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The Warehouse TeAwamutu and communityconstable, Richard Hurrell arecombining again this year toprovide the Christmas gift treefor needy local families.

Generous souls are invitedto provide wrapped gift, withthe gender and suggested ageof recipient (up to 15 years orfamilies) listed on it.

Gifts can be purchased atThe Warehouse, where staffwill wrap and label them for thegift tree. The gift tree is in thefoyer today and will remainthere until the morning ofDecember 24.

Trial marketcontinues

Local people are remindedthat the Twilight Farmer’sMarket is a trial for the daylightsaving period.

For it to continue past thatdate there needs to be ongoingsupport for the market.

Te Awamutu i-SITEManager Lynne Fenwick saysit has been pleasing to see anincrease in stall holders.

‘‘But unfortunately there hasbeen a decline in the numbersattending the market.’’

JP’s clinicThe final Justice of the

Peace clinic for 2010 will beheld this Saturday at 10.30am -12.30pm at the Te Awamutui-SITE Centre.

The clinics will resume onSaturday, January 22, 2011.

If you require a JP beforethen, there is a list of JP’s in ourlocal telephone directories oryou can contact the TeAwamutu i-SITE Centre or theCAB for details.

Cycle featureThe Open North Island

Brendan McGee 15000mScratch Cycling Championshipis creating considerableinterest.

Te Awamutu Sports CyclingClub spokesperson, HeatherSmyth says she is expecting agood number of entries onSaturday night at Te AwamutuVelodrome from near and far.

Christmas spirit flies high

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KIWANIS members Grant Gardiner and Kevin Choat salute the start of the Gisler Architects’ Christmas Float Parade as they leave Selwyn Park.

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SPECTATORS enjoy the floats as they travel along Alexandra Street.

Well done Te Awamutu - thecommunity enjoyed a wonderfulChristmas parade on Saturday.

Over 50 floats and vehicles,with a variety of themes, headeddown the main street much to thedelight of the large crowd inattendance.

MP Shane Ardern says heattends many Christmas paradesin his electorate, but felt TeAwamutu’s was by far the best hehad seen.

Mr Ardern and Waipa MayorAlan Livingston presented theprizes in each of the threecategories (business, club, school)as determined by judge, TimGisler.

Mr Livingston thanked every-one who had put so much effortinto the event - from the organ-isers (Te Awamutu Alive’s Christ-mas Spirit Committee) to thosewho created the wonderful floatsand the large number of peoplewho attended.

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Complaint sees trail ride cancelledWe wish to apologise to all

those who turned up toParklands Road for the trailride only to be disappointed byits abrupt cancellation.

Due to an oversight we wereunaware that a neighbour hadcomplained, resulting in theevent being brought to a halt byour local Council.

So where is the communityethic of bureaucracy whichsupported such a singular com-plaint and deprived people andfamily’s from recreational sportthat they themselves, can’t pro-vide.

How is it that one person’scomplaint can override thegreater support of otherneighbours and the wider com-

munity? Despite having suc-cessfully run this event in thepast, we no longer have theright to hold the trail ride onour private property unless a‘land use consent’ is issued bythem. We are hoping we canrun our trail ride in the future.

This cancellation was notonly a disappointment to thosewho turned up but also tocharities who benefit from theproceeds of the trail ride, whichis kindly supported by TheHonda Shop, the MotorcycleClub and St John Ambulance.

For many years we havestrongly supported efforts topromote our district and thisevent certainly has receivedgood support over the greater

Waikato/Bay of Plenty area. Indoing this we have been encour-aged by the Te Awamutu i-Site,who can appreciate the benefitsrecreational events such as thisbring to our community.

We are trying to do our bit tohelp in supplying a safe andcontrolled place for people toride and help charities thatsupport people less fortunatethan ourselves.

We would like to finish bysaying we were hugely disap-pointed that the person whocomplained could not approachus to work around the matter ina manner that better served allparties concerned.KEN and PENNY DIPROSE

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ing response: ‘‘Waipa DistrictCouncil works hard to encour-age people to hold events withinits district. In doing so, it musttake the concerns of everyoneinto account — not just thepreferences of event organisers.Organisers of the trail ridewere proactively advised thatthey needed a resource consentto hold their event and wereoffered help to get that consent.No application was everreceived. A number of trailriding events are successfullyheld in the district each yearwith the full support of Council.In nearly all instances, eventorganisers are required to dis-cuss the proposal withneighbours beforehand.’’

Hearing Associationappreciates support

The Hearing Association thanks the followingpeople and businesses for their support during2010:

Te Awamutu Courier for publishing informa-tion for Deaf Awareness Week and also otherarticles.

Westpac Bank for displays in their windowsduring Deaf Awareness Week.

Te Awamutu Engineering Supplies for theirdisplay on deafness and safety hearing protection.

Paper Plus and Toyworld for allowing us to setup a stall outside their premises. We displayedequipment which is available to purchase from theHearing Association.

The Warehouse for enabling us to hold sausagesizzles to raise funds.

The staff at Stitchin’ Stuff and also the CitizensAdvice Bureau members at Otorohanga house forselling hearing aid batteries on our behalf.

last but not least all the volunteer helpers.JACKIE GRINDERPublicity Officer

Te Awamutu Hearing Association

Intermediate band highly entertainingCongratulations and thanks to Te

Awamutu Intermediate School’s bandwhich provided lively, stimulatingmusic as entertainment for the mostenjoyable, closing meeting of Te Awa-mutu Education Group on December 1.

Under the expert conductorship ofSue Germann, the students were acredit to themselves and their school.

Their friendly, enthusiastic atti-tudes and quick, positive responseswere impressive.

For example, they were asked if theywould move their 47 chairs to adifferent, indicated position so they

could more easily see ‘Alista, theMagician’.

Before you could blink an eye, theyhad re-seated themselves very quietly,in neat rows.

Alista’s magic tricks, juggling skillsand cheerful manner gave everyone afew laughs, and his bright performancewas an appropriate reward for thetalented students.

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VONNIE HOYESChairperson, Te Awamutu

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BRIGHT FUTURE for farming: Prime Minister John Key gave Agriculture ITO (Industry TrainingOrganisation) students and supporters plenty of reason for confidence in the future of their industry.

BY GRANT JOHNSTON

Prime Minister John Key notonly presented certificates toAgriculture ITO graduates at aNgahape Road farm on Saturday— he also gave a comprehensive‘state of the nation’ address.

The 50 people in attendance atthe morning presentation onGerard and Denise Wolvers dairyfarm must have been pinchingthemselves that they not only gotto hear the Prime Minister give asuccinct outline on a wide rangeof crucial issues, but also got toask him questions.

Resplendent in a new pair ofgumboots that had been sprayedwith ‘blue bands’ and a blue ‘N’and presented to him, theNational Party leader chattedeasily to the crowd, like he wasleaning over a farm fencenattering to a neighbour.

Mr Key assured the ITOstudents and supporters that thefuture for agriculture in thiscountry was bright.

He spoke about the hugeincrease in consumption of NewZealand agricultural productsoccurring in Asia, and particu-larly China.

Population increases andchanging diets meant an evergrowing demand for food aroundthe world, but on the other handthere were constraints in otherfood producing nations’ capacityto increase production.

The challenge for New Zea-land was to increase productionwhile reducing environmentalimpacts.

The Government wastargetting investment in scienti-fic research and development,production of more high valueproducts

Mr Key said that gaininggreater access to more overseasmarkets was a strong focus.

A trade agreement had beensigned with the Gulf States, andgreater access to Korea, Russiaand the USA was progressing.

Tariffs placed on our exportsby other countries made it diffi-cult for the New Zealand farmerto compete into some markets.

In Canada tariffs were as highas 300%, but New Zealand pro-ducers were still able to competebecause of far greaterefficiencies.

Improvements brought aboutby technology, measurementdata and farm consultancy meantNew Zealand farmers werebecoming increasingly efficient.

As an example of improvedefficiency, Mr Key said that in1975 there were 70 million sheepin New Zealand and we now hadhalf as many, but lamb exportsare larger than they were in the70s.

Mr Key said ultra fastbroadband would bring rural

New Zealand up to speed withcity dwellers.

Tax reforms, with GST raisedand personal tax reduced, weredesigned to encourage people tosave more.

A top tax rate of 33% nowcompared very favourably withAustralia’s and the UK’s at 50%.Mr Key said 76% of NewZealand’s tax was paid by 10% ofpeople.

‘‘You’ll be paying plenty —enjoy it,’’ he told the ITOstudents.

Mr Key, who made his hugepersonal fortune in the foreignexchange field, is often seen as afinancial soothsayer but he had asimple piece of advice for youngpeople wanting to become amillionaire — ‘‘don’t smoke’’.

He told a story of an acquaint-ance who had been given upsmoking at 18 and put the price ofa packet of smokes in the bankevery day — at 60 he had amassed$376,000.

‘‘If you did it today it wouldwork out to a million.’’

But Mr Key’s ‘stop smoking’message was inspired by morethan money.

‘‘Smoking is the way we killmore New Zealanders than any-thing else we do!’’

Drink driving was anotherserious issue.

Mr Key asked for a show ofhands of people who wanted toretain the MMP voting system —there were few takers.

A review of MMP would betriggered if 51% of people votedfor it at the next election.

Taranaki/King Country MPShane Ardern, who accompaniedMr Key on the farm visit and to anumber of other events in thearea, said at present if an MPloses their seat, they can comeback as a List MP.

He said when he was at highschool, the area that nowcomprises Taranaki/KingCountry Electorate was repre-sented by five MPs.

Mr Key said that MMP forcedgovernments to compromise.

‘‘You can only go as far as youhave got the numbers. We wantedto bring competition into ACC,but ACT said unless you get rid ofACC we won’t support it — sothat has prevented us bringing inchoice in that area. It is frustrat-ing not being able to do the thingsyou want to do.’’

Asked about his views onforeign ownership of New Zea-land land, Mr Key replied that hebelieved New Zealand needed toown its own economic base (pro-ductive land).

‘‘On the other hand, if we sayno to foreign ownershipaltogether farm prices comedown.’’

He said that foreign owner-ship of our land was still rela-

tively small at around 3% andthat what had typically beenbought by overseas interestswas ‘‘trophy stuff like the pas-toral leases in the SouthIsland’’.

In reply to a question aboutthe price of course fees, Mr Keysaid the Government had ‘‘putpressure on (tertiaryproviders) to deliver value formoney’’.

He spoke at length aboutclimate change.

‘‘The ETS has put a smallcharge on electricity and fuel,while giving people subsidiesto plant trees.

‘‘It is providing $4 Million ayear for subsidies to plant treeswhich will provide a big carbonsink and reduce our carbonfootprint.

‘‘We think climate change isreal and all the scientific evi-dence we have seen showsthings getting warmer. If clim-ate change is real, the singlebiggest group affected will befarmers. All your activities aretied to land and weather.

‘‘The challenge for New Zea-land is to produce more foodwith less carbon emission.’’

Mr Key said the effects ofchanges made now would beseen 50/100 years into thefuture.

‘‘Fifty years ago nobodyreally cared. We’ve just seen$250 Million spent on cleaningup the lakes at Rotorua.’’

Mr Key said the Govern-ment’s ETS was half the costthat Labour’s would have been,while Labour’s would havebeen 12 times more expensivein five years time.

Mr Key was asked for histhoughts on ‘‘forcing Fonterrato help other companies’’.

‘‘I get asked that everywhereI go in rural New Zealand, butnot in Parnell where I live,’’ hesaid.

Mr Key said while Fonterrawas outside the CommerceCommission, it was subject tothe dairy industry regulationact, which was reviewed every10 years.

‘‘We need to navigate a waythrough what is fair for every-one. Perhaps an establishedentity like Synlait should beable to stand on their own.

‘‘Fonterra says our competi-tion comes from Australiandairy farmers, but a bit ofdomestic competition is a goodthing.’’

Mr Ardern said the alterna-tive was for the dairy industryto come under the CommerceCommission, which may causefurther problems. He encour-aged industry participants tobe involved in the review pro-cess.See related story page 16.


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SANTA (aka Chris Groenestein) and his helpers (from left) Eden Whittaker,Rebecca Pay and Makayla McDougall had a busy morning in Santa’s Grottobefore joining the float parade.

People, pets in parade

Jaime’s great legswin competition

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Fourteen entries danced their waydown Alexandra Street in this year’s‘Best Blokes Legs’ competition.

The entrants were on the back of aRoad Haulage vehicle and wereunder the scrutiny of spectators whovoted for their favourites.

Once votes were counted after theparade, Waipa District Council plan-ning officer Jaime McLellan (number9, pictured above) was declared thewinner.

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Remember loved onesduring festive seasonBY CATHY ASPLIN

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TE AWAMUTU BNZ store manager Chris McMillan helps Alma Jones and Alma Swift set upthe Hospice Waikato Tree of Remembrance.

Christmas Trees ofRemembrance provide anopportunity for people toshare their thoughts andremember loved ones duringthe festive season.

As an acknowledgment ofthis, Hospice Waikatoinvites people to be a part ofthe Christmas Tree ofRemembrance.

Members of the public areinvited to make a donationand in return receive aChristmas message card.

A message for a loved one

can be written on the cardand hung on the tree.

People are welcome totake the card home, if theyprefer, to hang it on theirown Christmas tree. AfterChristmas the ashes fromthe cards are blessed andinterred by Hospice Wai-kato.

The Christmas Tree ofRemembrance also providean opportunity to increasepublic awareness of HospiceWaikato and its services.

Pamphlets are availablebeside the Tree of Remem-brance, which is based out-

side the Te Awamutu BNZthis year.

The tree is staffed by verywilling volunteers such asAlma Jones and Alma Swift.

‘‘There would be few fam-ilies who wouldn’t have beentouched by cancer. Manyfamilies have also receivedvaluable help from the Wai-kato Hospice, so this is a wayto acknowledge both atChristmas.’’

The Christmas Tree ofRemembrance will remainoutside the BNZ untilThursday, December 16(10am until 4pm).

Big dry seesWaipa moveto ban onsprinklers

Low rainfall and hot weather have forced WaipaDistrict Council to impose a level-two water restric-tion on the district from December 16 until furthernotice.

The level-two restriction places a complete ban onthe use of garden sprinklers.

Waipa District Council’s group manager servicedelivery Barry Bergin said Council was beingextremely cautious following the drought of 2007-08,when water restrictions went from none to level-three — a complete ban on outdoor water use —overnight.

He said water consumption levels across thedistrict had been ‘‘average’’. While consumption wasnot at an all-time high, more needed to be done toreduce water use.

From November 1 to December 8 this year, dailywater use in the district peaked at 37 million litres.

At the same time last year, in different weatherconditions, daily water use peaked at 28.5 millionlitres.

Current weather conditions and supply andstorage capabilities meant Council needed to actnow, Mr Bergin said.

‘‘Banning sprinklers is not a decision that hasbeen made lightly, but we don’t want to findourselves in a water crisis situation again.’’

‘‘By gradually increasing water restrictionsalongside our summer water conservation cam-paign, we hope that water consumption will reduceand ease pressure on the district’s water storage andsupply.’’

He added that the public’s response to the 2007-08drought was ‘‘extremely supportive’’.

Water use reduced overnight and was sustainedthroughout the summer.

Mr Bergin hopes that people will remember thatyear, and take the sprinkler ban seriously.

He said hand-held hoses were not banned, andpeople could continue to water their gardens usingthe hose. The sprinkler ban also applies to council’sparks and gardens staff.

Water supplies in the Waipa district come from anumber of sources. Te Awamutu’s only water sourceis from the Mangauika Stream. Council requires aresource consent from Environment Waikato todraw water from the stream.

In summer when water use is high and rainfalllow, the stream’s water level is at its lowest. Thecouncil is limited to the amount of water it can draw.

Cambridge has three sources of water, includingthe Waikato River. Mr Bergin said it was difficult forpeople to understand that the town still needed toconserve water when the Waikato River was high.

‘‘When water demand is high, the storagecapacity for treated water barely keeps up withdemand. River levels are also determined by thehydro power generator, Mighty River Power,’’ hesaid.

If water consumption rates reduced and thedistrict received a significant amount of rainfallover the Christmas and New Year holiday periods,the water alert may come back down he said.

‘‘If consumption levels don’t drop and this dryweather continues, we could also be looking at alevel-three restriction.’’

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Council must ‘live within its means’A report to Waipa District

Council has recommendedthat Council review its use ofproceeds from sale of surplusproperty in order to help payfor high-cost community pro-jects.

The recommendation is oneof the key conclusions reachedin an independent report fromDeloitte to be tabled at today’sCouncil meeting.

Chief executive Garry Dyetsaid the report was com-missioned to help councillorsclearly see the impact of theglobal financial crisis on its2009-2019 10-year plan.

‘‘Since that plan was puttogether, things have changed.All councils, not just Waipa,are having to look at whatratepayers can and can’t affordgiven that we are simply not

getting the levels of non-ratesrevenue which we have tradi-tionally had from developmentcontributions,’’ Mr Dyet said.

‘ ‘This year, we areprojecting $4.5 Million less inrevenue, but despite that, weare still expected to deliver thecore services that people need.

‘‘The bottom line is that wehave to live within our means.This report indicates thatCouncil needs to look veryclosely at some of the pro-posals within the 10-year planto see if they are affordable,and if so, what the impacts willbe on rates.’’

All community projectsneeded a ‘second look’ includ-ing Te Awamutu museum/theatre complex and optionsfor Cambridge covered pool.

‘‘We have to be transparent

here. If people want thosethings, they will come at a cost.And that cost will be directlyreflected in their rates. Allthose issues have yet to befully explored but what thisreport does is lay the fiscalsituation clearly on the tablefor everyone to see. At the endof the day, they are decisionsfor councillors to make onbehalf of the community.’’

The report says that Coun-cil cannot deliver on all theproposals outlined in the10-year plan if it wishes to keeprates rises below 5%.

It is critical of some pastproject management practices,but says Council’s current pro-ject management methodologyis now ‘‘much more robust’’.

In terms of the finiteamount of surplus property

held by Council, the reportadvises that ‘‘the currentapproach of funding commun-ity projects one third fromrates, one third from assetsales and one third from exter-nal funding is notsustainable.’’

Council also needed to bemuch more innovative andmuch more strategic in itsapproach to fundraising, thereport said. It recommendedCouncil consider hiring orcontracting some kind ofresource to focus strongly onsecuring external funding.

‘‘This is an important docu-ment. It helps set the scene forwhat Council will and will notfund in the years ahead. Wehave to cut our cloth to fit thecircumstances we are operat-ing in.’’


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‘Host of angels’in church festivalBY CATHY ASPLIN

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RIGHT: Wendy Graham (with one of the wreathsmade by the group) stands below angels in StSaviours church.

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BELOW: Gwenda Plas puts the finals touches to atree in ‘Ye Olde Christmas Craft Shoppe’

Visitors to Pirongiahave the chance to viewSt Saviours Church inall its Christmas finery.

They can also enjoy a‘cuppa’ and cake or pur-chase some specialhandmade decorations.

Members of thePirongia Church CraftGroup have been work-ing hard throughout theyear to create a largenumber of decorations,both for display and forsale.

Spokesperson Bar-bara Preece says theyhave decoratedchurches for the past 13years and enjoy meetingas a group each week tobuild up their ‘stock’.

‘‘We meet each weekand develop ideas for thechurch and the Christ-mas festival.

‘‘Ideas come from theinternet, magazines andfrom other people.

‘‘We also share ideaswith the Tamaherechurch group.

‘‘The St Saviourscraft group gives us acreative outlet and wehave developed a rangeof skills over the years.

‘‘It’s also an enjoy-able social time and wecan give something backto our community.’’

The church has been‘converted’ into a cafewhere visitors can enjoymorning or afternoontea.

There is also ‘Ye Olde

Christmas Craft Shoppe’which stocks a lovelyrange of handmadeChristmas gifts andcrafts for sale.

For younger visitorsthere are some ‘handson’ craft activities tokeep them entertained.

Mrs Preece says thechurch community hasbeen very supportive oftheir efforts and she

hopes people will cometo enjoy a little time outin a relaxing, festiveenvironment.

St Saviours Churchin Franklin Street,Pirongia will be openuntil December 23 from10am-4pm daily.

Funds raised will beused for a new toiletblock for the churchcomplex.

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BY CATHY ASPLIN

Only one re-draw was required on Saturdaybefore all winners were found for the Shop TApromotion.

A large crowd gathered for the special ‘double’draw which was held prior to the Christmasparade.

Taranaki - King Country MP Shane Ardern wasgiven the task of selecting the winners from thewashing machine outside Selectrix.

After the first person called wasn’t present, hepulled out three more names that were all in thecrowd.

Catherine Clark from Otorohanga was in townwith her family and was delighted to be drawn outas a winner.

‘‘We are regular shoppers in Te Awamutu asyou have a great range of shops there. We came upfor the Santa parade and took the opportunity to dosome Christmas shopping as well.’’

Mrs Clark’s receipt from Bed, Bath and Beyondprovided the winning entry.

‘‘We going to have to make some more visits toTe Awamutu to spend all the vouchers.’’

Second draw winner was Colleen Peck of TeAwamutu. She put an entry into the draw with apurchase at Appliance Spot during the week anddecided to return for the draw.

‘‘To be honest I was overwhelmed when hecalled out the winner - I stood there for a minuteand thought gosh, that was my name.’’

Mrs Peck says she will be spending some of thevouchers on Christmas shopping for the grand-children.

The third name drawn out was Mavis McLeanof Te Awamutu who collected a hamper of goodies.


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Te Awamutu has been sweltering underunseasonably dry and sunny conditions over the lasttwo months and this looks set to continue into theNew Year with NIWA predicting higher thanaverage temperatures across the North Island assummer progresses.

The weather has had a significant impact onCouncil maintained gardens with many sufferingfrom the effects of the hot, dry conditions.

The lawns in Alexandra Street planted in the“Heart of Te Awamutu” main street upgrade havebeen significantly affected and due to the restric-tions the Waipa District Council has had to engage aprivate contractor to water them in a bid to avoidreplanting at ratepayers’ expense.

The hot weather combined with delays inplanting has also affected the seasonal flowergardens.

Tony Roxburgh, manager community facilitiesfor Waipa District Council said that planting wasdelayed this year because of the timing of the worldrowing championships.

“Our focus leading up to the championships wasto ensure existing garden displays around thedistrict were looking at their best,” he says.

“Because of this small delay, the hot weather hasaffected the ability of seasonal gardens to establishquickly.”

If conditions worsen the flower gardens may haveto be removed earlier than normal and left fallowuntil autumn or the next planting round.

To minimise water use, Facilities staff arestarting work earlier than normal to complete theirwatering programmes and mulch is being used onthe gardens to retain moisture.

Only the seasonal gardens have been affectedwith the other council gardens surviving the impactof the higher than normal temperatures.




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In today’s column I want to talk about plants thatperform over the hot summer months.

As you well know, over the last two months we havebeen experiencing little rain and day after day of hotsummer weather, which can take its toll on your garden.

There are some very good plants available that canhandle the weather conditions we are currently experi-encing, and so if you look to using some of these in yourgarden it will considerably help with keeping a lovelygarden over the summer needing little maintenance.

As the local Council starts to bring in stricterconditions for water usage, then it becomes moreimportant for us that we have plants that will stand up tohaving less water.

ALSTROEMERIA PRINCESS SERIES — these areare range of dwarf alstroemerias that I have found to bevery reliable and will flower from October until the firstfrosts. These new varieties are not like the old varietieswhich used to take over your garden and became like amild weed. The princess series are very compact, andhave flower stems of about 30cm long, perfect for picking(pull the flower stem off the plant rather than cut it off, youwill encourage more flowering if you do this.) There is anamazing range of colours available in this series, one to fitany gardeners appetite for a particular colour.

I have found them to be outstanding performers incontainers on the patio and in a hot sunny border,needing little water, and having an amazing ability to justkeep the flowers coming for well over six months.

GERBERA EVERLASTING SERIES — these areanother group of plants that have been in the spotlightwith breeders around the world. The bad traits we allremember from gerberas were, that they used to veryeasily get diseased and were continually infected withrust spots on the leaves. This disease problem has beenbred out of the new varieties of gerberas, and from myown experience in our garden, they flower continually for12 months of the year — now that’s are pretty good plantthat can do that. These gerberas are excellent incontainers and in a sunny border. They don’t like wet feet,the soil wants to be well draining. Feed them twice a yearwith a slow release fertiliser and you will get the results.

Gerberas like the alstroemerias are also good forpicking and the flowers last in water for a very longtime.The Everlasting series come in a range of threecolours — white, crimson, coral.

LOMANDRA TANIKA — a lot of gardeners like thefoliage look, rather than a garden of flowers. If you wouldlike a garden with grasses, then I can thoroughlyrecommend Lomandra Tanika. It’s a real 10/10 grass asfar as its performance and looks go. The problem with alot of our own native grasses in the Waikato is that after acouple of years they go brown and yukky and look likethey need a damn good comb, but who can be botheredwith that sort of look.

The Aussie bred Lomandra Tanika (dark forest green)and a sister variety called Lomandra Seascape (blueish/green foliage) are from my first hand experience, theones to back, because they are outstanding in droughtand in poor dry clay soils — perfect under trees wherethere is not much soil and conditions of continual dryingout, these modern grasses perform withexcellence.These Lomandras don’t mind the strongest ofwinds, frosts, and humid conditions

If you have an area in your garden that literally driesout and is too hard to get any water to over the summermonths, then these Aussie Lomandras would be a verygood option in the Waikato. Lomandra Nyalla is alsoanother good one in this stable of plants, similar to Tanikabut gets slightly bigger at 80cm tall,

ACACIA LIMELIGHT — this plant is not a tree like allthe other acacias we know in our country. It’s anotherAussie plant that’s been bred to perform in the low waterusage garden. It has delicate lime green weeping foliage

that looks spectacular all year round. I have found thisplant to be a great subject for containers or in a sunnygarden and it is certainly able to get by with minimal waterover the hot summer months. Last year when I was inAustralia I saw some outstanding examples of AcaciaLimelight. They were breathtaking specimens of about .8metre x .8 metre, and they will become more popular inNew Zealand once people start to see some actualspecimens for themselves.

I have noticed they can get touched by a hard frost inthe Waikato, so be a little careful if putting out in an opengarden. Another great plant for a container on the patio,feed twice per year with a slow release fertiliser, but onewith low phosphorous, as they are like a lot of Australianplants and a little sensitive to this nutrient.

The four plants I have talked about are from my ownpersonal experience, all great performers for the drysummer we are currently experiencing.

Have a great Christmas and summer break, and I lookforward to continuing next year with more garden tips andconcepts to enable you to have a lovely garden andimportantly spend less time in it.

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MODERN APPRENTICES in sheep and beef, Jordan Smith of Kopaki and Ashleigh Williams of Aria,receive their certificates from Prime Minister John Key, accompanied by Taranaki/King Country MP ShaneArdern and Agriculture ITO training adviser Rose Anderson.

BY GRANT JOHNSTON

Gerard Wolvers knowsfirst hand the path fromdairy industry beginner tosuccessful farmer — and it’sa career choice herecommends to anyone whohas the passion and drive tofollow their dream of beinga dairy farmer.

Mr Wolvers and his wifeDenise have six staff ontheir two farms — three ofthem Agriculture ITO(Industry Training Organ-isation) trainees — so it wasfitting their Ngahape Roadproperty hosted the pre-sentation by Prime MinisterJohn Key on Saturdaymorning.

Two of the ITO traineesare at advanced levels, and

another young employeewill be joining the ITOcourse next year.

Mr Wolvers says that asin all businesses, trainingenhances the knowledgeand quality of staff andprovides excellent selfdevelopment for theparticipants.

Kieran Proven managerof the couple’s number twofarm, is in his fourth year ofstudy and only fourth yearof dairy farming.

Manager of the mainfarm is Wayne Buckley, whohas an agriculture diplomafrom his homeland, SouthAfrica.

Mr Wolvers is anaccredited assessor himselfand has had many trainees,dating back to the farm

cadet schemes run byFederated Farmers.

He thoroughly enjoyshelping young people getinto the industry and tobetter themselves.

‘‘I am the planter of theseed and the cultivator ofthe seed and encouragethem to find their ownpath.’’

One of his formeremployees, Mike Visser,later won the WaikatoSharemilker of the Year .

He is now a sharemilkeron a big property and partowner of his own dairyfarm.

Another employee, PeterBills, now owns his ownfarm in Linton and employsAgriculture ITO studentshimself

He came to the couplewhen he was 20 and workedfor them for a year, but isnow like a member of thefamily.

Mr Wolvers is the son ofDutch immigrants andentered the dairy industry38 years ago from a ‘nowealth’ background at the‘ground level’.

He started sharemilkingat 18 and says the industryhas been great to him. Heowned his first herd of cowsat 20, and his first farm at 26.

He has been a farmworker, sharemilker, farmowner, supplier representa-tive and is on the Fonterradairy company directorremuneration committee.

He is also a rural realestate agent in his ‘spare

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comments received from theyoung trainees and theiremployers at an informal‘smoko’ at his place after thepresentation functionindicated great appreciationfor the way in which thePrime Minister engagedwith them during his visit.

It was a boost to theirown confidence and theirconfidence in the industrythey have chosen to maketheir career path in.

Rose Anderson, trainingadviser for Agriculture ITOfor Waipa/King Country,says the Wolvers are verysupportive and always haveITO trainees working ontheir farms.

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350 trainees in Waipa/KingCountry — working ondairy, sheep and beef andpoultry farms and inwoolhandling.

They balance work onthe farms with study (atclasses in Te Awamutu,Otorohanga and Te Kuiti, orby correspondence).

The group at NgahapeRoad on Saturday includedLevel II, Level III, Level IVand production manage-ment class students as wellas some studying for theirdiploma in agriculture busi-ness management.

Once an application tojoin Agriculture ITO isreceived, the trainingadviser visits the employersand trainees to assess whatclass would be best for them.



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WORLD champion woolhandler Keryn Herbert with her trophy andpartner Corey Salmond at the National Maori Sports Awards.

BY COLIN THORSEN

Te Awamutu woolhandlerKeryn Herbert was one of 14world champions to be honouredat the 20th National Maori SportsAwards.

The 31-year-old, of Maniapotodescent, was the recipient of aMaori carving by Alf Filipaina,Ward Councillor, Manukau-Auckland Council at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre,Auckland.

Herbert and Sheree Alabasterwon the woolhandling teamsevent at the World Shearing andWoolhandling Championships inWales in July.

An ecstatic Herbert says shewas very humbled to be one of 14Maori World Champions in 2010to be acknowledged at the blacktie sports awards evening.

‘‘There were only three Maoriworld champions five years ago,now we have three in shearingalone.

‘‘It’s great exposure for ourminority sport.’’

Shearing was also in thelimelight at the Waitomo DistrictSports Awards.

Herbert was the only femalecandidate for Sportsperson of theYear, won by world championshearer David Fagan.

She will be woolhandling forTe Kuiti’s Stacey Te Huia when heattempts to break the worldrecord of shearing 578 sheep ineight hours at Mokatunui Station,Te Kuiti on December 22.

Te Awamutu’s Black Fernsrugby star Carla Hohepa was oneof three finalists in the SeniorMaori Sportswoman of the Yearcategory, won by Cambridgesquash queen, world rankedJoelle King.

Hohepa, of Tainui descent, wasthe joint overall leading tryscorer, with seven, at the 2010Women’s Rugby World Cup

tournament in England.The fleet-footed winger was

named the IRB Women’s Person-ality of the Year 2010, after theWorld Cup final which saw NewZealand narrowly beat England13-10 at the Twickenham Stoop inLondon.

One of her string of tries came

in the final, evading RachaelBurford and side-stepping AmyTurner to put New Zealand infront.

The 25-year-old fought off stiffcompetition to take the covetedaward from England duo MaggieAlphonsi and Danielle Waterman,plus Australia’s Nicole Beck.


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Touch finale forjunior players

Junior touch teams have plenty to play for whencontesting their final games at Albert Park onThursday.

McFall/Downers Te Awamutu Sports ClubTouch organiser, Joe Sprangers reports that aprize giving will be held straight after each round.

‘‘Every player will get a prize (12 prizes perteam) so please come to the prize giving and pickthe prizes up, even if your team has a bye thisweek,’’ says Sprangers.

‘‘Thanks to all the schools, parents, referees andsupporters who have been with the junior Touchteams each week, we appreciate your support.’’

Senior touch teams will also contest their finalgames for the year on Thursday. They will thenhave a break until until Thursday, January 20,2011, when the module starts the final five weeks ofthe championship round for senior teams only.

Sprangers says all senior teams will be regradedafter this week’s games in readiness for thechampionship.

The team draw was won by Tribal last week but(due to their non-appearance in the clubrooms) thedraw jackpots to $200 this week.

McFall/Downers Te Awamutu Sports ClubTouch draw:

Senior touch, promotion/relegation, 6pm: F1Rockmebaby v The Cult, F2 Jam v Sah Kit, F3 K1 vWananga Warriors, F4 No Touch v Dixie Normous,F5 G - Unit v Sadidas, F6 NWA v STAGS, F7 KawaMountain Dairies v TA Fire, F9 Northpower Remixv Dirty Dozen, F10 The A Team v SBC, I don’t Knowhave a bye.

Round two, 6.45pm: F1 Sparkies v Tribal, F2Blue Crush v Mini Me’s, F3 Wackachang Warriorsv Sub Tribe F4 Team Extream v Play’n Up, F5Waterboiz v Try Bull Force, F6 His &Hers v OpenWananga, F7 ASB Huge Ticka v Touch This, F9 TheA Plus Team v Ronix, F10 Generation v Te KawaWest Young Farmers, Half Men Half Amazing havea bye.

Junior Touch, week 10, 4.45pm Year 5-6 grade:F1 TAPS Titans v Pekerau Comets, F2 KK Bees v20/Ten, F3 Pokuru v Pekerau Stars, F4 K-TownSilverstars v All Stars, F5 St Pat’s Destroyers vK-Town Goldstars, F6 Puahue v Te Pahu Kiwis, F9TAPS Dragons v Pekerau Carvers, F10 TAPSDynamos v Ohaupo Sharks, St Pat’s Can’t TouchThis have a bye.

Round two, 5.15pm, Year 7-8 grade: F1 WaterballJitzu v St Pat’ Fast & Furious, F2 TAI Whackers vOhaupo Rockets, F3 Blackaneez v Te Pahu Titans,F4 KFC Crushers v St Pat’s Lightning, F10Calafornia Girls v Korakonui Rebels, Beef & JakesTeam have a bye.

Koorey fourrinks kings

Phil Koorey skipped his team to an emphaticvictory in the men’s championship rinks at PirongiaBowling Club.

Koorey, with team-mates Greg Mundell, CliveStrickett and Fritz Cameron, proved far too god fortheir rivals — after battling through round one byone point — triumphing with both their lives stillintact.

The highly favoured Neville Northcott four wereeliminated after two games.

The club’s monthly tournament was won by AlanHawke’s Frankton Junction team with a maximumfour wins. They won on a countback from threeother teams (with four wins), including PhilKoorey’s host club team.

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PRIZED CATCH: Neil Longstaff with his 5kg brown trout, trophy fish.

Anglerlandsfirsttrophyfish

Te Awamutu anglerNeil Longstaff was madeto work hard for his firsttrophy fish — a 5kgbrown trout.

The 50-year-old took15 minutes to land thefish, caught on a rabbitfly tied on a Black Magichook, at Waipapa Dam.

Longstaff caughtthree trout, in all, but itwas his 5kg ‘beauty’ thatmade his day.

‘‘Fishing is such agreat recreational sport,any catch is exciting butI guess landing yourfirst trophy fish isspecial,’’ he says.

Longstaff plans to gethis trophy fishmounted.


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AUSSIE BOUND: Jorja Tarrant and Callum Burkessquash juniors going places.

BY COLIN THORSEN

Te Awamutu SquashClub’s rising stars JorjaTarrant and CallumBurkes are going fromstrength to strength.

For the second yearrunning, they have beeninvited to compete inthe Australian JuniorSeries in Sydney inApril 2011 — havingcompeted in the seriesin Adelaide earlier thisyear against Australia’sfinest junior players.

Tarrant (17) will alsocompete in the MiloSeries in Malaysia inJune 2011. This repeatinvitation tops off abrilliant year.

Tarrant was recentlynamed Squash Wai-kato’s ‘most competitivejunior female’ player.

In August, she led theWaikato Diocesanrepresentative team atthe New ZealandSecondary Schools’Championships. Hersublime form at thetournament saw hernamed in the nationalschools’ team.

She currently has anU19 national ranking ofNo. 7, is both junior andsenior female championat Te Awamutu SquashClub, and is a member ofboth Squash Waikato’snational elite squad andSquash Waikato’spotential squad.

Next year isTarrant’s final year injunior ranks as she

heads off to WaikatoUniversity to study for aBachelor of Sport andLeisure.

Both Tarrant andBurkes are currently ina ‘no hitting’ period oftheir training wherethey concentrate solelyon fitness, combining

aerobic with strengthand conditioning exer-cises.

Waikato head coach,Lindsey Walters saysshe is pleased with thecommitment and atti-tude both players areshowing with their sum-mer training schedule.

Burkes (13) iscompleting his first yearat high school and alsorepresented his school(Hamilton BHS) at thenational secondaryschools’ championshipsthis year.

Being only a Year 9student, he was thrilledto be selected for theirtop team. He is Te Awa-mutu Squash Club’s jun-ior boys’ champion and(although seeded onlyfourth in the event) alsowon the senior men’s Dgrade cup, knocking outthe top seed on his wayto the final. He is amember of both SquashWaikato’s elite squadand potential squad.

Both players wish tothank the Te AwamutuSquash Club for theircontinued support andalso the CornerstoneTrust and Te AwamutuKiwanis who havefinancially assistedthem this year.

Next year bothjuniors plan to givesomething back to thesport they love and excelat — Tarrant will becoaching the WaikatoDiocesan girls’ team andBurkes will be helpingout at the junior clubnights at Te AwamutuSquash Club on Mondaynights (terms two andthree).

It will be great to seethem passing on theskills they have learntthrough hundreds ofhours of hard work.


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Solos, sidecars bighit again at Kihikihi

Solo bike and sidecar racers hadperfect weather and track conditionsfor their Waikato championships atMcDonald’s Kihikihi Speedway.

The solos raced over heats, semi-finals and a final as per the WorldChampionship GP format.

That allowed riders to continue tochallenge for the title even if (likeveteran rider Barry Free) theymissed out on points in one of theheats.

Auckland riders dominated thesolo classes but at least one Kihikihirider placed in the top three in eachof the four divisions.

Corey Hill (Auckland) won thejunior 50cc class from Kihikihi’s SethGeany, with club-mate Tim Graham(Kihikihi) third.

Aucklander Ethan Pepper tookout the junior 125cc title, withBenwar Browlee (Kihikihi) second,and Max Graham (Kihikihi) third.

Mason Anderson (Auckland)emerged junior 200cc champion,heading off fellow Aucklander BillyGraham, with Jess Neute (Auckland)and Jacob Larby (Kihikihi) equalthird.

Sean Mason completed an Auck-land clean-sweep in the solo cham-

pionships by winning the senior500cc class, from Dylan Hancock(Palmerston North), with LonnieLarby (Kihikihi) third.

Geoffrey Boxell reports that thesidecars were their usual excitingselves, creating almost as manyclashes on the bend as you would getwith stockcars.

Such was the closeness of thecompetition, two run offs wererequired to decide the podiumplacings.

Dean and Rob Miller (Gisborne)took the honours, from AndrewBuchanan/Phillipa Burns (Palmer-ston North), with Glen Murray/AnnPlummer (Kihikihi) third.

Visiting the track was retiredDanish International solo bike rider,Jan Andersen who is currently build-ing a house in Pirongia.

Jan was most impressed with theKihikihi track and is keen to getinvolved in training the young riderswho attend the sessions run on thesecond and fourth Sundays of eachmonth.

Any one interested in learning toride speedway bikes should e-mailGrant Graham [email protected]

Hancock bowls ‘emKen Hancock beat

fellow one-lifer KenMorriss in the gamethat mattered most todecide the men’ssingles championshipat Kihikihi BowlingClub.

Hancock won 15-9over 17 ends, thankslargely to a timely fourshots on end 15 tostretch his advantagefrom 10-8 to a far moreimposing 14-8.

Morriss had earlier

taken a life off theeventual winner in thequarter-finals.

The semi-final wentdown to the wire —Morris eliminating one-lifer Dave Barnes 14-13.

Barnes fared betterin the mixed champion-ship triples, skippingNgaire Lawson andOlga Barnes to victorywith both lives intact.

Barnes and co. beatone-lifers Fred Boothby(s), Noelene Sanders

and Rex McGill 19-10 inthe final. The winnerssecured eight of theirshots on the final twoends with a brace offours.

In the semi-finals,Boothby’s team oustedone-lifers NgaireRamage (s), LynComins and ColinCampbell 18-8, havingled from go to whoaafter securing fourshots on the openingend.


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Jenna and Matt wouldlike to announce tofamily and friendstheir engagement.

WATERS - BUCKLEY.It is with greatexcitement that Karenand Graeme Buckleyannounce theengagement of Cole,son of Barbs and MikeWaters, to theirdaughter Nicky. Wewish them lots of loveand laughter in theirlives together.

DeathsHURSTMary Ruth.On December 11, 2010.Dearly loved mother ofAmanda, Susan,Deborah, Jonathan,Joanna and Justin andmother-in-law ofBruce, Guy, Sas, John,Megan and Hazel.Beloved grandmotherof Alexandra andChris, Katherine andPaul, Tarver and Ale,the late Cameron,Rowan, Jessie,Gideon, James, Laura,William, Lewis andCindy, Thomas,Hannah, Remy, Ella,Elliot, Anna and Kateand greatgrandmother of thelate Georgia andThomas. Now at peace.

A funeral service forMary will be held at StJohn’s AnglicanChurch, ArawataStreet, Te Awamutuon Friday December 17at 2.00pm followed by aprivate cremation. Allcommunications tothe Hurst Family, C/-PO Box 137, TeAwamutu please.—

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JESSEPJoan Melva.Our beloved mumpassed awaypeacefully onDecember 11, 2010,aged 86. Greatest mumever of Roger(deceased), Alison(Napier), Beth andBrian Richardson (TeAwamutu). Specialgran and great gran ofJackie, Roger, Tritin,Haegan (Cambridge),Annette and Ryan(Kalgoorlie), Kelvin,Aimee, Rylan, Kobie,Harper (Te Awamutu),Deane, Jody, Xavier,Tiernan (Auckland),Nigel (Queensland),Shahn (Napier).Loving only daughterof D’Arcy and MyraWalden, and onlysister of John and Pat,Bruce and Noelene(Temuka). Wife of thelove of her life - the lateFred."Fred and Joan will bereunited on their 64thwedding anniversary"

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DeathsSOWERBYJanet Linda.On December 13, 2010peacefully at HillviewRest Home, Te Kuiti.Loved and respectedmum of Linda andColin Tutty (TeAwamutu). Treasuredgrandma of Karl andFelicity (TeAwamutu), Aaron andMariana (Howick) andShaun (Otorohanga).Loved great grandmaof Kayla and Marcus.

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Casual Vacancy for an Elected TrusteeA casual vacancy has occurred on the Pokuru School Board of Trustees for an elected parent representative. The Board has resolved under Section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fi ll the vacancy by selection. If ten percent or more of the eligible voterson the school roll ask the Board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fi ll the vacancy, then a by-election will be held. Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the Board to hold a by-election should write to:

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ELECTIONDeclaration of Staff

Election ResultsAt the close of

nominations, as there was only one valid

nomination received, I hereby declare:

LOADER, Melindaduly elected.

SignedFaye Ashmore

Returning Offi cer

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Airport-Charters-Rentals

Stock Auctions

TE AWAMUTU WEEKLY SALEThursday, December 16, 11.00am start

Location:Te Awamutu SaleyardsPaterangi Road, Te Awamutu

Sale Comprising:

11.00am Prime & Boners10 Fat Cattle

150 Boners

Store Cattle10 2 yr str & heifers

30 ylg beef x strs & heifers

30 Wnr beef x strs & heifers

12.00 noon Sheep & Calves20 Four day calves

20 Prime Lambs

30 Store Lambs

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All enquiries to:

Chris Ryan 871-3313 or (027) 243-1078Andrew Reyland 871-3316 or (027) 223-7092Andy Transom 870-6059 or (027) 596-5142

Bill Donnelly (07) 873-1855 or (027) 493-2063

Thursday December 23 will be the last

sale of the year. First sale for 2011 will be

Thursday January 5.

We would like to thank our clientsfor their support through 2010 and

wish them and their families aMerry Christmas and Happy New Year

Public Notices

Raffles60S Up Movement of NewZealand, Te AwamutuBranch, Xmas 2010 RaffleResults, 1st prize - Ticket318, 2nd prize - Ticket 128.Thanks to all whoparticipated.

Vehicles Wanted

We use world class vehicle depollution systems

Vehicles Wanted

Get that car outa there!

Wanted - DEAD CARSBest Dollars

A1 ServiceA1 Service

Phone 870-2200Te Awamutu or

(0800) CAR DUMP

LOCALLY OWNEDLOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED& OPERATED

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Cars for SaleFORD Laser 1984, 1300cc,power steering, very tidycondition, new WOF/regn, $600 ono. Phone(027) 324-8552.

For Sale Under $50

BABY backpack $30.Phone (021) 036-1517.BABY bouncer, goodorder, $12. Phone871-4343.BABY car seat, $30. Phone871-4343.BEDSPREADS, two,Supertex, single, $30,peach, excellentcondition. Phone871-3802.BROTHER MFC215Cprinter cartridges, new,$14 each. Text/phone(022) 042-8808.GIRLS’ 16" bike, goodcondition, ideal present$49. Phone 870-3039.INTERMEDIATE boysuniform, size 12, eachitem $10. Phone 870-4920.MICROWAVE NEC model$20. Phone 871-3802.PLAYSKOOL busy ballpopper, great toy, cheap -$30. Phone 871-9399.RAT/MOUSE cage, newcondition 60 x 60 x 36 $45.Phone 870-1924.TE Awamutu Collegesenior skirt and shirts,$45. Phone 870-05141.TV cabinet, silver withglass door, $50. Phone(021) 252 0290.TWO red single valances$20. Phone 870-3053.WOODEN two shelf wallbookcase, $25. Phone871-5386.

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NO COURIER?NO COURIER?871-5151871-5151

■ ■ ■ ■ ■PHOTOGRAPHS from articles

throughout the paper can beordered at our office, TeAwamutu Courier, 336Alexandra Street. Phone871-5151.■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Computers

TO LETTwo Bedroom -fully furnished,

self contained home.Available for short

termaccommodation.Phone 871-6534

evenings

FirewoodFIREWOOD, mixed 4mload, $300 delivered.Phone (07) 823-6712.FIREWOOD split gum, $75p/m3. Phone (027)375-7225.

For Sale

XMAS TREESFOR sale, 32 AirportRoad, wide variety ofsizes and reasonableprices. Phone (07)843-0445.

CHRISTMAS

TREES

Ph 871- 1771 or(027) 447-6679

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350 Park Road or54 Te Kawa Road

CHRISTMAS TREES418 Waikeria Road, after5.00pm and all daySaturday and Sunday,$20. Phone 871-1516.

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HANDMADE BEST MADE

� � Christmas Crafts�� Scrapbooking

�� BeadingLate night this Thursday

plus Santa’s coming

Roger Place by Mac’s Diary

For Sale

DOG/PETFOOD

All natural products- no additives

Lamb/mutton brisket18kg carton $49.50

Beef brisket20kg carton $26

Beef mince25kg carton $46

All prices include GST

Ex freezer Te Kuiti

Discount on 10 cartons+

Tonne lots available

Freight additional

NOSLOC PRODUCTS07 878 6868

[email protected]

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LOUNGE SUITETHREE seater, tworecliners in goodcondition, $500 or swapfor what you have. Phone871-6448 or (027) 474-4408.

GrazingAVAILABLE, grazing forweaner calves on provengrazing farm,competitive rates.Contact Tony Ashford(027) 499-9125 orfreephone 0800-108-494 orwww.nzgrazing.co.nz


EWES, two of, fourtooths, $85 each. Phone871-6448 or (027) 474-4408.

Pets

THE DOG BOXEXPERIENCED andreliable house and petminder, for peace of mindover your holiday break.Call Jo (021) 562-264 or871-7742.

Wanted to Buyor Exchange

INVERSION table. Phone871-6119.

To Let

Livestock & Poultry

139 Palmer Street, fourbedroom house, $230p/wk. Phone (027)589-6416.www.jmpropertymanagement.co.nz231 George MelroseDrive, three bedroomsplus office or fourthbedroom, $400 p/wk.Phone (07) 882-8989 ormobile (027) 492-2273.55 Gleneagles Drive,large three bedroombrick house, ensuite,office, quiet area,excellent clean condition,excellent views, largegarage with internalaccess, no dogs, bond andreferences, $380 p/wk.Phone 871-6330 or871-5470.AWESOME family homein quiet street, totallyredecorated, threebedroom, heat pump,dishwasher, fully fenced,double garage, $300 p/wk,four weeks bond plusreferences reqd. PhoneSara - 871-9970.

Portable, insulated, power, carpet, curtains Various sizes available

Immediate deliveryPh/txt (027) 458-2904

ROOMS TO RENT

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COMMERCIAL building19.5m2 Main Road,Kihikihi, alarm, floorsafe, security fenced, $150+ gst p/wk. Phone (027)422-7397.FOUR bedroom house,basement garage, pooland deck, $330 p/wk.Phone (027) 589-6416.HIGH stud building,secure, options available,builders, boats andcontractors. Phone871-2171.

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TE AWAMUTUSELF STORAGE

From $20 p/w24hr access

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

A1 SELFA1 SELF STORAGESTORAGE

New facility, many sizes, good rates, security and

seven day access.Phone 871-3332or (021) 912-900

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THREE bedroom house,conservatory, garage,$275 p/wk. Phone (027)589-6416.THREE bedroom, MahoeStreet, referencesrequired. Phone (07)854-9526 or (022) 012-0972.THREE bedroom plus,fenced section, doublegarage, pool, no dogs,references reqd, $310p/wk. Phone 871-4359 or(021) 937-561.TWO bedroom farmhouse, 10km from town,no dogs, references reqd,$200 p/wk. Phone872-7773.TWO bedroom unit closeto town, $230 p/wkincludes lawnmowing.Phone (027) 589-6416.

FlatmatesFLATMATE wanted, $100p/wk. Phone 870-4135.

For LeaseSTORAGE shed, 40m2,ample parking,$100/month, 130Cambridge Road. Phone871-7533.

Gardening &Landscaping

GARDENERRON Elder for all yourgarden maintenance.Phone 871-4282 or (021)254-5875.

TE AWAMUTUSECTION WORKS

Mowing

All Section workPhone Terry

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TE AWAMUTUSECTION WORKS

Mowing

All Section workPhone Terry

870-1414

TIDY up for Xmas,experienced, hardworking. Phone Jean on870-4046.

TREE CAREGROUNDZONE TreeCare. Pruning, removal,stump grinding, woodsplitting, consultancy.Qualified, professionalarborists. Phone NathanHughes 871-7107.

FinancialNEED money? Get sameday approval on loans of$400 to $40,000+.*SPECIAL* this monthget $3500 for just $53 perweek and pay reducedinterest too! You’ll need avehicle, house or aguarantor as security.Simply call 0800 112 274 orvisit www.asset finance.co.nz

Property & HomeMaintenance

GASFULL gas servicing andinstallation service. CallPratts today. 870-5020.

ROOFSRE-SCREWING roofs,save thousands. CallPratts 870-5020.WATERBLASTING -Phone Ultra Clean 0800569-656 today!WINDOWS cleaned by theexperts. Phone UltraClean 0800 569-656.

Property & Home Maintenance

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Try our authentic no-pressure house washing plus fl y and spider treatment

Residential and commercial buildingsAlso roofs, fences and surrounding surfaces

For your free quote phone0800 GO SOFTWASH - 0800 467-638 - A/h Tui 871-7205Email: offi [email protected] - www.softwash.co.nz

$ $ $ $ $NEWSPRINT ends for sale at Te

Awamutu Courier Office, 336Alexandra Street. Phone871-5151.$ $ $ $ $

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MOSS, ALGAE,LICHEN TREATMENT

Johnny NelsonJohnny Nelson (027) 476-3347

or 871-7389

Low Pressure HousewashColorsteel roofsRoof spray, Tiles and Decromastic roofsRotary clean, pavers,driveways and footpathsCommercial buildings

BATHROOMS Forspecialist bathroomdesign and accessories.We do the lot! Call Pratts870-5020.

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MEATEATERHOMEKILLS LTD

Killingand ProcessingPhone 871-9995

CAR PROBLEMSHOW convenient is this?Tyre and Tune Centretyres, WOF, servicing, allmechanical work underone roof, 21 Bond Road.Phone 871-3267.

ONSITEREPAIRS

● Ride On Mowers● Domestic Mowers● Domestic Fences

Stuart Law(027) 226-6889

BOBCATBOBCAT

027 515 6519027 515 651907 871 197107 871 1971

Rosetown Bobcat Ltd

TrevorPeters

OperatorOwner

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Phone 871-3620

FriendlyService

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HIGH TECH AUTOMATIONSSpecialists in

Garage Door Automation,Repair and Installations

JEAN VAN DEN BERGH(027) 775-6184 OR 871-4032

ChristmasChristmas

Specials!Specials!

Trade Services

JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN HOSPITALITYSous Chef �Trainee Chef � Bar & Wait Staff

Full time, part time and casual positionsavailable involving weekend work and night

shifts. Applicants must be available to start work mid-late January.

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who thrive on performing well in high

pressure situations and enjoy the dynamics ofworking in a close team environment.

Successful applicants will be committed toperforming at high standards, take pride in their

work and appearance and most importantly relate well to others. Reliability and fl exibility

also a must!

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If you have a passion for working in hospitalityand want to be part of an exceptional team

working in a modern, high quality and challenging environment, we’d love to hear

from you.

Qualifi cations and experience required forkitchen positions, basic hospitality experience

required for bar and wait staff. The right attitudewill be the key attribute in all

successful applicants.Please send CV and covering letter to

[email protected](note hotmail.co.nz)

prior to Thursday December 22, 2010.Please also advise of your availability for

interviewing from Wednesday,January 5 onwards.

Farm EmploymentRELIEF milkersavailable, referencesavailable. Phone (027)375-7225.

Employment WantedCLEANING ladyavailable, long/shortterm, experienced,honest, hard working,references, $15/hour.Phone (027) 695-0248.

FENCINGFARM - Residential -Lifestyle, for all yourfencing requirements,experience and qualityguaranteed. Phone (07)827-1849 or mobile (027)473-0001.KNAPSACK sprayinggang available. PhoneBrett (027) 375-7225.

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Need help?Phone: (07) 871-3176

Employment Vacancies

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Delivering the Waikato Times is an excellent way to earn extra money.

If you are 11-15 years old, responsible and interested in taking up a Waikato

Times delivery please phone us between 7am – 4pm weekdays on

0800 806 180 Ext 7883Applicants must have a bike with a carrier

and safety helmet.

WantedPermanent and Relieving Runners in: Te Awamutu

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TE AWAMUTU COLLEGEROGERS CHARITABLE TRUST

CONTRACT MILKER REQUIREDTwo kms from Te Awamutu. Brand new home, prime dairy farm 53ha, milking 200 cows through 15 aside HB, producing 70,000 kgms.Sole charge with management support from Trustees.Applicants will need a minimum of two years experienceor a tertiary Ag degree.There is an opportunity to develop skills.

To apply, contact Leandre 871-9692or email CV and references to: [email protected]

Applications close December 31, 2010.

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The opportunity has arisen for a Senior Accounts Clerk to join our small, friendly accounting practice.We are looking for someone with prior experiencein the accountancy fi eld.The ideal applicant will be approachable, have excellent skills in customer service and data processing, experience in preparing fi nancial statements and auditing and be able to work in Word, Excel, Banklink and MYOB.This is a long term position. Hours are negotiable for the right person and rates will vary depending upon experience

Please email your CV to:offi [email protected] - Attention: SasOr post to: PO Box 8, Te Awamutu 3840

Looking for a fresh start in 2011?A fi rm that values your experience?


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Based in Waipa district, this exciting position focuses on providing motivational

support and advice to previously inactive individuals, with the aim of helping

them gain the benefi ts of physical activity and healthy nutrition in their everyday

lives.

The role involves supporting and assessing clients, with a Green prescription

from their health professional, through telephone, face-to-face contact and

group session work. It also includes development of small groups/workshops/

classes for these participants and recruiting and supporting volunteers to

continue running these groups.

The ideal applicant will have: • A tertiary qualifi cation and/or experience in health promotion, sports

science, the fi tness industry or physical education.

• The ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of health issues such

as obesity and diabetes.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and a proven

understanding of relationship building to work with all people, health

professionals and the community.

• Living within the district / or having excellent knowledge of the

District will be an advantage.

Active and Well Coordinator - Waipa Promote physical activity and nutritionActive and well is a Sport Waikato programme.Funded by the Ministry of Health and MidlandHealth Network.

This knowledge will be supported by excellent presentation, administration and

organisational skills and the ability to work both independently and within a

team.

If this sounds like you, please send your covering letter, CV and application form

(available on www.sportwaikato.org.nz) to: Vikki Bertram, Executive Assistant,

Sport Waikato, PO Box 46, Hamilton.

Alternatively apply online www.sportwaikato.org.nz including the relevant

documentation.

Sport Waikato is an “out there and active” Charitable Trust

where our vision is “Active for Life.”

Applications close Thursday 16 December 2010

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CANDID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN VIEW THE COURIER ONLINE?VIEW THE COURIER ONLINE?

www.teawamutu.co.nzwww.teawamutu.co.nz


For details about any of these positions please contactthe Principal’s Assistant – [email protected].

All applications and CV’s to Otorohanga College,Bledisloe Ave, PO Box 115, Otorohanga.

Closing date 12.00pm, 20 December 2010

Offi ce AdministratorA permanent position of 35 hours a week exists for a

professional person with a strong work ethic. Knowledge of KAMAR would be an advantage.

The ability to use initiative is essential and exceptional people skills are required for this role.

Ability to use the technologies of the College is essential.

Pathways Administration AssistantWe require an Administration Assistant with an interest

in young people and their career development. You will work with a team delivering effective careers

and transition education to our students.Starting on 10 hours per week.

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Part-time Office and Administration SupportPart-time Offi ce and Administration SupportWe need an offi ce star - initially 15 hours per week

with the opportunity to extend - for general offi ce

duties plus admin support for our growing rental

roll.

Must have excellent computer skills, enthusiasm

and attention to detail. Experience in the Real Estate

industry would be an advantage, but not essential.

If you would like to be a vital part of a small friendly

team, then send your CV before December 20, 2010

to:

The Manager, Century 21

PO Box 6, Te Awamutu

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RETAIL PHARMACY ASSISTANT

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our friendly team and learn all aspects of the retail pharmacy business.Experience in Pharmacy would be an advantage, especially in the areas of Revlon, Elizabeth Arden and Photography, although full training for the right person would be given.

Good computer skills essential.We are taking applications now and looking at interviewing in the New Year.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our team, please apply in writing to:

The ManagerUnichem Te Kuiti Pharmacy

PO Box 7TE KUITI

Business Opportunities

EXPRESSIONS OF INTERESTCanteen Operator

Te Awamutu College is looking for a Canteen Operator to run the School Canteen during term time. Hours of operation are 11.00-11.25am and 1.30-2.10pm.

Please forward expressions of interest to:

Principal - Tony MemberyTe Awamutu College

PO Box 369TE AWAMUTU 3840

or email [email protected] phone (021) 276-0934

by Monday January 17, 2011


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For further information please contactElsie or Penny on 871-5260

Person required to workTea-cook shift.

3pm - 7pm rostered duties.Some food preparation knowledge would bean advantage.Must be available to work Christmas/New Yearif required.Food handling Certifi cate required.Training will be given to successful applicant.

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Outgoing, Fun, Passionate and love being busy.

We are looking for a Senior Stylist to compliment our growing team.

If you think this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.

Apply to Nikki or [email protected]

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Maihiihi School is looking for an experienced teacher as a Reading Recovery Release.

You will be working mornings only, Mon-Fri for approximately four hours per day in a Y2-Y3 class.

You will need to be familiar with current literacy and numeracy practices.

This is a fi xed term position from February 2011 until December 2011.

If you are interested in this position, please phone the Principal, Jackie Woodland on 07 873 2887 or 07 853 8355 or e-mail Jackie [email protected] by January 24, 2011.

Part Time Teacher VacancyReading Recovery Release - Maihiihi School

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John HaworthOFFICE/SALES PERSONA vacancy has arisen in our company for the above position. Applicants applying for this position need to be capable of:General offi ce procedures including:• wages• invoicing and statements• excellent computer and organisational skills• pleasant telephone and customer service manner• be able to work within a teamHours of work - Monday - Friday 9am -5pm,Saturday (fl exible) 9am -12noon.

Please send your CV to Betta Electrical,PO Box 56, Te Awamutu.Enquiries to John, phone (027) 495 2391.

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MECHANICStewart & Cavalier Ltd have a vacancy for a Trade Qualifi ed Mechanic to join their small team operating from the Te Awamutu Workshop.

The work involves the servicing and maintenance of various transport fl eet, COF prechecks, brake relines and general upkeep of light and heavy vehicles.

The position will include some fi eld service work but primarily workshop repairs requiring good trouble shooting skills, good communication skills and the ability to deal directly with customers when the need arises.

Remuneration is top class and conditions excellent.

Enquiries please to Terry Harty during work hours.

Phone 871-7062 Stewart and Cavalier Ltd

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CINEMASCENE

When Comedy Was King — charity screeningRegent Theatre complex owner

Allan Webb has organised a chari-table screening of a classic film tohelp a man he describes as a hard-working courier driver and animallover this christmas.

Ashley Watters lost his homeand contents to a fire in lateNovember (pictured).

With kind permission ofCinevista and Richard Weatherleyand support from Te AwamutuCourier he is screening one of theall-time classic comedies WhenComedy Was King.

Although the film was releasedin 1960 it is actually director RobertYoungson’s affectionate, nostalgicretrospective of the ‘Golden Age ofSilent Comedy’ with special atten-tion to the three acknowledgedcomic geniuses of the period: Char-lie Chaplin, Buster Keaton andHarry Langdon.

The film also stars FattyArbuckle, the Keystone Kops, StanLaurel and Oliver Hardy, TheSennett Girls and Gloria Swanson.

When Comedy Was King playsone night only — Monday, Decem-ber 20 at 8.20pm. Cost is $10 and allproceeds with be donated to MrWatters.

Tron Legacy 3D

Sam Flynn, a rebellious27-year-old, is haunted by themysterious disappearance ofhis father Kevin Flynn, aman once known as theworld’s leading video-gamedeveloper.

When Sam investigates astrange signal sent from the

old Flynn’s Arcade — a sig-nal that could only comefrom his father — he findshimself pulled into a digitalworld where Kevin has beentrapped for 20 years.

With the help of the fear-less warrior Quorra, fatherand son embark on a life-or-

death journey across a cyberuniverse — a universecreated by Kevin himselfthat has become far moreadvanced with vehicles,weapons, landscapes and aruthless villain who will stopat nothing to prevent theirescape.

Topp Twins play HamiltonThe Topp Twins play

Hamilton Gardens onWednesday, February 2with The HamiltonCounty Bluegrass Band,Marian Burns, TamiNeilson and CameronLuxton and to celebratewe have their newalbum Honky TonkAngel to give away.

Honky Tonk Angelwas produced by theirold friend DonMcGlashan.

The 13 track CD istouted to be their finestwork yet with the major-ity of songs written byJools and Lynda Topp,and with McGlashanand his band The SevenSisters playing on mostof the tracks.

On collaboratingwith the Topp TwinsMcGlashan said; ‘‘TheTopp Twins are a coupleof hard-living, hunting,shooting, horse-wrangling women. Get-ting them to show theirsensitive side was a dan-gerous job, but some-body had to give it acrack. This is one of themost enjoyable recordsI’ve ever worked on; I’msure it will connect withthe Twins’ legion offans, and I hope it winsthem some new onestoo.’’

Jools Topp: ‘‘Don isan absolute pleasure towork with. He is puregenius and highly pro-fessional, as well asbeing one of the softestmen we know. He has abeautiful feel . . . if he

was a horse I would liketo ride him.’’

Yes . . . well . . .anywho. The girls willbe strutting their stuffbefore a home crowdand with a wealth ofmaterial from their vastcomedy, country, folkand yodelling repertoireto draw from, and a hostof alter-egos such asCamp Mother and CampLeader, Ken and Ken,The Bowling

Ladies or one of themany other sets of alter-egos to call on you’repretty much assuredthere’ll be shenanigansaplenty to bring joy andmerriment to theiradoring fans.

So, if it’s a good olefashioned knee slappin,’foot stompin’, down toearth, honest to good-ness hoe down youwant, then head ondown to experience the

Topp Twins and friends.Why would you want tobe anywhere else!

Tickets and furtherinfo from Ticketdirect

To be in to winsimply put your name,address and daytimephone number on theback of a standard sizedenvelope, address it toThe Topp Twins CDCompetition and makesure it reaches ouroffice by 5pm, Friday.

Father, daughter special guestsTe Awamutu

Country Music Clubwelcomes Johnny Nel-son and his daughterShelley as special guestsat their club afternoonon Sunday.

Mr Nelson has beeninvolved with musicand entertainment sincehe was a teenager. He is

certainly ‘at home’playing in bands or justsinging solo. His obvi-ous musical skills andversatility show in hisperformances.

President CeliaBaker says Mr Nelsonhas been playing in thethe club band and is alsoan ‘awesome’ drummer.

He is proud to havehis family share his loveof music and entertain-ment.

Shelly will beperforming alongsideher father on Sunday.

She started to followin her fathers footstepsat a young age when heused to play the guitar

and sing at the Te Awa-mutu MaristClubrooms.

She is also a veryversatile entertainerand has been lead singerfor some time.

Their band Pulse hasbeen playing around TeAwamutu for the pastten years, starting at

The Redoubt.‘‘Music has always

been part of our lives.We mostly sing rockand pop music and alittle bit of country aswell.’’

The club band will beavailable to help allsingers on Sunday inthe Te Awamutu RSA.

Members of the pub-lic are most welcome tocome along and enjoythe afternoon’s enter-tainment from 1pm -4.30pm.


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Friday 24 Dec . ........................9.30am-3.00pm(Please note library closing 3.00pm)Saturday 25 Dec ...................................CLOSEDSunday 26 Dec .....................................CLOSEDMonday 27 Dec .....................................CLOSEDTuesday 28 Dec ....................................CLOSEDWednesday 29 Dec ..................9.30am-5.30pmThursday 30 Dec......................9.30am-5.30pmFriday 31 Dec ..........................9.30am-5.30pm

Te Awamutu Public Library157 Roche Street, Phone 872 0055

Christmas Hours:

Check out our website for more information www.waipalibraries.org.nz

Saturday 1 January, 2011 .....................CLOSEDSunday 2 Jan ........................................CLOSEDMonday 3 Jan .......................................CLOSEDTuesday 4 Jan. ......................................CLOSEDWednesday 5 Jan ............. normal hours resume

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and members of affi liated clubs.

PHONE: 871 7773 COURTESY VAN: 027 272 5667PHONE: 871 7773 COURTESY VAN: 027 272 5667

Wed 15th 5.30pm Membership draw

5.30pm to 7.30pm Snack Bar open

Fri 17th 12noon to 1.30pm Snack Bar open

5.30pm Raffl es & Membership Draw

Jokers Wild Draw

5.30pm Restaurant open

Sat 18th 12noon to 1.30pm Snack Bar open

1.00pm Darts Ham and

Chicken Tournaments

5.30pm Restaurant open

Sun 19th 1.00pm Club Open

Te Awamutu Country Club

get-together

5.30pm Restaurant open for roast dinner

or a-la-carte menu

Mon 20th 5.30pm Raffl es & Membership Draw

5.30pm to 7.30pm Snack Bar open

Tues 21st 1.00pm 500 Card Club

MADE IN DAGENHAM M TUE & WED 5.45,

THU & FRI 11.10 & 5.40,SAT 1.10 & 5.40,

SUN 11.10 & 3.40

RED M TUE 7.55, WED 10.10 & 7.55,

THU & FRI 1.20 & 7.50,SAT 3.20 & 7.50, SUN 1.20

TOP HATTUE 5.35 & 7.30,

FINAL WED 10.20, 5.35 & 7.30

SOCIAL NETWORK M TUE & WED 7.40, THU & FRI 7.35, SAT 5.50 & 8.10, SUN 3.50 & 6.10

HARRY POTTER 7 M TUE 5.30 & 8.05,

WED 10.00, 5.30 & 8.05,THU & FRI 11.30, 5.30 & 8.05,

SAT 1.20, 4.00 & 6.40,SUN 11.20, 2.00 & 4.40

SKYLINE M TUE & FINAL WED 6.20 MEGAMIND PG

TUE & WED 5.40,THU & FRI 11.40, 1.40 & 5.35,

SAT 1.40 & 3.45, SUN 11.40 & 1.45

GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNET’S NEST R16 THU & FRI 11.20 & 7.55,

SAT 2.50 & 7.30,SUN 12.50 & 5.40

MON 8.20Benefit screening for Ash Watters

who lost his house and belongings in a fire. The great classic

WHEN COMEDY WAS KINGAll proceeds to support Ash.

$10.00 admission

JACKASS R16TUE & FINAL WED 8.15

This cutting-edge adventure delivers unstoppable

entertainment.

TRON LEGACY PGTHU & FRI 11.00, 1.30, 5.50 & 8.15,

SAT 1.00, 3.30, 6.00 & 8.30,SUN 1.00, 3.30 & 6.00

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A tale of money, power, sex and murder, which I thought was a

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