Te Awamutu Courier - August 18th, 2011 - Te Awamutu Online

Courier 

Te Awamutu 

Published Tuesday & Thursday THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011 

8215767AA 

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS AS YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER 

BRIEFLY 

Daffodil Day 

help sought 

As the 21st Anniversary of 

daffodil day in New Zealand 

approaches, local co-ordinator 

Hazel Robertson invites any 

person with fresh daffodils to 

donate them to this worthy 

cause. 

These can be left at the 

Baptist Church Office on 

Thursday, August 25 or the 

morning of Friday, August 26 

ready to be made into bunches 

for distribution. 

Any businesses which have 

not been approached by a 

volunteer for a bunch of 10 

blooms for their premises can 

phone Mrs Robertson at 871 

7533. 

More volunteers are also 

sought to sit at the collection 

stalls in the town area (phone 

871 7533 if you can help). 

Readers snare 

snow pics 

Courier readers have sent in 

some great pics capturing 

Monday morning’s snowfall. 

Check them out on pages 4, 

9, 12 and 13. 

If you ever have any news 

tips, photos or anything you 

would like to share with other 

readers, post it to PO Box 1, Te 

Awamutu, drop it into our office 

at 336 Alexandra Street or 

email the editor 

grant.johnston@ 

teawamutucourier.co.nz. 

Wharepapa Sth. 

75th planned 

Wharepapa South School 

and District 75th Jubilee will be 

held on Saturday, October 29. 

Wharepapa South is a 

thriving farming district with 

great community spirit. 

It is this feature that has 

allowed the school and area to 

succeed in a challenging rural 

environment. 

Anyone associated with the 

school and district over the past 

75 years is welcome to attend. 

Contact the web page 

www.wharepapa.school.nz or 

e-mail wharepapareunion 

@gmail.com for further 

information. 

Waikato’s 

Biggest 

Selection. 

Don’t 

Miss Out! 

Drills 

Power Harrows 

The Modern Farmers 

Power Harrow 

Benson Road, Te Awamutu • 870 2411 • www.powerfarming.co.nz 

24 Hour Salvage Ph (07) 871-5069 

Bond Road, Te Awamutu, P.O. Box 437 

Fax (07) 871-4069 A/H (07) 871-7336 

email: fabishpanelworks@xtra.co.nz 

CIRCULATED FREE TO ALL HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT TE AWAMUTU AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. EXTRA COPIES 40c. 

ENJOY 

FRESH HOT 

WATER ON 

DEMAND! 

PALOMA 

ETERNITY 24 

FROM 

plus $2499GST 

UNITS INSTALLED 

LPG & NATURAL GAS OPTIONS 

* Conditions Apply 

CARING FOR YOUR SAFETY 

Autorobot 

Straightening 

Body Alignment Systems 

Change to Smokefree benefits 

Waikeria staff and inmates 

BY SUE RUSSELL, WINTEC JOURNALISM STUDENT 

Looking back on the seven weeks since 

Smokefree was introduced, Waikeria prison 

manager Kevin Smith’s voice carries just a hint 

of surprise at how low-key the shift to Smokefree 

has been. 

He puts this non-event down to solid planning 

and the managed phase in time. 

‘‘There have not been any issues involving 

prisoners that we can attribute to the smoking 

ban. I put this down to the planning and lead-in 

time when we introduced several initiatives,’’ 

Mr Smith says. 

Nine months before the July 1 ban prisoners 

could, at no cost, access nicotine replacement 

assessment and treatment in the form of patches 

or lozenges. 

Three months before the big day staff were 

banned from smoking in front of prisoners. 

One month out a planned process to reduce 

supply of tobacco was implemented. Prisoners 

could no longer purchase tobacco products and 

were using up stored supplies. 

An opportunity to exchange lighters for 

lollipops gave prisoners the chance to clear out 

their cells of any sign of the habit. 

When July 1 dawned the prison held 909 

inmates. Of those, 551 were smokers — 351 of 

whom chose to access nicotine replacement 

treatment. The approach staff took on July 1 was 

‘business as usual’ says Mr Smith. 

Positives have flowed out of the change to a 

Smokefree prison. 

New gym equipment has been bought and the 

prison gym, closed for several years, has 

reopened with a dedicated trainer. 

Prisoners have access to the gym each week 

and staff also use it during their lunch-breaks. 

Some are part of a ‘biggest loser’ weight-loss 

competition. 

All prison units have received new board 

games to help occupy prisoner time. 

Some staff used the pending date as a reason 

to permanently quit smoking. 

Smokefree message spreading 

The word about a Smokefree 

public environment is spreading 

in Te Awamutu thanks to the 

Community Playground Committee. 

The group which has 

undertaken the research and 

fundraising for the new playground 

being built on Selwyn 

Lane recommended it be 

designated Smokefree. 

That recommendation was 

endorsed by Te Awamutu Community 

Board’s Reserves and 

TC180811SR02 

SIGN OF TIMES: signs at Waikeria Prison entrances now include cigarettes and tobacco among 

the description of items banned from the prison. 

Mr Smith takes his hat off to one officer, a 

three-pack a day man, who no longer smokes. 

‘‘It was the younger staff at times who 

struggled more with the idea of quitting.’’ 

The shopping list for prisoners has also 

changed. They were asked which items they 

would like to access and the prison used it an an 

opportunity to introduce more healthy options. 

Not surprisingly, there has also been an 

uptake in muesli bars, sweets and potato chips. 

An unexpected change post smoke-free is that 

marijuana (illegal substance sometimes 

smuggled into prison) has diminished in value as 

Landscape Committee and was 

forwarded through the Board to 

Council. 

One of the aims of the Playground 

Committee is to provide an 

exciting destination playground 

for children of all ages, and make it 

attractive for all generations of 

families. 

In setting that example of a 

positive and healthy family 

environment, the committee 

saw no place for smoking, 

and believe the Smokefree 

designation will be well 

received. 

Already all school grounds in 

New Zealand and some public 

sports facilities are Smokefree. 

The recommendation was fur- 

prison currency. 

Prison staff spoke a lot with prisoners during 

the phase-in to gauge the number who were not 

settling well toward the idea of no longer being 

able to smoke. Twenty two were assessed as 

being very angry about the pending ban and a 

further 86 as angry. 

‘‘We kept a close eye on these groups in the 

early days,’’ Mr Smith says. 

Access to patches and lozenges to help with 

nicotine withdrawal symptoms will always be 

available at the prison as it is continually 

receiving new prisoners. 

ther enhanced when it was presented 

to the Community Board to 

state that all playgrounds in the 

district should be designated and 

signposted as Smokefree. 

Council expressed some concern 

about policing Smokefree 

destinations, but the Playground 

Committee and Community Board 

believe that the designation and 

signage is a step in the right 

direction and does empower users 

to point out the rule to people who 

light up. 

YOUR LOCAL GAS AND HEAT SERVICE CENTRE 

07 870 5020 

8023399AA 

0800 772887 

100 ROCHE ST, TE AWAMUTU 

Open Saturday 9am-12noon www.pratts.co.nz

2 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011 

YOUR LETTERS 

We need to be conscious 

of economic realities 

If we were sitting in good 

economic times, or even stable 

economic times, Don Buchanan’s 

letter ‘Small price to pay for great 

facility’, would seem reasonable, 

all pie in the sky claims of the 

velodrome garnering a wave of 

commerce and wealth into the 

region aside. 

But we are not in good economic 

times, and even the apparent 

short-term recovery of international 

stock markets is simply 

reactive economics, hardly likely 

to hold up once the economies 

settle back to a natural level for 

the world circumstances. 

Here in New Zealand, our local 

bodies, especially in the Waikato, 

8290454AA 

are sitting on the twin horns of a 

financial and ecological dilemma 

relating to our existing fiscal and 

ecological debt on the one hand, 

and our core facility maintenance 

and growth, which is needed just 

to get them up to scratch for the 

existing population and commerce 

requirements, on the other. 

Then we have to cater for the 

growth factor. 

It is quite clear from what 

Government spokesmen have said 

about how the rebuilding of Canterbury, 

and the style that businesses 

and others are wanting for 

their city (Christchurch), that 

insurance and the Earthquake 

Commission fund will come 

D day soon for velodrome 

project funding answer 

D day looms for the velodrome 

complex at St Peter’s School. 

It has been an interesting debate 

with strong views on either side. 

It’s not that Cycling NZ won’t get 

their velodrome, it just means it 

may be at another venue — Palmerston 

North or Auckland. 

Waipa voted 12 to 1 in favour of 

granting $1,000,000 to the velodrome 

complex with four conditions that 

must be met before the money is 

given. 

The original conditions cannot 

be addressed or altered. 

I say original because there has 

been some variance on the wording 

of them. 

Whichever way you look at it, we 

would be giving away $1,000,000 and 

increasing our borrowing and debt 

by that amount. 

As for the Waikato Regional 

Council, you would have thought 

granting money to sporting clubs 

was outside their normal spectrum 

of operation. 

One concern is some of the 

submissions may be from students 

or from outside of the area. 

Although this is not illegal, you 

would have thought only those 

directly affected could put in 

submissions. 

Sporting events and venues have 

a long history of losing money, the 

same type of presentation on how 

beneficial they will be to communities 

has been heard many times 

before with disappointing outcomes. 

VERN WILSON 

The Last Ever BIKE 

SALE 

11 days only - ends August 28 

25%-50% off bikes 

UP TO 70% OFF BIKE 

PARTS & ACCESSORIES 

• BMX parts • Handlebars • Stems • Grips • Cranks • Chain rings • Derailleurs 

• Bearings • Pedals • Chains • Shoes • Shifters • Saddle • Helmets • Wheels 

• Tyres • Lights • Pumps • Tools • Clothing • Gloves • Jackets • Hydration 

Te A’Cycles 

nowhere near accounting for that 

cost. It will eventually come upon 

the taxpayer and possibly ratepayers 

as well. 

In the need to cut spending for 

the projected cash strapped economy 

of the next few years, Government 

is already focussing on ways 

to take back welfare spending, by 

targetting benefits and what they 

can be spent on. 

Local ratepayers have yet to 

feel the weight of the fiscal debt we 

have for ‘legitimate’ ratepayer 

needs, but once they do, the wants 

of Mr Buchanan and co will be no 

small thing, as far as ratepayers 

will then be concerned. 

DENNIS PENNEFATHER 

Velodrome a vote 

for youth of future 

Waipa/Te Awamutu is a great 

place to live. 

How lucky we are to live here 

when we see the turmoil going on 

around the world. 

We can justly be proud of our 

community and appreciate the 

work done by our elected local 

government. An important part of 

their work is continuing to go 

through the due process of improving 

the infrastructure and facilities 

for us and opportunities for 

our youth to excel, as they do in all 

directions. 

One of the most exciting opportunities 

to do this is the proposed 

Cycling Centre of Excellence. 

Cycling is not a sport we are 

particularly passionate about, 

however, it seems there is a tremendous 

amount of good will by 

the Government, corporate 

sponsors and St Peters School in 

funding 75% of the cost of the 

Centre. 

Is an extra $6 per ratepayer per 

year too much when we could be 

building an ongoing asset that will 

attract national and international 

competitors to our district. 

We should not be swayed by 

those with their own agendas or 

the negative brigade but place our 

faith in our youth — as we live in 

Waipa, The Home of Champions. 

JOHN and JODY 

OBERLIN-BROWN 

Case of crying over spilt milk? 

The Government decision to 

hold a Select Committee inquiry 

into the retail price of milk after a 

Commerce Commission finding 

that there are no grounds for such 

an inquisition, is just populist, 

poppy-cock politics. 

Yet another example of politicians’ 

cavalier attitude towards 

spending other people’s money for 

political purposes. 

In response to an ill-informed 

public outcry, the Government 

obviously believes it ‘must be seen 

to be doing something’, especially 

in election year. No matter that the 

considerable expense and time 

involved will prove a waste of 

money. 

After much huffing and 

pounding of chests, not to mention 

endless talk and political 

grandstanding, the outcome will 

be yet another lengthy report, 

quietly shelved and discreetly forgotten. 

Dairy farmers have good reason 

to believe politicians are using 

them as scapegoats for political 

purposes. They are being poorly 

served by a supposedly proenterprise 

government. 

VINCE ASHWORTH 

Ongoing costs associated with a velodrome 

The Home of Cycling Trust has 

run a very strong advertising campaign 

in the press and on radio 

asking for support for the 

velodrome. 

Many of these advertisements do 

not tell the whole story, such as that 

in the Courier on August 16 which 

stated that the velodrome will be a 

community asset — it will not, as it 

will be owned by the HOC and built 

on private land. 

They also fail to mention that all 

the proposed programmes will cost 

the user at least $15 per hour or an 

annual subscription of between 

$150 to $350 (Rob Waddell’s figures). 

Then how do the general public 

get out to this velodrome? 

Hitchhike? I don’t think many 

parents would like their children 

biking out to St Peter’s on such a 

busy state highway. 

If it is such a good idea and as 

profitable as they state, why do they 

need ratepayers’ money? 

B.P. MORRISON 

Race in for great deals 

240 Sloane Street (Opposite Countdown) Phone 871 4816 www.teacycles.co.nz

Goff impressed with youth 

employment initiatives 

Election battle will be close: Labour Leader 

WAITOMO NEWS PHOTO 

LABOUR Leader Phil Goff meets students hard at work at the Wintec Otorohanga Trade Training Centre. 

BY GRANT JOHNSTON 

Labour Party Leader Phil 

Goff was in the area last week 

visiting Otorohanga employment 

programmes which are 

getting youth off the streets and 

into workplaces. 

Mr Goff visited Otorohanga 

Mayor Dale Williams, whose 

district council and employer 

assisted youth trade training 

programmes are seen as a model 

for the rest of the country. 

‘‘One of the keys to what is 

making it work in Otorohanga is 

an experienced mentor who is 

ensuring that the distractions 

for youth that often interfere 

with their ability to train 

effectively for employment are 

dealt with,’’ Mr Goff told the 

Courier. 

‘‘To have that mentoring and 

support that Ray Haley (‘Camp 

Mother’ to students at Wintec 

Otorohanga Trade Training 

Centre) is providing has been a 

key factor in the far better 

outcomes that are happening in 

Otorohanga, than we’re getting 

elsewhere in the 

country. 

‘‘(Mayor) Dale is a down to 

earth guy with a remarkable life 

story to tell. He is absolutely 

passionate about making sure 

kids don’t fall through the 

cracks.’’ 

Mr Williams is chair of the 

Mayor’s Taskforce on Jobs, a 

local government initiative that 

is having positive spinoffs 

throughout the country, including 

in Waipa. 

Mr Goff says there has been 

too much emphasis on university 

education and New Zealand 

is producing too many lawyers 

and accountants, for whom there 

are limited jobs, while 

undervaluing trade training. 

He told the Courier he has a 

daughter currently living in 

Clapham, which is in the centre 

of where the riots were taking 

place. 

‘‘When a community starts to 

lose social cohesion and youth 

are out of work and out of hope 

with no motivation and no 

aspirations, it is a recipe for 

disaster.’’ 

Mr Goff says in New Zealand 

there are a large number of 

youth, including an over representation 

of Maori and Pacific 

people, ‘locked out of society’ 

through unemployment. 

‘‘There are 58,000 people aged 

under 24 not in work and not in 

education or training. The 

longer they are in that situation 

the harder it is to get them reengaged. 

‘‘Every young person counts. 

We don’t want to run the risk of 

losing a generation of youth.’’ 

Mr Goff believes the Otorohanga 

‘model’ would work well 

anywhere in New Zealand. 

‘‘I think we’ve got to apply 

those sorts of models across New 

Zealand in the school to work 

transition.’’ 

Labour spokeswoman 

for employment and youth 

affairs Jacinda Ardern, who 

accompanied Mr Goff on Friday, 

has been a familiar face in 

Otorohanga as Labour develops 

its policies in these areas. 

Meanwhile Mr Goff, whose 

appetite for work is legendary 

has his sights set on a new job for 

himself — Prime Minister. 

The 30-year MP (15 of those as 

a cabinet Minister) does not 

believe pollsters who say this 

year’s election looks a foregone 

conclusion. 

Mr Goff says he is getting up 

early and working seven days 

week because he believes he can 

lead Labour to victory in November. 

‘‘We are finding more support 

than polls would indicate 

‘‘I want to live in a New 

Zealand where there are opportunities 

for our young people to 

stay and work. 

‘‘I want to see the economy 

grow through a fairer taxation 

system and retention of State 

Owned Assets in New Zealand. 

‘‘The cost of living is an issue 

affecting so many New Zealanders 

and something that 

needs to be tackled.’’ 

Waikato Science Fair a 

showcase of young talent 

This weekend is the National 

Institute of Water and 

Atmospheric Research (NIWA) 

Waikato Science and Technology 

Fair, what is hoped to be inspiration 

for students to take up a 

career in science. 

NIWA’s education 

coordinator Dr Julie Hall says 

NIWA sponsors science fairs 

around the country and says it is 

the students who participate who 

will go onto help drive New 

Zealand’s economy, in the future. 

The Fastest Fermenter, 

Bubbles vs Bacteria and Chromatic 

Cabbage are just three of 

the science projects produced by 

students in the annual NIWA 

Waikato Regional Science and 

Technology Fair at Hamilton 

Gardens Pavilion, Cobham 

Drive. 

There are more than 270 projects 

from students in Years 7 — 

13 from 29 schools throughout 

the Waikato region. 

Today a team of 36 judges, all 

professional scientists and 

educators, will interview the 

students and select the best projects 

in each of the five age 

classes. 

The prize winners will be 

announced at tomorrow’s official 

prize giving ceremony held at the 

Waikato University, L1 Lecture 

Theatre. 

‘‘NIWA is proud to sponsor 

this event as part of our commit- 

ment to fostering scientific excellence 

and knowledge among 

young people. The Science and 

Technology Fairs are a great way 

to get school students to think 

about and engage with science. 

As well as gaining knowledge of 

science and the scientific process, 

they develop critical thinking 

skills that can be applied in 

all walks of life,’’ says Dr Hall. 

Students are competing for 

over $4000 in prizes, with a 

number of special prizes also 

donated by a range of businesses 

and science organisations. 

Public viewing is free from 

9am — 10pm tomorrow and 9am 

— 2pm Saturday. Prizegiving is 

tomorrow at 7pm. 

8290459AA 

8290446AA 

TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011 3 

Proven Orthotic Relief 

THE ORTHAHEEL FOOTWEAR RANGE IS SPECIFICALLY 

DESIGNED TO OFFER SIGNIFICANT PAIN RELIEF. 

✔ Combining Comfort, Functionality & Style 

✔ Helps Reduce Foot/Leg/Back & Hip Fatigue 

✔ Stabilising In-Sole 

✔ High Quality Construction 

✔ Ultra-Comfort Sole 

✔ Ergonomically Designed 

✔ Comfy Selection of Slippers 

Winter range now available at: 

Ph: 871 4918, 156 TEASDALE ST Off-street parking at rear 

Email: marshallspharmacy@xtra.co.nz 

PEPPY! 

2006 HOLDEN BARINA 

1.6 MANUAL 

The heading says it all with this nifty little car. 

Popular, Economical, Practical, Perfect and Y-wait for this 

fantastic opportunity. 5-Speed manual and only 6.9L/100km. 

The money you will save in fuel, combined with the low price tag, 

could allow you to save for that special occasion. 

BE IN QUICK! $7,100 

AS TRADED 

Inghamcover Motor Vehicle Warranty is a comprehensive Mechanical / Electrical / Breakdown 

Cover Warranty which is available exclusively through Ingham Dealerships. This product is 

designed to provide ‘worry free’ motoring to our valued customers. 

Ingham Mitsubishi, Te Awamutu 

Arawata Street, Te Awamutu (next to Mobil) 

PHONE 07 871 5630 www.inghamdriven.com 

A/Hrs: Trevor Hose: 021 298 4271 

Mike Gibson: 027 574 6253 

Proudly offering you Fly Buys 

Does your Business have a GREAT 

PRODUCT or SERVICE on offer NOW? 

Tell our readers! 

Advertise in the Te Awamutu Courier 

to 27,200 potential clients. 

Call Dorinda or Janet on 871 5151 

8215737AA 

HURRY 

LIMITE 

STOC


YOUR LETTERS 

Velodrome consultation explained 

by WRC chief executive 

I write to clarify a number of points on 

Waikato Regional Council’s position over our 

consultation on the national cycling centre of 

excellence (velodrome) funding proposal. 

Our legislative mandate on consultation 

comes from the Local Government Act 2002, 

which does not allow us to distinguish between 

ratepayers and non-ratepayers as we are 

required to consult and to take consideration of 

the views of the community. 

The council must take a broad definition of 

affected and interested parties and therefore the 

council is conducting an open submission process, 

in line with practice nationally. 

Some say we should only listen to ratepayers’ 

views. However, submissions from tenants are 

valid as their rent payments ultimately help 

cover the property owner’s rates bills. 

If the council agrees to the funding request, 

the money would be repaid by ratepayers over 20 

years, meaning the cost would be distributed 

across generations. 

No one is happy to pay about $150,000 for 

consultation and further investigations by council 

but most understand there is a cost to 

democracy and informed decision-making. 

Advertising and media coverage mean there is 

high awareness of the proposal and our consultation 

— at time of writing, submissions exceed 

3000. 

Our statement of proposal has good information 

on which to base submissions. 

People can read it and make an online 

submission at www.waikatoregion.govt.nz. 

Paper copies are available at any library, from 

council offices or call 0800 800 401 to request a 

copy be posted to you. 

Feedback from the public and additional 

research, including an independent economic 

impact assessment, will inform the council’s 

final decision on September 14. 

BOB LAING 

Chief Executive 

Waikato Regional Council 

READERS’ PICS 

TC180811SP4 

MIKE Donnelly took this pic from McFall Road 

looking over Lake Ngaroto up to Pirongia on 

Monday morning. 

Thief thwarted 

by the public 

The Police are praising the public after a wallet 

was snatched from an elderly lady in Alexandra 

Street on Tuesday. 

A male Maori lifted the wallet from the 71-yearold 

victim as she crossed the road after 

withdrawing cash from the national bank ATM. 

The offender ran up Bank Street and behind 

Kiwi Bank. 

A National Bank staff member who heard the 

woman calling for help ran up Roche Street and 

saw the offender approach. 

He grabbed the man and asked for the stolen 

items back. 

They were eventually returned, but the offender 

broke free and ran down market Street to a waiting 

silver Mitsubishi with a large rear spoiler.The 

wallet and contents were returned intact to a 

shaken, but grateful, victim. 

Te Awamutu Police say other members of the 

public were able to give valuable feedback about 

the incident and are confident the offender will be 

located and arrested. 

CRIMELINE 

Te Awamutu Police 872 0100 

EMERGENCY 111 

Te Awamutu Police have dealt with the 

following matters since last week: 

Monday, August 8: 

Burglary of Alexandra Street residence 

reported. Foreign cash, alcohol, jewellery and 

keys stolen. 

Tuesday, August 9: 

Arrests: Three youths for burglary. Man 

for receiving stolen property. 

Burglary of three buildings in Lyon Street 

reported. Offenders unsuccessfully attempt to 

steal copper pipes and hot water cylinders. 

Theft of a 21 speed bike from Rewi Street 

property reported. 

Theft of scrap metal from Pirongia Action 

Automotive reported. 

Wednesday, August 10: 

Arrests: Man for breaching the liquor ban. 

Man for theft of a motor vehicle and breaching 

bail. 

Thursday, August 11: 

Burglaries: Pirongia Mountain Department 

of Conservation hut. Camping gear 

stolen and equipment vandalised. Rewi Street 

residence. PS3, clothing, digital camera, 

laptop computer and bag, perfume and 

logbooks stolen. 

Theft of fuel from Shell Alexandra 

reported. Female customer leaves EFTPos 

card for pre-pay but leaves in red Ford Falcon 

without paying. 

Friday, August 12: 

Burglary of Carlton Street residence 

reported. Nothing stolen. 

Theft of a BMX bike from Te Awamutu 

College reported. Male offender seen to take 

bike and leave in a silver Mitsubishi Evo 

(EFH499). 

Saturday, August 13: 

Man arrested for receiving stolen property. 

Sunday, August 14: 

Man arrested on a warrant to arrest and for 

breaching bail. 

24 hour Victim Support is available by phoning 

0800 VICTIM (0800 842846).

Local company wins 

grant to develop 

hi-tech equipment 

Local company BBC Technologies 

has been awarded a 

research and development grant 

to develop hi-tech fruit sorting 

equipment for export to the 

lucrative global blueberry and 

cherry markets. 

The Technology Development 

Grant is administered by the 

Ministry of Science and Innovation 

(MSI) and supports firms 

with a good track record in, and 

which spend a significant proportion 

of their revenue on, 

research and development . 

BBC Technologies is located 

on Jary Road. 

General manager Geoff 

Furniss says the grant will provide 

the company with the 

ability to build upon its 

innovative edge in the international 

market and maintain its 

research and development focus 

here in New Zealand. 

‘‘It’s a great recognition of the 

efforts the team has made over 

the past 15 years,’’ he says. 

MSI deputy chief executive 

business investment and innovation 

Brett O’Riley says MSI’s 

support will mean BBC Technologies 

will be able to invest in 

research and development over 

the next three years. 

‘‘It will allow them to keep on 

doing what they are good at — 

developing innovative and 

profitable products and services 

and take them to their clients all 

over the world.’’ 

The company’s research and 

development program over the 

next three years includes further 

developing vision based sorting, 

filling and weighing systems and 

software tools to provide 

orchard process control and 

management systems beyond 

the packhouse to the field. 

TC180811SP05 

BBC Technolgies Color Sorta (above) and (below) Fill By Weight 

packing machine. 

The economic impact to the 

New Zealand economy resulting 

from the research projects is 

expected to be $13 million over 

the next five years. 

BBC Technologies emerged 

over a decade ago when the need 

to improve fruit sorting arose at 

their Ohaupo blueberry farm. 

Specialist design staff were 

employed to create the Color 

Sorta — a unique electronic 

machine separating green and 

red berries from blueberries. 

Based on the product success, 

the company has since grown to 

design, manufacture and export 

a wide range of hi-tech fruit 

sorting and packing equipment 

around the globe. 

Zero Limits Gym facing 

up to prostate cancer 

Six regular members of Zero Limits Gym are 

putting their leg hair on the line for Blue September 

as a way of raising awareness and money for the 

Prostate Cancer Foundation. 

While the blokes are busy getting sponsorship to 

have their legs waxed, the team at Zero Limits are 

organising an event to be held on Blue Friday 

(Friday, September 2). 

The event takes place at the Rickit Road gym at 

5.30pm and includes the public leg waxing of the 

participants, two guest speakers, food and 

refreshments for just $10. 

Gym members and management decided to get 

behind Blue September after hearing about a couple 

of members who have or are dealing with this 

problem. 

They thought it was an area of men’s health that 

could do with more awareness, and by banding 

together, they could help make a difference and 

remind men how important it is to have regular 

check-ups. 

Anyone wishing to assist the gym and members 

with this worthwhile cause, through sponsorship or 

by attending the Blue Friday event, can contact the 

gym (871 3535, info@zerolimitsgym.co.nz) or check 

their www.zerolimitsgym.co.nz website. 

8234794AA 


Prepare to Amaze! 

Defi nately NOT for the fainthearted! 

In one day you can learn how to 

create this incredible creation. 

JOIN TRACY 

FOR THE 

3D CASTLE WORKSHOP 

Sunday August 21, 10am - 3pm 

Book your space today! 

Call 871 6909 

12 Arawata Street, Te Awamutu 

(Next to Harvey World Travel) 

LOVE your look 

• Facials • Manicures • Pedicures • Waxing 

• Bleaching • Tinting • False Nails • IPL 

• Ball & Wedding Makeup 

(Specialising in Wendy Hill products) 

CALL GILL NOW FOR A GREAT WINTER LOOK 

GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE 

gillian haynes i.h.b.c. | tel 07 871 2150 | 209 kihikihi road te awamutu 

Waikato Toyota 

WOF Specials 

$25 

Valid until August 31st 2011 

258288944AA 

29 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu. 

Tel: 07 872 0017 

AFTER HOURS: 

Duncan Fraser - Branch Manager 0275 65 65 65. 

Craig Dove - Vehicle Sales 021 034 2775


8290384AA

Seniors’ fitness class success 

about more than exercise 

BY SUE RUSSELL, WINTEC JOURNALISM 

STUDENT 

Having fun is the order of the day when 

a group of ‘more mature’ Te Awamutu folk 

get together every Tuesday morning at the 

Presbyterian Church Hall in Mutu Street 

to exercise and enjoy each others company. 

Organiser Olive Hewitt-Bryant says 

the secret to the group’s success is simple. 

‘‘It comes down to their enthusiasm for 

making fun the first priority and really 

enjoying each others company’’. 

When the Courier visited to see what 

the fun was all about, it was easy to see 

why the class has become so popular. 

Mrs Hewitt-Bryant begins by 

introducing the group to a ‘thought for the 

day’. 

‘‘It might just be a little saying, 

something to tickle your fancy or think 

about,’’ Mrs Hewitt-Bryant says. 

Then it’s on with the warm-up to 

music, followed by a few minutes of 

stretching. 

Everyone just goes at it at their own 

pace and ability level, without pressure. 

In steps Janet White who guides the 

group through a more intensive period of 

movement followed by a glass of water 

before the wind down phase. 

Glen Philps (83) would not be without 

the weekly class. She has been attending 

four years. 

‘‘Sometimes you can feel a little down 

in the dumps then when you start 

exercising and having fun you feel like a 

box of birds,’’ she says. 

For others, there’s a story behind 

joining the group. 

Nearly eight years ago, having just 

moved to Te Awamutu from Hamilton and 

not knowing a soul, Lorraine Hamilton 

had a terrible accident when her vehicle 

skidded on a patch of diesel and hit 

another vehicle head-on. 

She sustained serious injuries which 

affected her ability to move. 

She was also house-bound and isolated 

8290461AA Rural 

SEPTEMBER 

Rural Roundup 

Tuesday, September 20 

Focusing on 

Silage and Hay Making 

& Summer Crop Options 

Deadline for bookings is Thursday, September 8. 

For advertising bookings in this issue contact Alan Price. 



Are you looking for 

premium performance 

from your heatpump? 

Contact Robin McGregor for free in home quotes 

and qualifi ed installation service 

07 871 8229 437 Rickit Road, Te Awamutu 

TC180811SR01 

KATHY EDWARDS (87) listens intently and follows instructions from seniors fitness 

group organiser Olive Hewitt-Bryant. 

for many years until she heard about the 

exercise class and decided to join in. 

‘‘It was the best thing I ever did. Now I 

get a smile from others in the group when 

I see them out and about in town,’’ Mrs 

Hamilton says. 

From talking to others it is obvious 

that fellowship is the key ingredient 

binding the group together. 

In the front row going through her 

PH 871 5151 

AUGUST 

SPECIAL 

Daikin Floor Mounted 6.0kW 

System FVXS60HMA/RXS60HVMA 

$3017 inc gst - RRP $3986 

Daikin Floor Mounted 7.1kW 

System FVXS71HVMA/RSX71HVMA 

$3161 inc gst - RRP $4273 

8290388AA 

8290464AA 

paces, sprightly 87 years young Kathy 

Edwards sums it up. 

‘‘I have always been to a gym. I walk 30 

minutes to get here, have so much fun 

with my friends then walk home again. It 

keeps me young.’’ 

New members are welcome to join. Just 

pop along at the start of class wearing 

clothing that is good to move in. The class 

runs for one hour and starts at 9.30 am. 

$185 worth 

of treatment 

for only 

$99 

1st 10 

bookings 

receive a FREE 

eyebrow shape 


HOT 

■ TA standing for ‘taking awards’ not 

‘takeaways’. 

■ The Lady who walked around town 

with a corgi asking people for money 

rang Te Awamutu Police to apologise 

and say she will not do it ever again. 

■ Don Brash lunching at Robert Harris 

and dining at Fahrenheit when he 

visited town. 

■ Lucky Chinese food, Robert Harris 

coffee, Civic Video staff. 

NOT 

■ Scrap dealers who fuel the scummy 

copper thieves . 

■ Cold water at Te Awamutu Events 

Centre pools. 

■ New road layout from Rogers Place 

to Te Rahu Road. 

■ People who smash bottles on 

footpaths. 

TEXT: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. 

Send to 021 241 4568 Insert code TAC before your message 

EMAIL: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. 

Send to cathy.asplin@teawamutucourier.co.nz 

DROP: write HOT or NOT then your opinion. 

Drop into our offi ce 336 Alexandra Street 

CALVING PAMPER SPECIAL 

Take a break from the 

madness of those baby cows 

Enjoy a 

Skin Hydration Facial ........... valued @ $65.00 

........................................................... 

Paraffi n Hand Dip ................ valued @ $25.00 

........................................................... 

Scalp Massage ................... valued @ $30.00 

........................................................... 

River Stone Foot Soak ......... valued @ $15.00 

........................................................... 

Infused Vitamin C Monoderm Capsule 

(Strengthens skins natural defence 

against harsh winter elements) .... valued @ $20.00 

........................................................... 

Relaxing Foot Massage ....... valued @ $30.00 

Valid until 25/08/2011. Allow 1½ hours. Conditions Apply. 

367 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu Phone 07 870 3938


8281887AA 

8281860AA 

8281874AA 

Improving your eco footprint 

CARING TODAY 

for a better tomorrow 

Your local 

The wealthier we get, the more waste we produce. We need to be aware of how our actions impact on future 

generations. How do we ensure a healthy sustainable future for our children? What can we personally do to create 

a better and cleaner environment for generations to come? A major shift in people’s thinking is needed to turn the 

tide on pollution in New Zealand. It is a shift that is going to take time and dedication. Advertisers in this feature 

present products and services to readers looking for information on how to create a better tomorrow for all of us. 

RUBBISH/GREENWASTE DDISPOSAL 

ISPOSAL 

Why Bring Your Rubbish & Green Waste To Us? 

• Undercover tipping • Fully tarsealed site 

• Trailer washdown facilities • Eftpos on site • Free recycling drop off 

• Competitive prices • Friendly helpful staff • Open 6 days 

• Proud New Zealand owned and operated 

• Open Mon – Fri 7.30 to 4.30 Sat Morn 8.00am to 12.30pm 

Recycle – Reuse 

8 7 1 8 9 9 6 - 5 4 7 P A T E R A N G I R O A D , T E A W A M U T U 

For all your contracting 

requirements call 

John Austin Ltd 

for quality 

contracting services 

where quality and service count 

p h o n e 0 7 8 7 2 0 0 0 0 - w w w . j o h n a u s t i n l t d . c o . n z 

For ALL your 

Bin Hire, Refuse 

and Recycling 

requirements 

WASTE 

MANAGEMENT 

REFUSE & RECYCLING 

TRANSFER STATION 

A DIVISION OF TRANSPACIFIC INDUSTRIES GROUP 

Did you know that Red Bins ltd recycled 35% of its waste last month???? 

Come down to our Transfer Station and see how!!!!! We accept General 

Waste, Green Waste, Concrete and all cleanfi ll (dirts etc) We also offer FREE 

recycling of plastic’s, glass, cardboard, paper, plastics and cans. And if you 

can’t bring it to us, hire one of our skip bins. Sizes 1.8m, 3.6m, 4.5m and 

the HUGE 9m Jumbo We deliver, you fi ll and we take away. Time frames to 

suit you. Special prices for 100% greenwaste. Call us today. 

The only locally owned and operated waste company in town. 

Call and talk to Murray or Adam. 

All disposal charges by weight over our certifi ed weighbridge. 

Don’t pay by guess work, get accurate and fair. 

Eftpos available 

Think On Farm Pickup 

New Zealand’s most comprehensive plastic recycling scheme now 

offers farmers on-farm pickup silage wrap, drums, polypropylene bags, 

and vineyard net. Plasback is the new name Agpac has given its farm 

plastics recycling programme. 

This recycling scheme should provide convenience to our customers and 

enable the industry to keep ahead of pending legislation that will make it 

illegal to bury or burn waste plastic. 

Having an effective plastic recycling scheme is vital for the international 

reputation of New Zealand agriculture. 

Proud to be an agent for Plasback in the Te Awamutu area. 

Think Waste Management 

THEN THINK “TRANSPACIFIC WASTE MANAGEMENT”. 

8 D a p h n e S t r e e t - T e A w a m u t u - P h o n e 8 7 1 4 5 7 1 

We may be Australian owned, but we do employ locally and take pride in 

servicing the Te Awamutu township and outlying rural areas. 

The removal of waste has been our game since 1934 so look no further 

and give our team a call to check out what we can do for you. 

We have a wide range of residential wheelie bins & casual skip bins for 

hire and you can bring your trailer loads of rubbish or greenwaste to our 

transfer station, which is open 6 days from 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday 

to Saturday. 

We also offer a free recycling service where you can drop off all your 

recyclable products anytime during our operating hours. 

8281839AA

Heritage awards 

The winners of the 2011 Waipa Heritage Awards 

will be unveiled at a special function at Cambridge’s 

St Andrews Hall next Thursday night. 

Organiser Jan White says the guest speaker will 

be the entertaining and informative Dr Anne 

McEwen speaking on ‘Just say ‘No!: staying the 

distance with heritage research and protection’. 

‘‘She is keen to offer a rallying cry for folk who 

are working hard to save heritage buildings and 

places, both through their efforts to research and to 

manage such places to ensure their future survival,’’ 

Mrs White says. 

‘‘As the new Waipa District Plan is due to be 

publicly notified in September, she thinks that it is 

timely to remind people that sound research and 

appropriate protection measures are vital if we are 

to sustainably manage our historic heritage 

resources.’’ 

Anyone wanting to attend the August 25 awards 

(which start at 5.30pm) should RSVP by phoning 872 

0085 by 5pm this Friday. 

Success for St Peter’s 

In Tuesday’s article about the Waipa Youth 

Awards, winners from St Peter’s School were 

incorrectly listed as being from St Paul’s. 

Correct results for students attending St Peter’s 

were: 

Kihikihi Rotary Academic Awards: Excellence: 

Thomas Libeau (St Peter’s). 

Hautapu Sports and Recreation Club and Storey 

Sports Sport Awards: Excellence: Kate Loye (St 

Peter’s). 

Business Networking Inc Multi-Achiever 

Awards: Excellence: Lance Henderson (St Peter’s). 

Kick start your band’s career 

The York St Studios Band 

Experiments 2011 is now open. 

The contest is for Waikato 

bands only and the major prize 

package includes recording time 

at York St Studios, music distribution, 

music video and CD 

pressings 

Are you in the business of 

Weddings? 

Our Wedding Planner publishes 

Tuesday August 23rd, 2011 

Call Dorinda or Janet on 871 5151 

to promote your product, service 

or venue here 


TC180811SP9 

AROHENA School students were delighted by the arrival of snow at school on Monday morning. 

Lessons were set to one side as snow fell for 15 minutes for the first time in memory at Arohena School. 

Teachers joined students in the excitement of experiencing the falling snow. Each year Arohena School 

visits Mt. Ruapehu on a ski trip, but never expected to be coated in snow at school. New principal, 

Andrew Chesswas says that students were mesmerised by the unexpected snow, which were likely to 

be a once in a life-time experience in Arohena. 

Organisers would love to hear 

from bands from Te Awamutu 

and surrounding areas. 

They say there is a wealth of 

musical talent in the Waikato — 

and a huge range of styles — 

evident by previous winners Sora 

Shima (2008), Knights of the Dub 

Bridge tourney tops 

Te Awamutu Bridge Club’s annual Intermediate 

Tournament attracted players from Huntly to Taupo 

and plenty of places in between. 

The tournament was open to all intermediate and 

junior players. Local players took their fair share of 

the prizes with Bunny Cox and partner Richard 

Knight coming in second overall and Marie Berry 

and partner Anne Bovet taking out a session prize in 

the afternoon. Te Awamutu players also won the 

first two prizes of the three raffles on offer. 

Club results: Tuesday, N/S: B Benton/T Morrison 

1=, A Haywood/B Bourne 1=, M Olson/O Fallwell 3. 

E/W: G Sanders/M Quin 1, B Johnson/N Dunwoody 

2, C Carey/H Campbell 3. 

Wednesday, gross, N/S: A Bovet/L Sloan 1, B 

Mandeno/M Quin 2, C Moore/B Sloan 3. E/W: M 

Moore/M Berry 1, D Howell/R Knight 2, B Bourne/B 

Benton 3. Handicap, N/S: B Mandeno/M Quin 1, A 

Bovet/L Sloan 2, C Moore/B Sloan 3. E/W: M Moore/ 

M Berry 1, S McLauchlan/J Flavell 2, D Howell/R 

Knight 3. 

Friday, gross: J Barry/P Hobbs 1, M Berry/S 

Lister 2, J Winter/S Pevreal 3. Handicap: J Barry/P 

Hobbs 1, M Firth/N Cooper 2, M Berry/S Lister 3. 

Guess what - it was cold 

Courier weather watchers recorded below zero 

temperatures in a week where snow was seen in 

many places for the first time in living memory. 

Parawera had the lowest minimum temperature 

at -5 degrees, with Pirongia and Pukeatua on -2 and 

Ngahinapouri on -1. Highest maximum was 18 

degrees at Ngahinapouri, followed by Pirongia and 

Pukeatua on 17 and Parawera on 12. 

Pirongia had most rainfall with 48mm, while 

Parawera had 24, Ngahinapouri 21 and Pukeatua 20. 

8288826AA 

Table (2009) and Dick Dynamite 

and the Doppelgangers (2010). 

Entries close on Friday, 

August 26. 

To enter bands just need to go 

to bandexperiments.co.nz — all 

styles are welcome. Conditions 

are explained on the website. 

8290469AA 8288852AA 

8234803AA 


CENTRAL TOWNHOUSE 

To all who have been searching for a ONE level townhouse, 

this low maintenance brick and tile property has a private sunny 

patio and double garage. 

Located only minutes walk to town. 

ID#TEA20575 

Contact 

Lauren O’Carroll 

Mob 027 278 7196 

A/H 07 871 2836 

View: Friday 19th August, 12.15pm 

Sunday 21st August, 12.15pm 

Address: 2/113 Mutu Street, Te Awamutu 

Price: TENDER Closes 3.00pm, 

Thursday 25th August 

Contact 

Mairi Gray 

Mob 027 289 9354 

A/H 871 8766


Homestyle 

8284094AA 

Custom designed and built for you 

We can do it all 

Give our friendly team a call now 

0800 873 808 • 07 873 8083 

New blinds for your home 

15% off 

all Unifl ex blinds 

• Aluminium Venetians • Vertical Blinds 

• Roller Blinds • Sunscreen Blinds 

VALID UNTIL AUGUST 31, 2011 

PLUS FREE lining on all drapes 

Call Kathy for a FREE in-home 

consultation on 07 871 6422 

4 Cambridge Rd, Te Awamutu (next to Resenes & Repco) 

8286381AA 

8284853AA 

TIMBER, HARDWARE 

& BUILDING SUPPLIES 

Your Local Suppliers for: 

• Building Supplies • Timber • Decking 

• Trellis • Hardware • Door Handles 

• Cladding • Wall Linings 

• Power Tools • Hand Tools 

• Adhesives • Precut & Prenail 

FREE ESTIMATES & PLAN TAKE-OFFS 

25 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu 

Ph: 07 871 7545 sales@timmos.co.nz 

“Your Building 

Supplies Specialist” 

The ITM Cup proudly sponsored 

by ITM 

WET WINTER WEATHER 

BRING IT ON!! 

Use your outdoor living areas 

all year round with Archgola 

P 07 823 0290 M 021 654 112 

E fi lmer@wave.co.nz 

www.archgola.co.nz 

To advertise in any of our features contact Dorinda or Janet (07) 871 5151 

8288869AA 

OFF ALL 

Dining & 

Occasional 

Furniture 

4 DAYS ONLY 

FRI - SAT - SUN - MON 

Plus No Interest No Payments 

Until August 2012 

CONDITIONS APPLY 

*Accessories 

not included 

homeward. Te Awamutu - 400 Arawata St 

opposite the big new roundabout 

phone 871 6269 

8269481AA 30% 

8284299AA

8284866AA A 

QUALITY? 

professional fi nish 

guaranteed by highly 

trained and qualifi ed 

installers. 

All products carry a 

manufacturer’s 

guarantee 

Our Mobile Service 

Will Floor You 

We offer the best in quality and value for all your fl ooring 

requirements – our mobile showroom can come to you! 

■ Carpets ■ Vinyls ■ Floating Woods 

■ Laminates ■ Solid Wood Flooring 

■ All Floor Preparations 

UK FLOORING 

Call Sean 027 222 0410 

Competitive Prices – Locally Owned & Operated 

• m 027 222 0410 • see us in the Courier Trades & Services section 


Homestyle-Homestyle 

Room tune-ups for teens 

At some stage, that teddy bear frieze will have 

to go. Interior experts offer their tips on decor 

makeovers that won’t break the bank. 

That cute ducky wallpaper or 

nautical furniture set were great 

for your child’s baby years and 

just tolerable through primary 

school, but a bedroom makeover is 

hard to get around when headed for 

the tumultuous teens. 

Consider the four C’s — classic, 

comfort, cool and colour — when 

providing older kids with long-lasting 

lairs. And keep in mind a 

transformation does not have to mean 

tossing everything and buying all new. 

Spending selectively now may just 

carry your child through the highschool 

years and beyond, said design 

guru Nate Berkus. 

Jennifer Adams Meyers, an 

interior and home products designer, 

said furniture in distressed, 

whitewashed and some darker woods 

are hot trends in baby furniture, 

boding well for use in a teen room 

through sanding and painting. 

FURNISHINGS 

A completely new set of furniture is 

probably not necessary, but a few 

items might be — a bigger bed, for 

instance. Another piece to consider 

Enjoy Enjoy 

investing in is a chest of drawers. 

‘‘Go for classic lines, not something 

too youthful,’’ Berkus said. ‘‘Going with 

a vintage chest of drawers is a good 

idea, like English mahogany or 

Swedish painted. 

Teens have different priorities from 

little kids. They may not care much 

anymore about vast floor space to 

build Lego cities, for instance. Turn 

over some of that real estate to a 

couch and an overstuffed armchair for 

reading, and to creating a hangout/ 

study nook worthy of having friends 

over, even if it means going for a 

laptop desk for homework over a 

freestanding one. 

Bedside tables can be painted 

rather than tossed and even double as 

desks, Meyers said. Consider keeping 

a rocking chair with a new seat 

cushion for a reading nook. 

COLOUR 

There’s no better way to let a tween or 

teen take control of his or her space 

than putting them in charge of palette, 

but be prepared to accept whatever 

crazy colour scheme they come up 

with. 

Besides walls, linens can add a 

blast of colour and texture. 

‘‘It makes sense to let them pick,’’ 

Berkus said. ‘‘They have a shelf life. 

They can only handle so many washes. 

Thematic is fine.’’ 

Wall art is huge to many teens. 

How about a collection of colourful 

album covers from the 60s, a surfer 

scene, or framed memorabilia such as 

photos of friends and family mixed 

with your child’s own artwork? How 

about hanging skateboards or lacrosse 

sticks? 

Let them dress windows in wild 

designs and colours. Curtains come 

funky and cheap these days, or buy 

inexpensive shades they can paint 

themselves. 

Chances are your little kid already 

had some throw pillows. Those can live 

on with new cases that accent the 

scheme. Teens read and study in 

strange positions, so a reading wedge 

or a body pillow that can be scrunched 

for comfort while working on a laptop 

would be a good addition. 

STORAGE 

Big kids may be more attached than 

your outdoor area all year long 

Create additional indoor space by enclosing an outdoor space 

with clear curtains. They provide excellent shelter from the wind and rain. 

New Zealand made for New Zealand conditions. 

Call your local agent Don on 0274 250 090 

for a FREE measure and quote 

Through his innovative approach and building background Don can 

custom create to suit your objectives, be it within the 

education sector, at your home or a 

commercial or farming 

environment. 

you think but too 

embarrassed to say 

that they would like to 

display some of their 

growing-up stuff. 

In the new room, 

that baby chair 

collecting dust in the 

corner might be more 

palatable with fresh 

paint covering the 

bears or ducks. Reserve 

shelf space for a 

favourite doll, toy and a 

few old books, but not front and 

centre. Consider spacing mementoes 

between stacks of books, CDs or 

magazines. Offer storage in another 

room for anything else they might 

want to keep. 

Wardrobes are a sticky issue. Big 

kids have bigger stuff, more clothes, 

more shoes, more sports equipment. 

Don’t forget to mount a full-length 

mirror on the back of a closet door. It is 

a cheap, easy way to more quickly 

extract a teen girl from a bathroom. 

Replace toy baskets with storage 

boxes than can be piled into a pyramid, 

or collapsible crates with handles in 

fun patterns and colours. 

7 8 6 7 4 2 

www.sunshade.co.nz 

PRICE? 

We will beat any 

genuine quote on 

the same or 

similar product – 

GUARANTEED! 

8284070AA


TC180811SP12A 

PAUL Wright captured this shot of an icy Rosetown morning in his 

Caxton Place garden. 

8282038AA ONE 

CHANCE 

TO VIEW! 

Saturday 20th August 12-3pm, 

139 Gleneagles Drive, Te Awamutu 


TC180811SP12B 

HAZELMERE Kindergarten sent in this photo of children and staff enjoying their first snowfall in Te Awamutu 

on Monday. 

SUE Reid caught the moment when the clouds lifted on Monday morning to reveal Pirongia’s snow capped peaks, from the deck of her house at Picquet Hill Road. 

Design and Build | New Houses | Additions | Renovations 

P 07 871 5432 W www.dkbuilders.co.nz 

TC180811SP12C

Calling all sports clubs 

and organisations 

Promote what you offer in our Sports 

Feature, distributed September 20. 



Call Dorinda on 871 5151 8290474AA 

8288845AA 


TC180811SP13A 

JO Walden-Evans captured this shot of Pirongia from her driveway. Her neighbour Lois Kendall said it was the lowest she has 

seen snow on the mountain in 60 years. Ms Walden-Evans replied that all she knew was that her feet were freezing. 

TC180811SP13B 

LINDA van Eyk, who established her belted galloway stud on Hanning Road at Pirongia a month ago, took this photo of her 

appropriately coloured cattle on Monday morning. 

TC180811SP13C 

SHONA Johnston took this photo of a flowering magnolia with the snow covered peaks of Pirongia in the background from Parry 

Street in the village. 

8289698AA 


8215741AA 

CONTACTS 

MANAGER 

Alan Price 

e: alan.price@teawamutucourier.co.nz 

EDITOR 

Grant Johnston 

e: grant.johnston@teawamutucourier.co.nz 

REPORTERS 

Colin Thorsen 

e: colin.thorsen@teawamutucourier.co.nz 

Dean Taylor 

e: dean.taylor@teawamutucourier.co.nz 

Cathy Asplin 

e: cathy.asplin@teawamutucourier.co.nz 

ADVERTISING 

Dorinda Courtney 

e: dori.courtney@teawamutucourier.co.nz 

Janet Uttinger 

e: janet.uttinger@teawamutucourier.co.nz 

Bookings 

sales@teawamutucourier.co.nz 

CLASSIFIEDS 

Tania Cortesi-Western, Rhonda Bird 

Anna-Marie Holmes 

class@teawamutucourier.co.nz 

PRINTERS 



APN Print Ellerslie 

Published Tuesday & Thursday 

Circulation 12,109 

PHONE: 07 871 5151 FAX: 07 871 3675 

336 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu 

Offi ce Hrs: Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4.30pm 

What do YOU think? 

Txt 021 241 4568 

Insert the code TAC before your message - 

limit of 150 characters 

Write: Editor, Te Awamutu Courier, 

PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3800 

email: grant.johnston@teawamutucourier.co.nz 

8290475AA


Stags cap sensational rugby season 

Waikato third division champions, also TA Sports Club team of year 

BY COLIN THORSEN 

It has taken Te Awamutu 

Sports Stags only two years to 

become Waikato third division 

rugby champions. 

The Chris Bowman coached 

Qubik Stags extended their record 

to 19 wins from 20 games downing 

Hinuera 21-10 in the final at Albert 

Park on Saturday. 

‘‘All of our squad have played 

with passion and commitment to 

take us to where we are today in 

only our second season of existence,’’ 

says Bowman. 

‘‘The team atmosphere has 

been awesome all season, especially 

on bus trips for our away 

games.’’ 

It was Te Awamutu Sports’ 

third Waikato championship in 

recent years, following in the 

footsteps of the triumphant U85kg 

team coached by Robin Ray and 

champion U19 side of 2006 coached 

by Wayne Wirihana and Mark 

Fleming. Wirihana was the Stags’ 

team trainer this season and has 

been involved in all these three 

champion teams in some role or 

another. 

Penalties were traded early in 

the final for a 3-all scoreline. 

The first of three Stags’ tries 

came in the 30th minute when 

prop Dave Muipi went on a 

bullocking run of 50 metres and 

offloaded to No. 8 Dwight Havie for 

the five pointer. 

A Chris Cliffe penalty gave the 

home team an 11-3 halftime lead. 

Powerful driving by the 

forwards resulted in a try to Stags’ 

utility player Kerry Emery, filling 

in at halfback in the absence of 

regular No. 9 Bryan Downie, early 

in the second half. 

Downie was at the game supporting 

his team-mates but had to 

return to Waikato Hospital later in 

TOP TEAM: Waikato third division champions Te Awamutu Sports Stags (and supporters) after beating Hinuera in Saturday’s final. 

the day. His leg injury (suffered 

playing for the Stags the previous 

weekend) requires surgery. 

Ahead 16-3, the Stags produced 

a third quality try to seal the win. 

A flowing backline move, involving 

several sets of hands, put 

winger Timmy Bird in the clear 

and he had too much pace for the 

cover defence. 

Hinuera then scored a 

converted try but with only 10 

minutes to play — it proved too 

little, too late. 

The Stags, who had tremendous 

crowd support for the final, 

enjoyed further success at the club 

prizegiving on Saturday night, 

taking out Team of the Year, while 

team manager Kerry Perrett was 

recipient of Club Personality of 

the Year. 

It is interesting to note that the 

Stags youngest player, utility back 

Ricardo Lord is 19, and the oldest 

is 50 year-old Samoan prop Maica 

Teomatuai. 

Bowman singled out two 

players for special praise, lock 

Derek Francis and fullback Glen 

Tervit. 

Francis stepped up to the mark 

against Hinuera (despite carrying 

TC180811CT01 

an injury) in the absence of 

specialist lineout jumper Ian 

Hinchcliffe, while Tervit has been 

instrumental all season in helping 

keep points conceded to a minimum 

with his outstanding 

defence. 

The coach also praised team 

medic Cheryl O’Byrne, whom he 

says was kept very busy due to the 

age and passion of the Stags.

TA host Bowers rugby 

TC180811SP15 

TE AWAMUTU’S Jack Wade attempting to charge down a clearing kick from 

Matamata’s player of the day at Albert Park on Sunday. 

Lack of discipline proved costly for 

Te Awamutu Bowers Cup 45kg rugby 

team beaten 13-5 by Matamata. 

Giles Bailey reports that the local 

reps started well into the wind playing 

in front of a good crowd at Albert Park. 

Te Awamutu dominated the opening 

10 minutes, only to let the opposition 

off by giving penalties away at 

the break down. 

Matamata’s brilliant first five used 

the wind to good effect, getting his side 

into opposition territory with his 

educated boot. He then dived over for 

the opening try to give Matamata a 5-0 

lead. 

The visitors had their tails up and 

camped in Te Awamutu’s half. 

They increased their lead to 8-0 at 

halftime with a penalty from out in 

front after Te Awamutu infringed 

8289684AA 

DON’T MISS the Mazda3 SP25 Run Out deals on now. With Sedan and 

Hatch pricing from just $33,595 plus on road costs, with a 3 year mazdacare full 

service package at no extra cost, Mazda3 SP25 Run Out deals won’t be around 

for long. So be in quick, this offer is valid only while stocks last. 

Call into Wilksbrooke now for more information. 

Mazda3 SP25 Manual $33,595 + ORC 

Mazda3 SP25 Automatic $34,895 + ORC 

Mazda3 SP25 Limited $38,495 + ORC 

WILKSBROOKE MAZDA – WAIKATO’S MAZDA FAMILY FOR OVER 30 YEARS 

GRANT WILKS 

Mob (027) 4 948 672 

gwilks@wilksbrooke.co.nz 

www.wilksbrooke.co.nz 

again at a ruck. 

The second half was much more 

promising for Te Awamutu playing 

with the wind at their backs. 

Jack Wade crashed over in the 

corner to make it 8-5. 

But from the restart, Te Awamutu 

failed to get control and conceded a 

penalty. Matamata took the quick tap 

and their first five waltzed over for his 

second try 12 minutes into the second 

half. 

Trailing 13-5, Te Awamutu camped 

in Matamata’s 22 for the rest of the 

game. Problem was, they gave away 

penalties each time they drove for the 

line. 

Te Awamutu’s two remaining 

games this Sunday are against Hamilton 

Black and Cambridge at Morrinsville. 

NEIL GOODRICK 

Mob (027) 292 9040 

ngoodrick@wilksbrooke.co.nz 

132 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu. Phone 871 3079 

FISHING & HUNTING SPECIALISTS 


Pikari turns four shot deficit 

into thrilling one shot victory 


Te Awamutu’s Compton Pikari 

shot a final round three-under-par 69 

to win the prestigious ASB Cambridge 

Golf Classic. 

The 16-year-old went into the last 

round trailing Rotorua’s Peter Lee by 

four shots. 

Lee was unable to recapture the 

scintillating form he showed 

breaking the course record with 65 in 

the second round — finishing with a 

disappointing final round 74 to be 

pipped by one shot. 

Pikari was in sublime form 

throughout the tournament, 

recording three sub par rounds out of 

four — shooting 74, 70, 71, 69 for a 

72-hole aggregate total of 284. 

Cambridge club manager, Alan 

Castle told the Courier that he had 

been watching the progress of young 

Pikari for the last few years. 

‘‘He’s improved out of sight. He’s 

been putting a lot of effort into 

playing good golf and is being 

rewarded.’’ 

Pikari’s Te Awamutu club-mate 

Campbell Larkins-Hawira entered 

the Cambridge Classic as part of the 

Waikato Development Squad. 

He shot a four round total of 333, 

including a creditable final round 81, 

and would have benefited from the 

experience. 

8289772AA 

L.E.D 

LENSER 

LIGHTS 

HAMILLS 

FISHING & HUNTING 

• AMMO • GUNS • FISHING SUPPLIES • BAIT • CLOTHING 

BETACRAFT TECHNIFLEECE 

BUSH SHIRT & JACKET 

From $115.99 

& $159.99 

PHIL BROWN PHOTO 

FLASHBACK: Compton Pikari, winner of the New Zealand Maori 

U19 Golf Championship at Te Awamutu course in May, with his 

trophy and Kingi Porima, patron of NZ Maori Golf. 

Pike, Harper throw perfect scores 

Mihi Pike spearheaded 

his Ohaupo team 

to a 14-9 victory over 

Ohaupo Solids in Te 

Awamutu Darts League 

championship round. 

Pike provided the 

highlight of the match 

throwing a 180 to go with 

his two out of three 

singles wins. 

The triples were 

halved 1-all, Ohaupo 

won the pairs 2-1 and the 

singles 11-7. 

Teko Teko and Shaun 

HAMILLS 

ADULT 

CLOTHING 

PACKS 

$89.99 or 2 for 

$160.00 

STACK ON 

8 GUN CABINET 

$399.99 

Duval both won a maximum 

five games for 

Ohaupo. 

Paul Harper also 

threw a 180 and went 

through unbeaten for 

Ohaupo Solids. 

In division two, 

SHIMANO 

TELESCOPIC COMBO 

Now from $79.99 

Allsorts pipped RSA 8-7. 

Allsorts won the 

pairs 6-3 and RSA won 

the singles 4-2. 

Mike Heays 

(Allsorts) was the only 

player to win all four 

games. 

NORRINCO 

22LR PACKAGE 

Incl. scope, suppressor, 

2 mags $350.00 

MARLIN 

XT22LR PACKAGE 

Incl. scope, suppressor, 

ammo, spotlight $499.00 

SHIMANO 

TROUT SPIN BAIT CASTER 

Now from $99.99 

141 GEORGE ST, TE AWAMUTU 

(OPPOSITE THE WAREHOUSE) 

PH 871 5857 • 0800 270 222 

OPEN: 8AM-5.30PM WEEKDAYS, 9AM-3PM SAT 

We now accept Qcard, Farmers & Farmlands Cards


Fed Cup soccer leaders 

too good for TA team 

Te Awamutu’s Federation II 

league soccer team were on the 

wrong end of a 4-0 hiding away to 

high flyers Ngongotaha. 

The win confirmed the hosts as 

league champions. 

Te Awamutu coach, Billy 

Carter reports that the scoreline 

could have been much worse had 

it not been for the heroics of 

Kevin Buckle in goal. 

Time and time again Buckle 

was sublime thwarting the 

Ngongotaha attack. He received 

accolades not only from his team, 

but also the opposition and 

spectators. 

Carter commented that it was 

by far Buckle’s best performance 

of the season and only a pity that 

the scoreline and result could not 

have ended on a better note for Te 

Awamutu. 

The loss sees them end the 

season in fifth place in the division 

two league. 

Carter was full of praise for his 

squad and their efforts for the 

season with limited resources. He 

says plans are now underway to 

strengthen the squad for the 2012 

campaign. 

The men’s Waikato B division 

side hosted Waihi at the Stadium, 

losing 2-0. Player of the day was 

Craig Crockett. The side remains 

in eighth place, one position 

above the relegation zone — 

needing points from their final 

three games of the season to 

ensure staying in B division. 

Next week the team are away 

to Melville. 

The women’s A side lost 3-1 to 

Tauranga Old Blues in a Waikato 

Bay of Plenty Federation plate 

match at the Stadium on Sunday. 

Cody Harris scored Te 

Awamutu’s only goal after her 

team trailed 3-0 at half time. 

TC180811CT03 

CENTRAL midfielders Aaron Kelly, pictured playing for Te Awamutu 

Fed Cup team in their latest game at the Stadium. was a solid 

performer at Ngongataha on Saturday. 

Player of the day was Carey 

Ireland for her efforts in defence. 

The Under 15’s hosted Whakatane, 

losing 4-1. 

Aidan Crayton scored Te 

Awamutu’s consolation goal in 

the second half. 

Next week the team is away to 

West Hamilton. 

Junior results, eighth grade: 

Panthers 1, Vardon Wizards 4. 

Ninth grade: Tigers 5, Western 

Utd Bullets 3; Terriers 8, Hamilton 

Marist Bears 0; Barracudas 1, 

Wanderers Hurricanes 1; Pirates 

3, Newstead Tigers 3; Rangers 5, 

Glenview Utd Sonics 2; Reds 1, 

Hamilton Marist 1; Wanderers 0, 

Claudelands Rovers 4; Wolves 1, 

Peachgrove Coyotes 6. 

Netballing mudlark 

TC180811CT04 

TE AWAMUTU netball umpire Diane Cox all smiles after completing the 

swamp section of the Tough Gal Challenge at Rotorua. 

Diane Cox says she will be a 

definite starter in next year’s Tough 

Guy/Gal Challenge after making her 

debut at the Lakes Ranch outdoor 

pursuit centre in Rotorua. 

‘‘I must be mad wanting to trudge 

through all that mud again but I’ve 

got the bug now. 

‘‘We’ll get more organised in 2012 

and enter as a team.’’ 

Cox covered the 6km army style 

obstacle course in 1hr 28m 37s, taking 

great delight in beating her daughter 

home. 

She finished 188th out of the 271 in 

the female 40 plus age group. 

8290478AA


hoping to go one better this year 

TC180811CT05 

COGS II’s Jennifer Adam in possession against RSN Cattle Brokers in last Saturday’s 

premier reserve semi-final won by COGS II. 


COGS I were in ominously good 

form disposing of 2007 champions 

Bailey Ingham in the semi-finals of 

Te Awamutu premier netball championship. 

The playing through champions 

were always in control, running out 

comfortable winners 42-33 to book a 

place in this Saturday’s final 

against Kawau Tigers at Te Awamutu 

Netball Centre courts. 

These same two teams met in the 

8215747AA Tigers 

8289910AA 

ASB TE AWAMUTU SPORTS 

WHAT’S ON 

PREMIER A vs Hamilton Marist A, 2.45pm on Marist(Ham)#1 

PREMIER B vs Hautapu, 1.00pm on Cambridge#1 

Te Awamutu Sports Associate Scorpions Sponsor vs Te Awamutu Marist – 12noon on #1 

The Honda Shop U21s vs Melville U21s, 1.00pm Stan Heather#1 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

Firehawks Premier Senior Reserve vs Rangiriri Eels, 

Stan Meads Cup – Te Awamutu 1pm at vs Resthills King Country Park B - Friday 26 August, 6.30pm on #1 

TA Sports Netball Prize giving – Friday 26 August, 7.00pm, at Te Awamutu Sports Clubrooms 

TA Sports League Prize giving – Saturday 27 August, 3.00pm, at Te Awamutu Sports Clubrooms 

TA Sports Junior Rugby Prize giving – Friday 2 September 2011, at The Events Centre (Time TBC) 

ea❤❤ 

Hello, my name 

is Ronny and I 

am a 7 month 

old Bull Terrier/ 

American Staffy 

X. As I am only a baby I am still quite 

a silly energetic boy but eager to 

learn the rules in a proper home. I like playing 

tug-o-war and love being fussed over. 

Maybe you have space for me to be part of 

your family? 

GAMES AT ALBERT PARK 

For further information phone 871 5222 

or call Craig on 027 742 6952 

Opening Hours - 10am-2pm Daily 

2010 final, won 52-43 by COGS I to 

claim their third straight championship. 

Kawau Tigers had their work cut 

out beating RSN Henry Morgan 

Builders 44-42 in the other semifinal 

last Thursday night but are 

determined to turn the tables on 

COGS in the final. 

Both the finalists have new-look 

line-ups this year. 

COGS I are minus the Dorssers 

siblings, Louise and Alice, who 

have been such an integral part of 

THIS SATURDAY 20 AUGUST 

Stan Meads Cup & Peace Cup Challenge 

Te Awamutu vs Thames Valley B – 1.30pm on #1 

Curtain-Raiser: 

Semi-Final Waikato 11th Grade – Pool A 

ANIMAL CENTRE 

Bruce Berquist Drive, Te Awamutu, 

www.teawamutu.net/spca 

Please ase Take Us Home! 

RONNY HARRY 

Hi, I’m Harry. I’ve spent 

quite some time living 

on the streets until just 

recently when someone 

from the SPCA managed to fi nd me hiding under a 

house. I had a wound on my leg (Ouch!)but it’s all 

better now that I’ve been to the doctor. What I really 

need now is a proper forever home and to help me 

Melanie from Harcourts Realty was super kind by 

paying for my appeal to be in this paper! Do you 

think you may have a place for me in your home? 

Ad kindly sponsored by 

their triumphant line-up in recent 

years. They will feature for COGS 

in the A grade final. 

Josie Jones, Mihiwaatara 

Hohepa, Jane Forsythe, Stephanie 

Clark, Kylee Chatfield and Ashley 

Webb are all back from last year 

and have been joined by newcomers 

Emma Livingstone, Dion Hougton, 

Nicky Buckley, Kim Grimmer, Victoria 

Mylchreest and Ariana Cable- 

Dixon. 

Kawau Tigers have Darlene 

Karena, Elizabeth Van der Poel and 

TC180811CT06 

ST PAT’S BLUE goal shoot Hayley Duncan in action during her team’s loss to Pirongia 

Stormers in the D grade semi-final. 

Atawhai Whitiora back from last 

year. 

Their team for Saturday will be 

selected from the above trio, along 

with Jessie Kingi, Tabatha Brill, 

Pania Doak, Darne Rawiri, Juanita 

Te Rupe, Hayley Stockman, 

Maureen Malcolm, Angela Fenton, 

Morgan Morrow and Rachel 

Fabling. 

The premier final starts at 12.20 

and it would be a brave person to 

bet against the Gaylene Dorssers 

coached, Neal Webb trained COGS I 

winning their fourth straight championship. 

COGS II will be hoping to complete 

a notable double for their club 

when they meet Pirongia Sincerity 

in the premier reserve final at 10.40. 

COGS II ousted RSN Cattle 

Brokers 69-50 and Pirongia Sincerity 

eliminated RSN Just Do It 52-48 

in the semi-finals. 

Finals in all grades will be held 

on Saturday, starting at 9am. 

The prizegiving for all grades 

will take place at 2pm.

18 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, THURSDAY, AUGUST 18, 2011

Mountain Men hold out 

Ohaupo promotion bid 

Pirongia earned the right to remain in Waikato 

division one rugby next season beating arch rivals 

Ohaupo 24-7 in a promotion-relegation game. 

Ken Collins reports that the game had all the 

makings of a classic local derby. 

The rivalry goes back nearly 125 years. 

At stake was not only division one status, but 

the Macanally Cup — a trophy played for every 

year by these two clubs. 

Ohaupo opened the scoring with a well taken 

converted try from a potent back attack. 

Collins says this seemed to ignite the Pirongia 

forwards. 

The intensity level went up a couple of notches 

with some good old fashioned rolling mauls, hard 

tackles and rucking. 

Pirongia were rewarded with a try in the corner 

to wing Ash Lambert after some good forward 

drives. 

The try was unconverted and Ohaupo went to 

halftime leading 7-5. 

The momentum was with Pirongia, securing 

turnovers at rucks and using their forwards 

effectively to keep Ohaupo on the back foot. 

Pirongia took the lead with a try to halfback 

Devon Lydford after breaking from a maul. The try 

was unconverted. 

Ohaupo had plenty of opportunities but were 

Hollinshead 

eliminates 

hot Te Ao 

John Hollinshead caused a major upset 

defeating top seed Atu Te Ao in the senior 

matchplay championship at Stewart Alexander 

Golf Club. 

Peter Way reports that Te Ao struggled to get 

his game together, while Hollinshead played solid 

golf all day to win 3/2. 

Shayne Ashford takes over as favourite for the 

title after Bryan Downie has been ruled out with a 

serious knee injury suffered playing rugby. 

All other matches went according to form, 

although in the junior section, Dave Coupland 

recovered from four down at the turn to topple 

Gary Grylls. 

In Sunday’s Waste Management’s sponsored 

tournament, 14 handicapper Roger Neal shot 74 offthe-stick 

to record a massive 46 stableford points. 

He was five under the card after seven holes. 

Nick Heffer came in a distant second with 41 

points, followed by John Hollinshead, Ant Imeson 

and Mel Brown on 39, Ian Coleman, Neal Johnston 

and Robin Cox 38 and Phil Blundell and Reg Parkes 

37 b/l. 

Hollinshead completed a good day at the office 

winning the NEC jackpot with a birdie three on the 

par four 11th. 

Russo cup win 

at Pirongia 

Wayne Russo shot a sparkling 67 net to claim 

the Coca Cola Cup at Pirongia Golf Club. 

Hot hot on his heels were Gary Bowman with 

68, and Martin Eyre and Derek Boyle on 69. 

Boyle was left lamenting ‘what if’ after 

finishing his round on Sunday. 

He was safely on the par three, second green, 

only to four putt. He then found the fairway long 

and up the middle at 14, only to put his second shot 

down over the bank to score a bogey. 

The senior men’s scramble was won by Russo 

with 67 net, from G. Bowman 68, M. Eyre 69, D. 

Baty, A.J. Johnston, S. Vaile, G. Russo 72, G. 

Cornwall 73 and G. MacIntyre 75. 

Boyle headed the junior scramble with 69 net, 

from K. Nickson, R. Bretell (Cambridge) 70, R. 

Bailey 71, C Coles 72, H. Nieremeijer, G. Tocker 74 

and I. Grey, R. Goodhew, I. Bretell (Cambridge) 76. 

Closest to pin was won by D. Lamb, while Jim 

Dunn claimed the longest putt prize. 

Summer sports 

The Courier will be running its summer sports 

feature on Tuesday, September 20. 

It is an opportunity for all sporting codes to 

promote their club. 

Contact either Dorinda Courtney or Colin 

Thorsen to book space. 

unable to complete promising attacks. 

They were frustrated by solid Pirongia defence 

and passes going to ground. 

Ohaupo never stopped trying, but seemed 

unable to bring their A game. 

Pirongia were able to feed off Ohaupo’s 

mistakes and took their opportunities to score two 

more converted tries to wing Kahn Adams and 

blindside flanker Chris Reymer. 

It was Reymer’s first try in six years. 

The game lived up to expectations with hard, 

uncompromising rugby. 

Collins says he and other old boys standing on 

the sideline, recalled their part in this traditional 

rivalry from their playing days. 

‘‘May it long continue,’’ he says. 

The win capped a successful end to Pirongia’s 

centennial season, coming on the back of a win 

over Kereone last weekend to claim the bottom 

four plate in Waikato division one competition 

after a horror start in 2011. 

8290689AA 


Schofield, Duncan 

TA golfers to shine 

Mathew Schofield put the disappointment 

of being pipped in the 

strokeplay championship behind 

him shooting 76 at ASB Te Awamutu 

Golf on Sunday. 

The club day net went to Allan 

Duncan with 69, while Sylvia Gooch 

took out the stableford with 38 points, 

from Jane Stokes on 38, Murray 

Green, Vance Dempsey 37 and Derek 

Hill 36. 

Twos were scored by Noel Evans, 

John Darragh, Lew Cox and Stacey 

Kahika. 

The Saturday ladies were headed 

by Alma Goodwin with 67 net and 

June Gillespie 74. 

Open midweek winners were 

Sonny Te Kanawa with 75 gross, Ian 

Hill 64 net, Ted Cooper 65, Avtar 

Ghuman 66, Vic Roberts 69, Wayne 

Taitoko 70, Percy Kapa 41 stableford, 

TE AWAMUTU 

Paul Gedge, Bert Koopen 40, Tony 

Cave, Agnes Oh 37 and Peter Booth, 

Rewa Hawira 36. 

The fifth round of the Ann Waters 

Rosebowl was contested in conjunction 

with a scramble on women’s 

club day. 

Margaret Johnson topped the 

scramble with 40 stableford, from 

Annette Irwin 39, Balbir Singh, Mary 

Strack, Shirley Lord 38, and Min 

Nolan, Elaine van Alphen, Jan 

Mandeno, Dale Spiers, Rewa Hawira 

37. 

The nine hole division played the 

sixth round of the Raie Green Salver. 

Leading scorers were Karen 

Corkill with 33 net, Linda McFall 39 

and Gaelyn Parrott 40. 

Best of the Thursday Vets were 

Noel Gillespie with 37 stableford and 

Jim Lambeth, Vic Roberts 36. 

SATURDAY 10 TH SEPTEMBER 

9AM-4PM 

TE AWAMUTU EVENTS CENTRE 

Over 50 exhibitors showcasing products and 

services relating to home and property 

• The Red Kitchen - live cooking demonstrations every hour from 9.30am 

• The Deli Alley - taste New Zealand’s best produce 

• Playhouse Auction 3.00pm - sponsored by Wooden Tents 

ENTRY ONLY $2.00 - CHILDREN UNDER 14 FREE 

ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO CHARITY 


PROUDLY SPONSORED BY Courier 

Mark 

this date 

on your 

calendar!


Te Awamutu Courier 

Classifieds 

lassifieds 

PHONE (07) 871-5151 FAX (07) 871-3675 DEADLINES - MONDAY 12 NOON - WEDNESDAY 12 NOON 

FORMAL 

NOTICES 

Deaths 

WELLINGTON 

Wallis. 

Passed away 

peacefully August 17, 

2011. Aged 86 years. 

Loved brother of 

Lewis (Lew) deceased, 

brother-in-law of 

Merilyn and uncle of 

Brian and Jackie, 

Anne and Lef, Linda 

and Graeme and 

families. Our 

sympathy to Rae, 

Margaret and David 

and family. 

METHODIST 

CHURCH 

Sunday, August 21 

10.00am 

Parish Worship 

at Te Awamutu 

ALL 

WELCOME 

Enquiries 871-5376 

REV MAUREEN CALMAN 

Church Services 

KIHIKIHI 

PRESBYTERIAN 

CHURCH 


9.30am 

Service followed by 

ANNUAL GENERAL 

MEETING 

Rev Fogatia Levi 

Phone (07) 878-6347 

PRESBYTERIAN 

80 Mutu Street 


at St Andrew’s 

10.00am 

One Service 

Guest speaker: 

"Ann Rikiriki" 

will be joining us 

Lighthouse: [Crèche facilities] 

All Welcome 

www.teawamutu.net/standrews 

Meetings Tuition Personal 

DOES YOUR CHILD CLAIRVOYANT, 

internationally known, 

Otorohanga GET lost in their own 

one hour readings 

world for hours while 

Rifle Club 

available in Hamilton, 

drawing or painting? 

August 25/26, $100. 

ANNUAL GENERAL Do they enjoy creating 

Bookings essential. 

MEETING 

crazy and funky crafts? 

Phone Margaret (021) 

We offer extension art 

1.00pm, Saturday, 

230-1518. 

and creative activities in 

August 20, 2011 a warm, friendly and fun 

at: Awatane Road environment. We still Firewood 

have a few spaces for our GOOD, dry wood, $75 m 

Contact S Bowen term three club nights so 

871-7783 book your child in now! 

For more information 

please phone 871-8251 or 

870-1961. 

Meetings 

TE AWAMUTU COMMUNITY 

PUBLIC RELATIONS ORG 

3 , 

delivered. Phone (027) 

469-0428. 

For Sale 

DISHWASHER 

SIMPSON, three years 

old, $400 ono. Phone 

870-6292 after 7pm. 

GLANFIELD 

Edith Maria (Edie). 

On Sunday, August 7, 

2011 at Tarahill Rest 

Home, Te Awamutu, 

aged 94 years. Dearly 

loved wife of the late 

Ernie. Much loved 

mother of Tui, Norris, 

Cynthia, Dain and 

Raeburn and much 

loved mother-in-law of 

Len, Ian, Grahame and 

George. Treasured 

nan of Rosanne, 

Malcolm, Shereen, 

Selina, Neralie, 

Brenda, Elliott, Brian 

and Terry. Travelling 

Nana-Bus to 15 greatgrandchildren. 

Loved 

and special friend of 

Bill, her Blimmen 

Coot. 

"And thou shalt love 

the Lord thy God with 

all thine heart, and 

with all thy soul, and 

with all thy might. 

(Deuteronomy 6:5)" 

The family wishes to 

thank all the staff at 

Tarahill Resthome for 

their care and support 

of Edie over the last 

year. 

In accordance with 

Mum’s wishes a 

service to 

commemorate her 

remarkable life has 

been held on Tuesday, 

August 16. 

Haven Funeral 

Services, Huntly. 

"Yours... in Sympathy" 

MUIR 

Jessie Ann. 

Died August 12, 2011, 

aged 87 years. Much 

loved grandma, 

grandmother-in-law 

and very dear friend of 

Sas and Johnny Hurst. 

Great-grandma to the 

brand new Lowell. So 

pleased you got to 

meet our little man. 

We will hold you in 

our hearts forever. 

WELLINGTON 

William Wallis (Wallis) 

[Regt No. NZ432093 

L.A.C]. 

Passed away 

peacefully at Matariki 

Hospital on 

Wednesday, August 

17, 2011, aged 86 years. 

Loved husband of 

Raye, loved father and 

father-in-law of 

Margaret and David 

Wine, and lovely 

grandfather of 

Michael (Western 

Australia), and Kathy 

(Putaruru). A special 

thank you to the staff 

at Matariki Hospital. 

A funeral service for 

Wallis will be held at 

Alexandra House 

Chapel, 570 Alexandra 

Street, Te Awamutu 

on Saturday, August 

20 at 11.00am followed 

by interment at The Te 

Awamutu Soldiers 

Lawn Cemetery. In 

lieu of flowers, 

donations to the Te 

Awamutu St John 

Ambulance would be 

appreciated and may 

be left at the service. 

All communications to 

the Wellington 

Family, c/-PO Box 137, 

Te Awamutu please. 

Te Awamutu Funeral 

Services FDANZ 

In Memoriam 

BURTT 

Richard ("Richie"). 

"Seven years have 

passed since you left us, 

dear boy, at only 18 

years. As always, we 

miss you so much. For 

some, life lasts a short 

time, but the memories 

it holds last forever." 

Your ’Mumma’ Peg 

and Grandad Syd Hall 

and family Te 

Awamutu, Pukeatua 

and Wanganui. 

MATEARA 

Luke. 

Left us three years 

ago. Memories of you 

are precious. 

"Gone from our lives, 

but not our hearts." 

Missing you everyday. 

An angel only lent. 

Loving you always, 

Mum, Cory, Holly and 

Jacob. 

7898184AA 

Funeral Directors 

The Rosetown Hall 

Waipa Racecourse 

Racecourse Road 

Enquiries phone 

0800 736 294 or 

email 

ta.revival@ 

windowslive.com 

TE AWAMUTU COURIER 

Rosetown Family Funerals 

Phone 870 2137- 24 hours 

Service with grace and dignity. 

Local professionals serving the 

local community 

262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 8290417AA 


Funeral Services 

Alexandra House Chapel 

570 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU 

For compassionate and caring service call 

Garth & Lynette Williams 

PHONE (07) 871-5131 ALL HOURS 

Monumental Masons 

WAIKATO STONECRAFT 

41 Shakespeare Street 

CAMBRIDGE 

Phone (07) 827-5226 

Leading the way in Monumental design 

Come 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 

Check out our showrooms in; 

Hamilton - Cambridge - Tokoroa - Rotorua 

7898976AA 

You are invited to hear 

International Evangelist 

Colin Wilton 

A Man with a Message 

From anger to hope. 

From despair to purpose. 

From confusion to focus. 

From death to life. 

Rosetown Lounge 

Waipa Racing Club 

This Sunday at 10am & 7pm 

Church Services 

St John’s 

Anglican Church 

Lost and Found 

Have you seen MOLLY? 

We recently moved 

to Kakepuku Road 

on August 6, our 

beautiful, friendly cat, 

Molly went missing. 

If you seen her, please phone or text us 

SACHA 027 472-2420 JOSH 021 143-9401 

8293266AA 

8.00am - Old St John’s 

9.00am - St Paul’s, Hairini 

9.30am - St Saviour’s with Childrens Church 

10.00am - St John’s with Childrens Church 

Parish Shared Lunch at St Saviour’s, Pirongia, 

12.00 - all welcome 

Contact 871-5568 or A/h 870-4489 

JESUS 

INVITES YOU TO 

“The Supper Room” 

COME AND DINE AT THE 

MASTER’S TABLE 

Church Fellowship 

Sunday, 11.00am start - Come as you are 

Scout Hall - Opposite Information Centre 

Phone Mark (021) 256-4165 

8179276AA 

8293470AA 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 

Burchell Pavilion, Wednesday, 7pm 

August 24, 2011 

Guest Speaker: Glyn Wooller 

from Waikato River Trails 

Everyone Welcome 

GROWING MAIZE ON FARM? 

DairyNZ and Ngutunui Farmers’ Group invites 

farmers in the district to join them for a session 

on growing maize for silage on farm. 

Topics for discussion: 

• Impact on the farm system. 

• Paddock selection 

• Pre-planting preparation 

• Which cultivars work in the district 

• Crop care to optimise yield and quality. 

Come along to hear from Ballance, Pioneer and 

local farmers. 

When: Thursday, August 25, 10.30am-1pm 

Where: Ngutunui Community Hall, 

Ngutunui School, 400 Ngutunui Road 

Hot food on arrival - kindly sponsored by 

Ballance and Pioneer 

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN 

VIEW THE COURIER ONLINE? 

www.teawamutu.co.nz 

60’s UP 

MOVEMENT 

ROSETOWN 

BRANCH 

10.30am, Friday 


$2 entry 

Waipa Workingmens’ 

Club 

NOTE: 

Change of venue 

ALCOHOLICS 

ANONYMOUS 

If you want to 

drink that’s 

your business 

IF YOU WANT 

TO STOP, 

THAT’S OURS 

Phone 871-4072 

or 870-3463 

Public Notices 

DUTY 

PHARMACY 

TE AWAMUTU 

PHARMACY 

OPEN 

every Weekend 

Saturday 

9.00am - 5.00pm 

Sunday 

& Public Holidays 

10.00am - 1.00pm 

TE AWAMUTU 

BIRD CLUB 

8284206AA 

8285068AA 

BIRD SALE 

& SUNDRIES 

9.00am - 12.00pm 

Sunday, 


AttheKihikihiTownHall 

Refreshments 

available 

Enquiries to Jan 

871-7510 

Fruit & Vegetables 

JERUSALEM Artichokes, 

$5 per bag. Phone 871-8251 

after hours. 

Garage Sales 

KIHIKIHI 

46 SHEEHAN STREET 

7.00am - 1.00pm, moving 

house - all must go - 

bargains! 

TO VISIT VISITED 

❏ ❏ 

OHAUPO 

3739 OHAUPO ROAD 

8.00am start, Mac’s 

Berries. 


❏ ❏ 

TE AWAMUTU 

80 MUTU STREET 

Op Shop opens this 

Saturday, 8.00am - 

11.00am, winter clothing 

and footwear sale - 

$2/bag. 


❏ ❏ 

Grazing 

CALF MILKPOWDER AND 

MEAL available now 

from Central 

Otorohanga. Milkpowder 

jut $3845/T, 20% Protein 

Pellets only $880/T. 

Prices exclude GST and 

based on min one tonne 

order collected by 

customer ex store. Please 

call 07 825 5812 or email 

sales@mirofeeds.co.nz 

WOODCHIPS 

• Calf bedding 

• Stand off pad 

• Landscaping 

• Large quantities 

• Te Awamutu 

Phone 871-8677 

or (021) 937-393 

Livestock & Poultry 

PITT Island Rams. Phone 

(027) 467-6787 or (07) 

825-2717. 

AB HEIFER 

CALVES 

Prompt pick up 

and payment 

Phone Nick on 

(07) 878-3168 or 

(027) 243-1333 

ALL ALL CALVES CALVES 

WANTED WANTED 

• Bobby Calves 

• Sick Calves 

• Injured Calves 

• Casualty Calves 

• Prompt payment at end of 

calf season 

• Collection six days a week 

PH: Matthew 021 215 7489 

Peter 027 571 0000 for details 

ALL MILK 

WANTED 

FOR CALVES 

Phone Deb Kirkham 

871-4815 

or (027) 490-1007 

8258969AA

Livestock & Poultry 

ANTIBIOTIC/REJECT 

MILK wanted. Phone 

Farrelly Calf Rearing 

871-5075 or text (021) 

723-048. 

CALF milk wanted. 

Phone Rusty Tipping 

(021) 780-105 or (021) 

408-548. 

WANTED to buy, four day 

old recorded AB heifer 

calves. Phone Brad (021) 

947-797. 

WEINER pigs ready now, 

$60. Phone 871-0710. 

Plants & Gardens 

COMPOST 

PUKEATUA Peak 

Compost, Bio Gro 

Certificate 4971 CO1, for 

all your farming and 

gardening requirements, 

depot on Payne Road, 

Kihikihi. Phone Ray on 

(027) 417-7665 or 871-7156. 

JERUSALEM Artichoke 

tubers, $5 per bag. Phone 

871-8251 after hours. 

STANDARDS and 

topiary, nursery open 

Fridays, 10.00am-4.00pm, 

132 Sainsbury Road, 

Pirongia or phone Susan 

Ranstead on 871-9105. 

Wanted to Buy 

or Exchange 

BUYING 

COLOSTRUM 

Calf milk 

Phone John 

871-1899 or 

(027) 404-4909 

CALF MILK 

REQUIRED 

Prompt pick up 

and payment 

Please phone John 

on 871-6908 - 

(027) 445-4325 or 

Nick (07) 878-3168 

COLOSTRUM 

SURPLUS MILK 

WANTED 

Bococks Calf Rearing 

Phone 8721-772 or 

Mark (027) 474-6917 

Vehicles Wanted 

8232306AA 

CAR broken down? Need 

WOF repairs? Can’t 

afford them? Don’t dump 

your car. Call us - we buy. 

Cash paid. Phone (027) 

414-1853. 

A1 A1 Service Service 

Wanted - 

DEAD CARS 

Best Dollars 

Get that car outa there! 

6136317AA 

LOCALLY LOCALLY OWNED OWNED 

&OPERATED 

& OPERATED 

Phone 870-2200 

Te Awamutu or 

(0800) CAR DUMP 

Vehicles Wanted 

AVAILABLE (end of 

August), two bedroom 

ground floor unit, 

medium size, part of 

large home, pleasant 

surroundings, would suit 

professional couple, $240 

p/wk, power and water 

included, no dogs. Phone 

871-3046 or (021) 486-411. 

FOUR bedrooms, two 

bathrooms, three 

lounges, two fireplaces, 

dishwasher, $360 p/wk. 

Phone 871-5713. 

INDUSTRIAL building/ 

storage, 70m 2 - 140m 2 . 

Phone (027) 440-7101. 

JM PROPERTY 

MANAGEMENT 

• One bedroom unit • 

Garage 

$160 p/wk 

• 940 Pakura Street • 

Two bedrooms, garage, 

fenced 

$265 p/wk 

• 91 Lyon Street • 

Three bedrooms, 

$270 p/wk 

• Modern brick home • 

Three bedrooms, ensuite, 

garage, fenced 

$320 p/wk 

• 179 St Marys Ave • 

Four bedrooms, plus 

rumpus and garage, 

pets ok 

$320 p/wk 

• Five Bedroom House • 

Good heating, garage, 

one acre 

$400 p/wk 

Phone (027) 589-6416 

www.jmpropertymanagement.co.nz 

JUST right for you, very 

tidy three bedrooms, 

short walk to primary 

school, gas heating, car 

port, fenced, no smokers, 

$285 p/wk, lawns 

included, be quick! 

Phone 871-5022. 

LANDLORDS 

Wishing your property 

to be managed by 

recognised professionals? 

TENANTS 

Needing help fi nding 

accommodation which 

suits your needs? 

Contact Francene on 

Mob (027) 289-3952 

A/h (07) 871-6287 

Contact Jade on 

Mob (027) 823-5537 

RAY WHITE MREINZ 

Offi ce 871-7149 

7720324AA 

NEW three bedroom 

house, gas heating, 

water, cooking, basement 

garage, nice outdoor 

living, proof only, $380 

p/wk. Phone (027) 

439-4246. 

ONE bedroom place, 

Kihikihi, $160p/wk. 

Phone (021) 133-1075. 

PROFESSIONAL, 

responsible person to 

share large home, own 

downstairs room with 

seperate bathroom, 

swimming pool, spa and 

sky, no pets, non smokers 

preferred, $150p/w and 

food. Phone (021) 068-2281 

after 7.00pm. 

TE AWAMUTU 

SELF STORAGE 

From $20 p/wk 

24hr access 

Camera Surveillance 

PH: (07) 856-7584 

or (027) 608-1749 

8031019AA 

To Let 

BLUE RIBBON REALTY LTD 

Property Management 

Te Awamutu Rentals 

RENTAL OF THE WEEK: 

141 Mt View Dr $300 p/wk 

Three bedroom, 

two garage, heatpump 

View: Friday 19, 12.30 - 1pm 

Two Bedroom: 

3/224 Puniu Rd $190 p/wk 

836 Bank St $285 p/wk 

Three Bedroom: 

35 Rolleston St $230 p/wk 

*2/70 Fred Parsons Ct $240 p/wk 

1/70 Fred Parsons Ct $250 p/wk 

9 Carey St $260 p/wk 

1528 Kihikihi Rd $300 p/wk 

41 Leslie St $310 p/wk 

Four Bedroom: 

*48 Clark Crt $310 p/wk 

389 Kakepuku Rd $290 p/wk 

*No Letting Fee 

Contact Nadine Barker: 

0274 888 136 

8292125AA 

THREE BEDROOMS 

Young Street, popular 

location - $340 p/wk 

Tui Crescent, private 

courtyard - $320 p/wk 

Alexandra Street, close 

to college - $260 p/wk 

Pakura Street, villa 

down ROW - $300 p/wk 

Contact 871-5044 

Robyn Armstrong ext 201 

or Lois ext 202 

8291270AA 

7175795AA 

SAFE ‘N’ SOUND 

STORAGE 

• Electric Security Fence 

• 24/7 access 

• Camera and patrolled 

surveillance 

(027) 440-7101 

or 871-2171 

Proud to be locally 

owned and operated 

THREE bedroom country 

house, available now, 25 

minutes south of Te 

Awamutu, Kent 

fireplace, fenced section, 

double garage, Sky 

digital provided $200 

p/wk, $400 bond, one 

week in advance 

required. Phone 872-2449. 

THREE bedroom house, 

Fraser Street, all new 

interior, available 

August 27, rent $330 

p/wk. Phone (021) 

040-2590. 

THREE bedrooms, suit 

mature persons, no 

smoking, no pets, 

references reqd, $280 

p/wk. Phone (021) 748-132 

no texts. 

TIDY three bedroom 

character home in Te 

Awamutu, double 

garage, fire place, dish 

washer, pets allowed, 

$300 p/wk. Phone (021) 

041-7657. 

TUI Crescent, three 

bedroom, immaculate 

home, available now, 

$315 p/wk. Phone (027) 

412-8893. 

TWO and three bedroom 

houses. Phone 871-3702. 

TWO bedroom basic flat, 

semi furnished, too small 

for children, $170 p/wk. 

Phone 870-4990. 

TWO bedroom unit 

carport storeroom, 

Teasdale Street, $220 

p/wk. Phone Norman 

871-7021. 

WARBURTON Crescent, 

three bedroom house, 

new kitchen, 

dishwasher, open fire, 

1/4 acre fenced section, 

large double garage, 

house and garage 

alarmed, no dogs, no 

smoking, $290 p/wk, 

three week bond plus two 

weeks in advance. Phone 

(07) 829-3363 or (027) 

685-6629. 

Flatmates 

FLATMATE wanted - 

redecorated home, close 

to town, Sky television, 

rent negotiable. Phone 

871-3037. 

FLATMATES, wanted for 

three bedroom house. 

Phone (021) 259-3498. 

Property For Sale 

PIRONGIA cottage on one 

acre, $420,000 ono. Phone 

(027) 498-6611. 

THREE bedroom brick 

town house with 

attached garage, 

excellent condition, close 

to supermarket. For 

further particulars 

phone 871-7379. 

Gardening & 

Landscaping 

TREE CARE 

GROUNDZONE Tree 

Care. Pruning, removal, 

stump grinding, wood 

splitting, consultancy. 

Qualified, professional 

arborists. Phone Nathan 

Hughes 871-7107. 

Oaks, London Plane, 

Silver Birch, Alders 

Weeping Willow, 

Apples, Plums, 

Sweet Chestnut, 

Flowering Cherries 

and more 

8201288AA 

FARM TREE 

SALE 

7896237AA 

Saturday 

9.00am - 3.00pm 

Cash & Cheque only 

Beside Ravensdown 

Fertiliser, Allen Road, 

off SHWY3, Kihikihi 

GARDENING 

Quality, experienced work. 

Hedges, roses, 

or general weeding. 

Need a hand 

Let us help! 

Regular maintenance 

or a clean up. 

PhoneTe Phone Te s s(027)238-2517 

(027) 238-2517 

872-2853 872-2853 A/hrs A/hrs 

WINTER 

PRUNING 

NOW is the time for a 

winter spruce up. 

Prune roses, fruit trees 

and general garden 

maintenance. 

For all your 

requirements phone 

Wayne Hewitt 

on (021) 379-892 

or a/hrs on 872-1833. 

Health 

IN-STEP 

Podiatry Services 

LIZ CLARKE 

7750123AA 

for professional 

qualifi ed care 

414 Cambridge Rd 


870-4080 

Hire Services 

BULLDOZER for hire 

with scoop, rippers and 

stick rake. Phone Des 

Hose, owner operator on 

(07) 873-8466, mobile (027) 

472-7776. 

TABLE linen for hire. 

Phone Sincerity Dry 

Cleaners on 871-5471. 

Property & Home 

Maintenance 

CARPET 

CLEANING 

IICRC Approved 

7899083AA 

ULTRA CLEAN 

Phone 0800 569 656 

COMMERCIAL and 

domestic cleaning, also 

carpet shampooing. 

Phone Maid Marj, 

871-3309 or (027) 712-7914. 

DIAL-A-MAN 

QUALIFIED builder, 

joiner, cabinet maker, 

plasterer, affordable 

rates. Phone (021) 

0241-5332. 

EXTERIOR house 

cleaning. Phone Ultra 

Clean 0800 569-656 today! 

LOUNGE suites cleaned. 

Phone Ultra Clean 0800 

569-656 now! 

7332672AA 

8236185AA 

7844674AA 

Trade Services 

$25 $25 

WOF 

Call Call 

TYRE & TUNE CENTRE 

Phone 871-3267 

for appointment 

8291351AA 

21 Bond Road,Te Awamutu 

ARE you renovating? Call 

Dave Rowe Painter/ 

Decorator. Phone (027) 

290-8776/(07) 873-1777. 

BRIAN Krippner 

building, advanced trade 

qualified, alterations and 

additions, maintenance, 

expol/pink batts, no job 

too small. Phone (027) 

255-5753 or 870-6462. 

• Driveways 

• Rural - feedpads, silage etc 

• House fl oors 

All concrete works 

FOR TELEVISION 

REPAIRS & TUNING 

• Television Aerial Installations & Extensions • 

• Satellite Dish Installation • 

• Stereo Repairs • 

WESTEND ELECTRONICS - 871-5193 

PJ’s CONCRETE 

TERRY LASENBY 

BUILDER 

• Maintenance • 

• Renovations • 

• New Homes • 

• Farm Buildings • 

Phone 

WILLIE LORD 

Concrete Placers Ltd 

021 5576 76 

SERVICES 

FOR QUALITY CONCRETE PLACING 

Phone for a free quote 

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

7985803AA 

(027) 496-4656 

or 870-1234 a/h 

MEATEATER 

HOMEKILLS LTD 

7353442AA 

Killing 

Sheep - Pigs - Beef 

Phone 871-9995 

DRAINAGE 

No job too big 

or too small - 

WE DO IT ALL! 

Phone 870-6244 or 

Colin (027) 498-9022 

HOME KILLS 

FREE beef pickup. 

Morrinsville Custom 

Kills. Phone (07) 889-5767. 

CARPENTER 

29 years experience 

FOR ALL YOUR 

BUILDING 

REQUIREMENTS 

Phone Lance 

(027) 663-2552 

KING COUNTRY 

DRILLING 

Don’t be fooled by the name, It’s 

your Local Truck Based in Te Pahu 

• Offal • Soak • 

• Surface wells • 

• Lined Soak holes • 

• Concete products 

available • 

• 4WD unit • 

• Bob Cat 4 Hire • 

7929658AA LAWN 

If It’s a hole we’ll drill it! 

OWNER / OPERATOR: 

PHONE 

STEVE COLSON 

(0508) HOLES DUG 

(0508) 465 373 

mowing, Jim’s 

Mowing, honest, reliable, 

friendly service. For all 

your property 

maintenance 

requirements call (0800) 

454-6546. Fully insured, 

same day service. 

ONSITE 

REPAIRS 

● Ride On Mowers 

● Domestic Mowers 

● Domestic Fences 

Stuart Law 

(027) 226-6889 


Offi ce 870 5177 

Fax 870 5277 

Since Since 

1990 1990 

8209112AA 

Trade Services 

PLANS 

DRAWN 

For : 

- alterations 

- additions 

- decks, sheds, etc. 

Phone Terry 

(027) 478-3085 

FREE 

Installation for FREEVIEW... 

• Crystal clear pictures 

• One off purchase charge 

• No on-going monthly 

payments 

• Conditions apply 

Timi’s TV 

Aerial Services 

t 07 873 6044 

m 027 331 6804 

7899093AA 

HEWITSON 

PLUMBING 

Friendly 

Service 

Phone 871-3620 

WESTGATE 

PLUMBING 

For all your 

plumbing 

REQUIREMENTS 

Mark: (021) 0260-4486 

Kevin:(027)499-6181 

A/H: 871-6687 

Employment Vacancies 

PAPER 

DELIVERY 

PERSON 

A position has become available in the 

Ohaupo area for the Tuesday and Thursday 

delivery of the local community newspaper. 

Your own bike is essential. 

Please phone 871-5151. 



8290436AA


CHEF / Cook / Kitchenhand 

wanted at Gostiona 

Restaurant. Contact 

Daniel (07) 843-5431. 

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 

PHOTOGRAPHS from articles 

throughout the paper can be 

ordered at our office, Te 

Awamutu Courier, 336 

Alexandra Street. Phone 

871-5151. 

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 

8290428AA 

Media Sales Consultant 

The Te Awamutu Courier is looking for 

a professional Media Sales Consultant. 

We want a person who can listen to our 

customers and create exciting newspaper 

advertising campaigns with win-win results. 

The Te Awamutu Courier is a free bi-weekly 

community newspaper which is part of APN 

New Zealand community newspaper group. 

Published every Tuesday and Thursday, the 

Te Awamutu Courier has a circulation of 

12,400 and has been the Community Voice 

for over 100 years. 

Our business is fast-paced and you need to 

be strong in temperament. 

HEATPUMP & REFRIGERATION 

INSTALLER REQUIRED 

• Experience essential 

• Electrical and building experience preferred 

• Must have own tools, be punctual and well 

presented 

Send CV to: 

PO Box 27, 

Te Awamutu 3840 


Farm Employment 

EXPERIENCED relief 

milker wanted from 

September 23 to October 

18. Please phone Stewart 

or Emma - 871-1862. 

Adult Entertainment 

KINKY18 

I’M blonde hottie. Text 

me and I will send you 

naughty pictures as 

proof. Text,"ZOE44" to 

3000 $2 send/receive. 

The rewards are exciting, with a base salary, 

plus an attractive bonus scheme designed to 

reward high achievers. 

We would expect candidates to have some 

sales experience and computer skills under 

their belt, but a positive attitude is the key. 

We would be open to meeting with anyone 

who feels they have the skills to be successful 

in this role, but be prepared to show us how 

you will add value to our customers and to 

the Te Awamutu Courier. 

Please send your cover letter & CV to: 

alan.price@teawamutucourier.co.nz or 

Te Awamutu Courier, PO Box 1, 

Te Awamutu 3840. 

Applications close Friday, August 26, 2011. 

871-5151 

CLASSIFIED 

ADVERTISING 

PHONE 871 5151 

8193569AA 

DON’T BREAK THE BANK! 



Our ads will 

make you SMILE! 

Phone today for a 

FREE quote! 

Employment Wanted 

KNAPSACK 

SPRAYING 

Gang available 

Excellent rates! 

Phone (027) 375-7225 

RELIEF milking 

available, book now, 

eight years experience 

dairying, tractor driver. 

Phone (022) 609-5566. 

TEN years experience 

working with adults and 

children with 

disabilities. Call Bronny 

871-5284 or (021) 0277-1507. 

Market Days 

Phone our friendly team today and discuss 

your advertising options. 

For your free quote 

Phone: 871-5151 

Fax: 871-3675 


871-5151 

MARKET 

COUNCIL CARPARK 

This Saturday 

Phone Phyllis : 871-4811 

or Carol : 871-6198 


www.people4success.co.nz 

PO Box 502 Te Awamutu Ph 07 870 5402 

RENTAL 

CENTRAL 

Have you got a 

house to let? 

Phone us today! 


871-5151 



What do YOU think? 

Txt 021 241 4568 

Insert the code TAC before your message - limit of 150 characters 

Write: Editor, Te Awamutu Courier, PO Box 1, Te Awamutu 3800 

email: grant.johnston@teawamutucourier.co.nz 

8123748AA

Larry Crowne 

Until he was 

downsized, affable, 

amiable Larry Crowne 

(Tom Hanks) was a 

superstar team leader 

at the big-box company 

where he’s worked 

since his time in the 

Navy. 

Underwater on his 

mortgage and unclear 

on what to do with his 

suddenly-free days, 

Larry heads to his local 

college to start over. 

There he becomes 

part of a colourful community 

of outcasts, 

also-rans and the 

overlooked all trying to 

find a better future for 

themselves. 

In his public- 

playing Kiwi Cream 

Shihad are performing at 

Kiwi Cream, Claudelands Arena 

Hamilton, on Saturday, September 

17 with Supergroove, 

Opshop and Kids Of 88 and to 

celebrate we have their new 

album Ignite to give away. 

Steadfast Kiwi rockers 

Shihad have always been at the 

forefront of everything that is 

good about New Zealand Music. 

They have never lost that big, 

ballsy, distinctive Shihad sound 

The good news is they are 

coming to Hamilton and they 

have a new album to boot! 

Even better news is we have 

a copy for you to win. It’s the ideal 

precursor to what promises to be 

one of the most amping rock 

shows in Hamilton’s history! 

Ignite has already dished up 

four great singles in Sleepeater, 

Lead Or Follow, Ignite and 

Country Music this Sunday 

Those who enjoy country music are invited to put 

on their stetson and country and western gear and 

come along to Te Awamutu RSA this Sunday when 

8289795AA Shihad 

Friday Night 

LIVE 

BAND 

8215758AA 

That Band 

Sunday 28th August @ 3.00pm 

JAM SESSION/OPEN MIC 

ALL WELCOME! 

PHONE/FAX (07) 8717282 

CINEMA SCENE 

speaking class, Larry 

develops an unexpected 

crush on his teacher 

Mercedes Tainot (Julia 

Roberts), who has lost 

as much passion for 

teaching as she has for 

her husband. 

The simple guy who 

has every reason to 

think his life has stalled 

will come to learn an 

Engage. It sits well with other 

great Shihad hits including One 

Will Hear The Other, Vampires, 

Beautiful Machine, Rule The 

World, All The Young Fascists, 

Shot In The Head, Dark Times, 

None Of The Above, My Minds 

the Country Music Club welcomes Kevin McLuskie 

as their special guest. 

McLuskie is a familiar face in the country music 

scene having performed in clubs all over the North 

Island. 

While he has a broad repertoire of songs he 

particularly enjoys covering Elvis Presley. 

Club members and friends will join in with the 

country rock theme in what promises to be a great 

afternoon of country music. 

President, Celia Baker remembers when she first 

met Kevin about 15 years ago. 

‘‘He couldn’t sing a note back then. He has 

improved out of sight and now puts back a lot into 

country music helping out with workshops,’’ she 

says. 

Te Awamutu Country Music Club, this Sunday, 

1pm — 4.30 pm at the RSA Club. 

Everyone is welcome. 

8215693AA 

Friday & Sat Night 

Saturday 27 August 

unexpected lesson: 

when you think everything 

worth having has 

passed you by, you just 

might discover your 

reason to live. 

Sedate and Alive. 

In fact they pretty much have 

something for any discerning 

rock fan and the hardest part 

will no doubt be deciding what 

to leave out. 

The lads are proving time 

and time again that after 20 

years they are still at the top of 

their game. Shihad is Home 

Again! Be there! 

Tickets from Ticketek. 

To be in to win simply put 

your name, address and daytime 

phone number on the back of a 

standard sized envelope, 

address it to the Shihad CD 

Competition and make sure it 

reaches our office by 5pm, 

Tuesday. 

This competition is provided by 

‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, 

proudly supporting families of 

children with cancer. 

TIM 

ARMSTRONG 

TRIBUTE TRIBUTE 

SHOW SHOW 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW 

Phone 871 4768 

3D DIGITAL 

CINEMA 


CINEMA SHOWCASE: INCENDIES. “An exceptional drama about 

French-Canadian brother/sister twins on a mission to the Middle East 

to unravel a family mystery engages on every front. It’s that all-toorare 

film experience that commands attention at every twisty story 

turn and delivers an extraordinary ending that rewards that attention 

as the loose ends explode in a collective “Wow!”. 

SPECIAL 

EVENT 

TRANSFORMERS 3 M 

SAT 5.50, SUN 12.55 

HARRY POTTER 7: 

PART 2 M 

SAT 1.00, SUN 10.50, MON 7.00 

CAPTAIN AMERICA: 

THE FIRST AVENGER M 

SAT 6.00, FINAL SUN 3.50 

CARS 2 PG 

SAT 3.30, SUN 1.20 

HARRY POTTER 7 M 

SAT 5.15, SUN 3.05 

BRIDESMAIDS R16 

THU 5.50, SAT 5.40, SUN 3.30, 

MON & WED 5.50 

KUNG FU PANDA 2 PG 

SAT 1.20, SUN 11.10 

AFTERNOONS WITH 

MARGUERITE M 

FRI 10.20, SAT 3.55, SUN 1.55, 

MON 5.55 

If you enjoyed ‘Young At Heart’ 

then this inspirational music-based 

gem is definitely for you. 

“A pleasure to watch.” NZ Herald. 

MRS CAREY’S CONCERT PG 

THU & FRI 5.45, SAT 2.00 & 5.35, 

SUN 12.00 & 3.35, TUE 5.45, 

WED 10.10 & 5.45 

Very good for its genre. 

Action-packed, great effects, 

exciting. Spiderman audience. 

All ages will enjoy. 

RISE OF THE PLANET 

OF THE APES M 

THU 8.05, FRI & SAT 8.10, SUN 6.00, 

TUE & WED 8.05 

A very, very satisfying film with 

Tom Hanks and Julie Roberts. 

You can’t help but leave with 

a good feeling. 

LARRY CROWNE M 

THU 6.10, FRI 10.00 & 6.10, 

SAT 3.05, SUN 4.00, TUE 6.10, 

WED 10.00 & 6.10 

A MODERN TAKE OF THE BEST OF 

THE ‘SPAGHETTI’ WESTERNS. 

A big, very entertaining 

adventure like ‘3:10 to Yuma’, but 

with aliens as baddies. Having 

producers like Steven Spielberg 

and Ron Howard, actors like 

Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford, 

it must be good and it is. Have a 

fun time out watching cowboys 

Vs. aliens on the big screen. 

COWBOYS AND ALIENS M 

THU 5.40 & 7.55, FRI 5.40 & 8.00, 

SAT 3.40 & 8.20, SUN 1.30 & 6.10, 

MON, TUE & WED 5.40 & 7.55 

In a word: EXTRAORDINARY. 

It’s quite wonderful. This is a film 

you would eagerly watch again. 

AFRICAN CATS G 

FRI 5.50, SAT 1.10, SUN 11.00, 

TUE 5.50 

For something like Horrible Bosses 

to sparkle, the actors have to 

shine... and shine they do. An 

enjoyable comedy with a steady 

stream of funny gags is a pleasant 

surprise. Fantastic cast. 

HORRIBLE BOSSES R16 

THU 8.15, FRI 7.40, SAT 8.00, 

SUN 5.50, MON 8.15, TUE 7.35, 

WED 8.15 

A celebration of the life of 

the legendary Billy T James, 

extraordinary musician, singer, 

comedian, actor, writer and artist. 

With humour and love, the film 

tells of Billy’s rise to fame and 

features digitally re-mastered 

footage of his performances 

and never-seen-before archival 

images. 

BILLY T - TE MOVIE PG 

THU 6.00 & 7.45, 

FRI 10.10, 6.00 & 7.50, 

SAT 1.30, 3.20 & 7.50, 

SUN 11.20, 1.10 & 5.40, 

MON & TUE 6.00 & 7.45, 

WED 10.20, 6.00 & 7.45 

“An excellent movie. I have never 

come across a bad Canadian 

film yet. This was an amazingly 

well constructed story and very 

well executed. It requires a lot 

of concentration but you will 

be rewarded by viewing and 

thinking about the ‘whole’ of 

this remarkable film. You will be 

absorbed in it and trying to work 

out what is happening and want 

to investigate and talk further 

about it afterwards. One of the 

best films of modern times for a 

mature appreciative audience 

and one worth taking the rough 

journey. In fact, in my opinion, 

it’s one of the best films of its 

genre ever made. Not everyone 

will appreciate its complexities, 

however you will be rewarded by 

the end.” Allan. 

Incendies means ‘fire’. 

INCENDIES R16 

THU & FRI 7.35, SAT 7.30, SUN 5.30, 

MON 7.35, TUE & WED 7.40 

Wickedly funny, irreverent and 

entertaining. The best dark 

comedy since ‘In Bruges’. 

It will leave you in stitches. 

THE GUARD R13 

STARTS AUGUST 25


$30,000 below GV 

Don'tmissthisopportunitytobuythis 

Pirongia family home, immaculately 

presented throughout. The seller is off to 

Oz to join the family and needs an offer. 

Cactus Court 

It's All Happening Here 

Eight sections sold, good sites still 

available. Four houses under construction 

&forsale,amixof3&4brmswith mixed 

cladding. For more information contact Ian. 

Moving Into Another Dream Home 

The owners are leaving behind a home 

of impressive design. Central kitchen 

leads to the outdoors, perfect for play or 

entertaining.Highstudgaraging,along 

with ample internal storage space. 

OPEN 

HOME 

Almost Brand New - Feels Good 

5000m² Pokuru Lifestyle 

Completedlastyearthiswarm&inviting 

brickhomeboasts3or4brms,afabulous 

kitchenwithscullery,2livingareas, 

internal dble garaging & wonderful views. 

3 1 1 

PRICE: $345,000 

VIEW: www.ljhooker.co.nz ID: EKHGG8 

CONTACT: Julie Hughes 021 426 753 

PRICE: Available from $100,000 

CONTACT: Ian Jones 0274 471 758 

3 2 2 

The owners are determined to sell, contact 

Tania now! 

PRICE: $455,000 

VIEW: www.ljhooker.co.nz ID: G22GG8 

CONTACT: Tania Ruki 

OPEN: Sunday 3.00pm - 3.30pm 

994/2 Pokuru Road 

PRICE: $470,000 


CONTACT: Ken Hagan AREINZ 021 353 488 

OPEN 

HOME 

Classic Charm & Character 

Instantly appealing, just walk in and start 

living.Beautifully presented, spacious 

living areas with a designer kitchen 

overlooking the inground pool. Plenty on 

offer here to please all the family. 

OPEN 

DAY 

5028m² Lifestyle Section - Pokuru 

Great Views and only 12 kms (approx) from 

Te Awamutu. Half round haybarn, plus 18 

x 9 workshop with power. Concrete floor. 

Good area to be living at. 

OPEN 

HOME 

392 Turere Lane 

Just starting out?........ what a perfect 

location to start in. Competitively priced 

- not a large home but offering 3 bedrooms 

2livingareas,garage&carport.Excellent 

heating - fireplace and heatpump. 

OPEN 

HOME 

So You Want Some Space?- Pirongia 

7000m² LIFESTYLE 

Stacks of potential with this 3 brm 

character home. Large lounge, 2 showers 

&roomforthepets,withagoodpaddock 

area. This is priced right so look closely. 

4 2 3 

OPEN: Sunday 3.00pm 

268 Carlton St 

PRICE: $455,000 

VIEW: www.ljhooker.co.nz ID FW8GG8 

CONTACT: Tanya Hollobon 0272 438 106 

OPEN DAY: Sunday 3.45pm - 4.15pm 

1085 Pokuru Road 

PRICE: $250,000 



3 1 2 

OPEN: Sunday 1.45pm 

PRICE: $310,000 

VIEW www.ljhooker.co.nz ID FZKGG8 

CONTACT: Lauren O'Carroll 0272 787 196 

OPEN: Sunday 3.00pm - 3.30pm 

654 Frontier Rd 

PRICE: $330,000 

VIEW: www.ljhooker.co.nz ID: FWXGG8 


L.J.HookerTeAwamutu8715044Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ Licensed Real Estate Agent REAA 2008 

ljhooker.co.nz

Te Awamutu Courier - August 18th, 2011 - Te Awamutu Online

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?