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ISSUE 3 JUNE 2018 

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GIVE-A-LITTLE FOR LOCAL 

KAREN SHEWRY-MARKS - PG.6 

NEW PRINCIPAL 

CAROL 

MORRISSEY 

SETTING THE STANDARDS

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5 Carol Morrissey 

SETTING THE STANDARDS 

6 SPECIAL FEATURE 

Crohn’s Disease - Karen’s Story 

A GIVE-A-LITTLE SPECIAL FEATURE 

9 Pakeke Lions 

10 Elstow School 

11 Computer Corner 

COLUMN WITH DAVID KING 

12 StemCell Nutrition Column 

14 Feather Touch Brow Design 

KATRINA WILLIAMS 

16 Kaiser Williams 

YOUNG MAN WITH A LOVE OF THE GAME 

17 New Businesses Grand Opening 

QUEEN GREEN BOUTIQUE 

18 Florist with Flair - Florist Boutique 

19 Grumpy Old Man Column 

20 Harley Raihe 

21 Yellow Sun Contractors Ltd 

Te Aroha West Womans Institue 

22 Nutritional Tips for the Winter Months 

REAL HEALTH NZ COLUMN 

24 Theatre Scene Column 

25 The Internet of Things - ‘Scams’ 

COLUMN WITH BRYAN OF PC REPAIRS 

26 School Services Academy 

27 Air Training Corps 

ABOVE: Karen Shewry 

SPECIAL FEATURE (PG 6) 

TOP RIGHT: Peter Yealands (PG 28) 

RIGHT: Katrina Williams (PG 14) 

28 Peter Yealands 

THE MASTERMIND BEHIND 

YEALANDS WINERY 

30 Health Te Aroha 

32 Tim van de Molen 

34 Behind the Red Curtain 

35 Marie’s Kitchen 

36 Duck Shooting Season 

38 TA Bike Club’s ‘Royal’ Ride 

39 New Business - Malibu Diner 

40 Garden Party and Vow Renewal 

41 Te Aroha Community & Group Notices 

43 ALL THINGS PROPERTY SECTION 

Welcome to the Garden Column 

44 Interior Design Column 

5 REASONS WHY AN INTERIOR DESIGNER CAN HELP YOU 

WITH LUCY FURNISS 

49 Diggin Deep Column 

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From the Editor... 

Welcome everyone, and what a month it has been. 

Firstly, I would like to say a very big thank you to all the 

businesses who have continued to advertise in The Friday 

Edition, and trusting in my magazine in promoting and 

profiling them in a positive way. I am pleased to report 

that ‘No Junk Mail’ Mailboxes will now be delivered too 

as well. We have some exciting new columnists who have 

joined the team. Katrina Williams from Feather Touch 

Brow Design, Bryan Booten from PC Repairs, The Grumpy 

Old Man, Gardening with Chris and Computer Corner 

with David King. Businesses, you now have a second 

area within the magazine to give you more “bang for 

your buck!”. The addition to the publication, is our new 

category, ‘All Things Property’… More Specialised Trade 

Businesses will feature within this section too…so, to 

all the fantastic businesses out there, including homebased, 

if you are connected in any way in dealing within 

different aspects in property, whether it be in real estate, 

finance, law insurance, landscaping, home handyman, 

rural, accounting… this section is for YOU… we have 

you covered! Congratulations, to Tim van de Molen on the 

opening of your new Electorate office in Morrinsville. To 

the businesses who have closed and are moving on, thank 

you and we wish you well. Well done also, to all the new 

businesses opening in Morrinsville and Te Aroha. Angela 

Thompson, well done for all your hard work in organising 

the Mass Vow Renewal Ceremony in Te Aroha. Events 

like these really do put our towns on the map. Finally, a 

very big welcome to everyone new to our towns. We have 

great communities, fantastic businesses, owners and 

staff. We would like to also acknowledge all volunteers too 

- everyone has a contribution to make in some way...you 

all do a fantastic job…Well, enjoy the Fieldays everyone 

on the 13th – 16th June, keep safe 

and warm… and remember by 

supporting local, you are building 

stronger communities for the 

future…until next time…. 

Sharon Dean 

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New Principal 

CAROL 

MORRISSEY 

- Setting the Standards… 

WRITTEN BY SHARON DEAN 

Newly appointed Principal at Springdale School, Carol 

Morrissey, is determined that the school’s vision 

statement “A school with a VIEW: Helping children 

achieve a future of endless possibilities”, is her number 

one focus. 

And Carol has the full support from her Board of Trustees, 

staff, families and the community, in supporting her pupils 

to equip them with the skills to become confident, capable 

learners, giving them the confidence to embrace everything 

involving learning. 

Carol is passionate, bubbly, focused, yet there is a part of her 

that I was rather intrigued by. So what drives this principal, 

who originated from a small Ohakune town, who taught at 

schools with rolls of a much larger capacity around Hamilton 

and Auckland, and the path which has now led her back to a 

smaller area that resonates with her grass roots? 

The answer…Carol loves the Waikato, the smaller close-knit 

communities, and the challenge that comes with allowing 

children to have an independent voice, teaching and 

encouraging them how to access knowledge, all the while 

being surrounded in a safe learning environment. 

Carol 100 percent believes in her students and emphasises 

that learning never stops…for the children…the staff…or 

for herself. 

She is encouraging of the children trying new things without 

feeling judged, giving them the opportunities to ask questions 

to develop their knowledge and that learning is evolving in 

many different ways…one method of teaching is not always 

going to work for every child; children are all individuals, 

they learn at different speeds, they learn as individuals, 

they have a range of skills…some having academic 

abilities, some more sports minded, and yet Carol sees each 

child’s individual talents and abilities and builds on those 

strengths, yet slowly developing their confidence in areas 

where they may be out of their comfort zones….and this all 

comes from…TRUST…trust between a principal and the 

students…if it is reciprocal, you will have a more productive 

and happier learning environment. 

Springdale School has many exciting activities happening 

within the curriculum. They have opportunities to go on 

school trips; one in which they have recently travelled to 

Rotorua as part of the term theme on ‘Belonging’ from a 

RIGHT: Carol Morrissey - the New 

Principal at Springdale School. 

local perspective within the community, and then 

moving on to ‘Belonging’ in relation to the land, where they 

get to explore volcanic activity which played an important 

part of shaping our land in the Waikato. 

One of Carol Morrissey’s objectives as Principal, is to work 

towards ‘Environmental Sustainability’. Teaching the students 

to respect their environment will provide opportunities for 

the children being able to work with Mr Richard Cookson 

in developing wetlands. The school curriculum is well 

balanced, with sports, arts, culture, as well as your normal 

academic subjects. Carol emphasises, 

“You have to develop the whole child to 

meet their needs, and failure is a stepping 

stone to success”. 

She says, “I want to do right by these children”. 

Carol says Springdale School, “is just fantastic”. She 

further explains the staff are a great team unit, and that it 

epitomises the phrase, “there is no I in team”. 

Carol Morrissey is passionate about putting support in 

place to provide for all the needs of the children. The school 

employs 10 staff, including teaching and support staff. She 

believes firmly in developing the growth of the school moving 

forward. 

Welcome Carol … I have no doubt with the vision, passion 

and the experience you bring in your new role as Principal, 

that you will be a very valuable asset in the development of 

Springdale School for many years to come. 

ABOVE: The entrance sign at 

Springdale School. 

RIGHT: Springdale school’s 

playground area. 


SPECIAL FEATURE 

Crohn’s Disease 

KAREN’S STORY 

CROHN’S DISEASE 

Chronic…Painful…Debilitating… 

Call it what you will, but those that suffer from Crohn’s Disease 

(and their family and friends), know how life changing this 

disease can be. 

Diagnosis can be difficult, and many different tests are quite 

often performed over a long period of time. To the sufferer, the 

many varied symptoms can take their toll… Abdominal pain, 

weight loss, nausea, vomiting, malnutrition, lethargy, bone loss, 

to name but a few…and unfortunately there is no cure… 

MEET…KAREN SHEWRY-MARKS 

Karen Shewry-Marks lives in Morrinsville, and chronically 

suffers from Crohn’s Disease…she is so sick, that her jaw has 

begun disintegrating from being on powerful medications, and 

suffering lack of nutrition over such a long period of time. 

At the age of 23, Karen was so ill, a colonoscopy was urgently 

performed, confirming she did in fact have severe Crohn’s 

Disease. Karen’s specialist had just returned from Australia, and 

stated this was the worst case she had ever seen. Karen was 

hospitalised for 2-3 months fighting for her life, and as Karen 

describes it, 

“I was fighting to live”. 

Her body was shutting down, rejecting medications, rejecting 

food, so therefore she was no longer getting the nutrition that 

her body so desperately needed and was crying out for… Her 

body was spiralling out of control. And yet somehow, Karen’s 

fighting spirit got her through and out of hospital. She began 

learning how to cope with Crohn’s Disease which had became 

her life…a game changer. 

Karen’s son, Jayden, was born when she was 25. It was not 

an easy pregnancy however, and early on, Karen was admitted 

back to hospital for 8 weeks, and so very ill that Jayden, the 

apple of Karen’s eye is lucky to be here today. They both are… 

Karen says her mum was told three times by doctors, that 

“They didn’t think she would make it 

through the night”. 

And yet both survived the trauma, and today, Jayden dotes on 

his mum. It is beautiful to see the bond they both share. Fast 

forward 2 years from Jayden’s birth, and at age 27, Karen 

became so ill again, she needed a feeding tube inserted into her 

stomach. Her stomach could no longer breakdown and process 

her food. She cannot get the nutrients she needs into her body. 

Sadly it failed to work… 

Karen cannot have surgery as quite simply put, her body would 

never handle it, and her immunity is so low she is permanently 

on immunosuppressants. A second feeding tube was inserted… 

and it has given her a chance of trying to feel what being well is 

like again…but there is a twist…. and it comes at a cost, both 

emotionally and financially. Karen cannot work as her disease 

is so unpredictable, and she would need unexpected time off… 

Karen says, 

“No one would ever hire me, as I would never know when I 

would be sick or need a day off”. She goes on to say, 

“You have to have dreams about what 

you want to do, and you have to have a 

given purpose”. 

Now Karen has found that purpose… 

BUNNY BABIES BOUTIQUE 

Karen and her mum have begun a sewing business together 

called “Bunny Babies Boutique”. It is something Karen loves 

to do, to sew. A passion that helps her to forget the daily pain… 

for a short time it makes it all go away…or does it? 

They sew babies clothing made from 100% Merino Wool and 

Organic Cotton. The clothing is simply stunning, of such high 

quality, and above all every piece is ‘handsewn with love’ the 

motto of her business. 

There is also a good reason why Karen and her mum have 

begun their business. Her jaw is disintegrating, her body is 

fighting daily, and she is in desperate need of an operation. 

An operation that could cost anywhere from $60K - $120K, 

not to mention the ever-mounting medical costs for her daily 

medication and petrol traveling to the hospital every week. 

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Karen’s surgery is not funded so she has to raise the money 

herself - and until she has the money they cannot set a date for 

the surgery.. meanwhile her jaw is still disintegrating and every 

day, week, month it only gets worse. 

BUNNY BABIES FACEBOOK PAGE 

Her business facebook page is up and running 

(www.facebook.com/bunnybabiesclothing) and all the profit 

from her product sales - go towards her operation. The lovely 

Sandy from Florist Boutique has also offered to stock some of 

Karen’s products in her store so you can check out the beautiful 

quality in person. 

Karen acknowledges her family (especially her mum and 

husband Andrew) who have been an incredible support through 

the years both financially and emotionally. 

Karen is extremely shy. She does not expect help financially, 

she wants to do it by herself…proud… yes, stubborn… 

most definitely, yet interviewing Karen, I detect a sadness…a 

weakness in her body, that is saying, ‘I am tired, emotionally and 

physically exhausted, and I am barely getting through each day’. 

So, there comes a time when a local community has to say, 

well actually you know what…you can’t do this by yourself 

anymore... 

The Friday Edition Team thinks so, and we are starting 

the ball rolling, donating $100.00 towards Karen Shewry- 

Marks operation…and in doing so, we are hoping that local 

businesses, the community and readers of ‘The Friday Edition’ 

can also help by donating (even in some small way) to Karen’s 

“Give-A-Little” page. A page set up by Aly (Karen’s friend and 

the graphic designer of The Friday Edition) and the team at 

Imagine If. 

Life… is short. These struggles and illnesses, they are real. 

These debilitating illnesses, they don’t change, they don’t 

go away…but we can help to change Karen’s struggle, 

and help provide her a better 

quality of life. 

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BOUTIQUE 

Hand-sewn with Love 

Baby Cuddly’s 

New Born - Clothing, Hats and Booties 

Baby & Toddler Clothing 

Dolls Clothes, Wipes and Nappy Bags 

Today is the day to Pay it 

Forward… 

YOU CAN SUPPORT KAREN BY: 

- Donating to her Give-a-little Page 

givealittle.co.nz/cause/help-crohns-sufferer 

-karen-get-surgery 

- Purchasing one of her products 

Via her Facebook page 

www.facebook.com/bunnybabiesclothing 

or at Florist Boutique, Thames St, Morrinsville. 

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Funding for applications open for groups 

and individuals in Te Aroha 

Do you or your club/organisation need a helping hand? 

The Dr Lawrence and Elsie Mackie Memorial Trust grants are available 

to groups or individuals from Te Aroha and the surrounding country 

areas (Elstow, Manawaru, Mangaiti, Ngarua, Springdale, Te Aroha 

West, Wairakau, Waihou and Waitoa) for ‘charitable purposes’. 

Funding is available for a range of causes including helping 

out individuals who are struggling financially, education for 

the poor or their children, rehabilitation of offenders or addicts, 

supporting athletic or wholesome recreation, and more. For 

more nformation or to apply for funding, visit mpdc.govt.nz/grantsand-funding. 

Applications close 4.30pm on Friday 29 June 2018. 

Celebrating our volunteers 

Volunteers are the heart of any caring community and many services 

could not exist without the individuals and groups who freely their 

time and expertise. To recognise, and formally thank these people 

who help make our district a greatplace to live, we will be hosting a 

volunteers’ evening on Thursday, June 21 at Kaimai Cheese (Waharoa), 

from 7.15pm. 

This is a relaxed evening with nibbles and a short presentation. An 

invitation is extended to two representatives from community groups, 

or to any individuals who volunteer their services, to attend evening. 

If you know a volunteer organisation that should be recognised please 

email communications@mpdc.govt.nz. Invitations will be sent out 

via email. 

Calling all fencing contractors 

Council is currently advertising the tender for fencing of the Te Aroha to 

Matamata cycleway extension Matamata-Piako District Council. The tender 

is for Contract No. 3/23/2198, and is advertised on gets.govt.nz (New Zealand 

Government Electronic Tenders Service). Tenders close 4pm, Tuesday 

12 June, 2018. 

All contractors are required to be registered on the SHE Local Authority 

Pre-qualification list before undertaking any works for the Matamata-Piako 

District Council mpdc.govt.nz/apply-for-it/contractor-pre-qualification 

We will also be requesting expressions of interest for other works associated 

with the cycleway extension in the near future. 

Changes to rubbish bags 

The rubbish bag system is changing from July 2018. Instead of getting a 

voucher for 52 rubbish bags as part of your rates (or provided by your 

landlord), residents will need to purchase bags from Council offices, 

mpdc.govt.nz, or the supermarket or other retailer. You can find out more 

about this change at http://mpdc.nz/rubbish. 

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PAKEKE LIONS 


We recently had the privilege of attending one of 

the Pakeke Lions Meeting Nights held at the RSA in 

Morrinsville. 

We were warmly welcomed by the President, Everard Darby- 

Smith, and introduced to members and their guest speakers 

from GH Healthcare, Steve Oughton, and Daryl de Lautour. 

Pakeke Lions has a strong affiliation in Morrinsville. They are a 

group of people who have proudly served their local community 

for over 25 years, being involved with many projects. One of 

these projects, is the development of Pakeke Park, located 

off Studholme Street in Morrinsville. The site is located near a 

very small stream, which has been planted out with an array 

of native plants. Originally, the Keep Morrinsville Beautiful 

Organisation were involved in the development of the land. 

The Pakeke Lions were then approached to take over the 

development, keeping it looking attractive, and proceeding on 

with native trees and grass plantings. 

A fundraiser the Pakeke Lions are involved with each year, is 

the picking up of slinks. Mr Darby-Smith explains, that because 

of the ages of some of the Pakeke Lions Club members, that 

firewood fundraising no longer happens within their association. 

So, they look for alternative ways to fundraise. Members also 

collected for Red Poppy Day as well, collecting an amount of 

$685.90. To run a strong club such as the Pakeke Lions, you 

must have a strong leadership team around you, and this is 

certainly no exception with this club. The committee is very 

capably run by Club President, Mr Everard Darby-Smith; Club 

Secretary, Vernon Frater; Club Treasurer, Arthur Gillingham; and 

Club Membership Chairperson, Gary Rayner. 

LEFT: Steve from GH Healthcare 

RIGHT: Daryl from GH Healthcare 

GUEST SPEAKERS: 

The Pakeke Lions regularly invite guest speakers to meetings, 

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GH Healthcare uses CVT (Cycloidal Vibration Therapy), a unique 

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Pakeke Lions are always looking at increasing their 

membership, and welcome any new members. 

Not only will you be made to feel very welcome, you will 

also be doing your bit for your local community and setting 

up for future generations for years to come. If you would 

like to speak to someone about joining this wonderful 

community focused organisation, you can contact 

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Elstow 

Playschool 


CLOCKWISE FROM TOP 

LEFT: Nathan and Alyse 

Page | William Swindley 

| The front entrance of 

Elstow Playschool. 

Back in 1983, a group of ladies from the Methodist / 

Presbyterian Church, saw the need to form a coffee group 

to help support young mums in the rural community of 

Elstow. Little did they know, that coffee morning created a 

piece of Elstow history that is continuing today… 

In 1990, the Elstow Playschool was officially formed, and 

was run under the umbrella of the Early Childhood Education 

Unit. Under this scheme, it enabled the playschool to receive 

some funding. As the rural community grew, so did the need 

for continued support for the families with pre-school aged 

children.Over the years as the roll increased, this saw the need 

to have more sessions per week. The Methodist/ Presbyterian 

Church was previously located adjacent to where the Elstow 

Playschool is currently. Around 2006/2007, the church was then 

sold, also being removed from the site. The community knew 

the importance of having the playschool there for families, so 

continually with shear hard work, fundraising and generosity 

from many people, the community went on to purchase what is 

now “Elstow Playschool”. 

Elstow Playschool has been developing over a period of 35 

years. In 2017, the playschool faced a “big year”. They needed 

to raise the sum of $18,000 to have lead paint removed from 

the building. Amazingly through raffles, fundraisers, grants 

and community organisations coming together, the money 

was raised. True community spirit…Today, the playschool 

has benefited from the hard work from the community, and 

currently has 45 families on their role. 

Past teacher, Alison 

Ward says the 

playschool is a very 

“special place”. Alison 

joined the playschool 

in 1993, re-joining with 

her second son. From 

2000-2010, Alison 

was the activities co-ordinator, and she says, “I loved it!”. Alison 

goes on to say that leaving the playschool was a huge decision 

for her…even to the point where her children would often joke 

with her, that they had graduated from playschool and they left 

her there. 

The Elstow Playschool can be hired out as well, which provides 

a great facility for children’s birthday parties or other events. 

PORSE also rent the building every Thursday. The children enjoy 

trips during the term – they have visits from Easter Bunny, visit 

the Fire Brigade, enjoy Christmas parties and more. 

Elstow Playschool would like to welcome all new families into 

the area. They would be delighted to meet you and your family. 

Come and meet President Olivia Toms and other families, and 

see what their wonderful playschool has to offer. 

Elstow Playschool caters for children from the ages of 

0-5 years, offering supervised sessions run by a coordinator 

for morning sessions on Mondays & Fridays, 

from 9.15 -11.45. 

Te Aroha Springs 

COMMUNITY TRUST 

For all information and bookings please contact 

Te Aroha Community Springs Trust - 07 884 9550 

The Te Aroha Springs Community Trust provides a fantastic service for their local community. There are a variety of 

activities for all age groups, providing learning, fun and friendship. 

WEDNESDAY’S SCHOOL TERM: 

Music and Movement: 

Babies-5 years of age | 10 am – 11am, 11am – 11.30am 

Friendship Care & Craft 

9.30 am – 11.30 am 

Community Lunch 

11.30 am – 12.30 pm (Gold Coin Donation). 

SHOPPING BUS: 

Every second Tuesday | All year round | Every pension day 

Door to door service | Matamata - Morrinsville 

Upcoming Dates - June18th and July 16th 

SENIOR OUTINGS: 

Approximately 2 monthly | Lunches | Movies | Garden Visits 

DAY CAMP: ONCE A YEAR 

6 – 13 years of age | Held over 4 days | Mon – Thurs inclusive 

First week of October holidays. 

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TE AROHA FOODBANK 

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WITH DAVID KING 

SPREADSHEETS 

This month I want to talk about spreadsheets. Firstly 

though, what exactly is a spreadsheet? 

Simply put, it is a way of arranging numbers and words 

in rows and columns. And before you say that can easily 

be done in a word processor such as MS Word, one of 

the key aspects of spreadsheets, is that you can perform 

calculations on that data, from simple things like adding 

up a column, to fancy analysis with very complicated 

mathematical equations. 

Your result… the presentation into a nice graph to make 

it easier to understand, (a picture being worth a thousand 

words). 

In the good old days, before Windows and other GUI’s 

(Graphical User Interface), we had spreadsheet programs 

like Visicalc (on the Apple II & then on PC’s), and Lotus 1-2- 

3 (on DOS). These two, along with other programs brought 

spreadsheets to microcomputers, and thus away from the 

mainframe environment. 

While this was in the days of DOS, (Disk Operating 

System), people became proficient in creating their own 

spreadsheets to simplify budgets or in calculating mortgage 

payments. When Windows and Mac were introduced, we 

found ourselves using MS Excel in a graphical environment, 

that made using spreadsheets even easier. 

While accountants and economists seem to love using 

spreadsheets, why would you and I use them? 

I’ve already mentioned budgets and mortgages, which 

make the process of comparing banks mortgage rates 

very easy. You could use one to track your power bills 

to see how things have changed over one year, two 

years, or whatever. You could even compare different 

power company rates, but that seems to be a bit more 

complicated, as power companies get crafty about 

using different ways of charging, so that can’t easily be 

compared. You could use one to track your investments, 

to enter all the different amounts and interest rates to see 

what you should receive every year. 

Is a spreadsheet right for you? 

That depends, as they can be fussy and insist on being 

logical. A lot of time can be spent trying to work out why 

the answer is so different from what was expected. So, pen 

and paper, (or pencil and paper for those of you like me 

who make a lot of mistakes), just might be the best way. 

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www.kingscomputers.co.nz 

CAROL’S BISTRO 

AT THE GRAND TAVERN, TE AROHA 

FRIDAY NIGHT ROAST 

3 COURSE MEAL 

$30 

New Menu & Service with a Smile 

RESERVATIONS ON (07) 884 7576 

PRESENTS 

2018 Mid-Winter Christmas 

Adventures 

OPTION 1. KEEPING IT LOCAL 

Kayak the Waihou and cycle the Hauraki Rail Trail 

Including a catered lunch | From $95 per person 

OPTION 2. ADVENTURE DAY OUT 

Adventure based team building activities and scavenger hunt 

Including a catered lunch | From $85 per person 

OPTION 3. AROUND THE MOUNTAIN BEER, WINE & FOOD TOUR 

Stopping at four of the region’s best wineries and brewery 

Lunch, wine and beer tastings included | From $125 per person 

OPTION 4. THE ULTIMATE WHITE WATER ADVENTURE 

Grade 3-4 Rafting on the mighty Rangitaiki River 

Lunch, refreshments and a hot soak included | From $215 per person 

Minimum of 6 people Maximum 16 per trip. 

Terms and conditions apply. Limited bookings available. 

CONTACT KELVIN AT ADVENTURE TE AROHA 

Ph: 021 123 9321 or E: adventuretearoha@gmail.com 


Stem Cell Nutrition 

BYJANE BENNETT 

TOPIC OF THE MONTH – ARTHRITIS 

Arthritis is painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints. 

Inflammation is part of the body’s natural response to protect 

joints from damaged cells; to remove irritants and infection – 

but also to start the healing process. 

The most common form of arthritis is Osteoarthritis. This is 

a degenerative disease and often leads to joint replacement 

surgery. 

Osteoarthritis can be the result of: 

• Sports injury • Accident 

• Repetitive use • Infection in or around the joint 

• Ageing 

Osteoarthritis begins in the 

cartilage and eventually leads 

to two bone surfaces rubbing 

directly against each other. This 

is not only painful, but very restrictive on daily mobility and 

flexion. 

How can Adult Stem Cells Help Arthritis? 

Research now shows that the body heals itself via the 

migration of adult stem cells from the bone marrow. Providing 

they can get to the tissue – adult stem cells can become 

new bone cells, cartilage cells, and have been linked with an 

increase of Lubricin (a protein found in joint fluid that acts like 

a shock absorber). 

As we age our stem cell migration naturally declines. By age 

50 it has reduced by 50% and by age 65 you only have about 

10% the number of stem cells you had in your bloodstream 

when you were 25. 

Stem Cell Nutrition encourages your body to naturally release 

millions of new stem cells – which then replace damaged cells 

anywhere in the body. The more stem cells you have in your 

bloodstream the better. 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ON HOW STEM CELL NUTRITION CAN TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE 

Phone Jane Bennett on 021 526 342 

TE AROHA 

& DISTRICT 

TRAMPING 

CLUB 

TRIP REPORT - The Te Aroha Tramping Clubs walk this 

month, was down the Mangakino Pack Track, Waihi to Te 

Aroha. We climbed up to the Tui Saddle first, and we were 

very disappointed with the state of the track. It was very 

overgrown with trees down across it and water was running 

down the track. 

After the Saddle, it was much easier going, although the 

state of the track was washed out in places. The track at the 

Shelter Junction was in a real wash out. After two hours, we 

returned the same way we had come, and although it was a 

very hard tramp, it was still enjoyable. 

TRACK REPORT - A recent working bee by the Te Aroha 

Tramping Club now sees the Lipsey, Horseman’s, Pipeline and 

Waterfall & Lookout Tracks all looking in good condition. I believe 

that the track leading up to Bald Spur is a bit muddy in places, 

and there are a few exposed roots that can trip you up. 

UPCOMING TRIPS 

SUN 10TH – THE PINES AT TE PUROA RD (NGARUAWAHIA) 

Grade: Average | Petrol: $3.00 

An 'up and down walk' today through pine forest at 

Ngaruawahia – hosted by Helen McLean from Te Awamutu 

Tramping Club. 

SUN 24TH – GUM TA NATIVE BACKWARDS 

Grade: Average | Petrol: Nil 

A local one with a twist today walking the bike track from 

the Domain – up to the puriri trees first then back along to 

the gums. About four hours return. 

For more details contact Colin 884 9308 or 

Michele 884 9426 

PG. 12 


Hear the latest in 

STEM CELL TECHNOLOGY 

Join us for a 60 minute 

presentation to learn: 

• What stem cells are and what 

they do 

• Why they are essential for our health 

and wellbeing especially as we age 

• How you can naturally support your 

body’s ability to heal and renew 

• How you can achieve an unmatched 

level of wellness - regardless of 

your age 

- Got a Venue? 

- Book a Seminar 

for your club 

- 10-50 people 

Linda Hoggard, Naturopath & Structural Kinsesiologist 

Linda played an instrumental role in bringing the first stem cell nutrition range into 

Australiasia 10 years ago and describes their effect as surpassing anything she had 

previously worked with. Linda has extensive understanding of the stem cell theory 

of renewal (how the body renews and heals itself through adult stem cell migration) 

and the application of the product range. Linda will explain how the body renews 

and heals itself through adult stem cell migration. She will outline the benefits of 

StemEnhance Ultra the latest in Stem Cell Nutrition, CyActiv a cutting edge extract 

that works on balancing and calming whole body inflammation and Plasmaflo 

a powerful antioxidant and enzyme combination that supports healthy blood 

circulation Hear about the synergy of these 3 products 

and the healing flow of stem cells in the body. 

Ph JANE BENNETT 021 526 342 

for a seminar

Feather Touch 

Brow Design 


Six years ago, Katrina Williams started her Beauty Therapy 

and Makeup Artistry Business from Home, Porcelain 

Beauty… 

Little did she know, that her chosen career was about to become 

so busy, that it lead her in becoming qualified in another area 

within her business, resulting in having to move to accommodate 

her ever growing clientele. In fact, top of her field you might 

say…That business has now been transformed in to Feather 

Touch Brow Design. 

Katrina has an impressive list of qualifications behind her, so 

it is not surprising that her business has now added another 

element to it. Katrina qualified with a Diploma in Beauty Therapy, 

complimenting it with a Diploma with Merit in Electrolysis which 

she gained in 2002. She qualified in February 2017, completing 

Phi Brows Basic Training, passing 11 Levels, then following on 

in Phi Brows Manual Shading and Phi Brows Bold Brows, where 

she gained 11 Levels in both courses. 

The hard work has most certainly paid off for Katrina, as she was 

advised on the 28th January 2018, that she has now achieved 

“Royal Status”. This means that Katrina is only one of three who 

holds this Royal Status Qualification in New Zealand. 

The next step is Masters, where only two people can hold that 

status at the same time. Katrina explains that to earn either the 

Royal Artist or Master accolades, it is not based on how much 

money you have; “Money does not buy this type of recognition… 

it comes down to hard work and proving your work”. 

Two attributes, that at the end of the day, comes down to 

sheer talent, all combining towards gaining this recognition. 

To be accredited with a Royal Artist Qualification, you must be 

nominated by a “Master”. Your nomination is submitted to a 

panel, who then evaluate and see if you have met the criteria of 

producing a high standard and quality of work. 

“When shaping eyebrows, you are creating the perfection microbladed 

or tattooed eyebrow, making this a very niche business, 

so work must be of high quality”, Katrina explains. 

Katrina’s next qualification, is with an Artist Judy Nguyen in 

“Powder Brows”. Just another degree to add to her every 

growing CV, and for her happy client’s. 

She is continually upskilling to provide the best service for all of 

her clients. Katrina is bubbly, passionate about her profession and 

hard working. There is no compromise with her work. She says, 

“she really enjoys her job, and being able to help people”. 

This is evident, as she is a firm believer in doing her bit for 

charity work. In fact, she says, “I do a lot of charity work where 

I donate giveaways for auctions” …so wonderful to see that it’s 

APPOINTMENTS 

If you would like to make an appointment with Katrina at 

Feather Touch Brow Design, please call 

Katrina Williams - 022 069 3390 

FB: Katrina Williams Feather Touch Brow Design 

Instagram: Katrina Williams Feather Brows 

www.katrinawilliamsfeathertouchbrowdesign.com 

not just about making a profit in her business, but that she is also 

doing something positive for her community…paying it forward 

you might say. 

Client service is a strong focus for Katrina. She is a firm believer, 

in “spending time with clients”, and that it is not about how quick 

your turnover can be in a day. Katrina says, “That if I can’t give a 

person a good result, I won’t go ahead and do the work”. 

Being flexible, is a key attribute to Katrina’s business. Her 

philosophy “is life happens”, so she is extremely accommodating 

with dates for clients. Her aim is to provide a “care-based 

business”; and going by being currently booked out for 6-8 

weeks at a time, certainly proves she is providing excellent 

service for her clients. 

All ages, and males and females, can benefit from this semipermanent 

eyebrow technique. Katrina also offers Lip Blush 

Tattooing, which is a soft colour of pigment implanted into the lip 

to give a more youthful look, lasting 2-3 years. She also offers a 

range of other Beauty Services. 

Consultations are free, and you can book via phone or on 

Facebook. Katrina says, “A huge proportion of work that I have 

done, is on my Facebook or Instagram pages”. Alternatively, you 

can visit Katrina’s range of beauty options, including tattooing on 

her website, along with her pricing. 

Feather Touch Brow Design has standard business hours during 

the week. Katrina is open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. 

Outside these days is by appointment. 

And you may just want to book early, as Katrina’s goal is to be 

booked out 3 months in advance, which she is well on her way to 

achieving that goal. And just to reinforce just how great Katrina 

is at her job, there are only four other towns or cities operating in 

New Zealand, with permanent based Phi Masters or Royal Artists, 

and Morrinsville is one of them. 

Well done Katrina on a great local home-based business! 

PG. 14 


Take the squeak out of your 

clean this season.... 

With winter having just arrived on our doorstep, you 

may have already started to notice, or will notice, a 

change in your skin - unfortunately not often a change 

for the better. 

Healing beach swims have been traded in for ramped-up air 

conditioners, mounds of blankets and in turn, one of the most 

unhelpful beauty hiccups of the season, DEHYDRATION. You’ll 

probably find yourself waking up feeling groggy and your skin 

will no doubt follow suit, kicking back at the change forced 

upon it. Signs my clients often talk about are tightness, 

itchiness, visible skin flakes, fine lines becoming more 

noticeable and a dead give away - dry, cracked lips. 

ABOVE: Katrina Williams - PhiBrows Royal Artist | BELOW: A before and after picture 

of one of her clients. 

Editors Note: 

New Monthly Column!! 

Katrina is excited to bring to you monthly tips and tricks 

that have been in the Beauty Industry for the past 16 

years. Katrina will cover a wide range of topics, including 

Skincare, Makeup, and Brow Grooming advice. She is an 

avid believer of working on the basics, enhancing and 

realising your natural beauty and it really doesn’t need to 

be complicated! 

Speaking of great local businesses, well done to Lucy 

Furniss, The Friday Edition’s Interior Design Columnist 

on designing the logo for Feather Touch Brow Design. 

It’s a …… Beauty! 

Here are a few tips on how to combat this part of the season 

and have your skin glowing in no time. 

First things first. If it’s tight, something’s not right. 

Check your current cleanser is still appropriate. Just like 

your foundation, you may need to adjust your cleanser to the 

season. It doesn't have to be expensive, but it does need to 

be right for you, remember a tight feeling after cleansing is 

actually your skin saying “no thank you, you just removed 

all my natural protection”. This protection is particularly 

important overnight when that warm, inside air is doing its 

damaging thing. 

So what’s the remedy? Your nightly cleanse, in my 

prescription, would be a two-part process; apply cleanser 

and work it gently into your skin, rinse, then apply cleanser 

again and work into skin, leaving for one minute before 

removing with a clean, gentle washcloth. You will be amazed 

at how much more debris you’ll remove after the big day 

your skin has had and this way you can remove any dry skin 

gently. Our skin should be able to be cleansed well in the 

evening, with the morning requiring not too much more than 

a splash of water, but you must have your skin in a healthy 

condition first. 

Always follow with a gorgeous moisturiser - one that locks 

in that goodness but allows the skin to breath, one you love. 

Treat it as the ritual it should be. If you are time or budget 

poor and you’re after a very simple regime (for a normal to 

dry skin) that is so basic you will be amazed, you really can’t 

compete with Jojoba oil, a cleanser and moisturiser in one. 

Even with all the products at my disposal this is always a 

winter favourite for myself and my family. 

Tip number three, ensure you have some great essential fatty 

acids making their way in to your diet, and the major one all 

year round - drink lots of fresh water. 

If you manage to make a few or all of these changes I know 

your skin will thank me in the next couple of months! 

Katrina - Porcelain Beauty & Feather Touch Brow Design 


YOUNG MAN 

WITH A 

LOVE FOR 

THE GAME! 


CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Simon Mannering & Kaiser | Broncos legend 

Wally Lewis & Kaiser | Jason Nightingale & Kaiser | Kaiser Williams 

KAISER WILLIAMS plays for the Morrinsville Bulls Rugby League 

Club Under 13 Grade… 

As I sat talking to Katrina Williams, Kaiser’s mum, Kaiser sat there… 

intently listening to every word, and not once did he interrupt. 

Respect. And respect is why this proud, young Under 13 Rugby 

League player, is going to go places. Respect for his elders. Respect 

for his coaches. Respect for his team. Respect for the game. But 

more importantly…The respect he has for himself. 

Kaiser knows how hard he must work to go further with the game 

he loves. Yet, he is still only a twelve-year old boy at Intermediate. An 

age, where for a lot of teens, can most certainly be a changing point 

in them as a person, as they struggle in finding out who they are, 

and why things are changing both emotionally and physically. Kaiser 

is what I would describe as being multi-talented in sport. In the past 

he has played rugby, touch rugby and basketball. He is also an allrounder 

in cricket, where he has represented at a high level. He has 

recently been in the Waikato Valley Development Squad, where he 

played two games. 

Both Kaiser and his mum admit, the first game, well, ….it didn’t go 

quite so well, but the second was an entirely different story. Kaiser 

finished the game as “Most Valuable Player”. This to me, is a crucial 

part of game development…having the ability to come back out, 

improve on what didn’t go so well the first time, and then perform to 

a higher level next time round. 

Kaiser plays his competition league games on a Sunday, and last 

year, was the Team Captain. He has a very strong chance in playing 

Representative League for Hauraki in his age group. Playing well at 

this tournament may see him being chosen to play for the ‘Waicoa 

Bay Stallions’. Kaiser’s eyes light up. This opportunity to play Reps, 

means there will be “Scouts”, and yes …I mean “NRL Scouts!”, and 

if chosen, Kaiser may well see himself going to higher levels within 

the NRL. 

He has recently had the honour along with teammate Kieran Lee, 

in attending a Broncos Development Training Camp. Such an 

awesome experience for the pair to be around the training culture 

and professionalism of “the big teams”. Being taught “the basics” 

and “discipline” are fundamentals and a good grounding for anyone 

in sport. Kaiser is the first to admit, he needs to work on a couple 

of areas within his game. The first he says, “I must learn how to 

perform at every game”, the second “don’t drop my lip!”. Wow, I 

thought to myself, so young, yet able to realise where he needs to 

develop and process it all himself. 

Kaiser plays at Number 6, so standoff, 

which he very proudly boasts, is the same 

position that one of the Broncos Legends of 

the game, ‘Darren Lockyer’ used to play. And while I was sitting 

there, I thought perfect, now here’s my chance to ask him who his 

‘favourite’ team in the NRL Competition is… it must be the Broncos 

I thought…but oh no…It’s “the Melbourne Storm!”, Kaiser excitedly 

says. 

And this was the turning point for me in really understanding Kaiser 

and his passion for the game. In my mind, I was attaching a player 

he admired as an individual, therefore I assumed he would connect 

that player to the same team. Having the ability to separate the 

individual performance and hold an entirely different team as his 

favourite, proves how he interprets the game, the vision he has, and 

that its not all based on individual performances for success, but the 

team as the whole. 

Kaiser’s mum explains how Kaiser has had two influential people in 

his life as coaches. She is referring to Richard Payne and Andy Lee. 

She says, “Richard is just a phenomenal man in developing Kaiser’s 

game, and that both Richard and Kaiser have much respect for each 

other”. And, Kaiser’s respect for Andy Lee is no different. There is 

much admiration for both men who have helped him so much in his 

game. 

Katrina goes on to say how lucky Kaiser is to have his Dad, Metua, 

enjoy and play the game as well. But Metua is humble. He explains 

how Kaiser gets there on his own accolades. “He has natural talent, 

and I don’t like to add unnecessary pressure to him as a parent.” 

“I’ve always let his coaches do what’s needed, and never interfere 

with their structures and guidance…he is so fortunate to having had 

good mentors in league, cricket and union. He has a good heart and 

is pretty honest, just a kid enjoying life, and having the opportunity to 

excel in his chosen sport”. 

Wow, with support like this from his mum, dad and coaches I can 

see why Kaiser loves his sport, and yes, look out NRL… this young 

man surely will be, aiming high. Oh, and just for the record…Darren 

Lockyer happens to also be Kaiser’s dad’s favourite player of all time 

…good minds think alike… 

Well done to the Morrinsville Bulls Rugby League Club and to the 

families and their supporters, for showing your un-waivering support 

and commitment to these juniors. You are a credit to the club, and it 

is exciting to see the club developing moving forward. 

PG. 16 


PG. 16


Te Aroha has a new business in town – Adelle Eddy from 

Queen Green Boutique’s Opening Day is on Saturday, 

June 2nd, 2018 at 9am. 

Adelle is excited about bringing her new venture in to the 

local community. Adelle is a “Sustainable Stylist” – she 

supports up-cycling and re-cycling products and clothing. 

New 

Pre loved 

Up-cycled 

Clothing 

Adelle’s main purpose and focus of her business is to help 

to keep our planet beautiful, and to reduce the waste that is 

currently going in to our landfill. 

QUEEN GREEN BOUTIQUE 

132 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha | Phone 027 903 4013 

Facebook: Queen Green Boutique 

Open Saturdays 9am - 6pm 

Queen Green Boutique 

Opening Day 2 nd June 

132 Whitaker Street 

Te Aroha 

GET ALONG TO THIS WONDERFUL NEW BUSINESS IN TE AROHA AND SUPPORT LOCAL 

Stem Cell Nutrition 

TESTIMONIAL OF THE MONTH: 

BERKELEY CLARK 

'I've been on the Stem Cell Products since the August Seminar. For years I have 

had pain in my lower back, ankles and feet and have been limited to very little 

walking around. Standing was difficult for even short periods. My shoulders were 

very stiff and sore, and I had little range of movement. It took about 4 months 

before I was sure that things were improving. I'm reading more easily and I'm able 

to be a lot more active. I have less pain walking and standing - I can even manage 

staircases which is very pleasing. I have flexibility back in my shoulders and can 

put my hands straight up over my head. Several friends have commented on how well I'm looking - I'm just 

looking forward to improving even more!' 

For more information or to get started yourself, phone Jane Bennett on 021 526 342 today. 


Florist with Flair 


Sandy Jenkins from Florist boutique has a natural talent for creativity 

and presentation. 

In fact, Sandy says she has always had an interest in flowers and in creativity. 

You may well contribute that love of her business to her grandparents who 

loved gardening, having what may be referred to as having had ‘green 

fingers’. Sandy remembers in her younger years, strolling through her 

grandparent’s gardens and taking time to “smell the flowers”. Commenting to 

Sandy at that time, I said how ironic that is, as quite often the more we are in 

front of something, or think about a place, image or scenario, how later in life, 

that can come around full circle, and suddenly you find yourself with that new 

house or job. Somehow the universe brings it back to you… 

Sandy brought her business in August 2017, and since then, she has been 

building that business successfully, step…by step. Fast forward to May 2018, 

Sandy has a very strong database of clients, and Florist Boutique is adding 

continually to products and services, she can offer her clients, making the 

business “her own”. 

Sandy bought the business because she says, “I loved flowers, and I wanted 

to bring that to people, flowers can make people feel happier, and there are 

many times in a person’s life, in happy or sad moments, where people do 

appreciate them”. Sandy has a passion to deliver this philosophy to people on 

a day to day basis. Her focus is to provide a high quality of products to people, 

which results in customer satisfaction. Sandy is always looking at ways to 

grow and expand her business. She employs locally, and has a wonderful 

staff member Anna, and she acknowledges the people, who during her busier 

times, are there to lend a hand. 

Being “Eco friendly”, is Sandy’s vision for her business. She has green waste 

bins where she separates the cardboard, and Bio-degradeable bags for wet 

wraps. Sandy would love to become as close to being 100% Eco friendly as 

possible. As she goes on to explain that “We rely on our environment for our 

business, as it reflects the price, so therefore the more that we can do, the 

better it is for our business and my clients”. 

260 Thames Street, Morrinsville | Phone 07 889 5737 

www.morrinsvilleflowers.co.nz 

Facebook: Floristboutique@morrinsvilleflowers 

Florist boutique offers a wide variety of flowers, houseplants, beautifully giftwrapped 

terrariums, air plants and gift vouchers for their customers. There 

website is providing as a strong link to the business, with many customers 

buying online, and with the extensive range that Sandy offers, everybody is 

being catered for and being looked after. 

Sourcing locally is important to Sandy, so she has growers accommodating 

her range of flowers from Rotorua, Cambridge and Katikati. It enables her in 

keeping the flowers fresh, which is a better result for her clients. Alternatively, 

Sandy can also top up what she can’t get from local growers in terms of 

availability at the time, from wholesalers in Hamilton and Auckland. 

Floral classes have proved popular at Florist boutique, and you can register 

for a “build a bunch class”, which gives people the basic knowledge of how 

to put a bunch of flowers together and present them beautifully. As Sandy 

describes, this is something people love to do, and it makes people feel good 

about being able to get to do it themselves. There are further opportunities in 

the pipe line with different classes soon becoming available. 

Florist boutique is a local Morrinsville business, going from strength to 

strength. Well done Sandy and the team at Florist boutique. 

PG. 18 


GRUMPY 

OLD MAN 

writes….... 

Sheesh! I feel a bit weird finding myself in such glossy 

surroundings – everything seems so precise and pristine – 

it took me a while to realise this was our new local rag. 

Just as I’d managed to cultivate first Jim’s and then Linda’s 

management policies regarding columnists in the Advertisercum-Mountain 

News, I now find I have to start all over again 

and persuade Sharon that someone should be firing slings and 

arrows at those issues which afflict and annoy us daily - and 

that could be me. To be honest I’m inclined to hit out with a bit 

of a slice or a hook so duck if you see me coming. 

Te Aroha folk have indulged my little whims and fancies 

over the past few years and, for some obscure reason, have 

come to tolerate my rantings and ravings about things that 

get right up my nose. Now, it seems, Morrinsville might be 

able to share in that dubious distinction or choose to argue, 

whichever takes their fancy. As a bewildered, geriatric ex- 

Pom farm-worker, insurance agent, journalist, actor, priest 

and professional superannuitant, I’ve struggled to come to 

terms with the pace of technological progress which has left 

me far behind. I have bemoaned the failings of an education 

system that has bequeathed us the youth of today, together 

with their unfathomable means of communication. Call me 

old-fashioned, if you must, (please do – most youngsters think 

old-fashioned dates right back to 2010) but for the life in me I 

can’t comprehend the rationale of getting together so they can 

phone and photograph each other. George Bernard Shaw had 

it right, when asked what the most beautiful thing in the world 

was, he replied: “Youth is the most beautiful thing in the world – 

and what a pity it has to be wasted on children”. 

Why is it that, wherever I go, drivers seem hell-bent on 

overtaking any car ahead as if being behind it was some sort of 

slight on their invincibility? They drive as if achieving the 100 

km/h speed limit plus the additional 7 or 8 km/h allowance they 

somehow think is their right is a requirement of their license. IT 

IS NOT A TARGET. 

They seem to think it must be achieved at all costs and 

exceeded with compunction weaving in and out of slowcoaches 

– particularly, it seems, if they are driving an SUV. Impatient 

drivers are a pain in the backside. On the road behind the wheel 

is no place for aggression and, I’m not talking about young 

hoons who go out laying down tyre tracks after midnight, some 

of the worst offenders are young women! Yep, I can be sexist 

too sometimes (but don’t let the missus know or she’ll cut my 

family allowance). Speaking of driving habits, can anyone tell 

me why traffic on SH27 seems to think they have divine right 

approaching the roundabout at Tatuanui? Could it be the Jafas 

they have in the cars? 

It’s coming up to the time when we normally receive a card from 

the council telling us to collect our supply of rubbish bags for 

next year. Not this year, though. The council hasn’t charged you 

on your annual rates for them (hooray!), but before you break 

your leg leaping for joy at your rates reduction, it means you 

have got to pay up front at the counter. Two bucks a bag! 

Of course, if the idea of paying $2 for a council bag is anathema 

to you, you could always put your rubbish in those cement bags 

you have left over from concreting the garden path. Trouble 

with that is the rubbish cart won’t pick them up if you leave 

them on the pavement. Aha! Do I hear you say, as you thump 

the table, you’ll drop them off at the dump. Yep, still gonna cost 

you though, you can’t win. Only one thing for it! Bite the bullet. If 

you think the only consolation is a reduced rates bill – forget it, 

there’s heaps more to pay for. 

Hmm! 

Gary & Athlene | Phone 07 884 7740 | 143 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha 


Harley Raihe 


He lives it, he breathes it, he embraces it…One hundred 

percent. 

This is Harley Raihe…This, is the Premier Coach of the Taniwharau 

Rugby League Club…Before I continue though, let us get an insight 

into the history of the Taniwharau Rugby League Club, for it is only 

then, that you can understand why this man, Harley Raihe, is so 

passionate about his beloved club, town and his commitment in 

developing the future for his beloved game… Rugby League. 

The Taniwharau Rugby League Club is based in Huntly, and has 

a strong, rich history in the game. Taniwharau, was founded in 

1944, by Tonga Mahuta, and is the most successful club in Huntly. 

Huntly, had once, very proudly boasted four rugby league clubs, the 

Rangiriri Eels, Huntly South, Huntly United and Taniwharau. 

Taniwharau, had won 11 straight Waikato Premierships throughout 

the 70’s and 80’s. Not only that, they also won the Waicoa Bay 

Championship in 2002, and then again in 2007. This was the year 

that saw Taniwharau go unbeaten throughout the season. Even 

more unique, is that this had never ever been achieved before in a 

Waikato Competition. They followed on with that success winning 

titles in 2008 and again in 2009. 

Fast forward to 2013, and the Taniwharau Club was the most 

successful club throughout the Waikato season, boasting 5 teams 

out of 7 in Grand Finals. In 2017, the results were no different. 

They were very proudly crowned the Rugby League Champions in 

Waikato, following on with that success at the New Zealand Rugby 

League Awards, being named the Grassroots Club of the Year. 

Commitment, passion, hard work, all lead eventually to experiencing 

success. But it doesn’t just happen. It takes a person with a 

vision, inspiration, someone who is dedicated at wanting people to 

succeed. Someone who makes it not about themself….it is about 

“The Team”. And that person. Is Harley Raihe… He shares that 

vision, that commitment in promoting his game, and to the highest 

level he can possibly achieve. He has the ability in getting the best 

out of his players. 

The Taniwharau Rugby League Club’s success stems from both 

the cultural and club’s values it enforces…These are built around 

manaakitanga (being hospitable and kind), aroha (showing love and 

compassion), and whanaungatanga (developing a relationship that 

reflects a sense of belonging). It is a kaupapa Māori driven club, and 

players are involved in both the schools and maraes within their 

local community. 

It is not that hard to understand why then, how Harley Raihe, 

who was raised in Huntly, and is a teacher at Te Wharekura O 

Rakaumanga is so dedicated. This man is so focused and is held 

in such high regard from his community, that defeat is not in 

their nature. It’s not who they are, what they promote or stand for. 

They have pride and mana (power, control, status), that they have 

previously tasted with their success. 

Taniwharau has a point to prove… that hard work, resilience, 

commitment and most of all respect all play a part in success. 

Respect for your culture, respect for community, respect for your 

team and respect for your coach. Harley Raihe can only do so much. 

The players must want it, they must have a will to want to win. A fire 

in them, to regain that 2017 title once again in 2018. 

Harley has new players in the team this year. A challenge to mould 

new players as individuals into a team atmosphere. A challenge, 

that will test him and his abilities and skills as a coach. 

Or will it? 

ABOVE: The proud Taniwharau Rugby League Team, Waikato Rugby League Champions 2017. 

TOP LEFT: Takaroa Raihe (Harley’s Father) and Harley Raihe 

TOP RIGHT: The Morrinsville Bulls Rugby League Team, Harley Raihe (in green jacket). 

PG. 20 


NEW LOCAL BUSINESS 

Yellow Sun Contractors Ltd 


Meet Grant Wilson…A new local handyman business in 

Morrinsville. Grants goal is to “pick up jobs that builders can’t do, 

especially the smaller jobs that they are too busy to do”. Grant and 

his wife Tracey relocated from the far north, two and a half months 

ago. Grant had been a herd manager working on a dairy farm in 

Kaitaia. Grant has enough NZQA Credits to be a Qualified Agricultural 

Fencer, and has previously taught Agri Business in Fencing, Health 

and Safety, Animal Handling and Services in Tools and Machinery. 

Quite a CV… 

Grants dad was a builder, so he has been around the industry from a 

youngster, and yet Grant never looked at becoming qualified himself. 

Grant does say however, “he always had an interest in building as 

a little kid, and dad was a little disappointed that I didn’t go into 

the industry”. Grant is prepared to do farm fencing which is his 

specialty, decks, residential fencing, and little maintenance jobs. He 

is prepared to travel for the work, but his preference is Morrinsville, 

Te Aroha or Matamata. Grant says the hardest part of being in a 

new business, is getting recognised from people and gaining the 

trust that he can do a great job. He says a lot of his work is word 

of mouth and through Facebook which is a great referral for his 

business. 

Seeing that Grant has been involved in farming spanning 20 years 

plus, I have no doubt that his work would be of a very high standard, 

and that he would be extremely reliable to his clients. Combine that 

with the building knowledge he has had over the years as well, and 

I am sure you will be getting a great job done. Grant acknowledges 

the fantastic support that he has from his wife Tracey. He also pays 

respect to his dad, who he explains has been his mentor, especially 

RIGHT: Grant Wilson - Yellow 

Sun Contractors Ltd 

BOTTOM: Grants work (A 

Barbecue table, you can lift 

the middle section out , and fill 

with ice and drinks, complete 

with a bottle opener). 

having been in business 

himself. Overall says Grant, “it 

has been a fantastic venture 

so far…friends and family 

have supported us all the way”. And it seems both Grant and Tracey 

have talents that many may not yet know about…for they were 

both responsible for building the stage settings in the recent local 

production “Into the Woods”, they were also part of the “back stage 

crew”, and they are also very involved in theatre in Hamilton. Both 

Tracey and Grant like to be involved in community events, even 

being a sponsor for one of the characters in the local production. Not 

bad, considering they have only been in Morrinsville for such a short 

period of time. People like Tracey and Grant Wilson are so valuable 

to our local communities moving forward and it is so wonderful to 

see their involvement and their enthusiasm in helping out. 

Grant and Tracey both love living in Morrinsville…. No doubt it has 

been a positive move for them and their business. If you would like 

any home handyman work done, give Grant Wilson at Yellow Sun 

Contractors Ltd a call to discuss his competitive rates today. 

You won’t be disappointed…. phone Grant on 021 136 9954 

Te Aroha West 

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 


The Te Aroha West Women’s Institute are a passionate group 

of women who provide a very valuable service to their local 

community.Over the past two years, the organisation had a 

theme… Adopt a….The theme that the Women’s Institute 

supported was the local foodbank, which included grocery 

items and a small of donation of funds. 

The work that these ladies do is ongoing. They knit for a 

variety of organisations, including knitting beanies for both 

the Neonatal Unit and for cancer patients. This wonderful 

organisation has monthly meetings where people can come 

together for both friendship and companionship. 

This year the Women’s Institute are working on the theme 

“Encouraging and Inspiring women 

within a dynamic organisation” 

‘Share a Friendship”. Although 

the ladies will be working 

tirelessly on this theme, they have 

decided of the importance to still 

support their local foodbank. This 

is an example of still “sharing 

within the community”. 

ABOVE: Ngaire Young (President), and 

Karen William (Secretary), waiting 

for their call to present a wreath on 

ANZAC DAY on behalf of the Te Aroha 

West Women’s Institute. 

The Te Aroha West Women’s Institute meet on the second 

Tuesday of the month, at the Contract Bridge Club Rooms, 

Whitaker Street, Te Aroha. The meeting commences at 

11 am. Next Meeting: 12th June 2018. New Members are 

always welcome. 


NUTRITION TIPS 

FOR THE WINTER MONTHS 

WRITTEN BY JENNA AND RENEE OF REAL HEALTH NZ 

The winter months are about to well and truly hit, the 

nights are getting colder, the days have become shorter 

and unfortunately we’re on the long countdown to those 

summer BBQs again! 

The cooler months leave us more susceptible to infection, the 

common cold and dreaded flu as our immune cells response is 

weaker. This means it’s vital we do everything possible to keep our 

immune system in tip top shape to avoid getting sick! Our immune 

system is this incredible thing that we can't see yet it’s defending 

us all the time! If we’re able to keep it thriving throughout the colder 

months by living a healthy lifestyle then there’s a good chance we’ll 

survive winter with no more than a sniffle! In this months article 

we’re sharing a few simple tricks you can do to help you boost your 

immunity. We’re also highlighting some of the key vitamins and 

minerals you’ll need more of during the cooler months and how you 

can get them into your diet! 

EASY TIPS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY! 

Kick start the day with Apple Cider Vinegar: It’s the perfect 

addition to a winter diet as it helps to promote a healthy digestive 

system, aids the detoxification process and increases energy levels. 

Apple Cider also does absolute wonders for hair, skin and nails - 

bonus! A great way to get your daily fix is to add a tablespoon to a 

cup of hot water along with a wedge of lemon and a little manuka 

honey first thing in the morning. 

Eat more greens: Consuming green leafy veggies is the best 

when it comes to boosting our immunity! They are a nutritional 

powerhouse, work wonders digestively, balance taste buds and 

reduce cravings! They are super rich in so many important vitamins 

and minerals; folic acid, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium.. just to 

name just a few! 

Eat more garlic: Garlic has long been praised for its healing 

powers, especially against winter colds and the flu! Garlic has 

excellent immune boosting effects, it’s also an anti-bacterial, antiviral 

and anti-fungal agent! Studies have demonstrated hundreds 

of beneficial health effects of garlic, including; reducing the risk of 

heart disease, high cholesterol & high blood pressure. Studies have 

also shown that garlic reduces the risk of becoming sick in the first 

place, as well as how long you might stay sick for! Add garlic when 

cooking/steaming greens, add to stir- fries or mashed vegetables. 

Stay Hydrated: Your lungs are 90% water, your brain is 76% water, 

our muscles 75% water, your blood 82% water and bones are 25% 

water! Incredible or what! Although it can be hard to keep the fluids 

up in winter it’s incredibly important as the impact of dehydration 

is massive. Water is vital in preventing illness during the colder 

seasons. When we don't drink enough water all our body systems 

struggle. Water transports nutrients throughout the body, aids in 

digestion, regulates temperature and facilitates detoxification. 

Water also promotes healthy bowel movements, improves mental 

concentration and relieves fatigue. Aim for at least 8 glasses of 

water every day! 

VITAMINS & MINERALS YOUR BODY NEEDS MORE OF IN WINTER 

Vitamin C: Vitamin C offers protection against immune system 

deficiencies and is super helpful in preventing the common cold! 

Vitamin C also helps the body to detox, maintain healthy strong 

bones and teeth, helps to healing wounds and keeps our skin 

glowing. That's just to name a few benefits! 

Foods that are rich in Vitamin C: Citrus fruits like lemons, mandarins, 

oranges and dark leafy vegetables such as silverbeet and broccoli. 

Other vegetables rich in Vitamin C include butternut squash and 

bok-choy. TIP: Vitamin C is water-soluble, which means that cooking 

reduces the vitamin content, so lightly steaming or blanching things 

like broccoli is a good idea to ensure you are getting as many 

nutrients as possible. 

Vitamin D: Vitamin D or the sunshine vitamin is one of the most 

undervalued nutrients in the world yet it’s so incredibly important 

for our overall health. Vitamin D is important for general health but 

it’s most important role is to do with bone health. As you’ll know 

calcium is essential for developing strong bones, however vitamin 

D has a really important role to play too! Basically one will not work 

without the other – to absorb calcium your body also needs vitamin 

D. Even if you eat foods that contain lots of calcium without enough 

vitamin D, you can’t absorb them into your body. As well as building 

strong bones vitamin D helps with aiding a vast range of functions 

within the amazing human body such as the immune system, 

muscle function, cardiovascular function, respiratory system and 

brain development! 

How to get enough Vitamin D: Some foods contain small amounts 

of Vitamin D (eggs, oily fish and milk products) but it’s the sun rays 

that we really need to make sure we are getting enough of! Winter 

and long days at the office don't help the situation, but as little as 

5-10 minutes each day can make a massive difference! So, lace up 

the shoes, get out and soak up that sunshine when you can! 

Iron: Not only does Iron help keep your immune system strong 

throughout the cold and flu season it also helps with keeping your 

energy high! Iron helps to carry oxygen throughout your entire body, 

PG. 22 


nourishing all of your organs so they’ll continue to function optimally. 

Foods rich in Iron: To boost your Iron levels, add more red meat, 

beans, dark leafy vegetables, and seafood to your diet 

Zinc: Loads of research suggests that zinc can boost the immune 

system. Zinc acts as an antioxidant in the body, it fights free radical 

damage, helps to repair tissue, balances hormones and supports 

healthy immunity. 

How to get it: To ensure you are getting enough zinc eat loads of 

spinach, some beef, beans, seafood, nuts and seeds! 

If you are keen to change your eating habits and increase 

your fitness levels check out www.realhealthnz.co.nz and 

join the Online Gym for as little as $14 per month! It’s like 

having a Personal Trainer and Nutrition Health Coach in your 

pocket! 

IMMUNE BOOSTING RECIPE! 

THAI BUTTERNUT CURRY WITH TURMERIC RICE 

This Thai-inspired dish is creamy, spicy, rich & comforting! It's 

packed full of vegetables so if you struggle to get your kids to 

eat their veggies this is a great meal to try - they won't even 

notice them! 

Serves 4-5 | Dairy Free | Gluten Free | Refined Sugar Free 

YOU’LL NEED: 

1 large sweet potato 1 butternut pumpkin 

2 shallots 4 silverbeet leaves 

2 tsp crushed garlic 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger 

1 tsp red curry paste 3 tsp curry powder 

1 cup vegetable stock 1 can coconut milk 

1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp olive oil 

fresh coriander to top 

TURMERIC RICE: 

2 cups rice 2 tsp turmeric 

1 cup peas 1 pinch salt 

HERE’S HOW: 

1. Dice sweet potato 

and pumpkin, place 

in a pot of water to 

soften for 15 min. 

2. Dice shallots and 

silverbeet & set to the 

side. 

3. Add rice, turmeric 

and a pinch of salt to a pot of boiling water. Leave for 15 min on 

medium heat to cook, stirring occasionally. 

4. Fry off diced shallots in a little oil on medium heat. 

5. Once pumpkin & sweet potato has softened, drain & add to shallots. 

Add coconut milk, freshly grated ginger, crushed garlic, curry powder, 

red curry paste, fish sauce, diced silverbeet leaves & vegetable stock. 

6. Mix together well, cover & simmer on medium heat for a further 

10 min. 

7. Once rice is almost cooked add peas & cook for a further few minutes 

before draining. 

8. Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh coriander. 

JUNE 2018 

Coromandel Harbour 

HIGH AND LOW WATERS 

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 

Coromandel Hbr. TIME DIFFERENCES FOR NEARBY PLACES 

FISH KEY GUIDE 

Sun Times 

Add or subract these figures for the place you require. 

1 L 2:37am 0.6 2 L 3:18am 0.7 3 L 4:00am 0.7 

PLACE HIGH LOW 

G 

Rise Set 

Good Fishing 

H 8:53am 2.7 

H 9:33am 2.6 

H 10:13am 2.6 

Hr Mn Hr Mn 

1st 7:21am 5:10pm Whitianga +0 03 -0 03 

L 2:55pm 0.5 

L 3:34pm 0.6 

L 4:12pm 0.6 

Tairua +0 05 +0 04 

15th 7:29am 5:08pm 

F Fair Fishing 

H 9:19pm 2.8 

H 9:59pm 2.7 

H 10:39pm 2.7 

Whangamata -0 02 -0 03 

30th 7:31am 5:12pm Waihi Beach -0 07 -0 08 

B Not too Hot G 

G 

G 

All times corrected for Daylight Savings. Tauranga +0 08 +0 07 

4 

L 4:43am 0.7 

H 10:53am 2.5 

L 4:53pm 0.7 

H 11:21pm 2.6 

5 

L 5:28am 0.8 

H 11:35am 2.5 

L 5:36pm 0.8 

6 

H 12:05am 2.6 

L 6:15am 0.8 

H 12:19pm 2.4 

L 6:24pm 0.8 

7 

H 12:52am 2.5 

L 7:03am 0.8 

H 1:07pm 2.4 

L 7:16pm 0.9 

8 

H 1:41am 2.5 

L 7:54am 0.8 

H 1:59pm 2.4 

L 8:13pm 0.9 

9 

H 2:32am 2.5 

L 8:46am 0.8 

H 2:56pm 2.4 

L 9:10pm 0.8 

10 

H 3:24am 2.6 

L 9:39am 0.7 

H 3:54pm 2.5 

L 10:06pm 0.8 

11 

F 

H 4:18am 2.7 

L 10:33am 0.5 

H 4:52pm 2.7 

L 11:00pm 0.6 

12 

F 

H 5:11am 2.8 

L 11:26am 0.4 

H 5:47pm 2.8 

L 11:52pm 0.5 

13 

B 

H 6:06am 2.9 

L 12:18pm 0.3 

H 6:40pm 3.0 

14 

B 

L 12:44am 0.4 

H 7:01am 2.9 

L 1:10pm 0.1 

H 7:32pm 3.1 

15 

B 

L 1:37am 0.3 

H 7:55am 3.0 

L 2:02pm 0.1 

H 8:24pm 3.2 

16 

B 

L 2:30am 0.3 

H 8:49am 3.1 

L 2:53pm 0.0 

H 9:16pm 3.2 

17 

F 

L 3:24am 0.2 

H 9:43am 3.1 

L 3:45pm 0.1 

H 10:09pm 3.2 

18 

G 

L 4:20am 0.3 

H 10:37am 3.0 

L 4:38pm 0.2 

H 11:03pm 3.1 

19 

G 

L 5:16am 0.3 

H 11:32am 2.9 

L 5:33pm 0.3 

H 11:58pm 3.0 

20 

G 

L 6:13am 0.4 

H 12:28pm 2.8 

L 6:30pm 0.4 

21 

B 

H 12:55am 2.9 

L 7:11am 0.5 

H 1:25pm 2.7 

L 7:31pm 0.6 

22 

B 

H 1:51am 2.8 

L 8:08am 0.5 

H 2:24pm 2.7 

L 8:32pm 0.6 

23 

B 

H 2:47am 2.7 

L 9:05am 0.6 

H 3:24pm 2.6 

L 9:31pm 0.7 

24 

B 

H 3:42am 2.7 

L 10:01am 0.6 

H 4:21pm 2.6 

L 10:26pm 0.7 

25 

B 

H 4:35am 2.6 

L 10:53am 0.6 

H 5:15pm 2.7 

L 11:17pm 0.7 

26 

B 

H 5:27am 2.6 

L 11:42am 0.6 

H 6:05pm 2.7 

27 

G 

L 12:04am 0.7 

H 6:15am 2.6 

L 12:28pm 0.5 

H 6:50pm 2.7 

28 

G 

L 12:48am 0.7 

H 7:02am 2.6 

L 1:11pm 0.5 

H 7:33pm 2.8 

29 

G 

L 1:31am 0.7 

H 7:46am 2.6 

L 1:51pm 0.5 

H 8:14pm 2.8 

30 

G 

L 2:12am 0.7 

H 8:27am 2.6 

L 2:29pm 0.5 

H 8:53pm 2.8 

G 

G 

G 

G 

G 

G 

G 

Tide graphics supplied by OceanFun Publishing, Ltd. www.ofu.co.nz www.tidewiz.com www.tidespy.com Not for navigational purposes. 

MAORI FISHING GUIDE BY BILL HOHEPA 


THEATRE SCENE 

WRITTEN BY IAN HARROP 

Things are buzzing at The Little Theatre in Te Aroha. 

Currently riding a wave of successful productions in all genres, 

the Te Aroha Dramatic Society has not turned its back on the 

younger generation. Currently in rehearsal at the Little Theatre, 

is one of the best loved pantomimes of all time - Peter Pan 

based on the book by JM Barrie. 

Director Phillip Legg, with a record of several successful 

pantomimes for the society in the past, was overwhelmed by the 

response to his call for young people at auditions – more than 

fifty turned up seeking a role. Not one to look a gift horse in the 

mouth, he took each of them on board. 

A press release, that was issued following a production meeting 

by the society said: “It’s back, the age of pantomime”. Director 

Phillip Legg is once again all set to work his magic in this new 

updated version of the well known and loved story of Peter Pan. 

Written by New Zealanders Pinky Agnew and Lorae Parry, we 

see the old favourite story come to life with a Kiwi twist. 

Bring your family and friends to our newly painted theatre. I am 

sure you will enjoy the Te Aroha Dramatic Societies production 

which opens on the 28th June. As this is a family show, the 

evening performances will start at 7:30pm on Thursday 28th, 

Friday 29th, Saturday 30th June, Wednesday 3rd, Thursday 4th, 

Friday 5th July. There will be two matinee’s, starting at 4:00pm 

on Sunday 1st and Saturday 7th July. 

This is a traditional-style Pantomime, where boys are girls and 

girls are boys and general confusion is the order of the day. 

The cast, consisting of fourteen characters, is supported by a 

gang of Pirates and Lost Boys. There will be lots of fun, music, 

laughter and enjoyment for all ages… So, come along and 

enjoy. 

But that’s not all that is buzzing at the theatre. Boasting one 

of the finest theatre wardrobes throughout New Zealand, the 

wardrobe ladies are working frantically to keep up with the 

demand for pantomime costumes while accommodating a 

steady constant demand for fancy dress and costume hire. 

Anyone wishing to avail themselves of this hire service, should 

contact Marilyn 078848004 or 021 239 8051, Eileen 027 488 

0504, or Jocelyn 021 131 5133. 

Looking ahead, Paul Ferguson will be directing the very popular, 

Laurence Olivier Award-winning comedy Middle-Age Spread, 

written by New Zealand author Roger Hall, for the end-of-year 

production. In keeping with the society’s policy of providing 

opportunities for people to learn and progress, he will be 

assisted by John Remfrey, who has the aspiration to direct for 

the theatre at some time in the future. 

For actors wishing to advance their skills, a weekend 

workshop will be held at the theatre on August 11 & 12 led by 

myself. The theme of the course is An Approach to the Script. 

Numbers are filling fast. Registration forms are available, so 

phone 021 2160 443 or email ianandliz@xtra.co.nz. 

Apologies for the predominant Te Aroha slant in this column, 

but it is anticipated future columns will embrace all theatre 

activities falling within the circulation area of The Friday 

Edition. 

I will be delighted to receive all theatre-related information 

for inclusion in future editions. 

TE AROHA CONTINUING EDUCATION 

This group meets at 1.30 pm, in St Mark’s Lounge, Te Aroha on the third Wednesday of 

each month. The cost is a $3 entrance fee. It is aimed at helping people to continue to gain 

knowledge in many areas of life aspects, that they may not otherwise have had the opportunity 

to know anything about. We have a variety of speakers aimed to appeal to all tastes. If you have 

not taken the opportunity to attend one of these meetings, I strongly recommend you consider 

it. The speaker for the May meeting. was Rowena Harper who founded and runs the Fountain 

City Montessori School in Hamilton. This facility caters for some 70 odd children, ranging from 

3 months to 5 years old, and helps children to become totally self-motivated. Each child is 

introduced to an activity, and they soon become engrossed in learning at their own pace. There 

is an amazing variety of educational toys, and Rowena showed slides of some of the children 

who were learning as they “did”. The video clips along with her description of the history of the 

Montessori principles and the way they have evolved was most interesting. 

Put this in your diary: 

1.30 pm, third Wed 

each month. 

St Mark’s Lounge, 

Te Aroha. 

$3 entrance fee 

June Wyatt 

TREASURER, 

Te Aroha 

Continuing 

Education 

Ph 027 273 0616 

PG. 24 


SCAMS! 

New Zealand has been plagued by several Internet/phone scams 

over the last few years that has robbed good Kiwis out of thousands 

of dollars, and the Matamata-Piako area has been no exception. 

Here are a few things to keep in mind to avoid being caught in their trap! 

INTERNET 

OF THINGS 

WITH BRYAN 

PHONE SCAMS: 

- Microsoft will never call you, for any reason! 

- Your Banks will not call you unless you’ve just made a large 

purchase or went on a shopping spree. When your bank does call 

you, they will not ask you for your personal information because they 

already have it. If in doubt, get their name and number and let them 

know you’ll call your bank to confirm. 

- Never give your personal details or credit card to anyone who calls 

you. Ask for their Business name and number and say you’ll call 

them back. You’ll find they’ll hang up on you. 

- Trust your gut instinct, if something seems a little off, it probably is. 

- Do not allow anyone to connect to your computer remotely unless 

you know them. Re: Your computer guy. 

WHAT YOU CAN DO: 

- Ask for their Business, name and phone number - this will put 

scammers off and they hang up. 

- Ask them to remove you from their calling list - Telemarketers are 

required by NZ Law to do this if requested. 

- Keep your computers virus free (see your computer guy). 

- If you get repeated calls from persons claiming to be from 

Microsoft, keep a sports whistle by the phone, and give them a 

wee toot down the phone line. I doubt they will ever call you again. 

I did this myself last year, and I haven’t received another call since. 

In today’s world, you can’t trust anyone, although it’s a real shame, 

it’s also a reality. I’ve had several customers in my shop who have 

been ripped off from hundreds and thousands of dollars, and their 

computers infected with Trojans (Back door) viruses that allows 

these scammers to gain access to your computer anytime. If you’ve 

allowed these people to access your computers, chances are you 

now have a virus infection. Again, see your local Virus expert to give 

your PC a clean. 

EMAIL SCAMS: 

- Your Bank will not email you to tell you that you have an account 

problem and give you a link to log in, these are known as phishing 

(Fishing) scams to get your bank login details. Your bank will email 

you tell you have a message sometimes. If so, use your normal 

log on through your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Explorer etc) to 

check messages on. If in doubt, ring your bank. 

- If you receive an email with a link to click on, don’t! The only 

exception is if you requested this link through an Internet service 

you’ve ordered, like SKY, Lightbox, etc. 

Te Aroha 

and District 

Museum 

Te Whare Taonga o Te Aroha 

Our updated textile display now has another 

wedding dress on show. The dress was 

handmade by Dorothy Davidson when she 

married Samuel Norris, 27 January 1925. 

The dress is a flapper style dress. 

Winter Hours - 12 pm to 3pm daily 

Cadman Bath House, The Domain | 102 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha 

Phone 07 884 4427 | www.tearoha-museum.com 


School Services Academy at 

MORRINSVILLE COLLEGE 

"Education in 2018 can't simply be a one size fits 

all model, as this does not fit all our learners here at 

Morrinsville College" said Mr Scott Jenkins, Deputy 

Principal of Morrinsville College. 

The School Service Academy (SSA) programs are military 

focused. The SSA has provided students with the opportunity to 

learn in a different context and style of education. Morrinsville 

College is incredibly lucky, as the High Wire Trust supports the 

SSA in just a handful of schools in the Auckland and Waikato 

regions. They support us by funding the teacher in charge 

of the SSA program, Mr Lee Hawkes' role, and subsidising 

some of the costs for each of the SSA class,s, camps and 

outdoor programs. The High Wire Charitable Trust is a private 

organisation, set up to provide opportunities for young people. 

The HWCT offers activities designed to challenge, motivate and 

empower young New Zealanders. The SSA has been in place 

at Morrinsville College for two years now, and it has been very 

successful. There are three separate NZQA approved programs 

delivered to Year 10 (self-management), Year 11 (leadership) 

and Year 12 (outdoor recreation). Any student is eligible for the 

SSA, after consultation with their respective year level dean. 

This is a three year progressive journey, providing students 

with continual learning, support and guidance. SSA ensures a 

greater chance of success in school and adult life. Mr Hawkes' 

WRITTEN BY TAYLA BENTLEY 

said, "The use of military ethos and characteristics of courage, 

commitment and integrity will enhance this learning journey." 

The SSA, is a very hands on learning environment that requires 

students to be disciplined, pushes them to problem solve 

and work as a team. These skills are all very important when 

entering the workforce or pursuing further education. The work 

students do in the SSA includes learning from a broad range of 

subjects, including Physical Education, Outdoor Education and 

Health and Safety, to Literacy, Numeracy and Social Studies. 

Many activities are carried out in the outdoors, which Mr 

Jenkins says, "Students find challenging and makes them work 

outside their comfort zone." 

SSA allows Morrinsville College students to consider their next 

steps after school. With clear links to careers in the various 

armed services, police, corrections and customs just to name 

a few. "This also complements the colleges drive to develop 

clear pathways for our students as they connect their learning 

in school with potential careers in the future" said Mr Jenkins. 

Mr Hawkes hopes that, "students who take part in the SSA 

program, will realize their true potential, develop life skills and 

values as they grow and continue to learn - also the ability to 

self-manage through being aware of personal and physical 

wellbeing, cultural interaction, team spirit and the common 

military bond of courage, commitment and integrity." 

Stem Cell Nutrition Seminar Review 


Jane Bennett and Linda Hoggard (pictured right) have exceeded all expectations for their first 

Stem Cell Nutrition Seminar held in 2018. The seminar was held at the Morrinsville Golf Club, 

which had generated so much interest, that four people even turned up a night earlier than 

scheduled for the event. As the evening approached, 50 people were booked in to attend… On 

the night, 80 people showed up to the seminar which has exceeded all expectations for both Jane and Linda. People travelled from 

Auckland, Newstead, Hamilton and Puriri. The pair reinforced that “anybody can benefit from it” (Stem Cell Nutrition). If you would 

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PG. 26 


AIR TRAINING 

CORPS (ATC) 

WRITTEN BY BROOKE BRADBURY 

On Wednesday 16th of May I was invited to attend the very 

special meeting of the No.31 Squadron (Morrinsville) Air 

Training Corps where they received an incredibly generous 

donation of $5000 from Kiwanis. 

I had a chance to watch the parade of the young people who 

dedicate their spare time to the ATC. During my time there I was 

in awe of the discipline and sense of pride displayed by the youth 

attending. With one command from their sergeant they were standing 

to attention - waiting to listen to their honoured guests. I spoke with 

15 yr old Tineke Buser, who has been a cadet for approximately two 

and a half months. She stated that they “go through bush crafts - 

flight guiding, first aid, learning to shoot 22s and learning all about the 

air force”. All of the training they receive can assist with a career in 

the armed forces if they choose to continue. 

They Kiwanis presented two cheques in total - a $500 cheque which 

was raised through The Warehouse token system that customers 

donate after making purchases. The major cheque of $5000 was 

raised via a local fundraising golf tournament held in March 2018 and 

distributed to different youth groups in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty 

areas. The group had attended a Kiwanis meeting to tell them about 

what they do and so they wanted to assist them in raising funds for 

their activities and to update their facilities that they use. The ATC 

also lend a helping hand when possible to the Kiwanis and so return 

the favour in any way they are able. The Kiwanis as a group have 

raised just shy of $200,000 in the last 12 years and have helped 

many children and young people in our communities. Linda Williams 

- secretary of ATC described it as a youth training organisation open 

to anyone aged 13-18 years. She said that the young adults have 

a lot of fun and they get involved in the community with Anzac Day, 

closely linked to Morrinsville RSA and have previously cleaned both 

the Morrinsville and Matamata cemeteries. 

If you are interested in joining the Air Training Corps please contact 

Linda Williams. It is a great group of young people learning some 

important life skills. 

ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT: Sgt Michael Glasgow in background; Kiwanis President Liz Barker; 

Lieutenant Governor of Division 2 Gillian Pearson; Flying Officer Eddie Stocks; Acting Pilot 

Officer Anne-Marie Scott, Vice President Bruce Walworth, Secretary Gordon Pearson. 

ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT: First Cadet Ryan Hindman; Cadet Daniel Lima; Cadet Luke Dixon; 

Cadet Tineke Buser; Cadet Luiza Lima. 

MORRINSVILLE KIWANIS 

The Morrinsville Kiwanis have supported Morrinsville No 31 

Squadron ATC with donations from raffles of $500.00 from 

The Warehouse ‘disc donations from the warehouse bags’. 

DIVISION 2 of New Zealand South Pacific Kiwanis hold a 

charity Golf Tournament each year. This year ATC applied 

for funding from our tournament for $5000.00, and they 

have been successful in getting what they applied for. 

The amount the ATC have received, is just a part of what 

Kiwanis raised on the day of their tournament. The Kiwanis 

recent Golf Tournament has also raised money for Diabetes 

Waikato / Bay of Plenty. Over the last twelve years, Kiwanis 

have raised over $190,000.00 for charities in the Waikato 

/ Bay of Plenty regions, which benefits children in these 

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Peter Yealands 

The Mastermind behind Yealands Winery... 


Peter Yealands…Ambitious, Determined yet humble. A man 

with a vision to create a leading global company, incorporating 

sustainability, innovation and passion. 

But it hasn’t always been a bed of roses. And having the honour of 

meeting Peter Yealands in January 2018, and again on my recent 

return to Marlborough, I was about to find out why. 

Peter Yealands, a kiwi and fifth generation entrepreneur, is not one to 

make a fuss. In fact, he does not like being out of his comfort zone 

at all. When we met him again, it was from an invitation from Peter 

Yealands to see him at the Sponsored Race Day in Blenheim. We sat 

down chatting, and he says, “I had to have a bath and dress up for 

this event, but I would much rather be at home working on the farm”. 

Let me take you first however, on a brief overview of the history of 

Yealands Winery, only then does it all fall in to place. In 2001- 2002, 

Peter Yealands bought farm land in the Awatere Valley. This was the 

beginning of his vision in developing a vineyard. At this point, eight 

farms amalgamated in to one, creating 1,113 hectares. 2008, saw 

the building of the 10,000-tonne winery. The winery opened on the 

08.08.08. Ironically, this was the same year that Yealands became 

Certified carboNZero. As the winery developed and popularity grew, 

a New Zealand sales team was established, and this saw distribution 

expand into Asia. 

2011, is the year of the Yealands Estate merger with Ager Sectus 

Wine Estates, and this was the introduction of Crossroads Wines and 

The Crossing Brands. This merger led to form Yealands Wine Group. 

2012, Yealands Wine group were recognised for producing the World’s 

Best Sauvignon Blanc. 2013, saw the expansion of the stainless-steel 

storage based at Seaview, increasing to 20,000 tonnes. When the 

earthquake struck in 2013, it caused some damage to the Seaview 

winery tanks. This did not deter Peter, and all was back under-way, 

and orders were still processed on time for his clients and customers. 

2014, Yealands Wine Group, were named as the New Zealand 

Wine Producer of the Year, also being named as Producers of New 

Zealand’s Best Red Wine. 

A change was about to happen in 2015. For development to continue 

within the Marlborough area, Marlborough Lines acquired an 80% 

shareholding in Yealands Wine Group. The idea moving forward, was 

so that this establishes both long-term economic and social benefits 

to the area. Roll on to 2016, and Yealands Wine Group achieves 

certification in becoming the first wine company globally, to be issued 

with the Green Company GC-Mark Certification. This result, was 

from being assessed by DQS, an Audit Company from Germany. So, 

you ask yourself, well this really sounds like a whole lot of awards, 

success and achievements. And yes, you are totally right. But success 

comes with challenges, with failure, with heartache. And Peter 

Yealands, has had his fair share. 

So, what is the make-up of this entrepreneur, who lived out in the 

“back country”, and the only civilisation he and his wife Vai saw, was 

a plane flying overhead their farm. Peter Yealands vision to become 

the world’s most sustainable wine producer, had to be ‘in sync’ with 

nature, and the environment. To compromise this in any shape or 

form, would detract him from that vision. And simply put, that was not 

an option. 

After purchasing the land at Awatere Valley, Marlborough, Peter 

worked more often than not, by himself. Because of the Awatere 

Valley being more renowned for rolling foothills, it was regarded as 

not having a suitability for growing grapes. The emphasis on the word 

“not”, did not resonate with Peter, so he began re-contouring the 

land, filling ravines, smoothing the gullies, terracing the hills and using 

GPS alignment, he had planted his very diverse range of grapes; 

nine varieties in fact, turning once rugged pastoral land, into his 

sustainable vineyard, currently known as Seaview. 

Being sustainable allows for no compromise at all, and everything the 

team do at the vineyards is something they all focus on daily, always 

looking for ways to improve, to be more sustainable. And that’s where 

the focus switched to solar panel arrays. The winery has installed 

the largest of these solar panel arrays in New Zealand, and they are 

stunning. 

When Peter first started his vineyards, his focus was to be 

environmentally sustainable. So, hence the idea of “guinea pigs” to 

be used to keep the grass down. This vineyard was the largest single 

vineyard in Australasia, and so with the volume of rows and grapes, 

PG. 28 


CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: 

Looking down the vineyard | Peter 

Yealands in the vinyard | Peter and his 

wife Vai | Some of the Babydoll Sheep 

which ‘mow’ their vinyard | Two of the 

recent awards won by Yealands Winery 

these guinea pigs should have done the trick…In hindsight yes… 

the reality was though, they were part of a food chain, and the local 

hawks did their part in removing them. 

Because of the unfortunate circumstances involving the guinea pigs, 

Peter had to come up with another way of keeping the vineyards 

looking healthy. He did his research and now has introduced Babydoll 

Sheep and Kunekune pigs which help keep the vine rows tidy, and 

along the way, producing a healthy dose of natural fertiliser. This 

enables the vinery to significantly reduce the need for having the big 

tractors in to mow, reducing also the need for spraying. 

The winery also promotes bio-diversity, having planted more than 

200,000 native shrubs and flaxes, creating 25 wetlands on the 

Seaview Vineyard. There are now falcons, wood pigeons and many 

other varieties of wild life right at your back door. 

And although Peter Yealands may well now be a wealthy man, he 

has had his share of share market crashes, unsuccessful business 

ventures, and moments of “what if’s”. There is a saying in business, 

that to make money, you end up having to spend money, and 

sometimes you must take risks. Sometimes, families can take a back 

seat, which can be extremely hard for all concerned. And yet, Peter 

and his very supportive wife Vai, have managed to establish a global 

company. Peter Yealands is not driven by money…he is driven by 

passion, by being a doer, an innovator, and entrepreneur. He doesn’t 

dress nor drive for success, he is not flashy, in fact he describes 

himself as being the very opposite. He says he is a “basic kiwi”.He 

loves being at home, and not in the “corporate world”. A true home 

body, working hard, yet quietly behind the scenes. Peter Yealands is 

a true kiwi inspiration. Listening to him speak, and the knowledge 

he has in business, was like “a walking encyclopedia”. I asked Peter 

where he saw himself in 5 years. Very quickly he answered, “I can 

see myself out on my boat fishing”, and he sat back in chair, relaxed, 

with a slight grin. 

Peter Yealands has been a big sponsor over the years for racing 

events in Marlborough, and it was a pleasure in being asked to be 

there to see him present a cup for one of the races. Peter Yealands, 

and Yealands Wine Group, have a strong connection with our local 

communities. Our businesses stock a wide range of their wines, so 

that is a great support for them as well, on an economic and financial 

scale. Peter Yealands has a motto… 

“Think boldly, tread lightly, and never 

say it can’t be done” 

That from the student, who left school at the age of 15, and entered 

the business world with no qualifications, and has become one of 

New Zealand’s most successful entrepreneurs. 

The rest…is history…just like a fine wine, in the making. 


Health Te Aroha 


Health Te Aroha is situated 

at the base of the Te Aroha 

Mountain. In 2006, the 

medical practice achieved first 

place in the Primary Health 

Organisation for “quality 

performance”. Health Te 

Aroha provides a professional 

and efficient service to their 

clients. Moving forward and 

capturing an opportunity to build 

on this exceptional service they provide, they accepted the 

opportunity to include interns within their practice… 

ABOVE: Doctor Brendon Eade (B.Sc, 

MBChB, MRCGP, FRNZCGP, Dip IMC) 

It is no secret, that in rural areas around New Zealand, GP 

services are becoming affected by the decline in doctors 

staying on in medical practices. Health Te Aroha has seized 

this opportunity allowing these interns to work alongside 

them, gaining valuable skills, and bringing a fresh approach to 

the clinic. Trained under the supervision by Doctors Brendon 

Eade and Hayley Scott, the interns gain practical experience 

adding to a positive relationship between the patient, intern 

and GP. 

There are times however, when doctors temporarily leave to 

go on a ’sabbatical’. This is an important time in a doctor’s 

career. It is a “finite” period away. This time is used to 

promote further professional development and refresh. 

Without it, a medical practice simply will not continue to grow 

and move with the times. 

In July 2018, through to January 2019, Doctor Brendon 

Eade, will be taking his sabbatical…Brendon will be with the 

New Zealand Highland Pipe Band, competing in Scotland, 

then continuing travelling to Tanzania, volunteering and 

shadowing local doctors. This will be invaluable in bringing 

MISSION STATEMENT: 

TO PROVIDE GP LED PRIMARY 

HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN A 

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY SETTING 

WITH A COMMITMENT TO 

EXCELLENCE… 

back knowledge and skills to Health Te Aroha, and Brendon is 

excited for the clinics future on his return. 

Health Te Aroha pride themselves on the care and 

professionalism they provide to their many patients, and 

stress that under no circumstances, will their professionalism, 

services or patient care be compromised by their doctors 

being on a sabbatical. They will always have the full support 

and care by the new doctors coming in to the practice. 

Health Te Aroha are 100 percent committed to healthcare 

in their community. They are positive for the future, building 

a long-term succession plan for the sustainability of the 

practice, and do not apologise for “aiming high” to provide the 

best care possible across the board. 

New doctors bring fresh approaches and add to team moral 

and enthusiasm – so important these days for a practice 

to provide the right working environment in retaining 

workers…a happy environment is a productive environment 

moving forward, particularly where we are in a world of ever 

increasing needs in healthcare. 

There is no doubt…you are in excellent hands with Te Aroha 

Healthcare moving forward… 

PG. 30 


New News Team In Town 

WRITTEN BY SUE PRESTON 

Newsreaders Barbara 

Bakewell and Gussy 

Gardener recently informed 

those present at the Te 

Aroha Mountain Lions 

Entertainment afternoon of 

the happenings around Te 

Aroha. 

The audience were also 

entertained by performances 

from a range of local 

talented musicians, including 

Robin Durban, the Te Aroha 

Community Choir, the Te Aroha 

ABOVE: Gussy and Barbara aka Wanda 

and Eileen 

Folk Group, Butch Coombe, and Nichole Suarez. The Te Aroha 

Linedancers also showed their skills. The entertainment was 

followed by a sumptuous afternoon tea provided by Mountain 

Lions members. A raffle was also run, and that together with 

door sales resulted in several hundred dollars being raised, 

which will be donated to the Te Aroha Senior Citizens Assoc 

towards up keep for the hall. 

The Mountain Lions are also opening their fundraising “Pop Up 

Bookshop” on Saturdays from 10 until 2, in the Historic Post 

Office at 111 Whitaker St, Te Aroha. Donations of books are 

welcome. Drop off, or phone Catherine 8848222 or Philippa 

8849781. 

PHEASANT RECIPE 

COOKING TIME: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES 

SERVES 6 

INGREDIENTS 

• 3 pheasants split 

• Half cup of butter 

• 2 cups sliced mushrooms 

• 1 cup dry white wine 

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice 

• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion 

• 1 teaspoon salt 

• 1 teaspoon pepper 

DIRECTIONS 

1. Saute the three pheasants in butter 10 minutes. 

2. Remove from skillet and proceed to saute 

mushrooms in butter remaining in skillet 10 minutes. 

Return pheasant to skillet. 

3. Add the wine, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, onions, 

salt and pepper. 

4. Cover, and simmer 1 hour or until tender. 

NOTE: If oven is used - Bake at 375 degrees for about 

2 hours. 

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TIM VAN DE MOLEN 


NATIONAL PARTY – First Party to Open an 

Electorate Office in Morrinsville’s History… 

Tim van de Molen is totally passionate about his community, his 

position and role as a Member of Parliament of The House of 

Representatives for the National Party… now, add to that, the 

Official Opening of his Electorate Office in Morrinsville, which 

moving forward will give the National Party a huge profile within 

the Waikato hub, Tim is excited about the positive new direction 

the National Party is taking. 

Tim van de Molen succeeded long serving Waikato MP Mr Lindsay 

Tisch, after he stood down in 2017, with a majority at the polls 

of over 15,000 votes. From there, Tim has continued to grow in 

popularity, and the opening of the Morrinsville office is proof of a 

need within the community for a Member of the National Party to 

have more of a visual presence in the area. 

Tim was educated in Matamata, moving on to gain a Bachelor of 

Social Sciences at Waikato University. He has also been heavily 

involved within the Dairy Industry across the board. Previously 

having been a farmer himself, Tim’s knowledge and expertise in 

the Dairy Industry Sector is invaluable. 

With a background in dairy, sheep and beef, horticulture and agribusiness, 

also becoming runner up in 2011 in the New Zealand 

Young Farmer of the Year Competition, and not backing away 

from a challenge, Tim then went on to taste success in winning 

New Zealand Young Farmer of the Year in 2013. He has also been 

a former Australasian Rural Ambassador, has been a Rural Bank 

Manager with Rabobank, volunteered in St John Ambulance, 

owned several small businesses and has also served as an Officer 

in the New Zealand Army Territorials. A sure indication, that Tim is 

serious in maintaining a pro-active role in the place he loves…the 

Waikato. 

National Party Leader, Simon Bridges, officially opened Tim van 

de Molens Waikato Electorate Office in Morrinsville, on May 4th, 

2018. The office was blessed by Te Ao Marama Maaka, from our 

local Iwi Ngāti Hauā, and then proceeded to the ribbon cutting 

ceremony, signalling 

that Morrinsville’s new 

Electorate Office was 

open and ready for 

business. 

Tim van de Molen is 

your local community 

voice. He is passionate 

and committed to the 

Waikato, and to the 

success of the National 

Party moving forward. 

This is an exciting step 

for the National Party, as 

Morrinsville has never 

had an electorate office 

of any kind… until now. 

TOP: TIm van de Molen | ABOVE: Ribbon Cutting 

Ceremony with Mayor Jan Barnes, National Party 

Leader Simon Bridges, Tim and Te Ao Marama 

Maaka (Ngati Hauā, local Iwi). 

Tim thanked Matamata- 

Piako’s District Mayor, Jan 

Barnes for her speech, 

and for her support with 

the opening of his office 

in Morrinsville, confirming 

and re-iterating what this 

opportunity will bring to the 

community, also acknowledging his wife Hilary and his family and 

neighbouring MP’s Barbara Kuriger MP and Tim Macindoe MP, for 

their continued support. 

Congratulations Tim van de Molen on the opening of your new 

National Party Electorate Office in Morrinsville…I have no doubt 

you will make your family, community and the National Party 

proud…. Exciting times ahead…. 

The National Party’s Electorate Office is situated at 190 

Thames Street, Morrinsville. Pop on in and see Tim, Jan, Paige 

and Luke…they would love to meet you. 

PG. 32 


TIM VAN DE MOLEN 

PRESS RELEASE 

14 MAY 2018 

Mycoplasma Bovis 

confirmed in Waikato 

The cattle disease Micoplasma Bovis continues to 

rampage across New Zealand with the Waikato region 

the latest to be declared, Waikato MP Tim van de Molen 

says. 

“My thoughts are with the affected farmer – a young, 

progressive farmer who has been impacted by this disease,” 

Mr van de Molen says. 

“He’s been open and upfront with the Ministry for Primary 

Industries (MPI) throughout the process and I commend him 

for this. 

“However, he – like so many others – is frustrated with what 

he feels is a lack of communication and action from MPI. 

“While I encourage MPI to provide him with clear guidance 

as to the next steps, I understand the staff within the Ministry 

can only operate within the parameters given to them by 

their Minister. 

“National has repeatedly called on Damien O’Connor to show 

farmers whose livelihoods have been trashed by this disease 

some respect by better communicating his plans for the 

response and ordering his officials to ensure compensation 

payments are full, fair and fast. 

“This lack of action has left farmers – from within 

the Waikato region and across New Zealand - feeling 

unsupported and fearful for the future. 

“I acknowledge that this is a difficult and challenging 

time for all involved but the Government and MPI needs to 

maintain open communication with affected stakeholders 

and this is currently not happening. 

“It is important for farmers across the Waikato region to be 

aware that it has reached our community, so they need to 

put precautions in place – I’d encourage them to contact 

MPI immediately for guidance on procedures and 

protocols. 

“I understand MPI will be holding a public information 

meeting in the near future, so I also encourage as many 

people to come along as possible and use this opportunity 

to find out how to respond to the incursion, and how to 

apply for compensation if necessary,” Mr van de Molen 

says. 

Media contact: Nicola Grigg 021 516 512 

AUTHORISED BY TIM VAN DE MOLEN, 

190 THAMES STREET, MORRINSVILLE 


BEHIND THE RED CURTAIN… 

WRITTEN BY BROOKE BRADBURY 

“Theatre people” - a rare breed of humans that spend 

most of their time within the four walls of a theatre. I am 

honoured to say, that I am one of those lucky people! 

Most recently I was in the wonderful production of “Into the 

Woods” at Morrinsville Theatre. It was an all-consuming show 

which took months of rehearsing, hours of singing and I am 

incredibly proud of what we, the cast, crew and creative team 

accomplished. 

Today I am going to take you behind the curtain, and into my 

world back-stage in the lead up and during our show to give 

you a little glimpse of what we get up to while we are there for 

all those hours. 

In the initial few weeks of a rehearsal, most of us are nervous, 

slightly reserved (I use the term reserved very loosely), and 

still warming up to those we don’t know. Even if we have done 

shows together before (which we mostly have), then there is 

still the process of figuring out the dynamics that we have with 

each other in this new show. Once we have settled in, there are 

literally hours upon hours of being in the same room together 

- which is an incredible thing. You learn so much about people 

when you are in a confined space with buckets of energy for a 

long period of time. 

Each rehearsal begins with our “Vocal Warm-up with Ian!!”, our 

incredible music director. A mix of crazy interpretive dance, (not 

requested but necessary to warm the vocals) and an infectious 

brand of excitement, somehow helps us relax and perform to 

the levels for which we are required. 

Every rehearsal is one step closer to opening night. One step 

closer to our goal, and one step closer to closing night - a night 

of mixed emotions. You see, we are not just cast members - we 

are a family. A crazy, loud, dysfunctional and loving family. I 

have never felt as much love from such an eclectic group of 

people than I have with my theatre family. Of course, we all 

get frustrated with each other at times, and need personal 

space but what good family unit doesn't. They say you can 

choose your friends but can’t choose your family. Well, I would 

choose these amazing people in a heartbeat to have as family 

members. 

Fast forward to opening night - the energy back stage is a mix 

of nerves, excitements and show tunes…very loudly sung and 

in perfect harmony (you see no-one who is a self-respecting 

theatre person will ever just sing a song, goodness no! It needs 

to be with harmonies, jazz hands and a series of interesting 

dance moves). 

In the ladies dressing room there is a lot of primping and 

preening - adjusting costumes, reapplying lippy, bouncing 

around and of course selfies. So many selfies. It is also to 

be noted, that if one leaves his or her phone unattended or 

unlocked, then one has given unspoken permission for their 

camera roll to be filled to the brim with repetitive and not 

terribly attractive photos of your cast members. It is also a 

given, that whatever you bring into the green room (our space 

for getting dressed), is no longer your own. It is public property 

and to be honest it is actually very nice to be able to share with 

everyone - food, blankets, etc. 

Now in the boys dressing room - a totally different and 

borderline uncivilised area - there are competitions galore. 

Whether it be who can toss a water bottle and make it land 

right side up, or who can eat the most lollies, (always ends 

badly). Call time comes from our dedicated stage manager 

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Ellen. With the announcement of “places!”, we begin our preshow 

rituals. You see I, myself, am very superstitious during 

show time, and so pre-show rituals are a must. We have special 

hand-shakes, give each other a hug, always say break a leg 

(never good luck, NEVER!). So, while the audience is sitting and 

waiting patiently for the show to start, we are all rushing around 

behind that big velvet curtain quietly getting ready to give our 

best show we can. 

There really is nothing better than the sound of an audience to 

an actor - laughing at the punch lines, applause, or the gasps 

when something shocks them. It's such an accolade for the 

actor when you reach an audience member with your character. 

The character you have been working so hard on for all these 

months. 

Finally, after performing every night and loving every minute of 

it I might add, we come to closing night. A night of high energy - 

our last performance so we give everything we have left. A night 

of sadness - we will no longer be around our little family unit 

that we have grown accustomed to. A night of relief - we get to 

go back to our normal lives, and our real-life families. Cast party 

is a definite highlight of the season - we all let loose and have a 

blast. No longer having to be careful with our voices so we can 

sing every night. Eat as much dairy as we like and of course 

have a few celebratory drinks with each other. It is where cast 

and crew get together for one last hurrah before we part ways 

for a while…until the next show begins, and then it all starts 

again. 

Every show is different, and every cast is different. One thing 

remains the same however - in every show and every theatre I 

have ever performed in, the love, support and friendships I have 

gained have been invaluable. Precious. No matter who you are, 

what you look like or where you are from, you are treated the 

same. 

These people have touched my life in some way or another, and 

whether it be for one show, or a lifetime of them, they still mean 

so much to me. And so, I dedicate this piece to my theatre family 

- you know who you are, and I look forward towards many other 

insane, tiring, crazy, fun amazing times with you. 

**If you are wanting to join Morrinsville Theatre or would 

like more information on our shows and our Youth Theatre 

workshops, please contact us via our Facebook page. 

Marie’s Kitchen 

AT THE TE AROHA RSA 

Marie Riddle has been in her job for 16 months, and just 

loves the environment, and the challenges it brings daily. 

In fact, since Marie has been employed at the Te Aroha RSA, 

business has been steadily growing, and so has the membership. 

Marie began in business 6 years ago, previously having worked at 

The Grand Tavern in Te Aroha for 5 years. By moving on, she says, 

“It was challenging, however, I saw it as the 

perfect opportunity to improve the business.” 

Going by the new kitchen that the RSA has installed for Marie and 

her team, I would say that is a fair indication business is most 

certainly on the increase. Marie believes in keeping the meals 

affordable. She will cater for anyone, and her motto is, 

“If I don’t like eating it, I won’t offer it”. 

Keeping meals fresh is a top priority for Marie, with keeping them 

as “kiwi” as possible. It’s a matter of keeping things consistent as 

well. Every product Marie uses is fresh, emphasising, she does 

not like using frozen food. She explains that she will always cater 

to her customers needs, and if a customer asks specifically for 

something, she will do her best to do it. Marie employs 4 staff 

including Manager, Rawina. Everything works like clockwork, 

and the meals are quickly and efficiently brought out to the 

customers. 

Marie says that 

it is not only 

about being 

organised in 

the kitchen, but 

also in the 

organisation 

LEFT: Marie Riddle of Marie’s Kitchen at the Te Aroha RSA 

RIGHT: Some of Marie’s fabulous meals. 

of your staff. Marie acknowledges the dedication and the hard 

work from The Women’s Section, going on to say that working 

with the women is “just awesome”. The Women’s Section do the 

preparation for funerals and do a fantastic job, as well as for other 

events that may arise. Like any RSA, the Women’s Section are 

one of the ‘back bones’ of a well run facility. 

Marie loves working at the RSA, and that shows with the standard 

and presentation of her meals. This I have witnessed for myself, 

as the meal that was brought to our table was more than I could 

eat. The Te Aroha RSA has a very warm, welcoming and relaxed 

atmosphere. Thank you for a great night, and to Marie and her 

staff for a beautiful meal. 

If you would like to become a member of the Te Aroha RSA, 

call in and have a chat with the wonderful staff there. You 

will be supporting a wonderful establishment in your town. 


DUCK SHOOTING SEASON 


Well, it appears that the reports that have come in from keen 

shooters around the Waikato, has indicated that overall, it 

has been a successful duck shooting season in comparison 

to other years. 

With the introduction from Fish and Game New Zealand over the 

past few years in the Auckland and Waikato regions by reducing 

the duck shooting season to a month, people have noticed an 

improvement in bird numbers, with this year’s numbers being 

exceptionally higher. It appears it has been a much better 

breeding season, and this can only mean the shooting season 

sees improvement. Prior to the late rain topping up ponds and the 

rivers being in good condition, bird numbers appeared to have 

remained in those areas. From my point of view, Fish and Game 

have made the right decision in reducing the season to a month, 

and I hope this continues in the coming seasons, as clearly it is 

working in increasing bird numbers. 

Keen duck shooters, Kane Thomas with his son Blair, Devin 

Hicks, Mark Wyatt, Ben Doherty and Blake Thomas, have had a 

successful shooting season. With the group shooting a total of 

58 Mallards, 8 Paradise Ducks, 6 Canadian Geese over opening 

weekend, and Blake and Devin shooting their limits on the 

Monday night of opening weekend, it is certainly an improvement 

based on previous years. It is great to see the younger generation 

being taught the safety rules around hunting and shooting. Done 

in a safe environment, it is a positive 

step for youngsters learning the rules 

around firearm safety, respecting the 

sport for what it is, but at the same 

time, also enjoying being out in the 

great outdoors. Also, great to see the 

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warm clothing, whilst also displaying gun safety. Well done guys! 

It sure looks like a successful game bird hunting season for sure. 

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PG. 36 


WRITTEN BY CIARAN WARNER 

Te Aroha “royalty” were given an escort fit for a queen 

last Thursday. The Ulysses Bike Club met at the Te Aroha 

RSA Thursday morning to promote the garden party 

hosted on Saturday, in celebration of the wedding of 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. 

The garden party, hosted in the Te Aroha Domain, is intended 

as a “celebration of love under the mountain of love”, said 

event organiser and self-confessed royalist Angela Thompson. 

Over fifty people expressed their interest in attending a mass 

renewal of wedding vows at the event on Saturday. 

Angela described Te Aroha as a “sleepy, nurturing” town, and 

said it was the perfect place to celebrate love and marriage. 

She remembered her mother as a devout royalist who sent a 

steady stream of letters to the Queen throughout her life, and it 

would appear her enthusiasm rubbed off. 

“The royal family are a one off. The tradition, the 

pageantry, there’s no one else like them,” 

Angela said. Having been married more than once, she had 

some words of wisdom to offer the royal newlyweds. “Give it 

a go, and don’t look back. There are always going to be tough 

times, the important thing is to talk, and to listen.” 

The Ulysses Club of New Zealand, whose motto is “grow old 

disgracefully,” is a social club for bikers over 40. They meet 

every Thursday for lunch and were kind enough to provide a 

royal escort for the local actors playing members of the royal 

family. Secretary of the Waikato Branch of the Club David 

Coy said the bikers, many of whom were well into their 80’s, 

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ABOVE LEFT: Royal Enthusiast Angela Thompson invites all lovers to renew their vows 

under the"Mountain of Love" | ABOVE RIGHT: The Queen ( Eileen Joyce), meets the 

students of Stanley Avenue School. 

were happy for an opportunity to celebrate love and help 

put Te Aroha on the map. The club met at the RSA for lunch, 

then donned leather and helmets for a ride into town, where 

they stopped at the Stanley Avenue School and the Te Aroha 

Community Hospital for a meet and greet. 

The costumed “royals” received an enthusiastic welcome at the 

school, as a colourful mass of flag-waving students lined up at 

the school gates for a chat and a handshake. 

Royalty enthusiast and school leader Aaron Daysh, 12, said 

that while he “really liked” the Queen, he thought that Meghan 

Markle was a little too “glammy” for Prince Harry. Camilla was 

played by Vivien Leonard, Meghan by Karen Lawson, the Queen 

by Eileen Joyce, and Charles by John Howlett. 

CAMBRIDGE CREATIVE FIBRE 

YARNBOMBING 2018 

Press Release 

Cambridge Creative Fibre, in conjunction with their 

annual exhibition, are hosting another yarnbombing 

throughout Cambridge in June 2018. 

Members have been busy knitting, crocheting and felting 

new creative projects to bring colour to trees, seats, bollards, 

arcades and gardens. The outstanding contributions of 

art from Cambridge Creative Fibre members have been 

incredible. The aim of yarnbombing is to bring joy to the 

public and to promote fibre crafts. This year, there will be 

even more surprises hidden here and there, along Victoria 

Street. Trees will tell stories, bollards will make statements, 

and bench seats will invite the public to rest in style. 

Bunnings Cambridge will also display an appropriately 

themed project. 

Cambridge Creative Fibre Exhibition, taking place from 26- 

30 June at Raleigh Street Christian Centre. Fibre and Craft 

Fair Day with numerous stalls of traders selling fibre related 

products being on Thursday, 28 June. The installation is also 

there to coincide with Fieldays. Many thanks to the Waipa 

District Council for their generous financial support and 

to Bunnings Cambridge for their invaluable help with the 

installation. 

PG. 38 


MALIBU DINER 

Business partners, Marie Bird and Belinda Laurence 

have opened their new business Malibu Diner 

(previously Nannas), and both ladies are excited and 

passionate about their new venture. 

Belinda explains that the idea of bringing a different element 

of dining in to Morrinsville “kind of just happened”. The new 

diner has had a complete revamp, and now boasts a new 

‘Retro’ look. Marie and Belinda have only had a week between 

the closing of Nannas Kitchen and their opening on the 28th 

May, to completely redecorate and revamp the premises. 

They will be offering “good old fashioned hearty meals” on 

their menu. They will also be continuing with the catering side 

of the business. Imagine this…a jukebox, retro tables and 

furniture, decorated back to the good old 50’s -70’s era, with 

a menu complimenting the surroundings. Awesome… 

Malibu Diner would like to extend a big warm welcome to 

people who are new to Morrinsville. 

Congratulations Marie and Belinda on the opening of your 

business…I am sure it will be a huge success. 

Malibu Diner is located on Thames Street, 

Morrinsville, between Kaimai Cycles and 

Bloom Hair & Beauty. 

Open Mon – Sat 7am to 4pm 

To celebrate their opening, Marie and Belinda 

are giving away ONE FREE VOUCHER to the value 

of $60.00 as a thank you to the community for 

supporting their business. 

Criteria: Any item from the menu enables you to enter 

the draw which runs from 1st June – 10th June. Drawn 

under supervision on the 11th June. 

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Garden Party & 

Vow Renewal 

WRITTEN BY CIARAN WARNER 

A spot of wind and rain did not deter long-time lovers in Te 

Aroha last Saturday. 

A garden party and mass vow renewal ceremony, organised by 

local royalist Angela Thompson, saw numerous couples meet 

in the Domain beneath the mountain of love to renew their 

wedding vows, in celebration of the marriage of Prince Harry 

and Meghan Markle. Having poured her energy into organising 

the ceremony, Angela was very pleased to have the opportunity 

to mark the day of the royal wedding with such a celebration. 

“It’s an opportunity, beneath our mountain of love, for us to 

celebrate love, to wipe off all the negative responses and 

actions and remember that we’re so blessed to just be alive.” 

It was a quintessentially English ceremony. Beneath greying 

skies, fine china bearing the face of Prince Charles was loaded 

with jam and cream-covered scones and club sandwiches. 

Flags flew proudly, alongside an impressive collection of tea 

towels also decorated with the faces of royalty. While the cloudy 

weather eventually made good on its promise of rain, marriage 

celebrant Wanda Brittain assured the crowd that rain on a 

wedding day was in fact lucky – a sign of a “happy and fertile 

marriage.” 

Several locals were bedecked in royal costumes, such as high 

school students Alfred Howell and Nicole Suarez, who were 

dressed as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Local resident 

Ryan Brown, who played Prince William, said he was particularly 

approving of Prince Harry’s choice of bride. 

“I like they idea that they can marry who they choose to 

nowadays. It’s nothing to do with class, and more to do with 

love,” said Ryan, resplendently regal in red coat and white 

gloves. The Queen and Prince Phillip were also in attendance, 

played by local couple John and Avalon Fryer. The Fryers, 

who have been married for 49 years, were one of the couples 

present who took the opportunity to renew their marriage vows. 

“It’s a great dummy run for our golden anniversary next year,” 

Avalon joked. The couple see the royal family as a “real model 

to look up to, as to what can be achieved.” 

“I think the younger royals are doing a bloody good job,” John 

mused. “The royal family were a bit stuck in tradition for a 

while, but they’ve been embracing change lately. It started in the 

Diana era, and the boys have been carrying it on.” 

He believes the time spent in the defence force opened the eyes 

of the two young Princes, and “really threw them into the real 

world.” 

TOP & ABOVE: The ‘Royal’ family (Photo’s by Nicole’s father Mauricio Suarez). 

ABOVE LEFT: ROYAL COUPLE: John and Avalon Fryer renewed their vows after almost 50 

years of marriage | ABOVE RIGHT: CELEBRATING LOVE: Event organiser Angela Thompson 

with Princes William (Ryan Brown) and Harry (Alfred Howell) | BELOW: TEA ANYONE: A 

collection of royalty-themed china was on display at the event. 

The couple are Auckland residents who visit Te Aroha regularly 

and describe it as the perfect place for such a ceremony. “It’s a 

quiet place with a lot of love…the best place in New Zealand for 

something like this.” 

Local resident Jade Laan, who dressed as a bride to promote a 

local wedding business, said that the ceremony had everything 

that could be desired, from a small train festooned with Union 

Jacks for the kids, to several cagefuls of pigeons which were 

released to much applause. The sky-bound pigeons, set against 

the backdrop of Mount Te Aroha, proved a perfect symbol of love 

on a day of celebration. 

“I especially thought the vow renewal ceremony was lovely, 

there were a lot of older couples there and it was really sweet to 

see so much love,” Jade said. 

PG. 40 


Te Aroha 

COMMUNITY GROUPS & NOTICES 

TE AROHA 

CROQUET CLUB 

Croquet is played every 

Tues and Thurs 1pm. 

Saturday by 

appointment in 

the beautiful 

Te Aroha Domain. 

Beginners are very welcome 

with equipment supplied 

P: Ray Kitchener 888 9335 

P: Flora Cameron 884 8212 

TE AROHA 500 

CARD CLUB 

All Ages Welcome 

Senior Citizens Hall 

Every Thursday 

12.45 pm 

Te Aroha Scout Group 

Join the Adventure 

Join us at the Domain 

Pavilion each Monday 

Cubs and Scouts 

6.30 pm – 8.00 pm 

Call Lou 027 226 5297 

Or 884 9528 for more 

information 

Manawaru Table Tennis 

New Season has begun 

Wednesday Nights 

Manawaru Hall 

7.30 pm 

New members welcome 

Ragvir Singh 884 6758 

Joy O’Leary 884 7904 

NEED HELP FROM 

TE AROHA 

RED CROSS? 

For Community Van 

P: 884 9479 

For Wheelchairs, Crutches etc 

P: Frank 884 7954 

For Meals on Wheels 

Community Hospital 

Sue 884 8519 

For Enquiries Phone 

Corolyn 884 9521 

TE AROHA SENIOR 

CITIZENS 

Meets 1.30 pm 

Every Tuesday 

Senior Citizen’s Hall 

New Members Welcome 

Hall to rent 

at reasonable rates. 

24 Church St, Te Aroha 

Ernie Bygrave 

P: 884 8414 

Justices of the Peace 

Available each 

Wednesday 

From 11 am to 1 pm 

At CAB Te Aroha 

137 Whitaker St 

No appointment necessary 

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Open Wednesday evenings 

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Te Aroha Shopping Bus 

Door to door Service 

Donation Welcome 

Te Aroha Town Bus 

Every 2nd Tuesday 

All year round 

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Morrinsville July 16th 

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Information & Bookings 

P: 884 9550 

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Fostering Social Services 

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Monthly Tea Meeting 

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If you are interested 

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07 884 9011 

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TRANSPORT FOR 

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS 

• WAIKATO 

• THAMES 

• LOCAL and much more 

MON-FRI 8am to 5pm 

TE AROHA COMMUNITY HEALTH SHUTTLE 

PHONE 884 9479 

The Te Aroha bureau (also covering Morrinsville) 

wishes Sharon every success with her new 

local newspaper - “The Friday Edition”. 

137 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha 

PH: 07 884 8037 | E: tearoha@cab.org.nz 

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Continuing Education Te Aroha 

MEETINGS 

St Marks Church Lounge, 

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1.30 pm on the third 

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Contact Paul Worsley 

884 8078 

June Wyatt 884 8797 

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Friday 1st Te Aroha Red Cross 

at Lawrence House 

Tuesday 5th Te Aroha Senior Citizens 

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Thursday 7th Cards 500 & Indoor 

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Thursday 14th Cards 500 & Indoor 


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PG. 42 


ALL 

THINGS 

PROPERTY 

OUR VILLAGE GARDEN - TE KETE O TE AROHA 

WELCOME TO 

THE GARDEN 

Tucked between the police station and the old 

Courthouse in Te Aroha is a small green oasis: the 

community garden, or to give it its full name, 

Our Village Garden: Te Kete o Te Aroha. 

Here, volunteers grow vegetables, herbs and fruit to share. 

Here too, anyone can come to learn how to grow their 

own food – and on Sunday afternoons, the humungous 

picnic table becomes a resource for the whole town, as 

fruit and vegetables from gardens around the district join 

produce from the community garden, in our Free Fruit for All 

initiative. 

The garden sprang to life after a public meeting in 2009, 

when a group of keen and green-fingered individuals 

committed to providing this resource to the local community. 

Eight years on it is going strong, today’s burgeoning garden 

plots a far cry from the barren sea of kikuyu grass that once 

graced the site. 

Over the course of a year we harvest copious bags of sprayfree, 

sustainably grown tomatoes, courgettes, beetroot, 

cabbages, kumara, lettuces, broad beans, green beans, 

pumpkin and silver beet, to name just a few, which we take 

to the Food Bank and the local hospital. 

This column is your privileged insider’s look into the ups 

and downs of a community garden, with side-long glances 

at exotic vegetables, mini-beast menageries, along with the 

occasional monologue from one of our three scarecrows, 

Myrtle Moptop, Ruby Raggletag and Sam Carecrow. We 

hope that you enjoy the view. 

Come and visit us at the community garden in Rewi Street, 

Te Aroha, on Sunday afternoons from 1pm – 4pm. 

You can share produce on the giant picnic table, sign up for 

your own private plot, or just come along for a chat and a 

look around. 


5 REASONS 

WHY AN INTERIOR 

DESIGNER COULD 

HELP YOU.... 

WRITTEN BY LUCY FURNISS 

“We can’t afford an interior designer, they are only for million 

dollar homes” - a statement that I have heard many of times 

throughout my past 14 years of being an Interior Designer. 

But what if I told you, you can’t afford not to have one? 

As Steve Jobs once said, “Design is not just what it looks like and 

feels like, design is how it works”. This speaks volumes to me. 

We all know what we like and dislike and no two people are the 

same. It’s easy to jump on the internet and find images of what 

you love, and you may think it is easy to just go and replicate 

what you see but it isn’t always that simple. There are a lot of 

things you need to take into consideration and where there is 

form there must always be function. 

There are 7 basic principles when it comes to interior design - 

balance, emphasis and focus, contrast, rhythm and repetition, 

scale and proportion, details and finally harmony. Now if you 

understand all of those and can confidently put them all together 

to create your space then that is fantastic and you most likely 

don't need to employ an interior designer but for most it would be 

a struggle. Now i’m not saying none of you know what your doing, 

you’ve most likely got ideas and just need help putting them 

together, but for some of you, you may not have a clue or know 

how or where to start, and for others it could just be that you 

simply don't have the time to execute exactly what your wanting. 

Here are some reasons why I believe an interior designer can 

help you: 

1. TIME SAVER 

I don’t know about you but the days are not long enough in 

today’s world. With the busy lives we lead of working, sporting, 

gymming, socialising, reality TV watching and for many of us, 

little people and pet parenting, who really has the time to spend 

endless hours trawling through design magazines, driving around 

show homes on a Sunday and making a multitude of phone 

calls to get quotes? This is where an interior designer has spent 

thousands of hours researching and fine tuning our skills and 

contacts which enables us to be able to create a concept for you 

that takes only a tiny fraction of the time which could potentially 

take you many many hours. 

2. DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE 

When your looking at redecorating your home I don’t believe 

you need to get rid of everything, start from scratch and buy 

everything new. Our job as an interior designer is to come into 

your home, look at what you have and discuss with you what 

you love and loathe. If there are pieces that are special to you 

then we figure out a way to work with them, even if it is Granny’s 

old rocking chair, we may just have to give it a lick of paint and 

spruce it up with some new upholstery but i’m sure Granny wont 

mind if it has a bit of a makeover. 

Minor touches can often make furniture feel brand new. 

While on the topic of furniture, you may have found something like 

a mirror you can’t go without, but have you found it for the right 

price? As an interior designer we know where to shop! We are 

able to find you the right product at the right price all whilst being 

the right quality. We know and understand materials and can also 

help eliminate the problem of buying items that aren't the right 

size, whether they be too big or too small (a fault I too often see). 

3. HAVING THE RIGHT CONTACTS 

Craftsmen such as painters, tilers, kitchen specialists, flooring 

specialists, curtain manufacturers and builders who often work 

with your designer have a great relationship with them and will 

look after you as their clients. 

They know that the designer will refer more clients to them if they 

do a good job and they keep a sharp pencil so this enables you to 

get the right price. Also many stores offer a “trade only” discount 

for interior designers so again we can make sure you aren’t 

paying an excessive amount for an item that should be affordable. 

Using an interior designers contacts is pretty much like buying 

items at a bulk rate without having to buy the bulk. 

4. FOREVER PIECES 

As mentioned in previous articles it is really important to me that 

we create homes not houses. A great way of doing this is buy 

purchasing items that are forever pieces. These are items that are 

timeless and won’t be things you want to change in a years time 

just because Pinterest is telling you to. You’ve got to think of these 

items as investments. If you’ve got the right designer on board 

they’ll be able to help you find the pieces that want date but can 

work with anything to choose to place around it, they basically 

become part of your canvas. In the long run this is going to save 

you money as well as time as you won’t be trying to sell that 

black and chrome dining table on trade in a years time! 

5. WHAT MISTAKES? 

Simple mistakes are things I too often see. When there is good 

planning and design at the beginning the rest should flow. 

PG. 44 


Without a vision and an end result in sight too many things can 

go wrong. Does your paint colours go with your curtain materials 

in every room? Do your tiles work with your vanity? What about 

your bench top, how does that look against your flooring? 

And your kitchen cabinetry, is that working with your ceiling? 

Colours reflect off each other and you may think it looks good by 

looking at samples but there are so many elements to take into 

consideration including lighting, materials, space, size, shape, 

textures etc and trust me once it is in your home on a larger scale 

I can guarantee you it’s going to look different to the sample. 

As a designer we look at everything and we have a very trained 

eye to see what works and what doesn’t. We are also visualisers 

and can piece things together in our heads and fast forward to 

be able to think how all of that may look. We are there to prevent 

you from selecting the wrong colours, choosing lighting that wont 

serve a purpose, purchasing the wrong quantities, overdressing 

a room, choosing carpet that wont stand the test of time or even 

buying curtains that don't quite meet the ground! 

If I was to create a list of all of the items and specifications we go 

through in our head when selecting something for you it would 

be never ending and you'd get bored after the second page. 

Prevention is always better than cure when it comes to our health 

and this applies to designing our homes as well, it’s a much more 

affordable option too might I add. 

You now may be wondering “okay,how much is an interior 

designer going to cost me?” Well the bad news is that your 

endless hours of Pinterest bingeing is over, you may not have an 

excuse to not do housework now. The good news is, its not as 

much as you’ve been led to believe. It was just last week I spoke 

to a lovely local lady who had just completed her first new build. 

She told me she had spent hundreds of hours of researching and 

planning and still to this day has concerns and doubts over things 

she thinks she may have just not done quite right. She wished 

she could have afforded an interior designer but with needing/ 

wanting all new furniture she had to make some sacrifices. When 

I told her my price of what I charge she couldn’t believe it, she 

thought it would have cost her thousands and it was her that told 

me I need to address this issue in an article! 

So if your sitting on the fence and not sure what to do or what 

may be required then feel free to get in touch with me and I can 

give you a quote. I’m happy to take a look at your project whether 

it be interior, exterior, new build, renovation or even a small 

project such as a playhouse! I believe that every home deserves 

to be loved and it can sometimes take only a little not a lot to 

make it something special. 

LUCY FURNISS 

0274511338 

lucydesignltd@gmail.com 

www.lucyfurniss.com 

Facebook: lucy.design.nz 

Instagram: @lucy.furniss 

153 Thames Street, Morrinsville 

Phone 07 889 5298 


DIGGING 

DEEP 

GARDENING TIPS FROM CHRIS 

Hi, my name is Chris and I am going to be writing a monthly 

gardening column for The Friday Edition. 

I was a Customs Officer for 30 years but left the service in 1993 

and worked in Garden Centres in Auckland until I retired and 

moved to Te Aroha just over two years ago. Gardening, native 

flora and native wildlife are my passion and I have been writing 

a regular gardening column for the Aroha Advertiser (Te Aroha 

Mountain News) since September 2017. With a new group 

of readers to cater for, I will repeat some of that which I have 

already written, so I ask Mountain News readers to bear with me. 

This month, I will be briefly covering pruning which no longer 

conforms to the rules of old. Now most folk prune their fruit trees 

to allow for ease of harvest. In other words, a lower umbrella 

shaped tree from which fruit can be picked without resorting 

to ladders. There are obviously still some rules applying. For 

instance, for the health of the tree, it is better to wait until June or 

July when the sap is lower, and this will strengthen and aid the 

root growth as well as preventing diseases entering the cut areas. 

Also prune out any crossed branches and ensure your cutting 

tools are very sharp. A quality pruning paste should be applied to 

really large cuts as an added disease prevention. 

Fruit grown in the home garden in the Morrinsville and Te Aroha 

areas from my observation, tend to be apples, pears, peaches, 

nectarines, feijoas, plums, citrus and surprisingly, I have observed 

several figs in local gardens. Apples and pears produce fruit on 

the same spurs for several years, so be aware, that the more of 

these spurs that you cut off in your thinning, the less fruit you will 

get the following season. However, as a rule of thumb the fruit 

that you do get will generally be larger in size. 

Your prunus trees (plums, peaches, nectarines etc), should be 

thinned out annually to allow for air circulation and to once again 

keep the fruit within reach. Most plum trees grown in the home 

garden, are now Japanese varieties, are very vigorous in their 

growing habits, and can get out of hand if not cut back annually. 

Whereas your peaches and nectarines can be pruned bi-annually. 

Feijoas should only 

require pruning 

as a growth 

control and a bit 

of thinning to help 

prevent attack 

by scale insects. 

By and large feijoas are very hardy and mostly disease free. 

However, recently Guava moth (an insect that leaves a pinhole 

incision in the fruit through which it lays its eggs) has been 

attacking orchards further north. The eggs develop into maggots, 

which attack the fruit from the inside. Thanks Australia. 

Fig trees can be very unruly in their growth patterns and can be 

severely pruned back without any ill effect to the tree. 

Most of your citrus trees, lemons, mandarins, oranges etc grow 

very neat shapes, and do not require any pruning other than 

shaping and cutting out old dead branchlets. 

Grapes produce fruit on new lateral growth, and benefit from 

heavy pruning more than most other fruits. One of my jobs when 

I was in the Customs Department, was in the excise branch, and 

I visited many vineyards where I observed them cutting the vines 

right back to the old stumps. As well as fruit trees, most trees 

and shrubs in the household garden will benefit from a cut back. 

Especially roses which should like grapes, be severely cut back to 

their stumps. In fact, roses are something I need to spend more 

time writing about, and I will cover them more thoroughly another 

time. 

Your vegetable garden should not be ignored at this time of year, 

and if you intend to leave it fallow until Spring, then it is a good 

idea to plant a green crop which when dug into your Spring 

garden, will add manure and fix nitrogen in the soil. Mustard, 

lupin, wheat, barley and oats will all do the job admirably. 

Good gardening until next month…. 

CHRIS 

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125ha 

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Twin View Farms 

In 6 years production has increased from 56,000 ms to 97,800 ms off 125 ha milking 385 cows. 28 bale rotary shed, centrally 

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the remainder used as implement shed/calf. A 5 bay and 3 bay 1/2 round barn shedding plus woolshed. The farm is of flat to 

rolling contour, approx 40 ha mowable and 90% spreadable. Raced and divided into 70 paddocks with 10ha of nature bush. A 

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