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Last Museum dawn ANZAC service

The National Army Museum in Waiouru hosted the last of the series of dawn services as part of the centenary commemorations of World War One.

Waiouru’s dawn service was usually held inside the Army Camp but was moved to the Museum in 2015, to mark 100 years since the Gallipoli landings.

WW1 ended in November 1918 so this year marks the centenary of the end of the Great War.

Once again, the Museum service was very well attended, with TAD recruits marching, along with

youngsters from the Rangitikei Ruapehu Cadet Unit and members of the Waiouru Army kapahaka group.

Next year’s dawn service will be inside the Camp but still open to the public.

The Museum will go back to hosting an 11am civic service.Raetihi & Ohakune

The dawn service in Raetihi was well attended although possibly down in numbers, while the civic

Colonel Karyn Thompson, Commander TRADOC (NZ) gives the ANZAC address at the Waiouru dawn service. Photo: Craig Madsen.

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Fuel prices high? yeah right

While parts of the North Island lament their high-priced petrol, Waimarino residents are paying a lot more at the pump.

BP was in the national news yesterday, amid complaints about their petrol pricing strategy, with some complaining that prices were being jacked up in some areas with little or no competition, while areas where there is good competition, prices are lower.

“While lowest prices in the North Island regularly dip below $2 per litre for 91, the South Islander have to dig a little deeper to afford prices in excess of $2,”

states the New Zealand Herald in their report.

Waimarino readers could be expected to utter a loud “excuse me?”

We checked: BP Ohakune was selling 91 octane petrol for $2.169, while at Caltex Raetihi it was around $2.15.

That’s dearer than most of the South Island, with just the West Coast paying more, at $2.229.

The rest of the Manawatu Whanganui Region is paying around $1.969.

Even with Auckland’s 11.5 cents a litre regional fuel tax, they would still be paying just $2.08, still around ten cents cheaper in the Waimarino.

Ohakune

$2.169

The New Zealand Herald’s graphic, showing petrol prices around the North Island. We’ve added the local price, in red.

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La PiZZeria6 Thames St, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8558 Ohakune's most famous pizza restaurant. For 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

oCr CaFe & resTauranT2 Tyne St, Ohakune (Bottom of the Mountain Road) 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 by the cosy fire. Gluten free options available. Excellent kids menu. Fully licensed. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. www.ocr.co.nz

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.

sWeeT Pea CaFe19 Goldfinch St, (next to BNZ), Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8112Homemade freshly baked cabinet goodies and delicious menu to order from. Family friendly, with kids area and open fire. Open Monday to Saturday, 9am – 3pm

The PoWDerKegBottom of the mountain road Ph: 06 385 8888The iconic Powderkeg remains Ohakune’s most popular venue for all ages, with 28 years’ commitment to fantastic food, friendly service and fun time. The Keg is the perfect place to meet friends for dinner, drinks, or a platter on the sunny balcony. Matterhorn open 7–9.30am daily. Powderkeg open 3pm till late daily.

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ohaKuneKings bar & resTauranT3 Rimu St, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8648Taste of the southern US style menu – including fantastic homemade burgers. Kings has a warm southern diner decor, great staff and is family friendly. Ohakune’s biggest screen for live sport. See our Facebook page for details. Open from 4pm Wednesday to Sunday.

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service in Raetihi saw similar numbers, said Rev Grahame Craggs, who led the Raetihi service and acted as chaplain at the Ohakune service.

He said the Raetihi service and march to the cemeteries was in “quite mild weather”, with no rain.

The dawn parade was followed by breakfast provided by the Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club and the Ohakune civic service was followed with a light lunch at the Ohakune Club.

“The support at both clubs was magnificent this year,” said Rev Craggs.

“They are always supportive but this year they particularly excelled themselves.”

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Gondola decision adjourned

A wide cross-section of Ruapehu communities having their say on the draft Waste

Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) is what Ruapehu District Council is hoping for, having extended the deadline for public feedback until Tuesday 29 May.

Council waste minimisation officer Daniel Allen said that the draft Plan reflects a significant change in direction for the management and minimisation of solid waste, which will impact on every household and business in Ruapehu.

“Like the rest of New Zealand we have some big challenges ahead in protecting and improving our environment and meeting our national environmental obligations,” said Mr Allen.

“While this change in direction has largely been prompted by the imminent closure of the Taumarunui landfill, following the expiry of the current consent in 2020, it is apparent that how we have been dealing with our waste up until now is no longer acceptable.”

He said the underlying vision driving the draft WMMP is all about minimising the amount of waste going to landfill.

“We know from our waste audits that nearly 70% of kerbside rubbish

collected from Ruapehu households could have been recycled or composted instead of being sent to landfill.”

The recent Long Term Plan (LTP) 2018-28 consultation proposed retaining all clean-fill within the district but transporting all other waste to a suitable facility outside the district for processing.

“While Council’s proposed solution received the majority of support from submitters, it came with the significant proviso about the need to reduce what we throw out notably food waste and other biodegradables,” said Mr Allen.

“Minimising what we all collectively throw out is the key to protecting our environment, our way of life, and keeping solid waste services affordable and sustainable.”

“If the WMMP is going be successful we need households and businesses to be in full support of it and prepared to make changes to their behaviour with a much bigger commitment to reducing, reusing, recycling and composting.

“For many people this will require a change to their current behaviour. However, we don’t believe this needs to be difficult or time-consuming with a little organisation and understanding.”

The Plan is at ruapehudc.govt.nz or at local Council offices.

Waste audits show that nearly 70% of kerbside rubbish collected from Ruapehu households could have been recycled or composted instead of being sent to landfill, says RDC.

Whakapapa’s gondola plan consent hearing was adjourned on Friday with the Ruapehu District Council’s hearings committee requesting more information from Ruapehu Alpine Lifts on the proposal.

Once the information is received, the hearings committee will reconvene, possibly later this week, the Bulletin was advised.

A bloc of objectors from Whakapapa ski clubs

withdrew their objections.The remaining submitters were heard by around

mid-day on Friday, with the hearings committee then deliberating on their decision for the afternoon.

The majority of the submissions were opposed to the application, but that included the large number of ski club members seeking to have a mid-station on the gondola at Hut Flat.

In support were 16 submissions plus two neutral.


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New park trail draws range of views

Whether the local council should support a project to build a cycle and walking trail from Turoa to Ohakune and Horopito has drawn a range of views, mostly positive in terms of setting up a Trust to support it.

The Ruapehu District Council has included the project in its 2018-28 draft long term plan.

They have put two options to the community: support the establishment of the trust to help with the project; or put up the

local share (estimated at $2.9 million) to see it completed.

If the second option was followed and the full amount invested, the cost to ratepayers would be $30.81 each.

The project is estimated to cost around $4.9m and the National Government pledged $2 million.

The Trust option would allow access to funding sources closed to Council.

RDC is able to redirect some NZTA funding (approximately $320,000) that otherwise would have been spent on Ohakune Mountain Road.Submissions

In its submission to the LTP, Forest & Bird “is supportive of activities that contribute to the local economy without exploiting the environment. We note council’s suggestion that construction of the trail should avoid sensitive areas of the environment

Mardi Gras early bird tickets sold out

The early bird tickets for the Ohakune Mardi Gras have sold out, according to the event’s ticket sales website.

“We’ve already sold 5000 tickets in a day, we’re rapt,” said organiser Mitch Lowe when they went on sale on 12 April.

“Capacity is 9000 and we are expecting to sell out over a month in advance.”

The Bulletin was advised that the event has sold out, but we haven’t been able to confirm whether this is for the early bird sales or the event entirely. We’ll keep you posted.

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option include Horizons Regional Council; Ngati Rangi Trust; Federated Farmers; Ohakune 2000 Incorporated, who suggested that the Trust could be extended to cover other trails for development and maintenance.

Supporters of the RDC funding option include: Ruapehu Whanau Transformation Project and Ohakune 2000 Inc, although they suggested an underwriting role.

“Given the level of projected benefit to the District’s economy ($5.8 million when fully developed) it seems appropriate for accelerated funding by means of district-wide rated support.

“This will not necessarily mean “hard cash”, rather the underwriting of the Trust

to support any shortfall required to satisfy Central Government co-funding requirements.

“The development of Stage 1 of the Ohakune Old Coach Road, which Ohakune 2000 played an integral part in, is a good, easily duplicated example of a $1 million “value” project, delivered for minimal “hard cash”, through the maximisation of in-kind contributions and volunteer labour support.”

Owhango Residents and Ratepayers Association said there is “difficulty supporting the development” while the 42nd Traverse through Tongariro Forest “remains in a dilapidated state”.

“Should Council contribute to the rising cost of maintaining Recreational assets on Conservation land?” asks the group.

Twister shot

There have been a number of reports of mini tornados at the same time that National Park Village was badly damaged on 10 April. Phil Garland snapped this image of one from the Parapara Highway.


Waimarino Junior Brass debut on ANZAC Day

The newest members of the Waimarino Junior Brass programme had their first public performance at Ohakune’s ANZAC Day service on 25 April.

Noah, 10 and Isaac 7 from Raurimu, and Jay 9 from National Park, joined the Waimarino Band to play the hymn Eventide – Abide With Me.

“The youngsters played well and we are delighted that our junior programme is now established,” says Nigel Buck, leader of the Waimarino Band.

The junior band programme began in mid-2017 when Kathy Clark, an itinerant music tutor, joined the band. She travels the district and now has brass and percussion students at four primary schools.

“Community banding has been such a positive part

of our lives,” says Kathy, “and seeing these youngsters perform at the very start of their banding journey was very satisfying indeed.”

Kathy’s son Colin Clark leads the trumpet section in the Royal New Zealand Navy Band and keeps an eye on the development of all the brass players.

The Waimarino Band will be holding a ‘come and try’ evening at the Ohakune School Hall on Tuesday 22 May from 6-7.30pm for potential players young or old.

Anyone who would like to know more about the Waimarinio Band can contact Nigel Buck on 06-385-8610 or about the junior brass programme, email Kathy at [email protected] or call her on 021-689-005.

Newest brass band players Jay (9), Isaac (7) and Noah (10) with RSA ANZAC Day service organiser Eric Pasquill.

Trees cost ‘millions’ each year: TLC

“Our requests for trees to be

trimmed have been ignored or barely acknowledged.

They just don’t care because it doesn’t impact on them.”

The Lines Company (TLC) is backing calls for an urgent review of tree regulations, saying poor tree maintenance is costing King Country and Ruapehu power customers around $80-$120 each per year.

TLC is part of the Electricity Networks Association (ENA), which has called on the government to urgently sort out tree regulations, which it says are “not working”. The call came after 180,000 Aucklanders were left without power after recent storms.

TLC general manager – operations Dayl Spencer, who was on a vegetation management working group, said around 60-70 per cent of power outages in storms nationwide were due to trees. TLC spends about $1 million a year on trimming and felling trees and another $700,000 – $1m per year fixing faults caused by trees falling on lines. Sometimes both the lines and poles are completely destroyed.

“The fact is that poorly placed trees are costing our customers and our community perhaps 1.7 million per year,” Spencer said. “That’s money we don’t need to, and shouldn’t have to spend.”

Spencer says while trees on private land can be an issue, the biggest culprit was forestry companies – many of them overseas-owned.

“Forestry companies are the real challenge because the regulations don’t cover the problems we have with forestry trees. We have a good relationship with some companies but the rest are largely apathetic about doing anything,” he said.

“Over the years TLC has made multiple approaches to forestry block owners although tracking down ownership is not always easy. In some cases, our requests

for trees to be trimmed have been ignored or barely acknowledged. They just don’t care because it doesn’t impact on them. Instead, TLC customers bear the brunt in terms of both cost and power outages. It’s simply not fair.”

TLC had contacted the Overseas Investment Office about the issue but to

no avail, he said. “They pretty well

didn’t want to know.”Spencer said trees

growing too close to power lines were a safety hazard and put TLC staff at unnecessary risk.

“It’s our crews that go out there in storms to fix the faults and it can be dangerous work. If tree owners worked alongside us

and took some responsibility we wouldn’t have to send crews out as often and the community wouldn’t be wearing the cost or the inconvenience of power outages.”

TLC will trim trees once at no charge, he said, but would rather see them nowhere near power lines at all.

“Trees are like lawns; you’ve got to stay on top of them. We see trees planted in places that are totally inappropriate and it’s frustrating because we know at some point they will cause an issue for the wider community.”

Trees around power lines are regulated by the 2003 Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations. Despite dissatisfaction from the electricity lines industry and the growing number of tree-related outages, the regulations have never been reviewed.

A review was meant to be undertaken during the 2017-19 financial years by the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) but has not yet started.

Not necessarily a problem yet, but trees need to be cared for to ensure power lines aren’t damaged, says The Lines Company.


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Duck season SaturdayProspects for the duck hunting season starting this Sat-

urday, 5 May, look very promising says Fish & Game regional manager Glenn Maclean.

“The biggest driver for mallard and grey duck num-bers is a wet breeding season and we certainly had that. Similarly, despite the common perception that ducks struggle most over winter, in fact their toughest time is if it is dry in late summer and autumn,” says Glenn.

“While this was an issue closer to the coast, the regular summer thunderstorms over the Waimarino has set the local population up well.”

On the other hand, paradise shelduck numbers contin-ue to be stable but at the low end compared to a decade or more ago. For whatever reason, wet spring conditions that favour mallard and grey duck breeding don’t seem to be so conducive for paradise duck.

However, Glenn says that numbers are probably about where they need to be, noting that the very high numbers in the past caused significant problems for many local farms and stations.

For the second year in a row Fish & Game has banded a

sample of ducks in the Waimarino region and hunters are en-couraged to return the details of any banded birds they harvest.

All that is needed is to go to the F&G website and fill out the form with the added advantage of going into a prize draw for several very worthwhile prizes.

The information is essential both to determine the overall number of ducks in the area and to also unravel their life history patterns, which may have implications for how they are managed in the future.

For example, an unusual recovery this year when band-ing near Karioi were two mallards that had been banded only a month previously at Parakai, north of Auckland.

As usual rangers will be out and about across the Taranaki F&G region.

“It’s not possible to cover the whole region in any year, however, that an area isn’t visited obviously increases the odds it will be the following year. At this stage the weather is looking settled for opening weekend, which won’t help hunting success but does make for pleasant conditions and all in all it should be a great weekend to be out and about,” says Glenn.

With duck shooting commencing on 5 May Horizons Regional Council and the Ministry for Primary Industries are reminding everyone of the importance of cleaning equipment between waterways.

Doing so will help avoid the spread of unwanted freshwater pests, including the invasive algae didymo.

Horizons biosecurity programme co-ordinator for plants Craig Davey, says unwanted freshwater pests such as hornwort pose a serious threat to duck shooting waterways.

“Once in a waterway aquatic plant fragments can disperse and grow rapidly, destroying the environmental, recreational and aesthetic values of our waterways. We are asking hunters moving between waterways to check, clean, dry any equipment that has come into contact with river or lake water – particularly decoys and boots,” says Mr Davey.

“Some freshwater pests, like didymo and lake snow, are microscopic and can be spread by a single drop of water. It is very easy to spread pests without knowing you are.”

Before leaving a waterway, people should check items and leave any weed or debris they find behind.

All items should then be cleaned for at least one minute with a five percent solution of biodegradable dishwashing solution. This is approximately one tablespoon of detergent per 250ml.

Water absorbent materials such as boots require longer soaking times to allow thorough saturation.

“Drying will kill didymo, but even slightly moist items can harbour didymo and other microscopic pests for months. To ensure didymo cells are dead by drying, the item must be completely dry to the touch, inside and out, then left dry for at least another 48 hours before use,” says Mr Davey.

“Following these simple procedures will help slow freshwater pests like didymo from spreading throughout our waterways. It’s everyone’s responsibility to try preserve the environmental integrity of our waterways for future generations.”

For more information about freshwater pests visit www.mpi.govt.nz/check-clean-dry.

Duck shooting starts Saturday, with prospects looking good.


Freedom camping solutions sought

A working group to develop solutions to freedom camping issues has been set up, Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has announced.

Mr Davis met with 32 mayors and deputy mayors from across the country about freedom camping last week.

“The issues with freedom camping are not insurmountable and there is a clear willingness from everyone to work together and find solutions,” he stated in a press release.

“Freedom camping is a complex area. Freedom campers bring economic benefits to our regions, but the behaviour of a small percentage and the sheer increase in volume of freedom campers is causing real problems for some councils.

“The mayors talked about the need for a more consistent approach, including around enforcement and signage, more infrastructure needed in some areas, and the need to look at the Freedom Camping Act.”

He said the mayors fully supported the establishment of a working group – made up of central and local government, the tourism industry, and other stakeholders.

“We need to come up with some solutions in time for the next summer peak season. Other issues, such as looking at the Freedom Camping Act, will take more time.”

Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta has welcomed the move.

“This is a significant issue for many local authorities who face significant stress and challenges to respond to seasonal influx of freedom camping.

“The Government recognises that tourism is an important industry – it’s our biggest export earner – but it’s also important that councils have the necessary tools and powers to respond when their communities are feeling the impact of high visitor numbers.

“Collaboration is key in this situation and it’s great to see central and local government are committed to working together, with the tourism industry and other stakeholders.”

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, in consultation with other agencies, will develop a terms of reference for the working group.Motor home member

The chief executive of the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Bruce Lochore is one of the appointees on the group.

“I believe it’s important that we all leave our own specific interests at the door so we can look at the big picture. We have a responsibility to take a wider view of the issues confronting Councils and communities so we can work together on workable solutions for the upcoming summer,” he said.

He said the issues are: finding solutions to better manage the freedom camping issues; ensuring that those regions that wish to reap the economic benefits of motorhome tourism can continue to do so; ensuring that Kiwi families’ ability to enjoy their traditional summer holidays are not compromised.

“By and large, the areas where freedom camping is the biggest issue are those areas that have the greatest volume of tourists,” says Mr Lochore.

“So it makes no sense to me that we should continue sending tourists to those same locations and trying to fix the problem by throwing more infrastructure at it.

“Clearly, motorhome tourism has a role to play in regional economic development and I believe the Government should be looking at using the Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) strategically alongside the Provincial Growth Fund to move this type of tourism to the regions that are going to benefit the most from an increased share of the tourism dollar.

“The Provincial Growth Fund is designed to lift productivity potential in the provinces and enhance economic development opportunities and interestingly, those off-the-beaten track regions that most need the support of such funding are also those that offer many of the best places for Kiwi families to enjoy their summer holidays.”

Immunisation is ‘a lifelong commitment’

Ohakune wants river trail extendedAn extension to the Mangawhero River

Walkway down Burns Street in Ohakune has been suggested in the Ruapehu District Council’s Long Term Plan submissions.

Ohakune 2000 Incorporated called for $5000 to be budgeted for initial investigation

and design for the project.The group wants to extend the Mangawhero

Walkway by 500 metres to “The Meeting of the Waters” of Mangawhero River and

Mangateitei River, along the true left river bank, beneath the road bridge to provide a link

with the end of the Mangateitei River bush track in Burns Street.

“A majority of the track can be formed within the legal road reserve adjoining the edge of the Mangawhero River. The remainder of the track can be formed within the two local purpose esplanade reserves, which exist between two private owned parcels and the River,” states Ohakune 2000.

“The track will enhance public access to the majestic Mangawhero River, one of the iconic natural features of this town.”

It would provide an important off-road link between the existing river tracks and provide “a fantastic walking and biking opportunity from the Junction to the Carrot”.Raetihi trail

The group also wants $20,000 co-funding in conjunction with Ohakune 2000 for a feasibility study of a new cycle trail to Raetihi, which “combines a number of paper roads to link our two communities”.

This would comprise the inclusion of the Burn’s Street Bridge in Ohakune within the maintenance programme and construction of required road/bridges/pathways including a cycle bridge at the end of Burns Street.

“This would form an important step in the future longer term vision of a trail loop linking Ohakune, Raetihi and Horopito.”

Maungarongo Marae

A rough sketch of where the proposed walkway extension would run.

Immunisation Week (30 April – 6 May) is the perfect time for people to pause and think about how important immunisation is for their health, and for that of their whanau. It needs to be a lifelong commitment from ‘cradle to the grave’ says Whanganui District Health Board (WDHB) chief medical officer Frank Rawlinson.

“While childhood immunisations are critically important, people need to understand that there are vulnerable groups in the community who should be protected by immunisations. The elderly over 65 for example, need to be immunised against serious illnesses such as shingles and influenza,” Dr Rawlinson says.

“Protection for babies begins with the immunisation of pregnant mothers against whooping cough. The mother’s immunity is passed to her baby until they are old enough to be immunised themselves.

“Given that we are currently experiencing a national outbreak of whooping cough, which spreads easily through coughing and sneezing, it’s vital that pregnant women have this vaccination.

“Since the beginning of 2018, more than a thousand cases of whooping cough have been notified to the Ministry of Health and 72

of those (including 31 babies) have been hospitalised.“Babies who are sick with whooping cough may not be able to feed

or breathe properly. They can become very ill and may need to be cared for in hospital.”

Dr Rawlinson encourages all pregnant women to be immunised against both whooping cough and influenza. Pregnant women who become ill with flu face a great risk of complications from the flu.

Whooping cough immunisation is free to any woman between 28 and 38 weeks pregnant and influenza immunisation is free for pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy.

Meanwhile, older people are more vulnerable to a number of illnesses including influenza, shingles and tetanus, which can be prevented through immunisation. Again, influenza immunisation is free and recommended every year for those aged 65 and older. Shingles immunisation is now free at age 65 and, until 31 March 2020, anyone aged 66 to 80 is also eligible for a free dose of the vaccine. Combined tetanus and diphtheria immunisation is recommended at age 65.

Busy Ohakune carpark nearly done

The Onsite Builders crew pour the last section of concrete in the parking line opposite Ohakune’s New World last week. They plan to complete the project this week and re-open the parking area, once parking barriers are installed. The area is owned by a different party to the rest of the car park, which was re-sealed several months ago. The property owner for this area – Shoreline Properties – chose to redo this area in concrete to provide a long-lasting solution.

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The numbers• Over the last two years, international visitors who did

some freedom camping spent an average of around $4700 and stayed around 51 days in New Zealand, compared with the average for all visitors of $3200 and 18 days.

• Over the last three years, international visitors who did some freedom camping spent an average of around $526 million a year in New Zealand.

• Over the past 10 years, the number of international visitors doing at least some freedom camping during their stay has risen from around 30,000 to 115,000 annually.

• In December the Government announced $14 million funding for 32 infrastructure projects through the Tourism Infrastructure Fund. The next $10 million round of the fund will be launched soon.

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Freedom camping solutions

Ruapehu Mayor Don Cameron said that he was happy with the way the meeting with the Minister for Health Hon Dr David Clark went last week (Monday 23 April) on the future of a Central North Island based helicopter rescue service.

Mr Cameron along with Taupo mayor David Trewavas and Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick supported by Rotorua District Health Board representatives met with Minister Clark to voice their concerns over the potential loss of the current Taupo based regional helicopter rescue service in a new tender round.

“We had a very constructive meeting with the Minister who listened closely to our concerns,” said Mr Cameron.

“The Minister has assured us that the existing Taupo based rescue helicopter service provider was able to be included on an equal footing in the Expression of Interest (EOI) process and that our key concerns would be taken into account in the decision making process.

Taupo and Rotorua will now be working on developing and submitting

an EOI for the Tender process for future New Zealand helicopter rescue services,” he said.

Mr Cameron said that is was admitted that the communications from the Ministry around the ability of the Taupo based service to take part in the Tender process could have been better managed.

“We are all just thrilled however that the issues we raised received a fair hearing.

“While we all support the improved patient care objectives of the Tender process we stand firmly by our argument that the central North Island area with its unique terrain, and often extreme weather patterns, needs local pilots and crews with intimate local knowledge who are able to respond quickly to any event.

“Adding an extra 20 to 30 minutes of flight time to a mountain rescue situation where hypothermia is often a factor can be the difference between life and death.

“The flying conditions also lends itself toward smaller, more nimble helicopters that can handle Central Plateau conditions,” he said. One of several emergency missions carried out by the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter last week.

T42 multi-sport event is on this Saturday

The T42 Event is on this Saturday, with options of a 48km mountain bike ride; a 42.2km offroad marathon across the 42 Traverse; a rugged 24km offroad run/walk adventure, and two run/walk courses (11km and 6.5km) located around the native bush trails of Owhango village.

At the event base (Owhango Domain) organisers have local tourism providers showcasing the many activities Ruapehu District has to offer along with local community groups providing catering and information around DOC’s efforts in the district.

City on the mountain?

Moonlight shining off ice fields on Mt Ruapehu last week gave the impression of city lights, thanks to the angle of the shafts of light from the moon which missed the higher ice slopes.


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DRAFT WASTEMANAGEMENTAND MINIMISATIONPLAN.

Te Kaunihera-a-Rohe o RuapehuRuapehu District Council

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What’s the issue?Like the rest of NZ Ruapehu has some big challenges ahead in protecting and improving our environment and meeting our national environmental obligations.

Council has developed a new draft plan for how we propose to manage and minimise our solid waste into the future called the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.

While the need for a new Waste Plan has largely been prompted by the imminent closure of the Taumarunui landfill, following the expiry of the current consent in 2020, it is apparent that how we have been dealing with our waste up until now is no longer acceptable.

The underlying vision driving this draft Plan is all about minimising the amount of waste going to landfill.

Minimising what we all collectively throw out is the key to protecting our environment, our way of life, and keeping solid waste services a�ordable and sustainable.

We need households and businesses to be in full support of the Plan and prepared to make changes to their behaviour with a much bigger commitment to reducing, reusing, recycling and composting.

Finding out more and having your say.

Key points.• The draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan

sets out the detail on how Council believes Ruapehu can successfully manage its solid waste into the future.

• The need for a new Plan is being driven by the District landfill in Taumarunui coming to the end of its life in its current form and higher environmental standards.

• The underlying vision of the Plan is to drastically reduce the amount of waste we are sending to the Landfill.

• Waste audits show that nearly 70% of kerbside rubbish collected from Ruapehu households could have been recycled or composted instead of being sent to landfill.

• Council’s preferred option is to retain all clean-fill in Ruapehu and ship all other waste out of the district.

• To keep costs a ordable households and businesses will need to reduce, reuse, recyle and compost a lot more.

• Submissions close Tuesday 29 May.

Use this QR code with your Smartphone camera and go straight to the consultation page on ruapehudc.govt.nz

• Council wants to hear from as many voices as possible from all around Ruapehu on what people think of the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan.

• The draft Plan reflects a significant change in direction for the management and minimisation of our solid waste which will impact on every household and business in Ruapehu.

• View a copy online via our website ruapehudc.govt.nz or drop by your local Council o�ice to get one.

• Submissions close Tuesday 29 May.


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Ohakune squash A few players travelled to Whanganui to play in the River City B grade tournament

over the weekend. Best results came from Emma Rowe and Shey McLean who played each other in the women’s division one final with Emma wining 15/12, 15/10, 23/21.

Ammoa Hawira was runner up in women’s division three and Derek Fraser won the consolation plate in his division after coming back from 2-0 down.

Also over the weekend Dylan Budge played for the Central men’s team in the annual fixture against Waikato in Taumarunui. He recorded a win and a narrow loss in his two matches which helped Central gain a 16-8 victory over Waikato for their first overall win in 4 years.

Inter-business results from Thursday. In division one Laura’s Lot beat Burnards 14-3, Ruapehu Vets beat Suckers 15-3 and College beat Team Campbell 13-6. In division two Bennetts beat Titty Growers 15-4 and Waiouru beat Haitanas 14-3. In division three Hori beat Hot Shots 14-0 and Farkers beat Garth’s Bunch 10-7. The two bye teams played each other with Nizzle beating OPS 12-6 but both teams awarded 10 points. Points to date in division one – College 38, Ruapehu Vets 33, Burnards 31, Laura’s Lot 29, Suckers 21 and Team Campbell 15. In division two Waiouru 39, Nizzle 38, Bennetts 31, Haitanas 20 and Titty Growers 11. In division three Hori 37, Farkers 28, OPS 26, Garth’s Bunch 25 and Hot Shots 18.

Draw for this Thursday: 5:15pm New World Court: Waiouru vs Nizzle, TCB Court: Hot Shots vs Titty Growers, KCE Court: Haitanas vs Bennetts. 6:30pm New World Court: Suckers vs College, TCB Court: Hori vs Farkers, KCE Court: OPS vs Garth’s Bunch. 7:45pm New World Court: Ruapehu Vets vs Burnards, TCB Court: Team Campbell vs Laura’s Lot, KCE Court: spare.

Primary junior coaching starts this week on Wednesday afternoons with around seventy juniors in nine different groups.

Ruapehu trounce Marist to top the table

Ruapehu winger Shaq Sue-Waara is caught by Marist’s Simon Dibben, with Troy Brown backing the winger, Mitchell Millar also coming to his aid. Photo: Merrilyn George.

It was a wet but warm day at Sprig-gens Park on Saturday for the match-up between McCarthy’s Ruapehu Premiers and Marist.

It seemed that the wet was going to be a leveller and both teams struggled to cross the line, until Ruapehu let Marist break their defence to score and convert out wide after 25 minutes.

Within three minutes Craig Clare scored and Mitchell Millar converted, levelling the score.

With seven minutes to half time Mitch-ell Millar scored and converted his own try, followed by a Jack Kinder try, bring-ing the half time score to 21-7 in Ruap-ehu’s favour.

Three minutes into the second half, with a partly refreshed forward pack, another converted Ruapehu try was made and a dropped goal kicked by Marist soon after.

Then followed another team effort try where the ball was passed along the line and finished by Jackson Campbell from a pass by Mitchell Millar, bringing the

score to 40-10. Apart from the odd time in Marist ter-

ritory Ruapehu had the upper hand and scored once more to bring the final score to 45-10.

Backline general Craig Clare got two tries, while Mitchell Millar had another profitable day with 15 points from a try and five conversions.

McCarthy Transport Ruapehu 45 (Craig Clare 2, Jackson Campbell, Andrew Ev-ans, Mitchell Millar, Jack Kinder, Kahl Elers-Green tries; Miller 5 con) bt Dave Hoskin Carriers Marist 10 (Brad O’Leary try; Ashton Coates dg, Sam Monaghan con). HT: 21-7.

Ruapehu Premiers now have 20 points, equal to Pirates but ahead on points differential.

They’ve won four games, lost one, gained four bonus points, scored 213 points and conceded 58; difference, 155.

Pirates have won four games, drew one, scored 134 points and conceded 75, mak-ing a points differential of 59.

Faith Goodley, performs the Karanga – ‘the opening of the day’ – at the ANZAC dawn parade at the National Army Museum on Wednesday. Photo: Craig Madsen.

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