May 2014

Aroha Advertiser

Promoting Te Aroha

MAY 2014

Edition 24 Circulation 3100

Historic keynotes

Ian Harrop

A piece of history dating back to almost 60 years before Capt James Cook first sighted New Zealand can be found right here in Te Aroha barely 100m from the clock tower.

The pipe organ in St Mark’s Anglican Church is one of ten organs commissioned by Queen Anne and completed in 1712. It is believed to be one of, if not THE, oldest organ in the southern hemisphere.

The story of how such an historic piece found its way to its present-day site is a fascinating one and is related regularly in the church’s Organ Tour programme.

For the past five years or so the Organ Tour programme has been running to provide funds for the upkeep of the 300-year-old historic instrument. The programme caters for group visits (20 or more) and incorporates concert material by the Rainbow Singers, a narration of the history of the organ and renditions on the organ by parish organist Betty Collins. The programme, lasts an hour to an hour and a half, and includes morning or afternoon tea and at $10 per head is considered excellent value by those visiting.

Response by visiting patrons from places such as Tauranga, Hamilton, Waihi, Auckland, Cambridge and other centres has invariably been enthusiastic.

The church was built in the mid-1920s and consecrated in 1926. When it was completed, no provision had been made for an organ since parishioners had been stretched to the limit to raise the necessary funds for the First World War memorial peace church.

Parishioner Mrs Maud Elizabeth St Barbe Wayne remembered an old church organ that had been dismantled and stored in the basement of her parents’ home in Shropshire, England.

She contacted her mother and arrangements were made to ship it off to New Zealand to be given as a gift to the new church. Upon its arrival in Auckland the Vestry of the church, still struggling to pay form the completion of the church,

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In consequence Mrs St Barbe Wayne agreed to meet the transport costs herself and the organ was installed in the church in 1927.

The organ has received much praise from visiting organists and has been played in concert by such renowned artists as Dame Gillian Weir, Douglas Mews of Wellington, John Wells, Indra Hughes and James Tibbles of Auckland, and Rachael Griffiths-Hughes of Hamilton.

Organ tours for groups of 20 or more can be arranged by contacting Liz ph 8849292. Provision can be made for smaller groups to join pre-booked sessions for larger groups.

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Scott Simpson Local MP Te Aroha – a town on the up.

It’s great to see that the Hauraki Rail Trail is having such a positive effect on tourism in our area. I read with pleasure recent optimistic comments from the Te Aroha Business Association chairman Shaun O’Neill about the rebirth of the town’s tourism industry, and the extra investment that’s attracting.

The Hauraki Rail Trail is now two years old, and it’s providing a unique view of our towns and countryside to tourists from here and overseas. Fifty percent more people took to the rail trail in the first three months of this year, compared to last year. There’s a huge spin off for other parts of the town, with hundreds more visitors choosing to spend their money here.

It means more people soaking in the mineral pools, more people enjoying leisurely lunches in the town’s cafes, more travellers resting their heads in our hotels. I think Te Aroha is a charming place and I am delighted that more and more people are discovering that for themselves.

Confidence in the economy is something people in Te Aroha are always keen to talk to me about. With the new Fonterra plant just down the road in Waitoa and a new Events Centre in the pipeline, we can see that Te Aroha is certainly a town on the up.

In fact, this positive buzz about the growing economy is being felt across the country. The Finance Minister Bill English says that if New Zealand reaches its forecast economic growth over the next four years, the average annual wage is expected to increase by $7,500 to around $62,200. The Finance Minister said Treasury expects the economy to grow by between 2 per cent and 4 per cent a year out to 2018. The National government understands that what really matters to people in Te Aroha, as around the country, are jobs, higher incomes and opportunities to get ahead. The Finance Minister said forecasts show that around 170,000 more people will be working by 2018. That’s what a sustainably growing economy actually means for hardworking New Zealanders.

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Coromandel electorate grows in logical changes The Coromandel electorate is now a little bit bigger.

Coromandel MP Scott Simpson has welcomed people who will join the electorate from Waikato, as part of changes to electoral boundaries.

Around 1,400 residents on the west side of the Firth of Thames will now be included in the Coromandel electorate for this year’s general election, including the people of Kaiaua and Mangatangi.

“The changes mean that everyone who lives within the Hauraki District Council’s area is now united in the Coromandel electorate. And that’s logical,’ Mr Simpson said.

Scott Simpson MP said “I think the Boundaries Commission has done a good job. It makes sense for the Coromandel boundary to include the part of Hauraki District which was previously not part of the electorate.”

LIVE IT, LOVE IT, PLAY IT

We are lucky to live in a beautiful part of the country that many other people are only able to visit. After a couple of long weekends and school holidays, our towns and roads have been busy. More visitors also mean heavier traffic across our Coromandel and Waikato regions. The Easter road toll was four. Let’s make sure there aren’t further tragedies on our roads as people get back to work and school. Watch your speed and following distances, and drive to the conditions. Let’s make sure these holidays are memorable for the right reasons.

More information from Parliament and around the electorate follow me on Facebook or Twitter @ scottsimpsonmp

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AMAZING MURAL AT ABC TE AROHA ABC Te Aroha is very proud of its new Whānau mural .What was a plain black wall has been transformed. The centre wanted a mural that was a true reflection of everyone’s ideas and we started by gathering ideas of parents, grandparents, children and teachers.

One aspect the centre wanted to include in the mural was the unique aspects of our beautiful town our mountain and river. We also wanted to include the Kidicorp boy and girl, and some pukeko to represent our 4 year old transition group. A draft drawing was then displayed and everyone was encouraged to give feedback and further suggestions From these suggestions we included a sun with Maori designs, pukeko in the local rugby team’s colours- cobras and Waihou .Alex Lynch, one of the staff sons, painted the mural over the Christmas holidays.

On February the 27th the centre held a mural celebration, to celebrate the achievements of a centre project where every ones ideas are respected and valued. The Mayor Jan Barnes was a part of our celebration which included the children singing three songs and, Father Tama Hepi blessing the food before everyone enjoyed a shared meal.

ABC Te Aroha is situated at 72 Rewi Street.

Operating hours are 7.30-5.30 Monday to Friday and is open all year except for public holidays, the

centre has two rooms one, for under twos and the other for over twos. In the next couple of weeks the centre is renovating the under two room and this will provide a bigger space .We will also be upgrading the over two playground .The centre can be contacted on 8848342

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What's On in Te Aroha Mountains

Te Aroha i-SITE Visitor Centre telling people where to go since 1894

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102 Whitaker St Phone 07 884 8052 www.tearohanz.co.nz

Did you know…

Thurs, 1st

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes at 9.30am

Thurs, 1st

Te Aroha 500 Card Club - PLAY 500

Thurs, 1st

Water Media Classes, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30-12.30

Thurs, 1st

Te Aroha Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls - 12.45pm

Fri, 2nd

Waihou Events Society Inc. - Ballroom & sequence dance classes

Fri, 2nd - Sun, 25th

ADD YOUR EVENTS ON THE I-SITE WEBSITE, TO GET YOUR MESSAGE ACROSS TO AN EVEN BIGGER AUDIENCE!

Future Te Aroha Centre - AROHA FESTIVAL

Thurs, 22nd

Te Aroha 500 Card Club - PLAY 500

Sat, 3rd

Future Te Aroha Centre - WWI ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

Thurs, 22nd

Te Aroha Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls - 12.45pm

Mon, 5th

Te Aroha RSA - HOUSIE

Thurs, 22nd

Water Media Classes, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30-12.30

Tues, 6th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes at 7.00pm

Fri, 23rd

Waihou Events Society Inc. - Ballroom & sequence dance classes

Tues, 6th

Piako Brass Band, Waihou Hall 7.00pm

Sun, 25th

Tues, 6th

Arts & Crafts Group, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30am

St Marks Anglican Church - AROHA QUARTET TENTH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

Tues, 6th

St Mark's Indoor Bowling Club - INDOOR BOWLING NIGHT

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Te Aroha Dirt Kart Club - Club Day, Kt light/heavy

Tues, 6th

Sport Waikato - COMMUNITY COACH WORKSHOP

Mon, 26th

Te Aroha RSA - HOUSIE

Tues, 6th

Te Aroha Unichem - MOTHER'S DAY PAMPERING

Tues, 27th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes at 7.00pm

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Quilting & Embroidery, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 10am

Tues, 27th

Arts & Crafts Group, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30am

Wed, 7th

Videos and talk on Genetic Engineering, at Future Te Aroha 7pm

Tues, 27th

St Mark's Indoor Bowling Club - INDOOR BOWLING NIGHT

Thurs, 8th

Water Media Classes, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30-12.30

Tues, 27th

Piako Brass Band, Waihou Hall 7.00pm

Thurs, 8th

Te Aroha Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls - 12.45pm

Wed, 28th

Quilting & Embroidery, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 10am

Thurs, 8th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes at 9.30am

Wed, 28th

Registrations close - WAIHOU HALL CENTENARY EVENT

Thurs, 8th

Te Aroha 500 Card Club - PLAY 500

Thurs, 29th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes at 9.30am

Fri, 9th

Waihou Events Society Inc. - Ballroom & sequence dance classes

Thurs, 29th

Water Media Classes, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30-12.30

Thurs, 29th

Te Aroha 500 Card Club - PLAY 500

You can tune into Coromandel FM in Te Aroha! Tune in to 106.7 and hear our weekly ‘What’s on in Te Aroha’ spot every Thursday at 11.30am.

Fri, 9th - Sat, 10th

Future Te Aroha Centre - A MIDSUMMERS NIGHTMARE

Thurs, 29th

Te Aroha Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls - 12.45pm

Sun, 11th

Te Aroha Dirt Kart Club - Club Day, Juniors/parents/caregivers

Fri, 30th

Waihou Events Society Inc. - Ballroom & sequence dance classes

Mon, 12th

Te Aroha RSA - HOUSIE

Tues, 12th

Arts & Crafts Group, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30am

Fri, 30th - Mon, 2nd June Te Aroha Festival of the Arts Soc. - TE AROHA ARTS FESTIVAL

Tues, 13th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes at 7.00pm

Tues, 13th

Piako Brass Band, Waihou Hall 7.00pm

Tues, 13th

St Mark's Indoor Bowling Club - INDOOR BOWLING NIGHT

Wed, 14th

Racing Te Aroha - DALLY DAY

Wed, 14th

Quilting & Embroidery, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 10am

Thurs, 15th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes at 9.30am

Thurs, 15th

Water Media Classes, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30-12.30

Thurs, 15th

Te Aroha Senior Citizens Indoor Bowls - 12.45pm

Thurs, 15th

Te Aroha 500 Card Club - PLAY 500

Fri, 16th

Waihou Events Society Inc. - Ballroom & sequence dance classes

Fri, 16th

Talk by M Horton: "Who's running the show?" at Future Te Aroha 10am

Mon, 19th

Te Aroha RSA - HOUSIE

Tues, 20th

Arts & Crafts Group, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 9.30am

Tues, 20th

Piako Brass Band, Waihou Hall 7.00pm

Tues, 20th

Te Aroha Line Dancers - Line Dancing Classes at 7.00pm

Tues, 20th

St Mark's Indoor Bowling Club - INDOOR BOWLING NIGHT

Wed, 21st

Continuing Education Te Aroha - The “Art” of Recycling. A must in today’s society. Speaker Ron Tuiaviie. Responsible for recycling program in our area.St Marks Lounge, 1.30pm $3

Wed, 21st

Quilting & Embroidery, Arts Centre, Rewi St, 10am

Thurs, 22nd

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Community Information Te Aroha

Thank you to everyone who filled out and returned last month’s survey, we received some lovely feedback from our locals. The winner of the 30 minute Spa for two at Te Aroha Mineral Spas is Susan Meredith – Congratulations Susan!

With the cooler months approaching, Te Aroha has lots of indoor events lined up starting with two back to back festivals – The ‘Aroha Festival’ is being organised by the Future Te Aroha Centre. They will be celebrating performance, film, music and dance throughout the month of May with a programme featuring local talent and invited guests.

Friday 2nd watch Te Aroha’s own feature film, ‘One Day Soon’. Come along and see if you can spot your friends (or yourselves!) Followed by a screening of the hit NZ movie, ‘Boy’.

Saturday 3rd is a WWI Anniversary Special with songs, stories and poems from the two world wars.

Friday 9th and Saturday 10th is a murder mystery performed by Triple T Productions called ‘A Midsummer’s Nightmare.’ Be very afraid!

Friday 16th is a Disco for children from two to eight years. Come dressed in a NZ theme.

Sat 17th is ‘Kids Night Out’ where children from the ACTA group perform the ukulele, guitar, drumming and dance for the community.

Friday 23rd something for the teenagers with guest Hamilton band, “Latest Fallout.”

Saturday 24th is ‘Share A Little’ where a variety of groups come together to share performances.

Sunday 25th is the Grand Finale with guest performers Brady Peeti (we heard his amazing voice at Domain Day), Quinton Anderson and Mighty River Harmony.

Also on Sunday 25th is a very special concert at St Marks church featuring the ‘Aroha Quartet’ who are back in Te Aroha for their 10th anniversary to perform a sparkling and varied programme from three continents. Tickets are $20.00 and are available from i-SITE. The Te Aroha Arts Festival has been put together by the Te Aroha Festival of the Arts Society and runs over Queen’s Birthday weekend from 30 May to 2 June.

Friday 30th is the festival of Waiata Maori at St Joseph's Hall.

Session one: 4-6pm. Session two: 7-9pm.

Saturday 31st music mix, choirs and musicians at St Joseph's Hall.

Session one: 11am-1pm choirs and singers. Open to everyone who loves singing, come and join in the workshop.

Session two: 2-3.30pm musicians workshop, come along with your instrument and join in.

Session three: 4-5pm combined singers and musicians workshop.

Concert 6.30pm, $5 entry, school children are free.

Sunday 1st ‘Folk Under the Mountain’ with Phil Garland and guest artists at St Joseph's Hall.

Workshops throughout the day and an evening concert.

Monday 2nd Classical music and cake - Queen Anne Organ tour at St Marks Church, times to be confirmed.

You can find out more about these and all our other events at www.tearohanz.co.nz/events.

Till next time - from the i-SITE team

TE AROHA

We regularly ask the community for feedback and ideas on our plans and projects, and this feedback helps Council make important decisions for our community.

We always try to use the most effective and cost efficient channels to keep the community informed and seek feedback, but we want to know whether those channels suit you best, or if there are other ways you’d like to hear from us.

Use the form below or complete it online at www.mpdc.govt.nz/have-your-say to tell us how you want to hear from us.

Go in the draw to win your choice of a 30 minute spa for two or back massage at Te Aroha Mineral Spas, or a family pass to the Te Aroha Leisure Pools or Matamata Sports Centre.

Entries close 4pm, Friday 9 May. Return completed forms to any Council office or PO Box 266, Te Aroha 3342.

 Please tick the ways that you would prefer to hear from Council:  Council page in the newspaper  Articles in the newspaper  Council website  Email updates  Unaddressed mail (e.g. flyers in the mail)  Addressed mail (letters specifically to you)  Meetings in your community  Facebook  Text messages  Public notices  YouTube videos  Radio advertising (station:_________)  Television advertising (channel:_______)  Twitter  Blogs  Other:______________ Provide your details to go into the prize draw: Name:_________________________ Email:__________________________ Phone:_ ________________________ Aroha Advertiser - Page 6

BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED

The recent AGM saw a re-election of the incumbent officers as and committee follows; Chair Shaun O’Neill Secretary Sarah Ross-Matafeo Vice Chair Christine Brasell Treasurer Darren Diprose Committee: Kay Russell Linda Merriman Kim Coughey Allison Ward Mike Ryan Bruce Austin Wayne Pitts Kris Turner Darice Collinson The Association has put a submission into the council Long Term plan to allocate funds for the extension of the Cycleway to Matamata via Te Aroha west, Manawaru and Firth Tower. The Association believe that the proposed extension is a crucial expansion of the cycleway and will have a positive impact to the whole district. The Submission was a joint submission with the Matamata Promotions.

Sarah Ross–Matafeo has re commenced the planning for Aroha Crusie-in 2014 so look forward to the event coming later in the year.

We are also planning additional Tradies evenings and BA5’s so contact us for information on their dates and times.

Shaun O’Neill Chairman

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Osteopathic services now in Te Aroha Te Aroha Physiotherapy Osteopathy can treat many conditions. is also home to Osteopathic Some of these are; services in conjunction with Waikato Osteopathic Centre,

PhysiCAl - Joint and muscle pain NeurOlOGiCAl - headaches, trapped nerves iNterNAl/systemiC - Asthma, Digestive disorders

at their premises at immuNe heAlth - Chronic illness 63 rewi street, te Aroha meNtAl & emOtiONAl - stress, Depression, Fatigue every Wednesday GeNerAl heAlth - low energy, recurrent infection

There are also groups who are predisposed to particular conditions.

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St. Joseph’s Primary School Te Aroha is pleased to announce: Fee’s Scholarships are now available.

Following our recent meeting The St. Joseph’s Primary Te Aroha Board of Trustees has initiated a new and exciting development that truly embraces our school motto of “Excellence in education for all, within a Catholic environment”.

All may apply for the newly implemented Fee scholarships, so whether your children are attending our unique little school, or you would like them to, we encourage you to enquire, as our Fee’s scholarships are available for immediate disbursement.

The Fee’s scholarships are designed to help alleviate the financial challenge’s that can sometimes be associated with attending the best schools.

Through our ‘special character’ environment coupled with energetic teachers and small class sizes, St. Joseph’s Primary Te Aroha consistently delivers well groomed and superbly educated students, ready to tackle the exciting challenge of life at Secondary School. So if you have hopes of your child succeeding in the competitive environments’ of Sacred Heart or St. John’s College’s in nearby Hamilton or continuing their education locally at Te Aroha College, we encourage you to enquire about our Fee’s Scholarships now.

For further information on our Fee’s Scholarship programme, or to confirm your child’s eligibility, Please contact our School Principal, Kristine Osburn Ph. 07 884 9840 Aroha Advertiser - Page 9

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People often ask if I am still selling XanGo.The company pays me a monthly income which is available to anyone wishing to promote the juice.

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PROCESS WORKERS & KNIFE HANDS NEEDED PAEROA and WAITOA • Meat Processing - slaughtering, boning, trimming, packing • Bobby Calf Season, July - September 2014 • Great Eastern Waikato Location Silver Fern Farms is looking for seasonal staff for the 2014 bobby calf season at our Paeroa and Waitoa Plants. While experience is preferred, training will be provided for people who are keen to learn new skills and work for a great meat exporting company.

We offer a great team environment, the money's good, and you'll be working with a proud team of people in a progressive food processing company.

We offer a number of shift options that could well suit you or members of your family.

We have Dayshifts, Nightshifts and Weekend shifts with overtime opportunities for those wanting to get ahead.

So if you enjoy working as part of a team, have a 'can-do' attitude, are keen to learn, are not afraid of a bit of hard work, then we want to hear from you.

We also invite seasonal employees from the previous season who are wishing to return this season to contact us and confirm their return this season.

Just remember that Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace.

Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory.

Apply to The Plant HR Manager at: Silver Fern Farms Te Aroha PO Box 89 Te Aroha 3342 Or email: peter.astwood@silverfernfarms.co.nz Or call in to the Te Aroha Plant, Stanley Rd South to complete an application form.

YES, there is a mini wool shop in Te Aroha!

Ring Stephanie to find out more...

Daisy Hill Designs Wool Shop Te Aroha Contact Stephanie 07 884 7668 021 55 66 43 steph_hill@xtra.co.nz CAN I JOIN THE TE AROHA RSA…yes you can

Did you know that you do not need to be a Returned Serviceperson or have any association with the Military to join the Te Aroha RSA. There are three main types of membership – • Returned service member; • Ex-Service person; or • Associate Member,which makes up over 90% of current membership.

Anybody can become a member of the RSA, (subject to acceptance) And, of course, the Te Aroha RSA clubrooms provide a safe friendly environment to socialize and dine; • Courtesy van from 5.30pm Thursday & 5.30pm - 8.30pm Friday (unless functions are on) • 3 x full size snooker Tables • 2 x 8 ball tables • 2 x dart boards • Indoor bowls • 8 x gaming machines in an air-conditioned room • Air conditioning / heat pumps perfect for the cold winter or the hot summer days; friendly staff • Open 6 days a week Te Aroha RSA has its very own FLAVOURS RESTAURANT catering with bar snacks from 2pm or meals from 5.30 pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Te Aroha RSA can also cater for weddings, funerals, conferences, 21st and any other special occasions.

To enquire more about joining call in and have a chat to our friendly staff.

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Grumpy Old Man Writes. . .

Let me set the record straight by saying I am NOT grumpy all the time. In fact I have just spent three of the most enjoyable weeks of my life celebrating fifty wonderful years of marriage. The celebrations were capped by a fantastic (if tiring) trip around the South Island, no one could have asked for anything more.

Mind you… sometimes things are a little less than perfect.

I have to confess that on the few occasions I go on holiday one of my major concerns is having internet connection. I don’t have some fancy i-phone or tablet but I do have a laptop so that I can keep up with emails, banking and spending.

Trouble is it requires Wi-fi connection.

Our first stop at Rangiora was at a relatively inexpensive motel where I was delighted to discover Wi-fi was free. Bravo, top marks. Our next stop at Lake Tekapo was a beautiful flat overlooking the lake but the elderly couple who ran it clearly were not into IT. She assured me they were still struggling to get internet connection of any description. Hmm. Our stop in Queenstown was at a notable hotel whose name was not unfamiliar to me. It had all mod cons and clearly they were into IT in a big way. There was provision in the room for internet connection but when trying to connect you discover all too quickly you’d signed yourself up for a deal that costs an arm and a leg for the minutes you use. Worse, whenever I tried it I couldn’t connect. In the end I went down to the foyer and asked about it.

“Ah, said the attendant all you need is Wi-fi and that is only $3.” I took the deal and ignored the original deal, assuming

he’d signed me out of that for the cheap Wi-fi deal. By the end of the second day I noticed a chap in the foyer using his laptop. My inquiry elicited the information that Wi-fi in the foyer is FREE. Bit late to find that out!

Next day went to pay the bill and the additional cost for internet connection cost more than a few arms and legs – I’d been charged for every single minute of use on each of the deals. Now I’m grumpy!!

Our ferry crossing to the Mainland was great, weather was fine and sea smooth. Our return trip was, alas, just the opposite really rough and awful weather. Yer takes yer chance and yer gets what yer get. No problem there.

Have you noticed, though, no matter how swift you are, all the front seats (with the best view) in each lounge are taken when you get there? Four backpacks and a sprawled out young man seemed to have claimed each of the various nests of tables and chairs.

I couldn’t help think about this when, upon our return, I had to attend a funeral at church. Everyone turned out to support the family but nobody wanted to sit in the front seats up there by them. Interesting!

Finally, it may be my imagination, but ever since my comment about checkouts at Countdown I have had little or no trouble getting through quickly. If it isn’t my imagination, good on yer!

In-Home Educators Needed in Te Aroha area

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Join us for one of our weekly activities chat with our educators and staff to see if PORSE is for you. Everyone welcome. TERM TIME ONLY

Music and Movement Mondays 9.30am - 10.30am

PORSE In-Home Childcare needs more educators to care for children in a settled home environment, using natural play and learning, with love and respect.

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Autumn leaves are starting to fall Leaving the trees, lean, mean and rather tall With signs of winters entrance yet to come And with the annual firewood yet to be brought.... ...............................stacked and work done But the mornings now are fresh and sharp As summers light gives way to the ever coming winters dark Every season leaves a memory in your mind Whether it be hum drum, enjoyable or of an unusual different kind Be it, what ever it was, then and now Mother Nature provides an issue whether it be when and how.

As we the inhabitants move along With this an everchanging seasons song.

So enjoy the flavours of the season And strive to be happy is the reason As the year rolls on and around For the 4 seasons is ours to comply And with versatility is ours to be found.

So keep on keeping on as daylight saving Has the last word here As autumn reminds us to be ever ready, Resilient and of good cheer!

Noel Hinge, Te Aroha

Ph 07 884 9713 Sunday 4th May Sunday 18th May 10am-2pm

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The Te Aroha Miniature and Model Railway is open every 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month 10am-2pm at 39 Burgess St

Help! My cat can’t pee!

Every year we have cats in at the clinic who are struggling to pee. Not only is this an uncomfortable condition for your cat but also distressing to watch. Sometimes the problem is an uncomplicated bladder infection but sometimes it’s a blocked bladder which is a life threatening condition!

Bladders can become blocked when crystals form in the bladder. These crystals can congregate and then get stuck in the urethra when a cat tries to pee.

Fat, stressed male cats on a poor diet are most commonly affected.

What will I see?

If your cat has a blocked bladder it may be repeatedly squatting and unable to pass any urine. They may also be yowling in pain and appear painful in their abdomen.

This means they might be guarding this area and crying out when touched.

What should I do about it?

Call the vet!

Cats that have a completely blocked bladder need emergency treatment as, if left, the build-up of urine can cause the bladder to rupture. This will allow toxins to leak into the abdomen which is fatal.

How can it be treated?

The bladder needs to be decompressed by passing a catheter into the bladder. The bladder is then flushed and your cat is administered fluid therapy, antibiotics and pain relief. Cats must stay in the hospital until we are happy that they can pee comfortably, which is sometimes a few days. Unfortunately, cats that block once can easily block again so it is important to discuss ways to prevent it with your vet when you get your pet back.

Is there any way to prevent it?

Weight management and providing a calm environment for your cat to relax in are the best tools for preventing a blocked bladder. Higher quality foods also reduce crystals building up in the bladder.

217 Whitaker St, Te Aroha • Phone (07) 884 9522 • www.tearohavets.co.nz Aroha Advertiser - Page 13

This was Te Aroha

Doctors Practices in Te Aroha

Note not in any order.

Cooper Charles Alfred.

Date practicing 1880- 1899. Died May 21st. 1903 aged 57.

Believed to be towns first Doctor.

Cook Gordon.

Demster Norman William.

Harvey May have practiced at Waiorongomai. A very early Doctor c.1880 Kenny.

Date practicing 1899- 1910, practice at stables building Honi St on J.T. Carters plumbers site.

Wright Alfred.

Axford Sydney.

Born 1862 died 1912, came to Te Aroha in 1907 with his wife and three children. Lived at site of Catholic Hall car park on Whitaker St. Meredith Don. Practice was in I site building 102 Whitaker St. Martin Stanley. 1940s.

Bonnington Reginald.

1940s Lived on corner of Kenrick St. and Stanley Ave. At 84 Kenrick St. Dunn Leo. Practice at 102 Whitaker St. Killed 24th June 1949 at the Herriesville rail crossing, name is very well-known now as a Rugby Cup in remembrance of Dr. Dunn and is played for each year between Waihou and College Old Boys (COBRAS) Patterson Alex.

Ran Dr. Baeyertz practice while he was away overseas.

Lawrence W.R. Richard.

1920-1956. Practice at rear left of 102 Whitaker St. (i site) Lawrence R.G. Dick 1956 – 1995. Bought practice from his father W.R.L. in 1957.

Baeyertz John.D. 1950. Practice was in Regent theatre Whitaker St. near entry to present day supermarket. Went overseas to further studies and left Dr. A. Patterson to carry on practice.

Chalmers Bob. Practiced from front of what was Regent Theatre. Bought practice from Dr. Baeyertz in Aug. 1958 upon the return of Baeyertz.

Nichols Harry.

Hammerton Rod 1962 A keen outdoors man and was at the scene of Kaimai air crash. Keen fisher and hunter. Many Search and Rescue scenes as well. Practiced from front of 102 Whitaker St. ( I site) Ottosen Sven.

Practiced from 102 Whitaker St. ( I site ).

Schell Ruth Operated her practice mainly but not only from her home in Tui Rd. Colquhoun Dave.

Was at 102 Whitaker St. now 221 Whitaker St. Practices under umbrella of Te Korowai Hauora O Hauraki.

Submitted by Te Aroha Museum

TIME SIREN AT TERMINUS STREET Te Aroha’ s time siren at the corner of Terminus St. and Lawrence Ave. was built at Balclutha in the South Is.

by Mr. Bill Kean and his son Verdon, for use by the E.P.S. (Emergency Precaution Scheme) a N.Z. wide organization set up during 1939. While at Balclutha it was powered by a 4 cylinder Chev. engine.

The Kean family came to Te Aroha in 1946, bringing their siren with them and getting it erected in either late Dec. of that year or early 1947. This was achieved with the guidance of the Borough Engineer Mr. Norman Annabel after suitable wooden power poles were obtained through the Thames Valley Electric Power Board and after a small “deal” was made with Mr. R. Sprague the Engineer. Mr. Sprague wanted to purchase a new car from Thames Valley Motors which Bill Kean now owned.

The siren then needed to be wired so Mr. Keith Brimblecombe was engaged to complete this task. The actual time signals were and still are triggered from the old Borough Electrical Dept. Substation nearby.

Many years later the siren broke down and was not in use for some time. A great number of people had strong thoughts on its repair or not. The repair won the day and Mr. Don Workman of Te Aroha Tractor and Small Engines got it working again and then after a small hiccough when nesting birds once again stopped our siren. Now like before it is sounded five days a week at 8am, 12noon 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Our siren is an icon of our town.

Many thanks to Mr. V. Kean of Te Puke for information on the siren.

 Did you know that your museum has nearly all the Te Aroha News on micro film.  See your museum first for many genealogy records.

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CHECK US OUT To keep updated on all the happenings at the Palace, why not join our text group by sending a text with your name to…….

021 08567503 And we will send you regular updates on whats going on Join our facebook page Palace Hotel TeAroha And check out our website Palacehoteltearoha.co.nz

WAIHOU COMMUNITY HALL 100YEARS OLD. The Waihou Community Hall will turn 100 years old on the 14th June 2014, and the local people are gearing up for a bumper celebration.

Waihou was originally laid out to be the main town in Eastern Waikato and many families established their homes and businesses there. Original settlers included the Jacksons, the Coopers, the Rickabys, Rutherfords, Kyds, McCabes, Mikkelsens and many others.

Many descendents of these settlers still remain in the Waihou area, and provide living histories of the community that waxed and waned around the Hall over the last 100 years.

With the rail head set at Waihou to serve settlement in the area, the growth of the Waihou town seemed assured…. until gold was found at Wairongamai!!!! People immediately voted with their pockets and the rest is history.

However Waihou was well started and growing with the first Hall in the district serving as community meeting place, school, church and Sunday school.

100 years on, this ongoing story of the Hall and the community it serves is what the Waihou Centenary Committee is planning to celebrate.

If you have family stories and photos that are part of that history and in particular associated with the role that the Waihou Hall played in that history the committee led by Ernie Bygraves and Marie Kidd wants to hear from you please contact Ernie on (07) 884 8414.

PRACTISE YOUR WEDDING DANCE AT WAIHOU. We went to the wedding of our Grandson last week and the festivities that followed the speeches, started with the bridal Foxtrot!

It was a dance of love, performed with wooden steps and was just rescued by the clear adoration that the two dancers felt for each other. So tradition still has place in the celebrations that still matter to us all.

Each Friday in the Waihou Community Hall couples may learn the basics of ballroom dancing and each third Friday of the Month a regular dance evening provides for a fun way to bring the learning to life.

Any couples interested in coping with performing at their approaching wedding would find this venue a great place to learn and conquer the basics.

The Dance Evening includes waltzes, foxtrots, sequence, line, some latin dances and plenty of “dance as the music takes you” for the “free expressionistas” among us.

Set in a relaxed café arrangement of candle lit tables where friends can enjoy catching up, the evening offers a mixture of socialising and good cardio vascular exercise.

The Ballroom @ Waihou evening is held each third Friday of the month through the winter and costs $5.00 per head.

A plate and BYO provide refreshments and supper.

QR BAR CODE AND INTERPRETATIVE SIGNAGE FOR TE AROHA. Submitted by Noel Harvey-Webb Te Aroha has few interpretative signs to inform and stimulate visitor interest.

Conventional Interpretative Signage can be expensive to construct, maintain and develop.

Computer technology using the web, smart phones and QR (Quick Response) bar codes is increasingly used to supplement conventional posters, signs and advertisements.

QR Codes can target any information available on the web.

The QR Codes can be placed where ever they can be scanned by a smart phone:- think buildings, waterfalls, geysers, river, bush, town and surrounds brochures, maps, photos, plaques, posters, signs, museum exhibits, paving, brickwork, Clothing (Tee Shirts), business cards, tattoos, tombstones plus!!!!

My recommendation is they should be colour coded – black and white for business and commercial, brown and white history and green and white nature .

The targeted web pages can be widely stored – Wikipedia, youtube, council, commercial, museums, government (think DOC, Environment Waikato), Trusts (think Hauraki Cycle Way).

Much of the target data is already available, more needs to be transferred and transformed from existing computer storage.

In New Zealand, tourism developments are proposed for the Hauraki Cycleway, Karangahake Gorge, Auckland Waterfront, Tongariro Crossing and Waikato River Trails.

Examples.

Waiorongomai Butler's Incline.

Installing Winches.

(Youtube)

Palace Hotel Web Pages

Palace Hotel History from 1886 To be designed!!!!

Cullen's Engineering Let's do better!!!

Contact te-aroha@ihug.co.nz It is easy to generate your own QR codes at‎ https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/‎

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FUTURE TE AROHA. May Aroha Festival

and Rest Home (Partnering with our Community) From Your Community Hospital In March we celebrated International Care Assistants’ week with a morning tea and a special individual gift.

Te Aroha has a very special team of care assistants who work hard to ensure that each patient or resident receives the very best personal care and emotional support. Most of the care assistants have been born and have grown up in Te Aroha and know the families and friends of our patients and residents.

This international day was a way of recognising these efforts.

Sylvia Casella-Mahon, Facility Manager, comments “the hospital and rest home are communities within a community.

Many of our patients, residents and their families have recognised the value of this small community hospital as a place where everyone is welcome, where there is laughter and sadness, grief and celebration.”

Comments have come back to us via satisfaction forms and surveys on the commitment of the staff, the warm spirit of the environment and the high standard of nursing care.

Some survey respondents have stated that they don’t know what they would do if the Te Aroha hospital wasn’t there and they hope it will keep going.

It is not until we have a loved one who needs our services that we really stop and think about life in Te Aroha without a hospital, rest home or day club.

Our Hospital will be embarking on a series of fund raising activities over the next year to help us support this precious asset and to ensure financial sustainability in a sector that is underfunded, with the latest increase from Government at 1% and operational costs rising upwards to 20% annually.

There are many ways you can help us; as a volunteer during the day for an hour or more, becoming a financial member at $20.00 per year, support with a financial donation or a bequest.

Help support us to look after you when you most need us.

Active Aroha May 2014 – SAVE THE DATES I am very excited to be in the initial planning stages of a the Trail Trilogy ‘ a series of 3 fun runs/walks on the Hauraki Rail Trail building from a 14 km Tirohia to Te Aroha leg via a 22km Waihi to Paeroa and finishing with the 30km Paeroa to Thames. Entry categories include various teams (work based, women only, primary and secondary schools) and individual walkers and runners. The dates are 20th July, 17th August and 21st September 2014 so plan your team, book the dates and get ready to run…..

With summer sports finishing up, now is a good time to think about who needs thanking or who could be nominated for an award later this year. For the volunteers that make the sport

FILM NIGHT Fri. 2nd May at 5pm come along and watch our very own

movie – ONE DAY SOON

7pm The New Zealand Film “BOY” ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL Sat.3rd May at 4pm. Listen to the stories, poems and songs of WW1 and 2.

A MIDSUMMER’S NIGHTMARE Fri and Sat 9th and 10th May at 7pm A murder mystery. Come along and be afraid NEW ZEALAND THEMED DISCO Fri at 6.30pm until 8.15pm For the ages 6-12 years.

KIDS NIGHT OUT Sat May 17th at 6.30pm Acting, dance, drums, ukulele and guitar performances.

THE LATEST FALLOUT Guest band for the teenagers. 7.00pm SHARE A LITTLE Sat 6.30pm Future Te Aroha and guest performers.

GRAND FINALE Sun May 25th at 4.00pm Invited guest performers including Might River Harmony.

All tickets $10 or $5 for further information ring Future Te Aroha at 8849489 or email futureta@xtra.co.nz CURRENT ACTIVITIES Mon – Acting at 4.00pm for age 7years -12 years

Acting at 6.00pm for 13years and above Tues – Ukulele at 4.00pm

Drumming at 5.00pm

Dance at 3.30p, for 4-7 years

Hip Hop at 4.00pm for 8-11years

Hip hop at 5.00pmfor 12 years and over.

Mask making at 6.00pm all ages Wed – Art at 4.00pm

Drumming at 5.00pm for aged 11 and over.

Thurs – Violin for beginners 4. 00pm New

Guitar for beginners at 4.00pm

Guitar 5.00pm Monday - Jam Session at 6.30pm. All welcome, all ages, all instruments welcome.

Thursday – Aroha Strings at 6.0pm for those who would like to work with other string players.

Friday - Spanish Lessons. At 7.00pm All welcome.

Wanted a Volunteer for two hours per week to help organise the wardrobe.

Future Te Aroha has rooms for hire in a variety of spaces. Check us out on Facebook. happen you can nominate them as a Sportmaker and they will receive a card entitling them to special deals at local businesses including Ironique and Te Aroha Spas and go into a monthly draw for a spot prize. Winners this month have included Robyn Williams and Lance Glasgow. Nominate through the Sport Waikato website or contact me for further information.

For winter sport codes – I hope you all have a great season. Getting volunteers to help out has been a problem for several groups this year - if it adversely affects the running of your sport then this season may be the time to consider amalgamating or forming an association with another club to ease the administrative burden.

Please get in touch if you would like to look your current situation as a club and start planning for a sustainable future.

Play hard, play fair and remember to thank your volunteers.

FREE Community Coaching Course 6th May 2014 6.30pm Upstairs Lounge, Morrinsville Events centre

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Monday 12th May - 1pm Great Entertainment coming up this month!

OUR LOGO – PRIMARY

Our primary logo should be used wherever possible. The vertical format best displays the heart device, while ensuring all elements are legible.

COLOUR WAYS COLOUR

COLOUR REVERSE

5 The Te Aroha RSA are proud to host a monthly "friendship group" where everyone can come in and enjoy a cup of tea and a chat. We provide monthly entertainment for your pleasure and its a great place to take some time out of your normal week and come in and catch up with family, friends BLACK REVERSE and neighbours!

We can pick you up and drop you off - NO TROUBLE AT ALL

Wherever possible the RSA heart should appear in red, with charcoal or white lettering and ForRSA Saturday 10th May 7.30 Tebadge.

Aroha other situations the black or white Tickets $20.00 from the RSA. logo can be used.

To register your interest orTHESE put your FILES AREring IN name down for a ride please YOUR KIT the club 884 8124

Dining Room open from 5pm

Where the background is red, use the white (reverse) version of the logo.

AROHA STRING QUARTET MINIMUM SIZEFOR RETURNS TO TE AROHA For optimum reproduction and TENTH ANNIVERSARY legibility, the logo shouldn’t be smaller

WAIHOU HALL 100 YEARS

CLEAR SPACE Leave a space of at least the width of the letter ‘A’ (taken from the logo) Registrations are now open to attend a Celebration One of New Zealand’s finest than chamber 25mm in music height. ensembles is tobetween the logo and other elements.

celebrate ten years since their first appearance under the name ‘Aroha Quartet’.

The town of Te Aroha was chosen rather appropriately for their launch in 2004, and those present on that day 25mmin St Mark’s Church will remember a concert notable for passionate expression, impressive technique and beautiful sound.

Since then the Aroha Quartet have received critical acclaim throughout New Zealand and abroad, with invitations including the ISA International Chamber Music Festival in Austria, the prestigious Huntingdon Festival in Australia and their second tour to China in 2013.

Two founding members, violinist Haihong Liu and viola player Zhongxian Jin were among China’s most successful chamber musicians. In 2009 they were joined by well-known New Zealand cellist Robert Ibell, and in 2012 the youngest member, Blythe Press, joined them as second violin, taking the place of original players Jiaxin Cheng and Beiyi Xue. Aroha are committed to presenting works from traditional Chinese folk music to western classical and contemporary repertoire as well as bringing variety and enjoyment to its audience by collaborating with national and international high- profile musicians.

As an anniversary celebration the Aroha Quartet will present a varied programme, beginning with the teenage Mozart’s Quartet no1 and ending with Beethoven’s brilliant early Opus 18 no6 String Quartet.

The programme will be completed by Zhou Long’s colourful ‘Eight Chinese Folk Songs’ and the toe tapping ‘Dance of the Sidhe’ by New Zealand composer Sam Piper.

When.... Sunday May 25th, 2 pm Where ...St Mark’s Church, Te Aroha Tickets.... $20, children with adult free Tickets available from.... i-Site Te Aroha or St Mark’s Anglican Church

15th JUNE 2014

Service and Luncheon to commemorate the Centenary of the Waihou Community Hall.

Centennial Events: Sunday 15th June 2014 10.30am Church Service at the Waihou Interdominational Church 2nd Avenue Waihou.

Theme: Period costume – Optional 11 am Onwards: Mix and Mingle

Official Opening

Luncheon

Entertainment

Historical Production Registration forms available at Budz Florist Waihou or Century 21 Te Aroha.

Return to: Waihou Centenary Committee, 28 Rata Street, Te Aroha. 3320 by 28th May 2014 Payment Options: Direct Credit: Waihou Events Society Inc.

Account No … 38-9009-0103322-00

By Cheque: Made out to Waihou Events Society Contact person: Marie Kidd 07 884 9775

SUPPORT TE AROHA SHOP LOCAL

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Community News TENNIS

FISH AND GAME HUNTED KEENLY For the 29th year in a row the Grand Tavern Hunting & Fishing Club will be holding its Annual Open hunting and fishing competition at the Grand Tavern in Te Aroha.

Formed in 1985 as the Grand Tavern Hunting club and renamed in 1993 it has gone on to become a part of local history. Clubrooms are at the historic tavern in Whitaker Street and known as “The Wallow”.

This competition draws hunters and anglers from all over the North Island. The open section includes heaviest snapper, trout, boar and deer, while the junior section (under 16 and still at school) has the option of hares/rabbits, possums or eels. FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL: CARRYING A PIG OVER AN OBSTACLE COURSE BOAR WRESTLING CATCHING A PIGLET FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE This is a family event filled with fun and healthy competition.

Obviously some of our junior members need help from mum and dad and this makes for quality family time.

Hunting and fishing can start from 1am Thursday 8th May but competitors must be back at the Wallow between 1 - 4pm on the 10th May to weigh in their catches.

Come along and have some fun!!!!

Along with prizes in each section there will also be spot prizes and a lucky entrant draw for both Senior and Junior sections.

(Winner must be present to collect these prizes).

Entry fee - $30.00 for the open section, $5.00 for our junior section.

Entry forms available from the Grand Tavern Te Aroha.

Postal entries close 5th May; Cash entries will be accepted at the Grand Tavern until 8pm 7th May, 2014.

For further information contact Secretary Elaine Hamilton 027 2077898 or alternatively e-mail ejhamilton@xtra.co.nz

Te Aroha Toy Library

Hundreds of amazing toys for the Same low price as a cup of coffee each week!

Future Tennis Stars who participated in Tennis NZ’s Hot Shot programme at Manawaru School run by Clem Apted included Zoe Botha, Olivia Came, Lance Ludwig and Jack Blair.

Manawaru Primary School has a Tennis NZ Hot Shots Programme conducted by Piako Coach Clem Apted. Children were taught to Serve, and hit Forehands and backhands, future stars included Sam Reyland age 9 and Kane Keoghan age 8, pictured at the Manawaru Tennis Club. For more information call Clem Apted 884 4548.

Te Aroha Mountain Lions Club Needs YOU to make a Team for their

‘TRIVIAL PURSUITS EVENING’ In Aid of Shower Trolleys for Te Aroha Hospital

On Friday 20 June 2014 At Te Aroha RSA Club – 7.15 pm 4 to a Team - $10 pp ($40 a Team) Raffle - Cash Bar – Supper To Enter Phone: Marilyn 07 884 6854 or Margaret 07 884 4422.

Phone 884 8416 for more information!

TE AROHA COELIAC/GLUTENFREE SUPPORT GROUP At 10 am, on Monday, 26th May, the group will meet for a gluten-free morning tea, venue to be notified via the usual contact list. For further information please phone Dorothy 884-6098 or Pam 884-4449. Come along for a friendly, relaxed chat with like-minded people.

SUPPORT TE AROHA SHOP LOCAL

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24 HOUR 7 DAY SERVICE

8 Lawrence Avenue, Te Aroha Phone 07 884 9156 Fax 07 884 7156 Email hannah.electrical@xtra.co.nz

UNCERTAIN WHAT TO DO? CALL THE EXPERTS FOR PROFESSIONAL FREE ADVICE AND QUOTING. • Cowshed Alterations/Upgrades • Effluent/Manure/Pump Wiring/Automation • Security Systems/Cameras/Alarms • Mains Supply All domestic installations and repairs including stove repairs, telephone installations, new mains and outside metering etc.

- NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL -

Computer Servicing & Repairs • Virus Removal No Call Out Fee • Available Weekends Joe Marshall 021 267 4480

WORM CASTINGS BACK IN STORE

Our trusty worm castings are in 20 litre bags priced at $7 bag.

NOW IS THE TIME!!

To plant up your winter flower and veg garden with Steve's quality seedling range, lawns can also be laid and fed and a broadleaf weed killer to tidy up the lawn before winter sets in.

Steve has the right gear and the knowledge to help you sort it. Check out the quality hedging trees and shrubs and don't forget to order your rose, fruit tree and ornamental trees for winter planting.

"Where Practical Gardeners Go" 206 Whitaker St, Te Aroha

07 884 8613

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arden roomer

• Garden Maintenance • Pruning & Weeding • Roses a Speciality

07 884 8857 / 027 749 6415

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Piako Stationery Suppliers Ltd

BUZZ ELECTRICAL

160 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha, Ph 884-9110, Fax 884-8736

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NEW ONLINE WEBSITE! www.outdooradventure.co.nz Ph 027 677 8531 or email info@outdooradventure.co.nz ONLINE SHOPPING - Orders and Retail Shop HAURAKI RAIL TRAIL Dial a Driver and Shuttle Service Drop Off and Pick Up

* Books * Computer Accessories * Cards & Magazines * Commercial Stationery * Printing * Photocopying Call in and see us for friendly and efficient service

DECRAPAVE CONCRETE 2013 LTD Concrete Placement Specialist

•Feedpads •Cowsheds Piako Stationery Suppliers Ltd •Industrial floor •Residential floor 160 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha, Ph 884-9110, Fax 884-8736 •Pattern stamped •Exposed pebble * Books * Computer •Feed bins Accessories •Overlay * Cards & Magazines

Phone MaxStationery 07 884 8691 * Commercial or 021 979 719 * Printing * Photocopying

SCHOOL 50th ANNIVERSARY Stanley Avenue School is gearing up for its 50th jubilee to be held on 19th and 20th September this year.

Interest in the jubilee is growing in intensity, with the Stanley Avenue School website and jubilee facebook page receiving high numbers of visitors on a daily basis, and enquiries coming from all parts of New Zealand and Australia.

Class and sports photos that are being placed periodically onto the facebook page are connecting former students and staff, and are generating conversations between those featured.

Comments like: “Oh dear, that haircut, thanks mum!”, “So Cute”, “Check out the fashion” and “Think that’s my sister in that photo” are being posted.

Meanwhile preparations are well underway for a great weekend.

It will all begin on Friday 19th with a reflection day at school featuring an open day hosted by current pupils and teachers starting at 11am.

That evening will be ‘The Icebreaker Meet n Greet’ to be held from 7pm – 10pm in the school Recreation Centre. This will provide an opportunity to chat over refreshments and nibbles prior to the feature events planned for the Saturday.

Current pupils and teenage past pupils are not being forgotten.

Something special is lined up for them on the Friday night also, thesee ‘Big Marquee Big evening Callwith in and us for friendly andScreen’ efficient servicefrom 7.30pm – 10pm for past Stanley Ave teenagers.

Prior to that, current pupils will be treated to a couple of ‘Big Marquee Discos’ for the junior and senior party-goers respectively.

The official opening will take place from 1pm – 4pm on Saturday 20th September, with a cake, speeches, photos and entertainment throughout the afternoon.

This will be followed by ‘The Main Event Dinner n Dance’ to be held in the big marquee that will be hired and set up at the school for the occasion. Happy hour will begin at 6pm, followed by a BBQ style dinner from 7-9pm, and the band playing in the Recreation Centre from 8.30pm until 12.30pm.

Registrations are now open for the weekend of festivities.

Early bird registrations will cost just $55 per head for all events inclusive of the Friday night, Saturday and Saturday night. Registrations received after 1st June will cost $65, again for an all-inclusive weekend.

The cost for teenagers to attend the Friday night event is just $5 and this provides free access to Saturday’s activities also.

All current pupils and families, as well as immediate and notso-immediate pupils, teachers and volunteers are invited.

Registration packs are available from the Jubilee tab on the school website at www.stanleyave.school.nz or by contacting the Stanley Ave School Office (07) 884 8479 or Principal Stuart Armistead 021 233 0293.

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THERE’S NOTHING TRIVIAL ABOUT THIS CLUB! Inspired by the idea of a Lions International World Lunch Relay in April, members of Te Aroha Mountain Lions Club, decided to hold a lunch with a difference. They chose a 1930’s “Downton Abbey’ theme incorporating the gracious living of that period. Members were encouraged to dress in style and the planning committee set to work collating the bone china tea sets, silver ware, and linen needed to set the scene. Over thirty members, husbands and family members attended the lunch on a brilliant late summer’s day in the country garden setting of Lions members, Philippa and Mark Davey. Many of the member’s husbands are in Te Aroha Lions Club so they too entered into the spirit of the occasion.

After a welcome by President, Wanda Brittain, and a Quick Quiz to test the guests’ knowledge of the period, a delicious finger-food lunch was served. Afterwards guests were able to L-R Philippa Davey, Sue Ferris, Wanda Brittain, Leah Routen and try their skills with some of the garden games such as croquet, Catherine Cossar Te Aroha Athletics Club, who lost so much in the way of putting, marbles or throwing the horseshoes or simply relax equipment, trophies and uniforms in the clubhouse fire last and enjoy themselves. All agreed that taking time out from their busy lives to celebrate the Lunch Relay was a great way year. to get to know one another better and really feel part of the A Trivial Pursuits evening organised by members, Margaret Lions International Family in a unique and inclusive way.

Martin and Marilyn Dickey will be the club’s first fundraiser However, members have also been busy with projects and for the shower trolleys. To be held on June 20th the event raised over $600 in their Easter Raffle the proceeds of which will be at the Te Aroha RSA Club and will start at 7.15 pm. are to go to local fireman, Shane Reilly’s Leukaemia and Teams will comprise of four members only, and dressing up Blood Cancer Fund. In response to a request from Te Aroha in keeping with team names is encouraged! The entry fee is Playcentre a cheque for $200 has been presented to the $10 per person ($40 per team). With Margaret and Marilyn playcentre committee. organising this event a fun time is guaranteed.

Raising the necessary funds the purchase of two much There will be prizes for the winning and the runner-up teams needed shower trolleys for Te Aroha Hospital is the club’s plus one for the most originally dressed team. There will also main project for 2014 and the members are spearheading this be a multi draw raffle, a light supper at the conclusion of the project together with the Te Aroha Lions Club. It is hoped night plus a cash bar. So make up a team and pit your wits that other community groups will join them in the project as against some of the winning local teams in aid of a really they did with the electric bed purchased for the hospital last worthwhile cause – much needed equipment for our local year. This project be will be the main recipient of the club’s hospital. To enter your team ring Marilyn 07 884 6854 or annual Book Fair in November with the other recipient being Margaret 07 884 4422.

Genetic Engineering in Food and Environment Video evening and discussion Canadian farmers (Percy Shmeiser) and US farmers report on their experiences with Genetically Engineered (GE) crops, herbicides and with the seed corporations.

What good can we expect when GE technology is pushed on people for corporate profits and control? Find out about the (absence of) safety testing of GE food for human consumption and about the statistics of health in the US. Future Te Aroha Building, 13 Boundary St near Domain Wednesday 7th May at 7.00pm. $3 entry. Coffee/tea provided This is the second of a series of 3 evenings organised by Peter Volker, local resident, Member of Engineers for Social Responsibility, Green Party of NZ and Physicians and Scientists for Global Responsibility.

SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES

Who's Running the Show?

And in whose interests?

"We want an independent New Zealand based on policies of economic, military and political self-reliance, using our own resources for the benefit of the people of this country".

This is the central theme of a talk by Murray Horton on Friday 16th May at 10.00am in the Future Te Aroha Building, 13 Boundary St near Domain $5 entry. Coffee/tea provided The country needs people power to let the world know that Aotearoa is not for sale.

• People's Rights before Corporate Profit • Public Service; not Private Profit • An independent Foreign Policy • No unjust Secret Treaties Part of the talk will go about the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement in preparation and how this will affect people in other ways than economical. For instance pharmaceutical companies may be wielding undue influence over the negotiation talks.

Murray is spokesperson of the Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA). Local contact person: Peter Volker 884 4108.

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Community Sport & Rec COBRAS SOCCER.

Saturday league B division. Training on Tuesday and Thursday nights starting at 5.45pm at soccer grounds at Boyd Park. All welcome. Phone Kevin 027 666 9216.

MANAWARU INDOOR BOWLS.

Thursday nights 7.30pm, Manawaru Hall. New members are always welcome. Come along and enjoy a sociable evening of bowls.

Club night May 15th.

Championship night May 1st, 22nd, 29th.

Tournament May 8th.

Enquiries Mark Davey 884 9781, Terry Carswell 884 9620, Ngaire Dickey 884 6661.

TE AROHA 500 CARD CLUB Do you enjoy playing 500?

Club meets every Thursday 1pm Senior Citizens Hall If you haven't played for awhile, tuition will be given.

Come and enjoy a social afternoon. All ages welcome

Feast Taekwondo New Zealand Come and join in. We train every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm till 8pm at the Scout Hall on Honi Street. (Next to The Little Theatre) First lesson is free Any questions?

Contact Instructor Craig Wilson on (027) 2150415

INDOOR & 5 A SIDE SOCCER INFORMATION. Visit website for

Come along, get fit and learn some self defence!

more details. www.sportsground.co.nz/ tearohacobrasjuniors

TE AROHA MAHJONG CLUB

TE AROHA TENNIS CLUB

JUNIORS Wednesday from 3.30pm Tiny Tots (5-7 yrs), Primary & College Students $70 per season-includes free professional tennis coaching with TennisNZ Accredited Coach SENIORS Saturday 1pm Wednesday-5.30pm Monday-Wednesday-Friday-8.30am Ph. Clem Apted (Coach) 884-4548 or Murray Preston 884 8371 TENNIS AEROBICS has just started!!!

A great work out with no tennis ability needed.

Call Clem Apted for more information 07 884 4548

MANAWARU TABLE TENNIS CLUB.

Wednesday nights 7.30pm, Manawaru Hall. New members welcome. Phone Ragvir Singh 884 6758.

te aroha print ltd 07 884 9133 taprint@xtra.co.nz

Every Friday, Tui Park Bowling Club at 12.30. Come and join the fun! We will teach you if have never played before.

Ring Patsy Cross 884 8891 or Berry Cook 884 9868.

PILATES classes held at Te Aroha Physiotherapy every

Tuesday at 1pm, all ages and abilities welcome, great exercise for strengthening the core, toning and mobility, $10 per person.

Enquiries phone Vicki 889 4566

ROADCYCLING Small Roadcycling group (more than 20 years) is looking for some "riders".

Riding on Tuesdays/Thursday morning.

For more information call: Jim 027 381 7988 or John 07 884 9984 Tony 07 888 8770 (Matamata)

TE AROHA AND DISTRICT TRAMPING CLUB TRIPS FOR MAY

4th May - Waiorongomai Valley Average – Petrol: $3.00 A return to one of the club's favourite spots.

For more details contact John 884 7005r or Dorothy 884 8761 18th May – Waitekauri – Coromandel Forest Park

Average - Petrol $7.00 For more details contact John 884 7005 or Judy 884 8841 1st June – Working Bee on Te Aroha tracks

Hard – Petrol: NIL A general tidy up of some of our much loved local tracks.

Don't forget your tools!

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Place the Face

BE IN TO WIN A GREAT PRIZE!

Put a name in the boxes below to these iconic Te Aroha faces and be in to win.

The first correct entry drawn will win a large pizza and a choice of a pint or garlic pizza or chips courtesy of the Palace Hotel.

Just fill out the entry form, detach and drop off at Palace Hotel front counter.

Some clues are (in no set order): Think - RD, tin tapper, inflate tread, cruisy

WHO ARE THEY?

Detach and put in Entry Box at Palace Hotel counter Name.............................................................................................. Contact phone..........................................

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LAST MONTHS FACES

Kevin Ryan JT Carter Plumber Locksmith

Last months lucky winner

Sheena Harrison Burlesconi

Dave D'Abo Te Aroha Race Club

Paddy Haynes Environment Waikato

h Kay Russell

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TA COMMUNITY CHOIR Inspiring Vocal Sessions.

TE AROHA ARTS FESTIVAL Queens's Birthday Weekend 30 31 May 01 02 June 2014 Info: tearohanz.co.nz/events

The Te Aroha Arts Festival 2014, Innovate! Collaborate!

Create, with its four days of music and performance over Queen's Birthday Weekend 2014 will see music performances and workshops across Te Aroha.

The 4-day festival is being coordinated by the newly formed Te Aroha Festival of the Arts Society whose main goal is to promote the arts in all its diversity. Largely a community festival featuring local choirs, singers, musicians as well as guest performers the festival will also feature workshops for the public to join in.

Each day has a theme - Friday will see a cultural Festival of Waiata Maori starting at 4pm for younger people at the St Josephs Hall.

Saturday is Music Mix Day featuring choirs, singers and musicians. Also at St Joseph's Hall the day kicks off with a Singing Workshop at 11:00 am. Anyone can join in, learn some songs and later perform them in the concert. A Musicians Workshops will follow at 2PM and is open to all players. The concert at 6:30PM will feature individual groups as well as the music from the earlier workshop sessions.

On Sunday Folk Under The Mountain led by local resident and folk song historian/performer Phil Garland. The day kicks off at 10am with a series of intimate performance/workshops followed by an evening concert.

The final day will feature a Classic Music and Cake Recital and the historic Queen Anne organ hosted by the Rainbow Singers.

A festival brochure with full details will be available from the I-Site Centre and throughout town. The Festival Group is busy developing a legacy policy encouraging ongoing participation in the arts by way of future events, gigs and workshops which will be open to all in the community.

OUR VILLAGE GARDEN: TE KETE 0 TE AROHA INC. News from your local Community Garden, well another very successful season, very pleasing to help the Hospital and Food Bank, though it would have been nice to have had some rain. The public plot would like to see more people enjoying the fruits of our labour, a nice variety of vegetables are grown there for everyone. A big thank you to the Lions for painting the front fence, very smart.

Congratulations to the winner of our raffle on Domain Day, orange star 23A, well done Flynn.

We have a Buddies system, which means newcomers have help with any problems or questions they might need to ask, contact Janet 8848936 who will arrange for a buddy to meet up with you, it’s a really good time to plant your winter crops. Sundays 1pm to 4pm is our regular working bee where everyone catches up with one another, with a cuppa and a chat.

Also a huge thank you to the Donor of the $100 for us to raffle at Countdown, the winning ticket number was 33F yellow star, congratulations Rod.

Thanks to funding from the Creative Communities Scheme, the TA Community Choir was able to begin a series of inspiring vocal workshops. The first held late last month featured two international vocal professionals - Kevin Mark Trail and Sharlene Hector. Based on their years of music industry experience they injected a vitality and enthusiasm which will have a long lasting impact on the groups sound, harmonising and performance. The workshop focussed on the Katy Perry song "Firework" which was learnt completely in the session - all harminies, rhythms and melody.

Kevin will return to run song writing and music production workshops, as well as continuing his ongoing relationship with the Choir.

A special concert is being planned where Kevin will perform a range of material written over the past decade. The Choir is busy preparing for MUSICMIX, the second day of the Te Aroha Arts Festival at Queen's Birthday Weekend.

The choir is open to all enthusiastic singers of all ages and currently has up to 26 members aged 14 upwards. No audition - just come along Wednesday 6.30pm to the Physiotherapy Hall on Rewi Street. Call 07 884 8938 for further information.

SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES DANCING @ WAIHOU 2014- EACH FRIDAY (Third Friday Each Month a Full Dance Evening)

Basic ballroom and Sequence Dancing.

Informal lessons on a Friday * LEARN NEW DANCES * $5.00 PER PERSON * 7.30pm to 9.30` rd

Next 3 Friday 16th May ~ Dance Night * BRING A SUPPER PLATE * BYO DRINKS AND NIBBLES * BRING A TABLE OF FRIENDS * FROM 7.30 TO 11.ish

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COUPLES AND SINGLES WELCOME A RELAXING CAFÉ SETTING MUSIC FOR MANY DANCE STYLES.

WAIHOU COMMUNITY HALL ON HIGHWAY 26 Les Munro (07) 884 7210 (027) 279 5082

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Community Groups While we at the Aroha Advertiser attempt to keep costs down, we now have to ask for a nominal fee of $5.00 payment to help offset ever increasing costs. We have a strong commitment to the community and hope you see it as we do as necessary to keep the Aroha Advertiser viable. This is payable when copy is received in order for your community group information to go to print.

ROTARY CLUB OF TE AROHA Meeting at Te Aroha Club Centennial Avenue Wednesday nights 5.30 for 6.00pm.

Phone secretary 884 9521 for further information.

405B Manawaru Road Monday and Friday 9.30am - 12.00 noon 3 free visits Phone 022 028 2011 or email manawaru.playcentre@gmail.com for further information.

SeniorNet Te Aroha Inc Will be running the following Courses during May:

Cards (500) and Bowls every Thursday 1pm Hall for hire - Reasonable Rates Contact Daphne Ellis Ph 884 4347

I always had a fear of standing in front of an audience and delivering a speech.

For years it was beyond my ability and way, way out of my comfort zone.

Then, after much prompting, I took the plunge and joined The Piako Toastmaster Club.

After 6 speeches or so, my voice stopped trembling, I learnt to smile and actually began to enjoy the experience. No more trembling hand and voice, no more sleepless nights thinking about it. I have just completed my 30th speech and wish I had done this 20 years earlier.

Join our friendly club and see what it can do for you. We meet at 7:30pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday in the month at Morrinsville Senior Citizens Hall.

For more information, phone Neil on 07 884 7668

Microsoft Windows 8.1 Apple ipad Microsoft Windows 7 Do come and join us.

Local Group

To register your interest please ring Lyndsay Noble 884 9299 (evenings)

S I Te Aroha

President: Mrs Daphne Ellis Ph 884 4347 Meetings every Tuesday 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, 24 Church Street New members welcome April Programme May 6th Brian Sweny & Mick Elley - Music May 13th Garth Price - Beekeeper May 20th Morrinsville RSA Entertainers May 20th Teena Cornes. Rail Trail

Become a Competent Speaker JOIN PIAKO TOASTMASTERS!

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WED 6.30PM PHYSIO HALL All Welcome No Audition Details call 07 884 8938

Sending appeals to authorities to protect people from torture and other ill treatment is an activity you might like to do in a group.

An Urgent Action letter-writing group will start in Te Aroha on Thursday 29 May 10 am.

If you are interested to join our monthly meeting please contact Marion phone: 884 4108 www.amnesty.org.nz

SUPPORT TE AROHA SHOP LOCALLY

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Community Groups Te Aroha SHOPPING BUS Leith Vickers YES Manager 185 Whitaker Street Te Aroha

Door to Door free service!!

Te Aroha Town Bus every second Tuesday all year round (Pension Day)

Morrinsville

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For Community Van

Phone Kerry 884 4128 For Wheelchairs, Crutches etc

Phone Frank 884 7954 For Meals on Wheels

Phone Lelia 884 9962 For enquiries phone Grace 884 8475 or Judy 884 7954

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Hamilton

12th May Information and Bookings

NEED HELP FROM RED CROSS?

Matamata

3rd Monday of the month

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Phone 07 8849177, or 027 2967886 Website yes4youth.co.nz

Donation Welcome

884 9932

14th July

Provided for the community by Te Aroha Springs Community Trust Charitable Trust No. CC22427

Te Aroha SHOPPING BUS is funded by THE TINDALL FOUNDATION

CALLING ALL WOMEN!!

Te Aroha Mountain Lions need you!!

Make new friends and help make a difference to our community.

JOIN US NOW Phone Wanda 07 884 7489 for further details

Got some time to spare to help your community?

If you are: • Interested in people, information and issues • Open minded and eager to learn new skills • Able to listen and keen to help others

YOU COULD BE JUST WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR!!

Citizens Advice Bureau Te Aroha is recruiting new volunteers NOW!!

Interested? For more information: Contact us on 884 8037 Email: cab.tearoha@xtra.co.nz or call into the bureau at 137 Whitaker Street between 10am and 2pm Monday to Friday All prospective volunteers are invited to join us for coffee at 10.00am on Thursday 8th April 137 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha

TRANSPORT FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS • WAIKATO • THAMES • LOCAL and much more

NEW ZEALAND

RED CROSS

THE COMMUNITY VAN PHONE KERRY 07 884 4128

Do you want your children to have the toys that you have always dreamed of having? Without the cost and hassle of having your house over run with toys?

Then the Te Aroha Toy Library is for you!

There are HUNDREDS of toys to choose from for one annual subscription, without any additional borrowing fees! This is one of the top toy library’s in the region, with toys in fantastic condition.

Come along and check it out, opposite "The Nunnery”, behind St. Davids Parish, Burgess St, Te Aroha.

Contact Jane on 07 8380 328 or your local contact Michelle 884 7545

Open Wednesday evenings and alternate Friday and Saturday mornings.

Fees: $70 per year or $40 for Community Service Card Holders!

Phone Joline – 07 884 8216

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A la Carte & Pizza Menus

Restaurant & Bar

wine and cocktails • premium cuisine open Wednesday 6pm - late Thursday - Sunday brunch & lunch 11.30am - 3.30pm dinner from 6pm - late

149 Whitaker St Te Aroha 07 884 9307

Treat Mum for Mothers Day. BEST TO BOOK TEST DRIVE TODAY!

$13995

Serviced, new WOF &

213A Whitaker Street, Te Aroha Ph/Fax: 07 884 9378 Mob: 0274 744 144 Email: stanishsigns@xtra.co.nz

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1996 TOYOTA PRADO TX

3.0L Turbo Diesel - 8 Seater High demand vehicle

Service

• footpath signs • shop fronts & fascias • sign manufacturers With Compliments• banners flags stickers • car detailing • computer cut lettering • window tinting & frosting • wide format digital printing • vans trucks buses boats • uniforms & sportswear printing

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Kenrick Street, Te Aroha

0800 838 900

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Piako Stainless & Alloy Specialists Ltd

AVON

Looking for a Representative in Te Aroha?

Then look no further.

I have being a Avon Rep for 6 years.

I have being placed in the top 50 in NZ for 5 of those years.

For excellent, friendly, money back guaranteed AVON service.

Contact: JEAN SMITH PH 07 8847852 rbsmith@xtra.co.nz MOB: 0273380733

9 Honi St, Te Aroha p 07 884 9122 f 07 884 9121 For all your stainless steel needs.

We weld aluminium, magnesium, titanium, die cast & steel.

Manufacturers of low pressure hot water cylinders.

Alloy boat repairs and stainless steel handrails.

Custom Built Stainless Steel Jetter Tubs for cow sheds.

Lady of the House Beauty Threading Waxing Brazilians Tinting Manicures Gel Nails Lash Extensions Gift Vouchers 

3 Lipsey Street, Te Aroha Ph: 07 884 4555 Fax: 07 884 4005 A/H: 07 884 7828 Mob: 0274 908 858    

WOF Inspections Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs Free Battery Testing & Charging Quotes

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Clinic in Te Aroha

(Advance Bookings essential)

027 740 5881

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