35

3D D I G I TA LC I N E M A

S P E C I A LE V E N T

YOGI BEAR GSAT 2.00, FINAL SUN 12.00

LOVE BIRDS PGSAT 5.30, FINAL SUN 3.30

WAGNER AND ME G SAT 1.40, SUN 11.40,

FINAL MON 7.45

SPECIAL MORNING SESSIONS FRIDAY, SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY

People are leaving saying,“WONDERFUL”, “FANTASTIC,

“STUNNING”, “REMARKABLE”, “LOVELY” or “BEAUTIFUL” film.

SECRETARIAT: MAKING OFA CHAMPION HORSE G

LAST WEEKS: THU 7.40, FRI 10.00, SAT 3.15, SUN 1.15, WED 5.40

“It’s a film that has everything: plenty of stuff to talk about, a great love story and exciting

action. What more could anyone want?” Times

ADJUSTMENT BUREAU M THU 8.20, SAT 4.00, SUN 4.05,

FINAL TUE 5.45

You are invited to a ‘first’... a ‘Funeral Party’... and to experience

something completely different. Robert Duvall, Bill Murray and

Sissey Spacek brilliantly star in a truly wonderful and emotional tale. This is definitely an entertainment

gem and when the titles come up, you will realise just how

affecting the story and the cast were. A movie that will be one of your surprise favourites. Highly

recommended by us.GET LOW M

THU 5.40, FRI 10.20 & 5.40,SAT 3.30 & 7.30, SUN 1.30 & 5.30,

MON 5.40, TUE 7.55,WED 10.20 & 8.05

HALL PASS R16FRI, SAT & MON 8.20,

FINAL WED 6.10

Phew, you will be exhausted after watching this. The best war movie

since Black Hawk Down and District 9.

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THU 5.55 & 8.10, FRI 6.00 & 8.10, SAT 3.25 & 7.50, SUN 1.25 & 5.50,

MON, TUE & WED 6.00 & 8.10

Mark Wahlberg, Christian Slater and Amy Adams in a TRUE story

with tremendous heart.

THE FIGHTER R16THU & SAT 6.05, SUN 6.00,

FINAL TUE 7.50

The powerful, gripping and unforgettable masterpiece with

Academy Award Winner,Natalie Portman.

BLACK SWAN R16LAST 2 WEEKS: THU & FRI 5.45,

SAT 5.35, SUN 3.35,MON 5.45, TUE 8.20,

WED 10.10 & 5.45

A hugely enjoyable non-stop, high tension thriller with an

interesting plot, that doesn’t let up until the end, starringLiam (Taken) Neeson. We

recommend this one to adults who like a good story to keep

them engrossed.

UNKNOWN MTHU & FRI 7.50, SAT 7.40, SUN 5.40,

MON 7.50, TUE 6.10,FINAL WED 7.50

Very Special Family Cinema: A sheer delightful, truly terrific family film that you can’t help but really enjoy. It’s done with flair and energy, spirited, funny and charming with Elton John’s fabulous songs. Recommended.

GNOMEO AND JULIET PGSAT 1.30, SUN 11.30

I AM NUMBER FOUR MFRI 6.10, SUN 2.00, MON 6.10,

FINAL WED 8.20

“It really is the best of entertainment, with a feast of goodies, which makes it

compulsory viewing for anyone with a sense of humour.” Times.

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Celebrate Bob Dylan liveMr Bob Dylan — celebrated

poet, artist, singer, writer, actorand radio announcer — will sendlegions of fans back once more toall those wonderful songs andalbums, as he returns after closeto four years for one show only atAuckland’s Vector Arena on Sat-urday, April 30.

To celebrate we have a copy ofthe ‘best of’ CD Dylan to giveaway.

The following recent acclaimwill give you some idea what youare in for:

‘‘A performance filled withgusto, never afraid of restructur-ing the classics, Dylan succeededin delivering another stellar liveshow in his ‘Never EndingTour’.’’ Hot Press live reviewJuly 2010.

Mr Dylan has come a longway since the days when Blowin’In The Wind and The Times TheyAre A-Changin’ became anthemsfor the US civil rights and anti-war movements.

Our featured CD containsthose and a further 16 songs as asampler of the many great worksDylan has to his credit.

Mr Tambourine Man, JustLike A Woman, Like A RollingStone, All Along TheWatchtower, Lay Lady Lay,Knockin’ On Heavens Door, For-ever Young and Hurricane areamong the stellar tracks pre-sented here.

Dylan presents a deceptivelysimple proposition.

To keep performing where heis most comfortable: on stageyear after year on his ‘Never

Ending Tour’.His extensive repertoire

means you can never predictwhat he’ll play.

Maybe Gonna Change MyWay Of Thinking, Highway 61Revisited and perhaps even Hur-ricane might be among them.

Whatever he does, you can beassured this Bob Dylan concertis destined to be one of the year’smajor shows and a musical eventof depth, grace and greatness.Prepare to be dazzled by a true

songwriting master and concertperformer.

Tickets from Ticketmaster.To be in to win simply put

your name, address and daytimephone number on the back of astandard sized envelope, addressit to Bob Dylan CD Competitionand make sure it reaches ouroffice by 5pm, Tuesday.This competition is provided by‘Fill The House Tickets Project’,proudly supporting families ofchildren with cancer.

From Russia with loveThe tradition of an ‘all-

nighter’ isn’t one that New Zea-landers instantly associate withdeeply religious ceremony,although ceremonies of anothersort may be acted out.

In countries and cultures out-side our young landscape, thenight long ceremonial singing ofvespers is a long held tradition,not the least in Russia where thedeep reverence for religion has

managed to survive significantchallenges to its very existence.

The Gallagher Group Hamil-ton Civic Choir, directed byRachael Griffiths-Hughes, will becapturing the atmosphere of thistradition in its next concert byperforming excerpts fromRachmaninov’s Vespers, and aselection of sacred songs througha period of history spanning themid 1700’s to the mid 1900’s.

The ‘Russian Experience’ con-cert takes place at 8.00pm onSaturday, April 9 in St Peter’sCathedral, Victoria Street South,Hamilton.

For bookings contact choirmembers, phone 07 855 0762,[email protected] orfrom St Peter’s Cathedral office10am-3pm weekdays. Door salesfrom 7.30pm on the night.


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