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Welcome to your new News If it’s worth talking about, a good journalist will tell you it’s worth writing about. And there’s a lot to talk about in Waipā – from local body elections and the Budget to what our sports teams and service clubs are doing. Today the Te Awamutu News is launched to bring you a weekly snapshot of those stories. The thrust of your new newspaper is simple – if it’s local we want to know about it. Today we look ahead to Fieldays, talk to Alan Livingston about his decision to stand down from local government and we preview soccer and rugby matches. We visit Te Awamutu Primary School, hear about funding to help kōkako on Mt Pirongia – and we read about a search for a train driver in Ōtorohanga. On page 3 today we introduce you to our team and invite you to share your stories with us.

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Te Awamatu has long been regarded with envy by the global service organisation, Altrusa International and its New Zealand ‘District Fifteen’ network. Why? Because the town has produced a remarkable number of leaders over the years. Heading the list is Altrusa’s International president, Te Awamutu’s Leanne Milligan, who will end her two-year tenure at the top at July’s biennial Altrusa International Convention in Reno, Nevada. Then there is Te Awamutu’s Christine Melville, who until last month’s 35th District Fifteen Convention held the gavel as District Fifteen Governor. After completing her two years, she has now passed that mantle on to Oamaru’s Maria Mackay. Next up is the woman who heads the Altrusa Te Awamutu club itself – Joanna Gulliver – who has just moved into her second year in the chair. She said of the Te Awamutu trifecta: “We’ve been something of a flagship for the New Zealand network. It’s great to see a club like ours producing so many leaders.” Leanne echoed the sentiment, adding: “It’s a bit of a clean sweep, but it does happen from time to time. It has certainly got Te Awamutu noticed.” Further enhancing local ties to Altrusa was the town’s hosting of this year’s 35th District Fifteen Conference, held at the Te Awamutu Sports Club from May 17 to 19. Joanna said Te Awamutu Altrusa members had hosted the conference several years ago, but that event had been held in Rotorua for logistical reasons. Altrusa International president Leanne Milligan updated delegates at May’s District Fifteen Conference on new programmes being introduced to attract young professionals to the organisation. “These include an Alumni programme for graduates from Altrusa’s Youth arm, and ASTRA which enables high school and university students to participate in leadership development through volunteer service,” she said. “Altrusa has also adopted a Young Professionals programme that encourages those under the age of 30 to become part of Altrusa and participate in networking and professional development, while making a difference to others in need through active service.” Leanne said Altrusans will also have access to the new Mentor programme that has been launched at District Conferences around the world.

Pictured at Altrusa’s District Fifteen Conference in Te Awamutu are, from left, Altrusa Te Awamutu president Joanna Gulliver, outgoing District Fifteen governor Christine Melville, and Altrusa International president Leanne Milligan.

The May conference, which was opened by Waipa District Mayor Jim Mylchreest under the theme We are the Champion, saw over 100 delegates attending, representing some 20 clubs nationwide. Delegates were addressed by speakers whose topics aligned with the organisation’s commitment to improve local communities. They included national netball star Linda Vagana, who is CEO of Duffy Books in Homes, Waikato Bay of Plenty Cancer Society CEO Shelley Campbell, inspirational author Jenny Magee, and enrich+ CEO Wendy Becker. Those behind the Cambridge club’s award-winning Threads Across the Pacific international project, Caroline Mason and Chris Davis, also gave a presentation. Their project empowers Vanuatu women to start businesses of their own by providing sewing machines, materials and expertise in terms of hands-on tutoring. It has won the

Dr Nina Fay Calhoun International Relations Award for Best International Project, for District Fifteen for two consecutive years. Joanna joined Altrusa Te Awamutu five years ago after moving from New Plymouth. She said fundraising efforts supported ongoing and new projects, including the club’s Books in Schools project and the international Day for Girls movement, which provides solutions to girls who may miss school because they don’t have adequate menstrual protection. She is planning a bit of a shake-up this year, she said. “We’re going away from the committee model,” she explained. “I think we may benefit from all of us doing things together … we have about 20 ideas bubbling away. I think it’s likely to be more democratic and give members a better sense of being involved in the decisions.”

40 hour famine time Students all over the country are gearing up to take part in the annual 40 Hour Famine this weekend to help provide life-saving aid for South Sudanese refugees in Uganda. New Zealand’s largest youth fundraising event will start at 8pm today and finish at midday Sunday, involving nearly 6000 students from 34 schools across the Waikato. About 90,000 New Zealand youth are expected to take part in this weekend’s famine to raise vital funds for the more than 800,000 South Sudanese who have fled conflict with hope of finding refuge in Uganda. If you have a 40-hour famine story to share with us, email editor@goodlocal.nz

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If it’s news, Caitlan Johnston wants to hear about it.

Caitlan is running the Te Awamutu News newsdesk and has already spent several weeks out in the community to ensure the first edition of your new paper has a wide range of stories. The Te Awamutu News is a sister publication of the Cambridge News, where reporter Sophie Iremonger looks after the newsdesk. Both Friday publications are committed to producing good local news – that’s why if you want to contact our reporters, caitlan@goodlocal.nz and sophie@goodlocal.nz will get you there. The Te Awamutu News will circulate free to more than 11,500 homes in Ōtorohanga, Pirongia, Kihikihi and Te Awamutu. Publisher David Mackenzie, also President of the NZ Community Newspapers Association, believes “good local” news in print remains as vital – and wanted – as it ever was. He says local print advertising is also as powerful a tool as it ever was. “The digital revolution has put access to information at the tips of our fingers – but it has also fragmented the news landscape. I firmly believe communities still want to read about what their friends and neighbours are doing, why local body decisions are made – and what’s on in our towns,” he said. “We are taking our first steps with our new publication, but I’ve been excited to see the response already, particularly from local advertisers who have told us they are excited to have us here.” David is a former general manager of the Waikato Times, Bay of Plenty Times and Sunday Star Times and says he loves being able to provide service clubs, sports clubs and schools an opportunity to tell their stories. He has recruited a former work colleague Roy Pilott to oversee the editorial direction of both publications. Roy cut his teeth on community stories at the South Waikato News, and subsequently held senior posts at the Waikato Times and edited the Taranaki Daily News. He can be reached on editor@goodlocal.nz, or 027 4500 115. You can also call our reporters – Caitlan on 022 354 8642 and

Sophie on 027 287 0004. Your new newspaper has already taken on a new local reporter in Caitlan – and it is also advertising for a local sales person to handle our advertising. Janine Davy manages that department and you can reach her on janine@goodlocal.nz and on 027 287 0005 to discuss

advertising in both publications. “After months of planning it’s great to see the Te Awamutu News launched – we hope you like it,” said David. We will welcome your views on your new newspaper – as well as contributions and letters to the editor. Call us on 027 4500115 or email editor@goodlocal.nz

Caitlan Johnston is the Te Awamutu News reporter – and Janine Davy (right) will look after your advertising needs.

Our eyes on the community Expect to see the Te Awamutu Camera Club and its members featuring regularly in your Te Awamutu News. We have asked club members to share their work with us when they attend community events. Club president Tess Smith says the club is keen to engage with members no matter their age or station in life – “it is a club for all levels and interests in photography”. “A wide range of skill and experience levels exist within the club offering a range of fields of expertise and learning, we are a group of like-minded individuals who enjoy each other’s successes without criticism but with encouragement, friendly banter and competition.” The club enjoys regular outings, monthly entries viewed by the Photographic Society

of New Zealand judges and “we are keen to engage and grow our learning capabilities within the club and with other tutorials as well”. The club has a membership of around 30 and meets on the third Tuesday of every month from February to December at the Croquet Club rooms on Bank Street, Te Awamutu, starting at 7.30pm. “We welcome newcomers,” said Tess. “Check out our Facebook page - Te Awamutu Camera Club and website www. tacc.co.nz to see a selection of images from our outings we have enjoyed and club entries as well. Tess says people should not be shy – “you can learn how to be a better photographer in the company of others keen to learn and teach”. Meet some of the camera club members.

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Mixed reaction to Budget By Viv Posselt

The Government’s Wellbeing Budget has done little to excite Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce CEO Kris Anderson. He told the Te Awamutu News it was a “disappointment” and said it did not deliver anything of substance for the business community. “Failing to invest in any tangible way in education or in the support of small and rural businesses will have medium and long-term impacts on Te Awamutu,” he said. “Unfortunately, this Budget does not help to support the businesses on which our town relies in any new ways.” When Finance Minister Grant Robertson presented his Budget 2019 on May 30, he listed his priorities as creating opportunities

to help businesses transition to a sustainable and low-emissions economy, supporting digital innovation, lifting Maori and Pacific incomes, skills and opportunities, reducing and improving child wellbeing and supporting mental wellbeing for all New Zealanders. Among the sectors likely to benefit most were mental health services, beneficiaries and KiwiRail, the latter to the tune of a $1 billion investment. Prefixed with the word Wellbeing, the Budget offered $1.9 billion to mental health, with a substantial boost to suicide prevention initiatives and an additional $1.1 billion to help vulnerable children. It pledged a Government spend of $535 million to index benefits to average wage increases, an initiative intended to help raise the incomes of vulnerable families.

Critics have said the Budget failed to address rising costs of living for middle New Zealand and should have offered more to businesses likely to generate the income needed for social reforms. While Te Awamutu’s business head expressed disappointment, there was more optimism at Te Awamutu’s Kainga Aroha Community House. Sue Goodridge, who is the Strengthening Families Coordinator for Waipa and who works largely out of Kainga Aroha, said she was “cautiously optimistic” that the Budget would be of any real help in tackling some of the social issues affecting communities across New Zealand. “They have set some bold targets,” she said, referring to a targeted 20 per cent reduction in suicides.

“It would be true to say that mental health and its associated problems have been underfunded over the years. A lot of clients I deal with are below the threshold for assistance and what has been offered in the past has been something of an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff. “Housing affordability is a key issue for us. It comes in waves, of course, but there have been times when we have had to move people out of the area in order to house them. The kids have to move schools ... it can be very hard, and we often lose track of those families. “The reality is that a single issue like housing can have knock-on effects. We would hope that the measures introduced in the Budget will allow us to see the benefits more quickly than we have in the past.”

Helping hand for Kōkako Kōkako on Mt Pirongia will get more protection from predators. Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society has been allocated $12,000 from Waipā District Council’s Heritage Fund to invest in placing 250 traps. Since 2017 44 kōkako have been moved onto the mountain. The kōkako belongs to the endemic New Zealand wattlebirds, which includes the North and South Island saddleback and the extinct huia. They are suseptible to attacks from ferrets, stoats, weasels, rats and possums, particularly through a 50-day nesting period, and as a consequence male birds outnumber females. The society controls a 1000-hectare area of the mountain and have bait stations set up on every hectare. In 2017 they moved 20 kōkako from Pureora forest and in 2018 14 came from Tiritiri Matangi Island and 10 more from Pureora. The group, formed in 2002, expect to put the first lot of new traps out soon, chairperson and Pirongia

Kris Anderson, CEO of Te Awamutu’s Chamber of Commerce says Budget 2019 failed to deliver for the business community.

ward councillor Clare St Pierre said. They are also looking for volunteers to help build the rest of the traps. Council museums and heritage director Anne Blyth said the fund is designed to safeguard the district’s rich and diverse heritage. “Council is proud to support the society’s work growing the population of these wonderful songbirds. This is a great example of the Heritage Fund being used to protect our natural environment.” The birds are breeding on Pirongia. “We found four pairs in the area that had produced 10 chicks and we also found a pair outside of our control area,” said Clare. “Around half were found in the controlled area while half were outside of the area. They keep moving around, it’s almost like they haven’t set up their permanent homes yet.” Future plans may involve restorative projects for Ecologist Susan Emmit (left) and the society treasurer Tom Davies with a mustelid trap. the whole mountain area which is 14,000 hectares.

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Five days to Fieldays By Sophie Iremonger

The Mystery Creek Events Centre has been transforming into a mini city again. Fieldays starts on Wednesday and the four-day event will feature 1,559 exhibitor sites showcasing cutting-edge innovations, creations, equipment and designs from the agricultural industry and beyond. From the kitchen theatre to the health hub, careers centre to the heritage village, and with a raft of competitions in between, it seems it would take four days just to see it all. But viewing is the easy part, planning it is much harder. That’s what Nicky Garland has spent the past few months doing, working as the Fieldays event manager. Nicky grew up in Cambridge and after studying event management and working overseas she settled back in Auckland, working for Tourism New Zealand. She returned to Cambridge with partner Adam and in September was appointed

Fieldays event manager. A regular Fieldays visitor growing up, as well as a Fieldays exhibitor and volunteer across various roles for over 10 years, Nicky is all too familiar with the event. “It’s hard not to though when you grow up just down the road,” she said. “It’s been awesome so far, it’s really fun to be involved in something so iconic. And I love being so close to home.” Nicky said despite managing the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event, it hadn’t really been an overwhelming experience. “It’s really great that they’ve been doing it for 50 years, so it’s not like starting from scratch,” she said. “There’s a lot of good foundation work. “And I love planning too, it’s in my blood,” she laughed. Nicky said one of the most amazing aspects of the job was seeing the level of volunteer support for Fieldays. Over 200 volunteers are involved in this year’s Fieldays – there was just a small

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group for the first Fieldays in 1968. “Some people have been coming for decades, taking time off work, coming from the South Island. It’s like a community and it’s really special.” Nicky disregards the idea of being the “glue that holds everything together”, instead likening herself to “the conductor in the orchestra”. “There’s an amazing team here that know what they’re doing, and I kind of feel like I’m here for the ride and helping guide where I can,” she said, adding that she “definitely” feels ready for this year’s Fieldays. “We’ve had an amazing Autumn so hopefully it will be great weather, we’ve been getting daily weather reports. “Usually with Fieldays you know to wrap up warm in your raincoat and wear your gumboots. I think that’s part of the tradition, right?” Nicky recommended Fieldays visitors download the Fieldays App for easy exploration of Fieldays 2019. Nicky Garland is the Fieldays events manager.

Lewis: this man’s a real catch By Caitlan Johnston

A joke among a few mates secured Lewis Nichols a spot in this year’s Fieldays Rural Catch Competition. Now he’s in, he say’s he’ll be there to take the win and there will be no mucking around. The 21-year-old from Ōtorohanga works for Bradfields Agricultural Services as a machinery operator and was surprised to learn that he was chosen by Fieldays as a Rural Catch finalist. “It was a bit of a shock to find out that I was even shortlisted and then I was sitting here at work having a cup of coffee with the boys when I found out I was in, and now, well, it’s all on,” said Lewis. The competition see’s four women and four men from all around the country go head to head in a series of challenges throughout Fieldays at the Mystery Events Centre starting on Tuesday. The challenges include fencing, financing, innovations, chainsaw work and ATV skills. Lewis says he’s not too worried about how he will do as he does a lot of the skills everyday at work. “There’s only so much you can do to prepare but I’m looking forward to the challenges and I do think that they are all going to test me,” said Lewis. One challenge he is worried about though is the cooking challenge but given a choice he

would make steak and eggs – “you can’t mess that up, right?” “I’m really not a fan of cooking so that’s going to be hard, I normally have all my meals cooked for me,” said Lewis. Despite the lack of cooking knowledge, Lewis hopes to win the competition and take

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home the golden gumboot trophy and he says once the competition starts there will be no mucking around. He also hopes to use the opportunity to further his knowledge and skills all while meeting like-minded people. “It’s going to be fun to meet some new people with similar interests to me and it’s a great opportunity to keep growing.” Another factor of the competition is match

making but Lewis says that finding that “special someone” is not really on his mind. However, if he did find a significant other, the would need to be prepared to spend time in Bulls - Lewis starts a new job there in a couple of weeks. “I’m just really focused on my work at the moment but who knows what will come out of it.”

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An eclectic range of music and song is on the cards when the Mosaic Choir brings its annual concert to Te Awamutu this month.

Mosaic choir to debut in Te Awamutu By Viv Posselt

Music-lovers of Te Awamutu are in for a rare treat later this month. The popular Mosaic Waikato Modern Choir is bringing its annual concert to the town for the first time, performing a two-hour programme in Te Awamutu on June 28. The singers will present a wide range of music, from Simon and Garfunkel and much-loved Māori melodies through to the anthem “This is

me” from the movie “The Greatest Showman”. Cambridge songstress Kirsty Young is the choir’s special guest performer for the event. A Waikato University graduate keen to pursue a career in stage musical productions, Kirsty has performed at events across the region and in Hamilton Operatic Society productions. She was a recent soloist in the ‘Superstars’ show at the city’s Clarence Street Theatre.

Mosaic is an unauditioned community choir based in Cambridge; its name reflects the diversity of individuals who share their love of singing. Membership has grown from around 30 to almost 70 over the past few years, with most members coming from Cambridge and its surrounds. Brooke Baker has been the choir’s musical director and conductor for the past eight years. She said concert programmes were compiled in conjunction

with the choir’s accompanist Cindy Xia. “We try to make sure there is something for everyone in the programme. Our choir members are very diverse, ranging in age from high school students to grandparents. These concerts are really about celebrating being part of a group that just enjoys singing.” The group performs regularly at rest homes and retirement villages. It has sung in the Tulip Festival, the Waikato Show, the Cambridge Autumn and Christmas festivals, Anzac Day services, the Tamahere Christmas Festival and the Hospice Remembrance Service. It will perform at 7.30pm today alongside a visiting Hawaiian choir in a public

concert at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Hamilton’s Grey Street. Further down the track, the choir is planning a Variety Charity Concert in the Cambridge Town Hall on August 31. That event will be in aid of Waikato Kids in Need and will feature performances by Waikato artists. Those keen to attend the Te Awamutu Mosaic Choir concert are being advised to book early. It is being held from 7.30pm at the Te Awamutu Sports Club at 420 Alberton Drive on June 28. Tickets are from PaperPlus Te Awamutu, from choir members and via the treasurer Katrina Richards (treasurer@mosaicchoir. com). Door sales on the

night will be available if tickets are not already sold out. There are concession prices for SuperGold Card holders, and those aged 13 and under are free.

Kirsty Young will feature in the guest artist slot.

Kim Richmond’s family fight for law reform

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The family of a murdered Arohena woman is calling for law reform to limit the rights of a prisoner in a custody battle. Kim Richmond, then 42, went missing in July 2016 and her body was found 11 months later in a utility vehicle in Lake Arapuni. Newshub has reported her family is frustrated that the killer can wield power from behind bars to frustrate their efforts to become guardians of Kim’s children. Cory Jefferies, her long-time partner and the father of her two children, was convicted of her murder in September 2017 and sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum non-parole period of 11 years. Kim’s parents then applied to be the children’s legal guardians. But they say even from behind bars Cory Jefferies has repeatedly delayed the custody process to stop their application. It took eight months for the grandparents to finally be granted full custody, but Jefferies can still challenge it. This lengthy battle has cost the family thousands of dollars. Kim’s sister Tracey told Newshub that Jefferies had taken the children’s mother’s life and should not have any rights to the custody of the children.

She is fighting for law reform to restrict the rights of murderers and to prevent them from placing a financial burden on the families of their victims. Jefferies is also providing no financial assistance and to get that would take the family going through another court battle, one they say they are too exhausted to fight. To ensure the children’s lives weren’t completely disrupted their grandparents had left their retirement home in Te Puke and moved to Arohena to continue raising them.

Kim Richmond’s body was found 11 months after she went missing.

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10 questions Today we quiz Te Awamutu Primary teacher Maree Parkes What brought you to Te Awamutu? After completing my final year at Auckland College of Education I had one final practicum to complete in an ECE centre to qualify. The opportunity to do this at Kihikihi Kindergarten and spend time with my best friend (from Boarding school) who worked just down the road was too good an opportunity to go past...so friendship and education brought me to Te Awamutu. What’s your best teaching memory? That is tricky as I have been around for a while! The children I teach create memories for me every day in their learning and confidence to give things a go and I love to follow their learning journey through school and celebrate when they graduate from primary school, that makes me proud. What’s your funniest teaching moment? Maybe when we had a guys and kids evening to fundraise and sell children’s artwork which went really well, however towards the end of the evening one of the children had lost his dad so we were looking around the centre and found the dad using the children’s toilets which in those days were open cubicles and child sized! Lucky the dad had a sense of humour! (we did have an adult toilet) Did you join the strike? Yes Why? I love what I do and it is more than a job, I work with many incredible educators and amazing children and families, however it is becoming overwhelming with the diverse needs of each individual child to deliver a rich and engaging programme with little or no support. I am passionate about children’s learning and especially their transition into school and it makes me sad to see my colleagues struggling to cope in their classrooms daily. We need more specialised teaching support in classrooms and if we are required to continue this way the only ones that will be affected are the children and that is not ok. I also believe it is time for teachers to be valued and our pay scale to reflect the progression of other industries. Who is your favourite band? I like James Blunt (not a band) What soap do you always watch? Shortland Street What did you think of the budget? I like the idea of addressing wellness in our country and the messages and funding to some areas were of significant benefit to our families and communities. Did not address Education and how we can move forward. What car do you drive? Honda Odyssey Tell us something most people don’t know about you? I was born on Great Barrier Island, where I am 6th generation. Best place ever to visit.

Former mayor stepping down By Sophie Iremonger A veteran of public service recently announced he’ll hang up his hat in October after more than two decades in local government. Alan Livingston said it had been hard work and challenging, but also “an absolute privilege” to serve both the Waipa District and Waikato regional communities as a councillor, mayor and chairman. He will not be seeking a third term when local government elections take place in October. “For the last 15 years as mayor and then regional council chair there has been a total commitment to the job, including evenings and weekends,” he said. “I’m very grateful to have had the opportunity, but the time is right for me to step back and spend more time with my family and grandchildren and enjoy some projects that have been put on the back burner.” Livingston said he will continue to watch what happens locally with interest, and plans to remain involved in key projects around the district – including Waipā District Council’s plans to build the Te Ara Wai museum and discovery centre in Te Awamutu as well as the Te Awamutu to Pirongia cycleway. A Te Pahu native – on the slopes of Pirongia – Alan looks forward to continuing work on a book he’s writing about the history of his home area. Despite not specifically being a Cambridge or Te Awamutu resident, he says a highlight of his career was helping to unite both the towns after the disestablishment of the Te Awamutu and Cambridge borough councils. “I guess that was one of the things I feel proud of, working hard to break down that Cambridge – Te Awamutu barrier in my time, and I think it was achieved.” He was proud to have seen the district grow so successfully over the past quarter century, becoming the Waipa Home of Champions. Alan said he hoped he’d made a positive difference to the district. Reflecting on his time as mayor, he pointed out the 2006 Kihikihi sewerage project as one of his major achievements for Te Awamutu, installed at a time “when it desperately needed it”. “They had been trying for 35 years to get an affordable solution, and they hadn’t been able to, and we got that, that’s probably the most important thing,” he said. Alan’s decision to step down ends 24 years representing the community, including 18 years as a Waipā councillor and 12 of them as Waipā mayor. Regional and district councils have different roles and challenges, he said. “At Waipā, I worked much more closely with the community. Because it owns infrastructure and provides community services, there was more direct engagement between us and the people we represented. “The regional council is much larger and with different responsibilities of catchment management, managing weeds and pests, flood management, regulation of water, soil and air plus passenger transport and civil defence. So a lot of time

Alan Livingston has announced he’ll step down from the regional council in October, but will stay involved with projects in Te Awamutu, Cambridge and Pirongia.

is spent on policy and central government issues.” Livingston said highlights at the regional council included improving management of flood control assets, holding the line against pests and weeds while recognising the work of volunteer groups, progressing and supporting farmer initiatives to improve water quality, and leading the Waikato Mayoral Forum to ensure a stronger Waikato voice was heard in Wellington. Livingston had some words of wisdom for aspiring councillors eyeing up the coming elections. “Local government is big business, turning over millions of dollars and directly impacting people’s lives. You need very good financial acumen because you are making core decisions about other people’s money,” he said. “Candidates need to be well aware of what their role is, and what their role isn’t. They will have to thoroughly research and consider some important decisions. You need to appreciate the differing views others bring to the table and you must have the capacity to think strategically and longterm.” He said good councils worked as a team and that single issue people were of “little value” around a council table. “You can make all the promises you like to get elected, but if your colleagues don’t agree with you, you won’t have support so you’ll get nowhere and deliver nothing.”

Stand up and be counted With the local body elections coming up in October we asked Te Awamutu Community Board member Susan O’Regan why she thinks it is important that people stand. “It has no relevance to my life” the excuse mostly given by people for not participating in local government. Nothing could be further from the truth. The purpose of local government is to allow local people to make decisions about things which affect them. The subject matter of our work is varied, from strategic allocation of ratepayers’ money for needs such as water, sewerage and roading and other niceto-haves such as libraries, reserves and museums. The work of Council

arguably has more connection to our lives than central government does. The work can be exciting, interesting, boring, challenging and frustrating. It is however making decisions about things which has effects into the future – a future that currently a majority of those Council will likely not see. Only six per cent of all those in local government are under the age of 40. The Waipa District Council has none. In short our Council lacks diversity, it does not reflect our community and is

therefore not truly representative. I’m not claiming we make bad decisions by our skewed representation but rather our decision-making lacks a voice for the future. Don’t get me wrong, our older community’s voice is very important, particularly with a growing older population they are very well represented. I worry that the aspirations and experience of our younger community is entirely missing. So how do we change this? It is simple – younger candidates must

stand and more voters must vote! Believe me, there is nothing more rewarding than being involved in lasting improvements for our community. Let’s never forget Abraham Lincoln’s wise observation that: “Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” Let’s not get blisters Waipa! Susan O’Regan

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Youngsters get an eco-boost

By Caitlan Johnston Te Awamutu Primary School’s environmental team has a new eco-house thanks to the Waikato Regional Council’s Enviroschools grant. The schools environmental team leader and teacher, Kathryn Picard, applied for the grant for the eco-house so that the team could continue working on projects during winter. “We have a lot of enviro things happening all around the school including our community garden. The eco-house will give us somewhere to grow seedlings during the winter-time,” said Kathryn. The eco-house will be looked after by an environmental team made up of Year 3 and 4 students. This team will be responsible for growing seedlings and then passing them onto the younger students to plant in the community garden. Kathryn says that the community garden

and eco-house allow the children to learn about growing food and promotes healthy eating. “They like the hands-on sort of activities when they’re learning. They also get really proud of what they achieve because they actually get to see the results and show their parents,” said Kathryn. The eco-house, like the community garden, will operate largely from donations of seedlings from parents and Bunnings. Once grown, the students give the produce back to families of the school. “We have really good support from the parents here so once the kids go and pick the produce out we give it back to them,” said Kathryn. Other projects managed by the environmental team include harvesting honey from the school’s own bee boxes and phasing out plastic plates and cutlery for their community breakfasts. This year they are

working towards becoming silver accredited through the Enviroschools organisation. The team have just harvested a batch of honey and people can get a jar in exchange for a donation to the environmental team. This can be done at the school office.

They will also be collaborating with the physical education teachers and Sports Waikato to run a garden workshop with various schools attending this term to tie together the importance of healthy eating and physical activity.

Button breakfast raises funds for cancer research By Viv Posselt

A Yellow Button Breakfast attended mostly by Te Awamutu women last month raised $2025 for the Waikato Breast Cancer Research Trust (WBCT). The event was held on May 26 at Cambridge’s Ravenswood Manor, the home of WBCT trustee and well-known supporter and guest speaker in the name of cancer research, Caro Gatley. Funds were raised through donations and auctions, the latter which included weekends at a country bach, wine, beauty therapy, clothing and more. Founded in 2000, the Waikato Breast Cancer Research Trust is a charitable organisation involved in local and international research trials aimed at preventing and curing breast cancer. Its research team works collaboratively

with international and local research groups, providing women in the Waikato and across New Zealand with access to improved surgical, radiotherapy and drug treatments, reduced side effects, better communication and an improved quality of life. The research team, led by chairman and breast cancer surgeon Mr Ian Campbell, has participated in more than 35 clinical trials. Financial support through events such as the Yellow Button Breakfast and other gatherings ensures the Trust is funded to continue its international breast cancer research. The Trust also runs the Waikato Breast Cancer Register, which facilitates the monitoring of standards of care in the Waikato and is involved in research on inequities in outcomes in the region and beyond, in

particular for Maori women. Caro said the breakfast had been planned to dovetail with the May 20 International Clinical Trials Day, which is held to commemorate the first clinical trial in 1747 by surgeon James Lind aboard the British Naval ship, the HMS Salisbury. It is seen as a day on which to thank those who participate in and conduct clinical trials. The yellow button used as a focal point for the WBCT is symbolic of holding lives together – much as buttons hold fabric together – through evidence-based breast cancer clinical trials. Caro is a member of the Te Awamutu Venus Businesswomen’s Network, and said a number of the women who attended the Yellow Button Breakfast were part of the TA Venus Network.

Guests at Caro Gatley’s Yellow Button Breakfast raised over $2000 for breast cancer research.

The new eco-house allows the students to keep gardening during winter.

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Owners Sean and Donna Clarkson at their newly opened Te Awamutu Showroom.

Donna and Sean Clarkson boast an amazing range of carpets, tiles, vinyls, planking, laminates, garage carpet and artificial turf in their new showroom. The couple’s family business UK Flooring has expanded in Te Awamutu, and they bring 40 years of experience in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. When Sean says they have been in the flooring industry all their life, he means it – they are the second generation of the family to follow the line. “Come and talk to us about your flooring needs,” says Sean “No job is too big or to small and we can talk about repairs and flooring issues too.” Aside from their new Jacob St showroom, the Clarksons are

continuing to operate a mobile showroom which will do home visits and provide free measures and quotes.

Toby the train is a familiar sight Ōtorohanga – he carries passengers and raises money for good causes. And he needs a new driver. Mitre 10 Ōtorohanga owner Alan Coxon, who has owned the hardware store for nine years, purchased Toby through Trade Me two years ago. Initially the idea was that Toby would be a great advertising tool at delivery time in the community. When Alan saw Toby, though, he realised that there was the potential to do a lot more. With a vison in mind, Alan and his son sat down to design the two carriages and had them swiftly made up with the help of neighbouring businesses. Now Toby takeing people on rides around town all while raising money for charities. “I saw an opportunity to do something good for the community and now we take people on rides around town, we give them the scenic tour of Ōtorohanga,” said Alan. But Alan could use some help and says it

would increase the time Toby can get out. “If I could get a full-time driver like a retired fellow to come and drive him around for a couple of hours a day then that would be great.” Last year Alan raised around $600 using Toby and he donated that money to the Westpac Rescue helicopter. This year he is raising funds for the Ōtorohanga New Zealand Riding for the Disabled organisation. “I chose them because it’s the type thing where you don’t know when or if you might need to use their services one day, just like the Westpac Rescue helicopter too,” said Alan. Toby is used for galas, taking school children on rides and for events like the Te Awamutu Christmas parade which took Alan three hours to get to because Toby’s top speed is a whopping 10 kilometres an hour. Alan says if people want Toby to attend events or special occasions, or they just want to go for a ride – or they fancy becoming a driver, they should see him at Mitre 10.

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Gallagher helps Sailabilty find a home By Caitlan Johnston With just three months until their sailing season kicks off Sailabilty Waikato are looking forward to getting back on the water and to having their own club home at Lake Ngaroto. The trust programme began in 2014 and has enabled over 400 people living with disabilities to experience the freedom of sailing. Gallagher Charitable Trust and the Gallagher Foundation have donated money to the programme that will go towards creating their own club at the lake. Up until this coming season, which kicks off in September, the programme has been running from the Ngaroto Sailing Club. “We are really looking forward to having our own home right next door to the sailing club, Gallagher has donated us $10,000 which is going to enable us to buy two shipping containers,” said Michael Maloney who organises all the fundraising for the programme. The 20-foot containers will be used to store their yachts, the rescue boat they are still fundraising for and associated gear such as life jackets. Their own space at the lake will also provide an opportunity for the programme to sail more frequently during the season. The programme is heavily supported by Lions Te Awamutu, Lions Ōtorohanga and Lions Cambridge who all help to provide manpower and have all helped to fund new boats over the years. Most recently, Lions Cambridge has donated $17,000 towards a new rescue boat which will allow them to sail without borrowing the one from Ngaroto Sailing Club. “The support we’ve had from the community is amazing, funds have just been coming in from everywhere,” said Michael. In their first year of running the programme they only had two loaned Hansa 303 sailing boats and have now expanded to having three of their own all thanks to the funds and support provided by community groups. The opportunity the programme provides for those living with disabilities is freedom and the chance to do something

Sailabilty Waikato President Robert Greenwood out sailing on Lake Ngaroto with Keegan Maynard.

by themselves, which isn’t always common for them to do says Michael. Through the programme participants have learnt to sail by themselves and one boy who hadn’t talked for ten years finally spoke once he was on the water, the words he said were “please stop”. Despite the boy’s unwillingness to sail, Michael said the

miracle that day was that he talked. “In the end those that are physically disabled will be able to sail by themselves and that gives them so much independence,” said Michael. “I’ve sailed competitively and all over the world but the joy that this programme gives me is so much more rewarding than anything.”

Supporting Andy in his cancer battle By Caitlan Johnston

Te Awamutu Cycling Club have recently been recognised for the support they provided for a long-time club member Andy Macky who had cancer of the oesophagus. On May 24 at the Annual Cycling New Zealand dinner and prizegiving ceremony, hosted at the Avantidrome in Cambridge, the club received the Club of the Year Award. “We already know that TA Sports Cycling is a great club to be involved with and that it is a wonderful group of people. It was special to have it recognised officially,” said Te Awamutu Sports Cycling Club president Marc Gascoigne. The award comes after the club organised a support ride for Andy which saw 70 people roll in. The group started cycling from Cambridge, went through Te Awamutu and ended their journey at the Mangapiko Hall. On arrival, Andy was sitting out the front in his wheelchair and Marc says he’ll never forget the smile on Andy’s face as everyone greeted him. “Every person shook his hand or gave him a hug before heading inside for coffee and cake and a chance for everyone to tell him how much we loved him,” said Marc. “His smile was priceless. I’m so pleased we did it.” Andy died three days later; he was 55.

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It’s been three months since the club lost Andy but the Macky family will continue to be a core part of the club says Marc with Andy’s brother, nephew and three sons all riding together and with the club regularly. As well as a keen cycler, Andy spent many of his younger years playing rugby. He played for Pirongia, Te Awamutu College first XV and Waikato Under 16’s and 18’s. During his university years he played for Canterbury University and then went on to play for South Island Universities, New Zealand Universities, Poverty Bay and in London. “We had some great yarns and it’s amazing when you discuss your past just how small a world it is. It turned out that we had played rugby against each other in 1986 when Andy was playing for Canterbury University and I was playing for Lincoln University,” said Marc. The club is still considering if they will do some sort of remembrance for Andy. The club is currently in the middle of their Winter Series races and in August they will hold the Te Awamutu Open which attracts some top riders from all around the country. At the prizegiving ceremony various members of the club also received awards including life member Graeme Hunn who was presented with the Malayan Cup Supreme Award.

Club secretary Melinda Loader with Andy Macky at Mangapiko Hall on the day of the mass ride.

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Persimmon orchardist still growing strong Every single persimmon that goes to market literally comes under the microscope at Holyoak Orchard.

It’s this attention to detail that has kept Matangi orchardists Geoff and Leigh Peach at the forefront of the persimmon industry for over 30 years. “As an industry, fruit for export must be residue-free and we aim to be insect-free for export to get into top markets,” says Geoff. Holyoak Orchard has established markets offshore, exporting to a number of Asian countries where persimmons are sought during their local off-season. The fruit that reaches these shores has gone through a meticulous process before reaching its destination. Even the fruit picking staff have many years of experience. Every year Geoff prunes and thins the trees so they produce specific yields. The fruit is carefully picked using gloves to maintain its integrity and avoid bruising. Picking season typically runs from April 1 to June 20. There’s lots of trees to harvest, with 1000 under bird netting and 600 under plastic cover. Each persimmon is graded for size and checked for insects. The fruit undergoes quality control by Geoff, assisted by daughter Sally, before being sent for export. Each tray weighs 4kg despite the size of the fruit. Larger persimmons are wrapped in socks. Eighty percent of the orchard’s markets are established pre-season. The aim is to consistently produce premium persimmons that look and taste good. “I believe that if you do a job, you do it properly,” says Geoff, a member of the NZ Persimmon Industry Council. “Persimmons are easy to grow but hard to grow well.” The Peaches sourced seed from Japan over 30 years ago, and grafted from some early established trees. Geoff knows every tree and still has a great passion for the industry three decades on.

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kudos of winning grand title of Fieldays Rural Catch of the Year. They have the opportunity to mingle and charm fans, both at Fieldays and at various evening functions during the week. Each day they’ll compete in challenges designed to test their skills both on and oﬀ the farm. Their fencing, innovation, chainsaw, health and wellbeing, ﬁnance, ATV and media abilities will be put to the test.

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Fencing may be an Olympic sport but at Fieldays fencing competition requires a diﬀerent skill set and tools. Interactive demonstrations by three top professional fencers and fencing instructors will run throughout the event. As well as providing live demonstrations, the fencers will oﬀer free and interactive fencing advice. The demonstrations include fence building using tractor-driven post drivers.

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Tina Fagan ﬁnds the process of training a Kaimanawa horse rewarding despite the many demands on her time. The full-time business woman and mother, with 20 years experience as a horse trainer, enjoys the change. She likes to share the journey with others, particularly through social media. “It keeps people involved and is a good thing to share with the public.” Trainers approved to enter the Freedom to Friendship Challenge, formerly the Kaimanawa Stallion Challenge, all work with the horses, gaining their trust and respect. As the horses have had no human interaction, they can’t be forced or rushed. While professional trainers can be riding them within four weeks, Fagan says gaining their trust can take longer. “They have all come out of the wild and have their own quirks.” Mustering takes place in late autumn. Regular management has seen the number of horses in the Kaimanawa region aggressively drop. As a result, those left in the wild have adequate feed and their condition improves. Experienced horse trainer Tina Fagan says the stallions are the hardest to re-home. Fagan has been involved the Kaimanawa Stallion Challenge

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The unique qualities of sheep milk

Sheep milk has a luxurious, clean and creamy taste with no strong aroma. It is naturally an A2type milk free from A1 beta-casein protein found in most cow milk, which has been associated with digestive discomfort such as painful cramps and bloating.

Sheep milk’s unique fat composition includes a high proportion of short and medium chain fatty acids. Medium chain fatty acids are easier to digest, are a better source of energy and may help decrease cholesterol. Proteins in sheep milk are different to cow.

More farmers needed to meet sheep milk demand New Zealand’s emerging sheep-milking industry is going strong in Waikato’s dairying heartland and attracting huge interest. Growing demand sees The Spring Sheep Milk Company seeking more suppliers for the 2020 season. Three to four more farmers are being sought to supply increasing demand from overseas customers. The company is currently milking 4000 sheep, and looking to grow sheep numbers by bringing on new supplier farmers. Local farmer interest remained strong. So far the company has had over 300 people through

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Sheep milk is lower in alpha-S1 Casein, which has been linked to allergies in children. Studies suggest sheep milk may be a very good alternative for those who struggle with cow milk. A higher solid content means sheep milk has over 60 per cent more protein and calcium compared to goat and

cow milk. It is also more vitamin and mineral rich. The absorption of important nutrients like amino acids, the body’s building blocks, and calcium is significantly higher in sheep milk than cow milk. Known as a complete protein source, sheep milk contains all 10 essential amino acids.

Entrepreneurs have a great capacity to shape change. They choose action over inaction and are focused on the future. Scottie Chapman fits the mould perfectly. Drawing on his passion for designing and implementing international sales strategies, and his big picture outlook, Chapman saw a lucrative market for sheep’s milk and the opportunity to develop a world-leading business. In 2015, his SLC Group formed a partnership with government-owned Pāmu, New Zealand’s largest farmer with over 1.6m stock units producing milk, beef, lamb, venison and wool for supply to global partners and customers. The launch of Spring Sheep New Zealand brought both organisations’ expertise together to create the best pastures, employ the best farm practices, as well as process and deliver top quality products to a global market. The joint venture between Chapman’s company and Pāmu turned the usual New Zealand business model on its head by working on a demand and supply strategy. The collaboration blends the stability and authenticity of Landcorp with the entrepreneurial ability to make change and take risk. Spring Sheep New Zealand markets on three benefits - environmental, nutritional and social benefits. Sheep cause 30-50 per cent less environmental damage than dairy and

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Fed Farmers Think ‘machinery hygiene’ welcome border biosecurity

It’s been long-awaited by the primary sector, but it’s finally here. Airlines will now play their part in our national biosecurity border system. The Ministry for Primary Industries has launched an in-flight video to educate people travelling into the country by plane about biosecurity. Federated Farmers congratulate MPI for battling away on this for years and finally getting all airlines with screen capacity to agree to do it. “The whole idea of ‘Ko Tatou This is Us’ is to start visitors to New Zealand thinking about why our country is so special and what they can do to help us keep it that way,” says Feds biosecurity spokesperson Karen Williams. “People respond to the ‘why’, and that is critical for behaviour change.” Williams said travellers, even those returning home who should know better, can accidentally leave risk items in their hand luggage. The aim of the inflight video is to ensure these items are dumped in the bins. “Our way of life does depend on the behavior of those entering the country.”

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Street View: QUESTION: How many times have you been to Fieldays and why do you go?

GRAEME BLACKSTOCK I’ve probably been about eight times. I used to be a kiwi fruit farmer in the Bay of Plenty and this year I’ll go because it’s nice and close and it’s always interesting.

DAVID HOWARTH It would be easier to tell you how many times I haven’t been because that’s only about four times. I go mainly because I am in the farming sector so I have an interest.

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Mixed results in weekend football The Gisler Architects Ltd Men’s Premiership team started the weekend of double-header of games firstly with a 0-0 draw at Matamata. In an evenly contested and entertaining game, both sides tried to play possession style football on a good playing surface. While both sides created scoring opportunities it was Te Awamutu that lamented missing the best chances to register a goal. Firstly, Waikato Ball was tripped in the Matamata penalty area and his brother Tawhiri Ball stepped up to take the kick but only blasted his shot high over the

crossbar. Then late in the second half Michael Sargent-Men’s went on a dazzling attacking run only to be cut down by a poorly timed tackle in the penalty area. This time Waikato Ball stepped up to take the spot kick but the Matamata keeper guessed the correct side to dive to and saved the kick. Cameron Mobbs and Hamon McKay were outstanding in the centre of defense. Mobbs was named player of the day. Next up on Monday the team played Otumotai at Fergusson Park in a catch up match from earlier in the season. Otumotia

Brady Mitchell on the break for the Raiders vs Hamilton Wanderers.

gave a clinic on how to score from their chances as they raced out to a 4-0 lead at half time. Captain Kevin Billot reports that his side were just too slow on their start and didn’t become truly competitive until the second half. Player of the day was Rowan Beaumont-Bell playing in centre midfield. This week the team is home to third placed Papamoa, 2.45pm kick off at the Stadium. The Men’s Reserves team were well and truly undone 7-0 by Melville at Gower Park. Melville continue to lead the league having won all six of their league matches

so far this year. This week the Reserves take on West Hamilton at the Stadium in the early kick off at 12:30pm. The Edmonds Judd Men’s Division three side scored a 3-1 victory over Ōtorohanga at the Ōtorohangaa Domain. All the scoring action took place in the second half as Adam Blake, Ben Petersen and Ewan Scott-Dickens scored the goals. Scott-Dickens was named player of the day for his good play in the centre of midfield. This week the team have the late game at Anchor Park as they host

Matamata Swifts, 2.45pm kick off. The Men’s division four team came away from Strathmore Park in Tokoroa with a 2-2 result for their second competition point of the season. Dylan Brett and Kylan Atkinson score the goals. Coach Natakie Bell reports that the result was a good effort considering the poor weather conditions that both sides had to contend with. Atkinson was named player of the day. This week the team play Claudelands Rovers Newbies in the early game at Anchor Park, 12.30pm kick off.

Player of the day Cameron Mobbs on the ball in an earlier game vs Unicol.

Raiders eye Swede success By Caitlan Johnston A Te Awamutu soccer team is getting ready to jet off to the largest youth soccer tournament in the world. The Te Awamutu Association Football Club Gothenburg Raiders is made up of 12 and 13-year-old boys who have been working hard in the lead up to the Gothia Cup tournament which runs from July 15 to 20. The tournament will be held in Gothenburg, Sweden. “The team has been training together over the summer and twice a week since the beginning of March until we travel away in July. We are using the regular competition with Waibop U13’s league to fine tune team playing in preparation for going to the Cup,” said the head coach Dave Hall. Off the field, the team that is fittingly sponsored by the Hamilton tapas restaurant, Gothenburg, and their families have also been working hard to fundraise the total cost of the trip which is $55,000. They have been selling chocolate, hosted a movie night, put on a quiz night, cooked BBQ’s, sold wine, done bake sales, first aiders have worked at motor cross events, washed cars, sold honey, sought individual sponsorship and they have applied for grants. From all their efforts so far, they have managed to raise $30,000. At the week-long tournament there will be 1700 teams from 80 countries. The Raiders are the only team from New Zealand competing and in their age group there are 196 teams. “It will be the first time ever that a youth team from our club has competed overseas and the first time since 1992 that a team from New Zealand has taken part in the Gothia Cup,” said Dave.

The opportunity for the team came about when a visiting coach from Germany took several training sessions with the team and encouraged them to enter in the tournament. Most of the boys have been playing for the Raiders for three seasons. For several of them this will be there first overseas trip and for all of them their first international tournament. “It probably hasn’t sunk in too much for the players just yet as this is just another regular season for them, but once

we are packed and at the airport ready to leave, I think the excitement will start to kick in,” said Dave. While they are overseas the team will also be sight-seeing, attending the grand opening ceremony, going to theme parks and they are also hoping to be hosted by a local team for a day. The team have set up a Givealittle page which can be found on their Te Awamutu Gothenburg Raiders Facebook page.

The Raiders are off to Sweden to compete in the worlds largest youth soccer tournament.

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Sports must bounce back

By Justin Miezenbeek

Te Awamutu Sports will need to quickly shake off a shoddy performance last week against University as they host high flying Hamilton Marist at Albert Park tomorrow. Marist almost toppled the previously unbeaten Hautapu last weekend and comfortably beat Melville the week before. Te Awamutu fell last weekend to a 20-nil loss to University. Marist and Te Awamutu met in the first round of the competition back in March – it was an exhilarating clash won by Marist

Tony Pellow cops a high one.

56-36. That match ebbed and flowed and save a shocking period either side of half time, Te Awamutu may have walked away with a very different result. Winger Queyst Michael-Tapu starred with three tries, while flanker Josh Reynolds worked himself to a standstill in the summer heat, picking up man of the match honours. Sports will be looking to find some of their mojo they seemingly lost last week to keep pace with the competition, as a brutal few weeks lie ahead. After an encouraging performance the

Fetu Sasalu attempting to break the defence.

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week before Te Awamutu Sports took two steps backwards on Saturday with a shoddy performance marred by errors and ill-discipline. Ultimately a winnable game ended in a 20-0 loss. Captain Matthew Towers shone with a man of the match performance but could not pull his team out of second gear. Forwards Terrrance Croonen and Gelestino Kiutau toiled away in tight stuff, but it was too little to match a University side that played controlled rugby and took chances when they came. Down 5-0 at half time, Sports were still well in the game, but couldn’t get out of their own way, falling further and further behind before a late last-minute flurry showed what might have been, but was ultimately undone by an error hot on attack.

Cameron Bryant on the charge.

TA captain Matthew Towers looks for support.

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