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Kings on the road The Meads Cup has finally come home. It was the dream some thought may never happen – to win the cup named after King Country’s greatest rugby son Sir Colin Meads. On Saturday afternoon under the Ashburton sun, the fairytale came true. In a heroic display away from home, King Country took the game away from Mid Canterbury in the last quarter to win 24-14, having hung on for dear life in the face of enormous pressure from the defending champions. The moment a generation had waited for had arrived, as Meads’ daughter Shelley Mitchell, proudly wearing a King Country jersey, presented her Dad’s cup to King Country captain Liam Rowlands in a moment that will live long in the memory. Meads’ son and King Country Rugby Union life member Glynn Meads, who played 113 games for King Country, said the family was pleased King Country had finally won the cup after so many years of trying. “Because it’s taken so long, it’s added to the pleasure we’re getting from it. The Meads’ and King Country go hand-in-hand,” Meads said.
“It’s about time, really, it’s about time we won it, so we’re really rapt and I know the old man would be really proud of the boys and the way they played,” he said. Rowlands said the team believed they could still
win the Meads Cup on the road, after a last-round loss to Whanganui saw King Country drop from first to third position to give up home advantage through the knockout rounds. “We didn’t make it easy
on ourselves losing the last round-robin game, but I think the belief in the team goes a long way and no matter who we were playing, no matter where we were playing, we were going to give it our all,” Rowlands said.
King Country won their first Meads Cup title after beating Mid Canterbury 24-14 in Ashburton on Saturday.
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King Country blindside flanker Reeve Satherley told Sky Sport “we had so many people travel down here today, it was full of King Country kit. We had watch parties back home and I’m just so happy we were able
to do it for you guys.” With no promotionrelegation between the Heartland and NPC competitions, King Country will be out to retain the trophy next season.
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Ōtorohanga District Council concept plan lead Sally Sheedy is helping turn community aspirations into realty. Photo: Chris Gardner
change what the community wants to see for the town or the area,” she said. Many actions across the three concept plans have already been completed, including work on climate change planning, economic development, reserve strategies and support for the redevelopment of the Kāwhia Sports Club. Raised partly in the King Country and a former student at Ōtorohanga College, Sheedy said returning to help shape the district’s future was particularly rewarding. “It’s exciting to be part of a town that I went to high school at,” she said. For now, her focus is on helping communities move from planning to delivery. “My role is essentially to identify what’s achievable and what we can action, then keep that momentum going.”
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When Sally Sheedy returned to the King Country earlier this year, she inherited a stack of community aspirations stretching back years. Sheedy, whose father managed Waitomo Caves Hotel when she was a girl, is Ōtorohanga District Council’s concept plans implementation lead, her job is to help turn those ideas into reality. Sheedy joined the council in June after nearly eight years at Waipā District Council where she worked as customer and community services group manager. She has been tasked with assessing progress on the district’s three community concept plans covering Ōtorohanga, Kāwhia and the district’s rural communities. The plans, adopted between 2022 and 2024 following community consultation, outline long-term aspirations for growth, public spaces, recreation, heritage, transport and community facilities. Sheedy’s role is to evaluate what has already been achieved, identify priorities for council and community boards, and determine which projects should move forward now and which should be considered through future long-term planning processes. “The community very much wants to see something done on the ground and not just another plan,” Sheedy said. The concept plans were always intended to guide development over decades rather than be completed immediately, she said. “There are some actions that don’t make sense at the moment because of changes that
have happened, but there are other things we just want to see on the ground and see our community benefit from them.” Among the projects Sheedy is helping progress is a long-discussed fitness trail in Kāwhia. Originally proposed by a community group before the concept planning process began, the idea was later incorporated into the Kāwhia concept plan. Sheedy said there was strong local support for the project and her role now was to help align community effort, funding opportunities and practical next steps. “There will be equipment that will be placed, it creates a beautiful walk around there,” she said. She is also facilitating discussions around a proposed sports hub concept in Ōtorohanga, bringing clubs and sporting codes together to explore opportunities for collaboration and shared facilities. Sport Waikato is helping support those conversations. Some larger projects, including aspirations for improvements to Maniapoto Street, will require significant funding and are likely to be considered through the council’s next Long-Term Plan and discussions with New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. The review comes amid major changes in local government, including resource management reforms, the handing of drinking and wastewater over to Waikato Waters Ltd, and the central Government led debate around council reorganisation. However, Sheedy said the underlying aspirations of local communities remained relevant. “Whether or not there’s another name at the top of the council doesn’t necessarily
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Following a failing-to-stop incident on Rora Street in Te Kuiti, police arrested the 34-year-old male driver and impounded the vehicle without incident. The man has since failed to appear in court, resulting in a warrant being issued for his arrest. Police also attended two industrial burglaries, one in Ōtorohanga and one in Te Kūiti, where tyres were stolen from commercial premises. Staff have identified two of the alleged offenders and are preparing youth referrals for follow-up by out-of-district staff. These incidents are believed to be linked to the sustained loss-of-traction offending reported near State Highway 30 the previous week. We will continue to take a firm stance on this type of offending, which places unnecessary risk on road users and creates
significant costs for property owners and local businesses. Officers once again arrested a 57-year-old Ōtorohanga man for breaching a trespass notice. He was transported to Hamilton, where police opposed bail. Following a guilty plea, he was subsequently released by the court. Since then, the man has accumulated a further two charges relating to offending in Te Awamutu. Staff are also making enquiries into a separate failing-to-stop incident in Ōtorohanga involving a motorcyclist. Investigations remain ongoing. In Te Kawa, Police recovered a stolen farm bike. Staff assisted emergency services at a farm bike crash in Te Kūiti where the rider suffered a broken leg.
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Staff attended crash in Ōtorohanga, where two vehicles collided while one driver was attempting to turn into a residential driveway. Units also responded to a separate crash in Ōtewā, where a vehicle crashed into a power pole. Thankfully, injuries in both incidents were minor. Staff located and arrested a 36-year-old man in Ōtorohanga who was wanted in relation to shoplifting and trespass matters. He has since been released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court later this month. As always thanks for the support. We encourage everyone to keep reporting suspicious activity and criminal behaviour when it occurs. Please continue to look out for one another and take care on the roads.
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2026
Briefs… Winter leaves
Ōtorohanga District Council chief executive Tanya Winter has resigned following her appointment as CEO at Waimate District Council. Winter, who joined the council in 2019, is the second Waikato local authority chief executive to announce their departure in the past month. Waikato District Council’s Craig Hobbs recently revealed he will leave his role after only 18 months.
Birthday celebration
Elevate Ōtorohanga celebrated 30 years as an economic development agency working on behalf of the Ōtorohanga District last Friday. Established in 1996, the Ōtorohanga District Development Board (ODDB) has evolved over the past 30 years into Elevate Ōtorohanga, a not-forprofit Incorporated Society and business member organisation supporting local businesses and economic development across our district.
The threads of time
By Mary Anne Gill
Seven Te Kanawa siblings gathered in Hamilton last week as six generations of their family’s Maniapoto weaving legacy were celebrated in a major exhibition. For the children of the late Diggeress Te Kanawa - one of New Zealand’s most influential master weavers and teachers of Māori weaving - Rīpoi Anamata, Rīpoi Inamata honours a legacy woven in Oparure, near Te Kūiti, and passed from one generation to the next for more than 180 years. The opening at Te Whare Taonga o Waikato Museum and Gallery brought together taonga, photographs, film and contemporary works. Te Muri Turner, the oldest of the 12 Te Kanawa children, was joined by Sonny, Ata, Dan, Rangi, Kahutoi and Aroha Te Kanawa, as the remarkable story of their Ngāti Maniapoto and Ngāti Kinohaku whānau took centre stage.
The exhibition traces the generations of weaving knowledge, beginning with Ngāti Kinohaku weaver Mere Te Rongopāmamao Aubrey and continuing through her daughter Rangimārie Hetet, granddaughter Diggeress and those who followed. As a founding member of the Māori Women’s Welfare League in 1951, Dame Rangimārie used the organisation to share traditional weaving knowledge with women and schoolchildren. At a time when many customary practices were under threat, her teaching played a vital role in preserving traditional Māori weaving knowledge. She was later made a life member in recognition of her contribution. Members of the league from Te Kūiti were also present at the exhibition’s opening. Curator Maree Mills told guests the museum’s relationship with the whānau stretched back to the 1970s
Beneath images of their mother and grandmother are seven of the 12 Te Kanawa siblings, from left, Sonny, Ata, Dan, Muri, Rangi, Kahutoi and Aroha. More photos kingcountrynews.co.nz Photo: Mary Anne Gill
when Rangimārie and Diggeress first exhibited at the museum when it was in London Street. Kahutoi said the exhibition celebrated six generations and acknowledged the future as well as the past. She thanked museum staff, lending institutions and whānau members who had worked for more than a year to bring the exhibition together. One of the exhibition’s
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Installing fish friendly pumping stations throughout the Waikato has won the regional council an environmental award at Local Government New Zealand’s SuperLocal Awards. The pumps enable eels – tuna negotiate their way at the start and end of migrations. The project earlier won the top honour at the Taituarā Local Government Excellence awards.
Cloaks created across generations of the Hetet-Te Kanawa whānau feature in Rīpoi Anamata, Rīpoi Inamata. Photo: Waikato Museum
highlights is the reunion of 12 cloaks originally gifted to members of the family. Displayed together, they provide a powerful reminder of knowledge passed down through generations. Museum director Rachael Davies described the story as one rooted firmly in Waikato “shaped by the people, places and knowledge of this rohe, and carried forward by generations of extraordinary women”. The title translates loosely as a journey from the past to the future, reflecting the exhibition’s focus on continuity and transformation. Alongside Rīpoi Anamata, Rīpoi Inamata is Hautāmiro: Bound by the Winds, a major installation by the Mataaho Collective. Artist Erena Baker said the work was especially significant because of the influence the Te Kanawa
and Hetet whānau had on contemporary Māori artists. She told guests collective member and senior artist Maureen Lander had been taught weaving techniques by Diggeress. “If she had been taught by her, then in turn we had been taught by her also,” Baker said. Together, the exhibitions tell a story familiar to many Maniapoto families. Knowledge handed from one generation to the next. Skills learned at kitchen tables and community gatherings. Traditions adapted but never abandoned. For the Te Kanawa siblings standing among the taonga of their ancestors, it was more than an exhibition. It was a reminder that the threads begun in Oparure generations ago continue to be woven today, carrying the story of a Maniapoto whānau from the King Country to the world.
School head sets end date
Ōtorohanga Primary School principal Catriona Chrystall has announced she will leave the school at the end of the year. “After 22 and a half years it is time for a change – for both me and our kura,” she said in a letter penned to the school whānau. The education ministry appointed former Ōtorohanga South School principal Shawn Gielen as a Limited Statutory Manager in August and The News reported earlier this month that the school’s board had been dissolved and Gielen was now acting as
school commissioner. Chrystall wrote the school held a lot of positive memories and she had treasured her time there. “We have amazing tamariki, supportive whanau and dedicated kaiako and kaimahi.” She said she would continue working in education “and I’ll share more about what that looks like once things are confirmed”. Issues at the school were reported in The News in July when concerns were raised with Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger.
Ōtorohanga Primary School will be looking for a new principal for 2027.
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2026
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2026
Thou shall not drive past Cemetery opens again By Chris Gardner
Decades of environmental damage to wildlife in Kāwhia’s inner harbour is set to end on Saturday, when vehicle access to Kāwhia Hot Water Beach is blocked near Maketū Marae. After waiting for Ōtorohanga District Council and forestry block operator Tainui Kāwhia Incorporated to provide alternative beach access, coastal protection group Onepū Charitable Trust partnered with landowners to begin building two palisades from two-metre long poles on Saturday. The group plans to complete them on Saturday with a karakia marking permanent closure. The barriers are intended to stop vehicles crushing pipi and other shellfish in the lagoon at the mouth of Te Ārai-ote-Wiwini-o-Rongo (The Silver Beard of Rongo), and disturbing bittern nesting grounds. The council says a beach below high tide is a legal road unless controlled a district bylaw and the council’s
traffic management bylaw limits vehicles access to below high tide at 20kph. It says any vehicle barriers below high tide would be in breach of its Traffic Management Bylaw. The closure comes a year after a 687-signature petition was presented to the council calling for vehicles to be banned from the inner harbour. Vehicles are also ripping up the sand dunes that buffer the harbour edge from waves and erosion. “We’ve waited long enough,” Onepū Charitable Trust chair Horahaere Scott told The News. “It’s coming into silly season, when we have all types of vehicles coming onto the beach. “The vehicles and motorbikes have ruined our kaimoana beds. I was born and bred at Maketū marae and the lagoon was our pātaka kai, our food basket. Our seafood stock thrived because our kaumātua and kuia protected the habitat. “Our kaimoana beds are almost destroyed. We have no choice but to close vehicle access across our land to the lagoon. We’ve had enough of
Onepū Charitable Trust volunteers, from left, Rod Barnett, Horahaere Scott, Ray Montgomery and Vanessa Rotohiko, with one of the palisades under construction at Kawhia. Photo: Chris Gardner
being treated as though our local knowledge doesn’t matter.” Scott’s fight to protect the inner harbour from vehicles was recognised in the annual Volunteering Waikato awards last year when she was named a runner up in the regional individual award. “The big thing is that we protect the lagoon,” said trust volunteer Vanessa Rotohiko. “This is a way to do that.” Signs will also be erected. Trust volunteer Rod Barnett said vehicle
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damage had contributed to declining shellfish numbers. He was also concerned about vehicles becoming stuck, necessitating a rescue operation before fuel, oil or brake fluid could spill into the harbour. Access to the beach remains open by foot and horse. Palisades have also been erected at two points where all-terrain vehicles regularly cross private land from the beach. The group notified councillor Kit Jeffries and Kāwhia Community
Board chair Geoff Good of the closure on Monday. Jeffries told The News he could support the closure only if alternative access was provided. “There could be pushback from those accustomed to vehicle access,” he said. “An alternative access option was explored. Initial engineering investigations indicated the costs were considerable, and it did not progress further. That is not to say other options yet to be explored may not be feasible.”
A significant milestone has been reached for the coastal community of Kiritehere, with the reopening of the Kiritehere Cemetery after almost 60 years. The cemetery, on Soundy Road near Marokopa, was closed in August 1967. Since then, generations of residents have been unable to return to their home community as their final resting place. Following a community-led initiative, a formal request was submitted to Waitomo District Council in 2024 seeking to reopen part of the cemetery and establish an ashes and remembrance wall. Waitomo District Council supported the proposal and worked to secure ministerial approval to reopen the cemetery. The reopening follows earlier work undertaken by council in response to community submissions on the Freedom Camping Bylaw in 2023. This resulted in freedom camping being prohibited at the cemetery, improvements to fencing and environmental restoration of the coastal site. A new ashes and remembrance wall marks the completion of several years of community effort and collaboration with Waitomo District Council. Maria Willison, who led the initiative, said the reopening was an important milestone. “For almost 60 years, people who spent their lives in Kiritehere have been unable to return home to be laid to rest. The reopening of the cemetery restores that opportunity for our community and future generations. We are extremely grateful to Waitomo District Council, its elected members, Chief Executive Ben Smit, and the staff and contractors who helped make this possible.”
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2026
ON SHAKY GROUND
AGE OF REASON
Balancing the books
When plates collide
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The debates rage. I haven’t bothered watching one yet, and most likely, I won’t. The way someone performs in a debate is not how I go about selecting who is good enough to represent me and my family. Running the country’s finances can be whittled down to a really basic level. It’s only a matter of scale. And so whether it’s a thousand a week or ten billion a week, there’s no difference, in what you have to do to balance the books if there is a shortfall. You earn more or you spend less. How we go about earning more as a nation is fraught with difficulties. Per person it would appear, we are producing less than we need to. Spending less is simply putting the cheque book away, in the old parlance. Or you have to increase the overdraft, not an easy thing to do, if you’ve already overspent, and want to maintain the lifestyle you enjoy. When I first became an advocate for people in trouble, that was always the first clue. So nationwide what would I cut?. Well public spending is a no brainer. I believe we are spending enough on the big ticket items like health and education, I just think much of the allocated money is syphoned off by over bureaucratic systems before the teachers and or nurses get their share. The best examples we get to look at every day, are the road works programmes. A similar malaise is effectively taking money from potholes to road cones. Too many consultants, and too much
flowery language doesn’t make matters any better. I picked out a Green Party announcement, of 64,000 new jobs being created, in a $6 billion plan, and three paragraphs down I read this line: “productive investment that aligns with industry policy objectives, decarbonisation and decent work principles” and after reading the line again, I still have no idea what it means. Someone was overpaid to come up with that line. I would stop all new major infrastructure projects until we can afford them. Fix the infrastructure we have now. Instead of increasing rates and tax every year, I would cut costs within councils and government departments. I would cut out all perks parliaments bestow on the incumbents. No more free-to-air public broadcasting. TVNZ costs the taxpayer at least $25 million a year in support. So line by line I wander through the government departments that shape our lives. All I see is a country, living beyond its means. Do we really need to be able to travel from point a to point b, five minutes faster than we did a decade ago? Do we really need another harbour bridge, or another 10 lane motorway, rather than get commuter traffic on to better systems? Look at what’s proposed line by line by our aspiring politicians folks, and then make up your mind about who is worthy of your vote.
What happens at the seafloor when one enormous tectonic plate sinks beneath another? Often at a subduction zone, an oceanic plate with crust formed through volcanic activity at mid-ocean ridges sinks beneath an overriding plate with thicker, less dense continental crust. In some locations this process forms an accretionary wedge, or prism, a fascinating geological feature in its own right. An accretionary wedge is largely made up of sediments scraped off the downgoing plate, building up into a thick pile. Varying proportions of sediment continue down with the subducting plate. The movement of the two plates towards each other squishes the growing pile of sediments, folding some areas and creating faults in others. Think of a bulldozer pushing dirt across the ground, forming a pile. This can result in stacks of sediments, with one pushed on top of another. The insides of these features are incredibly complex The wedge can grow at its front and from underneath, where sediment carried beneath it becomes attached to its base. Continued squeezing folds, stacks and thickens the material. Burial compacts the sediment, and minerals can cement the grains together into rock. The strength of this material influences how it folds and breaks. Deeper within the system, increasing pressure and temperature can change the minerals and texture again, producing metamorphic rock. These are huge features. They can extend for hundreds to a couple of thousand kilometres along plate boundaries, and reach tens to a few hundred kilometres wide. All of this is reflected in the shape and complexity of the seafloor. Long ridges and
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2026
Artbeat hits the right chord By Dan Tasker
Ōtorohanga came out in droves to support its creative community at the biennial Artbeat Music and Arts Festival on the weekend. More than 600 people came down to see, sample and soak in the vibes of the third edition of the creative arts festival which started in 2021, hosted at the Ōtorohanga Museum and Girl Guide Hall. There was something for everyone, whether it
be watercolours, weaving, Māori wood carving, musical performances, virtual reality, ceramics and pottery, leaf pressing and everything in between. There were 28 exhibiting artists, 12 musical acts ranging from hip hop, academy choir and linedancing, and seven working artists which attendees could watch in action. Artbeat organiser Rebecca Ngāpō said the event aimed to create a place where local artists and creatives could
connect and show-off their works of art and skills to the community. “As creatives, we’re all quite isolated in our studios and in our areas, that we don’t often get out in front of the public to network and meet people. It’s a good way to look at all this really highlevel art, artists, musicians and performers that we have right under our nose,” Ngāpō said. “There was a lot of networking going on and meeting other artists, which
Father-son duo Waylon (left) and Aaron Milne, known as the Cave Rats, perform at the Artbeat Music and Arts Festival in Ōtorohanga on Sunday. Photo: Dan Tasker
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Watching the game from Meads’ rugby club Waitete in Te Kūiti, King Country Rugby Union life member Max Lamb was emotional about the result, describing it as King Country’s best win since beating Bay of Plenty to gain promotion to the first division in 1991. “It certainly brought tears to the eyes, it was brilliant. It’s outstanding to think we’ve won that Meads Cup, never been really close to it apart from a couple of semi-finals, but today was just outstanding,” Lamb said. “That last 25 minutes after defending the line today, it was just great rugby. It was one of the great days of rugby in my life,” he said. It was a day where it all came together for King Country head coach and 113-game King Country centurion Aarin Dunster in his fourth season leading the Rams, having brought much of this group through as representative rookies and turning them into hardened Heartland heavy-hitters. King Country was more enterprising on attack and relentless on defence but half a dozen frustrating errors cost them what could have been a decent lead early on. Instead it was Mid Canterbury who took the early advantage, going to their formidable maul off a lineout before blindside flanker Manasa Samo crashed over in the 18th minute to give the Hammers a 7-0 lead. The Rams pegged one back after applying sustained pressure, swinging the ball wide from an attacking scrum to send winger Styris Harland over in the corner to trail 7-5
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after 28 minutes. Mid Canterbury once again went to their lineout maul and punched around the ruck, before going wide to put second five-eighth Tom Reekie over for a 14-5 lead at half-time. “We were probably overplaying our hand a little bit, and we knew second half traditionally this season we’ve been quite good, so we just knew we had to stay cool, be calm, play it out,” Satherley said. The Rams’ belief grew as loosehead prop Joe Walsh crashed over after 15 phases, to keep King Country in touch at 14-10 down soon after the break. They say defence wins championships and this was no more evident when the Rams doggedly defended their line for nine minutes under continuous pressure in their red zone. Clawing their way out of trouble, it was like the shackles came off as King Country got their second wind, riding two penalties out of their red zone and up the field to monster the Mid Canterbury rolling maul. Rowlands scored to take a 17-14 lead with 16 minutes to play. It was all King Country by this point, the proverbial monkey was off the back and they were galloping to the finish, when substitute midfielder Josevata Malimoce scoring the match-winning try in the 75th minute. Even with the game won, the historymaking Rams continued to play footy in the closing stages, stringing together 22 phases on attack to put an exclamation point on an unforgettable campaign.
is so important for building collaboration and building a good artistic community in the area,” she said. Ngāpō was particularly pleased to see how new artists and performers were reaping the benefits of putting their creative selves into the public arena. “We had several artists where it was their first time exhibiting or first time putting their artwork out into the public. For some of them it’s a huge thing, but we try to make it as gentle and as easy as possible, same with the performance space,” Ngāpō said. Following the death of Artbeat founder Derek Wooster, Ngāpō was asked to take over the organising of Artbeat in 2023 and 2026, which usually takes her six to 12 months of preparation. Alongside her support team, Ngāpō is keen to further develop Artbeat alongside neighbouring creative groups. “There are areas I’m still trying to develop for future, but I think what we have ends up just being a super chilled weekend; lots of good positive feedback and vibes about it,” Ngāpō said. After being raised in Taranaki and working as a primary school teacher in
Auckland, Ngāpō moved to Ōtorohanga, where she has lived with her family the last decade. Ngāpō has always been “very passionate” about
art, leading to her starting the Ōtorohanga Creative Conduit in 2023, where she now connects local artists as the organisation’s creative community coordinator.
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2026
TRUCK TORQUE Diesel Prices Put the Squeeze on New Zealand’s Truckies When conflict in the Middle East sent oil prices surging in early 2026, few parts of the economy felt it quite as quickly as the road transport sector. Around 93 per cent of New Zealand’s freight is moved by road, so changes in the price of diesel flow right through the supply chain affecting the cost of getting goods to where they are needed. The spike in prices in March was dramatic. Retail diesel rose about 80 per cent in a month, compared with 35 per cent for 91 octane, and at some Auckland stations it overtook the price of petrol at around $3.39 a litre. Transporting New Zealand, the largest freight association in the country, said the
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to the heavy vehicle permitting regulations which would allow approved freight operators to carry loads above the 44-tonne weight limit on designated roads, giving operators the productivity gains they needed to offset higher diesel costs. In May, the Government announced changes to the rules surrounding heavy vehicle use under the National Fuel Response Plan, and the permit requirements for 50MAX vehicles were removed, helping operators move more freight and reduce diesel consumption. However, things do seem to have improved a little. By May, diesel had dropped in price
after approaching nearly $4 a litre in some parts of the country, and diesel stocks remained steady at about 45 days, with industry leaders describing the situation as a “price shock rather than a supply shock”. At the time of writing, the national average price for diesel was around $3.24. For many road freight operators, the market is a competitive one and, as Transporting New Zealand put it, many businesses operate with tight margins which can limit their ability to absorb price increases. The rising cost of fuel often means that operators have little alternative other than to pass those increases onto customers and consumers.
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can provide greater visibility for fleet operations, enabling businesses to optimise routes, reduce fuel use, and improve asset utilisation. This is particularly important in New Zealand, where freight operators often cover long distances on challenging roads. Digital fleet management is also playing a growing role in improving road safety. Fleet operators can monitor issues like speeding, hard braking, and driver fatigue indicators, providing managers with information that supports safer driving practices and reduces the risk of accidents. New vehicle technology can also help improve regulatory compliance. Another significant development is the
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2026
Maniapoto sport fest returns
By Dan Tasker
Three Piopio marae are teaming up to celebrate their most successful sports people as part of the 30-year anniversary of Te Kāwau Mārō o Maniapoto Hui ā Iwi this Saturday. Maniapoto’s biennial iwi sports festival, is back in town for the long Labour Day weekend in Te Kūiti, where more than 4000 members of Maniapoto marae are expected to compete across a multitude of sports. This edition marks 30 years since the iwi sports festival started, and Piopio marae Mōkau Kohunui, Napinapi and Te Paemate
are celebrating by inviting around 25 sportspeople from their marae who have represented New Zealand. These include athletes such as current All Black Cortez Ratima, former Black Ferns captain Dame Farah Palmer, former Silver Fern Jenny-May Clarkson (nee Coffin), former All Black and Māori All Black Phil and Hutana Coffin respectively and New Zealand U20 rugby captain Haki Wiseman. Mōkau Kohunui marae trustee Keith Ikin said it gave the athletes and whanau a chance to reconnect and celebrate their success at one event. “We’re just having an evening to
acknowledge them and celebrate them and an opportunity just to come together,” Ikin said. “It will be an opportunity to ask some questions and we’ll be asking them what are their memories of being connected to home, and who are the people that have been people that they’d like to acknowledge, who’ve supported them on their sports journeys,” he said. Ikin said Piopio had become well-known for producing sporting talent, an amazing feat for a small rural population. “It’s a small town, Piopio, with a population of around 460, and to have that number of people representing New Zealand
in sports for such a small community is quite a significant thing,” Ikin said. “We’ve not really had an opportunity as a marae or as a community to acknowledge all of them, so this is the opportunity,” he said. The ‘There’s something in the water’ event will be held at the Piopio Memorial Hall from 6pm, doubling as a ticketed fundraiser for the three marae with 150 tickets on sale. Te Kāwau Mārō o Maniapoto Hui ā Iwi kicked off last weekend with the fishing and waka ama competitions, with the majority of the sports being played at Te Kūiti High School and the Gallagher Recreation Centre this weekend.
A for effort for the E graders Pureora partnership explored By Dan Tasker
It’s been a year to remember for the Te Kūiti Squash Club, after their E-grade women’s team finished third at the club’s first appearance at a national Superchamps event in its 52-year history. Competing at last month’s New Zealand Squash E-grade Superchamps at Invercargill’s SquashCity, Te Kūiti finished second in their pool to qualify for the third-place playoff against Christchurch Football Squash Club. The five-player playoff featured Rebecca Were, Storm Harris, Andrea Rangitaawa, Krystina Te Kanawa-Coffin and Daralin Johnson from Te Kūiti, who did enough to beat Christchurch 4-1 to win the bronze medal behind eventual winners Surf City (Gisborne) and runners-up Henderson (Auckland). Team manager Davina Davey said the players were disappointed not to make the final, but were pleased to make it on the podium after beating Christchurch Football.
“They lost only one game in pool play to Surf City from Gisborne. They were extremely disappointed to lose that, they were pretty gutted,” Davey said. “The next day they played off for third and fourth against Christchurch Football and they won that tie so that got them on the podium, that was their goal. It wasn’t where they wanted to be, but it was better than not being on the podium,” she said. To make the third-place playoff, Te Kūiti won three of their four pool games against Tūrangi (3-2), Putāruru (5-0) and Tawa (4-1), before going down to eventual E-grade champions Surf City 0-5. Were, Harris, Rangitaawa, Te Kanawa-Coffin and Johnson featured as Te Kūiti’s top five who played most of the games, with reserves Rauti Blackman and Leanne Cameron tapping in to play in the Putāruru and Surf City games respectively. The Te Kūiti women made club history in June when they became the first team from the club to
qualify for a national Superchamps event, after winning all their games at the five-team Waikato Superchamps competition. “They were pretty excited to get that last win because that just really nailed it. Within half an hour everyone was saying, ‘Right, how are we going to get the money to get there?’,” Davey said. Being the club’s first time at the Superchamps nationals, Davey said the players began training at least twice a week under the watchful eye of coach Mark Anderson and managers Davey and Paula Houchen, determined to give it their best in Invercargill. “They wanted to represent the club, the community, the region with pride, they just didn’t want to go away underprepared,” Davey said. “They just really appreciated the support from the community and the well-wishers, and they had a little support crew with them as well. A few of their husbands came down, so that was nice, it was a real good vibe going on,” she said.
The successful Te Kūiti Squash Club’s E-grade women’s team was, back from left, Storm Harris, Rauti Blackman, Leanne Cameron, Davina Davey, Mark Anderson, Andrea Rangitaawa, Daralin Johnson and Paula Houchen and, front, Krystina Te Kanawa-Coffin and Rebecca Were.
The future of Mt Pureora is under discussion.
By Chris Gardner
Pureora Forest Park will remain under the management of the Department of Conservation as the government agency explores partnering with regional councils, iwi, and neighbouring landowners on a broad landscaperestoration initiative. The project aims to investigate a restoration effort across the wider Pureora landscape, extending beyond the forest park boundary. DOC project co-lead Tama Blackburn said the department was working with the Waikato and Horizons regional councils in the discovery phase. He said it was not specifically a DOC-led or council-led project. “The project is very much in its infancy. We’re currently in the process of identifying our project scope and stakeholders before we commence the design of any overseeing group. The entire kaupapa is based on restoration and conservation.” DOC is using the term “guidance committee” while the structure of the group is determined. Blackburn said a new model was being developed to support collaborative, partnership-driven care for Pureora Forest Park and surrounding areas. “We see a lot of opportunity to work with stakeholders to continue the protection and enhance the biodiversity and recreation values at, within, and around Pureora Forest Park,” he said. However, any future
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partnership structure would not replace the department’s statutory responsibilities. “There’s no intention to shift management responsibilities away from DOC to any other organisation regarding the Pureora Forest Park,” Blackburn said. “DOC remains legally required to manage Pureora Forest Park.” Questions around committee funding, membership, and accountability remain under discussion. “Funding for the guidance committee is yet to be finalised,” Blackburn said. “If a decision is reached to establish a guidance committee or similar, discussions about funding resources will be made then, and resources could potentially be shared across sectors.” He said putting an exact figure on DOC’s investment into the park is difficult, as funding is distributed across several departmental teams and units performing a variety of work on the ground. It is anticipated the conservation minister, and senior DOC leadership will maintain oversight of any steering group. Key performance indicators and review processes will be introduced as the design progresses. Restoration efforts are expected to focus heavily on predator control, including the ongoing use of 1080, alongside native forest planting and potential translocations of threatened species.
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This three bedroom home is cosy and sunny, with plenty of scope to add your own style. Fully fenced rear of section with great shedding. Phone Lorraine.
A charming 7261sqm approx lifestyle property. Three bedroom home, inground pool, plenty of outdoor and shedding options. Phone Sam or Buzz.
Space, practicality and a little something extra. Three bedrooms, single garage, established fruit trees, a glasshouse, chook pen, garden shed. Ph Buzz or Sam.
This three bedroom home features a brand new sleek and practical kitchen with a stone benchtop and all new appliances. Impressive garaging. Phone Lorraine.
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203 Paewhenua Road, Ōtorohanga
80 Gradara Avenue, Ōtorohanga
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Solid brick three bedroom home with internal access double garage and additional separate single garage for excellent storage. Phone Buzz or Sam. View Saturday 24 October, 1.45 - 2.15pm rwtekuiti.co.nz/30364
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Offering space, comfort and a convenient location, this appealing three bedroom home is a great opportunity for families, first home buyers or those looking to step onto the property ladder. Ph Buzz or Sam.
Enjoy 2518sqm (approx) of space and tranquility on two titles, featuring a two bedroom home and double garage with office, mancave and toilet. Ph Buzz or Sam.
Three bedroom home with the added bonus of a self-contained investment opportunity. Phone Buzz or Sam.
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27A & 29 Rata Street, Te Kūiti
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Overlooking Otorohanga township, this elevated 1050sqm (approx) section has a gentle slope, plenty of space to work with and no covenants. Phone Lorraine.
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Maori Lease Land. Terrific views over the harbour and boat ramp, elevated, two bedrooms plus sleepout, sunroom, open plan living. Phone Julie.
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Ōtorohanga sections (all sizes are approximate) 36B Kio Kio Station Rd, Otorohanga, 6279sqm, four troughs, electric fencing. Ph Buzz/Sam.Offers over $299,000 3 Rothery Place, Otorohanga, 685sqm, power, water, fibre, wastewater at boundary. Ph Buzz/Sam ......... $220,000 44 Thomson Ave, Otorohanga, 686sqm, power, water, fibre, wastewater at boundary. Ph Buzz/Sam ....... $220,000 9 Sunset Close, Otorohanga, 750sqm in Westridge subdivision. Ph Lorraine ..................................................... $175,000 15 William Street, Otorohanga, 406sqm, power, water and wastewater at boundary. Ph Lorraine .............$215,000 Lot 1, 627 Waitomo Valley Road, Otorohanga, 8105sqm rural lifestyle section. Phone Julie ........................ $298,000 Lots 90-108 Harpers Avenue, 486sqm to 962sqm, Westridge II subdivision. Phone John .............From $220,000ea 576C Mangawhero Road, Otorohanga, 1ha, fenced, sensible covenants. Ph Noldy .................. Offers over $385,000
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Open plan living, two bedrooms inside, two bedrooms in external addition plus a sleepout and high stud garaging for the boat. Phone Julie
2 Jennings Street, Te Kuiti, 979sqm, cenral location. Ph Sam or Buzz ..................................................................$165,000 167B Tate Road, Te Kuiti, 9697sqm, formed metal driveway, minimal covenants. Ph Sam or Buzz .............. $325,000 35 Robin Azariah Place, Te Kuiti, 1084sqm, handy to schools and hospital. Phone Buzz ................................ $250,000
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0 Raglan Road, Kawhia, 2648sqm lifestyle section, no covenants, completely off grid. Ph Julie .................. $290,000 2 Kuku Street, Piopio, 1097sqm section, no covenants, 20 mins to Te Kuiti. Ph Lorraine .................................. $79,000
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2026
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PIOPIO 406 Aria Road Turnkey 161ha Piopio Grazing Unit 161ha (more or less) grazing block located 5km south of Piopio, currently operating as a proven all-cattle system. Well-subdivided into 110 paddocks, approx 142ha effective grazing area and 46ha of croppable country with thoughtfully planned laneways and reticulated water system. Extensive shedding includes a woolshed, tractor shed, and well-equipped workshop. Features modern 2011-built four-bedroom brick home set amongst an attractive rural setting. A productive, well-presented property offering purchasers a genuine turnkey grazing or supplement farming opportunity.
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TE KUITI 694 Troopers Road Productive King Country Grazing Farm Positioned just 15km north of Piopio or 15km southwest of Te Kuiti, this well-presented 109ha (more or less) grazing unit is currently operated as an all-cattle system. Featuring 54 paddocks across 105ha effective, quality laneways and reticulated water, the farm is well set up for efficient management. Improvements include a three-bedroom home, 4-stand woolshed, covered yards, and a three-bay shed. A productive, well-developed property suited to grazing, finishing, or supplement support.
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OTEWA, OTOROHANGA 1279 Otewa Road Self-Contained Dairy and Support Unit PINDARI FARMS - 420ha (more or less) - Highly productive, diversified farming operation combining dairy, supplement production, grazing, sheep and beef. Featuring fertile ash soils, 40ha of irrigated dairy land, excellent races and access, a 30 ASHB dairy shed, and a new 260-cow covered feedpad with flood wash system. Extensive support infrastructure includes woolshed, covered sheep and calf facilities, silos, load-out yards, airstrip, water reticulation and three quality homes. Currently wintering 406 dairy cows, 120 R2 cattle, 285 R1 cattle, 23 carryover cows, 422 MA ewes and 100 hoggets.
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Peter Wylie M 027 473 5855 E pwylie@pggwrightson.co.nz Lachie Cotton M 027 216 3421 E lachie.cotton@pggwrightson.co.nz
OTOROHANGA 1375 State Highway 3 Strategically Located Supplement Block Located between Otorohanga and Te Awamutu, this productive 80.4563-hectare property has been successfully utilised as a supplement farming unit for many years, with approx 65 hectares leased for maize and silage production and the balance used for horse grazing. The farm is supported by a reliable bore water supply, reticulated across much of the property. Fenced with a combination of post-andbatten and electric fencing, the property offers excellent access via a well-formed laneway system. Good infrastructure and a three bedroom home featuring a swimming pool and rural outlooks.
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10-11.30am, Thursday 22, 29 October & 5 November
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Mary Tapu Te Kuiti 1538A State Highway 3
Te Kuiti 3/5 Hinerangi Street
Open Home
New Listing
Easy to care for
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Looking for a home that's comfortable, practical and easy to maintain? This two-bedroom, one-bathroom urban property in Te Kuiti offers a welcoming place to call home, with a spacious living area and a sunny outlook. The generous windows bring in plenty of natural light, while the heat pump helps keep things comfortable throughout the seasons. Outside, the lawn provides room to enjoy the outdoors without taking up all your weekends. Ideal for first-home buyers, downsizers or investors looking to add a rental property to their portfolio, this home offers a great opportunity to secure a manageable property in Te Kuiti.
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Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869
Te Kuiti 36 Anzac Street
Open Home
Space to live, room to roam
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Enjoy the best of country living just outside Te Kuiti, with space for the For Sale Buyers $1,500,000+ View By appointment whole family and room to spread out. Set on 9.9281 hectares, this Web pb.co.nz/TEU234887 substantial 351m2 home offers five bedrooms, two bathrooms plus an ensuite, and plenty of flexibility for busy family life. The spacious living areas provide a welcoming place to gather, while the extra family room offers another spot to relax, entertain or enjoy a little quiet time. Step out onto the deck and take in the rural surroundings, or make the most of the land and space on offer. A triple garage with internal access adds everyday convenience, while additional shedding provides useful storage and space for hobbies, equipment or rural pursuits. Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869 Te Kuiti 55 Tawa Street
Benneydale 26 Ellis Road Open Home
Comfort and space on Anzac
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Set on a generous 862m2 section, 36 Anzac Street offers a comfortable home with room to enjoy. The 100m2 floor plan features three bedrooms and a family bathroom with a bathtub, while the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area creates a welcoming hub for everyday living. Step out onto the deck for a spot to relax or entertain, with a double garage providing excellent space for vehicles, storage or hobbies. Whether you're a first-home buyer, growing family or investor, this property is well worth a look. With a good-sized section and practical features, there's plenty of potential to make it your own.
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For Sale $450,000 View Sat 24 Oct 12.30 - 1.00pm Web pb.co.nz/TEU238738
Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869
Te Kuiti 30 Awakino Road Deadline Sale
Mokau 10 North Street Price Reduced
Open Home
Home with space to enjoy
Make this place your own
At home on Awakino
Relaxed Mokau village living
Offering space, comfort and easy living, 55 Tawa Street is a well-presented home set on just over 2,000m2. The home features three bedrooms and one bathroom, with spacious living areas that connect through to a modern, functional kitchen. Large windows provide plenty of natural light, while the generous living area opens to a balcony, creating a lovely spot to relax and enjoy the outlook.
This property is eagerly awaiting someone to come and breathe new life into it. With two bedrooms and one bathroom plus a comfortable 845m2 of land, this property gives plenty of space to renovate or completely redesign. Located in Benneydale, this is an excellent opportunity for buyers with the skills to do the house up or the vision to create something new with the land.
Discover comfort, space and convenience at 30 Awakino Road, Te Kuiti. Set on a 1,234m2 sloping freehold section, this well-loved 240m2 home, built in 1966. Step inside to a functional and inviting layout where the kitchen, dining and living areas are all combined, creating a warm, family-friendly hub for daily life.
Set in the heart of the ever-popular tourist village of Mokau, this tidy and well-positioned holiday home offers comfortable living just minutes from local shops and amenities. The home features three bedrooms and one bathroom, with a practical open-plan layout where the dining, lounge and kitchen flow seamlessly together - ideal for relaxed everyday living.
Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869
For Sale $555,000 View Fri 23 Oct 5.00 - 5.30pm Web pb.co.nz/TEU237776 3
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For Sale $529,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/TEU217411 4
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For Sale $479,000 View Sun 25 Oct 12.00 - 12.30pm Web pb.co.nz/TEU219651 3
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2026
Monarch Southwest Real Estate Limited Licensed Agent REAA 2008 NEW LISTING
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LIFESTYLE
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Otorohanga 178 Mangatutu Road
Otorohanga 337 Waikeria Road
Otorohanga Lot1& Lot 2 Mangawhero Rd
Otorohanga 2229 SHWY31 Kawhia Road
C3 D2 E2 J2
8,208sqm A C 3 D 2 E 2
5612sqm A and 5689 sqm A
44.4ha A C 3 D 1 E 1 J 2
Deadline Closes 26 Nov 1pm (USP) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22922 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
Deadline Closes Wed 11 Nov 1pm View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/TA24428 Lindie Howe & Troy Richardson M 0274 795 773 M 0277 100 102
For Sale $325,000 each View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22925 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
Tender Closes Thur 5 Nov 1pm USP) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22893 Kerry Harty M 027 294 6215
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Otorohanga 553 SHWY31 Kawhia Road
Otorohanga 775 Te Raumauku Road
Otorohanga 4 Orahiri Terrace
Te Kuiti 12 Ellison Avenue
C5 D2 E3 J3
20.07ha A C 4 D 2 E 2 J 2
C3 D1 E1 J1
C3 D1 E1 J1
Deadline Closes Wed 28 Oct 1pm (USP) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22882 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
For Sale $1,175,000 + GST (if any) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22898 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
For Sale $449,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22892 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
Deadline Closes Thur 5 Nov 3pm (USP) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/TA24452 Diana Manutai M 021 0295 9515
Te Kuiti 10 Mary Street
Te Kuiti 33 Ward Street
Te Kuiti 38 Ngarongo Street
Te Kuiti 38 Queen Street
C5 D2 E1 J2
C4 D1 E1 J1
1348sqm A
C3 D1 J1
For Sale $495,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22877 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
For Sale $420,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22924 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
Tender Closes 30 Oct, 4pm (No Prior Sale) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/TA24422 Sue Spurdle & Bruce Spurdle M 027 476 8445 M 027 474 4430
Deadline Closes 29 Oct 1pm (USP) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22899 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
Open Day
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PRICE REDUCED
Open Home
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Sat, 2.45-3.15pm
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Te Kuiti 15 Bayne Street
Maihiihi 530 Mangatutu Road
Kinohaku 103 Brown Road
Kawhia 163 Matire Street
C3 D1 E1 J1 K2
68.64ha A C 3 D 1 E 1 J 3
C2 D1 E1 J
C2 D1 E1 J
For Sale $550,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22889 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
Tender Closes Thur 5 Nov 1pm (USP) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22883 Kerry Harty M 027 294 6215
For Sale $590,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22832 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
For Sale $549,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22853 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
PRICE REDUCED
Open Home
Open Home
Sat, 1.15–1.45pm
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Kawhia 533 Hoturoa Street
Kawhia 40 Retemeyer Road
Kawhia 253 Pouewe Street
Benneydale 7 Ellis Road
C3 D2 E1 J2
C2 D1 E1 J1
C2 D1
1.23ha A C 3 D 1 E 1
For Sale $649,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22834 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
For Sale $595,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22894 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
Deadline Closes 29 Oct 1pm (USP) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22896 Kerry Harty & Karen Lennox M 027 294 6215 M 027 559 4468
For Sale By Negotiation View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/TA24345 Sue Spurdle & Bruce Spurdle M 027 476 8445 M 027 474 4430
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2026
Gardening Tender
F O R B LO O M I N G BEAUTIES AND P L A N T S T H AT THRIVE
Kaylee Christison
Tidy Gardens
Weeds Are Waking Up
Otorohanga 204 Mangatutu Road A Standout Dairy Unit in the district
This impressive 107.519-ha dairy unit will impress those searching for a well-contoured, highly productive dairy farm this spring. Having milked between 280 and 325 cows over the past 3 seasons, the property boasts an impressive average production of 149,678kg MS. The farm is well equipped with a 30-bail internal rotary cowshed featuring ACRs and in-shed feeding. This is a well-established dairy unit offering the facilities and production history that will appeal to any serious dairy farm purchaser today. Accommodation is provided by a comfortable 3-brm cottage with an additional sleepout and for buyers looking to secure a second dwelling, or upgrade to a more substantial family home, the adjoining property at 178 Mangatutu Rd is available for purchase, a modern home on an additional 2ha, providing an attractive opportunity to secure extra land and accommodation alongside this outstanding dairy unit. View with urgency as farms of this size are in hot demand this season.
107.519ha A 3 B 1 C 1 D
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Tender Closes Thursday 26 November 1pm (Unless Sold Prior) View Wednesday 21st, 28th October, 4th & 11th November at 11am sharp www.harcourts.co.nz/OH22923
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Now that the nicer weather is here and things are starting to warm up, the soil is warming up too. Unfortunately, that also means some of those pesky weeds are waking up and popping their heads up again! Convolvulus is one to keep an eye out for. If you spot new shoots, now’s the time to get in there and remove as much as you can, carefully unwinding it from your plants and tracing it back into the soil. Convolvulus spreads through underground roots that can travel quite a distance. Try to get as much of the root system out as possible, as even small pieces left behind can regrow. The roots can break easily, so take your time and gently follow them through the soil. Easier said than done sometimes! Other weeds to watch for include oxalis, couch grass, buttercup and dock. Oxalis can leave tiny bulbs behind in the soil, while couch grass spreads through
creeping underground stems. Both need a little patience and repeat visits to get on top of them. With creeping buttercup, follow the runners and lift out the rooted sections as you go. Dock and dandelions have deep taproots, so try to loosen the soil and remove the whole root rather than just snapping the tops off. It’s also worth pulling out young annual weeds before they flower and set seed. A few minutes spent weeding regularly can save a much bigger job later. Once you’ve cleared an area, a good layer of mulch will help reduce new weeds coming through and keep moisture in as the weather warms. It also makes weeding easier if those persistent weeds return, as the loose mulch makes it easier to get in and gently work them out. Keep checking, though—those weeds have a habit of sneaking back!
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2026
SITUATIONS VACANT
LIVESTOCK
DAIRY FARM 2 IC/ ASSISTANT REQUIRED – Halter cow management. 1000 cows. Rotary cowshed. Ph 0274 781783 Otorohanga
TE KUITI ADULT CATTLE
WANTED TO BUY WANTED TO BUY. Any ute, van, 4WD, truck or car. Any condition doesn’t have to be going. Cash paid. Ph/txt Kevin 027 299 6165
CALF MILK WANTED Bocock’s Calf Rearing Pete 027 433 1440 Mark 0274746917
Friday, October 23rd 12 noon Start
380 Assorted Cattle comprising: 60 R2yr A/F x + H/F x Steers 50 R2yr Beef x, + H/F x Heifers 200 R1yr C/F, A/F + H/F x Steers 25 R1yr Frsn Steers 20 R1yr Beef x, + H/F x Heifers
PROPERTY FOR SALE HOUSE FOR SALE. 3-4 bed, great views of Te Kuiti town, 2100sqm. Reduced to $375,000. Ph 027 40 61 681
INSTANT CASH $$$$$ Up to $5000
OFFICE ASSISTANT / JUNIOR We are looking for an office assistant/junior to join our very busy, fast paced office in Te Awamutu. Part time position with a possibility of further hours to cover annual leave etc. This is a new position within our company and will evolve over time and necessity •
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carrfield Sunday Service @ 10.30am 5 Tuhoro Street, Ōtorohanga Ph 07 873 8890 Mob 027 493 0117 Email harvest.pc@xtra.co.nz
ALL WELCOME. Pastors Peter & Carole Coventry (An Assemblies of God Church)
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Strong organisational Skills Attention to detail Basic knowledge of Xero would be beneficial Maintain office filling Assist with data entry and GPS Excellent phone manner Social media creation/ maintenance would be advantageous House keeping Flexibility in evolving job description Driver’s license
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St Bride's Anglican Church Haerehuka St Ōtorohanga
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We buy milk!
Got reject or surplus milk? Call us today on 027 871 5075. We collect within 1.5 hours drive from Te Awamutu.
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ORAM, Anneke – Passed away in hospital in the early hours of 13 October 2026. Beloved wife of Phillip for 46 years, devoted mother of five sons and three daughters, and cherished Oma of eight. Known for her honesty and bluntness, Anneke was never one to mince her words or sugar-coat things. She wasn’t afraid to say what she thought, whether people wanted to hear it or not. She was unapologetically herself. She will be remembered, missed, and never forgotten by her husband, children, grandchildren, and all who knew her. Reunited at last with her beloved son Adam, who passed away just days after birth. Anneke will be farewelled at a private celebration with family.
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King Country News
THURSDAY OCTOBER 22, 2026
with Jan Bilton
Chilli out Hot, spicy sauces and pastes are essential culinary tools for adding depth, heat, and character to dishes. While liquid hot sauces excel as condiments, rich chilli pastes act more as a foundation for cooked dishes. The popular Korean gochujang (pronounced go-chew-jang) is a red, fermented chilli paste with savoury, spicy-sweet flavours. Its sweetness comes from the starch in cooked glutinous rice. It’s very concentrated and traditionally adds great depth to stews and soups. These days, you’ll also find it in dressings, egg dishes, marinades, and even in traditional European recipes. Fusion at its best! Sriracha (pronounced si-rah-chah) is a type of hot or chilli sauce made from a paste of chilli peppers, distilled vinegar, pickled garlic, sugar, and salt. First commercially produced in Thailand in 1932, it’s more of a condiment than a base for cooking. It’s addictive in egg dishes, smashed avo on toast, popcorn and dressings. North African harissa elevates marinades and casseroles but has also taken on a life of its own in butters—great on baked or barbecued sweetcorn; in yoghurt or mayo as a dip for crisp veggies and chips; in pasta dishes; or everything or anything you like Do you know the difference between mild and hot paprika? Hot paprika is prepared from dried, spicy chilli peppers, while mild paprika is made from the flesh of sweet peppers. Gochujang Chicken Noodle Soup 1 tablespoon canola oil 750g chicken thighs freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced 3-4 tablespoons gochujang 4 cups chicken stock 125g brown mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon fish sauce 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 100g dried Chinese noodles Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Season the chicken with pepper. Add the chicken to the saucepan. Cook until lightly browned on both sides,
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about 8 minutes. Remove to a plate. Add the onion to the saucepan and cook until tender. Add the mushrooms and cook until limp. Stir in the gochujang for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup of the chicken stock and scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the saucepan. Add the remaining chicken stock and fish sauce. Stir to combine and bring to the boil. Return the chicken to the saucepan. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a chopping board. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Discard the skin and bones. Return the chicken pieces and parsley to the soup. Season with more fish sauce if preferred. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the packet instructions. Drain, then transfer to serving bowls. Ladle the soup on top. Serves 4-6.
Combine the sriracha, oil, honey and soy sauce in a small bowl. Mix well. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. Serve hot or cold, drizzled with sriracha sauce. Serves 4-5.
Broccoli With Sriracha Sauce 1-2 tablespoons sriracha or to taste 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon each: honey, soy sauce 1 large head broccoli
Harissa I used a chargrilled capsicum from a jar. 1 teaspoon each: chilli flakes, whole coriander seeds, whole cumin seeds, caraway seeds, hot paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 red capsicum, chargrilled 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Place the seeds (not paprika) in a large non-stick frying pan and heat until fragrant. Grind the seeds in a coffee grinder or use whole for extra texture. Place all the ingredients in a blender and mix until fairly smooth. Store in the fridge in a covered jar with a little olive oil on the top and keep for up to 2 weeks. Makes 1/2 cup.
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