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Recent rainfall provides minimal relief

School bus no go, says Ministry

Recent rainfall across the Horizons Region has provided minimal relief to dry conditions, especially in areas signifi-cantly affected.

Just 23.2mm of rain was recorded in the Waimarino as measured at Ohakune last week, which made little difference to the flow rate in the Makotuku River (see graph below).

Horizons Regional Council environ-mental data manager Brent Watson says while there has been some rainfall in catchments, this has only resulted in small increases in stream flow.

“Any increase in flow and lifting of restrictions is expected to be short-lived and restrictions may come back into place relatively quickly,” said Mr Watson.

Horizons emergency management manager Ian Lowe said that with support-ing data, they expect the Rural Co-ordina-tion Group to make an application to the Ministry for Primary Industries to declare a medium adverse event for the entire Ho-rizons Region over the coming days.

“The CDEM Group office at Horizons is also working in a liaison role with the National Emergency Management Agency and partner agencies regarding the local and national impacts as the dry conditions continue to affect large parts of the central and northern parts of the North Island.”

Mr Watson says there is a possibility of some more rainfall for parts of the region over the next week.

“However, once again this is likely to provide little relief and we expect water restrictions to continue to rise. Presently, 69 resource consents are subject to water restrictions, with a further 49 nearing re-striction with numbers changing daily and updated on our website.

Mr Watson says Horizons environmen-tal data and science staff are focusing on detailed catchment studies and ensur-ing all monitoring sites are working to expectation.

“With some streams so low … it is re-ally important that our systems perform accurately and deliver timely data and

information.”Mr Lowe says Horizons understands

the continuing dry situations are putting a lot of stress on communities.

“Please remember that while restric-tions apply, water is still available for stock and domestic water supply. How-ever, consent holders need to check their conditions to determine how much they can take under this emergency provision and contact us if they are in doubt.

“There are also support networks avail-able for those that are struggling and we’d like to remind landowners to reach out if they need it.”

The water flow in the Makotuku River is still below minimum (red line), despite recent rain.

Some pupils of Ohakune Primary School will no longer be able to catch the bus to school, following a recent audit by the Ministry of Education on bus transport in the Ruapehu area.

A letter went home to parents last week from Ohakune Primary School principal Lisa Clark.

“We have received confirmation that any ineligible students currently being transported on Go Bus services will be unable to use this service to be transported to and from school from the start of Term 2, 2020,” wrote Mrs Clark.

She said Go Bus is a Ministry of Education funded bus service for students who are eligible and live within a 3.2km radius of Ohakune, “over the shortest public road or pedestrian route from the home roadside gate to the school’s front gate”.

In the case of 10-15 Horopito pupils, they miss out because their pick-up point, near Horopito Motors, is 15.7km from Ohakune Primary School, but Raetihi School is just over a kilometre closer, at 14.6km.

However, parents the Bulletin spoke to want their children to still go to Ohakune Primary School – some have already been attending there for several years.

Also, there is no bus to Raetihi School in any case.Parents will have no choice but to drive their children

to school.Some have pointed out that the change will make it

difficult for some families where both parents work and will also mean several cars travelling back and forth twice a day, instead of just one bus.

Mrs Clark added that ineligible students are also those who are not attending their closest school and that in this case this affects the Raetihi direct and Lakes Road services.

“I understand this will cause major inconvenience and disruption to families and I have done my best to negotiate with Go Bus and the Ministry of Education but they are holding firm to the eligibility criteria,” said Mrs Clark.

Some parents of affected pupils are planning to write to the Ministry of Education, their local member of Parliament and Ruapehu’s mayor Don Cameron.

They also ask people “who’s nieces, nephews and mokopuna” are affected to also write in support.

The Ministry of Education has been contacted for comment.

Some pupils attending Ohakune Primary School won’t be able to board the Go Bus next term.

Beetle chomps on Park heatherP2

Hogs here for mountain rideP2

Time to flush spare toilets?P3

College kids clean up trailsP5

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Thunder Mountain 2020 ProgrammeFriday 13 March2pm – 6pm Registrations open at The Powderhorn Conference Room (upstairs)6pm RideDepartsPowderhorntoNgātiRangiMarae,BurnsStreet6.15pm NgātiRangiWelcome7.30pm (ish) ReturntoH.O.G.event–Matterhorn6pm – 11pm H.O.G. exclusivewelcome night atMatterhorn, PowderhornHotel

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2.45pm NgātiRangiwelcometotheMountain3.45pm Descent Ride to Powderhorn 4pm – 11pm StreetPartybegins.Letthefunbegin!We’llhaveaclosedfestivalonthe

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Heather beetle doing its Tongariro job

Hogs to haul up towards heavenUpwards of 700 Harley Davidson motorcycles will

rumble up the Ohakune Mountain Road on Saturday af-ternoon, taking part in the ‘Thunder Mountain Rally’.

It is the first national rally for Harley-Davidson rid-ers in several years, when they converge on Ohakune on Friday.

The Harley-Davidson owners from all over the country are expected to rumble through the streets of Ohakune, “bringing celebration and entertainment that you can get involved in, even if you don’t ride”, says Ben Foster from the motorcycle company.

“We’re thrilled to bring back the National HOG rally to New Zealand. We’ve had a lot of requests to bring the rally back.

“Given Ohakune’s central location, incredible riding terrain and ability to host thousands of guests, it was the ideal choice to host our HOG members, and luckily for

us the local community has welcome us with open arms.He said they have around 700 registrations so far but

expects a lot of late entries if the weather forecast is good for the weekend.

As well as riding, rally participants have entertainment to look forward to, including The Jordan Luck Band and The Venetians on Saturday night.

There will be demo bikes on show including the new LiveWire electric vehicle.

There’s an entry fee to the evening street party, but it is open to anyone over 18 who wants to take part, apart from a members-only event on the Friday night.

There will be a street festival on the Saturday after-noon in Thames Street and a community breakfast at the Carrot Park on Sunday morning.

More information is at https://www.thundermountain-nz.com.

Ruapehu has been a destination for Harley Davidson rallies several times, including in 2002 (pictured) when around a million dollars’ worth of road toys rode round Ruapehu roads.

Tongariro National Park has gone from a landscape of golden tussock as far as the eye can see, to a purple patch in a few decades, but the tide is turning back to gold, thanks to a tiny beetle.

“Heather (Calluna vulgaris) in the central North Island has been more extensively attacked by the heather beetle (Lochmea suturalis) than we estimated last year,” reports Dr Harry Keys in the latest Tongariro Times newsletter from Project Tongariro.

He said the beetle has probably affected more than 10,000 hectares of heather over the last two or three years, compared with the 5000 ha mentioned in the last issue of the Tongariro magazine.

“This is because it has been difficult to track the extent of the outbreak and we keep finding new areas where the beetle has spread to,” says Dr Keys.

He adds that heather is still threatening about half of Tongariro National Park and the battle against it is far from over.

Native ecosystems with harsher climate or ground conditions like those above the natural bush line and in Rangipo Desert may remain vulnerable to heather invasion if the beetles cannot tolerate these conditions.

Also, beetles thrive where heather densities are high but decline rapidly following the initial die back of the weed. This creates opportunities for heather to regrow from rootstock or seed.

“In Tongariro 2019 we noted a case of cyclic dynamics of heather and the grazing

beetles at the Te Piripiri release site. Such dynamics may play a significant role in the future of heather in TNP.”

Dr Keys said climate warming continues to facilitate the range expansion of heather and its impacts.

He recently spent a day with Dr Julie Deslippe, Victoria University of Wellington, and students visiting their experimental sites established to study climate warming and plant invasion near Tukino Road.

“Their work has shown that not only will future climates facilitate a geographic expansion of the distribution of C. vulgaris, as feared in the NZ Climate Change Programme, they will also drive an increase in heather densities in TNP.

“The interacting drivers of global change (warming, heather invasion) act synergistically to cause greater reductions in suitable habitats for endemic plant species in TNP.”

He said these effects will be most negative for species that are vulnerable to both climate change and weed invasion.

Their research has shown that heather flowering increased in response to experimental warming more than the native plant monoao (Dracophyllum subulatum), resulting in increased flowering overlap between the native and the invasive plant.

“This new research highlights the importance of on-going efforts to control heather densities in TNP through active management of the beetle,” says Dr Keys.

Dr Julie Deslippe (right) and PhD student Grace Leung at the lower Tukino site at a plot that has been kept free of heather for five years.


The National Park Com-munity Board (NPCB) is seeking feedback on Council’s recommenda-tion to close the old public toilets outside the commu-nity hall on Carroll Street, with the opening of new toilet facilities at the near-by Park and Ride transport hub.

Peter Zimmer, NPCB chair, said that the Board considered a Report on the issue at its meeting on 4 February but felt they would like to hear com-munity views before mak-ing a final decision.

“The Report proposed that the old Carroll St toilets are now an unnec-essary burden on the rate-payer with the Park and Ride transport hub having new toilets as part of a combination of integrated traveller services.

“As well as modern, accessible toilets the Park and Ride offers showers, cooking, clothes washing, electric vehicle charging facilities and access to transport services all at the one location,” he said.

“Financially, the report states that closing the Car-roll Street toilets would save around $4500 per an-num in operational costs as well as the larger cost of upgrading or replacing the toilets in due course.”

The cost estimate for a minimum upgrade to the Carroll Street toilets, in-

cluding replacing the floor tiles and altering one of the toilets to be disabled accessible, was $7500.

To replace the Car-roll Street toilets with a new, modern, accessible facility such as Exeloo (as at Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park) or Per-maloo (in Owhango and Ohura) would cost around $167,000.

Mr Zimmer said the

Board will make its deci-sion on 16 June.

“We would like to invite people to either attend the meeting or let a NPCB member know their views beforehand,” said Mr Zimmer.

Details for NPCB mem-bers as well as Council’s full report on the issue in the NPCB Agenda for 4 February 2020 is at ruap-ehudc.govt.nz.

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Annie takes Visit Ruapehu board chair

To pee or not to pee, in Carroll St, that is the question Visit Ruapehu has appointed the owner of Ohakune

New World Antoinette Rolls as interim chair to replace Peter Till who resigned as a Director and Chair in Janu-ary after 4½ years at the helm.

Ruapehu’s mayor Don Cameron said that Council would like to thank Peter for his years of service, par-ticularly during the transition to becoming a limited li-ability company.

At the same meeting Nigel Douglas, CEO of award-winning media agency OMD New Zealand, was appoint-ed as a new Director of the Board.

Ms Rolls said that Nigel brings 30 years of advertising and media expertise to the table and will provide crucial guidance in setting the strategic direction for Visit Ruap-ehu over the next three years.

“He joins Ah-Leen Rayner, executive general man-ager tourism and marketing at KiwiRail, as the second

external director in accordance with the constitution,” she said.

“Nigel and Ah-Leen add to the high level of corpo-rate capability and passion for the Ruapehu region on the Board,” said Mrs Rolls.

Their appointment is part of Visit Ruapehu’s evolu-tion, whose role includes “being a strong regional tour-ism advocate for the area”.

Further director appointments will be made over time as the Board works to fill the remaining positions planned for Te Kāhui Maunga and Ruapehu Business Council representatives.

“These final appointments will assist the Board stra-tegically by having a local, regional and national lens at the table and I am looking forward to the nominations being received for these positions in due course,” said Mrs Rolls.

Visit Ruapehu has appointed Antoinette Rolls, Ohakune New World owner, as interim chair and Nigel Douglas CEO of media agency OMD NZ as a new director.

The NPCB is seeking feedback on the future of the old Carroll Street public toilets. Inset: the new Park n Ride toilets.


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Changing of the Waimarino Police guardWaimarino Police have said farewell

to its long-serving chief, Mike Craig, who has taken up a promotion to another region.

He is replaced by Sgt Lane Demchy, who has been in the role since December.

Sgt Demchy has been in the Waimarino since 2008 when he came here as detective. During that time he spent four years stationed at Waiouru.

Constable Tegan Summerville moved to Ohakune from Hamilton in November and has been in the Police Force since June 2017.

Prior to her Police training, she was a primary school teacher and still loves working with children.

She took on the Ohakune job because she wanted a role in rural policing and has a strong desire to help the community.

Detective constable Jamein Bristowe has been in the Force for five and a half years, two years in South Auckland and the rest in Nelson.

He said rural policing really appealed, with a greater opportunity to be involved in the community.

He grew up mostly in the South Island and is pleased to be posted to “such a beautiful place”.

He said he likes working with the Maori community and is looking forward to working to make a change.

Constable Harold Watson joined the Waimarino team in November, moving to Ohakune from Kawerau.

He said he wanted to move here as he knew the area well, having served in the Army and spending several postings to Waiouru, prior to joining the Police “a while ago”.

“Ohakune is a lovely town, a good location with the mountain gem.”

His wife has family connections to the area, adding to the decision.

He said he feels very fortunate to make the move and that there is a good lifestyle in the area.

Constables Harold Wason, left, and Tegan Summerville, with Detective Constable Jamein Bristowe.

Waimarino weatherThetemperaturesandrainfallsincethelastpublisheddataasmeasuredattheRuapehuCollegeWeatherStation.Date 2/3 3/3 4/3 5/3 6/3 7/3 8/3Max°C 25.1 25.5 20.4 20.3 20.6 22.9 25.6Min°C 9.8 12.8 10.7 8.2 1.5 1.0 3.8Grass°C 9.7 11.2 10.5 5.9 -1.6 -2.6 1.0Rain 0.0 0.0 23.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Hiker suffers Crossing geothermal burnsA hiker sustained a significant burn injury

on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing when he walked off track into a steam vent (fumarole) near ‘Emerald Lakes’.

On 27 February a hiker and his partner walked off the marked track and around the edge of the top Emerald Lake after spotting a steam vent near the lake, which they decided to get closer to so they could take a photo.

About two metres from the top of the vent, one of the hiker’s legs dropped through the

surface crust, causing burns up to his knee.He was airlifted to Waikato Hospital by

the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter and received treatment for second-degree burns.

Department of Conservation senior public safety ranger Theo Chapman says this inci-dent is a serious reminder for hikers to stay on the marked track.

“There is geothermal activity around the Tongariro Alpine Crossing with a number of steam vents present, particularly around the

popular Emerald Lakes area.“Steam vents should not be approached as

they can be very hot and the ground unstable.”“The track traverses an active volcanic

landscape, there is always some risk from volcanic hazards. While DOC has substantial mitigation measures in place, visitors should make a personal choice if they are comfort-able accepting the risk of hiking on an active volcano or choose a different track,” said Mr Chapman.

Car vs bus crash

A crash between a car and a bus partially blocked State Highway Four at around 3.15pm on Monday.

Seven people were injured in the crash, reports Stuff.All occupants were able to exit the vehicles.The bus was travelling along State Highway 4 just

south of Horopito, Ruapehu, when it and a car collided and the bus ended up in a ditch at 3.10pm on Monday.

The crash blocked the southbound lane, leading to a temporary speed limit put in place while a tow truck recovered the bus from the ditch.

No one was trapped, Fire and Emergency spokesman Murray Dunbar said.

After the crash, road users were advised to expect minor delays and to drive with caution.


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Schools key in Mt Ruapehu rubbish clean upCoins from around the world, un-

derwear, hearing aids and necklaces are some of the unusual finds during rubbish clean ups on Mt Ruapehu.

Volunteers head up the mountain regularly to pick up rubbish left by mountain visitors as part of Mt Ruapehu’s refuse recovery strategy, with staff collecting rubbish all year round in down times, says Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.

The mountain team has long run-ning relationships with local schools including National Park, Raetihi and Ohakune schools, as well as Whangaparaoa College, who recent-ly helped with a rubbish clean up as part of its Year 13 camp.

Mt Ruapehu safety and environ-ment co-ordinator Peter Woodhead says “one of our critical success factors Kaitiakitanga is to be great caretakers of our environment, in the place we operate.

“As part of this we developed a refuse recovery strategy that focuses on the place and improvements we can make large or small.”

Whangaparaoa College PE teach-er Tim Bayes Powell says their school thinks it’s important to give back to the area and environment they use every year.

“We also use it as a teaching mo-ment to instil values of respect and care into our learners and encourage them to not take things for granted. We really want our younger gen-eration understanding how lucky we are to live in this beautiful country and the need to look after it for gen-erations to come.”

The College has been helping with the clean up for 12 years.

“Being able to volunteer on Mount Ruapehu was a great experi-ence,” said student Holly Dowler.

“Although we were ultimately there to pick up rubbish it also gave

us the opportunity to admire the beautiful surroundings and view, which looks unlike anything where we live. I would have loved to stay longer … appreciating the peaceful-ness of the mountain.”

Peter says that the rubbish left on the mountain is a combination of visitors losing or leaving their rubbish behind.

“Some is lost by mistake, blown out of peoples’ hands by the wind and other times where the rubbish hasn’t made it into the bins provided around the ski area. Rubbish tends to collect around carparks and drainages, blown in there by the wind.”

“To help address this we’ve made changes to our collection bins and what is sold in our cafes. We’ve replaced food trays, sauce pots and cutlery with more biodegradable options, coffee over summer is not available in takeaway cups, and becoming smoke free has led to a reduction in cigarette butts lying around.”

Peter’s advice to mountain visitors is to be vigilant.

“The weather can change very quickly. If you’re eating outside make sure the likes of food wrapping and containers are secured so they can’t blow away and put your rubbish in a bin.

“Rubbish left up the mountain can eventually end up being carried out to sea via a number of rivers, negatively affecting a variety of ecosystems along the way.”

The refuse recovery strategy covers both ski areas and using a Google Map function the ski areas are divided into zones of areas where rubbish is likely to collect – valley bottoms or natural drainages for example. Each year after collection the amount is tracked for each zone.

School groups are a big part of the clean-up efforts on Mt Ruapehu ski areas in summer.

TLC drops prompt discount A recommendation from the Electricity Price Review

late last year to remove all prompt payment discounts has seen The Lines Company (TLC) fall into line and drop the discount.

TLC has decided to discontinue its prompt payment discount From 1 April and will now automatically incorporate this discount into customers’ bills.

“We’re simply including the prompt payment discount into the prices on bills – so the discounted price will now apply to every customer,” TLC chief executive, Sean Horgan, said, adding that it would help make billing “simpler and more transparent” for customers.

Horgan said TLC was happy to simplify bills and support the government’s recommendation.

“We are constantly reviewing our pricing and it’s clear that over 90 per cent of our customers pay on time so it makes sense to us,” he said.

From 1 April TLC will also introduce a late fee of $11.50 per bill (plus 3% per annum for overdue balances over $1000).

“We anticipate the late fee will impact a very small number of customers and we will continue to work with them to help ensure they can take steps to pay their bill on time,”


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Ohakune 13 Cordyline Place

3 2 1

Asking Price $515,000

Viewby appointment

Jenny Dekker027 455 5674

[email protected]

BARTLEY REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED REAA 2008

Comfy home with mountain

views

Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, this low maintenance

property is oozing simplicity and style. It's conducive

to easy family living with two good sized separate

living areas that can be opened or closed off as

required and both open to a large deck with amazing

views of majestic Mount Ruapehu. Featuring three

bedrooms with wardrobes, one with an ensuite, a

separate bathroom, drying room and an open-plan

kitchen and dining area, it is the perfect holiday retreat

for year-round enjoyment.

bayleys.co.nz/2900144

Ohakune 105 Clyde Street

3 2 2


View by appointment

Jenny Dekker 027 455 5674

[email protected]


Contemporary living

This well-appointed two-bedroom cottage, together

with a one-bedroom self-contained studio, is set up

for year-round activities. A large open kitchen and

living area has plenty of space and opens to a private,

fully-fenced outdoor entertaining area with a spa pool.

Featuring a large drying room and dry sauna, this

property could be your winter wonderland. The one-

bedroom studio unit adjoins a large double garage,

with ample room for the car, boat, bikes and extra

storage. The studio also features a spa pool and dry

sauna / drying room. Within walking distance to town,

the supermarket and cafes.


Ohakune 105A Clyde Street

2 1 1


Viewby appointment

Jenny Dekker027 455 5674

[email protected]


Cute on Clyde

This low maintenance, two-bedroom cottage is the

ideal holiday pad for the discerning buyer wanting

value for money. Escape the hustle and bustle of city

life and come rejuvenate here! Set on a private rear

section, it comprises many special features including a

dry sauna / drying room, spa pool, small deck, large

single carport with extra parking space and a decent

sized yard with mountain views. With proven rental

history and proximity to town, this will not be on the

market for long. Call now to view!


Ohakune 2/180 Mangawhero Terrace


View by appointment

Kay Blaney 027 480 8845

[email protected]


250sqm site in great location

This freehold, flat 250sqm site located on

Mangawhero Terrace is within walking distance of the

apres ski area of Ohakune township. An easy stroll to

restaurants, bars and cafes. It has an easy build site,

being the middle section of three now on the market.

There is a partial mountain view from the site.



Auto Service

Ph 06-385 4216

• WoF – cars $46, trailers $30all makes & models

• Qualified mechanics• Tyres – cars, motorbikes,

ATV’s, side-by-side• Batteries

Right here in Raetihi

Land development

Ph 06-385-485406 3881400 / 021 0263 4206

Bathroom / Kitchen RenovationsNew Builds Woodburning Fires

Central Heating SystemsDomestic & Commercial Plumbing Maintenance

“Your comfortable living experts”www.matthobbsplumbing.co.nz

Plumbing / Drainlaying

THE PLUMBERS THAT MAKE IT HAPPEN

Experts ~ at your serviceAds

Ph 06 385 8532

Rats!This space could have been yours.

Call us today to grab it for next week.

THE CYPRUS TREE79 Clyde St, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8857Contemporary café, bar and restaurant. Come and try our new small plates menu. 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.

UtOpia Café/ReStaURant47 Clyde St, 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 garden area. Free WiFi with purchase.

OCR Cafe & ReStaURant2 Tyne St, Ohakune (Bottom of the Mountain Rd) Ph: 06 385 8322Come and enjoy some of Ohakune’s finest in a relaxed cosy atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious platter, wholesome food and NZ wine and craft beers. Gluten free options available. Excellent kids menu. Fully licensed.

La piZZeRia6 Thames St, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8558 Ohakune's most famous pizza restaurant. For over 30 years we have been cooking Ohakune's best pizza. Come up and see us in the "Junction" at the end of the Old Coach Road and try one of our hot, tasty, handmade pizzas. Open for dinner, takeaway or dine in BYOW and fully licensed. Check us out online at: lapizzeria.co.nz

OHaKUne

Where to dine in theRuapehu District

KinGS BaR & ReStaURant3 Rimu St, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8648Est in 1913, historic Kings offers an inviting menu by locally renown chefs, a great selection of boutique wines and is the exclusive venue to offer Ruapehu Brewing Company beers on tap. See our Facebook page for what’s on and opening times.

tHe pOWDeRKeGBottom of the mountain road Ph: 06 385 8888The iconic Powderkeg at the bottom of the mountain road remains Ohakune’s most popular venue for all ages. With 30 years’ commitment to fantastic food, friendly service and fun times, The Keg is the perfect place to meet friends for dinner, drinks or just all round good times. Powderkeg open from 4pm weekdays. Open from 3pm Saturday and Sunday.

To include your restaurant/bar/cafe in this guide,please contact the Ruapehu Bulletin on

06-385-8532 or email [email protected]

OHaKUne CLUB71 Goldfinch St, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8221Fully licensed country club with a fresh tasty menu at reasonable prices. Function room available. Gaming, pool, darts, snooker and TAB. Restaurant open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 6pm – 8.30pm. All members and bona fide guests welcome.

College athletes show their skills

EyE on RuapEhu CollEgE, ContRibutEd by staff and studEnts

Athletics day started with a cool breeze last Thursday 5 March but warmed up by the time the relay races were held in the afternoon. Stu-dents gained whānau points for participation and students who were more competitive had opportunities to excel.

The day was positive and the inter-whānau chants stepped up another level. The inter-whānau relays were highly contested. There were no broken records on the day, but Kiwi were 1st and Tui were 2nd.Coronavirus Update

All schools in the southern Ruapehu area are monitoring the coronavirus, with regular up-dates from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health.

The latest is that at this time, the vast major-ity of people in New Zealand have no risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.

Children and young people under 18 ac-count for only 2.4% of all reported cases of COVID-19 – this means New Zealand is un-likely to see widespread cases in schools and early learning services

New Zealand currently has very few cases of COVID-19 and no evidence of sustained person-to-person transmission in New Zealand communities.

Although asymptomatic infection (people with no symptoms) has been reported, there is emerging evidence that this is rare and not a major driver in spreading the infection.

Spread happens through coughing and sneez-ing by someone confirmed with COVID-19 – similar to the way that influenza spreads.

“COVID-19 does not transmit as efficiently as influenza, from the data available so far. With influenza, people who are infected but not yet sick are major drivers of transmission, which does not appear to be the case for COV-

ID-19”, says the Director General of World Health Organisation (WHO)

The best preventative steps for any com-municable disease include simple but impor-tant measures to practice as part of your daily routine, but especially during flu season, says the MOH:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and dry thoroughly.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid sharing anything that has come in contact with saliva, whether in your living or social environments.

• Stay home when you are sick and seek medical attention.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the rubbish.

• Get adequate sleep and eat well-balanced meals to ensure a healthy immune system.

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Waimarino Presidents team travelled to Linton on Sunday to play their third round. This time the Waimarino team was not so lucky but gave Linton a good game, losing 5.5 points to 6.5.

Twilight golf brought in some very nice scores: Senior division Rob Edmonds with 25 points, Intermediates Graham Murdie with 24 points, Juniors Joey

Mcleod with a massive 29 and Women’s division went to one of the new ladies Pieta Gilbert with 22 points. Closest to the pin was won by Anton Edmonds. There was also some excitement with Eileen Gotlieb scoring a hole in one on number 9.

Sunday Haggle results: first Iain H, second John M, third Jerry Jordan and

forth Scott Irwin. Twos were scored by Scott Irwin and Steve Pitts.

Just a notice for this weekend on Sunday the course will be closed to the public as the Club hosts the third round of Pennants, Sunday haggle with now be held on Saturday because of this at normal tee off time 12pm.

Support from fellow-students is always a big part of Ruapehu College sports meets.

An earlier cool breeze did nothing to slow down the boys sprints at the Ruapehu College athletics.


Refrigeration Air Conditioning

020 412 80295

Qualified Refrigeration Engineer

Design, Installation, Service,Maintenance

Heating & VentilationCall Andy Brownlow

Plumbing / Drainlaying

Ph/fax 06 385 4718

B&M PLUMBING LTD• Plumbing&Drainlaying• Pumps - sales, servicing & installation ofallpumps

• Fires&Solar• 5TonDiggerwithAugers,Ditchwitch&TipTruck

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CallBrian0274361075Email:

[email protected]

Ph 06 345 4554

Furnishers

Geoff Anderson027 283 9551

33 Victoria Avenue, Wanganuiemail [email protected]

Quality furnitureflooring andwindow treatmentsfor the discerning

Build, Renovate, Decorate

027 321 4050/027 627 4984

dreams and schemes

Ph 06 385 8321

Legal ServicesTrust Law Family Law Criminal LawWills and Estates Relationship Property LawProperty Law and Conveyancing

Nash Jordan Law56 Clyde St, OhakuneJoanna Jordan & Jeremy NashEmail: [email protected]

Upholsterers

Ph 06 385 8487

Heat Pumps

Ph 07 895 7348

Call our Refrigeration Engineers for a free quote

• interest free terms• energy efficient• Six year parts, labour and mileage warranty

Central Refrigeration, trading as100% Appliances

Auto Services

Ph 06 385 9222

AUTO SERVICE CENTREAuthorised Holden Service CentreFull workshop services for all vehicles, wheel alignments,

computer diagnostics, warrant of fitness inspections,

parts, batteries, engine oils.

84 Clyde Street, Ohakune After hours 027 448 4080

[email protected]

Ph 06 385 8952

29 Burns St, Ohakune.027 473 0188 Dave or 027 444 2058 Bruce

Email: [email protected]

• Manufacturing and repairs

• Access equipment hire

• Engineering supplies

• BOC gases

• 20T & 50T crane hire

Engineering

Experts ~ at your service

Electrician

Ph 021 770 123

Are you looking for an electrician who:- Keeps his promises?

- Offers efficient service & sound advice?

Then call Jake Fah at

REGISTERED ELECTRICIANOhakune - Raetihi - Rangataua -

Horopito - National ParkPH. 06 385 3393

Carpet Cleaning

0800 22 78 22

WANGANUICARPET & UPHoLSTERy CLEANING

24 HoUR FLooD CALLoUTWe specialise in stains, odours and hard to

clean carpets and fabrics.P.U.R.T - Pet Urine Removal Treatment

[email protected]

Wanganui & Ruapehu Regions

Septic Tank Work

Ph 06 388 0452

Bennett’s Septic Tank Cleaning

ServicesSeptic tanks, water tanks,

grease traps.Call us for fast efficient service.

Phone Chris on 06-388-0452

CHECK OUT OUR EXTENSIVE RANGE OF HIRE EQUIPMENT.

SEE OUR WEBSITE WWW.TWEEDDALE.CO.NZ

Hire

Ph 06 387 5022

Why buy it ... hire it!TWEEDDALE HIRE

PARTY HIRE: floodlights, tables & chairs, heaters, barbecues, spit roasters, wheelie bins, chafing dishes, crockery & cutlery, dehumidifier, flute & wine glasses, universal food cooker, portaloos & showers, 3-section marquee, horse float.

FOR THE BIG JOBS: digger hire, cherry pickers,

pumps, wood splitters, generators, welders, car trailers, post hole borers, furniture trailer, Bobcat & attachments, concrete

equipment, rollers & compactors, portable trencher

Marquee Hire

Accountants

Ph 06-385-8801

Ph 06 385 8700

Appliances

ohakune TV Electrical

Free quotes. Interest Free Terms available. Total 5-year Warranty. Q Card.

Your Local 100% Independent Store& Heat Pump Installers

Choose the best heat pump designed to cool your home

Lawyers

Ph 06 281 3461

Gas Fitting

Ph 06 343 6866

Cut down on your power bill.

Go gas hot water & heating

– supplied and installed.

Call for a consultation.

Phone Denise 027 482 7488 or

[email protected]

Therapeutic Massage

Ph 06 385 8507

Work/Sports injury recovery,prevention, maintenance & relaxation

Clinic & Sauna: 14 Manuka St, Ohakune.Call-outs: 027-274 4282

Available 12 hours every dayVOUCHERS ALWAYS AVAILABLE

Realising It’s Called Health

Butchers

Ph/fax 07 895 7570

Cecil’s Meat & VegQuality meat products

Beef, pork, mutton and chicken, all cuts available.

• Bacon • Sausages

• Hams• etc.

We are now licensed to process all home kill and wild game.

Open 6am - 5pm weekdays & 8am - 1pm Saturday109 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui.

Opposite the Railway Station

Small goods made in store.


Phone 06-385-8532.Email: [email protected] Deadline 5pm Friday.

FORSALE

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FIREWooD, Douglas fir & bluegum. $700 for 8 cubic metres. Phone 020 4056 3099.

Ross Hardey – optometristFor an appointment when next in Ohakune

or Taihape, phone: 0800 4 EYESIGHT, (0800 4 39374)

FIREWooD, www.d e a d m a n f i r e w o o d merchants.co.nz or call Mike 027 477 1992.

ToPSoIL. Clean, machine processed topsoil. Any quantity available, Ohakune. Plenty in stock. Delivery available. Phone 027 586 1015.

F o R E S T R y S E E D L I N G S , Management Services. Grow your Carbon Now. Local Expertise available. Waimarino Tree Resource. Ian 027 444 3441

TANK SPECIALISTS, water or septic. Delivered price quoted. Buy direct. Ph 0800-487-633.

LAWNMoWING AND SECTIoN maintenance – Phone Alpine Property Services 0800-896-689 or 027-289-6689 email: [email protected].

RUAPEHU LAWMark McGhie has an office at

Raetihi ChambersSeddon Street

Fridays 9am – 1pm

Phone for appointment 021 2444 291

Exercise MalayaCombat School, Land Operations Training Centre of the New Zealand Army will be conducting a military exercise from Thursday 5th March until Friday 13th March 2020. The exercise will be in the Rangataua Forest area North East of Ohakune. The Exercise will contain 50 soldiers who will insert on the 4th March 2020 and operate with weapons in the area, where blank firing activities will occur.Inquiries regarding the exercise should be directed to:

Course Manager, SSGT A GilesCombat School, Waiouru Military Camp,

Ruapehu Rd, Waiouru, NZ027 567 1977

Advisory Notice

Military TrainingThe Senior NCO Wing of Army Command School will be conducting EXERCISE KALAMAI in the Karioi Forest area over the period 23 – 28 March 2020. The exercise will involve up to 32 personnel.

Training will involve soldiers conducting patrol by day and night. Soldiers will be carrying military weapons and using both civilian and military vehicles. Weapon blank firing may occur over this period in a controlled environment. No pyrotechnics will be used.

For more information please contact:SSgt Tony Van Vroonhoven

(Senior Instructor)021 0293 2037

Advisory Notice

PubLIC nOTICES

PURSUANT to the LGA 1974 Section 342 Schedule 10, notice is hereby given that the Ruapehu District Council will close the following roads for the Thunder Mountain event as per the details below:

Ohakune Mountain Road, from Old Station Road, between 2pm and 4pm, Sat 14 March.

Thames Street, adjacent to Village Green, from Mangawhero Terrace to Rimu Street as follows:One Lane closed Fri 13 March 6am to Sat 14 March 11am,Full Closure Saturday 14 March 11am to 11pm,One lane closed Sat 14 March 11pm to Sun15 March 6pm.

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Thunder Mountain Event

MAYOR in WAIMARINO

Mayor Don Cameron is available to meet residents and ratepayers to talk about any issues or concerns at Ruapehu District Council offices in either Ohakune or Raetihi. Arrangements can be made for people who are unable to travel to either office. To organise an appointment please call either Ohakune (06 385 8364) or Raetihi (06 385 4447).

EASTER IS CoMING EARLy!!!

Nation’s Chocolate Éclair Shop

invites our customers to collect their free

HoT CRoSS BUNSMonday 16 March

From the bakehouse, after mid-day

National Park 6.00pm, Tuesday 24 March 2020The Park Hotel, SH4 and Millar Street, National ParkTaumarunui6.00pm, Wednesday 1 April 2020 Miriama Community Centre, Miriama Street, TaumarunuiRaetihi6.00pm, Monday 6 April 2020 Raetihi Community Space, Seddon Street, RaetihiOhakune 6.00pm, Thursday 7 April 2020 Council Chamber, Ayr Street, OhakuneWaiouru6.00pm, Thursday 16 April 2020 Waiouru Community Centre, Queree Drive, WaiouruOhura6:00pm, Tuesday 21 April 2020 Ohura Community Hall, Ngarimu Street, Ohura

Ruapehu District CouncilAnnual Plan 2020/2021Community Meeting Dates

As there are no significant changes to our work programme or our direction in the 2020/21 Annual Plan from the Long Term Plan we are not undertaking a formal consultation process. We are however holding hui to talk about what we are planning to listen to community issues, and answer any questions people may have.Please take this opportunity to hear about what’s planned for your town and update us on your community’s needs and wants.

If you have any questions about these meetings please contact Lauren on 07 895 8818 or 06 385 8364

LEATHER RECLINER chair, fawn. In working order, fair condition, can deliver. Genuine enquiries 027-321-8108.

Taumarunui CBD Dog Ban ReviewCONSULTATION DETAILS

Council is reviewing parts of the Dog Control Policy and Bylaw, specifically the current ban of dogs in the Taumarunui CBD.

Why does Taumarunui CBD have a dog ban?Council allowed individual townships to make their own decisions about where dogs are permitted across their town, and Taumarunui is currently the only centre in the District that bans dogs.

In Taumarunui, the ban on dogs from the CBD was based on issues of safety, sanitation and attractiveness of the town for visitors.

Why the review?Reasons for having these streets as leashed areas include allowing owners to walk through the area and access cafes with their dogs. This allows visitors and residents not to have to leave their dogs unattended in vehicles, especially on hot days.

Changing to a leashed area is consistent with the long term development objectives for Taumarunui, as we strive for the town to be a destination for visitors and travellers to stop.The streets in Taumarunui where dogs are permitted on leash have not generated any complaints from the public over this same period. This is also the case with the main streets in Ohakune where dogs are permitted.

There are a number of measures currently in place to ensure public safety and sanitation standards are upheld in on leash areas. The Compliance Team at Council have stated that these are satisfactory mechanisms in order to manage problematic dogs and owners.

Consultation Opens Wednesday 4 March

Public Meeting 6pm, Monday 16 March

Consultation Closes Friday 17 April

Hearings Wednesday 29 April

Deliberations and Apoptions Wednesday 20 May

How can you find out more information?A copy of the statement of proposal and submission form can be obtained from any RDC office and online at www.ruapehudc.govt.nz.

Submissions on the proposed changes can be made via the online form on our website, by hard copy or be sent to [email protected]

A public meeting will be held 6pm, Monday 16 March at the Miriama Community Centre, Taumarunui

Contact Lauren via your local RDC office on 06 385 8364 or 07 895 8188 for more information.

Currently there is a ban in place on Hakiaha and Miriama Streets, parts of Marae, Hikaia and Manuaute Streets and Kydd and Hayes Lanes. The proposed changes would have these areas changed to leashed areas.

Key dates for consultation

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CHANGE OF SERVICEPIPIRIKI TRANSFER STATION

With the growth in visitor numbers and use of Pipiriki as an access point to the Whanganui River the Transfer Station has been coming under increasing pressure. Unfortuately this has included abuse of the site which has required regular clean-up costing ratepayers and threatening the environment.Following a meeting with the community the Pipiriki Transfer Station will be gated and have set opening hours which will be managed by local staff.Council has organised for our contractor Downers to undertake a clean-up of the site at which point a gate will be installed.Opening hours will then be:• Mon, Wed, Fri - 8am to 10am• Sun - 8am to 12pmAny queries please contact Daniel at Council on 06 385 8364.


H I G H E R G R o U N D B I B L E B A P T I S T CHURCH meet ing at Waimarino St John training rooms every first and third Sundays of the month at 10.30am. Contact 021 104 8631.

CHuRCHnOTICES

SHIFT FITTERFoR TANGIWAI SAWMILLContract or wages.Days: 5am – 3.30am Monday – Thursday5am – 2pm FridayNights: 2pm – 12.30pm Mondays – Thursday only

Applicants must have own transport and comprehensive tool kit

Send CV to:[email protected] or phone Brett Newton 021-02959968

MAzDA BoUNTy UTE 2001, lockable canopy, alloy wheels, alarm, spare key, serviced with receipts, 200,000 kms, $8000 ono. Vehicle can be seen in Ohakune 15-21 March. Trademe Ref #2504325936. Ph 021 201 9820

vEHICLESFOR SALE

National Park 6.00pm, Tuesday 24 March 2020The Park Hotel, SH4 and Millar Street, National ParkTaumarunui6.00pm, Wednesday 1 April 2020 Miriama Community Centre, Miriama Street, TaumarunuiRaetihi6.00pm, Monday 6 April 2020 Raetihi Community Space, Seddon Street, RaetihiOhakune 6.00pm, Thursday 7 April 2020 Council Chamber, Ayr Street, OhakuneWaiouru6.00pm, Thursday 16 April 2020 Waiouru Community Centre, Queree Drive, WaiouruOhura6:00pm, Tuesday 21 April 2020 Ohura Community Hall, Ngarimu Street, Ohura

Ruapehu District CouncilAnnual Plan 2020/2021Community Meeting Dates

As there are no significant changes to our work programme or our direction in the 2020/21 Annual Plan from the Long Term Plan we are not undertaking a formal consultation process. We are however holding hui to talk about what we are planning to listen to community issues, and answer any questions people may have.Please take this opportunity to hear about what’s planned for your town and update us on your community’s needs and wants.

If you have any questions about these meetings please contact Lauren on 07 895 8818 or 06 385 8364

SUE, Cyril Poy Jong

In loving memory of our wonderful brother,

brother in law and uncle who we miss and will remember

always. From your loving sisters Colleen,

June and Joan, and brothers in law and

mate Bob & Tom and your nephews and

nieces.

In mEmORIAm

Council Plans, Community Needs & Wants

National Park6:00pm, Tuesday 24 March The Park Hotel

Taumarunui6:00pm, Wednesday 1 AprilMiriama Community Centre

Raetihi6:00pm, Monday 6 AprilRaetihi Community Space

Ohakune6:00pm, Tuesday 7 AprilOhakune Council Chambers

Waiouru6:00pm, Thursday 16 AprilWaiouru Community Centre

Ohura6:00pm, Tuesday 21 AprilOhura Community Hall

ANNUAL PLANCOMMUNITY HUI

As there are no significant changes to our work programme or our direction in the 2020/21 Annual Plan from the Long Term Plan we are not undertaking a formal consultation process.

We are however holding hui to talk about what we are planning, to listen to community issues, and answer any questions people may have.

Please take this opportunity to hear about what’s planned for your town and update us on your community’s needs and wants.

For more information about the community meetings, contact Lauren on 07 895 8188 or 06 385 8364

Hey kids – need extra pocket

money?The Ruapehu Bulletin requires

Wednesday deliverers in Ohakune. Phone Robert on 06-385 8532.

In loving memory of CyRIL SUE

One year has passed since you left us, and life has never been

the same.

There is not a day that we don’t think of

you and speak of your name.

We miss your beautiful smile, your unconditional love,

and your funny jokes.

You will be forever in our hearts and will never be forgotten.Miss and love you

always.

Jin, Steven and Cathryn, Christine

and Nilesh, Suanne and Richard, Kelvin

and Lisa.

Tussock Buster is backThe annual Tussock Buster trail bike ride is back in

Waiouru, with more than 900 riders registered for the 27-29 March event.

Last year’s ride had to be canned due to the Christchurch mosque attacks, which saw many of the Army staff who would usually provide support for the event posted to Christchurch.

The event is capped at 1600 riders so organiser Diana Booth is urging people to get in fast if they want to take on the trails through Waiouru Army land, which is usually off limits for civilians.

Early bird entries close on Tuesday 24 March.The Tussock Buster – a two-wheel event – utilises

about half of the 63,000-hectare Waiouru military training area and has almost 300km of marked riding trails – most of which are bulldozed and graded annually by the Offlimits team.

Camping on Friday and Saturday nights is provided on

the Waiouru Rugby/sports fields. This facility includes hot showers, portable toilets, a rugby club bar and TV.

Hot meals plus a variety of snacks are available from the Waiouru community shop on site. Waiouru community groups will have food stalls, providing sustenance for the riders while raising money for their groups.

There will also be motorcycle service support facilities and the opportunity to purchase riding equipment from a range of vendors.

There are tracks for all levels of competency including a designated kids’ track for the little ones and those on bikes under 85cc.

There are a number of short trails ranging from 10-35 km. These are ride-able by those on 85cc bikes or larger. Ninety percent of the trails will be relatively easy but there will be about 10% that would be regarded as being a steep up or downhill.

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5pm Fridays!It’s important that we get your ad booking and copy in on time, so that we have time to check it, plan the best layout and work on producing a better

paper for you!

Accountant – Atihau

Whanganui Incorporation

Ruapehu Escape the travel woes of the big city and come join Atihau Whanganui Incorporation (AWHI), a progressive and professional multi-enterprise farming business with scale across the Central North Island, including 7 Breeding Stations, 2 Finishing Stations 1 Dairy Unit and an Apiary, comprising of 41,652ha.

Applications are invited for the newly created Accountant role within our Ohakune office. Reporting to the CEO, this role will be an integral part of our newly established finance team providing the breadth and depth of financial services and support.

The successful applicant will have an eye for detail, great sense of humour, CA qualified with demonstrated experience to match. Excellent communications skills coupled with the ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders including non-finance staff in a wider business context is essential.

If you enjoy working within a team-based environment, have a positive outlook and are willing to contribute to the AWHI culture that’s growing from strength to strength then we want to hear from you.

Atihau offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package reflective of skills and experience. Ongoing training and personal development is also provided to support personal goals and aspirations.

Atihau has health and safety management systems in place to provide a safe and drug free workplace, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test before commencement.

For more information about this role please contact [email protected]

Applications close 4pm Monday 23rd March 2020.

SITuATIOnS vACAnT

yet another warm Waimarino monthOhakune has once again set new weather records, for

the month of February.At the Ohakune weather station, which records data

for the Waimarino area, the highest-ever February mean maximum temperature was recorded: 25.1°C, which was 3.9°C above normal.

Waiouru also recorded a high mean maximum temperature: 22.6°C, which was the third-highest since records began and 2.9°C above normal.

Taumarunui also recorded its third-highest mean maximum: 27.6°C, which was 3.3°C above normal.

Taumarunui recorded its 4th-lowest February rainfall total, just 9mm, or 10% of normal for the month.

Ohakune recorded its 4th-highest daily maximum air temperature for the month of February: 29.8°C on 1

February.Waiouru also recorded its 4th-highest daily maximum

air temperature for the month of February: 28.6°C on 4 February.

New Zealand has not had a month with below average temperatures in 37 months, or since January 2017.

In NIWA’s summer data, Ohakune also shows up as having its highest-ever mean maximum air temperature, at 23.2°C, which was 2.7°C above normal.

The Ohakune weather station also recorded its third-highest daily maximum air temperature for summer: 30.1°C on 26 January.

The Lower Retaruke weather station recorded its third-highest extreme one-day rainfall total: 83mm on 17 December.

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RUAPEHU

FUNDING

FORUMMIRIAMA COMMUNITY CENTRE

10:30-2PM | MARCH 12, 2020

Funders Panel

Natural heritage funding workshop

Land owners and business workshop

Funders from across the District, facilitated byCommunity Waikato

Community Waikato

MPI Agribusiness

Register online atRuapehudc.govt.nzor just turn up on

the day!

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