Tips from the top
A Waitomo basketball skills workshop drew 47 children to the Gallagher Recreation Centre on Saturday.
Youngsters aged eight to 13 turned out to learn from professional players Brayden Inger, Alex Pledger and Connor Coll, three friends who previously played together at the Southland Sharks.
The day was organised through Connor Coll, whose mother Vicki Coll organises basketball youth events in the district with colleague Shelley Mitchell.
“Our coaches for the day really loved the experience and were highly impressed with facilities at Gallagher Recreation Centre,” Vicki
Coll said.
“We had great support from parents and as for the kids, they all had a great day. You could see that the children were all really focussed on learning as much as they could.”
The skills workshop has been videoed and an item on it is expected to appear on social media sites run by the Southland Sharks.
Vicki Coll and Shelley Mitchell have organised a junior basketball league they call “Miniball” at Te Kūiti for 22 years.
The activity kicks off again next term, when it will be run at the Gallagher Centre on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Teams, which take part across the Waitomo District, now number 68.
Council’s new business plan
By Andy Campbell
Waitomo District Council
wants Regional Infrastructure
Funding to develop land for a business park.
The land is the strip to the west of the Te Kūiti airport runway – and incorporates a trotting track and horse grazing.
Access to the proposed park would be off Te Kumi Rd.
In his King Country News column on Page 2 this week
Mayor John Robertson say industry in Te Kūiti needs
land for development and the council owned land around Te Kūiti aerodrome could become the district’s next industrial park.
“We have recently undertaken an engineering assessment of the approximately 15 hectares of the land at the aerodrome between State Highway 3 and the landing strip. With sufficient fill this land is suitable for a business and employment park development,” he said.
Meanwhile on the other side of the runway, the
aviation industry is leasing more land from council for hangars.
The business park development would come at a relatively high cost.
“The new Government’s Regional Investment Fund is designed to facilitate such development in rural New Zealand. Over the next few months we will be engaging with government to test their appetite to invest in this opportunity,” Robertson said.
Councillors agreed to proceed with the application without debate, at last week’s
council meeting.
Applications to the Regional Infrastructure Funding opened in July. There is no closing date but with a limited budget it was expected chances of success may be improved with an early response, infrastructure services general manager Shyamal Ram said. Council staff expect to submit the application by next month.
The RIF application is a staged process. A successful first stage results in applicants being invited to submit further and more detailed
project information.
The district council would seek funding for a two-stage development project covering 7.2 hectares. in total Lot areas. Initial staging options have been identified and are provided for.
An application for RIF funding has to meet set criteria and align with regional priorities.
From left professional basketballers Brayden Inger, Alex Pledger and Connor Coll at the skills workshop. Photos/Paul Charman Alex Pledger trains the youngsters.
Waitomo District Council is fishing for cash to develop this land at the north end of Te Kūiti.
Call to move ‘precious’ schoolhouse
By Andy Campbell
Ōtorohanga museum wants its district council to think about moving the historic Rewarewa school building from Barber Rd into town where it can be put to use as part of the museum’s creative hub.
“It’s not been used for over 20 years. If it doesn’t come down into town, I just think it will deteriorate,” museum director Liz Cowan said during the public forum of a council meeting. “The feasibility of going out of town 21km and maintaining it is not great.”
She said there was room for the school on the museum site, but the preferred location was between the Girl Guide’s hall and the museum.
“If you put that lovely building there you would have the frontage all lining up and you would have a really lovely complex,” she said.
She had no idea how much it would cost to move the historic building, which would be about a 40km trip, as the school would not fit under the Otewa bridge. It would have to travel back down Old Te Kūiti Rd and onto SH3 at Hangatiki.
“At the moment it is just sitting up there. It is owned by council so there’s an implicit responsibility to maintain it. It’s just dying. And if you can’t see your way to moving it here or you don’t have the money - we don’t have the money, and we will be hoping to be getting enough to keep people employed - then sell it to someone who will love it. It’s precious and it’s the only one left in the whole district.”
The school was built in 1917 and has a matai floor and possibly rimu walls.
“It looks to be in pretty sound condition. It needs a good paint, obviously a clean out… it’s obvious that people have been in there, but my husband put a lock there,” Cowan said.
Museum creative co-ordinator Rebecca Ngapo said the museum had recently undergone a pretty big makeover and they were working hard to re-mould it with useful spaces – including adding wheels to some of the larger bits of furniture.
Te Reo classes were run in the courtroom, there was also recent tai chi workshop and art workshop held at the museum. She had planned to hold a children’s workshops in the 3x3m police office.
But it was firstly a museum space, and some of the workshops are not appropriate to run during museum hours. A Māori weaving workshop for example needed stillness and quiet she said.
“It was run over eight weeks and having people through the museum it was obstructive to that whole beautiful process. And it was not fun I think for the staff either, trying to creep people through,” she said.
Other workshops made a bit of mess. A clay workshop created dust. Holding workshops in the museum space wasn’t great for the artifacts or displays.
Adding the Rewarewa school to the creative hub would provide a community space that could be used by the creative community. Ngapo said they were trying to breathe life into the museum and make it a space people wanted to use for a performance space, exhibitions and community events like Artbeat.
The cost of moving the school would be partially offset by preserving and salvaging a local historic building. It would be looked after under the Ōtorohanga Historic Society and by people motivated to use it within the community, Ngapo said.
The town had its sports clubs, the club, Menz Shed, tennis courts, but no spaces for creatives where they could network, run workshops, exhibit work.
Hamilton – we can help you
By John Robertson, Mayor of Waitomo
Just one hour north of Te Kūiti sits Hamilton, the fastest growing city in New Zealand. Its population is squeezed into an area of just 98 square kilometres -a fraction of Waitomo’s 3550 square kilometres. Hamilton City Council is struggling to cope with growth. It faces financial and public infrastructure challenges. It has rapidly increasing debt and recently suffered a credit downgrade.
Waitomo welcomes growth. Our council is now well in control of its finances and our infrastructure challenges are manageable. Importantly, council’s public infrastructure including our drinking and wastewater plants have the capacity to absorb more residential growth.
Population growth is easy for us to accommodate. Our schools have the capacity to enrol more students. Our parks are extensive. The amenities that support gatherings and events are many, including the Les Munro Centre and the Gallagher Recreation Centre.
Our medical centre and hospital are working well alongside one another. Hillview has just completed a major upgrade.
Population growth is important to help our local economy. Our meat works and timber plants want more skilled labour. And our retailers are keen to expand their customer bases.
Of course, population growth needs to be supported by new housing. This is why council is releasing more land for development. The latest is in Jennings Street, Te Kūiti, right next to the town centre.
Industry also needs land for development. Council owns the land around Te Kūiti aerodrome that could become our district’s next industrial park. On the far side of Te Kūiti Aerodrome the aviation industry is leasing more land from council for hangars. We have recently undertaken an engineering assessment of the approximately 15 hectares of the land at the aerodrome between State Highway 3 and the landing strip. With sufficient fill this land is suitable for a business and employment park development.
Such developments come at a relatively high cost. The new Government’s Regional Investment Fund is designed to facilitate such development in rural New Zealand. Over the next few months we will be engaging with government to test their appetite to invest in this opportunity.
Local and national economies are going through tough times. If we can attract growth to our district this will assist to offset the pain. And it prepares us well into the future.
We’d be happy to relieve Hamilton of some of its growth issues. And we have the space to do so.
The Rewarewa school on its reserve at Barber Rd.
Timber! News gets results
By Paul Charman
He complained about it for two years – but less than three weeks after the King Country News broke a story about hazardous pine trees, they have been felled.
Benneydale Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Murray Patterson told The News in our September 12 edition two pines were an accident waiting to happen in Waimiha Rd, off SH30.
“I am amazed they have not fallen over already,” Patterson said. “If they do fall and eventually kill somebody I will have to put on my uniform, attend the coroner’s inquiry and tell the story of how I tried repeatedly to get them removed.”
Matt Owen of NZ Forest Managers Ltd told The News removal of the trees was in this year’s harvest schedule and the company would deal with them as weather and ground conditions allowed. And they have.
Patterson aired his frustration because the trees had been leaning dangerously out over passing
traffic for two years and he felt his complaints to the tree maintenance company concerned had been largely ignored.
He said it was just one example of the frustrations the brigade felt over the maintenance of pine forests on its patch.
In Waimiha Rd alone the brigade had been called out “about 10 times in the last couple of years” to remove fallen trees blocking the traffic lanes.
His frustrations were echoed by Lines Company CEO Mike Fox who said his company was spending close to $2 million annually on vegetation management, much of it managing trees on forestry blocks.
Fox was asked whether it was easy to get forestry companies to pay up following damage done to the network by their trees.
He replied that some forestry companies are good to deal with, taking a socially responsible approach to keeping customers connected, including a conscientious approach to public safety.
However, liaising with others was an ongoing battle.
This week Patterson was grateful for the article in The News – and the fact the trees had been removed.
“It is the power of the media I guess. But I am a
little frustrated that it had to be done that way and that I was not really given consideration as a concerned local,” he said.
“You can understand after Cyclone Gabrielle and similar events why locals get so
frustrated with the pine tree industry which sometimes cost a community way more than it benefits them.
“It's a pity we don't know if the forest owners who refuse to play the game and cost The Lines Company so much are foreign or nationally owned.
“I guess we won't find out the answer to that – but as customers and shareholders we should be asking these questions.”
Targa rally faces a roadblock
The Targa Rally’s requirement to close Waitomo District roads on the day before Labour Weekend is being challenged by rural ward councillor Janette Osborne.
Council staff are considering the rally organiser’s applications for road closures for the event.
The closures of Waitomo Valley Road, Te Anga Rd and Kāwhia Harbour Road for the event were of great concern to people near her, and had a major impact for a large number of people, Osborne told last week’s district council meeting.
“The large issue with this is it’s an extremely busy road. It is Friday of the long weekend.
It is the first day of marae competitions and people are travelling,” Osborne said.
“Of course Harbour Road will be shut as well. There would be no access to Marokopa at all from 10.45am till nearly 7pm. The only access to Marokopa will be via the south, which is a very long trip.”
The proposed road closures will also affect school buses bringing pupils home from Hamilton for the long weekend, and school students from Waitomo trying to get home.
“It will force people to take their kids out of school for a day,” she said. “You can’t have five-year-olds waiting
from 3pm till 7pm. It’s a major interruption. If it was only until 2.30pm or something like that, it would be a different situation.”
Many air B&B businesses near Waitomo Caves were booked out months in advance, she said.
“And this whole weekend, it’s not like you can just cancel someone’s booking.”
She asked what the decisionmaking process was. Chief executive Ben Smit said it would be an internal decision.
Engineering manager Shyamal Ram said the council received one submission for the Hamilton Car Club’s Piopio rally on October 20, but many more for the
Targa Rally. They would be summarised and sent to the chief executive.
Timing was the issue, but there had never been objections for the Barber/ Rangitoto Roads and Wharepuhunga and Arohena stages, Ram said.
“It’s a public road for the benefit of those who pay for it,” Mayor John Robertson said. “Ben’s going to get a note and he will consider it and maybe have a chat with a few members if he needs advice on it. Saying ‘no’ is also quite fine. Saying no is an option.
Osborne said Waikato District Council had a policy for road closure for major sports events.
“I found that quite useful,” Osborne said. “It is a very short policy but helpful in being able to weigh up the benefit.”
She asked if Ōtorohanga District Council had a policy regarding the harbour road and was told council approved requested Targa Rally closures when no objections were received in the public consultation process. The Kāwhia Harbour Road runs through both Waitomo and Ōtorohanga districts.
Now you see them .. now you don’t. Before and after shots of the area where trees were on Waimiha Rd.
Kawhia Harbour road communities like Te Waitere would be cut off by the Targa Rally road closures.
Kirton ties the knot
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton took part in a Raksha Bandhan ceremony attended by many members of the King Country Indian community in Tūrangi.
Raksha Bandhan, often referred to as “Rakhi” is a traditional Hindu ceremony that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, but is now performed between any two people regardless of their relationship.
During the ceremony late last month the participants tied a sacred thread, around each other’s wrist symbolising mutual respect and support.
Hindu Elders Foundation (HEF) members Nainika Pahuja and Akshita Khurana tied the Rakhi to Kirton, thanking him for his “commitment and services to society”.
Pahuja said that HEF celebrates Raksha Bandhan to strengthen harmony across communities, regardless of race, faith, or ethnicity, and to honour civic servants, police, fire, ambulance, and medical personnel who sacrifice their own comfort to serve society.
Kirton tied the Raksha Bandhan to the wrists of HEF President Satya Prakash Pahuja and Waikato Elders representative Satya Swaroop Duggal.
Speaking at the ceremony, Kirton emphasised the importance of unity in society, especially in today’s times.
He said in more than 30 years of his political career, this was his first opportunity to experience and learn about the festival of Raksha Bandhan.
“I can relate to the HEF kaupapa personally through my own family situation, and I deeply appreciate the work
they do in supporting the less privileged by visiting rest homes and distributing gifts,” he said.
“I acknowledge the importance and contribution that the Indian community makes to the Ruapehu District, and I encourage HEF to continue organising this meaningful festival in the future.”
Who will make the connection?
Waipā will host a national competition for the country’s top line mechanics and cable jointers later this month.
Lines companies Waipā Networks and The Lines Company will stage Annual Connection 2024 at Te Awamutu’s Castleton Park from October 22.
Cable jointers and line mechanic teams from energy companies around the country will compete over three days and be judged across a series of skill and expertise tests.
The executive director of infrastructure industry training provider Connexis, Kaarin Gaukrodger, says the electricity supply industry faces big challenges with the Government’s drive to reduce the country’s carbon footprint.
She says it is forecast the country will need an electricity supply workforce twice the current size to meet targets.
It’s suggested that as demand increases over the next 25 years electricity distribution companies will need to recruit
an additional 150 people annually to manage this growth.
“Electrifying New Zealand’s economy is a key part of the government’s plan to grow our economy and reduce emissions to achieve Net Zero 2050.
Gaukrodger said that would also presents challenges for the industry in how it trains people to deliver on the increase in demand and changing skill requirements as new energy sources grow.
“The good news is that it means more jobs for New Zealanders.”
For Te Kuiti based Lines Company the competition also provides an opportunity to retain its title as overall winner of the Line Mechanic Competition on home ground.
Lines Company chief executive Mike Fox said Annual Connection was a fantastic opportunity for people to see energy supply workers in action, explore career options and learn what goes into keeping the lights on.
Once a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) has been signed by both the vendor and purchaser, the SPA becomes a legally binding contract between the two parties. It is not uncommon for an SPA to contain conditions that must be satis ed before it becomes unconditional. Conditions are typically for the bene t of the purchaser and must be satis ed by the purchaser. Standard SPAs require the purchaser
to do all things reasonably necessary to ful l the conditions inserted into the SPA. For example, a nance condition requires the purchaser to contact their bank/lending institution to obtain the funds required to complete the purchase. If a purchaser wishes to cancel a conditional SPA, the SPA can only be cancelled if the conditions of the SPA have not been satis ed, with di erent conditions having di erent
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requirements. For example, if a purchaser wishes to cancel due to their nance condition not being satis ed, the purchaser must provide a satisfactory explanation to the vendor, and if requested by the vendor, supporting evidence. It is important that purchasers understand their obligations when including conditions in an SPA, as they cannot be used to cancel an SPA without reasonable grounds.
Although reworks are fun for us, they can be incredibly scary and highly stressful for our fury companions and livestock. Now is the time to start thinking of ways we can reduce the stress in icted on them. Pop into your local veterinary clinic and ask about a range of products and treatments available to help reduce anxiety and stress including diets, supplements, thunder shirts, pheromones and medication. Here are some helpful hints:
• Walk dogs before dark. This can help tire them out and hopefully help them to sleep.
If possible stay home when reworks are being let o near
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• Put dogs into kennels or bring pets inside before dark. Also prevent animals escaping by ensuring all windows and doors are closed, including the cat ap! Draw curtains and turn the tv or radio on to help mute the noise of the reworks.
• If possible, move stock to more isolated locations to reduce risk of exposure to reworks.
• Bring hutches and enclosures into a quiet room indoors, or into a garage or shed. Ensure pets are microchipped and wearing an up to
when there is pain, you could be in big trouble! Over time, bacteria hardens around the root of the tooth and turns into “concrete”, if you don’t get the “concrete” removed then your gums and bone will shrink. This process will repeat unless you get your oral health professional to remove the “concrete”.
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• Build a den or hiding place. Some dogs and most cats will feel calmer being able to go somewhere small and dark, a safe place to retreat to. Be supportive and remain calm. If your dog looks stressed remember they look to you for guidance. Keep the mood light and fun, rather than showing too much concern as this may communicate that you are worried too. Also avoid punishment, remember; home is their safe zone. Be proactive and ensure the safety of all family members this Guy Fawkes.
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The Lines Company team won the event last year – they were, from left, Wiremu Te Tawhero, Jordan Hughes Tallis Karaitiana, Shaun Edgerton, Dion Adams, and Shogun Haami.
Weston Kirton ties a rakhi‘ around the wrist of Waikato Hindu elders representative Sh Satya Swaroop Duggal at the Raksha Bandhan ceremony.
Teaching training cut ‘100
Sigrid Christiansen
The decision to cut funding for a language programme in favour of investing in mathematics has been described as “100% wrong” by a King Country principal.
Education minister Erica Stanford has defended the decision saying the completion rate for Te Ahu o te reo Māori was 50 and 60 percent, it was not NZQA accredited, there was no qualifications gained and there was no evidence of improved student outcomes.
Teachers who attended the programme had a few paid Friday release days, otherwise attended in their own time.
The government plans to redirect $30 million from Te Ahu o te reo Māori and invest it in resources and professional development for a new structured maths curriculum.
Benneydale School principal Jacqui Coogan said Te Ahu o te Reo Māori is high quality and immensely useful for the school.
“The decision to make the cut was 100% wrong and I don’t know what we’ll do instead.”
At Piopio Primary principal Sue Coyle said it was “immensely valued” at her school and that it would be “sad if we no longer had
‘I came to really understand the damage done by colonialism. We can’t move forward as a society without understanding those impacts.’ - Jacqui Coogan
access” to it.
There has been criticism too from the New Zealand Educational Institute whose president Mark Potter who said Te Ahu o te reo Māori worked well for schools in rural areas such as King Country which often struggle for access to professional development.
He did not know how the cuts would WORK but “it’s not rocket science”, the figure meant “truncating the programme severely.”
Coogan has been taking the courses over a three-year period and supporting staff to attend.
“And it is my go-to in terms of upskilling staff in te reo. It’s just that good.”
Teachers were encouraged to re-use the lessons in their own classrooms and did so, she said.
She disputed the Government claims that the programme didn’t directly impact learners.
“When I started, we were a school of three Pākeha teachers with a predominantly Māori student population.
“It gave us confidence in not just te reo but also tikanga Māori and awareness of te ao Māori. It changed hearts, minds and attitudes,” she said.
“I came to really understand the damage done by colonialism. We can’t move forward as a society without understanding those impacts.”
She said the teachers’ study strengthened relationships and “shifted hearts” within the school and in the township.
Being online, Benneydale/ Maniaiti community members could come into the school to see how the programme worked, and get involved if they chose.
Lynette Poki, a Benneydale kaiāwhina (teacher aide) feared the cuts would affect children at the school.
“I feel for the tamariki –they could lose their identity as Māori, and most of all their ability to feel confident to speak.”
She underlined the strength of the programme in bringing the community to the school. It was a cornerstone of the
school’s initiative, “whānau time” when members of the community from younger siblings to great-grandparents come in for an hour, every morning.
“They really get engaged with the school.”
She said thanks to the programme, more confident staff members developed the children’s reo Māori - and the littlies could now help the teachers who were still getting there – like Deputy Principal Allan Marsden, who is Pākehā.
“It was so cool seeing the children help Allan with his Māori. He asked them to correct him if he got a kupu wrong, and they loved that.
They’d say, ‘no, it’s like this,’ and it really helped them grow.”
Coyle also believed the programme provided value for money.
“I know from a personal point of view, a number of our teachers (at Piopio) found it really, really worthwhile.
She liked that teachers could model to students that they saw value in te reo Māori.
A bonus she saw was the course workbook teachers brought back into the classroom, something “tangible” that had ongoing benefit as they referred to it later on.
Coogan appreciated that
the programme was available to community members such as parents.
Some had children in kaupapa Māori schools and used it to strengthen the reo in their families.
But Stanford said an evaluation of the programme found no evidence it directly impacted progress and achievement for students. The review also couldn’t quantify what impact the programme had on te reo Māori use in the classroom.
The $100 million spent over the last three years was 2.3 times more expensive than other, similar courses offered free of charge she said.
Lynette Poki.
Mark Potter.
Forecast good for anglers
Rain this week is not expected to seriously affect trout fishing in King Country rivers, Ōtorohanga based guide
Dyl Eyeington said.
“I don’t think there’s going to be enough rain to upset anything too much. It should be a good week,” Eyeington said.
“I would say the fishing will be fine as long as you dodge the extra rain.
The 2024/25 fishing season officially started Tuesday, in timing Fish
and Game chief executive Corina Jordan said was good for younger anglers.
“It’s great news for kids as the season starts during the first week of the school holidays – it’s a fantastic way to keep them entertained over the break,” she said.
“Fishing is not just an excellent opportunity to catch your own healthy free-range kai, but it’s recognised internationally for its positive impact on mental health and wellbeing. Angling is also
Four scholars named
From October 1st to October 31st 2024
great for socialising with friends and family and supports the economy.”
The winter has been kind and spawning surveys undertaken by Fish and Game staff indicated many of the fisheries were in excellent health, Jordan said.
Fish & Game New Zealand expected to sell around 130,000 licences this season, with approximately 10 per cent going to international anglers.
The Lines Company has named the four students from its catchment area who will begin tertiary training next year with financial support.
The four are described as three locals and a “ring in” from Taranaki. They are:
• Nevaeh Scott, from Ōtorohanga – a Te Awamutu College students who coaches and plays netball. Scott (Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāi Te Rangi) has also been involved with the New Zealand Army Cadets Forces. She hopes her studies for a Bachelor of Business Management degree from Massey University will help set her up for success in the tourism industry and beyond.
• Taumarunui High School head students Leland Seymour and Alex Reid both secured an Inspiring Local Minds scholarship. Leland (Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Ngāti Kahungungu, Ngāti Maniapoto) will study in Hamilton, beginning a four-year Bachelor of Laws at Waikato University. Alex will complete a
two-year New Zealand Diploma in Construction at Wintec in Hamilton.
• Grace Lovell from Waitara High School, who will be studying a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Christchurch. The Tongaporutu resident’s interest in civil engineering was inspired by watching construction at the north end of the Awakino Gorge. Lovell topped her school in six subjects last year, worked a part-time job and still plays soccer and bass guitar.
TLC chief executive Mike Fox said the company usually only awarded three scholarships a year but felt compelled to make an exception this year, given the quality of applicants.
It meant double success for Taumarunui High School.
“Both Alex and Leland are really impressive young people – a great testament to their families, their community and their school,” he said.
“We really felt both of them deserved financial support to help them with their studies so we’ve mixed it up a bit this
year and supported four students, instead of three.”
The Inspiring Local Minds Scholarship was launched by TLC in 2018 and has supported 26 rangatahi so far. Amounts vary, but applicants can receive up to $2000 a year for three years for a wide range of study applicable to TLC jobs. All applicants must live on the TLC network.
Applications from 18 young people were assessed by Fox, TLC’s customer and community engagement manager Anne Terry and Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust chair William Oliver.
“It really made me proud to see just how talented some of our local students are. Many of them are high achievers in a whole range of areas, not just academically. The TLC scholarships are a fantastic way of supporting our own and making sure we help set our kids up for a great future,” Oliver said.
All applicants were hugely impressive, not only in what they had achieved to date, but what they were aiming to achieve in future, he said.
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Scholarship winners from left; Nevaeh Scott, Leland Seymour, Alex Reid, Grace Lovell.
By Paul Charman
Vanadium value for Taharoa? Chateau is still on hold
An expensive element found in west coast ironsand could be a bonus for the mining industry.
Vanadium is reportedly present in King Country ironsand and came in for special mention when the government released a list of 35 minerals considered essential to the economy.
The list highlighted the country’s reserves of rare elements and extractable resources, with the Minister of Business Innovation and Employment Shane Jones singling out ironsand off the west coast of the North Island.
Vanadium is a hard silver-grey metal mainly used to produce specialty steel alloys, cutting steel and some aluminium alloys.
It is one of the most expensive metals to recover –but recent reports suggest it could be in demand as a “the new cathode chemistry”.
A MacDiarmid Institute report in September 2023 said vanadium was an exceptionally useful metal, “which makes steel stronger and is the basis of the vanadium redox battery”. It’s price then was estimated at $50 a tonne.
“So even though ironsand contains less than one per cent vanadium, it’s still an incredibly valuable resource,”
MacDiarmid Institute Associate Investigator, Chris Bumby said. “We want to find cleaner, more efficient ways to extract it from the ore.”
Shane Jones conceded there was nervousness over the issue of exploiting mineral resources in this country.
However, he described minerals as an area of the economy which had been “underdone”.
“And subject to robust consent processes, why should we continually say we’re going to import everything, if we’ve got it here and can turn it into an export industry.”
Jones said it was possible New Zealand had the third highest deposit of vanadium after Russia and China.
MBIE’s manager of resource policy Hannah Keat said vanadium is present in Taranaki ironsand and expected to also be present in ironsand being mined by Taharoa Ironsands Ltd.
Ironsands mined at Taharoa are privately-owned minerals and do not require a minerals permit, so MBIE does not hold details on the mineral components of the
resource.
But it is known to occur “in low grades”, 0.5%, throughout the ironsand along the North Island west coast as a by-product mineral.
A week ago The News reported on the downturn in prices of iron ore and speculated on what that could mean for Taharoa where the community is
strongly supported by mining company Taharoa Ironsands Ltd (TIL).
We asked TIL chief Ian Goodacre if vanadium could have a positive impact on returns the company receives for its ironsand exports to Asia, but he said he couldn't comment.
In a report to council earlier this year, Goodacre
said part of the mining process involved transporting the ironsand as slurry to a centralised processing plant where the sand was processed by gravity and magnetic extraction to extract concentrated iron ore.
TIL does not extract vanadium from iron sands it exports to China and Japan.
Marae ownership
In last week’s News we quoted a report from TIL that said the company owns and maintains Taharoa Village facilities, including the community hall, school, shop, two large sports facilities, the local marae and the fire brigade building. However, Aruka Marae chairperson Delwyn Hepi points out that TIL does not own Aruka Marae – which stands at Taharoa Village - or contribute to its maintenance.
A story in last week’s King Country News reported the Department of Conservation had decided to decommission the Chateau Tongariro. That is incorrect.
DOC’s deputy director-general organisation support, Mike Tully says the department has put on hold its efforts to find a new operator to run the hotel while it considers the option of decommissioning.
“The purpose of the expression of interest process for the Chateau was to test the market for potential investors and to determine whether leasing it would be a viable option,” Tully said.
"Unfortunately, the potential commercial lease options for the Chateau will require significant investment to repair, refurbish and seismically strengthen the main building.
"Any investment required to bring the Chateau up to standard would need to be funded from a new hotel operator and/or the Crown.”
He said based on the scale of the investment required, the Minister has “prudently” decided to pause this process and to seek advice from Cabinet on next steps on the future of the Chateau.
A DOC briefing to the Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka says that decommissioning, at a cost of $1.27 million, would result in the historic hotel deteriorating rapidly.
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Animators on a roll
By Paul Charman
Kane Wharepouri’s recent foray into the world of animation has generated interest from the industry in projects he and son Anaru,15, are developing.
The father and son, who live in Ōtorohanga, entered the field of animation in April and have an array of projects underway.
They are developing a video game called Seventh Star Odyssey, and creating videos to serve marginalised communities like the blind and the deaf and are keen to also make videos that appeal to autistic people.
In that last category the father and son have created a rowdy character called Hauputu. Kane describes him as “a real tearaway, a boisterous type and maybe a bit of a wrecker”.
They hope Hauputu’s adventures will appeal to autistic people, whose condition can make daily life hard to process.
Animation has been percolating at the back of Kane’s mind for many years.
“As a youngster I loved cartoons and back in the day found out all I could about how to make them,” he says.
“I saw that animation
was an amazing creative vessel in which to carry your thoughts, ideas and dreams.
But I was put off at that time by the levels of art and technical skill one had to have to enter the industry.
“I suspected my skills would not be good enough, so instead I got a career in music and video editing, which sort of operates in parallel with the animation industry.”
He later became a sound engineer working in the recording industry and on live concerts, worked in radio and sang in a band called Melodika, which performed in multiple
languages.
What precipitated the return to his early dream of becoming an animator was the realisation that advances in technology, and especially AI, had made the field far easier to become established in.
“Anaru was very interested, so I thought here’s an opportunity to try out for the world of animation together.
“I had plenty of ideas, put together a demo reel and submitted it to a Wellington company called Floating Rock. They work with many studios and if they think your idea is great,
they’ll give you money to develop it – which is what happened.”
He and Anaru travelled to Wellington and met people involved in animation.
“The real advantage New Zealand has is that it has the reputation for being one of the best places in the world for animation. But it’s still quite a small world and the people at the top are friendly and approachable.
“We have been mentored by leaders in the industry, some of whom are now retired. But they still have a passion to develop talent and new ideas.”
Waitomo puts on its shorts
Sigrid Christiansen
The Museum of Caves at Waitomo is set to screen a series of short adventure films.
The two-day session starting tomorrow is intended to support the community museum’s educational offerings.
The mini movies were selected as the best of many submitted to the New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival, held each July in Wānaka.
“The ones which tour are chosen from the best of those submitted. The best entries are subsequently offered to community outdoors groups which hope to connect with enthusiasts in their local areas,” co-organiser Biddy Stubbs said.
Mountain climbing is the obvious subject, but anything fun, outdoors and slightly dangerous is fair game: caving, kayaking, canyoning, heli-skiing and more.
“It’s the annual fundraiser for the Museum of Caves, but it’s also a way to let people know about the museum and what it offers.
Australian climber Angie Scarth Johnson featured in one of the films.
Anaru and Kane Wharepouri have attracted funding for projects they have in development.
Plenty on the ArtBeat bill
By Paul Charman
The deadline for artists to sign on to be part of the Ōtorohanga Art and Music Festival - ArtBeat 2024 is 17 days away and performance timeslots are filling fast.
That’s the message from lead organiser Rebecca Dowman-Ngāpō, who has seen plenty of interest in the event to be held at Ōtorohanga Museum.
“A good number of artists from a wide range of disciplines are on board but we haven’t closed the books yet,” she added.
“So far we have booked some amazing rangatahi - a poet and a hip-hop artist, we have a local busker and a range of local musicians; we have exhibiting artists who work with clay, fibre, wood, technology and paints – you name it.”
Centre stage would be the event’s featured artist, photographer Richard Wallace, who with his wife Ruve, recorded people and happenings in the district from 1963 to the mid-2000s.
Richard will deliver an artist’s talk about his
career and photography followed by a mix and mingle event which would be held as part of the farewell for the couple, who are shifting to Western Australia at the end of the year.
“The Wallaces have given their life’s work –more than 50 years of catalogued negatives and prints – to the museum, and some of these prints will be exhibited at ArtBeat.
The event will also coincide with museum’s 50th Anniversary since the Courthouse was moved onsite,” DowmanNgāpō said.
Other feature artists working on site during the weekend include prolific Waitomo carver and painter Daniel Ormsby, pastel artist Rita Shaw, potter Kathleen Cederman and Kane Wharepouri.
“With about 35 years of media experience, Kane is a relative newcomer to the world of animation, but he has already achieved international recognition for his work.”
A display in the Te Waonui o Tāne waka
room will celebrate the achievements of the late Derek Kōtuku Totorewa Wooster who created the first ArtBeat event in 2020-21.
Dowman-Ngāpō said the event had received community support from pre-schools, schools and Beattie Home.
Students from Ōtorohanga College would be taking part and activities for families and the younger set would involve a scavenger hunt with prizes.
Many of the Main Street shops are on board to showcase mini exhibitions from these schools and facilities and Mitre 10’s Toby the Train would carry members of the public from there to the museum during the festival.
“The word has gone out far and wide and we’re hoping for good support from right across the Waikato.
“I know there are exciting things being created across our area and we can’t wait to share them and engage with the community at large.”
Richard and Ruve Wallace have donated a huge collection of photographs to the community.
Rebecca Dowman-Ngāpō: “We have exhibiting artists who work with clay, fibre, wood, technology and paints – you name it.”
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Fostering expression through art
By Paul Charman
Prolific Waitomo carver, painter and art teacher Daniel Ormsby has set himself the challenge of persuading as many people as possible to appreciate art and participate in creating it.
There’s a constant stream of visitors at his Waitomo studio and gallery.
They’ll be discussing politics and life in general –but the main theme is always art.
With 30 years behind him working in multiple mediums Ormsby says his main mission these days is to share some of what he has learned. He is motivated to communicate positive aspects of creating art, even for people who feel they do not possess munch in the way of artistic talent.
Born in Ōtorohanga and of Ngati Maniapoto descent has two daughters who also create art.
“When most people think of art they think of (the western model of) paintings in a gallery but I like to share some of the other beneficial qualities of arts. Communal projects provide many positive outcomes beyond the creation of an (individual’s) art piece or product.”
Ormsby has experience as a professional bone
carver, tattoo artist, sculptor, traditional carver and painter in acrylics. He believes art can speak in a different way when it is home-grown, “and most people under-estimate their ability to create it."
“For example, a common statement from reluctant art participants is, ‘I can barely draw stick people’. But a simple stick person drawing can communicate and express many thoughts and feelings that a person may struggle to find words to articulate.
“It’s easy to take art for granted. But just imagine if it was withdrawn from us. Suppose there was no colour or vibrant design in our clothing, and everyone looked the same.
“It would be like living in a world without music and that’s not a world anyone would want to live in.”
Ormsby said he had an enduring love of working with colour, wood carving and teaching.
“If you feel strongly about something as wonderful as art, you’re kind of compelled to pass that on if you can.”
The News caught up with Ormsby at his Waitomo studio, where he was greeting visitors while assembling a collection of abstract paintings and putting finishing touches to carvings.
That last category included a figure carved on a whim after Ormsby saw a “beautiful wavy piece of tōtara which was already half carved by nature."
The teaching component of Ormsby’s week mainly takes place at his shed and gallery every Friday.
Classes span a range of expression, especially expressing a Māori view of the world. One subject dealt with earlier in the year was the battle of Ōrākau. Artists were encouraged to interpret the historic events at an emotional, rather than intellectual level.
“At the end of the day it’s not only about imparting knowledge – art can also challenge stagnant thought patterns and teach how to
harness creativity and see the world differently. The fruit of what art can do for an individual can often be seen in their demeanour.
“If a student comes in looking down, then later leaves on their tiptoes I feel I’ve succeeded.”
Ormsby will aim to get even more people participating in art when he appears as a featured artist at ArtBeat 2024.
“Exhibiting at ArtBeat offers an opportunity to share Māori themes and to display some of our communal art efforts,” he says.
As one of the festival’s featured artists, he will be carving and interacting with visitors at Ōtorohanga Museum Courthouse on November 23 and 24.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY CHAMPION
Daniel Ormsby saw, “this beautiful wavy piece of tōtara which was already half carved by nature."
Art can challenge stagnant thought patterns and teach how to harness creativity and see the world differently, Daniel Ormsby says.
Going to town ‘retiring’ land
Landowners have “retired” 8442 hectares of riparian or erosion prone land in the Waikato Regional Council area over seven years a new report says.
At 8442ha – that’s 84.42 square kilometres – it’s bigger than Cambridge, 27.35 square kilometres, Pirongia, 3.27, Ōhaupō, 1.54, Te Awamutu, 14.18, Kihikihi, 3.4, Ōtorohanga, 5.07, Te Kūiti, 8.41km and Piopio, 2.01, townships combined.
The figure was quoted by Waikato West Coast Catchments Manager Grant Blackie addressing councillors at an Integrated Catchment Management Committee meeting last week
Over seven years the council has worked with landowners and iwi to complete almost 1600km of fencing, retiring 8442ha of riparian or erosion prone land and planting over 4.5 million plants, he said.
Rural landowners battling rising farm expense and reduced profit in the 202324 year gave up almost 1000 hectares of land on 296 properties for conservation.
It was a marked reduction down on the previous year, but “a pretty significant amount of work in these trying circumstances,” Blackie said.
His report said landowners collectively completed nearly 150 kilometres of fencing, planted nearly 450,000 plants and retired nearly 940 ha of land.
In comparison, but with higher levels of funding, in 2022-23 the council worked with 341 landowners to retire 1726ha of land, plant 950,000 native trees and protect 137km of waterways.
Incentivised catchment work comes with funding from council, Waikato River Authority and the Ministry for Primary Industries.
“Despite an excellent
grass growing year, the most common reason given by landowners to delaying work relates to lower discretionary farm income, resulting from a combination of poor returns, high ‘farm gate’ inflation and increases in debt-servicing costs, Blackie’s report said.
“In addition, there is now regulatory uncertainty for landowners relating to freshwater and greenhouse gas emission requirements and the functioning of the emissions trading scheme.”
Waikato Regional Council undertakes river and catchment planning and management activities within zones based on catchment boundaries.
The council’s catchment programmes deliver restoration works, including soil erosion control and prevention, river management work, riparian protection through fencing and planting, lake and wetland protection
and enhancement and bush fragment protection.
In 2023-24, the council also received significant co-funding for river management work from the government in response to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle and other North
Island storms. The amount of funding available to landowners depends on whether landowners are in an identified priority catchment and whether the council has secured additional funding for work programmes outside business as usual.
Funding ranges from 35 to 80 per cent of costs, depending on the location, type of work and funding available, and landowners are able to use their labour and materials contributions as work in kind.
Celebration time for the village hall
By Sigrid Christiansen
It’s 70 years since Māhoenui got its War Memorial Hall, opened by parliamentarian and Te Kūiti mayor W.J. Broadfoot.
And it’s 102 years since the village enjoyed what the King Country Chronicle called “a red letter day” with a 1922 visit from a World War I Major-General, who met returned diggers – a peek into the values of the time.
This year, to celebrate the 70th milestone, former and current residents will gather for a potluck dinner later this month.
Inside, the community hall displays the Māhoenui District First World War roll of honour, a wooden tablet which lists 12 names. There’s also one to recognise the soldiers who fought and were
lost in the Second World War.
The man who opened the hall on October 30, 1954, WJ Broadfoot, was a Member of Parliament from 1928 to 1954 and served as the whip and postmaster general, as well as a mayor of Te Kūiti during the Depression. He was also a member of the War Cabinet.
And the “red letter day” 102 years ago? That was a drive-in visit from senior military figure of the day, Major-General Sir Andrew Russell.
On September 30, 1922 the King Country Chronicle reported that “Mahoenui was reached in good time, and all the district settlers and school children were lined up at the school entrance to fittingly welcome a real, live, general.
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The officials visited the Mahoenui Memorial flagpole, “[Which] was yesterday surrounded with many beautiful wreaths laid reverently on a large Union Jack by the relatives of that gallant little trio of Mahoenui soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice.
“Punctually at 10.30 a.m., [resident] Mr James Old escorted the visitors to the base of the flagpole, and briefly introduced the distinguished visitor.
“In unfurling the flag, Sir Andrew addressed himself chiefly to the children, and in a simple little speech explained the age-old traditions and noble ideals their countrymen had striven to maintain by going forth to fight. The unveiling was concluded with the singing of the National Anthem by
the school children, who, at the General’s request, were granted a half-holiday.
“The ladies who prepared and assisted with the serving of tea were: Mesdames R. Boddy, Gribben, Davidson, Croall, Raddenbury,
Armstrong, McKain, Jones and Moir (2), and the Misses Old (3) and Raddenbury.”
Later, “Major General Russell and party were entertained at morning tea by the ladies of the district.
“The General quickly surrounded himself with the dozen or so “Diggers” present, all of whom were quickly put completely at ease by the simplicity and charm of his manner.
“At 12.30 pan. the party left for Pio Pio.”
Hamish Germann, left, with 2024 New Zealand dairy trainee of the year Kirwyn Ellis were pictured in May looking over riparian planting on Nithmount farm between Pirongia and Mt Kakepuku.
Māhoenui Hall turns 70… and remembers a modern major general.
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Child hurt in collision
Three people were injured after two vehicles were involved in a T-bone collision on SH3 just north of Golf Rd, south of Ōtorohanga, on Monday evening.
Police said one of the cars was northbound when it attempted to turn into a rest area, failing to give way to an oncoming vehicle.
A child in the turning car suffered a broken wrist and bruised lungs.
POLICE DESK
Kāwhia
September 28: A complaint was received from a car owner that their vehicle was intentionally damaged by children hitting golf balls in Waiwera St.
Piopio
September 26: 7.38pm police recorded a breath alcohol reading of 742 mg of alcohol per litre of breath after stopping a driver on SH3 near Piopio. The driver had his licence suspended for 28 days and was summonsed to appear at a later sitting of the Te Kūiti District Court.
Ōtorohanga
Police attended two family harm incidents.
September 23: At 6.30pm a man aged 35 was stopped for excess speed on SH3 at Ōtorohanga. He was found to have a breath alcohol reading of 690 mg of alcohol per litre of breath. His licence was suspended for a month and he will appear later this month in the Ōtorohanga District Court.
September 24: At 9.40am on SH3 at Ōtorohanga a man was allegedly detected carrying out an overtaking manoeuvre at 171 kmh in a 100 kmh speed zone. The 48-year-old from Te Kūiti was charged with driving at a dangerous speed. He had his licence suspended and is to appear in Te Kūiti District Court later this month.
September 25: Between 5am and 9am a property on Owaikura Rd was entered and a ute stolen. It has not been recovered.
September 26: Just after midnight CCT cameras recorded a ute doing burnouts outside Mitre 10 in Maniapoto St. Police are following positive lines of inquiry to identify the driver.
September 26: At 1.12pm the rider of a motorcycle was allegedly clocked at 156 kmh in a 100 kmh area of SH3 south of Ōtorohanga.
The 53-year-old rider, from Te Awamutu, had his licence suspended for 28 days and was summonsed to appear in the Te Awamutu District Court on October 26, to face a charge of driving at a dangerous speed.
September 26: Staff reported that a woman had stolen a tool kit from a hardware store.
Te Kūiti
There were four family harm incidents last week.
On September 22 artworks comprising paintings and statues were reported stolen from an unoccupied farmhouse on SH30 at Kopaki. The owners, who had only just noticed the theft, said it could have occurred at any time over the previous six months. Police are awaiting the result of forensic testing done at the scene.
September 23: At 4.30pm two youths were disturbed while breaking into and removing property from a vehicle parked in Taupiri St. The
Fire fighters used cutting equipment to cut off the side of the SUV vehicle to free the child, who was flown to Waikato Hospital by the Westpac Rescue helicopter and later reported to be in a stable condition.
The other two occupants of the car – understood to be a mother and childreceived treatment for minor injuries and were taken in ambulances for further medical care.
youths took off ahead of police arriving, getting away with several items which had been left on the back seat of the vehicle.
September 24: At 1.15pm a 25-year-old man was stopped in Carroll St for alleged drink driving. He will appear in the Te Kūiti District Court next week.
September 24: At 4pm a person, who had dropped their wallet at the BP Service Station, reported that somebody had used their Eftpos card to make a small purchase at Rotorua.
September 26: Police attended a single vehicle crash shortly after midnight on SH30. The 17-year-old driver suffered minor injuries after his car hit a power pole and a fence. He has been referred to Youth Aid.
September 26: At 11.38am a car was broken into while parked outside the childcare centre on the Esplanade. Two youths were seen but fled before the police arrived.
September 26: Between 1pm and 5pm an unsuccessful attempt was made to start a car parked on Sheridan St. A window was broken and the ignition barrel damaged.
September 28: At 5.45pm police received a report that a man was behaving inappropriately near the Big Apple Cafe at Hangatiki. Inquiries have established the man was an overseas tourist on a tour and police are following leads to locate him.
September 28-29: An unsuccessful attempt was made to steal a vehicle which was broken into in the driveway of a house in Hospital Rd.
CALL OUTS
Te Kūiti
September 26: at 10.25am the brigade was called out to assist St John with a medical call but they were stood down enroute.
September 28: At 12.13am the brigade was called to the Te Kooraha Marae, Taharoa, where a pedestrian had reportedly been hit by a car. The brigade assisted Kāwhia Brigade at the scene and created a landing zone for the Westpac rescue helicopter. This landed and transferred an injured woman to Waikato Hospital. Due to the marae being about an hour and 20 minutes from Te Kūiti, brigade members did not get back to their homes till about 4.30am
September 28: At 10.28pm the brigade turned out to a commercial premises on SH30 after an automatic fire alarm activated.
Ōtorohanga
September 29: At 9.16pm the brigade was called out after a smoke alarm was set off accidentally at a property on Otoru Rd.
September 30: At 12.26pm the brigade was called after smoke was seen coming from a vent in a house on Glendon Place. The cause was burnt food in a pot left on a stove.
Arrest follows marae skirmish
A violent incident at a Taharoa marae has resulted in a man appearing in court.
A car was allegedly used as a weapon, injuring a woman, at Te Kooraha Marae.
Te Kūiti sergeant Gary Anderson said police were called to the incident, which also involved a fight, shortly
after midnight on Saturday. He said the incident culminated in a car being driven into bystanders. A 26-year-old Hamiton man was arrested at the scene and appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Monday, and bailed to appear at a later court sitting in Te Awamutu.
Anderson said the victim, a 40-year-old Taumarunui woman, was flown to Waikato Hospital by rescue helicopter, but suffered only minor cuts and bruises. He said there had been reports of a firearm being presented during the incident, but none had been found.
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Mini motocrossers head south
At least 20 North King Country riders will compete this weekend at the mini nationals in New Plymouth.
Hosted by the Taranaki Motocross club, the event is for riders aged 4 to 11, riding bikes with engine capacities ranging from 50 to 149cc.
“Kids don’t belong to just one club, and with the great facilities North King Country offers, we have kids come from far and wide to ride our track, and so with mini nationals being a yearly event with national titles up for grabs, it’s always a huge event, wherever it’s held,” NKC secretary Kelli
Wellington said.
With North King Country winning the Battle of the Clubs the last two years, club riders always did very well, coming away with a lot of national titles, Wellington said.
More than 160 entries already confirmed for the mini nationals and a crowd of more than 800 expected over the two-day event, Taranaki Motorcycle Club President, Hamish Logan, said.
“The event is shaping up to be a big one, and what a fantastic opportunity to showcase Taranaki. It
sheds a positive light on mini motocross and shows what these kids can achieve at a grassroots level. The committee has put in a lot of time and we’re excited to see it come to fruition and witness what these young riders can do."
Many top-tier senior motocross riders can trace their careers back to mini motocross, with the Mini Nationals often being the start of a journey toward national and even international success.
The nationals will be at the Barrett Road Motorcycle Club on Friday and Saturday.
Life membership for soccer stalwart
time Otorohanga Football
member Ram Chetty has been made a life member of the club.
Chetty, in his 30th year of coaching sport in the King Country after coming to Ōtorohanga in 1995, received the award at the club’s prizegiving ceremony at the end of last month.
He initially taught and coached at Ōtorohanga College for a number of years, along with coaching the football club’s A Team and was coach when Ōtorohanga made it into the last 32 stage of the Chatham Cup in 1998.
Club spokesperson Cheyne Waldron recalled “when I went to Ōtorohanga College (1989 to 1992) there wasn’t a soccer team. Ram turned that around
and football is now very popular. We owe a lot of that to Ram’s efforts and enthusiasm.”
Chetty has Oceania coaching qualifications and a FIFA refereeing badge and was named Ōtorohanga District Council ‘Sporting Personality of the Year’ in 2016.
The following year he became a Justice of the Peace.
He has been a coach and mentor for a large number of students, particularly at Ōtorohanga College and now at Te Kuiti High School where he now teaches.
“Much of the success that Ōtorohanga Football Club has had in recent times comes down to the
Your
number of young players that have come into the club and so much of that comes down to Ram’s coaching at secondary school level where there has been a huge resurgence in football’s popularity over the past 30 years,” a statement from the club read.
This season was a highly successful one – the club’s flagship side, Bulk Lines Otorohanga, won the Waikato BOP League 1 Championship. Other highlights of the season included winning the Bailey Meizenbeek Challenge Shield in their annual encounters against Te Awamutu and Jamie Walker bringing up 200 matches for the club.
At the prizegiving he was named A
team Players’ Player of the Year while Jackson Allen was named Player of the Year in his first year at the club.
Tawhiri Ball was winner of Golden Boot and with 29 goals, top scorer in the league. Best Team Member award went to Grayson Fortis who also picked up the club’s Personality of the Year award. Club Member of the Year was awarded to Raj Naidu.
Ōtorohanga’s two reserve teams also had successful years with the club fielding a record number of players. Alex Liddington and Andrew Payne were awarded Player of the Year for the two reserve teams.
The club’s 7-a-side football starts next Thursday.
North King Country riders are heading for New Plymouth this weekend.
Photo: Andy McGechan.
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Hedley stars for the Rams
By Norris Woodbine
The King Country Rams are assured of a home Lochore Cup semifinal.
And they still have an arm extended for a grab at The Meads Cup if they can beat their traditional rivals in second placed Whanganui down at the “River City” on Saturday.
Coach Aarin Dunster will travel with a squad brimming with confidence after they trampled their way to an impressive 32 –17 victory over a gallant North Otago at Rugby Park Te Kūiti last week.
With fine weather and a magnificently presented playing strip on show both teams showed great skill and commitment turning on a thrilling encounter where the result was in doubt until the last 10 minutes.
From the start of the match King Country attacked and after just two minutes sharpshooter Patrick Hedley slotted a penalty goal which brought up the rare feat of over 100 Heartland points for the season.
The lead was short lived however as North Otago
secured a converted try before wing Zac WickhamDarlington joined a rolling maul and smashed across for a try to put The Rams in front 8–7.
Again North Otago did all the attacking and a second converted try and a penalty goal saw the visitors turn from the break ahead 17 – 8 with the wind at their backs.
Immediately after half time a Hedley penalty narrowed the gap to six and the game descended into a real arm wrestle as the gravity of the situation seemed to stilt the flare of both teams.
The Rams endured 10 minutes with a man in the bin but refused to crack before a sickening late hit saw first five Keiran Rollison stretchered from the field in the 28th minute of the half.
From there The Rams lifted a gear and with 10 to go young Hedley swooped on a loose ball in his own half and set sail in front of a roaring grandstand showing great pace to dot down in the corner and in his usual steely fashion slotted the side line conversion.
With their tails up King Country again attacked and
Wickham-Darlington showed great pace and determination brushing tacklers aside in an irrepressible 40 metre dash to score under the posts before replacement prop Tom Ryan put the icing on the cake with another try.
Hedley slotted both the conversions for a personal 17-point haul which puts him into the record books as King Countries highest ever scorer and sees him out in front of the Heartland table for 2024.
By securing a 5-point bonus point victory The Rams are assured of a fifth-place finish and a home Lochore Cup semi as sixth placed West Coast cannot pass them and while they will be dependent on other results can still finish fourth with a bonus point victory over Whanganui. With players available this week following injury breaks there will be some selection dilemmas of a positive sort for the coaches and some anticipation for the fans.
Bronze for Eltje
Paralympian Eltje Malzbender crowned an outstanding overall performance at the Para-Cycling Road World Championships by taking her second bronze medal of the week in the Women’s T1 Road Race.
Competing in Zurich, Switzerland, over a total distance of 31.8km in tricky windy conditions, the Cambridge-based tricyclist - and former Te Kūiti physiotherapist - rode third from the outset and survived a mid-race crash to retain her position throughout the race.
In the incident, another cyclist rammed into the Kiwi’s front wheel at the bottom of a hill and fell off his bike. Malzbender remained upright.
In a repeat of the same podium finishing order from the Women’s T1 Individual Time Trial earlier in the week, gold was clinched by Marieke Van Soest of the Netherlands with Pavlina Vejvodova of Czechia in silver. Malzbender, 62, was a world champion in this event in 2019.
Across: 1. First, 4. Search, 7. Hit, 8. Glider, 9. Untidy, 10. Inconsiderate, 14. Exact, 15. Vista, 18. Take the plunge, 23. Batten, 24. Ending, 25. Gee, 26. Charge, 27. Purse. Down: 1. Felon, 2. Radio, 3. Thresh, 4. Sturdy, 5. Actor, 6. Cadet, 10. Inert, 11. Crack, 12. Arson, 13. Erase, 16. Change, 17. Upkeep, 19. Awash, 20. Enter, 21. Under, 22. Genie.
week Across 1. Sweeping cut (5)
Fume (6)
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horse rider (6)
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Malzbender survived a hit from behind to finished third.
Endless possibiliti es DIY dream for renovati on and customizati on.
With a litt le TLC, this diamond in the rough will shine brightly, offering a comfortable and spacious haven.
Features include:
• Three generous bedrooms
• One bathroom
• Perfect for a growing family or individual seeking a project.
Nati ve fl ooring internally awaiti ng your creati ve fl air and personal style.
Situated behind another property, offering a unique and private setti ng.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to transform this villa into an investment.
|16A Seddon
HOUSE | 120m², 3 bedrooms, 1
PRICE | Auction (Unless Sold Prior) Wednesday, October 23, 12noon
LICENSED SALESPERSON | Mary Tapu 0274 749 869
WEBSITE | propertybrokers.co.nz WEB ID | TEU190460
Te Kuiti 52 Hospital Road (extension)
Te Kuiti 13 William Street
Mahoenui
Road
Te Kuiti
Te Kuiti
6 Ngatai Street
Tuesday 1 October
Saturday 5 October
Sunday 6 October
Te Awamutu
1.15 – 1.45pm 2/105 Douglas Avenue $525,000 2 1 blueribbonharcourts.co.nz/TA23674 1.30 – 2.00pm 390 Young Street $810,000 3 1 blueribbonharcourts.co.nz/TA23559 2.00 - 2.30pm 229 Young Street $1,249,000 3 2 blueribbonharcourts.co.nz/TA23623 2.00 - 2.30pm 161 Ohaupo Road $589,000 2 blueribbonharcourts.co.nz/TA23626 2.15 - 2.45pm 5A McAndrew St, Kihikihi Deadline 4 2 blueribbonharcourts.co.nz/TA23667 2.45
Kawhia
Kowhainui Rise
Prominent
Corner Site
If your business venture is all about the location, this prime site on a busy corner is guaranteed to be noticed travelling South through our friendly and thriving town. Sold with vacant possession (aside from the current lease with the BNZ ATM space) so you can get stuck in to planning your new venture with the peace of mind you can be up and operating early in the new year. Occupying a 273sqm site, with close to 260sqm of available floor space including a double garage. Recently re-roofed and a freshly painted exterior, this building was previously leased by the BNZ bank and comprises of good office/ workroom or retail space with options to enter into a shared lease arrangement with a separate entrance and shared bathroom and kitchen. An opportunity to acquire a quality, freehold prominent location is extremely rare, so enquire today to find out more. Call us today.
Karen Lennox M 027 559 4468 E karen.lennox@harcourts.co.nz
Kerry Harty M 027 294 6215 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz
Entry Level Dairy with Enviable Contour
Ready to be taken to the next level, this well contoured dairy farm in the popular Maihiihi district is going to be of interest to those seeking a top-notch farming operation which isn’t over capitalized with unnecessary infrastructure.
• 73.2454 hectares (more or less) in 4 titles
• Production history exceeding 88,000 kg/ms
• Predominantly flat to gentle rolling contour
• Upgraded water system and lined effluent pond
20 Aside herringbone Cow shed
2 x Houses
Genuinely on the market but only for a limited time, make sure you view our next open day as this is one farm you don’t want to miss out on this spring.
Peaceful & Private with so many benefits
Nestled in a generous 1819 garden setting with numerous fruit trees, this beautifully presented 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a perfect mix of comfort, character style and functionality. A modern kitchen is combined with the dining area for easy entertaining. A separate lounge enjoys the ambience of a wood-burner and also heat-pump for summer cooling. The main bedroom and attached en-suite are both seriously roomy while the other two bedrooms open through French doors into a family room (or kids lounge). The study is also located here and offers great natural light making it an ideal hobby room. A large deck in a fenced area of the section enjoys morning and mid-day sun and then becomes a shady spot on summer evening. Kids and pets will be secure here and the chickens will be happy to stay! Viewing by appointment.
Karen Lennox M 027 559 4468
E karen.lennox@harcourts.co.nz
Kerry Harty M 027 294 6215
E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz
For Sale Tender closes Thurs 31 October, 1pm (unless sold prior)
View Open Days: Wed 9 Oct, Wed 16 Oct, Wed 23 Oct, 11.00am sharp blueribbonharcourts.co.nz/property/OH22489
The Proven Dairy Performer
A highly sought after land area, production history and location. Renowned for its favorable climates, grass growth and welcoming farming community, this exciting new listing located 18 kilometres east of Otorohanga will tick a lot boxes.
• 118.8861 hectares (more or less) in 3 titles
• Production history exceeding 139,000 kg/ms
• Milking between 332-355 cows
• 30 Aside herringbone Cow shed and usual support buildings
• Five bedroom main home + cottage Surplus to requirements as our vendors look to condense their farming operations, providing a prime opportunity to step into a well set up farm with a proven track record of production.
For Sale Tender closes Thurs 24 October, 1pm (unless sold prior)
View Open Days: Tues 8 Oct, Tues 15 Oct, 11.00am sharp
blueribbonharcourts.co.nz/property/OH22488
Ōtorohanga 260 Maihiihi Road
Ōtorohanga 684 Maihiihi Road
Ōtorohanga 21 Maniapoto Street
Te Kūiti 71 Queen Street
Old Te Kuiti Road, Lots 1, 3 & 4, 5517-8932sqm, easy covenants.
Lot 1, 627 Waitomo Valley Road, Otorohanga, 8105sqm rural lifestyle section. Phone Julie $370,000 Lots 90-108 Harpers Avenue, 486sqm to 962sqm, Westridge II subdivision. Phone John From $220,000ea 576C Mangawhero Road, Otorohanga, 1ha, fenced, sensible covenants. Ph Noldy Offers over $385,000 Te Kūiti sections (sizes are approximate)
5 Robin Azariah Place, Te Kuiti, 906sqm, quiet neighbourhood. Phone Buzz. Offers over $199,000
54A Ailsa Street (Lot 1), Te Kuiti, 2159sqm, end of a cul de sac, STT. Phone Buzz By
54A Ailsa Street (Lot 2), Te Kuiti, 1707sqm, end of a cul de sac, STT. Phone Buzz
2,
TE KŪITI 10 Mangarino Street
Perfect Family Gem
This property offers a perfect balance of comfort and functionality. Featuring an open plan kitchen/dining area with a separate lounge providing space for relaxation. A separate bathroom, toilet and laundry cater to practical needs.
Three double bedrooms and one single bedroom are perfect for accommodating a growing family or hosting guests.
The section size is generous, with split-level back section hosting fruit trees and garden beds. The concrete driveway leads to the double garage with workshop and single carport. There is a burglar alarm and security cameras for added peace of mind.
pggwre.co.nz/TEK40241
NEW LISTING
TAUMARUNUI 162 Okahukura Saddle Road
Small Farm / Large Lifestyle
This small farm offers an opportunity to embrace a rural lifestyle while still enjoying proximity to the amenities of Taumarunui. Ideally situated approximately 12km from the vibrant Taumarunui township and spanning 30ha, this property features a solid 1990s brick home with three spacious bedrooms and a practical 2-bay garage with sleepout. A half-round barn has been converted into a 1-stand woolshed.
RAGLAN 680 Waimaori Road
Waimaori - 492 hectares (more or less)
Predominantly easy rolling cattle contour situated 18km Southwest of Raglan. Grass only policy wintering as at 30th June 2024, 279 x 27 month steers, 217 x 15 month steers, 415 x EH, 1040 x MA Ewes, and 25 x Rams. Outstanding four-bedroom homestead which is presented to a very high standard. There is also a three-bedroom Managers house, three stand woolshed and three bay lockable shed. Multiple water systems, long fertiliser history, and riparian planting throughout. This is a farm where attention to detail is evident throughout and a true turnkey operation.
pggwre.co.nz/TEK39571
Approx 1.5ha of flats, the rest features a mix of clean medium hill country with some steep country at the back, and is divided into 11 well-fenced paddocks. 3 1 2
pggwre.co.nz/TEK40308
FINAL NOTICE
Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 11.00am, Wednesday 6 November VIEW 11.00-12.00pm, Wednesday 9 & 16 October
Tony Foreman
M 027 654 7434
E tony.foreman@pggwrightson.co.nz
TE AWAMUTU 1288 Pokuru Road
Productive Pokuru
These 152 hectares (Subject to Survey - more or less) presents extremely well to purchasers who desire contour, infrastructure and production. 50 bail Waikato rotary ACR's, 300 cow feed pad worth autowash, 200 cow stand-alone feed pad with effluent storage, 250 calf capacity, and three dwellings. On average 455 cows wintered, 410 cows milked, 202,335kg MS produced. Fencing is top grade, excellent water, easy rolling contour, and wellmaintained races. Very well-located dairy farm with all the levels of infrastructure in place. Quality farmsee you at the Open Days. TENDER
pggwre.co.nz/TEA39997
(if any) (Unless Sold Prior)
2.00pm, Friday 25 October
WHAREPUHUNGA 124 Happy Valley Road
Apex Heights - 136 hectares (more or less)
36 ASHB Shed, PK and molasses in shed, 12T silo, two x calf sheds, workshop, American style barn, and 3 Bay implement shed.
2023/24: 420 cows - 150801kg MS - Spring and Autumn calving. Apex Heights presents a very productive fertile farm. Easy rolling contour with a fantastic 'engine room' located to the West, invariably ticking all the boxes. Vendors have emphasised fertiliser application and pasture management to meet their production expectations. Approximately 75% croppable. Bore water.
A very good example of an easy rolling high producing dairy farm.
Two dwellings - 1 x 5-bedroom, three-bathroom, 1 x 4-bedroom Cottage, and two car garaging.
pggwre.co.nz/TEK40100
WHAREPUHUNGA 196 Happy Valley Road
APEX Drystock - 58 hectares (more or less)
Cattle grazing with superb homestead. The contour is easy rolling to steep to plateau country up top. Well fenced, watered and fertilised as it has been run alongside the dairy farm next door. The fourbedroom family home is of open plan design with an abundance of natural light. Other draw card qualities of this impressive home are the dedicated games room, separate laundry and drying room. Detached 3 bay industrial pole shed providing ample extra storage and complimenting the double garage with internal access into the family home and a garden shed also completes the package.
TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 3.00pm, Wednesday 30 October VIEW 10.00-12.00pm, Monday 7 & 14 October
Tony Foreman
M 027 654 7434
E tony.foreman@pggwrightson.co.nz
Peter Wylie
M 027 473 5855
E pwylie@pggwrightson.co.nz
TENDER
TENDER Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes
E tony.foreman@pggwrightson.co.nz M
MAIHIIHI 342 Happy Valley Road
Apex Valley - 90 hectares (more or less)
Entry level dairy farm with good farm infrastructure.
2019 Built 22 ASHB with in-shed feeders. Two x 3 bay calf sheds, one x 4 bay calf shed plus workshop. Undulating contour, approximately 70-hectare platform. Milking 250 cows in this popular district. Last year’s production 70,877kg MS.
Two dwellings-1 x 4-bedroom and 1 x 3-bedroom home, both healthy homes compliant.
The property is in three titles so future options available - great opportunity. TENDER
E
pggwre.co.nz/TEK40103
FARM FEED AVAILABLE
MAIZE SILAGE FOR SALE CONTRACTS AVAILABLESold on cents / kg dry matter
Certified Weigh Scales and full records provided
HAY / SILAGE BALESGOOD MILKING QUALITY
Some last seasons available and taking orders for new season Talk to us about price deals
STRIPTILL MAIZE PLANTING
1 PASS with base, starter fert and seed Saves you $$ against conventional planting
CONVENTIONAL MAIZE PLANTING
Full Cultivation and 8 Row planter
Contact John Clark Contracting
Ph 07 8731800 / 029 833 0011 John 0274049102 Julie email johnclarkcontracting@xtra.co.nz
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Contact PGF Transport for details.
Phone 07 878 3622 or 027 223 9246 or email o ice@pgftransport.co.nz
Trades & Services
Sewing machine & overlocker repairs and maintenance
Scissors/knives sharpened
Ph Neil 027 587 8538 helen.neilpotter@gmail.com
Give Allen a call
HANDYMAN
Property maintenance and construction Lawns, trees, stump grinding, sections, moss & mould treatments, Chemwash, waterblasting, gutter vac, water tank and trough cleaning fences, retaining, odd jobs and more. References available GST registered.
Mike & Allana 027 350 0836 info@handy-man.co.nz
Dave Rowe Painter & Decorator 027 290 8776 - 07 873 9104 decorator@daverowe.co.nz
Servicing the Waipa and Waitomo districts for over 20 years
Situations Vacant
Servicing Ōtorohanga and Waitomo districts
Call Steve and Marilyn 021 111 3911
Code of Compliance operators Waitomo Liquid Waste Disposal SEAN CURRAN ROOFING
Specialising in re-roofing, roof maintenance, spouting, downpipes and light commercial work and roof leaks Ph 027 493 2502 Trades & Services
Grazing Wanted
GRAZING WANTED for weaner and dairy heifers. Contact Bryan 027 4154 122
SITE MANAGER BIOGIENE LTD. BENNEYDALE, WAIKATO MANAGEMENT (CLEANING IN A
FULLTIME
About the Company
MANUFACTURING SITE)
BioGiene provides a specialized Food Processing facility cleaning and sanitation service, delivering our partners improved value, and brand security throughout New Zealand and Australia.
About the Role
As a Site Hygiene Manager for an industrial/food processing clean-up crew, you will be responsible for ensuring the operational hygiene of the largest Food Processing facilities in the country. You will be working in a multi-skilled role and be exposed to specialty cleaning equipment and processes. The role is a night shift position located in Bennydale, Te Kūiti.
Main Responsibilities include:
• You will be managing the site by providing contingency; mentoring and coaching the supervisors; providing supervision and direction to employees.
• Effectively manage key stakeholder relationships, service delivery, staff development, financial performance, contract performance, and organizational procedures.
• Ensure compliance and quality assurance for daily operating protocol and quality control procedures.
• Following site safety, and H&S requirements and reporting any hazards.
• You will also participate in daily cleaning verification checks to ensure the quality outcomes are achieved.
Skills and Experience Required:
• Experience managing teams of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Sound knowledge of managing and coordinating staff in Abattoirs, Food Manufacturing, or Industrial Cleaning will be highly regarded.
• A ‘can do’ attitude and be physically fit to partake in the variety of tasks within this role.
• Well-presented and able to communicate in both verbal and written formats.
• Maintain documentation, including rosters, timesheets, training records, employment verifications, and traceability reporting (both internally and for clients)
• Having sound knowledge about Health and Safety and First-Aid would be highly regarded, but not essential.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in a role within this high-growth business, and an opportunity to embark on a journey of progression and development, forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to HRNZ@biogiene.co.nz
Anything too big for a shovel - give me a call •
PAINTING
Vacant
Maru Trust Team Lead
Due to the growth of Maru Energy Trust, we are excited to expand our team!
Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Do you enjoy working with passionate people?
Are you a natural leader?
As Team Lead, you’ll manage daily operations, fundraising, and ensure the smooth delivery of energy efficiency programmes for homeowners in need. You will collaborate with our coordinator to build relationships and drive impactful initiatives.
Maru Energy Trust, established by The Lines Company, helps families create warmer, healthier homes through sustainable insulation and heating solutions.
Enjoy great benefits like Wellbeing Incentives, Medical Insurance, and Additional Leave.
Sound like you?
Visit The Lines Company Careers page: thelinescompany.co.nz/about-us/work-for-us/
Part-time Customer Service
Shop assistant required for busy Te Kūiti store two to three days a week. Approximately 15 to 25 hours per week.
This includes weekends and public holidays. Applicant must be interested in learning new skills and gaining knowledge on our vast product range.
If you enjoy working with the public and take pride in giving good service please collect application from our front counter or email and we will send tekuiti@mitre10.co.nz
Āria Primary School
Aria Primary School
Fixed Term Scale A teacher, year 2-4. 2025 - One year position commences beginning term one. Job share - a possibility. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher who will inspire and motivate students to learn. Must have a strong curriculum knowledge particularly in literacy and numeracy. Strengths in working collaboratively, commitment to your own professional growth and strong classroom management skills are required. Our school has a passionate and supportive staff culture. We look forward to hearing from you. Please send CV plus covering letter and names of two referees to The Principal, Āria Primary School, 17 Barclay Road, Āria 3979 or e-mail to office@aria.school.nz.
WAITOMO ENERGY SERVICES CUSTOMER TRUST PUBLIC NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO TRUST DEEED
King St East, Te Kūiti
Housie – October 12
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
5.30pm
Meet & Greet
Annual reports
Election of officers
For committee nomination forms
SCHOOL
email info@tekuiti.org.nz
Everyone welcome
0.5 permanent + 0.4 fixed term Scale A teacher, Position commences when suitable applicant is found. Job share a possibility. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher who will inspire and motivate students to learn. Strengths in working collaboratively, commitment to your own professional growth and strong classroom management skills are required. Our school has a passionate and supportive staff culture. We look forward to hearing from you.
This position is for 2 days per week, 6 hours each day. To be considered for this position you will need:
Please send CV plus covering letter and names of two referees to The Principal, Āria Primary School, 17 Barclay Road, RD1 Aria 3979 or e-mail to office@aria.school.nz. For further information, contact the principal Pam Voyce.
• Good reading, writing, spelling and numeracy skills
• Previous administration experience
• Attention to detail with excellent accuracy in data entry
• Confidence in using technology
• The ability to work alone
For further information, contact the principal Pam Voyce. Applications close Friday, November 1, at 4pm.
If this sounds like you then in the first instance give Debra a call on 027 287 5235 for a chat
Farmer
The trustees of the Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust (“WESCT”) give notice that they propose, in accordance with clause 15 of the trust deed in respect of WESCT dated 25 March 1993 (as amended) (the “Trust Deed”) to amend the Trust Deed.
A document showing the proposed amendments, the reasons for them, and their likely effect can be inspected:
(a) at the following places during normal business hours; Waitomo District Library, 28 Taupiri Street, Te Kūiti Ōtorohanga District Library, 27 Turongo Street, Ōtorohanga Te Awamutu Library, Selwyn Lane, Te Awamutu Mangakino Library, 71 Rangatira Drive, Mangakino Mōkau Museum, 22 North Street, Mōkau (b) on the website of WESCT, wesct.org.nz, under the tab “2024 Trust Deed Amendments”.
Customers of The Lines Company Limited in the WESCT district (see below) are invited to comment on the proposed amendments. Comments should be made in writing and addressed to PO Box 209, Te Kῡiti 3941 or info@wesct.org. nz and should be made not later than 24 October 2024. Comments must be accompanied by the name and address of the customer and the customer’s ICP number, which can be found on the customer’s electricity bill.
The WESCT district is shown on the boundary map of the district which can be found on the website of WESCT, wesct.org.nz
DATED 12 September 2024
William Oliver On behalf of the Trustees
Doors open 8.30am. Start 10am. $50 packages. waitomoclub@xtra.co.nz or pop in to the bar.
On September 24, 2024 , Ōtorohanga District Council finalised the Ōtorohanga District Local Alcohol Policy 2024 following public consultation and hearing of submissions.
In accordance with sections 81 and 90 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 Council resolved that the policy would be adopted and come into force on Monday, October 28, 2024.
The new policy can be viewed on the Council website www.otodc.govt.nz or at the Council office, 17 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga.
Reach a targeted rural and lifestyle audience each month. Book your advert in the King Country Farmer. Have something you need to photocopy?
Next Publication Date Thursday 17 October
Deadlines
Booking Wednesday 9 October
Copy Setting Thursday 10 October
Finished artwork Monday 14 October
To Book Your Space
Janine Davy Advertising Director janine@goodlocal.nz | Ph 027 287 0005
Otorohanga Lions invite past and present members, partners and friends to
We offer a wide range of photocopy and printing services at very competitive prices –in fact we are the cheapest in town!
Bring your own paper or choose from our wide range of speciality paper and card. Call in and see us now at 18 King St East, Te Kūiti
Situations Vacant
This
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Services North King Country Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm................................07 873 7676
Women’s Refuge Helpline........07 878 5081
0800 733 843
Kūiti Hospital.......................................07 878 7333
Society supportive
GARAGE SALE
Household items; includes furniture, whiteware, linen, ornaments, crockery, cutlery, glassware, single beds, and more. Sunday, October 6, 9am to 1pm. Cash only. All bought items must go on the day. 52 Hangatiki East Rd, Te Kūiti.
Meetings
ARAPAE TRUST AGM
Arapae No.1 Block
Saturday, October 19, 2024 Ōtorohanga ClubSouthern Lounge 170 Maniapoto St, Ōtorohanga
AGENDA 10am Registrations 11am Mihimihi/Karakia
Apologies/proxies
Minutes of last AGM
Chairman's report
Financial reports
Property reports
Trustee elections
New Trust Order General business 2pm Lunch
For further information Secretary C/- 20 King St East, Te Kūiti Ph 07 878 8135
Notice of upcoming meetings of Ōtorohanga District Council
WAITOMO CAVES SPORTS CLUB For Waitomo Caves Sports Day AGM
Wednesday, October 9 - 7.30pm at the Waitomo Caves Domain Pavilion All welcome
TE KŪITI 4H COMMUNITY BOARD TRUST AGM
Friday, October 11 at 10.30am Te Kūiti Community House Trust (above the library) 28 Taupiri St,
Thanks
4H TRUST WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS.
Unveilings
Ronald Turner and Rawinia King
Sunday, October 13
Te Kūiti Paa 11am Service 11:30 Unveiling 12:30 Te Kūiti Quota Club. Everyone welcome to join us for light refreshments and a catch up with whanau.
BURRETT Shirley Maxine (nee Hayes): Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 30, 2024, aged 80 years. Cherished wife of the late Peter. Loved Mum & Mother-in-law of Shane and Jacqui, Vicky and Martin (dec). Adored Nana of Laura-Jane, Corey, Joshua, Tait, Makaylee and 9 great grandchildren. Big thanks to Hospice and the District Nurses. A private family cremation has been held. All communications please to the Burrett family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840. Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ. Garage Sales
Details of upcoming meetings can be found at www.otodc.govt.nz/ about-council/meetings
Tanya Winter Chief Executive
www.otodc.govt.nz
Thank you to the funders and in-kind services for their continued support: Waikato Regional Council Lottery Community Grant COGS Trust Waikato Smith Mitchell Chartered Accountants Te Kuiti Community House Trust Sorensen Transport Limited
Harvest Church Ōtorohanga
Sunday Service 10.30am Kids Club 11am Youth 12.30pm-3pm Evening service 7pm
The Harvest Centre, 5 Tuhoro St, Otorohanga 07 873 8890 I 027 493 0117 • harvest.pc@xtra.co.nz Pastors Peter & Carole Coventry (An Assemblies of God Church)
Faith sees the invisible, believes the unbelievable and receives the impossible (Nicky Gumbel)
BARNARD, Barbara Rose: Peacefully in her sleep at Te Kūiti Hospital, on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late Russell. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Colin and Karen, Lynette and Kelvin, Dianne and Dave, and step-mum of Steven and Leonie, Julie and Mak, Robert and Brenda. Cherished nana and great-nana of all her grandchildren. A celebration of Barbara’s life has been held, followed by interment at Piopio Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Piopio St John. Many thanks to the staff at Hillview Home and Te Kūiti Hospital for their care of Barbara. All communications to Barnard Family C/- PO Box 241, Te Kūiti 3941. VJ Williams & Sons, Funeral Directors Association of NZ
MARK, John Anthony (Tony): 3-10-2014. In loving memory of our dear Dad and Grandad. 10 years has passed. Think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched. For nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much. Missed always. Sherie, Steve, Chris and Keeley.
