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Line won’t go electricDAVIDHAXTON

Electrification of the rail line fromParaparaumu to Otaki isn’t onWellington Regional Council’s radar asthe costs are too high and the returns toolow.

Instead of spending a lot of money onelectrifying the line, thought should gointo using diesel-powered trains,regional council rail operations managerAngus Gabara said at a Kapiti CoastDistrict Council meeting on Thursday.

‘‘The thing then is the carriages canbe purpose-built, they would be moreinter-regional units and you could go asfar north as you liked.

‘‘The focus shouldn’t be on extendingthe electrification but on how you canextend the service.’’

He said modelling showed Otakiwould only attract about 200 to 250 newpassengers, yet electrifying the linewould cost between $115 million and$135m including new trains.

Regional council chairwoman Fran

Wilde said at some stage there would benorthward growth.

‘‘I think it will be from Horowhenuadown, and then you’ve only got a reallyshort skip to Palmerston North.

‘‘In the long long-term, maybe afterour time, there will be a commuter routefrom Palmerston to Wellington on thatline.’’

And investing in a Raumati railwaystation simply didn’t ‘‘stack up’’ but ifanyone could provide ‘‘evidence to thecontrary’’ then the regional councilwould look at the station during therefreshed rail plan submission phase.

‘‘We probably don’t think there willbe enough evidence to put it back in theplan,’’ she said.

Asked by Cr K Gurunathan about howlong the regional council had concludeda Raumati station wouldn’t be a goer, MsWilde said the regional council had‘‘always told you we didn’t think it wouldbe a goer’’.

‘‘Unfortunately it has become less andless of a goer in recent years.

‘‘There has been an inevitabilityabout it. We’ve never given you hope itwould be high on our priority list.’’

Mr Gabara said a Raumati railwaystation didn’t have a good TransportAgency funding profile, the original siteby the new expressway was no longerviable, modelling showed there wouldonly be 20 new users and moving it closerParaparaumu railway station meantslowing down other commuter times bytwo minutes both ways.

‘‘We don’t believe the case can bemade for spending $8m to $12m on astation which has less than 300 newpassengers.’’

Meanwhile, Mr Gabara said Kapitiwas enjoying the strongest peakpatronage growth of all the railway lines,the average on-time performance wasaveraging 95 per cent, it had the bestoverall station condition score, planswere under way to create faster journeytimes, and park and ride improvementsat Paraparaumu and Waikanae werebeing investigated.

THANK YOU: Formercouncillor Harold Thomas,centre, has received anappreciation award frommayor Ross Church, right,and Waikanae CommunityBoard chairman MichaelScott. Story p3.

PHOTO: DAVID HAXTON /KAP060314DHHAROLD

Commitment recognised

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RED ALERTPenny Gaylor is seeking theLabour candidate nomination forTaranaki King Country. TheOtaki ward councillor is amongthree people seeking thenomination.MsGaylor failed in her bid to bethe Labour candidate for theOtaki electorate [that went toRobMcCann]. She said she hadalways been a Labour supporterand was committed to doing herpart to campaign for Labour inthe upcoming general election.

RESEALThe lagoon in Maclean ParkParaparaumu Beach is currentlybeing drained, so routinecleaning of the pond’s base cantake place.While the pond isempty, the base will be re chipsealed. Themaintenance workhas no relevance to the debateover the council kioskoverlooking the lagoon.

NEW BRIDGEA new footbridge is to beprovided for walkers, runnersand cyclists using the pathwayalong the northern bank of theWaikanae River. The footbridgewill be built over a riparianbackwater that flows into theriver close to theWaikanaeChristian Holiday Park. Theexisting footbridge is old andlocated in a low-lying piece ofland whichmeans the handrailsand abutments are prone tobeing damaged in floods. Thenew structure will be slightlywider and higher than theexisting structure. Installationshould be completed by the endof March. Disruption to pathwayusers will be minimal as analternative route t will beavailable for the duration of theproject.

DONATIONTeamMedical donated $1000 toWellington Free Ambulance at aspecial presentation ceremonyon Friday. The practice makesan annual gift to a worthy causethat, in their opinion, hasimpacted the Kapiti community.

CORRECTIONA sooty shearwater featured in astory on page two in last week’spaper was in fact a flutteringshearwater.

LEST WE FORGET: Paekakariki war memorial plaque. PHOTO: KAP060314SPLPLAQUE

Honouring fallenfrom World War 1It’s 100 years since 37 Paekakariki men went offto World War 1 — 11 of them didn’t return.

Their names are on a bronze plaque thatwas replaced by a different design a few yearsago.

In September, it will be the centrepiece of aspecial display at Paekakariki StationMuseum. The aim is to show who the menwere. Details include their jobs, families,where they lived and their war records.

When the war broke out there were 300people in Paekakariki and one in four villagemales enlisted. Some were railwaymen andsome were members of the PaekakarikiRailway Surf Lifesaving Club. When a clubmember died and another was rescued off the

beach in 1913, it inspired the village toestablish the surf club.

The rescued man must have been a luckybecause he returned safely after the war.

Not so the Lynch brothers of Emerald Glen.Both were in the Gallipoli landings. Oscar diedin a hospital in Alexandria on July 5, 1915 anda month later, on August 9, William was killedat Chunuk Bair.

Another who died was William Mira, fromthe Ngati Haumia people of Paekakariki.

■ Paekakariki Station Museum is keen to learn moreabout the men. Anyone with suggestions, orinformation, can phone Anthony Dreaver, 04 9049970.

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Long serviceto communityhonoured

RECOGNITION: Formercouncillor Harold Thomas withan appreciation award.

PHOTO: DAVID HAXTON /KAP070314DHAWARD

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Former councillor HaroldThomas has received a woodenappreciation award plaque torecognise his 31 years ofcommitment to local bodypolitics.

The special presentation wasmade by mayor Ross Churchand Waikanae CommunityBoard chairman Michael Scottat Thursday’s council meeting.

Mr Thomas said he hadalways considered it a privilegeto be involved in communityissues.

‘‘I have always enjoyeddebating with people about therights and wrongs of any issue.

‘‘There has been atremendous number ofhighlights when I was involvedand a couple of small low lights.

‘‘I’ve never personallydisliked people, I’ve arguedvery strongly with them when Ibelieved it was necessary.’’

Mr Scott said Mr Thomaswas someone who provided an‘‘honest and steady hand on thetiller’’ and gave ‘‘everyone anopportunity to be heard’’.

‘‘Those are importantqualities that come forth whendealing with Harold — qualitiesof integrity, qualities of honestyand qualities of openness.’’

Moreover he had been a‘‘positive role model’’.

Mr Church said: ‘‘It’s nowonder that in 1997 Harold wasawarded the Queen ServiceMedal for public service.

‘‘Thank you for thecontribution you have made, 31years is one hell of an innings.’’

Mr Thomas was appointed tothen Waikanae districtcommunity council in 1983 asdeputy chairman and also to theHorowhenua County Council asdeputy chairman.

Those commitments

continued until localgovernment was reorganised in1989 and Kapiti Coast DistrictCouncil was formed and MrThomas served as a councillorcontinuously until 2004.

‘‘As a councillor he chairedthe parks and reservescommittee among others,’’ MrChurch said.

‘‘Harold believes there wasalways another point of view tobe considered.

‘‘During his time as anelected member Haroldsupported the Western Link Rd,a rail free link between thetownship and the easternsection of Waikanae, andchampioned keeping ratesaffordable.’’

He was also WaikanaeCommunity Board chairmanfrom 1989 to 1992, again from1996 to 2003, and from 2003 to2010 he served as a member onthe board.

RUINS: What remained of Anna Stubb’s spare room at her Te Horo property, which was destroyed byarson in December last year. PHOTO: KAP110314SPLANNASTUBBS

Fundraiser to help fire victimCLOEWILLETTS

Friends and neighbours of TeHoro woman Anna Stubbs,whose home was burnt down inDecember last year, destroyingits entire contents, arefundraising in a Band TogetherRebuild project to help rebuildand replace everything lost.

Among the items gutted in theblaze, which took over two hoursfor fire fighters to extinguish,was stock and marketingmaterial from Miss Stubb’ssheepskin footwear businessNuggZ, which she had spent thelast 12 years building.

Unable to receive homecontents insurance because thefire was allegedly intentionallylit while she was out, which iscurrently a case before thecourts, Miss Stubbs has beenrelying on generous donationsand support from the localcommunity.

‘‘Imagine one day you haveeverything and the next it is allgone,’’ she said.

‘‘I loved my house.‘‘It was my first home I

decorated with love only sixyears ago.’’

Having lost her father to asudden heart attack six weeksprior to the arson, Miss Stubbswas still dealing with her losswhen she heard the news.

With the Band TogetherRebuild fundraiser set for 7pm,March 29 at the Te Horo Hall,The Achievement Room co-owner Debbie Laing, a neighbourof Miss Stubbs, said the publiccan help by donating items forthe event’s silent auction.

‘‘Band Together Rebuild willhave live music from SwampDixie and friends and Hatrack,as well as food and drinkoptions,’’ Mrs Laing said.

‘‘Tickets are $25 and will beavailable from Farmlands inOtaki, Te Horo Cafe, TheAchievement Room inWaikanae, and ProfessionalsReal Estate in Paraparaumu.’’

Mrs Laing, who welcomedpeople to visit the Facebook page

Anna’s Phoenix, said people cancontact her on 0274 550 223 formore information.

Overwhelmed by theabundance of support so far,Miss Stubbs has receiveddonations and help from aroundthe community, includingGoodman Contractors whocleared the site.

‘‘The ruins of my house wereleft for five weeks, with no advicefrom insurance or council as towhat to do.’’

Miss Stubbs said thecommitment from local businesshas been outstanding, with shopsdonating vouchers, clothing anda range of necessity items.

‘‘I have always been reallyself-sufficient, so it’s an awkwardfeeling to now suddenly be sodependent on help,’’ she said.

‘‘An event like this reallyshows what a wonderful,compassionate community I livein.’’

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Revised water rate will cut costs for usersThe proposed water raterecommended by an Annual Planworkshop is lower than thefigures previously used by councilin its rates planning.

Council is changing the way itcharges for water from 1 July 2014,following the introduction ofwater meters.

Instead of paying a uniformannual charge, there will be acombination of a fixed rate and avolumetric rate based on theamount of water used.

Up to now, figures used forplanning purposes for 2015/16

were a $235 fixed charge and $1.01per cubic metre of water used.

Now the proposed amount to beincluded in the Draft Annual Planis a $188.50 fixed charge and $0.95per cubic metre of water used.

These figures compare withwhat would have been anequivalent uniform annual chargeof $377.

The Annual Plan workshopalso decided to stick with the 50/50split recommended by theCharging Regime Advisory Groupin 2012 whereby 50 percent of thecost of supplying the district’s

water is recovered through a fixedrate, with the rest being recoupedby the variable amount.

Council officers proposed thelower rates after acquiring moreprecise information on water usefollowing the start of trial meterreadings, understanding moreabout how water is used andreviewing the infrastructure costsinvolved in supplying water toend users.

Based on actual meterreadings, staff were able to showthat 65 percent of households arelikely to pay less in 2014/15 than

they would have if the uniformannual charge still applied.

Chief executive Pat Doughertyreminded the workshop that theoriginal reason for introducingwater meters was to change wateruse habits, particularly reducingconsumption.

‘‘It is inevitable there will besome people who are going to paymore for water but as part of afairer system, based on use.’’

In other areas where watermeters are used, peak demand themost water used in a single dayduring the year, has dropped by

about 25 percent.‘‘By reducing peak water

consumption council is able todefer $36 million of capitalexpenditure that would have hadto have been spent on upgradingthe water supply system to meetincreasing demand.’’

Also included in the AnnualPlan was a proposal to make up to$75,000 available to assist largefamilies with high water costs.

The public can makesubmissions on the Draft AnnualPlan between March 26 and April28.

Aero club celebrates new clubrooms

NEW BASE: Kapiti Aero Club president Clive Stephen, left, and chief flying instructor John Harwood,outside the club’s new headquarters. PHOTO: DAVID HAXTON / KAP030514DHCLUB

DAVIDHAXTON

Kapiti Aero Club’s flash newheadquarters is a completeopposite to the one they used tooperate from.

The aero club, which started in1983, used to inhabit a dilapidatedbuilding off Kapiti Rd. The oldbuilding leaked, mushrooms grewin the carpet and the toilets werean eyesore.

‘‘The deterioration of thebuilding in recent years made ituninhabitable,’’ club presidentClive Stephen said.

The aero club’s future wasn’tlooking good, especially as therewasn’t a lot of money in their bankaccount.

Closure seemed inevitable.But about three years ago a new

committee was formed and one ofthe goals was to get newclubrooms.

Help was not far away.Kapiti Coast Airport co-owners

Sir Noel Robinson and ToddProperty Group were receptive tothe club’s new clubrooms plan andhelped provide some financialmuscle backed up with some clubfundraising events and clubmember donations.

A new site for the club wasidentified in an aviation hub nearthe main terminal which Air NewZealand operates from.

The old clubrooms weredemolished this year and a formerSteeline building was transported

to the new site, gutted andtransformed into the club’sstunning new headquarters.

‘‘There’s hardly any of the oldSteeline building left,’’ Mr Stephennoted.

‘‘The airport company put thefloor down and shifted the oldbuilding on top of it and we went towork on it.

‘‘We’re ripped it completely tobits, put new cladding on the

inside and outside and more.’’The clubroom comprises a

large lounge area, kitchen, toilets,reception and administration area,briefing room and chief flyinginstructor’s room.

And the club’s large hangar wastransported across to a new sitenext to the new clubrooms.

The new club base has beenwelcomed by many.

‘‘Our members are saying ‘I

can’t believe it — we’ve come fromone end of the spectrum to theother’.

‘‘Everyone has good words tosay about it especially people fromother flying clubs who say we’rethe luckiest flying club in thecountry.’’

Mr Stephen paid special tributeto Sir Noel and Todd PropertyGroup.

‘‘Noel is an extremely good man

and we’re very pleased with theway he’s helped us.

‘‘They’ve bent over backwardsto make us happy.’’

And he praised everyoneinvolved in the project.

‘‘Over the last three yearsthere’s been a lot of people whohave put in a tremendous effort,far beyond what I would ever thinkyou’d do in a club.’’

Mr Stephen said the club was inthe process of formulating a plangoing forward.

‘‘We’ve got a lot of ideas andwhere we want to be in five yearstime.’’

Some of the things that arealready paying off have includedgoing back to club members andsaying ‘we want this to be a clubfor the members’.

‘‘That has sparked up a wholelot more interest.

‘‘We’ve had club events andwe’ve made things happen whichpeople want to belong to.

‘‘Also we’ve found that there’squite a few people coming back tous who want to be professionalpilots and we’re training themhere but they’re self funding.’’

And chief flying instructorJohn Harwood had worked hardand ‘‘been one of the forces thathas helped turn the club aroundand made it a lot more viable’’.

■ Kapiti Aero Club is planning anopen day on Saturday, May 10 at2pm to celebrate its new base.

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Chef Bran Davies inside his newly launched gourmet burger truck.PHOTO: CLOE WILLETTS / KAP170214CWBURGERS

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In a unique entrepreneurial movefor Kapiti, Paraparaumu chef BranDavies has opened a one-manmobile business, The IndependentBurger Company.

Running from an old partstruck completely refurbished toinclude a bench top, fryer, fridges,deep top and oven, TheIndependent Burger Companyopened for service mid last month.

Parked outside PlaceMakers onKapiti Rd, from Monday toSaturday, the matte black burgertruck is a long-standing conceptbrought to life for the father of two.

‘‘It’s a dream I’ve had for yearsand I finally came across theopportunity to build it,’’ he said.

‘‘I’ve had a lot of support fromPlaceMakers and they’re lettingme see how it goes.’’

Also drawing attention becauseof weekend stints outsideParaparaumu’s The Cock, Mr

Davies has been parked at thepremises from 10.30pm until closeon Friday and Saturday nights, tohelp feed hungry bar patrons.

‘‘I’ve had consent from council,and I think it’s a good idea to befeeding people while they’re outdrinking,’’ he said.

Hoping the initiative willdecrease the amount of peoplewalking through a nearbyalleyway, which has seenconsiderable trouble, Mr Daviessaid he is still testing the waters.

Originally qualifying as a chefat Kapiti’s Whitireia campus, the32-year-old has been in theindustry 15 years, working bothlocally and in the South Island.

Making all his gourmet burgerson site, Mr Davies said TheIndependent Burger Company isset on sourcing all its ingredientsfrom the Kapiti area.

‘‘The response so far has beenreally good.’’

Wetland bird gets specialist medical care

LUCKY: On the brink of death, this spotless crake has made a fullrecovery. PHOTO: KAP060314SPLBIRD

DAVIDHAXTON

A spotless crake’s life has beensaved thanks to the dedication ofa vet nurse.

The rare bird was discoveredin the Postie Plus shop inCoastlands on Thursday, twoweeks ago.

A Wellpet client took the birdto Wellpet Paraparaumu whothen rang Wellpet Waikanaesenior nurse team leader JennyDavis.

Jenny collected the bird andthen tried to identify whatspecies it was.

Initially it was thought thebird was a wading bird becauseof its distinctive red eye andwide feet but a Google searchpinpointed the bird as a spotlesscrake.

She took the bird to NgaManu Nature Reserve where theidentification was confirmed.

Jenny decided to look after

the bird as it was so unwell —dehydration and starvationwere the two key healthconcerns. It weighed a mere 35grams.

The spotless crake neededhourly care so Jenny lookedafter him at work and at home.

It needed fluids under its skinvia a small needle as well ascritical care food via a syringe.

A few days later, on theSunday evening, the birdstarting showing signs ofimprovement when it took akeen interest in a worm.

On Thursday last week Jennytook the bird to Nga Manu whereit went into a specially designedenclosure and buddied up with akereru.

‘‘He seemed a bit stunned atfirst then started eating the foodthey put down for him.

‘‘Hopefully he will get outinto the wild eventually.’’

Jenny didn’t know how the

bird ended up in a Coastlandsshop.

She suspects the birdwandered away from a creekarea near Coastlands or had

been forced away from itshabitat from drought.

‘‘They are a wetland bird andneed shallow, marshy water.’’

Jenny said the bird was great

to handle but was quite jumpy.‘‘They have amazing take off

speed.‘‘He wasn’t frightened of me.’’Unfortunately the habitat for

birds such as the spotless crakewas being destroyed bydevelopment, she said.

‘‘Kapiti used to be full ofswampland.

‘‘Ninety per cent of its habitathas gone.’’

Jenny has a special interestin wildlife, especially birds —both native and non native.

‘‘Clients do bring birds in forus.

‘‘It’s quite expensive lookingafter some of the birds especiallyseabirds.

‘‘It didn’t cost much to lookafter the spotless crake.

‘‘Only time, stress andsleepless nights.’’

She thanked Wellpet whowere very supportive of herwork with birds.

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The job of clearing pine trees between Mazengarb andOtaihanga Roads will be done by the end of March.

Otaihanga roundabout is now operating with two lanes ofnorth and south bound traffic at peak times and weekends.From 23 March we will start night works to complete thingslike the final pavements and curbs. This means we will haveStop/Go traffic management happening for about two weeksbetween 7.00pm and 5.00am. The roundabout constructionwill be finished and opened before Easter. Things havechanged so please drive with care, remember to indicate, giveway to the right and help keep traffic flowing. We apologisefor any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

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KAPiti SuStAiNAbLE HoME & GARdEN SHowOnMarch 22 and 23 you will find the MacKays to PekaPeka team at Kapiti School for the Sustainable Home &Garden Show. We will have experts from our design andurban planning team on hand with the latest drawings,planting plans and information on our sustainable designand building practices. If you have any questions or areinterested in what we’re up to we’d love to see you there!

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Coastal line stirsup hornet’s nestA defining identity of the Kapiti Coast hasbeen its recognition as a retirementhaven. Located just outside the nation’scapital, with a better climate and the firstreal stretch of sandy coastline, Kapiti hasattracted the attention of many ofWellington’s movers and shakers. Overdecades, these people who worked andlived in Wellington have also had holidayretreats on the coast. Eventually, theyretired here. Beach front properties andlifestyle blocks were a popular choice.

They enjoyed their lifestyle and, apartfrom paying their rates, took littleinterest in local politics.

All that changed when, back in earlySeptember, KCDC staff unilaterallyimposed coastal hazard lines across 1800coastal properties. While council’sintention in protecting the ‘common good’of a future community was commendablethe manner it trampled over privateproperty rights set off a politicalbombshell. I had warned then that councilhad stirred up a hornet’s nest resulting ina network of retired economists,planners, lawyers, judges and businessmen and women organising themselvesagainst the council move. It rapidlydeveloped into a general revolt againstthe Proposed District Plan.

So far, the acrimonious war of attritionhas cost council a conservative $2m inlegal and other costs (that’s a 4 percentrise in rates). Secondly, it proved a publicrelations disaster for council. Thirdly, ithas undermined the credibility of staffadvice to its elected members. There is afourth significant development. This isthe growth of a citizen-based watchdognetwork. The intelligentsia who locked

horns with council over the coastalhazard matter, and rural mattersassociated with the PDP, have beenradicalised. Because of their success intaking on the council over the coastalhazard and PDP matters, individualcitizens having their own problems withcouncil are going to this intelligentsia foradvice and support. Given their ownperceived experience, the intelligentsiahave an empathy for others they believehave been given a rough deal by thecouncil machine.

The elderly Otaki couple, theStandens, are such case. An even biggerissue with the potential to seriously bleedcouncil is the Collmog Bridge matter.Again, the intelligentsia have backed theHertnons who are preparing a legal caseagainst council over this bridge. Whatshould worry council’s own politicalstrategists (if they have any) is the factthat these citizens are preferring tobypass elected members to go directly tothis intelligentsia. What should alsoworry council is that this intelligentsia —connected to the coastal hazard linecampaigners — is not the only group.There are two other intelligentsia groupsready to form. We may be seeing thebeginnings of a new level of local politicalengagement where citizens are betterresourced to seek accountability fromcouncil and councillors.

Bore water flowingWith the river level falling faster thanexpected, bore water is again beingadded to river water for supplyingWaikanae, Paraparaumu and Raumati.

Waikanae River is flowing at 850litres per second and the council issupplementing river water with borewater at a ratio of 50 per cent, water andwastewater treatment plants managerDave Bassett said.

‘‘With no rain predicted for the restof this week, the flow will drop to 750litres per second and we will be at 100per cent bore supply in a few days.

‘‘Demand for water is about 17million litres a day, so current water

conservation efforts are working well.‘‘We know this is challenging for

local people and council greatlyappreciates their efforts over the verydry summer.’’

Construction has begun on council’sriver recharge scheme and, once it isoperating in 2015, bore water will notbe needed to supplement river water intimes of drought.

Instead, the scheme will enablegroundwater to be put into WaikanaeRiver below the treatment plant tomaintain river levels and will meanthat, unlike the present situation, borewater will not enter water supply.

Lower rates forwise water usersIt was reassuring to take part in thewater rate discussion withcouncillors at an Annual Planworkshop last week that led to theproposal of a water rate that was lessthan anticipated.

The lower rate was proposed afteracquiring more precise informationon water use following the start of trialmeter readings.

The proposed fixed charge drops to$188.50 and the volumetric charge (theamount you pay based on how much youuse) is 95¢ for 1000 litres of water.

Think of 1000 cartons of milk stackedtogether and you can get an idea of justhow much water you are getting for 95¢.

Projections by officers suggestnearly two thirds of households in thedistrict will have an annual water bill of$200-$400. If we had stayed with a fixedcharge only, it would have been justunder $400 this year.

But here’s the difference — we can allsave money under the new system bylearning to use less water.

By doing things like using a wateringcan or drip-feed irrigation instead of ahose, we will reduce our consumption

and reduce our bill.We could not do that under the

current system. We paid the sameregardless. There was no incentive tochange.

Meters will give us a tool to help usmonitor our water use.

On the subject of meters, let me statemy position clearly. I didn’t want themand voted against them.

I was outvoted. Council as a wholesaid yes to them. I accepted the majoritydecision. That’s democracy.

Now, the reality is we have them andcommon sense drives me not tosquander the $8 million spent on them.We all have to move on.

So let’s learn how to use watermeters for our own good, and let’s workout ways in which we can use less waterand save money.


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Why women must strength trainLet’s dispel a gymmyth so you can readthis article with anopen mind.1. Women won’t getbulky from liftingweights three times aweek.

I often talk to women in the gym who aredoing steady state cardiovascular exerciseabout why they don’t lift weight.

They always answer because they don’twant to get big muscles.

It’s not going to happen.You’d have to be some genetic protein

munching freak to start getting big musclesfrom lifting weights three times a week. Thenext question I ask women, is what do youwant to achieve from working out?

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By doing thestate cardiovasculartraining liketreadmill walking,stationary bike or

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After a few weeks they will hit a plateauand the weight loss will stop, if the steadystate cardiovascular training stays the samethey can often put on weight because the lossof lean muscle tissue slows their restingmetabolism. Lean muscle tissue is vital formaintaining a strong metabolism.

When you strength train/resistancetrain/lift weights (all these mean the samething) you help to build lean muscle tissue.

Building lean muscle tissue improvesyour resting metabolism (the rate you burncalories throughout the day) and helps burnthe dreaded body fat.

The other benefits for women to dostrength training are improved posture,balance, injury prevention, strength andmore notably confidence.

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muscle will burn 1.5kg of fat.So while the scales may not change a

massive amount, you will drop dress sizes asyou lose unwanted body fat.

Like any training programme there mustbe change.

It’s recommended training parameterschange every three to six weeks as this willstop the body from reaching plateaus thathalt progress.

Women, let me make this clear . . . ifyou’re not lifting, you’re not living.

End to deadly SH1 crashesFROMMY DIARY

* Cabinet onMonday.* Parliament is sitting this week.* On Friday I will be in the electorateand attending the Central DistrictsFieldays in Feilding.

A coroner report has reinforced the safetybenefits of the Kapiti Expressway.

The coroner says the Mackays to PekaPeka expressway will help preventcrashes on a deadly corner of SH1.

The Expressway is a crucial part of theRoad of National Significance (RONS)from Levin to Wellington airport andrepresents another big step forward inimproving our region’s infrastructure.

The expressway will increase roadsafety for all travellers because it hasseparated directional lanes.

I visited the site where work is underway on the new Waikanae Bridge, as partof the expressway. This is great news forour region, which many have beenwanting for decades.

It was pleasing to finally see progressat the site.

Last month also saw the final greenlight for the Otaki to Peka PekaExpressway, with consent granted by the

independent Board of Inquiry.Construction is expected to start in 2016.

The Otaki roundabout is among theNorth Island’s worst choke points,especially at weekends and holidays.

I am confident Otaki’s retail shoppingstrip will continue to thrive with thearrival of the expressway. Ease of accesswill be guaranteed with on and off rampseasily connecting the retail shopping stripand local residences. Otaki has become apopular destination in its own right andI’m sure that will continue.

The productivity gains will be major,with an estimated 40 minute journeysaving time from Levin to Wellingtonairport once the entire route is completed.

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Policy nightmareIt is a sad day for Kapiti when onlythree elected councillors show asense of civic duty. The eco policyis a bureaucratic nightmare. Itneeds reform.

Its interpretation andimplementation is unfair andunjust. It was drafted by policyplanners supported by informa-tion from their selected experts.

It is obvious they had littleunderstanding of how New Zea-land bush works or consideredpractical application or possibleconsequences.

With good intent KCDCimposed legislation on individualsand land owners who not only lostthe right to manage native treesand shrubs on their own privateproperty but the right to selectnative species suitable for shortterm purpose to be pruned orremoved for long term gain.

In Kapiti we should now all fearplanting native trees and shrubs. Ifthey cause a nuisance and need tobe pruned or removed they willincur unrealistic resource man-agement fees or penalties. In ourexperience native bush restorationshould evolve instead of KCDCusing officious bullying tactics toimplement an ill-conceived policy.A change in attitude that is non-threatening encourages dialogue.Giving verbal approval and advicemost situations would be resolvedachieving a better result, meetingenvironmental objectives and theneeds of those concerned.

TREVOR WRIGHTWAIKANAE BEACH

Thanks councilCouncil has been seen in a nega-tive light lately, so I would like tothank councillor Jackie Elliott forarranging something positive. Sheput together a council team for the

Relay for Life a couple of weekendsago, which was a huge success.The team comprised of electedcouncillors, Jackie Elliott, MurrayBell, David Scott and Gavin Welsh,Paraparaumu Raumati Commun-ity Board members Deborah Mor-ris Travers, Jonny Best and FionaVining, Otaki Community Boardmembers Christime Papps andColin Pearce and honorary teammember Leanne. Well done all ofyou, and congratulations Cr Elliottfor arranging this.

They, as a team, kept up the

walking and jogging throughoutthe night and raised significantfunds for cancer research. I amsure they all did it to support thecharity and not for any individualpublicity.

Genuine thanks to them fortheir efforts and all the otherparticipants and teams.

MARY SKERTCHLYPARAPARAUMU

ParkingwoesWe have traffic issues with the

roundabout at Otaihanga and carsoverflowing the station car parksat Paraparaumu and Waikanae.

Isn’t it about time our politi-cians stood up and endorsed theproposal for continuing the electri-fication of the railway to Otaki?

Each weekday morning I drivefrom Te Horo to the station at NZ’sbest little town.

I am usually amongst the last toget a parking space in the main carpark at around 6am.

It is not unusual to see up to 40cars parked on the state highway

because the main cark park is full.Te Horo already has double

tracking where the old stationused to be and a regular trainservice would certainly be a tre-mendous benefit to the two thou-sand strong communities includ-ing Otaki Forks.

Apparently for as little as $13million the electrification could beextended north taking some of theburden off our roads.

Bring it on.COLIN BAXTER

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Frank wakes up in hospital and a womanwho claims to be his wife tells him he’sbeen in a car accident. A big man calledOscar says he’s Frank’s brother and thatFrank works for him in the family law firm.Frank apparently is a brilliant details man –he writes contracts for his clients thatleave them completely protected againstall possible risk; no loophole is ever leftunlooped. But as Frank’s body heals and

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Jess’s life is a mess. She barely scrapes by making aliving as a cleaner, but her daughter Tanzie is a mathsprodigy and Jess needs to find the money to supplementa scholarship to a private school that can provide Tanziewith the opportunities she deserves. Tanzie’s dad is nouse – he’s run away to his mums, and can’t work becausehe’s depressed. Nicky, his son by a previous marriage,is living with Jess and Tanzie and he’s being bullied bythe local oiks due to his penchant for wearing makeup.Ed’s life is a mess too, despite the fact he’s a millionaire.

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I don’t know how Joanna Trollope does it. Her novels arebased around the minutiae of family life in which nothing verymuch happens. You wouldn’t think that would be the basis fora riveting read but somehow, she makes her books relevant andvery readable. In Balancing Act, three sisters are working for theirmother in her highly successful homewares company. Cara, theeldest sister, wants the company to expand and develop – butSusie, the mum and founder of Susie Sullivan Pottery, wants thecompany to stay true to her vision. Ashley, the second sister,is trying to work for the company as well as be a mum and a

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Fri 28, Sat 29, Sun 30, March, Fri 4, Sat 5, Sun 6, Thur 10, Fri 11, Sat 12 April 2014(Thur, Fri, Sat 7.30pm, Sun 4pm)

Supported by

Kapiti Chamber ChoirDirector: Eric Sidoti

Presents

The wonderful music ofJohannes Brahms

A German RequiemAlto Rhapsody, Nänie

with soloists Janey MacKenzie,Roger Wilson and Ellen Barrett

and orchestraSunday, 6 April, 2.30 p.m

in St Paul’s Church, Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu

Admission $25, adult; $10, full-time student;Tickets available from choir members or at

Patricia’s Fashions, Waikanae; Moby Dickens,Paraparaumu Beach; Lush Gallery, Raumati Beach;

Paekakariki Fruit Supply; and at concert

Enquiries – ph 904 2546

Anzac Day, April 25th......Anzac Day, April 25th......

A special publication will be produced tocelebrate our Kapiti Heroes.

Do you have old letters or cards of lovedones involved in the war that you would be

willing to share with the public.

Bring into the Kapiti News office,Cnr Te Roto Drive & Kapiti Road or email them

to [email protected]

15 Day North IslandCoach Tour

AUGUST 14East Cape & Coromandel

Ideal for seniors - ‘No deposit required’‘A Hassel Free Journey with friends’

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Freephone: 0800 487 488Email: [email protected]

Our Reputation is our Business

What’s On...What’s On...Wednesday, March 12, 2014 Kapiti News 13

Tough missionto rescue top art

DETAILSTHEMONUMENTSMENRated: MDuration: 1hr 58mins.

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CATE BLANCHETT, a recent Oscarwinner, stars in The Monuments Men.

Based on the true story of the greatesttreasure hunt in history, TheMonuments Men focuses on an unlikelyWorld War 2 platoon, tasked by USpresident Franklin D. Roosevelt withthe seemingly impossible mission ofgoing into Germany to rescue artisticmasterpieces from Nazi thieves andreturning them to their rightfulowners.

They find themselves in a raceagainst time to avoid the destruction of1000 years of culture, risking their livesto protect and defend mankind’sgreatest achievements.

The Monuments Men features a list ofstars including, Matt Damon, CateBlanchett, Bill Murray, John Goodmanand George Clooney.

■ The Monuments Men commences at theShoreLine Cinema Waikanae on March 3.


NOW SHOWING

www.focalpointcinema.co.nz14-16 Salisbury Street, Levin, Ph 366 0330

Your Boutique Cinema and Cafe experience

STARTING THURSDAY

MONUMENTS MEN(M) 118 mins Action/Biography/Drama (Contains violence)

Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history,The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on an

unlikely World War II platoon, tasked with going into Germanyto rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning

them to their rightful owners. Starring Matt Damon, GeorgeClooney, Kate Blanchett & John Goodman.

Thurs 13 Mar 10.20am, 12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm, Fri 14 Mar 10.20am,12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm, Sat 15 Mar 12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm,

Sun 16 Mar 12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm, Mon 17 Mar 10.20am, 12.50pm,5.50pm & 8.20pm, Tues 18 Mar 10.20am, 12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm,

Wed 19 Mar 10.20am, 12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB(R16) 116 mins Biography/Drama/History (Contains sex scenes,

violence, drug use & offensive language)

In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof worksaround the system to help AIDS patients get the medication

they need after he is himself diagnosed with the disease.Starring Matthew McConaughey & Jennifer Garner.

Thurs 13 Mar 1.20pm, 3.20pm & 8.30pm, Fri 14 Mar1.20pm, 3.20pm & 8.30pm, Sat 15 Mar 1.20pm, 3.20pm& 8.30pm, Sun 16 Mar 1.20pm, 3.20pm & 8.30pm, Mon17 Mar 1.20pm, 3.20pm & 8.30pm, Tues 18 Mar 1.20pm,

3.20pm & 8.30pm, Wed 19 Mar 1.20pm, 3.20pm & 8.30pm

12 YEARS A SLAVE(R16) 134 mins Biography/Drama/History (Contains graphic

violence & sexual violence)

In the pre-Civil War United States Solomon Northup a freeblack man from upstate New York is abducted and sold into

slavery. Facing cruelty by a malevolent slave owner, as well asunexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay

alive, but to retain his dignity.

Wed 12 Mar 10.10am, 1.10pm, 5.30pm & 8.20pm, Thurs13 Mar 10.30am & 5.40pm, Fri 14 Mar 10.30am & 5.40pm,

Sat 15 Mar 10.30am & 5.40pm, Sun 16 Mar 10.30am &5.40pm, Mon 17 Mar 10.30am & 5.40pm, Tues 18 Mar10.30am & 5.40pm, Wed 19 Mar 10.30am & 5.40pm

Movie and a meal for only $35!!Applies to any movie after 5pm.

SENIORS MORNINGS & BRING BABY TOO*free morning tea with ticket purchase

Mon 17 Mar 10.20am Monuments Men (M)10.30am 12 Years A Slave (R16),10.40am Non-Stop (M)

Tues 18 Mar 10.20am Monuments Men (M),10.30am 12 Years A Slave (R16),10.40am Non-Stop (M)

Bring Baby TooWed 19 Mar 10.20am Monuments Men (M) –

please note Censor’s Rating

NON-STOP(M) 106 mins Action/Mystery/Thriller

(Contains violence & offensive language)An air marshal springs into action during a

transatlantic flight after receiving a series of textmessages that put his fellow passengers at risk unless

the airline transfers $150 million into an off-shoreaccount. Starring Liam Neeson & Julianne Moore.

Wed 12 Mar 1.20pm, 6.10pm & 8.30pm, Thurs 13 Mar 10.40am& 6pm, Fri 14 Mar 10.40am & 6pm, Sat 15 Mar 10.40am &6pm, Sun 16 Mar 10.40am & 6pm, Mon 17 Mar 10.40am &

6pm, Tues 18 Mar 10.40am & 6pm, Wed 19 Mar 6pm

300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE(R16) 102 mins Action/Drama/War

(Contains graphic violence, sex scenes & offensive language)Greek general Themistokles leads the charge against

invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxesand Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.Wed 12 Mar 3.40pm, 5.50pm & 8.10pm, Thurs 13 Mar 1pm,3.40pm & 8.10pm, Fri 14 Mar 1pm, 3.40pm & 8.10pm, Sat

15 Mar 1pm, 3.40pm & 8.10pm, Sun 16 Mar 1pm, 3.40pm &8.10pm, Mon 17 Mar 1pm, 3.40pm & 8.10pm, Tues 18 Mar

1pm, 3.40pm & 8.10pm, Wed 19 Mar 1.10pm & 8.10pm

WINTER’S TALE(M) 118 mins Drama/Fantasy/Mystery

(Contains violence & sex scenes)A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms.When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation,

he sets out to save her.Final Session - Wed 12 Mar 3.40pm

SAVING MR BANKS(PG) 125 mins Biography/Comedy/Drama

Author P.L. Travers reflects on her difficult childhoodwhile meeting with filmmaker Walt Disney during

production for the adaptation of her novel, Mary Poppins(1964). Starring Emma Thompson & Tom Hanks.

Final Sessions - Wed 12 Mar 10.20am & 1pm

THE RAILWAY MAN(M) 116 mins Biography/Drama (Contains violence)

A victim from World War II’s “Death Railway” sets outto find those responsible for his torture. A true story.

Starring Colin Firth & Nicole Kidman.Final Session - Wed 12 Mar (Bring Baby Too – 10.30am)

FROZEN(G) 108 mins Animation/Adventure/Comedy

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in anepic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions,and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race tofind Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have

trapped the kingdom in eternal winter.Final Sessions - Sat 15 Mar 10.20am, Sun 16 Mar 10.20am

GREAT FILMS COMING SOONNEED FOR SPEED– Starting 20 March

(M) 131 mins Action/Crime/Drama (Contains adult themes)Fresh from prison, a street racer who was framed by a wealthybusiness associate joins a cross country race with revenge in

mind. His ex-partner, learning of the plan, places a massive bountyon his head as the race begins.

MR PEABODY & SHERMAN– Starting 27 March

(Previews 21-23 March)(PG) 97 mins Family/Animation/Adventure/Comedy

(Contains violence)The time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and hisadopted son, as they endeavor to fix a time rift they created.

www.focalpointcinema.co.nz14-16 Salisbury Street, Levin. Ph 366 0330

ADDRESS:3B Seddon St., Waikanae

PHONE:

04 902 6135www.waikanaemontessori.school.nz

Come and see our wonderful preschool andobserve our children while they learn & play.

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A warm invitation to hear our teacherspresent the special character of ourMontessori Preschool, opportunity tosee classroom and resources and agreat time to ask questions.

INFORMATION EVENINGTUESDAY 25TH MARCH7PM | WINE & CHEESE

What’s On...What’s On...

BIG DAY OUT: St Patrick’s School Family Fair is on Sunday. PHOTO: KAP030314SPLFAIR

Irish fun for school fairSt Patrick’s School Family Fair takes placeon Sunday from 11am to 2pm.

‘‘The local community has beenextremely generous with their support,’’principal Martin Elms said.

‘‘Lunch is organised — spit roast, Irishstew, barbecue, chips, Filipino delicacies,sweets, cakes and more.

‘‘We have entertainment aplenty frombeing serenaded in the morning tea room tothe school’s kapa haka, Irish dancing,Filipino dancers and local entertainers.

‘‘For the children there will beactivities, games, rides and plenty of food tosatisfy their refined tastes. During theafternoon there is a fancy dress paradewith prizes, the theme is — all things Irish.

‘‘This year money raised will used toupgrade and develop the outsiderecreational equipment.

‘‘The fair is a great way to spend sometime together on a family outing or justenjoy some food, refreshment and good oldfashioned kiwi entertainment.’’


Renowned authors Lloyd Jones and Steve Brauniaswill talk about their writing on beautiful nature reserve,Kapiti Island. This event will include a guided walk,a lovely lunch and Ohau Gravels wine.

Saturday 29th March 2014 | 9am – 3pmOnly $190 per person – Return ferry, DOC pass,lunch, drinks, walk inclusive. Numbers limited!

KAPITI ISLAND LITERARY EVENT

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For more info & bookingswww.kapitiislandnaturetours.co.nz

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BIRDS!

During the school term, Coastlands Aquatic Centre is CLOSED until midday everySaturday morning except for;

• swimming lessons • aqua jogging• lane swimming & walking • spa & sauna

After midday on Saturdays, all pools, hydroslide, spa and sauna will be available.SPLASH! - inflatables and activities for kids- will start at 1pm.

During school holidays, all pools will be open from 8am (except for the first holidayweekend which will follow usual timing as above) and the slide will be open from

SATURDAY MORNING OPENING TIMES

11am.

What’s On...What’s On...Cool cars feature ofKapiti hot rod show

FUN: Rocker cover racing will be afeature at a hot rod show at KapitiPrimary School on Sunday.

PHOTO: KAP100314SPLCAR

The Gear Jammers Hot Rod Show is atKapiti Primary School on Sunday from10am.

Features of the show include coolcars from the Wellington area andbeyond, drag car fire ups, live music,fire engine rides, rocker cover racing,rock ‘n roll dancers, activities for thekids and more. Entry is by gold coindonation.

‘‘Rocker cover racing originated inthe United States and is a regularfeature at many of their car shows,where hot rodders, as a bit of fun, wouldbuild a small trolley-style cart out of anengine rocker cover and compete inclubrooms, bars, shows etc for a bit oflighthearted fun,’’ show co-organiserRichard Foote said.

‘‘Competitors must construct avehicle using a valve cover from a car’sengine.

‘‘Usually it must have four wheels.‘‘It can be decorated or modified

within the rules set by the organisingbody. The valve cover is powered bygravity. In a valve cover race tworacing valve covers are placed at the topof a specially constructed incline.

‘‘They are released at the same timeand the first to cross a finish line at thebottom of the incline wins the race.

‘‘It seems to be making a bit of acomeback around the world at themoment, so we have decided to have theself proclaimed New Zealand nationalsat our show this weekend.’’

‘‘This is the sixth show we have runand it is getting bigger every year. It’s agreat day out for car enthusiasts andfamilies alike.’’

Cars will cruise from Southward CarMuseum to the school at 9.30am.


List your events free atkapiticoastevents.co.nz

Tom Crean - Antarctic ExplorerThu 13 Mar • 7pm - 9pmOtaki Civic Theatre, Otaki

Te Horo Picnic & Tug-of-WarSat 15 Mar • 12am - 4pmTe Horo Hall,Te Horo, Otaki

The Demolition ofthe CenturySat 15 Mar • 4pm - 5pmSt PetersVillage Hall, Paekakariki

St Patricks School FairSun 16 Mar • 11am - 2pmSt Patricks School, Paraparaumu

Renewable Energy fora Sustainable FutureTue 18 Mar • 7:30pm - 9:30pmParaparaumu Primary School,Paraparaumu

Paraparaumu RotaryClub Annual Charity GolfTournamentThu 20 Mar • 11am - 5pmParaparaumu Beach Golf Club,Paraparaumu

Information and Education- Alzheimers SocietyTue 25 Mar • 10am - 12pmOtaki Presbyterian Church, Otaki

3 Tenors and a SopranoTue 25 Mar • 11am - 1pmSouthwardTheatre, Paraparaumu

Maoriland Film FestivalWed 26 - Sun 30 Mar • All DayRaukawa Marae, Otaki

Cheese Making WorkshopSat 29 Mar • 9am - 5pmTrinity Farm,Otaki

Kapiti Island Literary EventSat 29 Mar • 9am - 3pmKapiti Island, Paraparaumu Beach

Happy Birthday Dear Aliceby Bernard FarrellWed 02Apr - Sat 12 Apr8pm - 10.15pmKapiti Playhouse, Paraparaumu

Kapiti FestSat 05 Apr • All Day8pm - 10.15pmQueen Elizabeth Park, Kapiti Coast

Make a luxurious, scarf orfunky bag, using wet feltingtechniques workshopSat 05 Apr • 10am - 3:30pmTrinity Farm,Otaki

Paekakariki Monthly MarketSat 05 Apr • 10am - 1pmSt Peters Hall, Paekakariki

Concert by KapitiChamber ChoirSun 06 Apr • 2:30pm - 4:30pmSt Paul’s Church, Paraparaumu

For more information& even more events visit

kapiticoastevents.co.nz

Ear Health NurseOffering assistance for ear

problems in adults and childrenglue ear, runny ears and itchy ears Removal of wax by suction

A much kinder and safer method of removing wax

For adults and childrenThe only acceptable method for tinnitus sufferers

Otaki Clinic Thursday 20th March 2014Presbyterian Church, 249 Mill Road - (Plenty of easy parking)

For an appointment please phone

Euthanasia in Belgiumand the NetherlandsHear Renee Joubert tell what shediscovered on her recent trip toresearch the effects of the euthanasialaws in these countries.

Tuesday, March 18, at 7pm at Scots Hall,Weka Road Raumati

Voice for Life Annual Meeting

ALL WELCOME!

For more information callDave on : 0800 827 827

Email: [email protected]

Call Dave Today on 0800 827 827For Club bookings tour dates

can be arranged to suit

Coast CoachlinesComing Events & Tours

Coming Events & Tours

Tawhiti Museum & Traders & Whalers TourHawera Saturday 12 April Cost Trip per personincludes Coach, Entry, and Afternoon tea $95Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin, Foxton.Depart 7.30 Paraparaumu Beach, then WaikaneOtaki Levin. Arrive Whanganui Virginia LakeMorning tea own expense, then on to Hawerato Museum 2hrs & Lunch Cost Trip per personincludes Coach, Entry, and Afternoon tea $95Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin, Foxton

Paraparaumu – Auckland 6 Day Tour 13-18 April2014 Overnight stays at Rotorua, Auckland &Taihape. Hot Pools, Rainbow Springs, SkylineRides, Many more tourist attractions. DepartParaparaumu Sunday 13th April 7am. Cost $820includes Coach, Accommodation, Ferry Ticket,Devonport, Waiheke & Island tour, Breakfast& Light Lunch. Taupo Cruise on the lake withlight lunch.

Coast Coachlines Day Trip to Wellington 15thApril Depart: 9:00am Paraparaumu Lookout,Cable Car, Drive around Coast front to islandbay) Arrive: Wellington (Botanic Rose Gardens;Lunch own expense) depart 2:30pm Wellington(afternoon tea supplied) $35 for Coach andafternoon tea.

Waimarie Paddle Steamer River Cruise WanganuiSaturday 17 May 2014 Take a scheduled cruiseaboard the Paddle Steamer Waimarie, NewZealand’s last paddle steamer, established1900. The Waimarie offers leisurely cruises onthe beautiful Whanganui River. On board youwill find comfortable saloons, covered andopen sun decks, refreshments and a licensedbar, commentary and working steam engineson view. Depart: 7:30am Paraparaumu Arrive:10:00am Whanganui (Virginia Lake & Elevatorride to lookout) Depart: 11:00am River Cruise(2-Hour Cruise with Light Lunch) Arrive: 01:00pm(Back from Cruise, Visit Boat Museum) GlassStudio Depart 2.30 afternoon tea in Foxton Cost$90

Daffodil Day Carterton Sun 7th September PickDaffodils and enjoy the craft & produce stalls andgardens of Carrington House. Coach stops atPaua Shop, Markets and afternoon tea. DepartsLevin, Otaki, Waikanae & Paraparaumu. ArrivesGreytown Shopping 10.15am on to Gladstone topick daffodils, Carterton for Paua shop, marketsand Lunch. Depart Carterton 2.30pm for 3.30afternoon tea. Arrive Paraparaumu 5pm. Tripincludes afternoon tea, Levin $60, Waikanae &Paraparaumu $35

Blossom Festival Hastings Sat 13th Sept 2014celebrate the arrival of spring in the Hawkes Bay.Departs Prm 7am, Waik, Otaki & Levin 7.45amarrive 11.30am Hastings, enjoy shopping, parade,local food and entertainment. Depart Hastings2.45pm arrive Levin 7pm, Otaki, Waik & Prm at8pm. Cost $80 includes Coach and Morning Tea.

Paraparaumu - Bay of Islands Tour October19 – 24th Sunday depart 8:30am ParaparaumuRailway Station by train. Arrive Auckland 7pm.Monday depart Auckland to Pahia to enjoy, BoatCruise, Dolphins, Hole in the Rock, Russell,Paihia, Keri Keri, Cape Reinga then on to Taupoand hot pools, return Friday 4pm. Cost $1480includes Train Trip, Coach, Coach to CapeReinga, Boat Cruises, Russell, Devonport, Taupo,Accommodation Hot Pools (own room extra)Light Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon tea.

Cross Hills Garden Country Fair KimboltonSaturday 15th November Stalls - Music - Food- Gardens depart 7.30 Paraparaumu, Otaki LevinOver 140 high quality gift stalls, grab a deliciouslunch and coffee and stroll through our 18 acregarden bursting with flowering rhododendronsand azaleas. Cross Hills Garden Plant Centrewill also be open. Lots to keep the childrenentertained in the children’s playground and ourCamellia maze. Great family day out! this is thebiggest Garden Country Fair in New ZealandCost from Wellington $80, Plimmerton $70Paraparaumu Beach, Waikanae $60, Otaki, Levin,Foxton $50

What’s On...What’s On...A gift of butterflies

GIFT: Isobella Marshall about to receive a spray free swan plant from Gus EvansNursery owners Glenys Evans and Gus Evans. Waikanae Montessori Preschool havecreated a butterfly house. Spray free swan plants have been donated by the nursery.Monarch butterflies are laying their eggs on the swan plants in the butterfly house. Itis a wonderful space where the children are easily able to see the complete life cycleof the monarch butterfly. People can see the butterfly house and preschool in actionat an open day on Wednesday March 19 from 10am to 12pm. PHOTO: KAP070314SPLSWAN


THE COMPANY YOU KEEP (Tbc) (2hr15min)

Thur, Fri & Sat 12.45pm & 8.15pm Sun 11am & 8.15pm

Mon 2.45pm & 5.45pm Tue & Wed 3pm & 8.15pm

PERFORMANCE (M) Contains sex scenes

& offensive language (1hr55min)

Thur & Sat 3.30pm Fri 10.30am Mon 12pm & 3pm

Tue & Wed 12.40 & 5.45pm

YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER (M)

Contains offensive language & sexual references (1hr45min)

Thur & Sat 10.30am Fri 3.30pm Mon 12.30pm Tue & Wed

10.45am

MET OPERA – MARIA STUARDA (X) (3hr30min)

Sun 2pm

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB (R16)

Contains sex scenes, drug use & offensive language (2hr5min)

Thur, Sat & Tue 2.30pm & 8.20pm

Fri, Sun & Wed 3.20pm & 8pm Mon 12.30pm & 5.45pm

MONUMENTS MEN (M)

Contains violence (2hr5min)

Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun, Tue & Wed 10.30am 3.15pm & 8.15pm

Mon 12pm & 5.30pm

12 YEARS A SLAVE (R16)

Contains graphic & sexual violence (2hr20min)

Thur, Sat & Tue 5.30pm Fri, Sun & Wed 2.30pm Mon 2.40pm

3 MILE LIMIT (M)

Contains drug use & offensive language (1hr55min)

Thur, Sat & Tue 1pm & 8.30pm Fri, Sun & Wed 1pm & 5.30pm

Mon 12.15pm

300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE (R16) (1hr50min)

Contains graphic violence, sex scenes & offensvie language

Thur, Fri, Sun, Mon, Tue & Wed 6pm Sat 6.10pm

3D 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE (R16) (1hr50min)

Contains graphic violence, sex scenes & offensvie language

Thur, Fri, Sun, Tue & Wed 10.30am & 8.30pm

Sat 10.40am & 8.30pm Mon 3pm

LONE SURVIVOR (R16)

Contains violence, offensive language and

content that may disturb (2hr10min)

Thur & Tue 1pm 3.15pm Fri & Tue 1pm & 8.20pm Sat 3.30pm

Sun 8.20pm Mon 2.45pm

NON - STOP (M)

Contains violence & offensive language (1hr55min)

Thur, Fri, Sun, Tue & Wed 12.50pm & 5.45pm

Sat 1pm & 5.45pm Mon 12.30pm

SAVING MR BANKS (PG) (2hr15min)

Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun, Tue & Wed 11.30am

VAMPIRE ACADEMY (M)

Contains violence & sexual reference (1hr55min)

Thur, Fri, Tue & Wed 10.40am 3.40pm & 6pm

Sat 1.15pm 3.40pm & 6pm Sun 10.45am 3.40pm & 6pm

Mon 3.30pm & 6pm

FROZEN (PG) (1hr50min)

Sat 10.45am & Sun 1.15pm

Coastlands, ParaparaumuInfo Hotline 298 6175

Book your tickets online atwww.dtcoastlands.co.nz

SENIOR MORNING TEAWed 19th March - MONUMENTS MEN

SESSIONS FOR THURSDAY 13th TO WEDNESDAY 19th MARCHPROOF OF AGE MAY BE REQUESTED FOR ANY RESTRICTED FILMWhat’s On...What’s On...

Otaki

Paekakariki

Paraparaumu

Tickets

$20 Adult,

$17 Seniors/Students

$15 Members

Book atTicket DirectInformation Desk

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Supported by

Timeless act torock Paekakariki

AUTHENTIC: Auckland-based The DeSotos, who are scheduled toperform at Paekakariki’s St Peters Hall on April 5. Left to right, RonStevens, Paul Gurney, Stuart McIntyre and Vic Singe.

PHOTO: KAP050314SPLTHEDESOTOS

CLOEWILLETTS

Described by NZ Musician as atimeless act, Auckland-basedband The DeSotos is set toperform in Kapiti next monthduring a country rock and blues-infused musical experience onApril 5 at St Peters Hall.

Performing in Paekakariki aspart of their North Island tour,Deconstruction, it will be the firsttime appearance on the coast forthe band.

The tour is named after theirsong, Deconstruction WillContinue, which lead vocalist andguitarist Paul Gurney wrotefollowing the recentChristchurch and Wellingtonearthquakes.

The DeSotos have beendescribed as an authentic liveexperience boasting specialcolour and texture, whichGurney said steers away frommusical drop ins, loops andelectronics.

Accompanied by bass playerStuart McIntyre, keyboardist RonStevens, Auckland-baseddrummer Mike Burrows, andtouring drummer Vic Singe,Gurney said the band has built aloyal following since establishingregular gigs in 2006.

‘‘It seems appropriate to beperforming in Kapiti,particularly Paekakariki, givenits history as a stronghold of theroots music scene, dating back tothe old hotel days,’’ he said.

‘‘St Peters Hall is the ideallocation for a musically-literateaudience, who can absorb ourmusic style over a glass of wine.’’

Planning to play some of theiryet to be released tracks, in theprocess of recording for a thirdalbum release, The DeSotos arelooking forward to getting localsoff their seats with band originalsand their favourite covers.

‘‘Our inspiration comes from avariety of artists, including TomPetty, Neil Young, Ryan Adams,John Fogerty and JohnMellencamp,’’ Gurney said.

‘‘We also like a bit of JimmyPage and Led Zeppelin.’’

Having released their firstalbum, Cross Your Heart, in 2008,which was selected as Album ofthe Year by then National Radiomusic reviewer, Manu Taylor,The DeSotos also receivedpositive feedback for their secondalbum, Your Highway ForTonight, in 2011.

Gurney, who sings in NewZealand’s leading acapella choirJubilation and is a music tutor atToi Ora Live Arts Trust inAuckland, said as well as havingtoured most of New Zealand andplayed at a range of festivals, park

concerts and wineries, TheDeSotos performed in Samoa, Fijiand Rarotonga.

Band members are also proudto have their albums distributedin the US.

‘‘Stuart and I have attendedthe New Orleans Jazz andHeritage Festival a number oftimes and are working on somelive shows there next year, as ourmusic draws heavily on theinfluences from that region.’’

■ Presale tickets for Deconstructioncan be purchased for $15 fromPaekakariki Fruit Supply, or oneventfinder.co.nz. Door sales $20.


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$655,000

Brent Longstaff 0800 633 808

CONTEMPORARY... SMART DESIGNThe obvious quality & style of this immaculate property is a pleasure to present to the market. An impressively designed home of 238m², thoughtfullynestled in a prime location between the beach & the golf course. A split level design, comprising of 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms & two living areas,provides ample space for an active couple with frequent visitors or a busy family. You will revel in the ease of entertaining both indoor & out, from thedesigner kitchen, with easy access to a generous deck with sea views. Wisely, this home has been future-proofed for technology and has a numberof eco-friendly features. The minimal maintenance of both home & grounds, will ensure you make full use of your downtime, & enjoy the myriad ofpleasures the Kapiti Coast offers. For the lucky new owner we offer a 3 month settlement & encourage your early interest. RV $640,000

VIEWING: Sunday 1:30 - 2:00pm, 23 Nathan Avenuewww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2819

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$365,000

Brent Longstaff 0800 633 808

THE PLACE TO START IS HERE!Positioned to capture the sun, this 1970's weatherboard home, offers you warmth, tastefuldécor, a large established section & a very convenient location. The home boasts threebedrooms, plus a study or playroom, a generous living area & an upgraded kitchen. Ithas recently been re-painted, so there's nothing left to do, but move in & enjoy. The largeprivate deck is perfect for family BBQ's, & there is ample room in the backyard for thekids to play safely. A large single garage with a good storage area, completes the picture.Make sure you view this property quickly, as it will impress & sell.

VIEWING: 12:30 - 1:00pm, 120 Raumati Roadwww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2808

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$240,000

Bretta Jarden 027 231 7310 / Chris Packer 027 577 8874

TURN OF THE CENTURY CHARACTER COTTAGE1910's cottage on 1511m² section will take you back in time. She is ready for renovating but deserves toretain many of the original features. Native timber floors, stone & tile fireplace, rimu doors with ornate glass& funky kitchen. The house is a good size offering 2 living areas, separate kitchen & 3 double bedrooms.The section is surprisingly large, private & gets good sun. There is a separate single garage plus workshop& shed. This property will be a great project & a chance to invest in a big section close to the town centre.Don't miss out on this great opportunity.Tenders close 4pm Monday 7th April 2014 (the Vendor reserves the right to sell prior). RV $240,000.

VIEWING: Sunday 1:00 - 2:00pm, 21 Rimutaka Stwww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2829

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$319,000

Sarah George 027 453 6530

SUNNY RAUMATI GEMIn an established leafy enclave you will find a sunny 2 bedroom Raumati Gem. A solid 1970's buildconfigured to offer a generous lounge & dining with excellent flow to the front deck with views ofneighbouring established trees & bush as well as sweeping East facing views of the hills. Doors from thedining open on to a West facing patio area & out to a beautiful cottage garden. Meander your way up througha choice of small pathways amongst pretty raised flower gardens to a clearing which offers a small but restfulseaview. An idyllic location for those who love leisurely walks on the beach & coastal walks through QE11Park & are looking for a home offering sun, space & privacy.

VIEWING: Sunday 12:00 - 12:30pm, 36A Forest Roadwww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2778

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PARAPARAUMU Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$329,000

Howard Mason 027 454 7833

INTERIOR FACELIFT REQUIREDAn affordable 1990's brick & tile property that needs owners who are happy to roll up their sleeves & refurbish the tiredinterior of this low maintenance exterior property. A good sized secure back yard for family & garden. Transport & parksclose at hand. Seize the opportunity & make this your next home.

VIEWING: Sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm, 108 Makarini Streetwww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2832

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$439,000

John Sinnett 027 445 1226

A RARE BARGAIN IN MIDLANDSWhether you're an investor with a good eye, or a private buyer looking for a bargain in Midlands, this 200m²split level home should be of significant interest. Our absentee clients have made their intention to Sell veryclear, so here's the deal you've been waiting for. This is a low maintenance modern home built circa 2000that would respond to new carpet & a coat of paint. The interior offers 3 bedrooms, ensuite, open plankitchen/dining, separate lounge opening to an enclosed courtyard garden & views from the upper masterbedroom. There's currently a standing tenant, so settlement could be flexible to suit. If it's an opportunityyou're after, here it is, right here right now at 10 Millennium Hill. Don't miss it.

VIEWING: Sunday 1:00 - 2:00pm, 10 Millennium Hillwww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2755

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$229,000

Nigel Holmes 021 211 6963

2 BEDROOM TOWN HOUSEThis 2 bedroom townhouse is ideal for the first home buyer or investor alike offering privacy and securitybeing set back from the road with the added advantage of a large rear section, garage and shed for additionalstorage. It's on the bus route making trains, coastlands and the aquatic centre very accessible and alsovery handy for kindy and children's play areas which are all nearby. This home was built in the 1970's withinsulation in the ceiling and benefits from a separate shower, toilet, bathroom, heat pump and wood burner....all for your convenience!!! Rental appraisal $280-$300pw.

VIEWING: Sunday 1:15 - 1:45pm, 166A Arawhata Roadwww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2798

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$465,000

Chris Packer 027 577 8874 / Tonia Kingi 021 108 4500

BEST VALUE NEW HOME ON THE COASTThis Brand New Home has been tastefully decorated & has a very user friendly floor plan,offering two separate living areas, three Double Bedrooms, two bathrooms & internalaccess double garaging. The designer kitchen is truly something special including all theextra mod/cons. Beautifully positioned to maximise the late afternoon sun & fully fencedfor total privacy, this home is located near Paraparaumu College, Medical centre, sportsgrounds & popular walking tracks.

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VIEWING: Sunday 12-12:45pm, 98 Mazengarb Rdwww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2818


$332,000

Kelly Ruiterman 021 208 0071

SUNNY SIDE UPIs how you will like your eggs in this sun drenched, low maintenance property. The property offers 3bedrooms, a single garage which has been closed in & would be great space for a games room for theteenagers or storage for the kayaks or bikes. Just minutes from Waikanae Beach, listen to the sea & settle into the lifestyle of beach life in this popular Kapiti Location. This home away from home would make a greatweekender, when you or your family need to get away from the hustle & bustle of Wellington city life. Rest& relax into this property knowing the work has been done & you don't need to spend your weekends doingmaintenance. Sounds great to me!

VIEWING: Sunday 12:00 - 12:30pm, 32 Rutherford Drivewww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2823

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$295,000

Bruce Sutherland 027 230 1044

MAKE THIS YOUR LAST MOVE!This townhouse provides the peace & tranquillity of a cul de sac, it is elevated, has a largeconservatory to enjoy all day sun & outlook & all on a compact easy care section. Withthe living space getting all day sun too & with feature Rimu décor, this townhouse will beideal to while away those relaxing days. The down stair living room could easily become ahobby or games room & the sheltered and private rear patio will suit those evening BBQ's.

VIEWING: 2:15 - 2:45pm, 36 Sunshine Avenuewww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2789

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JiLL LamPitt

We Support www.realestate.co.nz 04 904 4211

JILL LAMPITT


$565,000

Jill Lampitt 027 247 7769

1960'S CLASSIC ON HALF ACRESet peacefully amidst leafy surrounds this stunning 1960's property offers a serene escape from the madding crowds. Designedin 1963 by Architect & Industrial designer Hal Wagstaff this 4 bedroom family home has truly stood the test of time, with afunctional floor plan & classical lines that we often see reproduced in the modern homes of today. Open plan living spaces,soring ceilings & feature glass walls, allowing the outdoors indoors. Native timber flooring & panelling, a solid feature stonefireplace at the heart of the home. Set on 2 separate titles the beautiful gardens offer their own sense of times past with maturefruiting & deciduous trees, sweeping lush lawns & boxed terraces. A private retreat or an elegant entertainer, your choice. Growyour own veggies, keep chickens, live your dream of country living. Summer picnics along the banks of the Waikanae Riverestuary reserve, famous for its white baiting, boating & fishing, winter walks to the beach. This little slice of 60's paradise isclose to everything you need today, being a 10 minute drive to Coastlands shopping & Paraparaumu College.

VIEWING: Sunday 12:30 - 1:00pm, 8-10 Kahu Roadwww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2826

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OTAIHANGA Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$830,000


SPACE, STYLE & PRIVACYThis very stylish home is situated within an exclusive small development of similar high quality homes closeto the hub of Paraparaumu, but with a country feel. The private lakeside property of 3,294m² (includes part oflake) offers superb flow out to wraparound decks, lawns & patios for wonderful all year lakeside entertaining.Inside discover spacious flexible living areas, a great kitchen with all the extras & beautiful bathrooms. Thishome offers high specification, with attention to detail & quality. The 5 bedroom layout may suit teenageor extended family. Large 2 car garage has additional office/workshop space. Close to main routes & easyaccess to rail for quick city commute. Raumati College & school zoned.


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$238,000


NEAT – JUST ENJOYThis very tidy cottage style home is privately located in a rear section off a popular culde sac in central Paraparaumu. Offering light and airy living spaces with good outdoorflow, a modern kitchen and bathroom, 2 double bedrooms plus the bonus of a STUDIO/SLEEPOUT. The fully fenced child and pet friendly section has easily managed prettygardens and good sun. Ready to move in and enjoy.

VIEWING: Sunday 11:30 - 12:00pm, 6 Rodney Grovewww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2833

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PARAPARAUMU Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$645,000


AN EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOME ON ½ ACREFormally the original farm house, now an extensively modernised & supersize family home. Set over 2floors the 300m² floor plan features 6 bedrooms plus a small nursery room, 3 bathrooms & 2 big living areaswith wonderful outdoor flow. The 2 car garage has internal access & the flat & sunny half-acre section haseasy drive on access & heaps of room for multi vehicle parking. Set within an exclusive new subdivision ofTrusham Court & well located for ease of access to Paraparaumu College, Coastlands & the beach. Live thedream & make your new life in this exceptional family home.


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MEET OUR TEAM THIS SUNDAY

AT THE FOLLOWING OPEN HOMES

OPEN HOMES SUNDAY 16TH MARCH 2014

Steve MansonNigel HolmesTrevor SuttonTerry SmithJohn Sinnett

Tonia KingiJill LampittBruce SutherlandBrent Longstaff

Howard MasonKelly RuitermanBretta JardenSarah George

RAUMATI12:00 - 12:30 36A Forest Road BEO $319,000 ID#K2778

12:30 - 1:00 120 Raumati Road BEO $365,000 ID#K2808

12:45 - 1:15 223A Rosetta Road BEO $720,000 ID#K2703

1:00 - 1:30 4 Kowhai Grove BEO $390,000 ID#K2795

1:45 - 2:15 12 Wharemauku Road BEO $675,000 ID#K2821

2:30 - 3:00 175 Raumati Road BEO $699,000 ID#K2809

PARAPARAUMU10:30 - 11:00 58 MacLean Street BEO $395,000 ID#K2681

11:00 - 12:00 110 Regent Drive (& Fri) BEO $545,000 ID#K2812

11:30 - 12:00 6 Rodney Grove BEO $238,000 ID#K2833

12:00 - 12:30 31 Te Kupe Road RV $350,000 ID#K2804

12:00 - 12:45 98 Mazengarb Road BEO $465,000 ID#K2818

1:00 - 1:30 49 Seaview Road BEO $670,000 ID#K2775

1:00 - 2:00 10 Millennium Hill BEO $439,000 ID#K2755

1:00 - 2:00 21 Rimutaka Street BEO $240,000 ID#K2829

1:15 - 1:45 166A Arawhata Road BEO $229,000 ID#K2798

1:30 - 2:00 14 Georgia Grove BEO $559,000 ID#K2814

1:30 - 2:00 4 Holcombe Drive BEO $485,000 ID#K2811

1:30 - 2:00 23 Nathan Avenue BEO $655,000 ID#K2819

2:00 - 2:30 108 Makarini Street BEO $329,000 ID#K2832

2:00 - 2:30 18A Anthony Grove BEO $259,000 ID#K2794

2:00 - 2:45 139 Guildford Drive BEO $415,000 ID#K2834

2:15 - 2:45 36 Sunshine Avenue BEO $295,000 ID#K2789

2:45 - 3:15 30 Kaitawa Crescent BEO $310,000 ID#K2824

2:45 - 3:15 36 Golf Road BEO $685,000 ID#K2837

OTAIHANGA12:30 - 1:00 8-10 Kahu Road BEO $565,000 ID#K2826

WAIKANAE12:00 - 12:30 417 Te Moana Road BEO $530,000 ID#K2828

12:00 - 12:30 32 Rutherford Drive BEO $332,000 ID#K2823

2:30 - 3:00 6 Rata Street BEO $579,000 ID#K2783

3:00 - 3:30 29 Frimley Terrace BEO $435,000 ID#K2728

3:15 - 3:45 54 Kakariki Grove BEO $570,000 ID#K2458

PEKA PEKA1:00 - 1:30 48 Paetawa Road PBN ID#K2790

1:45 - 2:15 81 Raukawa Road BEO $749,000 ID#K2731

TE HORO2:45 - 3:15 181 Te Horo Beach Road BEO $559,000 ID#K2805

3:30 - 4:00 347 Te Horo Beach Road BEO $345,000 ID#K2750


$699,000

Tonia Kingi 021 108 4500

OVER A 1/3 OF AN ACRE IN RAUMATIBuilt in 1973 as a show home for Lockwood, this beautiful property has stood the test of time & is as impressive today as it wasthen. Situated in popular Raumati Beach on over a third of an acre, it offers a family lifestyle of hours of fun in the pool or maybecricket on the back lawn. The property is fully fenced & private with plenty of native trees added with a variety of fruit trees.With 3 living areas on offer, all of which open onto the outdoor decking area, it's not hard to find a spot to relax & take in thelovely surroundings. Capturing all day sun it's perfect for entertaining alongside a modern kitchen which is the hub of the houseboasting bi fold windows making the transition from inside to out easy. If you require space for the toys, there's 3 car garagingplus a carport and off street parking also. If a true family home set in lovely gardens with space for all & close to all amenities ison your list then you must view. Take it from me, once you arrive you won't want to leave.

VIEWING: Sunday 2:30 - 3:00pm, 175 Raumati Roadwww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2809

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$675,000

Tonia Kingi 021 108 4500

ACROSS THE ROAD FROM THE BEACHThis striking home definitely delivers on style, space and street appeal, offering an approach to the house lined with lavender &olive trees. Totally renovated throughout, the front entrance opens to the sweeping staircase, to your right the formal separateliving room or to the left the more casual open plan living with the kitchen/family room being the hub of the home. An easy flowfrom the living area to the private sun drenched patio overlooking the landscaped garden where hours of entertaining awaits!The upper level of the house takes in sea & island views which can be enjoyed from the balcony with a glass of wine. Alsofeaturing 4 double bedrooms (master with ensuite & sea & island views) study, games room & a studio above the separate 2-cargaraging that could be a great work from home option. Beach access adjacent to the property & situated in very sought aftercentral location. You will definitely be putting this home at the top of your list.

VIEWING: 1:45 - 2:15pm, 12 Wharemauku Roadwww.tommys.co.nz ID# K2821

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Bayleys Real Estate Ltd, licensed under the REA Act 2008. A Member of Bayleys Realty Group.

For Sale $498,000

View Sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm &Thursday 1:00 - 2:00pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/412192Paul BerrymanM 027 252 7484DDI 04 212 5280OFFICE 299 [email protected]

Lisa BerrymanM 027 290 1959DDI 04 498 [email protected]

PARAPARAUMU 25 Jade Lane

BRAND NEW IN PARAPARAUMUSituated in Paraparaumu this quality new home has just beencompleted. The property is situated in a popular subdivision withviews of the lake and playing area.Features include: Spacious open plan living area; Three doublebedrooms; Master bedroom with ensuite and walk in wardrobe;Computer nook; Granite bench top and stainless steel appliances;Double internal garage with laundry; Heat pump; Covered outdoorentertaining area; Section is fully fenced and landscaped; 10 yearmaster build guarantee.BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

For Sale Price by Negotiation

View Sunday 3-3.30pm


Lisa BerrymanM 027 290 1959DDI 04 498 [email protected] REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008

WAIKANAE 25 Andrew Street

LIGHT, BRIGHT, ENTERTAINING DELIGHTThe moment you walk through the doors of this property you willbe captured with the high stud ceilings, grand entrance and space.Separate formal lounge room, leads to the large open plan family/dining, large kitchen with underfloor heating, all opening out onto thecourtyard with well established low maintenance gardens, giving youprivacy. 3 good size bedrooms plus a study, master bedroom withensuite and walk in wardrobe. Double garage with internal access andseparate laundry. Located in a very sought after street in Waikanae,only a few minutes to the shops and railway station. Surrounded bygood quality homes giving you the feeling of security. A MUST see!!

For Sale Price by Negotiation

View Phone for viewing times



PARAPARAUMU BEACH 62 Marine Parade

PRIME BEACH LOCATIONClose proximity to the superb café’s and retail shops give addedmeaning to LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION for this stunning singlelevel beach 190m² (approx.) property. Extensive decking and a privateyard at the back perfect for a bbq and entertaining your friends. Sitback, relax and enjoy the indoor / outdoor living over looking thefenced swimming pool. Inside features modern touches and tastefuldesign. Three double size bedrooms (two with beautifully tiledensuites and large wardrobes) and one single sized. Add to this goodsize living with a heat pump and cosy wood burner plus a sun porchout the front and a separate studio at the rear of the property.

For Sale $630,000

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PARAPARAUMU

TE MOANA’S HIDDEN TREASUREEnter through the gates and you will find this exquisite home sitting on1214m² (approx.) of incredibly unbelievable grounds with beautifullymaintained trees. Undergone an extensive renovation inside and outgives this estate a fresh new design, with qualities that buyers expectin today’s standards. Through the main doors you will find yourselfin the large family living room. Entertaining is an ease with openplan kitchen and dining opening out to the sun room which flows outto the large deck. 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite, a study and selfcontained studio are just some of the other features this property hasto offer. This home has it all!

405 Te Moana Road

For Sale Enquiries Over NZ$1,300,000

View By Appointment Only


Lisa BerrymanM 027 290 1959DDI 04 498 [email protected]

WAIKANAE BEACH

UNIQUE PROPOSITIONHere is your opportunity to secure a stunning 540m² (approx.) beachfront home consisting of 400m² of house and 140m² of decking(approx), overlooking the stunning views of Kapiti Island. Inside therenovated Eisenhofer designed home every need has been cateredfor - 6 bedrooms, multiple living and entertaining areas, sunrooms,office space and family rooms. In the centre of the property is acourtyard that many of the rooms open onto. A double garageprovides easy internal access. All situated on 1,265m² (approx.) ofbeachfront land.

119 Field Way

Auction 12pm, Thurs 13 March 2014(unless sold prior) Bayleys Kapiti Office -Shop 12A, Coastlands Shopping Centre

View Sunday 4 - 4.30pm

Paul BerrymanM 027 252 [email protected]

Lisa BerrymanM 027 290 [email protected] REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REAACT 2008

WAIKANAE BEACH

AUCTION OPPORTUNITY KNOCKSThe moment you walk in the door you feel like you are on holiday inthe “olde beach bach”. 3 bedrooms plus study, modern bathroom,master bedroom upstairs giving you privacy and views off the balcony.Downstairs open plan living flowing out onto a patio deck for thoseultimate BBQ’s and outdoor living. Not to forget that huge doublegarage for all that storage. All on a nice big section, walking distanceto the beach.View online: www.bayleys.co.nz/412164

26 Reeves Street

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

FINAL NOTICE



PARAPARAUMU BEACH 40A Marine Parade

Tenders Close 1pm, Thursday 20 March 2014Bayleys Kapiti - Shop 12A, Coastlands Shopping Centre,Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast (not selling prior)

View Thursday 6 - 7pm and Saturday 11.30am - 12.30pmwww.bayleys.co.nz/412184www.open2view.com/properties/311030

Paul BerrymanM 027 252 7484DDI 04 212 5280OFFICE 299 [email protected]

Lisa BerrymanM 027 290 1959DDI 04 498 4188OFFICE 299 [email protected] REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Step out of the lift into this Penthouse Suite where you will find a spacious foyer with wide art gallery wallspace welcoming you and your guests. Stunningly appointed apartment, with ever changing seascapeof Kapiti Island and beyond, enables large scale entertaining in the wide open plan living spaces of this478m² (approx.) residence that consists of 95m² (approx.) of decking - perfect for watching champagnesunsets. In addition there is also a double garage of 37m²(approx.).Exquisite kitchen with expansive granitebenchtops and the finest European appliances is the hub of this executive home. Exceptional quality andcraftsmanship is shown throughout the penthouse with Italian floor to ceiling tiles in the bathrooms, Jarrahflooring and Cedar tongue and groove ceilings. Set the mood with a changeable lighting system, soundsystem, double glazing and climate controlled environment.For the movie buff sit back and listen to the surround sound whilst watching your favourite movies in yourvery own sound proof theatre/media room with 100 inch screen. Retire to the master suite and relaxin your Japenese inspired spa bath whilst enjoying the seaviews. No fighting over wardrobe space withseparate his and hers dressing rooms.Executive office with built in furniture and panoramic sea views located upstairs gives you the option ofworking from home yet gives you the feeling you are somewhere different.There are a variety of restaurants and local shops at your doorstep and a world class golf course withinwalking distance, daily flights from the Kapiti airport now go to Auckland and Christchurch.Kapiti Coast is the fastest growing place in the Wellington region and is approximately 45 minutes northof Wellington the capital city of New Zealand, with the new expressway due to be completed in the next 3years will make Kapiti Coast even closer.Welcome home to paradise.

RARE BLUE CHIP PENTHOUSE RESIDENCE - SHORELINE APARTMENTS



LEVIN 122 CD Farm Road

Deadline Sale 1pm, Thursday 10 April 2014Bayleys Kapiti - Shop 12A, Coastlands Shopping Centre,Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast (unless sold prior)

View By Appointment Onlywww.bayleys.co.nz/412197

Paul BerrymanM 027 252 7484DDI 04 212 5280OFFICE 299 [email protected]

Lisa BerrymanM 027 290 1959DDI 04 498 4188OFFICE 299 [email protected] REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Five minutes from the heart of Levin sits this stunning property. Beautiful Matai flooring is the start of thecraftsmanship shown in this magnificent 309m2 (approx.) home. Hand crafted kitchen and balustradesretain the character of an early 1900’s stately residence yet all the modern touches are included in this 14year old home.

Entertaining is easy as the lounge and living areas open up to the verhanda that overlooks tree linedfarmland. Snuggle down in winter with the coal range that runs temperature controlled radiators throughthe fully insulated house. 5 generous sized bedrooms each with plenty of wardrobe space. Fabulousmain bathroom with claw bath on the ground floor, plus a second bathroom upstairs. Storage will not be aproblem in this spacious home with triple car garaging.

A bonus of a second 140m2 (approx.) house built to the style of the main property. Currently rented this 3bedroom residence features Matai floors and stunning timber finishes throughout. Internal access doublegarage.

Plenty of room for a horse on the flat 3.4554 hectare section. Live a quite lifestyle in this picture perfectrural setting.

PICTURE PERFECT RURAL SETTING


tallpoppy.co.nz Phone: (04) 298 8100Phone: (04) 298 8100

PARAPARAUMU BEACH19A DENNIS TAYLOR COURT

Buy Now $305,0002 1 1 1 100 421

The Perfect RetirementOptionStep inside and you'll appreciate the immaculatepresentation, warmth and comfort to this quality twobedroom brick home.Orientated perfectly for the sun and enjoying a highdegree of privacy, this home offers an almost seamlessflow outdoors to a sheltered attractive garden setting.Call Greg for an appointment to view this perfectretirement option.

READ & SEE MORE: www.tallpoppy.co.nz/TPWK0319COME HAVE A LOOK: View by arrangement. Contact Agent

Greg Ashcroft0274 397 670 04 299 [email protected]/TPWK0319

WAIKANAE4 KEA STREET

BUY NOW $394,0004 2 2 1 220 784

BIRDS EYE VIEWS !!!You will be singing for joy when you can start your dayby having a tranquil breakfast on your veranda orperhaps just relax with breakfast in bed taking in thetruly magnificent views of the sea and Kapiti Island;Free flowing living spaces open up the home tomaximise use for entertaining and summer fun.

READ & SEE MORE: www.tallpoppy.co.nz/TPWK0320COME HAVE A LOOK: View by arrangement. Contact Agent

Kaz Deverill0204 725 348 0508 725 [email protected]/TPWK0320

• 16 years experience• Highest qualifications• A wall of awards• And low fees!

“THE BEST OFBOTH WORLDS”-TALL POPPY AND ANDREA

Visit tallpoppy.co.nz

Bulsara Ltd t/a Tall Poppy real estate REAA-licensed MREINZ | 0800 82 55 76

Andrea BradleyDip RE AREINZ

04 298 8801 | 021 0299 [email protected]

• 16 years experience

The lowest fees in Kapiti guaranteed!


Scrim Properties Limited; Licensed under REAA 2008

Kapiti Coast 9 Mahara Place, Waikanae04 902 7800

www.kapitiproperty.co.nzTo contact us: Phone: 04 902 7800 or Email: [email protected]

View: Sunday 16th March1.15 - 1.45pm

WAIKANAE BEACH

WAIKANAE

Larger Than Life

View:Sunday 19th January2.00 - 2.30pm

Nestled on the gentle slopes of theHemi Matenga you will just love thespace this family home provides.Hinuera Stone & cedar clad on 2levels with views out towardsKapiti’s coastline. Offering: sep.lounge & dining room, kitchenfamily area, 2 bthrms, 3 bdrms &another living space. Ref 3769

www.open2view.com 295383

One From The HeartBuilt in circa 1960's this gorgeouscharacter home will have you biting atthe bit. It is instantly appealing with it’swarm inviting atmosphere. Beautifullyestablished grounds with specimentrees that attract an abundance of birdlife, you feel like you could be in thecountry. 3 bedrooms with study, formaland informal living, 2 bathrooms andgenerous double garaging and ampleoff-street parking. This property isprime Waikanae real estate which isgetting harder and harder to source.Rateable Value $425,000.

Deadline sale closes 4pm, Thursday20th March 2014.

Ref 3802

Deadline Sale

160 Winara Avenue $629,000

A Cut Above The Rest

View: Sunday 16th March3.30 - 4.00pm

WAIKANAE

A tasteful, quality, upmarket home with so much to offer.Elevated to capture the absolute most of all day sun.Spacious formal living area extending to a private,sheltered patio area with the most stunning views overKapiti and beyond. The kitchen/family area also extends toa semi-enclosed patio area, a lovely extension of thehome, ideal for those special occasions. 3 bedrooms, 2bathrooms, separate laundry and spacious double garagewith great storage and internal access.

Ref 3809

Sharna Longstaff 027 941 8987Maria Longstaff 0800 65 65 98

27 Rosebank Grove $339,000

Cosy & Comfortable

View: By AppointmentPlease call us today

WAIKANAE

Just lovely, this newly listed townhouse is sure to impress.Cosy and comfortable and perfectly positioned inRosebank Grove. Offering 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms,separate laundry, single garage with internal access.Separate living and dining. Heatpump for heating - niceand easy. A low maintenance cladding and fully fencedsection.

This little cutie is sure to impress. Don’t take our word forit, come see for yourself.

Ref 3805

5 Matipo Street

Grant Longstaff027 247 4724



www.propertybrokers.co.nz

LEVINProperty Brokers Limited Licensed REAA 2008 Office 06 366 0880Levin1 Bristol Street

Space for everyone!

$359,000WEB ID LU34018LEVIN24 Highbury DriveSuperb family living on an easy care section. The homehas a living area for everyone, four bedroomsincluding a master with ensuite and big wardrobe.Featuring a separate lounge with pellet fire and heatpump, big rumpus room, office, open plan kitchenand dining and insulation. The modern, well designedkitchen has great storage and a breakfast bar. Newcarpet throughout and professionally painted. It's allhere - great outdoor living, garage and carports, evenspace for the boat.

[email protected] 06 368 9400Office 06 366 0663Mobile 021 617 482Debby Turner

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Scrim Properties Limited; Licensed under REAA 2008

Kapiti Coast 9 Mahara Place, Waikanae0800 656598

www.kapitiproperty.co.nzTo contact us: Phone: 04 902 7800 or Email: [email protected]

WAIKANAE 20A He Awa Crescent

Investment OpportunityOpportunity knocking for 1st time home buyers or investors!

This lovely free-standing home offers compact living with a high stud, re-paintedinside and out, living/dining area which extends to a deck area which sits well forafternoon sun. Separate kitchen plus 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and single garage.

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COMMEMORATION: Otaki choreographer Jamie Bull working with Otaki Collegestudents for the site specific Anzac piece, Reflection. Left to right, ShontaeTamakaha, Tumanako Taurima-Antcliffe, Rohan Van Der Wurff, Tebuke Teawaki,Kirihipene Wirihana Te Rei-Tamihana. Lying on top, Shane Dinnan.

PHOTO: ANN READING / KAP260214ARJAMIEBULL

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Performance for cenotaphIn honour of the 100-year anniversary ofWorld War 1, professional choreographerJamie Bull is working with more than 60Otaki College students and the communityto bring to life an innovative performance atOtaki’s Memorial Park cenotaph.

Inviting the public to get on board, MsBull is still accepting cast members for the20-minute site specific work, Reflection,which is set to turn heads on April 12 and 13.

Funded by Kapiti Coast DistrictCouncil’s Creative Communities Schemeand Wellington Community Trust,Reflection will include depictions of men

leaving for war, battlefield scenes andpersonal family experiences.

Ms Bull, also a professional director andcontemporary dance tutor, said she offeredto choreograph the piece because of itsinteresting performance location.

‘‘I thought I’d love to do a communitywork, after living in Otaki 10 years,’’ shesaid.

‘‘While I take an exercise class for elderlytwice a week and contribute in other ways,this is the first time I’ve given creatively tothe community, as I’d wanted to become partof it first.’’

As well as movement and drama,Reflection will incorporate voice andpercussion from Otaki and Waikanaechoirs, with musical direction by FrancesTull, and will serve as a prelude to TheArmed Man (A Mass for Peace), created by

Crows Feet Collective and directed by localwriter, dancer and teacher Jan Bolwell. MsBull said no previous experience isnecessary, and people are welcome tocontact her on 06 364 0550 or 0274449995.

‘‘As a community production, my policyis, as it always has been with communityprojects, that if you want to be in it, and cancommit to the effort and time required forrehearsals, you can.’’

Alternatively, Ms Bull said people cancome to Sunday rehearsals at Otaki’sHadfield Hall at 47 Te Rauparaha Street,from 2pm.

‘‘The production will be inclusive of allages, genders, ethnicities and abilities,’’ shesaid.

‘‘This means the content is being createdaround the performers, which is veryexciting.’’

SIMPLE RULESHELP RESOLVE DISPUTESCitizens Advice Bureau Kapiti gets a lot ofinquiries from people who don’t know howto resolve a problem they have with aservice provider, whether it’s a retailer,tradesperson, employer/employee, tenant/landlord, or utilities provider.

‘‘A lot of people don’t know how tocomplain effectively, or aren’t sure ifthere’s a specific complaints body they cango to if they aren’t able to sort things outwith the other party,’’ bureau spokesmanDavid Robertson said.

‘‘There are a few simple rules of thumbto complaining effectively.

‘‘You need to be clear in your mindabout what the problem is, and what youwant them to do about it, within reason.

‘‘Gather any evidence you have tosupport your complaint, such as receipts,emails, photos and so on.

‘‘Be calm and polite when you makeyour complaint. It’s a good idea to raiseany issues in writing, so you have a recordof this communication.

‘‘If you can’t reach an agreement, you

can apply to the appropriate complaintsbody.’’

For tenancy disputes you would applyto the Tenancy Tribunal while for disputeswith your electricity or gas providercontact the Electricity and GasComplaints Commission. For complaintsabout real estate agent get in touch withthe Real Estate Agents Authority, he said.

‘‘It isn’t always obvious whichcomplaint resolution organisation youneed to go to, so if you aren’t sure you canvisit www.complaintline.org.nz — or cometo see us.

‘‘There is lots of great informationto help with your dispute on ourwebsite www.cab.org.nz, butsometimes it helps to talk about theissue with someone.

‘‘You can just pop into CitizensAdvice Bureau Kapiti at the first floorCoastlands in Paraparaumu, or Otakiat 65A Main Street or call Kapiti 04 2984944 or Otaki 06 364 6739 and we canhelp you work through your options.’’


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The costs of building not buyingSome recent Reserve Bank LVR changesmean it’s now possible to obtain finance tobuild a home with as little as 5 percentdeposit.

Financing a build project tends to be forthe more mature market.

By that I mean people on their second orthird home and with a large deposit ofequity or cash.

This is backed up by the fact that mostnew homes built in Wellington/Kapiti are inthat $500k plus bracket. High land prices,increased build costs and council fees/requirements can all make it an expensiveexercise to build a new home.

Here are some things to be wary of ifconsidering a construction loan with lessthan 20 percent deposit.

Firstly it’s a proven fact that most buildprojects go over budget, even if by a smallamount. This is often due to clients

changing plans or adding specifications intothe build during the process. So the banks’will want a full ‘turn-key’ contract with areputable firm with relevant industrymemberships.

This contract needs to includeeverything right down to the letterbox,landscaping and even window dressings.

The banks’ will often factor in a buffer inthe servicing calculation in the event of abudget over run that cannot be avoided.

Financing relocatable buildings can bedifficult and often requires a far larger

deposit than 20 percent. This is because thebanks’ will not normally advance anyborrowing on the house till it’s all hooked upto services and been signed off by thecouncil. Buying land and putting arelocatable home on it can be a cost effectiveoption and creates equity quickly. But thedownside is that it requires a bigger cashoutlay.

For construction loans with less than15-20 percent deposit the easiest scenariowill be a ‘House & Land’ package whereby 5percent deposit is paid up front with thebalance paid on the issue of the CouncilCode of Compliance Certificate.

■ For a free copy of our First Home Buyer Guidecontact our team on 0800 000 517 or [email protected] for all your mortgageand insurance needs. The above article isgeneral and is not specific to any person.

Health boardsshould decidefluoride issueLocal Authorities in the Wellingtonregion have resolved to take a remit tothe Local Government New Zealand(LGNZ) national conference proposingto make health authorities, ratherthan local councils, responsible fordeciding whether fluoride is put intolocal water supplies.

Kapiti Coast District Council sentthe remit to the group of councils,known as the Zone 4 group, whichsupported the need for a debate andresolved to take the Kapiti remit to the(LGNZ) Conference in July.

The remit reads: ‘‘That LocalGovernment New Zealand urge theGovernment to amend the appropriatelegislation so that the addition offluoride to drinking water supplies isnot a decision that is left to the LocalAuthority.’’

Kapiti Coast District Council isabout to consult with its communityabout whether to continue addingfluoride to the water supplies ofParaparaumu, Raumati andWaikanae, as part of Annual Plandeliberations.

Council resolved late last year toseek support from LGNZ to shift thedecision making to national healthauthorities.

Mayor Ross Church said ‘‘As longas councils are involved, decision-making falls to lay people withoutscientific knowledge, who are open tobeing influenced by strong lobbygroups.

‘‘We believe the appropriategovernment agency should ultimatelybe responsible for any decisionassociated with the use of fluoride inthe public water supply.

‘‘It’s hard to see any localgovernment decision-making isneeded in what is clearly a nationalhealth issue.

‘‘As long as councils are left to dealwith fluoride, they will continuallycome under pressure to review thepolicy and potentially have to spendratepayers’ money fighting judicialreviews and legal responses to anydecision they make.’’

Spotlight oneffects ofeuthanasiaThe speaker at the annual meeting ofKapiti Voice for Life at Scots Hall,Weka Rd, Raumati Beach on Tuesdayfrom 7pm is Renee Joubert.

She will give a first-hand account ofwhat she learned about the effects ofeuthanasia laws in a recent visit toBelgium and the Netherlands.

‘‘I was appalled at the impact theselaws have had on medicalprofessionals and public opinion, overthe last 10 years,’’ she says.

She will present a summary ofinterviews with an oncologist, achaplain counselling euthanasiapatients, and a member of the regionaleuthanasia commission whichinvestigates euthanasia cases andcomplaints.

‘‘I shall be sharing information thatdemonstrates a cultural shift and a‘slippery slope’ in attitudes towardeuthanasia.’’

Joubert grew up in South Africaand immigrated to New Zealand in1993. From 1998 to 2008 she was amember and later national presidentof Students Organised to Uphold Life(SOUL), which aimed to bring the pro-life message to students on universitycampuses.

Her main focus now is her role ascommittee member of Euthanasia FreeNZ, which is based in Auckland. Theorganisation aims to educate thepublic about the dangers of legalisingeuthanasia and assisted suicide.


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Dissension a healthy signThe importance of the dissidentvoice to a thriving democracycannot be underestimated.

In Kapiti we have plenty whoqualify in the role and it seemswe have political structuresthat actively encourage them.

Issues such as the coastalhazard lines, the proposedDistrict Plan, the planneddemolition of the kiosk atParaparaumu Beach, theimpending prosecution of twoOtaki pensioners who trimmedsome trees on their ownproperty — these are all fodderfor dissension and they producecharacters ready to take on cityhall which is a natural Davidand Goliath scenario.

I argue these characters arevital to the preservation of ahealthy local democracy —characters such as Dale Evans,Salima Padamsey, ChristopherRuthe, Gavin Bradley, MikeAlexander, Michelle Laurensenand others — Betty van Gaalen(who has been on both sides as aformer regional councillor), JillStansfield, Trevor Daniell,Peter Daniel, Mike Woods — allof these people have kept thecouncil on its toes. Of course,not all of these are dissidentvoices and most often they

primarily represent knowledgeand understanding that is notcommon currency at thedecision-making table.

Some of these people may notbe pleased to see themselves inthe company of each other andthey may have entirelyseparate lives but they do havethis in common.

It is my contention that suchbastions of free speech, whodemand a fair hearing forthemselves and the community,are vital to the decision-makingprocess.

It is important for politiciansto realise that just gettingelected doesn’t give them anyspecial abilities they didn’tpreviously have.

In fact, it is possible to getelected with limited or noability at all. The onlyqualification is to get one morevote than your opponent.

Free speech is crucial and ata council that is essential.Politicians may not like oragree with what they hear but it

is part of their job to listen.What was once considered

dissident or even revolutionaryis now often mainstream —women getting the vote forinstance.

One day someone decidedgetting hanged for nicking asheep was a bit strong and saidso out loud — eventually itchanged.

There was a time in NewZealand (amazingly not thatlong ago) when people could besent to prison for being gay —again the dissident voices of theday said enough of thisnonsense and eventually thegeneral population agreed.

When considering andstating policy councils could doa lot worse than measure itagainst the Rotary ‘‘Four WayTest’’. Is it the truth; Is it fair;Will it build goodwill and betterfriendships; Will it bebeneficial to all.

Councils will have their owncriteria but if they stray too farfrom fairness, honesty, open-mindedness and creativethinking, they can expectregular visits from those whowill only too willingly remindthem where and how they aregetting it wrong.

INTRODUCING

WELCOME: Isabella Renshaw, born at Wellington Hospital onTuesday March 4 at 2.36am weighing 8lb 5oz. Post natal care atParaparaumu Maternity Unit. Proud parents Natalie and AnthonyRenshaw. PHOTO: KAP050314DHISABELLA

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Can Funerals be Eco friendly?Funeral rituals and practices were Eco friendly since timebegan, but modern society has changed some of thesepractices. More and more people are now becoming at leasta little bit eco focused and so too are many of the funeraloptions being made available.

The first of 3 quick examples are Natural Burials. Wehave a Natural Burial section now on the Kapiti coast at theOtaki Cemetery. This is a special area where graves are dugshallow and filled with organic soil to return the deceased tothe elements. A tree is planted on the grave and no lastingmemorial is allowed. Eventually the area will return to nativebush. The casket must be a natural product (not man-made)such as pine.

The second example ties in with this, that of naturalcaskets. There are many pine and other natural productcaskets now supplied to your funeral director, and most ofthese can be purchased at a similar price to non naturalcaskets such as MDF board.

The third Eco friendly area is that of preparing thedeceased. Embalming, often seen as using a large amountof chemical, is now a modern process and uses very lowpercentages of chemical, in fact totally organic embalmingis available and so too are other similar processes such as aprocess called Ecoprep.

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Community boardsneed to get more say

James WestburyWaikanae Community Board

A Spoonfulof Sugar

Have you ever wonderedwhat a communityboard is and whatshould it do?

A community boardis a strange creature.

The LocalGovernment Act ishighly prescriptiveabout many things but is quite theopposite when it comes tocommunity boards.

The Local Government Actavoids giving the boards specificpowers but they they havestatutory roles.

A board’s statuary role isgoverned by Section 52 of the localGovernment Act. Specifically acommunity board’s role is to:A) Represent, and act as anadvocate for the interests of thecommunity.B) Consider and report on allmatters referred to it by thecouncil, or any matter of interestor concern to the board.C) Maintain an overview ofservices provided by the councilwithin the community.

D) Prepare an annual submissionto the council for expenditurewithin the community.E) Communicate with communityorganisations and special interestgroups within the community.F) Undertake any otherresponsibilities delegated to it bycouncil.

The lack of prescription interms of powers, or roles, hasmeant boards throughout thecountry have developed inmarkedly varying ways.

Some boards are proactiveleaders in their communities withextensive delegated powers fromcouncil.

Some manage the day-to-dayrunning of most, if not all,community assets and projects

but others, such as inWaikanae, have limitedpowers, or delegations.

Locally, this needs tochange, as often council giveslittle conscious thought, letalone consultation anddiscussion, to the rolecommunity boards will play.This is evident in the Council

Code of Conduct, and a morerecent and important example iswhere council has deniedWaikanae Community Boardmembers the opportunity to inputinto a recent tender forconsultancy services for theredevelopment of Waikanae,indicating it is only to assist withengagement post award.

The decision proposed processon a topic of such enduring andimmediate interest to the citizensand ratepayers of Waikanae as thestart up for town centre planningreinforces the weak position ofour community and its board. It isdefinitely dismissive anddisappointing and needs tochange.

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I go back, it does!” he says.It is Trevor’s reliable, fuss-free approach that hashim in demand up and down the Kapiti Coast.Trevor is situated in Levin and comes to theCoast on Fridays for drop offs and pick-ups. “Ivisit your home and take the insides out of yourclock and leave the case there. I fix the insides,then bring them back to your home and put themback in their case.”Trevor’s expertise rests on fixing and maintainingclocks as ancient as three hundred years old.“You can still find the right parts today to fixclocks that are two hundred to three hundredyears old,” he says. “The reason my focus is onservicing clocks and not watches is becausemodern day watches just aren’t as replaceableas old clocks, surprisingly. People tend to throwaway broken watches instead of fixing them.”“Most clocks were made to go forever,” he says.

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Kapiti Island NatureLodge Monitoring

CommitteeRE-SCHEDULED

This meeting has been re-scheduled tomeet on Thursday 27 March at 4.30pmin Council Chambers.Pat DoughertyChief Executive

KAPITI COAST DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING CHANGES

Public Notices

A Clairvoyant Evening will be held onWEDNESDAY 19th. March 2014

with four International and National Mediumson the platform, namely;

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Michelle joins sonstaking uni degrees

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STUDY TIME: Michelle Laurenson and her three boys from left Jack, Benand Mark.

When she was holding her oldest son,Jack, and looking out from thebedroom of her Kelburn Paradehome, Michelle Laurenson wouldlook across to Victoria University andwonder if she would get theopportunity to study.

Just over two decades on, Michelleis in her third year of study toward aBachelor of Arts and looking forwardto her third son, Ben, 18, joining hisbrothers Mark, 19, and Jack, now 21,who also study at Victoria.

‘‘The boys were really proud whenI said I was going to university — itwas something I had always wantedto do,’’ says Michelle.

Mark, who is in his second year ofstudy toward a Bachelor ofCommerce, says seeing his mum go touniversity was good motivation.

‘‘Seeing mum doing well made merealise that I could do it too.’’

Victoria has become the family’ssecond home. All four members of thefamily live separately in Wellingtonbut regularly catch up on campus,with Michelle often buying lunch.

‘‘Whenever we meet up for lunch,Mum pays for it, even though she’s apoor student too,’’ says Jack, who is inhis final year of a Bachelor of Science.

When Michelle started at Victoria,Jack told a group of fellow first yearstudents that she was looking for aninvitation to the Orientation togaparty.

‘‘He was finally able to pay meback for all those times I tried toembarrass him at school when he was

younger and would say ‘give me akiss, Jack’,’’ says Michelle.

Ben, who is about to start aBachelor of Commerce, knows whatis expected of him at university, andhis older brothers hope he will learnfrom their mistakes.

‘‘I’ve heard about their late nightcramming and I’m hoping I won’thave to do that. They’ve all given me alecture about what not to do — notjust Mum.’’

Jack says the biggest challengetransitioning from college touniversity is learning to plan andadjusting to the more independentlifestyle.

‘‘I’m going to be helping Ben withthat,’’ says Jack.

‘‘I’ve told him to put himself outthere as much as he can and to meetas many people as possible.

‘‘But to not fall behind with all hiscourse work,’’ reminds Mark.

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NEWLYWEDS: Darryl andJo Tyson married on thebeach on Saturday,February 15. ‘‘We movedfrom Upper Hutt one and ahalf years ago andabsolutely love the KapitiCoast, so what better placeto get hitched after 18 yearsof being together,’’ Darrylsaid.

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Growing close friendshipsTwo community gardens in aPaekakariki neighbourhood arebringing residents closer together.

As part of the 2013/14 round ofKapiti Coast’s GreenestNeighbourhood competition, inwhich participants are challenged tospend nine months reducing theirenvironmental impact and buildingcommunity, Ames Street ofPaekakariki has created twocommunity gardens.

Garden beds have been dug intothe berm outside co-ordinator of theAmes St Greenest NeighbourhoodVicky Noon’s property.

They boast rhubarb, zucchini,corn, parsley and magenta spreen.

Using waste pallets to edge thebeds, Vicky has turned a blank pieceof lawn into a productive spacecomplete with a sign inviting passers-by to ‘please help yourself’. And in anovel response to a perennialproblem, a box of recycled plasticbags attached to the fence remindsdog walkers to clean up after theirfour-legged friends.

Across the road, the

neighbourhood has set aboutconverting part of a resident’s sectioninto a community allotment.

‘‘As Les has gotten older, the steepaccess to this part of his garden hasmade it difficult to tend, so he’s happyto see his neighbours take on theweeds,’’ says Stacey Gasson, council’ssustainable communities co-ordinator.

The emphasis is on growing low-maintenance plants, presentlypotatoes and pumpkins alongsideseveral currant bushes relocated tomake way for Vicky’s new rainwatertanks. A couple of neglected fruittrees have been given one morechance. ‘‘This competition is a greatway for communities to get togetherwith a focus on sustainability,’’ sayscouncillor Janet Holborow.

‘‘There are all sorts of otherbenefits as well, from communityresilience to forming friendships.’’

’With a month of the competition

left, the push is on to get the gardenready to show the widerneighbourhood. Vicky says it may

provide an opportunity for residentswho have struggled for years to growvegetables in exposed, salty sites.

But their activities won’t beending with the competition. Thegroup had planned to plant fruit treeson their berms with the support of thelocal community board, but hit a snagwith the underground utilities.They’re now aiming for an autumnplanting in other public spaces.

To find out more about theadventures of Ames Street and theother two neighbourhoodsparticipating in the competition —Waimeha Lagoon in Waikanae Beachand Reikorangi — come to theSustainable Home & Garden Show,March 22/23 at Kapiti PrimarySchool, Paraparaumu. Theprizegiving will be on the main stagefrom 1.30pm on Sunday.

■ For more information about theGreenest Neighbourhood competition,including registering your interest in thenext round later this year, contact StaceyGasson at [email protected] or04 296 4700.

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Record broken to retain swim title

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WINNER: Ben Ruback wins the Kapiti Island to Mainland swim.

Ben Ruback of Capital SwimClub has broken the race recordto retain his Kapiti Island toMainland swim title on Sunday.

Ruback’s time for the 5.6kmswim of 1h 4m 19s was just shortof three minutes faster than theprevious record held by six timeswinner Casey Glover.

Raumati Swimming Clubmember Yuri Taylor, 16, waseight minutes back in secondplace, swimming 15 minutes

faster than he did last year.Fellow Raumati member and

youngest competitor in thisyear’s event, Renee Lawton,finishing in 1h 22m 54s broke thewomen’s race record by 41seconds.

Raumati resident and mastersswimmer, Ian MacDonald wasthird, and first male veteran. Thefirst women’s veteran wasGabrielle Gunn completing theevent for the first time in 41

years.Light winds meant sea

conditions were idyllic but thesoutherly storm that battered thecountry during the previousweek had reduced the watertemperature to only just abovethe allowable 16 degrees.

The event is run under FINArules, which do not allow the useof wetsuits but event organiserPaul Matson had allowedcompetitors the option to wear

wetsuits for safety reasons giventhe cooler water temperature.

Seventeen swimmers startedand completed the swim. Eachswimmer has their own supportboat and the event could not takeplace if there was no supportfrom Kapiti Boating Club inproviding these boats.

A special award waspresented to Ray Gough ofEastbourne with this year beingthe 50th anniversary of his first

swim. Gough has entered theevent in almost every year sincehis first swim in 1964 with onewin in 1971 and six other places,the most recent a second place in1996.

KAPITI YOUTH SUPPORT: Mat Mallon, Sara Bravendoer, Lisa Tong, Elan Van Mills and Rachel Draytonaccept a donation from Richard Calkin and Helene Judge. PHOTO: KAP070314SPLKYS

Groups benefit from runRichard Calkin of Web Genius isover the moon after raising justover $14,000 from the 2013 KapitiRun for Youth.

Youth Quest is the mainbeneficiary of this event and ithas received a $10,000 paymentthat it will put to good userunning its local boys charactermentoring programme.

In 2013 other fundraisingpartners also had theopportunity to participate inKapiti Run for Youth, with 40 percent of funds raised by eachpartner going to Youth Quest, 40per cent going back to thepartner and 20 per cent retainedto cover event logistics.

Last year saw 11 fundraisingpartners registering to take partincluding Kapiti Youth Support,Air Training Corps, ActivateYouth, Kapiti Hockey P2 Men’sTeam, Kapiti BasketballAssociation, Monisha’s OutwardBound Fund, ParaparaumuCollege Parent Group, KapitiBoxing Club, Kenakena SchoolBoys Mentoring Group, Challenge2000 and Paraparaumu Brownies.

Kapiti Youth Support wasanother significant beneficiaryfrom 2013 and it has received morethan $1000 towards the freeconfidential health and supportservice it runs for people aged 10 to24 living in Kapiti.

Meanwhile, the Web GeniusKapiti Run for Youth committee isseeking volunteer ambassadors tosupport teams that enter in itsfundraising efforts.

There will be a tool kitprovided, along with committeesupport. The ideal backgroundfor these roles is the motivationto make a difference in thecommunity, while having fun.

Regular meetings will be heldto help with goal setting andvolunteers are likely to beworking with five to six teams.

■ Anyone interested can [email protected], or phone021 396 184.

FAST PACED: Kapiti players did well in a 3 on 3 basketballtournament. PHOTO: KAP100314SPLBASKET

3ON3 FAST PACEDGAMEKapiti Basketball Associationentered two teams in the first 3on 3 national tournament heldat Mana College on Saturday,March 1.

This form of basketball islike street basketball, playedon an outside court.

The players had to quicklylearn new rules, play with sunin their eyes and adapt to howbest to shoot baskets in thewind.

The 3 on 3 game consists of10 minute games on a halfcourt, with 3 players per team,3 on the court with a rotatingsub. It is a fast paced game andallows for a lot of flair and fastball movement.

The two Kapiti teamscomprised boys from the U15boys rep squad, coached byKeir Maxwell.

‘‘They all really enjoyed thechallenge of the quick form ofthe game, and playing all thedifferent teams that came indifferent shapes, sizes andability from all around thegreater Wellington region,’’Kapiti Basketball Associationdirector of coaching AngeloRobinson said.

‘‘The two teams didextremely well especiallyplaying in the U16 grade.

‘‘One team came third andone fourth — great effort forfirst time playing 3 on 3.

The players representingKapiti were Zach Shearman,Josh Battersby, Josh Bunker,Konan Snow, Leith Maxwell,Samuel Maxwell, JaydenGlading, EmmersonKavakura and TimaaiItinimarewe.

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CONCENTRATION: Edmund Fordyce running the hoop. PHOTO: KAP040314SPLCROQUET

13-year-old tops fieldParaparaumu Croquet Club hosted theArthur Ross Memorial Trophy challengeover three days from February 28.

The competition is aimed atencouraging croquet at the grass-rootslevel and brings the top association playersfrom 20 regions to compete for theprestigious trophy.

Wellington’s representative was GregBryant, New Zealand’s number one playerand ranked sixth in the world.

Participants ranged in handicap fromminus 4 to 18 and included 13-year-oldEdmund Fordyce from South Canterbury.

Fordyce won his semi-final, beatingOwen Evans (Christchurch) and GregBryant beat Margaret Heaney(Marlborough) to ensure an exciting finallasting nearly three hours. Fordyce won 26to 15, making him the youngest winner ofthe trophy.

Fordyce was introduced to croquetthree years ago by his father and althoughcricket is his most favoured sport he hasexcelled at croquet, his mathematicalexpertise being invaluable in masteringthe intricacies and complexities of thegame.

High costs cancel rideThe Kapiti Cycle Challenge scheduled forSunday has been cancelled.

‘‘The escalating costs of organising thisevent, mainly around traffic management,which are double last year, are becomingtoo high to enable the event to continuethis year,’’ event organiser Bob Pratt said.

‘‘We are working on upgrading the racenext year which will involve high endcyclists.

‘‘We are talking about an elite race inconjunction with a fun race.

‘‘That’s always been the long-termplan.’’

Top team tame ParaparaumuAndre and Leoni McDonald’sParaparaumu Beach golf team had atough outing at Manor Park on Sundayplaying against top-of-the-table Shandon.

Paraparaumu were missing in-formplayer and captain Jamie Atkinson dueto injury, which brought in reserveplayer Scott Paterson.

Paraparaumu matched Shandon inthe morning foresomes 2.5 each, pointscoming from Jimmy Moore/MurrayJames, Tim Borren/Scott Paterson and ahalf from Matt Taylor/Sam Brigden, onwhat was a pretty good start forParaparaumu in perfect weatherconditions against a top team.

Paraparaumu decided to mix aroundthe team order in the singles, trying tosneak a few points down the order,unfortunately the wind got up and so didthe Shandon players, helped by a few

Paraparaumu players not playing to par.Shandon ended up convincing 8-2

winners in the singles, Paraparaumu’sonly points coming from Sam Brigdenand Brady Bernard who are both playingsome good golf.

Brigden was named player of the day,bringing in 1.5 points.

Next round is played at Shandon GolfClub on Saturday when Paraparaumuwill play last year’s winners RoyalWellington, so are expecting anothervery tough competition.Points table:Shandon 45.5 (yet to have a bye)Miramar 43.5 (yet to have a bye)Royal Wellington 37.5Manor Park 31.5Paraparaumu 31.0Boulcotts Farm 18.0Masterton 18.0

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ElectricitybillingtransparencyneededThe Electricity Authority hasbeen asked to make itmandatory that all power billsset out the three main costs —including the retailer share —to stamp out misleadingadvertising by the big retailersand provide for billingtransparency.

In a submission, the ElectraTrust, which owns the companywhich distributes power to42,800 consumers across Kapitiand Horowhenua, says theretail sector is allowed ameasure of secrecy which is atthe root cause of consumerdistrust.

The three main costsinvolved in a power bill aresupply from the national grid,distribution to consumers bylines companies and a range ofretailer costs.

Electra Trust chairmanChris Turver says a currentadvertising campaign by the bigretailers, blaming linescompanies for small ‘‘passthrough’’ price increases (1.9per cent by Electra)conveniently overlooks wherethe real costs lie.

‘‘The total average retailershare of a consumer power bill

is a huge 70 per cent andcurrently the retailers aregetting away with it becausethere are few regulatory teeth toforce disclosure.’’

Analysis by the Electracompany for Kapiti-Horowhenua puts the cost ofnational grid supply at 8 percent, lines distribution over1,400 square kilometres at 21 percent after discount, and the totalretailer share at 71 per cent.

‘‘The retail costs are wayover the top and explain whythe retail companies haveconsistently refused to disclosetheir share of the costs on powerbills and try to shed the blameelsewhere.’’

Electra’s analysis is broadlysupported by a nationwidePricewaterhousecooper studywhich last year put the nationalgrid cost at 8 per cent, linesdistribution at 23 per cent, andretail costs at 55 per cent.

The Electra Trust has calledin its submission for theestablishment of a RetailRegulatory Tribunal to providean independent overview ofretail pricing and stopovercharging.

GOOD WORK: Kapiti College students involved in a beach clean. PHOTO: KAP060314SPLCLEAN

Beach clean up rewardingEverything from cigarette buttsand fishing line to discardedclothing and plastic bottles.

These were the finds of KapitiCollege’s Eco Action Groupwhen, on Saturday March 1, theyspent the day at the beachcollecting rubbish for Sea Week.

The group of 11 students wereaccompanied by teachers MariaKalashi and Nicola Easthope,leader of the Eco Action Group.

The group met at 2pm andspent two hours combing thewaterfront, between TheEsplanade and ParaparaumuBeach.

‘‘We managed to fill two large

black rubbish bags and had someinteresting finds along the way— a headless seahorse, fivedollar note and distendedsnapper,’’ head girl BonnieHayvice said.

The students agreed it was a‘‘feel good’’ way of spending theirSaturday afternoon and werepleased with their efforts to helpcreate a sustainableenvironment for the present andfuture generations of Kapiti.

‘‘It s a great feeling knowingthat this rubbish isn’t going toend up killing an animal orhaving a further negative impactupon the waterways and

coastline,’’ Year 13 studentChristey Blythen said.

The Eco Action group’s nextmain focus is the SustainableHome and Garden Show onMarch 22-23, where they havefabricated a multi faceted, cross-curriculum display.

‘‘A simple action of taking abag to the beach to pick up looserubbish, especially after a storm,is a great way to secure ourbeaches for a clean future,’’Christey said.

The group wanted to thankthe Kapiti Coast District Councilfor supplying gloves and rubbishbags for the cleanup.


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PARPARAUMU 119A Arawhata Road$230,000I'M CUTE, COSY AND COMFORTABLE..Open plan living area, modern kitchen with space for the dining table. 2sunny double bedrooms. Fully fenced plus a carport.View: Sunday 2.00 - 2.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20746Contact: Paulane McLean 027 443 9641

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MIDLANDS 135 Milne Drive$685,000ELEGANCE AND STYLE IN MIDLANDSIt is your turn to take this fabulous 310m2, 4 bedroom home and makeit yours. Private outdoor setting (902m2) approx. Quality homes of thiscalibre are always sought after but are rarely available.View: By Appointmentrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20615Contact: Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455

PARAPARAUMU 18 Realm Drive$399,000FAMILY FAVOURITEThis great family home is a must see!! Nicely elevated with threebedrooms, open plan living, & family room downstairs with bathroomfacilities make for a great teenage retreat.View: Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20745Contact:Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455

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PARAPARAUMU 31 College Drive$465,000AWESOME FAMILY HOME2 living spaces that flow effortlessly to the deck & in ground pool. Greatsocial kitchen with gas cooking. 3 double bedrooms, main with ensuite.View: Sunday 3.00 - 3.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20767Contact: Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455 Jenny Snowden 027457 2321

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PARAPARAUMU 345 Mazengarb RoadPriced By NegotiationCREATE YOUR LIFESTYLE!This great 3 bedroom, open plan living/dining family home is set on alarge, fully fenced section. This home also has a studio with it's ownfacilities & double garaging for parking or storage.View: Sunday 12.00-12.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20756Contact: Loren Gilchrist 021 548 099

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RAUMATI BEACH 2 The Palms$790,000If you are seeking a beach lifestyle, then this is the home for you. Youwill enjoy 5 bedrooms, 2 with en suites, large bathroom, 4 living areas,modern kitchen. Short stroll to beach, Kapiti College & Raumati BeachSchool. Designed to give you the lifestyle you deserve.View: Sunday 2.00 - 2.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20743Contact: Jenny Snowden 027 457 2321

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RAUMATI BEACH 9 Waikare Road$379,000LIVING THE DREAM!Large family home on fully fenced section. 4 bedrooms, master with it'sown ensuite. Open plan living, doors leading off dining room onto deck.Spa pool, single garage with large attic above.View: Sunday 3.00 - 3.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20763Contact: Loren Gilchrist 021 548 099

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Raumati South 4 The CrescentAuctionBEACH BACH BEAUTY - AWESOME LOCATIONLocated in popular Raumati South. So close to the beach, local shops &great cafes. 2 Bedrooms, open plan living/dining, modern galley kitchen.Auction on site Saturday 12/04/2014 at 11.00am (if not sold prior)View: Wednesday 6.00-6.30pm & Sunday 2.00-2.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20772Contact: Stacey Prince 027 350 5986

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TE HORO 132 School Road$260,000THE KIDS WILL NEVER BE LATE FOR SCHOOL.The Te Horo School house is up for sale. 3 bedrooms, gallery style

kitchen & large living dining area. Some renovations needed. For Sale byPrivate Treaty @ $260,000. No offers will be considered until February14th 2014.rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20722Contact: Paulane McLean 027 443 9641

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WAIKANAE 81 Elizabeth Street$310,000WHAT LIES BEHIND THE GATE.....When you walk through the gate at 81 Elizabeth Street you're in for a bigsurprise. 2 generous size bedrooms, open plan living that leads out to asunny conservatory. Separate laundry, bathroom & toilet.View: Sunday 12.00-12.30pmrwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20764Contact: Paulane McLean 027 443 9641

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