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Published by Kurow Information Centre as a service to our community Issue 432 Wednesday 11 April 2018 Bullock team in front of Terminus Hotel, Hakataramea ANZAC DAY SERVICES UPPER WAITAKI WEDNESDAY 25TH APRIL 2018 6.20am Parade forms up on Hakataramea main street and will march to the Cenotaph. 8.15am A wreath will be laid at the Kurow Cemetery Gate. 8.45am Poppies will be laid at the Otekaieke Memorial Gate. 9.15am A wreath will be laid at the Duntroon Cenotaph. 11.00am A service will be held at the Omarama Memorial. KUROW MAIN STREET - ANZAC DAY PARADE 1923

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Published by Kurow Information Centre

as a service to our community

Issue 432

Wednesday

11 April 2018

Bullock team in front of Terminus Hotel, Hakataramea

ANZAC DAY SERVICES

UPPER WAITAKI WEDNESDAY 25TH APRIL 2018

6.20am Parade forms up on Hakataramea main street and will march to the Cenotaph. 8.15am A wreath will be laid at the Kurow Cemetery Gate. 8.45am Poppies will be laid at the Otekaieke Memorial Gate. 9.15am A wreath will be laid at the Duntroon Cenotaph. 11.00am A service will be held at the Omarama Memorial.

KUROW MAIN STREET - ANZAC DAY PARADE 1923

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TO BOOK A COMMUNITY CAR: Phone 027 282 0615 or 4360 950 KUROW INDOOR BOWLS: Starting Thursday 12th April 2018 at Kurow Memorial Hall, 7.30pm. Inquiries to Robert Hay 03 436 0751. New members most welcome. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RE THE TREE REMOVAL: Additional Information to article in Bugle…”within the shelterbelt area, the three memorial oaks for soldiers from the area who died in World War I, will be left untouched as part of the 11 significant trees in the section.”

KUROW INFORMATION CENTRE AND MUSEUM HOURS: From Tuesday 3rd April until Monday 30th April we are now open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm. Saturdays and Sundays are now CLOSED unless by prior arrangement. Anzac Day CLOSED. RICHIE MCCAW QUIZ NIGHT: A very busy South Island Easter led to the decision to postpone the Richie McCaw Quiz Night. The raffles and auction items are still in store. This will now be held at the end of May. More details later. CONGRATULATIONS: To the organisers of the Social Walking Group, thank you very much for a well planned morning. It was very enjoyable. From a “Very Happy Walker”

WAITAKI DISTRICT COUNCIL LONG TERM PLAN 2018-2028:

We need your help! We've started the public consultation on our Long Term Plan and we want to know what you think about our ideas to help shape and grow Waitaki.

Economic development is at the forefront of our thinking. We have plans to bring more visitors to Waitaki. This could include attaining UNESCO World Heritage Status. What do you think?

Go to this link, find out more and tell us what you think: http://bit.ly/2018-28LongTermPlan Copies are also available at the Kurow Information Centre.

Be sure to do this by Monday 30 April.

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SOCIAL WALKING GROUP:

Meet every Friday at 9.30am, at the car park for the Kurow Hill Walking Track,

Grey Street. Walk "me about 1 ½ hours.

Next walk Friday 13 April and there will be two walking op"ons for varied levels

of fitness: Op"on 1: Walk along the new A2O Trail towards the Kurow

Cemetery and return.

Op"on 2: Walk up Kurow Hill & Return.

For future details, please contact the Kurow Informa"on Centre 4360 950, or

visit their website: www.kurow.org.nz and go to the Events page for the Friday

indicated. Remember the group meets weekly at the end of Grey Street.

Kurow Medical Centre would like to announce to our patients the following

fee increase from 1st April 2018:

For a doctor’s appointment all 18 to 24 year olds will be charged the same price as an adult fee of $39.50.

No other fee increases will take place this year

There are still many overdue accounts outstanding with the Medical Centre.

We would urge anyone having difficulty paying off their bill to contact the Practice Manager Juliet to see if a resolution can be found.

Many thanks

Dr Tim and Juliet

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NEXT ISSUE: 25 April 2018 COPY IN: 20/04/2018

email: [email protected] phone: 03 4360 950 or post it to: Kurow Museum & Info Centre, 57 Bledisloe St, PO Box 56, Kurow.

We look forward to contribu�ons from the Community to interest readers

Green Willow $50 cubic metre

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DRY Wood Available $70 per cubic metre

Ph 027 3388 513 A/H 03 4264 963

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Wednesdays 9am-8pm

Thursdays 9am-3pm

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Call Tara on

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—Behind Gifts and More

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Campbells Butchery

quality meat and smallgoods

available at

Kurow Foodcentre and

West Road On The Spot.

For private processing of your

ca>le and sheep contact Steve on

03 434 8780 Ext. 4

Carpet Cleaner Hire Now in Kurow

$45.00 for 4 hours

$55.00 for 8 hours

$75.00 for 24 hours

$20 for 1L of carpet shampoo

All hires have a $20.00 bond

For any enquiries phone

Jus"ne or Puna

03 4360 988 or 027 408 7482

Open Wednesday, Thursday 9am-3pm Wednesday evening 6pm until late.

Located 65 Bledisloe Street in the back room of Necessities Health & Beauty

Contact Kelly Sutherland, 0279069670 or

check out my facebook page for more info.

www.facebook.com/beautybykellykurow

TREATMENTS

Mani/Pedi Facials Waxing Tinting

Spray Tan Makeup Swedish Massage

After careful planning, he got past security, stole the paintings, and made it safely to his van. However, he was captured only two blocks away when his van ran out of gas

When asked how he could mastermind such a crime and then make such an obvious error, he replied, 'Monsieur, that is the reason I stole the paintings.' I had no Monet To buy Degas

To make the

Van Gogh.' See if you have De Gaulle to publish this

I sent it to you because I figured I had nothing Toulouse.

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Kurow Bowls ClubKurow Bowls ClubKurow Bowls ClubKurow Bowls Club 2 Day Tournament 2018

A great BIG thank you to all our sponsors and our wonderful helpers over our 2 days.

It was a great success and without all your time and help it wouldn’t be possible.

Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors:

RD Petroleum PGG Kurow

Rural Transport Kurow Farmlands Kurow

Puna Kerr Shearing Kurow Blue Cross Vets

Redhand Scaffolding Kurow Wool

B&N Spraying Gary Gerken Building

Superior Fert Waimate Transport

G&J Fencing Waihao Forks Hotel

Lone Star Farms Waitaki Hotel

Kurow Auto Services Wallace Town Tavern

Dore’s Carpet Court Kurow Hotel

We couldn’t have run our 2 Day Tournament without your great support

MOVIE AFTERNOONS AT WHALAN LODGE 2pm Thursdays– everyone welcome

If you need transport please ring Kate (4360 607)

Thursday April 12th

Calendar Girls Helen Mirren, Julie Walters

Thursday April 19th

Goodbye Christopher Robin True Story

Thursday April 26th

The Way West - Western Kirk Douglas

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Are you handy with a sewing machine??? Kurow Rugby Club would appreciate your help.

We are looking for some lovely volunteers to help for an aBernoon with hemming

the new curtains for our clubrooms.

For being so wonderful in helping our club out we will ensure there is an endless

supply of tea/coffee and sweet treats for you to enjoy with some chit chat over

the sewing machines.

If you are able to assist please contact

Anna Haugh on 03 4264134 or 0272915416

St ALBAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH

SERVICES FOR APRIL and MAY

April 15 Noon Combined Kurow Service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

April 22 11:30am Morning tea at 11am

April 29 11:30am Reverend Kelvin Wright Bishop of Dunedin 2010—2017 is taking

the service at 11:30am with morning tea first from 11am

May 13 11:30am

May 27 11:30am Morning Tea at 11am

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GR@H@M H@Y CONTR@CTING

Direct Drilling

Now Available

Using a triple disc drill Phone 027 296 5498

Creative Communities NZ Scheme

Sports NZ Rural Travel Fund Waimate District Council invites applications from clubs and organisations

within the Waimate District

Creative Communities NZ Scheme—To provide funding for arts and cultural activities to groups, organisations or individuals

Sports NZ Rural Travel Fund—To provide a travel subsidy for sporting clubs and schools competing in regular local sports and competitions

Application forms and information are available from the: Waimate Information Centre, Event Centre, 15 Paul Street AND www,waimatedc.govt.nz

Specific enquiries to the Grants Administrator—Phone 03 689 7771

Please be reminded the accountability for previous funding must have been completed

Applications for all grants close

Monday 30 April 2018 @5pm

One-Off Gospel Service – All Welcome

Our only purpose is to share simply from the Bible, to begin or encourage your faith, in the truth of the teachings Jesus

lived and taught.

Kurow Hall Supper Room

7.30pm Wednesday April 11 2018

Speakers:

Chris Hollard and Jordan Watchorn

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Tree removal to improve safety on SH83 near Kurow The NZ Transport Agency will start work next week removing more than 300 large trees in the road reserve alongside a 2km section of State Highway 83 (Kurow – Duntroon Road, in the Waitaki District). The trees are a potentially significant hazard to road users as they shed large branches on the highway in high winds as well as on nearby high-voltage power lines. In the last two years, heavy branches have fallen on high voltage wires three times, causing outages for the surrounding community and considerable work for Waitaki Power. Transport Agency Coastal Otago Maintenance Contract Manager Nick Rodger says the trees, part of a large shelter belt to the west of the highway between Strachans /Otekaieke Corner and the Kurow Winery, comprise a mix of eucalypts, poplars, pines, and oaks. A consulting arborist was engaged to determine the number of trees that should be removed, with some memorial and specimen trees, in good health and low risk of shedding, being retained. The trees need to be taken down due to both the tendency to shed branches in high winds, as well as die-off, believed to be attributable to increased soil moisture levels and fungal attack, says Mr Rodger. Work is scheduled to begin from Monday, 9 April, and will take around six weeks to complete (weather permitting). Motorists should expect short delays during the works, as traffic will be restricted to single lane operation during felling and clearance operations. For more information please contact:

Frances Adank Media Manager Southern Region T: 03 964 2806 M: 021 705 613 E: [email protected] W: www.nzta.govt.nz

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PINECROFT AG SERVICESPINECROFT AG SERVICESPINECROFT AG SERVICESPINECROFT AG SERVICES

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Tubeline Wrapper TLR 5000 ECV

We offer:

Compe""ve Rates/Reliability

Also Mechanical/Engineering

services and Direct Drilling

Please phone

03 689 6388 or

Wayne 0275 702 276

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“Experts for replacement double glazing with over 45 years experience,

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CALL TODAY—Free Quote

Phone 03 437 2448 or 027 434 1010 [email protected] 12 Ouse Street Oamaru

“Cra.smen in Glass”

Up the Valley once a week—We won’t be beaten on quality or price

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Glass and GlazingGlass and GlazingGlass and GlazingGlass and Glazing

03 434 1440

KUROW

FOR ALL YOUR EARTHMOVING NEEDS

MACHINES AND

COMPACTORS FOR HIRE

CALL GARY ON: 0274 373 668

OR (03) 4360 778

WEB: www.garyhawkins.co.nz

QUALITY WORK

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Contact: Cameron Leckie Phone: (03) 434 8020

Cell: 021 496 780

Office: 27a Coquet Street, Oamaru

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.surveywaitaki.co.nz

Subdivision & boundary adjustment

Easements

Accurate farm maps & contour

Farm conversion design and layouts

Dam design and earthworks calcula"ons

Resource Consents & Council compliance

Local surveyors providing urban and rural

surveying services...

Qi GongQi GongQi GongQi Gong

QiGong is an ancient Chinese exercise using gentle movement that is related to Tai Chi.

Regular practice can offer benefits that can help us feel calm and relaxed.

Classes in Kurow, Tuesdays at 5.30pm.

Phone Rosina 027 228 0677

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KUROW SQUASH CLUBKUROW SQUASH CLUBKUROW SQUASH CLUBKUROW SQUASH CLUB

Interested in playing SquashInterested in playing SquashInterested in playing SquashInterested in playing Squash

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Pennant 2 begins on 2Pennant 2 begins on 2Pennant 2 begins on 2Pennant 2 begins on 2ndndndnd MayMayMayMay

Email

[email protected]

or contact Anna

0272915416

for further information

FREE Horse Poo by the trailer load. Good for everything!

Phone 03 431 1843

Waitaki District Council News Online payments now available

Customers can now pay rates and make other payments through Council's website (www.waitaki.govt.nz). As well as paying rates, the online service gives customers the option of paying invoices, water charges, parking tickets and other fines. The system will mean people can make multiple payments in one go, using a 'shopping cart' facility and payments will be in a secure and confidential environment. Electronic enquiries and requests are also available and additional services such as paying dog registration fees will be offered in the future. An introductory special to waive the 2% credit card online transaction merchant fee is being offered until 31 May 2018. The credit card fee for over-the-counter transactions will remain the same.

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Trip of a Lifetime – No Bull: Part Two by Ian Hunter

ABer a rather brisk one hour walk up the tracks we were introduced to some challenging

calls from the locals that seemed to step up the pace on our arrival, really going to town, a

noise none of us had encountered anything like before. The rangers then guided us back

down the tracks, (another hour down). Back at the hut (around 1:30am), it was hard to not

be excited and s"ll “buzzing” about the encounter, took a while to se>le into a steady

snore, but apparently managed it ok.

Next day was a similar trip but with some daylight, just to get our bearings and some

exposure to bush walking, (quite different for some). The rangers went about tracking and

catching one of the Kākāpō for its heath checks, which was a bit of an eye opener. These

birds are very fragile and can be injured very easily if not handled correctly. Both rangers’

Freya and Sara showed their passion and skill with these birds was second to none. Once

the checks were out of the way, the bird was released back to the ground and just quietly

staggered off into the bush wondering what all the fuss was about.

We also said our good byes to the two lucky Meridian Customers that had won the “Ranger

for a Day Compe""on”. Both John and Helen were very passionate about nature, bird life

and especially the Kākāpō Recovery Program. They were very interes"ng people with a

broad knowledge of na"ve birds and the local Maori dialogue. Very worthy winners of the

compe""on.

Ranger Jake, Helen, John and Ian

Day three I was released on a solo mission to locate some bird “bowls” and download any

data collected by the tracking equipment, change the memory card in the camera and setup

the same equipment for another “bowl”. Really interes"ng stuff which made the day full-

on. I had put my inten"ons as being back at the hut by 3:30pm which was a bit op"mis"c as

I was enjoying the sedate walk through the bush, so instead of rushing down the tracks,

(and increasing my chances of an injury), I opted to radio in and extend my curfew. Once

again safety was paramount and the use of the radio network was encouraged.

Day four woke with some light rain but threatening to clear so we were off with the rangers

again to try and locate another two birds due for their checks. These par"cular birds were

renowned for being a bit sneaky so the extra hands would prove valuable in an efficient

capture. As expected the rain subsided to a hot and humid day which added to the struggle

through the under-scrub ending up in a lather of sweat. Anyone wan"ng to lose a bit of

gravy, I can recommend a stroll through the under-scrub to do the trick!

Con�nued next issue

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River-T Vine News

HARVEST HAS STARTED !! 2 weeks earlier than normal.

A big thanks to the Waitaki Valley Preschool for a massive effort to harvest our Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris all in one day. We had a record crop picked this year and beautiful looking grapes. The preschool will be getting well over $2,000 for their one days effort.

Our Riesling is still a few weeks away and the Chardonnay will be picked very soon.

We have some great harvest photos on our facebook page and instagram

Our River-T Wine Hut is open 7 days a week 11am to 5.30pm. Eftpos and credit card facilties. Tastings and wine bottle sales.

www.rivertestate.co.nz @rivertestatewines

Email: [email protected] or ph /txt 021 1908875

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WAITAKI VALLEY

COMMUNITY CAR

Along with half of the Valley the Community Car also

made the trip to Ed Sheeran.

Get a couple of friends together and book an ou"ng!

PHONE

4360 950 TEXT

027 282 0615

THOUGHT

FOR THE WEEK

Every accomplishment starts with the decision

to try.

KLAM Limited

Home Improvements & Repairs

Rob Wilson 028 473 1430 [email protected]

All areas covered within the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki Valley

Necessities Health & Beauty

65 Bledisloe Street, Kurow 03 4360883

Open Mon Open Mon Open Mon Open Mon ---- Fri 11am Fri 11am Fri 11am Fri 11am ---- 4pm4pm4pm4pm Sat CLOSEDSat CLOSEDSat CLOSEDSat CLOSED

√ Prescription collection √ Hair, Nail & Skincare

√ First Aid Supplies √ General Medicines

√ Vitamins √ Sunscreen, hats and glasses

√ Jewellery, gifts & much, much more

Call in and see us today!

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PUNA KERR SHEARING

For all your shearing

crutching and tailing requirements

Phone Puna and Jus"ne on

03 4360 988 or 027 408 7482

LOOKING AFTER THE LOCALS

AVAILABLE AT THE

INFORMATION CENTRE

Photocopying

Binding

Colour printing

Laminating

WIFI for free

Internet computer

Community Car bookings

NZTA services

Passport forms

PHONE 4360 950

We are going to create new

Kurow and Otematata maps.

There will be space for business

adver4sements. Contact Carron

for more detail

03 4360 950

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Even if I believed in playing favorites I’d be really hard pressed to name the garden plant I liked the most. That’s worse than being asked to name my favourite child. Tho’, come to think of it, the criteria is probably similar – whichever it is that is behaving! But, if we are talking about the plants I admire most, then that’s a completely different story. For me those will always be the ‘the-emperor-has-new-clothes, speaking-truth-to-power plants. You know the ones. They’re the daisies that have pushed through that immaculate green lawn to shine brightly as the summer sun, the random clematis that’s poked its rumpled seed head out and over the sharp, succinct edges of an officious box hedge in quite an unruly way. Or maybe its that generally overlooked ‘amenity’ plant that’s been compelled to do its bit on the barest minimum - shoved into a tired and neglected and bony bit of dirt, duty-bound to be seen and not heard, but it’s blooming it’s head off. Then there’s those plants that live their lives on the edge, who push their roots down into tiny fissures and grasp tightly to mountainsides, twisted and sculpted by razor winds, one minute given the cold shoulder the next enduring a withering from a scorching sun. These plants never seem to overthink anything. Despite how we see it, I’m not sure the tall poppy ever asks itself; “Will people still like me if I lift my head up just a little here?” Nor do they waste time on self pity. They just knuckle down, get on with the job and seem all the more striking because of it. I remember when, after hours of coaxing a reluctant son to pleeeze apply the lawnmower to the job, as quality controller I looked out to finally find the job done. But, outstanding in the centre, a neatly-crafted circular bed of scruffy turf with a distinctly deep blue tone. "There was this flower, Mum, I just couldn’t mow it." A stray match-head, flung out of the safety of a garden bed in a late summer fit of weeding had worked its way down through the lawn, set roots and decided now was the time for its spring fling. Now that was speaking truth to power. Of course, it doesn’t pay to take such schmaltzy metaphors too far. It is all very dogwood eat dogwood in the plant world. They are, after all, single-mindedly competing for resources and always ambitious, evolving to achieve genetic superiority. But, what-the-hey, let’s take the sentimental symbolism for now. Plants are entwined in our history, weave their way through and touch our lives. It is inevitable they become symbols in our daily and national rituals. Every farmer knows the plants that are first to appear when their soil has been disturbed or cleared. Our glorious, shimmering, metallic blue viper's bugloss is one that does that in the high country. Poppies do the same. The red, or Flanders poppy, was the first to grow and bloom in the soil of the battlefields of Flanders, Belgium, where hundreds lost their lives in the muddy trenches in the Great War (1914–18). It was to have been the war to end all wars. For those who saw those fields in flower it spoke a simple truth to power - pain, healing, beauty, and never again. #anynumberistoomany #Neveragain Ruth Grundy (I garden a small space under a big sky in Omarama)

The Garden Diary

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WHY WEAR A POPPY? “Please wear a poppy,” the lady said and held one forth but I shook my head Then I stopped and watched to see how she’d fare Her face was old and lined with care, but beneath the scars the years had made There remained a smile that refused to fade. A boy came whistling down the street Bouncing along on carefree feet his smile was full of joy and fun; “Lady” he said, “may I have one?” As she pinned it on I heard him say, “Why do we wear a poppy today?” The lady smiled in her wistful way and answered “This is Remembrance Day. The poppy is a symbol for the gallant men who died in war. And because they did, you and I are free - That’s why we wear a poppy you see.” “I had a boy about your size with golden hair and big blue eyes. He loved to play and jump and shout Free as a bird he would race about. As years went on he leaner and grew, and became a man as you will too.” “He was fine and strong with a boyish smile But he seemed with us such a little while. When war broke out he went away. I still remember his face that day when he smiled at me and said “Goodbye, I’ll be back soon so please don’t cry.” “But the war went on and he had to stay, all I could do was wait and pray His letters told of the awful flight - I can see it still in my dreams at night With tanks and guns and cruel barbed wire And mines and bullets, the bombs and fire” “Till at last the war was won and that’s why we wear a poppy son” The small boy turned as if to go then said “Thanks lady, I’m glad to know. That sure did sound like an awful flight. But your son did he come home all right?” A tear rolled down each faded cheek, she shook her head but didn’t speack I slunk away, head bowed in shame and if you were me you’d do the same For our thanks in giving is oft delayed. Though our freedom was bought and thousands paid. And so when you see a poppy worn let us reflect on the burden borne By those who gave their very all, when asked to answer their country’s call That we at home in peace may live Then wear a poppy - Remember and give.

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Member of the New Zealand Shearing Contractors Associa�on

Available to cover all your shearing and crutching requirements

Experienced Merino and Crossbred Shearers & Wool Handlers

Local and reliable

Contact Grant

03 4360 436 or 027 430 7678

For a listening ear at any "me call 0800 WAITAKI– 0800 924 8254

Confiden�ality is a core principle

A PROBLEM SHARED IS A PROBLEM HALVED

Neighbour to Neighbour

0800 WAITAKI

DIG IT MACHINE HIRE 0800 716 052

Excavator Dry Hire

We have several sizes of excavator available up to 14 ton

Transporter and truck hire also available

Call for rates and availability

FENCER WANTEDFENCER WANTEDFENCER WANTEDFENCER WANTED Experience preferred but not necessary

Contact Nigel 0274 360 964

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Have you seen the Campbell

Park exhibit in Kurow Museum

NZTA Services Available at the Kurow

Informa4on Centre

RED HAND

WAITAKI SPRAYING LTD

For all of your Spraying requirements and a prompt efficient service

Call Chris Horn 021 270 2809 or 03 4312 857

Christian Life

Centre You are warmly invited to join us for a church service, held in the

Waitaki Valley School—Settlement Road

(Contemporary Christian Service) Pastoral Care Services Available—Dedications, Marriages, Funerals

Belong Believe Build

ph (03) 437-2666 (affiliated with the Assemblies of God in NZ)

Third Sunday of the Month @ 3:00pm

Never criticize someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you’ll be a mile away, and you’ll have

their shoes.

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...Carpet, Car seats, Chairs, Couches, Curtains...

All steam cleaned by reliable Oamaru based cleaner.

Oamaru Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning LtdOamaru Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning LtdOamaru Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning LtdOamaru Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning Ltd.

Contact Neville on: 027 4317 668 or A.H. 03- 434 9134

LOCAL

HANDYMAN

For all jobs– from small jobs around the house to big jobs on farm

# Decking

# Roofing

# Farm buildings

# Yards– new and repairs

# Animal Shelters

# House maintenance

Contact Nigel Pa@erson 027 265 1325

Otago Rural Support Trust When circumstances beyond your control lead to a rural business crisis — be it

financial, clima"c or personal — the Otago Rural Support Trust is ready to assist.

Services are free and confiden"al.

Phone 0800 787 254

# Kitset Sheds

Check out

www.kurow.org.nz For events, and to reacquaint yourself with the Valley– or to read the Bugle Online

Painting– Exterior & Interior

Phone Greg on 027 740 9552

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SOUTHERN LAND CKL

03 443 5577

Email [email protected]

For al l land related matters – free init ial consultat ion

Subdivisions * Boundar y Relocations * GPS Sur veys *

Far m/ Proper ty Mapping * Contouring * V ineyard Set out * Land Development Engineering * Resource Consents *

Vergne Wilson RPSurv, B.Surv, NZCE (Civil)

Registered Professional Surveyor

Weekly in Kurow and surrounding districts. Please phone to discuss your project

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