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Makeover
for Mokau
museum
MOKAU’S Museum
and Gallery has had a
major facelift thanks
to a television series focussing on small town
museums.
On Friday, more than
40 people gathered to
witness the grand reveal of the town’s newlook museum including representatives from the Waitomo District
Council, museum committee, film
crew and local residents.
To prepare for the big reveal, Top
Shelf Productions film crew and museum volunteers carried out a fiveday makeover and film shoot, as
part of an upcoming television series
called Heritage Rescue.
The aim of the show is to find under-resourced heritage sites throughout New Zealand and turn them into
modern venues which proudly display
each town’s unique history.
Museum secretary Jan Brown says
the committee contacted Top Shelf
Productions in October and were
very pleased to find their “cluttered”
North St museum was a perfect fit
for the show.
The makeover included re-organising many historical artefacts, documents and photos and storing them in
modern display cabinets for visitors
to enjoy.
The museum also received a new
street sign, coat of paint, improved
landscaping and internet access.
Prior to visiting Mokau, the film
crew had carried out similar makeo-
vers at the Thames Historical Museum and Tauwhare Military Museum.
“When we first heard about the
show we were very excited because
we knew we fitted into the small,
struggling rural museum that they
were looking for,” says Mrs Brown.
“And now that the makeover’s
complete it feels like we’ve gone to
the status of a really grown up serious museum.”
GRAND REVEAL: Heritage Rescue presenter Brigid Gallagher (above) was on hand to reveal the new-look Mokau Museum
and Gallery on Friday. Museum secretary Jan Brown (below) says the makeover is “fantastic” and adds to the coastal town’s
attractions.
WILDEST DREAMS
Prior to the makeover, Mrs Brown
says the museum was simply a collection of items that had gone on display
for 35 years in the local hardware
store and it had reached the point
where it was “full up”.
She says the collection includes
some “very significant” pieces and
the recent makeover brings the area’s
history alive. “With the millions of dollars that
are to be spent on roadworks both to
the north and to the south of here, I
think the new-look museum and art
gallery puts Mokau on the map as a
genuine destination for a day trip,”
she says.
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THE year is well underway and many of us are now back road, and we eagerly look forward to construction begnning
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at work.
I’m looking forward to another busy year, and
CONGRATULATIONS
am positive it will be another fantastic year in the
I would like to congratulate the individuals in
Taranaki-King Country region (TKC).
the Taranaki-King Country who gained honours in
Infrastructure supports much of our daily lives –
the 2016 New Year’s Honours List.
it’s the roads we drive on, the schools our children
A huge congratulations to David Fagan, aplearn in and it delivers our electricity and water.
pointed as Knight Companion of the New Zealand
It is a key driver of the economy and public
Order of Merit for services to shearing; Jim Barker,
services. And it creates jobs and offers learning
appointed as an Officer of the New Zealand Order
opportunities.
of Merit for services to the transport industry and
Driving over Mt Messenger and through the
philanthropy; David Allerton, appointed a Queen’s
Awakino Gorge Tunnel is a drive which I do reguService Medal for services to the New Zealand Fire
larly, to get from top to bottom of my electorate.
By Taranaki,
Service and sailing, and Kataraina Hodge, appointI was thrilled by the announcement of two new
King Country MP
ed a Queen’s Service Medal for services to Maori.
bypasses there.
Barbara Kuriger
I would like to extend my warm congratulations
I was in the middle of the King Country as the
to these four remarkable citizens for their services
announcement was made, and business owners and
to both their industries and communities.
locals I spoke to have welcomed the news.
I am confident this year will be full of success in our schools,
These bypasses, as well as added safety enhancements for
SH3, will open up the entire West Coast as a link to the rest of volunteer organisations, community groups, small and large
businesses, and innovative enterprises.
the upper North Island.
After recharging the batteries I’m heading into the 2016
This will undoubtedly increase tourism, economic productivity
Parliamentary year focused, energised, and full of ideas to keep
and the flow of goods and services.
The atmosphere of excitement in Taranaki-King Country New Zealand and TKC moving ahead.
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UFB in but speed not 100Mbps
THE challenge to deliver ultra-fast broadband
to all New Zealand schools has been achieved in
time for the start of the new school year.
Minister for Communications Ms Amy Adams
says in 2010, the Government undertook to deliver
peak speeds of at least 100 megabytes per second
(Mbps) to schools by 2016.
Schools in the North King Country have fared
well in the upgrade with the majority now having
a fibre connection.
NOT SO FAST
However, Te Kuiti computer company, PC-Soft
Limited who provide technical support for local
schools has challenged Ms Adams’ claims that all
schools now have service of 100Mbps, and say the
public is being misled as to what is actually being
delivered.
Senior computer technician Harley Cressy
says connection speeds are definitely better than
what schools had, but the reality is not what was
expected.
“Because of our locality schools are receiving
their internet connection through a half-duplex
system.
“Simply put schools have a pipe carrying the
fibre into them which is split in two, so in reality
what you have is 50Mbps going in and 50Mbps going out. Once you take out overheads in the middle
your realistic speeds maybe between 30-40Mbps
each way.”
Like all internet connections, the speed is subject
to the load which is placed on the network provider
at any given time.
“At home you will have noticed your own network speed is variable at different times of the
day, schools will experience the same issues and
the 30-40Mbps will reduce further, dependent
upon the congestion the provider has at its end,”
says Mr Cressy.
“So when the minister says schools are receiving
peak speeds of up to 100Mbps, she is not entirely
correct.”
MORE COVERAGE
The good news about who can access faster
broadband speeds is that more than 200 towers have been built or upgraded throughout the
country to the 4G network as a part of the Rural
Broadband Initiative.
Ms Adams says the towers, built by Vodafone
as part of its contract with the Government, allow
more rural communities to have faster wireless
broadband.
Fifteen new cell towers added to existing networks have expanded mobile coverage to more than
1700 square kilometres in rural areas previously
without coverage.
Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger
has welcomed news about the Spark tower now
operating at Maihiihi.
“Locals living and working in the Maihiihi
district now have high-speed mobile coverage in
locations where previously there was none. This
extended coverage is vital for emergency services
and is beneficial to connectivity all-round.”
Mrs Kuriger says connectivity is the number
one issue with people attending Rural Priorities
meetings throughout the country.
“Eighty percent of New Zealanders now have access to 4G, or fourth generation, high speed mobile
data services.”
The Government expects that number to reach
90% by 2019.
Opinion divided
MENSWEAR
SUMMER
AN open stormwater drain on the boundary
of the Otorohanga Kiwi House grounds divided
opinion among Otorohanga Community Board
members at their January meeting.
Regarded as a ‘superhighway for rodents’ board
members heard it would cost $27,000 to enclose the
Domain Dr drain.
The cost includes two manholes to accommodate
intersections with other stormwater drains.
SALE
NO GUARANTEE
Otorohanga District Council engineering manager Roger Brady told members there is no guarantee enclosing the drain would resolve the rodent
problem.
Board member Phil Tindle said he supported
the idea of enclosing the drain under the council’s
‘no open drains’ policy, but wants to see more work
done to negate the possibility of rats using it to
access the kiwi house grounds.
Elisabeth Cowley also supported enclosing the
drain saying there was a risk to public safety as
there is a camping ground and children’s playground in close proximity.
Dave Williams said he didn’t want the money
spent until guarantees could be found to stop predators using the drain, and abstained from voting.
The board recommended work proceed on enclosing the drain subject to further investigation.
NOW ON
“HUGE STEP”
Kiwi house manager Jo Russell is grateful for
the board’s support.
“Closing the drain is a huge step forward in assisting the park becoming predator proof.
“It means we can close up the drain’s outlet
inside the park as well.”
NOT CORRECT: North King Country schools are better off with the rollout of ultra-fast broadband than they were, but not as good as the Government claims according to Te Kuiti computer technician Harley Cressy who is taking issue with the delivery speeds promised.
RAT PATROL: Otorohanga Community Board has ap-
proved work to enclose an open drain on Domain Dr. Kiwi
house groundsman Pat Carr routinely inspects the drain
which has been a ‘superhighway for rodents’ into the park’s
grounds.
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Chopper
stars at
kai fest
THE Waikato Westpac Rescue
Helicopter starred in its own benefit
show at Kawhia on Saturday.
The Kawhia Kai Festival at Omimiti Reserve on Waitangi Day drew
more than 5000 people eager to taste
traditional Kiwi kai, listen to local
musicians or watch flax weavers and
wood and stone carvers at work.
All money raised at Saturday’s
festival – which featured more than
40 stalls – will go towards keeping the
$6 million rescue chopper in the air.
Festival goers had just settled hap-
pily on their picnic rugs after a fierce
haka performed by the Maniapoto
crew, which paddled a magnificent
double-hulled waka from Maketu
Marae to Kawhia wharf, when the
helicopter appeared overhead.
Crewed by pilot Loren Haisley
and medic Bill McNeilly, the chopper landed beside the harbour and
once the aircraft was secured the
doors and hatches were opened to
allow hundreds of delighted kids a
close look.
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CHOPPER SUPPORT: The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter made a star appearance at Saturday’s Kawhia Kai Festival
which raised funds for the chopper. The festival committee Maurice Tuaupiki (left), Jane Rutherford, Maureen Tuaupiki, Dianne
Jeffries, Marj Kaati, MP Barbara Kuriger, Faye Gilbert and Les Phillips with chopper medic Bill McNeilly (centre), pilot Loren
Haisley and support crewman Dale Kahaki.
FRITTER-LICIOUS: Atawhai Evans of Rotorua (left) serves a huge paua fritter to a hungry customer, while Marge Rameka of Kawhia (centre) gets ready to flip a giant whitebait fritter and Toni Denson offers the perfect kai
combo – homemade manuka honey-sweetened lemonade and a mussel fritter.
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Steel poles go up
in Otorohanga
WAIPA Networks has erected
eight steel power poles along the
North Island Main Truck line in
Otorohanga for its new 110kV Te
Awamutu to Hangatiki line.
Two poles are sited either side of
the town’s northern entrance bridge,
four along the railway corridor and
two, one either side of the Huiputea
Dr heavy traffic detour, at the southern end of the town.
The poles on this section are 16-18
metres tall with two metre davits
on top, while those at the northern
entrance bridge are taller to ensure
sufficient clearance.
Waipa Networks chief executive
Ray Milner says there are 176 new
poles on the line plus 12 in Te Awamutu that are being reused (Waitomo
News, September 29).
“Two thirds of the poles for the
line have already been stood without
problem so we’re on track.
“On a good day the pole erectors
have put up four poles but normally
average between two and three a day,
depending on the weather.
“The last pole will be stood in about
six weeks, the first conductors will go
up in Te Awamutu in 3-4 weeks and
the lines will go live in June.”
He says the foundation work has
had some challenges.
“We had planned on two or three
eight metre deep foundations but our
deepest one has gone down 11 metres.
“Some of the foundations have
been perfectly dry down to six metres,
in others we’ve found the water table
at 300mm.
“We’ve had to design special foundations for some of the peat areas.”
Mr Milner says the contractors
have done a “fantastic job” leaving
clean and tidy sites with all surplus
soil removed or used by landowners.
The poles are being erected under
the eye of project manager Warner
Nichol who, having worked with the
land negotiators for several years
and “tweaked” the poles’ postioning
to best suit landowners, has expert
knowledge of the route.
“It’s been a busy time with some
weather issues, but I’m very happy
with our progress,” says Mr Nichol.
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LOVE YOUR LAND
Makeover for Mokau museum
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“The makeover has far superseded my wildest
dreams and I think it looks fantastic.”
Feature displays include Barrie Carruthers’
electric dog collars, Maori artefacts, vintage farm
tools, newspaper files and selected artworks.
Top Shelf Productions researcher Justine Treadwell says the show aims not only to promote and
preserve NZ’s small town heritage but to also
encourage viewers to visit and enjoy what rural
museums have to offer.
“This makeover has been great fun and it has
come together really nicely,” she says.
“We’ve had plenty of support from local volunteers and we hope everyone enjoys the new-look
museum.”
Heritage Rescue, presented by Brigid Gallagher,
is scheduled to air on Sky’s Choice channel in June.
The Mokau Museum and Gallery is open from
10am-4pm daily, entry is free with donations
welcome.
ON DISPLAY: A wide range of historic artefacts, documents and photos took centre stage following a recent makeover of the Mokau Museum and Gallery.
The grand reveal, which was filmed by Top Shelf Productions for an upcoming television series, was attended by more than 40 people on Friday.
KCE share offer extension from Trustpower to end tomorrow
THE extension for King Country Energy (KCE) shareholders to sell their shares to Trustpower ends at midnight
tomorrow.
The original date for shareholders to accept Trustpower’s offer was January 29, but was extended under
the terms of the original offer.
To date, Trustpower has a 62% acceptance resulting in
shareholders being paid $4.78 per share as per the original
offer. Should shareholder acceptance rise to 70.2% or more,
the offer price increases to $5 per share.
In November, KCE’s board set up an independent committee of directors to consider and respond to Trustpower’s
offer.
The unanimous recommendation from the committee to
shareholders was not to accept the offer, unless the offer
price was increased to $5 per share regardless of the level
of acceptances. That is unchanged.
At the time KCE board chairman Toby Stevenson advised shareholders to look closely at the offer.
“The offer is, in effect, an offer of $4.78 per KCE share
“There is no guarantee that the offer price will increase
to $5 In comparison, the independent advisor, Simmons
Corporate Finance Limited, assessed the value of KCE’s
shares in the range of $4.62 to $5.90 per share.”
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COURT NEWS
THREE TIMES THE LIMIT
A HAMILTON man who crashed into a parked
car in Otorohanga was more than three times
over the legal limit.
On January 15, Michael Maurice Single hit
a stationary vehicle while visiting Countdown
supermarket.
The court heard Single waited at the scene to
speak with the car’s owner about insurance details.
Police arrived soon after and Single (50) failed
an evidential breath test registering 857 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. The legal
limit is 250mcg/l.
“I’m sure this will be a wake-up call for you,” said
Community Magistrate Wilson.
“But the message is simple – If you’ve had something to drink – don’t drive.”
The court heard it was Single’s first offence in
more than 25 years.
“I’m very sorry for what I’ve done,” he said.
Single admitted a charge of driving under the
influence of alcohol and was fined $860 and
disqualified from driving for six months.
DEFENDANT IMPRESSES
NORTH King Country man John Tony McTainsh was sentenced to 40 hours community
work after admitting a charge of driving while
disqualified when he appeared in the Te Kuiti
District Court.
The 41-year-old was stopped by police on SH3
near Piopio on May 6.
Following the incident, McTainsh completed the
appropriate courses to regain his driver’s licence
which impressed Ms Wilson.
She decided under Section 94 of the Land Trans-
TE KUITI DISTRICT COURT, FEBRUARY 3. COMMUNIT Y MAGISTRATE KATHY WILSON
port Act not to impose a further disqualification.
“Now that you’ve got your licence back, you
might as well enjoy it,” she said.
“I will,” said McTainsh.
The maximum sentence for being caught driving
while disqualified is three months imprisonment.
SPEEDSTER ARRESTED
A 20-year-old from Australia who was caught
speeding in Te Kuiti told the court he was just
blowing off some steam.
Following a verbal disagreement with family members on October 27, Keanu Waikura Noble was seen by police travelling at
102km/h on Carroll St (50km/h limit) in Te Kuiti.
Noble failed to stop but eventually pulled over
and was arrested on Hospital Rd.
“It’s not a good idea to get in a car and drive
when you are angry,” said Community Magistrate Wilson.
“How would you feel if you had cut a corner and
hit somebody? Running off like that is not the best
thing to do.”
Noble admitted charges of dangerous driving
and failing to stop for police. He was fined $630
and disqualified from driving for six months.
NO LICENCE AND DRUNK
A FORBIDDEN driver from Te Kuiti was caught
drunk behind the wheel.
On January 4, Kauri Rihaere Fahey (19) was
stopped by police for a routine licence check
on Anzac St in Te Kuiti and failed an evidential
breath test registering 350mcg/l.
The legal limit for drivers under 20 years is zero.
Fahey admitted charges of driving while forbidden and driving under the influence of alcohol.
He was fined $350 and disqualified from driving
for three months.
“I have a simple message for you – don’t drink
and drive,” said Community Magistrate Wilson.
ZERO LICENCE ORDERED
A TE KUITI man who believed he was sober was
caught driving while more than two times over
the legal alcohol limit.
On January 9, Sidney Steven Rawiri was
stopped by police while driving on South St in Te
Kuiti and failed an evidential breath test registering 597mcg/l.
The 28-year-old told police he had slept and
thought he would be alright to drive.
He admitted a charge of driving while under the
influence of alcohol and was sentenced to 40
hours community work and disqualified from driving for six months.
Rawiri, who has one previous drink drive conviction, was also ordered to apply for a zero
alcohol licence where for three years, he must
maintain a zero alcohol limit while driving.
BAD DAY GOT WORSE
A DRUNK driver who told the court he had been
having “a bad day” was ordered off the roads
until October.
On July 24, Andrew Thomas Holster (56)
of Aria, who was living in Auckland at the time
of his offending, was seen swerving across Hugo
Johnston Dr in Auckland.
He eventually pulled over, stopping on the verge.
Police arrived soon after and Holster failed an
evidential blood test registering 219 milligrams of
alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood – more than
four times the legal limit of 50mg/ml.
“Things were going bad for you but drinking is
not the answer,” said Community Magistrate
Wilson.
“Things will get better for you but not if you drink
and drive.”
The court heard it was Holster’s first drink driving
offence. He admitted a charge of driving under
the influence of alcohol and was fined $1100
and disqualified from driving for eight months.
FIRST OFFENCE
DAYKIN Knap from Te Kuiti admitted a charge
of drink driving when he appeared in court on
Wednesday.
On December 27, the 44-year-old was stopped
by police while driving on Lawrence St in Te
Kuiti. He failed an evidential breath test registering 571mcg/l. The court heard it was Knap’s first
offence for driving under the influence. He was
fined $570 and disqualified from driving for six
months.
IN BRIEF
Siren not sounding
TE KUITI’S 5pm siren has been on the blink
since its wiring shorted out during an electrical storm on January 27. Te Kuiti chief
fire officer Phil New says the problem appears to be in the connection between the
unit and the siren. An expert was checking
the fault yesterday. Mr New says from the
feedback he’s received residents are missing the traditional 5pm alert. “It’s been part
of people’s working day for years.” The
station’s emergency siren is not affected.
Chopper stars at kai fest
FROM P4
The crew spoke to the crowd about how they
work together in dangerous situations, day and
night, good weather and bad.
Last year, the helicopter completed more than
500 lifesaving rescues and the crew thanked the
crowd for their part in raising the $3.3 million
needed each year to keep the service flying.
Taranaki King Country MP Barbara Kuriger
helped collect donations from the crowd in miniature rescue chopper money boxes.
“What a fantastic party atmosphere and what a
wonderful community,” said Mrs Kuriger, a firsttime festival-goer.
“It’s awesome that a small community like this
can pull together to create such a huge familyoriented show and for such an important cause.
“I’ve had a wonderful time and I’ll be back, that’s
for sure.”
Canadians Gary and Fran Lorenz came to
Kawhia fresh off a cruise ship.
“We’ve been round Australia and New Zealand
but we haven’t seen anything that compares with
this festival,” said Mrs Lorenz.
“It’s our first time in New Zealand. We heard
about it [the festival] at the Oparau Store and it
sounded like so much fun. We loved watching the
waka warriors do their really fierce haka and also
loved the food, jazz and happy atmosphere. The
mussel fritters were delicious.”
Another couple visiting the festival for the first
time were Jillene and Kim Durhan from Palmerston North who chose to include it – along with a
spot of fishing – in their 30th wedding anniversary
“magical mystery tour”.
“Kawhia Harbour is so beautiful and everyone
is so friendly,” said Mrs Durham.
Organising committee chairwoman Marj Kaati
says people were still pouring onto the reserve at
3pm.
PLENTY TO SEE: Talented craftsman James Canon drew a crowd at the Kawhia Kai Festival in Omimiti Reserve while Raranga Maori weavers Ruth Port (left) and Annie Cochrane are pictured making kete from harakeke fibre.
LIKE CLOCKWORK: Kawhia Kai Festival committee members Maureen Tuaupiki (left) and
Marj Kaati take a brief break from helping run a hugely successful and happy day.
“All accommodation in town was
booked out and the area’s bachs were
mostly full.
“I spoke to visitors from Northland
to Napier who were enjoying the sun,
music and kai. It was also lovely to
see many Kawhia ex pats come home
to celebrate Waitangi Day.
“We’ve had great feedback from the
stall holders who offered everything
from hangi and whitebait fritters to
creamed paua on fried bread.
“The chopper and waka visits were
real highlights. And what a beautiful
sunny day – thank goodness for all
those lovely shady trees on Omimiti
Reserve.”
l The total raised for the rescue
chopper will be published in Tuesday’s edition.
POI-SED: Hauturu School students Amber Karipa (left), Nique Te Uira and Hawaiki Taylor
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THERE was plenty to see and do
at the 112th Waitangi Sports Day in
Aria on Saturday.
Held at St Helen’s Domain, kids
could be seen flying off fleet-footed
rams, hopping past in sack races or
charging down the hillside waterslide
while the adults took to shearing
sheep, jumping horses or tearing over
dirt jumps on 125cc motorbikes.
And if that wasn’t enough, there
was also dog trials, doubles tennis
action, lolly scrambles and helicopter
rides to keep visitors entertained.
Running all day in overcast, but
hot humid weather, Aria Sports Club
committee member Anna Nelson says
it was another classic family fun day
enjoyed by all who came.
She says crowd numbers were
down on previous years, but in terms
of a sporting spectacle – it was a huge
success.
“A bit of damp weather the night
before probably kept a few punters
away but on the day the weather gods
were pretty kind with temperatures
reaching upwards of 28 degrees,” says
Mrs Nelson.
“The ram riding and waterslide
were extremely popular once again
for the kids but seeing all the families
getting together and having a fun day
out was the biggest highlight. Overall
I was very pleased with how the day
went and everyone had a great time.”
Sponsored by Rorisons RMD, those
who attended the annual event enjoyed free entry and parking and
many vantage spots under trees scattered around the domain.
“Thank you to all our sponsors
and volunteers who made the day
possible,” says Mrs Nelson.
“It was another great Waitangi
Sports Day in Aria.”
KIWI CLASSICS: The 112th Waitangi Sports Day in Aria featured a host of classic Kiwi sporting events including shearing
where Tana Maquire (above) tried his hand with a lamb and children took part in traditional sack races.
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Location 4 Hillcrest Avenue,
Otorohanga. Land 859m². House
3 bedroom home with open plan
living and a basement rumpus room.
Ideal as a ‘first home’ or rental
proposition. Price $219,000 Licensed
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PROPERTY
STATISTICS
Location
35 George St
Te Kuiti
Land
1174sq m
House
130sq m
3 bedrooms
2 living areas
Price
$175,000
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THIS house at 35 George St, Te Kuiti is a real hidden
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On a private section, hidden from the road, is this three
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This property is within walking distance of the central
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School.
Give agent Mary Tapu a call to view.
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Te Kuiti
Licenced Salesperson
Mary Tapu
T 07 878 8266
M 027 474 9869
Website
propertybrokers.co.nz
Ref ID: TEU01054
RESIDENTIAL
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131 Rora Street TE KUITI [email protected] 07 878 8266
Hidden treasure
$175,000
TE KUITI
35 George Street
WEB ID TEU01054
Lovely and private, hidden away from the road.
Newly painted 3 bedroom home with 2 living areas
and a surprising amount of space. Open and airy in
summer with a good sized yard and cozy in winter
with both a heat pump and a wood burner. Nice
kitchen in very good order, wide hallway true to the
character of the home. Well worth a look at this
hidden treasure.
VIEW By Appointment
Mary Tapu
Mobile 027 474 9869
[email protected]
www.propertybrokers.co.nz
Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd
Otorohanga 07 873 8700
51 Maniapoto Street
[email protected]
Sun 14th Feb 12.00 - 12.30pm
Otorohanga: 24 Thomson Avenue $435,000 Te Kuiti : 7 South Street
• Three levels, three bedrooms
• Open plan living
• 813m² section (approx.), friendly subdivision
Linda
ID# OH6623
$240,000 Otorohanga : 52 Turongo Street
Refurbished Dream Home
• 3-4 bedroom brick home, designer kitchen
• Complete internal renovation, new roof
• New floor coverings, curtains. Twin car gge
Sandra
ID# TA4584
Otorohanga
$195,000 Otorohanga
Ideal Family Home
$222,000
Quality + Location
$285,000 Otorohanga
• Two bedrooms + two bathrooms
• Exceptional condition throughout
• Single garage with internal access
Kerry/Karen
Te Kuiti
$125,000
• Three bedrooms, open plan
• Single separate garage
• Primary school adjacent
Sandra
• Double garage
• Three bedrooms, two bathrooms
• Separate lounge
ID# KC4482 Craig
ID# KC4392
Te Kuiti
$200,000
• Three bedrooms, open plan, conservatory
• Double garage with auto door
• Flat, fully fenced section, great location
ID# KC4469
Maureen
Te Kuiti
• Three bedroom lockwood home
• Super rural views from decks
• Easy care 692m² section approx.
ID# KC4573
Maureen
$265,000
Quality Home with Privacy
• Generous open plan modern living
• Three double bedrooms
• Double basement garaging with int. access
ID# KC4522
Maureen
Otorohanga
Affordable in Aria - 2.23ha
Otorohanga
Great Starter
Kerry/Karen
$695,000 + GST if any
Live Rural Love Life
• Wool shed/new cattle yards
• 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms refurbished house
• 3 bay internal access garage
ID# KC4492
Craig
Tidy as a Pin
• Furnished quality chattels
• single garage
• 1101m² (approx) flat section
Craig
$259,000 Otorohanga
$580,000
$98,000
Te Kuiti
Look at the Price
• Four bedrooms plus porch
• Personalize to your taste
• Two toilets
Craig
$149,000 Te Kuiti
First Home/Landlords
$225,000 Te Kuiti
Prepare to be Impressed
Countryside Family Living
$265,000
Spacious Four Bedroom Brick Home
• Three bedrooms up, one down and office
• Garage & workshop with internal stairwell
• Recent new carpet & wallpaper throughout
ID# OH6627 Kerry/Karen
ID# OH6625
$120,000
Te Kuiti
$125,000
ID# KC4534
• Tidy 3 bedroom house
• Good floor coverings
• Double lock up garage
Craig
ID# KC3977
First Home/Landlords
$155,000 Te Kuiti
$170,000
Well Designed, Private Townhouse
• Two double bedrooms, brick
• Spacious lounge leading to private patio
• Single garage with internal access
Sandra
ID# KC4593
$228,000 Te Kuiti
• Immaculate, four bedrooms plus rumpus
• Modern kitchen and bathroom
• Atached garage, internal access
ID# KC3796
ID# KC4544 Sandra
Rural Lifestyle, Bush Views
$255,000
• Three bedrooms, open plan modern home
• Wood fire with wetback, double garage
• Two paddocks - 1.238ha (approx)
ID# KC3899
Sandra
LIFESTYLE
$310,000 Te Kuiti
• Solid, redecorated four bedroom home
• Pool, rumpus room for the growing family
• 8000m² (subject to survey) great community
ID# OH6633
Kerry/Karen
Kawhia
ID# OH6546
$235,000 Otorohanga
A Place In The Country
$208,000
• Three bedroom home with new bathroom
• Awesome views. Approx 10 mins from town
• Situated on 3120m² approx.
ID# KC4359
Maureen
COASTAL
$220,000 Kawhia
Make your Move
Te Kuiti
A Lifestyle to Suit Everyone
$630,000
• 12.8ha approx, woolshed with yards
• Four bedrooms, office, sleepout with amenities
• BBQ area, swimmming pool and spa
ID# KC4394
Maureen
COASTAL
$285,000 Marokopa
• 3.78ha approx. close to town & schools
• Freehold, two bedroom, 1960's original
• Tidy three bedroom home,
• 5 bedrooms, 2 storey, split level home
• Flat section, upper harbour views
• Elevated flat section with double garage
• 9 paddocks, 3 ponds. Currently a B & B
• Harbour views
ID# OH6586 Yvonne Rothery
ID# OH6592
Maureen
ID# KC4498 Yvonne Rothery
www.tekuiti.harcourts.co.nz
$190,000
NEW LISTING
• Well maintained two bedroom brick home • Three double bedrooms
• Sepatrate kitchen, dining & lounge
• Very tidy low maintenance
• Flat 1247m² section approx.
• Separate lounge, log fire and heat pump
ID# KC4473 Craig
ID# KC4465
Craig
Unique Lifestyle with Privacy & Views Freehold Home
www.otorohanga.harcourts.co.nz
Yvonne Rothery
Kawhia
021 185 9736
Don't Judge Me From the Road
LIFESTYLE - NEW LISTING
• Spacious three bedroom home with office
• Large deck with awesome views
• Well fertilised, good water supply
ID# OH6635
Kerry/Karen
Piopio
Craig McKellar
027 457 2450
$180,000 Otorohanga
• Duplex units, each with two bedrooms
• Rental potential of $440 - $460p/w
• Tidy, good roof, large sections, call now
ID# OH6597 Kerry/Karen
• Three bedroom bungalow looking for a new owner
• Quiet cul-de-sac road
• Presently rented
Sandra
ID# KC3975
Estate Must Sell
Rental Portfolio Starter
COASTAL
Te Kuiti
Maureen Fitzgerald
027 293 0155
ID# OH6559 Linda
$210,000 Otorohanga
• Renovated throughout, very tidy
• Modern kitchen and bathroom
• heat pump and double glazing
$215,000 Te Kuiti
Great Location Rural Views
LIFESTYLE - NEW LISTING
Te Kuiti
Sandra Lilley
027 654 5548
NEW LISTING
Three Bedroom Character Home
$125,000 Te Kuiti
Value Here
Te Kuiti
Linda Harty
027 248 8404
ID# OH6595 Linda
$560,000 Te Kuiti
• Spruce them up and attract more rent
• Each property has its own title
• Total rent per week $820
ID# OH6554 Linda
ID# OH6544
Retire in Comfort
Linda
Add these 4 to your Rental Portfolio Starter, Renovate, Rental
Excellent Rental or First Home
Karen Lennox
027 559 4468
• Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious living • Three bdrms, separate lounge with heat pump • Four bedrooms, two bathrooms
• Combined dining/kitchen. Shower over bath • Combined kitchen/dining separate lounge
• New wood burner, one run carpet, drapes etc
• 643m² flat section approx. with large garage
• Fenced 708m² section (approx), single gge • Flat 373m² section approx. Storage under house
$210,000 Otorohanga
• Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge
• Spacious home with options
• 3 bedrooms, recently insulated under floor • Inspect and think about renovating
• Native timber features, Large sunny section • Flat section, triple garaging, handy location
ID# OH6227 Linda
Kerry/Karen
ID# OH6492
Otorohanga
$299,000
I have Had a Makeover
NEW LISTING
PRICE REDUCED
Supreme Location with Character
Kerry Harty
027 294 6215
Sun 14th Feb 12.45 - 1.15pm
Sun 14th Feb 1.00 - 1.30pm
Designed to Captivate the View
Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd
Te Kuiti 07 878 8700
69 Rora Street
[email protected]
Sun Surf & Great Fishing
$150,000
• Bach sleeps six, plus a caravan
• Storage shed, tank water
• Situated on a 840m² flat section
ID# KC4596
Maureen
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Mary Tapu
KING COUNTRY
Mobile 027 474 9869 Office 07 878 8266
Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008
85 Phillips Ave
When you need space
4 bedroom brick
[email protected]
Private rear section
NEW LISTING
$110,000
WEB ID TEU01083
OTOROHANGA
85 Phillips Avenue
This is a selected First Home property, reserved for
eligible first home buyers. Receive a Government Grant
of $11,000 towards a deposit on this property. 3
bedroom home set on a 1169 sqm section. Make this
your home. Visit www.hnzc.co.nz/firsthome or call
0508 935 266 for more details. Contact Mary to view.
View By Appointment
$299,000
WEB ID TEU01002
TE KUITI
40 Eketone Street
Prime location home with great living space
throughout. Upstairs has three bedrooms plus office.
Bathroom and separate toilet. The open plan lounge
allows sun to shine through this summer to enjoy and
relax. Downstairs has an extra bedroom plus rumpus
room or possible bedroom, laundry, shower and toilet.
Carport space below. 640 sqm section.
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
Secure and tidy
$199,000
WEB ID TEU00938
TE KUITI
2/7 Tawa Street
Unit with two good sized bedrooms & a very functional
kitchen. A warm home with no work required. Good
security for your family member being the middle unit
of three. Internal access from garage with remote
control door. Rental possibility here. This already tidy
property is a sensible buy with low maintenance. For
viewing contact Mary.
View By Appointment
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
View By Appointment
56 Phillips Ave
$105,000
WEB ID TEU01084
OTOROHANGA
56 Phillips Avenue
This is a selected First Home property reserved for
for $10,500 towards a deposit on this property. Two
bedroom home set on a 723 sqm section. Make this
your home! Visit www.hnzc.co.nz/firsthome or call
0508 935 266 for more details. Contact Mary to view.
$275,000
WEB ID TEU01089
TE KUITI
73 Queen Street
Executive style four bedroom brick home with single
run carpet throughout and a heat pump for warmth or
air-con as required. Shower and bath in the well
appointed bathroom. Beautifully finished kitchen to
suit the keen baker. Large deck with half coverered,
well fenced back yard, raised vege gardens. Quiet and
secluded area. This property has obviously been very
well cared for.
View By Appointment
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
16 Carroll Street
$50,000
WEB ID TEU01093
TE KUITI
19 Hill Street
1,069 sqm private section with a 2 bedroom home
suitable for repair or replacement. Take a look with
Mary.
View By Appointment
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
Tackle to finish
View By Appointment
$90,000
WEB ID TEU01079
TE KUITI
16 Carroll Street
This is a selected First Home Property, reserved for
of $9,000 towards a deposit on this property. This is a
tidy three bedroom home. Single Garden shed. Close
to town and amenities. Visit
www.hnzc.co.nz/firsthome or call 0508 935 266 for
more details. Call Mary for a viewing.
$140,000
WEB ID TEU01074
TE KUITI
8 Te Kumi Road
This four bedroom property is almost there as the
Vendors have begun the restoration of this property.
The kitchen and dining area is open plan. Walking
distance to town and Te Kuiti High School, the location
is on point being adjacent to the main train line. Still
requiring work but this step back in time will be a step
forward with your next project! Phone Mary to view.
View By Appointment
View By Appointment
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
www.propertybrokers.co.nz
New Zealand’s leading
rural real estate company
Licenced under REAA 2008
AUCTION
Peak Of Perfection
Puketotara
• Privacy, tranquility and views - 2.455 hectares,
elevated lifestyle block in Pirongia
• Three bedroom, 8 year old Lockwood home in
immaculate condition. Calf rearing shed with
power and water
• North facing outdoor living with decking which
enjoys the expansive northern outlook
• Landscaped with hedging, raised vegetable
gardens and an abundance of trees
If you are looking for a low maintenance home with
a stunning outlook and rural living then this could
certainly be the one.
$870,000
www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEK22691
Incl GST (if any)
Awatea, 434ha - Potential Plus
• Awatea is a well located store drystock property
• Complete contour mix from steep hills, medium
hills to flats
• Approximately 385 hectares effective with very
solid fertiliser history
• Three bedroom homestead with sleepout, four
stand woolshed and implement shed
• After leasing the farm for the past 11 years, my
retiring vendors have decided to sell
• Please bring your own motorbike to the open day
Aria
AUCTION
(Unless Sold Prior), 1.00pm, Friday 18
March Panorama Motor Inn, Awakino
Road, Te Kuiti
OPEN DAYS 11am-2pm, Tuesday
23 February, 1 March
www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEK22753
Peter Wylie
B 07 878 0265
M 027 4735 855
Peter Wylie
B 07 878 0265
M 027 473 5855
TENDER
Tihiroa Dairy Farm
• 117ha (more or less)
• Modern 31 ASHB with meal feed system
• Good range of farm buildings
• Sound dwellings consist of four bedroom brick homestead and three bedroom cottage
• Three year average production 86,000kg MS
• Stock and machinery available as going concern
• The recent extensive upgrades to cowshed, fencing, races, water and pastures make this "turn key package"
worthy of your inspection
Tihiroa
TENDER
(Unless Sold Prior By Private Treaty),
Closes 4.00pm, Friday, 4 March,
41 Market Street, Te Awamutu
OPEN DAY 11.00-12.00pm, Friday,
12 February, 84 TIHIROA ROAD
www.pggwre.co.nz ID: HAM22910
Doug Wakelin
B 07 870 6219
M 027 321 1343
pggwre.co.nz
DARRAGH VALUATIONS LIMITED
Registered Valuers, Property Consultants
Farms and Small Holdings • Residential • Commercial • Experienced in Transmission Line Compensation
TOLL FREE PHONE 0800 300 151
TE AWAMUTU • 31 Bank St • PO Box 132
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John Darragh
027 497 2671
OPEN DAY
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www.lugtons.co.nz
Russel Flynn
021 496 555
Frances Bowler
021 682 583
TENDER
Lord Of The Manor
Monday February 15, 11am-1pm
Otorohanga 85 Veale Road
1709 Te Rahu Road, Te Awamutu
4  2  1 V 2g 3 
This stunning four bedroom home is just minutes from town and enjoys panoramic views to Maungatautari.
An ideal family home for retired farmers or a growing family. Spread over two levels with two bedrooms and
a gallery/office upstairs with the master bedroom, ensuite and fourth bedroom, downstairs. The master also
has access to a private, covered outdoor spa. The formal lounge plus the open plan dining/kitchen have
access to a covered outdoor entertaining area for those summer barbecues and evening drinks, plus the
beautiful manicured lawns and gardens are easily accessed. Double garage and a single give you space for
all your toys. All set on a private 3665m² section, this home is a must view!
Peter Hulsdouw
Web Reference CL10363 Viewing Saturday & Sunday 12.30pm - 1.15pm
Call Free 0800 43 77 33
Auction - In Rooms 1010 Victoria St, Hamilton,
Mob 021 243 7733
Wednesday 17 February 2016 at 12.00pm (unless sold prior)
E [email protected]
Unless sold prior
For Sale By Tender
Otorohanga Dairy Unit
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114 hectares of land
Good location
10 minutes from Otorohanga
91 hectare dairy platform (22 aside dairy)
Remainder of land used for grazing
Production records up to 98,000 ms
2 good houses with in-ground pools
Current valuation: $3.31 million
(unless sold prior)
Tender closes:
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
at 4pm, Century 21 office
305 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu
Open day:
Monday, February 15, 11am-1pm
View: century21.co.nz#357649
Contact:
John Appleton 0274 889 434
A/H’s
07 873 8936
Office
07 871 7189
[email protected]
Licensed under the REAA 2008
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TE KUITI:
50 Tawa Street
$MAKE AN OFFER
Affordable entry level 3
bedroom home set on a
1019m2 site. This could
be your first home or first
investment property. Plenty of privacy. Deck area with
impressive views over Te Kuiti. Highly motivated vendor!
Call Phil today.
PUT20844
TE KUITI: GREAT dAIRy GRAzInG
Just south of Te Kuiti
POA
Well fenced and troughed. Two homes, three titles,
woolshed, sheep yards and cattle yards. 102.5593Ha
or 253 acres approx. Rates $6759.35. Priced to sell,
don’t wait.
OHURA:
1865 Ohura Road
POA
253ha (626acres). Excellent fencing, some flat hay
country, well fertilised and tracked. Only 29kms to
town with a very tidy three bedroom home. Vendor
wants sold! Call Phil for more information.
PUT20415
King Country Sales
TE KUITI:
2 Hikaka Street
POA
TE KUITI:
6 Duke Street
$225,000
2 houses for sale on the same section. One 2 bedroom
plus one 3 bedroom returning $415 per week. Both
properties have heat pumps and a carport. Great
investment opportunity here. Call Phil to view.
3 bedroom brick home. Open
plan kitchen, dining and
lounge. Heat pump. Single
garage with internal access.
Walk to town and schools.
Flat section, large. Priced to sell.
PUT21074
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PUT20970
Email: [email protected]
www.rwputaruru.co.nz
Putaruru
Phil Wickham
027 493 1769
07 878 6351
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Waitomo,
208 Waihohonu Rd
$525,000
Otorohanga,
8E Otewa Rd
$175,000
OFF THE GRID
• 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
• 3 bay shed, 7.8ha (17 acres)
• 10 minutes to Otorohanga
IMPRESSIVE VIEWS
John 027 561 0530
Julie 021 184 1382
We require
more listings
• Open plan kitchen/dining/lounge
• 3 double bedrooms, sunroom/office,
fireplace
• Easy care exterior cladding
OTO20454
OTO20440
Are you thinking about
selling your property?
Contact us now, interest
rates are low and
we have
buyers waiting!
John 0275 610 530
Otorohanga, 9 Sunset Close
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUILD!
• 750m2 section with nice outlook
• Good area in quiet street
• Ready to sell now
Julie 021 184 1382 or John 027 561 0530
John Rothery
027 561 0530
$79,000
OTO20385
Otorohanga, 8 Thomson Ave
$25,000
VIEWS AND LOCATION
• 1445m2 section
• Build an impressive home with creative planning
• Priced to sell
Julie 021 184 1382
OTO20459
Julie Burgess
021 184 1382
Otorohanga
07 873 7606
Otorohanga, Lot 6 Harpers Ave
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
• 1.72 acres bare land
• Good views, good location, good price
• Power/phone at road
Julie 021 184 1382 OTO20478
$160,000
Otorohanga, 26B Karaka Rd
GREAT FAMILY HOME
• 3 bedrooms, ensuite, HRV, heat pump
• Close to primary school
• Open plan living area
Julie 021 184 1382 - John 027 561 0530
$265,000
Julie 021 1841 382
Office 07 873 7606
OTO20493
www.rwotorohanga.co.nz
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MOE manager to assist at college
PIOPIO College’s Board of Trustees has
appointed Louise Sheeran as acting principal while principal Julie Radice, takes
study leave to complete her master’s degree.
On behalf of the Ministry of Education,
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overseeing management areas at the college
including property, personnel, finance and
communications.
“The Piopio board was proactive in approaching the Ministry of Education requesting support, so I see my role as that
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talking with staff and students.
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stories and through this – rich, meaningful
relationships are evident.”
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Kuiti. Broken glass was also found on the school’s tennis courts.
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Leaders beaten in log defence
DAIRYWORX now hold the coveted
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log trophy after winning a tense penalty
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Bailey Ingham moved up a place to third,
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UPSET OF NIGHT
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Country Kitchens kept the pressure on the
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HMB Weta, who are also pushing for a top
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SPORTS WRAP
BOWLS TE KUITI
TE KUITI Bowling Club results.
February 6 – triples: men’s winners B Watson, F
Hitchen, K Higgins; runners up P Lange, B Wooten, C McKellar.
Women’s winners D Adams, C Houghton, J McQuilkin; runners up W Weinberg, E McGinn, M
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January 30 – championship fours: R Wallbutton,
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February 6 – championship triples: women’s winners C Rankin, M Stafford, B Wheeler; runners up
L Martin, J Douglas, M Fox.
Men’s winners R Wallbutton, S Sircombe, B
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Byles.
SOCCER TE KUITI
NEXT week’s Te Kuiti Albion indoor soccer
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Tuesday, February 16 – 6.10pm LASP vs TK
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BUILDERS
FOR ALL YOUR
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RENOVATION NEEDS
• NEW HOMES • RENOVATIONS • ODD JOBS
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CLASSIFIEDS
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Accom Available
KING COUNTRY
SELF STORAGE
CABINS TO RENT
• From $20pw •
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16 Progress Dr, Otorohanga
1 Awakino Rd, Te Kuiti
07 873 7271
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curtains, various sizes.
Ph/txt 027 458 2904
or ph 07 847 3172
www.rooms2go.co.nz
OTOROHANGA.
Three
bedroom house, garage,
heat pump, DVS, insulated, close to schools, no
dogs. $270pw. References
required, genuine enquires
email
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OTOROHANGA:
two
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plus bond $800. Ph 027
492 8538 - no texts.
PHOTOS FOR SALE
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Te Kuiti office today
to view them and
place your order!
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DEADLINES | 10am Mon & Wed | Te Kuiti 07 878 1188 | Otorohanga 07 873 7139
Livestock For Sale
Te Kuiti Supp
Ewe Fair
Friday, Feb 12,
2016
11.30 am
Call Steve and Marilyn
t 07 873 6220
Code of Compliance operators
• All weights
• All breeds
• Prompt service
• Payment on pick-up
My on-farm price
WILL NOT be beaten!
Phone David Hutchings
07 895 8845
or 027 451 9249
Feral goats mustered
on a 50/50 share basis
Waitomo Liquid Waste Disposal
Livestock For Sale
TE KUITI SALE
Te Kuiti Supp Ewe
and Cattle sale
FERAL GOATS
WANTED
4 Payment on pick-up
4 Top money
4 All head counted
4 Check out our prices
4 Goats hard to get?
Experienced musterer
available
Phone Bill or Vicki
07 893 8916 or
021 158 9027
30%
OFF
Open 7 days
9am-6pm
55 Rora St,
Te Kuiti
P 07 878 6180
Steak Mince
'N' Cheese Combo
5
Double
Cheeseburger
Combo
89 Rora Street Te Kuiti
5 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui
(Fridays only)
For all enquiries
0800 878 8819
4130 Ewes comprising
180 2th Romney ewes
150 2th Perendale ewes
210 2th Coopworth
ewes
270 MA Coopworth
ewes
500 MA ewes
290 4yr Romney ewes
1000 5yr Romney ewes
500 5yr Perendale ewes
230 5yr Coopworth ewes
800 6yr Perendale ewes
Diamond
engagement
rings
$
7
Ewes 11.30 am
Cattle (no later than
12.30pm)
NB Please note start
times
Treat
your
Valentine
BBQ Cheeseburger Combo
$
Friday, February 12
250 Cattle Comprising:
30
2 1/2 yr strs
70
15 mth Beef X strs
20
15 mth HF X strs
50
M/S weaners
80
Assorted cattle
5
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$
New
pendants and
earrings
Triple
Cheeseburger Combo
6
$
Available between 10.30am and 11pm at
participating restaurants for a limited time.
Burger combos include Medium Soft Drink and
your choice of Medium Fries or Garden Salad.
Georgie Pie® combo includes Small Soft Drink
and your choice of Small Fries or Garden Salad.
"Coca-Cola", "Coke" and The Dynamic Ribbon device are registered
trade marks of The Coca-Cola Company.
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Adult
colouring
books
Orahiri Farm
Services Ltd
Servicing Otorohanga
and Waitomo districts
GOATS
WANTED
Chick’n McCheese
Combo
Need aAqualified
and
NEED
QUALIFIED
experienced
tradesman?
AND EXPERIENCED
SEPTIC TANK
CLEANING
t 07 878 1188
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Let us know!
• Comprehensive eye
examinations
• Quality fashion frames
• Contact lens fitting
• Designer sunglasses
• Spectacle subsidy if
under 16 years with
CS card
G SHAW FENCING LTD.
Ph Graeme 027 710 4801.
Killing
What’s
going on?
Magnetic
door
flyscreen
only
Trades & Services
Sheep - Pigs - Beef
Livestock Wanted
7
Trades & Services
HOMEKILLS LTD
Enquiries
Brett Wallbank
027 488 1299
$
Trades & Services
MEATEATER
A/C Kahikatea Farm
243 4yr Romney ewes
Complete Capital Stock
Line
FOCUSSED ON
QUALITY EYE
CARE &
EYEWEAR
Trades & Services
70 Maniapoto St,
Otorohanga
07 873 7008
159 Rora St, Te Kuiti
P 07 878 8913
*Conditions apply
or while stocks last
We can help.
FREEVIEW equipment
SALES and installation.
Aerials, satellite,
cabling and TV repairs.
Call NIGEL WALKER
at TV CONNECT
Registered and Trade
Certified technician.
07 873 8009
027 450 7569
TRADESMAN?
Plumbing
• Gas Fitting
Plumbing
• Gas
Fitting
Drainlaying
• Roofing
Drainlaying • Roofing
Neustroski Plumbing & Gas
Ph Nigel 07 878 7877
027 674 3396
Auction
• Cattle hoofcare
• Hoof knife sharpening
• Portable crush
Properly trained and
equipped
Jeremy Connolly
021 037 9949
eauty
OBLEMS?
enture
milton
865
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with Liesl at
ti. Available
nd Fridays.
Phone 07
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at Sports
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owworm
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, Waitomo
tre, SpellCafe and
tomo AdBird B&B,
oseland's,
Rap, Raft
Inn, Top
ark, PGG
orohanga
oolworths,
esh Fruit
1 Otoro-
CLASSIFIEDS
Wanted To Buy
For Sale
Work Wanted
Tuition
Farm Work Wanted
Valentine SALE
KITCHENS
FURNITURE
SOLID TIMBER
JOINERY
MathZwise
Maths Tuition
Experienced 50/50
sharemilker
FINE WOODWORKING LTD
Te Kuiti 07 878 6194
Call Jean Mckenzie
021 133 5161
50% off
RRP (excludes some
sale items)
Everything in store
February 1-13
WE BUY ANY
JUNK VEHICLES
CONDITIONS APPLY
CARS, TRUCKS, VANS, SUV’s
TRACTORS, FORKLIFTS
7 DAYS
FREE PICK-UP
Phone Tiger or Ray
0800 66 88 33
027 433 3338
or 07 823 6500
WANTED
DEAD OR ALIVE
$$$$ TOP CASH $$$$
$$$$$$ PAID $$$$$$
Hiace, Hilux, Corolla,
Wanted Known
Landcruiser,
Liteace,
Townace, Trucks,
Nissan Van & Utes.
FREE USE of carpet cleaner
From $200 to $5000.
available,
shampoo-in-store.
Same
day pick up.
Conditions
apply. Te Kuiti
Ph 0800-551-7004
ColourPlus, 251 Rora St, Te
Kuiti, phone 07 878 8302.
Trades & Services
Approved Handler Certified
0800 837 070
07 873 7565
or 07 873 7565
Commercial and
Paul
& Noeleen Pest
Bartlett
Residential
INManagement
YOUR AREA
Ph SOON!
Noeleen
HOMEKILLS
CINDERS!
Killing/Processing
Sue and
Rob
Lupton
Where
are our
clean
shoes?
King
Country
Te Kuiti
LittlePrepackers
Theatre
07
1807
Apr873
29 - May
2
KING COUNTRY
DRILLING
DOG/PET FOOD
LAMB, BEEF
& CHICKEN
PRODUCTS
LES
• Surface wells
• Lined soak holes
• Concrete products
available
• Foundation
drilling
• 4WD unit
OWNER/OPERATOR
FREEPHONE
STEVE COLSON
0508 HOLES DUG
0508 465 373
www.finewoodworking.co.nz
www.mathzwise.co.nz
DRIVER
GUITAR and ukulele. Very
experienced tutor. Reasonable prices. Ph Colin 07
878 8886 or 027 643 1591.
Class 2 and 4 licences,
including passenger
service and bus
Available for part-time or
permanent work
Contact Neil 027 282 5940
or email
[email protected]
for CV
All natural - raw - no
preservatives or
additives
NOSLOC PRODUCTS
Ex freezer Te Kuiti
For information and
prices
www.nosloc.com
or ph 07 878 6868
BARBECUE: Three burner, gas bottle and cover.
Hardly been used. $120
cash. Ph 07 878 6248.
The Professional Arborists
Chipping, Felling,
Maintenance,
Pruning, Removals,
Hedge Cutting,
Section Clearing
and much more
FREE QUOTES
Seeking new challenge for
2016/2017 season and
beyond. We have 280
thriving Jersey cows but
negotiable on numbers for
the right job.Proven MS
increases on current farms
to record highs.
Call me now
Rod 027 254 9872
Situations Vacant
Piopio Primary School
Teacher aide - 16 hours a week, Mon-Fri
We are looking for a person to support the implementation
of learning programmes for students with specific learning
needs.
To be considered for this position you will:
• Be able to develop positive relationships with children
• Work closely in 1-1 situations or in small group settings
• Be flexible, show initiative and be able to work as part of
a team
Please email CV and a covering letter to:
[email protected] including the names and
contact details of two current referees or mail to the
Principal, Piopio Primary School, 14 Aria, Piopio.
Call FREE:
0508 TREE QUOTE
07 871 5221
Tyre Technician/
Fleet Service
FIREWOOD 5 cub/mt $140
delivered Otorohanga/Te
Kuiti. Ph Sonny 07 873
9190 or 021 617 349. NO
TEXTS. Expected shortage
next winter.
WEED SPRAYING
We are looking to expand the service
personnel in our busy tyre shop at
Advantage Tyres, Otorohanga
MOTO X bikes, two.
RM85L, 2012. Top condition, one owner, $2400 ono
each. Ph 07 877 8991.
KNAPSACK
spraying
gang available. Ph 027 375
7225.
FIREWOOD, pine, delivered Oto/TKT. $75 cu/m.
Ph 07 873 8424.
TWO NEW KING SIZE single bases and mattresses
with duvets, sheets and
electric blankets. $200.
Phone after 5pm 07 873
6450.
Grazing Available
GRAZING available, any
number. Ph 07 878 7700 or
027 282 8806.
OFFAL
HO
Ph 07 878 7898
COME AND
JOIN US
WAITOMO
VALLEY
ROAD, nine hectares, access to cattle yards and
loading ramp. Ph 07 873
7207 or 027 353 2364 txt
only.
WAITOMO
ews
Phone 07 878 1188
or email
www.totaltreecare.co.nz
[email protected]
Twin reels on 4x4 ute
Fencing – new & repairs
t 07 878 5006
m 021 143 9770
MOWING lawns. Reasonable rates. Ph Bob 07 878
7464.
Vehicles For Sale
• $0 DEPOSIT •
FROM $50 P/WEEK
SMALL CARS
BIG CARS
WAGONS
7-SEATERS
8-SEATERS
4WDS
Text or ph Mark
021 484 244
Pigs For Sale
PORKER PIG, good size.
$250. Ph 07 878 8282.
[email protected]
Wanted To Buy
Wanted Known
New dog grooming service
• Bath and brush
• Customised grooms
• Clipping
• Breed specific grooms
• Nail cutting, ear plucking/cleaning
• Pick up and delivery
(conditions apply)
For bookings and
information please contact
Dogs Galore Ph: 027 437 2090
The successful applicant will be working in
a team environment alongside experienced
staff, with diverse job variety.
This is an entry level position that would
suit someone with less than two years
experience in the tyre industry.
It is a physically demanding job and
therefore requires a high level of fitness.
Full in house training offered.
You will need to be of neat and tidy
appearance, ideally be situated in
Otorohanga, have good work ethics
and be prepared to work rostered
weekends and on-call.
We offer excellent remuneration with
ample over-time available. Full drivers
licence required.
Written applications to:
Job Vacancy
Advantage Tyres, PO Box 62, Otorohanga
Farm Vacancies
MILK HARVESTERS REQUIRED
Tauporae Farms is a family owned business with strong
values, located 7kms from Otorohanga. The business
has undergone considerable growth and currently milks
800 cows through a modern 54 bail rotary.
We are looking for expressions of interest for fulltime
drive in milk harvesters for the coming season.
Our definition of fulltime is quite broad and we are open
to having a team of harvesters depending on the
circumstances of those that apply.
As such, we are open to hearing from you if you feel you
could contribute to the team in any way.
Don’t be shy, give us a call to discuss further.
Call Dave 027 331 6541.
YOUR NEWS YOUR VIEWS
WAITOMO
ews
Situations Vacant
CUSTOMER SERVICES OFFICER
At Otorohanga District Council (ODC) we believe
that ‘small is good’. Comprising just over 40 staff,
and based in an attractive rural location, ODC’s
friendly professional team takes real pride in their
work to provide quality and timely service and advice to its customers.
We are looking for an outstanding frontline customer service officer to provide first rate service to
a diverse range of people. As a skilled communicator you will enjoy engaging with people in person, on the phone or through email. You will have
outstanding written and verbal communication
skills, along with the ability to work proactively.
You will be working in a strong team culture which
requires a person who naturally has a friendly outgoing personality to compliment your high standard of personal presentation. Sound computer
knowledge and previous cash handling skills are
essential and preference will be given to previous
customer service experience, although full on the
job training is provided.
If you think you have the skills, experience and attitude to add value to this role and compliment this
valuable team, send in your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. For further
information and a pre-requisite standard application form, please call 07 873 7104.
Applications must be received by 4 pm Friday,
February 19, 2016.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
CADET
Launch your career in regulatory and/or
management role in local government
At Otorohanga District Council (ODC) we believe
that ‘small is good’. Comprising just over 40 staff,
and based in an attractive rural location, ODC’s
friendly professional team takes real pride in their
work to provide quality and timely service and advice to its customers.
A unique opportunity has arisen for someone with
a keen interest in local government and understanding the rules and regulations we’re responsible for monitoring. As the Environmental Services
Cadet you will assist the Environmental Administration officer in providing administrative support
for Planning, Building Control, Health, Sale of Alcohol and Trade Waste.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Reviewing resource and building consents with
consideration for legislative compliance
• Processing and assessing applications for Code
Compliance Certificates
• Customer liaison
• Maintaining the swimming pool register
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a
strong communicator with the ability to tailor the
tone, style and content of your message to suit
a wide range of people. You’ll also need to have
problem solving skills to nut out compliance related
issues, and be savvy with technology so you can
use MS Office applications to an advanced level.
If you think you have the skills, experience and attitude to add value in the role, send your resume
and cover letter to [email protected].
For further information and a pre-requisite standard application form, please call 07 873 7104.
Applications must be received by 4pm Friday, February 19, 2016.
D C Clibbery
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
www.otodc.govt.nz
Work Wanted
LARGE SQUARE
AND ROUND BALE SILAGE
MUCK/SOLIDS SPREADING
All bales wrapped with six layers
• Mowing • Rowing • Baling
• Wrapping • Stacking • Cartage
KING CONTRACTING
Ph Mike 07 873 8475 or 027 487 4239
Otorohanga, Te Kuiti and surrounding districts
CLASSIFIEDS
Situations Vacant
Situations Vacant
Piopio-Aria Golf Club
Piopio Primary School
Has a position
available for a
part-time
groundsperson.
Approx 20 hrs per
week.
All enquiries to
Ross MacDonald
0211 268 392
HANDYMAN/
GARDENER
Part-time,
potential
fulltime
Five years
experience
required
Ph 07 878 5133
for details
Farm Vacancies
Fulltime Milker
Morning milkings,
must have
experience, every
second weekend
off, drive in
position.
Ph Anna
07 873 8599
YOUR NEWS
YOUR VIEWS
WAITOMO
ews
We seek a highly motivated and enthusiastic
Y1–2 teacher with sound curriculum knowledge
and effective classroom management skills.
Strengths in numeracy and literacy essential.
The successful applicant will have well developed professional and interpersonal skills, and
the ability to work effectively with children and
adults. Term 2 start.
Applications close Wednesday, February 24.
Please send covering letter, CV and details of
three referees to [email protected] or
mail to: The Principal, Piopio Primary School, 14
Aria Rd, Piopio, 3912.
Mechanic
Otorohanga Mitsubishi is a busy country dealership catering for not only Mitsubishi vehicles but
all makes and models. We are now looking for
another professional technician to work in our
busy workshop.
Our ideal candidate for this role will have:
1. WOF certified will be an advantage but not
critical
2. Diagnostic skills
3. Be cheerful and welcoming
4. And have a drive for self-development
Mitsubishi New Zealand offers extensive training
and this will be available for the right person to
take advantage of.
So if you think this is you don’t hesitate, this is
an exciting opportunity for you to join a cheerful
professional team.
Remuneration packages are subject to experience.
Apply in writing to:
The service manager
Otorohanga Mitsubishi
1 Maniapoto st, Otorohanga
Or by email: [email protected].
Situations Vacant
CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM MEMBER
PlaceMakers is the premier supplier of building materials to New Zealand’s construction
markets with over 60 locations throughout New Zealand. We are part of Fletcher Building, a
diversified global building industry company.
We have a challenging opportunity for a full time customer service focused showroom/timber
yard team member to join our PlaceMakers Te Kuiti team in Te Kuiti.
Working at PlaceMakers Te Kuiti is all about giving customers the best service and great
advice.
If you are experienced in life and are described by your friends and family as having personality and being a real person then you could be just the person we are looking for.
An interest in building would be a great advantage, as would any previous customer service
experience.
We aren’t looking for robots. We want our team members to get to know our customers and
the projects that they are working on.
l We are currently looking for a fulltime team member to work 5.5 days a week which
includes a half a day on Saturdays.
l You must be physically fit. There is a lot of heavy lifting
l You must have current full clean NZ driver’s licence
l Have good computer, written, and communication skills.
l You must be flexible, keen to learn and willing to go the extra mile for your customers,
employer and team mates?
l You must love meeting new people and thrive on building lasting customer relationships.
PlaceMakers Te Kuiti can offer you, a safe and rewarding environment to work in, great
people to work with, both colleagues and our loyal customers, excellent career opportunities
and a solid, progressive and growing business to represent.
For your opportunity to work within a positive environment with PlaceMakers Te Kuiti
Please forward your application to
Steve Thompson
P.O. Box 76
Te Kuiti 3941
Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday, February 19, 2016
Only candidates who are NZ citizens or hold a valid NZ work permit will be considered.
Public Notice
Sports Notices
MAORI
VOLCANICS
SHOWBAND
OTOROHANGA SPORTS CLUB
NETBALL MUSTER
Otorohanga Club
Friday, March 4
Calling all players who are keen to play netball
at any level or anyone interested to coach this
season for Otorohanga Sports Club.
DON’T FORGET
To feature in the
Community Diary,
you will need to
re-list your activity by
calling into one of
our offices,
or ph 07 878 1188
(Te Kuiti)
or 07 873 7139
(Otorohanga).
Tickets $10
Limited number
Meetings
Tënä koutou katoa,
Ka rere tonu ngä mihi ki a koutou e häpai
nei i te kaupapa o tö tätou marae.
Nau mai, haere mai ki te hui hei te Rätapu,
14 o Pëpuere 2016.
Nö reira, ngä manaakitanga o te Runga Rawa ki
runga i a koutou katoa.
Nä ngä Marae Trustees
Te Küiti Pä Committee Special Meeting
and Election of Marae Reps
10am – 1pm
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Te Küiti Pä, Awakino Road, Te Küiti
Agenda for the hui:
Karakia/mihi
Overview of hui
Election of marae reps
Ratification of charter
Strategic update
Annual plan
For a copy of the charter, please collect from the
Maniapoto Mäori Trust Board or request a copy
by emailing Aroha Te Kanawa
[email protected]
Treasurer/secretary marae trustees
Mob: 027 276 4285
Public Notices
INNAMINKA ENTERPRISE LTD trading as RIVERSIDE LODGE
(2005), 1 Riverside Lane, Te Kuiti has made application to the
District Licensing Committee at Waitomo District Council, Te
Kuiti for the renewal of an on licence in respect of the premises
situated at 1 Riverside Lane, Te Kuiti known as Riverside Lodge.
The general nature of the business conducted (or to be conducted)
under the licence is Tavern. The days on which and the hours
during which alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence
are seven days 8am to 1am the following day excluding Good
Friday, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and from 1pm ANZAC Day.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at
the office of the Waitomo District Licensing Committee, Waitomo
District Council, Queen St, Te Kuiti. Any person who is entitled to
object and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not
later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this
notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary
of the District Licensing Committee at Waitomo District Council,
PO Box 404, Te Kuiti 3941. No objection to the issue of a licence
may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified
in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. No
objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to
a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale
and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first / second publication of this notice.
Muster at the Otorohanga Netball Courts on
Wednesday, February 17 at 6pm for a light run
around. Bring your gear and a drink bottle.
Enquires or more information contact Sam
Wilshier 027 305 8110 or Audrey Greening
027 505 4034.
Kick the day off.……..
WATER EXERCISE SESSIONS/AQUA JOGGING
Waitomo Aquatic Centre (heated pools),
Hinerangi St, Te Kuiti
Wednesday and Friday mornings at 7am
All Welcome
Enquiries - Ph 07 878 8803 or 027 485 3692
Public Notices
2016 4WD SAFARI
SATURDAY, FEB 20
Over properties in the Tapuwahine and Otangiwai Valleys
Approx 50kms of farm tracks, stream crossings,
very diverse topography, sheep and beef
breeding and fattening country,
extensive 360 degree panoramas.
PICNIC LUNCH
EVENING BBQ MEAL
NO ATVs
$75pp
Payment on the day but prior registration for catering
purposes essential by Monday, February 15 to
Mike Wagstaff [email protected]
Maximum 50 vehicles participating
All nett proceeds to Hillview Home improvements
WDC Notices
REMINDER TO ALL DOG OWNERS
It is important that dog ownership details on
Council record are kept up-to-date.
WDC encourages all dog owners to notify us
of any changes in their dog ownership status.
This includes:
• Advisingwhendoghasdied
• Advisingwhendogisnolongerin
possession (eg. lost, stolen)
• Advisingchangeofdog’saddress
• Advisingchangeofdogownership
• Advisinganychangeofownercontactor
dog details
• Achangetothenumberofdogskepton
premise.
Therearemanyoptionsavailablefordog
owners to contact WDC.
VisitourfriendlyCustomerServicesteamat
theWDCQueenStreetOffice.Writetousat
PO Box 404 Te Kuiti 3941.
Free phone 0800 932 4357, Fax 07-8787771oremail:[email protected].
CHRIS RYAN
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
www.waitomo.govt.nz
Creating a better future with vibrant
communities and thriving business.
CLASSIFIEDS
Public Notices
Entertainment
Entertainment
Attention U21 rugby players
CLASSIQUE
CATERERS
MAORI
VOLCANICS
SHOWBAND
Waitete RFC are entering a team in the
Waikato U21 competition for 2016
We're calling on interested players to attend a muster at
the clubrooms this Thursday (TONIGHT) at 6.30pm
Bring running shoes and a mate
Also needed is a coaching assistant to help run the team
Any queries please ring Neil at the club 07 878 6310
or Mike 021 267 8360
"Where quality counts"
• Weddings
• Jubilees
• Social Occasions
All enquiries welcome
Contact Margaret on
Free Ph 0800 366 342,
Fax 07 823 3367
Public Notice
Let’s do
lunch...
TREAT YOURSELF
To wonderful food &
AMAZING Ozone coffee!
A 41 Moa St, Piopio
P 07 877 8822
WHERE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN
MEETING AND EATING FOR
OVER 100 YEARS
OtoMed Ltd
In response to feedback
from our recent survey, we
wish to advise our patients
that we will be holding an
evening surgery every
Monday (excluding public
holidays) from
February 15, 2016.
Doctor appointments will
be available until 7pm phone 07 873 7079
to book.
A 1 Riverside Lane, Te Kuiti
P 07 878 8027
THE MUSTER BAR
MAKES SIMPLE FOOD
GOOD!
A 12 King St East, Te Kuiti
P 07 878 8496
Relax & enjoy food from
the heart & great ‘icoco’ coffee
A 30 Ellis Rd, SH30, Benneydale
P 07 878 4708
Serving great food,
awesome coffee and
cold beer
A Railway building, Rora St,
Te Kuiti P 07 878 8758
WAITOMO
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To book your space here contact
Rochelle 07 878 1188
ESSENTIAL SERVICES DIRECTORY
EMERGENCIES
Police, Fire, Ambulance..................................................... Dial 111
POLICE
Te Kuiti........................................................................07 878 1450
Otorohanga...................................................................07 873 7399
Piopio...........................................................................07 877 0490
Benneydale...................................................................07 878 1370
MEDICAL ROSTER
Otorohanga...................................................................07 873 8399
Te Kuiti........................................................................07 878 7878
For all urgent out of hours call.....................................07 878 7878
Unichem Te Kuiti Pharmacy
Sat 9.30am - 12.30pm................................................07 878 8011
Unichem Otorohanga Pharmacy
Sat 9am - 12.30pm.....................................................07 873 7294
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Citizens Advice Bureau Te Kuiti
(free legal advice)......................................................07 878 7636
Citizens Advice Bureau Oto/Oto Support House.........07 873 7568
CAB can direct enquiries to the
many social services available.
Community Mental Health Service.............................07 878 8767
Emergencies...............................................................0800 505 050
Counselling Services North King Country
Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm.................................................07 873 7676
Waitomo Women’s Refuge Helpline............................07 878 5080
.............................................................................. or 0800 155 799
Te Kuiti Hospital..........................................................07 878 7333
Te Kuiti Community House ........................................07 878 5272
SPCA 24 Hour...........................................................027 428 0699
NKC Family Support
Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm.................................................07 873 6502
Noise Control (Waitomo District Council)..................07 878 0800
Waitomo District Council (24hrs)............................0800 932 4357
Victim Support Services............................................027 281 1499
.............................................................................. or 0800 842 846
120 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga
JP service available
weekly
Tuesdays
12 noon - 1pm
No appointment
required.
Ph 07 873 8156 for
further information.
Sports Notices
Otorohanga Junior
Softball Fun Day
Junior mixed teams
ages 10 to 13yrs
Sunday, Feb 14,
2016,
9am start
@ Otorohanga Island
Reserve
bring along a team
Contact Bronwyn for
details 027 435 1114
Entertainment
The Best Value in Show Business
Feb 11-17
Otorohanga Club
Friday, March 4
Tickets $10
Limited number
Public Notice
An Inland Revenue
representative will
be available at the
Otorohanga
Support House
Thursday, Feb 18
1pm, 1.30pm,
2pm and 2.30pm
Please phone
07 873 7568 for
an appointment
Sponsored by
Otorohanga Household
Budgeting Services
Märama te Titiro
Welcomes 2016
Nau mai haere mai ki
te ako
*Oranga reo
*Oranga whakaaro
Starts Feb 17
Wednesday nights
6:30pm – 9pm
Senior Citizens Hall
Ōtorohanga
021 0250 0163
Kahuipani
027 293 9359 Huria
Valentine SALE
50% off
RRP (excludes some
sale items)
* Special Family Cinema *
HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 PG
SAT 12:50, FINAL SUN 10:50
ODDBALL & THE PENGUINS G
FRI (Home Early Family Show) 5:45, SAT 3:00,
SUN 1:00
* Special Showcase Cinema *
EXTREMELY POSITIVE AUDIENCE RESPONSES TO
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MON & TUE 5:30, WED 5:25
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Entertainment
RUSTY’S BISTRO
at the Waitomo Club,
Te Kuiti
This Friday night is
ROAST NIGHT
$18
Choice of two meats, lots of veges
Bistro open from 5.30pm
DEADPOOL R16
THU & FRI 5:15 & 7:35,
SAT 5:30 & 7:35,
SUN 3:30 & 5:35,
MON & TUE 7:45,
WED 5:15 & 7:35
DIRTY GRANDPA R16
THU, FRI & SAT 7:55, SUN 5:55,
WED 7:55
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THU & FRI 5:30 & 7:45,
SAT 3:15 & 7:45,
SUN 1:15 & 5:45,
MON & TUE 7:55,
WED 5:30 & 7:45
SPECIAL MORNING SHOWS FRIDAY, SUNDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Meetings
Entertainment
Te Tokanganui
Maori Women’s
Welfare League
AGM
February 17, 2016
5.30pm
Arapae No 1
Trust
Enquiries to Audrey Greening
E: [email protected] • P: 027 505 4034
THE FINEST HOURS PG
THU & FRI 5:20 & 7:25,
SAT 2:40 & 7:15,
SUN 12:40 & 5:15,
MON & TUE 7:35,
WED 5:20 & 7:25
ALVIN & THE CHIPMUNKS PG
SAT 1:10, SUN 11:10
Ph 07 878 7898
Six week competition
Starts Wed, February 24
THE REVENANT R16
THU & FRI 7:20, SAT 4:55 & 6:55,
SUN 2:55 & 4:55, WED 7:20
THE GOOD DINOSAUR PG
SAT 12:30, SUN 10:30
at Number Twelve
King St East, Te Kuiti
Enter a team for
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Everything in store
February 1-13
Sports Notices
THE BELIER FAMILY M
SAT 12:35, SUN 10:35, WED 10:20
* Kenneth Branagh Theatre Live: Judi Dench*
LA TRAVIATA G
MON & TUE 5:25, FINAL WED 10:10
AGM
Saturday,
February 20
11am
Riverside Lodge
1 Riverside Lane,
Te Kuiti
Agenda:
1. Mihi/karakia
2. Apologies and proxies
3. Minutes of 2014
4. Chairperson’s report
5. Accountant’s report
6. Election of auditor
7. Trustee rotation
8. General business
Rena Barlow, Secretary
Ph 87 878 8816
or 027 840 5217
Public Notice
www.
otorohanga.
co.nz
CHECK IT OUT!
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Sign on from 8am start 9.30am
$30 per adult, $15 per child
Kids track - FREE
5km novice track
SPOT PRIZES
Superb all day BBQ on sale
NEW TRACKS
For further information contact
Mark Smyth - 06 752 9015 or 027 752 9015
Barrowcliffe Shearing
FREE
Dessert on
Valentine’s Day
One free dessert to share
with every two main meals ordered
(Terms and conditions apply)
1 Riverside Lane, Te Kuiti
07 878 8027
CLASSIFIEDS
Church Notices
Meetings
JOURNEY
Church
RUAPUHA UEKAHA HAPU TRUST
(HAUTURU EAST 8)
POSTPONEMENT OF
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
10 Sheridan St
Te Kuiti
Pastor Terry &
Rowena Bradley
07 878 8694 or
021 703 008
An Assemblies of God
Church
MANGAPAPA B2 INCORPORATION
NOTICE OF AGM
Contact the Returning Officer for a copy of the
full agenda, resolutions, special resolutions
and forms – David Heperi, PO Box 15293
Dinsdale, Hamilton 3243, 021 845 830 or
[email protected].
AGENDA: As previously advertised with election
of two committee members.
AGM
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Mokau
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30°
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overnight min
Te Kuiti
28°
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16°
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Te Kuiti
Te Kuiti
3:11 AM
8:54 AM
3:34 PM
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occluded
stationary
PM
Rise: 6:44
Set: 8:23
AM
Rise: 11:36
Set: 11:14
AM
PM
PM
Midnight Thursday
Church Notices
TRAIL
blazers
TM
Mondays @ 6pm
Elizabeth Peters
21b Anzac St,
Te Kuiti
021 165 5375
Relax Body and Mind Thai Massage
H
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PM
Phone Parish office
07 878 8026
Health & Beauty
Mainly fine. Easterlies
developing.
2:22 AM
8:05 AM
2:43 PM
8:31 PM
AM
9am Eucharist
3pm
Tikanga Rua Eucharist
Further enquiries
contact Doug Patterson
Ph 07 873 7142
H
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6:43
8:24
Sun, February 14
metservice.com
1:35 AM
7:18 AM
1:56 PM
7:44 PM
Rise:
Set:
St Luke's
Anglican Church
Te Kuiti
St David's
Presbyterian Church
Ranfurly St, Otorohanga
Services and children’s
programmes
Sunday 10am
TIDES, SUN and MOON
Kawhia
Art of hair design
Summer hours:
Tue – Fri 9am til 5pm
After 5 by appointment
Saturday by appointment
183 Rora St
south end
Te Kuiti
07 878 8162
www.youniqueproducts.
com/manegallery
Sundays 10.30am
Service and children's
programme
Everyone's welcome
For information
ph 07 873 8685
and leave a message.
Thursday, Feb 18
7pm
at the Aria Squash
Club
St Helen’s Domain
Kumara Rd, Aria
All welcome
WAITOMO FORECAST
Saturday
Sunday
overnight min
Ranfurly St, Otorohanga
ARIA
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McDOWELL,
William
(Bill): The family would like
to thank all those who sent
flowers, cards and messages of sympathy following
the sad loss of our father,
grandad and great-grandad. To those who attended the funeral, we thank
you all and to the staff at
Beattie Home Otorohanga,
who cared for Dad over the
past 12 months, our family
cannot thank you enough.
So close to making 100
years - but it was not to be.
Sadly missed but will live
on forever in our hearts.
Mokau Fishing Club wishes
to sincerely thank all their
sponsors who supported
their recent ‘Take a Kid
Fishing Day’ namely: Piopio
Lions Club, Taranaki Hunting and Fishing, Whitebait
Inn, Mokau Butchery.
A big thank you to all the
skippers and families who
provided their boats and
time for the day and
also to R Gaston.
A great successful
day had by all.
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Waitomo Society of Arts
Nomination and Proxy forms due – 4pm,
Wednesday, February 24 to Returning Officer or
table prior to AGM starting on February 27, 2016.
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BAPTIST CHURCH
Thanks
Tuesday, February 16
7pm at Centennial Park
School
Te Kuiti Rd, Te Kuiti
All welcome
Followed by “Share and tell”
and light supper
Further info ph Sue Sands,
secretary
021 104 9707 or
07 878 6288
All shareholders are invited to attend.
Areas of morning cloud, Fine spells and isolated
otherwise fine. Light winds afternoon and evening
and sea breezes.
showers. Light winds.
Bereavements
Meetings
AGM
Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 9.30am
Maniaroa Marae, Main Rd, Mokau
Friday
Health & Beauty
10.30am Sunday
Beneficiaries of the Ruapuha Uekaha Hapu Trust, Hauturu
East 8 are advised that the 2016 Annual General Meeting
set down for Saturday, February 20 at Te Kauae Marae,
Hangatiki has been postponed. Beneficiaries will be advised
of the new date in due course. The trust apologises for
any inconvenience this may have caused. For any queries
please contact the trust administrator on 0800 525 626.
WEATHER
Church Notices
Rise: 6:45
Set: 8:21
AM
Rise: 12:44
Set: 11:55
PM
PM
PM
Moonphases
16 Feb
23 Feb
3 Mar
Rise:
Set:
6:46
8:20
AM
Rise:
Set:
1:50
PM
PM
–
10 Mar
Situation
A ridge predominates over much of New
Zealand throughout the period.
A front approaches the far south on Monday.
Restore...Recharge...Revive...
Let’s relax after a hard working week with Thai
massage which is therapeutic, relaxing and energising.
• Upper body massage • Foot massage
• Thai and oil combination massage
• Deep tissue massage • Traditional Thai massage
Tuesdays by appointment (9am – 4pm), operating from
King Country Chiropractic, 27a Maniapoto St, Otorohanga
Beginning, Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Call or text “Rae” 027 3999 685
More info at www.relaxbodyandmind.net
Midwives
MIDWIVES 4 U
Independent midwives providing
friendly and professional
midwifery care.
TaKu STanbury-POa // 027 453 2244 (mobile)
aniTa bain // 07 873 8181 (ph/page)
Available for births in your home, Te Kuiti and
Matariki hospitals, Waikato Hospital, River Ridge
and Waterford birth centres in Hamilton.
Cervical smears available to all women... phone Anita
and have your smear taken in a relaxed, comfortable
and calming environment. Cost $20.
Free Pregnancy TesTs – Preggers Cottage
180 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga or Te Kuiti
Phone 027 453 2244
McQUILKIN,
Maureen
Acushla (nee Dempsey):
To everyone who attended
the service and sent baking, flowers, emails, texts
and cards, for the phone
calls, the visits and for
thinking of us in our time
of great sadness, we thank
you. To doctors David
McLean, Caitlyn Gill and
the staff at the Te Kuiti
Medical Centre and Te Kuiti
Hospital for their dedicated
and loving care of Mum. To
Dr Elly Kroef and staff at
Hillview Home and Hospital. To Neil, Maria, Umu and
the Waitete Rugby Football
Club, to Bonnie, Porky and
their team of helpers in
the kitchen. To Zac Lewer
for the care and compassion you showed to Mum.
Thanks also, to all our extended families for all your
love and support. What a
wonderful town we live in.
God Bless you all. PS: A note from Mum: ‘Well
kids my trip into the other
world was a beautiful journey. The first words I saw
above the golden gates
were “TAB - open all hours,
everyone’s a winner, and
about bloody time.”’
Funeral Directors
Professional
Funeral
Directors
Offering:
• Funeral plans with
payment options
• Pre-paid funerals
• Profile register personal
wishes recorded
• Monumental work, new
and refurbishments
V.J Williams
and Sons
Phone 07 878 6100
Fax 07 878 6115
Email [email protected]
King St West, PO Box 241
Te Kuiti 3941
FORMAL NOTICES
Births
NAHNA: Maneesh and
Emma welcome with love a
darling son and brother for
Inika, Milan Maneesh, born
February 2, 2016 weighing
8lb 7oz. Warm thanks to
Ania Bain.
Deaths
HARDLEY, Bryan Edward
Roland. Aged 61 years.
After a short, but brave
battle, died February 6,
2016. Cherished husband
of Sue, loved father of Jess
and Jay, Adelle and Layne
and amazing Poppa of
Zac and Kanohi-Marama.
Son of the late Pam and
Russell Hardley and loved
brother of Lindsay. Bryan’s
funeral was held on Tuesday, Feburary 9. “Kia hora
te marino, kia whakapapa
pounamu te moana, kia
tere te karohirohi i mua i
tou huarahi. May the calm
be widespread, may the
ocean glisten as green
stone. May the shimmer
of light ever dance across
your pathway.” Ormsby Family Funerals
0800 737 953.
HARDLEY, Bryan. A great
fishing mate. Sadly missed
by Dave.
HARDLEY, Bryan: Very
special friend of Karen and
Paul Anderson. Will be
greatly missed.
NATHAN, Annis Tania
(nee Turner): Peacefully
at Waikato Hospital on Feburary 9, 2016. Loved wife
of the late Tarzan Nathan.
Dearly loved mum, nana
and great-nana. A funeral
service will be held at Te
Tokanganui a noho Marae,
Te Kuiti today, Thursday,
Feburary 11, at 11am. VJ Williams and Sons
FDANZ.
SAMUELA,
Stephen:
Passed away peacefully at
home on Sunday, February
7, 2016. Dearly loved husband of Shona, beloved
father of Chantal and Troy
and special papa of Aaliyah. Loved forever friend
of Sharon Kenny. Much
loved and respected former teacher (Mr Sam) at
Otorohanga College. Steve
has been lying in state at
home surrounded by anau.
A service has been held
this morning, February
11, 2016. ‘Fly High’ Steve.
Aere Ra.
Queen Bee Maternity
Thanks
Treating King Country women like royalty
Access to Te Kuiti, Matariki and Waikato hospitals,
River Ridge and Waterford birth centres
Providing you and your baby with all your
maternity needs till 6 weeks post delivery
PIRIPIRI SCHOOL BOT, staff and students thank
all those who participated in their recent fishing
competition, and those who gave donations.
Heather Featherstone - Registered Midwife
Mob 022 036 4014
www.midwifeheather.co.nz
Thank you to our sponsors: Fish City, Merial Ancare (John
Bernau), Pitcorn Engineering (John Pitcorn), Ballance
(Matthew Holwill), Vetora, Bailey Ingham Ltd, VetEnt,
Heli A1 Ltd, FMG, 308-Crazy Horse (David and Debbie
Donald), Mitre 10 Otorohanga.
WAITOMO
ews
Flags burnt
NOT everyone is prepared to wait
for next month’s referendum to decide
which flag the nation should fly in
the future.
Two incidents in the North King
Country where the Kyle Lockwooddesigned silver fern flags have been
attacked has left the people responsible for flying them gutted.
Project Kiwiana committee member Bev Moloney of Otorohanga was
passionate in her attempt to get a
flag flying in the Kiwiana Capital
alongside the current flag so the community could make a proper decision
about it.
Mrs Moloney says she went to a
considerable amount of trouble to get
a flag from the NZ Flag Consideration
Project.
The flag was raised about 5pm on
February 2 at the northern end of
Maniapoto St, but less than 24 hours
later it was vandalised.
“I could not believe my eyes when
I came down the next morning about
9am to see the flag in shreds,” says
Mrs Moloney.
It had been set alight.
The same night, a flag on Piopio
resident Gavin Todd’s Aria Rd property was also set alight
The flag was a Christmas present
from his wife Sharon and had only
been flying for six weeks.
“We decided to put the flag on a
highly visible part of our property
stretched out and tied to two poles
in order for people to make their own
minds up,” says Mr Todd.
“But for some scumbag to enter
our property, trespass, and burn our
flag, it was taking their disapproval
way too far – it was gutting.
“It was there for people to see and
make their own mind up about.”
The other concern for the couple
was the risk of fire, as there were
patches of burnt grass where bits of
the burning flag had landed.
DISAPPOINTED
Both Mrs Moloney and Mr Todd
are extremely disappointed their
GUTTED: Piopio resident Gavin Todd examines the fire damage to his Kyle Lockwood- designed silver fern flag he received
as a Christmas present.
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Mrs Moloney says personally she is not in favour
of changing the flag.
Mr Todd has the opposite opinion. He finds the
new flag favourable saying it’s a move forward for
New Zealand, whereas the current flag represents
“things of the past”.
Both incidents have been reported to the police.
In the second referendum being held from March
3-24, eligible voters can choose either the current
flag or the silver fern flag.
The result of that referendum will be binding.
flags were vandalised, but are adamant, the correct way to voice opinion for or against the flag, is
through next month’s referendum.
“You might not like the proposed new flag, but
there is a referendum being held in March and this
is where people should be voicing their opinion by
voting either for or against, not by doing an act of
vandalism,” says Mrs Moloney.
“We live in a country where we are given the
option to have our say by way of a vote. This is
called democracy.”
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