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Pirongia rugby 

135th looms 

A weekend of celebration is 

planned at Queen’s Birthday as 

Pirongia Rugby Club marks 

135 years of existence. 

There will be get together on 

Friday night at the clubrooms, 

then on Saturday the juniors 

will start the day at 9am, 

followed by the Under 19s 

playing Hamilton Marist and 

the Senior Bs playing 

Matamata at 1pm, while the 

main game at 2.45pm sees the 

Seniors playing Matamata. 

On Sunday there will be a 

luncheon followed by speeches 

and an auction of rugby jerseys 

specially made for the 135th, 

followed by entertainment by 

local bands The Grey Haired 

Daddies and Greenfield. 

To register ring Te Oti Kaihe 

on 027 499 8005 or Brian 

Johnson on 027 232 7720 or 

visit www.pirongia.co.nz 

1st class rugby 

at Albert Park 

Te Awamutu hosts a first 

class rugby match on 

Wednesday, July 6 when 

Waikato and Taranaki battle it 

out for the Ryan Wheeler 

Memorial Trophy. 

The build up to the preseason 

fixture will also provide 

Lockley family battle on 

opportunities to get up-close 

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and personal with NPC stars. 

Casino night 

Efforts to assist earthquake 

MORE help for the Lockley family was at hand last week when (from left) dad Patrick, Paetyn (10), Aspin (7), Aayla (3 

hit Christchurch continue, and BY DEAN TAYLOR 

local Lions Clubs are hoping 

their Wild West Casino Night 

this Friday will prove another 

good money spinner. 

The event, which is being 

held at Pirongia Memorial Hall 

in Franklin Street from 7pm, will 

also raise funds for the Lions 

Cancer Lodge in Hamilton. 

There will be prizes for best 

western clothing, a lucky 

number draw and many other 

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phoning 872 8164, Gary on 871 

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1 New health complications identified 

⁄2) and mum Leisha picked up their 

new, family vehicle from Watson Haworth Motors. The local import dealership and Te Awamutu based vehicle finance company mtf made the deal 

possible. Reliable family transport is vital to ongoing treatment for the family as they travel to both Waikato Hospital and Auckland’s Starship regularly. 

Last year the generous people of Te Awamutu 

and the Waikato helped raise money to send a 

family of six to a specialist neurofibromatosis 

(NF) clinic in Sydney. 

The Te Awamutu Courier brought the story to 

the attention of the public on November 18 last 

year — former Te Awamutu couple Leisha and 

Patrick Lockley needed to get their four children 

to Sydney’s Neurofibromatosis (NF) Clinic at 

the Children’s Hospital, headed by internationally 

regarded NF specialist Professor 

Kathryn North. 

All four of the couple’s children — Paetyn 

(10), Aspin (7), Aayla (31 ⁄2) and Brae (21 sible. 

The Lockley’s own vehicle and loaned van 

But it has been a downhill slope for the family were not proving up to the task as reliable 

since coming home. 

transport, and with finances tight a new vehicle 

While there is now more understanding was proving difficult to procure. 

⁄2) — have 

the potentially fatal condition, and recently it 

has been discovered Mr Lockley does as well. 

The family made the trip to Sydney last 

month, leaving over Easter weekend, and 

about the condition and how it is affecting each 

member of the Lockley family, there is also 

deterioration in health, more especially for the 

babies of the family. 

During the visit to the Sydney clinic doctors 

discovered youngest child Brae has a heart 

problem which requires a full cardiac assessment. 

The condition is unrelated to NF. 

And Aayla has started an 18 month course of 

chemotherapy in a desperate bid to save her 

eyesight. 

Aayla has cancerous tumours growing on her 

optic nerves. 

Mrs Lockley says the chemotherapy has 

largely destroyed Aayla’s immune system and 

the family is doing everything they can to 

Te Awamutu’s Watson Haworth Motors and 

mtf were able to put together an affordable 

package for the family to get them into a newer, 

reliable family mover which will be a great 

boost. 

Mrs Lockley says Aayla is requiring greater 

attention from her and her husband as her 

personality had changed since treatment started. 

She says the youngest daughter is more 

fearful and likes to be close to mum or dad. 

Plus the assessment in Sydney also revealed 

that Mr Lockley’s condition, undiagnosed until 

recently, will need to be monitored closely as he 

was a high risk of developing tumours. 

Once again the family is tremendously thankful 

to the community for everything they have 

returning on May 4. 

ensure she has a sterile environment. 

done to help and say they will be doing 

Mrs Lockley says there has been a lot to take Travel has become an even more important everything possible to keep the family as healthy 

in since then, but the family is grateful to the element for the family as Aayla’s treatment is at and happy as possible in very trying circum- 

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YOUR LETTERS 

Councillors seem confused 

The reasoning of Cr Barnes 

for voting a ‘‘temporary yes’’ to 

$1 Million velodrome financial 

support is not logical. 

If you are unsure about the 

merits of a project, you should 

not vote to support it until you 

are sure. Votes are not ‘temporary’. 

You are making decisions 

on public record that are there 

forever. 

The four conditions should 

be met before the project comes 

to you for consideration. You 

and Council staff are not there 

to assist the promoters of a 

project to find ways for it to 

happen. If you are unsure, you 

Council’s maths questionable 

What part of elementary 

mathematics does the Waipa 

District Council not understand? 

Firstly they talk of a grant 

of $3.5 Million for the 

velodrome, which ratepayers 

could not afford; now it’s down 

to $1 Million and, wow, this is 

not going to cost ratepayers a 

thing. It is all covered by an 

extra ratepayer and because of 

this new ratepayer (i.e. the 

velodrome) 25 new houses will 

be built that also will help 

Council to cover the $1 Million 

grant. 

Unfortunately, over the 20 

year loan period this grant 

will cost ratepayers $1.665 

Million if the houses are not 

built (which is highly likely 

considering the number of 

houses for sale in the district 

at the moment), then the loss 

of rateable income could be in 

the vicinity of $40,000-$53,000 

which present ratepayers will 

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don’t forget the impact they 

will have on the sewerage in 

Cambridge or the water in Te 

Awamutu. 

The cold, hard facts are that 

Waipa cannot afford even $1 

Million. The supposed returns 

fall far short of what it will 

cost. 

B.P. MORRISON 

Exposing water to air solves chlorine issues 

Re. J. Perrett’s letter ‘Concern 

over water’ in the Courier. 

Where a water supply system 

is provided by a local 

authority it must be provided 

in accordance with New Zealand 

and in some cases World 

Health Standards. 

Despite J. Perrett’s reference 

to drawing our water from 

Pirongia’s fresh water streams, 

natural water is never absolute- 

should be telling them to go 

back to the drawing board and 

figure it out themselves. 

Cr Simmons has guessed the 

size of the project and may have 

been misinformed and he has 

not checked that out. Cr Gower 

ought to know the difference 

between assurances and facts. 

He has been happy to wage a bet 

of ratepayers’ money on 

assurances that cannot be 

proven and are set up to remain 

mere promises that are, and 

may remain, empty. 

As usual, Cr Wilson is the 

only Te Awamutu Ward councillor 

who was prepared to 

ly pure. 

Added to which is the kilometres 

and kilometres of 

pipelines necessary to bring the 

water to our garden gates. 

As water is one of the greatest 

solvents and will dissolve 

many substances in solid, 

liquid or gaseous form, it 

follows therefore that some sort 

of treatment must be given 

before the water is considered 

consider the true understandings 

and wants of the ratepayers 

and his obligation to use 

ratepayers’ money wisely. He is 

the Mr Spock of the WDC — he 

considers logic. 

Council staff cannot properly 

forecast anything — any 

prediction is based on ‘ifs and 

buts’. The Mayor should not be 

trying to convince other 

Mayors and other councils to 

put money into projects which 

are outside their ratepayers’ 

districts. 

Could someone please 

explain to me why it is that 

when a property developer 

fit for human consumption. 

One of these treatments is 

the application of chlorine. 

Chlorine is an effective germicide 

and used in the chlorination 

of municipal water 

supplies. 

Unfortunately, it has a 

strong chemical odour that 

some people find objectionable. 

However, the smell soon 

dissipates in fresh air, so my 

wants to create 25 new houses, 

that person is considered evil 

and is charged through the nose 

by the WDC for all the trouble 

caused, whereby when all they 

have done is tried to make 

homes for people. 

In this case a velodrome 

merely promises 25 new homes 

and the red carpet is rolled out 

for the fat cats to drive their 

Bentleys down. 

Councillors, your community 

is laughing at you, the 

sports people are laughing, big 

business people are laughing. 

JAMES PARLANE 

Abridged 

suggestion to the Perretts 

would be not to drink directly 

from the tap but to fill an open 

top jug from the tap, then pop it 

in the fridge for a little while — 

perhaps even fill the jug before 

going to bed at night then they 

will have water ready for 

drinking and filling their son’s 

water bottle in the morning. 

It works for us. 

E.G. TOWNLEY

Answer Man unmasked 

over eighty years later 

BY CATHY ASPLIN 

In 1926 AG 

Warburton was manager 

of the Waipa Post 

(later to become the Te 

Awamutu Courier). 

At that time he also 

published magazines 

and journals, including 

a movie magazine called 

‘The Picture Screen’. 

One of the columns in 

The Picture Screen was 

called ‘The Answer 

Man’. It invited readers 

around the country to 

send in their queries. 

An anonymous 

journalist replied to 

questions about movie 

stars, recent releases 

and Hollywood gossip. 

Hundreds of letters 

(mostly from female 

fans) were sent in to PO 

Box 1, Te Awamutu to be 

answered by The 

Answer Man. 

As the editions went 

on during 1927 the letters 

became more personal, 

with women 

asking for photos and 

details of the writer. 

At one stage The 

Answer Man even 

received a letter of proposal. 

What the readers 

didn’t know was that 

The Answer Man was 

actually a female who 

worked at the Waipa 

Post (later to be Te Awamutu 

Courier). 

Her name was Jean 

Sinclair and when she 

married she 

became Jean 

Hull. 

Later in 

her career Mrs 

Hull was a Te 

Awamutu College 

commercial 

teacher and 

careers advisor 

for students. She 

worked in the College 

office and 

taught part time 

from 1947 - 1951 and 

was on the permanent 

staff from 1955 - 

1973. 

Her daughter Naomi 

Jackson of Parawera 

still has some of the 

issues of The Picture 

Screen and says her late 

mother often talked 

fondly about her time 

working at the Waipa 

Post. 

‘‘She used to talk 

about riding her bike to 

work and how she 

enjoyed answering the 

many letters that growing 

numbers of fans 

wrote. 

‘‘We thought it was 

very amusing that she 

wrote the columns as a 

man and that there were 

lots of female fans who 

wrote some quite risque 

letters. 

‘‘I don’t think they 

ever realised they were 

writing to a woman.’’ 

Mrs Jackson believes 

her mother worked at 

the Waipa Post for a few 

years before she was 

married. 

‘‘She also talked 

about the fire that destroyed 

part of the Waipa 

Post building in 1927. 

‘‘Reading about the 

fire in the Courier Centennial 

Edition (18/4/11) 

reminded me of my late 

mother and her unusual 

role as The Answer 

Man.’’ 

BLAST FROM OUR PAST 

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ABOVE: Young Jean Sinclair ready 

to bike to work at the Waipa Post 

during the late 1920’s. 

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LEFT: ‘The Picture Show’ 

magazine, February 1927. The 

front page features a number 

of theatres from around the 

country, including Te 

Awamutu’s Empire Theatre. 

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BELOW: Naomi Jackson 

reads a column of ‘The 

Answer Man’ (which was 

wrtten by her mother 

Jean Hull) amongst a 

bound collection of 

‘The Picture Show’. 

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Collection 

of leaves 

underway 

Waipa’s annual autumn leaf collection 

for streets with heavy tree growth 

got underway in Te Awamutu and 

Kihikihi this week. 

Waipa District Council’s road corridor 

manager Dawn Inglis says 

Council’s new contractor, Strada Corporation 

Ltd, has started the weekly 

leaf collection, which will continue for 

six weeks along designated streets, or 

in parts of streets that have a lot of 

trees. 

The streets, or parts of streets that 

have a leaf collection are Bank, Cherry 

Tree, Christie, College, Eden, Factory, 

Freeman, Jackson, Palmer, Roche, 

Tawhiao, Taylor, Teasdale, Turere, 

Vaile, Young, Church and Whitmore 

streets. 

Residents in these areas will receive 

a letter with more details about the 

collection in their street. Council’s 

website (www.waipadc.govt.nz) also 

has information and street maps of the 

collection areas in the About our 

Services/Leaves section. 

Mrs Inglis says wet weather could 

affect the timing of collections because 

wet leaves reduce the collection 

machinery’s capacity. It won’t stop 

collections, but the work could take a 

little longer. 

She says that people should not burn 

the leaves to dispose of them. 

‘‘Burning leaves is not good for the 

environment or relationships with your 

neighbours. The Urban Fire Bylaw 

doesn’t allow urban fires without a 

permit being issued from fire officers.’’ 

Council’s road corridor team say 

they appreciate the public letting them 

know of any areas that require additional 

attention. 

People should call Council’s customer 

support team on 0800 924 723 if 

they notice any large piles of leaves, or 

if leaves are not collected. 

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Museum marks paper’s 100 years in print 

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PAST Courier staff member Marj Anderson (left) and present staff member Rachelle Vincent check out 

staff photographs in the ‘100 Years in Print’ exhibition. 

BY GRANT JOHNSTON 


Museum’s exhibition 

‘100 Years in Print’ was 

opened on Friday. 

The exhibition 

focusses on the centenary 

of Te Awamutu 

Courier which was 

marked in April. 

Among those at 

Friday night’s opening 

were appreciative present 

and past Courier 

staff members, including 

John Warburton, 

grandson of AG 

Warburton — founder of 

the Waipa Post, forerunner 

to the Courier. 

Te Awamutu Courier 

personnel are delighted 

that Te Awamutu 

Museum decided to present 

‘100 Years in 

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Print’— honouring the 

Courier with this exhibition 

in the year in 

which we celebrate the 

centenary of the newspaper 

and printing business 

started by AG 

Warburton in 1911. 

We had a highly successful 

centenary function 

and centennial publication 

last month. We 

have received many 

humbling messages of 

congratulations and 

goodwill, both for the 

occasion of the centenary 

and for the staff’s 

efforts in honouring 

this. 

This work has gone 

on, in particular for editorial 

staff members 

Cathy Asplin and Dean 

Taylor, who have served 

as the link between the 

Courier and Stephanie 

Lambert, senior curator 

at Te Awamutu 

Museum, as she went 

about gathering some 

the material and memorabilia 

needed to mount 

the exhibition. 

The Courier has 

enjoyed a strong 

relationship with the 

museum for many years, 

due to both the efforts of 

museum staff and to 

Courier staff members 

like the late Ted 

Hunwick, who had a 

strong interest in history 

and Dean Taylor, 

who has augmented a 

strong interest in history 

with hands on work 

on the Museum Trust 

Board. 

In 1980, back-issues of 

the Waipa Post and Te 

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The early issues are 

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staff are in the process of 

developing a digitised 

index which is being 

posted on the Museum 

website as it is 

completed. 

Archivist Cat Jehly is 

overseeing this further 

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Courier and museum. 

The centenary publication 

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regard the town’s history 

highly for its significance 

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MUSEUM senior curator, Stephanie Lambert (right) at Friday’s opening 

function for ‘100 Years in Print’ with Courier editorial staff members who 

assisted with the exhibition, Cathy Asplin and Dean Taylor. 

featuring in the paper 

thanks to museum and 

Courier staff’s efforts. 

Stephanie Lambert 

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Fence, not fancy velodrome 

SHERWIN VILLAGE resident Lesley McFarlane digs where she usually has a thriving garden. 


Sherwin Village residents are 

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News that Waipa District 

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well with the seniors who live in 

the Council-owned units at Kihikihi. 

After receiving a $22 per 

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(for a married couple) from 

the Government, the pensioners 

recently received a letter from 

Waipa District Council telling 

them their rent is rising $10 per 

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SHOW REVIEW 

South Pacific opens to full house at Woolshed 


Usually at this time 

of the year people are 

quick to tell you they’re 

off to a warmer climate 

for a mid-winter escape. 

But for those who 

can’t afford the airfare 

— try the latest Te Awamutu 

Light Operatic 

Society (Talos) show. 

The theatre is warm 

and you can transport 

yourself to a Pacific 

Island complete with 

lagoon, tropical plants 

and ‘sunshine’ for a few 

hours. 

South Pacific opened 

to a full house in The 

Woolshed on Saturday 

night. 

This is the second 

time Talos has staged 

this production, the first 

was in 1989, both under 

the direction of Coral 

Taylor. 

Based on James 

Michener’s Pulitzer 

Prize winning book 

Tales of the South 

Pacific, the musical is 

set on a tropical island 

during World War II and 

tells the sweeping 

romantic story of two 

couples — U.S. Navy 

nurse Nellie Forbush 

(Alice Gower) and 

French plantation 

owner Emile de Becque 

(Bryan Bevege), Marine 

Joseph Cable (Caleb 

Higham) and a young 

island girl Liat (Jessie- 

Rae Kingi). 

It explores how their 

happiness is threatened 

by the realities of war 

and a variety of 

prejudices. 

When it was written 

the issue of racial prejudice 

was developed in 

several plot threads, 

including the struggle of 

Nellie to accept the 

mixed-race children of 

her lover. 

Today, of course, that 

isn’t considered to be so 

controversial, especially 

in New Zealand a 

country where mixed 

heritage is commonplace. 

As the show is based 

on a period of history 

close to our shores, it 

does give a slice of wartime 

life on a Pacific 

Island, albeit a slightly 

sanitised one. 

Having directed the 

show twice, Mrs Taylor 

has been able to utilise 

things that worked well 

the first time, such as 

the simplified set. 

Instead of a large 

number of scene 

changes, which tend to 

interrupt the flow of a 

show, there are more 

subtle adjustments. 

Perhaps the loveliest 

of these is the scene 

featuring young lovers 

Joseph and Liat. 

Just by adding a 

simple gauze screen, 

some lighting/shadows 

to indicate trees and a 

cluster of candles, an 

intimate atmosphere 

was created. 

Several performances 

from the Talos 

show are worth 

mentioning. 

My admiration goes 

to Alice Gower for her 

heart-felt portrayal of 

Nellie. 

I applaud her ability 

to juggle her legal practise, 

two very young 

children and such a 

crucial role in this musical. 

(To be fair I have to 

admire the fact that she 

wears a stretchy, yellow 

short jumpsuit too!) 

She puts in a polished 

performance and 

creates a lovely rapport 

with experienced actor 

Brian Bevege. 

Dawn Karauria- 

Greenwood as Bloody 

Mary is delightful on 

stage and provides 

many of the lighter 

moments. 

Richard Tiddy 

creates a wonderfully 

animated Luther Billis 

and has the comic star 

turn as part of the U.S 

Navy variety show. 

While he hams it up 

in make-up, grass skirt 

and coconut-shell bra, 

anyone who has been to 

a Tiddy family gathering 

won’t be the least 

surprised by his antics. 

Having children 

involved in an adult 

musical is often a nerveracking 

undertaking, so 

to have five sharing the 

two roles of Ngana and 

Jerome must be even 

more difficult. 

But on opening night 

youngsters Paetyn 

Bailey and Wairehu 

Hohepa-Te Huia looked 

at home, even when 

singing in French. Their 

smiles at the curtain call 

clearly reflected how 

much they were 

enjoying the experience. 

Several of the songs 

from South Pacific have 

become well known and 

provide some of the 

show highlights including 

Bali Ha’i, I’m Gonna 

Wash That Man Right 

Outta My Hair, Some 

Enchanted Evening, 

Bloody Mary and There 

is Nothin’ Like a Dame. 

To be fair the show 

wasn’t faultless. 

Opening night 

nerves resulted in some 

fumbles with lines and 

props, a costume not 

quite right and some 

miss-timing with cast 

movement and effects. 

But these were all 

minor details, which by 

all accounts were 

smoothed out for 

Sunday’s matinee. 

It was lovely to spot 

several of the 1989 cast 

members in the audience 

on Saturday night 

— including Freda 

Cavander, Rex Bannister, 

Ken Titchener and 

Alex Anderson. Cathy 

Hodgson was also in the 

first show and had the 

pleasure of seeing her 

daughter, Alysha, on 

stage for the second. 

Family ties were also 

evident with Caleb 

Higham onstage as 

Joseph, his mother 

Donna in the group of 

nurses and his grandmother 

June part of the 

great musical ensemble. 

South Pacific runs at 

The Woolshed Theatre 

until June 4. Bookings 

and further details available 

at Te Awamutu 

Information Centre (ph 

871 3259). 

Battle for maunga 

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The battle over Maungatautari Ecological Island 

control continues, with another farmer locking his 

gates last week and preventing MEIT workers from 

maintaining the pest proof fence. 

‘‘And in a separate action, a Maori Land Court 

judge agreed to prohibit the lead negotiator for Ngati 

Koroki Kahukura from entering land owned by 

another Maori land trust, that provides access to the 

southern enclosure and the mountain off the end of 

Tari Road at Pukeatua,’’ says Maungatautari landowners 

Council. 

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aligned with the efforts of the Maungatautari Land 

Owners Council, until now he had not locked his 

gates. 

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endangered birds are still taking place on the 

mountain, even though it is quite possible the fence 

will need to be dismantled, he believed that was 

irresponsible and so is now taking a more active 

stand,’’ says Maungatautari landowners Council. 

Spokesperson Peter Holmes says all reintroductions 

of endangered birds should be stopped 

as DOC cannot guarantee the fence will be in place 

inside of two months. 

‘‘We are also very concerned that MEIT workers 

are still coming onto private land on which they 

have been told not to trespass. This is a highly 

provocative move which shows disregard for private 

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OBITUARY 

Charles Richard Beamish 

By WINTEC JOURNALISM STUDENT, JASON HOWELLS. 

Charles Richard Beamish (Dick) was an adventurous 

man in world and business, seeing plenty of both 

and reaping the benefits in his work and private life. 

He was born in Blockhouse Bay in 1934, and 

educated at Mt Albert Grammar School where he 

excelled in sports, including soccer, rowing and target 

shooting. 

Mr Beamish’s ambitions lay in farming, so in 1953 

he went into the five year Rural Cadet Scheme at 

Lincoln University. There he also got more serious 

about target shooting and was in the New Zealand 

Universities team, winning the Imperial Universities 

Match in 1957. In his final year at Lincoln he won the 

gold medal for best student. 

It was at Lincoln where he also met his wife Alison. 

They married in Christchurch in 1959 shortly after 

graduation. 

Mr Beamish began his career as a farmer advisory 

officer in Mangakino in 1960, where he looked after 

the Pouakani Block. 

In 1964 Mr Beamish and wife Alison settled in Te 

Awamutu where he took a job with the Te Awamutu 

Farm Improvement Club. There he worked as a farm 

advisor. 

Mr Beamish stayed with the company until 1970 

when he moved into private practice with Ashworth 

and Associates, and shortly afterwards helped form 

Meyer Jolly Beamish and Tate, a valuation and farm 

management consulting practice. 

From here Mr Beamish and his wife became 

successful in land development, acquiring paddocks, 

subdividing them and then selling off the sections. 

In 1977 the two of them also got into the jewellery 

trade, by purchasing an existing jewellery shop in Te 

Awamutu, and later in 1988 joined Gemtime Jewellers. 

Mr Beamish and wife Alison’s success in business 

was recognised when they won the 1999 Te Awamutu 

Top Business Award and Best Small Business in 2001. 

In spite of all his success, Mr Beamish was a 

modest individual and never spoke about his considerable 

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Mr Beamish was also a devoted family man, a 

dearly loved husband and best mate to Alison, and 

father to Michael, Jane and Dave, Megan and Nick. He 

also had one brother, John, and one sister, Dorothy. 

He always encouraged his family, teaching them to 

ski, and took them on numerous holidays around the 

country, and one memorable holiday to Fiji. 

Mr Beamish was also a fine community member 

who was on the Te Awamutu College Board for six 

years. He was a former Trustee and Secretary of the 

Council for Te Wananga O Aotearoa. 

He was a member of the Lions Club, and also 

served behind the scenes with the Beamish family’s 

Ngai Tai Iwi group and the Umupuia Marae. 

While they had the jewellery shop both he and wife 

Alison were on the town promotions committee in the 

Chamber of Commerce. They were both elected life 

members and Mr Beamish served as president for a 

short while. 

In retirement the two of them were involved in the 

Probus club, and Save the Children local committee. 

In May 2009 Mr Beamish and wife Alison celebrated 

their 50th wedding anniversary together. 

In their full life together they had travelled the 

world, raised their children and ran a thriving 

business. They loved tramping, and skied into their 

60’s. 

He passed away on 14th January 2011 in Waikato 

Hospital after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. 

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Oparau residents rally 

over recycling canning 

BY GRANT JOHNSTON 

A recycling facility at Oparau that 

has operated successfully for the past 

10 months only has a week to run — 

unless the community mobilises support 

to establish its own facility. 

The recycling centre was established 

at Oparau Roadhouse by 

Kawhia/Aotea area refuse contractor, 

EnviroWaste, last year. 

But community requests, which 

included a petition, to Kawhia Community 

Board for the refuse collection 

day in Kawhia/Aotea to be 

changed from Wednesday to Monday 

to better service non permanent 

residents, have meant the contractor 

will no longer be able to collect 

Oparau’s recycling. 

As a result, the Oparau recycling 

collection will cease from June 1. 

The service was to have finished 

on April 11 when the collection day 

changed, but Otorohanga District 

Council responded to expressions of 

concern from Oparau residents by 

extending the collection until a 

decision was made. 

ODC received petition calling on 

recycling at Oparau to be retained at 

its meeting on May 10 and heard from 

community representatives. 

There was a request to return the 

area’s refuse collection day to 

Wednesday. 

Council resolved that: 

1. The collection of official (collection 

costs inclusive) Council refuse 

bags continues from Oparau Roadhouse, 

provided that drop-off of nonofficial 

bags is not problematic. 

2. Council is willing, in principle, 

and subject to positive engagement 

with the representatives of the 

Oparau community, to provide some 

one-off funding assistance for the 

establishment (but not operation) of a 

community run recycling facility 

operated in Oparau, provided that 

such an arrangement is agreeable to 

EnviroWaste. 

3. Council does not believe that 

any further discussion of a potential 

change of the kerbside collection day 

in Kawhia/Aotea is warranted at this 

time. 

Council has advised the petition 

presenters that if the residents of the 

Oparau community wish to continue 

with a recycling facility after June 1, 

this will have to be organised and 

managed by the community including 

the disposal to an approved 

facility. 

‘‘Should your community wish to 

pursue this option we will be happy 

to work with you (and EnviroWaste if 

necessary) to try to achieve a satisfactory 

facility.’’ 

Dave Clibbery, ODC chief executive, 

in one correspondence lauded 

the efforts of Arohena community in 

driving their own recycling initiative. 

‘‘Arohena established a well 

organised ‘zero waste’ group about 

six years ago, and sought ODC assistance 

to operate a facility, but when 

that request was declined the group 

sought funding to operate the facility 

from the Zero Waste NZ Trust, and 

against the odds obtained such 

funding, and have continued to manage 

and operate the facility at their 

own cost, transporting collected 

recyclables almost 50km to Otorohanga 

— even after the obtained 

‘Zero Waste’ funding ceased. 

‘‘Waste minimisation is a strong 

educational element at the school, 

and the community has come 

together, with the support of Council, 

to upgrade the former school bus 

shed that is now used as the recycling 

centre. The community was recognised 

by Zero Waste NZ as an 

outstanding example of communityled 

waste minimisation.’’ 

Oparau residents have not given 

up hope of overturning ODC’s 

decision and have gathered 117 signatures 

on a submission they will be 

making. 

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North Island robins return to Maungatautari 

A small crowd of MEIT staff, 

trustees, volunteers and wellwishers 

was on hand last week to 

welcome the return of North 

Island robins to the 

Maungatautari Ecological Island 

— which have not been seen there 

in living memory. 

Wally Papa offered a short 

karakia before the 40 birds (19 

females and 21 males) were 

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They were then transferred to 

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While in captivity breakfast, 

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As a joint operation, the exercise 

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A new business 

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PIRONGIA REFRIGERATION owner Conan Smith checks the plant of long time clients Fresh Choice. 

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Mr Smith says he also had a 

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He then supplies and installs 

the equipment. 

Pirongia Refrigeration also 

work in the rural sector, ensuring 

farm cooling needs are up to 

standard so their product is not 

downgraded. 

Mr Smith says it is in the 

interest of dairy farmers especially 

to ensure equipment is 

working to optimum levels to 

guarantee the best income. 

He also has other skills that 

help him keep costs down for 

clients, including light engineering 

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As well as establishing his 

business in Pirongia, Mr Smith 

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village. 

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Phil Simms an athlete going places 

High school student to represent NZ at Oceania championships 

BY HAMISH FORAMAN 

Te Awamutu athlete Phil Simms has 

capped off a brilliant season by being selected 

to represent New Zealand at the under 20 

Oceania Regional Athletics Championships. 

The 17-year-old Hamilton Boys High 

School student has been chosen to compete in 

the 400 metre hurdles, long jump and relay at 

the June 21-24 championships in Samoa. 

Simms’ selection is another step in the 

right direction towards his goal of qualifying 

for next year’s World Junior Athletics Championships 

in Barcelona. 

His success this season began back in 

December at the New Zealand Secondary 

School Championships in Hastings, where he 

finished third in the open boys 300 metre 

hurdles. 

From then on Simms punched above his 

weight over the summer, being the youngest 

in the Men’s under 19 years category at 

various athletic meets. 

He attended three of the four Asics Grand 

Prix meets, a key event in the New Zealand 

athletics calendar, and placed second overall 

in the 400 metre hurdles. 

The winner of the grand-prix was a full 

three years older than him. 

Around the same time as these meets, 

Simms took part in the M19 decathlon at the 

National Multi Event Championships in 

Tauranga. 

Despite having never pole vaulted before 

he finished a credible third, winning four of 

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the 10 decathlon events including the long 

jump, 400 metres, 1500 metres and 110 metre 

hurdles. 

At the New Zealand club nationals held in 

Dunedin in late March, Simms placed fourth 

in the 110 metre hurdles, slashing 0.75 

seconds off his personal best time. In his 

favoured event, the 400 metre hurdles, he 

brought home the silver medal with another 

great personal best time of 54.28, taking 0.6 

seconds off his previous best. 

He was also in both Waikato relay teams 

that won silver and bronze medals, which 

included a new Waikato record in the 4x100 

relay. 

Back at school level Simms has been 

dominant. At the Waikato Secondary School 

Championships he won four medals — two 

golds in the 300 metre hurdles and long jump, 

and two silvers in the 100 metres and 400 

metres. His winning long jump was another 

record — a leap of 6.72 metres. 

In the North Island Secondary School 

Championships Simms again won gold 

medals in the 300 metres hurdles and long 

jump, with another personal best jump. 

He very nearly also took out the 400 

metres. A photo finish camera took 15 

minutes to work out the winner and 

unfortunately he missed out on first place by 

0.003 seconds, after running a personal best 

time of 49.48. 

Simms expressed appreciation for the 

ongoing support of his sponsor Kukri and 

coach Criss Strange. 

Pirongia newcomer to fore in women’s tourney 

Jill Morgan took out the Sharon de 

Thierry Tournament at Pirongia Women’s 

Golf Club with 73 off-the-stick. The twohandicapper 

recently joined the host club. 

A large field was entered with 13 clubs 

represented. Scoring in all three divisions 

was of a high standard. Gross winner in 

division one was Pirongia’s Bev Parsons with 

84, one stroke ahead of Helen Green of 

Hamilton. Gay Pickett (WT) and Wendy 

Thompson (Wai) had best nett scores with 72. 

Kitty Kanters of Ngahinapouri was div- 

ision two gross winner carding 87, followed 

by Lochiel’s Ali Patterson with 92. Nett 

winner and runner up were Stewart 

Alexander’s Carol Formosa and Margaret 

Bouma, with 72 and 74 respectively. 

Division three gross winner was Patty 

Macintyre (Pir) who scored 99 with Shirley 

Grey (Pir), runner up with 105. Nett winner 

was Inez Green from Lochiel with 72, four 

strokes ahead of Chris Ward (Pir). Nine hole 

winners were host club players Judy Dunn 

with 52 and Norma Graham with 39 nett. 

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PHIL SIMMS shows the style that has seen him excel in hurdles and other athletics roles 

this season. 

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Pony clubbers celebrate exchange milestone 

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NEW ZEALAND rider Oliver Steele negotiates the Kihikihi course on board ‘Once Upon a Chime’. 


A near faultless display by Canadian pony club riders saw 

them claim the Nations Cup at Kihikihi Domain. 

Hosts New Zealand pushed hard, but in the end had to 

settle for the runners-up spot, ahead of Australia in third 

place. 

In all 25 pony club riders from the five nations (USA, 

Canada, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand) competed in 

the event which is contested every two years as part of the 

Inter-Pacific Rally Exchange. 

The exchange started 50 years ago in Victoria, Australia 

and New Zealand has won the trophy nine times. 

This is the fifth time New Zealand has hosted the event — 

the last time was in 2001 when it was also held at Kihikihi. 

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While ‘home ground’ advantage usually works in most 

sports, that isn’t the case for this event. 

New Zealand has never won the trophy in New Zealand. 

The riders, aged 17-21 years, competed on borrowed horses 

over two rounds of showjumping at Kihikihi Domain. 

While 25 horses are required for competitors, another 10 

are also on hand as reserves. Organisers praised the high 

calibre of horses generously provided by local owners. 

The purpose of the two-yearly exchange is to enable pony 

club members from different countries to learn about each 

other’s countries and exchange ideas, especially about horses 

and the various methods of training, riding and caring for 

them. 

The equestrian activities are the common bond between 

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TE AWAMUTU Community Board Member Hazel Barnes (left) enjoys looking 

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her daughter Ona Wells (Maria) who was part of the 1965 exchange. 

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Junior high-flyers work hard for ball 

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TE AWAMUTU Sports Jets player Hayden McFie tries to hold onto the ball 

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UMPIRE Joanne Crutchley keeps a close eye on 

players from Pirongia Stars and Pekerau Silver 

Stars in their E Grade match. 

Marist hammer Fraser Tech 50-22 

After beating competition 

leaders Ohaupo last week, 

Murray Gane Plumbing Te 

Awamutu Marist targeted 

their Waikato second division 

club rugby game against 

Fraser Tech in Hamilton on 

Saturday for a bonus point 

win. 

The four try bonus point 

was needed to consolidate 

their place amongst the 

leaders in what is a tight 

competition. 

Three tries in the first eight 

minutes put Marist in good 

shape and two more before 

halftime for a 29-3 lead at the 

break virtually had the points 

in the bag. 

Fraser Tech had no answer 

for Marist’s sharp backline, 

which is playing with speed 

and confidence. Try scorers in 

the first half were winger 

Cody Bowen, who dotted down 

twice, as did hard running 

centre Ace Masalo, who 

showed plenty of strength. 

The other first half try 

followed a fine lineout drive 

from around the 22 finished off 

by captain Mark Kahura. 

Fraser Tech introduced 

several new players at 

halftime and while Marist 

were not as dominant, they 

still went over for three tries. 

Kahura added his second 

from another lineout drive. 

Puhoi Heta, who had another 

strong game, also crashed over 

to score, while the final try 

was a spectacular effort. 

Fielding the kickoff, Marist 

spun the ball wide, with backs 

and forwards linking well, 

before prop Troy Murray 

proved unstoppable from 

about 20 metres out, capping 

off a good game for the former 

Fraser Tech player. 

Marist goalkickers 

managed five conversions as 

Marist ran out winners 50-22. 

Marist weren’t happy conceding 

22 points, but it will 

give them something to work 

on at training this week. 

Redoubt Bar and Eatery 

player of the day went to 

halfback John Conner, while 

Timmos Timber tackler of the 

day was first five Ben Gisler 

Marist are away again this 

week to Hamilton Marist to 

start off the second round. 

After the first round, 

Marist are lying in third position, 

nine points behind 

leaders Ohaupo, with a six 

win/three loss record. 

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DRAW FOR SATURDAY 28 MAY, 2011 

9:00: TAS Thunderbirds (B) v TAC Gap, St Pats White (D1) 

v Paterangi Comrades, RSN Just do it (PR) v Cogs 2, TAI 

Shottiez Hottiez (C1) v TAI Goldferns, Ohaupo Sports (A) v 

Pirongia AMP, Shiloh Juniors (E) v Pirongia Stars. 

9:50: TA Marist Blondies (B1) v Pirongia Bruce Edward 

Upholstery, St Pats Silver (D1) v Paterangi Panthers, TAS 

Rebels (C) v TAC 10B, TAS ASB (A) v Cogs Inzone, Pirongia 

Flyers v Nominated Future Fern Team. 

10:40: TA Marist Teletubs (B1) v TAS Storm, Ohaupo 

Hotshots (D) v St Pats Blue, AI Know (PR) v TAS Corboys, 

TAS Tigers (C) v St Pats Red, RSN Cattlebrokers (A) v 

TAS Kelly & Bryant, Pekerau Diamond Divas (E1) v TAPS 

Vetent. 

11:30: TAC 9B (B1) v St Pats Social, TAC Warriors (D) v 

Pirongia Stormers, Kihikihi Netball Club (C1) v TAC Team 

Bob, Comrades Social (A1) v TAS Paul Kay , TAPS Kelly & 

Bryant (E) v Puahue Sapphires. 

12:20: TAC Add Up (B) v TAS Dreamers, TAS Tutti Fruitti (D) 

v TAS Ninjas, Pirongia Alexandra Images (PR) v Pirongia 

Shimmering Dolphins, TAS Vampires (C) v TAS Tony 

Fabish, Comrades Juniors (A1) v TA Marist Mustangs, 

TAPS Elevations (E1) v Paterangi Rockets. 

1:10: Kihikihi Crazy Horses (B) v Shiloh Social, TAI 

Champs (D1) v Korakonui Comets, Ohaupo Lollipops (C1) 

v TAS Sharks, Shiloh A (A) v TA Marist 1A1, Pokuru Angels 

(E) v Pekerau Silver Stars. 

2:00: AI Know Juniors (B1) v TA Marist Misfi ts, Kihikihi 

Ponys (D1) v Pirongia Troopers, TAS Ecolab (PR) v TAC 

Senior A, Ohaupo Robots (C1) v TAI Grenades, TAS Gyde 

Wansbone (A1) v Pirongia Macs Meat, Pirongia Sparklers 

(E) v Pekerau Golden Girls. 

2:50: TAC 9A (B) v TAI Titans, Te Pahu Knights (D) v TAI 

Cruisers, Pirongia Ray White (C) v TAS LOL, TAC 10A (A1) 

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Future Fern draw for Saturday 28 May, 2011 

9.00am: St. Pats Denim vs Korakonui Rockets, Puahue 

Diamonds vs Ohaupo Jets. 

9.50am: TAPS Mini Magic vs Rukuhia Ponga Fronds, 

Pekerau Junior Jewells vs Korakonui Crazy Chics. 

10.40am: Pekerau Mini Ferns vs Puahue All Stars, 

Pekerau Primo Pearls vs Pirongia Strikers. 

11.30am: Pirongia Stripes vs TAPS Wild Cats, St. Pats 

Pink vs Aropapa. 

12.20pm: St. Pats Yellow vs Pokuru Silver Ferns, Pokuru 

Bubbles vs Kihikihi Ferns. 

1.10pm: Pirongia Seagulls vs TAPS Silver Ferns 

9.50am on Court 6: Pekerau Bronze Bullets vs Pirongia 

Flyers (non competition game). 


JUNIOR 

RUGBY 

DRAW FOR SATURDAY 28 MAY, 2011 

6TH GRADE: PIR BLACK v PIR GREY, TAHAROA: PIR WHITE 

v MARIST, TAHAROA: OHAUPO v KORAKONUI, OHAUPO 2A 

9AM: TAS PANTHERS v TAS LEOPARDS, ALBERT 5 9AM: TAS 

BEARS v KIHIKIHI, ALBERT 6 9AM. 

7TH GRADE: PIR BLACK v PIR WHITE, TAHAROA: TAS CATS 

v TAS TIGERS, ALBERT 5 10AM: OHAUPO v KORAKONUI, 

OHAUPO 2B 9AM: TAS LIONS v KIHIKIHI, ALBERT 6 10AM.: 

MARIST – BYE. 

8TH GRADE: PIR BLACK v PIR WHITE, TAHAROA: TAS 

BULLDOGS v TAS FALCONS, ALBERT 4A 9AM: TAS COUGARS 

v TAS WILDCATS, ALBERT 4B 9AM: OHAUPO v KIHIKIHI, 

OHAUPO 2A 10AM. 

9TH GRADE: PIRONGIA v MARIST, TAHAROA: TAS BRONCOS 

v TAS KNIGHTS, ALBERT 4A 10AM: OHAUPO v KORAKONUI, 

OHAUPO 2B 10AM: TAS BUFFALOS v KIHIKIHI, ALBERT 4B 

10AM. 

10TH GRADE: PIR BLACK v PIR WHITE, TAHAROA: TAS 

HORNETS v TAS JETS, ALBERT 4A 11AM: TAS ROCKETS v 

KIHIKIHI, ALBERT 4B 11AM: OHAUPO – BYE. 

11TH, 12TH & 13TH GRADES SEE YOUR COACH FOR 

DETAILS. 

NO JUNIOR RUGBY NEXT SATURDAY 4TH JUNE, QUEEN’S 

BIRTHDAY WEEKEND. 

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Mountain biking open day on 

Pirongia trails proved big hit 

Despite a rainy start, the 

open day held by Waipa Mountain 

Bike Club (known as 

WAMOs) to display their new 

Pirongia trails to the public 

attracted an enthusiastic turnout 

in numbers beyond all 

expectation. 

Riders of all ages arrived 

from Pirongia and Te Awamutu 

and as far afield as 

Cambridge, Hamilton and 

Otorohanga. 

The trails run through 

bush beyond the end of 

Sainsbury Road on the eastern 

mountainside. Trails on show 

this time included a forestry 

4x4 track running uphill, a 

new single-track running back 

down, the old bullock track 

(single-track) further down 

and the new gravelled kids 

trail winding through bush 

alongside a carpark, built to 

accommodate riders’ cars. 

The open day was a noncompetitive 

event offering 

guided tours to the public to 

display trails that are now 

open for free use by anyone on 

pedal powered bikes (powered 

bikes not permitted) . 

There was a steady stream 

of groups of riders going up 

and down the mountainside 

with club guides for the entire 

morning. 

Meanwhile there was much 

action on the kids’ trail with 

fun on see-saws, ramps and 

obstacles and time trials to 

establish ‘world records’ for 

the short but sharply twisting 

circuit. 

To replace the huge 

amounts of energy expended, 

there were coffees for the 

adults, free chocolate fish for 

the kids, and free sausages for 

everyone. 

The weather smiled in the 

end producing warm sunshine, 

though the recent rain 

left the high trails in a slippery 

condition providing challenging 

riding conditions. 

Article and photos supplied 

by Tui Allen. 

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YOUNGSTERS try out one of the new mountain biking tracks on Pirongia above and below: one 

rider shows his appreciation for a great day with a wheelie. 

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JUNE 14, 2011 

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Marist power 

pullers star 

The Southern Region Power Pulling Championships 

in Hastings proved to be another successful 

trip for Te Awamutu Marist Club. 

Marist claimed both the men’s openweight and 

middleweight titles, as well as recording a second 

placed finish in the ladies openweight. 

The men’s openweight team made up of Liz 

Peehikuru (skipper), Richard Peehikuru, Allan 

Francis, Chris Smith, Bill Greenbank and David 

Peehikuru were made to work hard on their way to 

the finals. 

They started well with a win against arch rivals 

Kio Kio Sports, after they worked an even breakout 

into a 1.5 centimetre winning margin. 

But in their second round they faced Kawerau, 

who took the breakout by 1.5 centimetres. Marist got 

it back to level terms, but Kawerau outlasted them to 

win by 1.5 centimetres. 

Marist then faced Kio Kio again with a place in 

the final on the line. The break was even and in the 

first minute Marist managed to gain a slim 0.5 

centimetre advantage, which they hung onto until 

the final whistle. 

In the final Kawerau, with two lives, held the 

breakout even. Some quality pressure from Marist 

gained them a one centimetre lead, but Kawerau 

recovered and pulled it back to the centre for a draw. 

This forced a one minute repull after just two 

minutes rest. 

Marist took 1.5 centimetres on the breakout and 

pushed on with some strong lifts to open up a 3.5 

centimetres which Kawerau could not respond to. 

In the repull of the final, Marist gained one 

centimetre on the breakout and again staged an 

early lift to get a two centimetre lead. Kawerau, now 

exhausted, were unable to fight back and Marist had 

the title by four centimetres. 

Marist were favourites going into the men’s 

middleweight against Western Suburbs (Hastings) 

as they had three members of the openweight team 

in their side. Bill Greenbank (skipper), Liz 

Peehikuru and Allan Francis were joined by Matt 

van Grootel, Joel Francis and Graham Smith. Marist 

were totally dominant, winning both pulls by large 

margins. 

The ladies’ openweight was a tough fight for a 

light Marist team. They lost their opening encounter 

with Kio Kio Sports, won their second round against 

Morenawhira (Morrinsville), but lost the final 

against Kio Kio. 

Two New Zealand power pulling events are 

coming to the region over the next two weekends. 

This Saturday the Alpha Hotel in Kihikihi will 

host the New Zealand individual championships. 

The one on one competition gives individuals a 

chance to show their skills. A number of Marist 

pullers currently hold titles and will be back to 

defend them. 

Then on June 4 the New Zealand team championships 

will also be held at the Alpha Hotel. 

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Ph 871 3894 

Fax 871 4459 

088TC501/01 

TOWN AND AROUND 

149TC502-07 

303TC500-07 

JD JD 

Repairs and Service 

Dishwashers, Dryers, 

Fridges, Freezers, 

Stoves, Cooktops, 

Washing Machines 

Phone: 

870 1550 

206TC501-06 

Paving Lawns 

Concrete Water Features 

Irrigation Landscape Design 

Outdoor Tiles Landscape Lighting 

Retaining Walls Garden Maintenance 

Decks & Fences & Spraying 

QUALIFIED - EXPERIENCED - QUALITY 

James Bannister 

Mobile: 027 5555 324. A/H: 07 870 4133 

E: newconceptlandscaping@xtra.co.nz 

Wanting a refreshed new look without the 

huge cost of replacement. 

Call us now for a no obligation FREE quote! 

NIGEL 

PH 07 823 2161 

or 021 269 7370 

ALLAN 

PH 07 843 4540 

or 027 8521 531 

Appliances Ltd. 

Authorised 

Service Centre 

164TC500-06 


Paving & Landscaping 

Infinity XR 

Gas water heating system 

The economical way 

to enjoy continuous 

hot water on tap 

ENDLESS SHOWERS 

LONG BATHS 

design and build... 

Gardens, patios, 

fences and driveways 

~ Concrete, hotmix or 

cobblestones 

Mobile 0274 968 095 

Phone 07 872 2660 

W.S.D. WAIPA SITE DEVELOPMENT 

All site and roading developments undertaken 

Servicing Servicing 

the the Waipa Waipa 

for for 36 

years years 

Farm roads formed and metalled. 

Complete road maintenance equipment available. 

Milling - Stabilization - Base Construction 

- Seal Prep and Sealing 

36 

Sealing specialists 

Sealing of roads, driveways and carparks 

BTL 

Triangle Bitumen Ltd 

Phone (07) 871 7858 or 0274 752 339 

07 870 5020 

0800 PRATTS 

100 Roche St, Te Awamutu 

Visit our showroom today 

Open Saturday 9-12 

Indoor 

Outdoor 

Residential 

Commercial 

BCITO Qualifi ed Tilers 

Certifi ed Waterproofers 

Robbie Le Normand 

P. 0508 4 TILING 

E. robbie@impacttiling.co.nz 

www.impacttiling.co.nz 

149TC500-07


SMART-SCAN 

farm services ltd 

Pregnancy testing 

Dairy, beef, sheep, deer 

and calf dehorning 

EFFLUENT 

POND CLEANING 

– Moving Spray irrigator – 

– Environmentally friendly – 

Experienced Owner/Operator 

MARK and DEBBIE WEAL 

Te Rahu Road, Te Awamutu 

Phone (07) 871 6437, 027 4 514 732 182TC504/03 

BUILDERS AND TRADESMEN 

136TC501-06 

Our one on one 

consultations 

ensure we do 

the job once and 

we do it right 

- on time and 

within budget! 

Cnr Ohaupo 

and Te Rahu 

Roads, 


Ph 871 5828 

Mobile 

021 184 1208 

CONTACT MARTIN LANGRIDGE 

Ph (021) 737 164, A/h 871 9641, Fax 871 9642 

www.smartscan.co.nz 

RURAL PROFESSIONALS 

Digger for Hire 

Contact Chris Brown 

Mobile 021 605 982 

Phone 07 849 3534 

238TC500/03 

The International Award-Winning 

Waste Treatment Systems 

Excavator 

with 

7-in-1 

bucket 

versatility 

Recycle sewage, greywater, sanitary items 

and food scraps into a lush garden - 

The natural process instead of a septic tank 

For more information call Singleton and 

Hansen today or visit www.biolytix.com 

129 MARKET ST, TE AWAMUTU 

Ph (07) 871 7099 - Fax (07) 871 8435 

CORBOY 

EARTHMOVERS LTD 

“when experience counts” 

Ph Cactus 

(07) 871 1803 

Master 

Plumbers 

• Excavator Hire 

• Contouring & Bulldozing 

• Farm Drainage & Racework 

• Truck & Loader Hire 

• Grader & Rollers 

• Metal Supplies & Cartage 

of Aggregates 

• Underpass Installation 

• Driveway Hotmixing and 

Chipsealing 

280TC501-03 

Introducing Your New Local Glass Company 

■ Glass & Window Repairs ■ New Glazing 

■ Coloured Glass Splashbacks ■ Mirrors 

■ Frameless Glass Balustrades ■ Table Tops 

■ Frameless Glass Showers ■ Insurance Work 

Call Deni J Vanin (Qualifi ed Tradesman) 

07 871 2126 or 027 666 0559 

Plumbing 

Maintenance 

Solar 

Water fi ltration 

Emergency Callouts 

Drainage 

Septic tanks 

Effl uent systems 

Drain unblocking 

Phone: 870 6244 

Email: taplumbing@xtra.co.nz 

Master 

Plumbers 

• Domestic • Commercial • Rural 

EFFICIENT - RELIABLE 

Excellent service doesn’t have to cost a fortune! 

Phone Liam Carter 

021 027 93832 • 871 8785 

Effl uent Spreading 

of Oxidation Ponds 

• We have over 2 kilometres of hose 

• We run high horse power pumps and 

secondary pumps to boost fl ow when 

needed 

WE HIRE: WATER PUMPS, STIRRERS, 

TRACTORS, CRANE TRUCKS 

Farm Effl uent Services LTD 

P: Trevor De Malmanche 0508 GET FES 

M: 021 964 150 A/H 07 873 8224

Classifieds 

FORMAL 

NOTICES 

Births 

GANE - SCOTT 

Greg and Amber 

welcome with much 

love 

"Harry" 

Born on Good Friday, 

April 22, 2011. 

Weighing 4220gms (9lb 

5oz) at 4.15pm. An 

adorable little brother 

for Aylee. Our special 

thanks to our fantastic 

midwife Isabella. 

Engagements 

TARAPI — FRERICHS 

Manuel and Marion 

along with John and 

Kathy are delighted to 

announce the 

engagement of Apii 

and Kym. Wishing you 

much love and 

happiness for the 

future. 

Deaths 

RICKETTS 

Raewyn Joy. 

Suddenly on May 19, 

2011, aged 61 years. An 

amazing spirit and 

always creating 

laughter. Much loved 

by all her Kiely family. 

Wonderful babe to 

Mike. Loving 

stepmum and 

confidante to Michelle 

and Janine, and the 

late Toni. Good friend 

to Mike, Andy and 

Giles. Nana Rae to her 

eight Kiely grandsons. 

"The most wonderful 

things in the world 

cannot be seen or 

touched but felt 

within the heart." 

Cheree, Mike and 

family, we will always 

be one family, one 

heart. 

A service for Raewyn 

will be held at Seddon 

Park Funeral Home 

Chapel, cnr Seddon 

Road and Somerset 

Street, Hamilton, on 

Tuesday May 24, 2011 

at 1.30pm, followed by 

a private cremation. 

All communications to 

the Ricketts family, 

PO Box 5523, 

Frankton, Hamilton, 

3242. — 

Seddon Park Funeral 

Home 

In Memoriam 

ARMSTRONG 

Gloria Dell. 

Left us one year ago 

yesterday, beloved 

wife of Beatty. Loved 

mother of Theresa, 

Dell and Cheryl. Loved 

"Glor" of Candice, 

Chelsea and Penny 

and Sean. 

"Never a day goes 

passed without a 

thought of you, your 

laughter and smiles 

still guide us through." 

HIGGIE 

Vivien Joy. 

Very special 

memories of our most 

beloved wife, mother, 

nana, Viv, who passed 

away on May 23, 2008. 

"Everyday in some 

small way, memories of 

you come our way, 

though absent, you are 

always near, still 

missed, loved and 

always dear" 

Love John and family. 

Lost and Found 

LOST, reading spectacles, 

vicinity Rewi and Bank 

Street, reward. Phone 

871-7706. 


lassifieds 

Church Services 

Move Of God 

Ministries 

"HEALING MEETINGS" 

Wednesdays and 

Thursdays, 

8.30pm, at Scout Hall 

All Welcome 

Meetings 

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

8141403AA 

ANNUAL GENERAL 

MEETING 

Te Awamutu & District 

Highland Pipe Band 

Thursday, May 26, 2011 

7.30pm 

At Te Awamutu Sports Club 

Albert Drive,Te Awamutu 

OPARAU 

COMMUNITY CLUB 


MEETING 

June 1, 7.00pm 

All welcome 

O-TAWHAO MARAE 


MEETING 

5.30pm, Wednesday, 

June 1 

To be held at 

O-Tawhao Marae 

All welcome. Any 

enquiries, please 

ph 871-4199 ext 802 

TE AWAMUTU 

ROD & CUSTOM CLUB 


MEETING 

Tuesday, June 7, 2011 

at 8.00pm 

To be held at their 

clubrooms 

Albert Park Drive 

All old and intending 

members welcome 

Further information 

Contact Noel 

(07) 846-1623 

TE AWAMUTU 

PONY CLUB 


MEETING 

Friday, May 27 at 

7.30pm at the 

Kihikihi Pony Club 

Rooms, Dick Street, 

Kihikihi 

All Welcome 

Enquiries to 

Steph MacPherson 

870-1625 evenings 

TE KOHANGA 

REO PUAWAI 

OTEAWAMUTU 


MEETING 

5.00pm, May 25, 2011 

at 

Te Kohanga Reo 

Puawai. 

Phone 871-3883 

8149242AA 

Personal 

A BABY? Planned or 

unplanned! Know your 

options. Phone 

Pregnancy Counselling 

Services 0800 773 4626 

anytime. 

Public Notices 

TE AWAMUTU MUSIC 

FEDERATION presents 

Raffles 

TE AWAMUTU Bird Club 

Raffle No 3 results, first 

draw : ticket no.48 - 

Graham Watts, second 

draw : ticket no.125 - 

Christie Tahatika. 

Irish Pianist 

Isabelle O’Connell from New York 

at an ‘At Home’ Classical Concert 

Venue - 885 Bond Road, Te Awamutu 

2.00pm, May 29 

DOOR SALES from 1.15pm (limited) 

ADULTS $25 SENIORS $22 

STUDENTS (15-20 years) $10 

UNDER 15 Free Enquiries 

871-4335 

DEMENTIA 

8149240AA 

INFORMATION EVENING 

WHERE: Te Awamutu Baptist Church 

Teasdale Street, Te Awamutu 

WHEN: Monday, May 30, 6.00-8.30pm 

PRESENTER: Jane Kay, Alzheimer’s New Zealand 

Waikato Educator 

This presentation is for anyone who is caring for a 

loved one with Dementia, or any extended family or 

friends. (NB: It is not appropriate for the 

person with dementia to attend). 

Entry - gold coin donation 

ALL WELCOME 

8138946AA 

RSVP by May 27 

0800 004 001 

07 929 4042 

jane.kay@alzheimers.org.nz 


8144777AA 


Maniapoto Maori Trust Board 

Maniapoto Fisheries Trust 

Nominations for a Director to the 

Asset Holding Company 

(Te Kupenga o Maniapoto Ltd) 

In December 2006 the Maniapoto Fisheries Trust 

was established. In 2007, they established an Asset 

Holding Company (AHC) - ‘Te Kupenga o Maniapoto’, 

to receive settlement quota and AFL income shares 

from Te Ohu Kai Moana Trustee Limited. Five 

Directors were appointed to the AHC. 

The Directors are now in their second term of offi ce 

and a vacancy has arisen due to a resignation. 

The Maniapoto Fisheries Trust are now seeking 

nominations for suitably qualifi ed persons to fi ll the 

vacancy of a Director on the Te Kupenga o Maniapoto 

Ltd asset holding company. 

As such, we are inviting nominations from suitably 

skilled persons as Directors of Te Kupenga o 

Maniapoto. A copy of the Directors criteria panui and 

nomination form together with a copy of the AHC 

Constitution may be viewed on our website www. 

maniapoto.iwi.nz or copy is available at the MMTB 

offi ce, 49 Taupiri Street, Te Kuiti, Ph 0800 66 82 85. 

Nominations close 5.00pm on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. 

Nau mai, haere mai! 

Livestock & Poultry 

BYL LTD 

Livestock Brokers 

CULLED COWS WANTED 

Nett price in paddock 

7898244AA Jeff Keeson 870-3466 - (027) 496-7418 

Chris Smith 870-4552 - (027) 496-7413 

CALF milk wanted. 

Phone Rusty Tipping 

(021) 780-105 or (021) 

408-548. 

ALL MILK 

WANTED 

FOR CALVES 

Phone Deb Kirkham 

871-4815 

or (027) 490-1007 

CLOSURE OF ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC 

TARGA ROTORUA 2011 

In accordance with the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, 

notice is hereby given that the Otorohanga District Council, for the purpose 

of allowing Club Targa Inc to hold the 2011 Targa Rotorua motoring event, 

will close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffi c for the period 

indicated hereunder: 

SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2011 

Mangare Road - from the district boundary to its intersection with 

Pukewhau and Huirimu Roads. 

Includes Intersection with Landing Road - No Exit. 

Pukewhau Road - from its intersection with Mangare and Huirimu Roads 

to fi nish at the intersection with Waipapa Road. 

Period of Closure - 8.45am to 11.45am. 

This proposal includes 100 metres of each adjoining road (with the exception 

of Waipapa Road), from where it intersects with the road being closed. 

Persons will be allowed through in the event of an emergency. 

It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person, otherwise 

than under authority of an authorised permit, to use the road for ordinary 

vehicular traffi c during the period of closure. 

DC Clibbery 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE 

www.otodc.govt.nz 

8152284AA 

Firewood 

FIREWOOD for sale, 5m 3 - 

$170, expected shortage 

this winter. Phone (07) 

873-9190 or (021) 617-349. 

MATAI, Totara, $100/m 3 , 

Lawsoniana, $80. Phone 

(027) 303-9809. 

For Sale 

DOG 

KENNEL, well made, 290 x 

133 x 98, $400 ono. Phone 

(021) 154-5030. 

GAS HEATER 

DE LONGI, $60, grey 29" 

television, $80. Phone 

871-3655. 

LOUNGE 

SUITE, three seater, two 

rockers $150; armchair 

$25; lounge sofa $40. 

Phone (027) 474-4408. 

Grazing 

STACKED, maize silage 

for sale. Phone 872-2462. 

WOODCHIPS 

• Calf bedding 

• Stand off pad 

• Landscaping 

• Large quantities 

• Te Awamutu 

Phone 871-8677 

or (021) 937-393 

Wanted to Buy 

or Exchange 

MILK wanted - reject/ 

antibiotic milk. Phone 

Shane 871-9230/(027) 

453-9111. 

Advertise with us! 

Phone 871-5151 


Stock Auctions 

TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALE 

Thursday, May 26, 11.00am start 

Location:Te Awamutu Saleyards 

Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu 

Sale Comprising: 

11.00am Prime & Boners 

10 Fat Cattle 

250 Boners 

Store Cattle 

10 2 yr str & heifers 

30 ylg beef x strs & heifers 

30 Wnr beef x strs & heifers 

12.00 noon Sheep & Calves 

20 Prime Lambs 

30 Store Lambs 

80 Four day Calves 

1.00pm or at Completion of Boners 

80 young empty cows/recorded 

50 I/C Cows and heifers 

A/C Client 

30 I/C Fries Fries X heifers Calving July 27 Jsy 

Wanted 

Young empty recorded Fries Fries X and 

Jsy cows - top money paid 

Recorded Fries WNR heifers 

All enquiries to: 

Chris Ryan 871-3313 or (027) 243-1078 

Andrew Reyland 871-3316 or (027) 223-7092 

Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142 

Bill Donnelly (07) 873-1855 or (027) 493-2063 

Mack Lynn (07) 873-7403 or (027) 473-5856 

For Sale Under $50 

BED divan, single, three 

drawers, foam mattress, 

$35. Phone 871-5827. 

BROTHER cartridges, fits 

many models, $14.50 

each. Phone (022) 

042-8808. 

CHILD’S safety sheet, fits 

cot and single bed, $40. 

Phone 871-4343. 

DRYER, Fisher Paykel, 

old but goes well, $50. 

Phone 871-3825. 

FENCE battons, 100 

lengths, used good condition, 

$45. Phone 

871-3848. 

LARGE television aerial, 

$45. Phone 871-6693. 

NINE golf clubs, Lady 

Spalding, $49. Phone 

871-7175. 

PORTABLE, 14" 

television, like new, little 

used, $40. Phone 871-3150. 

ZIP juicer, hardly used, 

$30. Phone 871-7633. 

TWO electric fence reels, 

$15 each ono. Phone 

871-5386. 

TWO slow cookers, good 

working order, $15 each. 

Phone 870-1094. 

Cars for Sale 

FORD Fairmont 1992, 

only 145,000 km, nice car, 

$2,000 cash; Nissan 

Bluebird SSS 2000 auto, 

only 92,000 km, $2,000. 

Phone (027) 474-4408. 

Vehicles Wanted 

8153424AA 

Vehicles Wanted 

CAR broken down? Need 

WOF repairs? Can’t 

afford them? Don’t dump 

your car. Call us - we buy. 

Cash paid. Phone (027) 

414-1853. 

PHONE 871-5151 for all 

your classified 

advertising needs. 

DEAD OR ALIVE 

- For Export - 

Cars, Vans, 4x4s 

8107601AA 

0800 33 2467 or 

027 290 2377 

22 Leslie St, Kihikihi 

A1 A1 Service Service 

Wanted - 

DEAD CARS 

Best Dollars 

Get that car outa there! 

6136317AA 

LOCALLY LOCALLY OWNED OWNED 

&& OPERATED OPERATED 

Phone 870-2200 

Te Awamutu or 

(0800) CAR DUMP


For Lease 

LYON Street, Kihikihi, 

refurbished shop in block 

of four. Contact Sandra 

(021) 206-9119 or 871-3250 

a/hrs. 

LEASE land wanted, 20-30 

hectares of maize ground 

for 2011, in Te Awamutu 

area. Phone Michael 

Earwaker (027) 281-8931. 

Wanted to Rent 

HOUSE or cottage in the 

Puahue area. Phone 

871-4316. 

To Let 

312 Sinclair Terrace, 

three bedrooms, good 

fire, double garage, $290 

p/wk. Phone (027) 

589-6416. 

FIVE bedroom family 

home to rent in Wallace 

Terrace, $400 p/wk, 

references required. 

Phone 871-6441. 

FLATMATE wanted, 

single or couple. Phone 

Ross (027) 784-1630 or 

(021) 259-3498. 

SLEEPOUT, partly 

furnished, $130 p/wk. 

Phone 870-4959. 

8031019AA 

A1 SELF 

STORAGE 

New facility, many sizes, 

good rates, security and 

seven day access. 

Phone 871-3332 

or (021) 912-900 

THREE bedroom house 

with heat pump, 

dishwasher, double 

garage, close to Pekerau 

Primary School, no dogs, 

non smokers, $290 p/wk. 

Phone 871-8527 evenings 

or 871-6793 day. 

7479120AA 

TENANTS WANTED 

Two Bedroom 

175A Goodfellow 

Street $170 p/wk 

1/224 Puniu Road 

$200 p/wk 

522 Te Rahu Road 

$250 p/wk 

Three Bedroom 

9 Carey Street 

$260 p/wk 

1/1412CambridgeRoad 

$270 p/wk 

Four Bedroom 

37 Rolleston Street 

$350 p/wk 

25 Moxham Road 

$370 p/wk 

No Let Fee 

571 Franklin Street 

$280 p/wk 

185 Pakura Street 

$220 p/wk 

1/841 Pakura Street 

$310 p/wk 

Contact: 

Nadine Barker 

Property Manager 

(027) 488-8136 

871-8700 

TWO bedroom unit for 

rent, Rewi Street. Phone 

(021) 713-923. 

TWO plus one (seperate 

access) bedroom house, 

on Bank Street, close to 

town and schools, $265 

p/wk. Phone 871-4542 or 

(021) 482-652 after 5.00pm 

(no texts). 

TWO, three and four 

bedroom houses 

available at Kihikihi, Te 

Awamutu and Pirongia. 

Phone (027) 589-6416 

www.jmpropertymanagement.co.nz 

WAIKERIA, country, 

three bedrooms, garage, 

no smokers, no pets, $350 

p/wk. Phone (027) 

515-6519. 

TE AWAMUTU 

SELF STORAGE 

From $20 p/wk 

24hr access 

Camera Surveillance 

PH: (07) 856-7584 

or (027) 608-1749 

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 

PHOTOGRAPHS from articles 

throughout the paper can be 

ordered at our office, Te 

Awamutu Courier, 336 

Alexandra Street. Phone 

871-5151. 

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 

7353442AA 

Property & Home Maintenance 

Try our authentic no-pressure house washing 

plus fl y and spider treatment 

Residential and commercial buildings 

Also roofs, fences and surrounding surfaces 

For your free quote phone 

0800 GO SOFTWASH - 0800 467-638 - A/h Tui 871-7205 

Email: offi ce@softwash.co.nz - www.softwash.co.nz 

Property & Home 

Maintenance 

GAS 

FULL gas servicing and 

installation service. Call 

Pratts today. 870-5020. 

ROOFS 

RE-SCREWING roofs, 

save thousands. Call 

Pratts 870-5020. 

WATERBLASTING - 

Phone Ultra Clean 0800 

569-656 today! 

WINDOWS cleaned by the 

experts. Phone Ultra 

Clean 0800 569-656. 

Financial 

BUDGET LOANS 

LIMITED 

Flexible loans for: 

✓ Holidays, Cars 

✓ Weddings 

✓ Home Improvements 

✓ Debt Consolidation 

✓ 1st & 2nd Mortgages 

Any purpose we can help! 

Loans from 

$2000 - 50,000+ 

Apply online 

www.budgetloans.co.nz 

or call free 0508 425 626 

Trade Services 

CHIMNEY sweep, tidy, 

fast, reliable. Phone (027) 

485-2797. 

BATHROOMS For 

specialist bathroom 

design and accessories. 

We do the lot! Call Pratts 

870-5020. 

MEATEATER 

HOMEKILLS LTD 

Killing 

Sheep - Pigs - Beef 

Phone 871-9995 

8042538AA 

8132666AA 

Rob’s Rural 

Fencing 

For farm, equine 

and lifestyle blocks 

PH 870-2232 

(021) 724-516 

021 505 588 

0800 025 588 

8138870AA 

7932309AA 

SPOUTING - repairs or 

replacements, 

reasonable prices. Phone 

Tony 871-3620 or (021) 

104-0459. 

OTOROHANGA 

STORAGE 

Shipping container 

storage suitable for car, 

boat or household 

goods. Best rates. 

Phone (07) 873-6668 

ROOFING - roof 

replacements a 

speciality. Phone Tony 

871-3620 or (021) 104-0459. 

ROOFS 

sprayed for MOSS, ALGAE, 

LICHEN TREATMENT 

(average house) 

“$180” inclusive 

Gutter clean 

17 years experience 

Johnny Nelson 

(027) 476-3347 

or 871-7389 

WEEDSPRAYING 

Gorse - Blackberry - Gun or Knapsack 

FORESTRY 

Pruning - Thinning - Large tree felling 

FENCING 

PHONE TRENT 

021 252 9971 - 07 872 7990 

7945223AA 

7521405AA 

Gardening & 

Landscaping 

TE AWAMUTU 

SECTION WORKS 

BOBCAT 

All Section Work 

Hedges, Trees, Mowing 

Fencing, Paving etc 

Phone Terry 870-1414 

8127667AA 

TREE CARE 

GROUNDZONE Tree 

Care. Pruning, removal, 

stump grinding, wood 

splitting, consultancy. 

Qualified, professional 

arborists. Phone Nathan 

Hughes 871-7107. 

Photography 

DOUBLE Exposure 

Photography - Weddings 

and family groups, all 

digital, experienced 

photographers, 

reasonable rates. Text 

your name and address to 

(021) 896-702 for a free 

information pack. 

www.double-exposure.co.nz. 

TeAwamutuCourier 

for all your advertising. 

Phone 871-5151. 

LOOKING FOR A PAINTER? 

All interior work including hanging wallpaper carried out in 

the months of May - June - July will receive a $20 Mitre10 

voucher for every $1000 spent with our company. 

Call us NOW on (07) 873-1777 or (027) 290-8776 

Dave Rowe Painter & Decorator 

All workmanship guaranteed for 5 years 

BOBCAT 

DIGGERS & TRUCKS 

- 2 tonne - 5 tonne 

-12 tonne 

and AUGER HIRE 

EXPERIENCED BUILDER 

For Retaining walls, 

fences etc 

TEACHER AIDE 

8146111AA 

Teacher Aide required to assist one pupil 

who has high special needs. A caring, selfmotivated 

and organised person required 

to assist in the provision of curriculum 

experiences and personal care. 

Employment details, job description and 

application package available from the offi ce 

at: 

Arohena School 

40 Pukewhau Road 

RD 7 

Te Awamutu 3877 

Ph 872-4526 / admin@arohena.school.nz 

Applications close May 27, 2011 

QUANTITY SURVEYOR 

Stewart & Cavalier Ltd is a manufacturing and 

maintenance engineering company looking to 

recruit a Quantity Surveyor for our Te Awamutu 

offi ce. 

The position involves typical quantity surveying 

duties such as contract administration, claims, 

variations and negotiations whilst reporting 

to the Contracts Manager. An engineering 

background and proven project management 

skills would be an advantage. 

A great opportunity to join a leading business 

that offers excellent working conditions, 

employee benefi ts and personal development 

opportunities. 

Please forward a current CV to Contracts 

Manager, Brent Mexted, email: brentm@ 

stewcav.co.nz. 

Stewart & Cavalier Engineering - Te Awamutu 

Check out our website: www.stewcav.co.nz 

MANAGER 

Freeman Court is a small supported living home 

for independent older persons living in Te 

Awamutu. 

We are seeking a motivated, inspirational leader 

that is committed to resident care and bringing 

out the best in a team. 

Essential: 

• Proven ability to manage effi ciently and 

effectively. 

• Able to maintain budgets. 

• Able to implement strategic plans. 

• Able to implement and update policies and 

procedures. 

• Able to work independently and report to a 

Board of Trustees. 

• A clean and current driver’s licence. 

Please apply in writing by forwarding a CV and 

covering letter to: 

Freeman Court 

C/- Brown Pennell 

PO Box 114 

Te Awamutu 3840 

Enquiries : Phone (027) 223-8422 

Closing date - Friday, June 10, 2011 

8154027AA 

MAN/WOMAN FRIDAY 

A full time position has become available 

in our busy Motor Vehicle Dealership 

for a motivated person who enjoys the 

challenge of multi-tasking. 

Duties will include: 

• Pick up and delivery of two and four wheel 

motorcycles and customer vehicles. 

• Customer and stock vehicle valet and 

detailing. 

• Property and yard maintenance. 

If you: 

• Are fi t, energetic and capable of the 

above tasks. 

• Have a full driver’s license (preferable 

with HT license). 

• Have good communication skills. 

• Work well in a team environment. 

• Are self motivated with good time 

management skills. 

• Have a good knowledge of the local 

district and greater area. 

Then we would like to hear from you. 

Please send your CV by May 31, 2011 to: 

Grant Wilks 

PO Box 32 

Te Awamutu 3840 or 

lwilks@wilksbrooke.co.nz 

Employment Vacancies 

8149857AA 

8150360AA 

A position has arisen for a full time bar person who will be required to act as Duty 

Manager in our modern Chartered Club. 

If you have the following attributes we would like to hear from you 

• Be the holder of a General Bar Manager’s Licence or be able to obtain one within 

two months 

• Preferably have had Gaming Machine and TAB experience 

• Full clean drivers licence and are prepared to drive the courtesy van as required 

• Customer focused 

• Team player 

We offer 

• A competive hourly pay rate 

• Fun safe working environment 

• Training as required 

• Persuade you to express yourself within the Hospitality Industry both artistically 

and activity wise 

If this sounds like you please forward a current CV and coverling letter to: 

The Manager, PO Box 307, Te Awamutu 

Applications close on June 1, 2011 

8153805AA 

8142970AA 

7750964AA 

CONTRACT CATERER 

WAIPA WORKINGMEN’S CLUB 

Due to a pending Retirement, the position of 

Contract Caterer at the Waipa Workingmen’s 

Club has become available. 

Expressions of interest are called for and terms 

and conditions of the contract are available at 

the Club’s offi ce. 

Enquiries to PO Box 307, Te Awamutu 

Phone 871-3923 during offi ce hours 

Career Training 

FREE 

WAIPA WORKINGMEN’S CLUB 

FULL TIME BAR PERSON 

FULL TIME INFORMATION & 

DOMESTIC TRAVEL CONSULTANT 

A friendly, sales motivated, customer focused and professional 

person is required to work Monday to Friday. The Centre operates 7 

days per week and 364 days per year. Hours 9.00am-5.00pm Winter 

and 9.00am-5.30pm Summer. 

We are looking for a staff member who has: 

• Sales orientated skills and has retail experience. 

• Strong communication skills and plenty of motivation. 

• Passion for Te Awamutu and the district. 

• Tourism qualifi cations and broad knowledge of New Zealand. 

• Computer skills preferably Microsoft Offi ce and Excel. 

• Able to work as part of a team and be fl exible. 

This position is for a 12 month period, after which two new 

positions may be created. 

If you are interested in joining a dynamic, fun and adventurous 

team, many whom are volunteers and play an important role at the 

Centre. 

A copy of the job description is available either by email or by 

calling into the Information Centre. 

Please forward your CV and handwritten covering letter to: 

The Manager 

Information Consultant Position 

1 Gorst Avenue, Te Awamutu 

lynne.tainfo@xtra.co.nz 

8144764AA 

Employment Vacancies MERCHANDISER, part 

FITTER - WELDER/ENGINEER 

An opportunity exists for a competent Fitter 

Welder to join the Agriculture and Transport 

Engineering Division of our works in Te 

Awamutu. The position is general engineering 

work, interesting and varied with ample overtime 

available. 

A great opportunity to join a leading business 

that offers excellent working conditions, 

employee benefi ts and personal development 

opportunities. 

To fi nd out more about this role please contact 

John Stewart on (027) 492-8232. 

Stewart & Cavalier Engineering - Te Awamutu 

HAIRDRESSING 

TRAINING 

For most 16/17 year olds 

Travel allowance paid 

Waikato School of Hairdressing Ltd 

Phone: (07) 838-3744 

Text: ‘youth’, your name and 

address to (027) 273-7378 

time work, couple of 

hours a week or 

fortnightly, suit sales 

rep/merchandiser 

already in stores 

supporting other brands, 

great hourly, flexible 

time, no time sheets 

required, established 

non-food branded 

product. Email CV and 

photo to Rachel, 

temp100@ihug.co.nz . 

Employment Wanted 

FENCING 

FARM - Residential - 

Lifestyle, for all your 

fencing requirements, 

experience and quality 

guaranteed. Phone (07) 

827-1849 or mobile (027) 

473-0001. 

HOUSEKEEPING, 

reliable, hardworking, 

honest, great references, 

no job to hard. Phone Deb 

(027) 483-1511. 

6504477AA 

Need help? 

Phone: (07) 871-3176 

Adult Entertainment 

8144728AA 

ADULT 

Text me and I will send 

my adult video to your 

mobile. Text "VIDS44" to 

3000 $2 send/receive. 

I’M A HOT 

Busty, clean, single 

mum. I will send pictures 

as proof. Text 

"KAREN44" to 3000 $2 

send/receive.

From Time To Time 

A haunting ghost story spanning 

two worlds . . . two centuries 

apart. 

With World War II finally 

coming to an end and his father 

still missing in action, Tolly (Alex 

TE AWAMUTU RSA WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK 

8120614AA 

Wed 25th 5.30 - 6.30pm Membership Draw 

Thu 26th 5.30pm Bistro open 

7.00pm Scrabble 

Fri 27th 12noon - 2.00pm Bistro open for lunch 

5.30pm Bistro open for Dinner 

5.30 - 6.30pm Membership Draw 

and Jokers Wild 

Sat 28th 12 Noon - 2.00pm Bistro open for lunch 

5.30pm Bistro open for Dinner 

Sun 29th 1.00pm Club open - Country music 

monthly get together 

5.30pm Bistro open & Sunday roast 

dinner 

Mon 30th 12 Noon-2.00pm Pot Luck Lunch 

5.30pm - 6.30pm Membership Draw 

Tue 31st 1.00pm 500 Card Club 

The Clubrooms are open to members invited guests 

and members of affi liated clubs. 

PHONE: 871 7773 COURTESY VAN: 027 272 5667 

CINEMA SCENE 

Etel of Millions and The Water 

Horse) is sent to stay with his 

estranged grandmother (Maggie 

Smith) in their ancestral home. 

There he discovers he can 

mysteriously travel between two 

8153429AA 

Prize for 

best dressed 

Fancy dress 

optional 

worlds and begins an adventure 

that unlocks family secrets laid 

buried for generations. 

He must solve these mysteries 

to safeguard their future and 

reunite the family once again. 

Win Rango, Hop T-shirts 

If you enjoyed the school holiday movies Rango and Hop we have 

some T-shirts to give away thanks to the Regent Theatre. 

The shirts are small to medium adult sizes, so either you 

youngsters can put them away until you grow into them or you can 

give them to your mum or dad to thank them for being great parents. 

To win a T-shirt simply put your name, address and daytime 

phone number on the back of a standard sized envelope, address it to 

the Movie T-shirt Competition and make sure it reaches our office 

by 5pm, Friday. 

May 27th – 7.00pm 

Pirongia Memorial Hall, 

Franklin Street, 

Pirongia 

$20 per ticket 

from your local Lions 

Members or phone: 

07 872 8164 (Pirongia) 

07 871 8107 (Te Awamutu) 

Price includes supper 

and “funny” money) 

Drinks 

available 

from cash bar 

This evening is hosted by Pirongia, Te Awamutu, Rosetown 

and Dinsdale Lions Club 

to support the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal 

and the Lions Cancer Lodge 


John Rowles plays 

Founders Theatre 

John Rowles is calling 

it a day and we have 

a copy of his latest CD to 

giveaway to mark the 

occasion ahead of his 

upcoming Hamilton 

show on Saturday, July 

2. 

Up for grabs is his 

latest release Hits And 

Love Songs. 

For 45 years New 

Zealand has watched the 

‘Kawerau Kid’ — John 

Rowles — scale the 

high’s and lows of the 

global music industry. 

Now in his 65th year 

Rowles has decided to go 

out on top in true show 

biz fashion with one 

final tour of New Zealand 

theatres in his farewell 

tour, entitled ‘Now 

is the hour — The Final 

Bow’. 

When asked the big 

question, Why? He 

answers candidly ‘‘I’ve 

given my life for the 

stage, for my fans, for 

my music. It means a lot 

to me to travel our beautiful 

country and perform 

one last time for all 

those people who have 

supported me over the 

last 45 years, and most 

importantly to know I’ll 

be giving them 100%. 

SOURCE CODE M 

TUE 5.50, FINAL WED 8.15 

MY WEDDING AND 

OTHER SECRETS PG 

TUE & FINAL WED 6.00 

3D DIGITAL 

CINEMA 

FAST AND FURIOUS 5 M 

TUE, WED & THU 7.45, FRI 5.40, 

SAT 5.10, SUN 5.50 

The voice feels great, 

I feel great and the time 

feels right.’’ 

His new CD Hits And 

Love Songs contains 18 

top tracks including all 

his well known hits — If 

I Only Had Time, Cheryl 

Moana Marie, Tania 

and Hush Not A Word 

To Mary and great 

versions of Mustang 

Sally, Don’t Let The Sun 

Go Down On Me and I 

Want To Know What 

Love Is to name but a 

few. 

Hamilton is fast 

SPECIAL 

EVENT 

THOR M 

LAST 3D SHOWS. 

TUE 7.35, WED 6.10 

PIRATES OF THE 

CARIBBEAN M 

TUE & WED 8.05, THU 5.30, FRI 8.05, 

SAT 2.55 & 8.10, SUN 12.55 & 6.10 

THOR M 

THU 5.40, FRI 8.15, SAT 7.50, 

SUN 3.10 

PIRATES OF THE 

CARIBBEAN 4 M 

TUE 5.30, WED 10.00 & 5.30, 

THU 8.05, FRI & SAT 5.30, SUN 3.30 

approaching Sold Out 

status so be in quick — 

tickets from Ticketek. 

To be in to win 

simply put your name, 

address and daytime 

phone number on the 

back of a standard sized 

envelope, address it to 

the John Rowles CD 

Competition and make 

sure it reaches our 

office by 5pm, Friday. 

This competition is provided 

by ‘Fill The House 

Tickets Project’, proudly 

supporting families of 

children with cancer. 

IT’S SHOWTIME... WELCOME 

TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD 

OF THE CIRCUS. 

Don’t miss this astounding film 

based on the bestselling book. 

Patrons’ response: “Excellent”. 

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS 

TUE 5.40 & 7.55, 

WED 10.10, 5.40 & 7.55, 

THU 5.35 & 7.55, 

FRI 10.00, 5.35 & 7.55, 

SAT 1.20, 3.40 & 6.00, 

SUN 11.20, 1.40 & 4.00 

Special Recommended 

Showcase Cinema 

HEARTBREAKER M 

TUE 7.50, WED 7.40, THU 7.35, 

FRI 7.40, SAT 7.45, SUN 5.45 

FROM TIME TO TIME M 

TUE 5.55, WED 10.20 & 5.50, 

THU 5.45, FRI 10.20 & 5.50, 

SAT 1.30 & 3.20, 

SUN 11.30 & 1.20 

HANGOVER 2 R16 

THU 6.10 & 8.15, 

FRI 10.10, 5.45 & 7.45, 

SAT 3.50, 5.50 & 8.00, 

SUN 1.50, 3.50 & 6.00 

SPECIAL MORNING SESSIONS FRIDAY, SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY

24 TE AWAMUTU COURIER, TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2011

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