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Bolger remembered By Chris Gardner

Tributes have continued to flow for former Prime Minister Jim Bolger, who died last week. The father of nine had been undergoing dialysis since kidney failure last year. He died on Wednesday last week surrounded by his children, 18 grandchildren and wife Joan. “He could have asked for no better farewell,” Winston Peters told Parliament during tributes. Prime Minister Chris Luxon revealed that while he did not know Bolger well, since assuming office he had received “a few quiet phone calls from him… they were short, sincere, and thoughtful”. He offered “advice that I took seriously”. Labour leader Chris Hipkins referred to contradictions in the former PM’s life – among then… “his government sold the Bank of New Zealand…then he was the inaugural chair of the new government owned Kiwibank. Te Māori Pati co-leader Debbie Ngarewa Packer said his work around the cabinet table gave life to the principles of good faith and goodwill unto all. “He knew Te Tiriti o Waitangi promises a place for all in this country.” The former Taranaki-King Country member of parliament and prime minister was one of six legends to be acknowledged with a pou in Rora Street by Legendary Te Kūiti in 2023. Bolger’s pou stands in the town where he lived for many years and it is along side pou honouring Sir David Fagan, Dame Rangimarie Hetet, Sir Colin Meads, Squadron Leader and former mayor Les Munro, and Koro Wetere. “If you look at the pou in the street, five of them have now passed,” said

Bolger’s successor to the electorate National party member of parliament Barbara Kuriger. Shane Ardern served in the role between them, assuming the seat in 1998. “He was a mentor of mine and we very much will miss his banter,” Ardern said. “Because of Jim’s relatively humble upbringing, he had this ornate sense of what was right and what was wrong. He wanted to establish what he called a decent society. “That was the catchphrase, and in my opinion, he did everything he possibly could to achieve that. He will be dearly missed.” Kuriger recalled Bolger becoming prime minister in a landslide victory in 1990 - the same year she completed primary school - and meeting him a few years later at a National Party event on her parents’ farm. “He was not one to go home, retire and sit around,” she said. “He got by, by doing many things for society.” Bolger served as Ambassador to the United States from 1998 until 2001, chaired New Zealand Post and Kiwibank from 2001 until 2010, served as University of Waikato chancellor from 2007 until 2019, and chaired the Constitutional Advisory Panel from 2011 until 2013. Former Hamilton mayor and Waikato Regional Council chair Russ Rimmongton remembered Bolger as a humble “special man’”. “Farmers make brilliant directors and he had all the skills’” Rimmington said. John Robertson, who is beginning his third term as Waitomo mayor, remembered Bolger as his friend, mentor and boss. “When he became prime minister in 1990, I was one of the new MPs, and he was my boss,” Robertson said.

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“In our first caucus meeting he said, ‘I did not choose any of you and I have got to make a team out of you.” Robertson remembered Bolger for reshaping Crown–Māori relations by championing the resolution of historical injustices under the Treaty of Waitangi. Bolger signed the WaikatoTainui Raupatu Settlement in 1995 and the Ngāi Tahu Settlement in 1998. Another former Waikato Regional Council chair, Peter Buckley, recalled he met Bolger on several occasions “on matters that needed a wise man

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to guide us through matters with the government of the day”. “When there were issues relating the King Country, he was one of the go to men that could help sort out the problems. “His knowledge not only in politics, but in the community was invaluable as Jim held the community very high. “It was a sad loss to hear of his death, but he has left New Zealand in a better place. “We needed a Jim and Jim came through at the right time.”

Ardern’s tribute By Jesse Wood

Former Taranaki-King Country MP Shane Ardern describes the late Jim Bolger as a mentor and a person that you would always leave feeling “uplifted”. Although 25 years apart, Bolger and Ardern had much in common and shared three decades of friendship. The pair were both Opunake High School old boys from coastal Taranaki and brought up in farming backgrounds. Ardern now farms on the road where Bolger’s family lived when he was born in 1935, Watino Rd in Te Kiri. “He was my predecessor in the electorate. But I also had the position of electorate chairman for Jim when he was prime minister,” Ardern said. “Together, he and Joan could only be described as a very inspirational couple. “But being able to hold the positions he did, as prime minister and the many other ministerial roles prior to that, as well as raise a family of nine kids and run a reasonably large meat and wool farm in Te Kūiti at the same time… people have underestimated that.” Ardern recalled Bolger’s landslide win in 1990. the largest landslides the National Party had ever seen. The election was on the Saturday and on the Sunday afternoon, officials contacted Bolger saying, “we have to see you in Wellington today”.

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Ardern’s tribute Continued from page 1

“Their reason for urgency was because the Bank of New Zealand, the largest bank in New Zealand, was about to go bankrupt. Here was a guy who, one minute, was an opposition leader. Overnight, he has become the prime minister elect, still not the prime minister, and the treasury and government officials are almost ordering him to Wellington on a Sunday afternoon to deal with what could only be described as a crisis.” That shaped his first three years as the prime minister of New Zealand. Ardern said it was challenging, as there were many things Bolger had campaigned on, said he wanted to do, genuinely believed he would be able to do - based on the information he’d been given - and then wasn’t able to. He said Bolger was an encyclopaedia of world knowledge and often “regurgitated the most minute of statistics, figures, facts” in debates. “The other skill he had, was the ability to read enormous amounts of material, digest what he read, retain and regurgitate. He recalled taking John Key to the annual running of the sheep in Te Kūiti. Bolger was home from Washington and Ardern caught up with him on the street. “The prime minister was busy at the time and said to me afterwards, where do the Bolgers live?” Ardern said. “I said, ‘I’ll take you there if you want to go and see them’. We went to the Bolgers place spontaneously and stayed for dinner. Joan didn’t complain, chucked a few more spuds in the pot to go with the roast meal and they had a wonderful evening. “They were a very inspirational couple. They had nine children. It wasn’t a one-man band. It was a family and Joan really played a key role in that ability to be such a good leader for such a long time,” Ardern said.

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Reviving support The King Country region experienced significant disruption last week due to heavy rainfall, which led to multiple road closures caused by slips and flooding. King Country police extend their sincere appreciation to the local council, fire service, Civil Defence, and other support agencies for their coordinated efforts in assisting the community during this time. These events highlight the importance of community connection and resilience. In response, steps are being taken to reestablish Neighbourhood Support across the King Country. This initiative is designed to strengthen community ties, improve safety, and ensure residents remain informed and supported, particularly during emergencies. I was pleased to attend the Rangatahi in Action Day held at the Gallagher Centre in Te Kuiti. Despite adverse weather conditions

forcing the cancellation of the second day, the event was a success. It was encouraging to see students from various schools come together with a positive mindset, apply themselves and participate in the day’s activities. During the week, Police responded to a crash on Carroll Street in Te Kuiti involving a vehicle towing a trailer that collided with a power pole. The impact brought down power lines, resulting in power outages across several homes. The driver, a 17-year-old male, was found to be over five times the youth legal breath alcohol limit. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. This incident serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of impaired driving and the importance of responsible behaviour on our roads. In Ōtorohanga police arrested a 31-yearold male in connection with family harm

assaults that occurred earlier in the month. He is scheduled to appear in court this week. Police remain committed to addressing family harm and supporting affected individuals and whānau. Staff are looking into a wilful damage incident that took place at the Te Kuiti college where several windows were smashed over the weekend. Police are also investigating a wilful damage incident at the Ōtorohanga Cemetery, where a vehicle was deliberately driven into a mausoleum, causing structural damage. Acts like these can be distressing for the community, and police urge anyone with information to contact staff at the Ōtorohanga or Te Kuiti Police stations. As always, we continue to encourage the community to report any suspicious activity and to look out for one another.

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Briefs… Remembrance book

A condolence book has been made available at Waitomo District Council’s Customer Services and Visitor Hub on Rora Street for people who wish to pass on their memories and sympathies to the Bolger family following the death of former Prime Minister Jim Bolger last week,

Teen charged

A 19-year-old man will appear in court in Te Kūiti early next month in relation to a fatal crash on State Highway 3, Te Mapara in July. A two-vehicle crash involving a vehicle towing a boat on a trailer claimed the life of Nateisha-Kurstyn Hana-Wetere, 23, from New Plymouth.

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Landowners worked with Waikato Regional Council to undertake voluntary environmental action on a total of 347 projects across the region in the 2024-25 financial year. Waikato and West Coast Catchments Manager Grant Blackie said landowners collectively completed over 150 kilometres of fencing, planted nearly 570,000 plants and retired nearly 1140 hectares of land in the last financial year.

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Specials get Osborne in

By Chris Gardner

Janette Osborne has been elected as Waitomo District Council’s third Rural Ward Councillor ahead of Gavin Todd. Osborne, who farms near Waitomo village with her husband, was one vote behind Todd before special votes were counted on Thursday. She finished with 694 votes to Todd’s 679. “I am thrilled to be able to continue the work that I have been doing,” she said of her second term. Top of her list was pursuing her investigation as to why the district’s rates were so high. “I wonder how long it has been since we have had a zero budget,” she said. Osborne said she was thrilled with more diversity around the council table, especially the addition of Isaiah Wallace who had aspirations to restart the

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youth council. Todd – who was on our list of new councillor photos published last week - was philosophical about losing to Osborne after one term. “It is what it is,” he said. “I am OK about it. Someone had to miss out.” Osborne failed to win the mayoral vote with John Robertson securing a third term. Roberston said now the council’s final makeup is confirmed, he will consider who his deputy will be. Waitomo District Council’s

first meeting of the term will be October 28. Ōtorohanga’s new mayor Rodney Dow has already chosen Katrina Christison as his deputy. “I’m absolutely thrilled,” Christison said. “While it won’t be official until our first council meeting, I’m truly honoured by the trust and confidence he’s shown in me.” “I bring experience from my time on council and the community board, a strong connection to our local projects, and a real passion for

seeing our district thrive. “I’m looking forward to supporting Rodney and working alongside our new council team to keep building on the momentum we’ve created — making sure our communities are heard, supported, and part of the decisions that shape our future.” Ōtorohanga’s new councillors will be inducted in a workshop on October 28, with the first full council meeting on October 4. There will be four new Waikato regional councillors

at the 14-person decisionmaking table for the 2025-28 triennium. In the close race for the second Waipā-King Country seat, newcomer Liz Stolwyk extended her lead over five-term incumbent Stu Kneebone. Stolwyk becomes the fourth new regional councillor, joining the second elected member for the Waipā-King Country, Garry Reymer, as well as Gary McGuire (Waikato) and Keith Holmes (Waihou).

due to the flooding of access roads. Slips and flooding closed State Highway 3 between Mōkau and Piopio, State Highway 4 between State Highways 3 and 43 and State Highway 30 between Te Kūiti and Maniaiti/ Benneydale. “We are getting long periods of pretty high rainfall like we haven’t had before,” said Waitomo mayor John Robertson. In the Ōtorohanga district, State Highway 31 out of Kāwhia was temporarily cut off with multiple road closures. • See Damage in the millions – Page 7

Ngāti Maniapoto lawyer and author Roimata Smail returned home to Te Koropatū Pā in Te Kūiti this month to launch her book ‘Understanding Hauora’ and lead a Te Tiriti o Waitangi workshop. The event welcomed whānau for a morning of kōrero, interactive learning, and shared kai. Despite stormy weather, 30 took part in an interactive workshop that explored health, equity, and the ongoing impacts of land loss on Māori wellbeing. “Most people don’t realise the loss of over 60 million acres of whenua is still felt today,” Smail said. “Whenua is home, it is resources, it is belonging. Without it, inequities in health were always going to follow.” . Drawing on two decades of experience as a lawyer in the Waitangi Tribunal,

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Waitomo District Council was on the verge of declaring a state of emergency on Tuesday as

Fire warning

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to delay any outdoor fires they have planned from this week through until the end of Labour Day. MetService issued strong wind warnings for much of the country on Tuesday and further warnings were expected today.

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heavy rain pummelled the district and brought flash floods and slips. The Civil Defence team in Ōtorohanga advised those living in low-lying areas to self-evacuate to friends and family. Te Kūiti’s sewage system popping the manhole cover in Gary McGoughan’s Ngatai Street garden, flooding it with sewage for the fifth time in a couple of years. “It’s the same as before,” he said. Piopio Playcentre was evacuated after flooding and, on Wednesday morning Piopio Primary School and Piopio College were closed

Roimata Smail, at Koropatū Pa this month.

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BUSINESS SHOWCASE

Bailey Ingham Ltd were announced as winners of the 2025 People’s Choice Award Top Professional Service Provider at the Otorohanga Business Awards, held last Wednesday night at the Otorohanga Club. The business awards were included as part of Incite – the flagship event of the Otorohanga District Development Board (Elevate) that is held every two years where the local business community enjoy a night of celebrations, great speakers and a fabulous three course dinner, prepared by renowned local caterers the Fat Kiwi and served up by students of the Otorohanga College. On stage immediately following the presentation of the award, Bailey Ingham director Bridget Boshier thanked their clients and community for their votes and ongoing support when the award was announced… “many of our clients have been with us for many years, thank you for your loyalty and your support”. She also had a special mention for their staff who contribute hugely to the firm’s success. “To everyone in the team, throughout our offices in Otorohanga, Te Awamutu and Taumarunui, we couldn’t do this without you!” Bridget also mentioned a piece of advice she received from Bailey Ingham’s founder David Bailey on her first day on the job that the team continue to follow to this day… “we treat each clients set of financial accounts and financial affairs as if we were doing our own”.

Kerr. They are supported by Jayne Adams, Michael Crook, Carolyn Dew, Jenny Martin and Vanessa Skelton, who are Associate Directors, while Robert Ingham continues to act as a consultant to the firm. In addition to the Directors and Associate Directors, Bailey Ingham Ltd has a large number of qualified and experienced staff who have an excellent knowledge of business, farming and taxation matters. While Bailey Ingham is renowned for being experts in the Agribusiness sector, the firms’ directors and staff also have extensive knowledge and experience in assisting small and large commercial business clients. Bailey Ingham are also experts in using all types of accounting software such as Xero, Figured, Farm Focus and MYOB. Directors Kelly Bair and Layne Kerr noted that the current economic climate was showing mixed fortunes and results for farmers and business in the past couple of years… “It is pleasing to see excellent results for dairy, dry stock and our horticultural based clients over the past couple of seasons. While the upturn in dairy prices has been well documented, the results for our beef and sheep farmers have also been excellent for the 2025 financial year and much needed after a tough couple of years prior to that. Increased overseas demand, the resulting increase in farm commodity prices and lower interest rates are certainly providing a better time for farmers at the moment, and in time this should see a flow on effect for other areas of the New Zealand economy”.

Bailey Ingham Directors Cheyne Later in the evening when talking to some of the other attendees, fellow director Cheyne Waldron Waldron and Bridget Boshier receive said that he dedicated the win to David Bailey and their award from Chiefs CEO Robert Ingham who were partners for many years Simon Graafhuis before the ‘new generation’ of directors and associates gained promotion over time. “This company has been based on integrity, honesty, outstanding service, hard work and expertise. It is Bailey Ingham Ltd has a great reputation for providing top quality business about treating people with respect and being honest with people when important and advice and financial information with exceptional client service being one of its sometimes tough business and financial decisions need to be made. We have been primary goals. In addition, Bailey Ingham is a huge supporter of the local community, able to carry on that legacy and we are so fortunate to have David here still helping to completing financial accounts and doing voluntary work for over 120 local not for direct the ship, and Robert who we still see most days in the office. I wake up each day profit organisations. In the 2018 Stuff NZ accountancy firm survey Bailey Ingham was and look forward to going to work. We have a great team of staff and wonderful clients awarded first place in New Zealand for the amount of charitable and community work - we work hard, but it is a great place to be”. it undertakes. Director David Bailey stated that “We are very fortunate to be able to support our local sports clubs, fire brigades, district halls and community groups, Bailey Ingham Ltd was first established in 1976 by David Bailey. Today Bailey Ingham charitable trusts and other non-profit organisations. We are able to support the has three offices - in Otorohanga, Te Awamutu and Taumarunui. The firm has five volunteers and helpers that play such an important role in our community. It is our way Directors being David Bailey, Cheyne Waldron, Bridget Boshier, Kelly Bair and Layne of giving back”.

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Doing it for Nate By Jon Rawlinson

Emma Anselmi will soon be raising funds at an event in support of the Child Cancer Foundation. Named Nathan’s Fun-draiser, it honours her son, Nate, who succumbed to an aggressive form of brain cancer in 2022, aged just four years. “We’re raising money for families living a nightmare they couldn’t have imagined they would ever experience,” Emma said. “Nathan’s Fun-draiser is about finding somewhere to put our pain, into something that will spread joy and help others at the same time. Nothing can bring our son back, but he’d be happy that his family, friends and community have donated money to help others in his name.” The event is set for November 16 at Ōtorohanga’s Windsor Park. It is timed to run ahead of what would’ve been Nate’s eighth birthday, 10 days later. “It’s dedicated to things he loved – we want everyone to enjoy some of the same things he did,” said Emma. “Everyone can wear superhero costumes and there will be real-life superheroes – from the fire brigade, police and ambulance service – there too.” The event is only possible thanks to contributions of time, goods and services from the community, she said. “There will be a mix of activities

Emma Anselmi with her late son Nate

for $2 and some will be free, as well as rides on Toby, the Mitre 10 train, a sausage sizzle and drinks, face painting, a DJ and more.” Emma will lead fundraising efforts from beneath a closely cropped coif. “I’ll be shaving off my hair and people will be sponsoring me,” she said. “People who know me well would understand that this is definitely outside my comfort zone.” Her cousin, Kim Ostern, who has faced her own battle with cancer, will do the honours with clippers in hand. Emma’s locks will be donated to Freedom Hair, an organisation

which makes wigs, often for people experiencing hair loss due to chemotherapy. Organising Nathan’s Fun-draiser has been a family affair. Emma’s husband, Ryan, has been working behind the scenes and their daughter, Eva, 10, a Piopio Primary School student, has also been helping. “Without Eva’s love and support, I wouldn’t be able to do all this,” Emma said. “She has been a great help, making posters and coming up with good ideas for activities that Nate liked.”

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Minister can’t help By Chris Gardner

Environment minister Penny Simmonds is unable to resolve Global Contracting Solutions’ suspended resource consent application to build and operate the Paewira waste to energy plant in Te Awamutu. Simmonds, who called in an independent Board of Inquiry to decide the matter, was asked to step in by Taranaki-King Country MP Barbara Kuriger after the Environmental Protection Authority suspended the application on August 13 for nonpayment of costs– two weeks before the decision was due to be released. The company, owned by Craig Tuhoro and Global Metal Trustee Ltd, owes the agency an undisclosed sum relating to the board of inquiry established by the minister to hear the application. The applicant has owed Waipā District Council $40,665 in resource consent processing fees since April 2024, and Waikato Regional Council an additional $63,297. The EPA received 2173 submissions on the application and 64 per cent cited concerns about pollutant like dioxins and nano particles. “While I appreciate your frustration, at this stage of the process, I am unable to withdraw or comment on the application, including the period while it

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is suspended for outstanding costs,” Simmonds wrote to Eoin Fitzpatrick of pressure group Don’t Burn Waipā last week. Simmonds told The News, in a statement, that the independent Board of Inquiry could not progress its decision until the matter was resolved. “I have asked officials to keep me informed on progress, including how long the suspension is likely to continue and what steps are being taken to resolve it,” Simmonds said. Kuriger said she was working with the minister’s office to explore what legal avenues could be explored to resolve the situation. “Sometimes we have ridiculous rules,” she said. “Something sensible has go to happen.” The Environment Protection Agency is also refusing to comment further, citing commercial sensitivity. The applicant has not commented on the situation since the suspension, when rising costs were blamed for non-payment. However, in a video posted online by Johnstone Media on August 26 Tuhoro, described the Board of Inquiry hearing as politically charged. “For me, this is just about doing the right thing by the environment. I am struggling to understand why it’s a political issue and why we have so much activism around it,” he said.

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Damage in the millions Police to

the rescue

By Jon Rawlinson

All hands were to the pump last week as King Country communities battled severe weather. From flooding to slips, the impacts of the wild weather are still being felt, Waitomo District Council mayor, John Robertson said. “This weather event has been traumatic for those whose houses have been flooded, concerning for those trapped by road closures and shocking for farmers who have been flooded and now face massive clean-ups,” he said. “So many of our communities were cut off and because flood waters took so long to recede, council and its contractors have struggled to access those impacted as quickly as we’d have liked. However, neighbours supported neighbours, farmers supported farmers, police and fire services stepped up – I thank them all.” The storm was a freak event, Waitomo’s civil defence emergency manager Alex Bell said. “The rainfall was well in excess of what we expected from the first rain watch. Particularly in the Awakino, Mōkau area, it was significant and far in excess of anything

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Kaimango Road, west of Ōtorohanga, suffered extensive damage. Photo: Ōtorohanga District Council.

that was anticipated. We certainly feel for the people who were worst impacted.” Monitoring systems on the Awakino River hint at how severe the rainfall was, Bell said. “The maximum level this can measure is 4.9 metres, and it surpassed that. It went higher than any record we’ve ever had, so we don’t actually know the full extent.” “It’s still too early to tell, but the total could be similar to Cyclone Dovi in 2022, approximately $20 million,” Bell said. “Roading damage will be 95 per cent covered by NZ Transport (NZTA) and council will fund the remaining five per cent. In terms of property

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damage, it’s a matter for insurance companies. Beyond that, we are working with the Rural Support Trust and partner agencies to understand what additional help can be provided to people affected by the storm.” Power was restored across the district within a few days, but damage to property and infrastructure has been extensive. Waitomo, Ōtorohanga and Waipā district councils worked together under the Western Waikato Civil Defence umbrella, based at Ōtorohanga Chambers. Of the three districts, Waitomo was hardest hit, but there was no shelter for Ōtorohanga either as the

district’s newly elected mayor, Rodney Dow, faced a baptism of water. Tony Quickfall, from Ōtorohanga District Council’s executive, said the sudden nature and severity caused widespread damage. The region’s roads appear to have borne the brunt of the damage. “As far as the roading network goes, once we understand the full magnitude and the cost, we will be applying for additional funding assistance from the NZ Transport Agency under the emergency works provisions, but at this stage we are unable to advise exactly what this might look like.”

A ‘critically unwell baby’ required the swift attention of Mōkau’s Constable Donna Potroz as a result of last week’s floods and slips in the Awakino Gorge. A newborn was being transferred by ambulance from New Plymouth to Waikato Hospital when a slip blocked the road and poor weather grounded any hopes of rescue by air. The ambulance crew and motorists trapped by the slip were grateful for Potroz’s assistance. She went above and beyond, putting the safety of others ahead of her own, NZ Police inspector Darin Haenga said. “When situations like these present themselves people rely on our support. Constable Potroz was brilliant, helping all these people trapped by the slips to feel safe and be safe. Potroz escorted the ambulance as soon as roading contractors were able to clear enough of the road for its passage said Chris Haines, Hato Hone St John. “Constable Potroz chose to travel alongside. Along the way, we encountered more road obstructions which meant we had to evaluate our options and adjust our plans, with the support of police,” said Haines. “It became clear that waiting for a bigger slip to be cleared would take a long time so we decided to turn around and return to New Plymouth.” As soon as conditions improved, the baby was airlifted to Waikato Hospital. “We are also grateful to have had a team of neonatal intensive care specialists aboard our ambulance to provide essential care to the patient, a critically unwell baby,” Haines said. Haenga also acknowledged “how well served our communities were by roading crews at the scene and the ambulance and Health New Zealand staff who worked hard through the night”.

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My first eruption A first eruption holds a special place in every volcanologist’s heart. Mine was in 2013 near Kagoshima city, located at the southern end of Kyushu Island in Japan. I was there for a volcanology conference in my first year of my PhD as volcanologists from around the world arrived to discuss our latest research. Japan is a pretty good destination for visiting or studying volcanoes, with around 118 that have erupted within the past 12,000 or so years, meaning that they are potentially active and could erupt again. Both on land and offshore, Japan is home to volcanoes that produce an impressive range of eruption styles. Sakurajima volcano provides a beautiful view across the bay from Kagoshima. The local communities have adapted to life alongside this frequently erupting giant. Sakurajima is part

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of the broader Aira volcanic complex, which includes a caldera and lava flows that, during the 1914 eruption, connected the once-isolated volcanic island to the mainland. This is a volcano well known for producing frequent small ash plumes made of pulverized rock and volcanic gases, along with the occasional larger explosion that deposits ash on nearby communities. There are also impressive videos taken at night that show incandescent ballistics (hot, glowing rocks) blasted out of the active vents, sometimes accompanied by visible shockwaves and volcanic lightning. On my first day in the city, a couple of friends and I took a ferry over to the volcanic island to explore. It didn’t take long for a light-grey ash plume to rise from the summit. My first eruption. Several days later on a field trip

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cover important markings. Residents can also drop off bags of ash at designated spots for collection. If you think of how heavy a rubbish bag of sand would be, you can get an idea of the physical effort involved. Between the friendly people, the prepared communities, and the beautiful, active landscape, Japan left a great first impression. I even named one of my cats “Sakura” in honour of the experience. There are a lot of lessons here for communities in New Zealand and volcanologists have taken note. It is a matter of time before we next have ash coating our landscapes, although as I write this, there is no sign that anything is about to happen any time soon!

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On October 8 the Reserve Bank reduced its Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points to 2.5 per cent. They were widely congratulated and many commentators thought they should reduce the Official Cash Rate by another 25 basic points at their next Official Cash Rate meeting on November 26. I think the Reserve Bank’s approach is risky for two reasons. First, inflation in New Zealand is not yet under control. The September Consumer Price Index number came out on Monday. It was 3 per cent, right at the top of the Reserve Bank’s target range. The Reserve Bank has eased monetary policy significantly even though they predicted, correctly, that inflation would rise. That was their first mistake. They said that they expected this increase in the Consumer Price Index ‘to be transitory’ - that the Consumer Price Index would come back within their target range quickly. They have said this before – and got it wrong. I think this will be their second mistake. Food prices are still rising by around five per cent per a year, power prices, rates and insurance are all still rising by even more. There are a number of large wage claims still unsettled. Our exchange rate is continuing to fall, which adds to import prices. So I am not sure why the Reserve Bank thinks New Zealand’s inflation moving to the top of their target range will be transitory. My second reason is that the Reserve Bank is taking a much more benign view of global inflation risks than most other central banks. In December last year, the Reserve Bank’s Official Cash Rate was 4.25 per cent, which was equal to the policy interest rate in the United States and similar to those in Australia and the United Kingdom. Since then, the Reserve Bank has reduced its

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The story of William and Elizabeth By Meghan Hawkes

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The biennial Ōtorohanga People’s Choice Business Awards attracted an audience of 200 people last week to see winners and runners up announced in six categories. Organised by business development group, Elevate, the Incite 2025 awards featured Chiefs rugby boss Simon Graafhuis as guest speaker – and a public outing for the new Ōtorohanga District mayor Rodney Dow and his predecessor Max Baxter. Two co-winners were named in the Notfor-Profit category, including Beattie Home and Hospital which also won the Health and Wellbeing section. Elevate chair Marain Hurley the achievements of winners and runners up were a testament to the dedication, innovation and excellence within the local

business community. “We are so fortunate to live in a strong community that supports an event of this calibre by way of contributions, sponsorship, and donations,” Hurley said. “We look forward to continuing to celebrate the achievements and spirit of our community.” Results, in order of winner and runner up, were: Retail - Moss & Co, Haddad’s; Tourism and Hospitality - Fat Kiwi Café, Ō Café; Industrial and Trade - Rahim Projects, Ōtorohanga Automotive; Health and Wellbeing: Beattie Home and Hospital, The Blush Boutique; Professional Services: Bailey Ingham, Vetora Ōtorohanga; Not-for-profit Community Groups: Beattie Home and Hospital, Ōtorohanga Volunteer Fire Brigade (co-winners), Riding for the Disabled Ōtorohanga.

On a Wednesday morning in early March 1925 Elizabeth Collins saw that her fire needed reviving and stopped to attend to it. The busy 35-year-old mother of two was a widow who had kept a store at Piopio for several years. As was her custom Elizabeth picked up a can of kerosene and poured some on the fire to coax it along. But this time Elizabeth had accidentally picked up a tin of the far more flammable benzine. A violent explosion followed and Elizabeth’s clothing caught fire. Her two sons, seven and 11, ran to a neighbours for help. When he arrived, there was not much he could do and a doctor was summoned. Elizabeth was taken to a private hospital, but died from burns and shock at 11pm. The force of the explosion was illustrated by the fact that the benzine tin was blown to fragments. Elizabeth was popular and respected and her tragic end cast a gloom over the whole district around Piopio. She had been born in England and at the age of 24 immigrated to New Zealand on board the Dorset which carried 188 immigrants, a large number being farmhands, tradesmen and domestic servants. The domestics, of whom Elizabeth was one, came out under the care of a matron. “All appear to be of the best type of immigrant,” observed a newspaper. The tedium of the long trip had been relieved by concerts, dances, and games and the passengers spoke very highly of the way they were looked after by the officers. The passengers were eager to learn if there was plenty of employment and which was the

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best town in which to remain. A year after her arrival Elizabeth married Scotsman William Collins. William, from Glasgow, had immigrated two years previously on the Corinthic, his occupation being a grocer. William and Elizabeth lived at Te Kūiti for a time and had two sons. William’s brothers were also grocers and had set up shop in Te Kūiti. Around 1917 William went into partnership with Mr Powell running a store at Piopio. William was well thought of in the district but ran foul of regulations in 1919 when he was charged with selling five pounds of blasting powder without a license and with failing to keep a book recording sales of explosives. He was fined for this as well as for keeping his shop open on Saturday, a statutory half-holiday. In July 1921, William, who had suffered from chest troubles, was confined to his house for over a week with a heavy cold. He went to convalesce with his mother at the Esplanade, Te Kūiti. But after three months of illness 31-year-old William died, leaving Elizabeth with the two children aged four and six. A large number of mourners from Te Kūiti and Piopio attended the funeral. For the next six years Elizabeth carried on with the store and raising the children until the day she mistook the benzine for kerosene. Elizabeth and William are buried at Te Kūiti old cemetery.

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MWWL launches scholarship Fagan shears fastest

The Māori Women’s Welfare League meets to present assistance to worthy causes

The opening rounds of the 2025–26 national shearing circuit saw competitors master merinos and wrestle romneys in the South Island. At the New Zealand Spring Shearing Championship in Waimate, Canterbury, Te Kūiti’s Jack Fagan won the Senior Speed Shear and placed second behind France’s Simon Rouanet in the Intermediate Blades (two sheep) event. Fagan also finished fourth in the Open (10 sheep). Other King Country competitors making the cut in Canterbury were brothers Taelor (Taumarunui) and Aiden Tarrant (Mapiu). Taelor was first and third respectively in the senior eight and five sheep events while Aiden placed fourth in the Open Novice (10 sheep) standings. In the NZ Merino Shears run before Waimate Piopio woolhandler, Tia Manson won the Senior (three fleeces) laurels, while shearer James Fagan was fourth in the Open (12 sheep) and Taelor Tarrant third in the senior final (four sheep) event. Techniques will need to be adjusted again as competitors come to grips with Corriedales during the third circuit event, the Corriedale Champs in Christchurch in mid-November.

Access Bars is a natural treatment intended to help relieve negative thoughts, attitudes, decisions and beliefs. In future, scholarship applicants need only to contact the league at any time of year as a first step. “Going forward, we’re inviting people to our meetings, basically for a cup of tea and a chat. They can pitch what they’re doing, how it’s helping the community and what sum of money could help progress it. Even if they don’t get the scholarship, we might be able to help them in other ways.” The scholarship launch follows donations to community organisations including Ōtorohanga Primary School and Ōtorohanga College (for Te Reo Māori resources and kapa haka),

Aussie duo Paul Dowie and co-driver John Allen have claimed overall victory in the Targa 2025 rally series driving a Porsche GT3 RS. Taking the lead on day three, Dowie and Allen left Auckland’s Dave Rogers and his co-driver, Shane Reynolds to settle for second in their Mitsubishi Lancer Evo XRS. Hamilton’s Charlie Evans and co-driver Carol Liston finished third in the same Mazda RX7 – Evans raced when he last entered the rally 20 years ago.

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The Māori Women’s Welfare League has been refining plans to support good mahi in the King Country community. In addition to recent donations to schools, an aged care home and a medical centre, MWWL Ōtorohanga is launching a new scholarship. “We’re putting our money where our mouth is, looking for women who are doing something great for themselves and their community,” the organisation’s secretary Adrianna Astle said. The scholarship is a way for us to find out what people are doing in Ōtorohanga and how we can support them.” The Mana Wāhine Scholarship was one of the key points of business discussed at a recent afternoon tea held at the organisation’s Maniapoto Street shop. “We talked about whether the recipient would need to speak te reo Māori or if they would have to give their submission in Māori, for example,” Astle said. “But then we decided we won’t have any stipulations other than that it is for women.” The inaugural scholarship was confirmed last week. “We had a great turnout of members who came to celebrate some important community causes,” Astle said. “We awarded our Mana Wāhine Scholarship to Te Kūiti’s Myra Hicks, to put towards her studies, an Access Bars course. She already shares her skills with the community and is keen to keep learning, which we love.”

Ōtorohanga Medical Centre (hardship fund) and Beattie Home (respite care). “We had Catriona Chrystall and Lyndsay Kurth, the principals of Ōtorohanga Primary and Ōtorohanga College, speaking about their kapa haka groups, and we will soon be hosting people from Beattie Home and the Ōtorohanga Medical Centre.” Although there is a common thread – supporting care for kaumātua, rangatahi and tamariki – this is coincidental, Astle said. “The medical centre’s hardship fund was supported by another op shop but it has now closed, so we’ve picked it up. We asked our members to pitch for particular organisations and we went from there.” The donations mostly totalled $500 each.

Aussie take Targa title “This event was epic,” Dowie said. “We’re so glad that we got the real award which is just keeping the car in one piece.” All three pairs on this year’s overall podium were also top of their class – Evans/Liston (2WD Allcomers class), Rogers/ Reynolds (Allcomers Competition) and Dowie/ Allen (Modern 2WD Class). Despite some King Country road closures, the event was a success, organiser Peter Martin said.

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This three bedroom home is set on a generous 1214sqm (approx) section with a carport and the partially fenced backyard is waiting to add your landscaping touches. Phone Buzz.

Exceptional 4770sqm (approx) property offering modern living, serene rural charm, four bedrooms, a dedicated study, scullery, double garaging. Ph Buzz.

This delightful home offers four bedrooms, including a master with a walk-in wardrobe. A deck and patio accessed from lounge and two bedrooms. Ph Buzz.

19 Esplanade, Te Kūiti

6 Elizabeth Street, Te Kūiti

For Sale $310,000

For Sale $315,000

rwtekuiti.co.nz/TEK30323

rwtekuiti.co.nz/TEK30324

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

7 Reynolds Road, Te Kūiti

4 Broadfoot Place, Te Kūiti

For Sale Offers over $850,000

For Sale $429,000

View Sunday 26 October, 11.00 - 11.45am rwtekuiti.co.nz/TEK30317

View Sunday 26 October, 12.00 - 12.30pm rwtekuiti.co.nz/TEK30314

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

Open Home

FOR SALE

Three bedrooms plus rumpus room, one bathroom, double garage, set at the end of the street. Phone Buzz.

This four bedroom family home boasts a spacious lounge, two toilets, a spacious decking area and single garage with additional third toilet. Phone Buzz.

This spacious, four bedroom home sits on a generous 2331sqm (approx) lifestyle section and offers a spa pool, double garage and a garden shed. Phone John P.

Elevated three bedroom home, modern kitchen with large open plan dining area, separate living room with rural views. Rear section is fully fenced. Phone Buzz.

24 Mary Street, Te Kūiti

20 Mary Street, Te Kūiti

12 Oak Street, Morrinsville

44 Ailsa Street, Te Kūiti

For Sale Offers over $440,000

For Sale $499,000

For Sale $940,000

For Sale $430,000

View Sunday 26 October, 12.45 - 1.15pm rwtekuiti.co.nz/TEK30309

View Sunday 26 October, 2.15 - 2.45pm rwtekuiti.co.nz/TEK30304

View Sunday 26 October, 2.00 - 2.30pm rwotorohanga.co.nz/OTO30327

rwtekuiti.co.nz/TEK30310

FOR SALE

A spacious split level, three bedroom, two bathroom home, designed to capture the sun and views, sits elevated on a 1056sqm (approx) section. Ph Lorraine.

This delightful two bedroom home offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience, ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Phone Buzz.

Fully insulated, three bedroom home, stained glass windows, ceiling roses, high ceilings, native timber flooring, two toilets. Subject to title. Ph Lorraine.

For Sale Offers over $529,000 REDUCED

Attractive and expansive four bedroom, two bathroom brick home with triple garaging. Designed for entertaining and enjoying the good life. Phone Lorraine.

rwotorohanga.co.nz/OTO30275

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

22 Colin Brook Place, Te Kūiti

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

2 Sunset Close, Ōtorohanga

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

18 Te Kawa Street, Ōtorohanga

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

30B Turongo Street, Ōtorohanga

For Sale $429,999

For Sale $498,000

rwotorohanga.co.nz/OTO30330

rwtekuiti.co.nz/TEK30306

rwotorohanga.co.nz/OTO30334

FOR SALE

This stunning four bedroom home has a separate room in the double garage with bathroom and kitchen facilities. Perfect for families seeking space. Ph John P. For Sale $650,000 REDUCED

This 8105sqm (two acres) approx of bare land has recently been subdivided. No services connected to the property, some covenants apply, boundary fence in place by settlement. Phone Julie.

This 1980's elevated home has decking with fantastic harbour views. Four bedrooms, a large rumpus, a large bathroom, lots of shedding outside for storage and two large paddocks. A great property. Phone Julie.

A tidy two bedroom coastal getaway offering a warm, light filled interior with practical open plan living, tidy kitchen and cosy lounge with ample space for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or expansion. Ph John P.

For Sale $298,000 REDUCED

For Sale $750,000

For Sale $400,000

rwotorohanga.co.nz/OTO30277

rwotorohanga.co.nz/OTO30163

rwotorohanga.co.nz/OTO30337

rwotorohanga.co.nz/OTO30332

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

18 Karaka Road, Ōtorohanga

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

For Sale $859,000 REDUCED Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

Lot 1, 627 Waitomo Valley Rd, Ōtorohanga

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

Ray White

John Rothery AREINZ Otorohanga 027 561 0530

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

5404 Kawhia Road, Kawhia

Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

Julie Burgess Otorohanga 021 184 1382

Lorraine Fox Otorohanga 027 664 4087

Ōtorohanga 07 873 7606 Te Kūiti 07 444 7003 Rosetown Realty Ltd Licensed REAA2008

7 Rauparaha Street, Marokopa

Rural/Lifestyle Agents Te Awamutu/Otorohanga John Pinny ............... 021 555 736 Noldy Rust ............ 027 255 3047

Sam Baggott Otorohanga 027 855 8472

John Pinny Otorohanga 021 555 736

Buzz Linn Te Kuiti 027 496 0053

Cherie Kemp ........ 027 271 9806

We bring the whole team

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 2025

RURAL | LIFESTYLE | RESIDENTIAL

OPEN DAY

OTOROHANGA 126 Tauraroa Valley Road Large-Scale Dairy & Support 21km from Otorohanga, this fully self-contained dairy unit offers 323ha across three titles. Dairy platform 170ha, wintering 580 cows on-farm, strong five-year average 212,000kg milk solids. 105ha support block. Wintering 110 replacements, C/O and extra beef trade cattle. The land is predominantly easy rolling in contour with flats at the front and some steeper sidings on the support. Infrastructure features 40-bail ASHB dairy shed with adjoining feed pad. Reliable water system supplied via two bores. Three dwellings on-site, including a manager’s house and two cottages.

NEW LISTING

TENDER

Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) Closes 11.00am, Friday 14 November

VIEW

10.00-12.00pm, Tuesday 28 October & 4 November

Tony Foreman M 027 654 7434 E tony.foreman@pggwrightson.co.nz

ARIA 878 Mokauiti Road Exceptional Piopio Drystock Property A rare opportunity to secure a high-performing livestock operation in a stunning natural setting. This 569.8171-hectare (more or less) farm offers approximately 490 hectares of effective grazing land, with the balance in native bush teeming with birdlife. Four bedroom home with outstanding north facing views, set well back from the road for privacy and with stunning views. This is a well-balanced, productive farm with scale, excellent infrastructure, and natural beauty. Ideal for those seeking a turnkey operation with proven performance.

pggwre.co.nz/TEK42389

pggwre.co.nz/TEK42342

NEW LISTING

PIOPIO 1891 Ohura Mokau Road Entry Level Grazing Opportunity Here’s your chance to secure a well-balanced grazing unit in a proven farming district. Spanning 338.83 ha (more or less), this desirable property has been leased and farmed to a high standard since 2022 and is ready for its next chapter. With approx 220 hectares of effective grazing, the land is 80% flat to rolling, with the balance in steeper contour. Fertile Mairoa ash soils support a range of stock, currently including dairy and beef heifers, dairy cows (seasonal), and mixed-age ewes. Infrastructure–a 4-stand woolshed (800–1,000 NP), 3-bay and 4-bay implement sheds, and 3 bedroom dwelling.

pggwre.co.nz/TEK41995 PGG Wrightson Real Estate Limited, licensed under REAA 2008

AUCTION

Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) 11.00am, Friday 28 November

VIEW

10.00-12.00pm Friday 31 Oct and 07 & 14 Nov

Peter Wylie M 027 473 5855 E pwylie@pggwrightson.co.nz

ARIA 168 Pao Road Awatea Farm Awatea Farm is a well-balanced and productive sheep and beef breeding/finishing property located at 168 Pao Road. Set in a reliable farming district, this expansive 434-hectare (more or less) unit offers a great mix of steeper hill country and easy-contoured finishing land. Of the total area, around 380 hectares are in grass, providing excellent grazing and finishing capacity. Awatea Farm is a genuine breeding and finishing unit that offers scale, solid infrastructure, and versatile contour. It’s a property that supports a flexible and productive farming operation.

AUCTION

Plus GST (if any) (Unless Sold Prior) 11.00am, Friday 28 November

VIEW

10.00-11.00am Thursday 30 October & 6 November

Peter Wylie M 027 473 5855 E pwylie@pggwrightson.co.nz

$3.7M

Plus GST (if any)

VIEW

By Appointment Only

Peter Wylie M 027 473 5855 E pwylie@pggwrightson.co.nz

pggwre.co.nz/TEK42111 Helping grow the country

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 2025

Taumarunui 166 Saddler Road

Te Kuiti 2 Ellison Avenue

New Listing

Tender

Elevated home on Ellison Avenue

For Sale $409,000 Welcome to 2 Ellison Avenue - a character home sitting proudly on a 2,173 m2 freehold section. Perfectly positioned, this property offers the best of both worlds: a View By appointment peaceful rural outlook where you can enjoy late afternoon sunsets, and on the other Web pb.co.nz/TEU215093 side, elevated views over the Te Kuiti township. Built in 1930, the two-storey, 100 m2 weatherboard home has plenty of potential to add your own touch. Inside, you'll find three bedrooms and one bathroom, with warmth and comfort provided by a woodburner, insulation in the walls and underfloor, and electric hot water. A balcony extends the living space outdoors - the ideal spot to unwind. Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869

Te Kuiti 27 Esplanade

New Listing

Riverside rural

Set amidst the picturesque rolling hills of Taumarunui, 166 Saddler Road presents a rare opportunity to embrace the best of country living. If you're seeking a peaceful rural block, a retirement haven or a character-filled rural getaway, this impressive property delivers on every front. Positioned on 22.19 ha (more or less) of flat to gently contoured land, there is ample space for farming or equestrian pursuits, calf rearing, and boundless accommodation potential. The spacious family home is spread over two storeys and offers five bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Tender closes 11.00am, Wed 5th Nov, 2025, Property Brokers Taumarunui, 27 Hakiaha Street View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/TUR193535

Alan Blackburn M 027 203 9112

Te Kuiti 21 Colin Brook Place

Family living with poolside bliss

Set on a flat 886 m2 freehold section, this well-presented 1977 home offers space, comfort, and all the essentials for relaxed family living. With 170 m2 of floor area, the home features four bedrooms, including a master with ensuite, plus a separate family bathroom to accommodate everyone with ease. The heart of the home is its open plan kitchen, dining, and lounge area. Year-round comfort is assured with gas heating, ceiling insulation, and double-glazed windows, while carpet throughout adds warmth and coziness. A two-car carport sits alongside the home, complemented by ample off-street parking, perfect for extra vehicles.

For Sale Buyers $565,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/TEU211461

A warm welcome to your first home

Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869

Piopio 47 Kaka Street

Te Kuiti 13 Butler Street

Home sweet Kaka Street

Snap up Butler Street value

Sitting on a 1,169 m2 freehold section, this 1960s home offers space, practicality, and plenty of potential in a peaceful Piopio setting. The 110 m2 dwelling features four bedrooms and one bathroom, providing ample room for families or those seeking extra space. The kitchen and dining areas are combined for easy everyday living, while a separate lounge offers a comfortable retreat to unwind.

Set on a 654 m2 sloping freehold section, this 100 m2, 1960 home offers comfortable living with plenty of potential to add value. The combined kitchen, dining and lounge area creates a warm central hub along with an attached deck - an ideal spot for enjoying your morning coffee or hosting friends. Three bedrooms and a single bathroom keep things practical.

For Sale Buyers $250,000+ View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/TEU214013

Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869

For Sale $380,000 Step inside this inviting 1920s three-bedroom home and you'll instantly feel at ease. Offering 120 m2 of comfortable living, the open-plan dining and living areas View By appointment flow naturally, warmed by a heat pump and supported by insulation in the ceiling, Web pb.co.nz/TEU204450 underfloor, and double-glazed windows for year-round comfort. Sitting proudly on a generous 1012 sqm corner section, the property includes a double garage, a separate laundry, and a partially fenced rear yard - perfect for kids, pets, or your first veggie garden. The classic board-and-batten cladding, corrugated-iron roof, and mix of carpet and vinyl flooring make this a home that's easy to live in.

Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869

For Sale $420,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/TEU209571 3

Te Kuiti 8 Taruna Place

Benneydale 38 School Road

Te Kuiti 67 Te Kuiti Road

Benneydale 14 Ellis Road

Room for everyone on Taruna Place!

Graduate to homeownership

A smart buy in a handy spot

Easy living on Ellis

Welcome to this spacious 240 m2 family home, set on a 727 m2 freehold section. Built in 1984, this well-maintained property is spread across two levels, offering plenty of room for comfortable living. Inside, you'll find four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a thoughtful layout that balances open-plan living and separate spaces.

Set on a 680 m2 freehold section, this 1970-built home offers comfort and practicality. Inside, the 101 m2 floor plan features three bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom, and a separate, carpeted lounge complete with a woodburner for warmth. The home also includes town-supplied water heated electrically, adding to the everyday convenience.

This 1958 classic sits on a level, freehold 625 m2 section and offers easy everyday living. The 100 m2 floor plan features three bedrooms and one bathroom, with a practical layout that keeps daily life flowing. The kitchen and dining are combined, while a separate lounge provides a cosy retreat to relax or entertain. Comfort is covered year-round with a heat pump and town-supplied water.

Set on a 809 m2 flat, freehold section, this character-filled 1940s home offers comfort, practicality, and the convenience of being close to the local school and shops. Step inside the 85 m2 residence and discover three bedrooms, a warm and welcoming open-plan layout combining the kitchen, dining, and lounge area - perfect for modern living.

Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869

For Sale $585,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/TEU209996 4

Property Brokers Ltd Licensed REAA 2008 |

Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869

For Sale $375,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/TEU213087 3

For Sale $375,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/TEU204715 3

Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869

For Sale $399,000 View By appointment Web pb.co.nz/TEU207390 3

Mary Tapu M 027 474 9869

Proud to be here

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 2025

Monarch Southwest Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Team Kerry & Karen

Mon, 1.30-2.00pm

LIFESTYLE Ōtorohanga 63 Mangaorongo Road 3 2 3 7475sqm For Sale $990,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22756

Mon, 11.00-11.30am

Ōtorohanga 58 Gradara Avenue 3 2 2 1457sqm For Sale Auction Wed 19 Nov, 1pm (USP) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22757

Mon, 2.45-3.15pm

Kerry Harty

Ōtorohanga 42 Owaikura Road 3 2 1 2500sqm

027 294 6215

kjharty@harcourts.co.nz

For Sale $749,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22752

Karen Lennox 027 559 4468

Mon, 11.45-12.15pm

karen.lennox@harcourts.co.nz

Find us on Facebook Team Kerry & Karen

Mon, 3.45-4.15pm

Ōtorohanga 24 Hinewai Street 2 1 1

Ōtorohanga 26 Hinewai Street 3 2 1 1 For Sale $495,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22743

For Sale $395,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22744

Mon, 12.30-1.00pm

Ōtorohanga 145 Main North Road 2023sqm 2 2 3

For Sale Deadline closes Tues 28 Oct, 1pm (USP) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22742

Ōtorohanga 11 Harpers Avenue 3 1 3

For Sale Deadline closes Thurs 20 Nov, 1pm (USP) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22747

Sat, 10.30-11.00am

COASTAL Kawhia 5389 Kawhia Road 3 2 2 9999sqm For Sale $860,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22746

LIFESTYLE Te Kawa 653 Te Kawa Road COASTAL Kawhia 254 A/B Tainui Street 3+1 1+1 1 1011sqm For Sale $495,000 View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22727

A much loved three bedroom home on a sizable section of 3687sqm made up of 5 titles with space for a vege garden and orchard. A double garage and your own bore water supply is an advantage. The bonus here is a 250sqm shed, previously used for manufacturing honey, this impressive building is fully lined and insulated, with 3 phase power. Three roller doors and two PA doors allow options for dividing the interior into multiple workspaces and it also has a separate entrance off Hone Road.

For Sale Deadline closes Thurs 30 Oct, 1pm (USP) View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22749

MAKING A PROPERTY MOVE? CHECK OUT OUR OPEN HOMES! TUESDAY 21 OCT ŌTOROHANGA

SATURDAY 25 OCT ŌTOROHANGA

SUNDAY 26 OCT TE AWAMUTU

MONDAY 27 OCT ŌTOROHANGA

11.00am - 12.00pm 684 Maihiihi Road Tender 07/11/25

11.00am - 11.30am 21 Old Te Kuiti Road Auction 07/11/25

12.00pm - 12.30pm 390 Young Street $730,000

11.00am - 11.30am 58 Gradara Avenue Auction 19/11/25

1.00pm - 1.30pm 965 Hazelmere Crescent $550,000

11.45am - 12.15pm 11 Harpers Avenue Deadline 20/11/25

WEDNESDAY 22 OCT ŌTOROHANGA

KAWHIA

Merry Christmas! 11.00am - 12.00pm 18 Paewhenua Road Tender 07/11/25

TE AWAMUTU

1.00pm - 1.30pm 19 Hall Street, Kihikihi $679,000

10.30am - 11.00am 5389 Kawhia Road $860,000

1.00pm - 1.30pm 97 Lyon Street, Kihikihi $650,000

12.30pm - 1.00pm 145 Main North Road Deadline 28/10/25

1.00pm - 1.30pm 249 Mutu Street Offers over $700,000

1.30pm - 2.00pm 63 Mangaorongo Road $990,000

1.30pm - 2.00pm 18A Herbert Street Deadline 29/10/25

2.45pm - 3.15pm 42 Owaikura Road $749,000

To view all of our open homes this week, visit: monarchsouthwest.co.nz Monarch Southwest Real Estate Ltd - Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Offices in Te Awamutu, Ōtorohanga and Te Kūiti

TE AWAMUTU

11.30am - 12.00pm 2/80 Huntaway Downs $630,000 12.00pm - 12.30pm 170 Te Tahi Road By Negotiation 12.00pm - 12.30pm 3/87 Gateway Drive Deadline 05/11/25

1.45pm - 2.15pm 621 Ohaupo Road By Negotiation

2.00pm - 2.30pm 76 Hall Street, Kihikihi Deadline 13/11/25

PIRONGIA 12.45pm - 1.15pm 80 Beechey Street $710,000

12.30pm - 1.00pm 624B Te Rahu Road $849,000

TE KAWA 1.00pm - 1.30pm 281 Fraser Street Deadline 06/11/25

3.45pm - 4.15pm 653 Te Kawa Road Deadline 30/10/25

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 2025

Gardening

F O R B LO O M I N G BEAUTIES AND P L A N T S T H AT THRIVE

Katrina Christison

Tidy Gardens

Everything’s bursting to life Every time I head outside, something new seems to have popped up overnight. It’s that time of year when all those plants that have been quietly waiting beneath the surface suddenly decide it’s their turn to join the party. Yesterday it was the first flower on my Big Purple rose absolutely glowing in the sunshine between the showers. My Dutch iris have been out for a couple of weeks and I’ve still got buds popping into bloom. Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ is an absolute delight, with its tiny cerise-pink flowers lining the bare branches before the heart-shaped leaves unfurl — it’s putting on a show that makes you stop and smile. There are so many perennials you can be planting in the garden right now — I keep telling myself I don’t need any more plants, but somehow there’s another shopping list sitting on my desk. It’s just too tempting when the days are warm, the sky’s blue, and everything feels

fresh and full of promise. As the hostas start poking their noses through the soil, it’s also time to be on slug watch. Those shiny new shoots are a gourmet treat for hungry slugs, and they’ll make short work of them if you’re not paying attention. A few evening patrols with a torch, some crushed eggshells, or a sprinkle of organic slug bait can make all the difference. And while you’re thinking about gardens, make sure you mark your calendars for this year’s King Country Garden Ramble! It’s shaping up to be a beauty — with stunning gardens to explore, plenty of inspiration to take home, and this year there’s even something for the blokes, with a few Men’s Sheds open along the way. So grab your friends, plan a day out, and enjoy a good old-fashioned wander through some of our district’s best-kept gardens (and sheds!) on the 15th & 16th or November.

Ōtorohanga 684 Maihiihi Road Great Farming Opportunity in the Heart of Maihiihi

Renowned for its favourable climate, consistent grass growth and strong farming community, the Maihiihi district is one of the most sought-after dairying locations in the Otorohanga region. Just 18 kilometres east of Otorohanga, this wellestablished farm combines scale, proven production, and excellent infrastructure. - 118.8861 hectares (more or less) across 3 titles - Production history exceeding 140,000 kg/MS - Milking 332-355 cows - 30-aside herringbone cowshed plus supporting infrastructure - Two homes, including a spacious five-bedroom main dwelling Surplus to requirements as our vendors consolidate their operations, this property represents a rare chance to step into a well-set-up dairy unit with a strong track record of performance.

NOW $

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Cnr Ballance St, Otorohanga • 07 873 7465

Ōtorohanga 18 Paewhenua Road For Sale Tender closes Thurs 6 Nov, 1pm (unless sold prior) View Open Day: Tues 28 Oct, 11.00am - 12.00pm View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22736

Kerry Harty M 027 294 6215 P 873 8700 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz Monarch Southwest Real Estate Limited Licensed Agent REAA 2008

A Great First Farm with Proven Potential

With a past record production of 78,000kg/ms from 210 cows, this farm proves it has the potential to perform, with an above average level of support buildings on offer. - 77.4206 hectares more or less - Currently milking 155 cows producing around 60,000kg/ ms. - 16 aside Herringbone cowshed - Modern enclosed workshop - 6 bay calf shed and 6 bay implement shed - Comfortable 3-bedroom home More than just a farm - it’s a proven, profitable operation with lifestyle benefits to match. Whether you’re stepping into farm ownership for the first time or looking to secure a reliable, easy-to-manage property.

For Sale Tender closes Thurs 6 Nov, 1pm (unless sold prior) View Open Day: Wed 29 Oct, 11.00am - 12.00pm View monarchsouthwest.co.nz/OH22698

Kerry Harty M 027 294 6215 P 873 8700 E kjharty@harcourts.co.nz Monarch Southwest Real Estate Limited Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 2025

EXPERTS

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 2025

EXPERTS

AGISTMENT

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PUBLIC NOTICES

GRAZING REQUIRED for diary heifers and weaners. Contact Bryan 027 4154122

56 King Street West, Te Kuiti

GRAZING WANTED Stock available Oct/Nov/Dec

Prompt monthly payments

021 078 9294 - 0800 150 200

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Relief Milker /Worker also available for employee/employer time off.

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Septic Tank Cleaning • Emptying septic tanks • CCTV pipeline inspection • Jetting drainage pipelines • Spreading animal effluent Waitomo Liquid Waste Disposal 021 111 3911

Notification of aerial spraying operation

Notice on behalf of the forest owner, Nateva Ltd, formerly known as New Zealand Carbon Farming Ltd is planning to carry out aerial spraying operations within the Waitomo and King Country areas spraying pine trees to treat Dothistroma Fungi which some trees are currently infected with. This will be taking place within the following forests within the wider Waitomo & King Country area on 1 occasion sometime between 28 October and 20 December 2025, the spraying is weather dependant. Putaki Forest, Mahoe Road, Waitomo Te Anga Forest, Te Anga Road, Te Anga Te Anga East Forest, Te Anga Road, Te Anga Taradale Forest, Te Waitere Road, Kinohaku Marakopa Station Forest, Kairimu Road, Marakopa Kakara Forest, Kakara Road, Mokaiti Kaimango Forest, Kaimango Road, Honekiwi Te Kauri Forest, Kaimango Road, Pirongia Tapuiwahine Forest, Tapuiwahine Valley Road, Ongarue Kura Forest, Kura Road, Taumarunui Pukekawa Forest, Ongarue Back Road, Taumarunui Whakamaro Forest, Whakamaro Road, Tamarunui Pukemanu Forest, Saddler Road, Taumarunui Makahiwi Forest, Kirikau Valley Road, Taumarunui Oio Forest, Oio Road, Retaruke Owairua Forest, Oio Road, Retaruke Splitrock Forest, Oio Road, Retaruke This public notice is to advise any adjoining, or close to land owners. This notice provides notification to you as required under the Management of Agrichemicals (NZS 8409:2021) and the relevant regional/unitary plan. The application will be delivered by a fully trained and qualified helicopter pilot with a current GROWSAFE Pilot Chemical Rating certificate. Methods to ensure no spray drift onto adjoining properties will be employed as appropriate, and may include weather monitoring, boundary monitoring, the use of smoke bombs to monitor wind direction, and the use of low drift nozzles on spray equipment. The treatment product is simply cooper oxide mixed with vegetable oil and it is a non-hazardous/toxic fungal treatment application.

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Notice of upcoming meetings of Ōtorohanga District Council

PUBLIC NOTICES

Annual Report 2024/25 Waitomo District Council adopted its Annual Report 2024/2025 on 9 October 2025. The full Annual Report and a Summary Report is now available on our website www.waitomo.govt.nz Hard copies of the Annual Report will be available next month from our Customer Services and Visitor Hub on Rora Street, Te Kūiti or the Library on Taupiri Street. You can also request a copy by contacting our Customer Services Team on 0800 932 4357.

Kinohaku West H1B1 H1B2 Trust Annual General Meeting 2025 AGENDA Location: Te Kūiti Bowling Club, 1 Tammadge St, Te Kūiti Date: 8 November 2025 Time: 10.30am Item No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Item Karakia & welcome Present & apologies Minutes of previous meeting Matters arising from previous minutes Chairmans report Financial/Treasurers report Draft Memorandum of Understanding Election of new trustees General Business Karakia Whakamutunga Kai Hakari

The Piopio Lions club would like to thank the following individuals and organisations for their voluntary assistance to our recent very successful Paddy's Market. About $6000 was raised which will go to various local people and organisations, including the annual Xmas lunch for local senior citizens. Piopio College for use of gymnasium, Donald MacRae and Country Couriers for distributing flyers. Sam Brookes, Les Kjestrup and all people who helped on the day.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING TO SHAREHOLDERS OF

MARAEROA C INCORPORATION

Details of upcoming meetings can be found at www.otodc.govt.nz/aboutcouncil/meetings

Tanya Winter Chief Executive

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Benneydale Hall, 12 Maniaiti St, Maniaiti/Benneydale Saturday, 15 November 2025 Time: 10.30 am Registrations open at 9.30 am

ATTENTION WHANAU TOKOPIKO (AWAROA A2J2) SPECIAL GENERAL HUI NOTICE

AGENDA: 1. Karakia Tīmatanga 2. Apologies 3. Election of committee of management members 4. Karakia Whakamutunga FAQ’s and a proxy form for the SGM can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/maraeroac

To be held Saturday, November, 15 – 10am Venue: Kawhia School 318 Rosamond Terrace, Kawhia 3889

Please bring a plate to share Contact: Sherlene Tamaki-Tutaki sherlenetamakitutaki@gmail.com

AGENDA Defining Papakainga Do we add Marae to Gazette Or the Marae as part of Papakainga Resolution: Motion to update Gazette Notice

Please bring a plate to share.

Garage Sale

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Rugby Football Club (Inc) NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING NOTICE is given that a Special General Meeting will be held at the clubrooms, 55 Waitete Road Te Kuiti, on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 6.30pm. The purpose of the meeting is to consider and adopt a new Constitution as required by the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. Also, the meeting will consider a Resolution to elect life members. A copy of the new Constitution together with details of those members who will be considered for life membership, can be obtained from the secretary – email waiteterugby@gmail.com; telephone 027 320 0522. Neil Macrae Club Manager

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For all enquiries contact Juanita Morgan info.tokopiko@gmail.com Bring a plate, but light refreshments and kai will be provided

ESSENTIAL SERVICES DIRECTORY EMERGENCIES Police, Fire, Ambulance.....................................................................Dial 111 Non emergency police......................................................................Dial 105

POLICE Te Kūiti........................................................................................07 878 1450 Ōtorohanga................................................................................07 873 7399 Piopio..........................................................................................07 877 0490 Benneydale.................................................................................07 878 1370

MEDICAL ROSTER Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

PUBLIC NOTICE

Of an application for On Licence Tourism Holdings Limited 83 Beach Road, Auckland1010 has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Waitomo District Council, Te Kuiti for the renewal of an on licence in respect of the premises situated at 584 SH3 Otorohanga, known as Waitomo Homestead. The general nature of the business conducted (or to be conducted) under the licence is Cafe, restaurant, bar, ticket sales, accommodation and retail shop. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is (or is intended to be) sold under the licence are 9.00am t0 12.00 midnight, Monday to Sunday. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Waitomo District Licensing Committee, Waitomo District Council, Queen St, Te Kūiti. Any person who is entitled to object and wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 25 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Waitomo District Council, PO Box 404, Te Kūiti 3941. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on October 16, 2025.

Ōtorohanga................................................................................07 873 8399 Te Kūiti........................................................................................07 878 7878 For all urgent out of hours call...................................................07 878 7878 Unichem Te Kūiti Pharmacy Sat 9.30am - 12.30pm....................07 878 8011 Unichem Ōtorohanga Pharmacy Sat 9am - 12.30pm.................07 873 7294

COMMUNITY SERVICES Citizens Advice Bureau -Ōtorohanga, Te Kūiti and Taumarunui (free legal advice)...................................................................0800 367 222/07 878 7636 Community Mental Health Service.............................................07 878 8767 Emergencies..............................................................................0800 505 050 Counselling Services North King Country Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm...................................................................07 873 7676 Waitomo Women’s Refuge Helpline.................07 878 5081 or 0800 733 843 Te Kūiti Hospital..........................................................................07 878 7333 Cancer Society supportive care nurse......................................0800 227 744 Te Kūiti Community House .........................................................07 878 5272 NKC Family Support Mon - Fri, 9am - 3pm...................................07 873 6502 Noise Control (Waitomo District Council)...................................07 878 0800 Noise Control (Ōtorohanga District Council)..............................07 878 4000 Ōtorohanga District Council (24 hrs)..........................................07 873 4000 Waitomo District Council (24hrs)............................................0800 932 4357 Victim Support Services.................................027 281 1499 or 0800 842 846

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ENTERTAINMENT

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PIRONGIA MARKET Pirongia Community Centre, Crozier St Sunday, October 26, 9am - 1pm Last Sunday of every month Email jim1@xtra.co.nz or ph Jim 027 366 5842

Te Waitere Boating Club AGM

Saturday November 1 Midday 12 noon at the Te Waitere Boat Club in Te Waitere Pot luck lunch to follow Any apologies send to twbcsecretary@gmail.com

TAINUI KAWHIA INCORPORATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT The Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 08, November 2025 At the Distinction Hotel and Conference Centre, 100 Garnett Avenue, Te Rapa, Hamilton, at 10:30am Registrations open at 9:30am The agenda for this meeting has been sent to all Shareholders whose addresses are known. For further information or if you have any pātai, please feel free to contact the Secretary. Secretary’s Office: Deloitte, Pukeroa Oruawhata House, 2/1176 Amohau St, Rotorua PO Box 12003, Rotorua Ph: (07) 343 1050 Email: nzrotoruaenquiries@ deloitte.co.nz Wayne Brewer Chairperson

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PUBLIC NOTICES

QUESTION for my whanau, How do children on their bikes get off the new footpath in Lawrence Street so they can cross Granny Ngapaki’s ara? Fred Anderson

FAMILY NOTICES

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

PIOPIO ARIA MŌKAU CO-OPERATING PARISH

Family Notices

KING Linda Jean – The King family wish to express their deep appreciation to all those who have offered such kindness, support, messages of sympathy, comfort and generosity with the loss of our dearest mother/nana Linda. Please accept this as our personal thanks. We are so grateful to live in such a wonderful caring community.

All Saints Piopio 22 Moa St Sunday 10am St Peter’s By The Sea, 25 Aria Tce, Mōkau 1st and 3rd Sunday 2pm

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St Luke's Anglican Church Te Kūiti 10am Morning Prayer Service All welcome

IN MEMORIAM CHILD, Annette Kay (nee Pellowe) Always remembered. 30/04/1966 – 24/10/2018

• Bereavements

UNVEILING

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St Bride's Anglican Church Haerehuka St Ōtorohanga

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When: Wednesday, November 12, 7pm Where: Piopio Senior Citizens' Hall

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Session clerk Ph 07 873 8735 Room bookings Ph Nina 027 237 2382

Thursday, 13 November 6pm Te Kuiti Squash Club

King Country Hunt Inc AGM

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Call Janine 027 287 0005 or email janine@goodlocal.nz

We would like to invite all of Tom Ngatai friends and family to join us to unveil his headstone at Tawataha Urupa (353 Mangatea Road, Te Kūiti) on Saturday, 25 Oct 2025 at 11am. Lunch will be held at the Quota Club at 71 Taupiri Street to celebrate Dads life. We hope you can join us. Haere mai rā ki te whakanui te hurakōhatu o tō tatāu rangatira a Tame Ngatai, whakapiripiri mai, whakatatatata mai e.

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10 Sheridan St, Te Kūiti An Assemblies of God church 10:30am Sunday

10 St, Te Kuiti WeSheridan welcome you 10:30am Sunday to our 10.30am Pastor Terry & Rowena Bradley Sunday service. 10 Sheridan St, Te Kuiti 07 878 8694 www.journeychurch.org.nz Pastor Terry & Rowena Bradley 021 703 008

07 878 8694 021 703 008 King Country Christians An Assemblies of God Church meet every Sunday

An Assemblies ofinGod the Church Piopio Senior Citizens Hall, Weka Street, Piopio, at 10.30am 0211359346 Phone Judy 021135946

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