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WAITOMO YOUR NEWS, YOUR VIEWS ews Thursday, March 3, 2016 ISSN 1170-1137 – (063) Delivered FREE to households – extra copies 50c Dad visits site of son’s death BY TODD WARD A SPECIAL bond between father and son was torn apart when two cars crashed head-on in Te Kuiti on Saturday. Emergency services were called to the scene of the entrance to Te Kumi Rd. Despite the best efforts of emergency workers last weekend the driver of the northbound Mazda Leonard Mackey (59) from Ashburton and front seat passenger nine-year-old Leroy Brown died at the scene. Also in the car were Leroy’s mother 45-year-old Leonie Berger from Northland, who later died from her injuries in Auckland City Hospital, and her seven-year-old daughter Elyse who is recovering in Starship Hospital. At her bedside is her devastated father Heath Brown of Warkworth who says his daughter’s will to survive is all that is keeping him going. “She is one lucky little girl. Just knowing that she is getting better helps take my mind off losing my little fella. “She doesn’t really know what has happened to her mother and brother, but I’ve told her they are her guardian angels now and they will be with her wherever she goes.” SLOWLY IMPROVING TO P6 MY MATE: Heath Brown, father of nine-year-old Leroy Brown who was killed in Saturday’s head-on collision north of Te Kuiti visited the crash site on Sunday and left these mementoes to his son. Workers threatened with knife BY MIKE BAIN IN DANGER: Two workers were held for three hours by a man threatening them with a knife when they attended a callout to the Benneydale water treatment plant on Friday. PHOTO SUPPLIED Find the perfect temperature Whether you are looking to warm up or cool down. . . Deluxe E-series air conditioner Call Guy for your no obligation quote today! Te Kuiti Rora St, Te Kuiti P 07 878 8147 Otorohanga 66 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga P 07 873 8871 TWO men responding to an alarm at the Benneydale water treatment plant on Friday morning were allegedly held captive for three hours by a man brandishing a knife. The two Veolia Water employees arrived at the Waitomo District Council plant on Mine Rd at about 11am where they disturbed a man who had broken into the facility. The 29-year-old man who was in an agitated state, allegedly asked the Veolia workers for methamphetamine (P). The owner of the property the water plant is located on Graeme Reinhardt says the first he knew of the incident was when the workmen pulled up at his house just after 11am. “One of them told me a man had held them hostage down at the water tanks and shed with a knife. “I can only tell you what the men said to me and that was the chap thought he was breaking into a P lab. I believe it was one of the worker’s last day on the job and the other was his replacement, and that is all I can tell you.” It is understood the workers distracted the man before escaping and calling the police. Police responded from Te Kuiti, Otorohanga and Te Awamutu plus a Waikato dog handler. Although police have not released any further details relating to the incident, Sergeant Andy Connors from Otorohanga Police says: “The two workers were alarmed, but unhurt, in the incident.” IN CUSTODY Police arrested the 29-year-old, who is from Benneydale, and he appeared in the Hamilton District Court on Saturday. He was remanded in custody to appear again on March 14 and faces a variety of charges including kidnapping, aggravated robbery, assault on a police officer and resisting arrest. Waitomo District Council chief executive Chris Ryan says equipment was damaged in the burglary. “From a council view, we understand the contractor operates satisfactorily under a strong workplace health and safety model. That includes two employees, working together, where appropriate at work sites.” Veolia Water management declined to comment. 2 WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 $10 MARCH MADNESS THE REPUBLIC OF OTOROHANGA *Add an image JESSICA & BEN FITZWATER $10 King’s Paper Plus Otorohanga *Add a colour SPECIALS +GST Take advantage of our storewide 37 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga • 07 873 8816 $10 at PeterShop Burton’s +GST Mens & Womens Jeans $20 off *3x1 ADVERT $10 Selfies snapped WE asked and you responded! To all those who sent in loved up selfie pics for our recent Valentine’s Day selfie competition . . . thank you. It’s great to know that so many out there are living and loving their significant others so gorgeously, every day of the year, not just February 14! 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Letters and Thumbs Up/Down are published at the editor’s discretion and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Waitomo News. In general, Thumbs Up are to acknowledge random acts of kindness by individuals while Thumbs Down generally reflect the opposite – they should be 50 words or less. Should you have a complaint regarding a business, please address that with the owner/s rather than via these columns. The editor reserves the right to abridge all contributions and letters should be no longer than 300 words. Letters and Thumbs Up/Down can be sent to The Editor, Waitomo News, PO Box 279, Te Kuiti, fax (07) 878 1187, or email editor@ waitomonews.co.nz WAITOMO YOUR NEWS, YOUR VIEWS ews The Waitomo News is subject to NZ Press Council procedures. Complaints must first be directed, in writing to the editor – editor@ waitomonews.co.nz If the complainant is unsatisfied with the response, the complaint may be referred to the NZ Press Council, PO Box 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington 6143 or email info@ presscouncil.org.nz Further detail and an online complaints form are available at the website – www.presscouncil.org.nz. The Flower Shoppe GST FREE on all giftware (15% off) 47 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga • 07 873 8574 WAYNE LISTER & TAMI BO ROEVICH TALESHA WARETINI & JAMIE GODDARD THUMBS UP/DOWN Buy one get one HALF PRICE on all sterling silver jewellery, rings, earrings pendants and chains. * Conditions apply. 70 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga • 07 873 7008 All offers valid from March 14-24 THUMBS UP to a wonderful asset the Kiwiana mini golf course is to our town. It gave the Probus Club members an enjoyable start to their New Year activities. Probus Club Members Otorohanga THUMBS UP to the gentleman at Waitomo Limestone Soaps who brought us an umbrella while we were walking our elderly relative from Hillview Home to Bosco Cafe. Kroef Family The Netherlands THUMBS UP to Hamish Blake for doing a fantastic job at Advantage Tyres in Otorohanga. We wish you well in your new job. You will be sorely missed. Harrison Family Paewhenua WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 3 Transparency an issue for councils DAMAGE is being done to local democracy and public confidence is being eroded as councils hold meetings in secret according to the NZ Taxpayers Union. Figures obtained by the union, under the Official Information Act show the Waitomo and Otorohanga district councils and Waikato Regional Council (WRC) have held 198 meetings this term since 2013 where the public were excluded. Under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act it is taken for granted all meetings be open with minutes and agendas available to the public. NZTU executive director Jordan Williams says: “The union has found public excluded meetings, often labelled as workshops, are often held to “get around the definition of the word ‘meeting’ therefore not having to produce minutes to be available for public scrutiny. ”If a council needs to discuss an item behind closed doors because of commercial sensitivity, the act has sufficient provisions to accommodate that,” says Mr Williams. “By avoiding even the public notification of meetings, what confidence can ratepayers have that their leaders are performing their duties in a transparent manner?” WRC chairwoman Paula Southgate agrees the need for transparency in councils is vital. However, she says: “Workshops have their place in the early stages of information sharing.” Since 2013, the WRC has held 83 workshops, 21 meetings between councillors and the chief executive and seven team meetings, all public excluded. LOCAL COUNCILS Waitomo District Council (WDC) holds 11 monthly full council meetings each year with various supplementary meetings which arise as a result of planning, consents and submissions. Since the beginning of this council’s three-year term it has held 25 public excluded sessions at council meetings and 25 workshops. WORKSHOPS Waitomo mayor Brian Hanna says workshops have been always been part of the council’s operation and there’s nothing different to the way things have been done in his 12 years on the council. “Workshops are a great way of identifying issues and possible solution options and to guide staff on the information, expectations and needs,” says Mr Hanna. “We are not hiding anything and no resolutions are passed at a workshop. The act has provision which allows council to exclude the public from part or all of the meetings for various reasons. But workshops are not subject to the same conditions.” The Otorohanga District Council (ODC) has had 24 public excluded sections at meetings during this current three-year term and about 20 informal council workshops. Chief executive Dave Clibbery says reasons the council holds public excluded meetings include the need to discuss and make decisions on matters with potential commercial implications, issues of personal privacy, matters involving negotiations, or where there are issues of legal privilege. Despite the concerns expressed by the Taxpayers Union, neither local councils have received any formal complaints during this term. VARIATIONS But councils around the country vary in their transparency and openness. “The Taxpayers Union has found the more communication or information officers council’s employ, the harder it is to get access to basic in- " Subscribe to our online newsletter Waitomo Way OPEN DOOR: NZ Taxpayers Union executive director Jordan Williams is calling for less public excluded meetings from district councils. PHOTO SUPPLIED formation,” says Mr Williams. “The cultures of openness usually suffer when all public comments have to be signed off. It’s for this reason we [the taxpayers union] really enjoy dealing with the smaller councils where often we can talk to the manager responsible for the information sought. “In larger councils communications staff act as gatekeepers, screening any information and making it much more difficult for transparency groups like ours, or everyday ratepayers, from getting to the bottom of issues.” The WRC and WDC employ communications managers. Community Update Balloons visit Te Kuiti Join us for a very special evening on Friday 18th March. For the first time ever, the amazing Balloons over Waikato festival will be shared with the community of Te Kuiti. There will be food stalls, kite flying, kids mini sports activities and getting up close to the balloons at the Te Kuiti Domain, from 6 pm - 8 pm. Nominations open for Citizens Awards These awards celebrate and honour the incredible achievements of individuals, who through their outstanding community spirit and dedication have made a significant contribution within the Waitomo District. Nominations are called for the “Lifetime Achievement Award” and the “Citizen of the Year Award”. Nomination forms and criteria can be found on our website: www.waitomo.govt.nz Nominations close Friday, April 1. The Great New Zealand Muster " The countdown is on for the 24th annual Great NZ Muster event. The main street will be lined with a variety of stalls selling tasty food and beverages, homemade goods, clothing and art. Spectators can expect to see a return to the original event with over 1000 sheep running down Rora Street at 2 pm. Please fill in your details below and return to the Waitomo District Council office: Te Radar will be joining us again this year. Mihirangi Fleming a former contestant in New Zealand’s Got Talent, A Bit of Belly Dancing, and other great entertainment on the stage. There is fun to be had on the Extreme Air Jumper, bouncy castles, rock climbing and entering a winning duck in the river race. Name: Email: Registrations are still being accepted, so if you would like to hold a stall or exhibition at this year’s Muster, visit our website or contact Donna Macdonald at Council for more information. Address: Town: Postcode: The Muster runs from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday 2 April and coincides with the final day of the NZ Shearing Championships. Like us on facebook.com/waitomodistrict ‘Creating a better future with vibrant communities and thriving business’ PO Box 404 Queen Street Te Kuiti. Phone 07-878-0800, Fax 07-878-7771 Email: [email protected] Free phone 0800 932 4357, Fax (07) 878 7771 www.waitomo.govt.nz Creating a better future with vibrant communities and thriving business. 4 WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 POLICE DESK February 22 AN American tourist left a Canon camera and case valued at more than $2000 on the side of Waitomo Caves Rd after taking a photo of the scenery near The Legendary Blackwater Rafting Co. It contains up to four years of personal/travel photos. Contact Te Kuiti Police if you have any information. SEVERAL power tools were stolen from an unsecure garage on King St West in Te Kuiti. February 23 POLICE have four suspects in mind following a single car crash on Ormsby Cres in Otorohanga. The car was seen doing burnouts before the driver lost control and crashed down a bank into a tree stump. There were no injuries, however, police were unable to determine who was driving the vehicle. Enquiries are continuing. THREE 1.8m tall cannabis plants were seized by police from a Rangitahi St home in Otorohanga. FOOD and money were stolen from the Otorohanga Community Pool vending machine. Burglar(s) gained entry by cutting a gate padlock and forcing the machine open. February 24 AN 18-year-old man from Te Kuiti lost control of his car while driving on SH30 and flipped it into a nearby river. He escaped without injury. SEVERAL windows of a shed behind a business on Rora St in Te Kuiti were smashed. No entry was gained. Otorohonda 6 Te Kanawa Street Otorohanga 07 873 7273 A TE KUITI man will appear in court on Monday after he was arrested for assaulting a woman causing injury. dering two weeks ago. They were due to be auctioned. February 28 February 26 A 77-year-old Auckland woman was warned by police for reckless driving after she hit the gas pedal instead of the brake and crashed into a wall at the BP service station in Te Kuiti. She was uninjured. POLICE are investigating a case where two men unlawfully entered a Hinewai St home in Otorohanga and one lay upon a sleeping woman. The other lay down on a sofa. When the woman woke at about 5am, she screamed and yelled at the intruders before they left. Another woman was in the house at the time but police says she slept through the altercation. The men are described as male Maori, of slim build and aged in their late teens or early 20s. A MALE driver travelling east on King St East in Te Kuiti failed to give way and crashed into a northbound car at the Taupiri St roundabout. There were no injuries. THE person who took a car taken without permission from a Phillips Ave home in Otorohanga was later stopped on Te Rapa Rd in Hamilton for excessive speeding. The car was impounded. February 27 l North King Country police attended 15 family violence incidents A TRAILER wheel became detached and hit an oncoming car on SH4. The driver of the oncoming car suffered a cut to his arm when his airbag deployed. There were no other injuries. from February 22-28. W A DRUNKEN man was arrested and issued with a pre charge warning after disturbing a group of tourists at the Mangaokewa Reserve in Te Kuiti. He was continually tooting his car horn and yelling. A 21-year-old Te Kuiti man was stopped by police while driving on King St West in Te Kuiti and failed an evidential breath test registering 695 micrograms of alcohol per litre of breath. The legal limit is 250mcg/l. He is summonsed to appear in Te Kuiti District Court on Monday. TWO cattle beasts at Otorohanga District Council’s pound on Otewa Rd were illegally shot with a .22 rifle. They were then gutted, their heads cut off and the carcasses were removed. The cattle were being kept at the pound after they were found wan- Honda First 35 Hakiaha Street Taumarunui 07 895 8110 IN BRIEF Te Kuiti Christmas parade THE success of the 2015 Te Kuiti Christmas parade which attracted 32 floats and one of the best crowds seen for some years has shown Friday night is a winner for the parade. Parade convenor, Waitomo District Council community development co-ordinator Donna Macdonald, has confirmed the date for this year’s parade is December 9, with the theme ‘All I Want For Christmas Is ...’. King Country Honda 33 Moa Street Piopio 07 877 8054 WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 5 Night shift’s on THE new $220,000 kiwi night zone display now open to visitors at the Otorohanga Kiwi House and Bird Park is being carefully decorated in kiwi “snot” by its two residents. ‘Kapiti’ a little-spotted male kiwi and ‘Tasman’ a great-spotted South Island female are comfortably settled into their adjacent night zone spaces, complete with natural landscaping, pools, hollows, bush and fresh leaf litter. But kiwi are highly territorial and, having an excellent sense of smell, have been busy marking their new ‘patch’ with mucus from their long bills. “We regularly clean the viewing windows and displays to ensure they are bacteria free,” says manager Jo Russell. “However, our kiwi quickly get busy remarking the enclosures with their snot.” The special ‘night time’ illumination brings the nocturnal kiwi out of their burrows so they are openly on display for the public watching from a pitch-black walkway. “The birds behave naturally because they can’t see or hear anyone,” says Mrs Russell. “If either of the kiwi decide they’re too busy tunneling or housekeeping four ‘burrow cams’ livestream any underground activity so visitors KIWI FANS: German tourists Cora Kroll and Falico Pallocks visited the kiwi house’s night zone within days of its opening. They were fascinated by ‘Tasman’ – a very busy kiwi – dashing around her new enclosure and could see ‘Kapiti’ doing the housekeeping in his underground burrow. never leave the night zone disappointed.” Volunteer guides provide ‘kiwi keeper’ talks three times daily to help visitors learn about kiwi and understand why it’s important to protect them. Checking out the antics of ‘Kapiti’ and ‘Tasman’ recently were German tourists Cora Kroll and Falico Pallocks on the first stage of a three week New Zealand tour. “Visiting the night zone was high on our ‘must do’ list because the kiwi is New Zealand’s most famous bird and I don’t think you can see them so close up anywhere else in the world,” says Ms Kroll. “They are really cute and we loved watching ‘Tasman’ dashing around her territory. Though ‘Kapiti’ was well out of sight in a deep underground burrow, the tourists watched him preening and cleaning on the burrow cam. ABOUT THE KIWI ‘Kapiti’ is a 40-year-old little spotted kiwi, New Zealand’s smallest. He was bred on Kapiti Island and brought to Otorohanga as one of the kiwi house’s founder breeding birds. Other than Otorohanga, little spotted kiwi are now only found in sanctuaries like Wellington’s Zealandia and on off shore islands. ‘Tasman’ was bred at the kiwi house 20 years ago. “She is a very feisty bird who has given several keepers a hurry up,’ says Mrs Russell. “She is exceptionally active so visitors love her and she’s certainly enjoying exploring her new home. We have put a small hill in both night zone displays to add interest for the kiwi and keep them fit. Each display has two burrows, although ‘Kapiti’ regularly makes home improvements to suit himself.” The nocturnal house display areas contain 72 cubic metres of topsoil hand sieved by volunteers and metal-detected because kiwi eat “everything”. The soil is ideal for tunneling and leaf litter is brought in from bush areas so the birds have plenty of “interesting stuff” to fossick in. The night zone has been built on what was “a bit of a swamp” says Mrs Russell. It has been landscaped as bushland with gravel paths weaving through ancient kahikatea. Funding for the project included $100,000 from the North King Country Development Trust, $100,000 investment capital from the not-for-profit Otorohanga Zoological Society which runs the kiwi house and $20,000 in smaller grants from the Tides Foundation, the Department of Conservation and Waikato Regional Council. TV STARS: South African celebrity singer Gerrie Pretorius (left) was part of a travel promotion television crew to Waitomo’s Woodlyn Park last month to film owner Barry Woods performing his Billy Black Kiwi Culture Show. PHOTO SUPPLIED SA film crew visits A WAITOMO tourist attraction was on the hectic schedule of a South African television film crew last month. And that’s because Barry Woods aka ‘Billy Black’ of Woodlyn Park, is already a star with South African television viewers. He appeared on screen a couple of years ago doing his ‘Billy Black rugby act’ featuring ‘Jonah’ – his tame kune kune pig tackling and knocking over dummies dressed in Springbok kit. Mr Woods says it was a big hit with television rugby fans. New Zealand was rated one of the top three countries in the world this year by South African travel show viewers on DStv’s kykNET Afrikaans Channel. A production crew spent three weeks filming a New Zealand travel show promoting prime tourist attractions for Johannesburg-based agency Sure Travel. 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Mr Pretorius’ crew filmed the park’s unusual motel accommodation – a railcar,1950s Bristol freighter, a World War ll patrol boat and Hobbit motel units. “They were blown away by what we’ve done here at Woodlyn Park,” says Mr Woods. “They’ve travelled all over the world and said they’ve never seen anything like it. “It was Gerrie’s first time in New Zealand. “They were impressed by our beautiful country and friendly people, and could see why tourists love coming here.” MAGNIFICENT EUROPE 14 NIGHT RIVER CRUISE APT ARIA OR CONCERTO FROM $7295 * PP TWIN SHARE Book in March & receive a FREE Taittinger Champagne gift pack* helloworld Te Kuiti 16 King Street East [email protected] 07 878 8184 *Conditions: ASIA FLIGHTS: Sales are valid until 14 Mar 16, unless sold out prior. Flights: Based on flying Air New Zealand Economy Class from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. Travel: Hong Kong: 19 Apr - 30 Jun 16. Ho Chi Minh City: 04 Jun - 01 Jul, 27 Jul - 21 Sep & 12 Oct - 29 Oct 16. 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Mr Brown says his great-great“The doctors say she has a great grandfather, John Anderson few little concerns, but they Brown, founded Warkworth and are pleased with her prothat he has received so much supgress and they are hoping port from local residents following to get her up and walking the fatal crash. today. “I can’t explain how incredible “She’s not eating and the support has been. Everyone drinking properly yet, but has just been so generous, espehopefully she’ll get her huncially the hospital staff in Hamilger back soon and we can ton and Auckland who have been take her home. so caring, which has helped with “When she’s out of hospital the recovery process. I’ll definitely make sure we LEROY BROWN “But what was really special cherish the time we have together and let her know that Leroy will always was Leroy was supposed to compete in his interschool swimming competition on Tuesday [at be there with us as well.” Warkworth Primary School] and all his mates TRIBUTE LEFT had ‘Leroy’ written on their arms as a memoriam After visiting the crash site on Sunday, Mr to him. He had so many friends – it was amazing. Brown left a toy bumblebee and flower attached I just can’t thank everyone enough for helping me and my family through this difto a nearby fence as a tribute “He just loved the birds, ficult time.” to his boy’s love of the outdoors. the trees and the flowers On the bee, he wrote: ‘Dear Leroy little man. My playmate. and bumble bees were one LOCAL PEOPLE Waikato Highway Patrol SenLove you always. Dad, Elyse, of his favourite little insects. ior Sergeant Stephen Ambler says Mum. Sweet dreams’. I had to go down there and the two people in the southbound “He just loved the birds, see for myself where it all vehicle involved in Saturday’s the trees and the flowers and happened and when I saw crash received moderate injuries. bumble bees were one of his that bumble bee in a gift They were Ross O’Halloran and favourite little insects,” says shop in Te Kuiti I thought it his four-year-old son Glen from Te Mr Brown. “I had to go down there and was quite appropriate for Kuiti. Both are recovering well. “The crash which occurred on see for myself where it all hapthe little fella.” SH3 on the outskirts of Te Kuiti pened and when I saw that Heath Brown has had devastating consequences bumblebee in a gift shop in Te Kuiti I thought it was quite appropriate for the lit- for a number of families,” he says. “While it’s too early to comment on specifics of tle fella. I had so many things planned for us both in the future and in one moment . . . it’s all gone.” what may have caused the crash, what I would like to say is this is a tragic loss of life and something SPECIAL BOND that weigh heavily in the hearts and minds of all Mr Brown recalls the special bond he had with of the officers that have had something to do with attending these harrowing incidents.” his son as one he will “never, ever forget”. The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the “As soon as he could speak he called me ‘my cause of the crash. playmate’ – I was his playmate. Yesterday, NZ’s 2016 road toll stood at 65 “I remember when has very young and I had LEFT BEHIND: Heath Brown says his son Leroy loved bumble bees. “They were one of his favourite insects.” On the bee he wrote “Dear Leroy little man. My playmate. Love you always Dad, Elyse, Mum. Sweet dreams.” compared with 55 in the first two months of 2015 and 41 for the same time in 2014. The worst affected region is the Waikato with 16 road deaths. Contributing to Waikato’s tragic road toll figure is six deaths in the North King Country. EASTER ADVERTISING DEADLINES Easter Tuesday, March 29, 2016 – NO PAPER Thursday, March 31, 2016 – NORMAL PUBLICATION DEADLINES Display bookings - Thursday, March 24, 3pm Classified bookings - Wednesday, March 30, 10am If you need further information, contact us . . . WAITOMO YOUR NEWS, YOUR VIEWS ews TE KUITI • A 223 Rora St • P 07 878 1188 • E [email protected] OTOROHANGA • A 89 Maniapoto St • P 07 873 7138 • E [email protected] WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 7 A WAITOMO NEWS ADVERTORIAL FEATURE Getting up and active! FOR 27 years Te Kuiti has been home to Physio Plus owned by Robyn Lindstrom. The clinic which initially opened in 1989 on Sheridan St became accredited in 1992 and has retained ongoing certification ever since. It then moved to Taupiri St in 1991, and to its current home at 27 King Street East in 2008. Its name has changed three times since the clinic was established, from the original Te Kuiti Physiotherapy Clinic to Te Kuiti Physiotherapy & Rehab Services, and then Physio Plus-Te Kuiti in 1998. The clinic formed a joint venture in 1998 with Enrich+ – a disability support services provider – called ‘Work Outcomes’ providing work based HELPING HANDS: The team at Active+ Te Kuiti are Rebecca Pilton (left), Dee Holden, Maneesh Nahna, Robyn Lindstrom and Jan Kearins. The King St East business recently rebranded from Physio Plus-Te Kuiti to Active+. A-PLUS: Active+ Te Kuiti owner Robyn Lindstrom has been practising physiotherapy in Te Kuiti since 1989. vocational and pain management programmes to the Waipa and King Country regions. Well it’s time for another change. Recently the clinic joined the Active+ franchise – a lead provider for the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) – and has been established in Auckland for 26 years. When an opportunity arose to set up an Active+ franchise in the Waikato, Work Outcomes were approached about their interest in the business. With Physio Plus rebranding to Active+ Te Kuiti, a new clinic in Hamilton was also opened in November enabling Work Outcomes to become the Waikato-based franchise holders for Active+. “Being part of the Active+ franchise is an exciting move for the business,” says Robyn, now managing director of Active+ Waikato alongside Enrich+ chief executive Wendy Becker. “Active+ offers us clinical and business support through a strong management team and with the broad branch of franchised clinics there is a great depth of clinical expertise, professional development and peer support which can be provided to our staff,” says Robyn. “We are looking forward to working within a broader multidisciplinary team and offering our clients a wider range of services through this.” REHAB PROGRAMMES Physiotherapists and occupational therapists operate out of the premises delivering rehabilitation programmes for people following a workplace accident or injury. The clinic also specialises as a concussion clinic as well as offering standard physio services including acupuncture and sports injury management. Active+ also provides a range of products and services to local businesses including injury prevention, early treatment and rehabilitation that can save money and improve the health and wellbeing of their employees. Robyn says: “With a great team ready to support you to be ‘active’, and to celebrate our new brand, there will be no surcharge for initial ACC appointments and private assessments will be half price during the first two weeks of March.” To make an appointment, contact Active+ Te Kuiti today – see the advertisement below. To celebrate our new brand, during the first two weeks of March no surcharge for initial ACC appointments and private assessments half price Active+ Te Kuiti 27 King Street East | ph 878 8241 www.activeplus.co.nz + + + + 8 WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 Gordon clan gathers in Oto FIFTY-FOUR descendants of Otorohanga farmers the late Jim and Pat Gordon gathered for a family reunion in the town last month. Born in the Dunedin area – Jim in Tairei and Pat in Mosgiel – the couple is survived by six children, 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. They married in Mosgiel in 1943, after Jim returned from war and moved north to work on a farm near Te Awamutu. A year later they drew a farm through the Returned Services ballot and moved to Rewarewa near Otorohanga where they milked cows and raised six kids, five of whom attended Rewarewa School. In 1957 they bought 80 acres (32ha) on McCready Rd on Otorohanga’s south western boundary milking 80 cows and farming pigs and sheep. After the 1958 Otorohanga flood the Government bought nearly five acres (2ha) of the Gordon’s land so stop banks could be built to protect the town. This land included the house site so the family had to build a new one. In June 1972 the couple sold their farm and looked forward to taking things easier retiring on a small retirement piece of land they had retained. Unfortunately Mr Gordon died suddenly in October aged only 58 years. His grandaughter was born the same day. Mrs Gordon remained in Otorohanga for 34 years until her death in 2006, aged 89 years. During their lifetimes the couple was very active in the community. Mr Gordon played in the Te Kuiti and Districts Highland Pipe Band and supported the marching, cricket and calf clubs, while Mrs Gordon was very involved in the Catholic church, Red Cross, Meals on Wheels and also won many prizes for her garden. Their eldest son Rob who still lives in Otorohanga says: “The Gordon family have always been proud of their strong Scottish heritage, made stronger by Dad who played the bagpipes for more than 40 years. “So it was fitting that at the reunion Ross O’Halloran, who played in the same band as Dad, piped the six siblings into the workingmen’s club at the beginning of proceedings. “Ross’s mother, Glenyss, is also the present chieftain of the House of GORDON CLAN: The descendants of Otorohanga farmers the late Jim and Pat Gordon who gathered for a family reunion last month included their six children - Maureen Kathan (left), John Gordon, Kevin Gordon, Heather Malcolmson, Rob Gordon and Colleen Fouhy. PHOTO SUPPLIED Gordon New Zealand.” The reunion lunch was attended by descendants, aged from three months to 74 years who travelled from Wellington to Whangarei. Mr Gordon says many of his cousins and second cousins had not met for many years, if at all, so it was “a marvellous time for reminiscing, renewing old friendships and establishing new ones”. UNBEATABLE DEAL ON COLORADO LS 4X2 AUTO RSP FROM JUST See your Holden Dealer today. $29,990 +GST, +ON ROADS Prescott Holden 152 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga 07 873 8522 l www.prescottholden.co.nz Offer valid while stocks last at participating Dealers. Not available with any other offer. Private & GST registered customers only. WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 9 A WAITOMO NEWS ADVERTORIAL FEATURE Depend on us WITH the motto ‘Totally Dependable’ it’s hard to go past Laser Plumbing Te Kuiti for your expert plumbing, drainage and gas fitting services. For the past four years, Pete and Toni Kana steadily built their own business – Pete Kana Plumbing & Gas Fitting. But on February 1, the couple officially rebranded joining the nationwide Laser chain. Laser Plumbing is New Zealand’s leading plumbing services company and with more than 500 Laser vehicles on the roads throughout the country, the company’s expert servicemen are ready to help anywhere, anytime. Pete and Toni say the decision to rebrand was to provide a more efficient service to their customers throughout the North King Country. The Laser brand will also bring more networking and training opportunities, and provide support to help with the growth and success of the business. IMPROVEMENTS Laser Plumbing Te Kuiti operates throughout the region from Marokopa and Otorohanga in the north to Benneydale and Mokau in the south. “We decided to join Laser Plumbing to make the most of their branding and computer software packages,” says Pete. “For the past four years, we’ve been writing all our jobs down in job books and it was very time consuming. “Now everything’s done electronically which helps by freeing up our time a lot more.” Toni agrees saying the new system will improve many aspects of how the business operates. “The guys will enter a job on their mobile tablets and when they’ve finished it shows up on the system immediately and we can send out the invoice straight away rather than manually scrolling through job sheets, therefore nothing is missed. “So it will definitely improve our time management and give us a better work/life balance because in the past we’ve spent hours at home after work simply doing the books. “It was a big decision to change because of what we had built during the past four years, but we saw the benefits and now we’re really excited GET LASER: Laser Plumbing Te Kuiti owners Pete and Toni Kana are committed to providing expert plumbing, drainage and gas fitting services to customers throughout the North King Country. about joining Laser Plumbing.” Aside from the main plumbing, drainage and gas fitting services, Laser Plumbing Te Kuiti also provides back flow inspections and if their local staff are busy, the national call centre will find a nearby Laser expert to get the job done. THE TEAM The team are Pete Kana (certifying plumber, gasfitter and drain layer), Toni (office/administration), Mike Logue (certifying plumber and drain Need a professional plumber? layer) and Matt Grainger (third year apprentice plumber and gasfitter). And although the name of the business may have changed, Pete assures the quality of service his customers have come to expect in recent years will continue under the Laser Plumbing brand. “We’ve built up a good reputation during the past four years and nothing’s going to change – except the branding,” he says. “We still run the business only now it operates more efficiently.” No mess, no dodgy products & no run around. We guarantee it. Formerly Pete Kana Plumbing & Gas Fitting, we have the same owners & experience to get your job done. Now with the added strength of the Laser Group. Ph: (07) 878 6890 www.laserplumbing.co.nz | Mob: 027 7575 862 Maintenance & Servicing Drain Laying & Gas Fitting Heating, hot water systems & pumps [email protected] 10 WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 No agreement by ODC on rural water supplies IN BRIEF Volunteer nominations VOLUNTEERING Waikato’s annual Volunteer Excellence Awards is your opportunity to thank and recognise volunteers – individuals and groups – who have done good in your community. To nominate your favourite volunteers for the 2016 awards download a nomination form from Volunteering Waikato’s website or complete the form online. Nominations close on Friday, April 22. For more information, visit the website – volunteeringwaikato.org.nz Severe weather watch KIO KIO-Korakonui ward councillor Ken Phillips wants the Otorohanga District Council to be more vigilant about weather warnings following the January 28 storm which dumped 76mls of rain in Otorohanga. “A weather warning was issued in the morning and an inspection of drains should have been made to clear any blockages,” he said at the council’s meeting held on February 9. Chief executive Dave Clibbery said the drains were overwhelmed and operated at full capacity with the rain not easing for two hours. Otorohanga ward councillor Robert Prescott said the volume of water forced a manhole cover off one drain. “A storm like that will carry debris along with it blocking drains.” Councillors agreed they were satisfied with the current drainage maintenance schedule, and felt the town’s drainage did cope with the storm. Ronnies Cafe resolution A RESOLUTION to the long running dispute which prevented the owners of three Otorohanga businesses from accessing the rear of their premises has been found for at least one of them. In August, Kevin Murphy, the lease holder of the empty section directly behind Ronnies Cafe, Little Scissors and Kiwiana Crafts, erected a fence across the front of his property preventing vehicle access to the rear of the businesses. Mr Murphy confirmed a sub-lease agreement is now in place, giving the owners of Ronnies Cafe Pheng Kuoch and Sarith Seang, access to the rear of their building. The agreement does not include the other two businesses. AN agreement could not be reached by the Otorohanga District Council at its February meeting to a proposal to disconnect properties from two council administered water supply schemes. The rationale behind shutting down the Ranginui or Arohena (Taupaki) rural water supply schemes is because both supplies were never intended to be used for drinking water and are unsafe. A recommendation to the council for a proposed referendum to property owners on the scheme has been deferred until a meeting is held with the supply’s users and committee members of the Arohena (Taupaki) supply to discuss the issues and options available. PROPOSED PROHIBITION The Arohena (Taupaki) Rural Water Supply was originally commissioned as a water source for stock only, but continues to be used as a source of drinking water to the seven properties connected to it. Councillor Robyn Kloss, a user of the Arohena (Taupaki) scheme, says: “Some of the customers living on the seven properties did not appear to understand there was a proposed prohibition of the use of this water for drinking.” Waikato Medical Officer of Health Dr Richard FABRIC CLEARANCE! 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The Maniapoto St service station beat competition from throughout New Zealand to take home the coveted title of Dealer Owned Service Station (DOSS) of the Year 2015. The award recognises excellence in site appearance, safety, brand participation, volume growth and general improvement based on the previous year. DELIGHTED Owner of Mobil Otorohanga Bill Taylor was delighted to receive the award which he says was a “team effort.” “We pride ourselves on listening to our customers, and in the past 12 months we have made several key changes to improve the way we do things, and create a better experience for everyone who visits our service station. “Our goal is to provide our customers with great service, and the feedback we have received from them over the last year has been extremely positive. To win this award is just the icing on the cake.” Mobil retail area manager Nathan Lee says he is thrilled to see Bill and his team recognised for all their hard work. “The Otorohanga site represents the Mobil brand extremely well and it’s great to see their excellent performance over the past year. “Bill and the team had a very busy 12 months making several improvements to the business, including a canopy upgrade, new electronic MID sign, enhanced promotional signage and new technology to allow diesel customers to fill up 24/7. “These improvements have already resulted in further business growth.” EXTRA AWARD In addition to the top award, Bill was also a winner of the DOSS – Area North Award – which recognises dealers who have made a significant contribution in 2015. Kim Macmillan, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands retail sales manager presented the awards which took place on February 17 at the Sky City Convention Centre in Auckland. TOP SERVICE:, Mobil retail sales manager for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands Kim MacMillan (left), Mobil Otorohanga owners Robyn and Bill Taylor and retail area manager Nathan Lee at the company’s awards night in Auckland. PHOTO SUPPLIED Service Station of the Year 2015 Bill and the team would like to thank the Otorohanga community for your continued support, we look forward to many more years to come. Mobil Otorohanga • Maniapoto St • Otorohanga • 07 873 8169 12 WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 “I’m sure I’ll be back”: Sestoel NORWEGIAN medical student Hanna Sestoel welcomed her into their lives and have had her to left Te Kuiti on Tuesday to fly back to Europe stay several times since. “I enjoy being with people who’re happy with . . . for the fourth time. The 26-year-old first came to the North King who they are and with what they’ve got,” says Ms Country in 2006 to attend Te Kuiti High School Sestoel. Returning home after her first visit to NZ, beas a Rotary exchange student. She loved the town and people so much she’s cause she’d always had an interest in the human body as a “fascinating machine” she then began a been back three times in 10 years. Originally from Tonsberg – Norway’s oldest biology degree moving to England to study. Keen town – her first year-long visit for the July-June to follow in the footsteps of her father, a doctor, Norwegian school year bought her to Te Kuiti by and her mother, a dentist, she began three years of medical studies in Poland before transferring chance. She had chosen New Zealand as her preferred to Odense, Denmark’s third largest city where country when she enrolled with Rotary’s exchange she now lives. “The odds were I’d go into medicine,’ she says. programme. “I’ve always wanted to be a doctor. I love helping But her placement was directed by Rotary. It people and being there for people.” was a perfect fit. “It gave me a perspective of life which you can’t HEADING HOME: Norwegian medical student Hanna Sestoel left Te Kuiti on Tuesday to TE KUITI INTERNSHIP get on your own in a big city,” says Ms Sestoel. fly home to Europe. She first came to the North King Country in 2006 to attend Te Kuiti High Last year she served on the board of the Nor- School as a Rotary exchange student and loved it so much she’s been back three times in 10 “I saw how the community works in a totally different way because I was part of a family and wegian Medical Students Association as National years. high school. The experience also helped me see my Public Health Officer overseeing medical student little different in NZ – written pre- and ‘tiki-tour’ around the country on training19/06/13 in Norway and Europe. own CUSTOMER country through different eyes. scriptions are a thing of the past in weekends. 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NOTE THAT ANY ALTERATIONS MUST BE FINALISED BY OUR MATERIAL DEADLINE. “It is amazing how they have managed to keep back,” she says. than many European big city dwellers striving to Looking to the future, Ms Sestoel this wonderful service going for so many years,” “get somewhere else and do something else”. “I’ve learned a lot from working says she has no idea where she will During her Rotary year she was hosted by four says Ms Sestoel. at the medical centre and the people practice as a doctor after she quali“If you need medical help here you can be seen there have been very good to me.” “wonderful” families – Michelle and Graeme Freefies. bairn, Jan and Bernie Kearins, Maryanne and Stu the same day.” “I have no ties. 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Price $630,000 Licensed Agent Maureen Fitzgerald M 027 2930155 P 07 878 8700 W www.harcourts. co.nz ID: KC4394 YOUR REAL ESTATE GUIDE TO THE NORTH KING COUNTRY PROPERTY STATISTICS Land 3.328ha (two titles) Town water supply House 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Office 2 living areas Double garage Double carport Rumpus/hobby room Price $575,000 GST inc PEACEFUL, PRIVATE, PERFECT IT’S rare to find a well located and extremely private family home and lifestyle property so close to town. Situated at 60 Hospital Rd, Te Kuiti, this property is within walking distance to primary and secondary schools, yet so close to nature you’d think you were in the country. Seclusion and privacy is what you notice first as this home is screened from the outside world with its own magical mini forest to the front and enough land to graze a pony or a few ‘beefies’. This home was well thought out when first designed with two formal living areas, a formal dining area and a generous kitchen. The master bedroom with en suite is set away from the living areas, two other bedrooms and has an office close by. Outside is a large in-ground, fully fenced pool with deck. The man of the house will be well catered for with a large lockable double garage – complete with rumpus/hobby room – and a 5-bay shed. This property has ‘family’ written all over it, so make it yours today. Viewing is strictly by appointment. Licensed Agent PGG Wrightson Real Estate Licensed Salesperson Peter Wylie T 07 878 0265 M 027 473 5855 Website pggwre.co.nz Ref ID: TEK23038 www.pggwre.co.nz NEW LISTING D L O S 9 Hospital Rd, Te Kuiti 16 Hill St, Te Kuiti 54 Ailsa St, Te Kuiti Looking to move in and enjoy? Then this solid four bedroom brick home is for you. Totally decorated throughout - new kitchen, lino, carpet, double garage. Flat walking distance to town, primary and high schools. This is a must see - don’t wait! Three bedroom plus office, open plan lounge with dining to kitchen leading onto a deck to enjoy the sun and overlooking your private section. Plenty of storage, sheds and carport. Close to hospital and high school. Just a short walk to town. $240,000 INCL GST (IF ANY) Buzz Linn 027 496 0053 WEB ID: TEK22754 $207,000 INCL GST (IF ANY) Buzz Linn 027 496 0053 WEB ID: TEK22981 This Hinuera stone home is awaiting its next owner to make those much awaited finishing touches. Spacious bedrooms and living areas complimented by a generous outdoor area and pool. Make your mark - hard work and imagination will ensure that you won’t be disappointed. $440,000 INCL GST (IF ANY) 11 Gadsby Rd, Te Kuiti 53 Kaka St, Te Kuiti Situated on the outskirts of Te Kuiti this home lends itself to grounds of 6306m2 with native trees and rural views. Four bedrooms, open plan kitchen/ dining and so much more. $225,000 INCL GST (IF ANY) Buzz Linn 027 496 0053 WEB ID: TEK22326 D L O S Looking for a central location that’s not far from the beach but with Country feel.? Look no further. Three bedrooms with basement garaging and storage. All in walking distance to town. $129,000 INCL GST (IF ANY) Buzz Linn 027 496 0053 WEB ID: TEK21175 Peter Wylie 027 473 5855 WEB ID: TEK22955 80 Smith Rd, Te Kuiti D L O S Approximately 85 ha dairy platform, milking 250 cows. 18 aside HB, silo and feeder, 3 bay calf shed, haybarn, 3 bedroom dwelling. Contour is rolling to medium with some steeper sidlings. Peter Wylie 027 473 5855 WEB ID: TEK22245 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Ltd. Real Estate Agent, REAA 2008 14 WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd Otorohanga 07 873 8700 51 Maniapoto Street [email protected] Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd Te Kuiti 07 878 8700 69 Rora Street [email protected] Kerry Harty 027 294 6215 Karen Lennox 027 559 4468 Linda Harty 027 248 8404 Sandra Lilley 027 654 5548 Maureen Fitzgerald 027 293 0155 Craig McKellar 027 457 2450 Yvonne Rothery Kawhia 021 185 9736 OPEN HOME: SUN 6th Mar 12:00pm-12:30pm LD SO Te Kuiti: 7 Taruna Place $215,000 Great Location Rural Views • Three bedroom Lockwood home • Super rural views from decks • Easy care 692m² section approx. ID# KC4575 Maureen Otorohanga At this Price a Bargain $130,000 Otorohanga A Great Starter $180,000 Otorohanga Home with Potential $210,000 Otorohanga • Spacious 3-4 bedroom home with options • Handy location close to all amenities • Ideal first home or rental, small section • Flat 1185m2 section with large double carport • 3 bed, separate lounge, combined kitchen dining • Inspect, redecorate and you will have a nice property • Flat 830m2 section, triple garaging, handy location • Plus single garage, some T.L.C. needed • Air con unit, storage under house ID# OH6492 ID# OH6629 Linda ID# OH6559 Linda Linda Edge of Town Living $225,000 • Tidy, 4 bedrooms • Double garage, tidy grounds • New coloursteel roof plus deck ID# OH6639 Kerry/Karen NEW LISTING Otorohanga $240,000 Otorohanga Still Room to Improve • 3 bedrooms, modern kitchen and bathroom • Two toilets, separate laundry, recently renovated • Int gge access, carport, large entertainment area ID# OH6643 Linda $265,000 Otorohanga Spacious and Sunny Family Home Large Home, Top Location $265,000 Otorohanga • 3 double bedrooms • Large lounge with air conditioning • Single garage, internal acces plus carport Kerry/Karen • Character home with 3 bdrms + office • Single gge, double carport with mechanic pit • Central location close to schooling, town etc ID# OH3369 ID# OH6658 Kerry/Karen $265,000 Otorohanga Spacious 4 Bedroom Brick Home $435,000 Otorohanga Designed to Captivate the View • 3 bedrooms up, one down and office • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living • Garage and workshop with internal access • Double garage with internal access • Recent new wallpaper and carpets • 813m² section (approx.), friendly subdivision ID# OH6625 Linda Kerry/Karen ID# OH6623 Te Kuiti $112,000 Te Kuiti Tidy, Rented 4 Bedroom Character Look At The Price Stylish Executive Home $120,000 Te Kuiti First Home/Landlord • Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, spacious living • New wood burner, one run carpet, drapes • Fenced 708m² section (approx), single gge Linda ID# OH6595 Popular Kiokio Location $125,000 Te Kuiti On The Outskirts Of Town Sandra • Tidy 3 bedroom home • Good floor coverings • Double lock-up garage ID# KC4534 Craig ID# KC3977 Maureen Te Kuiti $170,000 Te Kuiti $170,000 Te Kuiti $200,000 Te Kuiti Perfect Retirement, Well Designed, Private Townhouse Three Bedroom Brick in Anzac St Retire In Comfort • Two double bedrooms, brick • Spacious lounge leading to private patio & gardens • Single garage, internal access ID# KC4593 Sandra • Calling first time buyers or investors • 3 bed brick on 900m2 flat section • Short walk to shops and other amenities ID# KC4597 Sandra • 3 bedrooms, open plan, conservatory • Double garage with auto door • Flat, fully fenced section, great location ID# KC4469 Maureen Tidy as a Pin Quality Home With Privacy $265,000 Piopio • Generous open plan modern living • Three double bedrooms • Dble basement garaging with internal access ID# KC4426 Maureen • 3 bdrm plaster on brick, aluminium joinery • Modern kitchen & bathroom, open plan, spacious • Attached double garage ID# KC4589 Sandra How Soon Can You Move $259,000 Affordable in Aria - 2.23ha • Spacious three bedroom home with office • Large deck with awesome views • Well fertilised, good water supply ID# OH6635 Kerry/Karen Piopio $580,000 Piopio • 3.78ha close to town and schools • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • A great place for family living Maureen ID# KC4498 www.tekuiti.harcourts.co.nz Sun, Surf & Great Fishing Te Kuiti Entry Level Buying • Batch sleeps six, plus a caravan • Storage shed, tank water • Situate on a 840m2 flat section Maureen ID# KC4569 Better Than Renting ID# OH6656 First Home/Landlords $155,000 • Three double bedrooms • Very tidy low maintenance • Separate lounge, log fire and heat pump ID# KC4465 Refurbished Dream Home $230,000 • 3-4 bedroom brick home, designer kitchen • Complete internal renovation, new roof • New floor coverings, curtains. Twin car gge Sandra ID# TA4584 LIFESTYLE $245,000 Te Kuiti $695,000 + GST if any Live Rural Love Life •5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • 9.9ha approx • 3 bay garage, woolshed, new cattle yards Craig ID# KC4492 COASTAL $150,000 Kawhia $110,000 • 3 bedroom with wardrobe • Handy to all amenities • Plenty of storage throughout $225,000 Te Kuiti • Lifestyle 2kms from town, double garage • Rural rates • 2570m2 flat, fully fenced ID# KC4353 Craig COASTAL Make That Lifestyle Change Today www.otorohanga.harcourts.co.nz Outstanding Views ID# OH6647 ID# KC4549 Craig • Furnished, quality chattels • 1101m2 flat section • Single garage, low maintenance ID# KC4544 Craig $175,000 Te Kuiti • 3 double bedrooms, open plan • Spacious decks, rural views • Double basement garage, auto doors Maureen ID# KC4573 LIFESTYLE LIFESTYLE Aria $145,000 Piopio Child Friendly Family Home Kerry/Karen $135,000 Te Kuiti LIFESTYLE Te Kuiti $330,000 • 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms • Offices, spacious open plan living areas • Conservatory, single garage, double carport ID# OH6662 Kerry/Karen • 3 double bedrooms, open plan • Deck front and back, double garage • 1225m2 approx, almost a country feel • 4 bedroom plus porch • Two toilets • Personalise to your taste ID# KC4486 Craig • Open plan kitchen/family, fully insulated • Separate lounge, heat pump, carport • Close to schools, $230pw $NEG • Cosy, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Open plan living with spacious deck • Double garage, 4324m2 land approx ID# OH6653 Kerry/Karen Elevated with magic views NEW LISTING $460,000 Kiokio • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Quality fixtures and fittings throughout • Double garage with internal access Kerry/Karen $299,000 Otorohanga NEW LISTING NEW LISTING Otorohanga I Have Had a Makeover COASTAL $115,000 Kawhia • Leasehold, elevated harbour views • Large living • Plenty of parking, single garage ID# OH5694 Yvonne Freehold Home $220,000 • 2 bedroom, freehold, harbour view • Single garage, sun porch • Large flat section ID# OH6586 Yvonne Contributor to realestate.co.nz WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 15 KING COUNTRY 131 Rora Street Te Kuiti [email protected] 07 878 8266 Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Investor opportunity Flat and tidy Secure and tidy $295,000 WEB ID TEU01116 TE KUITI 1 Broadfoot Place Now for sale: Housing Corp built, solid, two storey building on 1 freehold title containing 4 flats of 76sqm each currently rented at $175 wk. 2 x 3 bdrm and 2 x 2brdm. Sunny, elevated site overlooking Te Kuiti. Each flat has it's own lawn area, carport and lockable shed. All well maintained. Te Kuiti rental properties are in short supply and the town is experiencing growth. Act now. $155,000 WEB ID TEU00872 TE KUITI 5 George Street This three bedroom home is tidy! A generous sized 1,077 sqm section allow privacy at the rear of the home. A heat pump provides heating in the winter months and cool air conditioning through summer. Single garage to the side of the home. Located close to school and walking distance to town makes the property well situated. This property is currently tenanted, so notice is required. View By Appointment Mary Tapu 027 474 9869 View By Appointment Mary Tapu 027 474 9869 Tackle to finish When location matters $99,000 WEB ID TEU01117 TE KUITI 4/49B William Street This 2 bedroom home is currently rented at $200 wk bringing a 10.5% gross return. Better than the bank! For viewing, contact Mary. View By Appointment View By Appointment Mary Tapu 027 474 9869 View By Appointment Mary Tapu 027 474 9869 2 bedroom rental $140,000 WEB ID TEU01074 TE KUITI 8 Te Kumi Road This four bedroom property is almost there as the Vendors have begun the restoration of this property. The kitchen and dining area is open plan. Walking distance to town and Te Kuiti High School, the location is on point being adjacent to the main train line. Still requiring work but this step back in time will be a step forward with your next project! Phone Mary to view. $199,000 WEB ID TEU00938 TE KUITI 2/7 Tawa Street Unit with two good sized bedrooms & a very functional kitchen. A warm home with no work required. Good security for your family member being the middle unit of three. Internal access from garage with remote control door. Rental possibility here. This already tidy property is a sensible buy with low maintenance. For viewing contact Mary. $140,000 WEB ID TEU00903 TE KUITI 17 Ailsa Street The current owners have taken a lovely property and retouched it with new carpet and vinyl. As soon as you reach the end of your driveway you will feel relaxed. The two bedroom home is spacious and the main room has a door which opens out to the front of the section. The single garage makes for adequate parking with remotes for the door. The location, and fresh feel make this a fantastic property. View By Appointment Mary Tapu 027 474 9869 Mary Tapu 027 474 9869 16 Carroll Street $90,000 WEB ID TEU01079 TE KUITI 16 Carroll Street This is a selected First Home Property, reserved for eligible first home buyers. Receive a Government Grant of $9,000 towards a deposit on this property. This is a tidy three bedroom home. Single Garden shed. Close to town and amenities. Visit www.hnzc.co.nz/firsthome or call 0508 935 266 for more details. Call Mary for a viewing. View By Appointment Mary Tapu 027 474 9869 DO YOU WANT YOUR PROPERTY SOLD? • We listen • We offer the right advice and marketing expertise • We are qualified to help you • Our results have consistently exceeded our customers expectations We are seeking new rural listings and NOW is a good time to start the marketing process. Kevin Wrenn For a FREE confidential appraisal, call us 07 878 8266. SOLD SOLD www.propertybrokers.co.nz SOLD SOLD Rural Sales Consultant M 021 136 6843 SOLD Hugh Williams Rural Sales Consultant M 021 878 782 SOLD 16 WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 When Location Counts 117 Mangamahoe Road, Otorohanga Situated just 5 kilometres north west of the Otorohanga township this attractive and well presented property has been faithfully Tender: Closes Wednesday 30th March, 2016 at 1:00pm farmed by the same family for over 50 years and is going to impress, not only because of its location but also the potential to increase production. View: www.otorohanga.harcourts.co.nz/OH6649 • A good balance of contour which include 56 hectares of • 142.1982 hectares (subject to survey) Open Day: Wednesday, 9th and 16th March at 11:00am flats. Well maintained 16 aside herringbone cow shed. • 122 hectares in grass • 3 Dwellings • Milking 280 cows off a 113 ha dairy platform. Kerry Harty • Producing 87,000 kg/ms on a once a day milking system P 07 873 8700 M 027 294 6215 If you’re in the market for a genuine turn-key farming operation this is the farm for you. Our retiring vendors are committed to E [email protected] selling and welcome your inspection today. Blue Ribbon Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 New Zealand’s leading rural real estate company Licenced under REAA 2008 FINAL NOTICE Town Meets Country Te Kuiti • Lifestyle living set on 3.328ha more or less and supplied by town water. Also a 25,000 litre tank for roof water collection as an alternative • Five bay implement shed, double garaging plus rumpus/hobby room. Generous off street parking plus large double carport • Native forest area at the front of the dwelling • Three bedroom brick and rough sawn timber home. Ensuite, office, separate laundry, two living areas and separate dining • Land is suitable to graze ponies or run "beefies" $575,000 Incl GST (if any) www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEK23038 Peter Wylie B 07 878 0265 M 027 4735 855 145ha - Time To Make A Difference • Currently milking 80 spring and 100 autumn calving cows, all replacements wintered • Contour is easy/rolling to medium with steeper sidling • Approximately 96ha effective, 45ha in gorse, 2.5ha in pines • Five bedroom brick home, 24 ASHB powered by generator • Excellent water supply, 2016 7ha in maize, 650 conventional bales of hay, 25 big bales and 200 bales of silage made www.pggwre.co.nz ID: TEK22913 Otorohanga TENDER (Unless Sold Prior By Private Treaty), Closes 3.00pm, Thursday 24 March, PGG Wrightson Real Estate, Rora Street, Te Kuiti OPEN DAYS 11.00-1.00pm, Friday, 4, 11 March Peter Wylie B 07 878 0265 M 027 4735 855 Doug Wakelin B 07 870 6219 M 027 321 1343 pggwre.co.nz waitomonews.co.nz WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 17 PROPERTY DETAILS Location 3 Mountain View Road, Otorohanga House 3 to 4 bedroom home. Inspect, redecorate and you will have a nice property. Flat 830m2 section approx. Triple garaging. Price $210,000 Licensed Agent Linda Harty M 027 2488404 P 07 878 8700 W www.harcourts. co.nz ID: OH6492 YOUR REAL ESTATE GUIDE TO THE NORTH KING COUNTRY TE KUITI: 50 Tawa Street $MAKE AN OFFER Affordable entry level 3 bedroom home set on a 1019m2 site. This could be your first home or first investment property. Plenty of privacy. Deck area with impressive views over Te Kuiti. Highly motivated vendor! Call Phil today. PUT20844 TE KUITI: GREAT dAIRy GRAzInG Just south of Te Kuiti POA Well fenced and troughed. Two homes, three titles, woolshed, sheep yards and cattle yards. 102.5593Ha or 253 acres approx. Rates $6759.35. Priced to sell, don’t wait. OHURA: 1865 Ohura Road POA 253ha (626acres). Excellent fencing, some flat hay country, well fertilised and tracked. Only 29kms to town with a very tidy three bedroom home. Vendor wants sold! Call Phil for more information. PUT20415 King Country Sales TE KUITI: 2 Hikaka Street POA TE KUITI: 6 Duke Street $225,000 2 houses for sale on the same section. One 2 bedroom plus one 3 bedroom returning $415 per week. Both properties have heat pumps and a carport. Great investment opportunity here. Call Phil to view. 3 bedroom brick home. Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge. Heat pump. Single garage with internal access. Walk to town and schools. Flat section, large. Priced to sell. PUT21074 PUT21005 PUT20970 Email: [email protected] Putaruru www.rwputaruru.co.nz Phil Wickham 027 493 1769 07 878 6351 ™ Otorohanga, 212 Mangawhero Road SALE BY DEADLINE New Listing OPEN HOME Saturday, March 5 - 1pm-2pm LIFESTYLE OPPORTUNITY Otorohanga, 9 Sunset Close NOW IS THE TIME TO BUILD! • 750m2 section with nice outlook • Good area in quiet street • Ready to sell now Julie 021 184 1382 or John 027 561 0530 $79,000 Waitomo, 208 Waihohonu Rd OFF THE GRID • 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • 3 bay shed, 7.8ha (17 acres) • 10 minutes to Otorohanga OTO20385 John 027 561 0530 $525,000 Otorohanga, 4b Turongo St A MUST TO VIEW • Excellent condition, low maintenance • 3 bedrooms, open plan living, decking • Cross lease title close to main street OTO20454 John 027 561 0530 • 3 double bedrooms, open plan living, HRV • .44ha (1 acre) • Open Homes 5th, 10th, 13th, 19th •Deadline closes 4pm, March 22, 2016 $180,000 Julie 021 1841 382 OTO20497 Otorohanga, 113 Main North Road $565,000 INVESTORS DREAM New Listing Benneydale, 17 Georgetti St PRACTICAL WITH POTENTIAL • 3 bedrooms, large flat section • Heat pump & pot belly fire • New shower Julie 021 184 1382 John Rothery 027 561 0530 $60,000 Otorohanga, 11 Thomson Ave GREAT LOCATION • Build your new home here • 1098m2 section with terrific views OTO20452 Julie 021 184 1382 or John 027 561 0530 Julie Burgess 021 184 1382 To get your message to our farming communities ADVERTISE IN THE $Offers Otorohanga, 26B Karaka Rd GREAT FAMILY HOME • 3 bedrooms, ensuite, HRV, heat pump • Close to primary school • Open plan living area OTO20255 Julie 021 184 1382 John 027 561 0530 OTO20499 • 3 houses, two with 3 x bedrooms, one 2 x bedrooms • All currently rented, super location, includes paddocks • Options here, maybe live in one and rent out the other two $265,000 John 0275 610530 Julie 021 1841382 OTO20493 OTO20498 www.rwotorohanga.co.nz Otorohanga 07 873 7606 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 North King Country Next issue Tuesday, March 15 ™ 18 WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 TKT1564 GREAT INVESTMENT 111 & 111A PHILIPS AVE OTOROHANGA $400,000 To be sold as one lot. Two tidy low maintenance homes. Each with 3 bedrooms and a single garage. Rural views. A great opportunity to live in one, and rent the other. Call Sue today. LI NE ST W IN G TKT1567 ONE LOOK WILL DO 35 GEORGE ST - TE KUITI $265,000 LI NE ST W IN G DO YOU WANT • Huge spacious lounge • Double garage with internal access • Private decking and backyard • Modern kitchen • 3 bedrooms plus extra downstairs. THEN THIS PROPERTY IS FOR YOU! Call Sue today to arrange a viewing. TKT1568 DO THEY COME ANY CHEAPER 21 HILL ST - TE KUITI $75,000 3 bedroom home on a 1060m2 section. Renovation required. Call Sue today TKT1455 HOME PLUS INCOME 16 AILSA ST - TE KUITI $199,000 LI NE ST W IN G Spacious 2 bedroom home PLUS 2 self contained units OR one residential home. Rates reduction for a residential home! Call Sue today. TKT1566 JUST THE PERFECT SIZE... 38 SCHOOL RD - BENNEYDALE $90,000 LI NE ST W IN G For a couple, small family or someone on their own. 3 bedrooms all with wardrobes. Open plan lounge and dining. Log fire, single garage, fully fenced flat easy care section with front and back entry. Call Veronica TKT1565 DO UP OR DEMOLISH 14 ELLIS RD - BENNEYDALE $30,000 Elevated 3 bedroom home – needing some redecoration. Rural views – large section. Basement garage. Currently rented. Ring Sue today. TKT1543 HERE’S A START 12 TE KANAWA ST - PIOPIO $85,000 3 bedroom home, needing some handyman touches. Fire with wetback, good size garage and wood shed. Flat, easy care section. Call Veronica TKT1536 D L SO ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT 6 JOHN MANDENO DRIVE - TE KUITI $90,000 Tidy 2 bedroom, retirement unit. St Andrew’s Court, retirement village. Call Veronica NEW REGULATIONS: Preparing food for the day at Bosco Cafe in Te Kuiti is owner Ruth Dawber (left) with staff members Sabrina Dugan and Letitia Herbert. The new Food Act 2014 which came into force on Tuesday will apply to anyone involved in the selling, making or transportation of food. New food act will affect thousands THOUSANDS of businesses throughout the country are expected to be impacted by the new Food Act 2014 which came into effect on Tuesday. The new act applies to anyone involved in the selling, making or transportation of food. Both the Waitomo and Otorohanga district councils are urging anyone involved with a business that involves preparing and selling food to check how the act applies to them. Otorohanga District Council environmental services manager Andrew Loe says: “Although the new act will apply to a lot of businesses it is not a one size fits all approach and aims to regulate businesses according to risk. “For businesses involved in lower risk activities like vegetable growers and transporters, or people who only sell pre-packaged food the regulation requirements are at the lower end of the scale,” says Mr Loe. “This should help to keep compliance and other costs down.” “The new law also introduces other measures to help businesses keep time and costs down. “For example, those who manage food safety well will need less frequent checks.” FLEXIBILITY SUE VERONICA MARTY Residential Residential Property Manager 027 476 8445 027 752 9316 A/H 07 878 6491 A/H07 878 6376 A/H 07 878 6470 AJB Ltd REAA (2008) trading as Bruce Spurdle First National Office: 111 Rora St, Te Kuiti • Ph: 07 878 8074 Mr Loe says that the new act has been designed to allow more flexibility. “People can sell food they have made at home, for example, but must meet the same food safety standards as other businesses. “From now anyone starting a business involving food will need to comply with the new act however, existing businesses have a transitional period which varies according to the type of business they are in.” Waitomo District Council has already held a series of workshops for local business in the food industry. Te Kuiti’s Bosco Cafe owner Ruth Dawber says she hasn’t had a chance to catch up on the new act yet. “If there ever is an issue we can trace back from point of sale, preparation back to supply and grower, through the food plan we already have in place,” says Mrs Dawber. “The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has also developed an on-line tool to help businesses with what they need to do.” For more information contact the district councils or visit the website – mpi.govt.nz/foodact IN BRIEF Event licences CONCERNS about special licences for events were raised at last week’s Waitomo District Council meeting. While discussing adoption of their Local Alcohol Policy, councillors were told that at times those applying for licences under the policy to hold oneoff events, did not submit their applications in the required 21 days. Mayor Brian Hanna said people holding events need to prioritise and ensure their application is received in the required time. WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 19 SPORT Two pre-season wins for Golds THE Otorohanga Golds pre-season preparations are well underway for the 2016 Waikato premier club rugby competition. With two wins over Fraser Tech and Morrinsville at the Island Reserve in recent weeks the Golds play their last pre-season game against Te Awamutu at Albert Park tonight. Manager Merv Carr says the team has performed really well to start the year with player fitness and combinations improving game by game. Adding to the signs of a positive season ahead, Carr says Otorohanga has managed to retain the majority of its first choice players from 2015 who will again be coached by Noel Barber. Helping Barber are assistant coaches Hutana Coffin and Jeremy Iti, who last season coached Coast in the King Country competition. Carr says the trio were given a few pointers from Waikato backs coach Roger Randle and Chiefs technical advisor Carl Hoeft at training on Tuesday night. WARMING UP: Otorohanga Golds, Blues and U21 rugby players have had a positive start to their pre-season preparations helped by Chiefs technical advisor Carl Hoeft (rear) who was at training on Tuesday night. PHOTO SUPPLIED Te Kuiti Easter Colouring Competition See instore for details. Fresh NZ Lamb Shoulder Chops Sweetcorn THREE SQUADS SPORTS WRAP $ each kg Fresh NZ Beef Rump Steak Solsa Tomatoes 700g 1 1499 $ $ 99 bag kg Bluebird Burger Rings/Twisties/Cheezels/ Rashuns 110-120g Just Juice Fruit Juice/ Citrus Tree 2.4/2.8L 99c $ 99 each $ 99 pack Export Gold/Tui 24 x 330ml Bottles Selaks Premium Selection/White Cliff 750ml Pascall Family Bag 140-230g DOG TRIALS ARIA RESULTS from the Aria Collie Club’s trail held on February 26-27. Long head – C Baker (Spark) 96pts 1, R Stephens (Will) 95pts 2, A McCaughan (King) 94.5pts 3, G Northcott (Julz) 94pts 4, G Mead (Breeze) 93pts 5. Intermediate C Baker (Spark) 1; maiden G Mead (Breeze) 93pts 1. 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Customer Support Freephone 0800 40 40 40. svwainews0303 With three full squads present – Golds, Blues and U21s – Carr says the club is rearing to go when the season kicks off proper next weekend. “We’ve been consistently in the top four for the past five years or so our first aim is to get through the first round and see what happens from there,” he says. “Of course, we would always like to win the big one but there’s a lot of work to be done before that happens. “The key early on is consistency and fitness because it is a very physically demanding competition. “However, we have great depth this season with the Blues and U21 squads who will no doubt play a pivotal role for the Golds somewhere during the season.” The 10-team premier competition is played over 18 round robin matches from March 12-July 9. The top four teams then square off in semi-final playoffs to determine the two finalists to contest the coveted overall champions’ Waikato Breweries Trophy. The Golds first game of the season is against Morrinsville Sports at the Island Reserve on Saturday, March 12. The Blues kick off their 2016 Waikato Premier B campaign the same day. 20 WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 Lost / Found CLASSIFIEDS LOST: Black and white female cat with 3/4 tail, Taupiri St, Te Kuiti area two weeks ago. Phone 027 200 9185. Have you seen my cat ews WAITOMOLOST: 'Princess'? She is tortoiseYOUR NEWS, YOUR VIEWS shell with a black face, one front paw has ginger colourings, the other black. Approx TE KUITI 223four Rora St old. Missing from years t Haines 07 878 Tce, 1188Te Kuiti area in f the 07 878 past 1187 week. (Previous address Lusk St). If you think OTOROHANGA 89 you Maniapoto St you can help have or phone me at work t 07please 873 7139 8787138 8135 but preferably f 0707873 come see me at 2B Haines Te Kuiti. 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Experienced musterer available Phone Bill or Vicki 07 893 8916 or 021 158 9027 HIGH BW EMPTIES WANTED • Price in paddock • Immediate pickup OWEN WATSON Ph 027 487 4570 or 07 873 6222 GOATS WANTED • All weights • All breeds • Prompt service • Payment on pick-up My on-farm price WILL NOT be beaten! Phone David Hutchings 07 895 8845 or 027 451 9249 Feral goats mustered on a 50/50 share basis WAITOMO YOUR NEWS, YOUR VIEWS ews Phone 07 878 1188 or email [email protected] WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 21 CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINES | 10am Mon & Wed | Te Kuiti 07 878 1188 | Otorohanga 07 873 7139 Wanted Known Tuition Farm Vacancies Situations Vacant Situations Vacant GALLIE MILES JAN‛S MUSIC STUDIO TRACTOR DRIVER, fencing labourer, waterpipe installer required. Phone Rusty 021 780 105. MOTEL DUTIES Part-time Casual on call MOTEL CLEANER Your rural and commercial law experts 31 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga Drop in or call 0800 872 0560 STITCH IN TIME For horse covers, tack, canvas and leather repairs. Dog collars available Enquiries welcome ph 07 877 8730 Wanted To Buy BACK IN TOWN • Keyboard • Piano • Guitar • Drums • Ukulele • Singing lesson etc • Recording facility Ph 021 529 436 (Otorohanga) E [email protected] Jan‛s Music Studio GUITAR and ukulele. Very experienced tutor. Reasonable prices. Ph Colin 07 878 8886 or 027 643 1591. CARS, TRUCKS, VANS, SUV’s TRACTORS, FORKLIFTS 7 DAYS FREE PICK-UP Phone Tiger or Ray 0800 66 88 33 027 433 3338 or 07 823 6500 WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE $$$$ TOP CASH $$$$ $$$$$$ PAID $$$$$$ Hiace, Hilux, Corolla, Landcruiser, Liteace, Townace, Trucks, Nissan Van & Utes. From $200 to $5000. Same day pick up. Ph 0800-551-7004 CAR SEAT - suitable for three-year-old. Good condition please. Ph 07 878 7474. Vehicles For Sale • $0 DEPOSIT • FROM $50 P/WEEK SMALL CARS BIG CARS WAGONS 7-SEATERS 8-SEATERS 4WDS Text or ph Steve 021 494 998 2004 SUBARU Legacy, cherry red, superior condition, new tyres, over 100,000kms, $6995. View at Tiffany’s, Rora St, Te Kuiti. Ask for Mike. PHOTOS FOR SALE Call into our Rora St, Te Kuiti office today to view them and place your order! FINE WOODWORKING LTD Te Kuiti 07 878 6194 www.finewoodworking.co.nz KNAPSACK spraying gang available. Ph 027 375 7225. COME AND JOIN US www.mathzwise.co.nz CONDITIONS APPLY KITCHENS FURNITURE SOLID TIMBER JOINERY MathZwise Maths Tuition Call Jean Mckenzie 021 133 5161 WE BUY ANY JUNK VEHICLES Work Wanted For Sale CHAPMAN SHOES sale time - March 1 - 8. BE IN QUICK! 2 Sheridan St, Te Kuiti. 9c photos at Unichem Otorohanga Pharmacy. Hurry in for this great deal. 2-3 day service. Self-service kiosks. Offer ends Saturday, March 19. Ph 07 873 7294. DINGY, 11ft Parker craft, $550. Ph 021 141 6981. DORZ is having a sale. It doesn’t happen that often, so come and get a bargain. Chapman Shoes, 2 Sheridan St, Te Kuiti. FIREWOOD 5 cub/mt $140 delivered Otorohanga/Te Kuiti. Ph Sonny 07 873 9190 or 021 617 349. NO TEXTS. Expected shortage next winter. FIREWOOD, pine, $75 cub/mt, delivered Otorohanga/Te Kuiti. Ph 07 873 8424. 20% OFF all summer shoes. Chapman Shoes, 2 Sheridan St, Te Kuiti. Ph 07 878 8183. 50% off all enlargements at Unichem Otorohanga Pharmacy. Hurry in for this great deal. 2-3 day service. Self-service kiosks. Offer ends Saturday, March 19. Ph 07 873 7294. SALE SALE SALE - 20% off selected handbags. Don’t miss out on the bargains. Chapman Shoes, 2 Sheridan St, Te Kuiti. SAMSUNG Top loading washing machine, 7.5kg, two and half years old. Excellent condition, has been serviced prior to sale. $675. Ph 07 878 7261. The Professional Arborists Chipping, Felling, Maintenance, Pruning, Removals, Hedge Cutting, Section Clearing and much more FREE QUOTES Call FREE: 0508 TREE QUOTE 07 871 5221 www.totaltreecare.co.nz [email protected] WEED SPRAYING Twin reels on 4x4 ute Fencing – new & repairs t 07 878 5006 m 021 143 9770 For Tender This position requires a multi skilled, well presented person with excellent customer service skills Duties includeBreakfast duty - 7am start Weekend reception for motel and restaurant Must be able to work a seven day roster including every second weekend If you are a reliable outgoing person who can multi task, please apply Email cover letter along with CV to [email protected] Attn Linare Ph: 07 873 8109 We require flexible staff who are available on a casual basis/on call Need to be fit and energetic with a high standard of cleanliness Applicants must be reliable, have own transport and able to work on weekends as well when required For both Caves Motor Inn and Panorama Motor Inn Ph Linare: 07 873 8109 or CV to [email protected] FARM WORKER WANTED. Must have three years experience in tractor driving, fencing, weed control and general farm duties. Must be trustworthy, drug free and supply at least two references. Single man’s quarters available. Email: [email protected]. BUILDERS LABOURER Must be keen, fit and reliable Some experience preferred Phone 021 039 2279 Farm Vacancies EXCELLENT EMPLOYERS WANTING HARD WORKING DRYSTOCK/DAIRY SUPPORT MANAGER We have an opportunity for a manager to run our 400ha drystock property 10 minutes out of Piopio. The situation is an absentee owner. the farm is well maintained and will run 900 cattle with modern farming practices. If you have the following please apply • Self motivated and able to work unsupervised • Must be organised and tidy • Have good communication skills and be easy to get on with • Be a capable fencer • Be competent on a tractor • Be an excellent stock handler • Have a good understanding of stock health • Be able to provide accurate information when required • Have a good understanding of rotational grazing • Be able to work in a team environment as we have mutiple farms Contact preferably by email with CV to [email protected] or to Neville 07 886 4431 Situations Vacant LOBELL CONSTRUCTION LTD COMMUNITY SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH Sub contractors and suppliers are invited to submit their price for the following: We are seeking an individual who is flexible, proficient and has a passion for community healthcare. You will be working within the Te Kuiti multi-disciplinary community based mental health team. Waitomo Caves School New Multi-Purpose Room Tender closes Thursday, March 17, 2016 Here is your opportunity to make a difference in rural mental health, while obtaining invaluable skills and experience in mental health care. By completing a needs assessment using the four comer stones of health – Te Taha Wairua, Te Taha Hinengaro, Te Taha Tinana, Te Taha Whanau – you will work with your clients to determine supports that are required to achieve self-management and sustainability in the community. Plans and specifications are available at our office, 34 McKee St, Hamilton for your perusal or via email if requested. All tendered prices must comply with document requirements. LOBELL CONSTRUCTION LTD PO Box 10214 Hamilton P 07 850 5188 Fax 07 850 5186 E [email protected] Applicants must hold a current driver’s licence, with no restrictions. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent time management, communication, teamwork and computer skills. With the ability to self-organise and manage effectively. Applicants will need to demonstrate knowledge of Tikanga and Whanau Ora Pathways. Social work and/or previous experience in community healthcare will be an advantage. I roto I nga ahuatanga me nga Tikanga ka ora te iwi Maori Please submit CV with covering letter to: Human Resource Manager, Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust, P.O. Box 286, Taumarunui. Ph: 07 895 5919 Email: rongo.rewita@ kokiritrust.org.nz Applications may be lodged at Te Kuiti Whanau Ora Family Health Centre, 10A Ward Street, Te Kuiti. Closing date: 5pm, March 10, 2016 Public Notices Waitomo Club Te Kuiti $1000 Friday members’ jackpot must be won on Friday, March 4. Please note it will be drawn between 6.30pm and 8pm. $1000 Monday members’ jackpot must be won on Monday, March 7. It will be drawn between 6.30pm and 8pm Rusty’s Bistro open from 5.30pm See the new menu on the club’s website www.waitomoclub.co.nc Situations Vacant Cafe/Reception/2IC Required for busy backpackers in Waitomo Must be available to work weekends Email CV to [email protected] Ph 07 878 3395 Waitomo Caves School Scale A Junior class teacher, Yr 1-3 Permanent position We are seeking an energetic and collaborative NZ registered teacher for our junior class with experience in multi-level teaching. Position starting Term 2 or by negotiation Applications close Monday, March 14. Apply to, and for application pack, contact [email protected] Include a covering letter, concise CV with evidence of successful junior class teaching, and names of three referees. Ōtorohanga College – Basic Scale Teacher (FT for 2016) Due to roll growth our college has a basic scale position available to start as soon as possible. Please send CV and a cover letter stating subject areas of strength to the Deputy Principal (Human Resources), Bledisloe Avenue, Ōtorohanga or email [email protected]. Position closes 3pm, Friday, March 4. Enrolled Nurse (Casual Position) We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed enrolled nurse to join our clinical team. Be part of a team that takes pride in what they do. We offer good clinical support and training. It is challenging, but you’ll get a unique sense of job satisfaction that comes from helping residents live satisfying lives. Every day will be different. If you: • are motivated and committed • enjoy working with the elderly • are able to work rostered shifts • are confident to provide direction and delegation to a team of caregivers and lead by example. (Providing hands on care) • have a full driver’s licence and current APC Then we would like to hear from you Applications close March 11, 2016 Apply in writing or email [email protected] or phone 07 878 6904 for an application form Hillview Home & Hospital, 7 Hospital Rd, Te Kuiti WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 21 CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINES | 10am Mon & Wed | Te Kuiti 07 878 1188 | Otorohanga 07 873 7139 Wanted Known Tuition Farm Vacancies Situations Vacant Situations Vacant GALLIE MILES JAN‛S MUSIC STUDIO TRACTOR DRIVER, fencing labourer, waterpipe installer required. Phone Rusty 021 780 105. MOTEL DUTIES Part-time Casual on call MOTEL CLEANER Your rural and commercial law experts 31 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga Drop in or call 0800 872 0560 STITCH IN TIME For horse covers, tack, canvas and leather repairs. Dog collars available Enquiries welcome ph 07 877 8730 Wanted To Buy BACK IN TOWN • Keyboard • Piano • Guitar • Drums • Ukulele • Singing lesson etc • Recording facility Ph 021 529 436 (Otorohanga) E [email protected] Jan‛s Music Studio GUITAR and ukulele. Very experienced tutor. Reasonable prices. Ph Colin 07 878 8886 or 027 643 1591. CARS, TRUCKS, VANS, SUV’s TRACTORS, FORKLIFTS 7 DAYS FREE PICK-UP Phone Tiger or Ray 0800 66 88 33 027 433 3338 or 07 823 6500 WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE $$$$ TOP CASH $$$$ $$$$$$ PAID $$$$$$ Hiace, Hilux, Corolla, Landcruiser, Liteace, Townace, Trucks, Nissan Van & Utes. From $200 to $5000. Same day pick up. Ph 0800-551-7004 CAR SEAT - suitable for three-year-old. Good condition please. Ph 07 878 7474. Vehicles For Sale • $0 DEPOSIT • FROM $50 P/WEEK SMALL CARS BIG CARS WAGONS 7-SEATERS 8-SEATERS 4WDS Text or ph Steve 021 494 998 2004 SUBARU Legacy, cherry red, superior condition, new tyres, over 100,000kms, $6995. View at Tiffany’s, Rora St, Te Kuiti. Ask for Mike. PHOTOS FOR SALE Call into our Rora St, Te Kuiti office today to view them and place your order! FINE WOODWORKING LTD Te Kuiti 07 878 6194 www.finewoodworking.co.nz KNAPSACK spraying gang available. Ph 027 375 7225. COME AND JOIN US www.mathzwise.co.nz CONDITIONS APPLY KITCHENS FURNITURE SOLID TIMBER JOINERY MathZwise Maths Tuition Call Jean Mckenzie 021 133 5161 WE BUY ANY JUNK VEHICLES Work Wanted For Sale CHAPMAN SHOES sale time - March 1 - 8. BE IN QUICK! 2 Sheridan St, Te Kuiti. 9c photos at Unichem Otorohanga Pharmacy. Hurry in for this great deal. 2-3 day service. Self-service kiosks. Offer ends Saturday, March 19. Ph 07 873 7294. DINGY, 11ft Parker craft, $550. Ph 021 141 6981. DORZ is having a sale. It doesn’t happen that often, so come and get a bargain. Chapman Shoes, 2 Sheridan St, Te Kuiti. FIREWOOD 5 cub/mt $140 delivered Otorohanga/Te Kuiti. Ph Sonny 07 873 9190 or 021 617 349. NO TEXTS. Expected shortage next winter. FIREWOOD, pine, $75 cub/mt, delivered Otorohanga/Te Kuiti. Ph 07 873 8424. 20% OFF all summer shoes. Chapman Shoes, 2 Sheridan St, Te Kuiti. Ph 07 878 8183. 50% off all enlargements at Unichem Otorohanga Pharmacy. Hurry in for this great deal. 2-3 day service. Self-service kiosks. Offer ends Saturday, March 19. Ph 07 873 7294. SALE SALE SALE - 20% off selected handbags. Don’t miss out on the bargains. Chapman Shoes, 2 Sheridan St, Te Kuiti. SAMSUNG Top loading washing machine, 7.5kg, two and half years old. Excellent condition, has been serviced prior to sale. $675. Ph 07 878 7261. The Professional Arborists Chipping, Felling, Maintenance, Pruning, Removals, Hedge Cutting, Section Clearing and much more FREE QUOTES Call FREE: 0508 TREE QUOTE 07 871 5221 www.totaltreecare.co.nz [email protected] WEED SPRAYING Twin reels on 4x4 ute Fencing – new & repairs t 07 878 5006 m 021 143 9770 For Tender This position requires a multi skilled, well presented person with excellent customer service skills Duties includeBreakfast duty - 7am start Weekend reception for motel and restaurant Must be able to work a seven day roster including every second weekend If you are a reliable outgoing person who can multi task, please apply Email cover letter along with CV to [email protected] Attn Linare Ph: 07 873 8109 We require flexible staff who are available on a casual basis/on call Need to be fit and energetic with a high standard of cleanliness Applicants must be reliable, have own transport and able to work on weekends as well when required For both Caves Motor Inn and Panorama Motor Inn Ph Linare: 07 873 8109 or CV to [email protected] FARM WORKER WANTED. Must have three years experience in tractor driving, fencing, weed control and general farm duties. Must be trustworthy, drug free and supply at least two references. Single man’s quarters available. Email: [email protected]. BUILDERS LABOURER Must be keen, fit and reliable Some experience preferred Phone 021 039 2279 Farm Vacancies EXCELLENT EMPLOYERS WANTING HARD WORKING DRYSTOCK/DAIRY SUPPORT MANAGER We have an opportunity for a manager to run our 400ha drystock property 10 minutes out of Piopio. The situation is an absentee owner. the farm is well maintained and will run 900 cattle with modern farming practices. If you have the following please apply • Self motivated and able to work unsupervised • Must be organised and tidy • Have good communication skills and be easy to get on with • Be a capable fencer • Be competent on a tractor • Be an excellent stock handler • Have a good understanding of stock health • Be able to provide accurate information when required • Have a good understanding of rotational grazing • Be able to work in a team environment as we have mutiple farms Contact preferably by email with CV to [email protected] or to Neville 07 886 4431 Situations Vacant LOBELL CONSTRUCTION LTD COMMUNITY SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH Sub contractors and suppliers are invited to submit their price for the following: We are seeking an individual who is flexible, proficient and has a passion for community healthcare. You will be working within the Te Kuiti multi-disciplinary community based mental health team. Waitomo Caves School New Multi-Purpose Room Tender closes Thursday, March 17, 2016 Here is your opportunity to make a difference in rural mental health, while obtaining invaluable skills and experience in mental health care. By completing a needs assessment using the four comer stones of health – Te Taha Wairua, Te Taha Hinengaro, Te Taha Tinana, Te Taha Whanau – you will work with your clients to determine supports that are required to achieve self-management and sustainability in the community. Plans and specifications are available at our office, 34 McKee St, Hamilton for your perusal or via email if requested. All tendered prices must comply with document requirements. LOBELL CONSTRUCTION LTD PO Box 10214 Hamilton P 07 850 5188 Fax 07 850 5186 E [email protected] Applicants must hold a current driver’s licence, with no restrictions. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent time management, communication, teamwork and computer skills. With the ability to self-organise and manage effectively. Applicants will need to demonstrate knowledge of Tikanga and Whanau Ora Pathways. Social work and/or previous experience in community healthcare will be an advantage. I roto I nga ahuatanga me nga Tikanga ka ora te iwi Maori Please submit CV with covering letter to: Human Resource Manager, Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust, P.O. Box 286, Taumarunui. Ph: 07 895 5919 Email: rongo.rewita@ kokiritrust.org.nz Applications may be lodged at Te Kuiti Whanau Ora Family Health Centre, 10A Ward Street, Te Kuiti. Closing date: 5pm, March 10, 2016 Public Notices Waitomo Club Te Kuiti $1000 Friday members’ jackpot must be won on Friday, March 4. Please note it will be drawn between 6.30pm and 8pm. $1000 Monday members’ jackpot must be won on Monday, March 7. It will be drawn between 6.30pm and 8pm Rusty’s Bistro open from 5.30pm See the new menu on the club’s website www.waitomoclub.co.nc Situations Vacant Cafe/Reception/2IC Required for busy backpackers in Waitomo Must be available to work weekends Email CV to [email protected] Ph 07 878 3395 Waitomo Caves School Scale A Junior class teacher, Yr 1-3 Permanent position We are seeking an energetic and collaborative NZ registered teacher for our junior class with experience in multi-level teaching. Position starting Term 2 or by negotiation Applications close Monday, March 14. Apply to, and for application pack, contact [email protected] Include a covering letter, concise CV with evidence of successful junior class teaching, and names of three referees. Ōtorohanga College – Basic Scale Teacher (FT for 2016) Due to roll growth our college has a basic scale position available to start as soon as possible. Please send CV and a cover letter stating subject areas of strength to the Deputy Principal (Human Resources), Bledisloe Avenue, Ōtorohanga or email [email protected]. Position closes 3pm, Friday, March 4. Enrolled Nurse (Casual Position) We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed enrolled nurse to join our clinical team. Be part of a team that takes pride in what they do. We offer good clinical support and training. It is challenging, but you’ll get a unique sense of job satisfaction that comes from helping residents live satisfying lives. Every day will be different. If you: • are motivated and committed • enjoy working with the elderly • are able to work rostered shifts • are confident to provide direction and delegation to a team of caregivers and lead by example. (Providing hands on care) • have a full driver’s licence and current APC Then we would like to hear from you Applications close March 11, 2016 Apply in writing or email [email protected] or phone 07 878 6904 for an application form Hillview Home & Hospital, 7 Hospital Rd, Te Kuiti WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 23 CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINES | 10am Mon & Wed | Te Kuiti 07 878 1188 | Otorohanga 07 873 7139 Entertainment Sports Notices Meetings Meetings Meetings Church Notices ARIA SQUASH CLUB RATANA HUI Otorohanga Football Club Te Kuiti Poukai Committee Meeting TRAIL blazers Mangatoatoa Pa, Kihikihi 12 noon Saturday, March 12 Stay overnight Farmers' Tournament Friday, June 19 Saturday, March – A fun filled day of squash12 – A fun filled day ofPhone squash ~ Food~and drink available. entries to Phil Brodie 07 877 8033Phone or Joyentries Hurley Food and drink available. to07 877Lee 7577 or King Honda, Piopio 07 877 7754 Country or Terry 07 877 6670 07 877 8054. Names in by Wednesday, by 5pm, Monday, March 7 June 17, 5pm please. Whakamoemiti Sunday, March 13 11am Advert kindly sponsored by Terry and Keri Alcock Cooper & Co Café, Otorohanga Van available $20pp Ph 022 165 7440 Takerei Campbell We have a new bistro style menu and this is now available until 7pm Friday evenings, along with a range of beers and wine OTOROHANGA, 4a Cruden Ave, Saturday and Sunday, March 5 and 6, start 8am, household items and furniture. Waitomo Club Te Kuiti TE KUITI, 54 Hill Street, Saturday March 5. Sleeping bags, linen, exercise gear and household items etc. 9am - 1pm, NO sales before 9am. $1000 Friday members’ jackpot must be won on Friday, March 4. Please note it will be drawn between 6.30pm and 8pm. TE KUITI, 16 Butler St, household items, start 8.30am, Saturday March 5. $1000 Monday members’ jackpot must be won on Monday, March 7. It will be drawn between 6.30pm and 8pm Rusty’s Bistro open from 5.30pm See the new menu on the club’s website www.waitomoclub.co.nc WAITOMO YOUR NEWS, YOUR VIEWS max 26° max 14° overnight min Te Kuiti overnight min Monday Fine spells and isolated afternoon showers. Light winds and afternoon sea breezes. 26° max 15° overnight min Te Kuiti Cloudy periods. Southwesterlies developing. H L H Mokau L H L H 26° max 21° 16° overnight min 14° Te Kuiti Te Kuiti H L 6:42 AM 12:36 PM 7:11 PM L H L H 1:05 AM 7:51 AM 1:44 PM 8:18 PM L H L H 2:10 AM 8:50 AM 2:41 PM 9:16 PM L H L H 3:06 AM 9:42 AM 3:32 PM 10:08 PM 12:05 AM 6:27 AM 12:48 PM 6:57 PM L H L H 1:18 AM 7:37 AM 1:55 PM 8:04 PM L H L H 2:21 AM 8:35 AM 2:52 PM 9:01 PM L H L H 3:15 AM 9:25 AM 3:41 PM 9:51 PM Rise: Set: 7:06 7:56 AM Rise: Set: 1:38 4:08 AM High Low isobar cold warm occluded stationary PM PM Rise: 7:07 Set: 7:54 AM 2:33 4:57 AM Rise: Set: PM PM Midnight Thursday Rise: 7:08 Set: 7:53 AM Rise: 3:32 Set: 5:44 AM PM PM Friday, March 4, 2016 12noon Otorohanga Baptist Church Ranfurly St, Otorohanga Bring contributions of finger food for lunch Everyone welcome to come and join in prayer 021 165 5375 St David's Presbyterian Church Ranfurly St, Otorohanga Services and children’s programmes Sunday 10am Further enquiries contact Doug Patterson Ph 07 873 7142 JOURNEY 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 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Friday, March 4, 2016 TIDES, SUN and MOON Kawhia WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Mondays @ 6pm Elizabeth Peters 21b Anzac St, Te Kuiti FORMAL NOTICES Births GILL: We are pleased to welcome Peter Lawrence, born to Brad and Jennifer on March 1, 2016, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. A lovely little brother for Caitlin, Liam and Amelia and cousin for Eva. Everyone well. Deaths DERBY: Albert George (Albie): Passed away peacefully on Monday, February 29, 2016. Aged 88 years. Cherished husband of Nelle for 62 years, sweetheart and best friend for 65. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Noel, Terry and Kathryn and Jenny and Bill. Adored by all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of Albie’s life will be held at the Hamilton Crematorium Chapel, Morrinsville Rd, Newstead today, Thursday, March 3 at 1pm. ‘Lord, give me the luck to catch a fish so big that even I, when speaking of it afterwards, may have no need to lie.’ [email protected] metservice.com Fine spells and isolated afternoon showers. Light winds and afternoon sea breezes. Church Notices ews For the latest weather information including Weather Warnings © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2016 Friday Monday, March 7 @ 5pm at Te Kuiti Pa Enquiries to secretary 07 878 6395 Haere mai Koutou koutou katoa TM Phone 07 878 1188 or email WAITOMO FORECAST Saturday Sunday Long fine spells. Light winds and afternoon sea breezes. The Annual General Meeting of the Otorohanga Football Club will be held on Thursday, March 10 at the Domain Pavilion, Otorohanga at 7pm. All current and new players and supporters are welcome to attend. For enquiries please contact Cheyne Waldron (secretary) on 027 446 5750 or 07 873 7325 Garage Sales 1100 Kawhia Rd, Otorohanga. Ph 07 873 6545 WEATHER AGM Rise: Set: 7:09 7:51 AM Rise: Set: 4:37 6:28 AM Moonphases 10 Mar Theme: Receive children, Receive Me Everyone welcome 16 Mar 24 Mar PM PM You are invited to join in worship and fellowship at Journey Church Sheridan St, Te Kuiti at 10am 1 Apr Situation A ridge covers the country. However, a cold front is expected to affect the lower South Island, while on Friday and through the weekend a warm front slowly sinks southwards over the upper North Island. Midwives Queen Bee Maternity Treating King Country women like royalty Access to Te Kuiti, Matariki and Waikato hospitals, River Ridge and Waterford birth centres Providing you and your baby with all your maternity needs till 6 weeks post delivery Heather Featherstone - Registered Midwife Mob 022 036 4014 www.midwifeheather.co.nz In Memoriam St Bride's Anglican Church Haerehuka St Otorohanga Sunday, March 6 10am Eucharist The Venerable Christine Scott Ph 07 873 7006 Meetings Royalans Netball Club muster at Maniapoto Netball Centre, Te Kuiti Tuesday, March 8 5.30pm All welcome Ph Jenny 07 878 3408 Funeral Directors Professional Funeral Directors Offering: • Funeral plans with payment options • Pre-paid funerals MIDWIVES 4 U • Profile register personal wishes recorded Independent midwives providing friendly and professional midwifery care. • Monumental work, new and refurbishments TaKu STanbury-POa // 027 453 2244 (mobile) aniTa bain // 07 873 8181 (ph/page) Available for births in your home, Te Kuiti and Matariki hospitals, Waikato Hospital, River Ridge and Waterford birth centres in Hamilton. Cervical smears available to all women... phone Anita and have your smear taken in a relaxed, comfortable and calming environment. Cost $20. Free Pregnancy TesTs – Preggers Cottage 180 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga or Te Kuiti Phone 027 453 2244 BELL, John Honetana: In loving memory of my beloved husband, father, and koro who left us on March 5, 2012. Without goodbye, you went to sleep, And all we have are memories to keep. Oh how we wish that you were here, Because on Saturday it dawns the fourth sad year. Moe mai ra e taku hoa, i roto i te aroha o te atua, oki oki mai ra. Forever in our hearts. Your loving wife, children and mokopuna. BROUGH, Richard Craig: In loving memory of Richard, died March 7, 2014. Always remembered, sadly missed. June. BROUGH, Richard Craig: Died suddenly March 7, 2014. Fondly remembered. Simon and Andrea. Church Notices BAPTIST CHURCH Ranfurly St, Otorohanga V.J Williams and Sons Phone 07 878 6100 Fax 07 878 6115 Email [email protected] King St West, PO Box 241 Te Kuiti 3941 Sundays 10.30am Service and children's programme Everyone's welcome For information ph 07 873 8685 and leave a message. 24 WAITOMO NEWS Thursday, March 3, 2016 ews WAITOMO High tech Z answer to ‘drive-offs’ Z ENERGY is rolling out the latest technology to keep its sites, staff and customers safe across New Zealand. State-of-the-art licence plate recognition software is the latest in a string of high-tech security measures employed by Z following smoke cannons, SelectaDNA mist and an $8 million digital CCTV network being installed on every Z site. General manager of retail Mark Forsyth says the new technology has been successfully piloted and is now being rolled out across the country. Z’s Te Kuiti service station in Te Kumi Rd will receive the latest upgrade within the next few months. “This technology, coupled with Z’s cutting edge digital CCTV technology, is already making a huge difference on Z sites, particularly in preventing ‘drive-offs’ which cost Z around $1.5 million per year,” says Mr Forsyth. “When we identify a vehicle involved in a drive off, the number plate is captured in the system and if that vehicle comes onto any Z site again, the technology immediately recognises the plate, focuses cameras on the vehicle and driver and turns the pump on to pre-pay, preventing the vehicle from filling up without paying. “Additionally, the quality footage we now get through this software and digital CCTV aids the police in identifying people and increases the odds of catching them.” BENEFITS Z Te Kuiti retailer Glen Carlson says the new technology benefits everyone from forecourt staff to everyday customers. “Even though we aren’t going to see the latest cameras in Te Kuiti for a few more months, it is still part of the national database and any illegal activity that is captured there is shared nationwide,” he says. “I think this sort of technology is great, not only in helping prevent crime, but also for the honest hardworking people of New Zealand because petrol drive offs are like shoplifting – it ends up costing everyone – and this latest software will CANDID CAMERAS: Z Te Kuiti staff member Denise Tewhakaara is looking forward to the installation of new licence plate recognition software designed to prevent crime at the Te Kumi Rd service station. go a long way to reducing that.” Mr Forsyth says the pilot trials have already reduced drive-offs by up to 80% at some sites. “If anyone’s thinking about driving off without paying or doing anything illegal or unsafe on our sites, don’t bother. “The chances of getting away with anything are incredibly low and the chances of getting caught UP TO 50% Speedrite™ Wood Post Claw Insulators 125 Pack Previously up to $59.99 29 $ 99 Valid 1/3/2016 - 31/3/2016, limited stock available VETMED Abamectin Pour-On for Cattle 5L $ 240 Normally $439 1.8 m No.2 Quarter Round Posts Valid 1/3/2016 - 31/3/2016 Valid 1/3/2016 - 31/3/2016 in the North Island only 199 $ 5 $ 49 Visit your local PGG Wrightson store for all your rural supplies needs Conditions: Prices are valid for dates specified or while stocks last. 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