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From the monthly archives: September 2011

All Blacks take on unsettled France

On September 22, 2011 By

Hamish Forsman previews the All Blacks’ biggest challenge yet of the Rugby World Cup, when they take on France at Eden Park.

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Proud moment: Josh Monro will lead the All Blacks onto Waikato Stadium tonight

Young flag-bearer honours rugby icon C J Monro

On September 16, 2011 By

Josh Monro will carry family tradition along with the flag onto Waikato Stadium for the All Blacks v Japan Rugby World Cup game tonight.

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Milking it: Jenny Jago and Brian Dela Rue of the Greenfield Team are pleased their hard work has been recognised with a Kudos awards nomination.

Waikato team revolutionise milking

On September 15, 2011 By

A decade’s work on automating milking has put the Greenfield Team from DairyNZ in line for a Kudos award.

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Rugby World Cup comes to Hamilton

On September 14, 2011 By

Engage … Japan tackle the All Blacks on Friday at the start of a top rugby weekend for Hamilton that also features Wales v Samoa on Sunday. Hamish Forsman previews the action.

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Chris Young with Hayley, Lochy and Campbell are delighted with their new playhouse

Te Awamutu locals raise thousands for charity

On September 14, 2011 By

Locals turned out in their hundreds to support stall holders at the third home expo

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Previous winners Sora Shima 3 in action

The Band Experiments kicks off in Hamilton

On September 14, 2011 By

Hard on the heels of previous contenders Cornerstone Roots, Knights of the Dub Table, Katchafire, Sora Shima and Dick Dynamite and the Doppelgangers, the month-long search for the Tron’s next top band begins this week at the Flow Bar

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In his element: Cooking tutor Stan Grime likes to experiment with ingredients.

The perfect recipe

On September 14, 2011 By

A group of Raglan women found the ideal teacher when they started in-home cooking classes.

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About 25 students attended the first women-only Schmooze to discuss career paths recently

Inaugural Schmooze attracts high-flying students

On September 13, 2011 By

Business woman Christina Rogstad addressed the first by-invitation-only career evening for women students held at Wintec’s The Atrium this week.

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Photographer David Cook has sent 17 images across to Belgium for the exhibition

Hamilton photographer exhibits work at Belgian gallery

On September 13, 2011 By

Local documentary photographer David Cook’s Rotowaro exhibition opens in Belgium this Friday, September 16 – but he won’t be there to see it.

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All Blacks v Tonga: Let the Rugby World Cup begin

On September 8, 2011 By

Finally, after all the buildup, here comes the Rugby World Cup. See what Hamish Forsman thinks will happen when the All Blacks take on Tonga.

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HOT WHEELS: Hamilton BMX riders Paul Lutterull, Kaly Harcourt and Baylee Lutterull were successful at the world championships in Copenhagen

Hamilton BMX riders return from Copenhagen championships

On September 7, 2011 By

Two young girls from Hamilton’s Aberdeen School are back at their desks this week – fresh from the World BMX Championship in Copenhagen.

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Te Awamutu shut down Hamilton’s Peace Cup challenge

On September 6, 2011 By

Te Awamutu went top of the Stan Meads Cup table after a hard fought win over Hamilton.

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Family fun: Daniella Siraa enjoys a swing with a helping hand from her sister Catherina.

Variety bash a swinging good time

On September 6, 2011 By

Daniella Siraa had a treat when the Variety Mini Bash called in at Tatuanui School.

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The price of milk

On September 5, 2011 By

Matamata College principal Glen Roswell wants funding for a breakfast club so his students can start the day properly, prompting memories of a time when every child was given half a pint of milk at school daily.

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Get in behind: Farmers are being asked to donate a bull calf toward the cost of a new events centre

Te Aroha raises events centre funds

On September 2, 2011 By

It’s a load of bull – farmers have been asked to donate a bull calf toward the cost of building a new events centre in Te Aroha

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Pedal to the metal: a driver slides a speedway car into a bend on the Patetonga track.

Patetonga speedway revs up drivers

On September 2, 2011 By

Speedway drivers from around the North Island are queuing up to race a speedway track built on a Patetonga farm

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High hopes: Cinematographer Sam Li, centre, and focus puller Joel Comer hope their film will make it to overseas festivals. Picture: supplied.

Short film makers shoot for the top

On September 1, 2011 By

A collective of Wintec students and graduates hope their short film, shot in old-school 16mm, will make it all the way to overseas festivals

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