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30 January 2017, Vol 34, No 1703

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Tussock’s alternate course a hitSH1 delays for bridge repairs

Part of State Highway 1-Desert Road is to have two full closures and will be down to one lane for almost three months while the deck is replaced on Waihohonu Stream Bridge.

The bridge was damaged by a truck crash in July 2017.

The repair work was expected to start last Thursday and should be completed in April. During this time road users can expect the bridge to be down to one lane, with some short closures of around five minutes. There will be a 30km/h limit in place.

The full closures are projected to take place on 26 February and 14 March, weather permitting. Each closure is expected be from 7am for around 36 hours. The alternative route is State Highway 46, 47, 4, and 49.

This route is not suitable for vehicles over 44 tonnes, apart from 50MAX which is permitted. High productivity motor vehicles can use the SH3 and SH3A route between Hamilton and Bulls.

Vehicles with over-weight loads or over-dimension

A truck crash in July 2017 damaged the Waihohonu Stream Bridge.

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For the first time in its 14-year history, the Tussock Traverse had to use a contingency course for the 26km run and walk.

Heavy rain on Tuesday night last week saw SH46 closed due to heavy flooding. This same event saw the Tukino Access Road damaged.

“Our final pre-event check up Tukino Access Road had been completed by our bus supplier prior to Tuesday night but on Wednesday we resent our supplier back up the road,” said the

event organisers. They said the damage meant the road might

not be safe for heavy buses, used to transport competitors to the start.

“The always-wonderful Department of Conservation have tried everything in their power, including last minute grading of the road, but the problem is bigger than that for heavy buses.

“We understand it will be disappointing

news to not be able to run the official course (but) our priority is always staging a safely managed event.”

“A 33km course from the start of Tukino Access Road is not our contingency course for a reason – a jump that big in event distance is too significant.”

The alternate course started 150m off the Desert Road and included new terrain for the

The first woman home in Saturday’s contingency course in the 26km Tussock Traverse run was Courtney Pratt. Photo: Allan Ure, Photos4sale.co.nz.

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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 7 days, 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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loads wider than 3.0 metres will not be able to use the Desert Road section of SH1 for the next few months as it will not be possible to cross the Waihohonu Bridge.

There will also be multiple maintenance work sites on the Desert Road during this period and there are delays possible at other sites.

NZ Transport Agency Waikato Transport System manager Karen Boyt says people using the Desert Road should check before they travel.

“People can expect to experience some delays and should use our website or call us on 0800 4 HIGHWAYS before setting off on their journey.

“The two closures are required to pour the concrete deck. One side will be poured during one closure and the other will be for poured during the second closure.

“We understand the inconvenience this closure and the maintenance work may cause and we’d like to apologise in advance for any disruptions, however this is important work that needs to be completed,” Ms Boyt says.

Information during the work period will be at: www.nzta.govt.nz/traffic, via the Transport Agency’s official Twitter and Facebook accounts (see https://www.nzta.govt.nz/contact-us/connect-with-us/); or call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49).

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Tussock, up 5.5km to the Waihohonu Hut.From the Hut the course headed towards Tukino

Access Road on the Round The Mountain Track, before turning and being on the “official course” from the 8km mark right through to the 26km mark at the Chateau.

The organisers acknowledged the Lake Rotoaira Forest Trust, on behalf of the owners of Rangipo North 6C, for allowing access for the contingency course.

Nothing changed for the 13km and 6.5km events.

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Galatea man Sjors Corporal, well-known serial winner of The Goat alpine run between Whakapapa and Turoa, has added the Tussock Traverse to his list.

He won the 26km run on Saturday in a time of one hour, 51 minutes, 14 seconds.

The time can’t be compared strictly with past events as the event used the contingency course for the first time (see separate story).

Second was Aaron Jackson just 31 seconds behind; and third was Rhys Johnston, 2:06:06.

In the 26km walk, 1st was Penny Purcell, 3:32:00;2nd Tony Moorhouse 03:53:39; 3rd Christine Maxwell 03:56:28.

In the 13km run: 1st Kaya Henderson-Corporaal, 1:02:40; 2nd Jordan McIntyre 1:05:06; 3rd Emmelie Gulliver 1:09:09. Walk: 1st Graeme Leggett 1:57:47; 2nd Lizzie Dickson 1:58:16; 3rd Marianne Mackintosh 1:58:47.

In the 6.5km run, 1st Paul Lagerman 32:58; 2nd Zeta Hittmann 33:28; 3rd Clay Gulliver 33:36. Walk, 1st Liardet Anderson 1:02:12; 2nd Shannon Lawrence 01:02:16; 3rd Issy Robinson 01:06:51.

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SH1 delays for bridge repairs

Goat winner takes out the Tussock Traverse

Sjors Corporal, at left, is hot on the heels of Aaron Jackson in the Tussock Traverse on Saturday. The photo order was reversed by the end, with Corporal finishing half a minute ahead of Jackson. Photo: Allan Ure, Photos4sale.co.nz.


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Tidal cycles ‘could anticipate volcanic eruptions’

A study of Mt Ruapehu suggests that a volcanic system’s response to tidal forces could provide a tool for predicting a certain type of eruption.

Just before an unexpected eruption in 2007, seismic tremor close to its pit turned out to firmly correspond with twice-month to month changes in the quality of tidal powers, another investigation has found. The exploration, distributed in the journal Scientific Reports, proposes that signs related to tidal cycles could conceivably give pre-emptive guidance of specific sorts of volcanic emissions.

Társilo Girona, a NASA postdoctoral individual at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, drove the examination amid a postdoctoral arrangement at Brown University, working with Brown teacher Christian Huber and Corentin Caudron, a postdoctoral specialist at the Ghent University in Belgium.

Amid full and new moons, the lunar gravitational draw lines up with that of the sun, which makes the day by day tidal lumps somewhat bigger amid those moon stages, reports Brown University.

The topic of whether “gravitational anxieties may impact volcanic movement is longstanding in the Earth sciences.

“Looking at data for this volcano spanning about 12 years, we found that this correlation between the amplitude of seismic tremor and tidal cycles developed only in the three months before this eruption. What that suggests is that the tides could provide a probe for telling us whether or not a volcano has entered a critical state,” says Girona.

“A lot of research has been focused on whether or not tidal forces can trigger eruptions, and there’s no definitive evidence whatsoever that they do. We wanted to take a different angle with this study and look at whether there’s some detectable signal associated with tidal forces that can tell us something about a volcano’s criticality.”

Scientists particularly studied Ruapehu volcano as its movement has been nearly observed for a considerable length of time by GNS Science.

That observing gave a long and consistent informational collection for the scientists to consider, says Girona.

Specifically, the group was keen on information from seismic sensors situated close to the fountain of liquid magma’s pit. Those sensors get volcanic tremor, a low-level seismic thunder that gives a diligent flag of action inside a volcanic framework. Utilizing a complex measurable system, the specialists went through 12 years of seismic information, searching for any period when the seismicity was connected with lunar cycles.

They found that for a large portion of those 12 years, there was no connection amongst tremor and lunar cycles, with the exception of a couple of months before a steam-driven ejection on 25 September 2007, when a solid relationship rose.

In those three months, tremors rose and fell marginally with the fortnightly tidal cycle. To see how tidal powers were influencing Ruapehu amid those three months, the

scientists utilized a model of seismic tremor that they had grown already. Volcanoes like Ruapehu have a vertical channel through which magma rises. Gases discharged from the magma shape a pocket between the rough fitting and the magma pool. That gas pocket can resound against the attachment, which makes seismic tremor.

The model proposes that when the weight of the gas stash achieves a level at which a steam emission is conceivable, the varying burdens related with changing tidal powers are sufficient to change the adequacy of tremor.

“That’s what we think was happening in 2007. When the pressure in the system became critical, it became sensitive to the tides. We were able to show that the signal is detectable.”

“We’d like to collect more data from other eruptions and other volcanoes to see if this tidal signal shows up elsewhere. Then we can start to think about using it as a potential means of predicting future eruptions of this kind.”

Source: Pranjal Mehar, Brown University.

Douglas finds blue koura in Ohakune town streamWaimarino boy Douglas Rene, 9, found an unusual creature in the stream outside his mother’s workplace recently – a blue koura, or freshwater crayfish. Douglas found his blue catch in the stream alongside Ayr Street in Ohakune.As reported in the New Zealand Geographic, blue genetic variants are not uncommon in “one or two of the deeper lakes” in New Zealand.“At a certain depth there is no visual difference in colour between a blue crayfish and a brown one and therefore no difference in predation either”.


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Crossing fallsA man has been flown to Rotorua Hospital after

suffering serious head injuries on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

The Rescue Helicopter was sent to the Crossing at about 1pm on Saturday to help with two people who ran into trouble while on various tracks.

The first patient had fallen on some steps and suffered a serious head injury. He was flown to Rotorua Hospital for treatment in a comfortable condition.

The second patient was suffering from a medical condition and a friend was able to drive her home.

to the decline in our rural townships.”Ms Stewart says a skills shortage is already occurring

in construction, distribution and logistics, and IT.A co-ordinated approach is needed to ensure the edu-

cation pipelines are geared up to accommodate our future needs and in the meantime we need to attract people with skills from outside our region.

“The increased work comes as our employment par-ticipation catches up with national averages,” she says.

“Alongside this, our house values are increasing as are rents. We can expect this to continue as our population grows. We should be cognisant of the effect on residents, and it would be timely for renewed look at social housing if we are to improve the lives of people across the spec-trum,” says Ms Stewart.

Mr Crawford says growth in electronic card retail spending in the Manawat ū-Whanganui region acceler-ated in the June quarter. Horizons North-West, helped by improved retail options in Bulls, increased by 7.9% and Horizons South-East (excluding Horowhenua) in-creased by 4.1% compared with an increase of 4.3% for New Zealand. The quarterly growth rate for the region has been higher than the national growth rate since Janu-ary 2017.

“We are attracting more visitors, both domestic and international with good growth in Horizons North-West where international spending increased by 12% for the year ending June 2017. However, the standout territorial authority was Horowhenua, which recorded a 33.9% in-crease in international spending.”

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Sandfords on the Nowhere bridge

Pictured are a bunch of Sandfords, all descendants of Bert Sandford, builder of the Bridge to Nowhere, standing on their grandfather and great grandfather’s bridge on the weekend. Some of the family held a reunion last year and the weekend was a futher gathering, marking 110 years since the Sandford family settled in the area, clearing land at Huikumu-Mangoihe, between Raetihi and Pipiriki. The men and boys pictured, all Sandfords, are, from left: Laurie, Robin, David, Luke, Hayden (at front), Bruce (at back), Reece (at front), Laurie (at back), Aaron, Evan and Gareth.

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Around one hundred flora fans were led down the garden paths on Saturday and Sunday, enjoying access to eleven gardens around the Waimarino as part of the bi-annual Ohakune Raetihi Garden Club’s garden ramble.

The gardens included three on Ruatiti Road – Alison and David Siefert’s, Elizabeth and Ian Penny’s and Geldna Higginson’s, plus Carina McNie’s native plants nursery.

Ohakune gardens included Helen Godfrey’s and Merrilyn George’s, as well as the adjacent Catholic Church gardens.

Kai and Heidi Hagenar’s organic garden was on

the list, with added information on permaculture and keeping bees.

In Raetihi, Joy Cragg’s garden was open, as was the George Street garden of Verona & Bruce and Trish Smart.

On Raetihi Ohakune Road, Peggy Frew’s garden was open to the visitors.

Katy Robb’s Mangaeturoa Road garden rounded out the list.

The event, which also drew visitors from Taumarunui, Turangi and Owhango, is a fund-raiser for the garden club.

Serenity in George Street, Raetihi – one of the 11 gardens with open gates on the weekend.

For the first time in more than a genera-tion, population growth has returned to all districts in the Horizons Regional Coun-cil area – Horowhenua, Manawat ū, Palm-erston North, Tararua, Rangitikei, Ruap-ehu and Whanganui, reports Central Eco-nomic Development Agency (CEDA).

A recent Regional Economic Report shows the region is now home to about 236,900 people – surpassing the previ-ous high in the 1990s – and comes off the back of increasing numbers since 2001.

The growth comes as New Zealand’s terms of trade returns to levels not seen in Aotearoa since the 1950s (The terms of trade is a measure of the buying power New Zealand has abroad for its exports. If rising, it means that New Zealand can buy more imports for the same amount of exports).

CEDA chief executive Linda Stewart says the region must capitalise on growth and close the gap on national indicators such as GDP per capita and household earnings. In the year ahead, we will hope-fully see job growth across all districts in the region, which will help.

“We have a once in a lifetime opportu-nity to strengthen the wider economy so that we can obtain sustainable growth that provides opportunities for families across the central North Island for the genera-tions to come.”

Ms Stewart says the results will send a clear message to central government, its agencies and investors in general. Fore-casting should be updated so public in-frastructure investments take growth into account.

The Infometrics GDP estimate shows

good growth across the region. Highlights include:

• A 39% increase in the value of resi-dential building consents in the region.

• Net overseas migration increasing by 19% and anecdotal evidence of in-creased migration from other areas of New Zealand.

• Strongest recorded population growth in 26 years, highlights include:

• Horizons North-West (Rangitikei, Ruapehu and Whanganui) has gone from a net loss from overseas migration of 366 people in the year ending June 2013 to net gain of 304 people in the year ending June 2017.

• Numbers leaving to move overseas have dropped dramatically:

For Australia, numbers moving over-seas have dropped from 1629 in the year to end of June 2000 to 899 in the year to June 2017.

For the UK the number of people leav-ing has declined from 700 people in June 2000 to 248 in 2017.

• Domestic visitor spending increasing by 6.3% and international visitor spend-ing increased by 9.5%.

Accelerate25 Lead Team facilitator Mi-chael McCartney has welcomed the news of population and GDP growth across the region.

“Accelerate25, the regional economic growth programme, aims to increase the prosperity of all our districts and cit-ies,” he says. “It is very satisfying to see growth occurring. All the indicators are showing that further progress will occur in the years ahead so we should see an end

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Sunday, followed by a community picnic to

enjoy and celebrate progress at the park.

The tallest vegetable, apart from the Big

Carrot, is the last to be installed, completing

the set of ‘big five’ representing the main

vegetable crop grown in the Waimarino. The

others are the carrot, Brussels sprout, potato

and swede.The parsnip character was created by Mike

Walsh, who also built the other four.

It is sponsored by growers David and

Kathryn Greenwood, the late Craig Mott

and his wife Kandy, Betty and Henley Chan,

along with support from a Ruapehu Creative

Communities grant.

Before the ribbons were cut, Ohakune

Growers Association chairman Ron Frew

spoke about the local industry and explained

that growers strive to produce the whitest

parsnips.“I have to say that ‘Panorama Parsnip’ is the

whitest parsnip I’ve ever seen.”

The ribbons were cut by Tate Mott and

Emmy Mott, Craig and Kandy’s grandchildren,

with help from Kandy and Kathryn.

Kandy said they wanted a female character

– all the others are male – and said Mike has

done an amazing job.

“I’m really happy with it,” she said, adding

that the character is holding her hands in

a heart shape to reflect the “great sense of

community” in Ohakune.

She said the ‘Panorama Parsnip’ name is

really appropriate as it is the main variety

grown here and, as the figure is quite tall, has

a panoramic view of the park.

The ribbon cutting followed a stroll through

the park, from the Ohakune-Raetihi Road end,

with project leaders Peggy Frew and Dave

Kandy Mott, at left, and Kathryn

Greenwood help young Tate and

Emmy snip the ribbons on ‘Panorama

Parsnip’. Photo: Robert Milne.

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nowUpgrading work for the Ohakune water treatment

plant needs to be accelerated, Ruapehu District

councillors were told at their meeting in Ohakune on

Wednesday, and they agreed.

Councillors voted to use last year’s carry-forward

budget “and all of the Ohakune networks, renewals and

modelling budget totalling $470,803” for the Ohakune

Water Treatment Plant Upgrade in the 2017/18 year.

The decision follows the outbreak of gastroenteritis

in Havelock North in August last year, which “shook

public confidence in this fundamental service”.

Water treatment is often not as effective as it should

be, due to the quality of the raw water, states Veolia

Water in their report to RDC.

“Weather events severely affect the ability to filter the

water,” stated Veolia, adding that the UV ‘transmittance’ is

sometimes too low for the UV machine to work properly.

Councillors were told that the plant should have been

compliant with the Drinking Water Standards New

Zealand (DWSNZ) by June 2014.

If the supply isn’t made compliant with the drinking

water standards, RDC faces a fine of up to $200,000

plus $10,000 for every day that the offence continues.

RDC has until June 2018 to be fully compliant.

“The upgrade programme needs to be accelerated

and will require pH correction facilities to enable

coagulation to work correctly and some filtration to

achieve turbidity limits in all weather conditions,”

Anne-Marie Westcott, environmental manager, told

councillors in her report on the issue.

She stated that the initial estimation was $350,000,

based on the current population and that a more detailed

costing suggests the budget required is $468,000.

“Council has sufficient funds if it approves the last

year carry forwards budget and all of the Ohakune

networks, renewals and modelling budget: $261,285

(from 2016-17) plus Ohakune water budget 2017/2018

of $209,518.” Turn to Page 3

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Kushla Edgarton, at right, loses her locks in support of Kellyanne Cawsey, at left, in her quest to raise funds for the

Waimarino Cancer Society at the Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club on Sunday night, as part of the Movember judging event.

Kushla wanted to raise funds to support cancer sufferers, following her niece’s experience with Leukaemia. See inside

for details. Photo: Robert Milne.

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Raetihi

pump track

approvedThe pump track adjacent to the Makotuku Walkway, below the

Raetihi Police Station, gained support from the Waiouru Waimarino

Community Board at their meeting in Ohakune on Thursday.

But the decision wasn’t unanimous and wasn’t without debate.

The decision to support the project is subject to confirmation of

approval from New Zealand Police – much of the track would be land

owned by the Police. The Board was told that the project has verbal

approval.In an agenda report, the Board was told that the proximity of other

activities such as the Raetihi swimming pool, the river swimming hole

and the Makotuku River Walkway, are seen to benefit the proposed

location for the bike pump track.

The design for the bike pump track would be finalised following

approval for the use of the site by the Board.

The area used would be around 80 metres by 20 metres and

approximately three metres from the Raetihi Ohakune Bridge.

Two board members were reluctant to support the project, concerned

that community consultation hadn’t been complete.

Board member Viv Hoeta read out a submission from a Raetihi

resident who objects to the siting of the bike track.

But the overwhelming support expressed at the meeting from over

half a dozen speakers during the public forum part of the meeting

convinced the majority of Board members to support the project.

Steve Gray, who is working on the project, said they had looked for

a site for a new BMX track as the old one has been earmarked for a

new cemetery.

He said they had looked at the grass area adjacent to the Barrett &

The site of Raetihi’s pump track, beside the Makatuku

River track.

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A very merry Raetihi Christmas!

Raetihi’s Christmas parade was a happy time on Saturday, with a whole range of floats, trucks, riders and

bag pipe players entertaining the crowd. Some commentators thought numbers of spectators were down,

but there were still lots of happy participants in the popular parade. More photos inside.

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Arcadians sing for Christmas

Jim is 2017 top citizen

Ngāti Rangi

treaty settlement

support ‘overwhelming’

Ngāti Rangi uri (descendants) have given

an overwhelming endorsement of the Crown’s

offer to settle the iwi’s historical Treaty of

Waitangi claims.

The Minister for Treaty of Waitangi

Negotiations and Minister of Māori

Development have now considered the results

and agreed there is sufficient support from

Ngāti Rangi uri to proceed to signing the Ngāti

Rangi Deed of Settlement, Rukutia Te Mana.

Rukutia Te Mana includes the Crown’s

acknowledgement of numerous breaches of

the Treaty of Waitangi, an agreed historical

account and an apology from the Crown for

those breaches. It also includes cultural redress

covering lands significant to Ngāti Rangi,

including the return of the lakes at Rotokura.

Iwi members were asked to cast two votes

through the independent returning officer at

electionz.com. The first; whether, or not, to

accept the Crown’s settlement offer and the

second; whether, or not, to accept the proposed

Post Settlement Governance Entity (PSGE)

called Te Tōtarahoe o Paerangi to manage the

settlement and iwi affairs.

Voter turnout was just under 42-percent,

which is relatively high for Treaty settlement

ratification votes and the results were a

resounding endorsement for the settlement

with 99-percent of uri voting in favour of the

settlement, and 97 percent for the proposed

PSGE.Ngāti Rangi Iwi Trust chairman Shar Amner

said he was delighted with the result.

“This gives us confidence to move forward

to the next stage with the Crown.

“A huge amount of work has gone into

the negotiations and it’s humbling and very

satisfying to have our people support this mahi

(work) so strongly.

“For now, we will take a moment to celebrate

the result, enjoy the Christmas break with

whānau and recharge the batteries; as 2018 is

going to be a busy and exciting year for Ngāti

Rangi and our community,” Mr Amner said.

The Deed of Settlement will be signed with

a formal ceremony early next year (2018). Uri

will be advised as soon as this is confirmed.

Church was full of Waimarino folk for the carol service at St Joseph’s in Ohakune on

Sunday 10 December, which featured Helen Gordon and the Arcadian Singers. The

hour of Christmas music, special performances from the Arcadian Singers, readings

of the Word, and prayer was held in the recently restored church, set in immaculate

gardens. There was much admiration for the setting, the gardens, the hedge and

accolades for the uplifting service. The Arcadian Singers are pictured performing

“Christmas Lullaby”. Photo: Merrilyn George.

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Jim Turuhia Edwards is the 2017 Waimarino Citizens

Award recipient, recognising his many years of work in

the community, especially on local Maori organisations.

He has served as chairman of Te Puke Marae; Te

Puke Marae Based Studies and as a board member

on Morikaunui Incorporation, Atihau Whanganui

Incorporation, as a cultural advisor to Winstone

Afforestation (Tangata Whenua Working Group), as an

Aotea Regional Delegate (FOMA) and as a Waimarino

councillor for the Ruapehu District Council.

As well as these official roles, Jim was nominated

for his “love and commitment to his community, social

support work e.g. mowing lawns at Raetihi Maori

Cemetery, helping elderly and young families, dropping

of firewood or food parcels”.

“He is a role model to community, (with a)

positive can-do attitude, commitment to collaborative

community initiatives, representing the spirit of the

community. A true believer in the value of community

service through voluntary practices” state his

nominators.With his late wife Patsy, they have five children, 13

grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. They also

raised many other children who needed safety and love,

without any outside financial support.Jim Edmonds, pictured in 2001 when he

served as a Ruapehu District Councillor.

The Ngati Rangi Treaty settlement team on the steps of Parliament earlier this

year, when the agreement in principle was signed.

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Men called to talk about family respect

Big, burly men in black leather riding intimidating-

looking motorbikes, some with ‘ape hanger’ handle bars

– not an image that springs to mind when people think

about spreading a message to stop domestic violence.

But that is the message from the White Ribbon Rider,

which roared through the Ruapehu District on the

weekend.The Lower North Island Ride began in Waiouru on

Friday, from the Army Marae, then heading to the Raetihi

Market Day on Saturday morning, then a walk-about in

Turangi and Community Gala in Taumarunui.

White Ribbon rider and ambassador Takurua Tawera

says the starting point for putting things right is when

fathers and other men help boys and young men develop

respectful behaviour in their relationships.

“All the stats show fathers are more likely to talk to

their daughters about the risks of sexual violence and

consent. They are far less likely to talk to their sons

about respectful relationships and respectful sexual

relationships. It is those on going talks that strengthen

behaviour,” says Mr Tawera.

Uenuku’s

‘game-changing’

iwi trust

launches

tomorrowThe launch of a new iwi social and cultural trust in

Raetihi tomorrow marks the beginning of a new era for

the iwi of Uenuku, Tamakana and Tamahaki.

In preparation for the post-treaty settlement era,

Uenuku Charitable Trust is establishing a social and

cultural entity – the first of three new subsidiary trusts

– to help progress the development aspirations of the

three tribes and their hapū (sub-tribes).

Local dignitaries, community and business leaders

and Crown officials from various government

ministries will attend the launch at the Royal Theatre in

Raetihi on Wednesday night along with representatives

of neighbouring iwi including Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti

Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Hāua and other iwi and hapū of the

Whanganui River and the Ruapehu District.

Uenuku Charitable Trust will share its plan and some

of the aspirations expressed by the people of Uenuku,

Tamakana and Tamahaki.

The Trust is currently negotiating the settlement

of Treaty of Waitangi claims. The launch of the new

entity results from aspirations expressed by members

of the three tribes as part of the pathway to settlement,

and UCT chairman Aiden Gilbert said the aim was

to begin laying the groundwork for post-settlement

development.

“We know that the work we are doing now is only

part of a bigger picture but we don’t have to wait for

Treaty settlement to start chipping away at all there is

to be done,” Mr Gilbert said.

“This new entity will allow our people to build a

solid foundation for the work that lies ahead.”

He said it has “been an honour to witness kotahitanga

in action” – Māori and the Crown coming together for

the common good of the whānau, hapū and iwi of the

district.Mr Gilbert acknowledged the people and

Carrot clean-up kicks off

Ricky Rhodes, local earthmoving contractor, shifts a huge volcanic

boulder at the Carrot Park in Ohakune – part of the ground preparations

for the new car park near the playground. The main contractors are

aiming to complete the project by the end of February.

Caleb Murphy tries out a Victory Jackpot motorcycle at the White Ribbon Ride stop at Raetihi on Saturday, with the bike’s

owner Mark Paul from Tokoroa. He says the bike, made by Polaris, is a dream to ride.

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Back home and happy to help A local woman recently returned

home from across the ditch has been welcomed to a new role at Oranga

Tamariki, Taumarunui. Te Rangimarie Pakau of Ngāti Hikairo

has been appointed as resource worker and was welcomed by mihi whakatau recently, supported by whānau, former colleagues and local kaumatua David Turu and Paddy Arahanga.

Born in Taumarunui, Te Rangimarie links to Otukou and Papakai Marae, te Moana o Roto Aira and te Maunga o Tongariro. She raised four children in Taumarunui.

After moving back from Australia to Wellington last year, she returned to Taumarunui late last year.

“It is absolutely brilliant being home,” she says. “Taumarunui is such an awesome community. When you’ve travelled around you know what you have here.”

“I’m now able to utilise my energy, passion

and vibrancy where it is needed most. If I can be even just a small part of helping tamariki have a voice then I’m happy.”

Te Rangimarie has significant experience in the delivery of human services in New Zealand and Australia, including in day care centres, youth justice, care and protection, immigration detention as well as experience as a nanny, women’s refuge advocate and managing for a number of years a community youth centre in Australia.

Practice leader Tracy Kelly says he is delighted to have Te Rangimarie on board.

“We are excited to have with us the experiences that Te Rangimarie brings, and how they fit well with the Kaupapa of Oranga Tamariki,” he says.

“We are here to do what is right for the children and put tamariki first in all we do. Her experiences will be of great support to our team.”

Oranga Tamariki is a new Ministry, formed

as part of an overhaul of the existing care and protection, and youth justice systems. It is dedicated to supporting tamariki in New Zealand whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm now or in the future. It also works with young people who may have offended, or are likely to offend.

Staff in the Taumarunui site office look after an area running from Mapiu in the North to Waiouru in the South, and from Whangamomona in the West to the top of the Hauhangaroa Ranges in the East.

With a couple of new appointments recently and a need for more social workers, Site Manager Ray Wiley says the plan is to recruit people who have a connection to the rohe. “The ideal is for people who can relate to the land and its people because at times it is the element of community connectedness and whakawhanaungatanga that enables us to do the right thing for the tamariki who come our way.”Te Rangimarie Pakau – home to help.

Carrot parking taking shapeThe new vehicle entrance to the Ohakune Carrot Park area is taking shape, with the road base formed and kerb and channeling installed. The parking area’s new access point is pictured, with the orange road cones along in front of it. it was decided to move the access point further east from the Big Carrot, to provide safer access from the state highway. Also part of the project will be public toilets and extensive planting.

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School’s back: traps are outEye on Ruapehu College, contributed by staff and

studentsBack to school

The holidays are coming to an end and Ruapehu College is looking forward to the start of the school year, says principal Kim Basse.

Senior students will be back to school today, Tuesday 30 January, to finalise their courses for 2018. Year 10’s start on Wednesday 1 February (seniors will be in that day) and Year 9’s will arrive with the rest of the school on Wednesday for a powhiri/welcome to new arrivals at the College.

“The community are also welcome to attend this event which will take place at around 9am and we particularly encourage the parents of the new Year 9’s to come to the school hall. It is an exciting time when our tamariki start College,” says Mrs Basse.Staff professional development

Staff at Ruapehu College headed out last Friday on a teachers only day to assist the Department of Conservation to set traps along the Mangawhero River.

“It was an opportunity to contribute in a positive way to the conservation of our native species as well as an opportunity to look at how we, as teachers, utilise our own environment and history in our secondary schools curriculum,” said Mrs Basse.

She thanked Department of Conservation rangers Dan van der Lubbe and Marie Mcdonald who assisted, and to staff member Meredith Wilson, who will be working with DOC this year as part of her scholarship from the Royal School Society of Science.NCEA results

The preliminary NCEA results are out and, although these are not finalised until March, initial results are pleasing once again, says Mrs Basse.

At level one, more than 70% of students enrolled in a full course of over 80 credits passed or gained the level one certificate.

There were several students who narrowly missed out on 80 credits and they will be given further opportunities at the beginning of Year 12.

Ruapehu College staff are back to school and working with DOC staff to set traps on the Mangawhero River and learn about keeping this beautiful environments pest free. The traps are part of the Predator Free Ohakune project.

1080 an ‘important weapon in the war on pests’

1080 remains an important weapon in the current armoury of measures to combat the impact of animal pests – mainly possums, rats and stoats – on the environment and the econ-omy and its benefits far outweigh any negative impacts, says the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA).

In its 2016 report on the aerial use of 1080 the EPA acknowledges public concern about its use, and says it is one of the most closely monitored and controlled hazardous substanc-es in New Zealand.

But it acknowledges that there are limita-tions to current eradication methods, particu-larly their inability to target specific predators, which might result in undesirable effects on non-target species.

It repeats the then Parliamentary Commis-

sioner for the Environment’s recommendation in May of this year that Government engage with all New Zealanders on the potential uses of genetic techniques to control predators.

The report also notes that in 2016:• 1080 was distributed over more than one

million hectares. This was a significant in-crease on the 375,000 hectares in 2015, and was the result of the Department of Conser-vation’s Battle of the Birds programme to control an expected rodent and stoat plague, a result of climatic conditions causing excess seeds and flowers feeding predators and native species alike

• Operations focused on protecting signifi-cant ecosystems, indigenous species and their habitats, including at-risk populations of birds such as the mohua, whio, kea, kaka, rock wren,

bush robin, rifleman, morepork and kiwi• Nearly 50 percent of aerial operation plans

were amended following extensive consulta-tion with iwi

• No evidence was found of adverse effects on the public’s or operators’ health following 13 incidents and two complaints, which were all breaches of Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) regulations.

The EPA has controls in place to ensure the safe use of 1080 in New Zealand.

“The New Zealand public can be confident EPA will continue to exercise its legislative responsibilities in respect of the aerial use of 1080 competently and in the best interests of New Zealanders, the New Zealand environ-ment and the New Zealand economy,” the report states.

“By March we will predict even better results.”

Ruapehu College’s level 2 results were good with over 80% of those who were enrolled in a full course gaining level 2.

“The gateway programme offered students the ability to gain credits and this definitely contributed to our excellent results. But in terms of these results we are leading many other schools.”

“Our level 3 results were also good and what is pleasing is that more of our students

are staying and attempting full level 3 courses. We are proud of their attainment.”

Mrs Basse said they have also been monitoring merit and excellence endorsements. At level 3, excellence and merit grades are often allocated more points for students competing for placement at universities. For example, to get into medical school at Otago University, you need more excellences than you would for an engineering degree. Many students have been striving for merits and excellences in their top subjects and again, Ruapehu’s results

are looking good. Mrs Basse said they will provide a more

detailed statistical analysis in the coming weeks.

Students and parents who have concerns about academic achievement can ring the College to make an appointment this week to discuss these issues with the academic mentors or deans or subject teachers.

See the advertisement with more important information regarding the start of school in this issue of the Bulletin.

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Welcome to 2018!Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 3pm daily.

Secondhand Shop

56 Goldfinch St, Ohakune Phone: 06 385 9411

THE PEnGuInS

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

TANK SPECIALISTS, water or septic. Delivered price quoted. Buy direct. Ph 0800-487-633.WALK-IN CHILLER, 6ft x 4ft, good for farmers or hunters. Has rails and shelves. Price negotiable. Phone Franz 03-685 8353.

McQueenSchool of Dance

Tuition in Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Hip HopStudio in Taihape

Enrolments for 2018 now being acceptedClasses for 3 years age & up

Come & join a great dance school that offers an opportunity to learn different types of

dance, taught by enthusiastic and qualified teachers

Enquiries to Heather 06 388 0004or 027 222 6556 or Janine 06 388 0205.

TAI CHI Anyone qualified/proficient, and willing to run regular evening classes? Please phone Julie 022 102 6817

PubLICnOTICES

Ohakune 2000 Inc.AGM

Wednesday 7th Feb 2018, 7.30pm

Lion’s Den, Arawa Street, Ohakune.

All very welcome.Contact Murray Johns 021 02795914

Aquafitnessat the Ohakune Swimming Pool

Tuesdays – 5.15pmPhone Cecilia0274 956 180.

Ruapehu College, 2018

School opens for Yr 11, 12 and 13

on Tuesday 30 January.Year 10 starts

31 January, 8.45am.Year 9 starts on

31 January, 8.45am – meet outside the school hall for your powhiri.

Any new enrolments at the school.

Uniform Shop open today, 30 January

Stationery lists available from the school office, at TakeNote in Ohakune, in your

report envelopes from last year, or email [email protected] to request an

emailed stationery list.

P: 06-385-8398.

PubLIC nOTICES

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012Form 7Section 1014 KINGS GROUP LTD, of 3 Rimu Street Ohakune, has made application to the Ruapehu District Licensing Committee at Taumarunui for the renewal of an On-Licence in respect of the premises situated at 3 Rimu Street Ohakune and known as KINGS.The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is Hotel. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is to be sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday 9am to 3am the following day.The application may be inspected during ordinary business hours at the Ruapehu District Licensing Committee, 59-63 Huia Street, Taumarunui. Any person who is entitled to object and wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of the notice of the application in a newspaper or newspapers in accordance with the Act, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, C/- Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001 Taumarunui 3946.No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.This is the first publication of this notice.

PubLIC nOTICES

ReminderWaimarino A&P Show

17 February 2018Schedules are now available on our website.

To book a trade space or food stalls contact Robyn on 021-287 7476.

Help on the day greatly appreciated.

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great organisational skills, attention to detail and can-do attitude!

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Orautoha SchoolStarts back on

Wednesday 7 February at 9am. Powhiri at 11.30pm for our new principal. We welcome our school community, new

students and whanau to join us. This office is open for new enrolments on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd February. The Principal, Vanessa Pehi can also be

contacted for new enrolments and visits on [email protected]. 06-385-4445.

SITuATIOnS VACAnT

Mazda 62011 GSX, 2500cc, 108,000km.

ABS brakes, dual climate control air conditioning, alloy wheels, central locking,

airbags, Power steering, cruise control, Bluetooth, CD player,

electric mirrors, remote locking, towbar. Very

good condition mechanically.

$12,500 ONO. P: 027-23-11-844.

VEHICLE FOR SALE




Ruapehu Summertime Bulletin 2017-18 • 1


For more information, go to bayleys.co.nz/airpoints or call your

local Bayleys office.


[email protected] | 06 385 0170 | 16 Goldfinch St, Ohakune

WHOSE KNEES ARE THESE?

They can be yours this

summer as Mt Ruapehu

makes snow at the Top o’

The Bruce, Whakapapa, for

summer snow play. Photo:

David Holzapfel.

Pick up your copy of the Ruapehu Summertime Bulletin in town today.

It’s packed full of ways to enjoy the Ruapehu

area in summer


Health staff to take on the Aotearoa Bike Challenge

Four Whanganui District Health Board (WDHB) staff members are calling on their workmates to ‘give cycling a go’ during the February Aotearoa Bike Challenge.

WDHB health promoters Karney Herewini and Kylee Osborne, clinical co-ordinator physiotherapy Carol Ramsden and community mental health nurse Grant Hird are encouraging WDHB staff, their family and friends to spend 10 minutes or more a day riding their bike to improve their fitness and see if it’s something they might consider doing year round.

“The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to ride their bikes and enjoy the freedom that cycling offers,” Mr Herewini says.

“Bedsides the health benefits we gain from biking and the fun you can have with family and friends, it costs a lot less than driving a car to and from work. I urge residents to follow the locally publicised Bike Wise calendar of events which offers something for most age groups and all levels of bike riding skills.”

Thirty-four WDHB staff members participated in last year’s Aotearoa Bike Challenge, which saw 1000 organisations register for it nationwide.

Mrs Osborne says it’s a fun, free and encouraging in the

way in which points are allocated based on the number of staff participants and rides logged.

“Anyone can take part and you can ride when and wherever you feel comfortable. As the month passes and rides are logged, staff go into a draw for prizes. It’s a good team builder, it encourages staff to participate in physical activity and it encourages them to think about sustainability and transport options.”

To date, the following Whanganui organisations have registered to participate in the challenge.

• Whanganui Police• Whanganui DHB• Whanganui District Council• City College• Wanganui Cancer Society• Bike Users Group• Te Oranganui• Ngā Tai o Te Awa• Opus International ConsultantsTo find out more go to www.letsgowhanganui.org.nz,

https://www.facebook.com/LetsGoWhanganui/, https://www.lovetoride.net

From left, WDHB clinical coordinator physiotherapy Carol Ramsden, community mental health nurse Grant Hird and health promotion officer Kylee Osborne. This is the second year that WDHB staff have participated in Aotearoa Bike Challenge.

THERE’S ONLY ONE THING WORSE

than being talked about ... is not being talked about! Oscar Wilde

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about you?

Call us today, 06-385-8532 – we’ll get them

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