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Arie’s book – warts and all Arie Paton used to think published authors were “special humans” – until she became one herself. “I always carried this belief that writers are not actually normal, they’re a cut above us and they can do magical things,” she said. “And I think now I’ve realised that probably lots of us have stories to tell, it’s just actually whether you have the patience to get it out there and get it done.” Arie grew up in Kihikihi and now teaches at Kihikihi School, which she attended herself as a child. It was there that she first discovered her passion for writing, at about age nine. “We were writing haunted stories and I remember thinking oh my gosh, this is so much fun,” she said. The Te Awamutu resident has been penning stories and poems in her spare time ever since, and had always planned to write a book “one day”. But that day came sooner than anticipated, after she wrote a story for one of her students, Darcy Jenkins, while teaching at Leamington School in Cambridge last year. “One day I found out that Darcy had some warts on his feet – which I had never noticed – and he was quite upset about it,” she said. “And that just made me think, oh my gosh, we all have these things in our life that we really focus on and we think that other people are really focused on and we let that stop us from seeing all of our
great things.” She went home that night, wrote the story on A4 paper with “not very good” stick figure illustrations and gave it to Darcy the next day. Those stick figures have now been replaced by full-colour cartoons drawn by the expert hand of illustrator Mykhailo Ridkous, after Arie won a publishing contract with User Friendly Resources, a New Zealand company that specialises in developing materials to support teaching programmes. Her book, Darcy the Brave, has just been released for sale. It tells the tale of a mighty knight who is hiding a terrible secret: an infestation of fugwumps on his left hand. These unsightly creatures, which burrow their sharp noses into his skin and leave their round, brown bums poking out, cause him serious embarrassment until he eventually manages to overcome his insecurities in the bravest act of all. The real Darcy, who is now nine years old, loved the story. “It was really nice and cool,” he said. Arie, who is about to go on maternity leave for the birth of her first child, is now working on her second children’s book. “I really believe in the power of stories and that the narratives we tell ourselves about ourselves and about each other – and even about our society – really change the world,” she said. Darcy the Brave is available at www. userfriendlyresources.co.nz.
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Waipā farmers and growers are being given an opportunity to dispose of unwanted chemicals, used oil and scrap metal. They can register for a free One-Stop Shop, to be opened in the district for the first time by Waipā District Council., working with non-profit rural waste stewardship organisation Agrecovery. Items which qualify for the drop off include polypropylene bags for packaging feed, seed and fertiliser and agricultural chemical containers, drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). Recyclable items will be turned into useful products in New Zealand, with any leftover products disposed of safely. Waipā councillor and Te Awamutu dairy farmer Susan O’Regan said the event would be a great chance for farmers to deal with farm waste in an efficient, safe and managed way. “I’ve been along to a similar One-Stop Shop event in Matamata and it was great to see farmers and growers dealing with waste in one go. “This is the first time the One-Stop Shop has come to Waipā, so I would encourage local farmers and growers to register early to make the most of this awesome opportunity.” O’Regan said the event would enable the agriculture sector to dispose of a portion of the waste it produces in a sustainable way. “We have to ensure farm waste is recovered and reused and doesn’t end up in landfills or being burned - it is part of our duty as farmers and growers who care for their land.” Agrecovery held nine One-Stop Shop events around New Zealand in 2020. It collected over 6795kg of plastic from agrichemical containers and drums, 6594kg of waste oil and 5628kg of chemicals.
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Athletes in the medals Two Te Awamutu athletes have collected medals at the national secondary schools’ champs in Tauranga. Aylee Gane, who studies at Hamilton Diocesan, claimed bronze in the 200 metres and two silvers in 4x100 and 4x400 metre relays. Te Awamutu College’s Pippa Dixon won bronze in the junior girls’ high jump, an event she placed fourth in 2019. The hard luck story of the Champs involved Te Awamutu’s Sarah Hewlett. After finishing fifth in both sprints last year, she stepped up to senior level, but was laid down with a 48-hour virus on the eve of the Champs and didn’t travel with the team. She withdrew from her favoured 200m on the first day but, though still unwell on day two, she won her 100m heat then returned straight back to the Triple Jump. Her thirdround jump was a personal best at 10.88m and elevated her into the bronze position, which she held through the next two rounds, before being knocked back to 4th in the final round. She then ran her 100m semi-final and missed the final by one place – finishing ninth. Rejoice Nhemachena, running for Sacred Heart, and better known for her past sprinting prowess, took on the difficult challenge of the 400 and 800 double, and qualified easily through the heats. In her 800 semi she was sixth, and missed the final, and in the 400 she was a close fourth but missed the final by one place, finishing ninth overall. Alana Oliver who also attends Sacred Heart was below her best at 30.94 in the Discus but still finished 10th. Other Te Awamutu athletes included Jorja Demler who was below her best at 10.86m finishing 12th of 27 in her Shot Put, Adam Kelly made it to the quarter finals in the 100 and was 21st in Triple Jump, Brooklyn Phothirath made the quarters in the 200m and just missed the final 12 for Long Jump despite a personal best of 5.71m. Louise Gubb and Zara Brennan-Shaw were 21st and 34th in the
Road Race but were outgunned in their track races, as was Shae Tindley-Welch in his High Jump and 400m. A total of 1400 athletes from more than 200 schools took part. Most events had more than 30 entrants and some had more than 50, so Top 10 performances are considered very good, coach Murray Green said.
Aylee Gane, with coach Murray Green.
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Te Awamutu bowlers joined players from around the Waikato region who took part in this week’s monthly lawn bowls tournament at Cambridge Bowling Club. Sixteen teams played in the Tuesday event, playing four games throughout the day. Places were decided on wins, points and ends. First place went to the home team, with Cambridge Bowling Club’s Bill James, Barry McNeil (a stand-in from Cambridge Central) and new bowler Dave Lewis, with four wins and 50 points. Second place went to Cambridge Central’s Ron Greenwood and his team, with four wins and 43 points, while third place went to Cambridge Central Bill Dawson and his team with three wins and 44 points.
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Waka Kotahi has started significant road works north of the Piarere turnoff on State Highway One. The work is planned to take up to three weeks and a temporary speed limit will be in place.
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Free lessons to teach children how to play the card game Bridge will be given over the next two Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at the Resthaven Village Centre library in Vogel St, Cambridge.
On camp
Youngsters living with cancer are enjoying a few days of summertime fun at a Camp Quality Camp at Narrows Park in Tamahere. The January 12-15 camp offers an opportunity to meet up with friends and enjoy a range of activities. The 2020 winter camp was cancelled due to Covid-19. Camp Quality New Zealand is a volunteer charitable trust dedicated to running camps around the country for youngsters aged five to 16.
Wetlands Day
World Wetlands Day will be observed at Waipā’s Lake Ngaroto with a mystery tour themed around the long-fin eel. The National Wetlands Trust is planning a self-drive Tuna Hikoi/Eel Journey to explore the Waipā District's wetlands. For more details go to www.wetlandtrust.org. nz
Back on song
Te Awamutu’s Country Music Club has two club days, at Te Awamutu Methodist Church Hall in Bank Street, this month – the first on Sunday from 1pm to 4.30pm.
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The first Tamahere Country Market of 2021 will be held on Sunday at St Stephens Anglican Church from 8.30am to 1pm.
Welcome home: some of Waipā’s new New Zealanders.
Waipā welcomes more than 130 new New Zealand citizens during 2020 – but most missed the formal ceremony because of Covid restrictions. Citizens from 25 countries including England, India, Fiji, South Africa, India, Cambodia, Australia and the United States were naturalised.. The sole citizenship ceremony was held in February before ceremonies were suspended by the Department
of Internal Affairs when New Zealand moved to Alert Level 4. “2020 was a turbulent year and although we weren’t able to welcome our new citizens the way we normally would, we are very pleased to have them here as part of our Waipā family,” district mayor Jim Mylchreest said. A welcome to Waipā function was held in November for those people who had become citizens in MarchSeptember 2020.
“It was fantastic to be able to officially welcome them and celebrate their move to our district.” Citizenship ceremonies are scheduled to resume next month. “An invite to the first ceremony will be extended to all those people who became new citizens from October 2020 onwards. It is a momentous occasion for new citizens, and we want to ensure all have the opportunity to have their citizenship celebrated,” the Mayor said.
Britons, South Africans and Fijians were the top three nationalities to settle in Waipā in 2020 with 52, 27 and seven new citizens from each country respectively. Waipā also became home to citizens from Tuvalu, Jordan and Pakistan. Around 2,774 new citizens have now been welcomed to the district since 2002. For more details go to www. waipadc.govt.nz/our-services/ citizenship.
Getting items back in fashion
A series of workshops at Te Awamutu Museum this month could be the gift that keeps on giving for those who want to make stylish clothes using recycled materials. Led by Taupō fashion designer Connie Takarangi in collaboration with the museum, the three ‘Make Do and Mend’ workshops start on Monday, January 18. They will provide Waipā residents with an opportunity to learn how to create a range of high fashion items using recycled materials. Two of the workshops, next Monday and Wednesday, will focus on fascinators and hats, while the second being held on Tuesday will look at brooches and cuffs. Both will look at upcycling discarded items into new fashion wear. Connie, who mainly works with fabric and trims sourced through second-hand shops, owns Taupō Alterations. She said the workshops will connect to a World War II theme of making do with what is at hand. “In this time of great change, people are looking for something unique,” she said.
“Repurposing pre-loved everyday items of clothing is great for our environment and challenges you to be creative with those bits and bobs you may have at home. At these workshops, everyone will make something unique, taking inspiration from the Formal Friday exhibition at the museum.” Te Awamutu Museum exhibitions coordinator Henriata Nicholas said this type of eco-fashion has really taken off as a cost-effective way of creating new fashion trends. “In Aotearoa New Zealand, it is estimated that 100 million kilos of textile waste is dumped each year. These workshops will teach you how easy it is to start looking at textile waste as potential resources for new fashion items.” More information on the workshops, and booking details, is from the museum on 07 872 0085 or via museum@waipadc.govt.nz. PICTURED RIGHT: An example of some of fashion designer Connie Takarangi’s upstyled clothing made from recycled materials. She is leading workshops at the museum this month to show people how to do it themselves at home.
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We’re on track for May
Waipā will host a meeting at the country’s first synthetic racetrack in May. Cambridge Jockey Club opened the new track late last year and it has been given the thumbs up by trainers. The 30,000-plus square metre polytrack surface is one of three approved for the country – two more will be laid at Awapuni and Riccarton. The $12.75m project started almost 12 months ago to the week – and the club was able to shake off the full impact of the Covid lockdown by getting a concession to bring the team which mixes the ingredients back from Australia to go through a quarantine period. Jockey club chief Mark Fraser-Campin said there was still work to do on facilities at the track – there are plans for a small two-storey building with grandstand facilities – but that had been put back by Covid. Facilities for jockeys and car parking will be ready by the first race day. “What we will do is put on a series of meetings in the middle of winter from May to October, when weather can play havoc with grass tracks,” he said. In winter other clubs with grass tracks could move their meetings to Cambridge if needed, rather than announce a cancellation. The new track is drawing trainers and horses into Cambridge. A stream of floats bring established and rising stars in throughout the week. It’s estimated about 1200 horses are in training at Cambridge – and the industry and infrastructure around it contributes millions of dollars to the region’s economy. The Waipā Racing Club’s Te Awamutu track is also in use for training, though it is
not part of the annual racing calendar. The club reported at the end of 2020 that the track was in perfect condition and there were fortnightly jump outs. Nationally, it is estimated the racing industry ploughs $1.6 billion into the New Zealand economy each year, a fact which
encouraged the Government to support the Cambridge project. Trainer Shawn Ritchie – who lives within shouting distance of the new track - is a fan. “From a trainer’s perspective it is consistent – it bounces back - you can work 500 horses on it, and it looks as good as
when the first went round.” He said it was also beneficial for older horses and those with back issues or greasy heel – a dermatitis condition. He says the synthetic track was needed and while it hasn’t been tested in winter, he expects it to be very good.
From left, Alex Jenkins, Lynsey Satherley and Hope Trebes on the new artificial track in Cambridge.
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NEW YEAR MESSAGES
By Ange Holt, Chairperson, Te Awamutu Community Board
Welcome to 2021. I do hope you have had a lovely Christmas break with family and friends. The Te Awamutu Community Board has a busy year in store, starting out with our inaugural Kihikihi Summer Stroll planned for February 27. This is part of our strategic plan to have the Community Board be more visible, to listen to your ideas and find out what we can do to support you. This is the first of two events with the second being a rural tour planned for May. We are also going to be implementing our Waste Minimisation Projects which will include the battery recycling station, a revamped E-Waste collection with the kind assistance of the Te Awamutu and Cambridge Rotary Clubs and in May the first ever Te Awamutu Great DIY Sale that we are hosting with the Te Awamutu Boxing Academy. In addition, we also have the final decision on the Concept Plan for the Memorial Park and a Long-Term Plan submission. So, lots to do and look forward to. Wishing you all a successful and rewarding 2021.
By Angela Roberts, Labour list MP
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While there is a sense of urgency as we take up the challenges ahead of us in 2021, I start the year feeling very hopeful. Across our electorate I see examples of government investment making a difference. I have met employers who have been supported to retain or hire new apprentices. I see resourcing going to local communities who are leading the world in catchment restoration. We have schools getting significant capital investment for new classrooms and gearing up to provide free lunches for their students this year. This collaboration across our diverse communities (with farmers, iwi, business owners, workers and our young people and elderly) will need to continue. This is especially true for those fighting to transform our primary and tourism industries. We must be relentless in our pursuit of good policy settings and resourcing to support the amazing work being done across New Zealand to reboot and future-proof our economy. Bring it on, 2021.
I’m looking forward to 2021 with much to be thankful for. I’m planning on being out in the electorate often along with Sarah and Letitia from my office. We are here to support your needs. I look forward to your invitations and commit to attending as much as I can. I am currently focusing on strategies for my portfolios of Energy & Resources, Associate Transport, Food Safety and Rural Communities. These are exciting portfolios and the linkages between them are significant. In between I am spending time with my family including my six grandchildren who seem to be growing up so quickly. I thank those members of our community who work in our essential services for all they do for us, I know that for some it has been an exceptionally busy and stressful time with the events at Waikeria. I wish each and every one of you the best of health and wellbeing for 2021.
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The Yuletide holiday season in this lovely country has changed over recent years. There was a time - not too far distant - when the three week industrial shutdown permitted the annual overhaul of manufacturing machinery. That allowed the operators of those machines to encamp in tents, baches, cribs, caravans etc mainly overlaid with a beachside environment. The advent of 365 day operating machinery underpinned by computerised control systems has resulted in social changes in relation to the timing and geographical location of holidays. And in the Covid overlaid pressures also resulted in a Go Kiwi drive to enhance both holiday types and locations. As a campervan person I am aware that the upper parts of Northland has been teeming with campervan owners, all intent in ensuring that the lifestyle this provides gives them the degree of comfort they desire.
By Peter Carr
Thirty years ago many of them would have been happy in a tent with an add-on flysheet, some form of primus heating and a couple of billies. But the world, at least our world, has moved on and the ever-growing campervan brigade would not dream of moving from home without fridge, freezer, TV, comfortable beds, automatic transmission/cruise control and BBQ, all overlaid with solar panel battery boosting. So as a campervan person I found myself last week without my white turtle-like shell. Rather, at the northern end of Wellington I was house sitting a home overlooking the Mana marina to give the hard-working owners a chance for a well-earned break. I was also looking after a 17-year-old granddaughter who is staying home to attend to her two horses. That results in the elderly folk of this narrative driving to the paddocks each day to scoop up and transfer to a composting area
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Same problems, different day By Julie Guest, Vicar, Parish of St John’s Anglican Church
2021 has arrived. Admittedly it was a fairly subdued arrival but I was surprised by the prevalent, “Let’s leave the horrors of 2020 behind us,” commentary of the final days of 2020. The change of date was not going to change the effects of the pandemic. And so it has proven. A couple of weeks into 2021 and two new variants of Covid 19 are spreading rapidly, sending countries back into hard lockdown, despite promising vaccines being delivered as fast as possible. So what have we learned from the effects of a deadly virus on our planet? First, let me say that I believe there is much yet to learn. Already there is a growing scholarly body of writing on the topic, from the study of human resilience across the world, new inventions, ways of “gathering,” ways of delivering education and “going” to work. But I think the key lesson has been that Jesus was right when he said, “Love others as you love yourself.” (Matthew 2: 39) This pandemic has taught us that it is in fact the only way we will be able to continue life as we know it. If we love others as we love ourselves we have a far better chance at making it through 2021 than if we don’t. Caring for ourselves in this pandemic means doing all the tracking, hygiene, masking and isolating we are asked to do. Caring for others also means doing all the tracking, hygiene, masking and isolating we are asked to do. We know we have an advantage in New Zealand because our small population means that when some chose to follow their own desires and disregard the lockdown rules, the subsequent outbreaks, although
threatening, were small enough to contain by placing one part of our country under movement restrictions. Those instances showed how vulnerable we can be. How acting as individuals, caring only for ourselves, can lead ourselves and others into misery. Instead, when we believe (rightly) that by denying ourselves the pleasures beyond our front door we are helping thousands of others to stay well and be protected, we find ourselves part of something bigger than our own world. We are contributing to the greater good. Psychologist Martin Seligman in The Optimistic Child quotes a survey conducted each decade from 1920 throughout America. The research showed that even during the severe American depression of the 1930’s, people were markedly happier than in the following decades. During the depression people abandoned individualistic approaches and actively cared for each other. They considered that they were contributing to the greater good of all people, and were happy. This is what Jesus’ message of love for ourselves and one another points to. Jesus makes it clear that we will thrive when we live in community, acknowledging that each of us is designed to be a part of the whole and that Jesus’ love is our connection. Our future as a country and a planet will depend on how well we into this truth.
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The perfect venue for your special day
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he Sir Don Rowlands Event Centre is one of New Zealand’s premier event venues which showcases many sporting and cultural events every year. There are five conference rooms, which can be utilized individually or together. Rooms have capacities for up to 56, 100 or 900 people, dependent on set up. An open catering policy and fully licensed bar available for all functions. Outdoor decking and the grandstand provide the perfect viewing spot for any event happening on the water. The Waipa Room and Perry Community Water Sports Room is perfect for a smaller conference.
This room can cater for up to 50 people, dependent on setup. The Waipa Room can also be used as a breakout area from the Main Hall. The Karapiro Room and Te Manawa o Matariki Room can cater for up to 100 people. The Karapiro Room includes stunning views from the wrap-around deck. These rooms are perfect for wedding receptions, conferences, meetings, functions, teaching spaces and a breakout area. The Main Hall seats up to 900 people theatre style or 400 banquet style. It is a fabulous space for meetings, award dinners, wedding receptions, large functions and conferences, family functions, trade exhibition shows and classes.
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Tackling the planning process
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etting engaged is a joyful time, as you share your exciting news with family and friends. But the process of planning the biggest party of your life can be overwhelming, as you ponder how to make it all happen. Use our checklist below for inspiration on how to get started. • Decide on the kind of wedding you would love to have so other decisions can flow from this. Do your thoughts turn to opulence and elegance, or is a potluck barbecue in the backyard more your style? • Write a list of non-negotiables. Get together with your fiancée and bullet point the things that are really important to you so you can build your wedding around them. • Think about your budget. While some may be happy going all out to create a magical day with no expense spared, others may be more comfortable with a lower-key affair. • Consider your guest list. The people you share your big day with are what make it so special. Whether it’s an intimate gathering with your nearest and dearest or an extravagant bash involving 200 friends, nailing the numbers early on will help with other planning decisions.
• Find and book your venue. Is the location you love available on your date? Many venues are booked out at least a year in advance, so this is an important consideration. Will the space accommodate your ideal guest count? Is the venue easily accessible for guests, with accommodation nearby? Will it work with your theme or design? Will you be able to customise your menu?
• Create a wedding planning timetable. Planning a wedding is a lot of work and it’s often hard to know where to start. The internet offers many great planning checklists that will help you determine what you need to do and when. Breaking down the planning process into bite-sized pieces will make it feel much more achievable and fun.
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Ormsby sidelined
Riding horses may be how Chad Ormsby makes his living, but it is riding bulls that is his biggest passion. That passion took him north to compete in a rodeo near Whangarei over the weekend where he was involved in an incident that resulted in a broken leg and a trip to Waikato Hospital for surgery. Chad Ormsby “It is a bit unfortunate, but it is the game we play. The way it was broken was a bit unlucky,” Ormsby said. “In the chute where we come out of on the bull, instead of coming out right through the middle of the gate, the gate opened too fast and he ran into the post with my leg inbetween him and the post. Only one thing was going to give there and that was my leg.” Ormsby said he heard a crack upon impact with the post, but soon realised it was his leg where the sound had come from. “If the bull hits the post you can get a re-ride,” he said. “But by the time I hit the ground I realised the crack wasn’t just the post, it was my leg. “I got myself to hospital and the x-ray had shown I have broken my leg in the exact same place before. I travelled to Waikato Hospital on Sunday and had surgery this morning to put a pin in it. “I haven’t had an update yet, but going from last time it (recovery) is anywhere between six to 10 weeks. If things go well, hopefully we are at the six-week mark.” – NZ Racing Desk
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Trainer Ray Green felt a sense of relief as he watched his pride and joy Copy That take out the Gr.2 McMillian Equine Feeds Flying Mile (1609m) at Cambridge Raceway last week. The pacer has been luckless in his last few starts, but he was dealt a good hand in Friday’s feature. Driver Maurice McKendry launched the son of American Ideal off the gate from his handy draw of three to take an early lead. McKendry kept a solid tempo throughout and Copy That was able to open up turning for home and hold off the late challenge of Self Assured to win by 1-1/2 lengths, in a time of 1:53.2. Green said he was relieved to get the win after a series of placings. “We have had no luck in his last few races. He has gone well in each of them but has had no luck,” he said. “Tonight he showed he is right up there with them.” Green took plenty of confidence into the race which had main rivals Spankem and Self Assured drawn wide. “On paper I couldn’t see how they could beat him. As it turned out that is the way it was,” he said. “The draw was good and all the stars were aligned.” Green was philosophical about Copy That’s previous runs and he is now looking forward to further campaigns with his star pacer. “It is always frustrating, but that is horse racing. You can’t have everything going your way all of the time,” he said. “It was a relief to see him not encounter any hurdles and show what he can do.” Copy That will now head for a brief spell before Green decides what his next targets will be. “He won’t be heading over to Australia, Covid-19 has put a stop to that,” Green said. “He can do all of those races next year anyway, so he doesn’t have to go over. “He will go for a short spell and we will go from there.” Earlier on the card Majestic Man signed off his New Zealand campaign in style before he heads across the Tasman for some Group One targets. The Phil Williamson-trained gelding was backed into $1.20 favouritism for the Gr.3 Les Harrison Transport Cambridge Flying Stakes (1700m), and duly delivered for punters, winning by three-quarters of a length over Temporale. He will fly to Victoria next Wednesday in preparation for the Dullard Cup later this month.
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DEATH NOTICES BURNS, William (Bill). Reg No. 22264113 Sgt, Royal Engineers BAF – Peacefully passed away at Camellia Rest Home on Thursday, 24th December 2020. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the Late Flora. Loved father and father in-law of Margaret & Ian, Robert & Regan, Morag & Wayne, and Flora & Peter. Much loved grandfather of 5 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Camellia Rest Home for their care. At Bill's request a private farewell has taken place. All communications to the Burns Family c/- 262 Ohaupo Road Te Awamutu 3800.
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1.15pm 6.00pm
20 Mar 3.40pm
6.30pm
12.00pm
3.20pm 8.30pm
11.45am
11.45am
12.00pm
12.00pm
1.50pm 6.15pm 11.00am 8.30pm
1.50pm 6.15pm 12.45pm 8.30pm
2.15pm
2.15pm
4.10pm
8.10pm
6.00pm
5.50pm
1.45pm
1.15pm
1.30pm
1.45pm
1.40pm
1.05pm
8.00pm
4.20pm 6.00pm
8.00pm
8.00pm
5.45pm
8.15pm
4.10pm 4.00pm 8.15pm
3.20pm 1.45pm 5.20pm
11.00am 4.15pm 6.30pm
3.45pm 8.30pm
2.30pm
1 hr 53 mins
4.10pm 6.15pm 4.15pm 8.30pm
5.50pm 7.30pm
3.40pm 6.00pm
1 hr 52 mins RAMS (PG)
11.00am 5.50pm
4.00pm 8.30pm
Stan & Ollie (M) (PG) PENGUIN BLOOM PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN (R18) Swimming With Men (M)
1.00pm 5.50pm
6.10pm
11.00am 4.00pm 8.40pm
THE CROODS: A NEW AGE (PG) The Guilty (M) 1 hr 40 mins THE DRY (M)
4.00pm
12.00pm
11.00am 1.15pm
8.45pm 1.50pm 8.30pm
3.00pm 5.30pm
3.45pm 6.05pm
1.35pm 8.30pm
8.30pm 3.50pm
4.30pm 3.50pm
1.40pm
4.00pm
11.30am
12.30pm
6.40pm 1.30pm
4.10pm 1.40pm 8.10pm
6.15pm
1.15pm 5.30pm
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