School’s dollar offer
By Chris Gardner
An historic schoolhouse will be offered to Ōtorohanga Historical Society for removal and restoration.
Ōtorohanga District Council made the decision after hearing from a delegation of three former Rewarewa School pupils in the public forum section of Tuesday’s council meeting.
Evan Cowan, husband of Ōtorohanga Museum director Liz Cowan, said moving the schoolhouse to the museum would enable it to be used by the community.
“The building is unique, and irreplicable,” he said. “It’s a perfect fit with the museum. The extra space would be welcomed by them. The building would be preserved and accessible to everyone.”
Cowan said nearly $32,000 had already been pledged to assist in
the removal and restoration of the building without any public appeal.
Ōtorohanga Lions Club had already pledged to pay the $18,200 removal costs quoted to the museum director.
He was supported by Rosemary Davison and Peg Purdie, who were at Tuesday’s meeting, and his uncle Laurie Cowan, who did not attend.
“I firmly believe that the school should be taken to the museum,” Purdie said.
Davison said the council had a chance to fix a problem.
“I am aware that the building has been a real pain in the neck to the council over the years,” she said.
Mayor Max Baxter proposed the building be offered to the society for a $1 reserve after an 11th hour offer from Rewarewa resident Bruce Bolt to move it about 100 metres up the road on to private property.
“Regardless of what we go on, not everyone is going to be happy,” the mayor said.
Bolt and Rachel Wiggins previously appeared before the council asking for the building to be kept on site.
Ōtorohanga ward councillor Katrina Christison thought moving the building to the museum site could save the council spending more than $1 million extending the library.
“Relocating to the museum would create valuable space for events,” she said. When it was previously in the
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Long-time New Zealand resident David Karrol became an official Kiwi this week. Karrol, the Three Waters manager at Waitomo District Council attended the citizenship ceremony at the Cambridge Town Hall with wife Sharon because the couple live in Te Awamutu. He has had more than 30 years’ experience in management, operations, maintenance in catchment, treatment and reticulation in water, wastewater, stormwater and trade waste systems, including swimming pool industries. He has worked with regional, city and district councils, consultancy services and contracting in his native Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Australia. David joined Waitomo in October 2022 for the second time; prior to that he was with the council for 21 months from August 2018.
care of the Bolt Trust, she said, not everyone who wished to have access to the building could use it.
The council agreed to give the society until July 31 to accept the offer, and a further year to remove the building from the site,
Community projects lead Sahndra Cave said no further funding or staff time would be given to the building after two decades of community discussions.
Built in 1917 and moved to Rewarewa Reserve before the Second World War, the schoolhouse served generations before its closure in 1973.
“Multiple council reports over the years have cited challenges managing the site due to community disagreements and lack of a unified plan,” Cave said in her report.
“In recent years, the building has remained locked and underutilised. A 2024 assessment identified several maintenance issues including possible roof leaks, signs of rodent activity, and the need for both internal and external repainting to address weathering and general wear.”
An estimate of the maintenance cost is $40,000.
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“We’ve given them a donation for the last two years and we’ll do so again this year,” contest organiser Barry Stott said.
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The competition also caters for youngsters and in addition to assisting emergency services, the hunt helps towards pest control efforts.
“Every little bit helps. Last year, the children brought in something like 100 possums last year, which is great for the area,” Stott said.
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Will we ever learn?
This Memorial Day means more to me, than all the others celebrated by public holidays put together.
It’s the day that makes me pause and think of my parents, concentrates the mind if you like, on the generation they survived in, and of how our subsequent generations, have never had to do the same.
Which dates me of course, to a certain age, but I care nothing of the age, I do care about war and conflict. The futility of war, of how there must be a better way of solving conflicts, and while I know there are better ways, there are regional wars going on all around us, so I wonder if our world wars have taught us anything.
My folks didn’t pay the ultimate price of war though, you would know, because I wouldn’t be here. But they paid a price that they never got over, the affect war had on the rest of their lives was profound and had a similar effect on many other returned
By Richard Steele
servicemen and women, who gave up some of their best years, in the name of serving King and country, the aim of being free people.
They were good folks, my parents, but for reasons that are really a mystery to me, they went from being leaders of troops, staff, and organisers, to after the war, to not being able to organise anything very much at all. Unable to control the rest of their lives, to enjoy their latter years in any meaningful way.
Whereas lots of those who stayed home, apparently prospered, and flourished, in the vacuum created by those overseas.
Returning soldiers, have always been neglected though, since the beginnings of time.
We love them when we need them and ignore them when the jobs done.
I don’t mind that so much, but what does annoy me is being described as a baby boomer. Sure my, or our, parents had four
of us under five, after the war. But hang on, they had lost some of their best years of their lives, being away fighting for us, in my mother’s case, in patching up and nursing those injured in the conflict, that they made up for lost time after the war, should be celebrated, not disparaged.
The real discouragement I feel as a seventies something survivor, in the winter of my years, is that we have never learnt a bloody thing. All around us are technical marvels. Boons to the advancement of mankind, sliced bread, pod up toasters, retractable radio aerials, keyless entry, don’t mention phone technology.
But we have never been able to stop fighting each other. So, I wonder for our futures, whether, we will ever learn, and then I look sideways, at some of the people we elect to lead us, and I don’t think so.
Brayden Jones and Gus Holmes (right) pictured last year inspecting the contest’s catch.
Photo: Piopio Cosmopolitan Club.
Briefs…
Looking for a cop
The recruitment process for a permanent police officer in Kāwhia is underway. The coastal village has been without an officer for some time, after the previous resident suffered an injury
Muster review
Te Kūiti vendors ran out of food at the Great New Zealand Muster, when around 8000 people attended the annual event, Waitomo District Council has heard. The council is reviewing how toilets, rubbish and parking were overloaded during the day.
Marokopa cameras
Waitomo District Council
acting chief executive Helen Beever is investigating why closed circuit television cameras have not yet been installed in Marokopa, after a question from rural councillor Janette Osborne.
Try to remember
Latrell Smiler-Ah-Kiong, whose spectacular eighth minute try for King Country was one of a multitude of highlights in their Lochore Cup win over West Coast last season – and voted the fans’ try of the year - has earned plaudits on the other side of the Tasman. In a Shute Shield match last Saturday Smiler-Ah-Kiong, a former Te Awamutu Sports back playing for Two Blues, ran the ball after collecting a kick off. He then eluded the entire West Harbour defence to dot down. See King Country club rugby on page 11 today.
Spending check
An independent investigation will review a $700,000 “overspend” by Ruapehu District Council. The council’s Chief Executive Clive Manley had earlier initiated an internal review. Mayor Weston Kirton said the money had not gone missing or been misappropriated but had been spent on community assets.
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Conflicts swell Anzac numbers
By Viv Posselt
Record numbers attending Anzac Day events around the region, and the messages delivered at those services, suggest a heightened public awareness of escalating global tensions.
The messages have been widespread.
Guest speaker at Te Kūiti’s Anzac Day service, Terry Bradley, said the world seems ‘more divided than ever’ and said we seem to be living in the age of the dictator. (see story Page 10).
Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger asked ‘when are we going to learn from all of this?’ when speaking at the Te Awamutu civic ceremony and at the end of a service at the Pukeatua War Memorial Church.
Similar views, increasingly expressed nationally and internationally, came when The News
reported on an address by NZDF Brigadier and Cambridge businessman Jon Broadley who cautioned New Zealanders against complacency and said our geographical distance offers no buffer against the effects of global conflict.
The link between increasingly volatile geopolitics and growing numbers at Anzac Day events comes as no surprise to one of two national vice-presidents with the NZ Returned Services Association and Cambridge RSA president, James ‘Tony’ Hill
He said on Monday that heightened awareness of global conflicts was likely attributable to today’s almost instantaneous news coverage via social media.
“You can’t go anywhere and not have the news reach you … it’s in our faces all the time,” he said.
“Crowds at events like
Anzac Day have definitely grown in number. I am sure that the current turmoil they see in the world is part of the reason. I also think it is marvellous to see them turn out like that. There seem to be more families who are there not only to support people from past wars, but also to support those serving today.”
Hill also commented on last month’s government announcement that the definition of veteran be expanded to include the many thousands of servicemen and women left unsupported by current eligibility dictates.
The move was made after New Zealand’s most decorated living war hero, Sir Willie Apiata, gifted Veterans Minister Chris Penk his NZ Victoria Cross Medal to press for change. Penk subsequently said the government would introduce the Veterans’
Recognition Bill in response to concerns that the present definition of a veteran created a divide. He explained that the current term is reserved for NZDF personnel injured as a result of qualifying service, either on deployment or in routine service before ACC was introduced in 1974.
Penk said: “While that definition remains appropriate for determining eligibility for support entitlements, it has unfortunately left many who have loyally served our nation feeling excluded.”
Hill said the move to broaden the definition of ‘veteran’ was a good thing.
“People often think of a veteran as their ‘grand-dad’ or other senior relative, but they are people who have fought in far more recent conflicts, and they should not be ignored or sidelined.”
He also commended the government for considering
the creation of a new national day dedicated to honouring New Zealand’s veterans, announced by Penk at the same time. He said the date is to be held at a time of year yet to be chosen following government consultation with the NZRSA and the Independent Veterans’ Advisory Board.
Pipe bands join forces
Ōtorohanga residents showed support for their fallen by showing up in numbers for both the dawn and mid-morning services, which were addressed by Ōtorohanga RSA president Shona Martin. Meanwhile the Te Awamutu, Cambridge and Te Kūiti district pipe bands, who performed at Ōtorohanga, then went to Kāwhia for the coastal town’s Anzac Day commemorations in the afternoon.
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Ōtorohanga police sergeant Heyden Nunn paying his respects after laying a wreath at the cenotaph.
Photo: Viv Posselt
Ōtorohanga District Council deputy mayor Annette Williams approaching the cenotaph to lay a wreath.
Photo: Viv Posselt
Old minenwerfer returns ‘home’
By Chris Gardner
An historic First World War trench mortar has been returned to Ōtorohanga Memorial Park after six years of restoration, prompting a call for its neighbouring gun to be next.
The fully restored 7.58cm calibre Minenwerfer, or mine thrower, was returned to Memorial Park on Kakamutu Rd last month after a $6000 restoration supported by an Ōtorohanga company.
It sits alongside a Turkish gun which is in need of restoration.
Ōtorohanga Returned and Services Association
president Shona Martin said the branch had been asking about its return for more than a year.
“It looks really good,” Martin said who was thrilled to have it back before Anzac Day.
A new stand will soon be installed to support the trench mortar and take the weight off the wheels. A protective roof will be added to help preserve it.
The 1916-built Minenwerfer, light and able to be moved about by four men, lobbed projectiles out of the trenches like a mortar or fired them along a flat trajectory like an anti-tank gun.
Popular with German infantry, the Minenwerfer was unique as the allied armies had no equivalent.
It was captured from and presented to Ōtorohanga Town Board in 1920 in recognition of the town’s contribution to the war.
“We are pleased to have it back,” said community board member Jo Butcher.
Ōtorohanga Museum director Liz Cowan congratulated everyone involved.
“Perhaps the neighbouring Turkish gun could be given the same treatment too,” she said.
Cowan said the Turkish gun was the only one of its kind in New Zealand.
“It’s a Krupp 120mm M.1892 Field Howitzer and was sent to Ōtorohanga
in 1923 in recognition of Ōtorohanga’s contribution to the Great War.”
The gun is a German design and was manufactured under licence in 1907 by the Imperial Armoury in Istanbul, Turkey. It was captured by the
New Zealand Mounted Rifles in Palestine and brought to New Zealand from Egypt to became one of the more than 200 artillery pieces donated as war trophies by the New Zealand Defence Department after World War One.
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Ōtorohanga residents concerned about what is going on at their Ballance St fire station can rest easy.
It is quite simply undergoing a refurbishment, one that seems to have people in a pickle about parking.
Brigade chief Neville King said yellow lines have been painted outside while the work goes on, but it means there are fewer spaces for volunteer fire fighters.
He is asking the public to keep spaces around the station free while the work – expected to take three to four months –continues.
The parking situation had not slowed down response times so far and neither has the work on the station, he said.
Until work has been completed the brigade is using a marquee to store its two appliances, a 13,000 litre tanker and a four-wheel drive ute.
Contractors are pulling down two of the existing engine bays, rebuilding and putting three bays on instead because the brigade needs the tanker and the ute in the one building.
Other restructuring work is included in the overhaul.
“They’re doing a lot of revamping in the existing part of the station too, including structural work, so there’s been quite a bit going on,” he said.
Ōtorohanga Fire Station’s temporary facilities.
Photo: Viv Posselt
The minenwerfer is back, having been removed from Ōtorohanga Memorial Park years ago for restoration.
The Krupp field howitzer could do with the TLC too.
Liz Cowan
Pope Francis
By Tom Roa, Tikanga Advisor, Waikato University
Tēnei te Pō! Tēnei te Pō! Tēnei te Pō! Te Pō-uriuri, te Pō-tangotango, te Pō-i-oti-atu. This is the night, this is the night, this is the night!
The darkest night, the deepest night, the night of completion.
The very sad news of Pope Francis’ passing heralds a time for the Catholic Church of prayer, reflection, preparation for his funeral, and the gathering of the Cardinals to appoint his successor.
Worldwide he will be remembered for his legacy of reform, and his not infrequent clashes with world leaders over immigration and economic issues.
Pope Francis was very well known for his strong views on justice, human rights, his condemnation of conflicts, in particular, the Gaza conflict. His Christian heart saw that the glorification of his God, and the following of Christs’ teachings of love for one another were being totally ignored. In fact, every conflict, every war, ignores that so important base of Christian faith. Of having love for one another.
I wait, with bated breathe, even though I am not Catholic, with how the Catholic Church will replace him, and what will be the guidance, the leadership of the new Pope to be. But first, let us mourn Pope Francis, the passing of a good man, a man who lived up to his belief in the importance of loving one another.
Echoes of the strength of will of those
before Pope Francis resound here in Aotearoa New Zealand with the recent rejection of the Treaty Principles Bill. Many commentators and submissions to the Parliamentary Select Committee paid little to no heed to the ‘fourth Article’ of the Treaty, also known as ‘Te Ritenga Maori’ which called for the guarantee of the right of freedom of religious expression.
Catholic Bishop Pompallier proposed this ‘Fourth Article’. Hobson’s translator Henry Williams announced to the gathering: ‘The Governor says the several faiths of England, of the Wesleyans, of Rome, and also the Māori custom shall alike be protected by him.’ In Māori, Williams read out to the gathered rangatira: ‘E mea ana Te Kāwana, ko ngā whakapono katoa, o Ingarani, o ngā Weteriana, o Roma me te ritenga Māori hoki, e tiakina ngātahitia ana e ia.’
The Māori chiefs present at Waitangi quickly agreed and Hobson accepted but never wrote that down as part of his written draft.
E te Kāmaka, nāu te tūru o Hato Pētera i kawe ki te ao-tūroaHaere ki raro i ngā parirau o tō Kaihanga; Nāna koe i hōmai - Nāna koe i tango. Moe mai rā.
Oh Rock of the church founded by Saint Peter whose role you have so ably fulfilled. Farewell. Be with your Creator, who gave you to us, and now has taken into his care, sleep in peace.
RSA recruitment a struggle
By Jon Rawlinson
The declining number of returning veterans has led to dwindling membership at RSAs nationwide, including Te Kūiti.
The town’s RSA president Barry Batley said that during the world wars, veterans returned in large groups and spent time together.
“But today’s veterans aren’t coming home together, all at the same time,” he said.
“They don’t seem to reach out a lot and they don’t communicate with the RSAs. We don’t really know why, not for sure. Although they have some connection with each other, they’re not really too keen on the RSA.”
Batley, who was among the last to undergo compulsory national service before it was abolished in 1973, shared his experiences. While stationed in Singapore, Batley met Erika, a Royal Navy service member. Today, the couple serves as president and secretary of the Te Kūiti RSA. He said even after leaving active duty, veterans’ lives remain at risk.
“Suicide by veterans is high over in Australia and I
know it’s happening in New Zealand as well – it’s bloody tragic,” he said.
Across the country, RSAs are closing, but there is still support for veterans through Veterans’ Affairs NZ. During the Covid pandemic, frontline workers such as nurses, paramedics, and doctors faced immense pressures. Similarly, police and firefighters are also more likely to sustain permanent psychological impacts from conflict and tragedy. While these service people may march on Anzac Day, they aren’t necessarily joining RSAs, said Batley.
Efforts are underway nationwide to expand the support services offered by the RSA to its members. Batley believes the reduction in membership is also due to broader societal trends.
“We’re just not socialising like we used to. We don’t communicate as much. It’s just the way society is heading. It’s not a nine-five life anymore, a lot of people work over the weekend, so clubs are struggling,
Piopio Cosmopolitan Club recently joined forces with the RSA and this type of
amalgamation is happening elsewhere.
Lance Corporate Alton Matthews, a past president of Te Kūiti RSA, said recruiting more members was a struggle.
“I can’t honestly put my hand on my heart and say I know what today’s veterans want. It is a bloody minefield in terms of what is expected from the RSA and other support networks. Although everyone has an opinion, no one has the exact answer to what should be provided and how they should provide it.”
With veterans returning at various times and scattered across the country, an inability or unwillingness to access support can have tragic results.
“Suicide is a big problem among veterans now. My grandfather’s generation didn’t want a lot of support, demand wasn’t as high back then as guys just shut up and dealt with it themselves, but of course that’s not an answer.”
Understanding the differences between modern veteran’s needs and those of “the old boys” is crucial if the RSA is to continue to serve
Team looks at security
By Jon Rawlinson
Elevate, Ōtorohanga District Council’s development board, has appointed a project team to focus on improving security for businesses.
The project team will now work through the options with businesses, Elevate’s economic development manager Michelle Hollands said.
The move follows the arrest of a man in connection with a series of burglaries in the business district.
“The community coming together and designing solutions that connect businesses both to one another and the police security network is an important next step for
both business and whānau in Ōtorohanga,” Hollands said.
Business owners are being asked to take part in a survey to determine who has- and who wants - cameras installed.
Other issues to be considered include connecting to a national police monitoring system, the potential for cameras which recognise number plates and whether or not a targeted rate for security patrols will continue.
Elevate board members
Grant Matthews and Katrina Christison are also part of the project team which will work with council and police.
those who served. However, assessing the problem is not the same as solving it.
“I was the Te Kūiti RSA president during the pandemic. I stepped away because I became disheartened – it was a bit of an old boys’ club and some people didn’t want to listen,” Matthews said.
“I don’t know what needs to change, but I think that old ‘back in my day’ mindset isn’t helping because it’s not ‘my day’ anymore, it’s their day.”
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Alton Matthews, centre, with his sons, Blake, left and Harrison.
Michelle Hollands
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Kihikihi School destroyed by fire
Several young Te Awamutu dancers competing at the Te Kūiti Winter Show national dancing competitions met with considerable success.
Elaine North had a series of triumphs, including first for Highland dance and tap dance under 11 years; second for tap dance under 9 years; second for Highland fling, sword dance and Irish jig, all under 11 years.
Elaine had secured
100 placings, made up of 46 firsts, 34 seconds and 20 thirds - a very fine achievement. Elaine was in splendid form at the competitions, and there was loud applause when she reached such prominence. A successful gypsy
dance was held in the Te Rore Hall, which was beautifully decorated with multicoloured streamers, the supper room tables being arranged charmingly with vases of daphne and freesias. The judges had great difficulty in judging the dazzling array of costumes consisting of lacquered taffetas, embossed satins, suede’s, velvets and sequins. Excellent music was supplied by Leckie’s orchestra, and extras were played by Mrs Nicholson and Mr Allen.
When Kihikihi School was destroyed by fire there were many scholars who expressed the hope that their holidays would commence much earlier
than usual. They were doomed to disappointment as arrangements were made to resume school, most of the children being accommodated in the Town Hall, and others taken by bus to Te Awamutu District High School. The Kihikihi Town Board made the hall available on five days each week for school purposes as an emergency measure and the Board of Education sent equipment. After school holidays, three marquees were erected in the school grounds to accommodate all the classes until consolidation of the Te Awamutu and Intermediate schools could be made. An unusually heavy fall
of snowcapped Mt Pirongia, the snow level reaching a point about half-way up the hills. The snowfall was heavier than had been seen for several seasons. Motorists travelling between the Waikato and Kawhia were thrilled at the unusual spectacle of snow lying about the roadsides and several stopped and set about building snowmen.
A very interesting demonstration of the ideal dairy cow was given at Mr Ryburn’s farm, ‘The Oaks,’ Paterangi, especially for the education of the Paterangi School’s senior scholars.
The president of Te Awamutu Jersey Cattle Club delivered a short but
informative address, and Mr Ryburn, a show-ring judge, demonstrated the good and bad points of several animals paraded. Quite a number of questions were asked and answered. The scholars were given an outline of the aims of calf clubs that were functioning in other districts, and they expressed a desire to form a similar club in Paterangi. The headmaster, Mr Oram, thanked Messrs Allen and Ryburn for their interesting information, and they were accorded hearty applause.
A rare budgerigar was bred and reared by Mr Henderson, of Puniu Road. The progeny of two greensplit blues, it was what was
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called a fallow and declared by authorities to be the first of its kind ever bred in New Zealand. Its principal markings were white head, pink eyes, yellow beak, sky-blue suffusion body, cinnamon wings, and blue and cinnamon tail. Mr Henderson showed the bird to several breeders and members of the Budgerigar Society and all agreed that the bird was unique.
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT HOW TERMS OF TRADE COULD HELP YOUR BUSINESS?
Terms of trade are a useful tool if anything goes wrong. These govern the relationship between you and your customers – setting expectations and responsibilities for you both.
Importantly, terms can limit or even entirely remove your liability to a customer for some types of losses they might su er if you
breach your obligations. An example would be a liability cap that limits the amount a customer can claim from you to an agreed amount – such as two times the contract price.
Now, you can’t just add any old term into your terms of trade; and there are some things you can’t legally avoid. For example,
PARVOVIRUS, A TIMELY REMINDER
Over the past few weeks, we have heard of a spike in canine parvovirus (CPV) cases within our neighbouring districts. If you haven’t already heard of it, CPV is a cruel disease that is highly contagious and di cult to treat once established. The virus is very hardy, often living in the soil for years, resisting most household disinfectants or weather changes. The prognosis for dogs with CPV is relatively poor as the virus a ects the body’s ability to absorb
a business selling goods or services to a consumer is generally not able to use their terms to avoid Consumer Guarantees Act obligations. But, if your business is selling to another business, then you just might be able to contract out of those guarantees. See your legal specialist who can best advise you on protecting yourself in business.
nutrients causing rapid dehydration and weakness, sometimes even resulting in death. Symptoms of parvo can include severe bloody diarrhoea, vomiting, lethargy, anorexia, fever, and severe weight loss.
The best prevention against CPV is to vaccinate.
The number of vaccinations a puppy needs depends on their age. Ideally, they have three vaccinations at 8, 12, and then nishing at 16 weeks
of age, then in most cases, annual boosters will be required. It is important to note that puppies are not considered fully covered by the vaccine until at least 2 weeks after their nal puppy vaccine. During this time, your puppy should remain at home and only socialize with known fully vaccinated dogs. Please phone if you have any questions or to discuss the best options for you and your canine companions.
If you are considering removing all your teeth and getting plastic dentures, please take the time to read this information. Plastic dentures are not like your natural teeth, they provide 1030% of the chewing power and can be extremely di cult to use. Without any teeth to act as anchors you will have to
use your cheeks and tongue to keep the dentures in place. You will also have to learn how to speak with them as the plastic can change your speech. Imagine if you lost your leg in an accident and had an arti cial limb. You’re not going to be able to walk straight away let alone sprint or jump. Your body needs time
to learn how to use your new “teeth”. Despite these shortcomings of dentures, with persistence you can learn how to use them to eat and speak.
If you still have your own teeth I would highly suggest to look after them because once you take them out you can’t grow anymore!
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There are a few di erent payment deadlines and options available when booking your travel arrangements. So, when you book with us, please let us know your situation so we can nd an option to suit you. Flights need to be paid for at the time of issue, however when it comes to
your accommodation for example, there are options to pay this much closer to your travel dates. While properties generally o er cheaper instant purchase rates, paid at the time of booking, there are also options to con rm the accommodation now and pay later, so that you don’t miss
out. We can provide various options and payment terms for you. Another option o ered is paying over time –e.g a regular weekly/monthly deposit into our bank account so the balance is ready to go when due. Please talk to us about your situation, so we can make your holiday happen.
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Axe is hanging
By Chris Gardner
Ōtorohanga District Council will fell 10 pōhutukawa trees in Kāwhia when it is confident the work can be carried out without obstruction.
Peaceful protestors prevented the felling of the 20-year-old trees planted on top of the seawall on Pouewe St in March.
Kāwhia Community Board approved removal of the trees last December last year, following a report from council roading manager Paul Strange.
“The root systems of the trees are causing the seawall to fail and will cause further issues as they get bigger,” Strange said in his report.
The seawall is a short distance from the road leading into the village.
As the tree grew, a temporary footpath was painted on the roadside but was substandard and provided no security to pedestrians.
The board approved the felling of the trees, requesting they be marked with red paint for community awareness, and the wood be donated to marae and the community for use.
The scheduled removal day in March began with a karakia led by kaumātua which was
attended by board members, councillors, mana whenua representatives, council staff, and community members.
“Shortly after, individuals from the public — some identifying as Ngāti Hikairo — entered the cordoned area in peaceful protest of the tree removal,” a report to last month’s meeting of the board said.
“In recognition of their presence and to maintain a respectful and safe environment, work on the pōhutukawa trees ceased.”
While on site, contractors carried out unrelated work and removed two problem wattle trees located on the opposite side of the road.
“The council has since been contacted by representatives of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo, who have indicated they will be discussing the matter with their whānau.
“We acknowledge the importance of these conversations and are open to further engagement with mana whenua and the wider community if required.
“The council remains committed to working respectfully with iwi, hapū and community partners, and will provide updates as discussions progress,” the report said.
Council communications and engagement manager Helen Williams said it was acknowledged not all community members agreed with the ultimate outcome.
“We will return to the site once we are confident the works can be carried out safely and without disruption. The decision to remove the trees remains in place, although the timing has been temporarily delayed,” she said.
Dyslexia
a
difference – not a disability
It is my pleasure this month to share a column written for me for sharing by Mike Styles. I first met Mike when I was on the board of primary ITO before entering Parliament.
Mike inspires those who live with dyslexia, this value is worth sharing with you.
The ultimate paradox. People who are clever, but struggle with text.
How many of you know somebody, or perhaps you know several people who are clever but struggle to read, write or spell? Many such people are clever at their jobs, and many own their own businesses. Often the explanation to this conundrum is dyslexia. Dyslexia is best thought of as a condition where intelligent people have an unexpected and otherwise unexplained difficulty engaging with reading, writing and spelling.
Sadly the New Zealand education sector does not serve dyslexic learners well. Governments of all colours have continued to ignore this group of Kiwis. The Ministry of Education denied the existence of dyslexia until 2007. We should not blame the teachers. Thay are doing their best, but they have not been trained or resourced to help children with dyslexia. Children with dyslexia grow up to be adults with dyslexia. Unsupported dyslexia impacts a significant number of New Zealanders. Worldwide at least ten percent of people have dyslexia. That is at least 500,000 Kiwis.
The main feature of dyslexia is literacy difficulties, but it is much more than that. Dyslexia is genetic in origin, affects males and females equally and lasts a lifetime. It affects all languages, cultures and ethnicities, although anecdotally we believe that Te Reo is an easily language to master than is English, because it follows the rules in its spelled and written form. English, as we all know is filled with contradictions and contrary rules.
There is an exciting part to the dyslexia story. Dyslexia comes with a long list of positive features, including creativity, innovation, visual spatial and 3-d strengths as well as great problem-solving skills. Many people with dyslexia have strong kinaesthetic skills and many are very entrepreneurial. There are some highly achieved Kiwis with dyslexia,including: Richard Taylor of Weta workshops, the All Blacks coach Scott Robinson and John Britten of the Britten motorcycle. Technology is helping. There are many different assistive technology devices that make a big difference and level the playing field for people with dyslexia.
Mike Styles MNZM. Dyslexia consultant and author of the book “Congratulations, you have dyslexia, Great minds think differently”. www.dyslexia-consulting.com
One of the 10 trees which will be removed from a Kāwhia seawall. Photo: Chris Gardner
By Viv Posselt
The guest speaker at Te Kūiti’s packed Anzac Day ceremony, Terry Bradley, sounded the alarm on a world that seems more divided than ever and said, “we seem to be living in the age of the dictator”.
Te Kūiti-born Bradley, who grew up in Piopio, was a member of the New Zealand Army until 1985. He is also an ordained Assemblies of God minister and is General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in New Zealand.
He told those packed into Te Kūiti’s Les Munro Centre that on a recent visit to Gallipoli he became increasingly aware that not only were those battles of key significance in forming a level of nationhood for both New Zealand and Australia, but they also signified a defining moment in Turkey’s history.
He said there had been many ‘what if’ moments during the 1915-1916 Gallipoli campaign, each one having the potential to have changed the battle’s direction or even
Alarm at a divided world HOME MAINTENANCE
ending the slaughter.
“But then we think, what would the world be like if it had not run its course?” he said.
Waitomo District Mayor John Robertson said Anzac Day was a time to “reflect on the service of those who have defended our nation and other nations against the tyranny of invasion”.
“In particular, we remember those who didn’t return. In World War One 18,166 Kiwi servicemen lost their lives. In World War Two 11,625 Kiwis lost their lives,” he said. “After those world wars, our servicemen and women continue to be involved in several regional conflicts… today we watch and worry about where civilised society has gone.
“The Middle East is on the edge, Sudan has civil war, and we worry about potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. Democracy is important. Diplomacy is important,” he said, adding that those are no longer safe.
In his Anzac Day address, Piopio College head boy Korvell Young, said the day was important in terms of reflecting on
the brave sacrifice of those lost soldiers.
“Today is not just about honouring old soldiers but it is about remembering the lessons of war and remind us not to take the freedoms those soldiers earned for granted.”
Te Kūiti and Districts Pipe Band drum major Ross O’Halloran leads the band and the procession around the King St East/Taupiri
band before the official
Piopio celebrates first win
By Norris Woodbine
Local club rugby attention centred on Piopio last Thursday night as the home side survived a spirited challenge from Waitomo - eventually securing a bonus point four try victory 29–7.
The first half was dominated by strong defence as the two evenly matched teams cancelled out attacking plays with some shuddering hits especially in midfield and around rucks and mauls.
Piopio opened the scoring in somewhat controversial circumstances when Caleb Foote took a quick tap from a penalty and shot through a disorganised defence to score handy to the posts allowing Chaye Havea to convert. Waitomo protested as it appeared the ref had not made a mark but the try stood.
This fired up the visitors and the Waitomo forwards tore into their work and spent long
Rugby picks
periods camped deep in the Piopio 22 only to be driven back time and again by the resolute Piopio defence.
Finally it was centre three-quarter Renata Leilua who went looking for the ball and crashed across under the posts in a melee of bodies allowing himself an easy conversion.
There was much celebration from the Waitomo team who finally threatened the scorers after 273 minutes of rugby this season.
The teams went to half time locked at 7–7 and there was much anticipation for an action packed second half.
Piopio coach Craig Bell clearly got a message to his troops during the break and virtually from the kick off Neil Vandenberg crossed for a try quickly followed by a Stormy McCarthy penalty for a 15–7 lead.
Soon after former King Country forward Isaac Griffin nailed another try which
McCarthy converted and Piopio looked set to run away with the game ahead 22–7 with half an hour to play.
Some astute substitutions from the Waitomo coach Steve Edwards saw his team respond positively and their defence held Piopio at bay until on the stroke of fulltime a miscued clearing kick was gathered by an unmarked Jackson Hurley who secured the bonus point try.
Down in Taupo a hopeful Waitete fronted Tongariro United for a Hetet Shield challenge in a top of the table clash.
With tries to Jared Crosland, Riddick Rangitonga and Carlos Karaitiana and young Callum Hedley nailing his kicks at goal the blue boys from Te Kuiti were leading 20–18 with just 15 minutes to play.
However Tongariro took command and ran in 17 unanswered points for a solid 35–20 victory to remain the only unbeaten side in the competition.
In the other game played on Friday Taupo Marist ran riot defeating Taumarunui Sports 84–7.
The Waitete women travelled to Hinuera and crushed the home side 81–12 in impressive fashion.
This week returns to normal Saturday afternoon rugby with Waitete hosting Taupo Marist in Te Kuiti and Waitomo looking to maintain improvement, hosting Taumarunui Districts, while Piopio travel to Taumarunui to play Taumarunui Eels.
Burnside scores on 50th
By Jesse Wood
The women’s premiership rugby team was the only Ōtorohanga Sports side to win on Anzac weekend, beating Hautapu 27-24. Keita Burnside scored a try in her 50th match for the club.
This weekend they host
University women.
The men’s premier side lost 50-7 to Hamilton Marist on the artificial turf in town.
Former King Country representative Leigh Bristowe scored two tries for the winning side.
Jacob Coffin scored Ōtorohanga’s sole try and
In
Hamish Clapcott added the conversion.
The Ōtorohanga B side fell 55-0 to Hamilton Marist B in the earlier match.
the combined Waikato and Counties Manukau under85kg competition, the Maihihibased Kio Kio United Cattle Dogs lost 27-10 to Drury.
Peter Hurley (9) Taupo Marist Taumarunui Districts Piopi
Carlos Cressy (10) Waitete Taumarunui Districts Piopio
Craig McKellar (12) Taupo Marist Taumarunui Districts Piopio
Christen Dimond (8) Taupo Marist Taumarunui Districts Piopio
Waitete’s Mike Lea with ball in hand against Tongariro in Taupo last week.
Craig McKellar remains two points clear of the rugby picking pack in King Country club rugby –where second paced Carlos Cressy is picking an upset on Saturday.
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In accordance with the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, notice is hereby given that Ōtorohanga District Council, for the purpose of allowing the Ngutunui Sealed Rally Hill Climb has made the decision to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder:
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025
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There will not be a detour in place.
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Hui ā-Marae 2025 –Rōpū Whakahaere Appointments
Hui ā-Marae are currently taking place across the rohe to appoint two representatives from each marae who will become members of Te Rōpū Whakahaere for Te Whare o Te Nehenehenui.
Te Rōpū Whakahaere consists of representatives appointed by each marae and is the precursor to the 2025 Te Nehenehenui Kura Tau Trustee Elections.
Attendance is welcome, simply see the below table of dates or go to our website for more information.
3 May Mokoroa Marae 10.00am Methodist Church Hall, 124a Main Rd, Kāwhia
4 May Mōkau Kohunui Marae 10.30am Mōkau Kohunui Marae, Piopio
Te Kōpua Marae 12.00pm Te Kōpua Marae, Pōkuru
10 May Te Keeti Marae 10.00am Te Keeti Marae, Ōtorohanga
Te Kōtahitanga Marae 10.00am Te Kōtahitanga Marae, Otewa Rd, Ōtorohanga
Taanehopuwai Marae 10.00am Ngāti Maniapoto Marae Pact Trust, Taupiri St, Te Kūiti
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Rereāmanu Marae 11.00am Te Kawau Māro Tuarua, Rereāmanu 465 Te Kuiti Road, Ōtorohanga
Tokikapu Marae 11.00am Tokikapu Marae, 138 Waitomo Caves Rd, Te Kūiti
Te Korapatū Marae 10.00am Te Korapatū, 102 Hangatiki East Road, Te Kūiti
Te Rongoroa Marae 2.00pm Te Rongoroa Marae, Ongarue Village Road, Ongarue
Te Kōura Putaroa Marae 10.00am TBC
Marokopa Marae 10.00am Marokopa Sports & Recreation Grounds Clubrooms
Pūrekireki Marae 10.30am Pūrekireki Marae, St Hwy 39, Pirongia
Pōhatuiri Marae 11.00am Pōhatuiri Marae, Ngā Tapuwae Rd, Te Kūiti
Te Kauae Marae 12.00pm Te Kauae Marae, Hangatiki
Mōtiti Marae 1.00pm Mōtiti Marae, 486 Mangatea Road, Te Kūiti
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Taarewaanga Marae 10.00am Taarewaanga Marae, 5 Ouruwhero Rd, Ōtorohanga
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The Ōtorohanga District Council is proposing to replace its existing Development and Financial Contributions Policy. Development and Financial Contributions are levies on new development to support the infrastructure and facilities needed to cater for growth.
The proposed Policy retains:
1. A Development Contribution relating to the repayment of a loan for growth-related stormwater infrastructure servicing the area north of State Highway 3 in Ōtorohanga township.
2. A district-wide Financial Contribution covering reserves/community facilities for each lot created as per the Ōtorohanga District Plan.
The proposed Policy introduces a voluntary Financial Contribution to enable affordable housing. This would be secured by way of a voluntary development agreement.
The proposed Policy and the background report can be found on Council’s website www.otodc.govt.nz
Submissions on the proposed Policy will open Thursday 1 May 2025 and will be received until Thursday 28 May 2025.
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The hearing of submissions and deliberations will be on Tuesday 10 June 2025. Anyone wishing to speak to their submission must signal that in their submission.
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– Peacefully at Te Kuiti Hospital, on Saturday 26th April 2025. Daughter of John and Margaret, sister of Stanley and Sam (dec). Much loved Aunty of Tracy; Colleen and Geoff. Great Aunty of Michael and Rachel; Paul; Katherine; Brandon and Jess; Lachlan and Lauren; Andrew and Tilly. Great-great Aunty of Kendyl, Devon, Penelope and Lexi. A service for Jean will be held at VJ Williams & Sons Chapel, King Street West, Te Kuiti on Monday 5th May at 11am followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St John’s Otorohanga. The Fleming family would like to thank staff of Te Kuiti Hospital for their amazing care. All communications to Fleming Family c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941. In the care of VJ Williams & Sons, Funeral Directors Association of NZ Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ
LONGDEN, Alan Harry – It is with great sadness that the Longden family announces the passing of Alan (Turk) after a courageous battle on Tuesday 29th April 2025. Alan will be sadly missed by his beloved family. A service for Turk will be held at the Les Munro Centre, King Street East, Te Kuiti on Saturday, 3rd May at 11am followed by burial at the Te Kuiti Cemetery. All communications please to the Longden family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
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