Scene...Caring for the pearly whites SENIOR’S AFTERNOON TEA - 20 F ebruary 1pm - “COLLETE (M)” $18 MOVIE FOLLOWED BY A CUPPA AND A MUFFIN. Tickets: Adults $17.50 Seniors & Students

ISSUE 338 12 February 2019 • Phone 888 4489 • Email: [email protected] • www.sceneonline.co.nz • PRICELESS

... in your communitySceneScenePRICELESS

For professional assistance with:All property transactionsFamily lawCriminal and CivilEstates and TrustsEmployment lawResource management lawAll business, company and commercial matters

Principals: Paul Gascoigne • Eric TannerConsultants: Terry Magill • Anne EarlSolicitor: Marja Meeter28 Tainui Street, Matamata • Phone 07 888 7049Fax 07 888 5587 • Email [email protected]

Waharoa Speedway, it just doesn’t get any better!Craig Barnett, 96RV, avoids a last ditch attempt at being stopped by Hawkes Bay’s 9B

Philip McNamara during the third and final race of the CTRA NZ Streetstock championship held on Sunday at Waharoa. For more about local speedway, see page 13.

Photo: Graham Hughes | www.sportsweb.co.nz

2 SCENE 12 FEBRUARY, 2019

... in your communitySceneSceneProud to promote local news,local advertising and local

ownership. This is our communityand we’re proud to keep

it that way!

Phone: 07 888 448988 Arawa Street Matamata

Mon - Fri – 8.30am - 5pmwww.sceneonline.co.nz

Your priceless paper delivered to 6,600 homes weekly

EditorialContact Caron at [email protected]

or [email protected]: 0274 127 062

AdvertisingContact Milly at

[email protected]: 027 827 4773

Classified/ReceptionContact Michelle at

[email protected]

Opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily

those of management

Layout and Design: Inhouse Design and Print

[email protected]

Printing: Horton Media

Stuff with Caron

www.sceneonline.co.nz

If this week has reminded me of anything,it’s that life is about love. Not particularlythe boy meets girl kind, but the kind thatgives you a reason to wake up every morn-ing and continue doing all those things thatyou do. Sometimes it’s your parents, yourpartner or children – even your pets. Forothers its friends, hobbies, sport or work;but whatever it is, most of us have it – andif we don’t, we want it. Now before you start speed scanning forthe banger punchline here, there isn’t one.There are simply a couple of stories I haveshared this week that reminded me justhow precious love is. People might thinksometimes that, when writing a paper, per-sonal accounts of community memberslives comes easily - I can assure you itdoesn’t. I’m not a journalist and as much asit can be an extremely emotional time forthose sharing their story, it is no less emo-tional writing it. This week for example, Ifelt so incredibly sad – but honoured at thesame time, to write tributes for Joan Stan-ley, a woman who quietly contributedenormously to our community and wasfondly, one of my favourite “kiddies”, andBrodie Cleaver who, as most of you know,devastated his family and friends when hepassed away suddenly just a month ago. Itook these stories extremely personallyand after writing them, felt compelled toremind the special people in my life justhow much I love them. Of course the small-est of them, my little nephew Millar,thanked me with an afternoon of giggles,raspberries and mischief – but he also verysimply, brought things back into perspec-tive.Another kind of love of course, is themooshy peace, love and flowers kind -Valentine’s Day! It’s the one day of the yearthat, with commercialism at its finest, con-jures up thoughts of romantic evenings,candlelit dinners for two, flowers andheartfelt gifts. Now, as you can imagine

with two girlies in the office that are prettysmitten with their respective husbands, adesign team that - well, most of the time,are all loved up and enjoying a future withsignificant others, I have no choice but tobuy into it. So, although my own love lifewouldn’t exactly inspire the latest Mills &Boon novel (unless Michelle’s husband’spotatoes are involved, but that’s anotherstory), I can live vicariously through theirs!Long story short, in the office we came upwith a little plan to share the love. You have until today (Tuesday) at 5pmto let us know why you deserve to win adinner for two at your favourite restau-rant, on us. Email us, drop a note through

our flash new mail hole in the window,comment on our Facey post or send a pri-vate yarn on Messenger. There’s a coupleof Ts & Cs which include having to be over18 if you will be consuming alcohol, andthat the restaurant must be one of our lo-cals – oh, and it’d be pretty cool if you’d letus take a happy snap too. But, but otherthan that, knock yourself out and impressus – or at least, give us a good hearty laugh!We’ll draw the winner well in time to makea reservation for you on Thursday night.Well with all that said, I guess that’sabout me, so be good, be kind and be care-ful and until next time, I’ll see you roundlike a loony-toon.

If there’s one thingVanessa Cassels is pas-sionate about, its teeth –and that’s not as much assinking them into a goodsteak, as helping to keepthem in your mouth!An Oral Health Therapistor, as more commonlyknown, a Dental Hygienist,Vanessa helps patientsmaintain their oral health –particularly gums. “It’s notuncommon for people toconcentrate on brushingtheir teeth regularly but notreally think about the healthof their gums” says Vanessa.“Gum disease is not a wordanyone really wants to hearbut in all honestly, it’s prob-ably the most importantthing to consider. Plaque ortartar build up is the mostcommon cause of gum dis-ease and, if left untreated,can contribute to other is-sues which in many cases,could have been avoided byvisiting your hygienist.”Different to a dentist, a hy-gienist is the one who takescare of preventative healthand education rather thansurgical treatments. They’rewhere you book your six or12 monthly scale and polish (a modernword for a thorough clean), get checked forsigns of tooth decay, gum disease or anyother dental hygiene issues, and whereyou can be educated about how to bestcare for your precious nashers. “It’s im-portant to me to widen our community’ssmile” says Vanessa, “and more often thannot, if you have good teeth, you naturallysmile more – and that has got to be a goodthing right? It’s not a frightening experi-ence and for all ages, can be the difference

between a life time of good oral health – orrepeat surgical visits with your dentist!With x-rays taken at your appointment, wecan note changes and offer practical tipson how best to manage the health of yourteeth and gums not only more regularly,but cost effectively.”Having initially trained as a dental assis-tant with the New Zealand Army, Vanessahas studied dental technology and is nowfully qualified Oral Health Therapist.Caron Stewart.

Oral Health Therapist, Vanessa Cassels is pictured examiningthe health of her patient’s gums and teeth. As long as all is well,a scale and polish will remove any hard deposits such asplaque or tarter, remove surface stains and ensure his pearlywhites remain in-tact!

FAMILY DENTALC E N T R E

Exam/Scale & Polish $135.00

Book now and Save!

Offering preventative dentistry services to ensure that your teeth are healthy.

For quality dentistry on your doorstep, contact us now56 Rawhiti Avenue, Matamata

Phone 07 880 9979www.familydentalmatamata.co.nz

SPECIAL OFFER:SAVE$40

Vanessa CasselsDental HygienistVanessa CasselsDental Hygienist

Dr Philippa CorcoranDr Philippa Corcoran

Dr ManveetSinghDr ManveetSingh

Safeguard your future health and teeth

Caring for the pearlywhites

SENIOR’S AFTERNOON TEA - 20 February 1pm - “COLLETE (M)”$18 MOVIE FOLLOWED BY A CUPPA AND A MUFFIN.

Tickets: Adults $17.50 Seniors & Students $14.50 (F)=Final Screening Cheap Tuesday: Adults $14.50 Seniors & Students $11.00 before 5pm

6.00pm3.30pm3.30pm8.30pm

10.20am6.00pm8.30pm10.30am

8.00pm

3.25pm1.00pm10.30am3.00pm3.25pm12.40pm

12.20pm8.20pm

10.20pm3.30pm

12.30pm6.00pm

12.30pm8.30pm

12.20pm6.00pm

12.30pm6.00pm

3.10pm3.00pm3.10pm3.30pm

2.40pm8.20pm

3.00pm8.35pm

3.00pm8.00pm

10.30am8.00pm

2.50pm5.40pm

3.00pm8.25pm

1.00pm8.40pm

12.45am6.20pm

10.15am5.45pm

3.30pm8.10pm

12.50pm6.15pm

10.15am5.45pm

6.15pm10.30am8.00pm

12.40pm8.15pm

12.40pm5.45pm8.35pm3.15pm

8.20pm

12.00pm5.45pm

10.00am8.15pm

10.00am5.30pm

10.00am5.30pm

12.30pm8.15pm

10.00am5.30pm

12.30pm3.00pm

1.15pm1.15pm1.00pm

WED20 FEB

TUE19 FEB

SUN17 FEB

SAT16 FEB

FRI15 FEB

THU14 FEB

WHAT MEN WANT (R16)

THE MULE (M)

ON THE BASIS OF SEX (M)

MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS (M)

GREEN BOOK (M)

COLETTE (M)

COLD PURSUIT(R16)

CAPHERNAUM (M)

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY (M)

BEN IS BACK (M)

FILM NAME

Valentines Date Night 8pm “What Men Want” $25pp, movie wine/beer & ice cream

www.tivolicinema.co.nz • Bookings 07 823 5064 • 32 Lake Street, Cambridge

SCENE 12 FEBRUARY, 2019 3

Scene around... www.sceneonline.co.nz

OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm • Saturday 9.30am – 12noonUnit 1, 19 Rawhiti Avenue (The Base), Matamata • Phone 07 880 9493

www.flooringdesign.co.nz

Matamata

Summer Savings on selected Polyflor & Belgotex Vinyls

SAVE UP TO $134 PER METRE ON VINYLVinyl Planking from $20sqm • Direct Stick Vinyl from $32sqm

Graeme Waterson | Fay Waterson | Ray Bestwick | Pam Bestwick

We ca about your wishesPhone 07 888 8632

6 Tamihana Street, MatamataE: [email protected]

www.watersonsfuneralservices.co.nz

When dealing with the loss of a loved one, the Waterson’s team are here 24/7 to assist you. Nothing is too much to ask and we’re always happy to help you and your family during difficult times.

• 24/7 oncall support from a professional and experienced team• Funeral services are tailored for all budgets• Pre-arranged and pre-paid options available• Utmost care and respect for your loved one

• Traditional, but contemporary funerals

When a young Taranaki po-liceman decided he’d bekeen on doing a couple ofyear’s country service, he didn’t haveany particular destination in mind. Asit happened, Matamata - one of thetwo positions ‘up north’ he was of-fered, came with the availability of apolice house so, without a whole lotof thought, that was the job thattrumped. Before long, and through mutualfriends, John Reynolds was set up ona blind date with Susanne Settle, alocal girl with a large and social fam-ily so, after romance developed, therewas even more reason to stay putand enjoy his new community. He be-came enthusiastically involved insport, particularly triathlon eventsand during his time here, competednationally and internationally withrenowned local athletes such asShane Marshall and Adrian Joe. Oncethe couple married and started afamily however, they took an oppor-tunity which saw them move over thehill to Tauranga – although he kept intouch with many of his mates heregiven the frequency of visits back tosee his wife’s family and his mum,Lorna, who also lives here.More recently, after yarning to a goodmate who had migrated to Australia andbasically “biked across the country” fromPerth to Surfer’s Paradise, a little seed thathad been planted a few years ago resur-faced and John started thinking. “I hadheard about Jonathan Kennett, a NewZealand cycling guidebook writer who de-signed a Brevet (self-supported) event de-signed to highlight our country’s bestscenery but, at the same time, avoid heavytraffic routes” says John. “I decided if I was

ever going to tackle a challenge like this,there was no better time than now andjumped online to buy the PDF detailing the3,000km journey from Cape Reinga toBluff. At that point, I had no idea of the ac-tual logistics, but I booked a home flightfrom Invercargill which committed me toplanning, riding and returning.”With the only real hindrance being “a bitof a bung knee”, John began building fit-ness and training 10 months prior to set-ting off on his 30 day adventure. Susanne

and their grown daughters, Jessicaand Amanda, were right behind himand proud that he had decided totake the challenge on. “I certainlywasn’t going mad with fitness andnutrition during that training period”says John, “but incredibly, I dropped21kg. I could really only afford totake around 10kg of necessities onthe bike so I guess smaller clotheshelped” he laughs! Having set off from the top of thenorth two weeks ago, John and hisgood mate Phil Easther that is ridingwith him, were also pleased after hit-ting the Hauraki Trail, to meet upwith Adrian Joe who rode some ofthe next leg to Matamata. “It wasneat catching up with him of course”says John, “but also nice to arrive inMatamata and have the comfort ofmy mum’s spare bed! Obviously ac-commodation along the way is themain overall expense so if I knowanyone on my main route, it’s goodto catch up on a hot shower, a decentdinner and a comfy bed – but, at thesame time, not feel bad about gettingup at dawn to set off before the heatof the day tires you. We’re averagingaround 100km per day give or take,so it’s a long time in the saddle andgood to get a cool start.”After heading off from Matamata lastweek, John was looking forward to ridingthe Waikato River Trail and making hisway to Wellington. “So far the trip has ab-solutely exceeded expectation” he says,“and is exactly how I had imagined itwould be. Motorists on the whole, havebeen very courteous and, as long as I makemy flight home on March 4, I would highlyrecommend the trip as a bucket list high-light.” Caron Stewart.

A big tick to the bucket list

6 Tainui Street • Phone 07 888 8657Email: [email protected]

Check out our Facebook page for our ongoing promotions

BULB

S • CITRU

S • GAR

DEN MIXES

• G

ARDE

N OR

NAMEN

TS • H

EDGING

TREES • SHRUBS • ROSESHERBS • CAM

ELLIAS • RHODODENDRONS • PERENNIALS • GIFTWARE

SPRAYS • FERTILISERS

IT’S OUR 3RDBIRTHDAY…And you get the

special treatment!

“Life’s a garden… Dig it”

*T & C’s & exclusions apply

Plus more great bargains in store

20% off trees– includes fruit and ornamental trees

20% offperennials and shrubs

20% off wind sculptures

30% offroses


As a wife, mother, grandmother, friend and well-known local

identity, Joan Stanley was forever the optimist – she was

insightful, knowledgeable, kind, caring and, as many will

agree, born ‘before her time’. There are not many of her era that

were as technologically conversant, let alone so quietly proac-

tive in such a myriad of ways.

World famous in Matamata, it’s hard to believe Joan’s life

wasn’t always here in the community she called home. She was

born in Hamilton, the first child of dairy farmers, Lucy and

Cyril Haultain, and had a brother Rex who was 17 months

younger. Joan had a wonderful childhood and, from a very

early age, developed a life-long passion of books and learning.

Interestingly, it was also as a child that her favourite colour,

purple, developed – possibly always later reminding her of the

little sprigs of lavender on her bedroom curtains.

Amidst rumours and concern from a community of very

traditional values, Joan created quite a stir when, as a young

woman, she chose to attend university – especially given she

was staying in a mixed hostel! Whether or not that concern was

justified, this was in fact, where she met the eventual love of

her life, David Stanley who was studying towards a science de-

gree. Romance developed and the pair married in January 1953.

A year later, with David employed at Matamata College, the

couple moved to Matamata and soon welcomed the arrival of

their first child, Mary. Three years later the birth of Jill com-

pleted the Stanley family. Once the girls were a little older, Joan

began teaching part time, also at Matamata College, arranging

her hours around her family. Both Mary and Jill remember her

as the most kind, caring and committed mum there was – even

laughing that after years of her remedial chicken soup as

children, this progressed to posted packets once they left home

– and virtual packets when travelling internationally!

Of all the traits of this remarkable woman, one of the most

notable was her determination and focus. Once Joan decided

on something, there was no stopping her, which obviously

contributed to her fanatical researching ability – particularly

historic events, but also showed an independence, drive and

perseverance. She in turn, always encouraged this for her

daughters and was a great advocate for women’s rights.

Having established friendships with

many locals through involvement in

everything from Plunket (in which she

served for over 30 years on the commit-

tee and received a life membership), to

genealogy and of course, the Matamata

Historical Society (of which she was a

founding member), Joan gave literally

thousands of hours of voluntary contri-

bution during her life in Matamata. She

served 40 years with the Centennial Drive

committee and was a committed member of

many other groups including the Writer’s

group, Book Club, Tai Chi and the National

Council of Women. This led to at one point,

convening the Matamata Centennial Suffrage

committee for which she was awarded the Suffrage

Centennial medal.

Celebrating the history of her community, Joan also

researched and authored or co-wrote 11 books with significant

input into a further nine that documented among other things,

local churches, schools, halls and even farms. You name it –

she wrote about it! Joan was an appreciated and frequent

contributing writer to local media publications, but also wrote

six essays for the New Zealand Dictionary of Biography, and

three for the New Zealand Book of Women. It was fitting that

she was awarded a Queen’s Service medal in 2004.

More recently, having lost her beloved David in August 2015,

Joan made the very difficult decision to leave her home of 56

years and transition to the assisted living apartments at

Matamata Country Lodge. Sadly, due to a short illness, she

didn’t get to enjoy the smaller and more manageable benefits of

this and passed away peacefully on January 10, 2019.

In celebrating Joan’s full and wonderful life, Mary and Jill

acknowledged how proud and honoured they are to have been

daughters of such an extraordinary woman. They were

humbled to have been raised and loved by their parents who

together and separately, contributed to the community they

called home for over 65 years. Rest well Joan, you lived well.

~ Joan Catherine Stanley ~QSM, BA

7 November 1929 – 10 January 2019


Scene around...

MATAMATA’S No.1 RIDE-ON MOWER DEALER

A more powerful, commercial grade mower designed for demanding residential homeowners and large property owners. Collect, Mulch, and Side-discharge in one.

Non-catching, mulching & side-

discharging models also available

BOOK a FREE onsite demonstration today!

Discover the Walker Advantage

Mower & Chainsaw Specialists13 Arawa Street, Matamata

07 888 6822www.walkermowers.co.nz

STRIDERFootwear & Accessories

79 Broadway, MatamataPhone 888 8824

The home of Fashion, Footwear and Accessories

ALL Mens and WomensSUMMER FOOTWEAR instore

It’s not what youspend…

it’s what you

Excludes new season stock

SAVE!

MINIMUM50% OFF

SHOES

SH

OE

S

SH

OE

S

SHO

ES

It’s a glad day for senseiWhen you meet Sensei David Young,a 3rd Dan black belt in Jui Jitsuand learn that he’s employed at JSwap Contractor’s Ltd, the last thing youwould expect is to see him racing aroundthe town in his truck delivering bunches ofgorgeous gladioli to rest homes, offices andthe elderly. Yet he does and he loves it.I shared David’s story once before but,after perfecting some gorgeous new vari-eties that grace the desk of our Scene officeeach week, many of our visitors have askedabout their origin and have told theirfriends to pop in and see them. The purityof colour, the quality of stems and the vi-sual beauty certainly warrants telling thestory again for those who may have missedit, so here goes!After spending a number of years farm-ing, and invariably moving around, it wasaround 15 years ago that David and hiswife Deb bought their own property andstarted thinking about the establishmentof their section. Deb initially bought Davidsome gladie bulbs for his birthday, and itwasn’t long before roses featured along

one side of the fence and gladies on theother. “It truly became quite an addictionand whenever I had the opportunity, Iwould buy a few more” laughs David!“Sneaky little paper bags would make theirway into my storage container and eventhough I now have literally hundreds – youcan’t have too many in my opinion!”Planting the bulbs over a three monthperiod in the spring ensures a beautifuldisplay from around the middle of Decem-ber right through until March. “I get such alot of pleasure from them” says David, “andenjoy nothing more than packing up abunch and delivering them to local resthomes, workplaces and to others who alsoget enjoyment from them. The oldies espe-cially absolutely love them and its quitenice when I drop them off to have some ofthem stop for a yarn and share their ownmemories of the flower - or their gardensthat meant so much to them.”Although growing the bulbs doesn’t taketoo much effort, David chooses to pull upall his bulbs in April after they have com-pletely finished flowering and the stemshave decayed. Basically as long as they staydry, they’re good to go the following year”he says. “I have had many of them for a

number of years and although they getquite large, have not had an issue withthem continuing to produce an abundanceof blooms. To some it may seem a strangesort of a hobby but I love watching themgrow and like my mother did, am alwaysinterested in what shows first, Invariablyit seems to be the pinks but, during theflowering season, many more beautifulcolours and variations keep my interest.I’m always eyeing up extra space to plantmore and, slowly but surely, convertingmy wife to the point where her space too,seems to be increasing!” Caron Stewart.

Members, affiliates, guests andprospective members welcome.

13 Rawhiti Ave, Matamata

07 888 7060 • www.matamataclub.co.nz

MatamataClub (Inc.)

The Matamata Club Board and Management are proud to advisethat the Matamata Club is celebrating its

100th Anniversary18th to 24th November 2019

Terms and conditions apply

Valentines DayThursday 14th February

2 Course

Buffet

Dinner

$30

2 for 1Offer

BookingsEssential



LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED7 Waharoa Road East, Matamata Phone 07 888 6362

Hours: Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5pm Sat 9am - 3pm Sun 9am - 2pm EFTPOS and CASH Sales only

COLLECT AIRPOINTS

LOW PRICE

$1247LOW PRICE

$14900

Accent PrimerSealer Undercoat White

EXCLUSIVELOW PRICE

$8350

Accent ExteriorSwmi GlossWhite

Wattyl Deck &Timber Prep 1 Litre

EXCLUSIVELOW PRICE

$7900

Wattyl ForestwoodDecking stain Rustic Oak – 10 Litre

At least 15% OFF

All Outdoor Furniture in stock

*Excludes BBQ’s $ Accessories – Cash & Eftpos Sales only

Extra 4 litresFREE!

Extra 4 litresFREE!

LOW PRICE

$1998WattylDeckingStain applicator

GET YOUR PAINT ON

Be Quick... Selling Fast!

Baigent MotorsFirth Street, Matamata

Phone 07 888 8059

Maybe it’s time to checkyour Air Conditioning

Hot, hot,HOT

· Air conditioning service and repair

· Specialised diagnosis· Leak detection· Filter, dryer, hose and belt

replacement· Electrical diagnosis

Celebrating its centenary this year, Matamata Racing Clubhas a lot to be proud of and leading up to the 50th runningof the J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders Stakes nextweekend, several events have been planned to acknowledge themilestone.When you consider that close to 12% of total race day startersand nearly 400 winners from throughout the country are Mata-mata based, it’s easy to understand why the club now stages 14race meetings per year compared to just four back in the 1970s.It was prior to this, in 1968, that the investment of local stud mas-ters saw the establishment of what has now risen to Group Twostatus as the country’s highest rated race for two year old fillies,the J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders’ Stakes, held annuallyin February.The first event, Breakfast at the Track on February 19 from6.30am until 8am, is free and everyone is welcome. You will getthe opportunity see club facilities in action including horses train-ing on the 20m wide all weather sand track, the circular swim-ming pool and other activities part and parcel of early morningindustry – all while enjoying a BBQ breakfast as the sun rises overthe Kaimai Ranges. It’s an opportunity not to be missed so be sureto book your spot by this Friday at 5pm.Then, in line with the family friendly “kiwi day out at the races”an anticipated event for the younger fashionistas also returns onThursday the 21st with the junior Fashion in the Fields event atRailside by the Green from 5pm. All children, from babies toteenagers up to 17 years of age, are invited to enter and, thanksto the generosity of Graeme, Kate and the team at Paperplus, andSonya and the team at Shed, some fantastic prizes will be up forgrabs. The 2019 event will be judged by Tineke Pertab (PertabBloodstock Ltd), Jacob Henderson (Redoubt Bar & Eatery) andour own Milly Keys from here at Scene. Jump on the mata-mataracingclub.co.nz website for more information and entries.The following day, Friday February 22, also offers great enter-tainment, with two separate events scheduled. The first, the an-nual Matamata Breeders’ Stakes Golf Tournament is open to allwhether you’re an old hand, or new to the sport. Entries are openand whether it’s just you, or a bunch of friends or colleagues, con-tact the Matamata Golf Club and pit your talent (or lack of, what-ever the case may be), against jockeys, trainers and locals andenjoy a fun, relaxed day out. In the evening, you can head to theMatamata Racing Club 100 year soiree and while meeting oldfriends, acknowledging Life Members and enjoying a run downmemory lane (figuratively speaking of course), you’ll also enjoy

canapés and refreshments from 6pm. Tickets are available forpurchase until next Monday, February 18.Of course the J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders Stakeswill be held on Saturday February 23rd and a variety of group at-tendance options are still available, catered and non-catered. Tofind out more about any of these fab events or for further info,Sponsorship and Events Coordinator, Charlene Conner, welcomesyour contact at [email protected] or by phon-ing the office on 07 888 8898. Caron Stewart.

Excitement building for Breeders’


5 Ngaio Street, MatamataPhone: 888 7190

Members, Affiliates, Guests & Prospective members welcome.

Housie Starts

Wednesdaysat 6.30pm

Friday 15th

CocktailNightPrizes forthe bestdressed

Sunday RoastFebruary 24 at 6pm, $18pp

Dessert included

Bookingsessential


Corner of Tainui & Tamihana Streets, MatamataPhone 07 888 8625

Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm • Saturday 9.30am – 1pm

Learn to love your linen – we can show you how!

Butler 2 + 2.5 Seater Lounge Suite Was $2399 NOW $1439.40

Ebony Sideboard 3 door and 3 draw Was $1999 NOW $999.50

Jazz Oblong Coffee Table Was $1299 NOW $779

Zavus Storage Ottoman Was $579 NOW $318.50

Thaxed 2 seater + 3 Seater Was $2348 NOW $1408.80

UPTO

Beds • Bedroom Furniture • Manchester • Furniture

BE QUICK!Only whilestocks last

OFF SELECTED ITEMS

40%OFF

50%OFF

40%OFF

40%OFF

45%OFF

Superstore

As a little girl Hayley Marchant lovedhorses so much that her nana sub-scribed her to a horse magazineeven before she had had the opportunityto ride one! Anyone who visited Hayley athome however, could be forgiven forthinking she owned a stable of them withall the ribbons she had. “I loved horses”says Hayley, “and when I visited nana, shewould sit with me and we’d draw. Mysketches were always of horses and aftershe sent them in to the magazine, they’doften get published – and I’d be sent a rib-bon. I was always so proud to get themtoo!”Although, as she got older, Hayley’s in-terest in horses soon included animals ofall descriptions, her love of drawing neverchanged. She never considered how otherslooked at them – she just drew because shewanted to and found it a nice way to relax.“I never really saw myself as an artist” shesays, “but at intermediate school, I drew apicture of poppies for Mrs Stiles, which sheloved, and I remember thinking how cool itwould be to draw for a living by doingcommissions. Later, once I started college,one of my teachers asked me to do a paint-ing of her cows and horses and althoughthat was fun too, the best part was actuallygetting out of class to do it!”With initial thoughts of becoming a Vetonce she left school, it was after a site visitto a local practice, Hayley realised thatmaybe she hadn’t really thought thatthrough and she didn’t have the heart todeal with sick or injured animals! “I prettyquickly changed my thinking after that”she laughs, “and decided to look at subjectchoices that might suit a career like inte-rior design, or at least, something cre-ative.”After taking art and graphics throughouther college education, Hayley tried a cou-

ple of different jobs before successfully ap-plying for a renowned make-up course inTauranga. It was during this time, anothercreative passion emerged and led her intoartistry for actors in commercials, cos-metic engagements within the film indus-try. “It’s an extremely difficult field tobreak into” says Hayley, “even though Ihave been quite successful and absolutelylove doing it. So, in my down time as amake-up artist, I got back into drawing. Itwasn’t long before my partner’s mum,Donna Scatchard who will be known toquite a few people as an ex art teacherhere in Matamata, encouraged me to ex-hibit a few pieces in the Coromandel ArtsTour up where she now lives. I did that andafter getting some really positive feedbackabout my work, got all enthusiastic again.Where I had previously worked mainlywith pencil and acrylics, I started practic-ing my technique with Indian ink. I lovedthe result and the depth between light and

dark that evolved, and have been basicallydoing that ever since.”Once she had completed a few morepieces, Hayley shared them on Facebookand has been absolutely overwhelmed bythe interest created. “I haven’t really everconsidered whether my drawings are goodor bad” she says. “If I was happy with themthen that’s really all I needed. Now how-ever, having people contact me and ask meto do something in particular as a com-mission has made me look at it differently.I am so honoured they enjoy my style sohave decided to take it to the next level byworking on a website to promote myself.”Of course once she’s got the websitesorted, Hayley will welcome further en-quiries but, for now, if you have Facebook,check out Hayley Marchant – Artist, andbook while you can. I’m picking it won’t belong before you’re standing in a very longline!Caron Stewart.

Horsin’ around with a creative career

Matamata artist Hayley Marchant is pictured with a few examples of her beautiful work.


Phone 07 888 6680 Frank 027 488 6681 Sheryl 027 458 3413 Tim 027 303 0377Email [email protected] 95 ARAWA STREET, MATAMATA* Terms, conditions and lending criteria apply. Same day approval applies to customers who satisfy MTF credit criteria and provide a signed andcompleted MTF loan application and all supporting documentation before 4pm on any business day. Visit www.mtf.co.nz/terms.html for details.

Helping New Zealanders to do moreWe offer personal and business lending. Contact us to learn more.

37-39 Firth Street, MatamataPhone 07 888 8059

Service a/h: 021 356 002 Rentals a/h: 027 290 1796 Sales a/h: 021 289 7387

Baigent Motors Ltd

Welcome to Baigent Motors LtdOffering exceptional service since 1950

For friendly personal service every time, see us now for all your

• Warrant of Fitness• Servicing all makes and models• Air conditioning• Transmission services• Diagnostic scanning• Auto electrical• Wheel alignments• 24 hour breakdown service

Rental Cars and 12 Seater Vans

• Competitive rates• Weddings or group functions• Out of town visitors• Group trips, sports teams etc

MatamataCountry LodgeFamily owned and operated for over 25 years

Matamata Country Lodge offers a warm, friendly, homely environment.

A total care concept with a wide range of accommodation options, from two bedroom chalets and one bedroom units and assisted

living apartments to full rest home and hospital care.Set in peaceful surroundings with beautiful trees and gardens, with good sized

rooms to accommodate residents precious belongings.

Brand new two bedroomchalets due for

completion in March

20 Elizabeth Street, MatamataPhone 07 888 4090

Email: [email protected]

www.matamatacountrylodge.co.nz

Companionship and security.

A full activity programme.We also provide: care, support, respite care

and day care.Rest home and hospitalbeds available now.

Contact Jan Grimmer on07 888 4090 for anappointment.

Matamata Ju Jitsu Club celebrate grading success

At a recent grading, junior Matamata Ju Jitsu Club members Max Tarrant and Charlotte Salisbury had to be able to demonstrate 250 individual techniques while being examined forthe Ju Jitsu Brown Belt. And 5th Dan Black Belt, Sensei Graeme Catlin and 3rd Dan BlackBelt Sensei, David Young were treated to an exceptional display of skills from the young students. “It is very rare for any student who is being graded not to let nerves – and a bit of fearand panic, take them over” said David. “Obviously their years of dedicated training allowedthem to stay calm and focused, and we were well impressed. Max and Charlotte have realisedthat Ju Jitsu is a journey, not a destination and we can’t wait to see where their training will takethem in the future” he said.

After several years of hard work, perseverance and training, 5th Dan Black Belt, SenseiGraeme Catlin and 3rd Dan Black Belt Sensei, David Young were pleased to see studentsachieving their Green Belt grading recently. Appreciation is extended to Instructor, Pania Anderson, for her time and effort helping ensure these students reach their goals. Picturedfrom back left are Zane Pratt, Tyrone Troughton and Ashleigh Pratt. Front row from left arePania Anderson instructor, Louise Sherrard, Cassey Lee Tarrant, Georgia Troughton, DanielSherrard and 3rd Dan Sensei David Young.


Making your rental property or investment work for you

Tenant Selection | Rent Collection | Routine Inspections | Maintenance

027 208 8669 • [email protected] • www.kaimaipropertymanagement

Locally owned & operated, fully independent

Until March 11 Guthrie Bowron are knocking 15% off the price of a wide range of blinds*, including Venetian Blinds, Sunscreens and Blockout Rollers.

Plus, we’ll even come to you for a free in-home measure and quote^.

Only at your local decorating specialists, Guthrie Bowron.

*Exclusions apply. Please see in-store for details. Orders must be confirmed by 11 March 2019 to be eligible for this offer. ^Travel distance parameters may apply for free in-home measure and quote.

A WIDE RANGE OF BLINDS*

Guthrie Bowron Matamata | 17 Arawa St, Matamata 3400 7.30am - 5pm Monday - Friday | 9am - 12pm Saturday E: [email protected]: 07 888 8119

KingswoodRest Home

Your home away from home

Caring for you oryour loved ones is

our passion

• Our brand new rest home in Matamata has recently opened and we’dlove to show you around. Call us or pop in to see us!

• We provide short-term care for those needing carer support, and alsoprovide Day Respite care.

• We offer a wide range of activities and outings, home cooked mealsand baking to those in our care.

• Kingswood Rest Homes fall into a small, elite group of only 15 RestHomes out of 56 in the Waikato currently certified for the maximum of4 years by the Ministry of Health.

• If you are needing support in taking care of your loved one, don’t hesitate – call us now.

175 Firth Street, Matamata Phone 07 888 7418www.kingswood.co.nz

Kakahu going to the dogsYou will have read last week about the his-tory and establishment of the Putaruru-Tirau-Matamata Sheep Dog Trial Club(Scene February 5, 2019, page 6). This week wefocus on the club room shift in the late 1990s.Owning to the change in the farming policy forthe dog trial grounds, the club was asked to re-move their building and chattels. After a lot oflooking around the district, the Temm family in-vited the club to their property on Kakahu Road,Okoroire, from Totman Road, Tirau. In 1998/99club members shifted the club rooms and yardsto the property, where they remain today.The first trials held on the new grounds in April1999 was the club’s 60th Jubilee trial and theyhosted the Waikato Centre Championships. Thetrials were extended to the third day for a finalrun off for the top five dogs in each event to de-cide the centre champion. This was the first timethe run off had been undertaken in the WaikatoCentre. Club member, the late Rex Dean, and hisdog Bright won the Long Head – one of the mainevents. The new courses and sheep worked well.Cold wind and rain lashed the courses over threedays where 106 heading dogs and 76 huntaway’scompeted.From 2000 to 2008, the club trials went alongwell with good support from dog trial enthusi-asts, locals and sponsors helping out. In 2009 itwas the Club’s turn to host the Centre again –which was very successful with two locals getting

in the top places. Each Waikato club gets to hostthe Centre Championship every eight to nineyears. In 2013 the club didn’t hold a trial due tothe dry conditions. In 2014 the club celebratedits 75th Jubilee trial. Club members celebratedthe occasion with speeches and cutting the Ju-bilee cake.Over the last 20 years we have had a fewchanges of president and secretary. In 2010 Alas-tair Sherrard took over the presidency and stillremains in that position. 2006 saw Karen Temmtake on the role of club secretary, a role she stillholds also. We have also during this time, had thehonour of having three non-competing membersbeing awarded with the Straight Farrow MeritAward for their services to the sheep dog trialclub. This award is now known as the NewZealand Farmer Merit Award. Over these lateryears the club has had three or four currentmembers qualify their dogs to compete in the Is-lands and New Zealand Championships withgreat success.The 2019 Putaruru-Tirau-Matamata Sheep DogTrial 80th Jubilee run, in conjunction with theWaikato Centre Championship, will be held at theclub grounds at Kakahu Hills, 483 Kakahu Road,Okoroire next weekend from 8am Friday and Sat-urday, with the Waikato Centre Championshiprun off on Sunday. Visitors are welcome so whynot come along and watch some of New Zealand’stop men and dogs competing. Entry is free. Life Member of Putaruru-Tirau-Matamata Sheep Dog Trial Club, Allan Smith,was delighted to present Brenda Temm with the Straight Furrow Merit Award in2017. She had kindly offered her property when the club needed to move in1999.

10 SCENE 12 FEBRUARY, 2019 SCENE 12 FEBRUARY, 2019 11

A tangible tribute of love for the NZ Heart FoundationProud to support the Cleaver family with their wonderful

tribute in support of the NZ Heart Foundation.

48 Broadway | Matamata | Ph 07 888 8726

MATAMATA2a Arawa Street, PO Box 51(p) 07 888 8002 (f) 07 888 8556

We rise by li�ingothers – Proud tosupport heart week

33 Arawa Street07 888 9473

50c from every coffee we sell in Februarywill be donated to the NZ Heart Foundationto research Cardiac Arrhythmia

Members, affiliates, guests andprospective members welcome.

13 Rawhiti Ave, Matamata

MatamataClub (Inc.)

Caring for ourcommunity

Matamata

localsLocals Proudly Supporting Heart

Week & Our Community

www.dirosa.co.nz23 Rockford Street, 07 888 9900

Creating love in your home

54 Arawa Street, 07 881 9022

THOSE WE

THEY WALK BESIDE US

lovedon’ t go away

every day

Part of the family for over 45 years.

NEW & USED CARS | PARTS & SERVICE

64 FIRTH STREET | 07 888 7127

In support of the Cleaver familyand the Heart Foundation

Proud to support the NZ Heart Foundation and the Cleaver Family

62 Arawa St, 07 888 5677

Together we can helpmake a difference.

Supporting Heart week

Baigent MotorsFirth Street, Matamata

Phone 07 888 8059

Our thoughts are withthe Cleaver Family

17 Tui Street07 888 7345

17 Arawa Street | Matamata7.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday | 9am – 12pm Saturday

P: 07 888 8119E: [email protected]

Vicki Tyler • 021 509 876

Locals supporting locals

88 Arawa Street Matamata Phone 07 888 4489

In loving memory of Brodie Cleaver

Forever 16

JJ Norris Bricklaying Services Ltd021 405 919

[email protected]

Great tohave knownyou Brodie

Proudly making a difference for heartweek in honour of our beautiful son

Bro�eSupporting theCleaver family,

RIP BrodieFor local, personal service you can trust!

101 Arawa St • 888 6740 • www.101accountants.co.nz 7 Waharoa Rd East, 07 888 6362

PROUD TO BE SUPPORTING

OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

Rewa Street07 888 8145Matamata TIMBER &

HARDWARE LTD

Proudly supporting our local community andthe NZ Heart Foundation

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

Remembering Brodie, 2018 J Grade BoysChampion and Integrity Award Boy winner

W: www.unitedmatamatasquash.co.nzE: [email protected] P: 027 606 4321

In memory of Brodie Cleaver,rest in peace.

16 Waihou Street07 888 9419

Proudly supporting theCleaver Family andNZ Heart Foundation

7 Comber St, 888 8883 BROADWAY, MATAMATA 07 888 8585

A beautiful soulis never forgotten

Forever a part of our team

There are a lot of things in life that are hard to comprehend but for local couple Brendon and KayeCleaver, their lives and family were turned upside down on January 8 this year by something theyshould never have had to even begin to understand. Their eldest son Brodie passed away as a resultof sudden Cardiac Arrhythmia at just 16 years of age – his beautiful heart just stopped.Although his mum and dad, his brothers Leo and Preston, extended family and his many friends haveno choice but to start working towards a life without him, Brodie unwittingly left a legacy of lessons.From the moment he was born he operated at two speeds – on and off, and both at full throttle! He wasempathetic and curious, incredibly good natured, a talented and competitive sportsman and made friendswherever he went. Brodie had penned significant life goals and through commitment, dedication and per-severance, was focussed on achieving them. However he also had the ability to laugh at himself and not takelife too seriously – and, given his clumsy nature, that came easily! For those who didn’t know Brodie, the picture painted is accurate – he was a young man who lived life at ahundred miles an hour and was fit, healthy and happy. He had no health issues except for a few broken boneshere and there due to his innate sense of adventure growing up, but rarely had as much as a cold, let alonea heart condition. There is no apparent reason for his sudden death and, although there is smallcomfort in the fact that he would not have suffered, it simply shouldn’t have happened. Brodie’sprecious life was not meant to end so soon.For Brendon and Kaye, accepting such a devastating loss is impossible. They justcan’t. The only thing they feel ready to do right now is continue to honourand remember their son, and ensure his passing is not in vain. Through thisfundraising centrespread, 100% of proceeds will contribute to a donationtowards sudden Cardiac Arrhythmia research by the New Zealand HeartFoundation on behalf of us all. The tribute is something tangible that, al-though it won’t restart the heart of their beloved boy, very may well con-tribute to no other parent having to suffer the excruciating pain they haveexperienced.As uncommon as it is, sudden Cardiac Arrhythmia can affect people of anyage and for the vast majority, doesn’t present any obvious symptoms. In con-trast to circulatory conditions like high blood pressure or coronary artery dis-ease that can result in heart attacks, sudden cardiac arrest occurs when theelectrical system to the heart malfunctions and suddenly becomes very irregular.There has been research that suggests ECG screening could flag potential risk but,generally, the accuracy of correctly identify conditions which could lead to suddencardiac death without wrongly identifying people with healthy hearts is somethingyou would need to discuss with your doctor. Caron Stewart.

*The Heart Foundation, founded in1968 to foster heart-related educa-tion and research in New Zealand, hasinvested more than $70 million intoground-breaking heart research. Overthis time, there has been a drastic re-duction in the number of deaths fromheart disease - however, cardiovascu-lar disease is still the number-onecause of death in New Zealand andmany of these deaths are prematureand preventable. That’s why researchremains so important. If you wouldlike to contribute to Brendon andKaye Cleaver’s community donation,please contact us here at Scene forfurther information.

A tribute in honour of Brodie


MATAMATA

ANIMALTRUST

ADVERTISEMENT PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY DAVID SWAP

Phone Annaliese on 027 379 7613

Will you adopt us?We are struggling to rehome our 10-12 week old kittens due to people

wanting young 8 week old ones (yet they all get to this age!)These adorable kittens are desperate to find families.

• Tabby n white brother n sister• Black Male• Black female• Tabby male

• Black n white female.$60 each or two for $100

They are so affectionate and loving, and have been desexed, 1st vacc, flead, wormed and vet checked

Do you hAve room For them?

APPROVED STRUCTURALREPAIR CENTRE

• Structural and rust repair • Insurance and private work• All work guaranteed • Free courtesy cars

• Qualified professional tradesmen• Late model collision repairs • Free quotes

X

GULL TO HAMILTON

TO TOWN CENTRE

GARLAND ST

WAIHOU ST

TO HOT SPRINGS

WEARE

HERE ROCKFORD ST

WAIOMOU ST TO TAURANGA

Phone 07 888 6508 Mobile 021 838 4216 Waiomou Street, Matamata

The long weekend had arrived andaboard Leander, Vaughan Mitchell,Bryan Shepherd and myself, (ArrumAli) headed off chasing the gamefish to-wards the Rangitera knolls. There was afishing competition being held out ofWhakatane so there were a few boats inthe area, so it was decided Bryan would befirst on the rod as he had yet to catch hisfirst marlin. “It didn’t take long before the short cor-ner reel started howling! Something hadengulfed the red gill RG8 in Nathans spe-cial colour. Mitch kept the boat idling for-ward being sure to keep the pressure onthe fish. Bryan grabbed the rod andclipped himself into the reel and sat downin the chair. As the leader came into reach-ing distance I’ve grabbed it and taken a fewwraps still thinking I’m about to be dealingwith a stroppy mako. I pulled and pulled,eventually looking down... I could see a bigblue lit up tail and I think to myself, surelynot! A few more pulls on the leader andI’ve had another glimpse of it, this time I’veseen a bill. I look over at Bryan who is stillsitting in the chair looking exhausted andannounced to him “Mate, you’ve justcaught your first marlin!” We were all inshock. As it was his first, and he had beentrying for years to accomplish this, he haddecided to keep it for the smoker, so on-board it came, a good eating size stripedmarlin - the trip was off to a great start!By the third day of our expedition, frus-tration was setting in after losing a fewgood fish and I was starting to wonderwhat we were doing wrong. We were stillin search of the school when the red gillRG8 on short corner had been once againeaten. We cleared the gear swiftly andwhile doing so we could see a good sized

striped marlin jumping in the distance. Itwas my turn on the rod so I strapped my-self in and got ready for the fight. The fishwas very aggressive with its runs at first,jumping wildly in every direction trying toshake the hook out. Once the fish began totire we backed the boat up to the marlin. Iwas winding wholeheartedly, making sureI left nothing in the tank, keeping the linetight trying to keep up with the speed ofthe boat going backwards. Finally Bryangrabbed the leader and began to pull thebeast up towards the surface. It was a nicesized fish. We decided to keep it to weighin. After the run of dropped fish, we had fi-nally nailed another one!The next day, we were half way betweenthe Rangitera knolls and the harbour whenonce again the Poseidon Medusa bluemohad been eaten. Bryan had seen the marlintake the lure and in his excitement, felldown the ladder to the deck from the fly-bridge. He lay there for a second andlooked in a fair bit of pain. He was sayinghe thought his leg was broken - which afterwe got back to shore found that it was.Nevertheless we cleared the gear just intime to see smaller striped marlin dartingalong the surface with the Medusa hangingout the side of its mouth. Bryan was deter-mined to catch the marlin which had madehim fall and, despite being in agony, sol-diered on like an absolute champ. Beforewe knew it I had my hands on the leaderand pulled the fish up to the surface. Asmall striped marlin I estimated at 60kg.Bryan got a few photos, we put a tag in itand let it live to fight another day. On arrival back into the marina I collecteda trolley and took my marlin and Bryan’salbacore up to the weigh station. The mar-lin went 102.7kg and the albacore


Chasing the game fish

13.14kg. The trip was full of ups anddowns. Shear disappointment followed byextreme bliss - we encountered nearly ev-erything! One thing was for sure, we allagreed it was the best game fishing tripany of us had witnessed in New Zealandwaters. Mitch who has been fishing forover 50 years said it was the trip of his lifetime and he will never forget it - I don’tthink any of us will.”Arrum Ali (Abridged).

Pictured from left are Arrum Ali, Bryan Shepherd and Vaughan (Mitch) Mitchell with the marlinthat weighed an impressive 102.7kg. It was one of three caught aboard Leander during whatthe trio describe as the “trip of a lifetime.”



Photo courtesy of Waharoa Speedway website

THANKSHEAPS!

Waharoa Speedway wish tothank the following sponsorsfor their continued support:

PutaruruTirau EarthmoversCentral MotorsLaser Plumbing

Southside EngineeringBunnings

MatamataAuto OneSubway

Williams JewelleryMatamata Post & Rails ITM

Workman’s CaféRobert Harris

Redoubt Bar & EateryNew World Matamata

PaperplusAll

Welcome

Next RaceMeetingSunday 24thFebruary

Family fun at Waharoa SpeedwayDescribed as “more intoxicating thananything you could buy in a bottle”by Club Captain, Craig Barnett,there’s a club based at Waharoa that willfeed adrenalin junkies like nothing elseavailable.Established in 1989, Waharoa Speedwaycelebrates its 30 year milestone this yearand with over 200 regular members in-volved in everything from mini stocks tostreet stocks, quarter midgets, to produc-tion and modified’s, there is literally a classfor every kind of petrol head there is – andof any age. Veteran member and Head Ref-eree, Raymond “Gunner” Gurnick who, at70 years young only gave up racing lastseason, says the family orientated clubcaters for kids from 12 years of age up tothose who “potentially” can’t be botheredwith the contortionist skill necessary tocrawl in or out of the car – of course, he’sdefinitely not talking from personal expe-

rience... yeah right! “There’s always some-one about to encourage and support any ofour new or interested members” says Gun-ner, “and although I don’t physically hit thetrack these days, I would never be any-where else on speedway days. This reallyis as good as it gets.”After upgrading and aligning formulas toSpeedway New Zealand rules, it was withhuge excitement the Waharoa SpeedwayClub hosted the New Zealand Street StockChampionships on Sunday for the firsttime. “Visiting drivers have travelled fromas far as Christchurch, Wellington and theHawkes Bay going south, to Auckland andbeyond in the north” says Craig. “It’s fan-tastic to have such premium racing righthere on our doorstep and, being so cen-trally located, we are quickly becomingone of the most popular and growing clubsthroughout the region.”Like Gunner, Craig has been involved in

speedway for at least 30 years and is con-sidered one of the crowd favourites at Wa-haroa. “I guess when you think of theinvestment in my hobby over the years,I’ve probably spent enough to cause theodd divorce” he laughs, “but in contrast –what I’ve got out of it makes every dollarworth it. Sure I’ve been lucky enough tohave won a few good races over the yearsbut for most of us, it’s not about where weplace. The fun, friendship and camaraderiebuilt with people here and around thecountry is what keeps us coming. When Ilook out my driver’s window at any givenstart, whether it’s a national, regional orlocal race, as long as I have my matesalongside me, I’ll always be alright andevery race will provide a win - regardlessof the order.”With season racing held on Sundays be-tween October and May on LansdownRoad at Waharoa, next weekend (February17) features a Ministock top 10 shootout(20 Lap final) and everyone is welcome togo along for a look. There’s generally a canteen and sausage sizzle on the go – andfree kids rides are usually available at specific times. With the entire family inmind, admission is reasonable and it’s theperfect place to pack a picnic, pop the sun umbrella and watch the action unfold.See waharoaspeedway.com for further details.Caron Stewart.

Phone 07 888 7127 70 Firth Street, Matamata www.fairviewmotors.co.nzPart of the family for over 45 years.

Richard Waru 021 205 3508

Paul Dean0274 840 3339

Stu Koch027 580 4409

Vaughan Nowell0274 977 645

Standard Finance Terms & Conditions Apply. Lending fees apply.Weekly amounts are based on 48 months and 20% deposit.

2016 Ford Falcon Sprint XR6 Turbo Sedan, Auto, Build Number48/50, Winter White, Brembo Breaks, only 24,000kms

$57,990$278 per week

2018 Mazda BT50 GSX 4x4 Double Cab, Auto, Full Leather trim & HeatedSeats, Nudge Bar, Towbar & Tufdeck, Ex Demo Special. Save $$$.

$229 per week $47,990

2017 Ford Everest Titanium 7 Seater SUV, 3.2 Turbo Diesel, 4x4,Auto, Full Leather, Towbar, Only 36,000kms

$59,990

RANGI’S RAD RANGER2017 Ford Ranger XLT 4x2 Double Cab, 6sp Manual, Towbar,

Sold & Serviced here from new

$33,990

2016 Ford Kuga 2.0 AWD SUV, 2.0 Petrol, Auto, Rear Camera, Sat Nav, NZ New

$23,990

2012 Ford Focus Trend Hatchback, 2.0 litre Petrol, Auto, Alloys, only 66,000kms

$14,990

2018 Ford Focus Trend 2.0 Turbo Diesel Hatch, Auto, Towbar, Sat Nav & Bluetooth, only 6,000kms

$25,990

$286 per week

$116 per week $73 per week $125 per week

$163 per week



MEDICALLY BACKED HEARING CARE

0800 0800 432763

www.hearme.co.nz

$1000 discount

o� a pair of 2019 technology Mid-Range, Advanced or Elite

HEARING AIDS* O�er not to be used in conjunction with any other promotion* One voucher per pair, per person* O�er only available with valid coupon* O�er only valid for new quotes February or March 2019

Hamilton, Cambridge, Matamata, Morrinsville, Te Awamutu & Auckland

2019 RECHARGEABLE

HEARING AIDSwith direct connectivity

Find us on Facebook!

55 Arawa Street, Matamata07 888 6800

For the love of making you look great

HURRYWHILESTOCKSLAST

SHEDDOTSALE

UP TO70% OFF

SELECTED SUMMER ITEMS

Huge day for Gerard and Matamata stablesMilestones for Pam Gerard and MikeMoroney capped off a clean sweepfor Matamata stables in the majorraces at the Legends Day racemeeting atTe Rapa last Saturday.Matamata-trained horses won five of thenine races, including the four featureevents, with Pam and Mike’s BallymoreStables producing one of the major GroupOne race winners, On The Rocks, in the$400,000 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m). Itwas Pam’s first Group One success and itwas Mike’s 50th at the top level, his list in-cluding a Melbourne Cup with Brew.Imelda Mary, from Wayne Hillis’ stable,started Matamata’s big-race assault offsuccessfully with victory in the Group Two$100,000 Cambridge Stud Sir Tristram Fil-lies Classic (2000m). Graham Richardsonand Gavin Parker chimed in with SpongeBob upsetting when beating BallymoreStables’ Arrogant in the next event, theGroup Two $100,000 Warren StormLifebrokers Waikato Guineas (2000m),and two races later it was a reversal be-tween the two stables when On The Rocksdefeated Tiptronic.All eyes were then on the Group One$200,000 BCD Group Sprint (1400m) andJamie Richards’ Te Akau Racing Stablescame up trumps when Melody Belle re-captured her best form in the hands ofTroy Harris, who also landed the pick-upwin on Sponge Bob in the WaikatoGuineas. Jamie had started the day off wellfor Matamata when saddling up debutantHarlow to win the first event and put herin contention for the Group Two $100,000J Swap Contractors Matamata BreedersStakes later this month.With such success, there were celebra-tions guaranteed in Matamata last Saturday night and Pam was at the centreof one of them when enjoying her first

Group One win. ‘’I’ve been better thenext morning,’’ was Pam’sSunday response to theprevious night’s celebra-tions. “It was a good nightand I’m as happy for thestaff and everyone else in-volved as I am for myselffor getting the Group One. Icouldn’t have done it with-out all the amount of workthe staff all put in, plusMike and Paul (Moroney)for their part in buying horses like On TheRocks. They’re astute judges and it’sshown time and time again.“When Paul bought On The Rocks he wasjust the little grey pony and we couldn’tsell shares in him. But Paul and Mike sawsomething in him and their judgement hasbeen proven again.’’On The Rocks is by Alamosa, who wasguided to multiple Group One success bylocal trainer Peter McKay, from the un-raced Volksraad mare Cold Shoulder andwas bought by Paul Moroney for $40,000from the 2016 Select Yearling Sale atKaraka. He is from a half-sister to the Mel-bourne Cup winner Efficient, who alsowon the Group One Victoria Derby, and thesire Guillotine.The four-year-old is raced by BallymoreStables, the On The Rocks Syndicate andeight individuals and many of them wereon the crowded victory dais celebratingtheir little star’s biggest win. ‘’It’s time hewas recognised for what he’s done,’’ Pamsaid. “He gets under the guard so oftenwith the media and hasn’t had the recog-nition he deserves. He’s not very big but hetries hard. When he gets there (to chal-lenge) he changes legs and puts in three orfour big strides and puts paid to them.

That’s what he did on Sat-urday.’’Sharing in the win wasAustralian-born jockeyJake Bayliss, who wasnursing a couple of brokenribs from a fall the previ-ous day as he guided OnThe Rocks to victory, giv-ing him his second win atGroup One level, followingon from the special winaboard Volpe Veloce in lastyear’s Sistema Railway atEllerslie. Jake couldn’t contain his delightas On The Rocks strode to his one and aquarter-length win, raising high in the sad-dle and saluting well before the winningpost, a gesture which cost him a $500 fine.There to greet Jake and On The Rocks inthe winner’s stall was loyal attendantScotty Magee, bearing one of the biggestsmiles on course. “Guys like Scotty andRichie (Fallon) are what makes our stabletick. They live for the horses and I can relyon them,” Pam said.But Pam must take a huge amount ofcredit herself for the success not only of OnThe Rocks, but also all of the BallymoreStable horses in the Matamata stable. Sheis in her fourth season training in partner-ship with Mike and the team has cele-brated 56 wins during that time, includingseven feature (black-type) victories.Pam’s training career began in the SouthIsland in the 1996-97 season and she hadher first winner three seasons later thenenjoyed her biggest highlights on her ownaccount in the 2002-03 season. Two of hernine wins that season came in successivefeatures in May 2003 with the top jumperNarousa winning the Waikato Hurdles atTe Rapa and the Great Northern Hurdlesat Ellerslie when ridden on both occasions

by her partner, Tommy .‘’I was a little fish (in the training ranks)and had a really good horse and that was athrill,’’ Pam said. ‘’It’s always a thrill to wina big race, but this is different. It’s specialbecause I’m part of a big stable and it’s areal team effort.”Pam had trained 81 winners when sheleft Ashburton with Tommy and their fam-ily to be part of the Te Akau Racing Stables’team in 2011 and she says her stint withTe Akau was an important learning curve.It was also one which resulted in severalhighlights, one of the biggest being part ofthe Gr.1 double of Risque and Xtravagantin the 1000 and 2000 Guineas at Riccartonwhen managing Te Akau’s South Islandteam.“Going to Te Akau I got to work with somany well-bred horses and I’ve been luckyto follow that up by training with Mike,’’Pam said. ‘’I’m spoilt for choice with thenice horses we’ve got.’’On The Rocks had a special place inPam’s heart, even before last Saturday’sGroup One win. He was the first featurerace winner for Pam and Mike as a part-nership when winning the Listed TrevorEagle Memorial 3YO at Ellerslie on De-cember 2, 2017 and has now been respon-sible for four feature wins for the trainerswith wins in last year’s Group Two Avon-dale Guineas and the Group Two Rich HillMile on New Year’s Day being the high-lights until last weekend.‘’I know how hard it is to win a GroupOne,’’ Pam said. ‘’We got close three timeswith Savile Row, but each time he finishedsecond. He was runner-up in the 2000Guineas, Levin Classic and the Herbie DykeStakes. That made it a bit more special tofinally get the Herbie Dyke with On TheRocks.’’ Wally O’Hearn.

Jake Bayliss showing his delight when winning the $400,000 Herbie Dyke Stakes at Te Rapalast Saturday aboard On The Rocks. The win credited co-trainer Pam Gerard with her firstGroup One success, but Jakes’ pre-winning post antics earned him a $500 fine.



Curtain CreationsA perfect balance between beauty and performance

17/19 Rawhiti Avenue (The Base) MatamataPhone 07 888 5414 | Mobile 027 590 1924

Email: [email protected]

20% off all floor stock…Cushions, Throws and Accessories. Be quick, they won’t last!

Our new showroomat Rawhiti base has

all the inspiration youneed with interior

curtains, blinds andwindow dressings

We have a gorgeousrange of cushions,

throws and soft furnishings to suit

every style. We canalso make to match

or measure

Pop in for a browseand let your soft

stories begin

6.6km – All $15.00 per person • 4km Open – $10.00 per person 4km Juniors – $5.00 per person • $5 Late entry fee applies after 12pm Friday 1st March

M

ATAMATA

Plus a huge thank you to the following business/people who, without their support the Tower Run could not go ahead:

• Sandra Hunter • St John Youth • Firth Tower Museum • Inhouse Design and Print • Westpac Bank Matamata• Local residents who let us use their power each year! • Matamata Hire Centre • Marks Ewan • Tower Road Motel

Enter NOW at Fitzone or online at www.enteronline.co.nz Plus you can enter on the day – entries close 5.30pm – Tom Grant Drive

All Walkers: 4km and 6.6km start 6.00pmAll Runners: 4km and 6.6km start 6.20pm

Matamata Tower Run FRIDAY 1st March 2019

... in your communitySceneScene

All proceeds go to Matamata Athletics Club & Kaimai Runners (formerly Matamata Harriers)

SPOT

PRIZES

The Matamata Domain will host theRicki Herbert Football Academy’s(RHFA) newest football developmentprogramme, with the first session sched-uled for Monday February 25.Ricki, the ex-All White and WellingtonPhoenix coach, has partnered with Mata-mata Swifts AFC to introduce hisAcademy’s programme to the EasternWaikato region. In doing so, the opportu-nity now exists for local Matamata-Piako,Thames Valley and South Waikato childrento benefit from access to a top quality foot-ball experience as well as having a heap offun in the process.“I’m excited to be bringing our academyinto a new region,” explained Ricki after

announcing the new programme. “We’revery keen to work with as many childrenas we can and by coming to Matamata weare now that bit closer to some of thesmaller communities that may not previ-ously have had access to the type of pro-gramme we offer.”Matamata Swifts President, Dwayne Bar-low, is delighted with the move. “As a par-ent of young footballers I’m pleased thatmy club can offer this opportunity to localchildren, over and above the normal juniorfootball we run. The RHFA has a provenrecord of delivering a quality service, soI’m glad we can tap into that. I’d encourageanyone with young sportspeople to join inor, at the very least, come along to the first

session for a look so you can find outmore.”The RHFA works with partner clubsacross the upper North Island and cur-rently has centres in 11 locations. Throughthis network they offer further opportuni-ties from talent identification and coach-ing to overseas tours. Anyone interested in attending the Matamata programmeshould visit either www.rickiherbertfoot-ballacademy.co.nz or www.matamata-swifts.com for more information. Supplied.

Sandra Hunter well remembers thefirst Tower Run back in 1977. Excite-ment ran high as the three contes-tants, Bryan Black, Tony Richards andColin Thompson – fueled by a good-na-tured campaign waged through newspa-per classified advertising – lined up readyto hit the tarmac. “It was amazing how theevent pulled the community together andwho would have guessed it would become

such a popular annual event involving run-ners and walkers of all ages,” she said. “Orthat so many people would keep comingback, even from out of town, to take part.” Sandra had no idea at the time eitherthat the Tower Run would become such aneagerly-awaited annual fixture in her ownlife for over 30 years. When she joined thelocal community newspaper in 1985 as“the oldest cadet in the business”, helping

A decade of capacious collection

Ricki Herbert comes to Matamata

“I’m excited to be bringing our academy into anew region,” explained ex-All Whites andWellington Phoenix football coach, Ricki Herbert.

Sandra Hunter will be out and about over the next few days, seeking spot prizes for the popular Tower Run.

organise the annual Friday evening eventwas simply part and parcel of the job. “Wejust all pitched in – registering entrants,organizing their numbers, manning waterstands, taking photographs, keeping peo-ple off the road itself until the run started…it was huge.”That road was Broadway, with the townclock the official start and finish line. Thelatter was eventually shifted to MatamataPrimary School. As might be imagined,back in ‘the good old days’, there was nosuch beast as a traffic management planand no official health and safety plan! Mo-ments before the starter’s gun was fired,by-now-highly focused and pumped con-testants poured onto the road and, under-standably, traffic backed up... and up! “Thedrivers were extremely patient – I took myhat off to them,” Sandra said. Walkers wereencouraged to use the footpath and manya spectator was seen to scamper out of the

way as determined contestants bore downon them. The post-run gathering andprizegiving evolved into a social event andthat remains so today.”Understandably, Sandra has seen manychanges over the years, not least of thesein health, safety and traffic managementrequirements. These changes dictated adeviation in the Tower Run course, butcertainly didn’t dampen contestants’ en-thusiasm or affect the numbers of specta-tors who turn out to cheer them on. Onething that has never changed, however, isthe continued generosity of the businesscommunity which supplies the spot prizesfor the run. “I’ve been collecting the prizesfor around 10 years now and I’m continu-ally humbled by how generous retailersare – it’s heart-warming and humbling,”Sandra said. Armed with her capaciousbag, Sandra will hit the streets over thenext week in the hunt for spot prizes.


Kids page… www.sceneonline.co.nzPROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

What did the stamp say tothe envelope on Valentine’s Day?

I’m stuck on you!

What do you call two birds in love?

Tweethearts!

What kind of flowers should you NOT give on

Valentine’s Day?

Cauliflowers!

How did the telephonepropose to his girlfriend?

He gave her a ring


WORM CASTING compostavailable now at KaimaiGarden Centre, NorthernBoundary, Matamata Town-ship.

BLOODWORMS Frozen.Kaimai Garden Centre,Northern Boundary, Mata-mata township.

RED ROBIN hedging, $3.50at Kaimai Garden Centre,Northern Boundary, Mata-mata township.

I TOLD my doctor that Ibroke my arm in twoplaces. He told me to stopgoing to those places.

TADPOLES available now.Kaimai Garden Centre,Northern Boundary, Mata-mata township.

TREES for Tuis at KaimaiGarden Centre, NorthernBoundary, Matamata town-ship.

FREE to give, free to take.Used plant pots/punnets.Kaimai Garden Centre,Northern Boundary, Mata-mata township.

GRISELINIA Hedging plantsonly $3.50 at Kaimai Garden Centre, NorthernBoundary, Matamata Town-ship.

MY NEW Year’s resolutionis to get in shape. I chooseround.

OXY WEED for your gold-fish at Kaimai Garden Cen-tre, Northern Boundary,Matamata township.

If you haven’t booked space yet, contact Milly now, we’re filling fast!Phone 07 888 4489 [email protected]

J Swap Contractors MatamataBreeders Stakes is coming…

Look out for our special feature next weekcelebrating the 50th running of the annual J Swap Contractors MatamataBreeders Stakes on Saturday February 23, 2019

FOR SALE FOR SALE

Classifieds...Welcoming our new arrivals

Pohlen Maternity

Nathan and Georgia are delighted to welcome their son BraxtonScott Butler. Born on February 2, Braxton weighed 8lb 1oz.

James, Amy and Louise are delighted to announce the safe arrivalof baby Petersen! Born on February 3, their beautiful new additionweighed 7lb 8oz.

Thoughts from the BibleLalla Loeffen

Some people do not like the idea ofsurrender. To them it sounds like“weakness” and “giving in” or defeat.In reality, surrender of anything that isours, is brave and humble. It requiresmuch faith and trust in the other person.Before we pray we should surrenderourselves, especially our will, to Jesus andask him to take care of whatever we arepraying about. We should then leave it inhis hands knowing that he will deal with

our problem. We must try not to worry,fret, or struggle about the situation anymore, but leave it completely in his care.We may rest in his peace and give himthanks and acknowledgement when ourprayer is answered.Let us remember that God can do whatwe cannot do. God knows things that wecannot know. When we surrender to Godwe place our cares in the hands of one whocan handle them. Give God the glory.

Surrender to God

Tirau Lions Club hosted their annual Charity Golf Tourna-ment on Waitangi Day and al-though yet to be officially confirmed,proceeds are estimated at between$16,000 and $18,000! Funds will bedistributed between the Tirau FireBrigade, and St John Matamata andPutaruru. With open, mixed and non-golfersdivisions, Rodney Vercoe and BruceLynn on behalf of the service group,were delighted with its success andoffered huge appreciation to all whooffered their assistance, support andsponsorship.

Golf tournament to benefitemergency services

POND PLANTS plentiful$14 Kaimai Garden Centre,Northern Boundary, Mata-mata township.

A MAN knocked on mydoor and asked for a smalldonation for a local swim-ming pool. So I gave him aglass of water.

GOLDFISH Only $8. KaimaiGarden Centre, NorthernBoundary, Matamata Town-ship.

TYRES All the best brandsand service with a smile.See the team at MatamataTyre Service, Arawa Street,Matamata. Ph 888 7409.

MATAMATA TYRE Serviceis where you go for tyres!Arawa Street, Matamata. Ph888 7409.

I WENT to a really emo-tional wedding the otherday. Even the cake was intiers.

WILD BIRD feeders atKaimai Garden Centre,Northern Boundary, Mata-mata Township.

TO THE guy who inventedzero: Thanks for nothing!

WATER LILYS Kaimai Garden Centre, NorthernBoundary, Matamata town-ship.

RABBIT and Guinea Pig nibbles, pellets and treats at Kaimai Garden Centre,Northern Boundary, Mata-mata Township.


Classifieds... www.sceneonline.co.nz

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICESACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PUBLIC NOTICES

CLOTHING REPAIRS

SUNNYPARK STORAGE

Storage, short or long term.Cars, motorhomes,

furniture.Individual units available.Ph 0274 753 478.

STORAGE

MATAMATA SELF STORAGE

Hassle free storage – herewhen you need us.

Completely accessible, secure, pest controlled

multi sized units.Phone 07 888 7137.

CLOTHING ALTERATIONSZips/hems and repairs.Phone Carol on 07 8889303 or 027 292 2189.

For all yourClassified AdvertisingPhone 07 888 4489

LOCALS WORKING WITH LOCALS

What is BNI?

BNI provides a positive, supportive, and structured environment for the development and exchange of qualitybusiness referrals. It does so by helping you build personalrelationships with other qualified business professionals.

Members of BNI pass dozens of referrals each month thatgenerate thousands of dollars worth of business for eachother. Belonging to BNI is like having a group of sales-people representing your business, and in return you arerepresenting their businesses. What goes around comesaround. If I help you, you’ll help me and we will both bene-fit as a result.

With only one BNI member per industry, getting to knowlocal businesses is easy. There are opportunities howeverfor businesses to gain membership through a different facetof their business – you will however, be expected to refrainfrom talking about the service category occupied by yourcompetitor. If a salon does hairdressing and beauty therapyfor example, one business may choose hair services andthe other, beauty treatments. If you are unsure, don’t hesitateto contact the leadership team for more information.

INHOUSE

DESIGN&PRINTM

A T A M A T A

GATEWAY

Rangiriri Consultants LtdEnvironmental, Health & Safety AND QualityManagement Systems.HSNO Compliance.

Accountant Cooper Aitken Accountants 888 8002

Automotive Challenge! 888 8116

Builder Begovich Builders 888 4841

Decorating Guthrie Bowron 888 8119

Electrician Electrico Ltd 888 8245

Fashion Shed Surf, Skate, Streetwear 888 6800

Finance MTF 888 6680

Flooring Flooring Design 880 9493

Gateway/Careers Matamata College 027 548 3929

Graphic Design & Print Inhouse Design and Print 888 8545

Hairdressing That’s Dappa 888 8758

Health & Safety Rangiriri Consultants 880 9783

Life Insurance NZ Advice Group 0800 230 235

Plumber Plumb.Co 888 8147

Residential Real Estate One Agency 888 1812

Restaurant & Bar Redoubt Bar & Eatery 888 8585Roofing Prestige Group 0800 773 313Rural/Lifestyle Craig Marshall at 027 553 2274Real Estate Property Brokers

Stationers Paperplus 888 7694

Travel House of Travel 888 8034

Tyres Cooper Tyres 888 6866

COUNTIES REALTY MATAMATA

COUNTIES REALTY

027 958 1297 | 07 888 [email protected]

COUNTIES REALTY LTD, Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Turning a house into a home isone of the biggest life decisionsyou’re ever likely to make. Whether it’s your first home, you’re upsizingto make room for a family, downsizing oncethe chicks have flown the coop or looking toinvest, your reason is my reason. From initialcontact to ensuring a smooth transition at set-tlement, your property is my business. I willwork for you every step of the way.

Anthony van den Berg LICENSED SALESPERSONMATAMATA

Followed by The Annual General Meeting of the

MATAMATA MEMORIAL R.S.A. WELFARE AND CHARITABLE TRUST

The Annual General Meeting of theMATAMATA MEMORIAL R.S.A. (INC.)will be held in the Clubrooms, Ngaio Street on

Saturday 30 March 2019 at 3.00pmAGENDA

1. Apologies2. Minutes of 2018 AGM3. Matters Arising4. President’s Report5. Financial Report 6. Appointment of Reviewer & Auditor7. Appointment of Scrutineers8. Election of Officers9. General BusinessPA HagueSecretary/Manager

PUBLIC NOTICEOf application for renewal of

an off-licenceSection 101, Sale and Supply

of Alcohol Act 2012.

Derek Farelly t/a Odelemz Cafehas made application to the District Licensing Committee atTe Aroha for the renewal of anoff-licence in respect of thepremises situated at 33 ArawaStreet, Matamata, and known asOdelemz Cafe. The general na-ture of the business conductedunder the licence is BYO cafe.The days on which and thehours during which alcohol issold under the licence are Monday to Sunday, 12pm to11.30pm.The application may be inspected during ordinary officehours at the office of the Mata-mata Piako District Council,District Licensing Committee,35 Kenrick Street, Te Aroha.Any person who is entitled toobject and who wishes to objectto the renewal of the licencemay, not later than 15 workingdays after the date of the firstpublication of this notice, file anotice in writing of the objectionwith the Secretary of the DistrictLicensing Committee at Mata-mata Piako District Council, POBox 266, Te Aroha 3342.No objection to the renewal of alicence may be made in relationto a matter other than a matterspecified in section 131 of theSale and Supply of Alcohol Act2012.This is the first publication ofthis notice.

Heartfit Matamata hasrecommenced! Every Thursday 10-30-11.30am

at the Matamata UnionParish Church Hall,

Peria Road. All welcome.

Enquiries 07 888 7476.

dream {WEAVER

MATAMATAFESTIVAL OFFLOWERS

The Festival ofFlowers has theirAGM on the21st Februaryat the BaptistChurch from7.30pm,

followed by aGeneral Meeting.

We are looking for a fulltime FOH/Baristafor our busy cafe in Matamata.

Need to be available to work weekendsand early starts.

Must be reliable and able to start ASAP. Apply by phoning 07 888 8670 or Jacobon 021 115 2456 or drop off your CV to

55 Broadway, Matamata

Eat Urban CaféThird Sunday of the month

1pm at Matamata Memorial & Civic CentreMembers $3.00 • Non Members $5.005 Yrs – 13 Yrs $2.00 • Under 5 Free

ALL WELCOME

Mata

mata Co

untry Music Club

Come along and enjoy an afternoon of country musicSunday February 17

Sunday 17 February 20191pm – 4pm

at Matamata Primary School

Music by Helen RileyAll your favourites including Sequence, Latin, Cha Cha

Afternoon tea providedWe’d love to see you there!For enquiries ph Loma

07 888 7102

ComeDancingMatamata

Brodie Cleaver (16yrs old)Brendon, Kaye, Leo and Prestonwould like to express their sincerethanks for all the floral tributes,cards, food and messagesreceived after the devastating lossof Brodie. We are truly grateful and willtreasure your kindness always. Glenda and the team at Broadwayfuneral home, we also thank foryour sensitive and professionalhandling of arrangements.

FORECOURTCUSTOMER SERVICEAre you honest, friendly and hard-working?

We have full time positions available.Some weekend work will be required however

you will get days off during the week.We offer a friendly atmosphere, on the job

training and a bit of fun.

Pop in and pick up an application formfrom Nat or Leeanne.

BROADWAY MATAMATA 07 888 8116

Service with a smile!

Brodie CleaverTo our Circus family, no words can express

our gratitude.

Your emotional andpractical contributions held

us and continues to hold us together during this

unbearable time.

Love always, Brendon, Kaye, Leo and Preston.

KEY CUTTING Biggest selection. Guthrie Bowron,Matamata, 17 Arawa St. Ph888 8119.

MATAMATA JU JITSU Club.Self defense for seniors andjuniors. Ph David on 027231 2606.

CURTAIN CLEANINGDrapes, Roman blinds. Removes mildew. GuthrieBowron, Matamata, 17Arawa St. Ph 888 8119.

VENETIAN BLINDS Clean-ing & repair. GuthrieBowron, Matamata, 17Arawa St. Ph 888 8119.

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE startsWednesday February 13,1.30pm at the Anglican Hall

SITUATIONS VACANT

Be seen in theScene!

Now publishing every Tuesdaywe can help with all of yourclassified advertising needs.

Call Michelle on 07 888 4489 oremail: [email protected]


Trades and Services www.sceneonline.co.nz

PROPERTY SERVICES

FARMING

MECHANIC

STORAGEPANELBEATERS

GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINTING

FENCING PLUMBING

CLEANING

PLUMBING

PROPERTY MANAGER

CLEANING

REAL ESTATE

STORAGE

GRAPHIC DESIGN & PRINTING

GLASS AND GLAZING

TYRES

10 Waharoa West Road, Matamata. Ph 07 888 4405

TRENCHINGHourly or per metre rates

No job too big or too small

INCLGST

BOOK NOW!Automotive Servicing and RepairsCARS – 4WD – LIGHT COMMERCIAL

All makes including late modelsPick up service available!

KEN’S SERVICE CENTRE (2001) LTDQualified and Registered Mechanic

07 888 2893 or 021 146 1221

WOF $40

Ph 07 888 6508, mobile 021 838 4216 Waiomou Street, Matamata

• insurance and private work• all work guaranteed

• free courtesy cars• qualified professional

tradesmen• late model collision

repairs• free quotes

CollisionRepair

Association®

ApprovedStructural Repair Centre

TOOGOOD FENCING LTD• RURAL

• LIFESTYLES

• RETAINING WALLS

• STOCKYARDS & MORE!

For quality TOOGOOD to overlook contact Scottphone 07 888 0778, mobile 027 251 9118

Plumbing • Gasfitting • Drainlaying • Heating

07 888 93402 Elizabeth Street, Matamata

[email protected]

Martin Van Dam

44 Smith StreetMatamata

Phone 07 888 6629Mobile 027 275 3788

Quality Guaranteed

• PLUMBERS • GASFITTERS • DRAINLAYERS •

ROLL WITH ITTyres • Rims • Wheel Alignments• Batteries • Puncture Repairs

Phone 07 888 686653 Firth Street, Matamata

INHOUSE

DESIGN&PRINTM

A T A M A T A

10 Arawa Street, MatamataPhone 07 888 8545Mobile 021 821 319

office@inhousedesignandprint.co.nzwww.inhousedesignandprint.co.nz

DESIGN PRINT BIND

Business Cards • BrochuresFlyers • Letterheads

Menus • Pads and more

HEAT PUMPS

FINANCE

Phone 07 888 7345 or0800 CENTIGRADE (0800 236 844)

Heat Pumps • Refrigeration Air Conditioning

Farm Vat Refrigeration • Ventilation

ROOFING

TOTALSTORAGE

For more information call 021 676 799or visit our website www.totalstorage.co.nz

STORAGE CONTAINERS &STORAGE UNITS AVAILABLE

Helping New Zealandersto do moreWe offer personal and business lending. Contact us to learn more.

Terms, conditions and lending criteria apply.

07 888 668095 Arawa Streetmtf.co.nz/matamata

MATAMATA

SELF STORAGERESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL

Ph: 07 888 8371or 027 499 9584

24 Waihou Street [email protected]

• Open 7 days• Security Cameras• Fully Electrified Fences• Automatic Gate Access• Clean Units

• Yard Storage for Caravans/boats

• Pest Controlled• Short or Long Term• Insurance Approved

ELECTRICIANS

CONTRACTING

Ph 07 888 7417 Mb 0274 855 453Excavators • Bulldozers • Grader • Roller • Loader

Scoop • Machinery Transport • TrucksEmail: [email protected] • www.donbrown.co.nz

DECORATORS

LTd

pioneerLTddecorators

Hayley Taylor 021 429 590 | Garreth Davies 021 429 593Painting | Wallpapering | Airless Spraying | Interior & Exterior

Rural & UrbanProperty

Management

PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT

62 Arawa St, 07 888 5677Licensed Real Estate Agent REA 2008

COMPUTERS

07 888 [email protected] Arawa Street, Matamata

Servers Workstations Networks

PC Repairs & ServiceIT ConsultancyIT Solutions for Business Systems

� Houses & Buildings � Concrete � Cobblestones � Cowsheds� Roof – spray and leave moss control� Pre-paint cleaning

Cleaning up New Zealand for 30 years!The best way to clean all exterior surfaces!

Ph Tony & Donna Marriner

07 888 7516 or0800 243 692Registered Service Contractor

Steam cleans quickly – and sanitises effectivelyTalk to us now about ceilings/walls/ovens

and so much more

Phone 07 888 1950Graeme 027 258 4776 •Lynne 022 310 1549

You name it… we clean it

Evo Steam Cleaning LtdResidential • CommercialIndustrial • Agricultural

Interior and Exterior

BUILDERS

• New houses to alterations• Light Commercial • Maintenance

Call Robert Gregory - 021 805 [email protected]

MATAMATA

BUILDERS

Trardyn Lunn [m] 021 805 879 [e] [email protected]

follow us on:

@lunnbuilders

BUILDERS LTD

Your vision our expertise.

BUILDERS

APPLIANCES

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

0274 774 [email protected]

Find us on Facebook

Matt Henderson Auto Electrician

For prompt in-home servicing call 07 888 49109 TUI STREET, MATAMATA

We service all leading whiteware brandsBuying and Selling of New and Used Appliances

TO ADVERTISE IN

Scene Trades and Services

Phone 07 888 4489 [email protected]

17 Arawa Street, Matamata | P: 07 888 81197.30am - 5pm Monday to Friday

9am – 12pm SaturdayE: [email protected]

Curtains | Blinds | Wallpaper | Interior Decorating

Tony Weatherley• New Homes

• Heat Pump installations• Bathroom & Kitchen alterations

• Switchboard upgrades

022 639 1428 • [email protected]

Locally Owned & Operated20 Waharoa West Road, Matamata

Ph 07 888 7338 A/HRS 0274 438 811

WINDSCREEN REPLACEMENT & CHIP REPAIRS • GLAZINGMIRRORS • TABLE TOPS • CAT DOORS • SUPPLY & FIT

GLASS CUT TO SIZE • KITCHEN & TIMBER JOINERY

Syds Property Services• Trees, Hedges and Chainsaw work• Brush Chipping & Stump Grinding• Waterblasting/House Washing• Chimney Sweeping

Phone 027 260 5473Locally owned & operated

PLUMBING | GAS | ROOFING | 0800 773 313

Margaret Wright027 473 9516

Knowledge & Experience • Competitive rates62 Arawa Street – Licensed Real Estate Agents REA 2008

Paul’s Plaster & Paint

Gib Stopping & PaintingPhone Paul on

027 298 2737or Robyn on

027 457 3886

DECORATORS

DECORATORS

your graphic designprofessionals

7 Short Street, Matamata • 07 888 7176

[email protected] • www.tainuipress.co.nz


Hi! Here we are into the second weekof the second month of the year al-ready! Have you noticed the daysare getting shorter as well? The good newsis we still have heaps of great fishingweather ahead of us.On the local trout scene it is still a matterof getting your jobs done during the dayand then heading out late afternoon forthat change of light fishing. At the momentyou should be using imitive pattern fliesand spinners.In the Rotorua area my man down there,Glen Skinner, tells me of very, very goodfishing on Lake Tarawera. Glen says getout the jigging gear and jig along the WhiteCliffs area. If you are into fly fishing thenhead for the stream mouths running intoLake Rotorua, the fish are there in goodnumbers trying - a) to keep cool and b)grab a feed of insects floating down them.To the south to the Taupo area and mybook of knowledge down there is KenDuncan. Ken tells me he has had somegood fishing on the Tongariro in the pastweek. Imitive pattern flies like the RoyalWolf are doing the trick he says. Out on thelake the jigging is performing best but anearly morning harl is quite productive –that depends on who you have in bed withyou I suppose and whether you want to getout early or not!To the sea, let’s look at the west coastfirst. Dwayde Pinny tells me the snapperare back in good numbers and plenty ofcondition on them. Dwayde tells me he’scatching down off Hari Hari in about 45mof water. Also, if you want a bit of excite-ment out west, then head out to GannetRock and have a go at the kingis. For thosewho like to chase the game fish around(and why wouldn’t ya?) the marlin havearrived out there in good numbers. Theyhave been seen in as close as 40m of waterand out to the 100m.Up around the Coromandel the snapperfishing has settled back down again and

the chances of limit-ing out on nice fatfish is very good. Inthe past week I havehad several veryhappy anglers in theshop telling me abouttheir exploits. Whenyou head out there,park in the middle ofthe farms, turn ev-erything off and keepan eye on the water’sedge around thefloats. Believe it ornot you will see snap-per fins as they arecruising around thefloats picking off themussels, then castover to them. Darryllup there also tells methere are plenty ofkingfish around thefarms at the mo-ments so take a bit ofheavy gear alongwith you.Over the ranges tothe Mercury Bayarea. This past weekhas had a lot of uglysoutheast winds andbig seas for people tocontend with. Thishas forced the cancel-lation of comps likethe Whangamata Classic etc. On the goodnews front, when you can get out there,John Ellwood tells me the snapper fishingaround the Merc’s has been quite good.John has been getting some excellent snap-per out around Cuvea in about 60m ofwater. Over the Kaimai to the Bay ofPlenty, the highlight at the moment wouldbe the game fishing. While the marlinaren’t out there in big numbers, there is

enough to make it very worthwhile head-ing out for a look. The best results are com-ing from further east – White Island,Waihau Bay area.On the snapper scene we got a feed theother day off the knol at Motiti. That wasduring the day in bright sunshine so if wehad stayed until the change of light, I’msure we would have got more.Happy fishing, Bungey.

Fishing Reportwww.sceneonline.co.nzChris Bungard

Locally owned & operatedBroadway, MatamataPhone 07 888 8957

Check out

Don’t forget yourSmart Fuel Card!

Rump ‘n’ Ribs or Porterhouse ‘n’

Lambchops

This deal!

Eat better for less with your local butcher!

Just 20bux!

I was pleased to see 11 year old Joel Bussey and his six year oldbrother Kyle Bussey (6) having a great time with their Shimano gear!Well done guys, great effort!

Documents

Scene...Caring for the pearly whites SENIOR’S AFTERNOON TEA - 20 F ebruary 1pm - “COLLETE (M)” $18 MOVIE FOLLOWED BY A CUPPA AND A MUFFIN. Tickets: Adults $17.50 Seniors & Students