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TA Courier 2008-12-22

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:30:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Monday 22nd December 2008
Think before you buy -- Police are so concerned about the potential for an accidental shooting, they called the media together to emphasise the difficult position toy and replica firearms present.

TA Courier 2008-12-18

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:45:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday, 18th December 2008
Museum relics? Not! -- The 'True Colours' Split Enz exhibition, originally conceived as a temporary exhibition, is today as popular as ever with Te Awamutu Museum visitors.

TA Courier 2008-12-16

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:20:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Tuesday 16th December 2008
Cracker Christmas Parade crowd -- A large crowd attended Saturday’s Te Awamutu Christmas Parade.

TA Courier 2008-12-11

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:20:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 11th December 2008
On yer bike for summer -- Te Awamutu i—SITE Centre and Te A’ Cycles have combined to extend the cycle hire service in town.

TA Courier 2008-12-09

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:50:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Tuesday 9th December 2008
CanTeen fundraiser tops 27K -- The boxing/head shaving fundraiser run by Central Region Prisons Service staff recently raised over $27,000 for CanTeen.

TA Courier 2008-12-04

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 4th December 2008
Sky the limit for drink drivers -- Police throughout the Central North Island have a simple message for those contemplating drinking and driving this summer — don’t.

TA Courier 2008-12-02

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:50:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 2nd December 2008
Carving a place in history -- The traditional Maori garden at Hamilton Gardens which was officially opened today features an extensive range of carvings by Kihikihi-based artisans Sam Roa and Shane Tamaki.

TA Courier 2008-11-25

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:15:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 27th November 2008
Classic fun at Maungatautari -- The Maungatautari 30km fun ride lived up to its name on Sunday attracting well over 100 riders, including drag queens and one 77-year-old competitor.

TA Courier 2008-11-25

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:00:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Tuesday 25th November 2008
Waddell claims fifth Waipa title -- Rob Waddell’s impressive return to rowing was capped by claiming the supreme award at the Waipa Networks District Sports Awards last week.

TA Courier 2008-11-20

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:30:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 20th November 2008
TA stepped out for fundraisers -- Te Awamutu Events Centre hosted back-to-back fundraisers at the weekend — and both the Cure CanTeen event on Friday night and the ‘Dancing with the Te Awamutu Stars’ event on Saturday night were hugely successful.

TA Courier 2008-11-18

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:25:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Tuesday 18th November 2008
Job’s taken her to great heights -- Chrissy Spence admits that taking on a job that involved climbing tall trees was a giant step for someone petrified of heights.

TA Courier 2008-11-13

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:15:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 13th November 2008
Armistice 90th remembered here -- Te Awamutu Returned Services personnel did their predecessors proud when they turned out in force to mark the 90th Armistice Day on Tuesday.

TA Courier 2008-11-11

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:30:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Tuesday 11th November 2008
Plenty of work to do says MP -- After 10 years as an opposition MP, Shane Ardern is looking forward to representing Taranaki-King Country in Government.

TA Courier 2008-11-06

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:30:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 6th November 2008
Kai in the Kihikihi yard -- An important stage in the Kihikihi Community Garden project took place this week when the vegetable seedlings were planted out.

TA Courier 2008-11-04

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:45:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Tuesday 4th November 2008
Scream makes a ‘splash’ -- This year’s Splash of Colour at the Te Awamutu Events Centre justified its expansion into a two-day event with a good turnout from the public and contributing artists.

TA Courier 2008-10-30

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:15:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 30th October 2008
Never too young for opera -- Two Te Awamutu sopranos have been able to mix opera and motherhood recently with outstanding results.

TA Courier 2008-10-28

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Tuesday 28th October 2008
Blind persistence pays off -- Mark Kaye-Smith has been doggedly trying to get a job in Te Awamutu over the last couple of years—and at last has succeeded.

TA Courier 2008-10-23

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:45:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 23rd October 2008
Six decades of brass -- Members of the brass band fraternity gathered to celebrate a unique honour when Te Awamutu Brass member David Haberfield was presented with a certificate for sixty years of service.

TA Courier 2008-10-21

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:00:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Tuesday 21st October 2008
Setback for Harold -- The Waipa King Country Life Education Trust’s mobile classroom has been extensively damaged by fire in a suspected arson attack.

TA Courier 2008-10-16

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:10:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 16th October 2008
Sobering message for students -- Te Awamutu College SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk) committee was responsible for an accident scene this week.

TA Courier 2008-10-14

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:30:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Tuesday 14th October 2008
Generosity rewarded -- Eight-year-old Niamh Cooper was happy to make what she thought was a five dollar donation to the Fresh Future Appeal to support children’s health.

TA Courier 2008-10-09

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:30:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 9th October 2008
Tertiary musicians get the blues too -- Two Te Awamutu music students and our Silver Fern were amongst this year’s Waikato University Blues Awards recipients.

TA Courier 2008-10-07

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:40:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Tuesday 7th October 2008
Wananga ready for next 25 years -- Te Wananga o Aotearoa celebrates 25 years of rich and varied history.

TA Courier 2008-10-02

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:50:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 2nd October 2008
Fatal crash closes main line -- The car involved in a fatal crash in Te Awamutu on Tuesday night should not have been on the road.

TA Courier 2008-09-30

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:00:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Tuesday 30th September 2008
Helping each other vital -- In a drive to help reduce crime and keep our communities safer it is believed being part of a Neighbourhood Support Group is the answer.

TA Courier 2008-09-25

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 25th September 2008
Mint Maori jewellery -- When New Zealand Mint contacted Maori artist Shane Te Ruki out of the blue and asked him if he would design a jewellery range he admits he was intrigued.

TA Courier 2008-09-23

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 23rd September 2008
George Warburton ensured that Courier, Te Awamutu flourished -- George Warburton was farewelled by a large gathering at his funeral service last Wednesday at new St John’s Anglican Church — one of four major Te Awamutu buildings he was instrumental in helping to build.

TA Courier 2008-09-18

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 18th September 2008
AVEX taking off -- After three years of planning, New Zealand’s premier aviation event is about to hit the region.

TA Courier 2008-09-16

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 16th September 2008
Knock out idea for sports trust -- John 'Horse' Gibson and Zig-Zag Wallace will be highlighting the work of the Cornerstone Trust by staging a public sparring session later this month.

TA Courier 2008-09-11

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:20:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 11th September 2008
Watoto choir wows crowd -- Watoto Children’s Choir brought African culture to Te Awamutu for one night but left an impression that will last much longer.

TA Courier 2008-09-09

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 9th September 2008
Paralympian lights flame for Emily -- Emily Gleeson was so inspired by a recent television documentary about athlete Kate Horan that she decided to find out more about the paralympian and the Paralympics.

TA Courier 2008-09-04

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 4th September 2008
Precious time cherished -- Two weeks ago today one simple and flukish event tragically changed a family’s life forever.

TA Courier 2008-09-02

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:45:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 2nd September 2008
Olympian and engineer new to Walk of Fame -- International eventer Andrew Nicholson and engineer and surveyor John Rochfort are the newest additions to Te Awamutu’s walk of Fame.

TA Courier 2008-08-28

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:20:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 28th August 2008
Fired up to serve community -- Colin Munro says he and other Te Awamutu volunteer firefighters come from diverse backgrounds but they have the same goal — to serve their community.

TA Courier 2008-08-26

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:20:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 26th August 2008
Olympic ideals upheld at Puahue -- The athletes marched past resplendent in their team colours, the torch relay arrived, the flag was raised, the oaths were taken and the games were officially opened (more than once).

TA Courier 2008-08-21

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 21st August 2008
Superb facility on school menu -- Te Awamutu Intermediate staff and students love working in the newly opened $1.5m Science and Technology Centre - and there’s certainly plenty to love.

TA Courier 2008-08-19

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:45:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 19th August 2008
Waipa girls golden again -- Rowing twins Georgina and Caroline Evers-Swindell have ensured the billboards ‘Waipa — Home of Champions’ continue to ring true.

TA Courier 2008-08-14

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday, 15th August 2008
Kaye helps children grow with ‘work’ at Playcentre -- Kaye Hewitt had a tear in her eye as she looked over photos from earlier days at Te Awamutu Playcentre.

TA Courier 2008-08-12

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 12th August 2008
Trucks to remain in CBD -- Waipa District Council has resolved to not proceed with the proposed heavy trucks bylaw after taking into account strong community feedback opposing it.

TA Courier 2008-08-07

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 7th August 2008
Flood protection working well -- Courier reporter Dean Taylor went aerial this week to check out the effects on local rivers of recent heavy and persistent rain.

TA Courier 2008-08-05

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 5th August 2008
Genetics unkind to Amy -- Genaia and Hamish Ross did not know that as carriers of the cystic fibrosis gene their baby was going to be born with the disorder that would change their lives.

TA Courier 2008-07-31

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 31st July 2008
Driving towards a future -- Billy TK Jnr is one of New Zealand’s best guitar exponents — and he is passionate about bringing road safety messages to young Kiwis.

TA Courier 2008-07-29

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:50:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 29th July 2008
Dream never over -- Backstage Pass’ Dean and Robyn Taylor always dreamt of promoting Tim and Neil Finn for a return concert in their hometown. On Friday night that dream came true.

TA Courier 2008-07-24

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 24th July 2008
Charity store becomes dumping ground -- When Ruth Taylor-Lucas arrived at ‘Everybody’s’ earlier this week she was faced with a mess that is becoming a regular occurrence at the charity shop.

TA Courier 2008-07-22

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:20:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 22nd July 2008
Still fighting for right to choose -- Lesley Martin was in town last week talking to Te Awamutu Grey Power and Te Awamutu Rotary about the Dignity NZ Trust and issues surrounding voluntary euthanasia.

TA Courier 2008-07-17

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 17th July 2008
Teacher serves as fire fighter -- Jean McKenzie successfully juggles dual roles as a senior teacher at Pirongia School with being a volunteer fire fighter — and her pupils love it.

TA Courier 2008-07-15

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:15:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 15th July 2008
Red Bins best in Waipa -- When Red Bins owners Murray and Kaylene Bain prepared their entry to the 2008 Waipa Networks Business Awards they were hoping to do well in the Emerging New Business category.

TA Courier 2008-07-10

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 10th July 2008
Truck ban could increase street safety concerns -- Ask the truck drivers what it is they hate most about the proposed ban on trucks in the CBD during business hours and the answers might surprise you.

TA Courier 2008-07-08

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 8th July 2008
One kilo kiwi on his way -- Maungatautari’s home grown kiwi, Huatahi is now no longer a juvenile.

TA Courier 2008-07-03

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 3rd July 2008
Pride in restored engine shines -- Colin and Lyn Pinkerton’s Te Awamutu ‘Iron Park’ is now home to a beautifully restored steam traction engine.

TA Courier 2008-07-01

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 1st July 2008
Lightning strike too close for comfort -- Three Ballance Agri-nutrients staff members were counting their lucky stars after narrowly avoiding a massive lightning strike in Te Awamutu on Friday.

TA Courier 2008-06-26

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 26th June 2008
Have your say on plans for our town centre! -- Te Awamutu residents have an opportunity to have their say on proposals to revamp Te Awamutu’s town centre.

TA Courier 2008-06-24

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tusday 24th June 2008
"Lights on Bikes" a vital winter safety message -- With shorter days and more people riding bikes to save on fuel costs, a campaign to increase the use of lights on bikes is timely.

TA Courier 2008-06-19

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:15:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 19th June 2008
Trucks could be banned from CBD during business hours -- Recommendations for the Heart of Te Awamutu CBD upgrade project contain some exciting goals for the town.

TA Courier 2008-06-17

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 17th June 2008
Waipa flies flag at Fieldays -- Waipa District Council took the opportunity to promote itself and the district at the 40th anniversary Fieldays.

TA Courier 2008-06-12

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:20:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 12th June 2008
Steering wheel stops projectile’s progress -- Police want answers to a freak accident on Ohaupo Road in which a Kihikihi woman was lucky not to suffer a serious injury.

TA Courier 2008-06-10

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 10th June 2008
Injured man thought he was saving his brother -- The occupant of a Walmsley Street home which caught fire on Friday night was admitted to Waikato Hospital after badly cutting his arm trying to find his brother.

TA Courier 2008-06-05

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 5th June 2008
NZ honours for our own -- Te Awamutu residents Peter Posa and Avis Peterson received awards in Queen’s Birthday Honours.

TA Courier 2008-06-03

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:25:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 3rd June 2008
All not sweet in honey industry -- Local company Manuka Health and the Active Manuka Honey Association have launched stinging attacks on each other.

TA Courier 2008-05-29

Thu, 29 May 2008 20:50:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 29th May 2008
‘Scarey’ welcome to Te Awamutu -- Scarecrows are usually put up to frighten away unwanted pests - but the scarecrows appearing in Te Awamutu shop windows are for exactly the opposite reason.

TA Courier 2008-05-27

Tue, 27 May 2008 11:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 27th May 2008
Kiwis won't be saying 'cheese' to budget: MP -- Taranaki-King Country MP Shane Ardern says Labour’s ‘block of cheese budget’ won’t help the constituents who are coming to him because they are struggling to survive with the increased costs in fuel, food and power.

TA Courier 2008-05-22

Fri, 23 May 2008 20:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 22nd May 2008
Heartfelt hints for Council -- The Heart of Te Awamutu project is crucial to the future shape and direction of Te Awamutu central business area.

TA Courier 2008-05-20

Tue, 20 May 2008 09:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 20th May 2008
Four hundred in one day -- There is no doubting the pulling power of the Finn brothers — their charity Finn Brothers Play Gracelands concert sold out in 75 minutes on Friday morning.

TA Courier 2008-05-15

Thu, 15 May 2008 10:15:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 15th May 2008
Scorching effort from firefighters -- A team of nine from Te Awamutu were amongst the 230 firefighters who took on the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge in Auckland this year.

TA Courier 2008-05-13

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:15:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 13th May 2008
Railway talk popular -- Te Awamutu Museum’s newest exhibition got underway with a very successful opening, including an address by former radio personality and train enthusiast Merv Smith (watch the video
here).

TA Courier 2008-05-08

Thu, 08 May 2008 11:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 8th May 2008
Finns playing Gracelands -- It has been 24 years, but the wait for both Finn brothers to publicly perform back in their hometown will be worth it in more ways than one.

TA Courier 2008-05-06

Tue, 06 May 2008 03:15:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 6th May 2008
Injured girl’s family want answers about crash -- Seven-year-old Gemma Johnstone should be back at Te Akau Ki School Papamoa with her friends. Instead she still lies in Waikato Hospital.

TA Courier 2008-05-01

Thu, 01 May 2008 20:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 1st May 2008
All Black great puts weight behind Pirongia aspirations -- All Black legend Colin Meads was special guest at a recent function hosted by Pirongia Te Aroaro o Kahu Restoration Society for sponsors of its pest control project on Mount Pirongia.

TA Courier 2008-04-29

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:45:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 29th April 2008
ANZAC service to remember -- Te Awamutu area residents Peter McRae and Norris Hall had a proud tear in their eyes at Friday’s ANZAC Day Civic Commemoration Service.

TA Courier 2008-04-24

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 24th April 2008
Young girl badly injured by car mounting footpath -- Police are investigating a crash which has left a young pedestrian in hospital after she was hit by an oncoming car.

TA Courier 2008-04-22

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 22nd April 2008
Memorial Park gets upgrade for Anzac Day Dawn Service -- As part of refurbishments for Anzac Day, Waipa District Council has taken the opportunity to make further improvements at the War Memorial Park.

TA Courier 2008-04-17

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:45:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 17th April 2008
Sisters’ Trailwalk triumph -- The commitment by Janine Kiely and Michelle Russ to walk the Oxfam Trailwalk as a tribute to their late sister, Toni Thomson saw them complete the 100km plus journey and raise almost $3000 for Oxfam.

TA Courier 2008-04-15

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:00:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 15th April 2008
Jonny Reid gives shirt off back to help Plunket -- Motor racing star Jonny Reid’s autographed shirt will turbo charge the launch of Waipa Plunket Society’s fundraising drive for a new clinic.

TA Courier 2008-04-10

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:40:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Thursday 10th April 2008
Wahine survivor recalls tragedy -- It may be 40 years since the Wahine went down, but for Margaret Alexander memories of that fateful day still send a shiver down her spine and bring a tear to her eye.

TA Courier 2008-04-08

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:30:00 +1200

Courier PDF: Tuesday 8th April
Firefighters feel loss -- While Te Awamutu firefighters are still involved in bringing the Tamahere Icepak fire under control, they are also feeling the loss of a Hamilton colleague who died from his injuries on Saturday.

TA Courier 2008-04-03

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:00:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Thursday 3rd April 2008
Drought not over yet -- While most of the region received a healthy dose of rain this week, it won’t be enough to officially end Waikato’s drought.

TA Courier 2008-04-01

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:50:00 +1300

Courier PDF: Tuesday 1st April 2008
Bain family’s day at last -- Te Awamutu’s tenacious Bain family scored a unique double on Saturday - a formal apology from the New Zealand Army and Police.