Aroha Advertiser
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NOVEMBER 2013
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AROHA AP&H SOCIETY
The 117th Te Aroha AP&H Show will be held on Saturday 23rd November at Boyd Park situated on Stanley Avenue, with the gates opening at the usual time of 9am. Waikato’s Strongest Man competition is being held again after a successful first time effort at last year’s show, resulting in a new NZ record. Anyone can enter these events, just register on the day.
Entry forms for the Home Industries competitions are available now, contact the Secretary at tearohaaph@gmail.com Entry to the show is $5.00 for adults and children over 12yrs of age, children under 12 = $2.00. See page 7 for more information
The Ravensdown Truck Pull is back, bigger and better than last year with $1000 up for grabs for the fastest team of 4 in the Open event, prize money is also on offer for Women’s, Secondary and Primary School children’s teams. Children will pull a Ravensdown ute. Register your team now with the show secretary at tearohaaph@gmail.com, on Facebook at Te Aroha Show or phone 8844139 for a registration form. The NZ Arm Wrestling Association will be running two events catering for under 95kgs and those over 95kgs, again this event is open to all, just register on the day. NZ and Australasian champion Matt Heta-Morris will be there too. There will be a full day of competition for the Equestrian and Cattle enthusiasts, with the North Island Jersey championship a highlight in the Cattle section. A full range of classes is on offer for children with their calves, kid goats and lambs.
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Miniature horses will also be competing this year. Add to that, the Towes Golf Chipping competition with $300 prize money waiting for some lucky person.
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A great range of trade site’s, and all sorts of food options will be there to tempt you. Face painting and side show entertainment catering for the younger show goer, and not to be missed are the displays in the ‘show shed’ from roses to vegetables, cakes to craft there’s something for everyone!
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We urgently require helpers at the Museum, especially on the weekends. Hours are between 11-4 in summer and 12-3 in winter. One day a month would be a fantastic help, training given. If you are able to help keep our local Museum open 7 days a week, please contact Daphne Ellis 8844347.
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Scott Simpson, M P Coromandel Changes to postal services In Te Aroha picking up our mail in the morning is probably something most of us just take for granted. But some changes to the way we receive our mail are unfortunate but necessary in order to ensure we retain a sustainable postal service into the future. The reality is NZ Post is a commercial company that like any others must be financially viable. As a consequence of email, electronic banking, text messaging and other forms of modern communication, mail volumes are dropping and will continue to fall. The postal service carried 328 million fewer items in the 2012/2013 financial year compared to 2002. Yet the number of addresses the service needs to reach is increasing. From July 2015 New Zealand Post will only be required to deliver mail three days a week in urban areas. This will be a minimum requirement and in high volume areas the company may provide additional days. There is good news for those of us on Rural Delivery routes which will continue five days a week. The changes are still a couple of years away and will affect householders to varying degrees depending on where they live in the Te Aroha area. However, most I have spoken with to date view it as something minor that will make no material difference to their lives. Mail volumes are declining not just in New Zealand but right across the world. The trend is not something NZ Post or the Government can ignore or the eventual consequences will be extremely serious. The new arrangements are a realistic compromise that will give us a sustainable postal service with minimal effect on customers.
televisions across the country have been collected after owners dropped them off at designated sites for a subsidised fee of $5. Schools are also being encouraged to get involved with great prizes on offer for participating Enviroschools. There are 18 collection centres in Waikato. The closest to Te Aroha is the Waihou Refuse Transfer Station. The recycled TVs are broken into parts with most of the materials re-used in industries both here and overseas. This is a hugely better outcome than if sent to landfill where they can cause significant environmental damage.
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Recycle your TV The Government’s highly successful TV Takeback programme was launched in the upper North Island, including the Coromandel electorate, at the end of October. Through partnership with councils, recyclers and retailers, the programme means people with old TVs in the Te Aroha area have a low cost environmentally friendly option for disposing of it. The programme is being rolled out to coincide with the digital switchover in each region. So far 133,000
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W hat's On in Te Aroha NOVEMBER 2013 Friday, 1st - Saturday, 2nd Te Aroha Mountain Lions Club - BOOK FAIR Friday, 1st TOY LIBRARY 10am Sunday, 3rd Our Village Garden - O Kete O Te Aroha - SPRING OPEN DAY Sunday, 3rd Te Aroha Miniature & Model Railway - MODEL RAILWAY Monday, 4th HOUSIE - Te Aroha RSA Tuesday, 5th DANCE CLASSES Tuesday, 5th Future Te Aroha Centre - UKULELE GROUP Tuesday, 5th CLUB NIGHT - TE AROHA ATHLETIC Wednesday, 6th TOY LIBRARY 7.30pm Thursday, 7th Sports Waikato - TE AROHA SENIORS WALKING GROUP Thursday, 7th Catholic Church of St Joseph - FLOWERS IN PRAISE - Sunday, 10th EXHIBITION 11am-4pm Saturday, 9th TOY LIBRARY 10am Monday, 11th HOUSIE - Te Aroha RSA Monday, 11th Te Aroha Camera Club - MONTHLY MEETING Tuesday, 12th DANCE CLASSES Tuesday, 12th Future Te Aroha Centre - UKULELE GROUP Tuesday, 12th CLUB NIGHT - TE AROHA ATHLETIC Wednesday, 13th TOY LIBRARY 7.30pm Thursday, 14th Sports Waikato - TE AROHA SENIORS WALKING GROUP Friday, 15th TOY LIBRARY 10am Friday, 15th LADIES DAY OUT Daltons Plantation Saturday, 16th TE AROHA STREET MARKET Saturday, 16th St Marks Church - ST MARKS PARISH FAIR Monday, 18th HOUSIE - Te Aroha RSA Tuesday, 19th DANCE CLASSES Tuesday, 19th Future Te Aroha Centre - UKULELE GROUP Tuesday, 19th CLUB NIGHT - TE AROHA ATHLETIC
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Did you know… 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. You can add your own Te Aroha event to our website for FREE – or tell us and we’ll do it for you. Tell us and we’ll tell everyone!
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Community Information Te Aroha
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Thank you to everyone in our community who supported my endeavours to become your new Mayor and to the many candidates who allowed their names to go forward for the election. I am delighted to begin this journey with a great team of elected councillors. Welcome to our three new Councillors – James Thomas and Nicki Robb from Morrinsville and Brian Hunter from Matamata. We are a new, fresh team of Councillors who have many different strengths and attributes to share with our community and make a difference across the district. A special thank you to retiring Councillors, Carol Greenville and Mike Gribble, who have given great service to our district over many years. Over the next few weeks we will set up a framework for council working parties and our governance structure. These are exciting times. We have great staff, a great council and a great community. Vincent van Gogh once said: “Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together”. I look forward to the challenges of my first year, and I’m excited by this opportunity to serve our community. Kind regards, Jan Barnes Mayor
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Cruisein. What a fantastic event the weather held off and the event was superb well done to all those involved this year it couldn’t be done without the support of the town. Business awards Well done to all those nominated and the winners of the 2013 business awards. BA5; The next BA5 is at Electrico 21st Nov. Please note that the BA5’s are open to members and non members so come along and see what great business’s our town has. “Gigga Town” The association have investigated the ability for us to enter the “Gigga Town” promotion that Chorus is running. The promotion will provide one NZ Town with Gigga bit internet connection for residences and business. However it appears that the offer is not available in Te Aroha. This raises questions around what provisions are being made for our Town and High speed internet. Making sure we at the front end of technology is crucial to our towns development, it has the ability to attract new investment and provides endless opportunities for our town but we need to make sure that Te Aroha is part of this initiative and not left behind. If anyone has knowledge around the issues of high speed internet or how we ensure that we are at the front end of any roll out we would love to hear. Street numbers. We have had a request that main street shops display their street numbers for safety reasons. Emergency services are having difficulty locating premises when street numbers are given, this ends in delays of services reaching those in need. We urge main st business to ensure that appropriate street numbering be placed on main street buildings to avoid any major issues in the future. Next Association meeting – 12th Nov 5:30 Palace Hotel Regards Shaun O’Neill, Chairman
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With the warmer weather we are seeing lots of tourists out and about - especially young backpackers from Europe. They are keen to explore our great outdoors and love the freedom and accessibility of our forest parks. We all know that spring brings changeable weather in New Zealand and not every day is bright and sunny! If you’re looking for something to do on a windy or rainy day, we would recommend a tour of the District Heritage Trail. At 159.6km you can make a day of it or do as little as you like. There are 58 historic sites of interest listed in the Matamata-Piako District Heritage Trail booklet, which can be picked up from Te Aroha i-SITE for $5. There’s a wealth of information, a numbered map and some lovely old photos that show what the sites looked like in their day. For example – did you know that in the 1880’s and 1890’s there was a ‘Halfway House’ on Te Aroha-Gordon Rd “where coaches would stop and have their horses attended on their way to Rotorua. The proprietors were great hosts preparing meals for travelers and sightseers.” The booklet gives directions and distances to each site. This is a great rainy day activity to do with visiting friends and relatives as well as a history lesson on the area. Hot off the press are our “Te Aroha 2014” calendars packed full of gorgeous photos of our town. The calendar includes all Te Aroha’s major events for 2014 making it really handy to have on the wall. They also make lovely gifts to post to friends and relatives overseas or out of town. Thank you to everyone who contributed photos – there’s a complimentary calendar in the post for those people whose photos we included. We had great difficulty deciding which ones to include and we think you will find a nice variety in there. Here are three events on the calendar this month - The Community Garden Spring Open Day on the 3rd where you can learn how to start your own vege garden; the St Mark’s Parish Fair on the 16th with cakes and sweet stalls, produce and plants, sausages and hamburgers, morning tea, quick fire raffles and activities for children; and of course the 117th AP & H Show on Saturday the 16th - a lovely day out for the whole family! You can find out more about upcoming events in Te Aroha at www. tearohanz.co.nz/events Till next month - the i-SITE team
Te Aroha AP&H Show Saturday November 23 2013 Saturday November 23 2013 will be the 117th year that there has been an AP&H show held at Te Aroha. 116 years of people competing, exhibiting and volunteering their time to keep this event going through the years. The 2013 show still has some of the same events that were competed for in the early years namely in the cattle and equestrian arenas along with the children's livestock and the large horticultural section. A varied selection of food and trade stalls, train rides, super slides and bouncy castles should give everyone something to enjoy.
Some events for people to watch and join in . . . • North Island Jersey Championships • Miniature Horses • Arm Wrestling - come and see the NZ and Australasian Champion, Matt Heta-Morris in action Ravensdown Truck Pull has 4 categories this year: Open or Te Aroha Business House Teams - competitors in the Business House do not need to be employees of the company - one team will win $1000 first prize! There is also a Women's Truck Pull event and 2 age groups for children to pull a ute, so Primary and College students get your teams together and enter. All sections will receive prize money.
Home Industries Section in the shed will be displaying everything from floral arrangements, produce, baking, craft and lots more, so have a go!
Cattle, Equestrian and Home Industries schedules and entry forms are available from the Show Secretary via email tearohaaph@gmail.com or visit our site on Facebook Te Aroha Show or phone Anne Brown 07 884 4139.
Gates open at 9am at Boyd Park Entry costs $5 for adults and children 12 years and over, $2 children under 12 years. Any queries contact the show secretary Ane Browne 884 4139 Te Aroha Show on facebook or email tearohaaph@gmail.com Aroha Advertiser - Page 7
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TE AROHA MOUNTAIN LIONS CLUB Celebrating Serving The Te Aroha Community Nearly seventy members attended the recent Te Aroha Annual Combined Service Clubs Dinner at the Te Aroha R.S.A. Hosted by the Te Aroha Mountain Lions Club this annual event bringing members of the Te Aroha Service Clubs, Te Aroha Lions, Te Aroha Rotary and Te Aroha Lodge, together to celebrate the work they all do in serving their community was 'a resounding success' commented President, Wanda Brittain. Ably facilitated by coordinator and M.C. Margaret Martin, the evening flowed smoothly with copious amounts of humour and social conviviality together with a delicious smorgasbord meal. However, the highlight of the evening was the refreshingly forthright, down-to-earth and humorous presentation given by the guest speaker, Mrs. Noela Vallis, from Matamata. Noela Vallis is the visionary founder behind the New Zealand Spinal Cord Society that was established in 1988 and became an incorporated society in 1991. It is a non-profit organisation for cure, research and treatment of spinal cord injury and related problems. SCSNZ was formed because of a great need for an organisation to work towards a cure of long-term (chronic) spinal cord injury. Noela's husband suffered a jet-boating accident in 1984 incapacitating him with paraplegia. It became a vision for Noela that she would raise funds to assist people with spinal injuries by supporting effective research towards the goal of a cure for spinal cord injury. Noela had this to say about her vision and passion for a cure to her captivated audience - “Within my lifetime, people who suffer injury to their spinal columns will be treated in hospital like anybody else with a serious breakage, and walk out again after a few weeks treatment. And they will resume their normal lives. Noela's longer-term goal was to establish a research laboratory in New Zealand, translate research into clinical treatments, and ensure New Zealanders would benefit directly from the money she raised. This dream has been achieved. Haematologist and Transfusion Medicine Specialist based in Dunedin, Dr. Jim Faed, is working for the University of Otago and the NZ Blood Service and leads the SCSNZ research team. He’s had a long standing interest in research in immunology, blood products and the health of blood donors. His research has included developing specialised methods for growing white blood cells in the laboratory to study antibody production. Those studies are now proving to be of great value as methods are developed for growing cells that maybe used for research on tissue repair. Dr Faed was initially approached for advice on setting up the Spinal Cord Society Laboratory in Dunedin in 2002 and was later asked to help lead the scientific development work. During the past twenty five years Noela Vallis has explored and resourced relevant scientific research projects around the world and cajoled, inspired and motivated leaders in science, government and private business to support her cause with amazing success. Her ability to source the much needed funding is to be envied and Te Aroha Mountain Lions Club President, Wanda Brittain, was delighted to present Noela with a cheque for $450 on behalf of the assembled service
clubs, towards the society's ongoing research. This was the total raised from the raffle and a lively Tail Twisting session. It was somewhat serendipitous that Noela also won the gourmet hamper in the raffle draw and the second prize was won by Robin and Lola Lockhead who are also founder members of the Spinal Cord Society. After the successful Te Aroha Lions, Mountain Lions and Rotary clubs project this year, raising funds for the electric bed for Te Aroha Hospital, the clubs are now investigating another joint project, this time, to raise further funds for the Spinal Cord Society in 2014. Te Aroha Mountain Lions Club members are now counting down to their annual Bumper Book Fair on the 1st and 2nd November where the proceeds will be going to the St. Johns Cadets Group and the Te Aroha Springs Community Trust. Doors open at 9.0'clock at the Catholic Hall. For further information contact Phillipa Davey 07 884 9781.
Left: Noela Vallis Below: L-R Lola Lockhead, Noela Vallis, Robin Lockhead (Te Aroha Lions Club) and Wanda M Brittain President te Aroha Mountain Lions
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Heading to the Piako Fete for a Ladies Day Out Friday 15 November 2013, Daltons Plantation
Grab your girlfriends and head to Matamata for the best Ladies Day Out this summer. The Piako Fete is being held on Friday 15 November at Daltons Plantation and will host an eclectic mix of high quality stalls along with demonstrations, food and drink, a fashion show and live music entertainment. “Piako Fete is all about ladies having a great day out. We’ve rounded up fashion, beauty, cuisine, gardening and shopping against Daltons Plantation’s backdrop of 10 acres of beautiful landscaped display gardens,” says organiser Lynsey Champion. Among the demonstrators are top fashion stylist Megan Maher from Repertoire and Jill Mulvaney from Alembics, an artisan company which promotes the ancient skills of distilling essential oils in handcrafted copper stills. They will be joined by World Organics Skincare, The Nukes Ukulele Band and dozens of stall holders offering exclusive shopping opportunities including plants, clothing, crafts and arts for sale. “It’s an opportunity to have a girly indulgence day and get some Christmas shopping done,” says Lynsey. The inaugural Piako Fete in 2012 was attended by almost
1000 people and this year the line up of entertainment and shopping is even stronger with several artisan food vendors. Advance tickets are $19, available from eventfinder. co.nz ($25 at the gate) and a donation from profits will go to support the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust.
About Piako Fete Organisers Lynsey Champion, one of NZ’s finest cloth hat makers, and Michelle Lewis, a graphic designer started plotting their ideal pre-Christmas day out when the Ellerslie Flower Show moved to Christchurch leaving a void for a North Island Ladies Day Out. In 2012 the Waiheke based duo teamed up with Daltons Plantation to host the inaugural Piako Fete in Matamata, the epicentre of the North Island, almost. Modelled on the supremely successful fetes in the South Island, which Lynsey has attended several times as a stallholder, their aim is for the Piako Fete to become a well established annual event and earn the title of the ultimate Ladies Day Out. A donation from profits will be made to the Waikato Breast Cancer Trust towards more comfortable seating for patients receiving chemotherapy.
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Camera Club photo of the month Red October, by Neil Fausett. 11th November 2013 Te Aroha Camera Club Meeting at 7.30pm in the Art Centre Our judge and speaker will be Trefor Ward from Hamilton. He is a well known Hamilton photographer with over 20 years of being in business and does some lovely work.[see his website at www.treforward.com]
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Te Aroha Identities Sir William Herries – 1859-1923 - Farmer, Horse Breeder, Politician Born in London in 1859, Sir William Herries was He also left one thousand pounds to the Te Aroha educated at Eton and at Trinity College, Cambridge. Jockey Club to be used for the purchase of a racing In 1881, he arrived in Auckland and after travelling cup. Ralph Somers was the President at the time around New Zealand, he bought in partnership with and it was decided to rename the Te Aroha Cup to Harry Meysey-Thompson, 900 acres at Shaftsbury, the Herries Memorial Cup. (This cup is again known near Te Aroha in 1882. Later he became the sole as the Te Aroha Cup and is raced for at the Breeders owner. Stakes) Sir William married the girl next door, Miss Catherine Two hundred and fifty pounds was left to the Vicar Louisa Roche in 1889. and Vestry of St. Marks Church. In 1896 he was elected to the House of Representatives, Sir William Herries is remembered in our town – where he sat continuously until his death in 1923. He Herries Park, Herries Street and Herriesville Suburb was Minister of Railways and Minister of Native (the town area west of the river). affairs. During his ministerial career he also administered other important folios, including Labour, Customs and Marine. While electioneering for the Bay of Plenty seat he rode his horse over the Thompson Track and travelled down the Waihou River campaigning. To get to Wellington he had to travel by sea from Tauranga – there were no railway or roads at this time. Sir William sold his farm in 1902 so he could concentrate on his political career. While he lived in the Te Aroha district, his interest in politics soon had him elected onto the Piako County Council and the Waikato Hospital and Charitable Aid Board. He was President of the Te Aroha Musical This is Sir William Herries on horseback when he was campaigning Society formed in 1899 and an enthusiastic for the Bay of Plenty Seat about 1900. member of the Te Aroha Jockey Club. In 1920 he was awarded a Knighthood. The insignia of the Order of St. Michael and St. George was presented to him by the Prince of Wales whilst he was visiting New Zealand. Sir William wished for his ashes to be interred in his beloved Te Aroha and his funeral service at St Mark’s Church was the biggest for many years. Prime Minister, Mr Massey and other political dignitaries travelled with Sir Williams ashes by train from Wellington to Te Aroha for the service. In his will he left one thousand pounds to the Mayor and Councillors of Te Aroha to beautify the town. Robert Coulter was the Mayor at the time and it was decided to rename Pound Paddock to Opening the first bridge across the Waihou River in 1910. Sir William Herries Herries Park and a marble statue of Sir William is the tall man standing on the left in the suit with the chain across his chest. was dedicated on the 9th October, 1926. Aroha Advertiser - Page 14
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Waihou Hall Spawns a New Class A lively group of dancers enjoyed an evening of varied dancing so much they are now looking forward to regular dance classes in the Waihou Community Hall. The dances were all forms of ballroom dancing from waltzes to rock n’ roll, and the dancers ranged in age from 30 to eighty. The near eighty year olds enjoyed the music and chat a managed a couple of sedate dances, while the 30 year olds powered through the whole evening. George and Elaine Wright demonstrated and taught 4 dances for all to try and master, and the music was repeated until the dancers declared themselves masters. “We try to tailor our teaching to what the couples enjoy” explained George. “We have music that fits older traditional dances like the Maxina, and there are lots of more recent and more complicated dances to learn when the couples are ready.” Les Munro the Chairman of the Waihou Events Society expressed delight to have another group interested in using the Waihou Hall. “The original wooden floor is an ideal dance surface, and the café setting and soft lighting makes for a relaxed evening of exercise and chat. People particularly enjoyed the polonaise dances which mixed everybody up and involved all the dancers in the fun”
Kids are Coming Back to Waihou We are excited to be able to offer a great Xmas concert in the Waihou Hall on Friday the 29th November. The Elstow / Waihou primary school children will be singing and dancing on stage followed by the Pavarotti Singers and the Mighty River Harmony ; “Youngies” followed by “Oldies” and an expanded Barbershop Quartet! “This will be a Waihou focused evening,” said Les, “But all are welcome. The Piako Concert Brass band will be playing traditional carols and Bunnings are providing a barbeque to complete the evening. The concert will start at 6.00pm sharp and entry will be by a gold coin donation.” Dance classes will be held each Friday from 1st November 7.30 to 9.30pm, and the dance evenings will be held each third Friday of the month. Entry costs only $5.00 each, and all who are interested are welcome to come along. Contact : George Wright (07) 884 4457 or Les Munro (07) 884 7210
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An early evening of song, dance, and carols. Waihou Community Hall
FRIDAY 5.45pm November 29th
FEATURING… Elstow/Waihou School Kids The Pavarotti Singers Mighty River Harmony Piako Concert Brass Followed by…. A Bunnings Barbeque
A WAIHOU XMAS EVENT FOR ALL Gold Coin Donations Gratefully Received. All welcome Waihou Events Society Inc. Les Munro (07) 884 7210 (027) 279 5082
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Stalls • Bring the family Kids games and prizes • Plants and preserves Raffles • Workshops • Bring a picnic Worm juice for sale
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We look forward to seeing you all.
SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES Piako Concert Brass Summer Concert Series – In Te Aroha Domain
Starts Sunday Nov 10th – 2pm Please come along and support us! *********
Piako Concert Brass welcomes new players! Come along and see what we do. All ages and levels of experience welcome instruments available for loan. Practises are held at Waihou Hall every Tuesday at 7pm - for more information contact Kate on 884 9434.
PAINT PARTY 30th November 2013 Mystery Location Tickets cost $10.00 available from Matamata, Morrinsville, Te Aroha Colleges, Starfish Social Service and Youth Empowerment Service. Transport will be provided from Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha. Facebook YES Factor to confirm bus times and pick up locations. This is an alcohol and drug free event. YOUTH 13-18 DJ REFRESHMENTS
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Hi Folks, Lorraine and I are proud to introduce the Palace Hotel Newsletter. We have been at the LOCAL for 3 years now, and are proud to call Te Aroha home and be part of such a cool community…Bruce
November is Mo-vember, with lots of our patrons participating in the moustache competition, judging is at the Great Mo-vember Ball, Nov 30th right here at the Palace, dress to impress, with all proceeds going to the good cause
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE PALACE….. In the Garden Bar this Sunday Afternoon (3rd), Brendan Hopping plays for us, along with a free sausage sizzle at 3.30 and drink specials, what a great way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon with the family, café open, pizzas cooking, snacks available Pool night on Wed 6th Nov, games and competitions, monthly from now on Quiz night, fortnightly from Nov 13th, get your team together for a good fun night Rumour has it that there is another famous MAN-CAVE TOUR happening in early December, register your interest now - before the bus fills up!! November 30th, great Mo-vember ball $5 entry, dress up in your best glad rags, Band, Photos, prizes and good times, and all for a good cause Updated Menu starting Nov 1st, with all your favourites and a few new dishes….. (yum, bacon and scallop burger!!) $10 Roast every Friday night, Gluten-Free and vege option too Kids corner, tv, games and toys to keep the young ones amused Pulse Decorative Hire on display for the month of Nov in the dining room, for all your special event decoration needs, come in and check out our range
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October was a busy month for Palace Birthdays, it’s a big happy one to……. Knighty Nic Farac Sheryll Johnstone Steve Dare 21sts for Tracey Williams Ricco DeThierry Jordan Dare and anyone else that we may have missed And us at the Palace, we’ve been here 3 years!!
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Zara Davies on the opening of her new hair salon
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Beside PJs Burger Bar Congratulations from all of us at the Palace
DARTS CLUB
Last Wednesday saw the Jesters Darts Club Champs with 16 members fighting it out for club supremecy. The final was best of 3 501 between Richard the Pom and Eric the Viking, With the Pom winning a thrilling decider, congratulations Richard! We were all at a bit of a disadvantage tho as everybody knows that you English boys are born with a dart in your hand!! Over the summer, darts night will be once a month, starting on Nov 20th
QUIZ NIGHT
Fortnightly from Wed 13th Nov, we will be having Mr G Quiz nights in the public bar, no entry charge, teams of 4, bar and meal tab prizes Come along for a good fun night
POOL NIGHT
From Wed 6th Nov, we will be having Pool competitions monthly, $5 per night entry, watch blackboard for details
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Community News NOW ON AT FUTURE TE AROHA CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Mondays – Acting 4 – 5.15pm Have fun learning to act & explore the magic of storytelling, improvisation, focus, concentration & theatre games with Toni and Bailee. Tuesdays – Percussion 4 – 5pm An opportunity to enjoy the creative process & play your own music with Dave Children’s Ukulele at 5 – 6pm Come along & have fun with Dave creating great sounds. Wednesdays – Art 4 – 5.15pm. Have fun while learning new art techniques with Ruth WORKSHOPS for adults 14yrs upwards Musical Mondays 6:30pm Bring your instrument & join Danny for a musical jam. Ukulele Tuesdays 6:30pm Come along & play ukulele with other like minded people. Tuesday Art Club 6.00pm Create art in a freindly environment. Community Choir Wed. 6.30pm For those interested in being part of a community choir. Children’s Disco yrs3 – 8 15th Nov. 6:30 - 8.15 “Fright Night” Prize for best costume “ONCE UPON A CHRISTMAS” Wed. 4th Dec. - Wed. 18th Dec. 10am weekdays Once again we will be presenting our special Christmas event for the children of the district. We are taking bookings now. For further information ring 884 9481
Waihou Hall Centenary To be celebrated On 15th June, 2014
The Committee is now collecting anecdote and photographs relevant to the History of the Waihou Community Hall and the families that have used it down the years.
TE AROHA AP & H HOME INDUSTRIES SECTION Schedules are out now for the Home Industries Section of the AP & H show for the 117th year. Some sections have changed slightly. Some have had a few classes either deleted or added to. Photography section theme has changed this year also. Childern can do some craft work for their section at home if they wish - a great holiday entertainment idea for the wet days anyway. Theme for Courts/Decorative this year is "Stage Show". We have Budz, a new sponsor, sponsoring the entire Decorative section of the show. They have come to the party, so to speak, with all the class descriptions for this section and supplying all prize points gifts. Schedules are available from shops showing the yellow sign on their windows including Daisy Hill Designs, Info centre, Library, Salon Chez Helene, Framing Quilt and Craft just to name a few. Don't forget anyone can enter but if you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact Clarissa Hart 887 3655 or Colleen Walsh 884 9964. A big thank you to all sponsors, your help really helps us.
MANAWARU TABLE TENNIS CLUB Every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Manawaru Hall on Shaftesbury Road, Manawaru. All welcome. Contact Ragvir Singh 884 6758.
Te Aroha Squash Club Business House Squash Get a Team Together and enjoy a good night of fun Starts Friday 15th November – runs for six weeks $60.00 per team – five players on the night Limited to 12 teams Names to Megan Farac by the 1st of November 027 448 4541 / 07 884 8782 (home)
Please contact Ernie Bygraves on (07) 884 8414
ST JOSEPH'S PARISH COMMUNITY Flowers in Praise exhibition, to be held in the Catholic Church of St Joseph, corner of Whittaker and Burgess Streets. The theme for the displays is "God in His Creation" and we hope that it will be a way of celebrating the beauty of the present season of Spring, and a way of being thankful for all God's many gifts of beauty to us. In this age of increasing ecological awareness, it is hoped that we might be more aware of our need to treat more carefully the gift of creation. The exhibition will run from 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th of November, between the hours of 11am and 4pm.
Contact Jane on 07 8380 328 or your local contact Michelle 884 7545
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TE AROHA COELIAC/GLUTEN-FREE SUPPORT GROUP Our get-together on 23 September was a great success. Hopes (and a table) for a group of about eight were considerably exceeded when more than double that number turned up. The Organic Health Shop was nearly bursting at the steams, but we all really enjoyed the chance to have a chat and swap stories with like-minded people, so much so that we are going to do it again, hopefully this time in a more open setting. There are plans to have the outdoor area of the shop organised by the time we meet again, so we should have a bit more room to move around. As always, delicious food, great coffee and hot chocolate, all definitely gluten-free, will be available for purchase. The next gathering will be on Monday, 25 November at 10,00 am at the same venue, with a bit of luck outside in the sun. For any further information please phone Dorothy 8846098 or Pam 884-4449.
Te Aroha & District Museum We urgently require helpers at the Museum, especially on the weekends. Hours are between 11-4 in summer and 12-3 in winter. One day a month would be a fantastic help, training given. If you are able to help keep our local Museum open 7 days a week, please contact Daphne Ellis 8844347.
LITERACY WAIKATO Literacy Waikato is a small, not for profit organisation that has been providing individual tuition, at no direct cost to learners, since 1977. We work with adults to help improve their literacy, numeracy and communication skills. People are motivated by a variety of reasons to seek assistance - sometimes there are new challenges with paperwork in a new job, they may want to help their children with their homework, read to their grandchildren or want to gain a new qualification but their literacy skills let them down. Part of the mission of the organisation is that everyone has the right to learn literacy skills and should not have to pay for it, so there is no cost for tutoring. Surveys have shown that 43% of working adults do not have the literacy skills they need to do their jobs. There are similar figures in other countries. Literacy Waikato works with adults who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. After an initial assessment, learners are matched with a tutor, after which they will generally meet once a week for an hour, during school term time. The location and time are set between the learner and tutor. Tutoring is available in your local area. For further information, please call 07 834 8880 or 027 848 0530.
TE AROHA SENIOR CITIZENS President: Mrs Daphne Ellis Ph 884 4347 Meetings every Tuesday 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, 24 Church Street New members welcome NOVEMBER PROGRAMME 5th Nov Sandra Craig 12th Nov Phil Garland - Folk Singer 19th Nov Morrinsville RSA Entertainers 26th Nov Ian Harrop Cards (500) and Bowls every Thursday 1pm Hall for hire - Reasonable Rates Contact Jack Cohen Ph 884 7771
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Ladies for Hire:
The Te Aroha Dramatic Society’s latest production is written by New Zealander Alison Quigan. Though probably best known for her 7 years playing Shortland Street receptionist Yvonne, theatre has long been Alison’s second home. She spent 18 years as artistic director at Palmerston North's Centrepoint Theatre, has acted, directed 60 plus plays and written extensively for the stage. “Ladies for Hire” is about a group of ladies who have sung it all! Christenings, weddings, funerals, they've seen them all come and go, the good, the bad and the downright ugly. It’s a drama on the High C’s! which strikes more than a few sour notes. The strong threads running through this play are its believable characters and the relationships that bind them, the play's dialogue sparkles and is laced with quick earthy and ironic wit. And through it all, they sing - in harmonious expressions of hope, friendship and love. Alison has beautifully crafted this modern story of leadership and loyalty when faith is tested. Thought provoking as well as fun, “Ladies for Hire” is entertainment as in tune with the season, as it is with the times. Opening at the Te Aroha Little Theatre on Wednesday 20th November and running on 21st,22nd,28th, 29th & 30th at 8:00pm with a matinee at 2:00pm on Saturday 23rd. Book early at Piako Stationery Supplies.
TE AROHA MAHJONG CLUB
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.
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THE ROTARY CLUB OF TE AROHA INC.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICE Youth across the Matamata-Piako district are working hard to organise youth events in Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha. Funding has been made available through the Ministry of Youth Development to use these events as a platform for youth leadership development. 30 youth from Te Aroha are hosting a paint party at a mystery location on the 30th of November; tickets cost $10.00 and are available from local Colleges, Youth Empowerment Service in Te Aroha and Starfish Social Services in Matamata. For further information on the paint party Facebook YES Factor. Matamata is hosting a road rage, street event on the 13th of December and Morrinsville is hosting a sports tournament in February 2014.
TE AROHA FREEMASONS Masonry also known as Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternity in the world with some five million members worldwide, there is no other organization where a man can walk into a room of strangers anywhere in the world and immediately be welcomed and honoured as a friend and brother. It is open to all men of good standing and has no regard for differences in a person’s race, colour, creed or their station in life and we have many members from all walks of life. While its moral philosophy is founded on religious principles, it is not a religion or a substitute for one and religion and politics are never discussed in our meetings. We do not solicitate for members unlike many other organizations, but always welcome any man with good morals and who profess a belief in a supreme being; any man seriously desirous of serving humanity only need ask a member to petition for membership. If you like structure with self-discipline it’s a great challenge and a lot of fun. We are not a secret organization as some people may believe, but like all organization we do have confidentiality’s, with the wide access everyone has to the internet there is a vast amount of both positive and negative information on Freemasonry, a good site to have a look at if you are interested further is www.freemasons.co.nz or should you wish to contact Te Aroha Freemasons direct just give us a call for a friendly chat, you can call myself David Freeman on 07 8844364.
Our Village Garden : Te Kete o Te Aroha
SPRING OPEN DAY Sunday 3rd November 11am to 3pm
Rotary had been asked to organise and run the auction of the Monk Family Estate garden tools, carpentry and plumbing gear. This was held on Saturday October 12 and all proceeds will eventually go to the Te Aroha Community and District Hospital. Charlie Mace organised this very successful day and over $14,000 was raised. John F Jones and company were the auctioneers and they gave all their time free of charge and it was an enjoyable day all round. We still have fertiliser for sale and attach here the uses of this. Order forms are still available at Don Edwards Photography shop or you can phone 884 9521 Tom Stephenson for order. SUGGESTIONS FOR FERTILISER USE NPK Fertiliser: A nitrogen, phosphate and potassium fertiliser blended for the garden lover. Great for lawns, vegetables and general garden use. Lime: Annual dressing on lawns, addition to compost bins will raise pH of the compost and general garden use to raise pH or add calcium. Be careful around acid-loving plants eg rhododendrons and camellias. Peat moss: For mulching around the garden, for adding to compost bins or used as part of a potting mix. Acid loving plants love it. Chicken Manure: A natural fertiliser mixed with shavings from the chicken sheds. It is rich in nitrogen, phosphate, potassium, magnesium, sulphur and calcium. One of the best for side dressing around the drip line of citrus trees in early spring and autumn and for side dressing those vegetable plants throughout the season, especially potatoes. Good for adding to compost bins. Dalton’s compost: Full of natural goodies for mulching around the flower and vegetable garden. Also good around roses and trees. Compost bins love it. Our Facebook page is under the name of Rotary of Te Aroha if you are curious to see more of what we are doing in our area and overseas. If you are interested in knowing more about Rotary please contact the secretary on 884 9521. To learn more about Rotary activities we have a website which promotes our district 9930 on Rotary.org.nz.
ST MARK'S PARISH FAIR Mark November 16 in your diaries for the annual Parish Fair. There will be delicious home baking and sweets for sale, jams and pickles, plants and second hand books. There is a certain mystery about five of our tables which have been hired privately, so come along and find out. This year there will be fun for the kids with face painting, gumboot throwing and more. Morning tea with savouries and cakes will be available all morning, as well as barbecued sausages and hamburgers something for everyone. The doors open at 8.30am to make sure the early birds catch the worms!
FREE ADMISSION Rewi Street, next to Police Station Come and see what your community garden is all about
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Daisy Hill Designs for Wools, Books & Crafts Stephanie and Clyde will be taking a break from November 8th to 18th - OPEN again Tues 19th Though you may see us around Te Aroha!
End of Season Clear-Out Sale Fantastic Knit-Kit Bargains Wool up to 50% Off Starts Tues 19th November 154 Whitaker St. Hours: Mon-Fri 9.30am - 5pm Sat 9.30am - 1pm Tel. 07 884 4597
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BE IN TO WIN A GREAT PRIZE!
Chase the Face
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 deliver to Palace Hotel front counter. Some clues are (in no set order): Think - education, property, paper, planning.
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LAST MONTHS FACES
Ron House Piako Stationery Supplies
Last months lucky winner
Darice Collinson Chasing Cats
Wayne "Pittsy" Pitts Pittsy Mountain Radio
Lindsay Spooner McConnochies Te Aroha Fire Chief
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Tutors Wanted Do you have a passion, a skill, a talent you would like to share with others. Future Te Aroha is looking for you. Give us a ring on 07 884 9489
ROADCYCLING Small Roadcyling group (more than 20 years) is looking for some "riders". Riding on Tuesdays/Thursday morning. For more information call: Jim 027 381 7988 John 07 884 9984 Tony 07 888 8770 (Matamata)
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 “Nunnary Backpackers”, behind St. Davids Parish, Burgess Street, Te Aroha.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU The Te Aroha bureau is located at 137 Whitaker St. Opening hours 10.00-2.00. Ph. 884 8037. Email: cab.tearoha@xtra.co.nz
PILATES classes held at Te Aroha Physiotherapy every
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
STORY ROOM
A weekly programme offering children aged 5 to 10 a time outside school to help develop reading, social, listening, and creative skills in a fun way. COMMUNITY HEALTH BOARD Each child is important! This is why Community Health Forums are made up of local people we have a small group to ensure that representing specific geographical regions. They are no child misses out on attention. The responsible for supporting and advising the Waikato District programme is facilitated by caring Health Board (WDHB) about local health issues, activities and volunteers who are not teachers and is a free service to the local community. priorities for their community. The children will participate in the following activities: Membership is comprised of self selected representatives with an interest in the health and well being of the community. • Borrowing time when they may borrow from a range of quality books A weekly programme offering children to 10 alevel. time school with no pressure to aged choose at5a particular Twooutside books may be taken Te Aroha is well represented by Flo Mace, Shirley Gillard and to help develop reading, social, and creative skills in a fun way. recently joined Rod Gibson. home andlistening, returned the next week. If you are interested and would like more information, contact • is why Afternoon tea – ana opportunity to make choices, socialise sharemisses the Each child is important! This we have small group to ensure that noand child Shirley 884 8319 or email s.gillard@xtra.co.nz day. out on attention. The programme is facilitated by caring volunteers who are not teachers and is a free service to the local community. • Listening to a story presented by one of the leaders which offers the TE AROHA TENNIS CLUB children many skills and paramount among them is an ability to listen, to The children will participate in the following activities: JUNIORS enjoy, and to understand the story. Borrowing time when they may borrow from a range of quality books with no pressure to Wednesday from 3.30pm • Creative activity connected to the story that has been shared and choose at a particular level. Two books may be taken home and returned the next week. Tiny Tots (5-7 yrs), Primary & College Students the children are encouraged to share, help each other and use their $70 per season-includes free professional Afternoon tennis coaching tea – an opportunityimagination to make to choices, socialise enhance the craft. and share the day. with TennisNZ Accredited Coach Listening to a story presented3.30 byto one of the which offers theStreet, children many skills 4.30pm onleaders Wednesdays at 32 Church Te Aroha. SENIORS and paramount among them is an ability to listen, to enjoy, and to understand the story. Next term commences 23rd October Saturday 1pm Creative activity connected to the story that has been shared and the children are Wednesday-5.30pm information anduse to enrol phone Daphne Ellis onthe 884craft. 4347 encouraged to share, helpFor each other and theirplease imagination to enhance Monday-Wednesday-Friday-8.30am STORY ROOM is funded by: Brought to the Community by 3.30 to 4.30pm Street, Aroha.Trust TEAMS TENNIS Royon andWednesdays Enid Nicol Trust, at 32 Church Te Aroha SpringsTe Community Next term commences 23rd October begins Wednesday November 6th-$20 per non-member D.V. Bryant Trust Ph: 07 8849932 Mob: 021 0606625 For information andSirtoJohn enroll please phone Daphne Ellis on 884 4347 Members free Logan Campbell Residuary Estate Charitable TrusttoNo.the CC22427 Ph. Clem Apted (Coach) 884-4548 or Murray Preston 884is8371 STORY ROOM funded by: Brought Community by 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
STORY ROOM
Roy and Enid Nicol Trust, - Page 26 Aroha Advertiser D.V. Bryant Trust Sir John Logan Campbell Residuary Estate
Te Aroha Springs Community Trust
Ph: 07 8849932 Mob: 021 0606625 Charitable Trust No. CC22427
NEED HELP FROM RED CROSS?
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
Are you having difficulty with exploring the Internet or sending emails? Would you like to be able to sort and store your digital photos? Do you have a problem with Microsoft Office? Do you have a general computing query? Perhaps Te Aroha Seniornet can help you. Why not come along to one of our Friday morning sessions aimed at helping the over 50’s better understand the wonderful world of computing. Please contact: Dave Clark 889 7987 or Lyndsay Noble 884 9299
TAI CHI Te Aroha Physiotherapy Hall. Tutor: Jenny Lucy - 25 years experience. New classes commencing Tuesday 1st October 2013. Classes will run until Christmas, at a cost of $60 payable at commencement. Pro rata refund made after 3 sessions if you decide not to complete the course. TUESDAYS: 5.30pm-6.15pm Beginners Sun Style 29 Form. 6.30pm-7.15pm Advanced Sun Style 73 Form. WEDNESDAYS: 8.15am-9.00am Qi Gong and Modified Sun Style 12 Form. 9.00am-9.45am
Modified Sun Style 40 Form and Sun Style 43 Form.
To enrol please phone/text Jenny Lucy 027 245 8418. Wear loose comfortable clothing and soft footwear.
Te Aroha SHOPPING BUS
FREE SERVICE
Door to Door service!!
DONATION WELCOME
Te Aroha Town Bus every second Tuesday all year round
(Pension Day)
Out of Town Bus 3rd Monday of the month:
Morrinsville
Matamata
September 16th November 18th January 20th March 17th May 19th July 21st
19th August 21st October 16th December 17th February 21st April 16th June
NOW GOING TO HAMILTON Bi-monthly on 2nd Monday
INVENTORS CLUB Persons interested in forming an Inventors Club with the idea of mutual help with each others projects. Confidentiality assured. Contacts email ianpdavis@slingshot.co.nz 884 7735 Oosting44@gmail.com 884 7714
Next bus 11th November then 13th January Information and Bookings
884 9932
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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
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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.
Provided for the community by Te Aroha Springs Community Trust
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A la Carte & Pizza Menus
Restaurant & Bar
wine and cocktails • premium cuisine open Wednesday 5.30pm - late Thursday - Sunday brunch & lunch from 11.00am dinner from 5.30pm - late
149 Whitaker St Te Aroha 07 884 9307
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Kerry McKinley
Glenda Milligan
Short Street, MATAMATA • Ph 888 8333 Whitaker Street, TE AROHA • Ph 0800 862273
213A Whitaker Street, Te Aroha Ph/Fax: 07 884 9378 Mob: 0274 744 144 Email: stanishsigns@xtra.co.nz
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• 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
2001 Holden Commodore VX Acclaim In Red - 18inch Alloys - Full Body Kit 3.8L V6 - 4SRS Airbags - Great Condition
0800 838 900
Piako Stainless & Alloy Specialists Ltd
Bungalow and Villa Wooden Windows
DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOW COMPANY
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.
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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9 Honi St, Te Aroha p 07 884 9122 f 07 884 9121 Beauty Therapy Gifts - Crystals 135 Whitaker St Te Aroha 07 884 9457
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Kenrick Street, Te Aroha
RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF • Rotten sashes and sills repaired or replaced and painted • Sash pulleys and cords replaced • Bay windows re-built and re-shingled • Re-fabrication and repair of architectural features
$8995
CLINIC
• Waxing • Brow and Lash Tints • Facials • Ear Candling • Massage • Reiki Treatments • Foot Fantasy • Hand Care • Clairvoyant/Tarot Readings Reiki Workshops - enquiries welcome - bookings essential
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