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Ray of light for hall Pirongia is getting its hall back – thanks in part to X-rays.

The Franklin Street War Memorial Hall was closed last year after failing earthquake tests – becoming one of hundreds of buildings around the country to have their lives potentially shortened.

But the building – opened in 1922 – has had a reprieve following a review of the building records and x-ray spot scanning which showed up additional structural framing.

Waipa District Council business support group manager Ken Morris says the decision to temporarily close the hall last year was made with the best information available.

“In 2018, we made the decision to close the hall for the safety of our residents based on the best available information from the original seismic assessment. We are very pleased with the results of the detailed seismic assessment which allows us to reopen,” he said.

“We know our community will be thrilled with the news as they will once again have an appropriate space for activities and to celebrate their war heroes.”

The hall was closed because the earlier assessment found it did not meet minimum safety standards introduced by the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016.

The initial report rated the Pirongia Memorial Hall’s seismic resistance capacity at 15 per cent of National Building Standards (NBS) and recommended a detailed seismic assessment. Buildings are considered earthquake-prone if their seismic resistance capacity is calculated as less than 34 per cent of NBS. The new rating following the latest seismic assessment is 50 per cent.

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New exhibition from Wānanga A public exhibition of toi (artwork) created

by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa tauira (students) from Te Kuiti, Te Awamutu, Kihikihi and other areas is getting underway next week.

The exhibition - named by tauira as Rū Harakeke Pū Harakau, He Toi Whenua, He Toi Moana, He Taonga Tuku Iho - is being held at 37 Taupiri Street, Te Kūiti. Entry is free and it will run between 9am and 5pm from Tuesday 26 November till Friday 29 November.

Raranga (weaving) and whakairo (carving) works will be on display. They will include items ranging from large muka korowai in the making, mini korowai, muka kete, kete whakairo, aaro and small konae.

The works have been produced by tauira living in a range of areas who study at the Maniapoto (Te Kuiti) and Apakura (Te Awamutu) campuses.

Kaiwhakahaere Ako (manager educational delivery) Zina Manu says the Maniapoto campus of Te Wānanga o Aotearoa has been curating and organising student exhibitions for the past four years.

“They provide an important platform for the students of the whakairo and raranga programmes to share all of their hard work and achievement with their fellow tauira, whānau and the local community of Te Kūiti.

“The student exhibition is also a great opportunity to re-engage with the local

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Waipa’s Masonic Lodge will hand over a cheque of $6700 to the Casting for Recovery organisation next Tuesday.

The funds will assist the group’s 2020 retreat at Castle Rock, south of Te Awamutu.

Lodge spokesman Scott Mills says Casting for Recovery hold a weekend camp at Castle Rock Wharepapa, where they treat 10-12 women who have, or are recovering from, breast cancer to two days of total relaxation.

“All meals are prepared for them, as well as beauty therapy and massage therapy available.

“They are also taught the rudiments of trout fishing and the highlight of the weekend is when they are taken to nearby stream to try out what they have learned.”

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The naming of the exhibition by tauira is part of an ongoing tradition. “Each year the exhibition is given a name acknowledging certain aspects of toi māori and those who have paved the way for mahi toi.”

This year’s name - Rū Harakeke Pū Harakau, He Toi Whenua, He Toi Moana, He Taonga Tuku Iho - is an acknowledgment to the practices of kairaranga (weavers) and kaiwhakairo (carvers) and their respective mediums.

It is also an acknowledgment to Rua Te Pupuke (the progenitor of wood carving) and Hineteiwaiwa (the principle goddess of Te Whare Pora - the house of weaving).

Examples of some of the work which will be on display.

On the beat Everybody needs good neighbours… with Ryan Fleming

As we start to approach silly season, I find I am dealing with a higher number than usual complaints for neighbours at war.

The really frustrating part of this is that it is completely avoidable.

All it takes is to exercise a bit of common courtesy.

Take the case of an autistic child has who has a fixation on rubbish bins, which he has a habit of collecting and taking home.

It would be most frustrating for the bin owners – but it is not an issue which should escalate into friction or violence.

In the first instance, an appropriate response would be to talk with the family involved. It is not easy to control challenging behaviours, however there are ways around it, for example, in this case if each neighbour

simply wrote on the bin their street address, the family could return the bins when necessary.

As I said earlier, exercising a bit of courtesy and just talking with the neighbour concerned can easily remedy a lot of problems before the situation gets out of control.

Sometimes, it helps to simply put yourself into the shoes of another person and imagine what challenges they are dealing with.

While I have this forum to write to the people of Te Awamutu, I would like to say a huge thanks from Operation Christmas Hampers.

We have been blown away by the kindness shown by people living in the town. Our volunteers walked over 22 kms

each over three nights during the first drive. It was so successful we did an extra night where we hit streets that had specifically requested us.

We have drop off points all over Te Awamutu and are now preparing for the next phase which involves wrapping and assembling hampers. This process will begin on December 16.

We will be putting the call out for volunteers to help wrap and assemble and would like to get the community involved in this project.

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Youth leader joins wananga Schools

A tutor with a passion for youth development has been appointed to a key role in Te Awamutu at Te Wananga o Aotearoa.

Jordaan Tuitama (pictured) is moving from Kawerau into his new role where he will provide strategic oversight relating to youth.

“I’ll basically be running a rangatahi lens over things, making sure all aspects of our organisation fulfil the needs of our rangatahi and that what we’re doing is in line with what central government, iwi and others are doing in the youth development space,” he said.

Tuitama, 32, has been a community champion for youth in Kawerau as an educator providing leadership through education programmes and youth activities.

His step up to the new head office role is significant for a tutor who experienced his own difficulties as a young person.

“I was a teenage father, under-achieved at high school, never went to university and people assumed I was a hard case because I was big and

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brown.”

His determination to break the stereotypes encouraged him to follow a career in helping and guiding young people who had gone through experiences he could relate to.

He started with youth

development work in Hamilton before moving to the Bay of Plenty and eventually Te Awamutu.

“Now I’m looking forward to carrying on with that important kaupapa in my new role,” he said.

Can you make muffins for mums?

By Savannah Patterson

More volunteers are needed to help a Te Awamutu initiative for mums with babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Waikato Hospital.

Jill Taylor launched Muffins for Mums over eight years ago after her grandson was in the NICU and her daughter would go and stay but have nothing to eat after hours.

The Te Awamutu Community Board member says many mums with babies in the unit would also be from out of town so had no way of going home and eating their own food and often didn’t want to leave the hospital to buy other food.

Taylor approached the hospital to find a way to feed the mothers.

She went on to use media to advertise for volunteers and get the idea moving.

“I ended up having so many people to help that I had the council come in and say my kitchen was okay to cook,” she recalled.

In a final meeting the hospital said they would be able to give out-of-town mums Meals on Wheels vouchers and Taylor’s

volunteers were able to provide the lunches.

She says the health and safety requirements were very specific, so she came up with the idea to make muffins.

“We started off with five days a week and now we do seven days a week.

“There are 40 mums at the unit at one time and they’re always full.”

At the moment there are six main volunteers providing muffins and Taylor says more are needed to keep up with the daily quantity.

“People don’t have to be making muffins every day or even every week, even if they can make a batch here and there it all helps.”

She says she is also able to pick up the muffins if people are unable to drop them off.

“I have one lady who does a five dozen a fortnight and some people might do a dozen a month.”

Taylor makes a couple of hundred a week.

“I can do it with my eyes closed now and all this time we’ve only had about two days where there weren’t any muffins.”

For more information and to volunteer call Jill Taylor on 0274154908.

Te Awamutu College has joined the collegiate backlash against vaping by banning it, and vaping material.

Principal Tony Membery said he had told students he believed companies associated with vaping were attempting to glamorise it and get young people “hooked”.

But he said there had been no evidence of it becoming established at the school.

“A couple of students who broke the rules early on were dealt with by disciplinary action and there has been no repeat,” he said.

“I have spoken at junior and senior assemblies about the health dangers associated with vaping using various newspaper articles.

He said student should resist attempts to get them hooked on expensive, unhealthy and anti-social activity.

Waipā principals spoken to by the Te Awamutu News were unanimous in their condemnation of students being encouraged to vape.

Two principals in Cambridge are calling for stricter regulations on the modern ‘smoking’ trend, which reportedly already has two per cent of young people vaping daily.

The News was unsuccessful in efforts to get comments from the newly appointed Otorohanga High principal Traci Liddall before this edition’s deadline.

At St Peter’s School, Cambridge, it is estimated about 70 percent of students had been exposed to vaping or had tried it, and 10 per cent of those had become addicted.

Principal Dale Burden said the approach for most students has been stopping them at the ‘top of the cliff’ – educating them on the dangers of vaping before they started, but the school was providing a “therapeutic model” for those who have become addicted to nicotine.

“It’s part of a wider wellbeing curriculum that we teach,” he said “All schools have students that vape … however there will be a small percentage everywhere of students that have got real issues with it, so how we deal with that is by using a strength-based therapeutic model, a step-by-step method or plan to help the student stop vaping.”

Cambridge High School has been providing a similar service – helping students addicted to nicotine to quit by using supportive products and information and educating students and parents on the dangers of vaping.

“Our school has experienced the vaping trend going around New Zealand,” said Cambridge High School deputy principal

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He said the number of students addicted to vaping had reduced since Term 2, when the vaping trend for young people around the country seemed to peak.

He said compared to vaping, smoking cigarettes was very minimal among students.

“I think the industry trick youth into thinking it’s okay, there’s no harm, but it’s actually quite addictive, it does have nicotine.”

A single cigarette contains 10 to 20 mg of nicotine – but some forms of vaping liquid contain 60mg of nicotine.

“It’s worse than smoking, and it seems to be down to easy access, it’s very assessible,” said McDonnell.

He said where vaping once helped people quit, it was now being taken up by nonsmokers.

Burden said he hoped the government would introduce stricter regulations around vaping advertising – following the footsteps of Australia and the United States which had already increased regulation on the advertising and sale of vape products.

“With the way they (vaping companies) are pitching it and advertising, the government need to start moving a bit more quickly than what they are. It’s shocking really… it’s big tobacco getting in the back door again, they’re glamorising vape smoking in the same way the Marlboro man and the likes did 40 years ago. … It’s not the same product, but there’s really a problem with it, and it’s getting young kids into the habit of vaping."

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Seymour tackles Euthanasia bill unsafe: opponents public fears

By Viv Posselt Act NZ leader David Seymour said last weekend that one-third of people living overseas who succeed in getting permission to end their lives elect not to do so.

He was responding to questions on his End of Life Choice Bill during a Sunday night Newstalk ZB Q&A session with listeners, hosted

by Tim Beveridge.

Seymour said even the best palliative care in the world could not help in some cases, and many of those given permission to die chose not to do so, but felt ‘empowered’ by having that option open to them.

When asked about the potential for future governments to change the bill, Seymour said that in order to do so, it would have to go back to Parliament for further debate and then be required to meet a majority.

“The chance of that happening is almost nil.

Politicians hate legislation on this kind of thing, and

would be concerned they may not be re-elected,” he said, adding that the longeststanding jurisdiction to have legalised assisted dying has had the same law since 1998.

He told one listener that the option to seek assisted dying was not available to those who may have a Power of Attorney for a patient, perhaps for reasons linked to dementia; nor could the request be embedded in a Living Will. Those seeking it had to go through two doctors – one could be the patient’s own doctor, and the other was a medical practitioner selected at random from a list of doctors willing to perform assisted dying, held by the Ministry of Health.

Seymour said the bill did not give the State the power of life and death over anyone. The law would apply strictly to those who were terminally ill and likely to live for six months or less, and doctors would be legally bound to put a ‘stop notice’ in cases where they

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ACT NZ leader David Seymour

suspected individuals were being coerced.

“The individual seeking assisted dying has to apply in person in real time, through a face-to-face with medical practitioners … that person can also stop the process at any time.”

He also said life insurance policies would be unaffected.

“They will pay out as though that individual had died of the illness naturally.”

He said more information was available on the legislation from www. legislation.govt.nz, with wider information and questions at www.lifechoice. org.nz

Last week’s passage into law, pending a referendum, of Act leader David Seymour’s End of Life Choice Bill has drawn mixed public response, with Euthanasia-Free NZ executive officer Reneé Joubert saying it lacks important safeguards.

The Cambridge-based Joubert describe the 69 votes to 51 vote through Parliament on November 13 as “highly concerning”.

She said the bill’s final reading would not have passed without New Zealand First’s bloc vote in favour, and it lacked important safeguards. She was referring to NZ First’s stated support for the bill on condition it was put to a referendum.

“For example, unlike laws in Victoria, Canada and Oregon, this bill does not require independent witnesses to be involved in any part of the assisted death process. It does not require a cooling period … the list goes on.

“Parliament rejected proposed amendments to include such safeguards without even debating them.

Maggie Barry proposed the inclusion of a cooling period of one week; Simeon Brown proposed that an independent witness should be present at a person’s death. How many wrongful deaths, resulting from a lack of meaningful safeguards, are Parliament willing to accept?”

Loopholes in the bill could enable coercion and abuse, she said, and could allow people as young as 18 to request a lethal dose to end their life. Among other concerns she expressed was the lack of a requirement for a person to speak to a palliative care or pain specialist before requesting an assisted death, the fact an attending medical practitioner did not need specific training in the field of the person’s medical condition, and the risk that depression might distort a person’s view of their options.

Joubert added that responses from a poll conducted between October 31 and November 6 demonstrated that most New Zealanders were confused about what the bill seeks to legalise, despite it being the

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subject of public debates and media attention for four years.

Three quarters of respondents thought the bill would legalise people choosing to have machines turned off that are keeping them alive, where that choice is already legal.

“We doubt that another year would be long enough to allow the public to become adequately informed about the bill’s content, amid contentious debates on cannabis and the general election,” she said. “We are concerned that a referendum result may not reflect the public’s true sentiments.

“We elect MPs to enact laws that would keep vulnerable people safe. It’s very disappointing that Parliament has passed the buck to the public.”

What it means and how our MPs voted Enjoy your Christmas

By Viv Posselt The November 13 parliamentary vote ended two years of tough political talk around Act NZ leader David Seymour’s End of Life Choice Bill.

The bill, which opens the door to terminally ill adults requesting assisted dying, passed 69 to 51 in a conscience vote. It now goes to a public referendum to be held at next year’s general election – that will decide on whether the bill becomes law.

The controversial bill has been through eight parliamentary debates and has generated a record 39,000 public submissions – all of which led Seymour to make changes in key areas of concern. Speaking to Parliament on November 13, he said the bill had enough safeguards against coercion, which has and continues to be a contentious point for many, along with fears around eligibility criteria, and on undue pressure being brought to bear on medical practitioners.

Present in the public gallery for the vote was Shirley Seales, mother of Wellington lawyer Lecretia Seales whose failed attempt to be granted the authority to end her life inspired Seymour’s efforts. Shirley Seales expressed satisfaction with the vote, as did Lecretia Seales’ widower Matt Vickers.

This is how things stand now: • The option of assisted dying is open only to those aged 18 and over, those who have been diagnosed as terminally ill with less than six months to live or suffer from a ‘serious grievous and irremediable medical condition’; those in an advanced state of irreversible decline in capability; those experiencing ‘unbearable suffering’ for which they cannot find relief; and those

with the ability to understand the nature and consequences of assisted dying.

• Doctors and nurses are banned by law to initiate a conversation about euthanasia with a patient – the request must come directly from the individual seeking assisted dying.

• Medical practitioners are not obligated to take a role in a person’s death and cannot be pressured into taking part. Those assisting people to die can do so only under certain conditions.

• If a patient meeting the criteria and passing through a series of checks has not proceeded within six months of signing the paperwork, they must go through the whole process again from the start.

• A person seeking assisted dying can change his or her mind at any point.

• Doctors suspecting coercion must stop the process.

• All assisted deaths will be monitored via a paper-trail collected by a Ministry of Health-appointed registrar.

Waikato regional MPs were divided in their November 13 responses.

Voting against the bill were Taupo MP Louise Upston (Nat); Hamilton East MP David Bennett (Nat); Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe (Nat); List MP Jamie Strange (Lab), and Te Tai Hauāuru MP Adrian Rurawhe (Lab).

Voting in favour of the bill were TaranakiKing Country MP Barbara Kuriger (Nat); Waikato MP Tim van de Molen (Nat); Hauraki-Waikato MP Nanaia Mahuta (Lab), and Waiariki MP Tamati Coffey (Lab).

Campaigning for and against whether the bill should become law is expected to continue until the 2020 election.

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Tuning into The Woolshed A 'must' for

their mates…

By Savannah Patterson The Te Awamutu Brass Band will be playing at their Festive Concert next month at The Woolshed.

Musical director Sarah Carroll said the band comprises up to 35 senior band up to 10 beginners.

The band has been active this year, playing in cafes, parades, the Relay for Life and clubs and gained podium finishes in its categories at the National Championships in Hamilton.

She says the festive concert will include a Christmas variety, from traditional carols to modern pop classics.

“Our members love playing music and always look forward to the opportunity to share this with our wider community.

“We practice each Thursday night, but you can’t beat playing to and interacting with a live audience as it helps us to continue improving our playing and finding new ways to entertain the crowds.”

She says music is a great way to spread a little Christmas cheer and one way

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Band members will be raising funds at Christrmas.

people can meet and connect or reconnect with each other.

“It’s a chance to disconnect from the busyness of Christmas and enjoy an afternoon of fun and festive music with friends.

“As a C grade band from a smaller community we quite often rely on our members

to contribute a large amount to getting to national competitions so any funds we do manage to acquire go towards the day to day cost of running the building, purchasing new and exciting pieces and keeping up with maintenance on all our instruments.”

The band will also be playing at the Star Hotel in Kihikihi, St Saviours Church Pirongia Carol Service, the Te Awamutu Christmas parade, Te Kuiti Carol Service, Carols around the rest homes in Te Awamutu and finishing off the season at the Highfield Retirement Village.

It's tree time for Te Awamutu

By Savannah Patterson A Te Awamutu church will become a pop-up Christmas tree forest next month.

For four years North End Church on Racecourse Rd has been inviting organisations to create a Christmas tree that reflects who they are, and they are displayed for three nights.

Organiser Jamie Budd says the free ‘Tree Awamutu” community event – running this year from December 9 to 11 - continues to grow - and last year attracted close to 1000 people over the three nights.

“The community is able to come and view them and vote for their favourite.

“This is just a way that we want to get the community excited about Christmas and get some exposure for smaller community groups that do some amazing things.

Last year’s pop up forest even included a Coke tree.

“The event keeps getting bigger and

bigger and this year we’re working with the Police and the Fire Brigade who will bring their trucks and cars for some more interactive things for the kids.”

Budd says they are aiming to display over 30 trees this year and will invite guest judges to pick their favourite tree in one of six categories.

This year will see the addition of Tiny Trees – where children are invited to create 30cm mini trees.

“We would love to see 100-plus of these entered, at the moment we have about 50 registered,” he said.

More details can be found at www. zionpeople.nz/tree-awamutu-2 or email info@zionpeople.nzage group.”

Budd says they are still seeking sponsorship for various prizes.

For more information and to register a tree for this year's event visit www. zionpeople.nz/tree-awamutu-2 or email info@zionpeople.nz

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Systems engineer Rob Stacey says they are all doing Movember together as a team.

“It is a really important issue and one that all men need to be aware of.”

Paul Aylett from IT says he originally wanted to take part in Movember to promote men’s health, but his reasons have changed slightly.

“A friend living in the UK was recently diagnosed with throat cancer and I know he wouldn’t be the type of guy to get regular checks ups.

“It has made this cause so much more important to me because men need to get checked and it is important to start the conversation about it.”

Building compliance officer Russell Hewer also has a friend who was recently diagnosed with possible prostate cancer and is going through further testing.

“I have also had a scare myself so that’s why I am doing Movember this year, it is a really important cause.”

Solutions lead Leonard Haasbrock says it is a health concern for men in their later years, so it is important to raise awareness of it.

“My father was affected by prostate cancer so for me this is a really personal issue.”

“There are two sides to this issue: the mental health side and the physical side of it,” says project engineer Carl Smith.

“I have a mate who has gone through the physical side of it recently and I have also had my own challenges with some of the twists and turns that life gives you.”

GIS officer Lee Tupuola says it’s his second time growing a moustache, and his first for Movember.

Movember focuses on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.

Around 600 men die each year in New Zealand with or from prostate cancer.

Testicular cancer most commonly affects men aged 15-35 and on average more than 150 men are diagnosed each year.

Council staff, from left, Brad Abbott, Paul Aylett, Erik Van Der Wel, Carl Smith and Leonard Haasbroek are showing their support for the fight against cancer.

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Pool project needs another $520,000 Rates will not be impacted by an unplanned remedial project for the Cambridge pools.

The pool is already undergoing a $20 million revamp – and a further $520,000 must be found.

The additional funds were sought after contractors discovered defects with the existing 50m pool. The pool, built in 1971, will be retained as part of the new complex.

Waipā District Council Project delivery manager Lorraine Kendrick said the

additional costs – totalling $521,000 - would not have an impact on rates.

“The funds will be covered through asset sales in Cambridge plus external funding. It’s simply an unavoidable cost to ensure an old pool can continue to be used and enjoyed for years to come.”

It was not clear going to press what assets would or have been sold.

Kendrick said the original pool was constructed in 1971, making it 48 years old and near the end of its 50-year asset life.

“We had anticipated some remedial work would be required due to the age of the pool.

However, until the pool was closed and emptied and the adjacent ground excavated for the new building, we were unable to carry out inspections and we couldn’t be sure of the extent of work required.”

In October 2018 Council entered into a $17.6 million fixed-price contract to build the long-awaited pool complex with a total

project budget of $20.7 million. Of this, $1.8 million has already come from external fundraising with more likely to be raised.

This money for remedial works is additional to that budget.

Kendrick said major progress had been made on the project and construction of the building to house the indoor pool was now well underway.

“We have made fantastic progress and are right on track to complete this project midnext year. We know Cambridge residents are very excited for their new complex and so are we.”

Once complete, the new pool facility will include a new 10-lane indoor pool and learner’s pool, a hydrotherapy pool, spa and sauna, a children’s splash pad and an upgrade of the existing 50m outdoor pool.

For more information go to waipadc.govt. nz/cambridgepool.

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Cambridge pool is undergoing a $20 million revamp.

Waipa free active classes

Free Latin dance, yoga, pilates and Zumba classes are on offer throughout November to encourage Te Awamutu and Cambridge residents to get active.

Waipa District Libraries launched ‘Get Active November’, with a Community Club Night at the Cambridge Library.

The night featured demonstrations from the Camkada Judo Club, Cambridge Cruisers Rock n Roll and Scottish dance

groups as well as meet and greet sessions with several other groups so locals can see what’s on offer in their town.

Libraries event organiser Dee Atkinson said free exercise classes would then be run throughout the month in both hubs.

“The Community Club Night gave people a taste of the activities and exercise groups available in Cambridge.

“From gentle exercise

to athletics, dance and gymnastics, the month will show how people can get active in fun and interesting ways.

“It is really important that we encourage people from all ages and groups in Waipa to get involved with their community groups and meet other locals.”

To register for Get Active November and to learn more, visit waipalibraries. org.nz.

Truck day planned

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The Otorohanga Carriers Association will stage a December Ride a Truck Day event based at the Otorohanga Club to celebrate the first anniversary of the Jim Barker Memorial Playground and raise funds for the town’s volunteer fire brigade.

Otorohanga Transport Group spokeswoman Carolyn Christian said a

similar event was held for the company’s 50year reunion seven years ago and saw about 800 children go along.

A gold coin donation will qualify for a truck ride from 11am and it would be “a great opportunity to celebrate the playgrounds anniversary and help out the fire brigade.”

The event will also include vintage machinery and a trucking simulator.

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They are seen through the year dive bombing kahu – the harrier hawks – and they also turn their attention to swoop on people.

The Australia magpie has a reputation for hounding people who stray to close to their nets, and Waipā District Coucil has issues a set of recommendations to avoid becoming one of their victims.

The magpie is common throughout most parts of the country – like many spieces introduced by short-sighted organisations it has thrived at the expense of native wildlife and is now regarded as a pest.

That said, nzbirdsonline. org.nz notes the bird, introduced by Acclimatisation Societies between 1864 and 1874 to control insects, is not as culpable as once thought, and is probably more guilty of being seen than anything else.

They are loved – and protected – across the Tasman and in 2017 when New Zealand’s bird of the year was the kea, the Aussies chose the magpie.

Nominations for New Zealand’s 2019 bird of the year close tomorrow and it’s a fair bet the magpie won’t get a look in.

Waikato Regional Council says it receives numerous complaints during the nesting season about harm caused by ‘dive-bombing’ magpies and most relate to urban and public parks, reserves and fields. It also offers advice on controlling the birds.

The breeding season is long – from July to March or April.

Australian magpies are members of the rook family and are not related to birds called magpies in other parts of the world.

Here are some tips on how to get through the swooping

Magpies are highly intellident – and territorial.

season.

1. Pay attention to nesting areas.

If you see magpie nesting activity in trees in an area where you walk or cycle, it is time to plot a new route for the nesting season. Avoiding the nesting area altogether is always the best option if you are able.

2. Never harass magpies.

Don’t throw things at a nest, don’t climb trees where magpie chicks are nesting and don’t provoke adult magpies. They are fiercely protective and will react if they think their chicks are threatened.

3. Cover up.

Carry an umbrella or wear a solid hat if you have to walk through an area in which you know there are magpies. This can help protect you and deter birds.

4. Stay calm.

If you find yourself walking or cycling through magpie swooping territory and it is too late to back out, stay calm. Walk quickly through the area but do not run. Teach children to stay calm, too.

5. Be on the lookout and make eye contact.

Be careful and keep your eyes out for magpies in

known nesting areas. Keep your arms up if you are worried. It can be hard to watch for magpies as they often swoop from behind, but they are much less likely to swoop if they are being watched directly. If you maintain eye contact with a magpie for as long as possible, it will be less likely to swoop.

6. Get off your bike.

If you are on a bicycle, dismount. Bicycles irritate magpies and getting swooped on while riding can cause accidents. Your helmet will protect you. Walk the bike quickly out of the magpie’s territory.

7. Be understanding and considerate.

Magpies are highly intelligent and family-loving, and they are trying to protect their young. You only need to be patient for a few short weeks during the nesting season.

If you are aware of problem magpie nests on Waipa District Council parks and reserves, please report it to the council at 0800 924 723. Nests on Department of Conservation (DOC) land should be reported to the nearest DOC office or visitor centre.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Hedley eyes Amisfield

By Andy McGechan The 2019 New Zealand Supercross Championship will wrap up in Tokoroa tomorrow with plenty still at stake for the various title hopefuls.

Oropi’s former national supercross champion Ben Townley dominated the glamour SX1 class at the opening round of the Transdiesel eni Lubricants-sponsored series at Winton, north of Invercargill, two weeks ago and he arrives at Tokoroa’s Amisfieldtrack with a handy eight-point advantage over the two men who share equal second spot, Rangiora’s Cody Murphy and Mount Maunganui’s Cody Cooper.

The picture is clear in the senior SX2 (250cc) class too, with Mount Maunganui’s defending national SX2 champion Josiah Natzke enjoying a 14-point advantage over his nearest

challenger, Balclutha’s Madison Latta, while Motueka’s former Grand Prix motocross star Josh Coppins sits in third position overall, just five points further back.

The SX2 class was privileged to be able to share the night’s programme at Saturday night’s S-X Open Auckland, staged inside Mt Smart Stadium – that event also registering as the fourth round of five in the Australian Supercross Championships and also as the first of two rounds in the S-X Open FIM Oceania Supercross Championship – so that means the SX2 class riders have had an extra opportunity to race for national glory.

Natzke won the solitary SX2 race at Mt Smart on Saturday, finishing the night ahead of a hard-charging Latta and Ohaupo’s always-consistent Carlin Hedley, and this has boosted these riders’ chances for tomorrow.

Cole makes gulls final eight

By Savannah Patterson Te Awamutu’s Cole McOnie has made the final eight of the Next Gull Athlete competition.

Going from 150 entries, McOnie made the Top 20 and then became a finalist receiving $1000.

Gull planned to produce a top five after whittling down 120 entries to 20, but found it was impossible to pick so decided on eight.

The BMX rider wins $1000 as a result. The competition required athletes to tell their own stories using digital media.

“I feel extremely grateful for this, I

had a lot of people tell me that they really liked my video entry and a lot of positive comments,” McOnie said.

He says he has already banked the cash prize and it will help him get to more races in 2020.

McOnie, who was second in the national championships on home territory in January, is largely selffunded.

The 19-year-old recently returned from racing in Europe for six months and his long term goal is an Olympic gold medal in 2024.

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Junior pairs titles decided

Warwick Flintoff and Steve Wilson have been crowned Te Awamutu Bowling Club junior pairs champs.

They beat Clark Ambury and Nic Bartosiak 17-9 in the semi-final before dominating Barry Bryant and Norm Middleton – who had a bye into the final, 20-7.

Flintoff was in commanding form on both occasions. Both Middleton and Wilson are first year bowlers and excelled in their first championship event.

The women’s pairs only involved two teams and was played best of three games.

Jilly Stewart and Annette Shilton beat Elske de Bruyn and Wilma Watson in two games, 22-12 and 30-7 in the second game after 16 ends.

Shilton won the same event last year with Paula Twyford as her partner and recently featured in the women’s championship with Lynda Bennett and took that title too, so she is having a good year.

The Club has its strongest junior contingent for some years after strong recruiting and a good coaching programme run by Barbara Ryburn.

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Sports awards winners named

Rower Brooke Donoghue (pictured right) was been named Sportswoman of the Year at 2019 Waipa Networks District Sports Awards held on Monday.

Brooke and rowing partner Olivia Loe repeated their 2017 world championship triumph, winning gold by almost a boat length.

Luke Jacobson took out the Sportsman of the Year, being selected for the Mitre 10 Cup, the Chiefs and the All Blacks.

Te Awamutu BMX Club was named Club of the Year. It was rewarded for its successful membership drive – which lifted numbers 20 per cent - and growth in participation in open days.

It has also hosted, back to back, the 2019 Oceania Championships and the 2019 Elite BMX Champions.

The Innovation in Sport and Recreation award was won by Cambridge Cycling Festival, a fun festival that encourages all ages and stages to be involved and ride alongside New Zealand Elite/Olympic Cyclists on the main street in Cambridge.

Administrator of the Year was David Kite, from the Ohaupo Rugby Sports Club.

He has over the last four years founded and chaired a sub-committee, working in partnership with the Ohaupo community, to establish Ohaupo Community Sport & Recreation Club - a large project to demolish the existing buildings and rebuild a community centre that can cater for small community activities as well as large events such as weddings. He will chair the Board of Trustees running the new facility when it is completed in March 2020 and will also continue in the role of Rugby Club President.

Colin Thorsen’s work for the Te Awamutu Sports Cricket Club and as sports editor of the Te Awamutu Courier earned him one of four service to sports awards announced on the night.

Sport Waikato CEO Matthew Cooper was very pleased with the high calibre of nominations, finalists and winners this year.

“What an amazing array of talent we have in the Waipa district – the dedication to their chosen sport is evident. And where would our sportspeople be without the fantastic support of the many talented coaches, administrators, officials and supporters,” Cooper said.

Eligible winners are now considered for the Brian Perry Waikato Regional Sports Awards on Thursday 30th January 2020 at the Claudelands Conference and Event Centre, Hamilton.

Winners were: • Club: Te Awamutu BMX Club Incorporated • Administrator: David Kite, Ohaupo Rugby Sports Club • Coach: Craig Stevenson, Hautapu Sports & Recreation Club • Official: Ceri Hills, Cambridge Netball Centre • Innovation in Sport & Recreation: Cambridge Cycling Festival • Secondary School Contribution to Sport: Matthew McHugh, Cambridge High School, Rugby Union • Team: St Peter’s Cambridge Premier Girls Basketball Team • Service to Sport: Colin Thorsen, Te Awamutu Sports Cricket Club; Mary Bear, Cambridge Badminton Club; Sandy Cassells, Te Awamutu Netball Centre; Shani Paterson, Ngahinapouri School • Secondary School Sportswoman: Charlisse Leger-Walker, St Peter’s Cambridge, Basketball • Secondary School Sportsman: Jack Carswell, Cambridge High School, Cycling • Emerging Talent: Finn Fisher-Black, Grassroots Trust Waikato BOP Performance Hub, Cycling • Sportswoman: Brooke Donoghue, Waikato Rowing Club, Rowing • Sportsman: Luke Jacobson, Hautapu Sports & Recreation Club, Rugby Union

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Schumacher scores Loire successful in Auckland victory 1000 Guineas Cambridge junior driver Fergus Schumacher (pictured) was back in the winner’s circle at Alexandra Park on Friday night after piloting home Anditover in the Schweppes Mobile Trot (1609m) for employer Ross Paynter.

It was the first run back for the son of Andover Hall, who finished fifth in the Gr.1 Northern Trotting Derby (2700m) in May, and Schumacher was delighted with the victory.

“It was a very nice win.

Leading into it he had no trial and to produce a win first-up was quite impressive,” he said.

“He will be better over 2700m because he is a dour stayer, but he got away with a mile the other night because he stuck to his guns and he tries really hard.

“We don’t know how good he is at the moment, he does what he has to most of the time.”

Schumacher was pleased for the winning connections and was full of praise for his co-workers.

“It was a good team effort from everyone at Ross’ stable,” he said. “It’s a big effort what everyone does for the stable.”

With the victory, Schumacher took his win tally for the season to five, one clear of his nearest rival in the northern junior driver ranks.

Schumacher is hoping his form can continue as he holds ambitions of qualifying for the New Zealand Junior Driver Championships in his final season as a junior.

“I’m ticking away,” he said.

“I am in front (number of wins) of the other juniors, so I am pretty happy with how I am going.

“This is my last season as

a junior and the aim is to try and come out on top of the juniors this season.

“Hopefully it is my turn to turn the tables on a few and take it out. But you never know, there are still some nice juniors out there.”

It is the ninth season in the junior ranks for Schumacher and he said he has learnt a lot from his various employers in that time.

“I started with Arna Donnelly and then went to John Dickie’s for three years and then I came back to Cambridge where I spent time with Todd Mitchell and Mike Berger.

“I have been all around the place, but it is good to pick up different ideas from each and every trainer.”

Schumacher is enjoying his time in the cart and said it is always a highlight to get a result for enthusiastic owners.

“Winning for great connections like the other night is awesome. It was great to come back and see smiles on their faces.” – Cambridge Raceway

Despite displaying some wayward tendencies over the closing stages, Waipa filly Loire stamped her class in emphatic style as she took out the Gr.1 gavelhouse.com New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) on Saturday.

The Tony Pike-trained three-year-old had been to the forefront of discussions in the weeks leading up to the Riccarton feature before a below par effort in the Gr.3 Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie last month.

A vet inspection revealed the Redoute’s Choice filly had suffered a heart fibrillation with Pike confident she would still be able to show her best as he pressed on to the Group One feature for breeders Brent and Cherry Taylor of Trelawney Stud, who share in the ownership with Kate Plaw.

Left alone by punters, who rallied behind her stablemate Kali and the unbeaten Travelling Light, Loire overcame a slow start and a muddling pace to charge into a challenging position halfway down the long Riccarton home straight.

Just as rider Michael McNab looked to have her cruising to a comfortable win, Loire took a hard turn to the left which cost her some forward momentum. McNab gathered

her up and returned her to a level course to the winning post which she reached half a length to the good of a game runner-up in Jennifer Eccles, with Travelling Light resolute in third after making all of the early running as a reluctant pacemaker.

Pike was delighted to secure the major spoils in the contest after going within a nose of victory with Waterford in 2012, especially after the filly’s disappointing effort and subsequent diagnosis at her last start.

“Ellerslie was a real mystery as her two runs at Hawke’s Bay over 1200m, a distance too short for her, were very very good,” Pike said. “We always thought this was the race but when you have those heart problems, they can be one-offs which we hoped was the case when the tests came back all clear.

“She had worked super coming into the race so we rolled the dice.

“She is a very good filly who is only going to get better as she gets up over further.”

The victory was the second from just six starts for Loire who is the fourth foal of Traditionally mare Syrah and a half-sister to Gr.1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) winner A Touch of Ruby.

Ritchie eyes Anzac win

Shaune Ritchie is going from chasing Group One glory at Riccarton on Saturday to attempting to win the longest flat race.

The Cambridge trainer was seeking his first Gr.1 gavelhouse.com New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) win and just came up short with Jennifer Eccles, finishing a long neck second to the Tony Pike-trained Loire, while his other representative, Belle Mente, finished fifth.

Now Ritchie is gearing up for a trip to Warrnambool next week to saddle up his stayer Where Are You in the $A300,000 Jericho Cup (4600m) the following Sunday on a commemorative race day in honour of the ANZAC WWI heroes.

Where Are You, part-owned by Ritchie, is heading to Australia in company with the Neil O’Dowd-trained Aigne, who earned

an all-expenses paid trip for the Jericho Cup when winning over 3210m at New Plymouth on September 28 and beating Where Are You, who had also been runner-up in the same Taranaki event last year.

The Jericho Cup was established to commemorate the centenary of a race run on the desert sands in Palestine in World War I and is restricted to Australian and New Zealand-bred horses. The inaugural event was won last year by the New Zealand-bred High Mode.

“I’m really looking forward to it,” Ritchie said.

“Where Are You hasn’t the class for an Auckland (Gr.1, 3200m) or Wellington Cup (Gr.3, 3200m), but she stays. We’ll find out how far she will get. - NZ Racing Desk

By Savannah Patterson

five races in a two-day regatta, 17 races were completed in perfect conditions with winds varying between 10 to 20 knots.”

Wallis has been sailing competitively allaround the North Island for 30 years and has never seen this type of regatta before.

Behind Johnston was Antony Gibbs of Manukau, sailing with his father Neville and Son Gabriel, and Gordon Wallis was third.

“This was also a first experience for all of the competitors from Rotorua and Auckland who all commented positively of this radically different format sighting enthusiasm on repeating to make an annual event.”

Wallis says the juniors enjoyed a fun regatta run by Nathaniel Short and assisted

by Yachting New Zealand’s Raynor Haigh.

“On Sunday an enthusiastic group of adult learn to sail sailors enjoyed the process of learning to sail in ideal but brisk conditions and the Te Awamutu Lions took those who have a disability sailing with Sailability.”

Breeder and part-owner Cherry Taylor (red hat) leads in a jubilant Michael McNab aboard Loire at Riccarton.

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Johnston wins new look sailing series Owen Johnston won last weekend’s Ngaroto Sailing Club hosted Trailer Yacht Sprint Regatta.

Organiser and chairman of Waikato Thames Yachting – Youth Development, Gordon Wallis says that traditionally ‘around the buoys’ races for Trailer Yachts are 40-minute sailing legs with a mix of repeating upwind – across wind – and downwind legs.

“The most contested and position changing leg being the first upwind, with the key strategies being nailing the start and picking the wind shifts.”

He says Ngaroto’s idea was to try a new initiative and build a regatta around 10 to 12-minute races, highlighting the start and the first upwind leg.

“We also shortened the traditional five minute pre-start sequence, down to a threeminute start sequence.

“The net result instead of sailing four to

Ngaroto Sailing Club hosted last weekend’s Trailer Yacht Sprint Regatta.

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Strike three – softball family score

By Savannah Patterson

Otorohanga’s Pereira family have hit a hat-trick with three siblings making it into Waikato Softball Rep teams this season.

Son Jeremiah made the U15 boys’ team and daughters Mariska the U15 girls and Sophie the U13 girls.

Mother Kylie says the children have been playing softball for three years.

“It was a sport that they could all play at the same place at the same time every week.”

Kylie and her husband Fabian are dairy farmers which keeps them on a busy schedule.

Kylie drives the kids to Hamilton each weekend for them to play at Resthills Park.

“We moved back to New Zealand from Australia and the kids are right into sport and saw that softball was coming up and they could all play.

“The kids went and trialled it out and got hooked and have been playing it ever since.”

Jeremiah is in his first year of high school at St Pauls Collegiate where he boards during the week and daughters Sophie and Mariska both attend Otewa School.

The three all say they are excited and proud to make rep teams this year. Jeremiah has played in rep teams for the past two years and Mariska the last year while it’s Sophies first time.

“Softball is something fun to do on the weekends and to get away from the farm and Dad really enjoys it as well,” says Jeremiah.

“I hope my team does well and I can’t wait to get started.”

Pereira siblings Jeremiah, Sophie and Mariska have all made it into Waikato Softball Rep teams this year.

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Thinking about selling your Rural/Lifestyle property?

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Te Awamutu 68 Nurse Davey Court NOTHING TO DO, BUT MOVE IN ...

A change in circumstance sees this gorgeous family home reluctantly offered to the market. From the new designer kitchen, fitted with quality appliances, the thick luxurious underlay under the new carpet, to the expansive new drive and parking area no expense has been spared lovingly renovating this home from top to bottom. Upstairs there are two large bedrooms and a separate toilet, downstairs boasts the new kitchen, open plan dining and living and large covered outdoor living area off the lounge.

A fully fenced section provides security for the children or pets and there’s plenty of off street parking with a single garage and carport, plus a garden shed for storage.

Demand for rural/lifestyle property is still very high.

NOW is the time to be on the market!

Take advantage of my free marketing package worth $2,500: Free 2D and 3D Floor Plans

Free Professional Photography

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Please call me today for a “No Pressure No Obligation” chat to discuss your property’s value and the right marketing campaign to suit you.

Peter Hulsdouw Rural/Lifestyle Consultant REAA

FOR SALE: By Deadline (unless sold prior) Closes: 4:00pm Wednesday 27th November 2019, LJ Hooker Office, 41 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu OPEN: Sunday 1.00 – 1.30pm VIEW: ljhooker.co.nz/1A98GG8

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JOHN HALLIDAY 021 308 641

Call Free 0800 43 77 33 | Mob 021 243 7733 Email peter.hulsdouw@lugtons.co.nz

john.halliday@ljhta.co.nz

For the best real estate experience

From the moment John starts working with you, until the moment you close on your home, he will never stop thinking about your real estate experience, how all the pieces fit, and how he can help you put it all together to minimise what can be a very stressful time.

Call John today to begin your experience

John Halliday

M: 021 308 641 O: 07 871 5044 E: john.halliday@ljhta.co.nz Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

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Brand new 4-bedroom home in the Tamahere Village. Master with walk-in & ensuite. Separate formal lounge plus a large open plan dining-family room and kitchen that open out to a covered portico and separate patio. The kitchen features a breakfast bar/island unit and a full scullery. Flat 7711m² section. RV $990,000.

Auction - In rooms 1010 Victoria St, Hamilton, 4 December 2019 at 12.00pm (unless sold prior). Web Ref CL15500 Open Home Sunday 12.00 - 1.00pm The Driving Force in Real Estate www.lugtons.co.nz 34 Victoria Street, Cambridge, ph 07 827 4163

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Te Awamutu 76 Kakepuku Road PREMIER LIVING AND LOCATION Set in park like surroundings, this exclusive residence with 1.93ha (approx.) is situated in a highly sought-after location and commands an outstanding position with magnificent rural views. The impressive design blends style and meticulous attention to detail, to make this four bedroom, three bathroom home a luxurious and peaceful retreat, just minutes from town.

Discerning buyers should contact Fiona or Mark to arrange a private viewing.

FOR SALE: By Deadline closes: 3:00pm Thursday 28th November 2019, LJ Hooker Office, 41 Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu

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It’s a GREAT time to SELL

OPEN: Sunday 3:00-3:30pm VIEW: ljhooker.co.nz/1AC9GG8 CONTACT

MARK WEAL 027 451 4732

- Mortgage rates are at an all time low, and

Proud to achieve LJ Hooker’s Captain Club success, this dynamic team combine their local knowledge, strengths and expertise to gain a premium result for you!

“On behalf of Ian and I, we send this recognition for the excellent service which we received from Joan and staff in helping us to buy our home. ………...Also to Vayle and staff, you made us feel like family.

We highly recommend First National Real Estate to anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home.” —Valmai and Ian

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- We have buyers looking for $350,000 — $500,000 homes

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2019

End of an Era Available for the first time in several generations, retiring vendors say it is time to sell their faithfully farmed and well presented dairy unit, nicely situated approx 10 kms north of Otorohanga and 16 kms south of Te Awamutu  1234 State Highway 3, Otorohanga  81.3 hectares in 3 titles  contour ranges from flat to easy rolling to medium

hill  soil types incl mairoa ash, silt loam and a small area

of peat

 well subdivided and raced, easy walking for the herd  a good water reticulation system  consistent fertiliser applications over many years  approx 210 cows, 5 year average of 84,221 kgs ms  spacious 18 a/s herringbone; a good range of farm

buildings  substantial 3 brm homestead, very good living areas,

Tenders close 4.00 pm Thurs, 19 Dec 2019

Open day: Friday, 29 Nov - 10.00am to 11.30am

Tenders close 4.00 pm Thurs, 19 Dec 2019

Open day: Friday, 29 Nov - 1.00pm to 3.00pm

in excellent condition; single garage with office attached, v. attractive landscaped gardens with a backdrop of mature trees; a good 3 brm second dwelling with separate garaging

 an excellent district enhanced by good options of

schooling with bus at gate for primary at Kio Kio and secondary at Te Awamutu

On Farm biosecurity protocols will apply vehicles and footwear to be clean prior to arrival

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Brian Peacocke

021 373 113

Prime Dairy Quality Heifer Grazing Two adjoining properties, one owner, situated in an excellent location within the Tokanui / Te Mawhai district, approx 12 kms south of Te Awamutu, available as per the options below Option 1

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227 Cruickshank Road, Te Awamutu 72 hectares dairy unit flat to rolling contour, mairoa ash soil very well fenced, raced, fertilised with v.g. water reticulation being farmed in conjunction with adjoining dairy unit good 18 a/s herringbone, not milked in since last season but in good operating condition; v.g. facilities with a lined effluent pond  full range of farm shedding  2 good 3 bedroom homes Option 2

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210 Cruickshank Road, Te Awamutu 67.34 hectares dairy support unit easy rolling running into steep clean hill at rear of farm well fenced, raced and watered; v.g. fertiliser history current land use - growing out dairy heifers for adjoining dairy farm - could also grow maize successfully  disused cowshed, older farm shedding  1 x good quality 3 brm home with separate garage Option 3

 combination of the above two properties  139.34 hectares - Cruickshank Road, Te Awamutu  a great opportunity for a fully self contained dairy unit with scope for farming additional beef cattle & growing maize

 very well farmed and well set up for continuation of existing land use being dairy and heifer grazing

 3 good dwellings plus a full range of farm shedding  a first-class location with v.g. options for schooling On Farm biosecurity protocols will apply vehicles and footwear to be clean prior to arrival

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Brian Peacocke

021 373 113

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Location and Versatility An attractive, smaller dairy unit with a tonne of scope, featuring extensive road frontage and four generations of ownership, situated in a prime lifestyle location in the Te Rahu district, on the northern town boundary of Te Awamutu  1807 Te Rahu Road, Te Awamutu  76.5 hectares  flat to very gentle contour, river boundary in part  a mix of silt loam and sandy loam soils  well raced and subdivided, with a good water

reticulation system  calving 210 cows, producing 3-year average of

62,296kgs ms  low input farming with easy potential for more

output  16 aside farm dairy, standard range of shedding

Tenders close 4.00 pm Thurs, 12 Dec 2019

 well established 2-storied homestead, 5 bedrooms,

spacious living, covered deck leading to inground pool

Open days: Fri, 22 Nov & Thurs, 28 Nov - 11.00am to 1.00pm

 v.g. selection for schooling with school bus at gate  a quality property offering excellent potential and

versatility of land use On Farm biosecurity protocols will apply vehicles and footwear to be clean prior to arrival

web ref R1310

Brian Peacocke

021 373 113

T H E N O C O M P R Ophone M I S07E870S U V .office@pastoralrealty.co.nz 2112

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What’s On… SPORTS & EXERCISE CLUBS Te Awamutu Athletic Club – Provides for children from 3 and up. Club nights are Tuesday from 5.30 pm, from 15 October through to March, during school terms. Based at the stadium (Velodrome).

Info: 07 871 5257 / 027 621 6608 Te Awamutu BMX Club – Come along to the BMX Club on a Monday evening at 5.30 and talk to us about the sport of BMX. Info: Nick – 027 554 6627 Te Awamutu Small Bore Rifle club – The club meets at 7pm Tuesday night from March through to November. Come and learn to shoot in a safe environment. No gear required. Info: 07 871 4619

Sporting Clays – Clay Target shooting open for practice 4pm till 7pm Tuesday Evenings. Phone Sean 0272220410 for details MUSIC CLUBS Rosetown Choristers – We rehearse Wednesdays 7.30 – 9.30pm in the Te Awamutu Baptist Church hall. New singers are assured of a warm welcome.

Ability to hold a tune a must. Info: 07 870 4424 / 07 823 6797 Te Awamutu Brass Band – The band has a senior band and a learners group. The senior band practices on Mondays 7.30-8.30pm. Learners group practice is by arrangement on Mondays from 5.30-7.00pm Info: 07 871 5464

Local Clubs TE AWAMUTU & OTOROHANGA Are you a local community club wanting to inform the public of your regular meeting times?

Te Awamutu News has launched What’s On – weekly club listings – free to local clubs based in Te Awamutu and Otorohanga.

If you are interested email your club information listing by 12noon Monday to admin@goodlocal.nz LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE.

SOCIAL CLUBS Alcoholics Anonymous – If you drink that’s your problem. If you want to stop its ours. Weekly meetings held at the Presbyterian Church Hall, Mutu St at 8.00pm. Info: 07 871 2797 Helpline: 0800 229 6757 NZ Society of Genealogists – We are a friendly group of people, adsorbed in finding one more ancestor. Meet first Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm at St John Ambulance hall, Palmer St. Info; Christine Ball – 07 871 5827 Te Awamutu Interdenominational Morning Prayer – Our Christian Community from all Christian fellowships are worshiping for our Town and Nation. Held daily from Monday-Friday 6.30-7.30am at the Baptist Building, 106 Teasdale Street. Info: 022 305 8353 Association of Anglican Women – Monthly joining together for friendship and fun. We meet in St Johns lounge at 11.00am for a meeting, speaker and shared lunch. Info: 07 871 5568 Arthritis Support Group – Meetings on the 4th Wednesday of every month, 10.00am at the RSA, Alexandra St. Info: 07 871 4426 Te Awamutu Toastmasters – Every first and third Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm at the Waipa District Council building, Bank St, Te Awamutu. Info: Katrina 0274 762 843.

Te Awamutu and Districts Highland Pipe Band – The band practices on Monday nights, 7.00pm to 9.00pm in the Hairini Hall, Rangioawhia Road.

Tuition for pipers and drummers, from learners

to those with more experience. All welcome. Info: 021 240 5275.

Te Awamutu Seriously Social Cycling Group – every Wednesday, leaving at 9.30am from the Mitre 10 carpark, Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu.

Wear: bright clothing and a helmet. Includes a café stop at the end. All ages involved (30 to 80).

All welcome. Info: Betsy 0274951138.

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Successful applicant would preferably hold a full Class 1 licence but this isn’t necessary. Most importantly must have a positive work attitude and work well as a member of a team. It would be an advantage if you are experienced at handling livestock.

If successful we will aim to: • Step you through the licences in a time frame that is appropriate.

• Gain life skills and personal growth through regular mentoring.

• The practical skills needed to handle, load and unload goods appropriately and safely.

If you think this could be you please email admin@otlgroup.co.nz for an application form or if you require any further information please do not hesitate to call John Pettman on 0272901922.

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Things to do this weekend

Movies…

The monthly Pirongia Market is back this Sunday, starting 9am at the Pirongia Community Centre, Crozier Street. Inside and outside stalls presenting a huge selection of craft. Fundraiser sausage sizzle available.

On Sunday the Stragglers Classic Car Show is on all day at Mighty River Domain, 601 Maungatautari Rd, Lake Karapiro, featuring a large selection of kustom and classic cars, as well as a live band, entertainment, free rides and special entertainment for the kids. Gold coin entry for charity.

Gourmet In the Gardens is on at the Hamilton Gardens this Sunday, 4pm – 8pm. Offering a large range of gourmet food vendors from around the globe.

Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the sunshine while listening to live music.

READY OR NOT What a horror movie should be - when you can balance funny moments with real suspense you've done something right and that is exactly what Ready Or Not does. Very well paced film with enough fun in the plot that you can't help but enjoy. It stays grounded in reality, with a character that you can relate to and genuinely want to see survive as she continually makes smart choices. Review: “To me this was one of the best horror experiences I ever had. Very suspenseful and fun to watch throughout.

Samara (Three Billboards) Weaving is masterful in the type genre and I absolutely love how there's dark comedy in a few parts. It's very important to note this is very gory; no it's not a spoiler, just a warning for the squeamish type; for the horror fans you're in for a wonderful treat.”

KNIVES OUT When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and selfserving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death. Review: “The film is so freaking entertaining. I could see it again and again. It's fun, it's thrilling, it's wacky, it has so many twists and turns that it always keeps you guessing. And for the cast, what a freaking cast. I couldn't even tell you who the most valuable player of the cast was. They were all fantastic. The film is great and I'm going to encourage every single person to go out and see it pronto when it releases.”

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$7,995

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$8,995

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