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RUAPEHU BULLETIN 8 March 2016 • 1
8 March 2016, Vol 33, No 1612
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New food rules to affect Ruapehu business
A large number of Ruapehu businesses are expected to be impacted by the new Food Act 2014, which came into effect last week.
The new Act will apply to anyone involved in the selling, making or transportation of food.
Ruapehu District Council (RDC) is urging anyone involved with a business that involves food to check how the new Act will apply to them.
RDC environmental health officer Phoebe Harrison said that the new Act will affect a lot of Ruapehu businesses due to the large hospitality and producer sectors.
“Although the new Act will apply to a lot of businesses it is not a one-size-fits-all approach and aims to regulate businesses according to risk,” she said.
“Businesses involved in lower risk activities like vegetable growers and transporters or people who only sell prepackaged food the regulation requirements are at the lower end of the scale.”
“This should help to keep compliance and other costs down.”
“The new law also introduces other measures to help businesses keep time and costs down. For example, those who manage food safety well will need less frequent checks.”
Ms Harrison said that the new Act has been designed to allow more flexibility.
“People can sell food they have made at home, for example, but must meet the same food safety standards as other businesses.”
“From 1 March anyone starting a business that involves food will need to comply with the new Act however existing businesses have a transitional period which varies according to the type of business they are in.”
To help local businesses understand their responsibilities council will be running information workshops in April, structured to mirror the different sectors within the food industry and their timing around transitioning to come under the new Act.
Whio boost at Ruatiti
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The local whio population received a boost last Thursday when 12 captive bred whio were released on the Manganui-o-te-Ao River as part of Whio Awareness Month.
More than 40 people gathered at the Ruatiti Domain to celebrate the release of the whio. Representatives from the Department of Con-servation, Horizons Regional Council, tangata whenua, local landowners, Orautoha School and the whio captive breeding programme attended.
“The release celebrates the hard work of everyone working together on the Kia Whārite Biodiversity Project,” said DOC operations manager Jasmine Hessell.
The Manganui-o-te-Ao River is part of a
National Security Site, one of eight locations identified across the country as being essen-tial for whio recovery. Whio are protected on the river through a network of traps targeting stoats and feral cats.
One of the local landowners told the Bulletin that he believed cats were a major problem and that he had trapped around 70 in recent years.
“The ultimate goal of a Security Site is to achieve protection of 50 breeding pairs,” says Ms Hessell.
“Our team has recently completed surveys for the season and are delighted to have 34 confirmed pairs in the site, an increase from 22 pairs last year”.
The Bulletin was told that the local popu-
lation had been at 50 pairs up until the 2014 floods, which reduced it significantly and also affected the food supply for those remaining.
Whio recovery is supported nationwide by Genesis Energy, which enables DOC to double the number of fully secure whio breeding sites throughout the country, boost pest control ef-forts and enhance productivity and survival for the rare native ducks.
Kia Whārite Biodiversity is a collabora-tive project working to improve the health of 180,000ha of land in the Whanganui National Park and on private land. This work includes pest and weed control, protecting bush and wetlands and monitoring threatened species such as the whio and kiwi.
The first six of 12 whio – endangered native blue duck – are released at Ruatiti Domain on Thursday. Releasing the birds are, from left: Izzy Graham, Pipiriki ranger Eru Te Huia, local landowner Heather Oliver, Palmerston North Horizons councillor Rachel Keedwell, and Orautoha School pupils Hine Ataahua Hall and Jack Deadman. Photo: Robert Milne.
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What’s on round Ruapehu
Mixed fortunes in the property market
William Pike challenge kids meet the man
Ruapehu Lions 50th Jubilee Celebrations
We invite the community to participate in our special celebration by joining us on Saturday 12 March 2016
Family car rally around the mountainLearn more about your region, while solving clues and posting photos to our Facebook Page.Registration 10.30-11am at the Lions Den, 3 Arawa Street. $10 per car, all proceeds to the local Cancer Society. Results and spot prizes between 5pm and 5.30pm at the Lions Den.Pre-registration by email would be appreciated.
Sunday 13 March 2016Public unveiling of the newly-engraved Tangiwai Memorial1pm Sausage sizzle - gold coin donation. 1.30 pm Blessing and Public unveiling- please bring flowers to honour the victimsFor further information:Phone Elsbeth or Carel on 06 385 4431, email:[email protected]
Youth Sport Team Rural Travel Fund
APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 18TH MARCH 2016Application forms are available from all council offices or via the RDC website: www.ruapehudc.govt.nz.
Queries: Call Candice McNaught on 07 895 8188 or 06 385 8364
Ruapehu District Council (RDC) in association with Sport New Zealand is calling for applications for the Rural Travel Fund (RTF) programme. The RTF is designed to help youth sport teams with young people aged between 5 to 19 years to attend regular local sport competitions by providing subsidies to assist with travel expenses.
If you are involved with a sport team whose members fall within this age criteria, and you require financial assistance for travel to allow your team to take part, RDC would like to hear from you.
The pupils from the seven Ruapehu schools that are taking on the William Pike Challenge this year met the man at Iwikau Village, Whakapapa, last week.
“William is an inspirational person and all the local primary school principals are really proud to be associated with the Challenge this year and excited about what opportunities will unfold,” said Na-tional Park principal Jane Welburn on be-half of the principals.
They also acknowledged three of the rescue team – Phil Smith, Andy Hoyle and Callum Learmonth – who got him off Mt Ruapehu after an eruption trapped and injured him at the Crater in 2007.
The three were at the introduction evening with their families.
“These people are our local heroes and we thanked them for doing what they do, eve-ryday, to make our mountain a safer place.”
The children, families and social media was buzzing afterwards with many taking William’s message “All Passion, No Lim-its” on board.
One parent commented his daughter was “totally in awe about what William had to say and was looking forward to the adventures to come”.
Follow the children’s journey at the Ruapehu Schools William Pike Challenge Award Facebook page.
William Pike, at right, met with many of those involved from Ruapehu schools in his challenge this year, as well as some of his rescuers.
Residential sales in some parts of the King Country are seeing “long awaited growth” while others, including Ohakune “are waiting in line”, according to King Coun-try property valuer Adrien Doyle.
Sheep and beef properties are under pressure whilst dairy farms continue to “defy gravity” and remain strong.
The rural property market is slowing with only 17 pas-toral farms over 100ha sold in the last 12 months, six less than last quarter. The average size was 388ha. The median farm price increased to $2,425,000. Dividing the total of all sale prices by the total number of hectares equated to $6,492/ha, a 5% decrease on last quarter.
Nine dairy sales over 40ha were recorded, one less than last period. The average size was 157.8ha, the me-
dian sale price rising by 15% to $3,800,000. The average sale price per hectare rose slightly to $29,300.
In Hakiaha Street Taumarunui, the commercial vacan-cy rate rose to 24.05% over 79 tenancies, well above the long term average of 17.00%.
Eighteen smaller lifestyle blocks have sold over the last year in Taumarunui, with sale numbers up by one. The average lifestyle price rose to $307,833, the average size at 2.62ha.
Ohakune’s median house price rose by $750 to $169,500. Sale numbers fell to 42. The average sale price rose to $187,553.
Taumarunui residential sale numbers rose again to 125. The median house price rose to $105,400 and the average sale price also rose to $110,500.
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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has also developed an on-line tool to help businesses what they need to do which can be found on their website www.mpi.govt.nz/foodact.
“If people have any concerns or questions around the new Act and how it will affect them they can call the RDC Environmental Health Team via their local council office,” said Phoebe Harrison.
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42 Traverse track closed to 4WDs
The Department of Conservation will be closing the 42 Traverse track in the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area from 15 March 2016 to all 4WD vehicles, for the remainder of the 2016 season.
The closure is due to safety concerns around the track condition and overgrown vegetation, says DOC operations manager Paul Carr.
“The entire track will be closed to all 4WD vehicles. LUVs and ATVs will be able to access the track from the end of Kapoors Road to ‘Canyon Lookout’ but are asked not continue beyond this point until repairs are carried out,” he says.
Concern has been expressed by a number of track users about the condition of the track, which has suffered severe gouging due to heavy rain events.
Staff have also noticed areas of significant vegetation growth on the track causing reduced visibility and a safety hazard to users.
“Safety of all track users is paramount so we will close the track until work can be carried out to address the safety issues,” Paul says.
Walkers and mountain bikers can continue to use the 42 Traverse but are advised to take care and be extra cautious on the track, which is part of the Te Araroa trail.
Signage will be erected advising of the closures and alerts will be placed on the DOC website.
Tangiwai fallen remembered
New food rules
Tangiwai Commemoration ProgrammeSunday 13 March 201612.30 barbecue and refreshments1.30 Welcome1.35 Karakia by local iwi1.40 Peter Reidy, CEO Kiwi Rail1.50 Murray Johns, president Ruapehu Lions1.55 Marion Gillard, Ruapehu deputy mayor 2.00 fly over by fixed wing plane2.10 Prayer, Grahame Craggs2.15 helicopter unveils memorial2.20 laying wreaths, Peter Reidy, Murray Johns2.30 Closing
Television coverage of the Tangiwai Memorial and Ruapehu Lions’ work at the memorial to the disaster has seen the local Lions Club boost their plans for the unveiling this Sunday, 13 March.
The Ruapehu Lions Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and to mark the occasion, have engraved all the names of the victims on the Memorial at Tangiwai, which was erected by the Lions Club in June 1989.
Also honoured is local railwayman Chris Akapita, who was killed during the construction of the replacement bridge, in 1956.
To connect with descendants of those who perished the Club contacted TVNZ 7-Sharp who ran a story on Monday last week as their lead story.
“The response has been overwhelming to say the least,” said Lion Carel Sietses.
“We are now expecting probably between 200 and 300 people from all over New Zealand including Peter Reidy, the CEO of Kiwi Rail, the deputy mayor and again the TVNZ 7-Sharp team,” said Mr Sietses.
Also, on Saturday 12 March, the Lions will be holding a car rally around the mountain to celebrate its 50th anniversary, which is open to the public.
Writers and readers ready to converge on OhakunePeople from around New Zealand are
making plans for the first-ever Ruapehu Writers Festival, to be held at Ōhakune 17-20 March.
Meanwhile, the libraries in Ohakune and Taumarunui are selling tickets, Ruapehu College students are working on visual advertisements for the Festival and Anna Jackson, poet and one of the Festival organisers, is running workshops at Ruapehu College and Taumarunui High School.
The Festival is planned as a welcoming and
friendly event, where readers and writers will have time to mingle and talk together about books and the writing process. Along with readings, talks, and panel discussions, the festival also offers a fiction-writing workshop, a poetry slam and some more unusual events such as a literary waterfall walk, a bike ride and a pony trek.
Hella Bauer, from Tauranga, is bringing her caravan Rita – for the location as well as for the events, having driven through the region but never having had the chance to spend much time enjoying the beautiful surroundings. A committed writer who has run writing workshops, she is attracted by the focus on craft and is looking forward to hanging out with people who write.
Another writer, Sarah Jane Barnett, author of acclaimed poetry collection Work, is travelling from Wellington with friends.
“I like getting away from the city and to be able to see the festival’s amazing line-up of writers at the same time, well I had to go. I’m especially looking forward to the ‘Poets Who Cycle’ session with James Brown, Ashleigh Young, and Bill Nelson.”
Everyone is welcome to attend the Festival, including many free events that anyone can just turn up for.
A great chance to talk to some of the writers at the festival is the Waterfall walk on
Saturday morning with free transport from the Powderhorn at 10.50am.
Those with children might like to listen instead to children’s songs by Jenny and Laughton Pattrick, and poetry by well-known children’s poet Paula Green.
The programme can be viewed on the website: http://ruapehuwritersfestival.nz/programme/ which also has information on ticket sales.
Sarah Jane Barnett.
Hella Bauer.
Ruapehu Bulletin, 20 June 1989: report on the unveiling of the Tangiwai Memorial. Dr Fraser McDonald, who was a doctor at the Army Camp at the time of the rail disaster, is pictured speaking at the unveiling.
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Cancer SocietyKathryn Greenwood, 06-385-9236 or Sue Prior 06-385-4999
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ChurchesAnglican, 06-385-4957. Baptist, a/h 06-385-3100. Catholic, 06-385-8858 or 027 606 5186. Gospel Chapel, 06-385-8453. Mountain Church, 027-206-4774. Presbyterian, 06-388-0675 or 06-385-8708. Waiouru – duty chaplain 06-387-5599 ext 7031 or 021-493-692
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Disability Resources Centre (Whanganui)Vivienne Bird, 0800-789-654
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Information CentresOhakune 06-385-8427, Raetihi 06-385-4805
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Plunket Society Plunket Nurses 06-385-8265, Car Seats 06-385-5019
Police and Search & Rescue Emergency, call 111Ohakune 06-385-0100, Raetihi 06-385-4002, Waiouru 06-387-6884, Military Police 0800-50-11-22
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The following cases were heard by Judge Black in the Ohakune District Court on Friday 26 February.Prison sentence for multiple charges
Anthony Te Huia, 29, of Rotorua was charged with resisting Police, and assault with intent to injure on 17 July 2015 at Rotorua, plus three charges of male assaults female, on 8 March 2015, in Raetihi. He was sentenced to 21 months in prison.Unlawful hunting
Zeb Douglas Workman, 24 of Taupo, was charged with unlawful hunting and possession of a firearm and ammunition whilst his licence was revoked, on 21 March 2015 at Ranana. He was convicted and fined $800 plus court costs.Drink driving
Josiah Thompson, 17 of Wanganui, unemployed, was convicted for drink driving on State Highway Four, Raetihi, on 21 January. He was found to have a breath alcohol level of over 150mg/litre, the limit for a person under 20. His level was 284mg. He was fined $300 plus court costs and was disqualified from driving for three months. Drink driving
Hoani Monteith Brown, 72, farm manager of Ohakune, was convicted for driving with excess breath alcohol (720mg alcohol per litre of breath), on Conway Street Ohakune on 4 February 2016. He was fined $900 plus court costs and disqualified from driving for 9 months.Drove suspended
Tristan Frances McDonnell, 21 of Raetihi, drove while licence was suspended or revoked, on 3 February on Clyde Street, Ohakune. He was convicted and fined $1500 plus court costs and disqualified for 6 months.
Breached prohibitionJohn Murray Monga, 51 of Otara, as an unlicensed
driver failed to comply with prohibition on 25 January on SH4, Ohakune. He was convicted and fined $250 plus court costs and disqualified for 6 months.Drove suspended
Dylan Jay Brown, 25, engineer of Manurewa, drove while his licence was suspended/revoked on 25 February on Miro Street, Ohakune. He was convicted and sentenced to 40 hours community work and disqualified from driving for 6 months.Drink driving
Hineanewa Jenny Tenape McLeod, 18 of Ohakune, was charged as a person under 20 driving with an alcohol limit over 150mg (387mg per litre of breath) on 20 February on Clyde Street, Ohakune. She was convicted and fined $400 plus court costs and disqualified for four months.Drove disqualified
Zelynda Gaye Paul, 39 of Raetihi, drove while disqualified third or subsequent, on 26 October 2015 on Seddon Street, Raetihi. She was convicted and sentenced to 6 months supervision.Contravened protection order
Sidney Jamie Henry, 31, driver of Ohakune, was charged with contravening a protection order on 18 December 2015 at Miro Street, Ohakune. He was fined $400 plus court costs. Disorderly behaviour
Sapphire Cressida Arahanga, 27 of Raetihi, was charged with disorderly behaviour on 23 February at Queen Street, Raetihi. She was sentenced to 60 hours community work.
Emergency management plan up for review
The Manawatu-Wanganui Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group is reviewing its current Group Plan and has released it for public consultation.
The Group Plan is the strategic document that outlines the vision, goals, actions and measures of performance for Emergency Management in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region for the period 2016-2021.
The proposed Plan has been developed in accordance with the CDEM Act 2002 through a rigorous process by the Group and their partner agencies, says Horizons emergency manager Ian Lowe, who adds that it’s important that the community provide feedback.
“We would encourage anyone thinking of making a submission to get in contact with the Group to clarify any questions they may have before submitting,” says Mr Lowe.
The plan seeks to: further strengthen the relationships between agencies involved in CDEM, encourage co-operative planning and action between the various emergency management agencies and the community, demonstrate commitment to deliver more effective CDEM through an agreed work programme detailed in the CDEM Group Business Plan, provide information on the hazards and risks in the CDEM Group, and document the principles of operation within which agencies involved in CDEM agree to co-operate.
Lowe says that the Group continues to develop the way it operates in the best interests of the community. The principles of consistency, accountability, best practice and support, have been, and will continue to be the foundation of the Group.
“The CDEM group members have a strong focus on learning from each event and we’re committed to working towards a resilient regional community that is aware and prepared for hazards that they may face.
“The Group has a strong focus on risk reduction and aligning and preparing those agencies that the community will look towards in times of readiness, response and recovery.”
The Plan is online at www.horizons.govt.nz. Submissions close Friday 1 April 2016.
Sattlers drained• I was disappointed to see the drainage of Sattler’s
Dam on the Mangaeturoa North Road.This dam and area was set aside for recreation and
leisure and now has become a monument to the roading engineer and roading contractors who helped to construct the dam while developing the Waimarino forest in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.
It was also intended to be a water source for fire fighting should there be the need.
Is this work on the dam temporary for maintenance purposes or is it occupational health and safety gone mad?
I would like to remind people that the Mangaeturoa North Road is a public road and not a forestry road and is to be shared by all road users.
I would also like to see the present forestry company and Council honour the agreements of the past they had with the local residents, pledged verbally or written, regarding the start times and travel speeds of logging trucks on the Pipiriki and surrounding council roads.
Tom Donaldson, Raetihi
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King Country to host pony club games
Preparation is well underway for the Quality Presentations Zone 2 Games Final hosted by King Country Area Pony Club at the Taumarunui A&P show grounds this Saturday 12 March.
Teams of four and pairs of riders from Waikato and Bay of Plenty Pony Club areas will play a series of games commencing at 10am. Taumarunui & Districts team of Megan Weir, Fleur Street, Libby Street and Rebecca Birkett are the sole representatives for the King Country.
Members from the Waimarino Pony Club will be helping on the day and also be watching and learning in the hope of riding next year when Waikato hosts the final.
Ernslaw One, owners of the dam, replies:• Yes, Sattlers Dam was drained for Health and Safety
reasons. Ernslaw One considered the risk that the dam posed to public and property too high to take, the dam could have been repaired but the cost far outweighed the value of the dam.
The dam had become compromised by the failure of the two large culverts and the over-topping of the dam that occurred during the June 2015 floods. There was a real risk that the dam could fail and damage Mangaturoa Road by blocking culverts and damaging bridges. Council and locals had expressed concerns about this potential risk.
It was never suitable for fire fighting purposes as the power lines precluded the use of helicopters and as a wildlife refuge it never really became established.
Ernslaw One consulted the neighbours prior to taking this action and also when the process of draining started.
Ernslaw One’s contractors are all professionals and pride themselves as such, so if the writer of the letter has any concerns about the driving practices of our contractors, Ernslaw One will investigate these incidents and take action if there has been a breach of our company policies or a breach of the road rules.
For Complaints contact Steve Couper, SNI Regional Manager. Steve.couper@ernslaw .co.nz.
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Rural supply firm extends their product range
Hautapu Rural Supplies is a typical small town store, stocking a wide range of products across different categories. When the store opened in 2009, its core products were farm fenc-ing, rough sawn timber, farm supplies and some ba-sic building supplies.
As time went on, the store focussed less on an-imal-related farm supplies and more on building sup-plies. It added in a wide range of paint and paint-ing accessories, adhesives, tools, plumbing fittings, electrical supplies, door and window hardware and lots more. It also introduced gardening tools and house-hold hardware.
“We’re not a Mega Mitre 10, but we do stock a wide range of products and we can order in pretty much an-ything to do with building
if a customer wants some-thing we haven’t got,” says manager Neil Merwood.
Hautapu Rural Supplies is also well known in the Taihape area for its shed building. The store has good relationships with lo-cal builders and they have jointly constructed many implement sheds, covered yards, stables and also wool sheds. Their builders have travelled as far afield as Raetihi to build sheds.
Another service that the store provides is glazing. They re-glaze doors, win-dows, household mirrors, rear vision mirrors, fire doors, and have even cut a laminated window for a bulldozer.
Recently the store added small electrical appliances to its range.
“Our local appliance store closed down over a
year ago and so we decid-ed that we would stock a range of small appliances. We don’t have the space to stock large appliances, but we can order these in if people request them.”
Hautapu Rural Supplies offers a wide range of prod-ucts which means that the local people don’t have to travel out of town to get the things they need.
“And we don’t charge a premium just because we are the only store – that’s not the way we think.”
Hautapu Rural Sup-plies can be found by turn-ing left at the Gretna hotel when you are heading in to Taihape from the north.
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Raetihi Ripper November motorcycle ride was postponed and is now planned for 9 April and community groups and schools are invited to apply for marshalling at the event.
Although a one-day ride this time, organisers promise “all the heart-pounding, muscle tiring enjoyment of the November ride”.
The base will be moved to a Parapara Road site 17km south of Raetihi, from where riders then head out over hill-country farmland on designated tracks that challenge rider skills through mud, dust, hills and flats.
Over the weekend the volunteer committee needs help with the crucial job of marshalling the track, along with many other jobs that will arise.
Community groups are invited to submit an application to the Ripper Committee to provide people for these jobs. The amount of funding groups receive is determined on how many helpers provided.
The Raetihi Ripper raises funds for community and youth based clubs and groups in the Waimarino area. Those who have benefited in the past include Raetihi School’s Books in Homes programme and has assisted the school with the purchase of student computers and hall audio system; Chills Off; Raetihi Pony Club; Ruapehu Junior Netball; Ruapehu Cadets; Ruapehu Junior Rugby Club; Ngamatea School; Ohakune School; Variety Club; Nancy Winter Early Childhood Centre;
Ruapehu College Basketball; Ruapehu Guides and Brownies and Waimarino Taekwondo.
“The Raetihi Ripper is committed to our local community and supporting youth organisations that have a specific project in mind but are struggling to gather the funding to complete the job,” says committee member Lisa Martin.
“If you think the Raetihi Ripper can help you out with your project for your club or school, then contact us.”
For more information visit www.raetihiripper.com, email Lisa at [email protected], phone 027 329 9921, or Lesley, [email protected], phone 06-385-3226. Applications close 20 March.
Chopper rescues
At 7.30am on Friday the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Ohakune for a woman in need urgent medical attention. She was airlifted to Whanganui Hospital.
Upon return to Palmerston North the helicopter was dispatched to Waiouru to provide urgent transport for 24-year-old woman suffering a medical event. She was transported to Palmerston North Hospital.
Great summer, great Ohakune swimming
Another great summer has seen plenty of opportunity for Ohakune Primary School swimming this season at the Ohakune Pool.
Every class swims four days a week and this regular practice provided fantastic improvement and confidence in the water for the learners, said teacher Suzi Couch.
All this hard work and practice culminated in the school’s junior and senior swimming sports last week. The juniors performed a wide range of skills from blowing bubbles to swimming lengths of the big pool. The senior sports was a competitive event with a team of 25 learners qualifying for interschool swimming in two weeks’ time.
“It was great to see the learners enjoying the water and showing off their water skills to an appreciative audi-ence,” said Mrs Couch.
“A big thank you to all the lifeguards who have kept a watchful eye over our learners again this swim season,” she added.
Principal Blair Dravitski said credit must also go to the newly re-established Ohakune Swim Club whose com-munity focused programmes have seen learners being able to maximise the time the pool is open by providing high quality lessons for young learners.
Raetihi’ strongest swim team
The Daly family – Olly, Eli, Bella and Milly.
Diving in for better swimming. Photo: Judy Chevin
Raetihi School held its junior and senior swim meet last week at the local pools to select an inter-school swim team, who will compete at the Waimarino and Taumarunui inter-school competitions this term.
“The senior competition was very competitive and all students gave 100% effort in all events,” said principal Nuku Wallace.
He added that the Daly family of Olly, Bella, Milly and Eli excelled all day as a family of national swimmers.
“Our other young local power house swimmers were Alana Joe Metekingi – unbeaten Year 8 girl, Noah Harto, Leeshay Orono Te Huia, Harley Perkins, Christian Bristol Job, Jizaiah-Ley Edmonds, Jaeda Rose Hagley Tutauha, Wini and Brandon Wallace will also add extra fire power to the team this year.”
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Customers of local power company King Country Energy (KCE) will see extra dollars credited to their power account this month thanks to local consumer trust, King Country Electric Power Trust (KCEPT).
KCEPT has announced its largest-ever annual distribution. A total of $1.3 million will be credited to all KCE and The Lines Company Ltd (TLC) consumers residing between Hiwi Hill in the north, Tangiwai in the south, Motutere Bay in the east and Ohura in the west.
Trust chairman Robert Carter said those who receive the credit fall into two groups annually: all KCE retail customers within the previous King Country Electric Power Board’s licensed area; and all electricity consumers connected to TLC’s distribution network within the previous King Country Electric Power Board’s licensed area.
This year, $657,000 will be distributed to KCE consumers and $657,000 to TLC consumers, totalling $1.3 million, up from the $1.25 million distributed by the Trust last year.
“The distribution credited to KCE customers is additional to what is received on beneficiaries’ TLC invoice. Basically, KCE retail customers receive the distribution through TLC plus an extra distribution through KCE on their KCE invoice,” he said.
KCEPT owns shares in King Country Energy (KCE) and other investments. The Trust’s annual distribution to TLC and KCE consumers in the ‘southern’ region comes from the return on these investments.
“The unique annual distribution available only to KCE customers occurs because of the Trust’s 20 percent shareholding in KCE,” Mr Carter said.
KCE customers have received an annual KCEPT distribution since 2010. Over the past five years the total distribution to KCE customers has been over $3.5 million.
“We’re pleased to contribute to the economic well-being of King Country communities in this way, and look forward to continuing these distributions to local people in years to come,” said Mr Carter.
Linklater Bursary availableApplications are now open for Horizons Regional Council’s Don Linklater Memo-
rial Bursary for 2016, awarded to students studying in areas relevant to Horizons work.The Bursary was established to honour the contribution made to the Region by the
late Don Linklater, Horizons Chairman 1989-2000.The Bursary is worth up to $3000 per year for up to three years and aims to support
students at either undergraduate or post-graduate level, either internally or extramural-ly, in areas such as resource management, environmental planning, environmental engi-neering and modelling, with particular emphasis on river and drainage basin dynamics.
Horizons chairman Bruce Gordon says the bursaries are a fantastic way of support-ing students whilst contributing to the work Horizons conducts in environmental fields.
“These students are the future of environmental management in our Region and if we can support them in their study, then we’re supporting their future in the managing of our natural resources,” Mr Gordon says.
To be eligible applicants must be New Zealand citizens or residents and plan to study full-time university study in 2016. They must also be from the Horizons Region, which includes the Ruapehu District, but may study outside of the Region.
Application forms are at www.horizons.govt.nz, Horizons Regional Council office in Palmerston North or by calling toll free 0508 800 800. Applications close 5pm Friday 1 April. The Bursary recipient will be selected by a panel of Horizons representatives made up of councillors and staff. Short listed applicants will then meet with the selec-tion panel.
Raetihi athletics under way
Raetihi School’s athletic club had its first meet last week on the school field – one of many school clubs that include archery, gymnastics, badminton, soccer, calligraphy, visual arts, painting and photography, squash, indoor basketball, dance, drama and junior netball.
The athletics club will focus on developing core funda-mentals based around high jump, long jump, shot put, discus and track.
The athletics club will run every Wednesday afternoon until the Ruapehu athletics inter-school event, which is to be held at Raetihi School on Wednesday 6 April.
Ohakune lawyer & bananas writer speaks in Russia
Local business mentor and author Simon Tupman was a guest speaker at a conference in Russia in February.
Addressing lawyers at the CCKR 2016 conference in Ekaterinburg, he outlined how law firms in New Zealand and Australia are responding to economic and technological developments and what Russian lawyers can learn as a result.
His presentation drew on the key points from his best-selling book Why Lawyers Should Eat Bananas, which was translated into Russian in 2012.
Ella Rowe throws the discus, supported by her team.
Simon Tupman speaks business to Russians.
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Karioi Sports results
The following are the results provided from the Karioi Sports Day, held on Saturday 27 February. The results are in order of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th (where supplied) with the rider and then horse named.
The organisers thank the farmers who donated lambs; TCB; Ruapehu Farm Supplies; Brights Engineering; Ruapehu Vet Services; Ohakune New World; the judges “and everyone who worked so hard before; during and after the sports to make it a great day”.
Children’s Lead Class. Biscuit Race; H Hall, Vibes; C Mallalieu, Houdini; E Cross, Toetoe; C Maclean, Sasha. Sack Race; H Hall, Vibes; M Leary, Cricket; K Donaldson, Ponky; J Maclean, Blaze. School Pony; E Cross, Toetoe; R Mallalieu, Bella; K Donaldson, Ponky; M Leary, Cricket. Musical Sacks; M Leary, Cricket; R Mallalieu, Bella; J Maclean, Blaze; E Cross, Toetoe. Orange Race; M Leary, Cricket; H Hall, Vibes; C Mallalieu, Houdini; K Donaldson, Ponky. Walk, Trot & Lead Race; D Soverel, Raz; J Soverel, Jackie; R Mallalieu, Bella; C Maclean, Sasha. Low Jump; J Maclean, Blaze; E Cross, Toetoe; M Leary, Cricket; R Mallalieu, Bella. Consolation Event; J Soverel, Jackie; D Soverel, Raz; C Mallalieu, Houdini; S Perrit/ C Maclean. Children’s ring events; Mount Suitable For Learner; K Garland, Ritchie; S Ratima, Marvel; U Drayton, Cola; I Graeme, Silver Locket. Maiden Pony; D Lane, Capri; K Garland, Ritchie; I Graeme, Silver Locket; S Ratima, Marvel. Open Pony 12 & Under; I Graeme, Silver Locket; K Garland, Ritchie; T Revell, Goldie; W Revell, Bindi. Open Pony 12 & Over; C Garland, Sky; D Lane, Capri; S Carey, Summer; S Ratima, Marvel. Paced & Mannered; K Garland, Ritchie; T Revell, Goldie; D Lane, Capri; I Graeme, Silver Locket. Paced & Mannered; C Garland, Sky. Boy & Girl Rider Under 12; D Lane, Capri; W Revell, Bindi; K Garland, Ritchie; U Drayton, Cola. Boy & Girl Rider Over 13; C Garland, Sky; School Mount; U Drayton, Cola; K Garland, Ritchie; C Garland, Sky; S Ratima, Marvel. Low Jump; S Ratima, Marvel; I Graeme, Silver Locket; T Revell, Goldie. Trotting Race; C Garland, Sky; U Drayton, Cola; S Cary, Summer; K Garland, Ritchie. Bending Race; C Garland, Sky; S Carey, Summer; I Graeme, Silver Locket; S Ratima, Marvel. Barrel Race; S Ratima, Marvel; C Garland, Sky; S Carey, Summer; T Revell, Goldie. Hack Events; Maiden Hack; M Bates-Orlando Blue; E Harre, Jonah; L Ward, Legacy. Best Rider; V Chambers, Bernie; M Elstrom, Ruakohanga; A Garland, Jewell. Best Lady’s Hack; M Bates-Orlando Blue; E Harre, Jonah; L Ward/A Garland. Best Gentleman’s Hack; M Elstrom, Ruakohanga; V Chambers, Bernie; A Mcgregor, Gypsy. Best Paced & Mannered; M Bates-Orlando Blue; V Chambers, Bernie; M Elstrom, Ruakohanga. Fastest Walker; A Garland, Jewell; M Elstrom, Ruakohanga; V Chambers, Bernie. Shepherd’s Hack; L Ward, Legacy; A Garland, Jewell; M Bates-Orlando Blue. Shepherd’s Events. Shepherd’s Hack; Jack, Totara; Jeremy, Houdini; E Harre, Tumi. Pacers Race; F Maclean, Vibes; Jack, Totara; K Bates, Velvet. Fastest Walker; K Bates, Velvet; J Collett, Sandy; Jeremy, Houdini. Express Relay; Collett Team; Barny’s Team; Jeremy’s Team. Derby; S Brown, Hemi; J Collett, Sandy; Brad, Cheeko. Rescue Relay; Jack & Brad; Stephen & Syd; Fiona & C Ward. Bending Race; Jo, Shorty; Jeremy, Houdini; Jack, Totara. Barrel Race; Jo, Shorty; K Bates, Velvet; B Tucker, Aotea. Standard Shift; C Ward, Duce; Jo, Shorty; K Bates, Velvet. Jumping Events: Maiden Hunter; M Bates-Orlando Blue; B Tuka, Marshall; B Mallilieu, Bruce. Improver’s Hunter; V Chambers, Bernie; B Mallilieu, Bruce; B Tuka, Marshall. Handy Hunter; V Chambers, Bernie; A Garland, Jewell; B Mallilieu, Bruce. Open Hunter; B Mallilieu, Bruce; V Chambers, Bernie; B Tuka, Marshall. Novice Fei Type Horse Jump; L Ward, Legacy; M Bates-Orlando Blue; B Tucker, Aotea. Novice FEI Type Pony Jump (50cm); C & K Garland & N Groot. Novice FEI Type Pony Jump (65cm); N Groot, Cola; L Ward, Legacy; K Garland, Sky. Open Pony FEI Type Jump (85cm); N Groot, Cola; D Lane, Capri; C Garland, Sky. Open Horse One Round Stakes; B Tucker, Aotea; M Bates-Orlando Blue; V Chambers, Bernie. Open Horse FEI Type Jump; M Bates-Orlando Blue; B Tuka, Marshall; V Chambers, Bernie. Rescue Relay; Micky & Barney; Virginia & Vicki.
Whanau has a picnicThe Nancy Winter Centre had their annual ‘5 + A Day’ Whanau Picnic last Thursday, where the tamariki (children) helped to prepare the fresh kai for the community, “and it was delicious”, said their teachers, who thanked Ohakune New World and Raetihi 4 Square for their generous contributions – “your support is greatly appreciated”.
Time to Top Town againThe epic regional battle for dominance
between Raetihi, Ohākune and Waiouru is back this Sunday as the annual fight for the Top Town crown begins.
Back to defend their title at the Raetihi Domain and Recreational area, Waiouru team co-ordinator Warrant officer Class 2 Solomon Vaetoru said his group is starting to shape up well.
“This is a great opportunity to bring everyone together through comradeship and enjoyment, that’s what I like to think Top Town does.
“Teams were really pulling together and helping each other.
“Last year some people knew each other, some didn’t and they all came together to enjoy each other’s company.”
Bringing people together to compete in a Top Town style event also provides an opportunity to celebrate the region as a whole.
“Often as towns, because we are so isolated, we’ve a tendency to do things separately.
“Last year there were a lot of people in the team I hadn’t met or seen before and having the different age groups really helps to break down the barriers within our community.
“Having the three towns competing against each other helps us grow together as a region.”
Working with Ruapehu Whānau Transformation, last year Mr Vaetoru organised a wide range of challenges for the event.
In anticipation of needing a mentally and physically fit team, his group for Sunday is shaping up to be a strong cross-section of talent.
“I’d like to think last year went exactly how I thought it would go with people enjoying themselves.
“The atmosphere, the feeling, it was people having fun, adults and kids doing something they wouldn’t normally do on a Sunday afternoon.”
There are still some limited places available in the Raetihi, Ohākune and Waiouru teams but numbers are capped with each team of 20 needing representatives in the 13-16, 17-25, 26-40 and 41+ age groups and spectators are more than welcome.
For more information on this Sunday’s Top Town or to register for one of the teams, call the Ngāti Rangi office on 0800 N RANGI.
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Star performers on the day were: Senior Girls – Naydah Bishop; Senior Boys – Caleb Lyon; Intermediate Girls – Hayley Artz; Intermediate Boys – Julian Toho; Junior Girls – Aciana Akapita; Junior Boys – Harry Toho.
The inter-whanau athletics competition was also fiercely contested on the day. Weka were placed first and Tui were second.
Ruapehu’s top athletes will head to Whanganui for the Secondary Schools Athletics competition on 16 March.Swimming sports
The College swimming sports were held in the previous week. The following were champions: Senior Girls – Helena Bethell; Senior Boys – Tukutahi Metekingi; Intermediate Girls – Kaiawa Connelly; Intermediate Boys – Garth Metekingi; Junior Girls – Dylan Bishop; Junior Boys – Timothy Brown.
The inter-whanau swimming competition was also fiercely contested on the day. Weka were placed first and Tui were second (again).Secondary schools swimming
Ruapehu’s swimming champions and a few others headed to Whanganui for the secondary schools swimming championships at Splash Centre.
We had swimmers compete in all age groups. Congratulations to Kaiawa Connelly who came 3rd in the intermediate girls 50m breaststroke and Garth Metekingi finishing 4th in the 50m freestyle.
All swimmers did extremely well and should be proud of their performance. The College thanks sports co-ordinator Walter Edmonds and parent helpers Liz Connelly, Barbara Van der Woerd and Marama Sinai for all the support throughout the day.Promotion for Papa Chris
Chris McLeod – or Papa Chris as the students refer to him – is leaving the College to take up the position of acting principal of Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ngati Rangi.
Chris started at the College in 2006 and has an important role as the head of Te Reo Maori department, junior dean, counsellor, and teacher of social studies. He has taught other things in the past and has contributed vastly to the school as the Whaikorero – the person leading school powhiri.
Mr McLeod is highly regarded when it comes to his reo and is renowned for being very eloquent.
Mr McLeod said he has enjoyed working with “the awesome staff” and building relationships with students and whanau.
Over the last few years he has enjoyed contributing to the procedures and processes in the pastoral area of the school and said he feels that Ruapehu College is in a good place.
Mr McLeod will continue to work with the College and the students from the senior te reo class and they can look forward to working closely with the Kura.
With his understanding of NCEA te reo Maori, he is perfectly poised to assist the students at the Kura transitions into the rigours of College assessments.
The College’s fluent Maori speakers often head
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Chris McLeod – career change.
Nazomi Groot and Racel Reyes supporting Tui while watching the athletics at Ruapehu College last week.
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Beef, pork, mutton and chicken, all cuts available.
Small goods made in store. • 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
Flooring
Ph 022 315 3238
McCarten FlooringOhakune
Carpet & Vinyl
Installation & Supply
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Appliances
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Fisher & Paykel & Haierfridges, freezers,
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CLASSIFIEDS Deadline 5pm Friday. Phone 06-385-8532. Fax 06-385-8622.Email: [email protected]
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FIREWOOD THE WOODSHED. Shed dried. Order now. Contact Ian 06-385-4523 or 027-444-3441.
EVERYTHING FROM A-Z only at Penguins Secondhand, 56 Goldfinch St, Ohakune. Ph 06-385-9411.
FIREWOOD LOGS. Pine and gum,call Keith to order now, 5 ton truck loads, txt or call 0275 758 377.
SPLIT FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Mixed loads only of macrocarpa,gum and pine for $75 per cube.Ring or txt Jock 021-088-59401.
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FIREWOOD Old man pine, macrocarpa, also gum and native. Seasoned and dry. Prompt free delivery town area. Quantities from bags to bulk. Order now. Call
Mike 027-477-1992 or 06-385-9264.
Ross Hardey – OptometristFor an appointment when next in Ohakune or
Taihape, phone: 0800 4 EYESIGHT, (0800 4 39374)
WARNING: RIVER LEVEL INCREASE
FLOW CHANGES IN THE MOAWHANGO AND RANGITIKEI
RIVERSGenesis Energy’s resource consents for the Tongariro Power Scheme require flushing flow releases from Moawhango Dam. This release is the fourth of five releases for the summer of 2015-2016. The purpose of the flushing flow is to help improve the ecology of the river. As the Moawhango River flows into the Rangitikei River, the flushing flow will result in an increased flow in both rivers.
The flows will be at least 26 cubic metres per second for 5 hours (flows are released Tuesday 9pm to Wednesday 2am from Moawhango Dam). The flushing flow will result in an increased flow in both the Moawhango River (from Moawhango Dam) and the Rangitikei River on the following date:
• Wednesday 16th March 2016
Please ensure anyone using these rivers is aware of these flow changes
If you have any questions or require further information please contact Craig Brown on 07 384 7241 or visit the Genesis Energy Website.
www.genesisenergy.co.nz
MILITARY EXERCISE
07 – 17 March 2016The general public is to be advised
that a NZ Army Exercise will be conducted in the Rangataua Forest
area over the period 07 – 17 March 2016.
The exercise will involve personnel of Officer Cadet School (NZ) from
Waiouru Military Camp. The exercise will involve up to 100 personnel.
Training will involve soldiers conducting foot patrols by day.
Soldiers will be carrying weapons and military vehicles will used day
and night.Blank firing will occur within
forested areas. For more information please call Field Wing, Officer Cadet School
022 0990 602
Advisory Notice
PUBLIC NOTICESection 101 - Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012RUAPEHU RUGBY AND SPORTS CLUB has made application to the Ruapehu District Licensing Agency at Taumarunui for the ISSUE of an ON Licence, in respect of the premises situated at: Rochfort Park, Raetihi-Ohakune Road, Ohakune and known as: RUAPEHU RUGBY AND SPORTS CLUB.The general nature of the business conducted or to be conducted under the licence is: aftermatch functions.The days and hours on which liquor is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday to Saturday, 12pm to 12am.The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ruapehu District Licensing Committee, 59-63 Huia Street, Taumarunui. Any person who is entitled to and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946. Not objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.This is the second publication of this notice.
LawnmowingChalet &
ResidentialSubdivision &
Lifestyle blocks
0800-896-6890272-896-689
WATER TROUGHS, cattle or sheep. Different sizes. Delivered price quoted. Ph 0800-487-633.
Free Budgeting Help• Free, confidential budgeting service for Waimarino residents.• Fully trained budget advisers.• Help with relevant community and government agencies.
Contact Waimarino Budget Service Incon 06-385 3253 Mon/Tues or 027 259 5285 anytime.
Ruapehu Maori WardensNon-profit organisation
Housie fundraiser 1pm Saturday 7 May at the Ohakune Club
For packages please call Eva 0211-464-978 or Justin 0211-735-767
FAMILY HOME MOVIE VHS VIDEO CAMERA CASSETTES CONVERTED TO DVD. Video Bill in Ohakune 9 - 22 March on 021-066-8826.
WANTED - 4-BEDROOM HOME, long term, for large local company. Needs to be warm and in good condition. Ohakune, Raetihi or Taihape. Good tenants, rent is company-backed. Contact Brian Dowsett on 06-385-8086 or 027-472-3361 or by email [email protected]
ACCOMMODATIOn WAnTED
Freephone 0508 800 800 www.horizons.govt.nz
PEST CONTROL CONTRACT (PREDATOR TRAPS)Registration of Interest for Pre–QualificationHorizons Regional Council invites suitable contractors to register their interest to pre-qualify for mustelid control work i.e. the regular servicing of DOC 200 traps, in the Ruapehu District. All operational work will be tendered; with only pre-qualified contractors able to tender for this work.
Upon registering, contractors will be sent a letter explaining what it is they will need to do in order to pre-qualify. The information required will include, but not be limited to:• Relevant experience and track record in mustelid control;• Management and quality assurance systems;• Demonstrated compliance with relevant legislation;• The contractors health and safety polices and procedures
To register your interest and receive further instructions on lodging an application for pre-qualification, please contact Eric Dodd via details below.
Registrations close at 5.00pm Wednesday 23 March 2016.
Eric Dodd Environmental Programme Coordinator; e mail [email protected]; or Freephone 0508 800 800
M J McCartneyCHIEF EXECUTIVE
PUBLIC NOTICENotice is hereby given that the Manawatu-Wanganui Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is currently reviewing its Group Plan pursuant to section 56 of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002. Pursuant to section 52 (1) (b), the Plan will be available for consultation over the period 4 March – 1 April 2016.
Copies of the proposed Plan and submission form may be requested by:
Phoning: 0508 800 800
Emailing: groupplan @horizons.govt.nz
Going online: www.horizons.govt.nz
Bruce GordonChairman Joint Standing CommitteeManawatu-Wanganui CDEM Group
Declaration of Result of ElectionI hereby declare the result of the election held on Friday 26 February 2016 for the election of two trustees for the King Country Electric Power Trust to be as follows:
Candidate Votes Received
ANNAND, Norman 1,090COSFORD, Graeme Selwyn 1,140DOYLE, Adrian (Adie) 1,099
(3 Informals and 2 blanks)
I therefore declare Graeme Selwyn COSFORD and Adrian (Adie) DOYLE to be elected.
The voter turnout was 17.79%.
As the Deed of Trust requires that at least one trustee is elected from
the Taumarunui area, and at least one trustee is elected from the
Ohakune area, Uwe Kroll was declared an elected trustee to represent
the Ohakune area on 18 January 2016.
Dated at Taumarunui, 29 February 2016.
Dale OfsoskeReturning OfficerIndependent Election Services Ltdfor King Country Electric Power Trust
0800 922 822
KING COUNTRY ELECTRIC POWER TRUST
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F&P SMART DRIVE 8kg washing machine $599. Fully refurbished. At Ohakune TV Electrical. Ph 06-385-8700.
TENDER L20-0139LEASE OF OLD TAUMARUNUIFIRE STATION BUILDING30 Miriama St, Taumarunui
The Ruapehu District Council offers for lease the property located at 30 Miriama Street, Taumarunui. This building is a two story building with various activity spaces which has been recognised as having some heritage value to the Taumarunui community. The exterior of the building fronting Miriama Street cannot be altered.Tender documents are available from:Cook Te Wano, Contracts Officer,Ruapehu District Council, 59-63 Huia StPrivate Bag 1001, TaumarunuiPhone (07) 895-8188 Fax (07) 895 3256E Mail: [email protected]
Tenders close at the above address at 4pm on Friday 1 April 2016. No late or faxed tenders will be accepted.
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Visit www.ohakune.info
Hey parents – do your kids need pocket money?The Ruapehu Bulletin
requires Tuesday morning deliverers in
Ohakune.Phone Robert on
06-385-8532.
O H A K U N E , 3-BEDROOMS, available from 1 April, tidy and reliable tenants required. No dogs. References required. Ph 021 107 1561.
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DECISION ON REPRESENTATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE ELECTION OF RUAPEHU DISTRICT COUNCIL TO BE HELD ON 8 OCTOBER 2016
In accordance with section 19R of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the Local Government Commission has determined the representation arrangements for the election of the Ruapehu District Council to be held on 8 October 2016.
In order to provide effective representation of communities of interest and fair representation for electors of Ruapehu District, the Commission has determined that:
The Council will comprise a mayor and 11 councillors elected as follows:
Ward Councillors
Ohura 1
Taumarunui 5
National Park 1
Waimarino-Waiouru 4
In addition, there will continue to be a National Park Community Board comprising 4 elected members, elected at large, and 1 appointed member; and a Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board comprising 4 elected members, elected at large, and 2 appointed members.
Copies of the Commission’s determination may be obtained by contacting the Commission through the following:Phone: (04) 460 2228 Fax: (04) 494 0501 email: [email protected] Box 5362, Wellington.
The determination is available on the Commission’s website: www.lgc.govt.nz
Sandra PrestonChief Executive Officer
MILITARY EXERCISE
No. 3 and No. 6 Squadrons RNZAF of the New Zealand Defence Force will be carrying out a military exercise
7-11 March 2016.The exercise area will encompass the Waiouru Army Training Area west of
State Highway 1.The exercise is a flares trial, and will involve helicopters flying at low level
releasing flares.Queries regarding the exercise should be directed to the NZDF
Public Affairs Officer (Air):Squadron Leader Simon Eichelbaum
021 420 899
CHURCH OP SHOPHUGE SUMMER SALE
All Adult Clothes $2 eaAll Kids Clothes 50c ea
1st in best dressed
From today Tuesday 8 Marchuntil Saturday 19 March
Open Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat - 10am to 2pm
Seddon St, Raetihi
The Department of Conservation will be closing the 42 Traverse track in the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area from 15 March 2016 to all 4WD vehicles. This closure will be in place for the remainder of the 2016 season.
LUVs and ATVs will still be able to access the track from the end of Kapoors Road to ‘Canyon Lookout’ but are asked not to continue beyond this point until repairs are carried out.
Walkers and mountain bikers can continue to use the 42 Traverse but are advised to take care and be extra cautious on the track.
The closure is due to safety concerns around the track condition and overgrown vegetation.
For more information contact : Mere Mokoraka Senior Ranger/Supervisor, Local Bodies Department of Conservation – Tongariro North Ph. 027 284 5911
42 Traverse Track Closure
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1080yes? NO?
maybe?Over the coming months Iwi are holding a series of wānaga around the rohe for all uri. Join Uenuku and Ngāti Rangi at the first of a series of wānanga starting:This Sunday @ Mākaranui Marae, Raetihi-Ohākune Road from 9am
What are your views? Need more information? Learn from our experts?
Bring your questions and hear more about the proposed TBfree 1080 drops planned for the Ruapehu Rohe
For more information contact: Ngāti Rangi Trust on 06 385 9500 or Uenuku Charitable Trust on 06 358 4900
get informed
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Raetihi School prefects appointedRaetihi School has
started its 2016 lead-ership programme by choosing its school prefects.
“The senior manage-ment team found it ex-tremely difficult as the school has so many awe-some students to choose from,” said principal Nuku Wallace.
He said this year the prefect and development leaders will attend regu-lar leadership classes designed to develop their leadership potential. The programme includes community service, vis-
its from community and outside leaders and trips
to leadership conferences and activities.
The school also runs a young leadership club
to train budding future prefects.
This year’s Raetihi 2016 prefects, from left, Gavin Martin, Ella Hawira, Alana Joe Metekingi, Sayge Wikohika, Alivia Wallace, Hunter Rennie, Christian Bristol-Job, Leeshay Orono Te Huia, Caleb Murphy and Andy Bates.
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Raetihi Collie Club’s 93rd annual trials
The 93rd annual dog trials were run by the Raetihi Collie Club at the farms of G Rowe Family Trust and Gordon Chan Follett Syndicate on the Parapara on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 February.
Organisers thanked their sponsors, the land owners, Rowe Family Trust and Sollitt Syndicate and the suppliers of sheep – Tanupara Station and Rowe Family Trust. They also thanked DA Windle Ltd for sheep cartage, and Ron Frew Family Partnership, New World Ohakune, Affco and NZR Real Estate for donations for the kitchen.
“Also to those who worked tirelessly in preparing the sheep and courses before the trials, to our workers, especially those workers that are not dog trialists, people who donated baking, helped in the cookhouse and assisted in making this a successful trial – this was greatly appreciated,” said Jo Parkinson on behalf of the Club. Results
Class 1 Longhead –Sponsored by RFS Raetihi; 1st B Parkinson Sleek 97; 2nd N Sinton Mouse 96.25; 3rd N Sinton Gary 96; 4th R Mather Posh 95.5; 5th G Wellington Murphy 95.25. Intermediate 1st N Sinton Gary 96; 2nd F Pullen Mist 95; 3rd M Williams Horse 94.5. Open Maiden; 1st D Dixon Stone 92; 2nd B Parkinson Ash 91; 3rd M Cotton Jake 90.5. Specials; Ned Dahm Memorial Trophy – 1st Open B Parkinson Sleek 97; G Chan Trophy Local Maiden Man & Dog: M Cotton Jake 90.5; B McDougal Trophy Local Maiden Man : M Cotton Jake 90.5; Westlorne Trophy highest pointed outrun local maiden or intermediate dog: D Dickson Stone 47 & B Parkinson Ash 97. Class 2 Shorthead – sponsored by PGG Wrightsons & Marty McGrath; 1st P McGlade Josh 96.75; 2nd G Wellington Murphy 96.5; 3rd F Pullen Mist 96; 4th G Ryder Skip 95.75; 5th L Grattan Flo 95.5. Intermediate 1st P McGlade Josh 96.75; 2nd F Pullen Mist 96; 3rd S Tweed Furt 93.5. Maiden; 1st C Journeaux Tyke 89.5; 2nd C Bates Jess 85.5; 3rd M Cotton Jaz 82.5. Specials: W Ross Trophy P McGlade Josh 96.75; J Journeaux Trophy Local Maiden Man: M Cotton Jaz 82.5; McLean Contracting Trophy Local Intermediate Dog: M Williams Horse 92.5; R Martin Trophy Local Maiden Dog: C Journeaux Tyke 89.5. Class 3 Zig Zag – sponsored by Rabobank; 1st C Johns Dunn 96; 2nd C Johns Plug 95.5; 3rd D Smailes Sue 95.25; 4th C Johns Midge 95; 5th J Griffin Skye 94.5. Intermediate 1st C Johns Dunn 96; 2nd J Griffin Skye 94.5; 3rd D Dickson Dodge 94. Maiden 1st C Johns Dunn 96; 2nd J Griffin Syke 94.5; 3rd D Dickson Dodge 94. Specials; L Briggs Memorial Trophy: C Johns Dunn 96; G Chan Trophy Local Maiden Dog: C Johns Dunn 96; B Parkinson Trophy Local Intermediate Dog: C Johns Dunn 96; Dekker Machinery Trophy Local Maiden Man Tyrell Winterburn Tahi 83; B Joblin Memorial Cup Open Maiden: C Johns Dunn 96.
Class 4 Straight Hunt – sponsored by Ravensdown Fertilizer & Keown Honda; 1st G Walker Boon 98; 2nd R Morris Grizz 97.5; 3rd M Matthews Tune 97; 4th B Parkinson Grouse 96.5; 5th B Parkinson Tune 96. Intermediate 1st G Walker Boon 98; 2nd M Matthews Tune 97; 3rd B Parkinson Grouse 96.5. Open Maiden 1st M Mathews Tune 97; 2nd C Wickham Tarn 92.5; 3rd B McDonnell Jake 92. Specials J Macrae Cup: 1st Open G Walker Boom 98; D McKinnon Cup Local Intermediate Dog: B Parkinson Grouse 96.5; S Roke Trophy Local Maiden Dog: C Johns Jaz 91; Alastair Leiper Memorial Trophy – Most impressive Huntaway: M Matthews Tune.
Miscellaneous Specials: Waimarino Veterinary Services Local Maiden or Intermediate Man & Dog aggregate Class 1 & 2 M Cotton Jaz 169.5. Nash Jordan Law Ltd Competitor with highest pointed run in Class 3 or 4: B Parkinson Grouse 96.5. Farmlands Taumarunui Trophy Local scoring highest aggregate points in class 3 & 4 C Johns Plug 189.9. R Suckling Trophy local working competitor with highest pointed run class 1 or 2: B Parkinson Sleek 97. Beuck Cup for highest pointed local intermediate run any course: B Parkinson Grouse 96.5. J Frost Trophy local competitor scoring most points in all events: B Parkinson 1013.5. Waitui Trophy Local teams Event one dog Class 1 & 2 one dog class 3 & 4 Open dogs excluded – C Journeaux Tyke & Nate 323. G Crighton trophy local maiden man gaining most points at Trials – M Cotton 295.5. WR Eaton Memorial Cup Local Huntaway Aggregate: C Johns Plug 189.9. J Journeaux Trophy local maiden competitor gaining highest aggregate points in class 3 & 4 T Winterburn Tahi and J Bradley Flo 171. Ruatiti Cup local heading dog aggregate M Williams Showman 187.5. McGinniss Cup local intermediate man & Dog aggregate class 3 & 4: J Shrubsall Tar 177. Stellar Fuel – Caltex Raetihi Trophy local competitor with highest pointed run at trials: B Parkinson Sleek 97. Caltex Cup for highest pointed pull in Class 1 by local dog; J Shrubsall Whip 46.5. Mountain Rocks – Local working competitor gaining highest pointed run (excluding open prize winners) on any course: B Parkinson Grace 95. Intermediate Bracelets on all 4 courses were sponsored by S & J Merson & Elco Direct. Open Maiden on all 4 courses was sponsored by MacIntosh Shearing.
Ruapehu golfThis Thursday, Teams Twilight Golf continues along
with normal Twilight. The club needs more teams to enter on the day. Tee off between 5.00-6.00 pm.
Brian Morrissey won last Thursday’s twilight with 25 points. Last week, Dennis Rowe and Chris Van Der Westhuizen shared first with 22 points. Kelvin McLeod was second and Steve Gray scored the only two.
The Club is organising the visit of a qualified coach at a time to suit. Beginners who want the opportunity to learn how to play are asked to contact Andy, 027-290-7920.
Junior Golf is on again this Thursday at the Club between 3.30–5.00pm. All junior golfers and helpers are welcome.
The Presidents team travelled to Whanganui on Sunday. The match was abandoned after one of the opposing players collapsed on the course and was taken to hospital.
At home Ruapehu hosted the annual visit of the Eagles. There was a reasonable turnout and the usual good scoring. The visitors had a good time and were well looked after.
This Sunday, the Pennants team travels to Rangitikei to play their fifth and sixth round matches.
On Saturday, the Club needs players to travel to Taumarunui for the annual Manson Cup contest. A minibus has been organised leaving from the club at 10.00am on Saturday morning.
Plenty of room for a view: Looking down on the course for the Raetihi Collie Club trials, held on 26-27 February. Photo supplied.