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Chasing her dreams
Nikita Howarth, pictured after winning gold in the Women’s SB7 100m Breaststroke in Melbourne. Photo: Martin Philbey/ Swimming Australia.
Retirement was short lived for a Te Awamutu Paralympian – she’s now aiming for Tokyo. Jeremy Smith talks to Nikita Howarth. New Zealand’s youngest Paralympian, Te Awamutu’s Nikita Howarth, is back in the pool – nine months after it seemed her career was over. Competing at the Victoria State Championships, a World Para Series meet in Melbourne this month, Howarth won gold in the 100m breaststroke and bronze in the 50m breaststroke. It’s a triumphant return - the event was her first competitive event in the pool in almost three years. Howarth was born with a bilateral upper limb deficiency which means she has no hands – and a return to the pool looked most unlikely last May when she cited medical reasons and announced she would retire. Nine months on she is making waves again and recapturing form which saw her become the country’s youngest Paralympian when she was selected for the 2012 London Paralympics at just 13. She won two medals in the pool at the 2016 Rio Paralympics - a gold in the 200m individual medley and a bronze in the 50m butterfly. Then she hung up her goggles to give cycling a go and found success there too. Competing in the 2018 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in the C4 classification, she set a then world record in the C4 flying 200m time trial event at the Southland Track Cycling Championships in Invercargill. Howarth is making no secret of the fact that now the “love of swimming” has drawn her back into the pool, she has the Tokyo Paralympics in August in her sights. “For sure, that’s my goal,” Howarth, who is
coached by Matt Woofe, said. While she’s not sure what events she would compete in yet, if she was to qualify for Tokyo, it would be an impressive third appearance at a Paralympic event for the 21-year-old. “I really wasn’t sure what to expect from the meet,” Howarth said of Melbourne. “At the moment, competing is a bit of an experiment for me. I’m simply back swimming because I missed it. For me, it’s the feeling of being free when I’m in the water. “For now, we’ll see how we go – it’s just really nice to be back in the pool.” Given Melbourne though, she did concede the signs for Tokyo were looking “all good”, so far. Howarth, who regularly trains at Livingstone Aquatic Centre, said she was grateful to the Perago Trust because without its support she couldn’t be back on the competitive circuit. Asked what keeps her going in the face of adversity, Howarth had a straight-forward answer. It’s a motto she said she lives by. “You’ve got to chase your dreams because they can’t chase you. You have to go and get them and be determined to always put in the effort.”
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We invited readers to have their say on Soapbox – Bernard Westerbaan has taken us up again – what would you like to stand on a soapbox and say? Pitch your idea to editor@goodlocal.nz
Is this the time to diversify? With the economy struggling at the moment (and how much will the Corona Virus affect the economy?), I wonder if we is going the way of other countries that have even a lower interest rate than us. Some countries now have a zero percent rate on investments and even a negative rate on very large amounts of investments. (i.e. the banks are the safes where the money is kept) Is NZ going the same way? Is it time to diversify in other investments like gold, silver or shares? To Bernard Westerbaan diversify people will
have to do extensive research and be aware of the risks. Often these options are long term options. For people who are borrowing money a lower interest rate looks good until the rate goes up…take a mortgage as an example. With the banks still asking 20% as a deposit and house prices high, the repayments can look really good if the repayments are manageable. If the interest rate goes up, the repayments go up. Can you still pay it? Are you able to save a deposit if house prices are around $600k (as a minimum?) or even at %800k to $1 million? Even at a $600k you will need $120k. Another side of the coin is that when people invest in housing, such as by being a landlord, they need to be able to repay the loans, rates and repair and maintenance.
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On the beat School bullying: what to do
with Contsable Ryan Fleming
An issue that continually rears its nasty head is bullying. One of the reasons I joined the Police was because I don’t like bullies. Bullying takes on many forms and some of them are insidious. It’s designed to create fear, pain, anxiety or discomfort. It’s not usually a single one-off incident but a calculated, deliberate series of actions. Physical bullying involves hurting a person’s body or possessions, such as hitting, kicking, tripping, shoving, taking or damaging belongings, rude hand gestures, or being made afraid of getting hurt. Verbal bullying is saying or writing mean things, such as threats, discriminatory remarks, name calling, making fun of someone, hurtful comments, emails, texts, anonymous comments or postings online Social bullying involves hurting someone’s reputation or relationships, such as spreading rumours or personal information, excluding them from groups or activities, telling lies about someone or posting negative material online. It happens in the workplace, with our neighbours, schools and the internet. Most of us experienced it in one form or another at some stage of our education. This does not make it okay. This week I’m going to talk about bullying in schools. Some of the signs of bullying to watch out for are that children: • seem anxious or negative about school or kura. • appear to be frightened of going to and from school, want to change their route, or ask to be driven to school.
The effect is higher rent. It’s not uncommon to see rents set at $500 or higher. If there is only one income earner in the family how can they afford renting? The other side of the coin is that investments do not give a good return. The only option is to use any investments you have and reduce any capital you might have to compensate for any shortfall. I should state that I’m not an economist but use common sense on how to use money. Good budget advice is invaluable. Perhaps it’s my Dutch background?
• are unwilling to go to school or feel ill in the mornings. • begin doing poorly in schoolwork. • are reluctant to join in certain activities. • regularly come home hungry (someone has taken their lunch or lunch money) or with belongings damaged or missing. • have bruises, cuts or scratches they can’t explain. • are submissive or withdrawn with other children, spend more time alone, or have a sudden loss of friends. • seem unhappy or insecure, with low selfesteem or self confidence. • say things like ‚nobody likes me‘ or ‚I haven’t got any friends‘. • talk about wanting to hurt someone or get back at someone. • are anxious about using their computer or mobile phone, are visibly upset after using it, or suddenly avoiding it. • close the screen or hide their mobile when others enter the room. • seem nervous receiving a text message or email, or receive suspicious texts, emails or packages. • refuse to say what’s wrong (because they are frightened of the bully). If you think this is happening to your child, it is important to make them feel supported. Take what they say seriously. Reassure them that together you can solve the problem. Don’t jump to conclusions and try to Continued on page 6
Get it right It would be nice if the recorded history of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi was as clear cut as Gerald Stewart (letters Feb 21) suggests. The assertion that Hobson addressed each chief at the signing of the treaty with the phrase “he iwi tahi tatou” - “we are now one people” has no contemporary reference. It was stated by William Colenso in 1890, 50 years after the event. No contemporary observers recorded any such thing. In fact, published reports suggest a good deal of rancour. If it was such a big deal as the supporters of Hobson’s Pledge seem to suggest, why wasn’t it the overwhelming sentiment of contemporary reports? It also begs the question of why that wasn’t said or recorded at the signing of the eight more copies of the treaty in other locations, including one here in Kāwhia. If one wants to argue present politics on the basis of historical events - first get your facts right. John Thomson Kāwhia
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Graham and Vivienne Rickard have won the two tickets News is giving away to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s Bach and Beethoven concert at Gallagher Concert Chamber on the Waikato University Campus. The show is on Wednesday, March 11 at 7.30pm. Cathryn Flower has won a family pass to the Autumn HomeXPO, while Brenda Heslop has also won a double pass to the event. The Autumn HomeXPO is at the Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton from March 27–29. Ali Ruthe has won two tickets to the show ‘Owls Do Cry’, happening on Wednesday, March 25 at 7.30pm at Gallagher Academy Theatre at the University of Waikato.
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Briefs
Road fatal A baby critically injured in a road crash near Cambridge on Saturday which claimed the lives of his parents was in a stable condition this week. The crash involved a utility and a logging truck and happened on Cambridge Rd between Kaipaki Rd and Matos Segedin Dr. Vaping blamed The Waikato District Health Board says it believes vaping was the major factor in the collapse of a Cambridge High School teenager last week. Barefoot challenge Horahora will host the two-day Piarere Barefoot Water Skiing regionals championships starting next Friday. Climate action Waikato Regional Council’s new Climate Action Committee has recommended the full council endorse an updated greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan for its corporate activities. After outlining the vision and expectations for the committee, Chair Jennifer Nickel said, “before we go asking others to make changes in this space it would be prudent to ask ourselves if we are ready to lead by example”. Women’ Day Zonta will celebrate International Women’s Day in the Waikato this year with an event on March 9 at the Agora Café in Frankton from 5.30 pm. Book launch Waipā author Pip Oxlade has contributed to a new book launched this week. She and 18 other women in Australia have produced When The Goddess Calls - Volume 3. The book was launched on Kindle and Amazon. Pip Oxlade recently returned to Waipa after 11 years of dealing with health issues.
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Water works: a month to go By Jeremy Smith
Stage one of a $36m three-stage major infrastructure project to improve Te Awamutu’s water supply was delayed three months because of “additional work required” – but should now be finished next month. The first stage of Waipā District Council’s 100year infrastructure upgrade project focused on upgrading a one kilometre stretch between Kaipaki and Parallel roads that will supply untreated water from the Waikato River to a water treatment plant on Parallel Rd. With the final connection being completed next month, a detour in place since October diverting Te Awamutu-bound traffic from Cambridge down Lamb St and Roto-o-rangi and McLarnon roads should also be lifted. The news will be welcomed, particularly by Cambridge Rd residents who have had to access their properties through the detour for 22 weeks. Council’s water services manager Martin Mould said the detour could be removed next month because the last parts of stage one work were outside the road corridor. “There will still be stop and go traffic management in place while the pipes are placed under the road,” he said Stage two work is underway in several places between Parallel Rd and SH3, while the third and final stage is an upgrade to the Parallel Rd water treatment plant. Speaking to Te Awamutu News, programme manager Marie McIntyre said installing the pipeline in stage one had gone smoothly but one of the connections had caused problems.
A contractor checks the connection of the Cambridge Rd pipeline as part of an upgrade to Te Awamutu’s water supply.
“An existing pipe issue was discovered which interfered with the connection at the corner of Parallel and Cambridge roads,” she said. Bulk water mains are the pipes that transfer water between locations as part of Council’s water network. Ms McIntyre said the completed stage one work will help boost the amount of water supplied to the Parallel Rd plant, also increasing the volume of treated water which then goes to Te Awamutu, Pirongia and Ōhaupō. “Rather than relying on a single stream to supply Te Awamutu and Pirongia, we will have an additional water source,” she said. Mr Mould agreed that discovering the existing water pipe “impacted the work programme significantly”. “The realignment and additional structural
support required was unplanned but necessary.” Council’s service delivery group manager Dawn Inglis said she felt the project’s importance had been emphasised since water alert level four was introduced in Te Awamutu, Pirongia and Ōhaupō earlier this month. “This is the first time we’ve ever had to move to a complete outdoor water ban but the community response has been fantastic.” Ms McIntyre thanked residents - particularly those on Cambridge Rd - for their “exceptional patience”. “Most people have been very accommodating they understand how important this infrastructure is and we are very grateful. “I think we speak for everyone when we say we all look forward to the road reopening its regular traffic flow,” she said.
Optimism after ‘sucker punch’ By Jeremy Smith Te Awamutu’s Rosetown Holden Dealer Principal Allan Paterson is still dealing with the ramifications of a “sucker punch” announcement that will put the brakes on a vehicle that has been the “mainstay and passion” of his business for more than 30 years.
General Motors announced last week the Holden brand will get out of the Australasian market and end new sales later this year. It will support new car warranties, servicing and parts for Holden for a decade. “It is pretty hard to deal with to be honest. Holden has been a massive
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Bathurst. “I thought, ‘I love that. If he can have one, why can’t I?’ And so I built one.” His pride and joy is a Marlboro Group C VK modelled after one owned by racing legend Peter Brock. He spent 14 years building it form the ground up and says it’s the only one exactly of its type in the country. Coleman’s Holden collection spans 60 years. He owns a 1966 Holden HR, a 1971 Monaro HG, a 1986 Holden Commodore VL, a 2004 VY Crewman and a 2017 VF2 ute. “I am looking for something from the 1990s too - maybe a Holden Commodore VS or VR.” Chris’ friend Jo, who joined him for to reminisce about what makes Holden so special, wasn’t entirely sure the collecting would stop. despite the news from General Motors. “I mean, I’ve still got 26 Holdens on my on Trade Me watch list.”
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Double hit on family violence
Waipa will host two community events designed to combat domestic violence next week. E Tu Te Awamutu will be a family friendly event with family games and face painting, a sausage sizzle and music, in a lead up to a talk by a national champion for the national “It’s Not OK” campaign next Friday. Phil Paikea will be at the Te Awamutu Rugby, Sports and Rec grounds, Albert Park next Friday for the two hour event from 6pm. The following day he will speak at Cambridge Middle School at 7pm at E Tu Cambridge. Organiser, Ange Holt, chair of the Te Awamutu Community Board, said the results of a recent Offences By Family Members survey conducted by Ministry of Justice showed just one in three incidents of family harm in New Zealand was reported. “We have a huge problem we need to address,” she said. “To do this we need whanau and community to support the person using violence to change their behaviour.” She said the presentations would provide whanau with
tools to start helping reduce the violence. “Already this year we have seen a 4-year-old beaten within inches of his life and a 5-yearold killed, numerous domestic violence call outs and general violence around the country. “If you have someone in your family that is capable of violence then it is your responsibility too, to try to help them stop before it is too late and someone gets hurt either physically or emotionally.” Violence Free Waipa, Kainga Aroha Community House and the Cambridge Community House have teamed up to bring Paikea to Waipa to share his story about how he left a violent. He says people should know to never remain silent on family violence and to never condone violence towards women and children.” His childhood was marred by violence which was prevalent especially when alcohol and financial pressure were involved. He ran away from home at 15 and never went back to his home of birth. Alcohol, drugs and gangs became his comfort and family, until he one day realised that he would lose his partner if he
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The balloons are coming
Eight balloons will be inflated at Te Awamutu’s Albert Park when the annual Balloons Over Waikato fiesta makes its first visit to the town. The balloons will include three ‘special shape’ balloons – Resene Rainbow Unicorn, Speedy Snail and Mainfreight Cosmos. The free community event will be held at the park from 5pm to 8pm on March 20. The ‘great inflate’ will start about 6pm, depending on the weather and for a gold coin people will be permitted to talk through a balloon. Phil Paikea Funds raised will go to KidsCan continued on that path. Charitable Trust. He became a youth worker Two cloud hopper balloons and two and founding member of te standard balloons will also be displayed. taitokerau youth workers’ network and was instrumental in starting the White Ribbon ride. Farmers in the Te Awamutu News He now works as facilitator readership area make up a third of the for Safe Man Safe Family Waikato finalists in this year’s New Zealand alongside Vic Tamati and Lua Dairy Industry Awards. Maynard. Sixteen finalists have been named in three He and his wife Rowena categories - Dairy Trainee, Dairy Manager for 41 years are specialist and Share Farmer of the Year. caregivers for Oranga Te Awamutu’s Bobby Potae and Sophia Tamariki. And they have Hunt and Otorohanga’s Leah Connolly fostered over 240 children over feature in the trainee section, Te Awamutu’s a 20 year period. Gursimran Singh Jhalli is a dairy manager Ange Holt said community finalist and Otorohanga’s Reuben and organisations who want to be Deb Connolly are among the share farmer a part of the event could set up finalists. a table with information about Amy Gillies, who along with husband their services. They should call Steve is Waikato Regional Manager of the Ange on 0274 395744 or email awards called the finalists “real go-getters”. wr@ka.org.nz She said Waikato was the third-most
Cloud hoppers are a single-person balloon ride, with a pilot operating the gas cannister and burner attached to the back of a chair. Waipā District Council staff will be hosting a stall at the event where people can have their say on Council’s vision and community outcomes for its 2021-2031 Long Term Plan (LTP). The LTP outlines the services, key projects and initiatives Council will deliver and fund over the next decade. The plan is revised every three years so it can remain current and address upcoming issues facing the district. Visit www.whatsonwaipa.co.nz for more information about the event.
Waipa dominates dairy award list represented region this year behind Southland and Canterbury. Waikato winners will be named at a regional awards dinner at Lake Karapiro’s Don Rowlands Centre on March 11 and national winners will be named in May
Waikato finalists: Dairy Trainee, Bobby Potae (Te Awamutu) Emma Rauhala and Grace Gibberd (Hamilton) Leah Connolly (Otorohanga) Sophia Hunt (Te Awamutu), Thomas Coffey (Matamata). Dairy Manager, Aidan Drake (Taupiri) Alex Colquhoun (Putaruru), Daisy Higgs (Morrinsville), Gursimran Singh Jhalli (Te Awamutu), Sam Guise (Cambridge). Share Farmer, Hayden and Kate McPhail (Matamata) James and Kirsty Dallinger (Cambridge) Joseph Braybrook (Morrinsville), Reuben and Deb Connolly (Otorohanga), Aidan and Sarah Stevenson (Waitoa).
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Rangiaowhia remembered
Over 200 people gathered on Rangiaowhia Road last week to commemorate a tragic event in Waipā’s history – the attack on the village of Rangiaowhia, near Te Awamutu, in 1864. Iwi, dignitaries, school students and members of the public attended to mark the anniversary of the horrific events which unfolded at the site 156 years ago. Approximately 700 Māori had lived there, operating a 450 acre wheat farm set up with missionaries in 1841. The station served Ngati Hinetu and Ngati Apakura, and much of the produce was milled on site and sold to market in Auckland. After the installation of King Pōtatau in 1858, the area became a target for government control. Though the exact events are debated by historians, historic accounts detail an attack on the village by 1000 of General Cameron’s troops on the dawn of February 21, 1864. It resulted in several houses being burned
down, 12 Māori killed and over 30 taken prisoner in what was regarded as an act of murder, rather than an act of war, due to the fact that most of the village occupants at the time were women, children and older men. Most of the young Māori men were defending pas further out from the site, and had been bypassed. A plaque to commemorate the event was unveiled at the site 150 years later, in 2014. Some dignitaries acknowledged that the event had been largely unknown until recent years, and needed to be passed on to tamariki. Gary Paki, who carved of the Pou, noted that the strong turn out on the day reflected the fact that the story was being heard and remembered. Tom Roa, Ngāti Apakura kaumātua, said the commemoration was an opportunity for dignitaries, iwi, school students and the public to “reflect on the atrocities of the events
A range of dignitaries attended the event.
Students from St Joseph’s School read transcripts of a fictionalised historical account of the attack on Rangiaowhia from the perspective of a 10 year old child, from the book Nga Tamariki Rangiaowhia, February 1864.
at Rangiaowhia”. A range of commemorative events took place throughout the day, starting with a karakia and dawn ceremony at 5.30am, followed by blessings, speeches and ceremonies at significant sites in the area.
Rangiaowhia features in one of six self-drive tours available on the Te Awa Wai Journeys website – tearawai.nz – a digital storytelling initiative launched by Waipā District Council in conjunction with Te Awamutu Museum in December.
Kaumatua Tom Roa of Ngāti Maniapoto addresses the crowd outside Urupa Cemetery.
Gary Paki, who carved the Pou, noted that the strong turn out on the day reflected the fact that the story of Rangiaowhia was being heard and remembered.
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Youth quest starts Little Theatre for little ones Nominations have opened for the 18th 2020 Waipā District Council Youth Awards, which celebrate the achievements of the Waipā district’s young people. The awards recognise achievements in academic, community service, leadership, sporting and arts/culture categories. Youth aged 14-18 years who live in,or have attended school in Waipā for at least six months of the 2019 academic year are eligible to enter. Last year’s awards attracted record entries - 122 nominations were received and 78 awards handed out. Mayor Jim Mylchreest said Waipā has a long history of young high achievers who are successful in a wide range of areas. “Young people play a vital role in creating the wonderful place that Waipā is. These awards are a special event on our calendar where we celebrate our exceptional young people and their contribution to our schools and communities.”
“The benefits of winning a youth award include being recognised by the community, improving future scholarship and academic opportunities, and of course, receiving prizes,” Mylchreest said. Each year the ceremony is hosted by head students of Te Awamutu College, Cambridge High School and St Peter‘s School Cambridge and held at one of the three secondary schools. The 2020 formal awards ceremony will be held at St Peter’s School in Cambridge on Thursday June 18. The awards would not be possible are backed by the University of Waikato, Cambridge and Te Awamutu Rotary, Cambridge Lions, Cambridge Business Networking International, commercial printer CMYK, Construction Advantage Limited and Storey Sport. Nominations close on Friday April 3. Nomination forms are available from secondary schools, Council offices, libraries and at waipadc.govt.nz/ youthawards.
By Viv Posselt
Members of Te Awamutu Little Theatre are putting on three performances on Sunday of a fun spoof aimed at celebrating March 1 as New Zealand Children’s Day. Sword in The Throne was written by Ōhaupō’s Kerrin Carr. The script was then tweaked and knocked around a little by the rest of the theatre crew, said director Glenda Barclay, and is now poised to deliver 30 minutes of pure magic she described as ‘part medieval madness, part pantomime’. Previous productions put on for Children’s Day have featured rogue kings and salesmen, dragons, cooks, princesses, dim-witted pageboys and maids mixing things up with chocolate cakes, hunters and mermaids. Sword in The Throne borrows some of the same popular themes, and will feature a king, a dragon, a
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maid and a page - some who are far from who they appear to be. The story weaves around the ‘goodies and baddies’ embroiled in the search for friends, features a ‘throne,’ as it is known in common parlance, and a sword. Playwright Kerrin Carr plays the part of the king, Samson Crowhurst the page, Phil Dalziel the ‘maid’, and Harper Tapsell the dragon. They are all members of Te Awamutu Little Theatre. Glenda said the production was suited to all ages. “We have been putting on special performances for Children’s Day for the past four years. We like the children’s productions to have a moral embedded in the storyline, and this will be no exception.” The Sword in The Throne will have three performances on Sunday March 1 - at 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am. The venue is the Te Awamutu Little Theatre on the corner of Vaile and Palmer streets.
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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Weekend rain a drop in the ocean
Waipā was given its first decent dump of rain this year over the weekend – but water restrictions remain in place and eater levels remain low. Maungatautari dairy farmer James Dallinger said he was delighted with the good start. He was pleased to see a weekend drop of 25mm of rain. “I’m definitely not complaining,” he said. “It’s a fantastic start, but we definitely do want more. We always do.” The localised nature of the rain though is at times is a challenge, he said. “While we got 25mm, two kilometres down the road there was 16mm. “One of the hardest parts is those times you look out the window and see the rain that is falling moving around you, without you getting any.” A Waipā District council spokesperson said while the weekend’s rain was welcome, it was not enough to “substantially change the situation”. “We probably need about a week’s worth of the sort of rain we got on the weekend. It did help improve the stream flow situation though.” The spokesperson added that the community has responded well following water restrictions being put in place. “It’s about all banding together as a community and helping to conserve water, and we really have seen that happening.” Meanwhile, Waikato Regional Council is reminding all resource consent holders of water takes to check their consent conditions and comply with low flow restrictions. For those taking surface water this might mean an immediate reduction or cessation of
An aerial shot snapped Sarah Fraser shows just how in need on rain the Waipā district really is. The image, snapped near Mt Pirongia, also featured on the Niwa Weather Facebook page. Picture: Sarah Fraser, NIWA
take, says the council’s Water Allocation team leader Donna Jones. Most rivers and streams in Waikato River catchments are low and expected to get lower. “We did have some rain relief from the heat and dust across the region in the weekend but unless we get more sustained rainfall over the coming weeks, we’ll see little recovery of the declining soil moisture levels and river flows,” said Mrs Jones “It is crucial that all those who have not already done so begin conserving water now to reduce the pressure on our waterways and to protect water quality and ecology.” Waikato Regional Council has contacted all surface water take holders with low flow restrictions to check their water usage and river flows at their specified monitoring site. Information on river flows can be found on the Council website at waikatoregion.govt. nz/rainfall-latest-reading.
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Ohaupo is a small rural town with a growing population located about 12 km north of Te Awamutu and 10 minutes south of Hamilton City. Originally, Ohaupo was a military post during the Waikato war, which was settled by Bohemian militiamen connected with the Pūhoi settlement north of Auckland.
A number of their descendants still live there. Now, the township is surrounded by good farming country, and a number of historical homesteads. The quaint shopping area is made up of mainly gift shops, cafes, caravans for sale and a large nursery specialising in an extensive range of vegetable, flower, herb and perennial seedlings. Ohaupo Primary School, which is located in the township, recently marked its centennial in October and is just a few kilometres down the road from one of Waikato’s largest peat lakes, Lake Ngaroto. The lake is used for yachting, rowing and kayaking, and a walking track has been developed around it. Native vegetation has been planted around the lake to improve the quality of the water, which has high levels of nutrients, sediment and algae caused by runoff from surrounding farms. Peat lakes in the vicinity of Te Awamutu were formed when the Waikato River changed its course around 19,000 years ago. Water-borne silt and gravel blocked the mouths of valleys, allowing water to build up in the peatlands of the Waikato basin.
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One of these could well have been the last straw. The last straw which – pending official confirmation – will soon see Waipa become home to its latest world record holder. On Sunday, Anatole Ivanow found room for 399 straws in his beard – and that’s a long way ahead of the 312-mark record holder Joel Strasser from the United States managed in 2019. There was no time limit, and no one was permitted to help Anatole put the straws in his beard. But once they were all in, they had to stay in place for 10 seconds to count. Anatole has since sent videos, photos and signed paperwork from two witnesses to Guinness World Record officials for confirmation. All things going well, Anatole will add the record to the full beard under 30cm category world title he won at last year’s World Beard and Moustache Championships in Belgium. “I did it,” Anatole said joyfully when speaking with Cambridge News shortly after his attempt. While he had wanted to fit a 400th straw in, “there was just no more room”. “I was stoked though.” So, what’s the secret to the perfect beard? “I don’t really know to be honest – but what I do always say to people is grow what God gave you and see what that looks like. In New Zealand, a group has been set up so like-minded beard growers to come together, united by their shared passion. That group is the Fellowship of the Beard and President Ygnacio Cervio, who was there to witness Anatole’s record attempt, sung his praises. “To be fair he was nervous but confident on the day and he had a really good technique when he was placing the straws.”
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Polo returns to Mystery Creek
Pretty Majestic win in Breeders’ Stakes South Auckland trotter Pretty Majestic continued her impressive run of form when winning last week’s Waikato Trotting Breeders’ Stakes (2700m) at Cambridge. Owned by Yabby Dam Farm principal Pat Driscoll, Pretty Majestic was sent over to Robert Dunn’s Pukekohe barn to cater for the five-year-old mare’s preference for right-handed tracks. “We were a little bit cautious heading into that race on Friday with her because we had trained her at Pukekohe left-handed and she definitely wasn’t as good,” Dunn said. Pretty Majestic was slow to begin from her back mark of 50m and spent the majority of the race towards the back of the field. However, she showed her brilliance when being asked to improve five-wide at the turn and stormed home late to run down pacemaker Monkey Selfie to win by half a length. The victory took Pretty Majestic’s New Zealand tally to three wins and two placings from six starts. “The way she is going we’ll start targeting the bigger races,” Dunn said. He was delighted to win the inaugural running of the Waikato Breeding Stakes and believes the race, established by a group of Waikato trotting enthusiasts led by owner-breeder Ken McGrath and his partner Melanie Barker, has a big future. “People from down south will want to bring their mares up to have a crack at it. Races for trotting mares are few and far between, there are not enough of them. – Cambridge Raceway
Connections pose with Pretty Majestic after her win in the Waikato Trotting Breeders' Stakes. Photo: Chanelle Lawson
Top players will start competing tomorrow at an international women’s event at Mystery Creek Polo Club. Hosted by women’s world number one Nina Clarkin, the annual tournament has attracted record entries from Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom and Hawaii. The event is open to the public through to March 1 and will include a free family fun day on Sunday. Members of the public are being encouraged to bring a picnic, gazebo or blanket and watch the best female polo players in action. “I want to see the standard of women’s polo continue to grow here in New Zealand and show that there are some of the most talented players in the world right here,” Nina Clarkin said. “This will be the fourth tournament of its kind I’ve hosted, and I’d like to make this one of the best women’s tournaments in the world moving forward.” Based at Mystery Creek, Clarkin uses New Zealand as a breeding and training ground for the horses, taking two or three horses back to the UK each year to play there or sell them. Meanwhile, the Mystery Creek polo team won the prestigious BMW NZ Polo Open at the Auckland Polo
Club last weekend. A team comprising John-Paul Clarkin, Kit Brooks, Ethan Wade and Will Harper beat South Island’s Glenmark team, Pete Dormer, James Harper, Lachie Gilmore and Sam Martin in a highly competitive match, 11-7. Six teams, made up of the nation’s top players as well as professional players from Australia, Argentina and England, competed in the event throughout the week Mystery Creek’s Will Harper was named most valuable player. His father, England Polo Captain, James
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Kit Brooks, John-Paul Clarkin, Ethan Wade and Will Harper won the New Zealand Open.
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Annual dairy industry awards dinner With a theme of Around the World, the 2020 Waikato Dairy Industry Awards dinner promises to be an evening not to be missed. The dinner is one of the highlights of the dairy industry calendar and is the evening when annual winners are announced. This year's event is being held at the Don Rowlands Centre, Lake Karapiro, on Wednesday March 11. The awards cover three categories, including Share Farmer of the Year, Dairy Manager of the Year, and Dairy Trainee of the Year. The three winners of each category will progress to the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards national final. National winners will be announced in Auckland on Saturday May 16. The New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards attracts farmers from across the country, working in all levels of the dairy industry. The three categories give entrants the chance to challenge themselves, earn a regional or national title
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and to share in substantial regional and national prize pools. Waikato regional managers Steve and Amy Gillies say the regional awards dinners are always a night of celebration, and not just for the winners. “The regional dinners not only focus on
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New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards general manager Robin Congdon says entering one of the categories of the NZ Dairy
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New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards categories: Share Farmer of the Year
Entering the Awards really is a learning journey about the industry, about your business and about you as a farmer.
The Share Farmer of the Year is open to all self-employed farmers including percent sharemilkers, contract milkers, lessees and equity farm managers. Entrants also have the opportunity to have the body of work they prepare for the awards count towards modules in the New Zealand Diploma in Agribusiness Management. This process is called Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Judging takes place on-farm, and is a twohour process. There is a preliminary round of judging, with five entrants progressing to the final round of judging. Category judges are experienced in the field of farming, and want to know about entrants and their
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All regional winners have the opportunity to come together at a Regional Winners Field Day on Wednesday April 1.
Marc and Nia Jones
were announced at the Waikato D awards dinner held recently at th Karapiro. They included Joe Kehe Manager of the Year, and Matt Da Trainee of the Year. This is the Jones’ first year cont late Ian Elliott, on their 270ha, 97 thought this was the right time to our business better, to see how w the region and nation.” Marc fell in love with the dairy he worked for the Elliots. “Ian be On returning to the UK, the cou block in Scotland for two years be to contract milk on a dairy conver Nia said a burning desire to com
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Thinking about selling your Rural/Lifestyle property? Demand for rural/lifestyle property is still very high.
NOW is the time to be on the market!
Take advantage of my free marketing package worth $2,500:
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Free 2D and 3D Floor Plans
Free Professional Photography
Free Aerial Photography
Colour Advertising on our 3 Websites
Colour Advertising in the Waikato Times & Local Papers
Please call me today for a “No Pressure No Obligation” chat to discuss your property’s value and the right marketing campaign to suit you. Peter Hulsdouw Rural/Lifestyle Consultant REAA
GRAHAM BROWN & CO C H A R T E R E D A C C O U N TA N T S
Call Free 0800 43 77 33 | Mob 021 243 7733 Email peter.hulsdouw@lugtons.co.nz
READY TO SELL!
AUCTION
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Empowering rural communities throughthrough education and encouragin Empowering rural communities education and Empowering rural communities through education and encoura research and excellence in farming 4/1215encouraging Kaipaki Road, Cambridge 3 in farming 2 g 1 2 research and excellence research and excellence in farming Built in 2000, this Kaipaki Road retreat is situated down a quiet right of way, in a peaceful, private setting with views across the valley towards St Peters School. 07 838 1140 admin@wft.org.nz Lily Pad Cafe across the road for Sunday brunch or your daily coffee fix. Call Peter 07 838 1140 today to arrange a viewing. AUCTIONadmin@wft.org.nz - 1010 Victoria St, Hamilton, 26 February For more information visit our website: 2020 at 12noon (unless sold prior). Web Ref CL15149 Viewing By Appointment
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1 Progress Drive 07 873 4004
183 Victoria Road 07 827 7159
22 Fairy Springs Rd 07 343 1915
For more information visit our website: waikatofarmerstrust.org.nz The Driving Force in Real Estate www.lugtons.co.nz
waikatofarmerstrust.org.nz 34 Victoria Street, Cambridge, ph 07 827 4163
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Te Awamutu 764 Pokuru Road
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Te Awamutu 207 Greenhill Drive STUNNING FAMILY HOME IN A GREAT LOCATION
POKURU SURPRISE 3484M2 (APPROX.)
The previous site of the Pokuru Hall and playcentre is up for Tender. A clear canvas (no covenants) to create your lifestyle property only minutes away from Te Awamutu and Pokuru Primary School being just down the road. Now a bare section, once in a lifetime opportunity arises to make this section your own.
Rambling over five levels this fantastic family home has too many features and options to list. Boasting five bedrooms plus office and multiple living areas, views, an inground swimming pool on a separate title, large basement plus a double carport and utility shed this property has it all. Relax on the deck overlooking extensive native and exotic plantings and enjoy the birdlife frequenting the area including tui, kereru and morepork.
TENDER: Closes 3pm, Thursday 12th March 2020 (unless sold prior), LJ Hooker Office, 41 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu OPEN: Sunday 1:00 – 1:30pm VIEW: ljhooker.co.nz/1B9SGG8
FOR SALE: By Deadline. Closes 3pm Friday 6th March 2020, LJ Hooker Office, 41 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu (unless sold prior) OPEN: Sunday 1.00 – 1.30pm VIEW: ljhooker.co.nz/1B97GG8
CONTACT
JOHN HALLIDAY 021 308 641
CONTACT
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MARK WEAL 027 451 4732
fiona.collins@ljhta.co.nz
FIONA COLLINS 027 295 4250
john.halliday@ljhta.co.nz
fiona.collins@ljhta.co.nz
For the best real estate experience
Mark and Fiona have achieved considerable success with residential, lifestyle and rural properties in Te Awamutu and surrounding districts - let their proven sales record work for you!
From the moment John starts working with you, until the moment you close on your home, he will never stop thinking about your real estate experience, how all the pieces fit, and how he can help you put it all together to minimise what can be a very stressful time. Call John today to begin your experience
Mark Weal
Fiona Collins
M: 027 451 4732 E: mark.weal@ljhta.co.nz
M: 027 295 4250 E: fiona.collins@ljhta.co.nz
John Halliday
M: 021 308 641 O: 07 871 5044 E: john.halliday@ljhta.co.nz Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008
Thinking about selling your Rural/Lifestyle property? Demand for rural/lifestyle property is still very high.
NOW is the time to be on the market!
View by Appointment
Take advantage of my free marketing package worth $2,500: Free 2D and 3D Floor Plans
Free Professional Photography
Free Aerial Photography
Colour Advertising on our 3 Websites
Colour Advertising in the Waikato Times & Local Papers
30 Ranby Rd, Ohaupo
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Please call me today for a “No Pressure No Obligation” chat to discuss your property’s value and the right marketing campaign to suit you. Peter Hulsdouw Rural/Lifestyle Consultant REAA Call Free 0800 43 77 33 | Mob 021 243 7733 Email peter.hulsdouw@lugtons.co.nz
A SHOW-STOPPER SANCTUARY
AUCTION
Price by Negotiation
Call Joan today to view: Ph 027 268 9379 Visit www.waiparealestate.nz for more details.
FINAL VIEWING 126 Bell Road, Whatawhata
We put you first
Vayle Hammond
Licensed Agent REAA 2008
Joan Milgate
Licensed Sales Person REAA 2008
Ph 027 226 9532
www.waiparealestate.nz
Ph 027 268 9379
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9347m² of park-like grounds with magnificent 360deg views has the capacity to generate 2 income streams. The main dwelling was built 6 years ago & is currently used as Airbnb accommodation. Plus a 2-bedroom guest house. Comes fully furnished. AUCTION - 1010 Victoria St, Hamilton, 4 March 2020 at 12noon (unless sold prior). Web Ref CL15692 Open Homes Sat & Sun 2.00 - 3.00pm The Driving Force in Real Estate www.lugtons.co.nz 34 Victoria Street, Cambridge, ph 07 827 4163
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07 883 1195 Farm & Lifestyle Sales 758 Bayley Road, Te Awamutu
$950,000
OPEN HOME
Open Home: Sunday 1 March 1:00pm to 1:30pm
4.9 Acres of Stunning Lifestyle On offer is the opportunity to purchase Windermere, a landmark home with park like grounds. At 348m2 there is plenty of room in this well appointed home. 4 bedrooms plus office, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, a double garage and a large rumpus room with a built in bar, all flowing out to the ample decking, perfect for alfresco dining. The country kitchen boasts Rimu bench tops and induction hob.
Steve Mathis
027 481 9060 stevem@ruralandlifestylesales.com
The spectacular gardens offer plenty of fruit trees, mature trees and a mixture of formal and informal areas. The generous sized pool, sand tennis court and 2 paddocks make this the perfect place to raise a family. The two large open fires, night store heater and HRV system including heat transfer keeps this home warm and dry. Situated just 28km south east of Te Awamutu. Zoned for Korakonui primary school and Te Awamutu College, both schools have a bus stopping at the gate.
Web ID RAL739
370 Waikeria Road, Te Awamutu
$330,000
OPEN SITE
Open Site: Sunday 1 March 12.00pm to 12:30pm
Te Awamutu Lifestyle Section—Build Your Dream Home Here Looking for a superior lifestyle section to build your dream home on? Look no further! Located just 13 km from Te Awamutu on Waikeria Road, this 7050 square metre (Subject to Survey) elevated section is a must see. With views across the rolling Waikato country side and generally facing to the North, this property wont last long.
David McGuire
027 472 2572 davidm@ruralandlifestylesales.com
Steve Mathis
027 481 9060 stevem@ruralandlifestylesales.com
Call now for an Information Memorandum or to book a viewing.
www.ruralandlifestylesales.com
Web ID RAL737
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USED CAR
E C N A R A CLE SALE
2006 TOYOTA YARIS WAS $8,990
2015 HOLDEN TRAX WAS $20,990 NOW!
NOW!
$18,800
$7,800
2010 KIA SPORTAGE WAS $16,990
2012 HOLDEN CAPTIVA WAS $15,990
NOW!
NOW!
$14,800
$15,800 2016 NISSAN PULSAR WAS $13,490
2017 FORD RANGER XLT 4X4
SOLD
NOW!
$12,800
2006 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA WAS $9,990
2017 MITSUBISHI LANCER WAS $19,990
NOW!
NOW!
$7,800
$18,800
OPEN: Monday to Friday 7.30am-5.30pm | Saturday 9am-2pm | 24/7 at www.fairview.co.nz
132 Kihikihi Road, Te Awamutu | Ph 07 870 2535 Brett Killip Mob 021 852 630 Email brett@fairviews.co.nz
Grant McConnachie Mob 0274 854 987 Email grant@fairviews.co.nz
Rhett McKinnon Mob 0272 929 040 Email rhett@fairviews.co.nz
Carolyn Pitcon Mob 0272 649 512 Email carolyn@fairviews.co.nz
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DEATH NOTICES
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SITUATIONS VACANT
Family Notices
WINDOWS professionally cleaned. Phone Clearly Windows 0800 40 55 88.
GIGANTIC CHATTELS AUCTION
Automotive Technician
SERVICES
• Engagements • Weddings • Births • Anniversaries • Bereavements • In Memoriam etc
PLUS MOTOR HOME PLUS 7-SEATER
EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!
A lifetime of chattels, a large Hino motorhome, A 7-seater Serena van, power tools, a ride-on mower, collectables, antiques & much much more to be sold mostly at a ‘no reserve’ on-site auction! The owner is retiring to Auckland and everything must go. Antique Singer treadle sewing machines, miniature car collection, miniature fire engine collection, kitchenware, cake decorating, flora artware, lounge suites, dining suites, Kauri bed suites, coffee tables, porcelain, glass ware... there’s something for everyone. Air compressor, arc welder, drill press, belt sander, ladders, power tools, hand tools.
FULL TIME, PERMANENT POSITION MONDAY TO FRIDAY We have an opportunity for an energetic hard working person to join our service team. We offer • A clean, light and well equipped workshop; • A friendly and supportive team of highly skilled technicians; • The very latest training from the Nissan Technical Team; • An excellent remuneration package. If you have a full NZ drivers licence, are a WoF authorised AVI and have a willingness to succeed; please email our Service Manager chris@windsornissan.co.nz.
FINAL VIEWING TIME 5 De La Mare Drive, Cambridge
Call Janine 027 287 0005 or email janine@goodlocal.nz
Cash or EFTPOS for payment. For a look you will love Call Dave Rowe • • • •
Interior painting Wallpapering Exterior painting Spray painting
FUNERAL SERVICES
Helping families and friends honour their loved ones
decorator@daverowe.co.nz www.daverowe.co.nz
07 870 2137 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu office@rosetown.co.nz www.rosetown.co.nz
Funeral Director, Owner
Compassionate and Caring Garth is a 3rd generation funeral director who is here to provide you with the utmost support in your time of need and feels privileged to be able to serve the local community.
PUBLIC NOTICES
TE MIRO CENTENARY 21 March 2020
See Facebook Register by 15 November for discount EMAIL temirocentenary@gmail.com PHONE 078278066
Contact Peter Hulsdouw Mob 021 243 77 33 SITUATIONS VACANT
Builder Required
Rosetown Funeral Home proudly serving the people of Te Awamutu, Otorohanga and the surrounding areas.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Saturday 29 February 9.30 - 11.00am Followed immediately by the AUCTION AT 11am SHARP.
We are looking for an experienced builder to join our team. Either qualified or third year apprentice. The successful candidate will: • Be a keen hard worker with a good attitude • Hold a valid NZ Drivers licence • Consistently complete work to a high standard within the time frames required • Work well independently but also within a team environment • Be a good communicator • Be reliable, friendly, honest and loyal A work van will also be provided to the right candidate. Contact Dylan on 0277227914 or email coullbuilders@xtra.co.nz if you are interested.
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TE AWAMUTU OPEN HOMES FIRST NATIONAL Saturday 29 February 2/562 Te Rahu Road
$420,000
11.30-12.00pm
$779,000
12.00-12.45pm
$779,000 $625,000
12.00-12.45pm 1.15-1.45pm
LUGTONS Saturday 29 February 160 Ngaroto Road Sunday 1 March 160 Ngaroto Road 255 Greenhill Drive
RURAL & LIFESTYLE Sunday 1 March 370 Waikeria Road 758 Bayley Road
$330,000 $950,000
12.00-12.30pm 1.00-1.30pm
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What’s On… SPORTS & EXERCISE CLUBS Te Awamutu Athletic Club – Provides for children from 3 and up. Club nights are Tuesday from 5.30 pm, from 15 October through to March, during school terms. Based at the stadium (Velodrome). Info: 07 871 5257 / 027 621 6608 Te Awamutu BMX Club – Come along to the BMX Club on a Monday evening at 5.30 and talk to us about the sport of BMX. Info: Nick – 027 554 6627 Te Awamutu Small Bore Rifle club – The club meets at 7pm Tuesday night from March through to November. Come and learn to shoot in a safe environment. No gear required. Info: 07 871 4619 Twilight Bowls at Kihikihi Bowling Club, Monday evening, 5.30-7.30. Bring a team of four or we will put you in a team. Bowls can be supplied. This will be our last Twilight Bowls event for this season. We also have bowls Tuesday and Saturday for anyone wanting to try. Contact Dave on 8702006.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO DANCE?
Yes
Then get some friends and come to the Te Rahu Hall on Wednesday 11th March 2020 at 7.30pm for 10 weeks of lessons for beginner dancers. A wide variety of dances taught
(waltz, foxtrot,rumba,tango cha cha etc).
Cost only $3/night/person. For more information: phone Colin on 07 871 1979 Please let us know if you are coming Sponsored by Te Awamutu Dance Club
Sporting Clays – Clay Target shooting open for practice 4pm till 7pm Tuesday Evenings. Phone Sean 0272220410 for details. Te Awamutu Bowling Club – Twilight bowls and dinner, Friday February 14. Two games of bowls followed by a meal, non members and beginners welcome. Registration 5.30pm. Contact person Judy Cato, 8715388. MUSIC CLUBS Rosetown Choristers – We rehearse Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30pm in the Te Awamutu Baptist Church hall. New singers are assured of a warm welcome. Ability to hold a tune a must. Info: 07 870 4424 / 07 823 6797 Te Awamutu Brass Band – The band has a senior band and a learners group. The senior band practices on Mondays 7.30-8.30pm. Learners group practice is by arrangement on Mondays from 5.307.00pm Info: 07 871 5464 Kihikihi Ukulele Club – Fortnightly club nights for March 2020 are 3rd, 17th and 31st. The beginners group begins at 6pm and the advanced group at 7pm. Finish time is 8pm. Contact Angela 8702649 SOCIAL CLUBS Alcoholics Anonymous – If you drink that’s your problem. If you want to stop its ours. Weekly meetings held at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Mutu St at 8.00pm. Info: 07 871 2797 Helpline: 0800 229 6757 NZ Society of Genealogists – We are a friendly group of people, adsorbed in finding one more ancestor. Meet first Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm at St John Ambulance hall, Palmer St. Info; Christine Ball – 07 871 5827 Te Awamutu Interdenominational Morning Prayer – Our Christian Community from all Christian fellowships are worshiping for our Town and Nation. Held daily from Monday-Friday 6.307.30am at the Baptist Building, 106 Teasdale Street. Info: 022 305 8353 Arthritis Support Group – Meetings on the 4th
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commencing February 20. Tutor Sally Whitaker 871 6570. Info Alison Snell - 871 6656 Rosebank Art Centre – A friendly group of local visual artists meeting at Churchill Street every Friday 9.30 – 1.00pm approx. New members of all levels welcome. For more info call in for a chat or contact Sue Gordon 871 3300 or 0274 849 143 Te Awamutu RSA Mahjong Club is an autonomous group affilliated to TARSA through membership subscriptions. This is a friendly social group that enjoys playing on Tuesday evenings at 7pm sharp and/or Friday afternoons at 1pm sharp at the RSA. A beginners course is coming up soon. For more information contact Robin Jackways 027 266 2259 or Pauline Chidlow 027 632 6733. Te Awamutu Community Menzshed – every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday clubrooms, 132 Raeburne St, 9.00am-12 noon. Woodwork, metalwork, vege gardening, toy making, painting or a place to socialise. Bring along your skills or come and learn off us. Info contact Bevian 027 570 3489. Kihikihi Police House and Temple Cottage Trust – Buildings are open each Wednesday from 1-3pm and on the first Sunday of each month from 10am to 3pm. School and community groups are welcome by appointment. The Police House is a Heritage NZ listed building (number 4331) and is listed on the Te Ara Wai Journeys. Contact Christine 027 498 9384 Kihikihi Car Boot Sale – Sunday 1st March starting at 9am. $5 per car. Cars can be parked adjacent to Temple Cottage and the Maori Women’s Welfare League house. Crazy about yarn – 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each
month, 10am-2pm, Baptist Hall Te Awamutu. Spinning group, 4th Thursday of month at 7pm in the Baptist Hall. Weaving group, 2nd Tuesday of month at 7pm in the Baptist Hall. Celebrating our 50th year, we are looking for past members who wish to attend our lunch on the 21st March. Contact Marie Brownlee phone 0272321964.
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Wednesday of every month, 10.00am at the RSA, Alexandra St. Info: 07 871 4426 Te Awamutu Toastmasters – Every first and third Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Waipa District Council building, Bank St, Te Awamutu. Info: Katrina 0274 762 843. Te Awamutu Seriously Social Cycling Group – every Wednesday, leaving at 9.30am from the Mitre 10 carpark, Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu. Wear: bright clothing and a helmet. Includes a café stop at the end. All ages involved (30 to 80). All welcome. Info: Betsy 0274951138. Te Awamutu and Districts Highland Pipe Band – The band practices on Monday nights, 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Hairini Hall, Rangioawhia Road. Tuition for pipers and drummers, from learners to those with more experience. All welcome. Info: 021 240 5275. Te Awamutu Quilters – meet every second Tuesday at Alma Brotherhoood Court, 28 Herbert St (opposite Moule St), Kihikihi. Session times are 9am-1pm and 6.30-9pm. Hand stitching, machine sewers, traditional, contemporary or art quilters - all levels of experience welcome – beginners, intermediate or experienced. Although quilting and patchwork are the club’s main focus many members are accomplished in several other crafts and all crafters are welcome to join. For any general enquiries or session dates please contact Sally 07 871 3125 Ratepayers Society Market Day – Aotea Domain,Sunday 2nd February from 9-12, local arts and crafts, produce, preserves, bric a brac, car boot sale.Info Sue Forsythe 0276482574 Te Awamutu Bridge Club - 888 Te Rahu Rd Weekly sessions: Monday evening 6.50pm play starts at 7pm, Tuesday Daytime 10.50am play starts at 11am (bring lunch), Wednesday evening 6.50pm play starts at 7pm, Friday afternoon 1.05pm play starts at 1.15pm, commencing January 28. Youth Bridge 10yrs +, Tuesday 4pm-5.30pm (school term only) $10/term commencing February 18. Adult Lessons for beginners Thursday 6.50pm start 7pm
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Te Akau duo primed for Sydney tests
Things to do this weekend
An open farms event is happening at Westgate Farm, Orakau near Kihikihi this Sunday. It’s a free event that is open to the public. Registration is essential and can be done at www. openfarms.co.nz - where address and time will be provided.
An international women’s polo event is happening at Mystery Creek from tomorrow. Featuring a family fun day on Sunday, the event is open to the public through to March 1.
The footing should be perfect for Probabeel on Saturday.
The tangerine and blue army of Te Akau Racing will launch their Sydney assault on Saturday when Te Akau Shark and Probabeel line-up in their respective Group One assignments at Randwick. Both horses are undefeated this campaign, with Te Akau Shark putting in an impressive performance to win the Gr.1 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) at Te Rapa earlier this month, while Probabeel has won both of her assignments, including a last-start victory in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m). She has since gone on to finish fifth in a 1000m trial at Randwick last week and trainer Jamie Richards is pleased with the filly heading into the Gr.1 Surround Stakes (1400m) on Saturday. “She is in good shape, she trialled well and worked nicely on Saturday and again this (Tuesday) morning,” Richards said. “She is a stronger filly than she was when she was here in the spring.” The Surround Stakes is shaping to be a formidable race with the quality of opposition nominated, including the Chris Waller-trained Funstar who beat Probabeel in both the Gr.2 Tea Rose Stakes (1400m) and Gr.1 Flight Stakes (1600m) last year. “It’s got some great depth to it,” Richards said. “She was competitive here in the spring, but we think she has to step up again in the autumn because the fields do get stronger and the quality gets a bit deeper.”
The track was rated a Soft5 on Tuesday and Richards said with the fine weather forecast, the footing should be perfect for Probabeel on Saturday. “She does appreciate the better stuff and it looks like the weather will play its part this week. “We could be on a nice track, which I think is important for her. She was very good in the Tea Rose on good ground and then was caught wanting a little bit in the wet ground in the Flight Stakes. So a good track will help her cause.” Richards will also be looking to secure Te Akau Shark’s first Australian Group One victory after the son of Rip Van Winkle recorded his first win at elite-level in emphatic style last start. The five-year-old gelding travelled over with Probabeel and Richards said the extra time to acclimatise to his new surroundings has been a great assist. “We like to get him over a little bit earlier and get him settled because he is a not a horse with a great appetite,” Richards said. “He takes a little while to settle in. It worked in nicely with Probabeel trialling that they came over together.” Richards was pleased with Te Akau Shark’s work on Tuesday morning and he is looking forward to lining him up in the Gr.1 Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m) in front of a group of his Sydney-based owners.
Catalyst baying for Blood in Guineas Ding, ding. Bring on round two. That is the message from trainer Clayton Chipperfield as star Kiwi three-year-old Catalyst prepares to avenge his last-start defeat to Queenslander Alligator Blood when the pair clash in Saturday’s Gr.1 Australian Guineas (1600m) at Flemington. In a race for the ages, Alligator Blood prevailed by a short head over Catalyst in the Gr.3 CS Hayes Stakes (1400m) earlier this month after an enthralling length-of-thestraight battle at Flemington, reminiscent of two prize fighters going blow for blow over 12 rounds. In the much-hyped rematch, Catalyst has been installed the $2.60 favourite ahead of his bigger opponent, who is a $3 chance in what shapes as a deep field, with plenty of potential wildcards that could spoil the match race. A three-year-old boasting a last start Group One victory over older horses would normally command top billing for an Australian Guineas, but such is the depth to the field, Gr.1 CF Orr Stakes (1400m) winner Alabama Express finds himself on the fourth
line of betting at $7, splitting emerging gallopers Chenier ($6) and Superstorm ($10). And while Alligator Blood’s trainer David Vandyke has described his title contender’s work as tradesman-like and has pointed to the fact the Blood has raced or trialled every month since July, the Kiwi camp are brimming with confidence. “I think he is getting better,” Chipperfield said of Catalyst. “I will be very interested to see what Damian Lane says after he gallops him tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. He galloped him before the CS Hayes and I am hoping he gets off him and says he has improved. “I gave him a run along on Saturday and I think he has definitely improved.” The former jumps jockey-turned-trainer believes track conditions should be a lot more suitable for his charge this weekend. “With the downgrade of the track and the rain on the day, we didn’t see that brilliance last-start, but we have never seen him in a dogfight either, so to see him do that and not lie down certainly gives us a bit more confidence,” he said.
The AON Junior Rowing Regatta is happening on Saturday at Mighty River Domain at Lake Karapiro. Action is on the water between 8am–5pm.
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