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RUAPEHU BULLETIN 2 August 2016 • 1
2 August 2016, Vol 34, No 1633
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Lucky the pig saves the houseBill could scupper Ruapehu’s roadworks system
Ruapehu’s award-winning approach to managing its Land Transport activity is under threat, says the mayor, Don Cameron, if changes under the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill come into being.
Mr Cameron said he is “extremely concerned” pro-posed changes will have “adverse effects on our rural communities”.
“Local Government Minister Hon Peseta Sam Lotu-liga has highlighted land transport as a target of the new legislation that could see a Council Controlled Organi-sation (CCO) take over its management from a local council.”
“Ruapehu’s rural communities see the development and maintenance of the District’s transport infrastruc-ture as the most critical function of Council in ensuring their viability and sustainability.”
“In response, Ruapehu has worked closely with rural communities to bring them in as a partner at the front of the land transport decision making process and provide opportunities for farmers as local road maintenance contractors,” says the mayor.
He claims that the Bill is pushing for aggregation in the land transport space and would invariably mean the bundling of works and services under longer term con-tracts to a lesser number of larger suppliers.
“This flies in the face of our ‘community at the front’ approach.”
“When Ruapehu last tendered for land transport ser-vices we did the exact opposite and unbundled our con-tract, which provided an opportunity for smaller local contractors to bid for the work and for rural communi-ties to benefit.”
“Ultimately the lion’s share of our new land transport services contract was awarded to local contractors.”
He says this approach has allowed Ruapehu to de-velop capability and resilience in rural communities.
“Providing opportunities for local farmers adds to their financial viability, enhances local skills and ca-pabilities creating able farmers who are also capable contractors.”
“It also helps to maintain rural communities by main-taining school roles, active local sports clubs and social networks as well as helping to ensure that there is suf-
Lucky the pig has saved most of Mike Nikara’s house, and possibly also saved his life, when she squealed enough to wake him up and raise the alarm when his shed caught fire on Sunday night.
Mike says the sow was in a shed close to the back of the house with 12 piglets, when it seems Lucky pushed some hay too close to a
heat lamp that was keeping the piglets warm.As well as having a lucky pig, Mike was
fortunate that the wind was blowing from the west, so pushing most of the flames away from the house.
The back wall of the house is badly damaged and there is water damage in the back rooms of the house where fire fighters hosed down the
area that was smoking badly.Fire safety officer John ‘Luigi’ Hotter said it
was “a good save” by the Ohakune and Raetihi brigades, with the first team on the scene quickly knocking down the flames from the shed and back of the house.
Two appliances from each brigade attended, along with Ohakune’s two water tankers.
Mr Hotter said a thermal imaging camera, brought up from Whanganui, was used to ensure there were no hidden hot spots in the roof space.Another save
The event was the second structure fire on the weekend, with the Ohakune Brigade called to LKNZ lodge in Clyde Street on Saturday morning where a fire had started at an econo-heater and burned through the wall and into an adjacent room.
A domestic smoke alarm was activated in the unit and the brigade called.
Mr Hotter said this was also a good save, with damage limited to the two rooms.No insurance
Unfortunately for Mike Nikara, his insurance had lapsed some weeks ago so he said he will have to borrow money to carry out repairs to the house.
But it seems Lucky might be around a while longer, having already dodged the butcher’s knife last year when she was going to be the main course at Mike’s birthday party. Hence the name ‘Lucky’.
A GOOD SAVE: volunteer fire fighters work on the aftermath of a fire that could have destroyed the house, if not for the warning from ‘Lucky’ the pig (inset). The blaze on Soldiers Road could be seen from around Ohakune and as far away as Rangataua.
Jim Rowes makes the try line after fantastic teamwork from his fellow Under-9 players. Photo: Lisa Martin. Results on Page 12.
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Ruapehu’snewest KiwisP2
RWT shares success storyP3
Dryden new NRT leaderP5
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Project Waireka UpdateWe are making great progress with getting everything lined-up for the implementation of the Water filters. These have been ordered and paid for so we are now organizing for Spring’s Plumbing team to come to town approx mid August. If you have done some plumbing or are a handyman please contact Missy as there may be an opportunity to help out. We are planning to work street-by-street, starting east to west on Grey, Pitt, Queen, Seddon Streets etc, then South to North. Households need to make arrangements to open your homes so that the installers have easy access. Locals will also accompany them. (As we do not wish to have the Installers jumping from home to home). Also if you haven’t yet provided an authorisation from your landlord please organise this asap - if you rent your property and do not have we cannot install a filter.
Any queries please phone Implementation Team Leader Missy Biddle on 022 132 6960
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Newest Kiwis, from left, Jason Cole, Timothy Browne, Rajinesh Prasad, Marvin Buan, George Buan (at front), Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron, Elisa Buan, Vhiann Buan (at front) with her younger sister Nhicca Aurie (already a Kiwi) and Julie Downey.
Interest is strong in the area served by The Lines Company in the option of going off-grid, says Roy Maddox of Solar King, supplier of solar energy systems.
“Ruapehu District has some of the most expensive power in New Zealand and arguably the most unfair lines charges, based as they are on peak loadings,” he says.
“We are getting loads of enquiry now from people who are fed up with the rapacious power companies and who are happy to invest in getting off the grid.”
Mr Maddox says there are some questions people need to consider when thinking about going off-grid. His company has compiled a list of them:Investment payback
To determine your payback period on a solar PV/battery system, consider:
• Purchase price• Solar panel capacity
required• Usable battery
capacity required• System maintenance
costs• The loss of an existing
feed-in tariff• The future price of
electricity (will it go up or down, by how much?)
• Your electricity usage – your daily peak demand and your total use in an average week.
You should also consider if you’ll stay in your home long enough to recover your costs. Discuss your ideas with suppliers about options.Roof space for solar panels
Is there enough roof in the sun for the amount of panels you’ll need? If not, you may need to mount panels on your shed or even on the ground, which could mean further set-up costs.Back-up generation
Having an off-grid electricity system means thinking about the right size generation and storage to get you through your peak daily needs. Also through any time there is a run of cloudy days. Your solar PV/battery system won’t supply power if:
• The battery has been fully used at night-time and needs charging
• There is a system fault or breakage
• It is undergoing scheduled maintenance.
If you can’t do without power at those times, you’ll need a back-up generator, housed somewhere safe with appropriate ventilation and not cause a disturbance (noise and smell). Generators will run best when maintained regularly and refuelled. Spikes in power use
Your electricity use varies greatly within a day, with spikes of demand for very short times. Air conditioners and pool pumps can create short bursts of high demand when starting, often only lasting a few seconds.
An off-grid system’s inverter must be able to supply this high start-up power. This demand is additional to other electricity loads running at the same time – the TV, fridge, computer, etc.
If your inverter cannot supply these high spikes in demand, you may have to give up some non-essential appliances, or use them less and more carefully. Otherwise, you may have to install a larger, costlier, system.Lifestyle changes
Going off-grid usually requires some lifestyle changes, depending on your electricity demand.
Energy saving habits and energy efficient appliances will help to prevent your
system cutting out or not having enough power to run your home. Also, you can consider the impacts of: having house guests or hosting a party; or a cold winter or hot summer.
Would your chosen size of system cope?Battery safety
All battery types have risks including explosion, fire and chemical leakage. To keep you, your family and your neighbours safe, ensure your batteries are:
• Installed correctly• Stored safely (think of
closeness to living spaces, exit paths and potential damage to your home and car)
• Regularly maintained.There are regulations
governing the housing of batteries that could add to your purchase costs.On-going costs
Solar panels generally have 20–25 year performance and operating warranties. Inverters and battery management systems may only have a five or 10-year warranty. This means you’ll probably need to replace inverters and batteries at least once during the life of your solar panels.
If your system breaks down, it could be quite costly to fix. And with no electricity supply from the grid, you’ll have to pay for fuel to run your generator.
You may also have to pay someone to clean your panels, check your system (ideally annually) and service your generator.System maintenance
When you go off the grid, maintaining your power supply becomes your responsibility. Regular services by an electrical professional are essential.
Minor issues could be inconvenient or possibly result in you using your back-up generator for quite some time. It depends on the level of system support, so some important questions for a potential supplier or installer include:
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Eight new Kiwis gained full New Zea-land citizenship at a ceremony in Ohakune on Friday, four from the Philippines, three from the UK and one from Fiji.
The group were given a powhiri to wel-come them into the council chambers, be-fore the swearing in ceremony, and given gifts as each read the oath of allegiance.
Jason Cole, from Taumarunui, has lived in New Zealand since 2004 and was from Rye, East Sussex. His citizenship came about when family chipped in to pay for his application as a birthday present. He currently works for the Manawatu Rugby Union.
Julie Downey was born in Sunderland and raised in Hertfordshire and has been
in New Zealand for 12 years. Her husband is in the Army, based in Waiouru, and she works at Ruapehu College as their tech-nology teacher.
Another new Kiwi, Raj Prasad, has been a teacher at Ruapehu College for several years.
Timothy Browne is a pupil at Ruapehu College.
The Buan family have been in Ohakune for eight years, with Marvin working as a chef at the Powderhorn and Elise at The Mountain Rocks.
The couple said they love New Zealand because the people are so nice and it is a very good place for the children.
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The PoWDeRkeGBotBottom of Mountain Road, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8888The iconic Powderkeg remains Ohakune’s most popular venue for all ages, with 25 years’ commitment to fantastic food, friendly service and fun time. The Keg is the perfect place to meet friends for dinner, drink, or dancing on the table! Open everyday from 7am til late.
naTIonaL PaRk VILLaGeSPIRaL kITchen aT The PaRk TRaVeLLeRS' LoDGeNational Park Village Ph: 07 892 2748Open 7 days for dinner 5pm-9pm, breakfast 6.30am-9am. Come along and try our new menu. The Spiral Kitchen has a loyal following from local diners and travellers alike with a quality a la carte menu with daily specials. Enjoy spectacular views of Mounts Ruapehu, Tongariro & Ngauruhoe. Dine inside in front of the fire in winter and alfresco in the outside courtyard in summer.
LemonGRaSS ThaI ReSTauRanTAt Alpine Motel, 7 Miro Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8758Ohakune's newest taste sensation! Authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Fully licensed, Dine in or takeaway. Open Monday to Saturday, from 5pm.
La PIZZeRIa B.Y.o. & FuLLY LIcenSeD6 Thames Street, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8558 Ohakune’s most famous Pizza restaurant! Since 1986. For 30 years we've been serving hot tasty handmade pizza. Open seven days from 4pm. Check us out online at: lapizzeria.co.nz
ocR caFe & ReSTauRanT2 Tyne Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8322Bottom of the Mountain Road Hosts Becks & Rodger Come and enjoy some of Ohakune’s finest in a relaxed cosy atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious platter, wholesome food and NZ wine and craft beers by the cosy fire. Gluten free options available. Excellent kids menu. Fully licensed. Open Friday and Saturday 8am till late and Sunday 8am till 3pm. www.ocr.co.nz
The cYPRuS TRee79 Clyde Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8857Contemporary café, bar and restaurant. Enjoy quality wine, craft beer, food and friendly service in our spacious, family friendly establishment. Fireside lounge and children’s play area, cosy indoors or perfect alfresco dining with spectacular mountain views. A great place for casual get togethers or special occasions.
Where to d ine in the Ruapehu D istr ict
uToPIa caFé/ReSTauRanT47 Clyde Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 9120Fully licensed café open 7 days from 7am for breakfast and lunch. A memorable atmosphere with a superb range of delicious food and beverages, served by our upbeat and friendly staff. Fully renovated cafe, now with stunning decor, gas fire, comfortable seating both downstairs and upstairs, also with a brand new sunny outdoor (pet friendly) garden area. Party / Conference Room available (bookings required) - seats up to 30. Free WiFi with purchase.
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The BeaRInG PoInTClyde Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 9006Chef & Host: Kristi & Scott NationThe Bearing Point Restaurant & Bar offers a globally inspired, innovative menu in a contemporary dining atmosphere. Come in for a dining experience that can only be described as affordable luxury. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 5.30pm.
SuITcaSe BaR & ReSTauRanT5 Rimu Street, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8371Located in the heart of the Ohakune Junction. We take great pride in our service, quality of food and value for money. We invite everyone to come try our menu. Join us on facebook at “The Suitcase”. See our website for events and whats happening at the Suitcase www.thesuitcase.co.nz.
kInGS BuRGeR SaLoon3 Rimu Street, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8648Check out our tasty Texan Style Menu – including fantastic homemade burgers. Kings Saloon has a warm Western feel, great staff and is family friendly. Quiz night every Monday at 7.30pm. The biggest screen for Rugby at weekends. See our Facebook page for more daily specials. Open from 4pm, 7 days.
The kITchen @ 4 ThameS ST 4 Thames Street, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8664The Kitchen specialises in fresh and tasty Mexican fare. Try our pulled pork and house smoked beef soft shell tacos. We serve up all the favourites including a range of quesidillas, chilli and nachos. We also have a full range of pizza options. Home of Ruapehu Pale Ale and Ohakune’s most thoughtful range of craft beers. Eat in or takeaway. Open from 4pm, next to Powderkeg, Ohakune Junction.
The neW ohakune cLuB ReSTauRanT 71 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8221Open Wednesday to Sunday, 5 – 9pm. $20 300g Rump, Surf & Turf, $18 fresh fish and chips, pork rump, snitzel, $15 pasta carbonara, roast, steak eggs and chips, $10 RAL special, $8 deep fried iceream, sticky date, double chocolate brownie and more. Members, affiliates and GUESTS welcome.
Transformation story shared at national conference
ficient capability in remote community resources to deliver swift responses to emergency and civil defence events.”
“This approach supports both Ruapehu’s strategic objectives and those of the government’s growth agenda for building a more productive, competitive NZ Inc.,” he said.
The mayor claims that the Bill, as it is, would mean a CCO located out of the District could easily dismantle these gains and the benefits they deliver to Ruapehu.
He acknowledged that there are perception issues around RDC’s performance, but “we are committed to resolving these in a constructive manner in partnership with our communities and government”.
He said the Bill is designed to encour-age shared services and efficiencies, but
“councils are already aggressively seek-ing these outcomes”.
“Ruapehu is involved with 30 shared service arrangements and is proactively seeking others wherever they best serve the needs of our communities,” said the mayor.
“Ruapehu is also one of the 21 Foun-dation Councils in the Local Government NZ (LGNZ) Excellence Programme that aims to drive a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in council and sector performance and provide an inde-pendent measure of that performance.”
“We believe as a sector that legislation such as the proposed Amendment Bill are a distraction and take focus and energy away from working collectively to find fit for purpose solutions.”
“Bigger is not always better and one size does not fit all.”
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Bill could scupper RDC’s roadworks system
IF IT AIN’T BROKE, DON’T FIX IT: RDC fears that a Government Bill will see then end of their local solution to managing the road network,
Ruapehu Whānau Transformation’s (RWT) visionary way of working alongside communities rather than for them has now been showcased to New Zealand.
Late last month, Ngāti Rangi’s RWT project manager Erena Mikaere-Most was one of just seven key-note speakers to take to the stage at the national two-day Te Pou Matakana (Whānau Ora) Conference in Auckland.
“While it was a real privilege for us to be able to share our story, I wanted to make sure I did justice to it and our community reference group who have been there from the beginning, our communities of Raetihi, Ohākune and Waiouru and all the volunteers and agencies who’ve put there hands up to help.”
“Research for the RWT’s Plan started five years ago and integral to achieving any success and sustainable change was working with our communities rather than for them.
“The term collective impact was coined in the US, and is an approach used to help cause positive change – it’s an approach where you work with others and have a very clear shared vision, goals, strategy, plan and measurements to address a particular issue, concern or challenge.”
Currently there are only a small number of organisations, including RWT, who receive specific funding from Te Pou Matakana for their collective impact work.
“This way of thinking isn’t new to Māori, or to rural New Zealand, it is what we were doing anyway and has been key to the on-going success of RWT.
“Our rural collective impact story is really different to the others and what else was different to others is that our framework is whenua-based, it’s place-based, it’s all around Koro Ruapehu.
“Other providers have had to totally change their way of working and thinking – they are all really big entities and have had to change everything to nearly start from scratch.
“This way of working is essential for smaller communities, it just makes sense.”Ruapehu Whānau Transformation’s Project manager Erena
Mikaere-Most presenting her teams Collective Impact work at the national Te Pou Matakana Conference late
last month. Photo: Te Pou Matakana.
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Community and Emergency ServicesBudget AdvicePh or text Noeline 027-259-5285, or phone 06-385-3253 and leave a message.
Cancer SocietyKathryn Greenwood, 06-385-9236 or Sue Prior 06-385-4999
Child, Adolescent and Sexual Health Nurse06-385-5019.
Child Youth and Family Service0508-326 459 or 06-965-3539
ChurchesAnglican, 06-385-4957. Baptist, a/h 06-385-3100. Catholic, 06-385-8858 or 027 606 5186. Gospel Chapel, 06-385-8453. Mountain Church, 027-206-4774. Presbyterian, 06-388-0675 or 06-385-8708. Waiouru – duty chaplain 06-387-5599 ext 7031 or 021-493-692
Civil DefenceNick Watson 07 895 8188, 021 247 7340
CLAW community free legal adviceWanganui 06-348-8288
Disability Resources Centre (Whanganui)Vivienne Bird, 0800-789-654
Doctors: In an emergency call 111Dr Corbett 06-385-4211 • Te Waipuna Health Ctr 06-385-9220
Information CentresOhakune 06-385-8427, Raetihi 06-385-4805
IRD appointments06-901-6162
Ngati Rangi Community Health Centre06-385-9580
Plunket Society Plunket Nurses 06-385-8265, Car Seats 06-385-5019
Police and Search & Rescue Emergency, call 111Ohakune 06-385-0100, Raetihi 06-385-4002, Waiouru 06-387-6884, Military Police 0800-50-11-22
Red CrossShelagh Buck 06-385-8610
Rotary, Raetihi - Ohakune06-385-3033
Ruapehu REAP0800-00-REAP (0800-00-7327)
Ruapehu Maori WardensJustin 021 173 5767
St JohnIn an emergency call 111
Taumarunui Counselling ServicesFor confidential counselling in Waimarino phone 07-895-6393
Victim Support Group0800 842 846Waimarino Health Care CentreRaetihi 06-385-5019
Women’s Refuge0800-800-4-refuge 0800-4-733-84
Waimarino Community Toy Library027 728 2413 leave a message (turned on open days only)
Waimarino-Waiouru Community BoardJohn Compton, chairman, 06-385-4204. Board members; John ‘Luigi’ Hotter, 06-385-8193; Rabbit Nottage, 021 111 6514 Allan Whale, 06-385-9139; Lucy Conway 06 385 3123; Pita Pehi 07 892 2898. Other Ward councillors: Ben Goddard, 06-385-9267, Cynthia Dowsett, 06-385-8086
National Park Community BoardBoard members: Elaine Wheeler, 07-896-6048; Jim Paul, 027-556-6660; Jenni Pednelton, 07-892-2774, Hamish Sinclair 07-895-2825; Murray Wilson.
Taumarunui/Ohura Ward CommitteeBruce Broderson, chairman, 07-896-7124; deputy, Marion Gillard, 07-893-8575; members: Ron Cooke, 07-895-6807; Graeme Cosford, 07-895-7572; Karen Ngatai, 07-896-6658; Rhonda Wood, 07-895-7560
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No 1080 graffiti • At the bottom of the Ohakune Mountain Road, an activist has spray-painted “DonT
DRINK LOCAL WATER IT HAS 1080 In IT,” (sic) on a pillar of the railway bridge. The RDC has now removed this graffiti.
I do commend our public-spirited watchdog, but I must point out that Ohakune tap water comes from a spring 3km above the Mangawhero camp ground, and consists mostly of snow melt and rain water that seeped into the ground high up the mountain about a hundred years ago and thus has no 1080 in it.
And there has been no 1080 dropped into our national park since 2009, so the 10 metres or so of rainwater that has fallen on the mountain since then has ensured there has been no 1080 in the water in local streams since about 2010.
And at any rate we never drink water from our local streams because the giardia parasites there can make us very sick.
1080 is going to be dropped in the national park next month (although not within 50 metres of waterways), and on the same bridge pillar our good keen man has also graffitied “F**K DoC, F**K 1080.” He is apparently unaware that the 1080 drop next month is not being planned and paid for by our cash-strapped Department of Conservation, but by Tbfree New Zealand, an organisation funded by New Zealand’s beef and dairy exporters.
Incidentally, if you feel you must write graffiti about harm to our environment, it might be more helpful to your cause if you used chalk or charcoal instead of environmentally harmful spray paint, eh?
John Archer, Ohakune
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night for assistance?• How long might it take spares to come, considering
they may need to come from another country?Charging an electric vehicle
If you have an electric vehicle (EV) or are considering buying one, charging it creates a high electricity demand. Meeting that extra demand may add a lot to your solar PV/battery set-up costs and the roof space required for panels. The average EV draws around 18kWh of charge to travel 100km.Your property value
An off-grid home may draw in some potential buyers and deter others, so if going off-grid is appealing to you, consider the following:
• The potential buying pool could be smaller when you come to sell your home
• Even if a buyer is prepared to pay more for an off-grid house, that amount may be less than the total amount of the payback you expected
• As well, check with your home insurer to ensure your home remains suitably insured.
Also, it’s a good idea to check any local council restrictions or estate covenants. These can include restrictions on solar panels on the front of houses, where the batteries are housed and the use of petrol/diesel generators – particularly at night given the potential noise levels.
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Heading towards a smokefree place
By Troy Brown, HealTHy Families wHanganui, rangiTikei & ruapeHu
In the past 20 years as country there have been many key milestones that have changed the landscape on the journey towards a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.
Gone are the days when teachers used to smoke in the classroom, people used to smoke in bars and clubs and cigarette companies sponsored all our major sports events.
We’ve come a long way – not quite far enough but a long way none the less.
Smokefree events in our community are now the norm rather than the exception and it’s rare to see someone lighting up on the sideline these days while our kids play their Saturday morning sport. But is there more that can be done? The answer to this is yes, most definitely.
Glasgow Street Dairy in Whanganui stopped selling smokes in 2014, and at the time went viral on Facebook; TV3 news picked up the story, which saw then associate minister of Health and Smokefree champion Dame Tariana Turia supporting the stand and encouraging others to follow suit.
The Glasgow Street Dairy owner hoped his decision would “inspire other dairy owners to ditch the ciggies and go smokefree”, and for the last two years business has continued as usual despite the comment from a cigarette company assuring him it “wouldn’t last”.
But he’s happy to prove them wrong. Since the store has stopped selling cigarettes six family members and three community members have quit smoking because they couldn’t buy smokes at the store.
De-normalising smoking in our community starts with all of us – we all have the ability to be brave, challenge the norm and put the health and wellbeing of our future generations first.
Becoming a smokefree community is about supporting those who are ready to commit to their smokefree journey, preventing our kids from starting and promoting an environment where access to cigarettes and tobacco is limited.
If you, your business, organisation, sports club, marae, church, workplace or early childhood centre would like support to become smokefree the team from Healthy Families Whanganui Rangitīkei Ruapehu are here to help. Visit our website www.healthyfamilieswrr.org.nz.
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executive), chairman Shar Amner has announced. He is Kemp Dryden (Ngāti Rangi, Te Atihaunui-a-Pāpārangi and Ngāti Rongomaiwahine).
Mr Amner said that, following a wide recruitment programme with “many quality applicants”, the appointments panel undertook a thorough and robust interview process.
He said the Trust is very pleased to be able to appoint a leader who “brings an intimate, working knowledge of Ngāti Rangi’s tikanga and mahi”.
“As a trustee for eight years, chair for four and former Department of Conservation strategic Māori partnerships manager for the Whanganui and Taranaki region, Kemp not only brings a background of relationship-building from within whānau, hapū and iwi but also an extensive, professional working knowledge of our wider community and its stakeholders,” Mr Amner said.
“From the Trust’s perspective, on a professional level Kemp brings all the fundamental skills needed and we are very lucky to be able to appoint someone who already has an intimate understanding of our aspirations as we move forward with our strategic plan including Treaty settlement.
“This is complimented with a full understanding of our tikanga, the history of Ngāti Rangi and a deep passion and aroha for our aspirations, he is the ideal person to step up and drive our team at the operations level.”
Having already held many positions on behalf of Ngati Rangi, being appointed to the position of pou ārahi – general manager is a true honour, said Mr Dryden.
“I’m honoured and humbled to be selected for this role and excited by the opportunity to continue to grow Ngāti Rangi,” Mr Dryden said.
“While I bring a strong corporate background and associated skills to the role, I also see growing up and contributing to my iwi at the flax roots level equally as important.”
Mr Dryden replaces Andy Gowland-Douglas following the announcement of her move to Westport to take up the position of chief executive with the Buller District Council. Kemp Dryden, Ngāti Rangi Trust’s new Pou Ārahi.
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Minister’s grant means new boots for College kids
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Twenty-nine grants of $100 each are headed Ruap-ehu College’s way, after Sport and Recreation Minister Jonathan Coleman announced a new winter sports grants fund.
“In Ruapehu College’s two rugby teams a number of players have been playing in borrowed boots. These grants mean that this winter players will be on the field in well-fitting boots,” said Dr Coleman.
“Participating in sport is a key part of a Kiwi child-hood. It helps keep our kids active, making them health-ier and happier, and teaches them valuable life skills,” says Dr Coleman.
“However, for some kids and their families the costs associated with sport, such as gear, uniforms and membership fees, are a real barrier to participating and competing.”
The Government has partnered with the iSport Foun-dation to distribute the $44,000 Sport and Recreation Discretionary Fund to Kiwi kids.
Almost half of the fund went towards providing grants of up to $100 for 175 deserving kids across New Zealand aged between 12-18 years of age to help pay for their gear and fees.
A further $4400 was shared between four other high schools.
The iSport Foundation, founded by former All Black greats Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Ali Williams, has been supporting 12-18 year olds achieve their sporting goals since 2009. They do this by providing grants and a crowdfunding platform, sports gear, leadership and inspiration.
Nominations for this year’s Citizen Awards opened yesterday (1 August) and people have until Friday 7 October to get names in.
Ruapehu District Council gives out two citizen awards each year – one for the north of the district covering National Park, Taumarunui and Ohura under the Northern Ruapehu Citizen Award and one for the Waimarino-Waiouru area under the Waimarino Citizen Award.
Ruapehu’s mayor, Don Cameron, said that the Citizen Awards provide important recognition of the value that Ruapehu places on volunteer workers in the communities.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to recognise and thank the outstanding contributions made by individuals to their communities by performing voluntary, unpaid work over an extended period of time,” he said.
“Volunteer workers provide the backbone of many of the essential community services that we rely on every day.”
“Without the commitment and dedication of these
people many aspects of the community would cease to function.”
Mr Cameron said that often these volunteers have worked for years, quietly behind the scenes, doing many of the jobs that provide the supporting fabric to the communities.
“There are so many amazing people undertaking selfless work on behalf of others who are less well off in some way, maybe sick or handicapped, in trouble or danger, or just struggling through a difficult phase of their life.”
“The Citizen Awards are an opportunity to give some of these people the recognition and thanks that they deserve,” he said.
“Council would like to receive nominations from the public for people who fulfil this description.”
Mr Cameron noted that unsuccessful nominees from previous years can be re-nominated.
The nomination form including the criteria for nominees is available from Council offices, by calling Council, or via the website, www.ruapehudc.govt.nz.
All three peaks in the Tongariro National Park –Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu outside the ski area boundaries – are now considered hazardous, as the re-cent wintry blast has left dangerous avalanche conditions across New Zealand’s high country.
The Mountain Safety Council is warning climbers to keep off popular peaks and only those with expert alpine skills to cautiously ascend a host of avalanche-prone mountains.
The council said recent wild weather had buried weak layers beneath the latest snow and there was a high dan-ger avalanches could be triggered.
People are also being warned to stay off Mt Taranaki because of continued bad weather with snow continuing to fall to low levels and threat of wind slab.
The avalanche danger was regarded as considerable and conditions underfoot were potentially unstable as temperatures and wind speed changed.
A warning level of “considerable” meant conditions were dangerous and “conservative decision making” was essential.
In the Tongariro region, the safety council-operated New Zealand Backcountry Avalanche Advisory, issued on Sunday, reported there had been “substantial loading” of snow in eastern areas.
“We are in a very active weather cycle with high winds and increasing amounts of snowfall, during this period the rapid development of wind slab coupled with inclem-ent weather will make route finding and avalanche as-sessment difficult,” it stated.
“During the development of this slab there is a very good chance that a single skier could trigger an ava-lanche up to 1m deep.”
The New Zealand Avalanche Advisory (NZAA) can be found at www.avalanche.net.nz.
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they are increasingly concerned at the “substan-tial and unfair rating burden” that the Ruapehu District Council is placing on its farmers and growers, “the engine-room of its economy”.
Tim Matthews, meat and fibre chairman, Wan-ganui Federated Farmers, says ratepayers will have just received their rates assessments, with another 3.4 to 3.6% increase on last year’s rate hike.
He said revaluation of farms and forests in-creased their capital values by 4.3–9.1%, with some properties up 30%.
At the same time residential properties dropped 5.5%, and lifestyle, commercial and industrial valuations dropped by 6.1–7.6%.
“The net effect was that for the average 3.65%
rate increase, on RDC figures for the 12 farm properties they analysed, the 2015/16 rates in-crease was 10 to 14%, yet there was a reduction or no increase for the urban communities,” says Tim Matthews.
“A fairer rating system would have seen a better spread of rates money around those who benefit-ted from services that consume the rates dollar, or even a reduction in rates collected given the diffi-cult farm income environment this past year.”
He said following the Annual Plan hearings in May RDC dropped the Ohakune building but still want to spend an extra $352,000 on economic development, mainly for the regional growth strategy “Accelerate25”, which favours tourism development and marketing.
“Over $600,000 is proposed to be collected
from general rates (including the UAGC), for economic development, visitor information cen-tres and the RTO.
“In addition the RDC has a targeted (RTO) rate, which raises $276,000 from not just tour-ism operators but all commercial and industrial ratepayers, which funds the Regional Tourism Organisation.
“Our analysis shows that tourism operators will pay around $122,000, while the district’s farmers will pay at least $500,000 for tourism/visitor promotion as part of their rates. Those same farmers already pay their industry-good bodies like Beef & Lamb NZ (about $4/ha) and Dairy NZ (about $36/ha) and receive no hand-outs from their Council. Agriculture contributes about 25% of the RDC’s Gross Domestic Product
yet tourism (depending on the source of figures) contributes less than 5%, according to MBIE.”
“Why is the RDC throwing so much money at the small player, yet “rates-gouging” the agricul-tural power house of its economy?”
“Is it because farmers cannot uproot their busi-nesses and move to a more farmer-friendly dis-trict? Or are there very few votes to be lost by upsetting farmers? The Ruapehu District Council needs to decide which side its bread is buttered, start appreciating where its real wealth comes from, and develop a fair rating system,” says Tim Matthews.
Federated Farmers are holding a meeting in Ohakune for all Waimarino farmers within the next 10 days to canvass the options for achieving “a better rates outcome for them”.
Many properties have areas where the land is marginal to farm. It might be infertile, steep, erosion prone and/or high altitude.
Sustainable land use is underpinned by a mix of uses – and mānuka is a good option to consider when looking at uses for marginal land, says Stuart Orme.
Use of mānuka for profit fits with the Manawatu Whanganui Region’s economic development plans.
Mr Orme is principal of Woodnet, a Masterton-based company that provides forestry, carbon and land use advice and implementation.
At AgInnovation this year, he provided example economic models to demonstrate the viability of mānuka – and compared it with other marginal land use options, including farm woodlots and commercial forestry.
Mānuka – leptospermum scoparium – produces the nectar that bees turn into mānuka honey, which contains methylglyoxal, a property that is very effective in stopping infection and inflammation.
Mr Orme says investors should see the honey as a medical product that is recognised around the world, rather than just a “health food”.
New Zealand currently has a shortage of leptospermum scoparium, which is affecting the growth of the mānuka honey industry. Beekeepers currently pay landowners a ‘rent’ of $10-plus per hive for sites for resting hives in
the non-mānuka honey collection period (‘winter and spring sites’) and substantially more for hives located near mānuka during nectar flows.
Stuart Orme estimates returns from Year 10 and factors in income from hive returns and – if relevant – carbon. His models include establishment costs –pre-spraying and the cost of plants and planting – and land rates.
Grants, such as from local government for ‘good land use’, are another source of revenue and Orme says it’s well worth looking into them – for example, the Afforestation Grant Scheme, administered by MPI, is currently accepting applications for $1300/ha towards eligible plantings.
The key advantage of mānuka, when compared to pine forests, is that it provides ongoing cashflows from an early age. And it isn’t subject to some of the factors that affect financial returns from radiata pine – such as changes in log price and distance to market, Orme says.Risks
There are risks with investing in mānuka too. While overseas demand is high, leptospermum scoparium is being planted in other countries – and some, like the Aussies, are looking at the properties of their own native plants.
Leptospermum scoparium is a good option for “skinny soils that aren’t suited to pine forest”, Orme says, while
acknowledging that it can be “fickle to grow”. Like many plants, it does best in good soil. He recommends trialling a small planting as a proof of concept before committing to a large planting.
Plants can be productive from very early, with honey volume increasing with plant size and age.
Mānuka is good for stabilising erosion-prone land, and is grown for firewood (but is much smaller than kanuka) and for the oil in the leaves. It’s excellent in mixed native plantings, such as riparian areas along steam banks. Allowing areas to naturally regenerate into manuka is another establishment option to consider.
Orme points out that an important factor is the landowner’s relationship with the beekeeper – he advises investors to pick someone who knows what they’re doing and manages their business and hives well. And if you have the passion and/or scale, then he suggests that producing the honey yourself is an option worth considering.
Manuka and bees – an option for marginal land.
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eye on ruapeHu College, ConTriBuTed By sTaFF and sTudenTs
Parent teacher evening“It was great to see the steady turnout of
parents and caregivers who came to discuss their child’s progress at school,” says principal Kim Basse, referring to last week’s parent teacher evening.
She said parents of senior students can access NCEA results directly from the NZQA app and Ruapehu College deans can also print results so parents can always have access to the latest information and progress.Information evening
An information and enrolment evening will be held at the College this Wednesday at 5pm, open to members of the community who intend sending their child to the College next year, or who wish to come and have a look around to get an idea if their child is still young. The evening will start with a presentation from the principal, staff and students. This will be followed by a tour round the school and then an opportunity to enrol Year 8 students.Junior Student of the week
Last week’s Ruapehu College ‘Junior Student of the Week – Fulfilling Promise’ award winner was Cruze Fisher.
The week’s recipient has taken a journey to turning himself around “from a place of personal struggles in relationships to one of co-operation and authentic respect”, says College principal Kim Basse.
“Teachers have been amazed at the turnaround of Cruze both in and outside of the classroom, so much so that one commented that he is ‘a totally different Cruze’.”
“Another member of staff commented that this is the growth of Cruze from a child into a young man, as it is not one’s age that determines if one is a man or not, but by one’s actions in their care for others.”NCEA financial assistance
Financial assistance is available to those who need it to enter NCEA assessments. If the caregiver has, or is entitled to, a community services card, or is on a benefit of any sort, then financial assistance is available. This reduces the fee to $20 per student or $30 per family. Application forms were sent home to the caregivers of all senior students earlier in the term and need to be returned by 27 August. Replacement forms are available from the College office or Mrs Laurenson.Sport
Ruapehu College congratulates staff member Campbell Hart who has made the Whanganui
Rugby team.Mr Hart will play for Whanganui this weekend
in the Ranfurly Shield game, which will be televised live at 2pm this Saturday. School deputy principal Jason White has also been called up, so may get some game time as well.
The College welcomes home student Kadin Connelly, who has been playing rugby for the Red Mountain Knights in Arizona for a few months.
“It was good to see a very physically fit Kadin playing rugby for Ruapehu College in the weekend,” said principal Kim Basse.
Ruapehu College’s U-15 rugby boys have one more game this Wednesday.
The U-19 team won against Collegiate 2nd XV 24-5. There were some excellent game moves on the day. Players of the day were Jonty Curtis and Garth Metekingi.
Ruapehu’s netball girls, playing with Ruapehu A, lost against Kaiwhaiki 36-33.Snow academy
Ruapehu College’s snow academy had trials at Turoa last Tuesday and the successful teams will be announced shortly. The North Island Secondary Schools skiing and snowboarding championships will be in 7-8 weeks.What’s happening this week at the College
School photographs are to be taken this Friday 5 August; the Ruapehu College school ball will be on 20 August. More information on these events is on the College Facebook page.
Cruze Fisher, student of the week.
Several Ohakune Squash Club teams travelled away during the weekend to play in the Central regional Super Champ team qualifiers. Teams of five from the same grade are required to enter a team and they then play off against any other clubs in the Central region to hopefully win through and go on to represent the Central District at the national super-champs finals in September. Ohakune had seven teams competing in the 10 possible grades.
The C grades were held in Inglewood. The C grade women’s team of Sarina Budge, Jackie
Douglas, Amy Osborne, Emma Rowe and Shey Maclean won through and will travel to Christchurch for the national finals.
The C grade men were runners up to the Kawaroa Park club from New Plymouth. The D grades were played in Levin. The women finished third with Palmerston North winning. The E grade teams travelled to Dannevirke. The men’s team of Gavin Watling, Josh Gunn, Derek Gunn, Jack Parker, Te Marie Hawira, Craig Johns and Campbell Harding won and will travel
Ohakune’s successful C-Grade women, from left, Emma Rowe, Amy Osborne, Jackie Douglas, Shey Maclean, Sarina Budge.
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to Invercargill for the finals.Similarly the women’s team of Amoa Crossan,
Aroha Williams, Sarah Bodley, Brenda Burnard, Emma Haitana and Annie Rolls also won and will also need to travel to Invercargill for the national finals.
Matthew Laurenson, who had been coaching and managing both of the E grade teams was particularly happy with their results and was looking forward to the next stage in Invercargill. The F grade teams travelled to Marton where the women’s team of Sarah Drinkwater, Mairi Wall, Nicky Schraft, Sharon Wilton, Rose Martin and Fiona Fraser were also victorious, beating host club Rangitikei 3-2 in the final. The national final for them will be at the Remuera club in Auckland.
The men’s F grade narrowly lost 3-2 to overall winners Rangitikei. All up there are four Ohakune teams through as Central representatives to the nationals, which is Ohakune’s best result over the years. Palmerston North have three teams through with Rangitikei, Wanganui and Kawaroa Park one each.
The fourth and penultimate round of Inter-house was played last week. At Ohakune, team six beat team four 63-57, team one beat team five 69-40 and team nine narrowly beat team three 57-54. At Raetihi, team ten beat team seven 70-48 and team eight beat team two 70-36.
Points in each pool with one round left are: In Pool A team eight leads with 283 point followed by team one 234, team two 215, team seven 202 and team five on 174. In Pool B team ten leads with 259 points with
team four 241, team six 234, team three 233 and team nine 201.
Draw for the final round of pool play this Thursday: at Ohakune 5:30pm Team 7 plays Team 1; 7:00pm Team 3 plays Team 6 and at 8:00pm Team 2 plays Team 5. In Raetihi at 5:30 Team 8 plays Team 9 and at 7:30 Team 10 plays Team 4.
In the Ruapehu Zone composite interclub matches last Tuesday Waimarino One narrowly beat Ohakune Two on a games countback 9-8 to claim the 2-points win bonus. Ruapehu College had a more convincing win over Waimarino Two winning 11-5. Next week both Ruapehu College and Taumarunui travel to Raetihi to take on the two Waimarino teams whilst the two Ohakune sides battle it out for bragging rights at Ohakune.
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Shift work 50hrs per week,no weekend work
Location Tangiwai Sawmill.Must have extensive maintenance welding
and fitting experience.Send one page, listing work done in this
field to Stuart Davis, [email protected]
Or fax to 07-5783498
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RAILWAY MUSEUM & OP SHOP. Open 10am-2pm Thursday - Sunday. 62 Thames St, 100m past Railway Station. Sponsored by The Ski Shed.
Waimarino Charitable Trust
Raetihi Ripper AGMMonday 8 August, 7.30pm
at the Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club.Contact 027 240 1090.
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KING COUNTRY ELECTRIC POWER TRUST
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS,BUSINESS HOUSES AND
COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThe Annual General Meeting of the Trust will be held on
Wednesday, 24th August 2016 at 5.30pm
VENUE:Upstairs Lounge of the Taumarunui RSA Club, Marae Street, Taumarunui.
TIME:Our AGM will be held at 5.30pm with drinks and nibbles to be provided from 6.30pm following the AGM.
AGENDA:• Consideration and Adoption of Minutes of Previous Annual General
Meeting held on 26th August 2015• Presentation of Annual Report• Presentation of Annual Financial Statements for the Year ended
31st March 2016• Appointment of Auditor• Informal General Business
RSVP NECESSARY:Please RSVP to our Secretary via email: [email protected] or at below address by 5pm Friday, 19th August 2016.
Annual Reports and Financial Statements will be available from 17th August 2016 from the Taumarunui Public Library and from our website: www.kcpowertrust.co.nz
Tessa Jackson, Secretary, PO Box 421, TAUMARUNUI.2nd August 2016
I MAREE PITTS, would like to pass on a huge thank you to Dr Corbett’s Surgery, the Waimarino St John Ambulance Service and the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter for the professional and caring service provided to my sister during her medical emergency on Monday 18 July 2016. She is now recovering well in Wanganui Hospital.
THAnK YOu
FENCER, 16 years expe-rience, all types including patch-ups and general farm work. Phone Ricky 0204 0352 617.
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Total Body ClassesWednesdays at 5.30pm
Fridays at 9amat The Gym, Ohakune.
$7 members, $9 non-members.For more details phone Cecilia 0274 956 180.
NZ REGISTERED INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN
WPI is a New Zealand based subsidiary of Ernslaw One Ltd operating a pulp mill in Ohakune, central North Island.We are offering an excellent career opportunity for an energetic and motivated electrician to join a small team.Applicants for this position must have the following attributes.• Full NZ EWRB registration with a current
practising license • Good working knowledge of PLC’s,
instrumentation and control systems • Good maintenance experience with
industrial machinery and plant• An ability to work independently• Be a team player and have good
communication skills• Have a full current drivers licence with F
endorsement preferred• have a clear understanding of approved
Health & Safety work practises• an ability to participate in the workshop on-
call rosterWork hours• The current work hours are Monday to
Thursday 7am – 5pm + Call out roster and overtime when required
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right person.The Ruapehu region offers lifestyle balance, winter sports and access to the world heritage Tongariro National Park.For further information contact: Charles Csore on 06 385 8545, ext 867 or see employment: www.wpi-international.co.nzLetters of application with full CV stating position applied for should be sent to:WPI Human Resources, PO Box 48, Ohakune 4660, New ZealandOr email to [email protected] close: 9am 12th August 2016
VANS, CARS, TRAILERS for hire. Phone 06-385-8197.
—1 Mountain Road, Ohakune, New Zealand
0800 NRANGIngatirangi.com
facebook.com/ngatirangi.trust
Ngati Rangi Trust &Te Kahui o Paerangi
HUI-a-TAU (agm)Saturday, 17 September 2016 at 10am
Kuratahi Marae, Ruanui Road,Mataroa, Taihape
Agenda10am Whakaeke10.30am 1. Roll call of marae and apologies2. Chairs Report(s)3. Management Report4. Financial Report and Audit for 2015-165. Confirmation of Rau Kotahi and Te Pae Tuarā Representatives on Trust6. Proposed amendments to the Ngāti Rangi Trust Deed 7. Claims Update8. Minutes of Previous Hui-ā-Tau9. Other Business10. Pānui and end of Hui-ā-Tau
12.30pm Wā tina1.30pm Iwi Planning session6pm Kai o te pō
Please note that there will be a Ngāti Rangi
wānanga session the following day.
For more information please contact;Whetu Moataane - Pou Honohono Iwi
Phone: 06 385 9500 Email: [email protected]
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PUBLIC NOTICESection 101 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012Derek Allomes Trading Ltd has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu for the issue of an On-licence in respect of the premises situated at 29 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune and known as The Blind Finch. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is that of a Restaurant.The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are 7 days a weeks, 8am until 2am the following day.The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ruapehu District Licensing Committee at the Ruapehu District Council Office, 59-63 Huia Street, Taumarunui.Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946.No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 26 July 2016.
Ngati Rangi Community Health CentreAugust Clinics(Appointments necessary)• Counsellor – Lynne Sorensen, Thurs (1-3)By appointment/drop in• Personal Health – Nurse Jolene Yandall – Fri 5 & 19 (9 - 12.30)
SERVICES AVAILABLE• Kaupapa Maori Mental Health and Addictions (Annie)Supporting/ addressing needs of Tangata WhaioraDrug & Alcohol InterventionTe Putanga Pukenga ProgramA/H service - Mental Health Assessment & Treatment Team 0800 653 358 • Whanau Ora (Tina, Darnella, Margaret, Chiquita)Wrap around services for those with High Health NeedsMaternity Support, advice & advocacySupport for GP practice• Tamariki Ora (Tina, Margaret)Well Child Checks for pepe 0-5 yearsKaiawhina Additional SupportHui/Promotional Activities/Program SupportSmoking cessation, Fitness & NutritionInfant CPR/Wahine Wellness – Wed 17 (10-12)
Appointments/More Information Contact Admin Monday – Friday 8.30 – 5pm phone 06-385 9580/0 or email [email protected]
In loving memory of our Mum and Grandma, JOY ANDERSON who left us 20 years ago on 1 August 1996. Still in our hearts. You would have adored your precious Great Grandchildren. Loved always, John, Rodger and Colleen, Jenny, Cath and Tom, Helyn and all your Grandkids. “The heart gathers memories that time cannot fade”.The Ruapehu District Council Deputy Electoral Officer will be
available at the Ohakune Office, Ayr Street, Ohakune, on Monday 8 August, from 1pm to 3pm, to receive Nomination Forms for this year’s Elections.
At all other times, nominations must be delivered or emailed to the Taumarunui Office, together with a $200 Election Deposit per nomination and, if desired, Candidate Profile Statement and photo. Nominations close at 12 noon on Friday 12 August 2016.
For further information please telephone 06 385 8364.
2016 Local Elections Nominations
Breakfast Chef @ The Powderkeg
Experience essential. Immediate start.Please send your CV to:[email protected]
RUAPEHU COLLEGEINFORMATION
AND ENROLMENT EVENING
Wednesday 3 August 20165.00pm – 6.00pm
There will be an opportunity to speak to the Principal, key staff members and students.
5.00pm Presentation5.30pm Tour of the college5.45pm Enrolments for 2017 (please bring
your enrolment pack)
ALL WELCOME!
PUBLIC NOTICESection 101 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012Barcs Ltd, 12 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu for the renewal of an Off-licence in respect of the premises situated at 12 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune and known as New World Ohakune. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is that of a Supermarket.The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday 7.00am to 10.00pm.The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ruapehu District Licensing Committee at the Ruapehu District Council Office, 59-63 Huia Street, Taumarunui.Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946.No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.This is the first publication of this notice.
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—1 Mountain Road, Ohakune, New Zealand
0800 NRANGIngatirangi.com
facebook.com/ngatirangi.trust
Ngati Rangi Trust &Te Kahui o Paerangi
HUI-a-TAU (agm)Saturday, 17 September 2016 at 10am
Kuratahi Marae, Ruanui Road,Mataroa, Taihape
Agenda10am Whakaeke10.30am 1. Roll call of marae and apologies2. Chairs Report(s)3. Management Report4. Financial Report and Audit for 2015-165. Confirmation of Rau Kotahi and Te Pae Tuarā Representatives on Trust6. Proposed amendments to the Ngāti Rangi Trust Deed 7. Claims Update8. Minutes of Previous Hui-ā-Tau9. Other Business10. Pānui and end of Hui-ā-Tau
12.30pm Wā tina1.30pm Iwi Planning session6pm Kai o te pō
Please note that there will be a Ngāti Rangi
wānanga session the following day.
For more information please contact;Whetu Moataane - Pou Honohono Iwi
Phone: 06 385 9500 Email: [email protected]
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Taiao Team Field opportunities
Casual PositionsBased in Ohākune, Mountain Road
The Ngāti Rangi Trust is looking to add to its Taiao Team who are a key part of the environmental mahi undertaken by Ngāti Rangi. Anyone looking to be part of this team must have a keen interest in environmental based field-work opportunities such as weed control, pest control and environmental monitoring. We have spaces available for the following roles:
Field Team Leader - casual Ability to manage a small team and must have a full and clean drivers license. Hours and start times are flexible for this role.
Field Team Member/s - casual Interested in working in the field, a good team player, reliable and fit. Hours and start times are flexible for this role.
Field Intern - casual This program operates similar to an internship where the rangatahi involved will work alongside experienced staff. This role will be varied and flexible to cater to different interests. Hours and start times are flexible for this role.
For further information pleasecall Maria on: 0800 782 734 or021 594 405. To apply please send your CV and a Cover Letter outlining your interest in the role, availability and contact details to [email protected]
Applications close at midday, Friday 12th August, 2016
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In MEMORIAM
ohakuneRuapehu, New Zealand
Ohakune – where ski, board and bike adventures begin
Ruapehu golf
Despite some amazingly good scores off the red tees, no one was quite consistent enough to win the stableford jackpot on the weekend. First prize was shared by Steve Gray who had a gross score of 70 and Robert Edmonds with 45 points. Gareth McGiugan and Adam Hinana shared second with 43 points. The winners, Steve, Robert and Gareth all had twos. The $300 prize must be won this Sunday and will go to the golfer who has the most 2-point holes off the white tees. Tee off from 12.30pm.
The annual Raetihi Farm Supplies, Clients vs Rural Suppliers, more commonly known as Cockies vs Stockies, is coming up on Thursday 11 August. This fun charity event is a must for all golfers, hackers, Lydias and Dannys. Lots of giveaways, a meal, an auction and everyone wins a prize. Tee off from 11.00am with proceeds going to the Ohakune Kindergarten.
Phone 06-385-8532 Fax 06-385-8622
Email: [email protected] Deadline 5pm Friday.
Juniors to free-ride at Turoa Ski Area
QuakesAn earthquake was
recorded at 25km north of Taihape on Tuesday 26 July at 12:39 pm.
It was centred at latitude 39.44S, longitude 175.75E; depth 12km; magnitude 3.2.
Another quake was recorded 20km east of Waipukurau and felt in the Waimarino area, at 8.00pm on Tuesday 26 July.
It was centred at latitude 39.99S, longitude 176.80E; depth: 50km; magnitude 4.4.
Mt Ruapehu will host New Zealand’s top under-18 ski and snowboard talent when they compete for the New Zealand Junior Freeride title in September.
Turoa Ski Area will host the third and final round in the GoPro Junior Freeride Tour, after entrants compete in the first round in August at The Remarkables, and round two at Mt Olympus in early September.
The GoPro Junior Freeride competition at Turoa will take place between 23-26 September, with one
competition day and three contingency weather days. The athletes with the most points in each category after the completion of the three-stop tour, will be
crowned the Overall NZJFT champions.The Tour was created in 2015 to provide New Zealand
junior athletes with the opportunity to compete in professionally run freeride competitions.
Bryan Cleaver, Turoa event co-ordinator says “this is a world-class event for young athletes, and attracts some of the best upcoming skiers and riders from around the country.
“Turoa is very fortunate to host the Freeride Tour as it’s such a great opportunity to showcase our country’s athletes in Turoa’s freeriding terrain,” says Cleaver.
Registration is still open. For further information go to www.nzjft.co.nz for event and registration details (registration is $75, excluding licensing fee).
A young skier takes part in the 2014 freeride event . Photo: Martyn Davies.
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Licensed REAA 2008
"Buck Lodge" A fully furnished home with 4 double bedrooms, separate dining and spacious lounge with wood burner. All on a fully fenced 612sqm section with a mountain view from the kitchen. Situated in a central location only a short stroll from town.
81 Clyde Street, Ohakune
Juliane Arnott 06 385 4466 | 027 515 5581NZR Central Ltd | Licensed REAA 2008
$249,000 | www.nzr.nz/nzrr113
This is an award winning architecturally designed home. The three bedroom property is low maintenance, fully insulated, tasteful, modern and very functional and has one very quirky design feature. It´s a real winner!
4 Magnolia Way, Ohakune
Kath Campbell 06 385 4466 | 027 333 4381NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008
$369,000 | www.nzr.nz
An all year round business incorporating the highly successful accommodation provider and the well established Mountain Bike Hire station. 1906 Villa set in approx 4143m2 of grounds together with all plant equipment for both businesses. Call Frank today.
Station Lodge, Ohakune
Frank Broadbent 027 273 2522NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008
By Negotiation | www.stationlodge.co.nz
Well appointed to capture some beautiful mountain views. Elevated 411m² site, architecturally designed with low maintenance in mind. Open plan living, 3-bedrooms (one with ensuite), main bathroom, alcove laundry and drying room in the hallway. Call today to view.
22 Kowhai Heights, Ohakune
Juliane Arnott 06 385 4466 | 027 515 5581NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008
$320,000 | www.nzr.nz/nzrr110
This superbly presented property boasts a large four bedroom family home and a fully self contained two bedroom cottage all on a nicely landscaped 1135m² freehold section. It enjoys magnificent and uninterrupted views of Mt Ruapehu in a central Ohakune location.
30 Shannon Street, Ohakune
Kath Campbell 06 385 4466 | 027 333 4381NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008
By Negotiation | www.nzr.nz/nzrr096
daKune Lodge occupies approx 4212m² of prime land in two titles in a leafy green enclave facing Mt Ruapehu. The main lodge contains 8 guest bedrooms and there is a fully detached 3-bedroom chalet. The second vacant title provides ample room for future development.
daKune Lodge, Ohakune
Frank Broadbent AREINZ
06 385 4466 | 027 273 2522NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008
By Negotiation | www.nzr.nz
Juniors brace for brisk rugby
Liam McDonough with a run up the field to the try line for the Ruapehu Ripper team. Photo: Lisa Martin.
A very brisk morning greeted Ruapehu’s visitors from Wanganui and Marton for the first game back after the holidays. However, the weather stayed mostly clear as home games got under way with the Under-7 Rippers kicking off against Taihape. This was followed by the Development Under-13 Squads taking the main field and U-8’s and U-9’s entertained the crowd with their games against Marist.
Results (comments are from the respective coaches):Rippers: Ruapehu vs PGG Wrightson Wreckers:
Players were as eager as ever despite the cold wind and made the most of the game. Well done to players who supported the other team. The game showed great sportsmanship and effort by all.
Under-8: Ruapehu vs Marist Lightning: Player of the Day, Benson Carmichael. This was another top effort by all players. Confidence is growing amongst the team as players are more sure of themselves and there have been huge individual improvements. The team offers “get well” wishes to team-mate Rico Pakai – “we hope you are back really soon”.
Under-9: Ruapehu vs Marist Buffalos: The coach thanks team players who assisted the visiting team. As usual, it was a very energetic game with lots of forward play and ambition to the try line.
Under-10: Ruapehu 25 vs Pirates 40: Players of the Day, Marino Brass-Mott and Tiori Arahanga. Despite the score, this was one of the best games of the season, between two evenly matched teams. Both teams ran and tackled hard. All the work the team is doing at training is paying off with the way they are playing in the game.
Under-13 Development: Ruapehu Barbarians 30 vs Marton 22. Player of the Day Karissa Windle. This was a great game back after the school holiday break. Structure is really starting to take effect now as confidence grows within the team. It was a first class effort made from everyone in this very even game. Thank you to support from Ruapehu U-13 players both on and off the field.
Under-13: Ruapehu vs Rutherford: Game to be played 4pm Thursday 4 August at Rochfort Park, Ohakune. Please come and support the Team.
Blizzard sees ‘clubbies’ helpeddown Ruapehu access roads
Blizzard conditions on the weekend saw around 30 people escorted off Mt Ruapehu in their cars, as the roads were closed to other traffic.
Those who were unable to hunker down and wait out the storm were guided down the Bruce Road from Iwikau Village in convoys, on the hour, through the day when road crews were able to stop clearing operations to allow them to pass.
Another group were helped off the Turoa side from the Massey Unversity hut below the ski area.
Mt Ruapehu marketing manager Anna Mclaren said conditions had made for a slow rescue.
She said some cars had been burried up to the windows.The Whakapapa snow base reached two metres on the weekend and
Turoa’s was at 161cm. “We expect once the storm cycle clears we’re going to have some
epic skiing and boarding,” said Anna Mclaren.One Facebook wag took on some of the sensational stories from
around the Web:“It is that bad on the Mountain. Those 30 people were stuck in lodges
and had to endure amazing hardship. I hear some of them didn’t get to sleep till way after midnight and some even ran out of alcohol!”
Whakapapa staff dig out the carpet lift in Happy Valley after the blizzard.