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TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2012
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The display day in TeAwamutu preceding the annualUlysses Motorcycle Club ToyRun will be held on Friday,March 2.
Te Awamutu Branchmembers of UlyssesMotorcycle Club organise thedisplay day each year as a wayof highlighting the Sunday ToyRun which travels fromCambridge to Te Awamutu.
The display day will againfeature a wide array ofmotorcycles and an opportunityto donate new and pre-lovedtoys and games, or cash. Ittakes place in centralAlexandra Street from 8am-4pm. Toys can be left prior tothe day at Te Awamutu Courieroffice. For more informationcontact Grant Dunstall at 8701064.
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People from Waikatoheading off on holiday areencouraged to take theHealthline number with them —just in case. Often the last thingon people’s minds when theyare on holiday is what to do inthe case of illness or injury.
Healthline (0800 611 116) isa telephone health advice linethat can be called free fromlandlines and mobile phones. Itis staffed 24 hours a day, sevendays a week by registerednurses who can advise aboutthe best thing to do whenholiday accidents or illnessesoccur. Callers may be givenadvice on how they canmanage a condition or minorinjury, or encouraged to seekmedical treatment.
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Herlihy drives away withtop New Year’s honourBY COLIN THORSEN
TONY HERLIHY driving the Barry Purdon trained Pembrook Benny inthe Interdominion Metro Harness at Alexandra Park last year.
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‘I actually saw a smileon his face that I’d never
seen before, it wasamazing, you had to be
there to witness it.’DIANE JONESsister of Tony Herlihy (pictured)
The past year just got better andbetter for legendary trotting driver/trainer Tony Herlihy — made aMember of the New Zealand OrderOf Merit in the New Year’s honourlist.
The honour — one of the highestawards ever given to a member ofthe harness racing industry —capped another stunningly success-ful year in which the former TeAwamutu youngster became NewZealand’s first driver to nail 3000winners.
Horses, training and driving andthe passion and energy of the sportof harness racing flows through theveins of Herlihy, who was born in TeAwamutu in 1958 and grew up here.
No-one is more proud of him thanhis sister Diane Jones of Te Awa-mutu, who was at Alexandra Park towitness his 3000th winning drive.
‘‘Tony made us wait a while forthe magic moment.
‘‘I travelled up to Auckland threeweeks in a row to see him reach themilestone.’’
But Jones says the return treksup to the City of Sails were wellworthwhile.
‘‘I actually saw a smile on his facethat I’d never seen before, it wasamazing, you had to be there towitness it.
‘‘Since his New Year’s honours,he’s become ‘The Man’ at the races— his daughter reckons she’s neverseen so many young people comingup and shaking his hand.
‘‘The younger set and hisworkers seem to idolise him. Theylook up to him, they think he ismarvellous.’’
Herlihy was quoted as saying:‘‘You never think you are going to beasked to accept something like thisbut the response I’ve had has beengreat. I’ve received so many textsand phone calls from people, Isuppose it’s recognition for theindustry as well, so I was honouredto accept it.’’
Herlihy recorded his 3000th winon one of Sandy Yarndley’s syndi-cate fillies, Veste.
The local harness breeder saysHerlihy’s New Year’s award is a caseof another Te Awamutu boy whohas made good.
‘‘The award is richly deserved,Tony’s done a great job for the
industry and has represented NewZealand with distinction severaltimes.’’
Mrs Jones recalls her uncle,Arnie Gadsby, training horses inAuckland and, from the age of 10,Tony Herlihy would visit to help out.
‘‘He learned a lot from uncleArnie, as well as the several othertrainers he worked for after leavingschool aged 15.’’
He became a freelance driver andalso had a full time job employed byBarry and Roy Purdon for manyyears.
He married Roy’s daughter, Suz-anne Purdon, and in 1990 theybought a property at Ardmore.
Herlihy has been honoured withsome notable awards includinginduction into the Te AwamutuWalk of Fame in 2007, induction intothe Interdominion Hall of Fame fordriving achievements in thetranstasman series, but has beenmost successful in the TrottingGrand Final recording four victorieswith Diamond Field (1994), Pride OfPetite (1997), Buster Hanover (1998)and Delft (2006).
The one big race that does notappear on Herlihy’s roll of honour atthis stage is the InterdominionPacing Final.
The closest he has come towinning an Inter Dominion PacingGrand Final in more than a dozenappearances was runner-up withChokin in 1995.
His CV nonetheless makesimpressive reading, including NewZealand Cup wins with LuxuryLiner (l988), Christopher Vance(1991) and Chokin (1993), as well aswinning an impressive eight Auck-land Cups with Comedy Lad (1986),Luxury Liner (1987, 1988), Christo-pher Vance (1991), Chokin (1993,1994), Sharp and Telford (1996) andGotta Go Cullen (2008).
Other top Australian-based vic-tories included three Miracle MilePacing Invitational’s with Christo-pher Vance (1991) and Chokin (1993,1994).
He also scored in the VictoriaDerby in 2001 with Rare Gem andagain in 2003 with Bella’s Boy,which he co-owned with JohnSeason.
In his 300th winning victoryspeech, Herlihy commented thatwhen you have a long career and arelucky enough to get to that numberof wins, you have to thank a lot ofpeople.
‘‘So many trainers have put meon horses and owners who havesupported me. And there are all thepeople who work with the horseswho do their part too.’’
He paid special tribute to hisfamily, wife Suzanne and the kids.
‘‘They have been wonderful andsupported me all the time, I couldn’thave had this career without them.’’
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YOUR LETTERS
Praise for councillor’s viewI have never previously commented on
readers’ letters in the Courier, but in thiscase I find I must support Vern Wilson onhis views concerning the change of policyby the Editor regarding councillorscommenting on ‘public’ meetings.
How totally arrogant of the Editor tostate his opinion (in his comments toVern’s letter) and apparently arbitrarilybar councillors comments, and then tohave the unmitigated gall to state ‘‘Ibelieve in freedom of speech’’, obviouslyonly when it suits you.
Vern may be a councillor but he is alsoa member of the public and where he is
commenting on open source informationand it is not confidential, I for one wouldlike to hear it, particularly as having beenresponsible for taking minutes I knowhow much content is left out.
I would be interested to know howmany other readers see this as an attemptto gag outspoken councillors that don’t fitin with the Editor’s opinions, and hisviews on what constitutes freedom ofspeech, I respect the right of the Editor toexpress an opinion, but not to deny thesame right to others for what seems likean editorial whim, or maybe somethingmore sinister?.
The Editor will of course say ‘‘butthat’s why we set up the CouncillorForum’’, but as he will select issues anddecide on what is open for debate I don’tsee much democracy or freedom of speechthere either.
RICHARD BEARD
Editor’s note: Please be clear that I didnot say that Mr Wilson’s opinionsdon’t fit in with my opinions. That isnot the reason for my policy. Also notethat I have invited the public tosuggest topics for the CouncillorForum.
Cr Wilson preparedto ‘speak his mind’
I agree with Cr Vern Wilson regard-ing his letter to the Courier on January11.
He is the only councillor prepared tostand up and speak his mind.
His letters to the newspaper havebeen truthful.
The ratepayers have a right to knowwhat is going on.
I disagree with the editor DeanTaylor that once a Councillor has votedthey have a collective responsibility toaccept the decision — even if theyopposed it during discussion.
Has the new editor become a puppetunder the mayor’s dictatorship alongwith most other councillors?
To prove that this hasn’t happened
let Cr Wilson carry on writing his ownletters.
We don’t want half reports like thelast one on the Cambridge swimmingpool which was written by council staffas there was no Courier reporter thereand what council reported was veryincomplete compared to the CambridgeEdition report.
I attended that extraordinary meet-ing on December 6 so I know what I amtalking about.
The Courier needs to open its eyesand report all the facts, even if theeditor disapproves.
As he has stated, he believes infreedom of speech. Let’s see some proof.
MALCOLM HUME
Informingratepayers
I agree with Vern Wilson and hiscomments regarding accepting lettersfrom elected members about what issaid and by whom at council meetings.
As a ratepayer I want to know thesethings so I know who is for me and whois against me on any topic which comesbefore council.
This way I can determine whom I willor will not vote for in future elections.
I do not know what the Councillors’Forum will produce so will wait and see.
In the meantime I urge the Editor tocontinue to allow comments from coun-cillors as has been the practice in thepast.
This is generally the only way rate-payers can be kept informed of what isbeing discussed at council meetings.
PETER BURRELL
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AUSTRALASIA’S top Holden technician Sergii Zablotskyi receives his trophy and congratulations fromHolden New Zealand managing director Jeff Murray (left) and general manager sales and after salesTerry McEwan.
Last year Rosetown Holdentechnician Sergii Zablotskyi wasthe top Kiwi in a competition ofautomotive engineering skills inAustralia.
His bosses were rapt theirtechnician gave the Aussies arun for their money and finishedfourth overall in theAustralasian event.
This year Mr Zablotskyi dideven better — taking the top spotoverall.
The event is run by theHolder dealer TechniciansGuild.
Over 20 years ago Holdenidentified a need that could keepHolden Technicians and mech-anics up to date and totallyconversant with the then rapidlyevolving technologies incorpor-ated into their vehicles.
Instructor and web-basedtraining solutions to whichHolden is heavily committed to
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The solution that evolved isthe Holden Technicians Guild.
All Holden technicians inAustralia and New Zealand areannually invited to enroll andparticipate in the guild whichpublishes a series of technicalpublications each year.
In conjunction with these aseries of questionnaires andregional examinations are heldcumulating in the best of eachregion gaining spots in a grandfinal held in Melbourne eachNovember.
Mr Zablotskyi won the 2011event, earning a trip back toAustralia for a V8 DrivingExperience with a V8 Supercar
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Rosetown Holden owner StuTervit says the story of MrZablotskyi’s success is fascinat-ing.
Born in the Ukraine where hehad worked in two dealershipsspecialising in American cars,he came to New Zealand in 2006.
His mother-in-lawapproached the company’s ser-vice manager about a job oppor-tunity, and although MrZablotskyi did not have a firmgrasp of English, his referencespointed to a degree of skill as amechanic and with electronics.
Mr Sharp put Mr Zablotskyito the test and reported back tohis boss — ‘he blew me awaywith his skills’.
Mr Zablotskyi was hired andhas flourished to now beregarded as the best Holdentechnician in Australasia.
Wet end to year matches startWeather-wise 2011 finished in
much the same way as it started —wet.
Resident weather watcher PaulHobbs recorded 218mm of rain inTe Awamutu in December, a 20year high.
It was the second wettestmonth of the year — the wettestbeing January with 269mm.
February then produced theleast rain, just 30mm.
To complete the unusual pat-tern August, traditionally one ofthe wettest months with averagerainfall of 138mm over the past 21years, produced just 33mm in 2011.
Total rain for the year was1585mm, making it the secondwettest in 21 years behind 1996’s
1702mm.Unlike 1996, were it rained the
most days (138), 2011 had just 110days of rain, which is below theaverage of 115. But December wasalso hot, with temperatures sel-dom dipping below 20degC.
Mr Hobbs says the patternappears to reflect the La Ninacondition in the Western Pacific.
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GREEN fingered Carol Jane Oates in her award winning vegetablegarden.
A little piece of a Te Awamutubackyard has been judged as one ofthe top three vegetable gardens inNew Zealand by Yates.
Carol Jane Oates confesses sheis passionate about gardening andshe has entered the Yates VegieGrowing Challenge all three timesit has been run.
The event runs twice per year,once for a Spring garden and oncefor an Autumn garden.
Ms Oates has previously won aencouragement prize, but in the2011 Spring Challenge she was oneof the three major prizewinners.
She received her $1000 PrezzyCard last week and says she mayjust use it to treat herself tosomething special.
She is also in no doubt thatsome of the winnings will find itsway back into her vegie garden.
To be eligible for the competi-tion, members of the Yates GardenClub must enter and then post ablog at least once per fortnight onthe progress of their garden.
Yates recommend a selection ofvarieties to choose from and theymust all be grown from seed.
Ms Oates says she usually justplants everything on the list andrelishes the challenge of growingnew varieties.
She subscribes to the full Yatessystem for best results.
Another key is getting outsideevery day and doing a little bit tokeep everything going.
Ms Oates grows much morethan she needs, even on her smallproperty, and enjoys sharing withfriends and family.
She encourages everyone togive it a go and says the results areworthwhile.
‘‘The vegetables taste betterthan bought ones, they are fresherand there is a lot of satisfactionand pleasure knowing you grewyour own food,’’ she says.
Ms Oates also says gardening is
a great hobby, especially forpeople like her who spend much oftheir working day indoors.
■ For more information about theYates Vegie Growing Challenge, or fortips on growing your own food, go towww.yates.co.nz
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Bella helps women look, feel wonderfulBY CATHY ASPLIN
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BEAUTY THERAPIST Bella Labuschagne in her clinic at home.
Bella Labuschagneloves helping womenlook their best.
As a beautytherapist for the past 13years she has plenty ofexperience to do justthat.
‘‘I have a passion forbeauty therapy andenjoy working withwomen — it’s arewarding job andprovides social contactas a bonus.
‘‘I like to makewomen feel wonderfulabout themselves andit’s that caring aspectthat I really enjoy.’’
Mrs Labuschagneholds a CidescoNational Diploma inBeauty Therapy andtrained originally inSouth Africa.
Five years ago thefamily came to NewZealand from Pretoria.
‘‘We wanted to pro-vide a better life for ourchildren with morefreedom and moreopportunities for ourfamily.’’
Mrs Labuschagne’shusband is a primaryschool teacher so theyhave based themselveswhere he could findwork.
He is now teachingin Cambridge and MrsLabuschagne says theyare happily settled inTe Awamutu with theirthree children.
Her new beauty ther-apy clinic is based attheir Racecourse Roadhome and is calledbeauty@bella’s.
‘‘I provide most ofthe essential services tohelp women look theirbest — manicures,pedicures, waxing, eye-brow shaping, eyebrow
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She can also providehelp with ideas fornutrition etc that add toa woman’s overallwellbeing.
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YOUR LETTERS
Children’s fundraisingefforts appreciated
Recently the ImpressionsChildcare centre held theirthird annual bike-a-thon rais-ing funds for our PirongiaVoluntary Fire Force.
We would like to say howappreciative we are for theirwonderful, enthusiastic sup-port.
The Childcare Centre isportraying a clear message ofsupport for the Fire Force
while engaging both the pre-school children and their par-ents/friends/ grandparents.
The children’s tirelesscircuits of the netball courtswas something to see.
Upon arriving as I wasclimbing out of the fireappliance I was met by a weeyoung man of about three-years-old.
Proudly he sat on his bike
and said ‘‘Hello, I’m going toride around on my bike for you.Do you know why?’’
‘‘Tell me.’’ I answered. ‘‘Ohto get money for your fireengine petrol of course.’’
That just about sums upfundraising doesn’t it?
JEAN McKENZIEPirongia Voluntary Rural
Fire Force
Accidentaid thanks
I would like to thanks thoseguys and girls that came to assistme when my wife Betty had anaccident at 10.15am Friday.
Te Awamutu abounds withgood citizens.
Special thanks to NationalBank staff and Te Awamutu StJohn Ambulance staff.
God bless you all.GEORGE DOUGLAS
Congratulations toCouncillor Wilson
With regards to Vern Wil-son’s comments — why not?
He is the only one on theCouncil who has the guts to saywhat he thinks.
As usual, this new forumyou say is starting, will nodoubt take months and willeventually be put in the toohard basket.
I think Mr Taylor youshould just let sleeping dogslie.
Te Awamutu is a funnyplace and people take excep-tion very quickly.
Congratulations to Mr Wil-son for so far keeping us up todate.
JOHN WILLISON
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A British advert from the National Obesity Forum. It uses the line: Theeating habits you give your children can last a lifetime. FILE/PHOTO
The intense marketing of fastfood is one of the reasons whyobesity and type 2 diabetes havegrown, according to a discussionpaper issued by Waikato DistrictHealth Board’s PopulationHealth service.
The paper Obesity, diabetesand fast food — the impact ofmarketing to children, looks ath o w m o d e r n ‘ o b e s o g e n i c ’environments including car-based urban design, sedentaryjobs and passive forms of recrea-t i o n p r o m o t e t h e o v e r -consumption of food and drinksand limit opportunities forphysical activity.
‘‘The aim is to get communi-ties and individuals thinkinghow they can change to a health-ier environment — for the sakeof their chi ldren’s futurehealth,’’ says the paper’s authorNick Chester, Population Healthpolicy analyst.
The marketing of energy-dense, nutrient-poor food to chil-dren is of particular concern.Although obesity prevalence inchildren has remained relativelysteady in recent years, one infive New Zealand children areoverweight, and one in twelveare obese. Children who areobese are more likely to remainobese into adulthood, adding tothe likelihood of future ill healthand the cost of treatment.
The 2006/07 Health Surveyfound that 70 per cent of childrenbetween the ages of two and 14years ate fast food at least once aweek, 14% ate fast food twice aweek and 7 per cent ate it threeor more times a week. Thesefigures suggest that the con-sumption of fast food is a com-mon and well established pas-time for the majority of NewZealand children.
Within the Waikato region,
there are over 70 fast food chainoutlets operating.
Many other takeaway foodoutlets operate in all areas; dair-
ies, supermarkets and petrolstations all sell a wide variety ofunhealthy food.
Promotion of energy-dense,
nutrient-poor food has reachedalmost saturation levels throughconventional advertising andindirect marketing within localcommunities such as sponsor-ship.
The paper presents a numberof interventions that mayaddress concerns with market-ing, at both a policy level andalso at a local level throughhealth promotion, education andcommunity partnerships.
Current Waikato programmesinclude:
● NourishMEnt is a pro-gramme providing informationto community health workers onobesity and type 2 diabetes, andhow diet and exercise plays arole in these diseases. The pro-gramme discusses barriers togood nutrition and how thesecan be overcome in a local com-munity.
● Kai @ the Right Price is anestablished intervention withthe aim of increasing consump-tion of fresh fruit and vegetables.This is through the provision ofitems at a lower price. This hasbeen a successful interventionand has been used in manylocations within the region.
Project Energize is a projectwithin Waikato primary schoolst o i m p r o v e n u t r i t i o n a n dincrease physical activity ofchildren. The project began in2005 and is funded by WaikatoDistrict Health Board. Partnersin the project include Sport Wai-kato and AUT University, Uni-versity of Waikato, WaikatoInstitute of Technology, Sportand Recreation NZ, New ZealandHeart Foundation. A total of44,000 primary and intermediateschoolchildren are now part ofProject Energize through 244Waikato schools. A number ofevaluations have taken place on
the project, the latest being inMarch-April 2011. This showedfewer children were obese, morewere physically active and had abetter understanding of healthyeating than during the 2006assessment.
The Population Health ser-vice says affected groups need tolook at what initiatives will bemost valuable for them, and howthey can use these to best effect.‘‘Population Health service willlook to work with other agenciessuch as Sport Waikato to providesupport and advice in such situa-tions,’’ Mr Chester said.
The next stage will be to looka t h o w t h e i s s u e c a n b eaddressed in the Waikato region,and how Population Health canprovide information and adviceto schools or communities whohave concerns relating to theissues raised in the discussionpaper. This will begin early thisyear.
The discussion paper can beaccessed on Waikato DHB’sw e b s i t e a t :www.waikatodhb.health.nz/populationhealth
■ FACTS■ Obesity prevalence has risen inNew Zealand from 16.6 per cent ofmales and 20.6 per cent of femalesin 1997 to 24.8 per cent of malesand 26 per cent of females in2006/07. One in five New Zealandchildren are overweight and one in12 are obese.■ Obesity is the result of a numberof factors including genetics, butthe rapid increase in the prevalenceof obesity suggests that geneticsare unlikely to be the main cause ofthe epidemic.■ There is a disproportionateburden of obesity and diabetes inMaori and Pacific populations, andthose living in more deprived areas.
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A new New Zealand filmdescribed as a ‘rural Westernthriller’ is coming to TeAwamutu’s Regent Theatre fortwo screenings on Tuesday,January 31 as part of month longThe Netherwood RuralRoadshow.
Netherwood is a 90 minuteindependently produced featurefilm, shot exclusively in NorthCanterbury, predominantly inthe Waipara and Omihi Valleys.
A large number of the cast andcrew either live in Canterbury orgrew up there.
The film premiered in Christ-church as part of the New Zea-land International Film Festivaland was labelled ‘pick of the fest’by festival organisers.
The film is directed byCristobal Araus Lobos and starsOwen Black and Will Hall as
Stanley and Mex.The pair are best known as
surgeon Ethan Pierce and Dr KipDenton from Shortland Streetand they will be travelling withNetherwood on the tour, present-ing the film at each screening.
The entire tour is being filmedas part of the behind the scenesRural Roadshow documentary.
The film revolves aroundStanley Harris, a drifter andoutsider who enters the smallcountry district of Netherwoodand unwittingly inherits a primepiece of land coveted by DuncanMoore (Peter McCauley), a localwealthy landowner.
Duncan wants the land at anycost and with the help of histhuggish under-achieving sonMex tries to drive Stan away.
But for the first time in his lifeStan has something worth fight-
ing for and he is not going to giveit up easily.
The appearance of the beauti-ful and mysterious Maria(Miriama Smith) into this mascu-line environment raises thestakes even higher.
As we hurtle toward the finalthrilling climax the true nature ofthe conflict is revealed: this is notabout the land, this is a primalbattle between men for power anddominance.
At its core Netherwood is aportrayal of masculinity at itsrawest when pride and status areat stake.
■ Netherwoodwill screen at 6pmand 7.45pm on Tuesday, January 31in Te Awamutu. Therewill be prizesand giveaways at each screening andtherewill be a chance to socialisewith the stars after the screenings.
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BELOW LEFT: On a rainy day Charlie Hudsonfrom Te Pahu went on a fungus finding missionalong the Kerikeri Rainbow Falls walkway whilehe was on holiday in the Bay of Islands.
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Meacheam among bestas Waikato go close
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WAIKATO first receiver Ryan Meacheam in full flight against Bay of Plenty at Blake Park, Mt Maunganui.
BY COLIN THORSEN
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MARK MURRAY in possession for Waikatoagainst Wellington at Mount Maunganui.
‘Ryan hasbecome our goto man. He’s a
more thanuseful
15-a-side clubplayer but
sevens is hisgame.He’s an
outstandingcommunicatorand organiseron defence.’DAVID FOX
Waikato sevensmanager
Waikato sevensmanager David Foxsingled out TeAwamutu’s RyanMeacheam and captainStephen Ketu as histeam’s two best playersat the national tourna-ment.
Fox says some of hisplayers were inconsol-able after the gut-wrenching 22-17 semi-final loss, in extra time,to Auckland at sunnyQueenstown — ‘‘Theyhad put everything intoit.’’.
Waikato drew levelat 17-all with a longrange Tim Mikkelsontry just as the fulltimehooter sounded, only tomiss the conversionfrom handy to the posts.
Then, in extra time,Waikato starved theAucklanders of pos-session for the openingthree minutes.
But to the defendingchampion’s credit, assoon as the red, yellowand blacks coughed theball up, theAucklanders seizedtheir opportunity toscore the match winnerthrough Alex Samoa.
‘‘It was a bitter pill toswallow but we couldn’thave asked any morefrom our players, theygave it their all,’’ Foxtold the Courier.
‘‘Luck just didn’t goour way in the end.
‘‘We had to make alot of tackles in bothour games on day twoafter finishing on thetough side of the drawfollowing first day winsover Wellington andNorthland and a nar-row loss to CountiesManukau.’’
Waikato beat NorthHarbour 19-7 in thequarter-finals, whileAuckland accounted forTaranaki 17-12.
Auckland went on tobeat Otago 36-24 in thefinal.
Fox says had Wai-kato gone on to makethe final, Meacheamwould have been anexcellent chance tomake the 30 named totrial this week at MtMaunganui by NewZealand Sevens coachGordon Tietjens.
‘‘The guys who playin that last game of thetournament definitelyget a good shot at selec-tion, it was unfortunatefor the likes of Ryan.’’
Meacheam, a vet-eran of four nationaltournaments, havingfirst played for Waikatoat the 2005 nationals,played every minute ofthe three games on dayone.
‘‘Ryan has becomeour go to man. He’s amore than useful15-a-side club player
but sevens is his game.‘‘He’s an outstand-
ing communicator and
organiser on defence.‘‘We use him as a
sweeper and as a first
receiver because ofthose skills, and he cankick goals to boot.’’
He scored triesagainst both Welling-ton and Northland, aswell as kicking fourfrom four against Well-ington, a brace ofconversions againstNorthland, Countiesand North Harbour,and one conversionagainst Auckland.
Mark Murray (TeAwamutu) made a bigimpact off the bench onday two in gamesagainst North Harbourand Auckland.
Fox says his sup-port play and strengthin the tackle was out-standing. ‘‘He readsthe play well too, andruns good lines to cre-ate holes in thedefence.’’
Murray had solidperformances on dayone starting againstWellington and North-land.
The previous week-end at the MountMaunganui Sevens,Waikato finished daytwo strongly to win theConsolation Cup —beating Bay of Plenty21-12 in the final andCounties Manukau26-5 in the semifinal.
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Collapse puts Tim in limboBY COLIN THORSEN
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HAPPIER TIMES: Tim Gudsell winning the Tour of Sommerville in US.
Te Awamutu profes-sional road cyclist TimGudsell is at the cross-roads of his illustriouscareer after his PureBlack Racing teamfolded last month.
‘‘I’m keeping focusedriding my bike at themoment but I’ll have toreassess the situation ina month’s time,’’ he toldthe Courier.
‘‘As we speak PureBlack Racing doesn’tformally exist.
‘‘They’ve registeredas a New Zealand tradeteam but that doesn’tmean a lot — just a caseof me being able to ridein their colours withoutany pay cheque.’’
Two weeks after get-ting married, Gudsell’slife was thrown into tur-moil when hispioneering Kiwi teamPure Black Racing foldedafter being unable toraise funds to commit toa second year ridingtours in America and
Asia.‘‘Cycling has been my
living for the past seven/eight years. Now that I’mmarried I have a differ-ent outlook on life to
when I was in my early20s — I’ve got otherresponsibilities now.
‘‘I badly need a teamin order to gain thenecessary solid income
but most team spots for2012 have been longdecided.’’
Gudsell says he’s hada few teams offer himspots on the team but
with no salary attachedthat would enable him tosupport himself and hiswife Sarah.
He is currentlychasing new jobs andlooking at other options.
‘‘The timing is theworst thing, there is nota lot out there at thistime of the year.
‘‘Teams have alreadycommitted their budgets.The only way to make itwork on those teams thathave contacted me is toraise private sponsor-ship that would in effectpay my salary.’’
But that is not muchmore than what PureBlack can presentlyoffer the likes of Gudselland his Te AwamutuSports clubmate ShemRodger.
Gudsell says PureBlack are working hardbehind the scenes tryingto salvage something buttime is the issue for itsteam members whoselivelihood depends onbeing involved in a proteam.
Announcement major blow for cyclingNew Zealand cyclists will
lose a valuable pathway tointernational road racing suc-cess if Pure Black Racing isunable to secure sufficientfunding to pursue its plans.
In a statement releasedrecently, Pure Black Racingannounced that a lack of spon-sorship funding has resulted inthem curtailing plans to com-pete in America and Asia in2012.
‘‘It’s heartbreaking for NewZealand cycling that, despite afantastic debut year and greatinvestment from SheppardIndustries (Avanti), PureBlack Racing were unable togenerate the financial supportthat they need,’’ says BikeNZchief executive, KieranTurner.
‘‘Pure Black Racing hasdone a great job of promotingcycling, both in New Zealand
and internationally, especiallyby providing another pathwayfor New Zealand’s aspiringroad cyclists.’’
Cycling is one of NewZealand’s largest recreationalactivities and a sport that hasenjoyed considerable successon the world stage.
‘‘Pure Black Racing pro-vided much more than just amoving billboard. They devel-oped fantastic leadership and
an all-round developmentexperience for its athletes andpartners. It is a shame that thecurrent New Zealand marketdoes not fully understand theworldwide scale of cycling andhow great the reach and returnis compared to other sports.
‘‘BikeNZ is supportive of allcycling endeavours and wehope that Pure Black Racingcan find the support needed tobring its plan back to life.’’
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GOLD and bronze for TeAwamutu’s Peter Latham at theUJCI World Cup in Beijing.
Te Awamutu rider PeterLatham broke through for hisf i r s t g o l d m e d a l o n t h epenultimate night of finals at theUJCI World Cup in Beijing.
The 28-year-old (his birthdaywas last week) took out the men’s4000m individual pursuit overAustralian Mitchell Mulqueen tohighlight the New Zealand per-f o r m a n c e s a t t h e B e i j i n gVelodrome, venue for cycling atthe 2008 Olympics.
Having emerged top qualifierin 4:26.100, Latham had to showall his experience to win the finalagainst the Australian, whostarted strongly to open a twosecond lead after 1000m.
Mulqueen was still ahead atthe three-quarter mark butLatham’s experience and con-ditioning came to the fore with asuperb final 1000m in 1:06 to earnvictory in 4:25.964.
BikeNZ rested a number ofriders to develop some newcombinations before finalisingthe team for next month’s keyworld cup in London and theworld championships in Mel-bourne.
Latham collected a secondmedal when he, Westley Gough,Cameron Karwowski and MyronSimpson beat off the challengefrom Great Britain for the bronzemedal in the men’s 4000m teampursuit.
They clocked 4:03.758 to com-fortably win the bronze medal,finishing three seconds clear ofthe British combination.
The women’s team pursuit trioof Kaytee Boyd, Te Awamutu’sRushlee Buchanan and GemmaDudley were fourth in the 3000mteam pursuit clocking 3.28.603 tobe beaten for the bronze medal byhosts China.
Excitement builds asgrand opening nears
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YOUNG GUNS: Te Awamutu’s top two riders Cody Hobbs and Rebecca Petchwill be competing at Castleton Park BMX track this weekend.
Te Awamutu BMXClub members are buzz-ing with excitementahead of holding theirgrand opening meetingthis weekend.
The official openingof the new track atCastleton Park (formerlyMarist Rugby Grounds)will be held in conjunc-tion with the hosting ofthe Te Awamutu GrandPrix meet.
Club spokesmanMartyn Ebbett reportsthat the many months ofhard work and supportfrom the Te Awamutubusiness community willcome to fruition with theopening planned for 1pmon Saturday and racingstarting at 2pm.
Racing on Sundaystarts at 10am with up to300 riders expected.
The Honda Shop isthe latest local businessto help the club withsponsorship towards arelocatable buildingwhich will feature as thepoints hut at the finishline.
Phil Empson and hisstaff at the Te AwamutuHonda Shop are also gen-erously providingmotorbikes for trackmaintenance and the useof marquees for clubmeetings.
Also on board areEvolution Cycles TeAwamutu, who havecontributed towards theprizes for the weekend.
The club would like to
extend an open invita-tion to all of the busi-nesses and individualswho have helped withthe track build, and anyinterested public, tocome along for the open-ing this Saturday.
Taking part in theopening ceremony willbe club patron ElizabethCaptein, who’s son Paulwas instrumental in get-ting the first BMX track
in Te Awamutu built.After a letter, com-
plete with plans, waspenned and sent to coun-cil by Paul Captein, thefirst BMX track was builtbehind Pekerau Schoolin 1982 .
Young Capteindesigned the track andattended all workingbees during its construc-tion, as well as assistingwith maintenance.
Once the track wasunderway, he and hismother attended a num-ber of meetings withother clubs to gatherinformation on the bestways to run a race meet-ing.
It was hardly surpris-ing that Paul Capteinwas the inaugural recipi-ent of the Vaile Trophyfor club contribution toBMX racing.
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EngagementsBELL - DAVIES
Congratulations Kerryand Joanne. Bestwishes for your futurehappiness. Love fromSue, Keith, Elaine andfamilies.
KUYSTEN - McADAMSheryl Southorn andSally and GrahamMcAdam have muchpleasure inannouncing theengagement of Kahlaand Michael. We wishyou a wonderful futuretogether.
PATON - BROWNIain and Jenny Patonare happy to announcethe engagement oftheir daughter Dana toHayden, son ofWarwick and JoyceBrown.
RAVENSCROFT - SHAWSam and Maree haveannounced theirengagement. Graemeand Margaret Shawand Mike and ClareRavenscroft aredelighted and wishthem every happiness.
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SEWERYN - OSTERNAlex and Debbie arethrilled to announcethe engagement ofEllise to Ben. We wishthem every happinessfor the future. Way togo guys!
DeathsMOSENDorrie.Passed away January6, 2012, aged 96 years.Treasured and dearlyloved mum of Phillipand Linda. Grandmaof Shane and Tracey,Nikki and Zakk. Great-Grandma of Jasmineand Gus.
STEYNDanie.Much loved father ofCharmaine andGeoffrey, friend ofRussell and AnnetteJohnson, Paterangi.Sadly missed.
AcknowledgementsCOLESLeonard James.Anita, Tania, Peter,Vanessa, Royce,Robert, Michelle,Jacqui, Wayne, Lisa,Brett, Glen, Liz,Linette, Grant andfamilies wish to thankeveryone for their loveand support given tous in the recent sadpassing of our muchloved husband, dad,dad-in-law, stepdad,granddad and greatgranddad. Ourheartfelt thanks to allwho attended thefuneral, sent cards,flowers, providedbaking etc and thosewho visited. Yourkindness will alwaysbe remembered.Please accept this asour personalacknowledgement.
KERSTENBert.Jo, Wilma, Nellie andStephen would like tothank all families andfriends for theirsupport and thoughtswith the passing ofBert. A special thanksto the district nurses,the staff of MatarikiHospital, Father Alexand Sheree ofRosetown FamilyFunerals. Bert has runhis race and is nowresting.
Funeral Directors
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In MemoriamCOOPERNoreen Zena.In loving memory ofour beloved wife andmum who passed awayone year ago - January18, 2011.To my Little Lady,
"When I think of ourhappy times, every timeI do, my heart fills upwith all the love that I
feel for you"Your loving husbandJohn.To our beautiful Mum,Nana, Great Nana,
"Where dida year just go?
We have all missed youso, long talks on thephone, the visits andhappy chats at home,
your calming voice, thelaughter and fun, your
caring thoughts andlove for everyone.
We think of you so oftenmum and every time we
do, you can be surewe’re thinking of the
fun times wehad with you.
To those of you whohave a Mum, love her
while you may, becausewe wish with all ourhearts our Mum was
here today"Precious memories ofa treasured mum, funloving nana andcherished great nana.Your memory will liveon forever. Love youalways - John, Zoeleen,Nelville, Melissa,Jason, Jamie, Katie,Duane, Jaia: Susan,Wayne, Amanda,Shane, Felicity,Shaun, Kayla, Emily,Brylee: Louis, Pip,Kurt, Brodie, Josh,Arlee: Julie, Rod, Kyle,Whitney xxxxx
In MemoriamCOOPERNoreen Zena.In loving memory ofour dear No’en wholeft us one year ago,January 18, 2011."No’en, the memories ofsharing our lives withyou will be treasuredby us all forever. Youwere so special and so
loved. I miss youterribly No’en."
Loved forever - Tuteand Keith and family.
THORNERonald Barry.After a lifetime oftravelling, came to theend of the road,January 3, 2011. Restpeacefully, Ros.
FORMALFORMALNOTICESNOTICES
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Lost and FoundLOST - Fluffy grey andwhite cat - missing fromDouglas Avenue onFriday 13, old and blindfemale, she is greatlymissed. Please phone870-2271.
PersonalBOARD wanted fromMonday to Friday forYear 10 Sacred HeartStudent (catches bus atInformation Centre).Phone 871-0799.
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COACHESPirongia Netball Club is looking for Coaches for theirTop two Senior Sides and Top Junior side for 2012.Applicants must apply in writing with their CV [email protected] or register online at www.sportsground.co.nz/pncApplications close January 24, 2012.Interviews will be conducted that week.Enquiries to Audrey KaihePh: 027 500 3024
Sports Notices
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Power Pullingstarting January 24
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.30pm
Contact Liz 870-2221
All Welcome
Rugby - Senior A & B Teams, training now started. Mondays &
Wednesdays 6.30pmContact Carl
(027) 249-8833
Sports Notices
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Dates: Tuesday February 7, 2012 Wednesday February 8, 2012Where: Pirongia Netball Club, Franklin StreetTime: 6pm - 8pm, both nights
You must register at the Netball Courtsby 5.30pm the night of the muster or online
at www.sportsground.co.nz/pnc or viaemail to [email protected]
Enquiries to Audrey KaihePh: 027 500 3024
SENIOR MUSTER
Public Notices
Come talk to PaulaAnd view our attractive two bedroom
and three bedroom Units
Between 1pm - 2pm
Ph 07 823 6696 to viewduring business hours
Radius Windsor CourtLifestyle Village18 Sandes St, OHAUPO
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OPEN HOME SATURDAYJanuary 21, 2012
TuitionPIANO lessons available,start middle February2012. Great rates. Phone(021) 136-8915.
To LetTWO brm, garage, $200p/wk. Phone (021)838-145.CARAVANS to let from$30, long term. Phone871-2171 or (0274) 407-101.LARGE tidy three dblebrm house, dble garage,huge open plan livingarea, woodburner, fencedprivate back yard, quietcul-de-sac, walk toprimary school/shops,$320 p/wk, available endof January. Phone (021)656-432.
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Rachel HogbenRachel Hogben021 247 2441021 247 2441
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Brand new three brm plus offi ce home,
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Renovated three brm home, single garage,
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TE AWAMUTUA tidy one brm unit,suit single person,no pets, non-smokerpreferred, $160 p/wk,bond and refs reqd,available lateJanuary. Phone870-5496 after 6.00pm.
A1 SELFA1 SELF STORAGESTORAGE
New facility, many sizes, good rates, security and
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TE Awamutu, three brm,one bathroom, singlegarage, $280 p/wk,available now. Phone/text (021) 366-043.THREE bdrm tidy house,Bank Street, $265 p/wk.Phone 871-4542 or (021)482-652 after 5.00pm.THREE brm, fresh andsunny, back section,handy to town, $290p/wk. Phone (027)226-9532 or 870-5355.THREE dble brm house,$280 p/wk, Kihikihi.Phone 870-6460.TIDY large three brmhome with new kitchenand bathroom, in town,available now, $290 p/wk.Phone (021) 871-877.TIDY two brm house,single garage, close toschool, $235 p/wk, refsreqd. Phone a/h 870-1979.
Fruit & Vegetables
Our cafe serves light refreshments and snacks, baked goods and real fruit ice cream or frozen yogurt.
At $9.50/kg picking your own blueberries is a fun summer
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NOW OPEN IN TWO LOCATIONS397 Jary Road, Ohaupo229 Central Road South, NgateaPh 07 823 6923 for info/directions
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TWO BEDROOMS UNITS
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THREE BEDROOM HOUSES91 LYON STPets ok $270 p/wk79 ROLLESTON ST$270 p/wk502 HAZELMERE CRESGarage, pets ok $280 p/wk
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OAK and gum, 4mtruckload, $320 delivered.Phone (07) 823-6712.
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Vehicles Wanted
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0800 CAR DUMP0800 CAR DUMPWe sell second handWe sell second hand good warrantable tyresgood warrantable tyres most sizes.most sizes.Some assortment ofSome assortment of alloys.alloys.
Phone Jan or PaulPhone Jan or Paul
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Dead or dying cars, 4x4
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Te Awamutu Weekly SaleTe Awamutu Saleyards, Paterangi RoadThursday, January 19, 2012
Sale Comprising:11.00 Prime & Boners10 Fat Cattle
100 Boners
Store Cattle10 2-year Steers & Heifers
30 Yearling Beef X Steers & Heifers
30 Weaner Beef X Steers & Heifers
Bulls60 2 yr old ylg Bulls
12.00 Sheep & CalvesFurther EnquiriesChris Ryan
Andrew Reyland
Andy Transom
Bill Donnelly
Mack Lynn
For Sale
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Dead or aliveDead or aliveFree removal
Same day serviceOpen 24/7
Hiace Hilux Landcruiser CorollaTownace Liteace 4WD’s Big Trucks
FROM $250 - $10,000*(Conditions Apply)
BEHRINGERBASS cabinet, 2 x 10"Bugera speakers, 1 xTweeter, 555mm h x665mm w x 366 d, power(RMS/music) 500W,brand new, never beenused, $300, can emailphoto. Phone 871-7797after 7.00pm.
LAUNDRYSUPERTUB averagecondition, $60. Phone871-7797 after 7.00pm formore information.
GrazingGRAZING available,between Pirongia andOtorohanga, for up to 50dairy weaners until May1, 2012, drench and zincthrough dispenser incl,experienced grazier.Phone 871-9580.
Vehicles Wanted
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For ExportToyota Cars from $300
4x4 from $500Cars from $250-7000
0800 33 246722 Leslie Street, Kihikihi
For Sale Under $50
HAY, this seasons, clean,50 bales, $8 each. Phone871-4887.SINGLE bed, headboard,mattress, good condition,$40. Phone 870-4339.TE Awamutu Collegejunior boy schooluniform, $45 XL. Phone(021) 117-6698.THIGH waders, usedtwice, size 9, $40. Phone871-7366.
Gardening &Landscaping
GARDENERRON Elder for all yourgarden maintenance.Phone (07) 839-2554 or(027) 845-8530.
TREE CAREGROUNDZONE TreeCare. Pruning, removal,stump grinding, woodsplitting, consultancy.Qualified, professionalarborists. Phone NathanHughes 871-7107.
HealthTHERAPEUTIC massageand reflexology, qualifiedexperienced practitioner.Phone Ardent 872-7765.
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.
Trade Services
MOSS, ALGAE,LICHEN TREATMENT
Johnny NelsonJohnny Nelson (027) 476-3347
or 871-7389
Windows - Exterior/InteriorColorsteel roofsRoof spray, Tiles and Decromastic roofsRotary clean, pavers,driveways and footpathsCommercial buildingsLow Pressure Housewash
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BATHROOMS Forspecialist bathroomdesign and accessories.We do the lot! Call Pratts870-5020.
Trade ServicesCLEARLY Windows,professional windowcleaning, business/residential. Call (0800)405 588.
DRAINAGENo job too bigor too small -
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Colin (027) 498-9022
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KillingSheep - Pigs - Beef
Phone 871-9995
LANDSCAPING• Decking, • Paving
• Stone work.For free quotes
call Sam(022) 601-3656
or (07) 823-4454evenings.
• Fly• Fly• Spider• Spider
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0800 520 0050800 520 005
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receive a $50 petrol
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ROSETOWN Painters forall your painting anddecoratingrequirements. Phone(027) 482-5586, or a/h871-3411.
Rob’s RuralFencing
For farm, equine and lifestyle blocks
PH 870-2232(021) 724-516
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Financial
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Driver/Service RepDriver/Service RepA position has become available for a full time delivery Driver.The successful applicant will require • A full clean drivers licence • Good communication skills • To be self-motivated and able to work with a minimum of supervision • To be of clean and tidy appearance • To be physically fi tFor expressions of interest please contact Jeff
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A position has become available in the Pirongia area for the Tuesday and Thursday delivery of the local community newspaper.
Must live in the Pirongia district.
Your own bike is essential.
Please phone 871-5151.
Our main purpose is to make your day better.The Redoubt is an award winning, busy, expanding and dynamic workplace.Do you strive to make yourself better?
Redoubt Bar & Eatery423 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu
8525675AA
We are currently looking for a competent, hard working, passionate and experienced Commis-Chef.If you enjoy working in a driven team environment please drop/email/send your current CV to:Attention: Brooke -Attention: Brooke - Head Chef
Commis Chef Position
STUDENT required for afew weeks work tidyingsection, spraying,painting deck etc. PhoneKen (027) 498-4156.
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MERCHANDISER- Te Awamutu
• Approx 9 hours/wk for store work and our hardware division• No early starts, some heavy lifting• Storage space at home required, must live in Te Awamutu• Large car/full licence essential
Email details to [email protected] required to workendurance horses up tothree hours afternoons,15 minutes east of TeAwamutu. Phone (027)483-9845.
8525366AA
SENIOR STYLISTPart or full time
Please call Sarah on871-5875
HAIR WORKSHAIR WORKS
Require a
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WORKSHOPASSISTANT
We currently have a full time vacancy for a Workshop Assistant. We are a progressive company with a national client base.We require a person withexcellent communication skills, willingness to learn and the ability to work in a close team environment.Full training will be provided.Please send covering letter and CV to:[email protected]: January 20, 2012
Farm EmploymentDAIRY Farm Assistantposition available,situated on SH31 midwaybetween Otorohanga andPirongia, 300 cows, 20bale herringbone shed,some experiencepreferred, excellentwages and time off. Thisis a drive-in position, asthere is noaccommodationavailable. Applicantsmust have a currentdriver’s licence andreliable transport. PhoneJohn 871-9019.
Employment Wanted
FENCINGFARM - Residential -Lifestyle, for all yourfencing requirements,experience and qualityguaranteed. Phone (07)827-1849 or mobile (027)473-0001.
8518119AA
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Employment Vacancies
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TRUCK DRIVERSYou will need:- Class 5 Licence- Driving experience- Own vehicleApply in writing or email application letter. Duties for Ag Contracting business in Te Awamutu area. Variety of work, predominantly cartage of maize silage, will involve shift work, part-time positions from February to April/May 2012.
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Doobies play Whitianga — win new album
THIS competition is provided by ‘Fill The House Tickets Project’, proudlysupporting families of children with cancer.
Celebrate the mostwelcome and muchanticipated return toour shores of one ofmost popular Californiapop/rock bands of the‘70s, The DoobieBrothers, by picking upa copy of our featuredCD — World GoneCrazy.
Performing at TheWaterways, Whitiangaon Sunday, February 5with The Little RiverBand, The Doobies, asthey are affectionatelyknown, evolved from amellow, post-hippieboogie band to a slick,soul-inflected pop outfitby the end of that dec-ade.
A decade after theirlast studio album Sib-ling Rivalry , theDoobie Brothers re-unite with Ted
Templeman, the pro-ducer of their break-through ‘70’s hits, fortheir current release —World Gone Crazy.
The result is a tightalbum that recalls all oftheir glory days.
The lads are in fineform, writing solidsongs and givingrelaxed, lived-in per-formances, all adding upto a strong album thatsits well with theirsongs of yesteryear.
There’s noseparating the unparal-leled legacy of theDoobie Brothers fromtheir latest effort, whichgrows in unexpecteddirections.
Templeman hassucceeded unquestion-ably in reigniting thespecial chemistry thataudiences have
embraced over the pastfour decades.
Songs such asChateau, World Gone
Crazy, Nobody and FarFrom Home are realcrowd pleasers from thenew CD and often
included in their liveset.
With great hits suchas Listen To The Music,Black Water, ChinaGrove, What A FoolBelieves, Long TrainRunning, Taking It ToThe Streets, Jesus Is JustAlright, Minute By Min-ute and Rockin’ DownThe Highway , The
Doobie Brothers are oneof those enduring world-wide favourites.
Celebrating over 40years in the businessthis year, there doesn’tseem to be any sign ofslowing down for agroup that produced,and still continues toplay one of the mostdiverse and celebrated
catalogues of rockmusic.
■ To be in to win simplyput your name, addressand daytime phonenumber on the back of astandard sized envelope,address it to The DoobieBrothers CD Competitionandmake sure it reachesour office by 5pm, Friday.
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SIONE’S WEDDINGUNFINISHED BUSINESS M
THU & FRI 6:30 & 8:20,SAT 6:00 & 8:00, SUN 4:00 & 6:00
MISSION-IMPOSSIBLEGHOST PROTOCOL M
FINAL WED 8:20
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JOURNEY 2MYSTERIOUS ISLAND PG
THU & FRI 1:30 & 8:10,SAT 3:40 & 7:40, SUN 1:40 & 5:40
ADVENTURESOF TIN TIN PG
TUE & WED 2:20 & 7:50,THU & FRI 1:20, SAT 5:30, SUN 3:30
HAPPY FEET 2 GTUE & WED 10:00, FRI 11:30
“Terrific, terrific, really terrific.” Allan. “Fascinating. One to
remember.” Peter. “Wasn’t thefeel of the movie nice?” Laille.
HUGO GTUE & WED 2:00 & 5:30,
THU & FRI 5:50, SAT 3:30, SUN 1:30
PUSS IN BOOTS PGTUE & WED 9:50, SAT 1:30,
SUN 11:30
RED DOG PGTUE & WED 12:45 & 5:50,
THU & FRI 1:25, SAT 3:10, SUN 1:10
ALVIN & THE CHIPMINKS 3 GTUE & WED 10:20 & 12:15,THU & FRI 11:20, SAT 1:50,
SUN 11:50
HAPPY FEET 2 GTUE & WED 2:10, THU 10:50,
SAT 1:00, SUN 11:00
“It’s not good, it’s WONDERFUL.” Allan. Thoroughly recommended
to all who have a heart.WE BOUGHT A ZOO PG
TUE & WED 2:30 & 6:00,THU & FRI 1:00 & 5:30, SAT 3:20,
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TOWER HEIST MFINAL TUE 8:20
THE MUPPETS GTUE & WED 10:10 & 12:25,THU & FRI 11:00, SAT 1:10,
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SHERLOCK HOLMES:GAME OF SHADOWS M
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“A really enjoyable family film that crackles with energy. It’s
solid entertainment with enough cute, fun, funny and adventurous
moments to delight all ages.”“Wow, loved Dolphin Tale.” Laille.
DOLPHIN TALE PGTUE & WED 10:30, 11:50 & 2:40,
THU & FRI 11:10 & 1:10, SAT 3:00, SUN 1:00
WHEN A CITY FALLS MTUE & FINAL WED 7:40
“Take a tissue and be prepared for a huge emotional wallop in
Steven Spielberg’s wonderful film about an extraordinary horse”.
Cinefile.WAR HORSE M
TUE & WED 5:20 & 8:00,THU & FRI 5:20 & 8:00,
SAT 5:10 & 7:50, SUN 3:10 & 5:50
Buck is pretty special, a nice wholesome movie with a big heart. Buck’s a quiet, gentle mannered yet very sensitive
’Horse Whisperer’. This uplifting film really shines and we
thoroughly recommend it to everyone.BUCK PG
THU & FRI 5:40 & 7:30,SAT 1:20 & 7:45, SUN 11:20 & 5:45
Nominated for 2012 Oscars:Best Picture, Best Actress,Best Supporting Actress.
THE HELP MSAT 5:00, SUN 3:00
PUSS IN BOOTS PGFRI 10:50
ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN PGTUE & WED 12:05
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Payment: Cheque, cash or internet banking
Tickets: Ph (07) 871 4594 or email [email protected] from Te Awamutu i-Site
$20 Adults, $18 Senior/Student, $16 groups of 10 or moreLunch included
Songs by the great bard himself, a wee bit o’haggis,the pipes, and a kilt liftin’ good time
Alice Gower, Elaine Wogan & Tim CarpenterAddress To The Haggis - Alec Calderwood
Bagpipes - Trevor LawSongs Include: My Luv is Like a Red Red Rose,
Skye Boat Song & Loch LomondAccompanist - Dr Greg Neil
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Wed 18th 5.00-7.00pm Restaurant open 5.30-6.30pm Membership draw 5.30 Fishing section monthly meeting
Thu 19th 5.00-7.00pm Restaurant open
Fri 20th 12noon-2pm Restaurant open 5.00 Restaurant open for dinner 5.30pm to 6.30pm Raffl es & Membership Draw 6.30pm approx – Jokers Wild win up to $1000
Sat 21st 12noon-2pm Restaurant open for lunch 5.00pm Restaurant open
Sun 22nd 1.00pm Club open Sunday Roast 2 Roast meats, Seasonal veges and gravy plus delicious dessert of the day only $14.50
Mon 23rd 12noon-2pm & 5.00-7.00pm Special $8.50 meals
Tue 24th 12noon-2.00pm Special $8.50 meals
CINEMASCENE
Hugo (3D)Hugo is an orphan
who lives in a Parisrailway station,tending to the stationclocks during hisuncle’s mysteriousabsence.
He scrounges foodfrom the vendors andsteals mechanical partsfrom the owner of a toyshop, Georges Melies.
In fact, Hugo’s fatherwas a watchmaker andhe has inherited hisfather’s talents for allthings mechanical.
Years before, Hugo’sfather found an intri-cate mechanical man,
but they could neverfigure out how itworked.
Hugo befriendsMelies’ ward, Isabelle,and together they have
an adventure, one thatcenters around Melieshimself.
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