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THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2008

Circulated FREE to all households throughout Te Awamutu and surrounding districts. Extra copies 40c.

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ISSN 1170-1099

BRIEFLYWait, there’s Moree!

A contingent of Te Awamutu Rotarians, Waipa District Council representatives and partners fl ew to Brisbane today and are now bussing their way to Moree.

The 22-strong twin town tour group includes Te Awamutu RSA president David Haber-fi eld, who is driving the bus, and former Moree resident Gaynor Krippner.

Mrs Krippner settled in Te Awamutu with local, Peter Krippner after they met and married following a previous twin town tour.

The tour follows a visit by Gaidyn Flay, during his time as a Waipa District councillor, to gauge interest in rekindling the once strong links between Te Awamutu and its Australian twin town.

The tour includes a visit to a cotton gin, pecan farm and an opal mine, as well as a civic reception in Moree.

Life as wife of rugby coach

Successful rugby coach, War-ren Gatland is a hero in Wales - but Te Awamutu Continuing Education will hear from his ‘other half’.

Trudi Gatland of Hamilton will address the group on Wednes-day, April 16 on ‘Life as the wife of a professional rugby coach’.

She will describe experienc-es in Galway, London, Hamilton and Wales with her coaching husband - a Te Awamutu Col-lege old boy.

Details of the meeting can be found in the advertisement in today’s classifi ed section.

Badminton road show

Waikato Badminton Associa-tion’s Club Road Show hits Te Awamutu YMI this Sunday.

Te Awamutu YMI Badminton Club has taken the opportu-nity to give its members some quality time and free coaching from Badminton New Zealand’s national coach TJ Weistra and Waikato’s regional coach Luis Suarez, supported by some of the province’s elite players.

Anyone interested in bad-minton is invited to the YMI at 6.30pm, Sunday.

Wahine survivor recalls tragedy It is 40 years today that the interisland ferry Wahine went down in Wellington harbour after hitting Barrett’s Reef. It remains one of New Zealand’s worst maritime disasters - 51 people died, most of them drowning off the coast of Eastbourne and Pencarrow. But it is also a story of survival - 683 passengers and crew made it ashore, thanks largely to the many selfl ess people who braved the stormy seas to bring them ashore. One of those survivors was Margaret Alexander of Te Awamutu.

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INTERISLAND ferry Wahine (above) lists badly after earlier hitting Barrett’s Reef in Wellington harbour and (right) Storm Alexander is carried from a lifeboat into the waiting arms of a policeman at Seatoun. Photos supplied

SURVIVOR Margaret Alexander today with a much treasured copy of ‘The Wahine Disaster’ and (below) with son Brett in 1968.

By Cathy AsplinIt may be 40 years since the

Wahine went down, but for Margaret Alexander memories of that fateful day still send a shiver down her spine and bring a tear to her eye.

“To be honest I think I’m more affected by it now than I was then.

“It’s looking back you realise the enormity of it all and how it could have ended tragically for our family.

“We were certainly some of the lucky ones.”

Margaret and her two chil-dren Storm (3½) and Brett (18 months) - from Carterton at the time - weren’t even supposed to be on the Wahine’s disastrous last crossing.

They had earlier been in Christchurch to attend the funeral of the children’s great-grandmother, but decided to stay on with friends, as hus-band Dane was heading to Hawera as part of his horse training business.

“It didn’t seem to be an issue at the time. I couldn’t really let Dane know what I was doing, as there wasn’t the ability to communicate like today.

“He headed to the Hawera races unaware that we were go-

ing to catch the April 9 evening ferry at Lyttelton.

“We took a cheap option, so we were on one of the lower decks on board. There were two bunks, one for Storm and one for me, while Brett was in a cradle on the fl oor.”

The family had no idea that Cyclone Giselle was gathering strength as it approached New Zealand, but its effects were soon felt.

ROUGH NIGHT“It was a very rough night

and I was very seasick. They thought the crossing would be a bit rough, but it was a new boat and I just thought we would be OK.

“I had a dreadful night and in the early hours of the morning I heard this enormous CRASH - I thought gosh, that sounds a bit strange.”

Soon after there was a tap on door and a stewardess poked her head in to say ‘get lifejack-ets on, we’ve hit Barrett’s reef!’

The lifejackets were large and bulky on Margaret, so they were huge on Storm.

“I was just in my nightie and dressing gown. Brett was in a nappy and a jersey and I got Storm dressed.

“We weren’t supposed to

take anything with us - so we left the cabin and joined the queues heading up to the top deck.

“I actually had to sit down every time the queue stopped moving as I felt so sick.”

It was in that queue that she met Robert Crawford, a fi fth year law student who was captain of Lincoln cricket team that was heading to a tourna-ment at Palmerston North.

“He said he would stay with us and help, as he could see I had two very young children with me and no-one else to help. Not many young guys would do that today.”

When they arrived at the top deck, they were sent to a side cabin on the same level.

“Robert stayed with us - he even changed Brett’s nappy at one stage - using a pillowcase as there was nothing else.

“He reassured me that eve-rything would be alright and said if they had to leave the boat he would take Storm, so I could take Brett.

“I didn’t realise what a list the boat was on, until Storm kept sliding under the bunk.

“The kids had nothing to eat, nothing to play with, but they didn’t make a murmur.”

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From page 1. “I actually told Robert to rejoin

his friends, but had a little panic at one stage when he did leave.

“When I was all alone I thought ‘what do I do now?’ but he had only gone for a walk to stretch his legs and I was re-lieved to see him return.”

ABANDON SHIP“With that the hooter sounded

and the loudspeakers told all passengers to abandon ship.

“We went outside and prompt-ly slid across the deck as the boat was listing so badly. We were told to go to the fi rst lifeboat, but it was swaying around so much that we went to the second.

“Brett was dropped over the side to waiting arms, then I was dropped in too - thankfully Storm and Robert ended up in same lifeboat. It was open to the elements so we were drenched in a short period of time,

“I couldn’t see where we were or anything else - waves were crashing in everywhere and it was blowing a gale.

“They turned handles to move the lifeboat and we managed to pick up other people. Rescue boats tried to help tow us, but they couldn’t get a line aboard.”

Eventually they got to the beach at Seatoun and were the subject of the iconic photo of a lifeboat being pulled in.

The children were passed out

to strangers and Margaret leapt over the side only to fi nd she had gone in the deep end!

Wet and bedraggled she walked onto the beach in a daze, not sure where to go or what to do.

“With that a lady came walk-ing along with Brett in her arms - I had no idea where Storm was.

“We were taken in an ambu-lance to hospital to be checked over and I later found out Storm was taken to the train station by bus - she must have been terrifi ed.

“Every time rescuers asked her what her name was she said ‘Storm’ - but they had no idea that was her name, they thought she must have been traumatised by event!”

Meanwhile reports about the Wahine’s sinking was reaching the rest of country.

“I come from a big family, so my sisters huddled around the radio listening for news. Mother ironed for hours, too nervous to think of the possibilities of what had happened to us.”

Dane was told at Hawera that the Wahine had gone down and that his wife and children were aboard.

He arrived in Wellington, to fi nd Margaret and Brett safe at the hospital and Storm had been collected by friends.

“Dane headed back to Hawera after he found we were fi ne and I left hospital in oversized bor-rowed clothes.

“We had no money, no luggage or items. Some precious crys-tal that had been left to us by Dane’s grandmother was at the bottom of Wellington Harbour.

“We went home next day - no counselling, no contact from the shipping line, not a thing. We were just expected to get on with life.”

THANKFULMargaret did, however, want

to do something special to say thankyou to Robert Crawford.

“What on earth could I do or send to someone who had been a lifesaver? I decided to knit him a jersey.”

A couple of years later the family went past the wreck of the Wahine as they travelled on another ferry.

“It was a bit eerie and a bit sad. It took fi ve years for the boat to be completely salvaged.”

Over the years she has knitted another jersey for Robert who now lives in Canada, has done many interviews, visited several schools to tell her story and has made an archive audio tape.

But each year the family make a special effort to gather for din-ner on ‘Wahine night’ and count themselves lucky to be amongst the survivors.

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Amongst these items was a

gold belcher bracelet that was given to my daughter when she was born and a Green-stone pendant belonging to my grandson - this has been blessed for him alone, so if you are wearing this I hope you get

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End of an era for Te Awamutu CourierBy Cathy Asplin

A family link with the Te Awamutu Courier that has lasted almost 97 years will be broken tomorrow when general manager John Warburton retires.

John’s grandfather Arthur George (AG) Warbur-ton began the Waipa Post (later to become the Te Awamutu Courier) in 1911.

He had previously worked at the New Zealand Herald and several provincial newspapers before coming to Te Awamutu in 1908 to operate a com-mercial printing business.

However, he recognised the need for a newspaper in the growing town and so published the Waipa Post for the fi rst time on April 18, 1911.

The paper began as bi-weekly (published twice each week) and became tri-weekly in 1919.

It also published a number of other newspapers around the North Island and a number of other publications such as a dairy farming journal, a transport journal and a movie magazine.

The town also benefi ted from ‘AG’s’ involve-ment, as he was also a founding member of the Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce, helped form the Te Awamutu Electric Power Board, was a founda-tion member of the Horticultural Society and was a life member of the Te Awamutu Municipal Band

His association with the paper continued for 45 years until shortly before his death in 1956.

SECOND GENERATIONAG Warburton’s son George joined the company in

1937 as a printing apprentice.He too became involved in the community - par-

ticularly the Acclimatisation Society and the Angli-can Church.

He was a foundation member of the New Zealand Community Newspapers Association (NZCNA), serving two years as president and eventually be-came a life member in 1987 after 28 years service.

He took over as secretary of Couriers NZ in 1986 and remained with the company until 1994 when he retired.

John joined the company in 1966 as an apprentice commercial typographer.

He went on to become assistant manager in 1976, then general manager in 1986.

He was also on the CNA committee for 10 years serving three years as vice president.

John’s son Steven was a printer with the com-pany for several years during the 1990’s, becoming the fourth generation Warburton to be at the Te Awamutu Courier.

During John’s time with the company printing

has changed radically from hot type (metal) to to-day’s digital age.

“In the days of hot type there was tons of lead used, dust everywhere and high levels of noise. I’m lucky to have witnessed the evolution of printing. Thanks to advances in technology the practical ‘hands-on’ work has today been replaced by computers.

“The standard of newspaper production has also had to improve radically over the years to keep in touch with competition from other media.”

TIME TO RETIREFor John retiring just short of the paper’s 100th

birthday was a diffi cult decision.“The hundredth birthday of the paper will be a

special date for the Warburton family and the Te Awamutu Courier to mark.

“However, over the years the role as manager has changed so much - as has the way newspapers are created - that many of my responsibilities have gone.”

He will retain some special memories of his 41 years at the Te Awamutu Courier where he has come to know many people and made some special friendships.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time at the Courier - we’ve been served by talented and dedicated staff and had great support from the community and business people.”

In retirement John is looking forward to enjoying more golf, fi shing and travel.

COMPANY HISTORY The Waipa Post was renamed the Te Awamutu

Courier in 1936 and the company (which included commercial printing) was known as Couriers NZ Ltd.

It was taken over by Wilson and Horton in Sep-tember 1992 and is today owned by APN.

At its height the company employed 35 people in 1995. At that time newspapers and other pub-lications were printed for various towns and cities around the upper North Island.

The Goss printing press (in the press hall be-hind the main building on Alexandra Street) went through tonnes of newsprint every week.

Today the Te Awamutu Courier has a staff of 14 as it no longer undertakes printing (the Goss news-paper printing press was removed in 1998 and the commercial printing department closed a few years later).

The Te Awamutu Courier is now sent electroni-cally to Tauranga where around 11,500 copies are printed and sent back by road for delivery.

AG WARBURTON GEORGE WARBURTON

RETIRING Te Awamutu Courier general manager John Warburton receives a plaque of appreciation from NZ APN publishing head Martin Simons at the APN National Conference at Wairakei.

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A car stolen in Te Awamutu in February was used as the geta-way vehicle in a bank robbery in Ngaruawa-hia last week.

Police investigating the robbery of Ngarua-wahia National Bank are still seeking infor-mation from the public that will help fi nd the offender.

Constable Chris Cummings of Ngarua-wahia Police said a man entered the bank about 11.40am on Wednesday and passed a note to the female teller demand-ing money.

Described as a male Maori/Polynesian, aged about 32 years, the of-fender is of solid build and approximately 178cm in height.

“He was wearing quite distinctive head-wear, namely a winter style hat with ear cov-ers, tassels hanging below the ear covers

which are normally tied below the chin.

“It appears he had a peak capped under this winter hat. On the peak of the cap were two light coloured curved horizontal stripes,” said Mr Cummings.

Leaving the bank with an undisclosed sum of cash the of-fender fl ed in a silver Ford Falcon station wagon, registration ZY1558 that was later

recovered in nearby Jordan Street. The Fal-con was stolen from Te Awamutu on February 20 and Mr Cummings said Police were keen to trace its movements between then and when the robbery took place.

Anyone with infor-mation on that or the offender’s identity or whereabouts is asked to contact Mr Cummings at Ngaruawahia Police Station on 07 824 5474.

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The Million Paws Walk comes to Te Awamutu on April 20.

Originally launched in Australia in 1994, the Million Paws Walk brings people and their pooches together for a fun, social event that helps raises funds for the SPCA.

In Te Awamutu the walk will start at Selwyn Park and take in the Pio-neer Walk.

In the park there will be displays and demonstrations, including an agility course, that local dogs can try with their handlers. There will also be spot prizes and a sausage sizzle.

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To become part of the walk you can pre-register (www.millionpawswalk.org.nz) or register on the day at Selwyn Park from 9am. Alternatively you can download a form from the website and send complete with entry fee ($10) to Te Awamutu SPCA , PO Box 386, Te Awamutu.

If you don’t have a dog to walk, but would like to support the SPCA and be part of the event, you can be a volunteer for the day. Contact the Te Awamutu SPCA (ph 871 5222).

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As part of the Golden Circle fundraiser, stu-dents who were sponsored over $10 were reward-ed with great prizes and there was an extra prize as reward for the top fundraiser.

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Over 150 athletes ranging in age from four years to senior citizens took up the new, exciting and totally unique chal-lenge.

The 5km run or walk staged by Cam-bridge Harriers, in association with Bev-an Houlbrooke of Mitavite International Horse Trials, had the participants nego-tiating logs, climbing walls and splashing through water obstacles.

Everyone appeared to have a ball.Several dressed up, adding to the party

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“I’m thrilled with the response. To get that many for our fi rst every fun run and to see so many dress up is most encourag-ing,” says Houlbrooke.

“We’ll be defi nitely holding the event again next year - it can only get bigger

and brighter.”First male home was Hamish Fowlie

(23) in 17.07 minutes.“It was great fun, the course was re-

ally challenging in places,” Fowlie told the Courier.

It was the former Lodge Frankton Har-rier Club member’s fi rst run in two years.

He had competed in a similar type of event ‘Track and Trail’ on the Franklin motorcycle track 18 months ago. But unlike the pristine condition of the John Nicholson designed equestrian course at Kihikihi, it was knee high deep in mud in Franklin.

Fowlie says he will be back next year to defend his title at Kihikihi.

Second home was Sean Ouckama, for-merly of Ontario, Canada - now living in Hamilton. He was one minute behind the winner in 18.07.

The long trek from Taumarunui proved well worthwhile for the Van Hulst family.

Youngsters Nicky (13) and Sammy (10) were impressive third and fourth males home respectively in 18.28 and 18.32, while younger sister Stephy (9) was fi rst female child home and sixth overall.

Although no times were available, Ste-

phy headed home the women’s winner Siobhan O’Kane, who was 10th overall.

The Van Hulst children are all members of the Taumarunui Athletic Club. They train three-four times a week crosscoun-try.

The family moved to New Zealand two years ago from Holland.

After the fun run participants were free to enjoy the fi nal day of the Mitavite In-ternational Horse Trail, featuring show-jumping, a classic car display, music and a trade and food village.

Kaz Pollard says her 10-strong Inspire team, who walked the course, had a great time.

“Any fi tness event that’s fun gets the thumbs up from us.

“Mitavite Horse Trial did a great job by adding variety to a fun run with 26 jumps and two water crossings.”

Pollard says their superstar, cardboard cutout ‘Mollie’, who was strapped to a pram, negotiated 24 of the jumps.

“We were all very impressed by her de-termination.

“Mollie’s now aiming for all 26 jumps. We are hoping for a repeat of the event next year.”

INAUGURAL Fools & Horses Fun Run winner Hamish Fowlie wastes little time negotiating the fi rst of two water obstacles on the 5km course at Kihikihi Domain on Sunday. 101089AD

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The local community is being invited to dig in to enhance the Ohaupo School grounds this Saturday by creating a native tree garden.

The parents and school are confi dent of a good turnout for the makeover working bee when they join forces with the Treemendous Team.

Friends of the school and lo-cal offi cials are being invited to lend a helping hand and local businesses are offering to do-nate materials and resources needed to create the garden.

The 150-pupil primary school is one of four schools selected from 188 nationwide applications for a Treemendous School Makeover - an initiative launched in August last year by the Mazda Foundation and the Project Crimson Trust.

The Ohaupo School’s plan - devised by students - is to plant the area in front of its two new classrooms which formerly held

the school’s swimming pool. The school wants the new garden to connect to the existing native bush on the back fence line which has trees as old as the school (prior to 1870).

Ohaupo School teacher Linda Clarke says the school has just begun the journey to become an Enviroschool.

The students have been in-volved in the planning of the makeover and will of course be getting their hands dirty planting and maintaining the garden.

The developed area will be for students to sit and relax and play games.

“Projects like this provide an opportunity for students, staff and parents to be involved in creative thinking, environ-mental action and the task of maintaining a garden into the future,” she says.

The three other schools for a Treemendous School Makeover

this year are Kaikohe’s Ohaea-wai School, Gisborne’s Wainui Beach School and Dunedin’s Karitane School.

Bridget Abernethy of Project Crimson says the calibre of applications for a makeover was high and the number of ap-plications received far exceeded expectations.

“We feel heartened by the commitment schools around New Zealand are making to the environment,” she says.

All of last year’s applicants have been invited to have their entries automatically forwarded into the next competition and will be contacted again before the closing date to make any changes to applications.

The annual campaign is a joint initiative of the Mazda Founda-tion, which provides funding for community projects, and Project Crimson which aims to renew and protect pohutukawa and rata in New Zealand.

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The Junior Drop In, which provides school holiday activi-ties for primary school children, is desperately in need of more helpers.

“We need people who can give as little as three hours of their time, on a Wednesday or Thurs-day morning, during school holi-days,” says co-ordinator, Jackie Grinder.

“We would welcome even one or two days help. It is very re-warding working with the chil-dren. Some of the children come every day we are open, so we can get to know them really well.

“We have lots of wonderful equipment, but being short of helpers to show the children what to do with it and supervise, some is very rarely used.”

If more helpers do not come forward, the Junior Drop In will have to reduce the number of children able to attend each session.

The Junior Drop In was opened in Te Awamutu in March, 2001 and some of the fi rst helpers are still volunteering their time.

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The entomologist, commonly known as the ‘Bug Man’, said it was fantastic to be recognised by his scientifi c peers.

Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 10, 2008 PAGE 13Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 10, 2008

“Creating Learning Success For Every Student”“Creating Learning Success For Every Student”

COLLEGE COLLEGE ConnectionzConnectionzCelebrating academic excellenceCelebrating academic excellence

This year’s Academic Excellence Evening was held at Vilagrad Winery where over 200 students, parents/caregivers, staff and Board of Trustees’ members cel-ebrated the achievements of the top students.

At this pleasant and celebratory function, 70 students (up from 58 last year) were presented with Bronze, Sil-ver or Gold medallions to recognise their wonderful achievements in NCEA Level 1 or 2 (2007). (Students receive their medallions based on gaining ‘Excellence’ credits in their assessments: Bronze 10 – 19, Silver 20 – 29, Gold 30+).

Top academic scholar in Year 11 2007 was Catherine Peake who gained 72 excellence credits and therefore received a Gold Distinction Medallion and a school blazer to wear for 2008.

Top academic scholar in Year 12 2007 was Lucy Moore with 57 excellence credits. Lucy will also wear the school blazer for the year.

2007 Year 12 Gold medallion recipients (from left) Jessie Kingi, Ellen Berney, Matthew Seabright, Lucy Moore, Nicole Oliedam, Laura Sinclair, Courtney Devlin, Cushla Edwards. Absent, Leah Emmett.

(Right) 2007 Year 11 Gold medallion recipients (from left) Catherine Peake (Distinction), Kelly Wilson, Sara McKee, Tom Tynan, Carey Ireland, Jessica Rawlings.

College in great heart for 2008 College in great heart for 2008

Te Kotahitanga (Unity) is a collab-orative response to the problem of underachievement among Mãori students in mainstream schools.

As part of this professional development/research project, which began in 2001, the research team developed an Effective Teaching Profile based on sugges-tions made by Mãori students (as well as parents, teachers, principals and international literature).

Te Awamutu College has been in this project now for four years. Funding from the Ministry enables staff to be employed specifically to focus on raising Mãori achievement and provide professional develop-ment opportunities for teachers to support this goal.

School wide we are working on issues of attendance, retention of students in the Senior School, and reduction of stand down and sus-pension numbers.

Individual teachers have their classroom practice observed by a facilitator and then engage in discussion around the Effective Teacher Profile developed by the Te Kotahitanga Professional Devel-opment and Research Team.

While the discussion is around Mãori students, it has been identi-fied by the research team that all students in the class can benefit from the improved teaching and learning strategies used by the teacher.

New bloodNew blood

Te Kotahitanga Te Kotahitanga working to raise working to raise

Mãori achievementMãori achievement

Te Awamutu College Principal Tony Membery (second from right) and deputies (from left) Wayne Carter, Neil Bauernfeind, Mary Davis.

For absences........................................................................................1Student Centre......................................................................................2

Finance Officer (Katrina Alquist)............................................................3Principal’s Secretary (Trish Ure).............................................................4Uniform/Night Classes (Christine Williams)..........................................5Other enquiries: Reception (Claire Lincoln)........................................0

EXTENSION NUMBERSKeith Bain, Director of Sports............................................................819

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Michelle Devlin/Brent Oliedam, Yr 10 Deans......................................854Tanya Prout/ Bob Hollinshead, Yr 11 Deans........................................855Gavin Hockly, Yr 12 Dean....................................................................856Wayne Carter, Yr 13 Dean..................................................................857Coral Stuart, Guidance Counsellor....................................................840Cath Parr, NZQA Matters...................................................................867Christine Dickson, Careers Advisor..................................................850Fiona Miller, Centre of Excellence....................................................869David Buchanan, RTLB.....................................................................852

Who ya gonna call? Who ya gonna call? Te Awamutu College 871 4199

New staff for 2008 (from left) Zowie Newton (Mathematics), Renee Termaat (Visual Arts - relieving for Marama Shearer who is on maternity leave), Toby McIntyre (Social Studies, Geography, Tourism and Travel), Peter Basel (Wood Technology and Furniture Making - relieving for John Dudli who is on a year’s study leave).

A notable new development for the Te Awamutu College Annual Plan is that it is being promoted as a living document for the entire school community.

As well as being available on the www.teawamutucol.school.nz website, it is on display around the school to remind staff and students of what is planned and to sharpen the focus on expectations.

This year’s Annual Plan continues with our high targets at NCEA Lev-els 1, 2 and 3.

We are also gathering data at Years 9 and 10 to ensure we know

where students are at and what is needed to aid their progress and ensure that solid foundations are being laid for their future NCEA studies.

This year’s Annual Plan also doc-uments initiatives which also focus on student’s wellbeing, leadership and attendance. Various health initiatives will look to promote healthier food options and increase seating and shade areas.

A School Council will be estab-lished which will draw together student leaders from the various committees and forums which are

already successfully underway.The school has implemented an

Electronic Absence Alert System which has quickly improved stu-dents’ punctuality to school and classes and their overall attend-ance. It is vital that students attend school if they are to make progress, complete work and gain academic success.

Form teachers are working more closely this year with their students in setting short and long term goals. It is expected teachers will engage in a more mentoring type role and take an interest in the future aspira-tions of students.

Parents and caregivers should have sighted a ‘Long-Term Personal Education Plan’ which students de-veloped in February.

The school’s Discipline System was extensively reviewed at the end of last year. The steps of the system have been made abundantly clear to staff and students.

The College’s ‘Non-Negotiable Classroom Rules’ remain in place.

Annual Plan ~ 2008Annual Plan ~ 2008

A positive move for Te Awamutu College has been the appointment of Wayne Carter to the position of Deputy Principal, completing the senior management team along-side Principal Tony Membery and fellow deputies Mary Davis and Neil Bauernfeind.

Mr Membery says having a per-manent complement of senior staff gives the school extra stability and direction into the remainder of 2008 and beyond.

Te Awamutu College is in good heart and is relishing the positive feedback from the town and sur-rounding district.

There has been a quick settling in to the 2008 academic year and stu-dents seem to be genuinely pleased to be at school.

Healthy competition between house teams at swimming and ath-letic sports is building good house and school spirit, and the resur-rection of the Year 13 Camp was a tremendous success and has built a real rapport and spirit amongst the school’s most senior students.

RESULTS VERY PLEASINGImproving academic results from

the 2007 year are helping contrib-ute to the positive feeling in the school.

Staff are very pleased with the results which show they are on the right track with the various ini-tiatives the school employs, such as the 15+ Campaign.

At Level 1 75.2% gained their credits (compared with the na-tional average of 62.4%). A stag-gering 95.5% of Year 11 students gained their literacy requirements and 99.2% their numeracy - always a clear academic target for the school.

At Level 2 the success rate for gaining the qualification was 63.6% (close to the national average of

64.7%). Although there is room for improvement, staff are quite pleased that it is a significant step forward from the 51.4% success rate from the previous year.

At the senior level, 78% of Year 13 students who were in a position to gain Level 3 did so - a very pleasing result. The remaining Year 13s were mostly successful in gaining their Level 1 and 2 qualifications.

The results mean most Te Awamutu College students are leaving school with a qualification that will see them into tertiary stud-

ies, apprenticeships, cadetships or jobs and the school feels satisfied they are achieving their goal of opening the door to the future for Te Awamutu’s youth.

The challenge for the school now , says Mr membery, is to keep the success momentum going - this year’s Year 12 and 13 students need to work hard to make the ‘jump up’ to Levels 2 and 3. The 2008 Year 11 group need to be just as successful as last year’s - if not better - and this is the challenge that is being put to them.


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FOR SALEFOR SALE Young golfi ng aceTim Young is once again the envy

of many of his golfi ng peers after holeing-in-one for the second time in nine months at Te Awamutu Golf Club.

The 12 handicapper played the perfect shot on the fi fth hole of 124 metres, using a pitching wedge, in Saturday’s scramble.

His ball landed in front of the pin, situated towards the back of the green, near the right hand bunker, and bounced straight into the cup.

Young was on an 18 handicap when he recorded his fi rst ace on the 11th hole of 165 metres, using a six iron, on July 28 last year.

It was indeed the perfect shot - the ball hit the edge of the cup on that occasion, making a dent, before

dropping straight into the hole.Young is only in his sixth season

of golf and many of his vastly more experienced club-mates are still dreaming of their fi rst ace.

Open midweek tourney:Women’s stableford: S Gooch 34, R

Hawira 32.Men’s net: L Commons 67, A Parsons

70, L Mace 72 b/l.Twos: R Hawira, A Parsons.Best of the Vets: M Wallis 42, K Aylward

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Saturday, stableford: R Davies 40, T Young 38, G Buckley 37, S Elliott, R Taylor 36.

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Gilbert. TIM YOUNG

Kihikihi retain Double Cup

Kihikihi Blue ten-nis team won the revamped Double Cup interclub competition.

Six teams of two men and two women entered the new-look competi-tion.

Kihikihi Blue won all but one match to fi nish on 16 points, Kihikihi Red (10), Te Awamutu (10), Roto-O-Rangi (9), Hairini (5) and Whare-papa South (1).

In the fi nal round Kihikihi Blue beat Te Awamutu 5-3.

The victorious team throughout the season was Brett Alexander, Paul Tuckey, Michael Black, Barbara Waters, Denise Tims, Rosemary Fleming.

Kihikihi won the Double Cup when it was last played in 2002-03 season when there were four men and four women in each team.

Camp rising starKatherine Camp was rewarded

with a brace of bronze medals for three days of 100 per cent committed performances at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships.

The Ngahinapouri teenager was one of the busier Waikato athletes at Mount Smart Stadium.

On day one she qualifi ed for the under-16 years 300m hurdle and 400m fi nals, as well as fi nishing fi fth in the fi nal of the long jump with a personal best 5.21m.

Camp and Te Awamutu Athletic Club’s other Waikato representative Laura Sinclair were both in action on day two.

Sinclair ran an outstanding wom-en’s 19 800m fi nal, being up with the leaders throughout the race. She fought hard in the home straight to fi nish a creditable fi fth in a personal best 2.15 minutes

Camp was well below her best fi nishing a disappointing seventh in the 400m fi nal.

She also ran the second leg of the 4x100 relay, helping Waikato to third place.

Day three saw Camp line up in the

300m hurdle fi nal as fourth fastest qualifi er. She kept to her pre-race plan of starting at a very fast pace and maintained it right to the line - fi nishing third in a personal best 45.76 seconds.

Sinclair ran a well judged race in the 1500m fi nal, but was unable to fi nish as strong as she did in the 800m. Nonetheless, she did record another PB in fi nishing eighth in 4.43.

Both girls were involved in the 4x400m relay fi nal. Sinclair’s team fi nished fourth and Camp’s fi fth.

Griffi n tops scrambleDawn Griffi n fared best with 38

stableford on women’s club day at Stewart Alexander Golf Club.

Griffi n was one point clear of Jan Yarndley, who claimed the runner-up spot (by lot) from Sharyn Hay-cock, also on 37 points.

The minor placings were fi lled by E. Ford, E. Troutbeck 35, B. Her-bert, M. Bouma 34, C. Forster 33, B. Roigard, A. McGhie and H. Berg 32.

Yarndley recorded the only two.


Tompkins all the wayHeelan Tompkins

enhanced her prospects of making the Olympic team leading through-out the FEI World Cup Eventing qualifi er at Kihikihi.

The Taranaki rider made light of her huge achievement when standing on the podium on Sunday.

“This is where I want to be at the Olympics,” she said.

But her task of se-lection has been made harder by the resur-gence of former dual gold medallist Mark Todd, who has come out of retirement.

Unlike Todd, Tomp-kins has chosen to base her Olympic campaign from New Zealand.

She hopes last week-end’s victory in the fl agship class of the Mitavite International Horse Trial will be enough to cement her position when the team is announced in June.

Tompkins was the best placed New Zea-land rider at the 2004 Athens Olympics and 2006 FEI World Eques-trian Games on the vet-eran Glengarrick.

She now has a new horse, Mount Sugoi, with which she is one of eight listed riders for the Beijing Olympics in August.

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country time around the inventive course, designed by John Ni-cholson (brother of New Zealand team rider Andrew), retained her pole position with 2.8 time penalties to add.

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Both Styles and third-placed Jonathan Pagent, who was cross-country trailblazer

on the inexperienced Clifton Promise, also jumped clear to retain their positions.

There were fi ve clear cross-country rounds in all over Kihikihi’s im-aginative course, which uses Winnie the Pooh as its central theme.

A second water com-plex this year proved popular with riders and spectators alike..

Last year’s winner, Otago student Clarke Johnstone on Oakley Vision, ran out at a

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Taranaki’s Matthew Grayling, a three-times winner of this event, will miss out on Olym-pic selection because his top horse Gordon is sidelined.

Grayling fi nished eighth after a cross-country fall on the youngster NRM Ru Star.

Taranaki rider serves notice to Olympic selectors

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Inspection: Sunday 11-11.45am

Contact: Ailsa021 705 840

• 1990’s brick home

• Open plan kitchen/dining

• Extensive deck area

• Private mature gardens

- 941m² section

ID# TA080115

Kihikihi 3 1

Price: WAS $385,000NOW $369,000

Contact: Dominic027 681 3199

Inspection: By appointment

INSPECT TODAY

• 2 houses on a 4070m² section• House 1: 126m², cedar clad, 2 storey home• House 2: 1920’s weatherboard home• On a private section with mature trees and shrubs

ID# TEA080302

117 Brady St, Te Awamutu 3 1 1

OPEN HOME

BELOW REG VALPrice: $320,000

Contact: Fran021 159 6975

Inspection: Sunday 1-1.45pm

• 1920’s weatherboard and split stone home• 496m² corner section in a central location• Floor area 110m²• Open plan living, renovated & decorated to a high standard

ID# TEA080304

714 Fairview Rd, Te Awamutu 3 3 2

Price: $409,000



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781/1 Pakura St, Te Awamutu 4 1 1

Price: $339,000



• Fabulous warm and cosy family home in desirable location• 4 brms, lounge, study, dining room, family room and stylish kitchen• Beautifully decorated and upgraded throughout with polished wooden fl oors• Extensive decking & tiled outdoor areas. Re roofed and rewired (approx 15mths ago) ID# TA080114

781/2 Pakura St, Te Awamutu 3 1 1

Price: $249,000

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• 18 months old - High standard fi ttings and decor• House area approx 90m²• Open plan living• Low maintenance, separate single garage

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394 SH3, Kihikihi 5 2

• 13ha lifestyle/farming block, free draining mainly Maeroa ash, 4km south Kihkihi (SH3)• Fully fenced mainly fl at and easy rolling paddocks• 357m² home, fully renovated to a high standard, designer kitchen

Price: $1,450,000 + GST (if any)

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• Section area 1012m² approx

• Open plan kitchen/dining

• Updated kitchen and carpet

• Extra large garage/workshop

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Te Awamutu made the best possible start to the Waikato Bay of Plenty Federation Cup soccer competition beating Rotorua City 2-1 at Anchor Park.

Mortgage Express Te Awamutu opened the scoring midway through the fi rst half on Saturday when a Jordan Ball corner was headed home by captain Karl Miezenbeek.

It proved to be the only goal of the fi rst half.

Some inspirational words from coach Tim Ball during the break soon had the home team back on the offence.

Andrew Ryan broke away from the Rotorua City defence with a lethal com-bination of speed and deft footwork, then chipped the ball over the advancing keep-er’s head for the goal of the match.

Rotorua managed a consolation goal late in the match when they were awarded a penalty for an obstruction offence.

Both teams had several other scoring opportunities - Rotorua being unlucky to have a shot rebound off the upright and other shots either saved by keeper Kevin

Buckle or go wide.Jordan Ball went close a couple times for

Te Awamutu.Player of the day was Andrew Ryan for

his outstanding goal and high work rate.Other stand out players were Michael

Rose on debut, Davieth Verhey and Marc Blake in defence, and Jordan Ball up front.

Te Awamutu are away to Claudelands Rovers this Saturday.

Cape Physio Te Awamutu Reserve Team lost 4-1 away to West Hamilton.

Te Awamutu’s goal scorer was Darren Baldock.

One of the highlights of the game was Te Awamutu substitute keeper Kim Brierley saving a West Hamilton shot from the pen-alty spot.

The Reserve’s are away to Otorohanga in round two.

Print House Te Awamutu Third Team kicked their season off on the right note beating Hamilton North Debacles 2-1 at Anchor Park.

Soccer’s country cousins bowl sulphur city slickers

ANDREW RYAN

Pixie Tims set up one goal and scored two her-self as Te Awamutu opened their Waikato women’s fi rst division soccer campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win over Claudelands Rovers.

Player of the day Tims set up Janis James for the season opener, headed home a cross from mid-fi elder Natalie Cocker for a 2-0 lead and found the back of the net again after being set up by James.

Furniture Court Te Awamutu led 3-0 at halft-ime.

Rovers could consider themselves a trifl e un-lucky not to score in the opening stanza, having breached the defence a number of times.

New Te Awamutu keeper Charlotte Meyers cleaned up nicely and had an effective day in goal.

Defender Sara Harvey latched onto an at-tempted through pass and immediately launched a counter-attack with a well-weighted ball that found Larissa Richards. She beat the keeper for goal number four.

Standout in defence was Rangiputa Wallace, who has made the transition from College to wom-en’s fi rst division with ease. She made a number of penetrating runs up the right wing, causing problems for the Rover’s defence.

Waikato Cakes Te Awamutu Reserve Women’s Team lost 2-0 to Morrinsville Razor despite camp-ing in the oppositon half for most of the game.

Tims women’s player of day


Super stock car actionMcDonald’s Kihikihi Speed-

way has attracted an even better fi eld for their second attempt to stage the PTR Racing New Zealand Superstock Grand Prix - after the original meeting was rained out.

Greg Maxted reports there is a superb support programme for the two-day speedway feast at Kihikihi this weekend.

The King Country Superstock Championships will be run in conjunction with the fi rst round of the King Country Saloon Championships on Saturday.

The eagerly awaited Super-stock Grand Prix and the always entertaining King Country Stockcar Teams Challenge will be held on Sunday.

And to offer something a bit different in between the crash and bash - the Midgets will be out in force for the Rosetown Midget 30-lap Derby, along with the second round of the King Country Saloons.

Leading the list for the Super-stock Grand Prix is the defend-ing champion 7P Shane Penn, who won the title at the Hawkes Bay track last season.

Penn was unable to make the original event, due to concus-sion while racing at Palmerston North, but the rain delay means he is now raring to go.

The current top three from the New Zealand Championships are all lining up. 1NZ Kyle Fraser will be making his fi rst appear-ance at Kihikihi, as will Austral-ian based 2NZ Wayne Hemi. 3NZ Darryl Taylor, who races out of the small Wanganui Club, raced at Kihikihi last season when con-testing the North Islands.

The locals will once again have something to cheer about with fi ve Kihikihi cars included in the 31 entered to date.

The experienced 6K Kerry

Remnant will be the one every has their eye on but 5K Brad Ridland and 28K Grant Mytton both have the potential for top results.

If previous form at Kihikihi counts for anything, both Penn and Remnant will need to keep an eye in their mirrors for 337R Darcy Hunter.

The former New Zealand Champion was a convincing winner of the North Island Su-perstock Championships in 2007 - the last time a competitive Su-perstock fi eld raced at Kihikihi.

This time Hunter will be aided by a further six Rotorua cars making the trip to Kihikihi, including the evergreens 87R Pat Westbury and 515R Stan Hickey.

Special mention has to be made of 14N Dale Ewers and 19C Mal-colm Ngatai, who will be making

the long trip up from Nelson and Christchurch respectively.

These two drivers have been frontrunners in the South this season and are both former South Island champions.

Dave Baker, in car 9H, will not win the title this weekend but he will take out a few title contend-ers as he spends the day crawl-ing the pole line.

Baker’s antics will not only please the crowd but if team tactics come into play he could also help club-mate 85H Jared Wade claim his fi rst major vic-tory since changing to one of the unique Podjursky tanks.

A strong support programme is always needed to make any meeting a success and that is certainly something this event has.

It promises to be a memorable two days of speedway action.

Country’s top drivers after Grand Prix Title at Kihikihi

KIHIKIHI Superstock Grand Prix hopeful Steve Frost knows the local track better than most in the fi eld. Photo supplied.

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[email protected] www.century21.co.nz ID: [email protected] www.century21.co.nz ID: 793664

• Located in the Mokauiti Valley, thirty minutes from Te Kuiti.

• Suitable for dairy heifer grazing including over 100ha of fl ats. A high percentage of the property is excellent contour.

• Perfect for dairy support with a large area of land suitable for cropping, maize or hay and silage.

• Solid four bedroom family home. Full range of farm buildings and facilities.

• This property will be auctioned at 1pm on Thursday 8th May 2008 Auction Venue: Waitete Rugby Club, Waitete Road, Te Kuiti

• Open Days for inspection are Tuesday 15 April, Tuesday 22 April and Tuesday 29 April from 10am-2pm at 130 Mangateka Road, Te Kuiti

• For further details and a value estimate, contact the marketing agents: Hugh Williams 021 878 782 or Bill Symonds 027 494 4305

• Auctioneer: Murray Cleland

LARGE DAIRY SUPPORT FARM268.9946HA (664 ACRES)

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KIHIKIHI DOMAIN

Race Day Information: Ph (07) 871 3333 on race days or visit us on www.kihikihispeedway.co.nz

KING COUNTRY SUPERSTOCK TITLEKING COUNTRY SUPERSTOCK TITLE

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SUPPORTING CLASSES:PRODUCTION SALOONS, STREETSTOCKS, MINISPRINTS

GATES OPEN: 11AM RACING AT: 1PM

KING COUNTRY KING COUNTRY SALOON CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1SALOON CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1

GATE PRICE - ADULTS: $15, FAMILY $30

PTR RACING NZ PTR RACING NZ SUPERSTOCK GRANDPRIXSUPERSTOCK GRANDPRIX

SUNDAY APRIL 13

SUPPORTING CLASSES:SIDECARS, MINISPRINTS, MINISTOCKS

GATES OPEN: 11AM RACING AT: 1PM

KING COUNTRYKING COUNTRYSTOCKCAR TEAMS CHALLENGESTOCKCAR TEAMS CHALLENGE

GATE PRICE - ADULTS: $20, FAMILY $40

SALOON CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2SALOON CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 2

ROSETOWN MIDGET 30 LAP DERBYROSETOWN MIDGET 30 LAP DERBY


Formal NoticesFormal NoticesBIRTHS

SEIGA - David and

Emma (nee Germann) are delighted to announce the arrival of their little Princess, Madison Elizabeth, born April 1, 2008. Special thanks to staff at Waikato Hospital and NICU.

DEATH NOTICES

HOWATSON -Robert Cranstoun(Robbie). On April 4, 2008, peacefully at San Michele Hospital. Darling Husband of Helen for 52 years. Loved father and fa-ther-in-law of Carolyn (Tokoroa), Ian (Auck-land), and David and Anne (Adelaide). Much loved grandadof Matthew and James (Adelaide). Loved brother of his family in Scotland and Australia. A ser-vice for Robbie has been held. All com-munications to the Howatson family, C/-P O Box 137, TeAwamutu please. TeAwamutu FuneralServices. FDANZ and Griefcare.

Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Funeral ServicesFuneral Services

570 ALEXANDRA STREET, TE AWAMUTU

Alexandra House Catering& all Monumental Needs

- Offi ce, Chapel and Reception Lounge -

For campassionate and caring service callBruce, Garth & Lynette Williams

Paul L’Huillier or Ian Croft Member of Griefcare and FDANZ

PHONE (07) 871-5131 ALL HOURS

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Waikato Stonecraft

Leading the way in Monumental design Come in and see Craig and the team We can offer you;

- A qualifi ed Graphic Artist - We are members of the NZ Monumental Masons Association - A 10 year guarantee - Qualifi ed Tradesmen

41 Shakespeare Street, CambridgePhone (07) 827-5226

Check out our showrooms in;Hamilton - Cambridge - Tokoroa - Rotorua

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IN MEMORIAMEDGE - Natasha

Renai. April 11, 2004. When ties of love are broken andloved ones have to part, it leaves a wound that never heals in an ever ach-ing heart. You are al-ways with us in our thoughts little Tash. Love always. Greg, Donna, Georgia and Cameron.

IN MEMORIAMBUFFETT - Cheryl.

Ten years ago today (April 12) when welost a truly specialperson on earth, I gained the greatest angel in heaven. Imiss you dearly mum,but as you are forever embraced in myheart, I always know where to find you.Until we can hugagain, a big hug andkiss is floating oncloud nine just foryou. Abundance of love to you, Nana andPop. Your lil’ princess, Stacey xox.

HARRIS - Susan Junette (Sue) (nee Brown). In memory of our dearly lovedwife, mother andnana who left us oneyear ago, April 14,2007. We treasure ourmemories of you andremember all the goodtimes we shared to-gether as a family.We will never forgetyou, you will alwaysbe in our hearts. Loveyou heaps. Bill, Mi-chael and Leonie,Damian and Braydon,Kim and Mark, Ro-han, Jackson andIsabel.

HARRIS - Susan Junette (Sue) (nee Brown). 16/2/54 -14/4/07. Rememberinga very dearly loveddaughter, sister andauntie. As time un-folds the first sad year, loving memorieskeep you near, behindlife’s smiles there lies a tear, for the one we lost, and loved sodear, no longer in ourlives to share, but inour hearts you’re al-ways there. Love you,Mum and Dad, Gavinand Maree, Les and Julie, Tony and Janand families.

GOLDENWEDDINGS

April 12, 1958 at the Methodist Church,

Te Awamutu.

Celebrating a Very Special Couple.

Have a wonderful Golden Anniversary.

God bless you both.

With love from your family and friends.

Peake - Roger and Alison (nee McNab)

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CHURCH NOTICES

A warm welcome awaits you this SuA warm welcome awaits you this SuA warm welcome awaits you this SuA warm welcome awaits you this Sunnnnday day day day atatatat

St John’s Anglican ChurchSt John’s Anglican ChurchSt John’s Anglican ChurchSt John’s Anglican Church Arawata Street, Te AwamutuArawata Street, Te AwamutuArawata Street, Te AwamutuArawata Street, Te Awamutu

Join our services this Sunday at:

8.30 am - St John’s Church 9.30 am - St Saviour’s Church, Pirongia

10.00 am - St John’s Church

Contact : George 871-9738

CHURCH NOTICES

AAnngglliiccaann CChhuurrcchh KIHIKIHI April 13, 2008

Holy Communion 9.30 am

AALLLL WWEELLCCOOMMEE Enquiries: 871-6130

MMEETTHHOODDIISSTT

CCHHUURRCCHH Sunday April 13 10.30 am

Parish Worship at Te Awamutu

AA LL LL WW EE LL CC OO MM EE

Enquiries 871-5376 REV MAUREEN CALMAN

CHURCH NOTICES

TE AWAMUTU PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH Sunday, April 13

St Andrew’s 9.00 am:

Traditional Service 10.30 am:

More reflective service Crèche available

for under 5’s; Kids for Christ (for 5 + years)

Time of fellowship over lunch to follow.

Te Pahu 10.00am: Service

All Welcome

for more information

see our website Phone: 871-6609

www.teawamutu.net/ standrews

LOST

Light Chocolate (cream) colour.

Missing from Rutherford Street / Bank Street area.

Anwers to ‘Hammond’. He’s very friendly and

talkative and is a much loved and missed pet.

Reward offered for his return. Please phone (021) 709-822 or 870-6191

if you have seen him.

MISSING

Burmese

Male Cat

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GLASSES and case,only had two days, Sunday April 6, RewiStreet park area. Phone 870-3145.

FOUND

YOUNG male cas-trated cat found, very friendly. PhoneVetEnt 872-0240.

PERSONAL

AFTER abortionstress?. Ring Preg-nancy CounsellingServices collect (07)855-5779 24 hours aday.

PHONE James Parlane, Solicitor,870-4991.

TUITION

CHILDREN’S ART classes, ages 7-

14yrs, Monday nights,book quick - limited spaces! Please phonefor details 871-8251 a/h or (027) 294-8824.

FINANCIAL

NO one knows farm finance better, Fraser Farm Finance. Phone(0800) 777-675.

PERSONAL

FOR HIRE

RREENNTTAALL

CCAARRSS

Phone Leticha

871-3970

132 Kihikihi Road Te Awamutu

TO LETA new three bedroom,

two bathroom homewith dishwasher, heat pump and a doublegarage. $330 per weekono. Phone (027)447-1758.

A1 SELF STORAGE

New facility, many sizes, good rates,

security and 7 day access.

Phone 871-6164 or (0274) 783 085

ALMOST brand newfour bedroom brick home, stylish decor, fenced, single garage, small easy car sectionclose to college, no pets. Bond and refs required, $330p/w.Phone (027) 269-9699 or (027) 461-8645.

TO LETAVAILABLE now.

Office space 440m². Good parking. Phone871-5187.

CARAVANS and Cabins for rent, longor short term. 15 foot to 25 foot, long term from $45 per week. Phone (07) 873-7271.

CARAVANS for hire, great for extra bed-room. From $45 per week. Phone (027) 499-8733.

COMMERCIAL build-ing, 400m², 150 Jack Russell Drive. Phone Gary on871-7146.

FLATMATES wanted for tidy well keptthree bedroom house, close to town, $100 p/w plus expenses. Phone Duncan (after hours) (027) 309-7823

FOUR bedroom houseon easy care section, modern kitchen withdishwasher and openplan living. $310 perweek. Phone 870-2236.

LANDLORDS Wishing your property to be managed by a

recognised professional?

TENANTS

Needing help finding accommodation which

suits your needs? Contact Francene

on 871-7146, Mobile

(027) 289-3952 (07) 823-6287 a/h Waipa Property

Link Ltd. MREINZ

Professional Property

Management

Ray White Real Estate MREINZ

To Discuss Options Contact

Lisa Nicholson Mob : (027) 490-9294

A/hrs : 871-8508 Office: 871-7149

TE AWAMUTUTE AWAMUTUTE AWAMUTUTE AWAMUTU SELF STORAGESELF STORAGESELF STORAGESELF STORAGE

From $17 p/w 24hr access

Camera Surveillance PH: (07) 856-7584 or (027) 608-1749

THREE bedroom flat, two storey, villa inte-rior, very nice. $240 p/wk. 340-2 Goodfel-low Street, Phone (07) 823-6427.

TO LET

SAFE ‘N’ SOUND STORAGE

� Electric Security Fence � 24/7 access � Camera and patrolled surveillance

Phone (0274) 407-101

or 871-7885 or a/hrs 871-2171

Proud to be Locally owned and operated

THREE bedroom house, good location, no dogs, refs required, $270p/w. Phone 870-1290.

THREE bedroom house, single garage, fully fenced, close to school, no pets, bond and refs required, $280p/w. Phone (07) 846-1550 or (021) 258-3332.

RENTALS

AVAILABLE

NOW TWO BEDROOM

HOMES: � 45 Rolleston Street

$230 p/w � 736/3 Alexandra St

$230 p/w THREE BEDROOM

HOMES: � 142 Elizabeth Ave

$290 p/w �381 Pakura Street

$330 p/w �197 Raeburn Street $360 p/w

FOUR BEDROOM HOMES

�306 Palmer Street $310p/w

For details Phone Jade

(021) 744-942 or Robyn (021) 353-046

Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ “Nobody does it better”

SPORTS NOTICES

TE RAHU TABLE TENNIS

CLUB OPENING NIGHT

7.30 pm, Monday 14th April, 2008

New members welcome Any Enquiries to Secretary

Phone 871-4731

YMI TE AWAMUTU BADMINTON

CLUB BADMINTON ROAD SHOW

Visiting Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 6.30 pm at YMI Stadium, Palmer Street.

Free admission

EVERYONE WELCOME

PUBLIC NOTICES

Council Carpark This Saturday

Phone Phyllis 871-4811 or Carol 871-6198

FORMAL NOTICESCHURCH NOTICES


PUBLIC NOTICES

TE AWAMUTU & DISTRICT MEMORIAL RSA (INC)

OVERSEAS PERSONNEL Could any local person who has served

overseas with the New Zealand Defence Forces in the last twelve months or who has a family

member who has done so please contact Bill on 871-3707 with the details.

The names of such people will be read out at the Anzac Day service on April 25.

Also please note:- Poppy Day is April 18

Bill Lyford - Secretary Manager Te Awamutu RSA

PUBLIC NOTICES

SPORTS NOTICES

Supported byPETER GLIDDEN HONDA

Sunday, April 13, 2008

1609 Arapuni RoadSign posted from Kihikihi

Sign on 8.00 - 9.00Riders briefi ng at 9.30

Fire extinguishers compulsary

Enquiries contact Shane Blackwell

Mobile: (021) 740-890PU

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Te Awamutu Event Centre, cnr Mahoe Street and Selwyn Lane.

Tuesdays : May 6 - July 1 2008 9.00 - 10.00 Runner/Gym Beans (2-6 yrs)

10.00 - 11.00 Crawler/Toddler Beans (crawling - 23 months)

11.15 - 12.00 Baby Beans (6 wks - moving) Limited spaces, contact Paula

(07) 829-8199 or (027) 353-8894 [email protected] www.jumpingbeans.net

PO Box 53, Whatawhata

PUBLIC NOTICES

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

If you want to drink, that’s your

business IF YOU WANT TO

STOP, THAT’S OURS Phone 871-4072

or 870-3463 PO Box 194

Te Awamutu

CONTINUING CONTINUING CONTINUING CONTINUING EDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATIONEDUCATION

Trudi Gatland - Hamilton

Life as a wife of a Professional

Rugby Coach Wednesday, April 16,

at 10.00 am Waipa Workingmen’s Club

ALL WELCOMEALL WELCOMEALL WELCOMEALL WELCOME

PUBLIC NOTICES

TE AWAMUTU SPIRITUALIST

CHURCH OPEN

HEALING

DAY At Red Cross Hall Redoubt Street

Sunday, April 13

10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Gold coin door charge Readings, healings,

massage, all $10 each Enquiries to Elaine

871-7064

WAIPA WAIPA WAIPA WAIPA MASONICMASONICMASONICMASONIC

LODGELODGELODGELODGE A secret society or a society with secrets? The way to find out?

BECOME A MEMBER! Making good

men better! Phone (027) 612-3374

BUSINESS SUPERDEALS

BRAKESERVICING, Stuart

Law Ltd. Phone 871-6426.

CARAVANS &TRAILERS

CARAVANS wanted, turn your old un-used caravans into cash now, any condition. Phone Steve (027) 622-0011.

MEETINGS

MANGATOATOA PA Committee Meeting

Date: April 12, 2008 Time: 9.00 am Venue : 66 Te Mawhai Road Agenda:

- Mihi - Inward/outward correspondence - Chairman’s report on business concerning matters arising - Financial: Accounts for payment - General Business

MANIAPOTO MĀORI

TRUST BOARD

Hui-a-Iwi When: Sunday, April 13, 2008 Where: Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Maniapoto

Campus, Cnr Alexander St and

Taupiri St, TeKuiti Pōwhiri: 10.00 am

The hui kaupapa is to discuss : 150 years Kiingitanga celebrations

planning update; Koronēihana; Ngāti Maniapoto Waka Taua and Discussion

re: Maniapoto Rivers.

Nō rēira, naumai haere mai!

(All enquiries - please call Debbie - Maniapoto Māori Trust Board,

Phone (07) 878-6234 or email: [email protected] .

PUBLIC NOTICES

“V8’s Hamilton 400

Bus Services”

All buses departing Bus Terminal - Mahoe Street to Transport Centre, Hamilton

Friday TimetableDepart Te Awamutu : Depart Hamilton:

7.05 am 8.40 am7.40 am 10.40 am8.00 am 2.00 pm9.15 am 4.05 pm10.00 am 5.10 pm10.30 am 5.45 pm 7.00 pm 9.30 pm 10.45 pm

All other enquiries please phone (07) 871-6373

Saturday & Sunday TimetableDepart Te Awamutu : Depart Hamilton:

8.00 am 5.45 pm9.15 am 7.00 pm10.30 am 9.30 pm 10.45 pm

The Fares are $6.00 each way per person,

the same as the regular service.

No concession tickets to be used Friday,

Saturday or Sunday on extra services other

than regular times.If you are heading to the Rugby on Friday Night

you can catch the Rugby Shuttle from Willough Whistle, get off at the Transport Centre and

then catch the 9.30 pm bus to Te Awamutu.

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FOR SALE

COMPUTERHEWLETT Packard,

Compact Presario, FP7317, two years old, hardly used.Phone (07) 870-2322.

FIREWOOD 4M mixed truckload,

$280 delivered. Phone 823-6712.

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD 5m³ - $160, 10m³ -

$290 delivered. Phone(07) 873-9190 eve-nings, mobile (021)617-349.

FIREWOODDRY Matai for sale,

sold by cubic metre, delivered. Phone Tony (07) 878-7288.

FIREWOOD SPLIT dry Pine 5m³

load, $250 delivered. Phone Tony (021) 154-2322 or 871-9582.

GARAGE6x6m, “Ideal” style,

for removal, offers. Phone 870-1219 or (027) 600-7475.

FOR SALE

GUM TREES

x 60 - standing Available for felling

and removal

Phone 871-9873

MOBILITY SCOOTERS Phone someone

who cares. Locally

owned and operated.

New and preloved.

Sales, service and hire.

Phone (0800) 666-768

PINE DRY firewood. $50 per

trailer load. Phone 871-9424 or (027) 435-1828.

TYRESFOR the best range of

new and used tyres in Te Awamutu. PhoneTyre and Tune Centre Ltd, 871-3267.

WOFTYRE and Tune Cen-

tre, 21 Bond Road, now issuing WOF’s for cars, motorcycles, and trailers. Phone 871-3267.

GARAGE SALE782 Pokuru Road,

household items, farm items, books, clothing, rugby boots etc. Kitset two bay shed, sausage sizzle, Saturday 12, not before 8.30 am.

ALL MUST GO 863 Te Rahu Road,

Saturday, 7.00 to 10.00 am.

ALL SORTS 176 Pokuru Road, Sat-

urday 12, 7.30am start.

DOWNSIZING 432 Fairview Road,

Saturday 12th, 8.00am to 11.00 am.

MARKET CambridgeLions “Trash and Treasure”. Main Street, Cambridge, Sunday April 13th, 8.00 am-12.30 pm.

RAIKES AVE258 Raikes Avenue,

general household and knick-knacks, bedding, crystal etc. Saturday 8.00 am start.

Te Awamutu CourierTe Awamutu Courier Phone 871-5151Phone 871-5151

MR PAKI Pick up your two mini-bikes from

Affordable Custom Cycles in Kihikihi

by May 1st, 2008 or they will be sold to

defray expenses.

FIND IT BUY ITSELL IT With the

Te Awamutu Courier Phone 871-5151


STOCK SALES

VEHICLE PARTS FOR SALE

All

the car parts you need...

All

the car parts you need...

SPECIALISING IN:SPECIALISING IN:Ford -Mitsubishi - Holden - MazdaFord -Mitsubishi - Holden - Mazda

From early to late models at competitive

prices - make us

your fi rst stop!

Phone / Fax: 871-6066Phone / Fax: 871-6066

Mobile: (027) 270-8554Mobile: (027) 270-8554

2 Bruce Berquist Drive2 Bruce Berquist Drive

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LIVESTOCK WANTED

BONER COWS WANTED

Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment

Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Also empty heifers and potter bulls

Phone Warren Robinson (07) 829-5601, (025) 925-030

Bill Lincoln 871-5834, (0274) 925-080

PETS

BRACKENDELL BRACKENDELL

BOARDINGBOARDING

KENNELS & CATTERYKENNELS & CATTERYwww.brackendellkennels.comwww.brackendellkennels.com

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENTUNDER NEW MANAGEMENTOpen Monday-Saturday Open Monday-Saturday

7.30 pm - 10.30 am 7.30 pm - 10.30 am 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm4.00 pm - 7.00 pm

Sunday 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm only for collectionsSunday 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm only for collections

Monday - Friday Day Care availableMonday - Friday Day Care available7.30 am - 7.00 pm7.30 am - 7.00 pm

Telephone : 871-9735Telephone : 871-9735email : [email protected] : [email protected]

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GARAGE SALE

MOUNTMOUNTMOUNTMOUNT PIRONGIA PIRONGIA PIRONGIA PIRONGIA

LIONS CLUBLIONS CLUBLIONS CLUBLIONS CLUB

GARAGE SALEGARAGE SALEGARAGE SALEGARAGE SALE Saturday, April 12

Start 8.00 am War Memorial Hall

Pirongia

EQUESTRIANPRACTICE Show

Jump Day, for all lev-els. Saturday April 19, 9.00am, Mt Pi-rongia Pony Club Grounds. Phone An-drea to register and information (07) 8719484 a/h. Thank you to Farmlands Te Awamutu for their support.

PETS BLACK Toy Poodle,

female. Lovely na-ture, quite active. Fully vaccinated and wormed. Vet checked. Born November 17, 2007. $700. Phone(07) 873-1869.

HUNTAWAY pups, eight weeks, goodworking parents, $120 each. Phone 871-9257.

WANTED, experienced bird handler to cut claws. Phone 870-1978.

PLANTS FORSALE

ROSEWOOD NURSERY

End of Season

SALE 253 Kaipaki Road

Ohaupo

VEHICLES FORSALE

PORSCHE 944, 1985,2.5l, five speed,180,000kms, ML944,just had bare metalrespray, original gold,six months reg, goesgreat, genuine reason for sale, $11500 ono.Phone Mike (021)434-737, on line Auto Trader.

VEHICLESWANTED

Ph 870-2200Te Awamutu or

0800 CAR DUMP

Get that car outa there

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Wanted - DEAD CARS

Best Dollars

A1 Service

LATE model vehicleswanted for disman-tling - Ford, Holden,Mazda, Mitsubishi.Rosetown Auto Wreck-ers, 2 Bruce Berquist Drive, Phone 871-6066.

GRAZING WANTEDGRAZING required for

45 yearling calves,May 1st or sooner.Phone Jenny 871-1822 or (027) 233-8237.

LIVESTOCKWANTED

AC PETFOODS Now Buying

Horses 0800-DOWNCOW

AUTUMN hereford feeder bull calveswanted. Phone (027)438-0115 or (07) 873-7872 evenings.

COLOSTRUM wanted.Phone (027) 438-0115 or (07) 873-7872 a/hrs.

HIGH BW, EMPTIES

Immediate Delivery

Phone -

Owen Watson (07) 873-6222

or (021) 874-570

MILK

Any surplus milk wanted for calves.

Phone Deb Kirkham

871-4815 or (027) 4901-007

Advertise with us!Advertise with us!Phone the friendlyPhone the friendly

Classifieds Team todayClassifieds Team today ! !8 7 1 - 5 1 5 18 7 1 - 5 1 5 1

PROPERTIES FORSALE

RENT TO BUYBRAND new three

bedroom townhouse. Phone (07) 846-2414.

PROPERTIES FORSALE

TWO BEDROOM HOUSE

for private sale ~ Te Awamutu ~

- Hardiplank - Aluminium joinery - New carpet - All fresh and clean REDUCED REDUCED NOW - $190,000

Phone T.J.

(027) 568-5165.

TENDERS

WORK WANTED

CLARK ENGINEERING AND SMALL BLOCK CONTRACTING

� Engineering / Welding � Site Welding � Cow shed Repair and Maintenance � Small Block Contracting � Section Clearing � Rotary Hoeing / Topping � Manure Spreading � Lawn Mowing

Available Monday - Saturday Phone 870-2003 or (021) 298-0429

DO YOU HAVE A WOODLOT NEEDING TENDING?

Maximise returns from your trees by using experienced silvicultural staff. Call your local

Forest Management Specialists for a no obligation quote to prune/thin or manage

your Pinus Radiata trees. Paul D Carruthers Ltd

Forest Management Consultants Te Awamutu

Phone 870-5383 Mobile (0274) 951-175

WANTED KNOWN

BACON and ham cur-ing, Renshaws Butch-ery. Phone 871-6470.

BULLDOZER for hire with scoop, rippers and stick rake. Phone Des Hose, owner op-erator on (07) 873-8466, mobile (027) 472-7776.

WORK WANTED

BOBCATBOBCAT

027 515 6519027 515 651907 871 197107 871 1971

Rosetown Bobcat Ltd

TrevorPeters

Operator 179T

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Owner

WORK WANTED

TREE WORK - Felling - Pruning - Removal - Stump GrindingCall Dennis ClementsTOTAL TREE CARE

Phone 871-5221Te Awamutu Owned

and Operated

23

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ATTENTION Farm-ers, Farm housesneed a spruce upbefore the 1st June? Then call Dave Rowe Painter and Decorator now on (07) 873-1777 or (027) 290-8776.

BOBCAT and experi-enced operator. freequotes, phone (07)823-7245

BOBCAT and truck hire, section, drive-way clearing, sand,metal and topsoil supplies. Phone Tony 871-9582 or (021) 154-2322.

CAR valet. Phone Ul-tra Clean 870-3452 today!

CARPENTER avail-able, semi retired, freequotes. Phone 871-9128.

CARPET

CLEANING IICRC Approved

ULTRA CLEAN Phone 871-6662

or (0274) 984-465

CARPET, Phone Ultra Clean 871-6662 to book now!

DIGGER 7 TON$70p/h - Bobcat - 6x4

tipper - Auger. PhoneCraig (07)823-6427 or (027)283-9911.

DRAINAGE

No job too big or too small -

WE DO IT ALL!

Phone 870-6244 or Colin (027) 498-9022

HEAT PUMPHEAT PUMPHEAT PUMPHEAT PUMP INSTALLERINSTALLERINSTALLERINSTALLER

Free QuotesFree QuotesFree QuotesFree Quotes

Call Call Call Call Adam Adam Adam Adam

0800 5000800 5000800 5000800 500----101101101101 Immediate startImmediate startImmediate startImmediate start

JIB Stopper available,good rates. Contact Adam, (021) 77-4090.

LOUNGE suites cleaned. Phone UltraClean 871-6662 now!

ULTRA Clean, com-plete cleaning ser-vices. Phone 871-6662.

WORK WANTED

LINED SOAK

HOLES � FOUNDATION

HOLES � OFFAL / RUBBISH

HOLES

� � �

KING COUNTRY DRILLING

# 4 Wheel Drive # Best Prices # Associated Concrete Products

OWNER / OPERATOR : 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE PHONE DENNIS

COLSON 0800 DUG HOLES

0800 384 465

MEATEATER

HOMEKILLS LTD

Killing and processing

Phone 871-9995

MORTGAGE

BROKER

NZMBA

Phone Christine 871-3176

(021) 545-302

PC PROBLEMS? NO fix, no fee, local IT

professional availablefor on site repairs, upgrades and trouble shooting, PC and lap-top sales, no call out fees for help. Phone Matt (027) 515-6996 or 870-3038.

WORK WANTED

PLUMBING

AFFORDABLE RATES

Phone Colin (027) 498-9022

or 870-6244 anytime

PLUMBING Spouting,

Drainlaying, Heating � Friendly Service

� Reasonable Prices � Craftsman Plumber

24 Hour 24 Hour 24 Hour 24 Hour

ServiceServiceServiceService Hewitson Plumbing

Phone 871-3620

QUALIFIED

BUILDER �Renovations

�Maintenance etc

Satisfaction at affordable rates. Phone Brendon (027) 2964-886

RED BINS LTD

MINI SKIP HIRE

1.8m³ and 3.6m³ Same day delivery

Phone Murray Bain

871-8996

WANTED Interiors to decorate. We specialise in painting, wallpapering and spray painting. Phone Dave Rowe Painter and Decorator on (07) 873-1777 or (027) 290-8776.


Andrea WoodAndrea WoodProfessional Dressmaker

Weddings • Balls • AlterationsAll special occasions

185 Turere LaneTe Awamutu

Phone: 871-3626Mobile: (021) 110-0788

Email: [email protected]

Shaun Higginson

m. 021 024 41697a. PO Box 670, Te Awamutue. anyangleroofi [email protected]

* NEW ROOFS * * CLADDING * * MAINTENANCE ** REPLACEMENT ROOFS * * REPAIRS * * SPOUTING/GUTTERING *

KKERBINGGBYCOLMACCOLMAC

(021) 419-4500800 100 213 TE AWAMUTU OWNED AND OPERATED

~ GARDEN EDGES ~ MOWER STRIPS~ DRIVEWAY BORDERS ~ LANDSCAPE KERBING

PHONE KURT MACLENNAN FOR A FREE QUOTE

CONTINUOUS CONCRETE EDGING

N & G FENCING & AG CONTRACTINGEXPERIENCED FENCERSEXPERIENCED FENCERS

Farm ~ Residential ~ LifestyleFarm ~ Residential ~ LifestyleCONTRACTINGCONTRACTING

FOR HIREFOR HIRE6 wheeler tip truck, 13 tonne digger6 wheeler tip truck, 13 tonne digger

Ph: Nick (07) 827-1849 or (027) 4730-001

• • Post and Rail • • Post and Baton • • Deer Fencing • • Vineyard • • Stockyard • • Retaining Walls• • Decking • • Pergolas, Trellis • • Section & Tree Clearing

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We provide a diverse range of services:

• Plumbing

• Gasfi tting

• Drainage

• Sand Pads

• Concrete cutting and core drilling

• Truck Hire and Cartage

• Site Preparation

• Digger Work

PHONE/FAX 870 2987Glenn Rawson027 222 7590Clayton Douglas027 577 5699

Te AwamutuTe Awamutu

COLIN DOWNIECOLIN DOWNIE▼ SEPTIC TANK AND EFFLUENT▼ COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DRAINAGE▼ NEW HOUSE PLUMBING AND ALTERATIONS

[email protected]

Phone 870 6244Mobile 0274 989 022

236 Bond Rd, Te Awamutu

We’ve declared war on all your pests!

Registered Pest Control Technician

flyBUSTERS Still the safest treatment available

* Odourless * Non staining

* Work Guaranteed

870-4950

Noeleen & Paul

Garden Grooming Replanting

Garden Resurrection Garden Maintenance

Rose Maintenance Hedge Trimming

Talk to the experts ~ Reasonable Rates

Phone Tess & Graham SmithPhone: (07) 872-2853

Mobile (027) 238-25171291 Wharepuhunga Road

R.D.3, Te Awamutu271TC202/06

For Honest & Effi cient

Service

MAC’S

HOME KILLS

Phone Richard or Donna Phone Richard or Donna 871-6611 (021) 279 2201MEATS

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WORK WANTED

WEEDSPRAYING

� Handgun Work � Gorse � Ragwort � Thistles � Industrial Sites Now taking bookings for

winter spraying - Don’t be disappointed Competitive Rates Phone Marshall

Contracting Glen 870-1433

or 871-7896

Radio Controlled Units

FARM WORKWANTED

T.D.C.C.H.

Qualified Rural

Workforce

Milking General Labour

Fencing Knapsack

weed spraying

Best in the district

References available

DON’T MISS OUT BOOK NOW

Phone (0800) 845-322

FARMEMPLOYEES

WANTED

DAIRY FARM ASSISTANT

required to help milk 350 cows fulltime.

Some experience

preferred.

Good wage.

For more details phone 870-5213 evenings.

SITUATIONS VACANTSITUATIONS VACANT

Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Te Awamutu Medical Centre Medical Centre Medical Centre Medical Centre

RECEPTIONIST /

ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT

Two Positions available - one full time and one part-time or casual.

Are you a team player who enjoys working in a busy environment and who wants to work either full time or two or three days a week?

You will need to be customer focused, demonstrate great organisational and

telephone skills, and have a good sense of humour.

Office experience is essential and knowledge of MS Word and Excel would be an advantage.

Full training will be given in our patient management system (MedTech32).

Please forward your CV to: The Practice Manager

Te Awamutu Medical Centre PO Box 378 Te Awamutu

Applications close Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 5.00 pm

For further information or a copy of the Position Description, please contact the

Practice Manager, Sue Bluett on (07) 872-0206

SITUATIONS VACANT

A HAIRDRESSING CAREER?

Last intake for 2008! Starts Monday, April 28, 2008.

Level 1-3, 40 weeks. School Holidays. Student Loans and allowances available. Waikato School of Hairdressing Ltd.

Phone (07) 838-3744 ‘Best Practice Quality Mark Status’

SITUATIONSVACANT

QUALIFIED WELDER WANTED

Please Phone Des Milgate at

Farm Engineering Services 871-7734

SITUATIONSVACANT

KIDS AT HOME LTD NANNY REQUIRED...

We have a full time position available for a person with proven new born

experience. All applicants

must be over 20. Please phone

Denise 871-7673 Monday to Friday

8.30 to 1.30

SELL IT

TODAY!

THIS IS

YOUR SPOT!

PHONE 871-5151

Adv e r t i s i n gAd v e r t i s i n g d o e s w o r kd o e s w o r k

P h o n e u s t o d a y . .P h o n e u s t o d a y . . ..

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SITUATIONS VACANT

SITUATIONS VACANT

TE AWAMUTU TYRE CENTRE LTD

We have two well paid jobs available. WHEEL ALIGNMENT TECHNICIAN

We have a position available for a person to run our wheel alignment division.

Working on the latest alignment equipment. Full training available however some

mechanical knowledge preferred. Position also involves tyre fitting

and weekend work. TYRE TECHNICIAN POSITION

We have a position available for a Tyre Technician. Job involves fitting of tyres and

customer service. Experience in this field is preferred, however full training

available to keen, fit worker. Plenty of extra hours available.

Please contact Nick Taylor Phone 871-5676 or (021) 715-675

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

LIVE ADULT

CHAT

Hot! Explicit! Naughty!

(0900) 73-543 Kiwi Babes

(0900) 88-200 Asian Chicks www.kiwibabes.co.nz

(0900) 69-100 XXX Listen www.adultshow.co.nz

($1.99/min + GST)

PHONE NOW!

SITUATIONSVACANT

SECURITY Officers -are needed! Gain this NZQA approvedqualification by corre-spondence free of charge. Student al-lowance may apply.Phone 0800-800-043.

SUB-Contract cleaner required, evening work available, must be hon-est, reliable and experi-enced, most equipment supplied. Call (09) 525-0182 or [email protected] to enquire.

TE AWAMUTU SPORTS

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What’s On

Main Curtain Raiser ALBERT PARK

Te Awamutu College 1st xvvs Pukekohe High, No.1 1pm

AWAY VE Vets U19s vsHamilton Marist,

Stan Heather 1, 1.00pmPower Farming U85kg

vs Te Rapa, St Andrews 1, 1.00pm

WAIKATO PREMIER RUGBY

ALBERT PARKThis Saturday 12th

Ecolab Premier A vsMelville A, No.1 2.30pm

Ecolab Premier B vsMelville B, No.2 1.00pm

PREMIER A & B ASSOCIATE SPONSOR

WAIKATO RESERVE GRADE RUGBY

LEAGUECivic Video Te Awamutu

Sports FirehawksBYE

DARTSMonday Nights 7.30pm

All new players welcome - weekly rates.

THANK YOUto our sponsors

PETER GLIDDEN HONDA

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Rememberingyour loved ones

Add our coloured rose or one of our other special graphics to your ‘In Me-moriam, Bereavement or Death Notices’ or please feel free to bring in your own graphic or photo. Call into the Courier Of-fi ce to place your notice and see our examples.


27 DRESSES PGFRI 6.15, SUN 12.00, TUE 5.55

Viewer’s comments: “It was really good.” “I think the storyline was good.”

“I got into it, definitely.” “It was brilliant.” “I thought it was awesome.”

10,000 B.C. MTHU 8.00, FRI 6.00, SAT 1.55 & 5.50,

SUN 1.40 & 5.350

Mixes big laughs with a lot of heart... a superior, screwball comedy.

Owen Wilson stars.DRILLBIT TAYLOR PG

SAT 2.15, SUN 2.05

LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA MSAT 3.30, SUN 1.20, FINAL TUE 7.40

Everyone likes Billy Elliot and Bend It Like Beckham sort of films and this is one that

all ages should also thoroughly enjoy. It’s sharply written and frequently funny with strong performances from its cast. A delightfully feel-goodish British gem.

RUN FAT BOY RUN MTHU 6.00, FRI 8.00, SAT 3.55 & 7.50,

SUN 11.40 & 3.40, MON & TUE 6.10, WED 8.10

Wonderful, not-to-be-missed, World Cinema Features:

INTO THE WILD MTHU 7.35, SAT 7.45, SUN 5.40,

MON & WED 7.35

ELSA AND FRED GFRI 10.15, SAT 1.35, FINAL SUN 11.25

KITE RUNNER MSAT 5.40, SUN 3.25

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A blood-soaked thriller set in 1980 is the Coen brother’s best yet. Tommy Lee Jones has never been better.

Chilly, intriguing and satisfying, an award winner reputed to be a staggering masterpiece. See it from the start.

NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN R16SAT 8.00, SUN 5.45, MON 7.50,

TUE 8.00, WED 7.50

The most pleasant surprise of the year. Very smart, witty, engaging and

honest crowd-pleaser. JUNO M

THU 6.10, SAT 4.15, MON & WED 5.50

It’s exactly what you want it to be... has little dialogue, plenty of action and a nice load of blood and guts

splattered throughout.

THU 8.20, FRI 8.10, SAT 8.20, SUN 6.05, MON, TUE & WED 8.20

R18

A rousing adventure-fantasy full of real scares and original magic. It’s a fast-paced and breathtaking thriller, old-fashioned and big-hearted in all the best ways. It’s a simple delight to

immerse yourself in the flights of fantasy and battles of good and evil.

M

THU 8.10, FRI 8.20, SAT 6.15, SUN 4.00, MON & TUE 8.10, WED 6.10

THE OTHERBOLEYN GIRL

M

Natalie Portman gives her most fearlessly effective performance in this

impressive, rousing, opulent and titillating costumer. Also stars Scarlett Johansson,

Eric Bana and Kristin Scott Thomas.

THU 6.20, FRI 10.00 & 6.10, SAT 6.05, SUN 3.50, MON & TUE 6.20,

WED 10.00 & 6.20

Charming, funny, delightfully mischievous and enjoyable entertainment for all ages. DR.SEUSS’ wonderful tale...

HORTON HEARS A WHO GPREMIERE SHOWS. SAT 2.05 & 4.05,

SUN 11.50 & 1.50

BEWARE! The girls from ST.TRINIANS are in town Next Week in an energetic and surprisingly enjoyable comedy with strong slapstick performances, lively direction and decent gags, all

from the Brits. Watch out for STEP UP 2 also coming next.

DEATH AT A FUNERAL M4TH RIOTOUS MONTH. THU 5.55,

FRI 6.20 & 8.05, SAT 6.00, SUN 3.55, MON 5.55, TUE 6.00, WED 10.15 & 5.55

THU & FRI 7.50, SAT 8.10, SUN 5.55, MON 8.00, TUE 7.45, WED 8.00

Excellent comments from all who come to see this fine and stimulating

A-Level Western. If you like horses then this is a must-see. A fine, well

staged and riveting adventure.

R13

“PHEW... GEE... GOSH...That was just great! I’m worn out...

I’m exhausted just watching it”

THU & FRI 5.50, SAT 1.45 & 3.45, SUN 11.30 & 1.30, MON 6.00,

TUE 5.45, WED 6.00

THE PG

Here is the tense and imaginative thriller that reels you in to the action, especially the truly amazing and exhilarating car chase. Stars Dennis Quaid, Sigourney

Weaver, Forest Tucker, William Hurt and Matthew Fox.

HORTON IN HERE PLEASE

Franklin Street. Pirongia, Ph 871 9799

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GREY HAIRED GREY HAIRED DADDIESDADDIES

playing playing

SUNDAY 13 APRILSUNDAY 13 APRILfrom 2pmfrom 2pm

Last Summer Bash!Last Summer Bash!

SEE YOU HERE!

Fr i d ay N i gh tt i l l l a t e

P h o n e 8 7 1 4 7 6 8

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from NZ from NZ IdolIdol

JessieJessie

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SolutionsNo 991

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MT PIRONGIA MT PIRONGIA COUNTRY MUSIC COUNTRY MUSIC

Sponsored by Firth Concrete, Bond Road

Is held at the Pirongia School Hall

THIS SUNDAY, 12 NOON START

Te Awamutu Country Te Awamutu Country Variety Club Inc.Variety Club Inc.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Waikato Regional Waikato Regional Country Music AssociationCountry Music Association

PRESENTS

“SHOWCASE 2008”

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SATURDAY 19 APRIL 2008THE BIBLE CHAPELCHAPEL DRIVE, TE AWAMUTU7.30 - 10.30PMADULTS - $10FAMILY - (2X2) $20SCHOOL CHILDREN - $5

FEATURING: GUEST ARTISTS AND TOP SUPPORTING

SINGERS FROM THE WAIKATO REGIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC

ASSOCIATION CLUBS

A SHOW NOT TO BE MISSED - SEE YOU THERE!

DATE:VENUE:

TIME:ADMISSION:

THE

SAFE

SAFE andand HAPPY CLUB HAPPY CLUB

Please call Laille or Caite for more information 871 6696 / 027 727 8976

or 870 5006 / 027 727 8521

HOLIDAY PROGRAMME

Where your children will be safe, happy and engaged.

Runs from Te Awamutu Primary School3 adventure playgrounds, games,

cooking, swimming daily, crafts and trips. OSCAR approved. WINZ subsidy available

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Country Showcase 2008 Te Awamutu Country

Variety Club is hosting ‘Showcase 2008’ next week on behalf of the Waikato Country Music Association.

Local TACVC president Celia Baker will be intro-ducing top singers and musicians of all ages from around the region.

Those set to appear in the Te Awamutu Bible Chapel on April 19 in-clude:

Michael Lynch and Mary Eggers (Huntly), Sena Amos (Ngaruawa-hia), Daniel Cosgrove (Morrinsville), Edna Evetts and Joan Evans (Te Aroha), Margaret Burrows (Fountain City). Ron Gower (Hauraki) and Hiria and Jahdyn Howell-Baker (Te Awamutu)

Special guest artist will be one of Te Awamutu’s own - Brendon Liley (right) fresh from his Entertainer of the Year success for the second suc-cessive year.

Well-known country variety musician and band leader Willie Barrett (Forestland) will be musi-cal director, ably assisted by Te Awamutu musicians Ron Brickland, Anne Scott and Nikita Brown. Back-ing singers are Anne Scott and Gaylene Wawatai.

While the guest singers and musicians are proud to represent their clubs, Ms Baker says the Te Awamutu Club is equally pleased to host them.

(For further details, door sales etc refer to adver-tisement on this page).

Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, April 10, 2008 Published by Te Awamutu Courier, a division of APN New Zealand Limited, at 336 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu.

PGG WRIGHTSON LIMITED MREINZ

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1Ha Property• A large family home, sits on 1ha of

land• Newly fenced, large garden• Sturdy brick home bathed in

sunshine• 4 big bedrooms and offi ce• Very large living area, rumpus

room, 2 bathrooms• Grab the keys and come to the open homewww.pggwre.co.nz ID TEA60345

Family Needed PUKEATUA

$375,000

OPEN HOME:205 Maunga Rd

Sun, April 1311-11.30am

Debbie ThomsonB 07 870 2841 M 027 291 0947

68 Patterson Road, Pirongia• 40ha in 36 paddocks with easy contour• 16 ashb cowshed, 4 bay calf shed• Capable of milking 150 cows• Two homes on property - 5 year old 3 bedroom main

home and 5 bedroom section homeThe vendors want action so phone Debbie today!!www.pggwre.co.nz ID TEA60336

441 Baffi n Street, Pirongia• 4 bedrooms, large living area combined dining area and

kitchen• Indoor outdoor fl ow• Very spacious, with a variety of fruit trees• Double garage and gazebo• Watch the sunset over Mt PirongiaView today, you're sureto be impressed!!www.pggwre.co.nz ID TEA60342

Rural And Lifestyle PIRONGIA


Small Exclusive Holding

Privacy Unlimited• 2.558ha lifestyle unit, 7 paddocks• Appealing 3 bedroom home• Extremely private• Trout fi shing and native bush• Woolshed and yards

www.pggwre.co.nz ID TEA60357

PIRONGIA

Peter McEvoyM 027 228 7115

NEW

309/1 Cameron Avenue• Excellent fi rst home or rental• Set on private rear section• Rental property to be sold

with tenancy• Sound proposition for the

business minded


Private and Peaceful TE AWAMUTU

Peter McEvoy M 027 228 7115

www.pggwre.co.nz

162 Ormsby Road• Substantial home, 2 living, 5 bed-

rooms on approx 6 acres• Massive master bedroom with walk-

in wardrobe and ensuite• Refurbished kitchen with modern

appliances• Stunning views across the Waikato• Only 1.5kms approx outside Pirongia• Good commute to Otorohanga, Te

Awamutu and Hamiltonwww.open2view.co.nz ID174352

Julie HughesB 07 870 2846 M 021 426 753

Great Lifestyle, Great Location PIRONGIA

$670,000

OPEN HOME:Sun, April 132.30-3.30pm

Town Convenience• 3 bedroom home + sleepout• Separate living area• Original Tawa polished fl oors• Sunny outside entertaining decking• Private fenced spa pool area• Set on 4816m² rolling section


Lifestyle Living KIHIKIHI

$430,000$415,000

OPEN HOME:41 Sheehan St

Sun, April 1312.30-1pm


REDUCED

OPEN HOME

1219 Franklin Street• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 living

areas• Lovingly restored by vendors, excellent• Polished native fl oors, Queensland

porch• 2023m² section with double garage and

room for the pool• Handy to excellent primary school and

Hamilton secondary buseswww.pggwre.co.nz IDTEA60323

1895 Family Villa PIRONGIA

$470,000

OPEN HOME:Sat, April 12

12-1.00pm

Julie HughesB 07 870 2846 M 021 426 753

OPEN HOME

51 Gleneagles Drive• 4 bed 213m² approx home• Quality kitchen and appliances• View of Kakepuku and Pirongia• Private courtyard entertaining area• Viewing a must to appreciate depth

and high standard of this property• Vendors going overseas, will consider all

offerswww.pggwre.co.nz ID TEA60358

Prestige Home TE AWAMUTU

$469,000

Julie HughesB 07 870 2846 M 021 426 753

• Amazing 6 bedroom home on fully fenced secure section, suitable for the kids, with a gate to the neighbouring school grounds

• Inground swimming pool, paved patio area, built in sand pit, double garaging and lots of external decking

• Master bedroom with walkin wardrobe and ensuite with spa bath

• Family home features macrokapa kitchen and upstairs panelling on ceilings and

architravesA quick sale is required asvendors are ready to relocate!www.pggwre.co.nz ID TEA60350

Sensational Value For Size TE AWAMUTU


$399,000

OPEN HOME137 Swarbrick

DriveSun, April 131.00-1.45pm

It's All About Location

488 Mahoe Street• This 1940s family home offers refurbished kitchen, open plan dining area and a separate lounge with Kent style fi re.• Reconditioned wooden joinery• Good size 759m² section on the level• Driveaway to garage and separate garden shed• Convenient walk to the shops, schoolsand all local amenitieswww.pggwre.co.nz ID:TEA60340

Julie HughesB 07 870 2846M 021 426 753

TE AWAMUTU

$295,000

OPEN HOME:Sun, April 1312-12.30pm

OPEN HOME

Vendor Demands Action!!• 1 year old, near new immaculate 4 bedroom family home• 5180m² section with outstanding rural views• Air conditioning/heatpump - modern appliances• Low maintenance section with heaps of space for pool or tennis court• Extremely desirable location, close to town• Vendor needs to relocate, it's time to sell!!www.pggwre.co.nz ID:TEA60317

Linehan Luxury TE AWAMUTU

$448,000

OPEN HOME:12 Linehan Rd

Sun, April 1312-12.30pm


439 McClure Street• 240m² approx... Character villa on 2500m² section• Comprises 3 living, 4 bedrooms, master ensuite and family bathroom• Modern, stylish kitchen with island/breakfast bar• Features polished wooden fl oors and gas central heating• Swimming pool and spa entertainment area• Garage complex including workshop, offi ce and offering 60m² approx of storage spacewww.pggwre.co.nz IDTEA60343

Refurbished Character Villa PIRONGIA

$595,000

OPEN HOME:Sun, April 131.00-2.00pm

Julie HughesB 07 870 2846 M 021 426 753

OPEN HOME

• 270m² approx, 4 bedroom brick built home

• On 7310m² of land• New kitchen with all modern appli-

ances• Features underfl oor heating and

heat pump to keep you cosy• Great value for moneywww.pggwre.co.nz ID TEA60346

Hidden Assets PIRONGIA

$499,000OPEN HOME:78 Ormsby Rd

Sat, April 121.30-2.30pmSun, April 134.00-5.00pmJulie HughesB 07 870 2846 M 021 426 753

1920's Golden Glory

196 Finch Street• Beautifully restored three bedroom home on 551m² fenced section• Fabulous large outdoor area, large decking, private backyard garden• Single carport, garden shed, great neighbourhood and close schools,

within walking distance to town• Indoor features high ceilings, window seating, separate kitchen, dining area• Vendor has dropped the price, now realistic of the current market, be

quick!www.pggwre.co.nz ID TEA60356

$290,000

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