THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2006

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ISSN 1170-1099

BRIEFLYWelcoming our immigrants

Immigrant families will share their experiences at a church service at Te Awamutu Bible Chapel this Sunday.

Pastor Brian Trebilco says the service is to acknowledge the increasing signifi cance of immigrants in the Waipa com-munity and the diffi culties they faced in leaving behind friends and family to settle into a dif-ferent country and culture.

The church’s café will be open to enable people to talk to the immigrant families, who will also receive Kiwi welcome gifts at the service, starting at 10am.

See page 7 for one immigrant family’s testimony.

Waipa way upWaipa District population

grew by 3515 in the last three years, according to provisional 2006 Census fi gures.

The 9% increase saw the dis-trict’s population hit 42,500 on Census night, up from 38,985 in 2003. This saw Waipa among the fastest growing districts in New Zealand, below just a few with double digit growth.

Neighbouring Otorohanga District rose .4% to 9450, while Hamilton City was up 11.8% to 131,700 with an extra 13,950 residents (now well ahead of Dunedin City at 122,200 ) and Tauranga City up 14% to 104,700.

The country’s population rose 7.8% to 4,116,900.

Helping handNew Zealanders have do-

nated more than $20,000 to New Zealand Red Cross for relief efforts in Indonesia fol-lowing Saturday’s devastating earthquake.

All funds support Indonesian Red Cross in provision of food, shelter, water and sanitation, fi rst aid and medical services.

New Zealanders can donate by calling 0900 33 200 to make an automatic $20 donation, online at www.redcross.org.nz, or by contacting a Red Cross offi ce.

Early birds ...Due to Queen’s Birthday next

Tuesday’s issue of the Courier has earlier deadlines.

Classifi ed advertising and sports result copy deadline is noon this Friday.

Taranaki-King Country MP, Shane Ardern says that on a regular basis constituents are ring-ing his offi ce about being taken off the waiting list or long delays for their surgery.

“It is heartbreaking to hear how long they have been waiting, how the delays are affecting their lives and the fact that they do not know when they will have their surgery or even if it will ever hap-pen,” Mr Ardern told the Courier.

“Worse still these pa-tients are from rural areas and have spent a great deal of time and money travelling back and forth to doctors, specialists and the hospital only to be told it’s not going to happen”.

Mr Ardern says it’s no secret that there is a wait-ing list crisis. Senior medi-cal specialists describe the waiting list cull as ‘dan-gerous and risky’.

“And the cull is happen-ing on two waiting lists,” Mr Ardern says.

“The fi rst is the wait-ing list to see a specialist. Imagine your GP sends you to see a specialist. Your GP thinks you’re sick enough to see one. But you don’t even get an appoint-ment. That’s because there aren’t enough specialist appointments available. So you get sent back to your GP. Waikato has sent back 3000.

“Waikato Health Board has 11,000 on its wait-ing list to see a specialist for the fi rst time. Nearly 6,000 patients are on the booking list and in total the waiting list is 16,980.”

Mr Ardern says the second waiting list being culled is the one where

you have fi nally seen the specialist and been told you defi nitely need an operation.

“Despite that and the fact that you meet the points requirement, you may be one of the 10,000 nationwide to be culled from this second list in the past year.

“This is the cruelest cut of all. These patients have survived the fi rst cull, have been told by a specialist that surgery is needed, and then fall vic-tim to the second cull.

Mr Ardern says culling patients from both lists is a false economy, because many of them will get sicker and then cost even more to treat.

“What this is all about is trying to make the waiting

lists look shorter so the Government can claim some pathetic credit,” he says.

The National MP says effective solutions would include using private hos-pitals to carry out publicly funded procedures, involv-ing health professionals more in decision making and trimming bureauc-racy and duplication.

“Our health system should not be about hiding fi gures. It should be about Government ensuring that our health needs are met. The problem is that it is not the Government paying for this failure, it is you and it is time they were held accountable, not the Health Boards, not the taxpayer, but the Govern-ment.”

Why are we waiting?Local MP says health waiting list ‘treatment’ should not be tolerated

College coffee culture steams aheadBy Cathy Asplin

Te Awamutu College hospitality depart-ment’s pursuit of excellence received another boost last week as a new coffee machine was offi cially opened.

Home economics teacher Maree Letford says students felt being able to produce qual-ity coffee was another important ‘ingredient’ in their quest to be the best.

The school was a fi nalist in the Hospital-ity Industry National Excellence in Training Awards for schools last year and has again been named a fi nalist this year.

“Each year students strive to do better and achieve greater success. Over the past two years they felt that coffee making was one area they could really improve on, but we didn’t have the facilities to do that.”

For that reason fundraising was undertak-en and, coupled with some generous support from College families and the community, a coffee machine valued at over $5000 has been purchased for students to train on.

While searching for the right machine at a coffee fair in Taupo, Mrs Letford ran across an ex-pupil of the school who was happy to assist with sourcing a suitable model.

“He was very helpful and we are delighted with the new machine which allows two stu-dents to be using it at the same time, produc-ing high quality coffee.”

She says the barista course is tough, but provides students with a highly sought after skill.

“Making a range of quality coffees in a high pressure environment is just part of the re-quirement of this course. Students also have

to learn about the history of coffee and the various styles and blends available.

“We’re fortunate to have the support of Jodie Joblin who operates the Red Cherry Cafe. She helps train pupils and they gain

valuable work experience in her cafe.“She also roasts her own coffee beans and

is going to help Te Awamutu College students develop their own blend.”

To page 3.

CURRENT students (from left) Tim Bennett, Amanda-jo Pick-up and Candice Harris serve coffee and cakes to guests, while former students (rear) Nina Keremeta, Hayley Morgan and Jessica Melville make coffee on the machine they offi cially opened. 152061AD

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YOUR LETTERS

My husband died a few months ago after being diagnosed with bowel can-cer.

During the nine months of his illness he had several admissions to Waikato Hospital.

Every time we went there we had to wait between fi ve and seven hours in the Emergency Department before he was admitted to a ward. This was de-spite having been referred there with a letter from our local doctor.

During my husband’s last admis-sion he had to lie on a stretcher in the plaster room for 15 hours, and after be-ing found a bed in the emergency side ward, it was a further fi ve hours before he was admitted to the cancer ward.

To wait 20 hours was extremely un-comfortable for a man who was so thin and only a month before he died.

I asked the charge nurse about the long hours of waiting each time and was told it was often diffi cult to fi nd a bed to admit a patient to.

My husband spent several weeks

in hospital and we sometimes heard nurses say they could not accept more patients as the ward was full, yet we saw empty beds. We realised that what they really meant was, there were not enough nurses to accept any more pa-tients.

Seeing patients lying on stretchers in the corridors of most emergency depart-ments we realise we are now no better than the third world countries we used to feel superior to.

As a registered nurse for 40 years I have seen the change from when a ma-tron and senior doctor were responsible for the running of a hospital, to the situation of the past 15 years when ac-countants were put in charge, and the gradual decline in patient care during that time.

I have no complaint against any of the staff and am grateful for the kind-ness and care given to my husband, but wish a way could be found to alleviate the long hours of waiting which seem to be experienced by most people attend-

ing a hospital.Since hospitals cannot afford more

registered nurses should they employ more ward aides to make beds, give showers, etc, to free nurses for spe-cialised work, and enable more beds to become available?

Have we reached the stage where hospitals can survive only with the help of St John or other volunteers?

Should emergency departments have two sections, one for patients who have already consulted a doctor and been referred, and the other for people who cannot afford to consult a doctor?

Many treatments can be undertaken in private hospitals, but some diseases are best treated at main hospitals, so we may have to go there whether or not we have private health insurance.

I am interested to hear the views of other people, but not negative or politi-cal argument, only in fi nding positive solutions to a problem that affects so many of us.

OLIVE REDMOND

Third World health system?

Cars hogging footpathIn recent weeks there has been much

discussion in your columns about bicy-cles on pavements.

I would now like to add my ‘twopence’ worth and complain bitterly about cars on the pavement.

Raeburne Street is a wide, quiet residential street, with ample parking space on both sides of the road and, yet, I have only to go 50 metres from my home to be confronted by a vehicle fair and square in the middle of the path.

One can only attribute this to igno-rance and complete disregard for those of us who use pavements for their legiti-mate purpose to walk on.

It would be interesting to hear if other neighbourhoods in Te Awamutu are similarly affl icted.

Also, this practice is illegal, is it not?DOREEN DERBYSHIRE

Waipa District Council would be the worst example of expertise in property subdivision, economics and the implications of its investment and sale that anybody could think of yet they get to regulate the industry. What a joke.

WDC’s own record of property in-vestment and ownership must be the worst in history.

I laugh when I see councillors talk-ing about property developers ‘wear-ing’ the Council fees for subdivision.

Wake up and smell the roses, boys, those fees are simply yet another cost of doing business just like concrete and labour.

The developers won’t be suffering any costs as your pathetic fees will simply be passed on to the ultimate consumer, with a profi t added for risk

and interest and all that happens is that you add infl ation.

Rather than thinking of ways to simply clip the ticket, why don’t you look long term and plan for what the town really needs in the future?

Everybody else has to offer value for money but WDC gets away with hiking its fees for no good reason.

The more we give you the more you will simply waste.

If people can get a better deal in Hamilton or Otorohanga, they will move there.

Perhaps if the market stays up for a long time it might also stay down for a long time too. The rule that time cures everything in real estate is not always true.

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CAB closer to clients

ROOMY: Te Awamutu Citizen’s Advice Bureau chairperson and volunteer Morna Kerr and volunteer Rainga Wade in their new reception area in the United Arcade. 152063AD

By Dean TaylorIt has taken fi ve years, but Te Awamutu

Citizen’s Advice Bureau has made it out of temporary accommodation.

The CAB was shifted from Anzac Green when the old pool complex was demolished and has been operating from the Methodist Church house ever since.

Te Awamutu CAB chairperson Morna Kerr says the house was a short term option because of its locality, and it was appreciated at the time, but the offi ce needed to be closer to the centre of town, and closer to clients.

Now they are settled into new facili-ties in United Arcade, on a long term ar-rangement, and believe there will be an upturn in the work they undertake.

Mrs Kerr says in the fi rst three weeks numbers were up by one-third.

She says some of that will be natural curiosity, but believes in time it will be shown the more central location will re-sult in increased numbers.

And the new location gives volunteers better facilities to assist clients.

Mrs Kerr says the offi ce is more acces-

sible and other rooms mean the offi ce manager gets space to themselves, there is a small interview room for privacy, a larger offi ce for group meetings and a room that can be utilised for a variety of purposes, such as workshops, training, conferences and meetings.

That room is also available for other groups.

Volunteers also have a kitchen area.The Te Awamutu CAB is managed

by Bunny Cox, who is employed for 15 hours per week, and manned by a team of 30 trained volunteers.

Offi ce hours are 9am until 3.30pm weekdays. Out of hours messages can be left on the CAB phone (871 4111).

Mrs Kerr says the aim of CAB is to provide confi dential, free and impartial advice.

The organisation always needs more volunteers because there is always plenty to do.

Full training is offered utilising practi-cal know-how.

Mrs Kerr says the accumulated knowl-edge of volunteers has been transformed

into training manuals that are proving very effective.

The CAB operates with funding as-sistance from Waipa District Council, plus they also apply for grants from various funding agencies.

The scope of their services include:● Free legal services;● First port of call for consumer mat-

ters in association with Consumer Af-fairs;

● Advocacy services in a number of fi elds;

● Access to the Fundview Database - funding information for community groups and organisations;

● Fax, phone and photocopying service for clients.

Te Awamutu CAB also has well estab-lished relationships with many other helping agencies and organisations and can assist clients to get other assistance where necessary.

To take advantage of any of the serv-ices on offer, or to fi nd out more about being a CAB volunteer, phone 871 4111 or call into the new offi ce.

From page 1.This addition of a coffee machine and develop-

ment of their own blend will add another dimen-sion to the top level hospitality training available at Te Awamutu College.

“We are lucky to have excellent facilities here, great community support for training and catering opportunities, as well as students who are keen to achieve highly.”

One of the requirements of the National Excel-lence in Training Awards assessment is to look at the level of success achieved by students after they leave school - whether going on to further training in the industry or fi nding suitable employment.

“Because of this we try to keep records on how our students have progressed.”

Ex-students in recent years have gone on to work around New Zealand, as well as overseas, others have found success in training institutions - two recently topped Polytech courses and one is a fi nalist in the HSI Front of House Apprentice of the Year.

One student who helped fundraise for the coffee machine and is currently working overseas was able to be present for the opening. Jessica Melville, who has featured several times in the Te Awamutu Courier with her competition successes, is now working in the restaurant at Jupiter’s Casino on the Gold Coast.

She joined ex-pupils Hayley Morgan and Nina Keremeta to offi cially cut the ribbon on the new machine before serving coffee to guests at the opening.

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Welcome back MargoBy Dean Taylor

Margo O’Mahony showed she had lost none of her stagecraft skill, even after a 10-year layoff from per-forming following the death of her husband.

She returned to the Talos stage with her one-woman show ‘The Magic of Margo - Mirth, Music and Mayhem’, and was an immediate hit.

Her two Te Awamutu shows are part of a Waikato tour with pian-ist David O’Brien, a tour which may inspire a more permanent return to the stage.

O’Mahony’s technique is effective and reaches her audience.

Her skits are a col-lection of stories often

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Teenage musician John Chen will be cel-ebrating his entry into the 20’s on the road, after the southern leg of his New Zealand tour.

Though it sounds very rock ‘n’ roll, Chen is actually one of New Zealand’s fi nest young concert pianists.

His tour of the coun-try will see him visit Te Awamutu on June 15 before he heads over-seas again.

The young Kiwi was born in Kuala Lumpur and came to Auckland with his family when he was just 11 months old.

He is currently based in Los Angeles, but is excited about his return to New Zealand.

“I haven’t been home since October as I’ve been studying in Los Angeles and been tour-ing Australia since Feb-ruary. It will be great to get home and see family and friends again.

“I love performing in New Zealand because of the supportive home crowd, so I know I will enjoy the tour. But it’s a fairly hectic schedule with 14 concerts in 19 days.”

The young man is not only busy while in New Zealand, his renowned virtuosity is in demand internationally with tours scheduled across Europe, Asia and The USA.

He has also been awarded recording con-tracts with NAXOS and ABC Classics.

“I think its great that my international career seems to be up and run-ning, but I need to be careful.

“This year I said ‘yes’ to every concert that was offered to me which meant from March until June I have 47 concerts in the space of four months, which is

incredibly crazy.”Chen recently re-

ceived a cash award from the new Arts Foundation Patronage Award.

He is currently study-ing piano in Los Angeles at the Colburn School of Performing Arts with John Perry, an inter-nationally recognised piano teacher.

Chen began piano at just three and studied with legendary piano teacher Rae de Lisle for 10 years, winning his fi rst competition at nine years old.

In 2001 he was a member of the Gar-misch Quartet which won the fi rst Chamber Music NZ contest.

Over subsequent years he blitzed a range of national competitions

and at 15 was NZ Young Musician of the Year.

He also won prizes in the National Concerto Competition, National Recital Award and the Kapiti Coast Piano competition, then went to Australia where he won the Sydney Inter-national Piano Compe-tition at 18.

He was the youngest ever winner of the com-petition and the fi rst from Australasia to win since it began in 1977.

His New Zealand tour will feature a programme created to highlight his virtuosity and exceptional talent.

The concert in The Woolshed begins at 7.30pm on Thursday, June 15.

Tickets are on sale at the door.

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PIANIST John Chen (19) will play a concert in Te Awamutu on June 15. Photo supplied

PAGE 7Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, June 1, 2006

The Courier is publishing testi-monies from two immigrant fami-lies who have moved to this area (and who will feature in the Im-migrants Service at Te Awamutu Bible Chapel this Sunday).

The fi rst of these, from the Mac-Donald family who left strife-torn Zimbabwe, features in today’s issue.

The second article, about the Hale family of England, will be published next Tuesday.

IAN AND PETA MACDONALD“We can all identify with shift-

ing homes to another town but moving countries is another story,” says Peta MacDonald:

Looking back, I don’t have to wonder why we moved from Zim-babwe on the African continent.

As a third-generation citizen, I had never dreamed of leaving my homeland until it began to be raped and pillaged at an alarming rate under a corrupt and evil rule, spearheaded by a single man.

To be forced to stand aside and watch such destructive steward-ship of God’s beautiful creation is tragic.

Within the space of a few years, a country that was the bread basket of the African continent has become a starving, miser-able, spiritually broken shadow of itself.

Our homes and farmlands came under constant and aggressive harassment and even attack by parties of loafers paid to disrupt our lives as much as possible.

Land-claim pegs were ham-mered into the middle of maize

lands and farmers were com-pelled to pay rent for their land to ‘new plot holders’.

Livestock was stolen and many animals axed overnight, gates and doors to farm buildings were locked and declared “no entry” areas for the farmers and their workers.

Unrealistic demands were ag-gressively made and large num-bers of unruly, drug-saturated louts built stick and grass struc-tures close to farmers’ homes and there they would live, chop down trees, wreck vegetation and cre-ate havoc, such as playing drums through the night.

Our homes had become unsafe places to live and our children have been through stress beyond their years and many will carry the emotional scars for years to come.

Told we were squatters on our own land, we were personally ordered to move out of our homes. Some farmers didn’t wait for evic-tion and moved off. We were told what assets we could take with us and what we had to leave behind.

New job options were few for the thousands dispossessed and once relocated in town these farmers then had start again without gov-ernment relief, council housing, dole, medical assistance, police support, legal recourse or recog-nition of any description from the governing authorities.

It has passed for us, but for many their struggles continue into a sixth year since being forced off their farms.

We made the hard choice of leaving it all behind and began the process of closing our former lives down; three generations of family and Ian and I now in our 50s.

We still had our Christian faith and I heard the same message at three churches, that God was sending Zimbabweans to the four corners of the earth for His pur-poses, not ours.

My mind was occupied with packing and sifting through a lifetime of possessions, snapping photos of friends and family, try-ing to absorb as many precious last moments with grandchildren as possible, fi nding jobs for faith-ful employees, making plans for our aging mothers, getting travel visas and tickets and having enough petrol for the drive to the airport.

Fortunately an ex-Zim family (hosting our two youngest sons) would meet us at the airport; the only people we knew here.

Ian and I have had a few sur-prises in presuming our cultures and ideologies would be almost the same, but together we have embraced the Kiwi lifestyle know-ing our future happiness depends on leaving behind Zimbabwe and the things we still hold dear.

As a snake sheds its skin in order to grow, we had to make a transition to move on.

It has been hard but with God’s grace we have overcome diffi cul-ties and been planted in a fellow-ship that has become our new spiritual home.

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THE MACDONALD family, from left: Bruce, Ian, Peta and Stuart. Photo and article by Steve Searle.

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PAGE 10 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, June 1, 2006

Need someone to fi ll a short term vacancy in your business?

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The specialist hu-man resources (HR) consulting business has established itself on Alexandra Street (upstairs beside Paula’s Dressmaking).

Principal consult-ant Lee Astridge has been working in the Te Awamutu and Waikato area for eight years and has found a steady increase in demand for all HR services, but particularly in the are-as of legislative compli-ance and recruitment.

She says attracting and retaining the best people in a business is often the difference between survival and success.

“As employment leg-islation becomes more complex and the labour market tightens there is an increasing need for businesses to be able to access profes-sional HR services.

“From recruitment to restructuring, leg-islative compliance to training and coaching, businesses need to be able to get good people advice so they can get the best from their staff and business.”

People Solutions began in Te Awamutu earlier this year and had an immediate re-sponse.

“We had an over-whelming response and now have some out-standing people looking to work locally.

“Many people have chosen to live in the Waipa for lifestyle rea-sons.

“Now with the in-crease in petrol prices they are also re-focus-ing their priorities around where they work.”

She says many employers are also considering employing

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help with short term work loads. Because the staff are employed by us it takes away the headache of payroll, ACC and admin costs.”

Recent changes to the holidays and em-ployment relations acts also means big changes for employers.

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Two vastly different speakers entertained and informed Grey Power members at their May meet-ing, reports scribe Alistair Kerr.

Larry Tremewan spoke about his 55 years’ in-volvement with rugby and Steve Marsh showed how a major disability need not mean the end of an active life.

Mr Tremewan spoke of his time as a player, ad-ministrator and touring team support man. In his playing days he played for the Waitemata Club in Auckland and Te Awamutu United before going to play in England where amongst other experiences, he recalls occasionally having to play in snow!

His involvement with the Waikato Rugby Union led to his being trained to act as a masseur, bag-gage man and general liaison offi cer with some overseas touring teams.

He looked after the Romanian team during the 1987 World Cup tournament and recalled that since, at the time being from a Communist country, the team had a ‘political agent’ with them at all times.

He also worked with the Fijian team on their six match tour in 1997, the Tongan team in both 1998 and 2000 and also the Springboks for their Dun-edin Test in 1999. One of his prized possessions is the No.7 jersey given to him by Andre Venter.

Mr Tremewan was privileged to go on two in-ternational tours in the United Kingdom and the USA.

He said that while all this involvement with big games might seem exciting, in actual fact, he found himself so busy on the sidelines that he often saw little of the game!

However, on the credit side, he recalls seeing the sights in Paris, London and San Francisco.

He recalls getting to know such rugby great as Colin Meads, Michael Jones, Serge Blanco, Rich-ard Loe, Gavin Hastings, Tim Horan and Andre Venter.

In his 17th year with a Waikato rep team, cur-rently, Mr Tremewan is the assistant manager of the Te Awamutu Sports seniors which includes fi ve Chiefs.

In his retirement, Mr Tremewan has established a rugby museum behind his home in Racecourse Road. In it, he displays a wide range of rugby mem-orabilia, jerseys, team photographs, programmes, ties and other items. There is no admission charge and people are invited to visit it.

He welcomes donations of memorabilia to aug-ment his collection.

Second speaker was Steve Marsh. In his 20s, Mr Marsh suffered a disabling illness which now confi nes him to a motorised wheelchair, but this has not diminished his spirit, as the audience soon learned.

Soon after he qualifi ed as a chef, Mr Marsh col-lapsed from a rare condition in which a bone weak-ness caused his spine to push up into his brainstem which left him totally disabled.

He endured much major surgery, some of which gave him some temporary relief, but, in the long run he suffered a series of relapses, after which he was given only three months to live.

Mr Marsh refused to accept this. He knew of an English neurosurgeon who could help him, but the whole trip and operation would cost him $150,000.

Thinking positively, he booked his operation and set about raising the money, initially through sell-ing raffl e tickets mainly all over the hospital.

Then following some advice to use the power of the news media, he appeared on TV and radio and managed to raise most of the required money and fl ew to England for the operation, with the added help of British Airways.

The operation gave him a new lease of life. With a predicted recovery period of 10 days, he was co-herent and active within eight hours of the proce-dure and was back in New Zealand in three weeks. He was then placed on a rehabilitation course with a determined aim of being able to walk again.

However, that was not the end of his problems. A massive stroke nearly killed him, but he managed to overcome that blow.

However, he still suffers from loss of motor func-tion through pressure on the brain-stem, hence the need for a wheel chair.

Indicative of Mr Marsh’s positive attitude is that he doesn’t consider the chair a liability, but rather as “The best pair of legs I’ve ever had!”

Out of frustration with his diffi culty in holding things he looked into what help he could get and found that dogs are now trained to help disabled people. He applied for one and was allocated Co-bie.

He explained that these dogs are trained to per-form about 170 tasks, from opening doors, to turn-ing on lights. He looks forward to having even more independence, especially now that he and his wife Colleen are expecting twins.

Despite his disability, Steve Marsh is an inspira-tion and, as he told Grey Power, “If you want to do it - really want to do it - you can.”

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People Solutions is already involved in facilitating programmes in management skills, leadership de-velopment, customer service, confl ict and perform-ance management in a range of sectors.

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People Solutions Incorporated wants to become the place where employers visit for all their human resources needs and where potential employees fi nd their own career.

“We can help with all the people issues associated with reviewing your business, including helping you to manage the implementation of any staff changes in a way that protects your business.

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How much you do to your home is your choice, but the fi nancial viability of your plans is going to be infl uenced by some factors outside of your control.

The fi rst consideration is whether you’ll spend more on the renovation than the land value justi-fi es.

It’s called over-capi-talising - building a high cost home in a low cost area.

There are also envi-ronmental factors. If your neighbourhood is full of small retirement units, would you be wise to build a big house?,

What you want to achieve might not be the best alternative for the house you’ve got.

Ideally, for minimal cost, your renovation vision should involve using as much of the existing structure as pos-sible. The more you move plumbing, electricity and bearer walls, the more it will cost.

It may be that shop-ping for a totally different

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Which way the house faces to the sun is a big consideration too, and should form the basis of any plans to alter the home.

Many renovations begin because existing design errors are driving the home owner nuts.

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The weather is also a consideration. You’ll be a lot happier with a tarpau-lin covering a hole in the wall during summer than in winter.

You need to establish your priorities and work out where to start to cause the least disrup-tion.

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A mix of different styles can be very successful. It can also be an absolute disaster.

Once you’ve taken the basics into account, you’ll have a fair idea whether renovation is a possibility.

Then it’s smart to draw up a draft plan and work it around for a while, be-fore discussing it with an architect or draughtsper-son, who should be able to give you a ballpark fi gure on costs and point out any pitfalls.

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Building Issues Minister, Clayton Cosgrove has launched a discus-sion document, “Building for the 21st Century - Review of the Build-ing Code.”

The Code sets the performance-based standards for building design and construction, and this will be its fi rst substantive review since its introduction in 1991.

“This Labour-led government is committed to ensuring New Zea-landers have high quality homes and buildings that are built right the fi rst time, and suit their needs.”

“The review will change what we build and the way we build, because we expect a lot more from our build-ings than we did 15 years ago.

“There have been signifi cant ad-vances in construction technologies and in our knowledge of building products and performance. A mod-ern Code must refl ect that.”

Mr Cosgrove says key issues include energy effi ciency and the impacts of New Zealand’s changing population.

The document proposes a wider scope and content for the Code’s objectives of safety, health, wellbe-ing and sustainable development.

“Our cities are intensifying, with apartment living becoming an in-creasingly popular option. We want buildings to provide a healthy living environment in terms of indoor air quality and temperature, noise ex-posure and security, among other factors.

“The review must also balance short term cost with long term ben-

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Environmental factors such as climate change see the proposed introduction of coastal erosion to the Code’s existing list of hazards affecting structural safety standards, as well as considering tsunami, wildfi re, landslide and volcanoes.

Mr Cosgrove says a second discussion document with detailed performance criteria will be pub-lished next year, with the entire

review scheduled for completion by November 2007. The new Code is projected to take effect in 2008.

“I urge Kiwis to stake a claim in their housing future by making a submission. This review is a cru-cial element in the current trans-formation of the building sector, which includes the introduction of builder licensing, better outcomes for leaky-homes owners, product certifi cation, a better consent and inspection process and consumer warranties for building work.”

Next step in building review Protect your investmentLarger problems around the home can often be de-

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Roofs, cladding, windows, water and drainage systems all require a periodic inspec-tion. But what should you look for, and what are your options when you discover a problem?

A good time to inspect the roof is when you’re cleaning out the gutters. It’s a better time than in the middle of a winter storm when you sud-denly notice a drop of water on the newly painted lounge ceiling.

If you have a tiled roof, particularly one of the older concrete tiles roofs, it’s safer to stay off it . Put yourself at strategic vantage points and look for any that look loose or may have lifted.

On corrugated iron roofs, check the joins around chimney exits and skylights, and listen for movement as your press down lightly on individual sheets.

Many older homes have weatherboard exteriors. Check any suspicious looking spots by pressing on the timber with your thumb. If it gives, it may need a replace-ment section of timber or even a whole board. Cracks in bricks need professional diagnosis. they happened be-cause the house moved, and there can be any number of causes from piles to tree roots.

Most homes built before the mid-1970s have wooden joinery, which has a predicted lifespan of between 20 to 40 years. Unless there are problems or serious rot, wooden windows can be fi lled and painted.

Finding replacement parts can be hard work, however, and may be one of the major reasons why homeowners often replace them with aluminium, or, more in keeping with the style of the homes, the wider coloured joinery now available.

These windows do of-fer several benefi ts in new and existing homes. They’re thermally effi cient and pro-vide owners with noticeable energy savings in a relatively short period of time.

They never require painting and many offer easy cleaning features not found in older windows.

If you’ve had your windows for a while, check the seals around the glazing are still intact.

POSSIBLE LEAKS?Next time it rains hard,

have a look at where the water is gathering around the outside of your home.

Pools of water close to the house and foundations which take a long time to disperse are probably doing damage to foundations and may lead to cracks in walls.

You often see this in DIY cobbled or paved areas, where the paving begins to tilt towards the house as the fi ll dirt compacts.

The best indicator of a leak in water pipes to the house is the water bill, provided you live in a metered area. If you blink when you open it, you’ve probably got a leak.

To track it down, look for a very green patch of grass that exhibits spectacular growth compared to the rest of the section. Other dead giveaways are serious cracking in concrete or dramatic dips in paved areas.

For most people, a home is a major, long-term invest-ment. Common sense and regular maintenance improve the return on the investment, and will help ensure that it provides a lifetime of enjoyment.

HOW long since you checked the state of your roof or windows?

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Plumbing is a good example.

It pays to plan plumb-ing systems in new homes and alterations very carefully, because if the pipes are in the wrong place for the fi t-tings you’ve chosen - toilet, shower, van-ity etc - installation can take twice as much of the plumber’s time with a consequent increase in costs.

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World champ taking on Johanson juggernaut

By Colin ThorsenTe Awamutu Phan-

tom kickboxer Brad Johanson is training for the fi ght of his life.

The former Peace Cup rugby representative has been signed up for a cruiserweight world title fi ght at the Trust Waikato Te Awamutu Events Centre on Au-gust 19.

His opponent is two-times British champion Marlon Hunt with an incredible 80% knock-out rate.

Johanson is training hard at Phantom Kick-boxing Gym under the direction of Rick Dob-son and his full contact training team.

Dobson has also brought in specialist trainer Neil Fynn. He has a long history of Martial Arts and some very good fi ght build-up training techniques.

The British contingent arrive in Te Awamutu on August 11.

A powhiri will be held for them at the Phantom Kickboxing Gym, behind Marshalls Pharmacy.

Johanson will be keen to put the experience he gained, from competing at the world champi-onships in Hungary, into effect against the world champion.

“We saw a touch of nerves from Brad prior to entering the ring against the Croation at the worlds, which is usual before a big fi ght, but never been seen in him before,” says Dobson.

“The whole event suddenly dawned on Brad as we were about to enter the ring.”

Johanson took the fi ght to the big European.

The Croation went head hunt-ing, with the New Zealander ob-viously wanting to end the fi ght quickly, but Johanson stood up to everything he threw at him.

It was the fi rst ever time Johanson has had his nose bro-ken, including all of his year’s of rugby and boxing.

Dobson says the New Zea-lander mimicked the Croatian by head hunting too, in his quest for the big knock out.

But the warriors were unable to complete the knock outs and the fi ght went the distance.

In kickboxing, the fi ghters have to prove over six intended kicks to the opponent - to prevent it turning into a boxing match.

Johanson lost two points for not making his quota of kicks, allowing the Croatian to win the

bout narrowly on points. Proving competitive on the

world stage gave Johanson the thrill of his life.

He now faces the biggest fi ght of his life against Marlon Hunt.

True to form, Johanson says he is approaching the world title fi ght as ‘just another day at the offi ce’.

He was at his fi ttest in Hunga-ry and will be ready come August to thrill his home crowd.

Although he didn’t bring home a medal from the worlds, Dobson says Johanson gained masses of respect from the other fi ghters.

Kihikihi’s Joe Howells was also a member of the New Zealand team at the world champion-ships.

He had the misfortune to suf-fer an eye injury, forcing him to pull out of his fi ght against England.

‘Just another day at the offi ce’ for hometown kickboxer

CONTENDER: Brad Johanson training with his coach Rick Dobson at the Phantom Kickboxing Gym in preparation for a crack at the world cruiserweight title in Te Awamutu. 1520617AD

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Promotion beckoning for TA pennant team

Te Awamutu’s division four men’s pennant golf team are still on course for promotion to division three next year.

The six strong team of Rob Cox, Wayne Taitoko, Reese O’Connor, Andrew Brown, Dominic Morris and Bryce McDougall meet Tahuna in the division IV fi nal at Ngahinapouri course on Sunday, June 11.

Te Awamutu cemented their spot in the fi nal with a 7-2 victory over Ngaruawahia III on Sunday.

Jurg Russenberger’s young team clinched a berth in the junior pennant semi-fi nals with a draw at Huntly on Sunday. They meet Ngahinapouri II in the semis.

Their performance to date is fi t-ting reward for Russenberger, who contributes a tremendous amount

of time and effort into junior golf at the club.

Robert Coleman and Tim Young teamed up to win the four-ball, best-ball club competition with a score of 9-up on par on Saturday. They took out the Graham Cup, presented by Mr C. D. Graham in 1957.

Dominic and Justin Morris were the runners-up on 8-up. Justin won the individual scramble with 3-up, from his father Dominic and Tim Young on 2-up.

Open midweek tournament, reduced to a nine hole scramble on stableford due to weather conditions:

Women: P Pennell, S Gooch 17; men: T Ormsby 21, B Hawira, D Green 18. Twos: T. Ormsby, J Emery.

Best of the Vets: J Neilson 39, N Brown 37, R Corkill 35, T Fleming, C Moore, M Claydon, D Herlihy, L Hagenson. REESE O’CONNOR

Ken McFarlane could be forgiven for thinking Christ-mas had come early for him at Pirongia Golf Club on Sunday.

The in form 12 handicapper won the Patron’s Trophy, the Ashby Cup and the senior men’s net scramble, as well as striking the twos jackpot.

He shot 75 gross for 45 stabl-eford points to claim the Ashby Cup, fi nishing four shots clear of the runner-up Brett Hollins-head on 67 net.

McFarlane’s round included three twos.

He claimed the Ashby Cup

with a two round total of 87 sta-blefords, overtaking fi rst round leader Dave Peryer on 80.

The Ryan Cup went to An-drew Parsons with a two round total of 7-up on par.

Gus MacIntyre claimed the runner-up spot on a countback from Pat Ryan, both having to-tals of 5-up on par.

Scramble on net, sponsored by the Lawnmower and Chainsaw Centre:

Women: P MacIntyre 72, B Parsons 74, F Haberfi eld, M Pengelly, A Niere-meijer 81, S Grey 82, E Campbell 83.

Men, seniors: K McFarlane 63, B Hollinshead 67, P Eyre, K Appleby

68, P Pitcon 70, A Parsons 71, W Fox, A Johnson 72, W Crombie 74, B Johnston, B Coleman, R Scown 75.

Juniors: P Robertson 68, A Elliott, J Warburton 70, H Nieremeijer 71, S Meddings 72, J Creek, P Ryan, D Peryer, D Lowry 73, T Young, B Cavey 74, M Caie 75.

Twos: S Mills, K McFarlane (3). Longest putt: P McFarlane (women), C Coles (men). Century 21 nearest pin: M Pengelly (women), S Mills (men).

Women’s club day LGU, 23-5-06: J Reakes (div I) 72 net, A Nieremeijer (div. II) 65, G King (div. III) 72.

Scramble on net, div. I: A Nieremei-jer 65, S Grey, B Parsons 72; div. II: G King 72, P MacIntyre 77.

McFarlane weaves magic

Way to goThere was a deadheat for honours in the

open Ambrose tournament at Stewart Alex-ander Golf Club.

The Waysy team comprising Peter Way, Mike Kennedy, Colin Clarke and Dave Cou-pland won by lot from the Limps team of V. Roberts, G. Cox, A. Heke and G. Otini.

Both line-ups returned 55 net in the Te Awamutu Tyre Centre sponsored event.

The Three Blind Mice team of R. Mossman, B. Watkinson, K. Tuuta and K. Murray were third with 56.4 net, pipping P. Morgan, A. Duncan, S. Dempsey and B. Mulholland on 56.7.

Women’s club scramble on putting: S Brain, S Law-rence 31, P Thompson 32, A Hayes 33, D Griffi n 34.

LGU winners, 17-05-06: H. Baynes (silver) 75 net, H Berg (bronze I) 78, B Walker (bronze II) 70.

Scramble on net: B Walker 70, A Hayes 72, J Jef-fries, H Baynes 75, S Lawrence 76, H Berg, H Parker, C Forster, M Bouma 78. ABC Cup (matchplay): P Murphy.

Te Awamutu Sports Senior B rugby team took delight in beating Hinuera 13-9 to fi nish top-of-the-table in the preliminary round.

Clark Devoy reports that an 80 minute arm wrestle evolved at Hinuera on Saturday.

Zeon Tapu wrestled his way across the try line from a well-constructed lineout drive for Te Awamutu Sports to lead 5-0.

Hinuera stormed back with a penalty and a drop goal for a 6-5 halftime advantage.

Hinuera increased their lead to 9-5 with a penalty. Replacement Te Awamutu Sports’ centre Andrew

Ranger then put his stamp on the game, cutting back on the inside, beating six players to score an excellent try in the corner.

A Thomas Bird penalty stretched the visitors lead to four points with 10 minutes remaining.

Resolute defence kept Hinuera at bay in those clos-ing stages.

Player of the day went to Karl Smith.

Sports B tops

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SA golfers in limelightStewart Alexander

women’s representa-tive golf teams are in a rich vein of form.

Highlight of a string of recent successes was winning the Waikato fi -nal of the national club teams championship at Waitomo.

Cheryl Forster and Helen Baynes, with a two ball net score of 63, combined with Carol Formosa and Peg Mur-phy (67) for a winning score of 130.

They were four shots clear of Hamilton and Taumarunui.

Further success came Stewart Alexan-der’s way at Pirongia last week, when the team of Forster, Formosa, Margaret Bouma and Barbara Dench were joint winners (with Kawhia) of the fi nal qualifying round of the Waikato weekday pennants.

Their net score of 303 was 10 shots ahead of third placed Piopio Aria.

The district fi nal will be held on June 12 at a venue yet to be decided.

The most recent success for the club came on Sunday when the championship pennant team

fi nished runner up in division IV.The team of Murphy, Baynes, Forster and ‘vis-

iting player’ Shirley Kinnaird of Tirau lost only one round in the competition - to the eventual winners, Piopio Aria.

The club is now looking forward to defending the weekend pennant title that they won last year.

The competition starts next month with the fi rst round at Cambridge on June 18.

WAIKATO fi nal winners of the national club teams’ championship, Stewart Alexander’s line-up of, from left, Peg Murphy, Cheryl Forster, Carol Formosa, Helen Baynes. Photo supplied

Fun run, walk fast approachingDust the cobwebs off your run-

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Te Awamutu Marathon Clinic’s annual fun run and walk on Sun-day, June 18.

The club is running the half marathon again, along with the usual 8km and 16km events.

Inaugural half marathon win-ner John Bowe has had his wish granted after saying he would return to defend his title this year provided the Clinic held the half marathon annually in conjunction with the other 8km and 16km events.

“We were pleased with the

positive interest shown when the half marathon was introduced last year for our 21st anniver-sary event,” says president Ross Thomas.

“Retaining the event can only be a plus. There are many run-ners and walkers keen to com-pete over 21km.”

McEntee Hire Services is the major sponsor, while local busi-nesses Selectrix and Ace Lawn-mowers are pleased to support the event by again providing substantial major prizes. Minor spot prizes are also to be won.

Although the course is the same as last year, regulars will

notice there has been a change to start times this year.

Half marathon walkers will start at 9am, half marathon run-ners and 16km walkers at 10am and 16km runners and all 8km entrants at 10.30am.

Entry is $20 per person.Closing date for early entry

is Friday, June 9. Entries after this date cost $25 and will be ac-cepted on the day.

If you have not already received your entry form in the post, they are available from local busi-nesses. Additional enquiries can be made to Ross Thomas at 871 5022 or Pip Annan 871 2980.

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Last year’s premier grade netball runners-up Marist Weka ended Cogs RHL’s unbeaten run with a thrilling 50-48 victory.

Down by four goals at the fi rst break at the Events Centre last Thursday night, Marist Weka stormed back to be on level terms at halftime and lead by eight goals at three-quarter time.

Diane Cox reports that positional changes in the last quarter nearly proved their undoing but some stern words from coach Tiari Gisborne saw them lift their game.

Stand out players for the winners were Sonia Gis-borne (WA) and Leanne Chubb (WD).

Cogs RHL coach Gaylene Dorssers commented that these teams have played each other so often that they were able to exploit each other’s weak-nesses in a hard fought game.

Cogs RHL like to play at pace but Marist Weka were able to slow the game down and their defend-ers shut down the spaces in the circle.

Stephanie Clarke played well under pressure for Cogs. An early injury to Crystal Peveral did not help their cause.

United were deserved 51-39 winners in their match against College Senior A.

Trailing for the fi rst two quarters, they dug deep to lead into the 3/4 break by fi ve goals and restricted the students to just seven goals in the last quarter.

TAS Ecolab played a controlled game to beat RSN 52-43.

A fi ve goal advantage at the fi rst break soon be-came eight goals at halftime. Total team effort and composure saw them secure their third win of the season.

Pirongia Meateaters kept in touch for the fi rst half of their game against Bailey Ingham Wander-ers, but paid the price for allowing the opposition to get away from them in the crucial third quarter.

Bailey Ingham Wanderers produced their best form in the third quarter, extending their fi ve goal halftime lead to 20 goals.

Pirongia Meateaters stormed back in the last quarter, outscoring their opponents 16-7, but it was all a little too late.

Marist Weka prevail

Mudgway wins thrillerRussell Mudgway won a thrilling fi nish to the

third race in Te A’ Cycles sponsored winter road cycling series around the Paterangi-Pirongia-Te Awamutu circuit on Sunday.

The break riders rode through the fi eld to take line honours in the 50km handicap race.

The limit riders had a 90 seconds lead with 7km to go and looked like they would take the race but were caught with 1km to go.

Mudgway (5 min) took the win with a well-timed sprint from Bob Puru (5 min) and Richard Mellsop (9 min). Mudgway’s time was 1:23.05.

Sarah Ulmer (5 min) took fourth and fastest woman just a week out from leaving for the USA to race for the New Zealand Jazz Apple team.

Fastest overall time of 1:18.45 went to A grader Peter Rennie from Mark Langlands.

The under-15, 18km handicap race attracted 19 riders.

Sam Whitehead (10 min) took the honours in 42.02 minutes, winning the two up sprint from Rebekah Wilmer-Provan (10 min).

Whitehead travels every week from Piopio to race.

These two worked well together to hold off the three minute group.

Sean Fleck won the sprint for third. Fastest time of 33.44 went to Hayden McCormick,

while Laura Gretton was fastest girl in 33.49.The series has been going for three weeks with

record numbers racing. Te Awamutu Sports Club has introduced a social

grade for riders who wish to ride with a group over shorter distances

The social group rode over 25km with Ann Graham fi rst home in 54.25. The rest of the fi eld fi nished within a minute of her.

Hawks’ wings clippedCoach Kane Rangitonga was philosophical

after Te Awamutu Sports Firehawks suffered their fi rst loss of the season going down 24-20 to Taniwharau.

Although the game was very competitive and the fi nal scoreline close at Albert Park on Saturday, Rangitonga says his team did not play up to their usual standard.

“I guess it’s hard to keep any team from losing urgency and commitment when you keep winning.

“We all knew we would suffer a loss sooner or later in the premier II competition.”

The Civic Video sponsored Firehawks can take some satisfaction from the fact that it took a ‘beefed up’ Taniwharau side to fi nally topple them.

At the after-match function it was confi rmed by the visiting coach that his team included 12 of their premier players - showing just what respect the Firehawks had earned from their 20-14 victory the last time these two clubs met a fortnight ago.

“If you’re beating everyone in your own compe-tition, the only teams you can measure yourself progress against are those in the next grade up,” says Rangitonga.

“A four point loss to a premier side that is cur-rently lying third is not something the team will stress over too much.”

The Firehawks ran in four tries on Saturday through Warwick Ratima (2), Kevin McCallum and Mike Peri. They bombed another three try scoring opportunities when the last pass went to ground with the tryline open.

McCallum added two conversions.The Firehawks will now prepare for their next

game against Ngaruawahia at Albert Park this coming Saturday, 2pm kickoff.

Soccer romp for TATe Awamutu senior soccer team carried on where

they left off last week against Melville when they hammered Huntly 10-3 on Saturday.

Te Awamutu led 4-2 at halftime, and after a rev-up from coach Dave Ireland slotted six goals to one after the break.

Midfi elders Carl Miezenbeek and Gabriel Hoete provided plenty of quality ball for attackers An-drew Ryan, James Maxwell and Matt Millar who carved Huntly to pieces at times.

Ryan and Maxwell both notched hat-tricks, while Miezenbeek and Millar netted two apiece.

Hoete was named player of the day, in what was collectively Te Awamutu’s best performance for a number of years.

Te Awamutu reserves went down 4-1 to Unicol, with Adam Blake the only goalscorer.

The third team was at home at Anchor Park in a 5-1 win over Hamilton Wanderers Celtics.

Goals were scored by Jordan Ball (2), Tim Ball, Dave Ardern and Chris Smith.

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Parehoho. BARRETT - Sarah Wahinekino. At Purekireki Marae, Pi-rongia, June 3, 2006.Powhiri 9.00am, ser-vice at 11.00am.

BEREAVEMENTSKEIGHLEY - Inez

We would like tothank the many peo-ple who supported usby attending the fu-neral, visiting, send-ing flowers and mes-sages of sympathy,giving baking andproviding meals, it has been deeply ap-preciated. During the months Inez was illshe was most hum-bled by the love andcare shown her by somany of her special friends and family, many thanks to youall, and also to the District Nurses who went the extra mile, the carers and thestaff of the St JohnAmbulance and thehospitals. Please ac-cept this as a personal acknowledgement. Hugh, Brian andKathy.

IN MEMORIAMBUTLER - Betty

Ann. 13/11/1932 -2/6/1991. Loved wifeof the late CliffordJohn. Miss and loveyou both always.Fondly rememberedby all their siblingsand extended family.

ENGAGEMENTSBURGESS - FALWASSER

Keith and Colleenand John and Kathyare happy to an-nounce the engage-ment of Carl and Lydia. We wish themall the best for the fu-ture.

SAAVEDRA - McFARLANE

Andrés and Sarah arepleased to announcetheir engagement to family and friends.Love and best wishesfrom both families.

LOST

LOSTLOSTLOSTLOST Went missing around Kihikihi Road / Turere

Lane area.

Any sightings or information contact

871-3345

RAFFLESTE AWAMUTU SPCA

$100 petrol voucher raffle. Number 30 Or-ange Diamond, LynneYates.

Formal NoticesFormal Notices

CHURCH NOTICES

KIHIKIHI AAnngglliiccaann PPaarriisshh

ooff OOrraakkaauu SUNDAY, JUNE 4

9.30am: Christ Church, Kihikihi

AALLLL WWEELLCCOOMMEE Enquiries: 871-6130

MMEETTHHOODDIISSTT

CCHHUURRCCHH Sunday, June 4 10.30am Pentecost

Parish Communion at Te Awamutu

AA LL LL WW EE LL CC OO MM EE Enquiries 871-5376 REV MAUREEN CALMAN

CHURCH NOTICES

KKIIHHIIKKIIHHII PPRREESSBBYYTTEERRIIAANN

CCHHUURRCCHH Sunday, June 4

9.30am: 9.30am: 9.30am: 9.30am: Morning Worship Margaret Birtles

11.15am:11.15am:11.15am:11.15am: Pukeatua

Everyone Welcome Enquiries 871-6876

St John’s St John’s St John’s St John’s Anglican Anglican Anglican Anglican ChurchChurchChurchChurch

Arawata St, Te Awamutu Sunday, June 4

Pentecost

Join our services at: 8.30am: Old

St John’s Church 9.00am: St Paul’s,

Hairini 10.00am: St John’s - Family Service with

Sunday School Contact George

871-9738

St Saviour’sSt Saviour’sSt Saviour’sSt Saviour’s Anglican Anglican Anglican Anglican ChurchChurchChurchChurch

PIRONGIA Come and join our service at:

9.30am Each Sunday

Contact Lyn 871-9455

CHURCH NOTICES

TTTTTTTTEEEEEEEE AAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMUUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTUUUUUUUU AAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEMMMMMMMMBBBBBBBBLLLLLLLLYYYYYYYY OOOOOOOOFFFFFFFF GGGGGGGGOOOOOOOODDDDDDDD

654 Alexandra Street Saturday, June 3Saturday, June 3Saturday, June 3Saturday, June 3 6.00pm: Service led by City Rock Church

Napier. Dance, Rap etc. Sunday, June 4Sunday, June 4Sunday, June 4Sunday, June 4 10.30am: Service

4.00pm: Service with City Rock Church, Napier

All Welcome

Te Awamutu

CHRISTIAN

SPIRITUALIST

CHURCH

At the Red Cross Hall 11.00am ~ Sunday

June 4 & 18 For further enquiries

please contact: Minister Elaine

Dunlop 871-7064

Te Awamutu PRESBYTERIAN

PARISH

SUNDAY JUNE 4 ST ANDREWS Holy Communion

9.00am: Service 10.15am: Family Service

and Kids for Christ For more information see our website on

www.teawamutu.net/standrewsEveryone welcome

~ DO JOIN US ~ Enquiries to 871-6609

TUITION

DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES

Phone now Gary Gwynne 07 827-4443

LEARN why bacteriaare the only life form with a biological rea-son for creating us. Send SAE and 25c toBox 3 Kihikihi.

PERSONAL

A fem Hamilton, trans outcalls, can travel.Phone Capri (021)189-2043.

FOR property convey-ancing matters call870-4991, James Par-lane Solicitor.

PERSONALTHURSDAY, Friday,

Saturday and Sun-day, in or out calls, stunning experienced lady from 8.00pm,bookings essential. Phone (027) 344-3749 or 870-3479.

FINANCIAL

356TC201/05

TUITION

PAGE 23Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, June 1, 2006

MEETINGS

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEENOTICE OF PUBLIC MEENOTICE OF PUBLIC MEENOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGTINGTINGTING A public meeting for families interested in applying for future Habitat housing in the Otorohanga District are invited to attend the public meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2006.

Meetings are: 3.30pm Otorohanga Library Meeting Room

7.00pm Otorohanga Council Chambers CEO, Pete North of HFH Waikato will be available to explain Habitat’s concept in greater detail, present the way we do things, the type of houses we build, and who has responsibility for what, as well as answer any and all questions. Tender documents for sub-contractors and suppliers for Habitat’s first Otorohanga house build in September 06 will be available at the meetings. S Bennett Company Secretary

DUE TO QUEENS BIRTHDAY ON MONDAY JUNE 5

FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006PAPER ARE:

Classifieds:

12noon Friday, June 2 Display:

Bookings ~ 10.00am Thursday, June 1 Copy ~ 12noon Thursday, June 1

ROSETOWN CHORISTERS AND FRIENDS PRESENT

Musical Director Annie Fullerton

Accompanist Liz Dickson

BEAUTIFUL MELODIESMelodies from the old world and the new

At the Borough Council Building

on Sunday, June 11th at

4.00pm. Entry $8 152TC205/06

~ THANK YOU ~ Jo, Nigel and Mason King would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes, the huge amount of flowers, the meals and baking, the cards and the many hospital and home visits following Jo’s car accident and the death of baby Jamie. Jo is out of hospital, mending well and will be back in Guthrie Bowron before too long. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for all your support and help.

The

REEHOUSEclub

Call Katrina

871- 4043 or

0274 294 614

After school or casual childcarePick up from school serviceFun holiday programmeOscar Approved

152TC200-06

PUBLIC NOTICES

WAIKATO AREA BIRD SHOW

To be held at the Catholic Hall

Mossop Road, Tokoroa 2pm - 5pm, Saturday, June 3 9am - 2pm, Sunday, June 4 Refreshments available

MISSION IN UGANDAMISSION IN UGANDAMISSION IN UGANDAMISSION IN UGANDA

Fundraising for mission in Uganda Presbyterian Hall

Saturday, June 3 ~ 8.30am - 11.30am

FINANCIALNO one knows farm

finance better, Fraser Farm Finance. Phone(021) 951-170.

� Personal Loans Personal Loans Personal Loans Personal Loans � Vehicle Finance Vehicle Finance Vehicle Finance Vehicle Finance � Debt ConsolidDebt ConsolidDebt ConsolidDebt Consolidaaaationtiontiontion � Mortgages Mortgages Mortgages Mortgages Any purpose we can helpAny purpose we can helpAny purpose we can helpAny purpose we can help Income and credit

problems ok FROM $3,000 TO $100,000 CALL TOLL

FREE TODAY

0508-42-5626

VVEEHHIICCLLEE FFIINNAANNCCEE �No Deposit Finance �Learner License �Same Day Approval �Bad Credit - No credit Vehicles from $3000 Ph: 0800 16 90 90

Watson Haworth Motors Finance

FOR HIRE

TO LET

A1 SELF STORAGE

New facility, many sizes, good rates,

security and 7 day access.

Phone 871-6164 or (0274) 783 085

Are you looking for Property

Management? AALLLL LLAANNDDLLOORRDDSS

RREECCEEIIVVEE OOUURR MMOONNTTHHLLYY

NNEEWWSSLLEETTTTEERR Ph 871-5044

Te Awamutu Realty MREINZ “nobody does it better”

FEMALE flatmate, $90p/w including ex-penses. Phone (027)696-9666 or 870-6145.

FEMALE flatmate wanted for executivehome, close to town, $90 p/w plus ex-penses. Phone (021)926-141.

FLATMATE wanted, walking distance to town, $95p/w plus ex-penses. Phone Stacey(021) 1766-256.

ONE bedroom self con-tained flat, $150p/w. Phone 871-4331 or(025) 833-331.

STORAGE profes-sional storage com-pany, offers long term storage, individual, secure units. Razzas Storage, Otorohanga. Phone 872-2485 or(027) 499-7159.

TO LET

LANDLORDS Wishing your property to be managed by a

recognised professional?

TENANTS

Needing help finding accommodation which

suits your needs? Contact Francene

on 871-7146, Mobile

(027) 289-3952 871-6287 a/h

Waipa Property Link Ltd. MREINZ

SAFE ‘N’ SOUND STORAGE

Lock up

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

Phone 871-2171 or (0274) 407-101

230 Bruce Berquist Drive, Te Awamutu

TE AWAMUTUTE AWAMUTUTE AWAMUTUTE AWAMUTU SELF STORAGESELF STORAGESELF STORAGESELF STORAGE

From $17 p/w 24hr access

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

THREE bedroomhouse, close to town,garage, $300p/w.Phone (021) 545-302.

THREE bedroomhouse, newly painted,large section, Ki-hikihi, $250 p/w, bondand refs required.Phone 871-2171 or(0274) 407-101.

TO LET

THREE bedroomhouse, single garage,carport, close to Col-lege, very tidy,$250p/w. Phone 871-7544 after 5pm.

PUBLIC NOTICES

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

If you want to drink, that’s your

business IF YOU WANT TO

STOP, THAT’S OURS Phone 871-4072

or 870-3463 PO Box 194

Te Awamutu

DUTY CHEMIST

MARSHALLS

PHARMACY

SATURDAY June 3, 2006

9.00am to 1.00pm SUNDAY

June 4, 2006 10.30am to 12.30pm

MONDAY

June 5, 2006 10.30am to 12.30pm

PUBLIC NOTICES

Council Carpark Saturday, June 3

Phone Phyllis 871-4811

PUBLIC NOTICE Sections 18, 41, 64

Sale of Liquor Act 1989

The Kihikihi Bowl-ing Club Inc, 17 Lyon Street, Ki-hikihi, Pirongia Bowling Club Inc, Franklin Street, Pi-rongia and Te Awa-mutu Bowling Club Inc, Victoria Park, Te Awamutu have each made application to the District Licens-ing Agency for the grant of a Club Li-cence in respect of their pavilions situ-ated as above. The general nature of the business to be con-ducted under each li-cence is that of Sports Club. The days on which and the hours within which liquor is intended to be sold under each licence are: Kihikihi Bowling Club, September 1 - April 30, Sunday to Friday 8.30am to 10.30pm, Saturdays and Public Holidays 8.30am to 1.00am the following day. Pirongia Bowling Club, all year, seven days, 8.30am to 10.00pm. Te Awamutu Bowling Club, Sunday to Thursday 8.30am to 10.00pm, Friday and Saturday 8.30am to 12midnight. The applications may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Office of the Dis-trict Licensing Agency, Waipa District Council, 101 Bank Street, Te Awamutu. Any person who is enti-tled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of any one of the applications may, not later than 10 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objec-tion with the Secretary of the District Licens-ing Agency at the Waipa District Council, Private Bag, 2402, Te Awamutu. This is the first publi-cation of this notice.

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE Sections 9(4), 16(2), 18(3), 31(3), 39(2), 41(3), 55(3), 62(2),

64(3), and 76(4) Sale of Liquor Act

1989 Te Awamutu Light Operatic Society Inc has made appli-cation to the District Licensing Agency at Waipa District for the renewal of an on li-cence in respect of the premises situated at Mahoe Street, Te Awamutu known as The Woolshed Thea-tre. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is entertainment. The days on which and the hours during which the liquor is sold under the licence are Monday to Saturday 12noon to 1.00am following day, and Sunday, 12noon to 11.00pm. The application may be inspected during ordi-nary office hours of the Waipa District Licens-ing Agency at 101 Bank Street, Te Awa-mutu. Any person who is en-titled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 working days after the date of the first publi-cation of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the secretary of the District Licensing Agency at Private Bag 2402, Te Awamutu. This is the second pub-lication of this notice.

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GroupGroupGroupGroup

Geoff Oakshot

A Journey through Central Asia Wednesday,

June 7 at 9.30am

Waipa Workingmens Club Albert Park Drive

$2 ~ ALL WELCOME

BUSINESS SUPERDEALS

AIR FILLS ON site filling. Spence

Marine phone 871-7711.

TOWBARS Stuart Law Ltd, Phone 871-6426.

CARAVANS &TRAILERS

CAR trailer 6x4, re-cently rebuilt and painted, must sell this week, $900 ono. Phone 871-5995.

CARAVANS wanted, 10 - 30 ft, any condi-tion, anywhere, will travel. Up to $10,000. Phone Steve (027)622-0011.

Advertise LocallyPhone 871 5151

PUBLIC NOTICES

PAGE 24 Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, June 1, 2006

PUBLIC NOTICES

MAIHIIHI PLAY CENTRE

Maihiihi Play Centre would like to formally thank the following sponsors and contributors, and all those who

supported our Auction evening: ASB - David Kilbride and Greg Sinclair, Otorohanga Trans-port, Flett McKenzie Strawbridge, Woodlyn Park, RE Walters Farms, Otorohanga Kiwi House, Ross Peverel, Waitomo Glow-worm Caves, Mt Cosy Stud Farm, Waitomo Caves Mu-seum, River Run Products, Daytona Raceway, TerraCare, Gemtime Jewellers, Ravensdown, Lazerzone NZ Ltd, Freightlines, Covergirl Lingerie, The Veterinary Centre - Joyce Voogt, Altura Park, Thompson Concrete, Otorohanga Plumbing & Gas, Otorohanga Groundspread, Caves Motor Inn, Dairy Systems Engineering & Pumping Ltd, Mc Donalds Te Awamutu, Otorohanga Milking Machines, FMG Te Kuiti, Agmax, S Bryant, Deosan, RD1 Otorohanga, Kiwitown Liq-uor, Otorohanga Veterinary Services, Flemings Homekills, H & R Giltrap, Brian Lahore, Deanos Te Awamutu, Farmlands, Rosetown Holden, Goldpine, Peter Glidden Honda, Memories Beauty Therapy, Otorohonda, Kiwitown Mitre 10, Bees & But-tercups, Hammer Hardware Otorohanga, Ange Keyte - Life Care First Aid Cons, Subway Otorohanga, R & M Coles, Ad-vantage Tyres Otorohanga, Waikato Cakes, Fairview Ford Te Awamutu, Te Awamutu Events Centre, Giltrap Farm Machin-ery, National Bank - Otorohanga and Te Kuiti, Kings Sports world, The Flower Shoppe, Molly P, Retravision Te Awamutu, Wrightsons Te Awamutu, Bailey Ingham, Furniture Court Te Awamutu, Mike Brown Cycles and Mowers, Trevor Walters Pharmacy, Duncan Trott Mower Services, Haddads, Murray Hunts Furnishers Ltd, Scentsations, R Gifts.

THE DIABETES RESEARCH UNIT

At Waikato Hospital is looking for VOLUNTEERS to help us with our research

into cholesterol lowering medication. If you: � Are between 18 and 74 years � Are on Lipex (simvastatin for your cholesterol) � Have high cholesterol/high triglycerides � Do NOT have Diabetes � Think you would be interested in finding out more about this study...

Please contact us by sending in your details or phoning us at:

Email: watermaa@waikatodhb.govt.nz Phone (07) 839-8701 ext 6679

PUBLIC NOTICES

Te Awamutu

CRAFT MARKET

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY JUNE 4JUNE 4JUNE 4JUNE 4

10101010am to 2pm am to 2pm am to 2pm am to 2pm ---- on the Main Street Enquiries to Roni (025) 661Enquiries to Roni (025) 661Enquiries to Roni (025) 661Enquiries to Roni (025) 661----2243224322432243

EQUESTRIANSALE, new and used

saddlery and ridingwear, Queens birth-day specials, Satur-day 3rd, Sunday 4thand Monday 5th, 9amto 4pm daily. TheHorse Shop, Cam-bridge. Phone (07) 827-5636.

VEHICLE PARTSFOR SALE

TOWBARS

& MUFFLERS Te Awamutu Mufflers

& Towbars, 225 Rickit Road. Phone 870-6255.

FOR SALEBED, mattress and

base, queen, $50.Phone 871-4203 after 5.30pm.

CAKE tins for hire, boards and paper forsale, RenshawsButchery. Phone 871-6470.

DEER crate, (alumin-ium - nationwide), make excellent calf crate to fit flat deck ute. $1000. Phone872-2825.

FFIIRREEWWOOOODD 5m³ $160, 10m³ $290,

delivered. Phone (07) 878-5242 or (021) 617-349.

FIREWOOD, dry na-tive Matai, $100 uteload or larger loads to suit. Phone (07) 873-8996.

MOBILE scooter, prac-tically new, $2,000. Phone 870-5422.

FOR SALEFIREWOOD dry split

pine, $50m³, deliv-ered. Phone (027) 426-1206.

FIREWOOD, Mac, Pine, truck load, $250delivered. Phone (07)823-6712.

FIREWOOD, split and dry, Te Awamutu andKihikihi, free deliv-ery, pricing from $902m³. Phone bus 871-7711, a/h 871-8707.

FREEFREEFREEFREE Confidential advice on consumer, legal

and other areas. Available at the

Citizens Advice Bureau, United Arcade.

Phone 871-4111

PINECONES, $7 sack. Phone 872-2537.

FOR SALE

RING, new, exquisite,engagement/dress, Tanzanite and 50ctdiamonds, reg val$2250, sell $800.Phone 872-7700.

TIMBER 150x30 H3 railing, approx 600m,90% of packet are 6mlengths. Phone 871-9719.

TIMBER 150x40 H3 railing, approx 300m,90% of packet are 6mlengths. Phone 871-9719.

TIMBER, Redwood 150x25 panel grade,will sell rough sawnor T.G and V. Phone871-9719.

TRAMPOLINE, free, reasonable condition.Phone 872-7911.

FOR SALE

VISIONS

MMIINNXX Clothing & Giftware.

Next to Bookshop -Kihikihi. Brand newstock arrived, sizes 8 -24, EFT/Credit cardavailable.

GARAGE SALE

13 Ballance Street, Kihikihi, movingoverseas, everythingmust go, SaturdayJune 3, 8am - 1pm, Sunday June 4, 9amto 12 noon.

269 Puniu Road, Sat-urday June 3, 8am,anything and every-thing garage sale,owners moving over-seas, everything mustgo.

GARAGE SALE

49 Grey Street, Ki-hikihi, 9am, SaturdayJune 3, householdand garden items.

51 Wainui Ave, Te Awamutu, Saturday3rd, 8.00am to 12noon, house items.

80 Whitmore Street, Kihikihi, SaturdayJune 3 at 8am.

920 Hazelmere Cres, 8.30am, Saturday 3.

CAMBRIDGE Lionsshed, Vogel Street, Cambridge, Saturday3 June, 8am till noon.

CHURCH Hall, Mutu Street, 8.30am -11.30am. Saturday,June 3, see you there.

JUMBLE sale, St An-drews Presbyterian Church, Saturday,8.30 - 11.00am.

PETS

FOSTER HOME

WANTED

Hi, my name is Harmony. I need a foster home while mum and dad are in the UK for a year. I’m a much loved 4yr old inside girl, love people and am OK with cats. I don’t have a high IQ but am fairly obedient. If you have a fenced section and can help out:

Please phone 870-2056 or

(027) 440-2056

PETS HUNTAWAY Heeler x

eyedog pups for sale,both parents working, $60. Phone 870-3215.

VEHICLES FORSALE

7700ss 8800ss 9900ss

CCAARR PPAARRTTSS Used car parts, tyres 181 Bruce Berquist Drive

Phone 870-2200

COMMODORE GTS, 1986 VK, new WOFand rego, must sell this week, $2000 ono. Phone 871-5995.

HOLDEN Commodore SS, 1994, WOF andreg, 5L V8, 4speedauto, $12,000 ono. Phone Jim (021) 250-2472.

RAV 4 1994, WOF and reg, 3door, 2L,5speed, $6500 ono.Phone Jim (021) 250-2472.

Great Tyres!Great Prices!

Fitting & Balancing

Kihikihi RoadTe Awamutu

PPhhoonnee 887711 33007799

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0/05

TOYOTA Hi Lux, 1984, 2WD, newWOF, excellent condi-tion, $2200. Phone(027)641-0874.

LIVESTOCKWANTED

AC PETFOODS Now Buying

Horses 0800-834-222

GRAZINGAVAILABLE

GRAZING AVAILABLE

FOR up to 100 dairyheifers in Otorohanga area. May 2006 toMay 2007. PhoneAllan (07) 873-0720.

HAY for sale, $6.50 per bale, can deliversmall quantities. Phone (07) 829-7831.

HAY/SILAGEBIG Square, Rye/clover

meadow hay and Lu-cerne silage, can de-liver. Phone Neil (021) 926-315 or 872-7871 a/h.

PAGE 25Te Awamutu Courier, Thursday, June 1, 2006

LIVESTOCK WANTED

BONER COWS WANTED

Don’t Wait Two Weeks For Payment

Immediate Payment - Competitive Schedule Also empty heifers and potter bulls

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

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

LIVESTOCK WANTED

Greenlea PREMIER MEATS LIMITED

WANTED

Cows � Bulls � Prime Ox/Heifer

PROMPT PROCESSING� FREE CARTAGE �SAME DAY KILL

STUART ALLAN LIVESTOCK BUYER A/H: 07 829 8272 MOB: 029 290 4330

STOCK SALES

IN CALF HEIFER & BUDGET COW SALE Wednesday June 7 - 11.30am Start

Location: Te Awamutu Sale Yards, Paterangi Road, Te Awamutu SALE COMPRISING 200 In calf hfrs and budget cows A/C Client 40 top Freis X I/C Heifers BW 145 Further Entries Being Accepted All enquiries to: Steve Weck 07 870-2961 0274 770 109 Chris Ryan 07 871-3313 0272 431 078 Peter Schnuriger 07 871-3316 0272 431 836 Peter Cain 07 871-3580 0274 933 808 Bob Drake 07 871-7515 0274 941 958

80+ Driver 80+ Driver TrainingTraining

Rosetown Driver TrainingRosetown Driver TrainingPh: 871-5569 Mob: (0274) 125-000Ph: 871-5569 Mob: (0274) 125-000

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PROPERTIES FOR SALE

VILLA

Four bedroom, on 7830m2 lifestyle block, sleepout, double garage, 7mins south of Te Awamutu, 5 mins to Pokuru Primary,

$neg. View by appointment only. Phone (027) 310-0290 or

(07) 871-8323 after 6.00pm Genuine enquiries only.

TENDERS

Habitat for Humanity Waikato invites subcontractors and suppliers to submit quotations for supply of construction materials, fit out and landscaping of new 104.83m² dwelling and carport in Merrins Avenue, Otorohanga, 4th - 15th September 2006. -Pile driving and supply -Timber supplies -Roofing -Aluminium Joinery -Spouting -Plumbing supply and fit -Electrical supply and fit -Kitchen supply and fit Insulation -Carpet and vinyl supply and fit -Hardware -Landscaping -Garden Shed Exact specifications and house plans can be obtained from:

Habitat for Humanity Waikato PO Box 5775, Hamilton

Phone (07) 846-2226 ~ Fax (07) 846-2229 email: info@habitatwaikato.org.nz

Or at Public Meetings to be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2006.

3.30pm Otorohanga Library Meeting Room 7.00pm Otorohanga Council Chambers

Tenders close: Friday, July 14, 2006 at 4.00pm S Bennett Company Secretary

TENDERS

FFOORR SSAALLEE

BBYY TTEENNDDEERR School building

from Otorohanga Primary School.

Tender documents available from DTZ NZ Ltd,

PO Box 1545, Wellington

Enquiries phone Bronwyn Simmonds

on (04) 460-3805 Tenders close June 6, 2006

WANTED KNOWN

LIZ CLARKE In-Step Podiatry Services

BSC, BA, DIPHE, SRCH(UK),

MRCH(UK), SRPODNZ, MNZPOD

Chiropodist/Podiatrist Trained in the United Kingdom

Appointments booked between

9.00am - 1.00pm, Monday to Friday

355 Mahoe St Te Awamutu

Ph 870-4080

GRAZINGAVAILABLE

SILAGE Top quality round bales.

Phone (07) 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001.

SALES / RECEPTION

Waitomo Adventures Ltd www.waitomo.co.nz

Blackwater Rafting at its Best

Full Time This job involves selling and co-ordinating adventure caving trips with Waitomo Adventures Ltd, based in Waitomo Village. The successful applicant will be an exceptional communicator, have great customer service skills and be well organised. Experienced in Excel and Work preferred. You will be required to work public holiday/weekends on a roster system.

Please send CV to: Kim Hunt: kim@waitomo.co.nz

or PO Box 29, Waitomo Caves Village Applications close June 9, 2006

WORK WANTED

AAUUTTUUMMNN AASSSSAAUULLTT

Book now for your Au-tumn Action Plan, re-planting, garden res-urrection, general maintenance, Phone Tess at Great Garden Workz on (027) 238-2517 or 872-2853 A/H.

BOBCAT AND

TIP TRUCK For Hire, for all types

of ground work, free quotes

Phone Philip (07) 823-7245

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

CARPENTER avail-able, smaller jobs,Te Awamutu westfrom Whatawhata toOtorohanga. Phone 871-9737 or (0274)742-965.

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

CHIMNEYCHIMNEYCHIMNEYCHIMNEY Clean, parts, repairs,

be ready for winter.Phone 871-5351 or(0274) 664-367.

WORK WANTED

CHIMNEY cleaning,for the best price andservice. Phone PatrickWeal (0275) 449-505.

DIGGER13 tonne for hire, ex-

perienced driver/ op-erator. Phone (07) 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001.

DIGGER with driver, $62 hr inc gst. PhoneTony 871-3620.

ELECTRICIAN ELECTRICIAN

CHRIS MYLCHREEST CHRIS MYLCHREEST

FOR: � New Installations � Maintenance � Repairs

Phone 871-2914

Mobile (027) 496-7849

FENCINGPost driving, auger drill-

ing, post and rail, postand batten, stockyards,deer fencing. Phone (07) 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001.

For General Automotive Repairs and Garden & Property Maintenance

� Services � Lawns � Tune-ups � Hedges � WOF Repairs � Sections ~ Qualified Mechanic ~ Richard Macdonald 870-4244 or (021) 204-6464

Glen Rawson Plumbing

Craftsman, Plumber and Gasfitter

�Roofing � Maintenance � New

Phone (027) 222-7590 or 870-2987a/h

LOUNGE suites cleaned. Phone UltraClean 871-6662 now!

MEATEATER

HOMEKILLS LTD

Phone 871-9995 or (029) 871-9995

MORTGAGE

BROKER

NZMBA

Phone Christine 871-3176

(021) 545-302

WORK WANTED

Odyssey Shuttle

Colin Paterson Ph/Fax: 870-1904 TE AWAMUTU BASED Luxury Shuttle Service

All Centres 0800 639 773

OFFAL HOLES

� � �

KING COUNTRY

DRILLING * 4 Wheel Drive * Best Equipment * Best Prices * Foundations * Lined Soak Holes * Associated Concrete Products

PHONE DENNIS COLSON

0800 DUG HOLES 0800 384 465

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For all your Landscaping and Garden

Requirements 3829 Cambridge - Te Awamutu Road

“We Deliver Anywhere”

Phone (07) 827-4759

ROSETOWN Painters, for all your paintingand wallpaper re-quirements. Phone 871-3411 or (027) 482-5586.

WORK WANTED

PC PROBLEMS? NO fix, no fee, repairs

from experienced localIT professional. Mo-bile upgrades, repairsand installations ser-vice. No call out fees! Phone Matt (021)261-5277 or 870-3038.

RESIDENTIAL Lifestyle blocks, for all

your fencing require-ments, experience andquality guaranteed.Phone (07) 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001.

SHUTTLE SHUTTLE SHUTTLE SHUTTLE SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE SERVICE

Ph Pat or Deanne 872-2530

(027) 289-5496 or (027) 289-5497

SPOUTING replaced,Marley, $24 per me-tre, fitted inc gst.Phone Tony 871-3620.

Steve’s Specialist Tree Maintenance

Advanced Certificate in Arboriculture �Pruning �Chipping

�Dismantling �Thinning �Tree Felling

�Selective Crown reduction

FOR YOUR FREE QUOTE Phone (0274) 191-591

(07) 829-8818 a/h

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

WORK WANTED

TREE & STUMP SERVICE

Call Dennis Clements TOTAL TREE CARE

Phone 871-5221 Te Awamutu Owned

and Operated

Tree Surgeon Stump Removal � Highly qualified

� Quality guaranteed Ph Mike at FRASERS

0800-888-121

TRUCK6 wheeler tip truck for

hire, experienceddriver/operator. Phone (07) 827-1849 or (027) 473-0001.

WORK WANTED

WATER PIPE

LAYING Trenching Backfilling

TE AWAMUTU

DINGO

SERVICES

0800 C-ME-DIG

871-2927

FARM WORKWANTED

CROP & PASTURE SPRAYING Phone Neil Drury

(021) 926-315 Agricultural Contractor

FIT healthy male seeks full time work, experienced farmworker, dry stock ordairy farm. Phone (07) 312-4406 after6pm.

SITUATIONS VACANT

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A part time position is available for immediate start for an outgoing, motivated, enthusiastic person to work two evenings a week plus

Saturday (approximately 18 hours). Heavy lifting involved.

Drivers licence essential. Apply in writing with CV to:

Liquorland Te Awamutu 49 Vaile Street, Te Awamutu

Advertise LocallyPhone 871 5151

WORK WANTED

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SITUATIONS VACANT

We offer a vehicle, good pay rates and an incentive payment scheme to the right person.

We take pride in our reputation for top quality workmanship in the Waipa District and are currently expanding into the King Country.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with either qualifi cations or experience in the Painting & Decorating trade. Wallpapering skills would be an advantage.Send your CV or an outline of your work

history with at least two phone referees to:

Kellie Taylforth, Dave Rowe Painter & Decorator94 Kio Kio Station Road, RD4 Otorohanga

Ph: 07 873 1777 Fax: 07 873 1776Email: budgetmaintenance@xtra.co.nz

Closing date: June 30, 2006

A fulltime position is available with our Painting and Decorating business.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE MANAGER

Are you willing to crawl on hands and knees over broken glass

To ensure our clients get the service they deserve?

If so we have the role for you We intend to be the best real estate team in town To help us succeed we need an exceptional office

Administrator for our NEW Te Awamutu real estate office

Be part of our growing Waikato team

(P.S. Just kidding about the broken glass)

Please forward your CV in strict confidence to: Jim Ecclestone (Sales Manager)

PGG Wrightson Limited PO Box 49, Matamata

Or phone (07) 888-4573 anytime

SITUATIONSVACANT

CAR PAINTER/PANELBEATER � Sole charge � Modern equipment � Car supplied � Varied work

Mainly small paint touch ups and light

panelbeating Excellent hourly rate.

Phone for an interview

Watson Haworth Motors 871-4187

Confidentiality assured

DRIVERS DRIVERS DRIVERS DRIVERS WANTEDWANTEDWANTEDWANTED

Truck and trailer experience, good rates, immediate start preferred.

Wilco Logistix Limited Phone Jason

(0274) 313-451 or (021) 313-477

Kids at Home Ltd

NANNY

URGENTLY

REQUIRED

Three days per week, one child, great

support from the family and Kids at Home.

Good working conditions. Our clients

are looking for an exceptional Nanny. Preferably one who will be long term.

Please phone

Denise 871-7673

LABOURERS Are required for short-term and long-term assignments based locally. You will ideally need to be immediately available or finishing your current assignment. To work for Drake you need to be reliable, have previous relevant work experience, access to transport and have a can do attitude. You will also need to provide two work related verbal references.

If you are interested contact Drake today

on (07) 839-1750

SITUATIONSVACANT

MACHINE OPERATORS

Are required for short-term and long-term assignments based locally. You will ideally need to be immediately available or finishing your current assignment. To work for Drake you need to be reliable, have previous relevant work experience, access to transport and have a can do attitude. You will also need to provide two work related references.

If you are interested contact Drake today

on (07) 839-1750

SITUATIONSVACANT

OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE WORKERWORKERWORKERWORKER

Office worker required two mornings a week for small but busy workshop. Basic office duties including computer based stock inputting and invoicing. A background in general office work and payroll experience would be an advantage.

Call Roger on 870-3962

SITUATIONSVACANT

PART-TIME

KITCHEN HAND Evenings and

weekends, position includes:

� Food preparation � Customer Service� Cash handling � Food service and other general duties � Will suit mature person EXPERIENCED

BAR PERSON Managers certificate

preferred but not essential.

Hours include weekdays and

weekends. A multi-skilled applicant with kitchen skills would

be ideal but not essential.

Please phone Cara Alexandra Hotel (027) 541-7106 or

Terry 871-9799

PIZZA

DELIVERY

DRIVER We require an energetic and enthusiastic person

to deliver our pizzas. Must be able to work

weekends. Also needed:

Mature supervisor for weekend work.

Apply in person to: Vault Pizza

120 Sloane Street, Te Awamutu after 4.30pm

Advertise LocallyPhone 871 5151

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For further information contact: Te Awamutu Information Centre 871 3259

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The thoroughbred among banks

Te Awamutu

14-17 June 2006

Pre purchase your New Zealand National Fieldays Tickets and save!

Go in the draw to WIN ...- Family pass (2 adults, 3 children)- $50.00 towards food and beverages for your day out at Mystery Creek compliments of Wilksbrooke Motors Ltd.

- Prize package compliments of the National Bank Te Awamutu

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

NAME..................................................................................

DAYTIME PHONE...............................................................

✄

Fill in entry form and present when you purchase your ticketsEntry age 18 years and overPrize will be drawn Monday 12 June at 4pmWinners will be notifi ed by phone

from Te Awamutu Visitors Centre

Tickets pricesAdults $10.00 (gate $12.00)Child (under 14 years) $6.00Under 5 years FREEProgrammes $5.00

FIELDAYS

HELL, UPSIDE DOWNWelcome aboard. Enjoy

your voyage

At midnight on New Year’s Eve the S.S. Poseidon was struck by a 30 metre tidal wave and capsized.WHO WILL SURVIVE - IN ONE OF THE GREATEST ESCAPE STORIES EVER?

THE SHAGGY DOG PGSAT 3.20, SUN 1.20, MON 2.05

ICE AGE 2: THE MELTDOWN PGSAT 3.10, SUN 1.10, MON 1.45

SIONE’S WEDDING MTHU & FRI 5.50, SAT 5.20, SUN 3.20, MON 4.05

MRS HENDERSON PRESENTS MSAT 2.55, SUN 12.55, MON 2.10

KEEPING MUM MSUN 6.25, FINAL MON 4.00

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Another wonderful British gem. A rare, inspiring, uplifting tale with perfect casting. “It tears your heart out.” Herald. Refreshing, rewarding and thoroughly enjoyable adult drama that will get to you and has a perfect ending.ON A CLEAR DAY MTHU 7.55, FRI 8.00, SAT 4.45 & 8.25, SUN 4.35, WED 6.05

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 3 MTHU 7.50, FRI 7.55, SAT 7.20, FINAL SUN 5.20

X-Men 3 is the best yet. This film is full of action, special effects and has a plot that is edgy and well thought out.X-MEN 3: THE LAST STAND MTHU 6.00 & 8.00, FRI 6.00 & 8.05, SAT 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30, SUN 1.30, 3.30 & 5.30, MON 1.55 & 3.55, TUE & WED 5.50 & 7.50

THU 10.30, 6.10 & 8.10, FRI 6.10 & 8.15, SAT 4.55, 6.45 & 8.35, SUN 2.55, 4.45 & 6.35, MON 2.15 & 4.15, TUE 6.10 & 8.10, WED 10.15, 6.10 & 8.10 (POSEIDON IS THE GOD OF THE SEA)

From Maeve Binchy’s best-selling novel comes a charmer of a movie. A moving, human story of two women who discover the warmth, friendship and ultimately, themselves.TARA ROAD PGTHU & FRI 6.05, SAT 6.30, SUN 2.45, WED 10.30 & 7.55

Intrigue and menace mingle in one of the finest mysteries ever filmed based on the world’s best selling novel. A breathless race to discover a buried secret and the stunning truth. Hugely exhilarating entertainment. THE DA VINCI CODE MTHU 10.00, 5.40 & 8.20, FRI 5.40 & 8.25, SAT 3.00, 5.40 & 8.20, SUN 1.00, 3.40 & 6.20, MON 3.45, TUE & WED 5.40 & 8.20($14.50, $11.50, $9.00 No Comps)

The rise of the anti-christ who would destroy mankind. The prophecy is clear, the signs unmistakable. A stylish and suspenseful shocker-thriller.THE OMENSTARTS 06/06/06. TUE & WED 6.00 & 8.00

Excellent storytelling with heart-warm-ing emotions and lively action scenes.CARS GSTARTS NEXT WEEK

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

FREESausage Sizzle

FACE Painting

Artistry & Make Up

Life Changing Testimonies

FREEBalloons & Lollies

Te Awamutu AOG Te Awamutu AOG ChurchChurch

Presents

Selwyn park, Te awamutu10.30am, June 3rd

If wet at 654 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu

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HOTEL& RESTAURANT

Meals and AccommodationSHORT AND LONG TERM

Restaurant Open

Courtesy Van AvailablePhone 870 4025

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Karaoke9.00pm till late

F R I D A Y N I G H T

Bouncy BoxingS A T U R D A Y N I G H T

Be ringside 7.15pm. Join us for a fun packed night. Spot Prizes to be won.

Come on, put ‘em up!!

We have an opportunity for an OOFFFFIICCEE JJUUNNIIOORR

To join our friendly, hard-working team. The successful candidate is likely to be a young person looking to gain some experience working in an office environment, so the primary requirements are intelligence, maturity and a personable manner. Word processing and numeracy skills would also be well regarded. The position offers an opportunity to learn about the operation of a legal office, specific duties including deliveries, filing, mail and relief reception / switchboard work.

Applications close Monday, June 12 with: The Practice Manager

Edmonds Judd 15 Albert Park Drive

PO Box 35, Te Awamutu Phone (07) 872-0236 Fax (07) 871-7654

email: TheLawyers@edmondsjudd.co.nz

Te Awamutu College LITERACY SUPPORT TEACHER

(Possibly Primary trained) Full-time, permanent position to teach one

class Special Needs Maths and one Year 10 Social Studies, with rest of the time working in our literacy support area. To start Term 3.

ASSISTANT TEACHER SCIENCE

(with Senior Biology if possible though not necessary)

Maternity leave position - Monday, July 24 - Friday, November 24, 2006.

Please phone the Principal, Barbara Cavanagh on 871-4199

or send CV to: info@teawamutucol.school.nz or P O Box 369, Te Awamutu

SITUATIONS VACANT

CONCRETE PLACERS WANCONCRETE PLACERS WANCONCRETE PLACERS WANCONCRETE PLACERS WANTEDTEDTEDTED

� Must be honest and reliable � Immediate start � Experienced person preferred but full training will be given. Please contact Debbie (021) 547-095

SITUATIONS VACANT

RESTAURANT STAFF REQUIRED GRILL COOK

Experience preferred, Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights on roster.

WAITRESS

18 years and over, must be reliable.

Phone 871-3742 day ~ 870-5578 evening

ASB TE AWAMUTU SPORTS

What’s OnWhat’s On

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Waikato Premier Rugby ~ This SaturdayEcolab Senior A vs University, Uni, 2.30pmEcolab Senior B vs University, Uni, 1.00pm

Power Farming U85KG vs Hautapu, Cambridge, 1.00pmVE Vets U19's vs Melville, Collins Rd, 1.00pm

Albert ParkPeter Glidden Honda/Willie Berkers U21 vs Putaruru,

No1, 1.00pm

Congratulations Ecolab Senior B's,winners first round Premier B competition

Waikato Rugby League Reserve GradeCivic Video TA Sports Firehawks vs Ngaruawahia,

NGA 2.00pm

NO Club Draw This Saturday

THANK OUR SPONSORS: Ambreed, Betta Electrical, Bowers & Son, Green Leaf Plant Hire

FARMEMPLOYEES

WANTED

FARM

ASSISTANT

WANTED An enthusiastic, reliable person with a strong interest in dairying is required for a 350 cow position, two minutes from Kihikihi. A three bedroom cottage is available if required. Flexible start date.

Please contact Paul & Kim (07) 872-7803

FARM ASSISTANT Wanted for 300 cow

farm, accommodation provided, start mid July.

For more details please phone (07) 870-1295

SITUATIONSVACANT

PRODUCTION OPERATORS

Are required for short-term and long-term assignments based locally. You will ideally need to be immediately available or finishing your current assignment. To work for Drake you need to be reliable, have previous relevant work experience, access to transport and have a can do attitude. You will also need to provide two work related verbal references.

If you are interested contact Drake today

on (07) 839-1750

Sell it in theClassifieds!

Phone 871 5151

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www.pggwrightson.co.nz

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Hazelmere Hummer TE AWAMUTU• Fully redecorated

• Large section

• Cosy living at its best

• Suit young family or rental

• Handy to schools and kindy

Peter McEvoy027 228 7115

Lifestyle SubdivisionOnly 2 left

PIRONGIA

Quality sections with great views. Post and rail fence with tar sealed entrance. From 4900m2 - 8.000m2 (1¼ - 2 acres). Be quick to secure.Hanning Road, Pirongia

Debbie Thomson 07-870 2841

Pat Tindle 07-870 2832

Last One$179,000

PIRONGIA

Bare land 3814m2, idyllic section on the edge of Pirongia Village. Sunny and flat with superb rural and mountain views. Power and telephone at boundary. Trout stream on your doorstep. Excellent location.

Debbie Thomson 07-870 2841

Pat Tindle 07-870 2832

Section TE PAHU

This 2 acre section is a good buy! There are approx 50 gum and 50 Macrocarpa trees. Any trees not required will be removed by the vendor to reveal your dream, elevated building site with great views.349 Limeworks Loop Road

Debbie Thomson 07-870 2841Pat Tindle 07-870 2832

Private, Parklike with Possibilites

PIRONGIA

Excellent 4 bedroom home, complemented by an amazing "Park Like" large section, boast-ing its own swimming pool, tennis courts and also a self contained outside room. Handy to both Te Awamutu and Cambridge.$Neg

Debbie Thomson 07-870 2841

Family Home In Rural Setting

PIRONGIA

Four bedroom home, large section with fruit trees, double garage with outside room. Handy to both Te Awamutu and Cambridge, school buses close by includ-ing St Peters school.$Neg

Debbie Thomson 07-870 2841

Pirongia Pearler - Vendor Says Bring ALL OFFERS.

PIRONGIA

Commercially zoned.Would suit; family home, backpackers, café and childcare.

Vendor has reduced price and says SELL.

Peter McEvoy 027 228 7115

Kawhia Gem KAWHIA

• Sea views• 5 bedroom plus large lounge• Modern dwelling• Private deck area• Realistially Priced

Peter McEvoy 027 2287115

Properties Wanted PIRONGIA

Relax In Pirongia PIRONGIAStunning 3 double bedroom

home, brand new. Built to an

excellent standard. Suit any family

type, young or old. Sun trap in the

living area. Good sized section.

Peter McEvoy027 228 7115

New Subdivision, lifestyle sections NGUTUNUI• Magnificent rural views

• Peaceful and private setting

• Excellent building sites

• Lot 1 approx 2500m2

• Lot 2 approx 2500m2

• Lot 3 approx 2500m2

• Lot 4 SOLD

Services power, phone and water

Arthur Marty07-870 2834

Two Lifestyle Sections NGUTUNUI2.61 & 3.75Ha (6.6 & 9.5 acres).North facing, easy - rolling con-tour, elevated sites. Your choice of building sites. Quiet no exit lane, divided and bounded by small stream. 10 mins to Pirongia, 20 mins to Te Awamutu.

$240,000 and $270,000 (incl GST)

Debbie Thomson 07-870 2841

Pat Tindle 07-870 2832

PRICE REDUCED

NEW LISTING

Te Awamutu

Cashed buyers seeking

properties suitable as rentals.

Kawhia

Investors seeking baches

or sections.

Contact Peter McEvoy 027 - 228 7115

PGG WRIGHTSON LIMITED MREINZ

NEW LISTING