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Music Man Jr at the Woolshed The Junior Te Awamutu Light Operatic Society are warming up for their latest production that will go to stage at the Woolshed Theatre next weekend.

Junior TALOS has been a part of Te Awamutu’s theatre community for 20 years, fostering young and talented performaners and has put on eight productions to date.

Their upcoming choir production ‘The Music Man Jr’ follows a con man, Harold Hill, and the role is being shared and played by 14-year-old twins Ethan and Jake Omundsen. Their character pretends to be starting a band in town, selling instruments to the townspeople and planning to abscond with the money.

The local librarian Marian, played by 12-year-old Millie Thackeray, is onto Harold though but does not say anything as her own brother is keen on the band. Then Harold

starts to develop feelings for Marian and his plan to skip town becomes less clear cut.

The production, with a cast of 32, is directed by Donna Higham and she is assisted by a team that includes 90-year-old Ed Clark.

“Ed is one of the junior choirs most dedicated supporters. He has been finding props for the upcoming production, does publicity by handing out flyers from his mobility scooter around town, brings milk for cups of tea to rehearsals and never misses a practice,” said Donna.

‘The Music Man Jr’ production starts on Saturday, August 24 showing at 2.30pm and 7pm and on Sunday at 1.30pm. It will also play the following weekend over both days at the same times as the opening weekend.

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`Bin-spectors’ on recycling runs Recycling “inspectors” are checking kerbside recycling bins as part of the revamped service being trialled by Waipa District Council and recycling contractors Metallic Sweeping.

They will look in roadside wheelie bins for contaminated material, such as dirty or incorrectly recycled items, and offending bins will not be collected.

The bins came into use on July 1 – households get two, a 240-litre bin for household plastics, cans, tins, paper and cardboard – and a 140-litre bin for glass bottles and jars.

Council operations team leader Jennifer Braithwaite said Waipā’s new kerbside recycling service had been a big success, but non-recyclable items and dirty recyclables were being placed in the bins.

“These items will contaminate good clean recycling which can lead to a whole truck of otherwise good material going to landfill,” she said. “It is really important we get this right so we can deliver a valuable and efficient service to our residents.”

The recycling inspectors will wear high visibility vests and ride scooters with flashing lights so they can be easily spotted.

Ms Braithwaite said the service was new and would take time getting used to.

“Some mistakes are probably unintentional - like putting milk cartons into mixed recycling bins. While cartons may look like cardboard, they have a thin layer of plastic inside making the two materials impossible to separate and therefore unrecyclable.”

The council has provided information online in the form of a “recycling game” which invites readers to test their knowledge. The information can be found at www.recyclewaipa.co.nz.

It also has an educational video which covers what can and can’t be recycled – and explains why – on its Facebook page. The video points out that recycled products in Waipā are sorted by “local people” and some parts are sorted by hand “so keep it clean”.

Wet days

Te Awamutu is set for another wet weekend with rain forecast for tomorrow and Sunday. It follows a downpour over last weekend with 37.5 mls of rainfall recorded at the Bartons Corner Road Bridge in Te Awamutu.

Waikato Regional Council reported 16mls of rainfall on Saturday and 21.5mls on Sunday, more than five times the amount of rainfall the previous weekend.

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Demand on rise for childcare

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Monster of a song

By Caitlan Johnston One of Te Awamutu’s 12 childcare centres is expanding its capacity to cater for a rise in demand.

Links Childcare Centre director Gavin Hazelden says it can be attributed to an increase in more families moving into town.

“We are certainly seeing more young families moving to the area, as well as what appears to be more parents working in Hamilton,” he said.

That in turn had seen a rise in the number of families looking for childcare during the week from 7.30am.

Links opened less than a year ago in Alexandra St with facilities for 70 children and is expanding 140 metres away, on the corner of Rewi and Jacob streets, to add a “small babies” centre catering for a further 28 children.

Links employed seven staff when it opened – it now has 13 staff and an additional five support staff. The total is expected to rise by another four.

Hazelden, one of three directors of Learning Links Childcare centres said the Te Awamutu facility had been operating at near capacity since early this year.

“We have a considerable number of children under two years on our waiting list who need childcare, but we have not been able to help.”

The new centre is expected to open on December 2.

It is one of two town-centre building projects in Te Awamutu.

Last month a building on Sloane St was demolished to make way for a new building that Ministry of Social Development’s Work and Income and Oranga Tamariki agencies expect to call home sometime in 2020.

Te Rehia Papesch, Regional Commissioner, Ministry of Social Development, said to better serve the Te Awamutu community Work and Income was looking at options to “colocate” with Oranga Tamariki at a new purpose-built site.

“The new site will provide better cohesion and make it easier for families to seek help and engage with both organisations,” she said.

Staff and members of our local community attended a dawn ceremony this month to bless the site.

6-minute noodle performing in front of drummer Ninke van der Schyff from left Sean Lurman, Madi Seiga, Atawhai Tumai and Ella Thackeray.

A Te Awamutu Intermediate band has won two awards at the Rockshop Bandquest competition.

6 Minute Noodle and their song ‘Monster’ won the award for best original song – earning them $100 for their school. Drummer Ninke van der Schyff collected the Rocking Drummer award. A total of 16 bands competed at the Waikato event including Te Pahu Primary band Freezing Point, second in the competition and winners of a

$200 Rockshop credit for their school and Cambridge Middle School band Reckless who were third and won a $100 Rockshop credit for their school.

The top place went to Taupo Intermediate School’s band Twisted who received a $400 Rockshop credit.

The competition was staged at Claudelands Event Centre on Monday.

Spokesperson Hamish Jackson said the programme gave children the opportunity to put a band together and

perform on a professional stage, “which gives them more than just musical skills”.

“It develops their teamwork, leadership, communication and creative skills, all while building their confidence,” he said.

The national competition has attracted more than 200 bands and regional winners will take part in an online final. Results will be announced on September 6.

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Elections 2019

Elections entries come to close Entries poured in during the final 10 days of nominations for Waipa District Council, which close today, August 16.

With the clock ticking down to deadline three new entries were made for the Cambridge ward, making seven entries in total, which means the race will be on with only five spots available on the Cambridge ward.

Competition will also be fierce in Te Awamutu with six new names entered for the Te Awamutu ward, totalling nine entries where only four vacancies are available.

Waipa Mayor Jim Mylchreest will run unopposed with no other entries made for mayor.

Councillors Susan O’Regan and Elwyn Andree-Wiltens were also unopposed in the final days leading up to the deadline, as the only entries for the Kakepuku and Maungatautari wards.

Three vacancies remained for entries into the Te Awamutu Community Subdivision, where only Angela Holt, a member of the Te Awamutu Community Board, has entered.

No nominations have been made

for the Kakepuku Community Subdivision, and Mike Montgomerie appears to be unopposed entering the Maungatautari Community Subdivision.

Meanwhile two people have entered to be our local representatives for the Waikato Regional Council under the WaipāKing Country General Constituency, which has two vacancies. It means nominees Andrew MacPherson and Stuart Kneebone will likely run unopposed, with no other entries made.

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Abortion bill divides MPs

By Viv Posselt

Waikato MPs are split in the way they voted on the Abortion Legislation Bill, which passed its first reading on August 8.

Taupo MP Louise Upston and Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe were among the 23 who voted against the bill, while Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger, and Hamilton East MP David Bennett were among the 94 MPs who voted in favour.

The bill was treated as a conscience issue. It now goes before a select committee before going back to the House for a second reading.

The current law, dating back to 1977, places abortion under the Crimes Act. Justice Minister Andrew Little’s bill seeks to remove it from the criminal law framework and place it under health.

“Abortion is the only medical procedure that is still a crime in New Zealand. This bill will modernise the laws. Safe abortion should be treated and regulated as a health

issue.”

The bill advocates for a woman’s choice to selfrefer for an abortion in the first 20 weeks of pregnancy, as opposed to the current regime which requires an abortion to be approved by two certifying consultants before proceeding. After 20 weeks, women would have to meet a statutory test by a health practitioner before going ahead.

Taupo MP Louise Upston said the legislation needs updating and abortion should be removed from the Crimes Act. “But to have absolutely no requirements, no tests, nothing up to the age of 20 weeks I think is problematic. And part of that is because the Ministry of Health says that a fullyformed baby is at 12 weeks of pregnancy.”

Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger voted in favour of the bill but expressed concerns about details around the stages of pregnancy referenced.

“We need to have an open

conversation about that in select committee,” she said.

“Women have historically sought abortions and found themselves with serious health issues. We have a process in this country for abortions, and it’s time to take it out of the Crimes Act. Women who find themselves in tough situations are not criminals. Abortion is a last resort; contraception is my preference.”

Hamilton MPs were also divided in their response to the bill. Hamilton East MP David Bennett supported the bill, saying, “it is my instinct that abortion does not belong in the Crimes Act”, while Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe voted no. He said he was broadly supportive of the legislative framework in place for over 40 years but recognised the need to update and improve some aspects of the existing Act. “I am deeply concerned about some of the proposed changes.

In particular, I’m alarmed at the lack of safeguards in the bill to

prevent late-term abortions, and the removal of some of the checks and balances that minimise the risk of a woman being coerced into an abortion, or making a decision without adequate counselling.”

The fact no woman has been convicted of a crime for having an abortion meant it was misleading to argue for the bill on the basis of ‘decriminalising’ abortion in New Zealand, he said, adding that given the deeply held views on both sides, he would be open to a referendum on the bill.

Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger voted in favour of the bill.

Another defibrillator for Pirongia

By Caitlan Johnston

A new defibrillator in the Pirongia Four Square means the members of the village and those visiting will have better accessibility if they were to ever need a defibrillator.

The defibrillator was funded by the Pirongia Monthly Market Committee who had been raising the money for it for the past year, it cost over $3000.

“We decided that to buy a defibrillator to be installed in the local Four Square store would be the most appropriate gift to the community,” said Pirongia Monthly Market Committee organiser Anne Kingscott.

“They (Four Square) didn’t have one and there wasn’t one down this end of town. The store is open seven days a week as well which means its easily accessible,” added another organiser Jane Tubb.

The committee members indicated that the only other two defibrillators in the village were at the fire station and Pirongia School. The new defibrillator is mounted on the front wall of the shop

directly in front of the checkouts.

Owner of the Pirongia Four Square, Satish Parmar, said that it was especially needed as they did have an incident where they thought a customer was going to faint.

“It really is a great asset to the community,” said Mr Parmar.

This is the first gift that the Pirongia Monthly Market Committee, which also includes Jenny Bradley, have been able to donate to the village after the three took on the role of organising the market three years ago.

“We didn’t want the market to close

and the past organiser was going to do that. We decided we weren’t going to let that happen though,” said Ms Bradley.

The market has also supported the Pirongia Voluntary Rural Fire Force by in the past giving them a stall to fundraise from at the market and they also do this for the Mt Pirongia Lions Club that run a plant stall.

The next market is on Sunday, August 25 from 9am to 2pm and the market typically showcases 40 to 60 stalls offering a range of arts, crafts, plants, food and entertainment.

From left, Jane Tubb, Jenny Bradley and Anne Kingscott with Pirongia Four Square checkout manager Karen Derbyshire and owner Satish Parmar.

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WAIPA NETWORKS BUSINESS AWARDS

Builders in for two

By Caitlan Johnston

A Te Awamutu family owned and operated build and design company are up for two major awards in this year’s Waipa Networks Business Awards.

Lunix Homes have been named as finalist in two categories – the Excellence in Business (large) category and the Employee of the Year category. The employee is project manager Rowdy McIntosh.

“It’s an awesome feeling to be a finalist, this is our first time participating in the awards and the whole process so far has been a great way to reflect on our team’s progress in the last year,” said Lunix Homes managing director and owner Tau Haimoana.

Mr Haimoana started Lunix Homes in 2016 with an associate and is now the sole owner of the company with a team of 12 behind him.

Judges had indicated they were impressed with the company’s achievements in a short amount of time, Mr Haimoana said.

It had completed about 38 new house builds in the last financial year and 32 the year before.

‘We have great working relationships with local developers, suppliers and the community, it is these relationships that have encouraged Lunix Homes’ growth. I am truly thankful for the support we have and continue to receive,” he said.

The next big project for the company is a housing development in Hamilton within a build partnership with Waikato Tainui. The subdivision has the capacity for more than 50 houses.

Lunix Homes is working on the first 20 builds now.

Rowdy McIntosh has been with Lunix Homes for 18 months.

“His role is a specialist role and it is rather challenging, you’re needed every single minute. It’s really not for everyone because it is demanding and I don’t know how he does it - but he facilitates it really well,” said Mr Haimoana.

Before joining Lunix Homes, Rowdy worked in Hamilton as a builder and decided he wanted to try something different within the industry.

“I wanted to get off the tools and learn more of the office side of things. It’s been amazing working at Lunix, I’ve learnt a lot in a short amount of time and it’s really been a steppingstone as this is a new role,” said Rowdy.

“I’m very humbled to be a finalist, I really wasn’t expecting it but it’s good to be recognised.”

Tau Haimoana (left) and Rowdy McIntosh.

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Gun buyback a success

By Caitlan Johnston

Te Awamutu’s gun buy-back this week saw 73 people hand over their now prohibited guns, and some brought in more than one firearm.

The gun buy-back event at Waipā Racecourse on Tuesday was part of the Governments $150 million scheme to buy back prohibited firearms. The buy-back was launched following legislation changes which outlawed certain firearms following the following the March 15 Christchurch Mosque attack.

“We’re very happy with the numbers of people that have come through, it’s been very positive, and everyone has been abiding and handing their guns over,” said Senior Sargent Scott Miller.

“We’ve ended up with more guns than people as some have bought in multiple.”

In April Parliament voted 119-1 to pass a bill outlawing most

Over 90 gun buy-back events have already been held.

automatic and semi-automatic weapons. The Arms Amendment Regulations 2019 then came into effect at the end of June and the gun buy-backs started in mid-July.

The new law outlaws the type of weapon police say Brenton Tarrant used during the March attacks at the Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre, in central Christchurch. Tarrant has pleaded not guilty to 51 murder charges, 40 of attempted murder and one terrorism charge The collection from Te Awamutu’s buyback added to 10,242 firearms collected to August 11. Another 1,269 firearms have been handed in under amnesty. Owners can claim compensation for surrendered firearms if they have a firearms license.

Police have held more than 90 gun buy-back events and plans another 150. The next in the Te Awamutu News readership area will be on September 11 at the Otorohanga Tigers Rugby League Club.

Kihikihi planning some Sunday R & R

By Caitlan Johnston

Lazy Sundays are about to become fun Sundays in Kihikihi.

The community’s Residents and Ratepayers group has announced a Kihikihi Village Lazy Sunday concert series starting next month.

The group comprises of volunteers who are responsible for beautifying the township’s main street. One of those volunteers is Sara Grayson, who came up with the Kihikihi Village Lazy Sunday concert series idea and has had help from her mum Angela Brown.

"These events will be a fun way for everyone to connect on a Sunday afternoon after some chores,” she said.

The concert series will be held in the Anglican Church Hall on Lyon Street and starts with the Kihikihi Spring Ukulele

Festival on September 1. The series will continue on the first Sundays of October, November and December.

“There’s a bit of a ukulele resurgence going on around the Pacific and we’d like to inspire people to take up lessons and even have a regular ukulele jam in Kihikihi,” said Ms Grayson.

Each Sunday will consist of a concert as well as a beginners’ ukulele workshop.

A Cambridge Ukulele band, StrumD will perform at the first concert, Rotorua band Thermaleles will do the second, followed

by Te Pahu’s Big Muffin Serious Band and Sylvia’s Toaster at the December concert.

The beginner ukulele workshops will be taken by Cambridge resident David Blanchard.

“David is a passionate ukulele musician with experience in traditional and finger picking playing styles. His influences include

the talented James Hill, Tobias Olaf and Phil Dolman,” said Mrs Grayson. ”Ukuleles will be provided at the workshops and if you do like it then you can even buy one off us.”

The concert series has been planned to coincide with the Kihikihi Police House and Temple Cottage open day and Maori Women’s Welfare League car boot sale, which both run on the first Sunday of each month.

There will also be a ukulele auction to raise funds for a mural at Kihikihi School, which will be part of the planned Kia Tau garden area.

Each concert runs from 2pm to 3.30pm and admission is by koha. The workshops are $40 for all four and run from 4pm to 5pm.

You can enrol for the workshops by emailing irarbrown@gmail.com.

Sara Grayson is also putting the word

out for ukulele buskers to perform in the main street during Spring - those that are interested can contact sara@grayson.kiwi.nz.

Sara Grayson has given her mum Angela Brown a ukulele.

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FRIDAY AUGUST 16, 2019

Dragon boats bring $6 million bonus

Waipa will get a multimillion dollar boost by hosting an international Dragon Boat event on Lake Karapiro in 2022.

Up to 5000 competitors will be involved in the International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission (IBCPC) event.

The regatta will take place at Mighty River Domain,

Lake Karapiro, with other events and side trips planned for Waipā and Waikato venues.

“Receiving the news that we would be hosting our first International Dragon Boat event was incredible news for us. This event is something very, very special,” said Liz Stolwyk, CEO of Mighty River

Domain at Lake Karapiro.

“Breast cancer affects us all in some way and to welcome up to 5000 survivors will be incredible. This means a huge amount to me, my team can deliver hundreds of events but to deliver this event will be one of a kind.”

Stolwyk, who has been at Mighty River Domain for 15 years, said the organisation

Students fizz at choir event Te Awamutu Primary School students were among 900 children in the Kids for Kids choir event at Claudelands Arena in Hamilton.

It was the second time the school had taken part in the event which sees young people come together to celebrate the best of Kiwi music.

The school took 15 students who made up the TAPS Song Squad and they were joined by Pokuru, St Patricks Catholic and Puahue schools.

The mass choir performed 15 songs to 2000 people.

“The student’s favourites were definitely the more modern songs, Green Light by Lorde, Oh My My by Nomad and the crowd favourite had the audience on their feet dancing to Why Does Love Do This To Me by The Exponents,” said teacher in charge and deputy principal Kim Tautari-Scott.

“It was an amazing show that was full of vibrancy, laughing, enthusiasm and lots of Kiwi nostalgia for the

hospitality sectors,” she said.

Competitors will come from 25 countries.

IBCPC worldwide President Meri Gibson, from Christchurch, described the bid to bring the event to New Zealand as a “massive undertaking”.

“Being up against countries from across the globe on various continents made this even more special to win the bid,” she said.

had been measuring the impact of events held in the Waipā over the past few years to get a sense of their economic impact.

She said larger events bring in more than $6 million.

“This event will have a giant impact also on our Waipā towns, especially the accommodation and

audience.”

The TAPS Song Squad had been rehearsing for the event since term two and Ms Taurati-Scott said all the nerves they may have had disappeared when they stepped out onto the stage.

“The pleasure of sitting in the audience and seeing their eyes and their excitement when they realised how huge the show was - it was quite emotional,” she said.

“When they came off the stage, they were all like bubbles being released from a fizzy can.”

The Kids for Kids choir event has been part of the New Zealand Primary School calendar for 24 years involving more than 280,000 children.

Te Awamutu Primary School are sure starters for the 2020 version.

“The focus is about getting more young people into the performing arts and instilling a love of music,” said Kim.

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Lilliputian delights from train modellers

Part of the historic village layout.

By Viv Posselt This weekend’s Model Railway Exhibition in Cambridge will bring together scores of model-makers and supporters from all over the Waikato.

Uniting under the banner of The Greater Waikato Railway Modellers (GWR), they come from Te Awamutu, Hamilton, Matamata, Cambridge, Tirau, and Morrinsville. This year, they will be joined by the Cambridge Patchworkers (who are making quilts for Camp Quality), the Matamata Meccano Club, and the Cambridge Brass Band.

One of the event organisers, Cambridge’s Paul Murphy, said that in addition to their large club layout, the local group will have their Christmas layout on show, along with coal mines, the popular ‘Thomas and Friends’ layout with handson fun for the kids.

Also on view will be a model of the Raurimu Spiral, an English scene and a computerised driver training layout from Tauranga, and a Swiss Alpine scene complete with gondola chair lift from Ngongotaha.

The show at the Cambridge Town Hall will be open from 10am-4.30pm tomorrow and 10am-3pm on Sunday.

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Remembering Ryan keeps players safe

She told how Ryan also enjoyed diving, fishing and surfing. One day he went out to a farm with friends. They went swimming, rode motorbikes and The memory of budding rugby star Ryan shared drink bottles.

McGregor is fresh in the minds of players in Four days later Ryan came home sick with what Te Awamutu’s soccer club. appeared to be influenza – but at 2am the following Players have been given their own sipper day he deteriorated and fearing he had septicaemia bottles as part of a drive to protect them from or had had an anaphylactic shock, family called an raise awareness about meningococcal disease. ambulance.

Meningococcal disease can develop as Ryan died less than four hours later in hospital. meningococcal septicaemia or meningococcal “He died of meningo-coccal disease which he meningitis. got from sharing bottles with his mates,” Debbie Last week saw the first roll-out of an Hoyes explained. “People can carry the bad bacteria initiative from club sponsors Gisler Architects that causes this disease without being sick but Ltd who came up with a plan to provide the Ryan McGregor can spread the bacteria to others drink bottles for the senior through their saliva.” teams, starting with the Her plea to the Te Awamutu Division 4 team made up of 16 players – and Te Awamutu News to 19-year olds who received readers - is “no matter who you theirs on their training night. are with, please do not share drink Gisler’s business manager bottles with anyone, it is not worth Ngaire Neal said the company the risk’. watched games and had The bottles provided to the Te concerns about players sharing Awamutu Association Football water bottles and exposing Club were selected because themselves to meningitis. their design enables liquid to be Gisler Architects Ltd squirted – minimising the chance responded by buying 100 safe of contracting meningitis. share bottles for the club’s “These bottles have a special teams. spout on them which means that And to get the message the players don’t have to have any home, Debbie Hoyes spoke to contact with the spout and can players about her late son Ryan instead ‘squirt’ their water into McGregor.

She told the team about how their mouths,” said Te Awamutu Ryan, a keen rugby player AFC secretary Sheryll Whitt. who played for Te Awamutu “This drastically reduces the College, was 15 when he risk of contracting meningitis contracted meningitis. Ryan and means that if on the sideline died in September 2000 of a player does pick up someone meningococcal septicaemia else’s bottle by mistake, the risk (blood poisoning) a day after of transmitting any disease is Safe sipper bottles are being distributed through Te Awamutu AFC. falling ill. reduced.”

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Date set for speed change

Waipā district councillors will be asked to approve more than 200 changes to speed limits on roads in 12 days’ time.

The recommendation comes from a council committee which, by majority, has recommended the changes be approved at a full council meeting on August 17.

Changes include reducing the speed limit to 40km/h in both Te Awamutu and Cambridge town centres, adding more 50 and 60km/h zones in urban areas and more 60 and 80km/h zones in rural areas. ​ Waipa District Council transportation manager Bryan Hudson believes the decision was a good step in our journey towards safer roads.

“Research has shown speed to be a factor in 34 per cent of high severity rural crashes on Waipā roads so lowering speed limits is a huge step towards making our roads safer.

Regardless of whether speed is the cause of a crash, it is always a major factor in the

outcome.”

The decision was initially deferred in June, after councillors requested more time to consider the 576 submissions received following an extensive community engagement and consultation process over the past 12 months.

Hudson said community input into the recommended speed changes had been an important part of the process.

Following consultation almost 20 changes were made to the proposals, though not all calls were successful.

“We received feedback about Frontier Road and Paterangi Road in Te Awamutu where the community felt a lower speed was not necessary,” Hudson said. “However, when considering the number of crashes on those roads and the fact that actual travel speeds are significantly lower than 100km/h already, Council felt the suggested reductions in speed were justified.” ​

Habitat buys pensioner homes

The sale of a 36-unit housing complex in Te Awamutu will provide revenue for the construction of more pensioner houses by Waipa District Council.

Habitat for Humanity Central North Island is taking over the ownership, management and operation of the units for pensioners in Palmer Street.

Habitat already operates Freeman Court, an independent living complex neighbouring the Palmer Street units. Palmer Street residents will remain in the

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Waipa District Council’s property manager John Miles said the sale will allow for additional pensioner housing units to be built.

“Pensioner housing is already in hot demand and this sale will allow us to build additional units to meet our aging population’s needs.”

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Reds host in-form Swifts Te Awamutu conceded a last-minute equaliser but came home from Unicol with a valuable point in the Waibop football premiership last weekend, and face another stiff challenge at home tomorrow.

The Gisler Architects Premier side hosts Matamata in a midtable clash in the main game at The Stadium tomorrow.

While Te Awamutu was earning a point in the rain with a 2-2 draw at Unicol last weekend, Matamata was scoring a comfortable 5-0 win over Tauranga Blue overs.

The teams go into the match separated by two points, Matamata Swifts in seventh and Te Awamutu eighth.

Te Awamutu started strongly last Saturday and the front three of Haydn Roil, Josh Ryan and Joel Roil caused havoc against the university defence, for no reward.

Midway through the first half Unicol took the lead through a set piece - and as is often the case in football, it was the team which conceded which reacted better.

A free kick from Liam Roil found Ryan unmarked in the box and with the slightest of touches he poked it passed the stranded keeper.

A well worked move down the right by Steffan Foulkes saw him skip pass the Unicol defence and drill a tasty looking cross to find Joel Roil unmarked to tap in and Te Awamutu led 2-1.

Unicol spent a lot of the second half passing around the Te Awamutu side but struggled to breakthrough the well organised defence. With the clock ticking down and Unicol sending prayers forward the home team was rewarded with an equaliser in the final minutes of normal time. It was a blow

for Te Awamutu after working so hard in keep the ball away from Kevin Billot and his goal.

Coach Joe Gifford said he was “gutted” to concede in the last minute “but that’s football for you” Te Awamutu reserves also conceded late in a 1-1 draw with West Hamilton in the Waikato A Division.

The game was played in wet conditions and but both teams contributed to a very entertaining game which saw both sides miss from the spot. Te Awamutu took the lead early in the second half with an excellent long range effort from man of the match Kai Funnel.

Late in the game West Hamilton, having seen their keeper save from the spot, were awarded a penalty of their own – and Te Awamutu custodian Josh Petersen pulled off an excellent save.

West Hamilton kept pressing hard to score an equaliser which they got very close to the end of the game. Tomorrow the reserves are away to Te Aroha Cobras at 2pm.

Edmond Judd Te Awamutu Division 3 men’s beat Matamata 1-0 on a pitch better suited for swimming and look for another win tomorrow when they take on league leaders Northern United Debacles at Anchor Park, 2.45pm kick off.

Ben Petersen’s early second half goal from an outstanding Dane Mitchell cross separated the teams. Mitchell had been out injured for four weeks and had been sorely missed. The team worked hard to hold the lead and should have doubled it but for great keeping by the Matamata keeper. At the other end Kevin Buckle put in a man of the match performance in

the Te Awamutu goal to make sure of the win.

Te Awamutu Division 4 team played lost 4-3 to Northern United Numpties. Player of the day went to Dylan Brett for his work in midfield. Daniel Sargent-Mens scored his first goal in the league. The team plays Tokoroa Rezzienation tomorrow at Anchor Park, 12.30pm kick off.

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Peace Cup frustration for TA Te Awamutu’s Stan Meads/Peace Cup side won against Maniapoto by default in the latest round of the competition and again won’t be on the field tomorrow.

The two teams were due to go head to head in the second round of five at Te Awamutu Marist Rugby Club on Saturday but Maniapoto fell short of players and Te Awamutu were automatically awarded the four points.

Te Awamutu’s side are seven-time cup

titleholders, but their winning streak was cut short in the first round of this year’s competition when they went up against Central Bay of Plenty losing 38-31 who took possession of the Peace Cup. Central Bay of Plenty got the bye in the second round and still hold the Peace Cup. Section two teams Cambridge, who have joined the competition for the first time since 2011, played Hamilton in the

second round and took a beating 62-12 at Melville Rugby Club on Saturday.

Tomorrow see’s the final round robin qualifying matches and Te Awamutu has drawn the bye while Cambridge will play Piako at Leamington Rugby Club at 1pm.

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Sports nominations called for

Sport Waikato Sports Awards nominations have opened.

Each Waikato district will have its own awards event and category winners go forward to be considered for the Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards next January.

Sport Waikato Chief Executive Matthew Cooper said taking the time to nominate sportspeople and supporters can have a big impact on how valued they feel in their community.

“So many of our sportspeople and emerging athletes put a huge amount of effort and dedication into their sport, and taking the time to recognise their efforts and achievements can

mean so much to them. There’s also the amazing administrators, coaches, officials and volunteers who help to make these achievements possible – and we’d really like to see as many of these fantastic supporters nominated and recognised at their local event”, said Cooper.

Cooper urges clubs, schools and sports organisations to take the time to fill in a nomination form so that the achievements can be celebrated.

“We’ve worked really hard to make it as easy as possible to nominate online. The forms can be saved and returned to, so you don’t have to do it all at once. You’ve got time to get all the information you need and return

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Nominations are open until September 27 and can be made online at www.sportwaikato.org.nz/awards.

And the winners were…

Commonwealth Games squash gold medallist Joelle King is the reigning Waipā Sportswoman of the Year and cyclist Sam Gaze has held the men’s title for the past two years.

Last year’s awards also saw a raft of Te Awamutu sports administers acknowledged for their contribution to a range of codes.

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Bell confident as Helena Baby faces sternest test

Progressive galloper Helena Baby faces his toughest assignment to date when he tackles a star-studded field in the Gr.2 U S Navy Flag Foxbridge Plate (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday.

But trainer John Bell has full confidence in his lightly-tried five-year-old as he attempts to go one better than stablemate Julius, who was beaten a nose last year by reigning Horse of the Year Melody Belle.

Spring might not yet have sprung, but a host of Group One stars will assemble at Te Rapa on Saturday, with Melody Belle and boom stablemate Te Akau Shark amongst the nominations.

A traditional launching pad to Spring riches, the Foxbridge Plate also heralds the return of Group One winners Consensus, Santa Monica, Authentic Paddy and Sentimental Miss, while the Tony Piketrained Group Two winner Endless Drama is fresh-up following his last start third in the Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) in Brisbane.

Despite the step-up in class, Bell is pleased

with Helena Baby, who routed his rivals in the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) last month, and believes he can make that quantum leap.

“He had a freshen-up since his win at Taranaki and the little bit of fast-work he has had has been on the course proper and the sectionals have been very satisfying,” he said.

“He has got fresh legs and I have no issues with him coming back to 1200m.

“We are going to ride our own race and not worry about Melody Belle and Te Akau Shark or any of the other top horses.

“He steps up to weight-for-age but we are very comfortable with where we are at and I am looking forward to it.”

Helena Baby has won his past five races and has stepped through the grades to be rated 88, ten points inferior to his ultratalented but injury-plagued stablemate Julius when he contested the race last year.

“They are different types of horses but they have the same strength, determination and class,” Bell said.

“This horse has carried lower weights and come through the grades.”

Owned in Hong Kong, there is a chance that New Zealand racing fans will only see Helena Baby on two more occasions, with the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) on August 31 also on the radar.

“At this stage, there is a possibility of him going into quarantine on September 3 to head up to Hong Kong,” Bell said.

Helena Baby will once again be ridden by South African Donavan Mansour, who has created a good impression in his second stint in New Zealand after relocating with his wife and two sons last season.

“I identified his professionalism and ability when he first came over,” Bell said.

“He is dedicated and is a great family man, which is important to me. He is polite and does his homework and I supported him heavily earlier on and now he is doing so well it is sometimes hard to get hold of him, which is a great thing.

“I think there are a lot of young riders who could take a leaf out of Donavan’s book.”

Bell is also pleased to have quality sprinter Julius back in the stable as he continues on the comeback trail following a tendon injury.

“He came in two weeks ago and is on the walker until the end of the month. From the beginning of September, he will go to the track. It will be small steps from there.”

Danzdanzdance ready for spring assault Dual Group One winner Danzdanzdance had her first hit-out of the season at the Avondale trials on Tuesday ahead of what could be a lucrative spring.

The Chris Gibbs and Michelle Bradleytrained mare finished third in her 1000m heat on the heavy11 surface and her connections were pleased with what they saw ahead of her raceday return later this month in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings.

“She trialled really well,” Gibbs said.

“Obviously it was very heavy, but we were expecting that, so we just wanted to get her around safely and just have a nice quiet trial and a bit of a blow.”

Danzdanzdance was ridden by last season’s premiership winning jockey Lisa Allpress who has secured the Group One ride at Hastings next month.

“Lisa Allpress rode her for us,” Gibbs said.

“She hopped off and was happy about the whole trial, so we’ll just move on from here.”

Danzdanzdance had a standout season last

term winning the Gr.1 Captain Cook Stakes (1600m) at Trentham and Gr.1 Zabeel Classic (2000m) at Ellerslie and was Group One placed on three other occasions, including running third to Avilius in the Gr.1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill in March.

A return across the Tasman could be on the cards this spring for the mare, however, Gibbs said that trip depends on her performance in the first leg of the Hawke’s Bay triple crown.

“Lisa will ride her in New Zealand in that one run (Tarzino) and she (Danzdanzdance) will probably go to Australia, but she will have to run very well.

“There is nothing set in stone just yet.

You have got to throw in early nominations for the Cox Plate (Gr.1, 20140m) and races like that, but we will just be guided by the weather.

“Getting a bit of moisture would be our best chance, that’s whether we go to Sydney or Melbourne.”

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AUCTION: (unless sold prior) 1.00pm Thursday 22nd August 2019, LJ Hooker office, 41 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu OPEN: Sunday 1.00 – 1.30pm VIEW: ljhooker.co.nz/19EAGG8 CONTACT

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Set right on the town boundary, privacy and family functionality!

Boasting four bedrooms, open plan living and a pool for summer fun, a double garage with internal access, double carport with plenty of off-road parking, this property offers all the freedom of a rural lifestyle but is only minutes from town.

Our vendor is motivated so call Fiona or Mark today to arrange a personal viewing.

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Street View:

JOHN THOMSON Well they’ve never picked our bin up since it all started, glass or recycling. I’m about to give them a mouthful about it.

QUESTION: What are your thoughts about Waipa District Councils recycling bin inspectors?

MARIE LITTLE They’re not very good, they check it, but they don’t do a thorough job.

LINDA HARRIS I think it’s a good idea, that’s the whole point of having recycling to make sure everything goes in the right place.

VICKI DAVIS Good idea, it teaches us what you can and can’t put in them.

JULIE WEBB Well I live in Te Kawa halfway between Te Awamutu and Otorohanga and we don’t get recycling bins which I am quite disappointed about, I think everyone should have them.

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Movies…

Things to do this weekend

Try your hand at pottery on Sunday at Studio Two’s open clay studio. No experience is needed, anyone can go along to learn how to hand build with clay and if you have experience you can even use a wheel. The session runs from 11am to 3pm and costs $10.

No matter the weather the Tamahere Country Market will be going ahead on Saturday showcasing a range of crafts, plants and produce. There will also be a wide selection of food including doughnuts, cheese and coffee. It runs from 8.30am to 1pm at St Stephen’s church.

The New Zealand Mountain Film Festival comes to Waitomo today and tomorrow. The festival showcases award winning New Zealand films following the Wanaka Festival. The festival is taking place at Waitomo Museum of Caves screening at 7.30pm on both nights. Tickets are $25 for one night and $40 for two. Email waitomorocks@ gmail.com to buy tickets.

A Dog’s Purpose, A Dog’s Way Home and now the final in the truly wonderful trilogy. Some friendships transcend lifetimes. Buddy is a good dog. After searching for his purpose through several eventful lives, Buddy is sure that he has found and fulfilled it. Yet as he watches curious baby Clarity get into dangerous mischief, he is certain that this little girl is very much in need of a dog of her own.

When Buddy is reborn, he realizes that he has a new destiny. He's overjoyed when he is adopted by Clarity, now a vibrant but troubled teenager. When they are suddenly separated, Buddy despairs; who will take care of his girl? A charming and heart-warming story of hope, love, and unending devotion, it asks the question, do we really take care of our pets, or do they take care of us? More than just another endearing dog tale, it is the moving story of unwavering loyalty and a love that crosses all barriers.

Directed by Tearepa Kahi (Poi E: The Story of Our Song), HERBS: Songs of Freedom brings together the band's key living members in an emotional round of interviews, jams and memories culminating in a reunion concert. 40 years on from the formation of the band in the heat of the 1970s Dawn Raids and the Bastion Point occupation, the film documents the band in the context of music as social activism. It explores the success of Herbs, the much-loved pioneers of Pacific Reggae, with interviews with band members past and present, as well as exclusive full-length concert footage from the reunion show. The band were creators of uniquely Kiwi protest songs 'French Letter', the classic 'Sensitive to a Smile' and garage-party good-times anthem 'Long Ago'. They represented a new voice - they brought fresh narratives and choruses to the front line of New Zealand.

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HERBS: SONGS OF FREEDOM

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Celebrates the men from different islands of the South Pacific who gave voice to a generation and the issues of the time, through their iconic music.

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OPEN HOME

TENDER: Closes 4:00pm Wednesday 21st August 2019. LJ Hooker Office, 41 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu OPEN: By Appointment Only VIEW: ljhooker.co.nz/19EZGG8 Contact Sonia Furniss 027 540 0726 sonia.furniss@ljhta.co.nz

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Check out this 4002m2 (approx.) section offering a prime elevated building platform which maximises the stunning rural and mountain views of both Pirongia and Kakepuku. Accentuate the benefits of rural living whilst enjoying town edge convenience. Build the home of your choice, big or small, and build the shed you have always desired. This is a must see - this rare opportunity won’t sit around long. Call Sonia now for more information.

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Prime Position 45 Ohaupo Road Te Awamutu Deceased Estate 1930’s home on a full 1,232m2 (approx.) site close to town. All offers will be considered by the Executors. Deadline: 4.00pm Monday 19th August 2019.

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Delightful 1930’s character bungalow nestled on a full 1044m2 (approx.) section. Plenty of space with three spacious bedroom plus an office, the master features its own private deck with direct access to the back garden.

Perfectly positioned only a short stroll to Te Awamutu and its wonderful mix of cafes, shops, and amenities. This is a must see to appreciate the charm.

Contact Sonia Furniss 027 540 0726 sonia.furniss@ljhta.co.nz

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What A Start!

215 Puniu Road Te Awamutu Freshly renovated with open plan living and a large fenced section, this three bedroom home with great garaging is just waiting for your family. Vendors relocating ... call now for a viewing!

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Look What We Found!

1030B Bank Street Te Awamutu

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Look no further, we have found you this lovely townhouse. The open plan kitchen, dining and lounge, with pitched ceilings, has a feeling of spaciousness. The cottage style garden just adds to the charm of this home.

This is the perfect location for those wanting to live close to town and schools as everything is within walking distance of this property. Don’t delay properties like this are well sought after.

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PRICE: $795,000 OPEN: Sunday 2.30 – 3.00pm VIEW: ljhooker.co.nz/18ZFGG8 Contact Ian Jones 027 447 1758 Fiona Collins 027 295 4250

Vendors Have Bought!

620 Bellot Street Pirongia All the boxes will be ticked for retired farmers or families wanting to take advantage of this friendly bustling village with great schooling, cafes, a popular bar and restaurant, plenty of walking tracks! This is a home deserving of urgent attention as properties of this calibre don’t last long in Pirongia, so call Fiona or Ian today to arrange a personal viewing.

OPEN HOME

FOR SALE: By Negotiation VIEW: ljhooker.co.nz/198XGG8 Contact Mark Weal 027 451 4732 Fiona Collins 027 295 4250

Ken Hagan AREINZ 021 353 488

Rhonda McGuire Property Mngr 021 353 046

Develop Your Own Property 9000m2 (approx.)

53 Ryburn Road Te Awamutu Bordering the ever popular Ohaupo township this great location offers a rural outlook while still being close to the local shops, cafes, decile 10 Primary School, day-care and a short drive to Hamilton, Te Awamutu and Cambridge. Plenty of reason to consider making your dream a reality, bigger than most 9000m² (approx.) section, build the home and recreate a lifestyle you have always desired! Title is due, covenants apply. Call Mark Weal or Fiona Collins

John Halliday 021 308 641

Fiona Collins 027 295 4250

Tania Ruki 027 441 3264

Ian Jones 027 447 1758

PRICE: $455,000 OPEN: Sunday 1.00 – 1.30pm VIEW: ljhooker.co.nz/1964GG8 Contact Tania Ruki 027 441 3264 tania.ruki@ljhta.co.nz

Gary Derbyshire 021 149 4371

Sonia Furniss 027 540 0726

One Owner Gone, Other Wants OUT 60 Williams Street Te Awamutu The sellers are on the move & must sell their classic split level home designed for comfort & space while offering an exciting look. Three bedrooms, light filled living & grassed playland for kids to play.

Pamela Thackray 021 184 1255

Mark Weal Rural 027 451 4732

Ema Wilson 027 788 7730

Nadine Wells 027 444 0774

LJ Hooker Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ Phone: 871 5044