2016.07.26.WN - Waitomo News
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2016.07.26.WN - Waitomo News
WAITOMO ews YOUR NEWS, YOUR VIEWS Covering the North King Country since 1906 – one paper, total reach Tuesday, July 26, 2016 ISSN 1170-1137 – (208) • Delivered FREE to households – extra copies 50c Raffle drives fundraiser OTOROHANGA Tennis Club members are hoping to score an ace with their latest fundraising venture. Facing a bill of $85,000 to replace the badlyworn astro turf at the Rangipare St courts, members have launched a major raffle to raise the much needed funds, thanks to the support of local car dealership Prescott Holden. The dealership has stepped up to the baseline to serve up the prize for the raffle which will see one lucky ticket holder drive away in a brand new Holden Spark valued at $18,800. Club president Gareth Udy says: “The club has welcomed the assistance of the team at Prescott Holden in helping us negotiate a deal where we can raise a fair chunk of the money needed for the refurbishment of the courts.” Prescott Holden director Paul Prescott says: “We are more than happy to assist in supplying the vehicle as we see the upgrade to the tennis courts as a positive move for the sport in Otorohanga.” Among the raffle’s prize pool is a television, barbecue and various gift vouchers from local businesses. Mr Udy is hopeful the public of Otorohanga will get behind the fundraiser. “The tennis courts are a valuable asset not only to our members but also to visitors to the town. “Regardless of whether you’re serious about the game or like the occasional hit out people still want to have a good facility to do so.” The raffle will be drawn under police supervision at a function at the Otorohanga Club on October 7. An auction will also be held to boost the club’s fundraising. Tickets are available from the Otorohanga Lions Club’s secondhand shop in Maniapoto St on OTOROHANGA Tennis Club president Gareth Udy (left) and Prescott Holden director Pat Prescott show off the first prize in a raffle to raise funds Saturdays and from club members. to replace the club’s tennis courts surface. Police seek information on slaughtered cattle the other a four-year-old that was in-calf. “Any information to help catch these offenders can be forwarded to police, or via Crimestoppers,” he says. “All information received will be treated as anonymous.” Rustlers prosecuted under the Wild Animal Mr Maoate says hidden cameras are now operating in the forestry block in an effort to prevent Control Act could face up to a $100,000 fine and two years in jail. similar offending. Information can be provided anonymously to In 2015, Federated Farmers estimated stock theft could be costing the country up to $120 the independent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. million a year. This week’s specials! Te Kuiti Specials available from Tuesday 26th July until Sunday 31st July 2016 or while stocks last. 95 Rora Street, Te Kuiti. Phone 878 8530. Open 7am - 8pm, Monday - Friday, 8am - 8pm, Saturday - Sunday Fresh NZ Beef Rump Steak 1299 $ kg Hass Avocados 1 $ 29 each Sanitarium Weet-Bix 1.2kg 599 $ each Wattie’s Very Special Soup 520-535g 2 4 $ 49 each each Bluebird Burger Rings/Twisties/ Cheezels/Rashuns 110-120g 99 c each SVWAINEWSS2607 BETWEEN July 1-11, two cows were found dismembered in the Tainui Forestry Block on Te Puia Rd, near Ocean Beach in Kawhia. Kawhia Police constable Jono Maoate says the offenders removed the back steaks and hindquarters of both animals – one a two-year-old steer, 2 Waitomo News Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Do you need printing or photocopying services? Old phones wanted CVs Have your CV professionally designed by us Laminating, binding & photocopying at competitive prices Printing ... from business cards to books, call in & see what we offer * conditions apply OTOROHANGA District Council staff member Kaysey Gaylor with the RE:MOBILE box at the council’s Maniapoto St offices. Recycling old mobile phones will provide much needed funds for Sustainable Coastlines. DON’T throw away your old phone, it’s still valuable. This year recycling old mobile phones will provide much needed funds for Sustainable Coastlines. The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF) recently appointed Sustainable Coastlines as the new beneficiary of its accredited mobile phone product stewardship scheme – RE:MOBILE. To find out more, call in or contact us today P 07 878 1188 07 873 7139 F 07 878 1187 E [email protected] Editorial We welcome your stories and story tips. If supplying photographs we require high resolution (a minimum of 1MB) jpgs. Please note that due to occasional space constraints, sports results/draws may not be published. Please contact the editorial team today P 07 878 1188 F 07 878 1187 E [email protected] Letter of thumb rules No letters to the editor or thumbs up/down will be published unless the name of the writer, full address and daytime contact phone number are included for verification. Nom-de-plumes/ pen names will not be accepted. 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 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 they be 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 [email protected] 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 responce, the complainant may be referred to the NZ Press Council, PO Box 10,879, The Terrace, Wellington 6143 or email [email protected] further detail and an online complaints form are available at the website — www.presscouncil.org.nz Your letters Power prices IN reply to Rachael Wooten’s letter to the editor published in the Waitomo News, July 21. Please read my article under ‘lower your power bill’ at www.Cherryg.weebly.com as it is too big to have published. My power is under $120. Cherry Graham Te Kuiti shop local? legend! TCF chief executive Geoff Thorn says: “We are delighted to partner with the award winning charity Sustainable Coastlines that has an innovative approach to protecting the environment which aligns well with our objectives for RE:MOBILE.” He says about 95% of the phones donated can be given a new lease of life or have their components recycled. Sustainable Coastlines co-founder and chief executive Sam Judd says: “Together through this new partnership we will reduce waste sent to landfills, save valuable materials and energy, and help to look after New Zealand’s waterways.” The scheme’s recycling agent Swapkit New Zealand collects and sorts the donated phones. Reusable phones are sold by tender overseas while end of life phones are deconstructed, and their components used to create other products. Phones can be dropped to the Waitomo and Otorohanga district councils offices. READER GIVEAWAY WE have one copy of Sheep Whistles and Sam by Kopaki author Paula Stone to give away. The book follows the adventures of Molly and her farm dog Sam, and will delight youngsters. To win send your name, address and contact phone number by email to editor@waitomonews. co.nz, post to PO Box 269, Te Kuiti 3941 or drop into either of our offices in Te Kuiti or Otorohanga. Entries close on Friday, July 29. Thumbs up/down THUMBS UP to Bruce Dunn for coming to our family’s rescue to remedy a car fault that could have been nasty if left unchecked and saved time, as we did not have to return the car to Hamilton to have this fault redone. Bruce, you are an asset to our community and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Thompson-Tupe Whanau Te Kuiti Waitomo News Tuesday, July 26, 2016 3 Programme focuses on attitude TE KUITI resident Rodney Bell has found himself the centre of attention again. Already known for his campaign to gain better access for disabled people like himself, on Te Kuiti’s streets (Waitomo News, May 3) it’s Mr Bell’s passion for dance which saw him being filmed last week as a part of TV ONE’S special interest programme Attitude. At 18 years old Mr Bell left Te Kuiti to pursue his dream of dancing in America only to have it change dramatically following a motorcycle accident in 1991 which left him paralysed and confined to a wheelchair. He was 20 years old. Television producer Emma Calveley says: “We first filmed Rodney almost 10 years ago when he was at the height of his career working fulltime as a dancer with the prestigious Axis mixed ability dance group in San Francisco. “Shortly after that we heard that Rodney was living rough on the streets of San Francisco. “We tried to visit him but couldn’t even find a contact for him as he was moving from place to place and not in a good way.” Now back living in his home town, Mr Bell is dancing once again. His solo dance performance – Meremere – is based around his journey of carving a mere for a cousin’s 40th birthday. “It was my first Maori mission and brought up a lot of memories,” says Mr Bell. “The dance routine is based around the meremere taking shape along with my own emotional journey then and in San Francisco.” Meremere premieres at the Tempo Dance Festival in Auckland from October 4-16. TALENTED PERFORMER Mrs Calverley says: “Rodney is one of the most engaging people we’ve ever filmed and a talented performer.” She says the television segment explores the progression of Mr Bell’s performance which is about his memories, and particularly his time living on the streets in San Francisco. “But this documentary is also about Rodney coming home to Te Kuiti. Since his accident, nearly 20 years ago, he’s barely lived at home. “His crusade for better access for disabled people is about giving back to his local community and reconnecting,” she says. Attitude screens on TV One on August 28, at 8.30pm. TALENTED and engaging is how the film crew of TV One’s Attitude programme describe Te Kuiti disabled dancer Rodney Bell. Last week the crew visited Mr Bell to film a segment for their August 28 programme. THE Otorohanga Kiwi House’s Great Spotted Kiwi ‘Atu’ is expected to undergo surgery this week after suffering health issues for some time. PHOTO SUPPLIED Well loved kiwi to undergo surgery ‘ATU’ the Otorohanga Kiwi House’s Great Spotted Kiwi is expected to undergo surgery this week. Kiwi House manager Jo Russell says 14-yearold Atu has had health issues related to her egg production in recent years. “We’ve been monitoring her closely and last week, we made the decision to send her to Wildbase Veterinary Hospital based at Massey University for the possible removal of her oviduct and ovaries. “This is specialist surgery and we do not have the capacity to carry this out on site. “Sometimes with kiwi there can be issues within the oviduct that cause a bird to lay partially or complete soft shelled eggs, and this can lead to scarring in the oviduct which can exacerbate the situation over time,” says Mrs Russell. She says Atu is in a stable condition with the Wildbase team monitoring her early egg production stages via ultrasound. “If there are no complications, we expect her to make a full recovery. “Atu was hatched at the kiwi house in 2001 and although regarded as the resident kiwi Ninja, delivering strong karate kicks to keepers’ shins in defence of her territory she is well loved by the community. “We have been overwhelmed with the comments and phone calls from community members checking on how she’s doing,” says Mrs Russell. As a part of Otorohanga’s 10 day celebrations centred around the introduction of free Wifi in the town’s CBD the kiwi house will hold an open day with free entry for Otorohanga residents between 9am-5pm on Sunday. waitomonews.co.nz any time . . . anywhere 4 Waitomo News Tuesday, July 26, 2016 In brief Hat auction postponed AN unforeseen clash of events resulted in the last minute postponement of the Waitomo Caves Fundraising Committee’s charity Hat Auction on Friday night. This year’s auction will benefit the Otorohanga and Te Kuiti volunteer fire brigades, although organisers have not yet confirmed a date. Last year’s event raised more than $1000. of B+L NZ’s constitution. The Healthy Rivers meeting will update farmers on proposed rule and how these will affect drystock farmers. On Thursday, a land and environment planning workshop will be held at the Te Waitere Boat Club from 10am-3pm to help farmers develop a level 2 land and environment plan. For more information email Rachel Jukes – [email protected] Blood donors wanted THE New Zealand Blood Service will be in Otorohanga on Thursday and donors are urgently needed. From 9.30am-1pm the service will be at the Otorohanga Club in Maniapoto St. Donors can call in or make an appointment by phoning 0800 448 325. Enrol to vote MORE than 135,000 people have updated their enrolment details since the start of the Electoral Commission’s enrolment update campaign but there are still tens of thousands of New Zealanders not enrolled. Enrolment update packs were mailed to 3.1 million people at the end of June. About 20,000 were returned as ‘gone, no address’. Chief electoral officer Robert Peden says as local authority elections are held by postal vote in October it is important people are enrolled to have their say. People must enrol or update their details by August 12. For enrolment forms visit the website – elections.org.nz, freetext your name and address to 3676, call 0800 36 76 56 or call into any PostShop. Farmer meetings BEEF + Lamb New Zealand is holding a series of meetings in the North King Country. Tomorrow the organisation’s annual consultation meeting will be held at the Otorohanga Club at 5.30pm prior to the Healthy Rivers: Plan For Change/ Wai Ora meeting at 6.15pm. The consultation meeting has two areas of focus for farmers – the new direction for market development and a review HISTORIAN Nan Owen is looking forward to receiving a new computer donated by the Web Access Waikato Trust so all of the Otorohanga Historical Society’s information can be stored in one place. Computer gift helps society NEW technology will assist Otorohanga Historical Society members to catalogue the memories of yesteryear. The donation of a new computer to the society this week from the Web Access Waikato Trust will ensure easy access to all of the society’s collection. Society president Nan Owen says most of the Kakamutu Rd museum’s records are presently kept on her home computer, with some on an old secondhand computer obtained from the Otorohanga District Council in 2008. She says transferring the book ‘Footsteps Through Time, written by herself which chronicles major events in the district, onto the new computer means society members can add to the living document. Web Access Waikato Trust (formerly Computers in Homes) works with low decile schools helping students and their families use the internet, email and computers at home, school and work. Chairman Shane Hobson says the trust is more than happy to assist after hearing that the society was in need of a computer upgrade. “We will certainly be spending some time with them to assist in getting the best out of this computer.” Mrs Owen says she is looking forward to inputting the data. “I am more than happy to have everything in one place as there is so much historical information, and having it here, there and everywhere means it could get forgotten about and lost.” Do you need to print, photocopy or fax a document? ARE YOU DRIVER ENOUGH? We offer a wide range of photocopy and printing services at very competitive prices – we are the cheapest in town! We can also help you with: Scanning | Coil binding | Laminating | Invitations Pamphlets | CVs | Booklets | Service sheets Call in and see us now at 223 Rora St, Te Kuiti or phone us on 07 878 1188 for a no obligation free quote! WAITOMO YOUR NEWS, YOUR VIEWS ews Waitomo News Tuesday, July 26, 2016 5 Changing habits to save lives GETTING people into the habit of buckling up and putting their mobile phones away is the focus of a new police road safety campaign. Police say seatbelt use is a major issue with more than 57 deaths between 2012-2014, on average per year, associated with a restraint not being worn. Last year that rose to 92 deaths. Between January and March this year 41% of vehicle occupants killed in crashes were not wearing a seatbelt. Ministry of Transport data shows wearing a seatbelt reduces your chance of death or serious injury in a crash by at least 40%. National manager of Road Policing superintendent Steve Greally says: “It takes no time to put on a seatbelt and wearing one could save your life. “So, regardless of what type of vehicle you are in, why wouldn’t you buckle up? It’s a nonbrainer.” ‘Operation Habit’ will run throughout the country until August 7. Mr Greally says motorists will also be reminded of the risks of driver distractions. “Distractions come in many forms including changing the car stereo, unrestrained pets, arguing children, eating and drinking and applying make-up but a particular concern is talking, texting and checking emails on a mobile phone while you are on the move. COMPLETE ATTENTION “Driving requires complete attention. Anything that diverts a driver’s attention for more than a few seconds can significantly increase the likelihood of a crash or near crash.” Although the law allows the use of handsfree mobile phones, police recommend drivers minimise the potential for distraction by getting into the habit of switching their phones off while driving, or pulling over to make or receive calls. “As well as increasing the risk of harm to yourself and others, if you are caught using a mobile phone while driving you could face an infringement fine of $80 and 20 demerit points,” says Mr Greally. “Police cannot do this alone – road safety is A 47-year-old Hamilton man died at the scene of an early morning crash on SH3 south of Te everyone’s reponsbility.” Kuiti on June 4. FILE PIC High Waikato road fatalities NEW Zealand’s road toll is steadily increasing year on year, while those in other countries remain relatively steady. And, the Waikato region is the hardest hit with 24% of all fatalities – 36 – despite a raft of safety measures backed up with promotional campaigns. As a result the Waikato Regional Transport Committee is targeting a 50% reduction in roadrelated fatalities compared to the current annual five year average (2004-08) of 79 deaths, by 2040. This means that by 2040, the committee is working to achieve no more than 39 deaths per annum in the region. At July 25 the country’s national road toll stood people die in crashes. at 186. This year six fatal crashes have occurred Their focus was not on the cause of the crash, in the North King Country with 10 people killed. but rather why there was an impact severe enough to result in death. NEW REPORT Factors studied included road verges, pre-crash In May, Associate Transport Minister Craig speeds (related to impact severity, rather than the Foss released a report commissioned by the cause of the crash), restraint or helmet use, vehicle Ministry of Transport – ‘Why do people die in characteristics and post-crash medical care. Impact with another vehicle or an object just road crashes’ – looking at the reasons why some off the road were found to have caused the vast crashes result in fatalities. It provides valuable insight into the causes of majority of fatalities. In about half of the fatal crashes analysed, the road trauma. Transport Engineering Research New Zealand consultants analysed fatal crashes other vehicles involved were the same weight or in detail to get a better understanding of why heavier, and older than the victims’ vehicle. THE LINES COMPANY OTOROHANGA HURoRnYs !close nominati this Thursday The report also stated that the gender of victims is more likely to be male. Notable trends highlighted in the report are the increase in driver, motorcycle and 20-24 yearolds’ fatalities, while the number of pedestrian fatalities has decreased. It also found trucks were over represented in serious crashes with deaths from crashes involving trucks making up 18% of the five year average road toll. Most people (81%) who died in truck crashes were not truck drivers, but other road users. The report found that about 30% of fatalities in 2014 could have been avoided if the person had been wearing a seatbelt or helmet. 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The free WiFi, which can be accessed in the town’s CBD, will be launched with the single push of a button by Otorohanga deputy mayor Deborah Pilkington at the Village Green at 6pm. The launch event, which begins at 4.30pm, includes live entertainment, food stalls and giveaways. MANY EVENTS When the button is pushed it will trigger a series of events around the town including the ‘My Snow Stop’ promotions on Friday and August 5 (see story page 9), the Kiwi House’s Open Day on Sunday, a candlelight service to remember loved ones on August 2, plus a free community movie night on August 6 and Pokemon Go hunt. Otorohanga District Council executive assistant David Dowd says the initiative is all about bringing people together. “Always Connected is a Facebook page that has been created to bring everyone from our community, no matter where they David live, together,” he says, “If someone has a tie to Otorohanga, even if they now live overseas, this is a central place they can visit to stay connected. “The reason the title ‘Always Connected’ was used is because we are at the junction of two highways and when we switch on the free public WiFi, we will literally be connected to the world.” Mr Dowd says the ‘My Snow Stop’ is designed to promote Otorohanga as the central stop for passing skiers on their way to the Whakapapa ski fields. “We’ll be offering them coffee, food and there’ll be digital signage all along the highway,” he says. TAKE A BREAK “We are giving them every reason to stop here and take a break and the WiFi links into that because they can check the snow report before continuing with their trip. “The goal is that if we can stop them twice and they go to the snow every weekend then we’ve got them for life. “And by having regular winter traffic, the businesses get busier, they employ more local people and so the benefits continue to grow.” Bringing the town together on the final night of celebrations, Mr Dowd says the free movie night at the Village Green will be “huge” including free popcorn donated by the Otorohanga Business Association. “A lot of sponsors are putting in to make the night fun for everyone,” he says. “There’ll be a big screen, great sound and the movie of choice will be chosen by visitors to the Always Connected Facebook site. “And if this is a success we will be rolling it out every month.” Aside from promoting Otorohanga and Dowd creating more business opportunities, Mr Dowd says the main objective behind ‘Always Connected’ is improving the lives of local residents. “By harnessing a very simple idea such as providing free WiFi we hope to turn it into something that will make a difference for all of our people,” he says. “This is all about our town and making it better for our people and our visitors.” Another benefit of the WiFi service is live streaming cam- “...and so the benefits continue to grow.” OTOROHANGA mayor Max Baxter is delighted with the district’s 10-day initiative - ‘Always Connected’ - starting on Thursday which includes free public WiFi in the town’s CBD. PHOTO SUPPLIED eras which can be accessed by anyone in the world so that they can always be connected to Otorohanga. For more information about the upcoming events search alwaysconnected on Facebook. Otorohanga FREE WiFi ook b e c a See F pdates, for u ils and deta eather wet wtions op #AlwaysConnected #MySnowStop www.facebook.com/alwaysconnectedotorohanga Thursday July 28 - 4.30-9.00pm Launch of the FREE public Wifi • Live entertainment on the Village Green • Late night shopping and dining Friday July 29 - 5.00-9.00pm • Late night shopping and dining • Drivers’ fatigue stop Friday August 5 - 5.00-9.00pm • Late night shopping and dining • Drivers’ fatigue stop Saturday August 6 Family movie night • FREE POPCORN • Vote for the movie on Facebook • Late night shopping and dining New Zealand’s Capital Waitomo News Tuesday, July 26, 2016 7 Books and more books...please BOOK lovers are in for a real treat in September when the Otorohanga Rotary Club holds its annual secondhand book fair. And although members have already collected many books, more are needed. Convener Jim Millar says: “This year the quality of books being donated is exceptional. “There are some real gems from some top fiction authors – mysteries, romance, biographies, reference and sporting books – there is something for everyone.” The Rotary book sale now in its 30th year, has raised on average between $1000 and $1500 each year for community projects. Rotarian Les Phillips from Kawhia is an old hand at running the sale, having collected books for the sale for many years, and will be there again helping out on the day. “There has been a resurgence of people wanting to hold a book rather than the new electronic devices and this year book hunters should be satisfied with what we have to offer,” says Mr Phillips. “However, in order to make September’s book sale successful, we need more books, and lots of them.” In the past book sale proceeds have benefitted numerous local groups and initiatives such as the kiwi house, apprenticeship training, youth exchanges and helped fund new cricket nets at the Otorohanga Domain to name a few. Mr Millar says this year’s recipient has yet to be decided. Books can be dropped at Otorohonda on Te Kanawa St, or contact Mr Phillips. OTOROHANGA Rotary Club’s secondhand book sale convenor Jim Millar welcomes more donations from the public for the club’s annual book sale in September. Government scraps parental programme A GOVERNMENT funded early childhood programme that has helped tens of thousands of parents guide their children’s formative years is to be scrapped. PAFT – Parents As First Teachers – has supported Kiwi families, including North King Country parents, for the past 25 years and is administered by the Ministry of Social Development. Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says from the end of September the Government is moving its PAFT funding to a “more targeted programme.” PAFT has been running since 1991 and is offered in 36 locations around the country. It involves parent educators making personal visits to families to guide and advise them as their children grow and develop, with individual programmes tailored for families. LOSS TO PARENTS AN AFFORDABLE CHAINSAW THAT COMES READY TO USE. NOT READY TO CONFUSE. “After a visit I felt like super mum. “The focus was not just on baby, but the whole family and my husband James was included with suggestions about how as a dad he could be more involved in our baby’s progress and development.” REACTION Plunket acting chief executive Amanda Malu says as the organisation delivering the programme it is more circumspect about the funding cut. “It was a successful programme in its day. I think what we’ve discovered recently with a lot of these sorts of programmes is they’re not having the impact on the highest needs families. “So we understand that it’s now a focus on investing in the families that need the help and assistance the most.” Mrs Tolley says: “Yes, some families will lose the service that they had, and we will do what we can over the next few years to try to fill some of those gaps. “This move means some vulnerable families who were currently missing out will be able to MASPORT PRESIDENT MOWER get support. ” STIHL BG 56 C-E Current PAFT contracts have been Blower extended until the end of September, so providers have time to work through the transition phase. FROM ONLY FREE AUTUMN EXTRAS WITH SELECTED TOOLS $295 Otorohanga parents using the service say it will be a loss to the parents of the future. 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If you would like to find out more contact: Elaine Duder 07 878 7617 Jan Kearins 07 878 8693 Supporting youth in our community To find out more about our club or youth programmes phone Kevin Forgeson 07 878 6107 Bruce Spurdle 07 878 6376 Ray Scrimgeour 07 878 8845 Janene New 07 878 7032 Roger Wiggins 07 878 6440 A WA I T O M O N E W S SPECIAL F E AT U R E J O I N A C L U B Waitomo News Tuesday, July 26, 2016 9 A WAITOMO NEWS advertorial feature Fatigue stops target skiers By Rachel Stubbs Otorohanga Road Safety Co-ordinator WITH winter well and truly here we all need to stop and take a look at how we are driving on our roads. On Friday (July 29) and August 5, the Otorohanga District Council is holding a ‘My Snow Stop’ campaign in the conjunction with the district’s free WiFi launch – Always Connected – encouraging all Auckland and surrounding traffic to drop into Maniapoto St and take a break. Fatigue stops will be set up in the CBD at the Village Green offering food, drinks and information for drivers. During the past few months the council, with support from Otorohanga Police, Otorohanga College sports teams and the Standeasy Coffee Cart, has been running a series of fatigue related stops targeting the Auckland ski traffic driving through our area. Thanks to local landowners three stops have been held at the site of the former Tihiroa School on SH39. All three have been hugely successful, and we have spoken to hundreds of people and had some amazingly positive feedback. Let’s hope the message is spread and our Otorohanga roads become a safer place to be on over the weekends. EDUCATION The aim is to educate drivers on the signs of, and consequences of, driving while fatigued. In 2014, fatigue was identified as a contributing factor in 31 fatal crashes, 106 serious injury crashes and 400 minor injury crashes. These crashes resulted in 33 deaths, 159 serious injuries and 539 minor injuries. The total social cost of crashes involving driver fatigue was about $268 million; this is about 8% of the social cost associated with all injury crashes. Fatigue is a physiological condition that can occur long before you fall asleep at the wheel. It has a negative impact on your reaction time, your ability to concentrate and your general un- OTOROHANGA Road Safety co-ordinator Rachel Stubbs has organised fatigue stops at the derstanding of the road and traffic around you. Village Green on Friday and August 5 targeting ski traffic and to educate drivers about the signs and consequences of driving while tired. PHOTO SUPPLIED MY SNOW STOP The halfway point between the snow and the city Otorohanga is going all out to make your journey to and from the ski fields a safe and relaxing one From 5 till 9.30pm Friday July 29 & August 5 fuel Up, Log onto our FREE WiFi grab a Coffee and a bite to eat. With Gift Bags, Live Feeds from the Mountain, Late night shopping, we are your First Stop on the way to the Snow! Driving and fatigue are a dangerous mix Here are some basic steps that can be taken to ensure fatigue is managed effectively before you drive. Prioritise sleep Snack lightly Take a break Make sure you get enough sleep regularly. Choose light, fresh foods. Avoid fatty, sugary, or carbohydrate-filled options. Take a break from driving at least every two hours. Power nap For no more than 20 minutes for best effect. Drive at natural times Drive during the times that you’re usually awake. Stay hydrated Drinking water helps keep you alert. 10 Waitomo News Tuesday, July 26, 2016 Piopio POSITIVELY Library farewells dedicated member A MAJOR contributor to the ongoing success families use the service each week with the newer of the Aria Toy Library is stepping down from toys loaned for a fortnight and the older ones for her role next month. a month. After five years on the committee, Lisa Lyford is “Some of our members are actually grandparmoving on to other projects and will be replaced ents,” she says. by new librarian Lucille Woodd. “So during the school holidays But thanks to Mrs Lyford’s dedicaor on the weekends, it’s cool to tion to fundraising and grant apsee grandma come in with plications, the Moa St library has the kids, who then choose gone from strength to strength their toys and off they in recent years increasing the go with a boot-full of variety of toys available, creatinstant entertainment. ing a playpen area, showcasing “That’s what it’s all children’s artwork and sprucing about.” up the building with a $7800 Mrs Lyford says she’s paint job. enjoyed her time at the Lucille Woodd Established in the early 1990s, the library and credits its ongolibrary is a toy loaning service where ing success to the hard work of members have access to toys ranging from everyone on the committee. ride-on buggies, scooters and kitchen play sets to “What I’ve enjoyed the most is interacting with keep children engaged and entertained. the people and providing a service that’s all about And at $15 per term or $40 per year for unlim- the kids,” she says. ited toy hireage it caters for the entire community. “But even though I’ll be stepping down at the Mrs Lyford says on average more than 12 end of August, I will always be available if the “Her contribution has been sensational...” For all your cartage requirements Call the team at Progress Transport 07 877 8058 NEW Aria Toy Library librarian Lucille Woodd (left) takes over from Lisa Lyford next month. keen to learn new skills which over the years hasgreatly benefited the library. VALUABLE SERVICE “Her contribution has been sensational and my Miss Woodd says Mrs Lyford has done “an goal as librarian is simply to maintain and build amazing job” for the toy library which provides on the high standards Lisa has set.” Well supported by local businesses, the Aria a valuable service for many families in the area. “I’ve got some very big shoes to fill,” she says. Toy Library has nearly 30 members and opens “Lisa’s so motivated, community-minded and every Thursday from 9.30am-11.30am. committee needs a hand.” Give your dog an easier winter Come in and talk to our staff about how you can improve the wellbeing and comfort of your older dogs this winter. 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Since 2014 Matamata-based Ice Skate Tour owners Robin and Miriam de Goeij have travelled around the Waikato-Bay of Plenty and Auckland regions with their rink that has about 97% the same gliding capacity as natural ice. Mr de Goeji says: “The rink’s surface is similar to a kitchen chopping board and less cold and slippery than most ice rinks.” Children who were on the ice were unanimous in their praise saying ice skating was an “awesome experience.” The rink is also a fundraiser for Kio Kio School with 20% of all entry fees returned to the school. The last public session is today between 3pm6pm, before the rink heads to Morrinsville School. ICE and bubbles accompanied by the soundtrack from the Disney movie Frozen made the day for Tasmin White (left) and Shae Lyons from Maihiihi as they tried ice skating for the first time. 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Phone Paul or 021 489 984 Phone Paul Mc Alpine 07 870 1135 or 021 489 984 [email protected] Waitomo News Tuesday, July 26, 2016 13 Law changes affect Fish & Game FISH & GAME is warning that proposed “Already, in some regions rangers face a difchanges to wildlife legislation will severely restrict ficult and dangerous job and routinely have to its ability to do its job and protect wildlife and the wear stab-proof vests while on patrol. Failure to environment. acknowledge that will make their job harder.” The Wildlife (Powers) Amendment Bill gives He says the bill also fails to recognise that the Department of Conservation (DOC) staff greater police routinely work with Fish & Game. powers to fight wildlife offences but specifically “When working with us, sworn police officexcludes Fish & Game rangers. ers are deemed to be Fish & Game rangers. To Fish & Game appeared before the Select Com- specifically exclude our rangers from the bill also mittee considering the bill to ask for changes excludes the police.” earlier this month. He says for Fish & Game the solution is Of particular concern are clauses covering the straightforward. powers to seize evidence, stop suspects, prevent “We are asking the select committee to change offending and require offenders to produce ID. the bill so it no longer specifically excludes Fish The present bill specifically excludes Fish & & Game rangers from doing their job.” Game rangers from having those powers. Fish & Game chief executive Bryce Johnson What is Fish and Game? says while the organisation generally supports the bill’s intent, it opposes efforts to exclude Fish FISH & GAME is a statutory public entity, & Game. established by Parliament under the Conser“It’s a mystery why Fish & Game has been ex- vation Act to manage, maintain and enhance cluded. We want to be treated the same as other sports fish and gamebirds and their habitats. conservation enforcement agencies,” he says. It is not a lobby group but an organisation “Fish & Game is a statutory organisation under with specific responsibilities under acts of Parthe Conservation Act and is required to enforce liament, including the Conservation, Resource CUSTOMER JIM WRIGHT NISSAN PUBLISHING 19/06/13 SALES REP LMANDER PUBLICATION RUAPEHU PRESS SECTION ADVERTISING conservation, and game laws. Management, CUSTOMER fisheries JIM WRIGHT NISSAN PUBLISHING Walking 19/06/13Access, Public Finance SALES REP LMANDER PUBLICATION RUAPEHU PRESS SECT ISING CUSTOMER WRIGHT NISSAN PUBLISHING 19/06/13 SALES REP LMANDER SECTION RUN OFFAX PRE PROOF“We AD ID 5364642AC DESIGNER Amahood PROOFED 12/06/2013 8:42:04 a.m. PUBLICATION RUAPEHU SIZEPRESS 26.2X18 RTISING are askingJIM Parliament to acknowledge Fish and Overseas Investment Acts. 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Waitomo district co-ordinator Dede Downs says Sport Waikato can lend a hand to sporting organisations, clubs and schools at a local level through its KiwiSport Regional Partnership Fund. Downs says local groups can apply for funds to help launch sporting projects for youth. KiwiSport aims to give more kids, more opportunities and better skills to be involved with organised sport. Projects should have an emphasis on establishing and delivering sporting opportunities outside of curriculum time (eg: lunch time, after school, weekends or during school holidays) and target youth who currently do not play sport or have dropped out. Another focus for KiwiSport is projects involving girls aged 10-18, and youth in rural communities as well as reducing barriers to youth participation in sport. Two funds are available to kickstart local sports initiatives. 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Held at the Runaway Bay Sports Precinct from July 11-15, the side went through their pool undefeated which included wins over Sydney Boys’ High School (29-21) and Pack Pines College (34-6). The results qualified Otorohanga for a spot in the semi-final against Tauranga’s Aquinas College. Coach Leighton Parsons says it was a “very tough and close game”. “Vice-captain Josh Kenny scored in the dying minutes to give us a 22-18 win and a spot in the final,” he says. In brief World Cup matches HAMILTON will be a host city for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. The 14-team tournament will be played in New Zealand, Australia and Papua New In the final, Otorohanga came up against Rotorua’s John Paul College who they had lost to during a grading match on day one of the carnival. Parsons says fortunately the team were “well up for it” and played some of their best footy in the tournament. OTOROHANGA College’s 1st XV rugby team (above) were crowned Division 2 Champions of “The increased intensity and aggression at ruck the World Sport Gold Coast Rugby Carnival in Australia earlier this month. Lock Jaycee Shearer time, ensured we dominated the final to win 17-0 (below) takes on the defence during his team’s clash against Sydney Boys’ High School. and be crowned World Sport Gold Coast Division PHOTOS SUPPLIED 2 winners,” he says. “It was a great moment for the side and to watch captain Henry Te Aretoa lift the trophy in front of a large crowd will be something coaches Paul Kenny, Ross Fenton and I will always remember.” Guinea in November 2017. During the event, Waikato Stadium will host two matches – Samoa versus Tonga on November 4, and New Zealand versus Tonga on November 11. The two matches will be the first international rugby league tests ever played in Hamilton. Tickets go on sale in October. 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DOG/PET FOOD LAMB, BEEF & CHICKEN PRODUCTS 1 Awakino Rd, Te Kuiti 07 873 7271 ph 07 878 6868 SERIOUSLY Otorohanga GOOD Country Angus Beef & ChiCken Burgers The Almighty Angus® ½lb CROWN PUMPKINS $1.99 kg 10 KG BAG POTATOES • Designer sunglasses $6.99bag WOOL COUPLAND’S BREAD $2.50 ea or 6 for $10 $1 per loaf KIWIFRUIT 70 Maniapoto St, Otorohanga 07 873 7008 159 Rora St, Te Kuiti P 07 878 8913 *Conditions apply or while stocks last 89 Rora Street Te Kuiti 5 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui (Fridays only) For all enquiries 0800 878 8819 Open 7 days 9am-5pm 55 Rora St, Te Kuiti P 07 878 6180 The Clubhouse Angus Otorohanga & Taumarunui Available after 10:30am at participating restaurants. Serving suggestion. LSM6075 Trades & Services TE KUITI SALE Quality Servicing & Repairs: SHEEP All types & brands of outdoor power equipment: Wednesday, July 27 Start 11.30am 100 MT 2th ewes 200 Prime lambs 300 Cull ewes 100 5th Rom ewes terminal sire 15/3 2000 Store lambs • Ride-ons/Lawnmowers • Chainsaws • Linetrimmers/Brushcutters • Hedgetrimmers STIHL SHOP™ Otorohanga 4 Te Kanawa Street, Otorohanga Phone 07 873 4016 CATTLE Friday, July 29 Start 12 noon 144 MA VIC Ang cows 20/2 21 R3yr VIC Ang hfrs 1/12 200 R2yr asst strs 80 R1yr Ang hfrs 40 R1yr Hfd hfrs 20 R1yr Fries bulls FENCING Ltd NZQA QUALIFIED FENCER FCANZ MEMBER RURAL & RESIDENTIAL FENCING Phone Graeme 027 710 4801 Helicopter Services Livestock For Sale All Agricultural Work DGPS equipped Call 07 873 6695 Te Kuiti Cattle MEATEATER Friday, July 29 Start 12 noon HOMEKILLS LTD A/C Westridge Partnership 21 R3yr Ang Hfrs VIC Ang 1/12 144 MA Ang Cows VIC Ang 20/12 Due to a change in farming policy we will offer this complete herd of cows bred by top Springdale bulls for more than 20 years and farmed on high country hills at up to 700m. They come forward in great calving condition and can be recommended to shift. Killing Sheep - Pigs Beef Ph 07 871 9995 INDEPENDENT MILKING MACHINE SERVICES LTD A/C Client 100 R2yr Ang Steers Winter machine service now 19 years experience NZMPTA Reg 557 Reports issued within 7 days Call Gavin Chetwin 027 568 4515 or 07 873 7878 A/C Neal Farming 36 Ylg Hfd Ang x Hfrs (W/H) Out of 2yr Hfd Hfrs by Hingaia Ang Bulls www.pggwrightson.co.nz PGG Wrightson Ltd Farm Vacancies Fresh $2.50 ea Chicken Bacon Deluxe Livestock For Sale Trades & Services www.nosloc.com or • Contact lens fitting CS card HOME GYM, brand TFS. $400 ono. Ph 027 897 1575. NZ ORANGES • Quality fashion frames under 16 years with FIREWOOD, dry, shed stored wood. Ph 07 873 7566. 16 Progress Dr, Otorohanga • From $20pw • • 24 Hour Access • • Security Patrols • • Free Moving In Trailer • examinations • Spectacle subsidy if CHEST FREEZER Shacklock, one basket, 89cm tall, 64cm deep, 59cm wide, excellent condition, $250. Ph 021 133 2799 Te Kuiti. All natural - raw - no preservatives or additives NOSLOC PRODUCTS Ex freezer Te Kuiti For information and prices • Comprehensive eye Swarovski Crystal 17 DEADLINES | 10am Mon & Wed | Te Kuiti 07 878 1188 | Otorohanga 07 873 7139 Livestock Wanted Business For Sale Tuesday, July 26, 2016 99c kg 73 Maniapoto Street Otorohanga 07 873 8961 FERTILISER SPREADING • Small/lifestyle blocks • Conventional and biological properties • Conventional hay and haylage • Weed spraying • Seeding • Magnesium application for pre-calving Ph 027 669 8152 FARM VACANCY DAIRY FARM POSITION Experienced milker with general farm duties required to join our team. 450 cows with 40 aside herringbone dairy. Remuneration package includes three bedroom cottage. Five kms north Otorohanga. References essential. Phone Hayden 021 154 1899 Situations Vacant Te Kuiti GREAT COFFEE, GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE These are our goals – Can they be yours? We are seeking outstanding, positive, reliable, motivated and well organised applicants. To work at Bosco you need to be able to work effectively within a team, following established systems, but also be flexible, with good energy, and initiative. Good wages paid to the right people. Our staff is on a rostered system as we are open seven days a week including public holidays. COOK We’re looking for a capable person with practical kitchen skills and grill experience. Applicants must have experience and a passion for food, able to work the breakfast, lunch, catering menu and also general prep. If you would like to be part of a great team environment, please email [email protected]. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted and start date is immediate or ASAP for the right candidate. 18 Waitomo News Tuesday, July 26, 2016 CLASSIFIEDS DEADLINES | 10am Mon & Wed | Te Kuiti 07 878 1188 | Otorohanga 07 873 7139 Situations Vacant Situations Vacant BP 2GO TE KUITI OPENING SOON Waitomo Caves School Teacher Aide REQUIRES Forecourt attendant cashier and cafe staff PH 027 436 3375 Let’s do lunch... Serving great food, awesome coffee and cold beer A Railway building, Rora St, Te Kuiti P 07 878 8758 Relax and enjoy food from the heart and great ‘icoco’ coffee Come and join our great team at Waitomo Caves School. We are looking for a teacher aide to work with our students, motivating and inspiring them to achieve their very best! Fixed term part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Applications close Monday, August 8, 2016. For further details or an application pack email: [email protected] A 1 Riverside Lane, Te Kuiti P 07 878 8027 COOK Cook required for busy Waitomo bar. This is a 7 day a week operation so must be able to work nights and weekends. For a job application form email [email protected] SEASONAL TRACTOR DRIVER TE KUITI Experienced seasonal tractor driver required over our busy summer period for our rural ag/earthmoving To wonderful food & business based in Te Kuiti. We are looking for someAMAZING Ozone coffee! one who not only enjoys a challenge but likes seeing a A 41 Moa St, Piopio satisfied client. This position would offer cultivation and P 07 877 8822 planting work as well as some tractor/trailer driving. If you have a positive attitude and a passion for machinYOUR NEWS, YOUR VIEWS ery then this job is worth looking at. Other requirements include • Excellent communication skills • Pride in your machinery • Enjoy working alone or as part of a team To book your space here contact • Class 5 licence Rochelle 07 878 1188 • Basic machinery servicing skills • Enjoy working long hours ews ESSENTIAL SERVICES DIRECTORY Please phone Nik Bryant 027 215 4213 or email [email protected] EMERGENCIES Police, Fire, Ambulance........................................Dial 111 MEDICAL ROSTER Otorohanga...................................................07 873 8399 Te Kuiti............................................................07 878 7878 For all urgent out of hours call.....................07 878 7878 Unichem Te Kuiti Pharmacy Sat 9.30am - 12.30pm..................................07 878 8011 Unichem Otorohanga Pharmacy Sat 9am - 12.30pm.......................................07 873 7294 COMMUNITY SERVICES Citizens Advice Bureau Te Kuiti (free legal advice).........................................07 878 7636 Citizens Advice Bureau Oto/Oto Support House .........................................................................07 873 7568 CAB can direct enquiries to the many social services available. Community Mental Health Service...............07 878 8767 Emergencies.................................................0800 505 050 Counselling Services North King Country Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm......................................07 873 7676 Waitomo Women’s Refuge Helpline.............07 878 5080 ...................................................................or 0800 155 799 Te Kuiti Hospital..............................................07 878 7333 Te Kuiti Community House .............................07 878 5272 SPCA 24 Hour................................................027 428 0699 NKC Family Support Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm.....................................07 873 6502 Noise Control (Waitomo District Council).....07 878 0800 Waitomo District Council (24hrs)...............0800 932 4357 Victim Support Services...............................027 281 1499 ..................................................................or 0800 842 846 KNAPSACK spraying gang available. Ph 027 375 7225. PART-TIME NANNY required to look after two toddlers, assist with housework and meal prep. Some weekend mornings may be required. Handy to Otorohanga. Ph 021 133 5118. LEARN TO SWIM TERM 3 Farm Vacancies NEWSPRINT ROLLS 223 Rora St TE KUITI 89 Maniapoto St OTOROHANGA WAITOMO YOUR NEWS, YOUR VIEWS ews EXPERIENCED FARMHAND REQUIRED July 20 to December 1, possibly longer. General farm work. This is a part-time, drive in position. Ph Rodney or Dorothy 07 873 1571 or 029 200 9060 Public Notices WDC Notices Council’s newsletter is available online. Subscribe to the Waitomo Way - visit www.waitomoway.buzzit.co.nz/subscribe PUBLIC PLAYGROUND WAITOMO CAVES VILLAGE This notice is to advise that we are currently renewing the public playground in Waitomo Caves Village. The playground will remain closed while the work is carried out. NOTICE OF MAINTENANCE WORK - MANGAOKEWA RESERVE SWING BRIDGE This notice is to advise that the Swing Bridge will be closed on Tuesday 2 August 2016 for structural maintenance. Public access across the bridge will not be permitted for the full day while maintenance is carried out. NOTICE OF ROUTINE HYDRANT FLUSHING Veolia Water will be undertaking routine hydrant flushing to improve the quality of the water supply from Wednesday 27 July to Friday 29 July 2016. POLICE Te Kuiti............................................................07 878 1450 Otorohanga...................................................07 873 7399 Piopio.............................................................07 877 0490 Benneydale.....................................................07 878 1370 Public Notices SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE WAITOMO WAY TREAT YOURSELF WAITOMO Situations Vacant FOR SALE A 30 Ellis Rd, SH30, Benneydale P 07 878 4708 WHERE LOCALS HAVE BEEN MEETING FOR 100 YEARS Work Wanted PART-TIME OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Opportunity for a self-starter who likes to take ownership. Koromiko Grazing Ltd is a 2,388ha dairy grazing enterprise, located 40mins south east of Te Kuiti. The company produces quality dairy replacements of up to 3,500 calves and 3,500 heifers annually and first class beef and sheep animals. The business needs an experienced administrator to ensure the farm runs smoothly on all fronts, including: • Farm finances • Health & safety • Reporting • General administration The role is an integral part of farm operations and you will have close contact with the Board of Directors and operations manager. You will be the ‘go-to’ person for a whole range of different requirements so you must be able to juggle multiple balls at once – without dropping a single one! There is no weekend work, and you can have a degree of flexibility with hours Monday-Friday. A company vehicle is also provided. If you’re ready to make the most of this opportunity and think you could be the person we need, apply now by emailing your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. For further information, please call Kylie Mouat on 07 873 7104. Applications close Friday, August 5. BENNEYDALE • Ellis Road, Georgetti Street and Mine Rd. MOKAU • Seaview Motorcamp, Oha St, Rangi Rd, Main Rd, Aria Tce, Point Rd, Tainui St, Takarei Tce, North St, Te Kauri Rd, Te Mahoe Rd. PIOPIO • Moa St North, Tui St, Kiwi St, Huia St, Aria Rd, Moa St South, Kaka St, Kawana St, • Poto St, View Terrace, Kuku St and Kea St. While undertaking this work, Veolia Water will make every effort to minimise the impact on supply. In the event that temporary deterioration of your water quality occurs due to flushing in your street, it is advisable to first run your garden tap then the others for several minutes to remove any air bubbles and to restore water clarity. Please do not run water through in house filters before taps are running clear. Enquiries regarding this work should be made to WDC by phoning 07-878-0800. View Council notices on our website. CHRIS RYAN CHIEF EXECUTIVE www.waitomo.govt.nz Creating a better future with vibrant communities and thriving business. SWIM SAFE Get your child swim safe before summer arrives! Now taking enrolments for term 3 preschool and school age ‘Learn to Swim’ STARTS TODAY! We will assess your child to determine what class they will be in. www.facebook.com/otopoolgym A Cnr Domain & Kakamutu Rds, Otorohanga P 07 873 8646 E [email protected] Waitomo News CLASSIFIEDS Public Notices Meetings Personal LOOKING FOR A DENTIST? TE KUITI KOHANGA REO LARRY WINTER SPECIAL ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE HUIPUTEA DRIVE Call us now to book 07 873 8824 0800 686 336 Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, notice is hereby given that, for the purpose of carrying out bridge repairs to the Huiputea Drive Rail Bridge, the above road will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated above. We welcome new patients WETA QUIZ NITE OTOROHANGA MONDAY • Zumba, 5.30pm @ Harvest centre • Indoor bowls 1pm @ Senior Citizens Hall • Hip hop classes, children and adults, 3.30pm-7pm @ Girl Guides Hall Hall TUESDAY • Cards 1.15pm @ Senior Citizens Hall • Otorohanga Parents Centre @ yellow building, Kakamutu Rd, 10am-12noon • Otorohanga toy library 10.30am-12.30pm, 95 Phillips Ave • Wintec free basic computing 4.30pm-7.30pm @ 128-130 Maniapoto St • Moana Moves @ Otorohanga College Hall 5.30pm, 13years+ WEDNESDAY • Zumba, 5.30pm @ Harvest Centre • Indoor bowls 1pm @ Senior Citizens Hall • Waitomo Rockers, rock and roll dancing, 7pm upstairs @ Otorohanga Club • Hip hop classes, 3.30pm-8pm @ Girl Guides Hall Hall • St John youth cadets ages 6-18yrs 6pm @ St John Hall, Kakamutu Rd THURSDAY • Otorohanga 50+ second Thursday monthly 10am @ Lyceum clubrooms, Turongo St, 10am • Scottish Country Dancing @ Girl Guide Hall 7.30pm • Dance classes, 3.30pm-6pm @ Girl Guides Hall Hall • Otorohanga toy library 2pm-3pm, 95 Phillips Ave • Wintec free basic computing 4.30pm-7.30pm @ 128-130 Maniapoto St SATURDAY • Otorohanga toy library 10am-12noon, 95 Phillips Ave SUNDAY • Courthouse Museum, Kakamutu Rd, 12noon -5pm AGM BOOK YOUR TABLE FREE ENTRY Courtesy vehicle available for pick up and drop off WHEN: Wednesday, July 27 7pm-9pm THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL $500 Collect points every month to win 5 points 1st 4 points 2nd 3 points 3rd 1 point for entering, double points on finals night November 26, 2016 Aria Cosmopolitan Club Kie Kie St, Aria NKC FARMER Ph: (07) 873 6699 max overnight min Tuesday, 26 Jul H L H L Mokau H L H L Occasional showers. Northwesterlies picking up. max Te Kuiti overnight min 4:22 AM 10:13 AM 5:01 PM 10:51 PM 2:01 AM 8:23 AM 2:32 PM 8:46 PM H L H L 2:58 AM 9:19 AM 3:32 PM 9:48 PM H L H L 4:00 AM 10:22 AM 4:40 PM 10:57 PM – AM LET US KNOW! t 07 878 1188 or e [email protected] FOREMAN: Tony and Ashleigh are proud to announce the arrival of their son Lucas Ray Foreman on July 10, 2016. First grandchild for Raewyn and Gareth Williams and second grandchild for Julie-Ann and Kerry Foreman. A big thank you to Michelle Kingston-White for all her care and support. Deaths THOMSEN, Scot: Peacefully at Te Kuiti Hospital on Friday, July 22, 2016. Aged 88 years. Beloved son of the late Ken and Norma. Loved brother and brother-in-law of June and Sandy McLean (deceased), Carol and Malcolm Burmester. Cherished uncle to Basil, Sandra, Colin, Robin, Norman and Shane. A funeral service for Scot will be held at VJ Williams and Sons Chapel, King St West tomorrow, Wednesday, July 27 at 1pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Thomsen Family C/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3940. In the care of VJ Williams & Sons FDANZ. at 35 Kea St, Piopio Ph Tracey Neal 07 877 8009 max overnight min Thursday, 28 Jul Rise: Set: 7:24 5:28 AM Rise: Set: 12:14 11:44 AM Midnight Tuesday Rise: Set: PM AM 3 Aug 11 Aug 1:21 Rise: Set: 12:25 AM cold warm occluded stationary 15° 9° Te Kuiti 27 Jul AM H High L Low Unveilings Moonphases 7:24 5:29 isobar What’s going on? 16° 9° H L H L Rise: Set: 11:06 WAITANGURU & DISTRICTS BRANCH RURAL WOMEN NZ Te Kuiti 3:21 AM 9:12 AM 3:56 PM 9:42 PM PM Everyone welcome Rain, with some heavy falls and possible thunderstorms, easing to showers later. W, strong in exposed places. H L H L AM Annual reports. Election of officers TIDES, SUN and MOON Wednesday, 27 Jul 7:25 5:27 Tues, Aug 16 5.30pm • Te Kuiti Fire Station Thursday 2:26 AM 8:17 AM 2:57 PM 8:41 PM Rise: Set: AGM Births For the latest weather information including Weather Warnings © Copyright Meteorological Service of New Zealand Limited 2016 WAITOMO FORECAST Wednesday 16° 5° At TK Community House Trust (Above library) FORMAL NOTICES metservice.com WEATHER Kawhia TUESDAY AUG 9 [email protected] A period of morning rain, with some heavy falls, followed by a few showers. Westerlies developing. AGM Fri, Sep 1 – 10am Tuesday, August 9 7.30pm The Thirsty Weta Tuesday 4H COMMUNITY BOARD TRUST AGM Prizes to be won • 1st: $50 Weta voucher • 2nd: $30 Weta voucher • 3rd: $20 Weta voucher QUIZ MASTER Collect points every month and Shane Carr your team could win the grand prize of $500 cash PRIZE SPONSOR Contact The Bar Manager on 07 873 6699 Meetings TE KUITI DEVELOPMENT INC Saturday, August 6 10am 4 to 6 player event to ensure your team plays on the night...quiz to be held on the last Wednesday of every month In loving memory of Larry Our Vetora Clinic cat died suddenly on July 21, 2016 Sadly missed by all his friends and colleagues Aorangi Minerals Entertainment PIOPIO THURSDAY • Piopio Silverados exercise to music @ Senior Citizens Hall @ 9.30am Public Notices 25 Haerehuka St, Otorohanga To feature in the Community Diary: EVERY DAY • The Railway Heritage Cottage open @ Southend Rora St EVERY MONDAY • Te Kuiti Playcentre, Ward St open 9.30am -12noon EVERY TUESDAY • Te Kuiti genealogy research days, 10am-2pm @ Te Kuiti Lyceum Club, 3 Hinerangi St • Sit and be fit - Exercise to music @ St John Hall • Te Kuiti Playcentre, Ward St open 9.30am -12noon • Knit/crotchet/chat 9.45am-12noon @ Creative Spaces, 187 Rora St • Wintec free basic computing @ railway building 3 Rora St, 9am-2.30pm • SeniorNet sketchup/streaming 9.30am @ SeniorNet, 51 King St West • CCBA junior basketball camp @ Waitomo Stadium EVERY WEDNESDAY • Croquet mornings, Cenntenial Park, Te Kuiti • Te Kuiti line dancers meet @ St Andrew’s Church Hall • SeniorNet computer/Photo editing 9.30am @ SeniorNet, 51 King St West • SeniorNet computer files, folders, USBs 1pm @ SeniorNet, 51 King St West • Waitomo Pistol Club, 7pm @ Centennial Park indoor range • CCBA junior basketball camp @ Waitomo Stadium EVERY THURSDAY • SeniorNet sketchup/3D printer 9.30am @ SeniorNet, 51 King St West • SeniorNet sketchup/tablets, ipads, smart phones 1pm @ SeniorNet, 51 King St West • Fourth Thursday of the month. 60+ meeting @ St Luke’s, Esplanade @ 10am • Te Kuiti Playcentre, Ward St open 9.30am -12noon • Wintec free basic computing @ railway building 3 RoraSt, 9am-2.30pm AGENDA • Karakia • Apologies • Previous minutes from 2015 AGM • Chairperson report • Audit report • Election of offices • Karakia whakamutunga Otorohanga Dental Surgery Community Diary TE KUITI AGM Wednesday, Aug 3 5pm-6pm at Te Kuiti Kohanga Reo, Te Kuiti FREE bite wing x-rays with a check up Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 7am to 3.30pm • Call into our Te Kuiti or Otorohanga office • Email [email protected] • Ph 07 878 1188 or 07 873 7139 19 DEADLINES | 10am Mon & Wed | Te Kuiti 07 878 1188 | Otorohanga 07 873 7139 Public Notices D C Clibbery CHIEF EXECUTIVE www.otodc.govt.nz Tuesday, July 26, 2016 PM 19 Aug PM Situation A series of troughs move across the country throughout Wednesday to Saturday, embedded within an unsettled westerly flow. Memorial Service ‘Remembering a Special Lady’ Whanau and friends are invited to spend time with Kevin & his sisters to celebrate the memory of our dear mother. Taurangi Perkins (nee Joseph) July 30, 2016 at 11am at Te Uira The family are leaving from Mangarama homestead, 423 SH1, RD3, Te Kuiti at 10.15am. Meeting whanau and friends opposite the old post office at the Millenium Pavilion, Rora St, Te Kuiti at 10.40am and then leaving for Te Uira Cemetery, Oparure Rd. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. YOUR NEWS YOUR VIEWS WAITOMO ews YOUR NEWS, YOUR VIEWS 20 Waitomo News Tuesday, July 26, 2016 WAITOMO ews Final down to the wire A DRAMATIC ending to the King Country club rugby final on Saturday, saw home team Taupo Sports become the first team to lift the Meads Shield championship title. Played in rain at Owen Delany Park, more than 600 people braved the conditions and were rewarded with an epic battle that went down to the final play of the game. For the first 10 minutes, defending champions Waitomo battered Taupo’s try line with wave after wave of attacking phases until finally crashing over from close range to give themselves a perfect start. Dean Church’s try went unconverted for a 6-0 lead after 15 minutes – but it was short lived. Within five minutes, Taupo pounced on a loose lineout throw to score their first try and soon after halfback Zayn Tipping swooped on a dropped ball to scamper 40 metres and touch down under the posts. Tipping converted his own try and by the half hour mark Taupo led 14-6. Waitomo responded with a Whakataki Cunningham penalty to narrow the gap 14-8, but the home surged ahead immediately after when Tipping chipped and chased to set up a brilliant counter attacking try to first five Cam Robinson just before halftime. The try was converted for a commanding 22-8 lead at the break. defenders to slide in out wide for his second try of the final. Converted by Cunningham, the visitors were back within striking range at 22-16. Dominating territory and possession, Waitomo camped themselves in Taupo’s half and eventually had the throw into a 5m lineout. It was won and they spread the ball to the other side of the field for replacement back Peter George Rata to dive over in the corner and tie the scores. SCORE LEVELLED Cunningham’s conversion attempt hit the upright and all was square at 22-22. What followed was 15 minutes of classic finals footy as both teams went end to end looking for the decisive score, but numerous handling errors hampered any serious try scoring opportunities. With time up on the clock and both teams’ supporters at full voice, Taupo launched one more raid. A valiant Waitomo defence held out for close to 20 phases until the ball was moved FORMER All Black and King Country rugby legend Stan Meads presents Taupo Sports captain wide and Taupo wing Ethan Christensen Josh Dais with the Meads Shield for winning Saturday’s King Country club rugby final. dotted down for the match winning try. The crowd erupted as the wet and weary Taupo Sports players embraced on the field. Final score 28-22. Club stalwart Bryan Purdon said it was the first King Country club title Taupo Sports had ever won at home. FIGHT BACK “It took us 100 minutes to win the semi-final so Buoyed by a strong wind in the second half, the final quarter of this game wasn’t all that flash Waitomo came out swinging and after several on the old ticker,” he said after the game. “But to see them dig deep at the end when they phases in Taupo’s 22m zone Church beat two needed it most, which is something they’ve done all season, was absolutely incredible. “To win here in front of our home crowd, not just for the players but for the sponsors, fans and families is outstanding.” Elated captain Josh Dais said heart and determination got his team home in the end. “To be honest I was really hoping the game didn’t go into overtime because I didn’t know if we had it in us,” he said. “So it was awesome to score that try right at the end and get the result. “We’ve put in a lot of hard work this year and it all paid off today. The boys’ tickers and wanting to do it for each other got us over the line and to do it in front of our home crowd means everything.” Taupo Sports has featured in the past four King Country club finals winning two in 2014 (in Te Kuiti) and 2016. WAITOMO centre James Hemara is caught by the defence during the King Country club rugby FLEET-footed Waitomo fullback Dean Church scored two tries in wet and windy conditions at final in Taupo on Saturday. Taupo Sports won 28-22. Owen Delany Park. Do you look like your pet? Use your imagination and get creative enter the WAITOMO YOUR NEWS, YOUR VIEWS ews ‘Pet Look-a-Like’ photo competition Email your photo to [email protected] (photo needs to be at least 1MB) along with your contact details. The best photos will appear in our upcoming ‘Love Your Pets’ feature – publishing August 16. Entries close Monday August 10, 2016. Sponsored by . WIN a $100 Vetent voucher plus ipod shuffle *Winner must be available for photo when receiving prize.
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