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MAYORS Brian Hanna (above) and Max Baxter (right) are “excited” about the new driver
training initiative that will be rolled out this month as a joint effort between Otorohanga and
Waitomo district councils.
Driver scheme
welcomed by
district mayors
IN an area where just under half fail their
restricted driving licences, North King Country’s
young drivers are being helped by a collaborative effort between Waitomo and Otorohanga
district councils to ensure they are adequately
trained to pass.
Under a three-year pilot scheme which is now
coming to a close, both councils operated driver
training programmes for 16-24 year olds through
the Government funded Community Driver
Mentor Programme (CDMP) co-ordinated by
the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
However, NZTA, whose statistics show that
52% of young drivers in Te Kuiti pass their
restricted and 56% in Otorohanga, are working
with the councils to go a step further.
“We needed to make it [the programme]
sustainable and so decided on a joint approach
which would target training students up to the
point where they would pass their restricted
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While licence testing is still only available in
OPTIONS
Taumarunui or Te Awamutu, the districts’ mayors
The scheme provides 40 young people in each believe the training initiative will go a long way
district per year access to a free two hour practical to reducing the number of young unlicensed
driving lesson with a qualified driving instructor drivers currently on North King Country roads.
“There’s been a strong indicator through social
who will check driving ability and see if the young
driver is ready to sit their restricted licence test. sector studies that there are too many [unlicensed
For those who need more assistance, option drivers] and too many accidents,” says Otorotwo provides access to free driving lessons as hanga mayor Max Baxter.
Mr Hanna agrees, saying the vast majority of
needed, transport to and from the restricted
crashes on roads in both districts are caused by
licence test and a car to sit the test in.
Special conditions for option two include high risk drivers in the 16-24 age group.
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being 17-24-years-old, not having an appropriate car or supervision to practice, having held a enhance employment opportunities for young
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The mayors believe that training young drivers to pass their restricted licence works both in
the ability to teach acceptable (and legal) driving
practises, but also gives them potentially better
employment chances, particularly in the heavy
transport industry which is believed to be at a
critical point with a lack of drivers in regional
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“The new service level agreement will ensure
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Waitomo and Otorohanga districts with every
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EA wants TLC feedback
THE Lines Company customers are being asked to complete a
questionnaire for the Electricity
Authority (EA).
As part of its review of TLC’s
pricing and load control, the authority has developed the online
questionnaire for consumers, which
went live on Tuesday.
As well as pricing and load control practices, the EA’s review will
also look at incentives TLC’s places
on consumers and the outcomes
they influence.
What it won’t consider are previous reviews covering issues like the
legality of TLC’s pricing methodology and communications with
stakeholders carried out by various
agencies including the authority,
the Commerce Commission, the
Electricity and Gas Complaints
Commission and Commerce Select
Committee.
The EA expects its review will
take six to 12 months and its findings will be released to the public.
Chief executive Carl Hansen says:
“We are taking a broad approach to
this enquiry, as it is clearly vitally
important for TLC’s customers.
“Any findings will also be important for the wider electricity
industry, as we are looking into the
interactions between TLC’s load
controlling and pricing regimes,
and the impact they are having on
consumers.”
Mr Hansen says information
gathered from the questionnaire
will “help inform our review”.
“I’d really encourage all TLC customers to complete this questionnaire so that we have a full understanding of their views.”
You can find the questionnaire
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Your letters
Luggage stolen
ON September 7, my family’s rental vehicle was broken into while we
visited the caves in Waitomo.
Two pieces of luggage were stolen, a small blue carry-on size duffle and
a larger orange suitcase.
The latter contained absolutely nothing, but clothes for a very petite
woman and the former held an older iPad and toiletries. It’s likely a long shot but we’re hoping the thieves may have ditched the
clothes somewhere along the roads or in the caves village (or a neighbouring town) when they realised there was nothing very valuable. Can anyone
help us?
Alicia Taylor,
Currently touring NZ
EDITOR’S NOTE: Alicia is an American tourist. If you have any information that can help her recover the stolen items her email is taylor.
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NZ Land Wars
I AGREE with your correspondent Mary Overbeek that it is good to
recognise and commemorate the sacrifices made in 19th Century conflicts
in New Zealand (Waitomo News, September 8)
However, I believe it is important to hold a balanced view and it is not
helpful to focus on single indiscriminate acts carried out by one side or
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There were unsavoury acts carried out by both sides.
For example the unprovoked murder of Captain Gascoigne, his wife and
two tiny children, two settlers and Reverend John Whitely at Pukerahue on
February 13, 1869 – a full account of which is easy to find on Papers Past. No conflict anywhere on the globe has ever been pretty, always involves
retributive acts by both sides, and we should not pretend that the New
Zealand conflicts were any different.
Russell Young
Blenheim
TLC Q&A
FULL marks to your reporter Heather Carston for putting a list of
questions to the new chairman of The Lines Company. (Waitomo News,
September 8)
Bad luck that he chose not to answer them.
No, that’s not fair. He did answer them, in such a way as to provide no clear answers.
His evasion was that of a professional and very likely contributed to his
being selected for the position. He would be masterful as a parliamentarian. Hillary Clinton would be proud of him.
Leo Leitch
Benneydale
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McVicar to
speak here
SENSIBLE Sentencing Trust founder Garth
McVicar is coming to Otorohanga.
Mr McVicar is bringing his ‘Tour of Duty’
to the Kiwiana Capital in conjunction with the
Otorohanga Club and Otorohanga Lions next
Wednesday.
He believes the escalation of violent crime is a
direct reflection of deteriorating social standards
and moral values.
“Once known for being the safest country in
the western world, NZ has progressively become
a very criminal and violent nation,” he says.
With four daughters and a farm in Hawke’s
Bay, Mr McVicar believes he has a pretty big stake
in the future direction of NZ.
Unable to stand back and watch, he decided to
take the enormous challenge on himself and has
dedicated his life to the cause ever since.
And he uses a famous quote by Robert Kennedy in information from the trust to highlight
its work . . . “Each time a man stands up for an
ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes
out against injustice, he sends forward a tiny ripple of hope…”
FORMATION
The Sensible Sentencing Trust was formed in
2001 to bring balance to the law and order debate
and give the many innocent victims of homicide
guidance, hope and a voice.
It has become the country’s largest privately
funded victim advocacy and justice reform
organisation.
On September 23, Mr McVicar will speak
about the trust’s journey, how it instigates and
runs campaigns to change legislation including
the recent Justice for Moko campaign, the vision
for its future and to thank the many Kiwis who
have helped make a difference by supporting the
trust’s work.
“Never say it can’t be done,” he says.
“New Zealand was founded and developed by
brave pioneers unafraid to take on the seemingly
impossible,” he says.
“Over the years many individuals have fought
and built on our reputation as a nation unafraid
to tackle impossible odds.
“The trust likewise has built an enviable reputation of being unafraid to tackle the impossible.”
Next week’s event at the Otorohanga Club gets
underway at 7pm.
Entry is by gold coin donation with all pro- SENSIBLE Sentencing Trust founder Garth McVicar is in Otorohanga next week to talk about
ceeds going to the trust, which receives no the trust’s journey to date, the highs and lows and to thank locals for their support of its work.
funding, and relies solely on community support. PHOTO SUPPLIED
SST successes since 2001
SINCE 2001, the Sensible Sentencing Trust has
had a number of successes starting with rebalancing the justice system by lobbying for victims’
rights and many homicide victim families which
were presented to various Select Committees.
Other successes include:
l Lobbying the Government on sentencing
and parole reforms and, although the trust says
the “current situation is still not ideal”, most
murder sentences are more than 10 years – RSA
killer William Bell received a 30 year non-parole
sentence.
l The RSA landmark case won compensation
for Susan Couch and other RSA victims’ families.
The 2010 ‘Three Strikes Law’ – prior to this
offenders could amass hundreds of offences.
l Lobbying for the $50 offender levy introduced in 2010. In the first 12 months, $2 million
was collected, exceeding expectations. Since
then, the levy – used to fund entitlements and
services for victims of serious crime – has collected $16.6 million.
l Submissions and attendances at all Select
Committee hearings on justice and victimrelated issues.
l Appointment of a senior victim advisor
to report directly to the Minister of Justice on
victim issues.
l Lobbying for the National Victims Centre
which today is the central distribution centre for
all victim support and victim-associated funding.
l The introduction of DNA testing for convicted offenders – which has helped solve several
cold cases.
l Ongoing lobbying of the Government to put
victims’ rights at the heart of the justice system.
The division of a fee simple title into multiple
allotments in order to realise the potential of
your property requires a careful analysis of
the District planning provisions and balancing
of the relevant statutory provisions of the
Resource Management Act 1991.
Changes to tighten bail laws, which have
been introduced – 25% of bail application are
now declined.
l Lobbying for longer parole postponements
– the parole board can now postpone hearings
for up to five years.
Trust founder Garth McVicar says the most
recent win is the Sex Offender Register.
“Although, we don’t think it goes far enough.
We intend to lobby for an open public register.”
He says the various reforms above (and more
are not listed) have contributed to “halving NZ’s
homicide rate from 164 to approximately 80”.
“But our most significant achievement is the
change of culture that is now beginning to permeate through society.
“We are confident future generations will
inherit a much safer country.”
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performance of TLC, as well as appointing an auditor.
The trustees’ report, financial statements
and statement of corporate intent can
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September 23. For the meeting time
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Dr John receives fellow
TO an outsider the word ‘humble’ is tailor
made for Kawhia GP Dr John Burton, the latest
local recipient of Rotary’s highest honour – the
Paul Harris Fellow.
Dr Burton, affectionately known in Kawhia as
‘Dr John’, was presented the award by the Otorohanga Rotary Club last week, in recognition of his
service to the coastal community he has called
home for the past 24 years.
As well as the prestigious Paul Harris award,
the Otorohanga club invested US$1000 in the
Rotary Foundation, which is one of the biggest
charitable trusts in the world, in Dr Burton’s
name.
Fifty people attended the function including
mayor Max Baxter, deputy mayor Deb Pilkington, Kawhia Community Board chairman
Kit Jeffries and three doctors from Otorohanga
Medical Centre.
Long-time Rotarian Barry Marx says: “In my
41 years of membership of Rotary I have seen
more than 30 Paul Harris Fellows awarded by
Rotary Otorohanga and in my opinion it would
be safe to say there has not been a more worthy
recipient than Dr Burton.
“He exemplifies all the tenets of Rotary International and the Rotary Foundation which
has done more than US$1 billion of charitable
work in the field of health and humanity. John
is a most wonderful asset to Kawhia and the
Otorohanga district.”
Dr Burton’s contribution to the Kawhia community was documented in a citation read by Rotary’s assistant district governor Kevin Forgeson.
It stated: “. . . the community is extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful, caring and humble
doctor. Being on call 24/7 John’s only break is when
he leaves Kawhia for an event or a weekend.
“Kawhia is a low socio-economic area and
many times his patients are not charged at all
for his services. Often in the way of payment his
patients give a food koha which of course, is often
fish caught locally or home grown fruit/veges.
“John finds that despite some problems, a rural
practice can be very rewarding and the support
from the community makes it all worthwhile.
Well respected as a person, doctor and community
member, and Kawhia is extremely lucky to have
him and his family living in the community.”
Mr Forgeson also spoke of Dr Burton’s training as an ‘prime’ doctor for ACC callouts; his
employment of “trusted” local people as health
workers; his placement training of 4th and 6th
year medical students to give them “a taste” of
rural general practice; his voluntary work overseas in North Western Australia, West Africa
and Fiji among his numerous achievements and
accolades.
He is also one of the main drivers of a successful programme to educate residents about
diabetes prevention and the necessary lifestyle
changes to bring the incidence of diabetes down
in the community.
Dr Burton is rather embarrassed by the award.
“It is an honour, however, I am somewhat embarrassed in that I get the limelight whereas this
is very much a team effort, my wife Sue is a wonderful support to me. Medicine is a complicated
field and it is nice to have this encouragement.”
Dr Burton says Rotary is an organisation he
admires.
“They do such a good job of helping people.
We are now living in a fragmented society and
it would be great if younger people could grasp
their [Rotarians] sense of morality.”
Reflecting on his career, Dr Burton says the
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DR John Burton and his wife Sue. The sign was designed by their son David as a Christmas
gift.
best thing he has done is stay in Kawhia.
“Prior to me coming here the community
had had three short-term doctors which was
very hard for continuity of care. It is nice working somewhere that it has been hard to get a
permanent doctor.”
Known for his generosity in often not charging his patients, Dr Burton says that is a two-way
street.
“People are very considerate of us too. It is a
wonderful community to live in and people are
very supportive of us as a family.”
OTHER AWARDS
As well as the Paul Harris Fellow, Dr Burton
has had other prestigious awards bestowed on
him. In 2008, he received the Distinguished
Service Medal from the Royal New Zealand
College of General Practitioners, and in 2015,
the Eric Elder Memorial Award at the College
of GPs conference for the Kawhia Health Centre’s practice model of care and their work as a
teaching practice.
l The Paul Harris Fellow is named for the
founder of Rotary after he and three business
associates held the first meeting in Chicago in
1905. The fellows were established in Mr Harris’
honour in 1957 to express appreciation for the
contribution to the humanitarian and educational programmes of the Rotary Foundation.
Rotarians designate a Paul Harris Fellow to
recognise a person whose life demonstrates a
shared purpose with the objectives and mission
of the Rotary Foundation to build world understanding and peace.
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World Cup
on display
WORLD rugby’s greatest prize the William Webb Ellis Trophy will be on display
when Heartland rugby’s two trophy holders
do battle in Te Kuiti this weekend.
King Country (Lochore Cup champions) will host Wanganui (Meads Cup
champions) at Rugby Park on Saturday in a
champion versus champion match in front
of the hallowed Rugby World Cup which
the All Blacks defended in 2015.
King Country Rugby Football Union
general manager Susan Youngman says the
cup’s mere presence is sure to add extra interest to what is already a highly anticipated
Heartland Championship match.
“It is really special to have the World
Cup here.”
Youngman encourages everyone to
come and take their photo with the Webb
Ellis Trophy at Rugby Park on Saturday.
“It’s a rare chance to get up close and
personal with the real trophy but some
rules do apply like you are not allowed to
touch it,” she says.
“That special honour is granted only for
the players who have won it.
“However, we are very excited to have it
here, it is a great honour and it gives everyone the opportunity that a lot of people in
New Zealand don’t get.
“So come along, support the Rams and
spend some time with the Rugby World
Cup.”
Saturday’s week four Heartland Championship match between King Country and
Wanganui kicks off at 2.30pm.
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Balls celebrate icons
IF you wanted a symbol to help put Te Kuiti
on the map – it could be a toss-up between a
shearing handpiece and a rugby ball given the
Knights in our midst.
Te Kuiti Development Inc (TKDI) has chosen
a rugby ball.
The mini rugby balls signed by All Black brothers Sir Colin and Stan Meads, will be launched
at the King Country Rams versus Wanganui
Heartland match in the Meads brothers’ home
town on Saturday.
TKDI’s marketing officer Yvette Ronaldson is
excited about the group’s newest piece of merchandise.
“These balls are a celebration of our two local
rugby legends, and by producing them it shows
how important and special the Meads brothers
are to our community, which is definitely worth
celebrating,” says Mrs Ronaldson.
“A true legend remains relevant through the
years and this is especially true of Sir Colin and
Stan who have certainly stood the test of time and
contributed so much locally.”
Chairperson Jacky Fitzgerald agrees.
“These balls are a great, affordable collectable
rugby souvenir, and have been produced to promote our awesome town – Te Kuiti – Where Legends Are Made. Having the support of Sir Colin
and Stan to promote their legendary hometown,
is greatly appreciated.
“The balls have already proved very popular,
so make sure you don’t miss out and grab a piece
of Te Kuiti rugby history for yourself.”
The balls will be launched at halftime during
Saturday’s game at Rugby Park, with some given
away to the crowd. They will also be for sale.
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TE Kuiti Development Inc marketing officer Yvette Ronaldson with sons Charlie (left) and
Harry with TKDI’s newest piece of merchandise – miniature rugby balls signed by the Meads
brothers.
“We [TKDI’s committee] think it is fitting that
the balls are launched at the Rams game as Sir
Colin and Stan have played such a huge part in
King Country’s rugby history – no one defines
King Country rugby more than these men,” says
Mrs Ronaldson.
“We would love to see a big crowd at the
game to support the Rams in their Heartland
campaign, to support and thank Sir Colin and
Stan for their contribution to our town over so
many years. So, be at Rugby Park on Saturday.”
The balls will be for sale on Saturday, or visit
the Te Kuiti - Where Legends Are Made Facebook
page, or contact a committee member.
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Brownies & Guides unit needs help
IT’S an age old institution and New Zealand’s
largest ‘girls only’ organisation.
It’s about helping girls and young women
reach their full potential and make a difference
in the world.
But in Te Kuiti . . . the iconic organisation is
in danger of closing due to a lack of members
and leaders. Te Kuiti Brownies and Guides are
currently undertaking a membership drive.
Brownies, aged between seven and nine years
and Guides 9-12 years are wanted. And there
are plenty of great reasons why your daughters
should join up.
Unit helper Tina Hitchen says: “There are lots
of great opportunities for the girls to achieve
through hands-on experiences. Brownies aim to
achieve their green, silver and gold Koru badges
in three years and as they progress they take on
more leadership roles supporting new girls.
“Old favourites are still in the programme including the Girl Guide biscuit patch and ANZAC
Day. However, new badges have been added for
interest areas like sport, music, science, conservation, food and adventure.”
Guides also achieve three Endeavour badges
during their time in the unit. The main areas
include the outdoors, community and exploring
‘my world’. There is a focus on camping skills
culminating in the chance to lead a Guide camp
for their unit before becoming Rangers.
Already local members have attended two
camps at Pirongia and Paterangi – joining with
neighbouring units – Te Awamutu and Taumarunui – to compete badges and challenges
together.
Mrs Hitchen says the girls learn at their own
pace through real experiences, games and experiments.
Helping them are the unit leaders. But those
too are needed. Te Kuiti Brownies and Guides
currently has two qualified leaders – Jenny Reinhardt and Gemma Reynolds.
Mrs Hitchen says: “Jenny is retiring at the end
of the year after several decades of Guiding so
we need new helpers to assist the girls with their
programmes. We need at least another two and
full training is provided along with support in
learning the ropes. It would be disappointing to
lose the use of the guide hall and resources built
up over many years.”
Guides and Brownies meet every Monday
during school terms from 4.30-6.30pm.
If you would like your daughter to join Brownies and Guides, or you wish to become a leader,
TE KUITI Brownies and Guides members
Yasmin Hitchen (left, rear), Abby Pooley,
Ebony Phillips along with Annabella Were
(left, front), Abby Redmond and Zoe Hitchen
will achieve several badges during their time
with the unit.
contact Mrs Hitchen by email - [email protected] or come along to a Monday
gathering at 4.30 in the Guide and Scout Hall,
Menzshed gets
kids connected
OTOROHANGA Menzshed members have made a lasting connection with the students at
Otorohanga Primary School.
Acting principal Lois McGregor approached Darcy Lupton last month with a plan and a challenge
to build a large wooden version of the popular Connect 4 board game.
Up for the challenge and keen to support the local primary school Mrs McGregor says they
successfully created two. “The school paid for the wood supplies while the Menzshed supplied
the manpower,” she says. “The children, with help from board of trustees chairman Richard
Scott then coated them with dye and a coat of varnish to finish them off.
“They have been a great addition to our school as the children continue to play with them
every day and have competitions to outdo one another.” Mrs McGregor says the next project
the Menzshed members have been challenged with is creating wooden directional signs for
use at the school and painting hopscotch, four square and a draughts board on the concrete
to enhance co-operative play. PHOTO SUPPLIED
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Time to clean it up
T’S time to tackle litter.
Schools and the community are banding together to clean up Te Kuiti township as part of
the country’s Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week
initiative.
More than 30,000 Kiwis have registered to
join forces to take a stand against litter in their
communities. And on Sunday it’s Te Kuiti’s turn.
Organised by Te Kuiti Development Inc
(TKDI) committee members Michelle Freebairn and Jacky Fitzgerald, and Waitomo District
Council community development officer Donna
Macdonald, the clean-up begins at 10am.
Residents are asked to meet at the railway
buildings in Rora St at 9.30am.
“Our committee is trying to encourage the
community to take pride and ownership of our
town. The clean-up is a way of encouraging
locals to be proud of where they live,” says Mrs
Freebairn.
Local schools are right behind the country’s
clean-up, with students and staff from Te Kuiti
Primary, Centennial Park, Waitomo Caves, St
Joseph’s, Pukenui and Piopio Primary getting out
and about picking up litter.
The Benneydale Hall committee are also organising a clean-up while Waitomo District Council
staff will be at the Mangaokewa Reserve tonight.
“It’s great to see the schools involved as this
event helps educate our youth about taking care
of their surroundings,” says Mrs Freebairn.
Ms Fitzgerald is hoping families will join
Sunday’s event. “Last year’s clean-up was very
successful and it was awesome to see parents
and their kids there, so it would be great to have
families join us again this weekend. This is your
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Callouts
Police Desk
Volunteer fire brigades
Otorohanga
another man in the face with a bottle
September 5
which smashed and caused a deep cut
AN 11-year-old boy reported his bag
AT 12.07am on September 7, brigade
to the victim’s cheek. He will appear in
stolen
after
leaving
it
at
a
takeaway
members were called to organise a safe
Te Kuiti District Court on September 19.
store
on
Rora
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in
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Kuiti
and
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to
find
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gone.
The
plain
black
bag
Rd but were turned back en route.
contained a tablet computer and various September 8
A TE KUITI man wanted for breaching
books.
CREW members assisted St John perhis curfew conditions was later found at
sonnel with a medical emergency at
his home smoking cannabis. He was arSeptember
6
5.49pm on Friday.
rested and taken to Hamilton to appear
A TE KUITI man, who was charged
in court.
THREE callouts in one day kept firefight- with common assault and possession
of an offensive weapon, was released
ers busy on Monday. The first came at
1.36pm to assist Kawhia crew members
AT 10.31pm, an Otorohanga woman was
on police bail. He will appear in Te Kuiti
with a scrub fire. Two hours later they
stopped by police while driving on HuiDistrict Court on September 19.
were called to another scrub fire which
putea Dr. After police noticed a bag of
was causing concern on Mangawhero
CCTV footage is being viewed after a
methamphetamine (P) inside the vehicle
Rd. The brigade responded with one
she refused to get out of the car. She
man was seen taking a nail gun and
truck and one tanker but the fire was left blow torch valued at $1126 from a Te
eventually surrendered but while being
in the hands of the owner.
handcuffed, kicked an officer in the
Kuiti hardware store.
Then at 9.52pm they were called to
groin. She was charged with possessing
extinguish a suspicious fire in the car
methamphetamine and assaulting an ofSeptember 7
port of a Tutunui home. The cause of the A 22-year-old Cambridge farmer was
ficer and summoned to appear in court.
blaze is being investigated by police.
stopped driving on Maniapoto St and
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Glenn Brightwell
Nigel Chetty
My family and I have resided in the
Otorohanga district for more than
15 years. I have been married for 20
years while enjoying raising our two
daughters locally.
Nigel Chetty PGDip (Bus), PGCert (Mgmt),
Cert III (Retail)
Otorohanga Ward
Over this time my involvement in
our community has been at a high
level mainly through sports. Early on I
spent much of my time re-introducing
two sporting codes back to our local
residents, these being athletics and
boxing.
Other
ventures
include
the
county
fair,
Kiwi to
Harbour
Relay,
women’s
expo,
schools
and
extensive sporting teams. One of my
proudest endeavors is creating the only
local inter-community annual sporting
event.
‘Battle of the Towns’ has brought many
locals together in the past four years
whilst raising thousands of dollars
for women, children and abused
animals. Community networking to
organise these events is intensive and
educational.
Otorohanga Ward
Otorohanga has been home to my
family and me for close to 20 years. As
a passionate community advocate and
a current member of the Otorohanga
Community Board I am proud of
where we stand as a district, of our
achievements and of our progressive,
vibrant and innovative community.
The energy and passion I’ve injected
towards members of our community
suits the team roles required within
council.
Having served three years on the
community board I am now seeking your
support for election to council. I believe
that it is at this level where I can do and
achieve more for you, for our youth, for
local businesses and for our district as a
whole.
With two post-grad qualifications, a
background in business, management
and governance I believe I have the
necessary skills, knowledge, drive,
experience and vision to contribute at
a strategic level, to add value to our
district and to ensure the effective
and fair representation of our wider
community.
I have also been the only elected
representative in our district who has
actively advocated for our residents on
all The Lines Company related issues. If
re-elected I will continue to stand up for
you when it counts. Your support will be
my mandate to continue.
I strongly believe local groups and clubs
are the glue that hold our rural district
together.
My direction is to lead, rather than the
status quo, with chivalry paramount.
Facebook ‘Brightwell for Council’
Campaign 2016 ph 027 873 6288.
Authorised by Nigel Chetty,
9 Karaka Road Otorohanga
Authorised by Glenn Brightwell
823 State Highway 31.
Katrina Christison
Neville Gadd
I have decided to run for the council
and community board as I believe
I am committed to working in the
best interests of our community
and the people in it, fulfilling this
through engaging with the public
and understanding what they would
like to see their council doing for our
community.
Born, bred, raised and educated in
Otorohanga, I was then offered an
apprenticeship in 2004 at Otorohonda.
Otorohanga Ward & Otorohanga Community Board
I believe that the people sitting around
the table making decisions for our
community should be the same people
you see down the street, living and
running businesses in our community,
they should be down to earth and
approachable.
As elected members they should be
there to advocate the public’s belief and
dreams for our community.
Keeping it local is dear to my heart. As
a local business owner and member of
the Otorohanga Business Association
I am very aware of what our local
businesses have to offer so I would
propose any money being spent by our
council to be spent locally wherever
possible to continue to grow our
economy.
At present our council’s mission
statement is to be the best rural council
in New Zealand which is a great mission
statement to have, however, I would
love to see this changed to the best
rural town in New Zealand, and I would
love to be part of the team that makes
this a reality.
Authorised by Katrina Christison
71 Old Golf Road, Otorohanga
Otorohanga Community Board
The trade training and apprentice
support help I received while doing my
trade was instrumental in helping me
become qualified.
I then left town to become workshop
manager at a motorcycle store in
Matamata, quickly realising how
incredible the Otorohanga community
is, I returned to Otorohanga in my
early 20s and started our business
Otorohanga Hydraulic Solutions/ RYCO
24.7.
I was a volunteer firefighter in the
Otorohanga brigade for six years which
gave me the opportunity to have
amazing insight into our community.
I am also a member of many local
organisations, and sponsor many clubs
and sports.
I believe it is time the community board
had representation for, and supported
all, our local businesses and people.
I am a true local advocate for elderly
and youth, and a fresh new perspective
using common sense.
Authorised by Neville Gadd
40 Te Kanawa Street Otorohanga
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Paul (Porky) McConnell Neil Brooks
Otorohanga Ward
I have lived here with my wife and two
sons for 18 years and am proud to call
Otorohanga home.
I offer a common sense approach to
decision making and have a straight up
desire to represent your voice on local
issues.
I see great potential for our district and
every one of us plays a role in realising
this potential.
Te Kuiti Urban Ward
As a new candidate I bring a fresh set
of eyes and ears to council. My core
value is to do what is right – by making
sensible use of public funding.
‘Waitomo District:
A Place to: Live and Learn
To do Business
To Play – and Stay’
I see youth as the future of the district’s
success and looking after their best
interests would be a key focus.
‘WAITOMO DISTRICT: PREPARED FOR
THE FUTURE’ Economic Development
Strategy discussion document report.
Council must sustain a growth drive
within our community by whatever
means possible – with a particular
emphasis on tourism.
I’m excited by the potential that we
have in Te Kuiti to make this a place
where those three aspects can happen
and I want to be involved.
I work for the OTL Group as a despatch
manager and am president of the
Otorohanga Sports Club and a member
of the Family Violence, It’s Not OK
Campaign.
If you want someone who won’t lose
sight of ratepayer’s needs and has a
real grasp on challenges facing our
community – it would be my absolute
privilege to work hard on your behalf.
We can achieve a great deal.
I can offer:
Experience. As a recently retired
primary school principal after 20 years’
service in Piopio, I am experienced
in the governance role required of
a councillor: Writing, following and
monitoring strategic plans, setting
and monitoring budgets, writing
and monitoring policies, employing
and monitoring the performance of
staff, complying with government
acts and policies, and I have a very
clear understanding of the difference
between governance and management.
Energy. A six day per week exercise
plan and being retired means I have the
energy and the time to spend.
People first. I make an effort to relate
to everyone, listening to them and
trying to understand their point of
view. I can express myself clearly and
often humorously both verbally and in a
written form.
He aha te mea nui o te ao? What is the
most important thing in the world?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
It is people, it is people, it is people.
Authorised by Paul McConnell
137 Harehuka Street Otorohanga 3900
-Maori proverb
Authorised by Neil Brooks
12 Butler Street Te Kuiti
Mike Brown
Terry Davey
My principal place of residence is in
Te Kuiti.
I am standing for mayor in the
Waitomo district.
I will bring a fresh perspective to council.
I am Te Kuiti born, raised and educated.
I have been involved in several
businesses in town over the years
and am currently an owner/director
along with my wife Davina of Te Kuiti
Paper Plus incorporating NZ Post and
Kiwibank.
Mayor of Te Kuiti
Ko Mike Brown toku ingoa
Ko Ngati Maniapoto te iwi
Ko Ngati Rora raua
Ko Ngati Hine te hapu
Ko Pirongia te maunga
Ko Mangaokewa te awa
Te Tokanganui-a-noho te marae
No Te Kuiti ahau
As mayor my
priority is to
address the
decline in
our region’s
population,
families,
friends,
couples and
whanau
have left the region, some for good.
The loss means we pay more for rates,
power, lines – our public debt will
increase and so on.
We must do everything possible to
attract people to live here.
Power companies – I am concerned
about the rapid increases, in power
pricing methods which need to be
addressed.
Youth – we must give our youth the tools
and resources, before they leave high
school. I also want all our students in
the region to have a full driver’s licence,
full first aid, basic water safety and a
safe place to meet (eg an internet cafe
which would be useful for assignments,
studies.)
I haven’t got all the answers, and I do not
pretend to know.
But I know who has – You!
Let’s change our community together.
Authorised by Mike Brown
16a Seddon Street, Te Kuiti.
Te Kuiti Urban Ward
We are proud to be able to play a part
in the business community of Te Kuiti
and surrounding areas.
I also work for Youthtown Inc which is
an organisation focused on empowering
young New Zealanders to be the best
they can be.
I am a committee member of Te Kuiti
Development Inc, the North King
Country Indoor Sport Centre steering
committee and a trustee of the Te Kuiti
Community House Trust.
I believe the council, under the guidance
of mayor Brian with the current group
of councillors and with the input of Chris
Ryan and his team, has seen a positivity
that hasn’t been seen in the town and
district for a very long time and I am
very proud to have been part of that
resurrection.
I have enjoyed being an elected
member of the council over the past
three years and look forward to serving
the district for another term.
Thanks again to my nominators
Geoff Benefield and Bruce Williams.
Authorised by Terry Davey
2 Blackman Street, Te Kuiti
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out tomorrow
“NEW ZEALANDERS need to make their
vote count in the upcoming local council elections if they want to influence how their regions
are led and governed.”
Local Government New Zealand chief executive Malcolm Alexander says voting papers for
district and regional councils will be posted out
to eligible voters from tomorrow.
“Local government shapes the place that you
live,” he says.
“It’s the pavements you walk on, the roads
where you drive, the water in your shower, and
the parks, libraries and swimming pool where
you take the kids.
“It’s also about culture, sports events, economic development and much more. It is your
democratic right to take part in electing those
members who best reflect the values and local
priorities of the community you live in.
“So all eligible voters should have their say via
the ballot box to get the people they want around
council tables. This is the best way to see the
changes you want in your community.”
Mr Alexander says as citizens, voters play a
part in electing people who will make “important decisions about how public resources will
be allocated”.
“In 2016 we’re very keen to get voter turnout
above 50%.
“That means reversing a downward trend.
“But we believe New Zealanders simply need
some gentle reminders about the importance of
participating in the democratic process at both
local and national levels.”
JUST DO IT
Research has shown that a large proportion of
people who do not vote intend to do so but are
simply too busy or forget.
“I would encourage people to vote as soon as
possible after receiving your voting papers in the
post,” says Mr Alexander.
“Don’t put them to one side or stick them to
the fridge where they will get covered up by other
stuff. Sit down and fill them in as soon as you
can, then post them back.
“By voting you can make a real difference and
give your support to those candidates who have
the values and policies to strengthen local economies and revitalise our communities.”
Voting papers must be posted or hand delivered in time to reach their local council’s electoral
officer by midday on October 8.
If you are not enrolled you may still vote, however, you will need to contact your local council’s
electoral officer in order to make a casting vote.
For more election information about how to fill
in voting papers or the Single Transferable Vote
(STV) and First Past the Post (FPP) voting systems,
visit the website – vote2016.co.nz
Brian Hanna
Mayor of Te Kuiti
With my wife Andrea, I live on a 225ha farm
on Tate Road, just out of Te Kuiti. A lifetime of
farming and governance of other businesses
has given me a well-rounded perspective on
the needs of sound governance. I have enjoyed
being your mayor for the past six years, after two
terms as a rural councillor, starting back in 2004.
When elected as mayor in 2010, I with council,
set some clear goals for the direction of the
Waitomo district, to make it a “vibrant and
thriving” place to be.
I am proud of what we have achieved over this
time, and believe I have a proven track record.
My personal highlights have
been:
• Working closely
with the board
and management
of Inframax,
who have been
successful in the
recovery of this
company to its
current strong
position,
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where it is financially sound, has a broad base
of contracted work, and a building reputation
for excellent standards of work.
Completion of many infrastructure upgrades
to budget, with maximum use of central
government subsidies.
Success of the Social Sector Trials, and the
challenge of making them permanent.
Driver training programme.
Waikato University bus project and other
youth projects.
Facilitating and/or involvement in many
new exciting projects that will be of longterm benefit to Waitomo district, such as
the post office building developing as a
museum, planned motor camp development,
proposed indoor stadium project, and
completion of the railway building upgrade.
Representing Waitomo district on many
regional and national forums – Waikato
Mayoral Forum, Collaborative Stakeholder
Group on Healthy Rivers, RMA reforms,
Regional Transport Forum, and tourism.
Working closely with neighbouring councils in
many fields, all to the benefit of our district.
I am privileged to have led Waitomo district
over the past six years. I have the full support of
staff and current councillors, and offer myself
to serve you again with the same effort and
passion of the past.
Authorised by Brian Hanna
160 Tate Rd, RD 2, Te Kuiti
Guy Whitaker
Janene New
I feel I have the relevant experience,
passion and skills to offer in the
governance of Waitomo District
Council, I have been an urban councilor
for the Waitomo District Council for the
past two terms and deputy mayor for
the past three years.
It is an honour to put myself forward for
the 2016 local government elections for
our Waitomo District Council.
primary schools and served as a trustee
and chairperson for Hillview Home &
Hospital.
Having lived the majority of my life in
this district my husband Phil (Stretch)
and I are passionate about our district
and work hard to preserve what we
have and promote it for future growth.
I am a proud Rotarian and very excited
about the opportunities our small club
presents for the youth of our district.
Te Kuiti Urban Ward
I enjoy the challenge of working
towards maintaining acceptable levels
of service with a strong focus on
affordable rate increases.
Over the past six years I feel as a council
we have been positive towards growth
but very mindful of the debt levels and
the level of rates.
We have a wonderful town and district
with a great future that needs to
realise its potential. I am a member
of the Te Kuiti Volunteer Fire Brigade,
chairperson of Brook Park Inc and
Destination Pureora and on the Te Kuiti
Development Inc committee.
My wife and I live on the town
boundary. I have previously been
involved in dairying to farm ownership
and worked for Livestock Improvement
as a district manager, then went on to
farm consultancy.
I now own and operate 100% Te Kuiti
on Rora Street which I have for the past
12 years, and 100% Otorohanga for the
past two. I also own and operate the
Te Kuiti Laundromat.
Authorised by Guy Whitaker
15 Liverpool Street, Te Kuiti
Te Kuiti Urban Ward
While Phil has been firefighting I have
volunteered on kindergarten and school
committees, boards of trustees for two
I have been involved with the Elderly
Persons Housing Complex from its
inception and am looking forward to
the future progress.
We live in a piece of paradise and we
need to promote ourselves, our lifestyle
and location. With your vote help me
bring more ratepayers to our district for
our economic growth.
Authorised by Janene New
75 Awakino Road, Te Kuiti
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Clash of the champs Saturday
By Todd Ward
A SHOWDOWN between Heartland rugby
champions King Country and Wanganui is set
to light up Rugby Park in Te Kuiti on Saturday.
Both teams are unbeaten in 2016, both are
defending Heartland champions (Meads and
Lochore cups) and both will be determined to
win.
At the TAB, Wanganui (Meads Cup holders)
are clear favourites to win the entire competition
at $1.85 compared to King Country (Lochore
Cup holders) at $12, but anything can happen
especially when the Rams play at home in front
of hundreds of vocal supporters.
Saturday’s champion versus champion match
is sure to be a great indicator of King Country’s
true form in 2016.
They have a record of two wins and a draw so
far this season.
And although they’re coming
toppling the Meads Cup holders.
off a lacklustre performance
“A lot of the focus at trainagainst Thames Valley last
ing
this week has been on
“...that’s our
weekend (22-22 draw),
ourselves and getting our
challenge to get
they’ll have plenty of reagame right,” says manager
sons to lift and come out
Glynn Meads.
our fair share of
firing on Saturday when
“We know that they are
the ball and play an
they take on the perenthe competition frontrunexpansive game to
nial benchmark team of
ners, but we’re confident if
Heartland rugby.
we
put it all together we can
score points.”
go for the win.”
TEAMS’ RECORD
Meads says the team has been
working on scrummaging and conIn their 10 meetings since the
trolling the breakdown to take on a “big”
Heartland Championship began Wanganui has six wins to King Country’s two as well Wanganui outfit who like to play an attacking
as two draws including when they last met in style of rugby.
“Our boys will need to start well, they’ll need
September 2015 which ended 17-17.
In the Rams favour, they are at home, they to be focused and they’ll need to hit the ground
are relatively injury free and led by a pack of running out there on Saturday,” he says.
“It will be a good test because the boys want to
experienced forwards they have every chance of
be near the front and there’s no better challenge
than Wanganui.
“They seem to bring the best out of our players
because both teams play with a positive intent
and that suits us. So bring it on.”
King Country has some niggling injuries to
front row players but otherwise are expected to
name the same team that played last weekend.
And as for taking down the Heartland champs,
Meads says it will take each player to be at their
best for 80 minutes.
“They’re a team that doesn’t have many weaknesses so we’ll have to go at them as a whole team
to get on top. To give ourselves the best chance
we need to put constant pressure on them and
create opportunities on attack. So that’s our challenge – to get our fair share of the ball and play
an expansive game to score points.”
Saturday’s game at Rugby Park in Te Kuiti kicks
off at 2.30pm.
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Location 5 Bledisloe Ave, Otorohanga House Three
double bedrooms, open plan living space and separate
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freehold section (approx). LIM report and meth test
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Property Stats
Location
88 SH30
Te Kuiti
Land
12.5ha (30.88ac)
House
4 bedrooms
Stained glass windows
Coal range, open fire
Double carport /double garage
Orchard
Buildings
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THIS unique property with fantastic views, so close to Te Kuiti, has
often been admired by international and Kiwi visitors.
Situated at 88 SH30, this lifestyle opportunity has an exceptional 1920s
four bedroom home.
The house features include stained glass windows, easy indoor/outdoor flow, numerous entertaining areas, a large verandah and spacious
kitchen complete with coal range. It also has an open fire and HRV
system.
Outside is a large attractive garden shared by tui, fantail, kereru (wood
pigeons), bellbirds and many others.
It has more than 30 fruit and citrus trees, a grapevine and raised vegetable gardens.
Beyond that is a double carport, double garaging, 2 bay implement
shed, shearing unit, sheep yards, cattle yards and a horse lunging
arena. All this is sited on 12.5ha (30.88ac) of rolling to hilly contour,
which includes two hay paddocks, three ponds and 4.8ha (12ac) of native bush. You have to see it! Give Buzz Linn a call to view.
Te Kuiti
2 bay implement shed
Shearing unit
Cattle & sheep yards
Lunging arena
Price
$589,000
Licensed Agent
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T 07 878 0263
M 0274 96 00 53
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Opportunity knocks - 4.8052 hectares
245 Oparure Rd, Te Kuiti
$390,000 GST inclusive
Situated in the Waitomo area and within easy commute to both Te Kuiti, Otorohanga
and the Waitomo Village, is a great entry level lifestyle property. The dwelling is
elevated with both a northerly and southerly aspect and takes in the picturesque
Oparure farmland. The home has 2 bedrooms - 1 double and the master bedroom is
generous in size with built in wardrobe and shelving. The home has been recarpeted
and the kitchen has a brand new double wall oven. There is also an added bonus of a
separate sleepout and carport area and a separate shed.
Farm Buildings consist of an older woolshed with race. The land will be fenced into
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neighbouring property.
This property is an ideal first step into the lifestyle market and awaits its new owners
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NEW BUILD
Otorohanga 41 Hinewai St Offers over $360,000
Otorohanga
Exciting New House & Land Package
Modern Home & Freestanding Unit
A Property with Personality
Time to Cash in the Kiwisaver
When Location Counts
Kerry & Karen
Kerry & Karen
Kerry & Karen
Kerry & Karen
Linda
Otorohanga
$595,000
• Four bedrooms, two bathrooms
• Open plan kitchen with walk in pantry
• Two lounges, completion due early 2017
ID# OH6786
• 3-4 bedrooms with en-suite
• 2008 built, open plan with heat pump
• 2 properties, combined rent $440p/w+
ID# OH6877
$239,000
• 3 bedrooms with timber flooring
• French doors off lounge onto deck
• Elevated with views and double garage
ID# OH6886
Otorohanga
$220,000
• 3 bedrooms plus outdoor room
• Double garage/mechanics pit & carport
• Edge of town with rural outlook
ID# OH6888
Otorohanga
$330,000
• 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms, heatpump, modern kitchen
• Good flow from dining area to outdoor patio
• Double free standing gge + large shed. 862m2 section
ID# OH6894
NEW LISTING
SOLD
Otorohanga
First Home or Rental
SOLD
$215,000
• Three bedrooms, new roof & exterior paint
• Woodburner, insulation top and bottom
• Corner site and close to town
Kerry & Karen
Te Kuiti
ID# OH6866
10 Duke Street
$210,000
4 Bedroom, Family Home
• Tidy interior, fully fenced section
• Insulated, HRV, gas
• Good garaging
Karen McKenzie
SOLD
Otorohanga
$PBN
Let’s Negotiate
• Owner needs this one sold
• Combined dining/lounge. 2 bedrooms
• 961m2 approx section with single garage
Linda
Te Kuiti
ID# OH6792
$205,000
10 Duke Street
Otorohanga
$NEG
Te Kuiti
$290,000
In Town With A Rural Outlook
Elegance and Location
Linda
Sandra
• 3 bdrms, combined dining, modern kitchen
• Closed in conservatory ideal for the family
• Modern bathroom with bath, separate shower
ID# OH6852
Te Kuiti
$179,000
• Tastefully decorated, three bedroom home
• Attached sunroom, open plan, heat pumps
• Fenced back garden, attached carport
ID# KC4648
Te Kuiti
$175,000
Te Kuiti
$125,000
Craig
Te Kuiti
Karen McKenzie & Sandra
Sandra
Craig
Karen McKenzie & Craig
ID# KC4693
Te Kuiti
$125,000
Sandra
Craig
Otorohanga
• Three double with fourth or rumpus
• Spacious lounge, log burner and heat pump
• Double garage, private
ID# KC4557
Te Kuiti
$95,000
First Home or Rental
• New iron roof
• Drive through
• Two bedrooms, tidy 1004m2 section approx
ID# KC4392
• 3-4 bedrooms plus sunroom
• Interior renovated
• 2 titles, new one run carpet
ID# KC4664
• 3 double bedrooms, modern bathroom
• Tidy kitchen with dishwasher
• Lock up garaging
Craig
ID# KC4658
Otorohanga
ID# KC4699
LIFESTYLE
Reduced to $490,000
Otorohanga
$550,000
8 Acre Good Contoured Lifestyle
Idyllic country Lifestyle
Kerry & Karen
Kerry & Karen
• Three bedroom home with large lounge
• 3.38ha, with shed and stable facility
• Vacant now for immediate possession
ID# OH6749
• 4 bedrooms, office nook, 2 bathrooms
• Open plan living and separate family
• 8094m2, 10 paddocks and yards
ID# OH6824
LIFESTYLE
$350,000 + GST (if any)
Otorohanga
$289,000
Hole in 1 - 10 acre lifestyle
Affordable lifestyle living
Kerry & Karen
Kerry & Karen
• Sizeable one bedrooms unit & 2 bay barn
• No covenants, golf course boundary
• Just 4.5kms south of Otorohanga
ID# OH6872
LIFESTYLE
Otorohanga
$164,000
Affordable Family Home
• Double garage
• Open plan living
• Two bathrooms
LIFESTYLE
10 Duke Street
Spacious Home, Family Home
Lots of Potential Here
ID# KC4482
ID# KC4723
Three/Four Bedroom Brick
Excellent Rental or First Home
• Three bedrooms, open plan
• Primary school adjacent
• Single separate garage, flat section
$250,000
• Totally renovated, large open plan living
• 3 bedrooms, 2 toilets
• Garage and workshop
LIFESTYLE
Te Kuiti
5 Rimu Street
Exquisite Character Home
Freshly renovated home with views
• Three double bedrooms, galley kitchen
• Open plan, fire box, deck and views
• Single lock-up garage
ID# KC4682
SUNDAY 2:00-2:30PM
• 2 bedrooms plus sleepout, study/workshop
• Open plan living with large covered deck
• Genuine reason for needing a quick sale
ID# OH6892
COASTAL
$599,000 + GST (if any)
Piopio
$175,000
Don’t Ignore This
• 3 double bedrooms, open plan
• Spacious decks, rural views
• Double basement garage, auto doors
Craig
Kawhia
$430,000
COASTAL
Kawhia
$145,000
• Exquisite views, modern kitchen
• 3 bedrooms
• Double garage plus workshop
ID# KC4573
COMMERCIAL
Piopio
Value in Piopio
$P.B.N.
Craig
ID# KC4668
Piopio
• Very tidy 2 bedrooms
• Open plan living, heat pump
• Wheel chair ramps
Craig
COMMERCIAL
Te Kuiti
$125,000
Piopio Retirement Village Unit
ID# KC4697
COMMERCIAL
$350,000 + GST if any
Te Kuiti
$170,000
Calf Rearers Delight or Larger Lifestyle
Freehold with Stunning Views
Kawhia Beachside S-Cape Holiday Park
Invest Freehold CBD land & building
Main Street Land and Building
Kerry & Karen
Yvonne
Yvonne
Sandra
Sandra
• 3 bedroom home on 8ha approx of flat land
• 4 aside milking shed, implement shed
• River boundary, 14kms from town
Kerry Harty
027 294 6215
Otorohanga
ID# OH6848
• Modern bach
• Double glazing, double garage
• Large decks
Karen Lennox
027 559 4468
Otorohanga
www.otorohanga.harcourts.co.nz
www.tekuiti.harcourts.co.nz
ID# OH6822
Linda Harty
027 248 8404
Otorohanga
• Freehold, waterfront, 5 self contained motel units
• 9 cabins, 14 camping sites
• Modern spacious owner accommodation
ID# OH6846
Sandra Lilley
027 654 5548
Te Kuiti
• Two premises , reroofed
• Floor area 370m2 approx, land 451m2 approx
• Double brick, reinforced concrete, parking
Craig McKellar
027 457 2450
Te Kuiti
Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd mreinz Licensed Agent REAA 2008
ID# KC4532
• Spacious main street retail area
• Good foot traffic and parking
• Added bonus, attractive attached accommodation
Karen McKenzie
027 488 8610
Te Kuiti
ID# KC4542
Yvonne Rothery
021 185 9736
Kawhia
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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
Well located
Bells & whistles
Take me back
[email protected]
In the heart of town
NEW LISTING
$155,000
WEB ID TEU01334
TE KUITI
15 South Street
3 bedrooms+ set on large section of 1012sqm, well
located near basketball stadium and Pukenui School.
Open plan kitchen and lounge. Firebox for winter.
Contact Mary to view.
View By Appointment
$320,000
WEB ID TEU01287
TE KUITI
12 Rimu Street
This beautifully kept 3 bedroom + office home is set on
a generous 1044 square metre landscaped section.
Tastefully decorated with a modern touch, this home is
well insulated and has both a fireplace and a heat
pump. Perfect for both winter and summer as the heat
pump doubles as an air-conditioner. So much work has
already been completed; new carpets, tiles, oven and
touch cooktop and more.
View By Appointment
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
When you need space
View By Appointment
$195,000
WEB ID TEU01331
PIOPIO
8 Huia Street
A great family home built in the 1950s with 3 +
bedrooms, ensuite, large deck from open plan living
offering great indoor / outdoor flow, fence ready for a
pool and double garage with possible sleepout. This
110sqm home on a good sized section will tick many
of the boxes for a growing family.
View By Appointment
Walk to town
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
Rental or first home
$165,000
WEB ID TEU01155
TE KUITI
31 Tawa Street
Three bedroom home with double carport. Good
spacious kitchen and generous sized rooms. Requires
re-carpeting. Walking distance to town. To view, ring
Mary.
$113,000
WEB ID TEU01278
TE KUITI
2 Broadfoot Place
Two bedroom home on Broadfoot Place. Great views
overlooking town. Some internal painting has been
done, now add your own finishing touches. Great
opportunity as a first home or as a rental investment.
View By Appointment
View By Appointment
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
View By Appointment
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
WEB ID TEU01316 $305,000
WEB ID TEL49242
TE KUITI
6 Julian Street
Seldom found. Located on Queen Street in the heart of On 1.1715 hectares of space and privacy is this 3
the King Country sits a project ready for tackling. Built
bedroom, well presented, Lockwood home with views
in the 1920s this 2 storey vintage home will enliven the looking over the Te Kuiti township. Walking distance
handyman / restorer. Any purchaser looking for a
to town, garden shed and double garaging with extra
project would greatly appreciate what this older style
space for the boys toys. Say hooray to neighbours!
home has to offer. 4 bedrooms on two levels with an
Lifestyle living with residential pricing.
approximate 240m2 of floor space.
View By Appointment
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
A home for the family
$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.
BY NEGOTIATION
TE KUITI
56 Phillips Ave
Close to town
$110,000
WEB ID TEU01084
OTOROHANGA
56 Phillips Avenue
This is a selected First Home property reserved for
eligible first home buyers. Receive a Government Grant
for $11,000 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.
$109,000
WEB ID TEU01235
TE KUITI
3 Errol Street
3 bedroom home is set on a generous 809 sqm
section. Built in the 1900s, this could be a beautiful
blend of the new with the old. This character home
has an internal fire and also still has the original coal
range. Freshly painted throughout the home, good
functional kitchen. Call Mary to view.
View By Appointment
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Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
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$147,000
WEB ID TEU01228
TE KUITI
33 Ngarongo Street
This three bedroom home is set on a flat 809 sqm
section very close to the netball courts and squash
club. Also walking distance to the shops. Firebox
connected to wetback to make the power bill more
manageable during winter. Carport and woodshed.
Currently tenanted. Call Mary today to view.
$85,000
WEB ID TEU01317
PIOPIO
10a and 10b Kuku Street
2 x 2 bedroom flats. One rented at $150 per week and
the other is currently vacant for renovation. Rural
outlook from the rear of the property. Quiet no exit
road. A little TLC required to realise full potential rental
income. Add you own splash. Rates of approximately
$7,900. Call Mary to view.
View By Appointment
View By Appointment
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
Mary Tapu 027 474 9869
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NEW LISTING
URBAN • INVESTMENT • LIFESTYLE • RURAL • COMMERCIAL • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • BUSINESS
. . . we make you our NUMBER 1
Formally First National Real Estate
TKT1485
ON ThE hILL INVESTMENT
D
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5 BRoAdFooT pL - TE KUiTi
$85,000
Catch the Tourist Boom
$1,050,000 + GST if any
• Located in the centre of the tourist gem (WAITOMO CAVES)
• 23 bed, B&B also has 2 bedroom owners living area with 2 ensuites.
• There are 8 rooms catering to 23 beds, each room with its own
ensuite, tea making facilities, electric blankets and TV.
• All units and house in a well kept and maintained condition within
walking distance to all activites.
• Great turnover and occupancy.
Call John Rothery 0275 610 530 for further info or to visit.
OTO20523
Otorohanga, 63 Mangaorongo Road
POA
7475m2 Lifestyle with Luxury and Elegance
• 3 double bedrooms, ensuite, triple garaging with internal access
• Patio with auto pergola shutters, terrific rural views
• Paddock, fruit trees, gardens, feature fish pond and waterfall
OTO20512
All enquiries to Julie 0211841382
Otorohanga, Maniapoto Street
$520,000 + GST if any
• Located in the main street of Otorohanga is this high exposure
property.
• Offering two levels commercial/residential building 890sqm
• First floor with retail/storage and the second floor 3 x 2 bedroom
apartments.
• Contact John 0275 610 530 for more information regarding this
OTO20479
property.
Otorohanga, 108 Main North Road
FIRST HOME or RENTAL INVESTMENT
• 2 Bedrooms, open plan, covered outdoor area
• Fantastic rural views, large section
• Ceiling and underfloor insulation
3 bedroom home – great rental investment. Priced
at $85.000.
Ring Sue
Summer is coming, get your
HOLIDAY HOME NOW!
$170,000
Julie OTO20520
NEW LISTING
TKT1570
wALK TO ThE BEACh!
4A TAKAREi TcE - MoKAU
$459,000
Enjoy the Mokau life with this 3 bedroom modern
home, internal access, ensuite, double garage, large
family lounge plus family room. Vendors would sell
fully furnished
Call Sue or Veronica for more details.
TKT1537
wATCh ThE SUN SET FROM ThE dECK
43 ARiA TcE - MoKAU
$530,000
You could retire here. This low maintenance home
has picture perfect sea views. 3 bedrooms with a
self contained flat down stairs. double garage , easy
care section.
Call Sue for more details.
TKT1519
GO FIShING whEN YOU FEEL LIKE IT
679 TE wAiTERE Rd - KAwhiA
Otorohanga, 10, 10A, 10B, 10C Rangitahi St
INVESTOR MUST VIEW
• 4 units sold as one
• 3 x two bedroom brick
• 1 x three bedroom fibro plank
John 0275 610 530
$560,000
OTO20503
Otorohanga, 53 Phillips Ave
GREAT FIRST HOME
• 3 bedrooms, heat pump
• Lock-up garage & off-road parking
• Close to town and primary school
Julie 021 1841382
$225,000
INVESTING? UPSIZING? DOWNSIZING?
OTO20524
Interest rates are low and people are moving.
What is your property worth?
Call your local specialists regarding a FREE MARKET APPRAISAL
John Rothery
027 561 0530
Julie Burgess
021 184 1382
Office 07 873 7606
rwotorohanga.co.nz
Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA 2008
$245,000
Looking out over the Southern portion of the Kawhia
harbour, and barely a kilometer from the boat ramp.
Modern large 3 bedroom home with open plan living
on a 2600m2 section.
Call Sue for more details.
For Sale
$550,000
TKT1263
TAKE A LOOK
HOUSE
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Double garage
Log fire
FLAT 2/21 ANzAc ST - TE KUiTi
$125,000
Retire here spacious 2 bedroom unit with internal
access to garage. Small easy care section. Middle
unit of three.
Currently rented.
Call Sue today.
TKT1494
4 ELizABETh ST - TE KUiTi
$142,500
This home needs a spruce up for sure. 3 plus
bedroom home, on a gently sloping 1.214m2
section.
Call Veronica.
Te Kuiti
63 Oparure, Te Kuiti
LOTS of room, four bedrooms and great rural views –what’s
not to like? This Property is a three hectare (8 acre) lifestyle
block at 63 Oparure Rd, just north of Te Kuiti. The 1990s
house is double storey providing double garaging underneath
– with remote control access – and internal access. This
home looks out over the Te Kuiti Aerodrome and has two
bathrooms, log fire, dishwasher and wastemaster.
Give agent Phil Wickham a call to view.
LAND
3ha (8 acres)
View by appointment
/PUT21449
Phil Wickham
0274 931 769
(07) 878 6351
[email protected]
Putaruru 07 883 3195
Waikato Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2008)
TKT1290
For Sale
From $50,000
(HOUSE)
pARKSidE SUBdiViSioN SEcTioNS
TE KUiTi
$640,000
$370,000
Sections range in size from 600m2 to 1240m2 and
are priced from $50,000 to $72,000 negotiable.
Call Bruce.
Sue Spurdle
Residential Sales &
Property Manager
027 4768 445
a/h 07 878 6376
Veronica Sullivan
Residential Sales
027 752 9316
AJB Ltd REA A 20 08
w w w.r ealest ate1.co.nz | 111 Ror a S t , Te Kuit i
p 07 878 8 074 | e t k t @1st nat ional.co.nz
(LAND)
Mokau
5359 State Highway 3, Mokau
Large home on 3.817m2 section overlooking the sea and Mt
Taranaki. 3 bedrooms, open plan kitchen and dining room
with views of the ocean. Plus 11.18ha of land up behind the
house. Large sheds. home for $640,000 and land $370,000.
You can buy one or two.
Call Phil today to view a drone movie of the property.
View by appointment
/PUT21444
Phil Wickham
0274 931 769
(07) 878 6351
[email protected]
Putaruru 07 883 3195
Waikato Real Estate Ltd
Licensed (REAA 2008)
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Otorohanga
Sport
07 873 8700, 51 Maniapoto Street
[email protected]
Otorohanga, 5 Bledisloe Avenue
TENDER
Surplus to Ministry of Education
Requirements
Situated opposite the Otorohanga College, this will
be a home that you can add value to. Three double
bedrooms, open plan living space and separate
laundry. Aluminium joinery, fibre-cement cladding,
decramastic roof and single car garaging, on a
784m2 freehold section. This property is showing
some wear and tear and will require remedial work,
but if you are looking for a project, have a bit of
Kiwi ingenuity and some DIY skills, this could be the
one for you. LIM report & meth test available Call
Karen or Kerry for further information.
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20th October 1:00 pm
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View Sunday 18 September, 3:00-3:30pm
www.harcourts.co.nz/OH6896
Kerry Harty
Karen Lennox
P 07 873 8700
P 07 873 8700
M 027 294 6215
M 027 559 4468
E [email protected] E [email protected]
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Prompt, friendly attention
at a realistic cost
OTOROHANGA College’s A netball team performed creditably at the recent Upper North Island
Secondary Schools Tournament – Riley Parnell, (rear left) Filma Tapara, Christle Mulligan,
Matrena Kopa, Kairangi Anderson, Lauran Robinson (manager); Jayda Parnell (front left), Khelli
Willison, Kate Russell, Tori van der Heyden and Jessica Russell. PHOTO SUPPLIED
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Oto netballers do Russell Thomson
themselves proud
BARRISTERS, SOLICITORS & NOTARY PUBLIC
Principal: Russell Thomson BA LLB Postgrad Dip Law Notary Public
OTOROHANGA College’s A netball team
certainly punched above their weight at the
recent Upper North Island Secondary Schools
Tournament.
Held in Auckland from August 29-September
2, Otorohanga went into the tournament, which
attracts more than 100 teams from the Upper
North Island, aiming to make the top 16 out of
32 teams in the B grade.
With a record of five wins, one draw and four
losses in round robin play, they then aimed for
a top 8 spot, and then the top 5 giving them a
chance at promotion to the A grade.
However, losses to Morrinsville and Pakuranga colleges meant they had to settle for playing
off for seventh or eighth position.
In the play-off against Keri Keri High School,
Otorohanga proved the stronger team finishing
the tournament in seventh place – improving
their ranking on 2015 by 11 places.
Teacher Karen Flay says the team’s seventh
placing was an “absolute feat for a small rural
school such as Otorohanga”.
“Playing schools with 1000-2500 students and
that have 22 to 30 netball teams, and coming
away with wins or giving them tough competitive
games was pleasing.
“Many larger schools underestimate the heart
and integrity our team brings to their game and
this was the case during tournament week.
“The team did themselves, each other and the
college proud both on and off the court.”
For captain Kate Russell and Filma Tapara it
was their final games in the college colours, and
Flay says both will be missed next season.
“However, we wish them well in their future
sporting and academic aspirations.”
Results:
(Otorohanga College scores first) - vs Whakatane 24-24, vs Hauraki Plains 42-17, vs Nga
Taiatea 40-15, vs St Mary’s 31-29, vs Hamilton
Girls’ 24-41, vs Matamata 32-24, One Tree Hill
13-50, vs Morrinsville 21-31, vs Pakuranga 26-34,
vs Keri Keri 26-23.
Sport awards open
for 2016 nominees
NOMINATIONS are now open to celebrate
and salute Waitomo’s high sporting achievers.
The annual Waitomo District Sports Awards
will be held at the Les Munro Centre on November 21 when the district honours its most
decorated athletes, coaches, administrators and
referees who represented Waitomo during 2016.
But you’ll have to be quick, as nominations
close next week on Thursday, September 23.
Each Waikato district from Hamilton to Taupo
has its own awards evening with category winners going forward to the prestigious Brian Perry
Waikato Regional Sports Awards in Hamilton
held on January 26.
The categories are: service to sport, administrator, club, official, team, coach, secondary
school student contribution to sport, junior
sportsperson and sportsperson.
“This year’s awards season comes with a focus
around our Olympic athletes as well as another
successful sporting year in Waitomo,” says Sport
Waikato co-ordinator for the Waitomo district
Dede Downs.
“We have lots to celebrate, being an Olympic
years creates more interest in sport – it reminds
us to recognise sporting talent and volunteers
within our region.
“We look forward to having another fantastic
evening celebrating our wonderful people from
the Waitomo district and want you to share it.”
To nominate someone online visit the website
– sportwaikato.org.nz
TE KUITI • Ph: 07 878 8135 • 20 King St East • PO Box 272
For Sale
Te Kuiti
52 Gadsby Road
7,230m2
Price
$150,000
Contact
Kevin Wrenn 021 136 6843
New Dwelling Required. 7,230m2 north facing section, private, elevated, with expansive outer
area. The building platform is formed and there is a draft Platinum Homes concept house plan
of 232m2 available. Two 22,500 litre water manacoon in place and a septic tank on site, awaiting
placement. This project is started, and would suit families, upsizing, retirees wishing to build new,
spec builders, and developers. | Property ID TK1013
Sold
Te Kuiti
72 Gadsby Road
9,335m2
Price
By negotiation
Contact
Kevin Wrenn 021 136 6843
Les Old 027 248 2667
Lifestyle On The Golden Mile. Located on the north side of town featuring a 9,335m2 section and
four bedroom dwelling built in 2006. This is recreational lifestyle at its best. | Property ID TK1014
Licensed under REAA 2008
0800 200 600 | farmlandsrealestate.co.nz
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SPORT
Fagan joins the master class
FORMER New Zealand Merino champion
James Fagan has joined his father John as an elite
Master Shearer.
The father and son are the first father and son
duo to achieve the feat.
Alongside world champion Rowland Smith,
Fagan was made a Master Shearer at Shearing
Sports New Zealand’s annual conference in
Christchurch last month.
Both men have represented New Zealand in
the United Kingdom and Trans-Tasman test
series’ and both are also world record holders.
But while Smith (29) is at the peak of his career
seeking to defend his title at the World Championships in Invercargill next year, Fagan (37) has
retired from competition.
Growing up in the King Country, the son of the
1984 Golden Shears open champion left school
at 16 to start a career in the shearing industry.
He is now farming in Raglan.
While becoming one of the best, he was one
of many who had to battle long and hard in the
shadow of his uncle Sir David Fagan.
But now, after being named a true master of
his craft , he joins an elite group of the country’s
best ever shearers including North King Country
greats Sir David, his father John, Alan MacDonald, Paul Grainger, Digger Balme and Dean Ball.
PROUD MOMENT
To become a master shearer several criteria
needs to be achieved throughout a shearer’s
career and then their application has to be approved by more than 80% of the Shearing Sports
NZ national committee – making it a very rare
and coveted accomplishment.
“It was a bit of a surprise when I found out
because I never thought I’d be put in that elite
category,” says Fagan.
“To be named alongside some of the other guys
that I looked up to is a huge honour.
“And to become the first father-son combination is really special as well.”
Fagan has elected to be bestowed the industry’s
highest honour at next year’s New Zealand Shearing Championships in Te Kuiti where he will be
presented with a special plaque.
“To be in that group it puts a lot of satisfaction
on all the years of hard work and all the sweat
that you’ve lost over the past 20 years working
in the sheds.
“It actually makes it all worthwhile.”
He was nominated for the Master Shearer
honour by the NZ Shears committee.
STELLAR CAREER
Following 30 wins in the lower classes, including the 1997 Golden Shears Senior title, Fagan
had 10 wins in more than 110 finals in an open
class career spanning 18 years.
They included the New Zealand Merino
Championship in Alexandra in 2008, one of the
few titles that eluded Sir David.
He followed it with the New Zealand Circuit
title in Te Kuiti six months later, becoming only
the third shearer to win both titles, and the first
to do it in one season.
Other highlights include 11 appearances in
the National Circuit Final at the Golden Shears
being runner-up four times. His best effort abroad was his 2009 Royal
Welsh open final win during his one New Zealand
JAMES Fagan has become a Master Shearer joining his dad John and uncle Sir David. His
membership to the elite ‘club’ means that he and his dad are the first father and son duo to
receive the honour. FILE PIC
team UK tour, becoming the third of the now
four Fagans on the Builth Wells honours board.
He had earlier shorn in four Trans-Tasman
series tests, in 2006/2007 and 2008/2009 seasons. Along with Roger Neil, Beau Guelfi and Cart-
wright Terry he also holds the world four-stand
nine-hour strong wool lambs record of 2897
shorn in Turangi on January 11, 2005.
Topping the tallies, he produced a career-best
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SPORT
Good contest
by Maniapoto
TE AWAMUTU SUB-UNION 45
MANIAPOTO SUB-UNION 21
MANIAPOTO Rugby Sub-Union’s fairytale
return to competition after 14 years away fell
just short of claiming the Stan Meads Cup in
Otorohanga on Saturday.
Taking on perennial powerhouse Te Awamutu
Sub-Union in the final, Maniapoto were given
a rude awakening as the defending champions
scored 21 points in as many minutes.
From there the green and whites were forced to
play catch up and slowly worked their way back
into the game trailing 21-7 at halftime.
After some wise words from coach Wayne
Fraser, Maniapoto began gaining on Te Awamutu, at one point closing in to within 12 points
at 21-33, but the home team finished strongly
with two late tries to retain the title of SMC
champions 45-21.
By going through the season unbeaten, Te
Awamutu also retained the coveted Peace Cup
for the 2016 season.
In the bowl final, Central Bay of Plenty outclassed Thames Valley B 43-28.
Both victorious teams were presented their
trophies by former All Black Stan Meads of Te
Kuiti.
CLASS ACT
SMC founder Neil Macrae says Te Awamutu
were a “class act” in the final.
“Te Awamutu started extremely well but Maniapoto slowly clawed their way back into the
game before halftime,” he says.
“In the second half, Maniapoto scored a couple
of tries and made a contest of it until the dying
minutes when Te Awamutu pulled away.
“So the better team won on the day but no-one
can fault Maniapoto’s effort.
“For a team that was put together at short
notice to make it all the way to the final is a
great result.”
Macrae says seeing the return of Maniapoto to
the playing field was the highlight of this year’s
competition.
“Saturday’s final regenerated a lot of interest
and support that Maniapoto used to have,” he
says.
“They haven’t had a huge following throughout
the season but by playing in the final, it got a lot of
people’s attention and a really good crowd came
through to watch them.
“So the resurgence of Maniapoto has been a
big plus this year.”
After six years of Stan Meads Cup play, Macrae
says the competition is still going strong with
plenty of positives such as the return of Maniapoto to build on in 2017.
Stan Meads Cup champions: Te Awamutu
(2011), Te Awamutu (2012), Eastern Bay of
Plenty (2013), Te Awamutu (2014), Te Awamutu
(2015) and Te Awamutu (2016).
Sportswrap
BOWLS TE KUITI
L Rauputu 73, M Johnstone 74. Twos: N
Mulligan.
RESULTS from Te Kuiti Bowling Club’s
opening day triples tournament held on
September 10.
W. Weinberg, G McManus & G Thomas (Te
Kuiti) 1, R Turner, E Stephens & L Schlager
(Raglan) 2, F Hitchen, J Overall & J Puata
(Te Kuiti) 3.
GOLF PIOPIO-ARIA
RUGBY KING COUNTRY
PIOPIO Aria Golf Club results.
September 8 – men’s nett: B Black 64, D
Sattler 66, H Hughes 69, K Perry 70. Twos:
D Sattler, K Bradley.
September 11 – stableford: N Rangitaawa
45, D Sattler 41, K Mortensen & B Palmer
40, S Sowerby & T Mulligan 39. Twos: D
Sattler (2), T Mulligan, H Cody.
September 13 – ladies nett: N Mulligan 70,
RESULTS from King Country rugby
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Enquires should be directed to Colin Tutty.
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Guest ND stars Zack Gibson and Tim Seifert
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Meetings
Otorohanga Club together with
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Invite residents to come and listen to
Garth McVicar From SST (Sensible Sentencing Trust)
at the Otorohanga Club function room
Wednesday, September 28 from 7pm
Gold coin donation at the door
Phone Pauline for details 07 873 8021
Korakonui School will be holding their school
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on Wednesday, September 21 from 1.30pm
to 6.30pm and Thursday, September 22 from
8.30am to 1.30pm in the multi purpose room.
You are invited along to view these amazing
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Gold coin donation please
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Sat 9am - 12.30pm.......................................07 873 7294
HUI A IWI
Maniapoto central region claimants
and Te Maru o Rereahu Iwi Trust will
hold a Hui a Iwi at Oparure Marae
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Commencing at 1pm
To discuss strategies to achieve
the best treaty settlement for
Rereahu Maniapoto iwi, hapu,
marae and whanau.
MCR & TMoRIT will also present their
settlement options for discussion
Nau mai!, Piki mai! Haere mai!
REREAHU FUTURES
CONFERENCE
Waitomo Caves Hotel, Waitomo
Friday, October 14, 2016
9am to 4.30pm
Hosted by Te Maru o Rereahu Iwi
Trust, the conference will:
• Showcase Rereahu land trusts
• Profile future Rereahu leaders
• Feature key inspirational speakers
• Provide morning tea and lunch
Registration fees: $10 for Rereahu
members & $25 for non-members
Contact Pania Reed on
07 878 7177 or email:
[email protected]
for your registration form
Thank you to our sponsors, PWC,
Te Puni Kokiri, Hancock Forest
Management, Rereahu RMC,
Maraeroa A & B Trust, Maraeroa
A & B Inc, Maraeroa C Inc.
Entertainment
Friends of
Beattie Home
The Best Value in Show Business
New Zealand’s Longest Running Cinema
AGM
Wednesday,
September 21
1.30pm @
Beattie Home,
Otorohanga
All welcome
Waitomo Caves
Museum Society
AGM
Wed, Sep 28
7pm
Education room of
the Waitomo Caves
Discovery Centre
Chairperson’s
annual report
Financial report
Election of board
members
GUEST SPEAKERS
LOCAL GEOPARK
Prof. Paul Williams
presents the next steps
for fulfilling
UNESCO criteria.
WALK WAITOMO
A cultural walk
Tea and light finger food
provided
Entertainment
CLASSIQUE
CATERERS
"Where quality counts"
• Weddings
• Jubilees
• Social Occasions
All enquiries welcome
Contact Margaret on
Free Ph 0800 366 342,
Fax 07 823 3367
Public Notices
Garage Sales
FRIENDS OF HILLVIEW TRUST
OTOROHANGA: 464
Ouruwhero Rd. Saturday September 17,
8.30am.
Household
goods and tools plus
more.
Nominations for the position of trustees
Nominations are called for the position of
TWO trustees to join the Board of Hillview Home
Trust Inc for the 2016-2017 year.
The two elected trustees will serve a term of three
years. The nominator and seconder must be
financial members of Friends of Hillview Trust Inc.
Nominations will close at 4pm on October 4, 2016.
The election of trustees will take place at the AGM
of Friends of Hillview Trust Inc on
Thursday, October 27, at 7pm.
Nomination forms are available at reception
Hillview Home ph 07 878 6904
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
Meetings
OTOROHANGA:
5
Fare Vue Lane, Thursday September 15,
8am-12 noon and Friday 8am-12 noon.
Wanted
PIG scraps wanted. Big
or small, daily pick-up
Te
Kuiti/Otorohanga.
Ph/txt 022 046 4086.
MASONIC OPEN NIGHT
Wednesday 21 September, 7.30pm
Lodgerooms, Cnr Albert Park Road/Sloane Streets,
Te Awamutu
All public and anyone interested expressly invited.
Come and find out about Freemasonry.
A special presentation to Mrs Helen Bright,
Te Awamutu’s District Attendance Officer.
Free supper provided afterwards.
Please notify if attending for catering purposes.
Contact 027 612 3374
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Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust
NOTICE OF FIFTEENTH PUBLIC
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF
BENEFICIARIES
Notice of availability of trustees report and consolidated
financial statements of Waitomo Energy Services Customer
Trust for 2016 and Statement of corporate intent
of The Lines Company Limited 2017
The trust is required to prepare and make
available for inspection the audited consolidated financial statements with respect to their affairs.
Notice is hereby given that the above meeting will be held on
Thursday, September 29, 2016, commencing at 4pm at the Panorama Motor Inn, Awakino Rd, Te Kuiti.
The annual meeting will:• Report on the operations and financial statements of the trust
and the performance of The Lines Company Limited.
• Appoint an auditor for the 2016/17 year.
• Provide opportunity for beneficiaries to question, discuss or
comment on the management of the trust.
• Conclude with a presentation.
The trustees report, audited consolidated financial statements
and statement of corporate intent are available for inspection
free of charge at public libraries situated in Te Kuiti, Te Awamutu,
Otorohanga and Mangakino during ordinary office hours from
September 23, 2016. Copies may be obtained by contacting the
Trust directly.
Viv Haddad
Waitomo Energy Services Customer Trust
Postal Address: PO Box 209, Te Kuiti 3941
Mobile: 027 472 8899 Free phone: 0800 2 WESCT
email: [email protected]
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Waitomo News
CLASSIFIEDS
Thanks
The Otorohanga Lions Club thank
the following sponsors for their
generous support of the
Daffodil Day Golf Tournament 2016.
BRIAN KEARINS SCOREBOARD
Bernie, Mike & Jeff Kearins, Jeff Knight,
John Pitcorn, Murray Swann, David Knight,
Shane Tregoweth, Denis Pugh, Action Electrical
Ltd, Pitcorn Engineering Ltd, Fletcher Easysteel
Bowers & Son Ltd, Placemakers
Steel & Tube, Te Kuiti Hire, Signs Alone Ltd
This has been an extremely satisfying project,
and the new scoreboard is a real asset to our
town and the rugby community.
Thank you.
Paul Mitchell
Maniapoto Sub Union President
HIGHWAY THREE MINISTRIES
United in New Testament pattern, purpose,
passion, purity and power.
Jesus said in Matthew 6:9 to pray like this:
Our Father, dwelling in the Heavenly realms,
May the glory of your name,
Be the centre on which our lives turn.
Manifest your kingdom realm
And cause your every purpose to be fulfilled on earth,
Just as it is fulfilled in Heaven.
We acknowledge you as our provider of all we need
each day.
Forgive us the wrongs we have done as we ourselves
release forgiveness to those who have wronged us.
Rescue us every time we face tribulation
And set us free from evil.
For you are the king who rules
With power and glory forever, Amen.
A powerful prayer said in today’s language
from ‘The Passion Translation’
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WEATHER
Friday
18°
overnight min 13°
Friday, 16 Sep
Te Kuiti
2:57 AM
9:34 AM
3:19 PM
9:53 PM
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Rain, heavy and
Showers
thundery for a time, becoming isolated.
easing to showers as Southwesterlies.
N change lighter W.
18°
overnight min 11°
max
Rain with little wind.
17°
overnight min 9°
max
Te Kuiti
3:42 AM
10:19 AM
4:04 PM
10:38 PM
3:47 AM
9:56 AM
4:07 PM
10:13 PM
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Set: 6:12
AM
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Midnight Thursday
Sunday, 18 Sep
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overnight min 7°
max
Te Kuiti
4:31 AM
10:39 AM
4:50 PM
10:56 PM
Rise: 6:15
Set: 6:13
AM
Rise: 7:49
Set: 7:02
PM
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AM
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L Low
isobar
cold
warm
occluded
stationary
Monday, 19 Sep
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St Luke's
Anglican Church
Te Kuiti
Thurs, Sept 15
5.30pm Hillview
evening prayer
Sun, Sept 18
9am Eucharist
Vicar
Rev Jekheli Kibami
Singh
Priest assistant
Rev Pere Pou
Phone parish office
07 878 8026
Public Notices
www.
otorohanga.
co.nz
Church
10.30am Sunday
10 Sheridan St
Te Kuiti
Pastor Terry &
Rowena Bradley
07 878 8694 or
021 703 008
An Assemblies of
God Church
St Bride's
Anglican Church
Haerehuka St
Otorohanga
Sunday,
September 18
10am Eucharist
5pm Contemplative
service
The Venerable Christine Scott
Ph 07 873 7006
5:12 AM
11:50 AM
5:34 PM
Te Kuiti
Moonphases
17 Sep
5:15 AM
11:23 AM
5:35 PM
11:42 PM
Rise: 6:13
Set: 6:14
AM
Mane Gallery
120 Maniapoto St,
Otorohanga
JP
Justice of Peace
Tuesdays
12noon – 1pm
Ph 07 873 8156
SponSored by:
Otorohanga
Support House
Family hair design
Lauren, Carolynne and
Katrina
Tue – Fri from 10am
After 5pm and Saturday
by appointment
183 Rora St
Te Kuiti
07 878 8162
www.youniqueproducts.
com/manegallery
Health & Beauty
YOGA CLASSES
(Te Kuiti)
• SIX WEEK COURSE •
Tuesday nights starting October 4
• Teacher: Madhu Nahna
• 5.30 - 7pm • Cost: $45
(Registrations essential, no casuals)
Suitable for all levels except raw beginners
Thursday nights Sep 29-Dec 8
(no class Oct 20)
• Teacher: Jackie Kesby
• 5.30 - 7pm • Cost: $12 per class
Venue: Presbyterian Church Hall,
Rora St, Te Kuiti
Contact Madhu Nahna
021 170 0846 (day) 07 878 7819 (evening)
~ Please bring 2 cotton/wool blankets ~
Rise: 8:59
Set: 7:41
PM
10 Oct
AM
Situation
A broad trough of low pressure
approaches from the Tasman Sea
and crosses the country during
Friday and Saturday, then moves
slowly away to the east on Sunday.
Unveilings
TEDDY, Waipuia (nee
Wallace): The family of
Waipuia would like to invite family and friends to
the unveiling of Waipuia’s headstone and to
share kai hakari after at
Te Kuiti Marae on Saturday, September 17,
2016. Nau mai haere
mai whanau Mauri Ora.
Lead maternity carers
providing friendly and
professional midwifery care
TAKU; Available for births at Te Kuiti Hospital, Te Awamutu
Birth Centre, Waikato Hospital and River Ridge Birth Centre.
Holds antenatal clinics in Te Kuiti and Otorohanga.
ANITA; Available for births in your home,
Te Awamutu Birth Centre and Waikato Hospital.
Antenatal visits in Otorohanga.
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 AVAILABLE at 180 Maniapoto
St, Otorohanga (antenatal clinic) and from Taku in Te Kuiti.
Taku Stanbury-Poa – 0274532244
Anita Bain – 078738181 or
[email protected]
FORMAL NOTICES
Births
PERRY-TE
RAUNA:
Carolyn and Matauranga are pleased to
announce the arrival
of their fifth son, Matauranga Karl Simon,
weighing 4045gm (8lb
9oz), born on March
8, 2016. A little brother
for Kahukura, Reihana,
Matai
and
Haeata.
Grandparents ecstatic.
Deaths
KORU CARE raffles
drawn under police supervision. $100 note,
#87, Gillian Taylor. Table for six, #99, Duncan
and Suzie. Thank you
all for your support. Karen Benefield.
EDWARDS,
Geoffrey Charles (Geoff):
Service No. 203597
NZ Army K Force.
Peacefully on Sunday,
September 11, 2016
at Hillview Home and
Hospital, Te Kuiti. Aged
89 years. Dearly loved
husband of Doreen for
61 years. Loved father
and father-in-law of
David and Gillan, and
Anna and Brett. Cherished grandfather of
Kim, Daniel and Stephanie.
Great-Grandad
of Ayrin and Lucian.
A funeral service for
Geoff will be held today,
Thursday, September
15 at St George’s Catholic Church, Seddon St,
Te Kuiti at 1pm followed
by interment at Te Kuiti
Cemetery. All communications to the Edwards
Family C/- PO Box 241,
Te Kuiti 3941. In the care of VJ Williams & Sons FDANZ.
Church Notices
In Memoriam
LOST: Trailer tail gate
lost off 5ft x 7ft galvanised trailer, between
Piopio and Oparure via
Troopers Rd. Ph 07 877
8349.
Raffle Results
St David's
Presbyterian Church
Ranfurly St, Otorohanga
Service
Sunday 10am
Further enquiries
contact Doug Patterson
Ph 07 873 7142
Funeral Directors
PROFESSIONAL
FUNERAL
DIRECTORS
Offering:
MIDWIVES 4 U
PM
Your aroha and awhi
we will treasure forever
more. God bless you
all. Ma te Atua hei
manaaki arohanui me
te whanau.
BEGINNERS/RAW BEGINNERS
24 Sep
2 Oct
ORMSBY, Nan Alice
Hannah Tamaiwaho
(nee Turner): Our
whanau wish to extend
our sincere gratitude
and thanks for the love
that was shown for our
beloved Nan.
Lost/Found
Midwives
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Bereavements
Health & Beauty
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GENERAL
TIDES, SUN and MOON
Saturday, 17 Sep
Kawhia
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including Weather Warnings
© Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2016
WAITOMO FORECAST
Sunday
Saturday
Showers turning to
rain in the morning
with heavy falls. NW
developing.
max
EnquirEs: Donna anD richarD (Dick)
kohinga
07 878 7127 or 027 356 3464
MEMbErs of acMnZ
rEgular MEEtings at bEnnEyDalE on
thursDays, EvEryonE is wElcoME.
Church Notices
JOURNEY
85 Esplanade,
Te Kuiti
Church Notices
Call into our Rora St, Te Kuiti
office today to view them
and place your order!
WAITOMO
Church Notices
Maniapoto Rugby Sub Union would like to
thank the following volunteers and businesses
who made the scoreboard at Rugby Park in Te
Kuiti possible.
PHOTOS FOR SALE
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Thanks
Advantage Tyres, ANZ Bank, Bailey Ingham Ltd,
Ballance Agi Nutrients Ltd, Bank of New Zealand,
Bike Torque Otorohanga, Bob Longden, Bower
& Son Concrete, Bullseye Direct Ltd, Bulk Lines
Ltd, Cave World Waitomo, Chaffey Panelbeaters,
Countdown Otorohanga, CT Engineering, Customtone Kitchens Ltd, Hayden Aymes Dairyworx,
DM Jewellery, Edmonds Judd, Freight Lines Ltd,
3G Teak, Gallie Miles Otorohanga, Giltrap Farm
Machinery, Goldpine Ltd, Good Guys Hire Centre,
Grays Construction Ltd, Graymont Ltd, Hobbs
Transport Services, HUHU Cafe, JG Hire, Jim
Wright Nissan, John Kewish, Kelvin Graham Ltd,
Kerry Harty - Harcourts Ltd, Kiwitown Liquor Centre, Kiwitown Mitre 10, Lamb Bain Laubscher, Little
Scissors, Marayn’s Womenswear, Mark’s Mower
Services Ltd, McKenzie Strawbridge, Michael’s Milk
Bar, Murray Hunt Furnishers Ltd, Murray Kidd Falconer, New World Supermarket, 100% Otorohanga,
Origin Coffee, Osborne’s Chartered Accountants,
Oto Auto & Mechanical Ltd, Otorohanga Butchery
Ltd, Otorohanga Caravan Rentals, Otorohanga
Club Inc, Otorohanga Country Fresh, Otorohanga
Dental Surgery, Otorohanga Groundspread Ltd,
Otorohanga Mitsubishi, OTL Group, OTC Timber
Building Centre, Otorohonda, Paul Wolvers Earthworks, Peter Burton’s, PGG Wrightson Ltd, Pratt’s
Plumbing, Prescott Holden & Toyota, Property
Brokers Ltd, RE Walters Contracting, RiverRun
Products Ltd, R&L Drainage Ltd, Sean the Barber,
Sherie’s Hair Studio, Spellbound Waitomo, Spray
& Bake Specialists, Thirsty Weta, Todd Ormsby
Builders, Toplink, Tyre Boss Ltd, Unichem Otorohanga Pharmacy, VetEnt Otorohanga, VetFocus
Otorohanga, VE Veterinary Services, VJ Williams
& Sons Ltd, Waitomo Adventures, Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Waitomo G & C Club Inc, Waitomo
Liquid Waste.
Thursday, September 15,, 2016
• Funeral plans with
payment options
• Pre-paid funerals
• Profile register personal
wishes recorded
• Monumental work, new
and refurbishments
V.J Williams
& Sons
P 07 878 6100
F 07 878 6115
E [email protected]
King St West, PO Box 241
Te Kuiti, 3941
DISHER, Mona: Precious mother, adored
nana and great-nana,
passed away one year
ago on September 14,
2015. Death changes
everything! Time changes nothing. I still miss
the sound of your voice,
the stories of your life
and just being in your
presence. So no, time
changes nothing, I miss
you as much today as
I did the day you died.
I just miss you. Loved,
remembered and never
forgotten, your daughter Nunia and Pete and
our family, Crystal and
Pereri, Sommer and
Tony, Hailey and Troy
and your grand-moko,
Max, Bubba, Mya, Tyrel
and Rhea. Due to unsuitable conditions and
the unsteadiness of the
ground at Kaiwha Cemetery (Mum’s resting
place), Mum’s unveiling
of her headstone will
follow on Saturday, December 17, 2016 when
the weather and the
ground is more suitable.
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Firefighters get extra help
KAWHIA Volunteer Fire Brigade members
have been armed with some extra firefighting
artillery thanks to the Fonterra Grass Roots Fund.
Having recently benefitted from the Fonterra
initiative, the brigade put their $3500 in funding towards buying a portable 5000-litre dam, a
monsoon bucket filler and two backpack sprayers.
Because of their isolated location, the equipment will help fight fires where access to water
can be very limited.
Chief fire officer Callan Stewart says it’s the
brigade’s duty to protect farmers, their families
and their land from fire and if they ran out of
water – a difficult situation could quickly turn
into a disaster.
He says in New Zealand’s urban centres, it’s
usually simple for firefighters to tap into the town
water supply, but it’s a bigger challenge for the
Kawhia brigade fighting a bush or scrub fire in
an isolated rural area.
“The more farmland you lose, the more it costs
the farmer,” says Mr Stewart.
“So if we have the correct and most up-to-date
equipment to fight these fires, the damage that
can be incurred to the environment, wildlife and
occupants is reduced significantly.
“The Fonterra Grass Roots Fund gave us an
extra piece of artillery.”
BIG DIFFERENCE
Mr Stewart says the extra equipment has made
a big difference to the brigade.
KAWHIA Volunteer Fire Brigade Deputy Chief Fire Officer Ngaire Whitiora (above left) and volunteers Hak Crowhurst and Robyn Vincent train
“When we go to a fire, there’s not always a good (below) with some new firefighting equipment purchased with funding through the Fonterra Grass Roots Fund. PHOTO STEPHEN BARKER
water source,” he says.
“We can dump the water
from the fire engine into
the dam and use a portable
pump to fight the fire while
the engine returns to the
nearest water source to fill
up again. We do that until a
water tanker arrives.”
“The
fund gave
us an extra
piece of
artillery.”
ON “THEIR OWN”
Mr Stewart says as Kawhia’s an
hour’s drive from Hamilton and 45 minutes
from Te Awamutu and Otorohanga, it’s not
unusual for brigade members to be “on their
own” fighting a fire for the first hour until backup arrives.
The monsoon bucket filler is used when a
helicopter is called in because steep terrain, high
winds or the size of the fire would put the safety
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of a ground crew at risk.
Once the fire is almost under
control, the backpack sprayers
are used to dampen down hot
spots in burnt out areas, preventing the blaze from taking
off again and causing more
damage.
The new equipment came into
its own at Hauturu recently when
there was a fire in bush and scrub next
to a forest block.
“We needed to get it out quickly before it got
to the forest and we threw all our resources at it,”
says Mr Stewart.
“Having a constant water supply means we are
self-sufficient and can get the job done.”
The 10 men and women who volunteer for
the brigade responded to more than 60 callouts
last year and have already attended 23 this year.

2016.09.15.WN - Waitomo News

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