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RUAPEHU BULLETIN 19 December 2017 • 1

19 December 2017, Vol 34, No 1701

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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 deed of settlement was initialled.

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THE WATER SAFETY CODENow that summer is here, we encourage anyone planning to swim to familiarise themselves with the Water Safety Code’s four simple rules.

1. Be prepared▪ Learn to swim and survive.▪ Set rules for safe play in the water.▪ Always use safe and correct equipment and know the weather and water conditions before you get in.

2. Watch out for yourself and others▪ Always pay close attention to children you are supervising when in, or near, water.▪ Swim with others and in areas where lifeguards are present.

3. Be aware of the dangers▪ Enter shallow and unknown water feet first and obey all safety signs & warning flags. ▪ DO NOT enter the water after drinking alcohol.

4. Know your limits▪ Challenge yourself within your physical limits and experience.▪ Learn safe ways of rescuing others without putting yourself in danger.

SWITCH TO WATERNovember saw Whanganui DHB supporting the New Zealand Dental Association’s Switch to Water campaign which challenged the public to drink water only for the 30 days in November in the hope it encouraged participants to carry on doing so once the challenge ended.

WDHB board members Stuart Hylton and Dame Tariana Turia took on the challenge to show their support for any effort that discourages Whanganui residents from consuming sugary drinks – and particularly children. They say anything that will help cut the level of decay in the teeth of Whanganui residents is a good move.

Because Whanganui children have one of the highest levels of tooth decay in New Zealand, we challenge all adults in our region to set an example year-round by rejecting sugary drinks in favour of drinking water only. Please consider setting a good example for our children to follow.

WHITE RIBBON DAYAnother campaign our DHB supported in November was White Ribbon Day. We thank the men in our organisation who talked to staff, visitors and patients interested in finding out what the White Ribbon campaign stands for and what sits behind the campaign’s tagline: ‘I will stand up, speak out and act to prevent men’s violence against women and children.’

We also thank the many people in our Whanganui community who not only supported White Ribbon Day, but who throughout the year, support those hurt by family violence.

BEST WISHESWe wish you all a very happy, safe and peaceful Christmas and holiday season.

SPOTLIGHT ON OUR HEALTH

Brian Walden | WDHB Chief Executive (Acting) Dot McKinnon | WDHB Board Chair

BE SUNSMART THIS SUMMER: SLIP, SLOP, SLAP & WRAPProtect yourself when you’re outside from September to April. And protect yourself all-year-round when you are:▪ in the mountains▪ out on the water▪ around reflective surfaces like snow and ice.

SLIP ON A SHIRTSlip on a shirt with long sleeves. Fabrics with a tighter weave and darker colours will give you better protection from the sun.

SLIP INTO THE SHADESlip into the shade of an umbrella or a leafy tree. Plan your outdoor activities for early or later in the day when the sun’s UV levels are lower.

SLOP ON SUNSCREENSlop on plenty of broad-spectrum, water resistant sunscreen of at least SPF 30. Apply 20 minutes before going outside and reapply every two hours and especially after being in water or sweating.

SLAP ON A HATWear a hat with a wide brim or a cap with flaps. More people are sunburnt on the face and neck than any other part of the body.

WRAP ON SUNGLASSESChoose close fitting, wrap-around style sunglasses. Not all sunglasses protect against UV radiation, so always check the label for the sun protection rating.

Thank you to the Health Promotion Agency (HPA) for permission to use their SunSmart graphics.


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Waimarino hungry for zero waste advice

Waimarino people are hungry for advice and ideas about how to reduce their rubbish, says Ruapehu’s marae kaiārahi (waste advisor) Amoa Hawira.

Amoa refers to a recent visit to the Waimarino by zero waste campaigners Hannah Blumhardt and Liam Prince, as part of their ‘Rubbish Trip’.

Ruapehu waste advisor (kaiārahi) Amoa hosted a presentation by the pair in Raetihi earlier.

Urs Signer, who works with Amoa Hawira for Para Kore, a nation-wide Zero Waste initiative in Māori communities, says the pair have made an impact on many communities across Aotearoa with their message of zero waste living.

Amoa explains that their message is tailored to each place they visit – they give practical advice that’s relevant to the particular situation.

The ‘Rubbish Trip’ pair have been living without a rubbish bin for three years, aiming to eliminate any rubbish going to landfill. In three years they’ve

generated just 4kg of rubbish that can’t be composted, reused or recycled.

“Their message is mostly about cutting out using plastic,” says Amoa.

“They want you to ask – ‘do I need it’?”The message is – plastic is a growing, serious problem

and the world needs to reduce “Pump bottles, for example – they can only be

recycled so many times before they become unhealthy.”The pair put on a zero-waste food demonstration,

showing how people can gather food and prepare meals with no waste for landfill.

Before the presentation, they visited local retailers so they could tailor the message to what’s available to local people.

One of the challenges that Para Kore recently took on was the Kahui Maunga Games, asking how environmentally friendly each Marae team could be.

For more information visit www.therubbishtrip.co.nz.

Hannah Blumhardt and Liam Prince pass on helpful local advice on reducing rubbish.

New lease, new life for Ohakune Club

The land and buildings at the Ohakune Club have been sold, giving the Club a fresh start with a healthier financial situation.

Club president Graeme Walker said that contrary to rumour in the community, the Club has not closed down and “never stopped functioning”, while the property sale proceeded.

The Club decided to sell the property to pay off debt.

“We got good money for it,” he told the Bulletin.

The Club has leased back the building from the new owner for 12 months, with four rights of renewal.

“It’s a favourable lease,” said Mr Walker, which means they can continue to operate without the overheads such as rates on the large area of land.

“Most people think the Club is in a better position financially.”

“Now we can afford to spend money on upgrading a lot of equipment such as the pokey machines.”

They have reopened the restaurant, with meals available on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights from 5.30 to 9pm.

“We’ll be open more as we get some traction.”

He said they will get to work rebuilding the

membership and plan to build up a lot of the activities that it was known for in the past.

With new manager David Stoddart, who ran the Raetihi Club for a time, they plan to open for functions and conferences.

“The Club is really an asset to the town and provides an important social function,” says Mr Walker.

The new owner, who

asked not to be named, has no immediate plans for the site.

He has a long association with Ohakune, going back to the early 1980s and said his motivation for the purchase was to secure the premises for the Club.

“I’ve had a passion for the business at the Club and want to see it continue.”

He said the purchase was a long-term investment.

Club manager David Stoddart, left, and Club president Graeme Walker: looking forward to a brighter Club future.


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Raetihi ‘Business After 5’ meets

An ‘after five’ business forum in Raetihi last Wednesday was hosted in the new cycle way pop up shop – a refreshed premises which has an eclectic range of up-cycled and recycled home and giftware.

Maaki Tuatini, with support from the Raetihi Charitable Trust, spoke to the well-attended meeting on how she is working with a good number of small and emerging business enterprises in and around Raetihi and how she and the Trust have been working with individuals to grow these small enterprises into viable business opportunities.

Some of those emerging business people spoke about their ideas and

activities including The Raetihi Community Op Shop, Wildthings, Darcy the Friendly Butcher and Shed24 Raetihi.

Peggy Veen, business development and relationship manager with the Ruapehu District Council, spoke of the opportunities for the area, particularly in and around tourism and visitor markets and that the businesses presenting were sure to do well in a community that was so supportive.

People attending the evening spoke of how warm and authentic the function was and how small towns can excel in being genuine, where ideas and opportunities can thrive. People from new and existing businesses gathered in Raetihi recently to discuss how to grow

their firms. Photo supplied.

Ohakune District CourtThe following cases were heard by

Judge Lynch in the Ohakune District Court on Friday 15 December.Threatening speech

Chaianne Violet Pui, 25, of Ohakune (occupation unknown), was convicted for speaking threateningly, on 9 December at Ohakune. She was instructed to come up for sentence if called upon within six months.Drove suspended

Calum Andrew Coleman McLauchlan, 20, Ohakune (occupation unknown) was convicted for driving while licence suspended, on 31 October near Ngahinapouri. He was fined $350 plus

court costs and disqualified for 6 months.Speeding

Jordon Harrison, 25, of Whanganui (occupation unknown), was convicted for exceeding the 100km/h posted speed limit. He was recorded travelling at 156km/h on 20 November on State Highway Four, Raetihi. He was fined $750 fine plus court costs.Careless driving

Tai Pumai Ratu, 42 of Stratford, contractor, was convicted for careless driving on 9 August on State Highway Four, Raetihi. He was fined $500 plus court costs.

MP Ian McKelvie speaksThe Special Olympics New Zealand Summer Games

were held in Wellington recently. They’re held every four years and it is New Zealand’s largest event for people with intellectual disabilities.

Around 1300 athletes competed in 11 different sports – swimming, athletics, basketball, bocce, equestrian, foot-ball, golf, indoor bowls, powerlifting and ten pin bowling – which were contested at various venues throughout the greater Wellington region. The athletes, as always, were supported by thousands more coaches, management staff, friends and family and a raft of volunteers who ensured the biggest National Games to date were a huge success.

I have had a long involvement with this very special organisation and am currently the chairman of the Special Olympics Board. It’s a role I held before I entered Parlia-ment in 2011 and one that remains close to my heart.

National Party leader Bill English and our spokesper-son for disability issues, Nicky Wagner joined in on the action on Thursday and enjoyed meeting some of the athletes and watching them perform. Nicky Wagner com-mented that “the athletes involved showed great courage, strength and perseverance and are an inspiration to us all”.

As well as being an opportunity to compete with ath-letes from around the country, the National Summer Games is also a time for athletes to connect with their Special Olympic friends, and it’s a great way to promote understanding about people with intellectual disabilities in our communities too.

While these games were definitely about competing, they were also about fun, friendships and team spirit. They most certainly provided a feeling of belonging to all of the athletes and volunteers, which ultimately will help improve their quality of life.

One in four New Zealanders has some form of disabil-ity. It is important we support and encourage the families, friends and communities affected by disabilities and en-sure that they are included, visible and valued.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of the athletes and their families, friends and

support people as well as the coaches, volunteers and cor-porate and private sponsors who helped to make the 2017 Special Olympics New Zealand Summer Games such a great success.

If you would like to get involved in this very special organisation there is plenty of information available on the website www.specialolympics.org.nz.


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New TLC price switch a year away

Customers of the controversial charging system used by The Lines Company (TLC) will have to wait almost a year for the switch to the promised time of use (TOU) charging system.

The company, which serves customers across the King Country region including National Park and Ohakune (but not Raetihi and Waiouru), announced last week that the switch would be made in October 2018.

TLC says it is making the change from “the much de-bated demand based approach” after “an extensive and thorough review”.

Board chairman Mark Darrow said the change is in line with the independent recommendation the Board re-ceived earlier this year.

“This date gives us time to prepare for the change. We need to ensure that there is plenty of time for customers to fully understand how the new system works and we need to provide a comprehensive communication programme starting in early 2018 to ensure we have a smooth transi-tion, and everyone is fully informed on what the change will mean for them.”

“Ultimately our aim was always to provide a fair, eq-uitable and transparent charging method for providing energy distribution in the region. This means that lines charges may move up or down for individual consum-ers compared to the current approach, but they will have much more immediate control over their charges. We strongly believe our own terms of reference will be achieved,” he said.

In addition to a major communication programme, TLC is working closely with the Waitomo Energy Ser-vices Customer Trust (WESCT) looking at other ini-tiatives for community engagement including working closely with stakeholders at ways of providing commu-nity education and ideas and initiatives around energy

efficiency.“This is a significant and important change for TLC

and our customers. It is essential that we have the cus-tomer voice at the forefront of our work and will be ask-ing for more feedback from early next year to ensure we understand how our customers will respond to the change in pricing and to ensure our communication is helpful and informative. The exact charges under TOU have not yet been set and will be finalised nearer the time after further testing and community consultation.”

“Part of the increased transparency will be to provide a web-based customer portal where customers can see their energy usage, which will enable them to be efficient with their energy decisions. The ability to load control remains an important tool for all energy companies and we will include appropriate incentives into the new TOU system,” Mr Darrow concluded.

TLC will reset annual prices in the normal way on 1 April 2018 under the current system and then change to TOU six months after that on 1 October 2018.About TOU pricing

TOU pricing measures how much electricity is used at different times of the day. With TOU pricing, prices for the volume of electricity you use vary according to the time of day. You will pay a lower lines price for using electricity at off-peak times and a higher price for using it at peak times when electricity usage on the network is heavy. This is because we build and maintain the network based on peak load. Your monthly bill will now reflect the amount of electricity you use during different times of the day. You will be in control as your energy deci-sions will directly impact your monthly bill.

TOU is already offered in New Zealand by a number of networks including Vector, WEL Energy, Waipa Net-works and Unison.

Police experience for Craig

Constable Pauly Osborne, Craig and Whaea Ronnie – sharing what it’s like for the Police.

A very special experience for one of Raetihi School’s Year 8 students happened last week thanks to Whaea Ronnie, special needs teacher aide and Raetihi Police Constable Paul Osborne.

Craig Moore has been studying what it takes to become a Police officer and Constable Osborne completed the day with the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be arrested and what it’s like to be in the front seat of the Police car.

The school thanks Pauly and Whaea Ronnie for this amazing experience for Craig, who moves on to Ruapehu College next year.


Seasons’ Greetingsfrom the team

at ChealWe wish you a safe

and happy festive period

The Shire 22 Goldfinch St, Ohakune

Wishing you all a safe and happyChristmas and fabulous New Year

Open Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm Closing 24 December and reopening 4 January.TheShire-Ohakune 021 026 01764 22 Goldfinch St, Ohakune

Closed Christmas and Boxing Day & 1, 2 and 3 January 2018

Happy Holidays from the Eat ladies

Open 8am – 3pm everyday

29 Burns St, Ohakune. Phone 06 385 8952.Email: [email protected]/Hours: Bruce Cranston 027 444 2058 or David Srhoj 027 473 0188.

The staff at Ohakune Engineeringthank you for your support during the year

and wish you and your families a safeand enjoyable Christmas break!

We will be closed from 3pm Thursday 21 December and will reopen at 7.30am on Monday 8 January 2018.

Penguins wish all our customers a Merry Christmas & happy New Year. Thankyou for all your support in 2017.

We look forward to seeing you in 2018.

We buy and sell good quality household goods.Open over Christmas & New Year period.

SecondhandShop

56 Goldfinch St, Ohakune Phone: 06 385 9411

THE PENGUINS

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all our

clients

Closed from Saturday

23 December, reopening

Tuesday9 January.

The Ohakune Fire Brigade wishes

everyone aMerry Christmasand a Happy andSafe New Year

Ngā mihi nui me ngā manaakitanga mō te wāKirihimete, me te tau hou!

Merry Christmas from the Te Pae Tata team.We look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year!

Te Pae Tata will be closed from midday, 22nd Decemberuntil 9am, 3rd January, 2018

MeriKirihimete

Goldfinch St, Ohakune. Ph 06 385 8221Members and bona fide guests welcome

Christmas Lunch3-course traditional lunch menu

Classic prawn cocktailHam, pork & turkey with all the trimmingsPlum pudding & fresh fruit salad to finish

Children welcome, vegetarian & GF catered to

11.30am – 3.30pm $45 per adult3-

Raetihi School prizes, 2017

Raetihi School witnessed an emotional prize giving on Thursday as they also said farewell to a long-serving staff member, Vanessa Katene.

The Year 8 students said goodbye with a heart-stirring haka, which was answered by the rest of the senior boys who stood in the crowd and respond with a haka of their own.

This was followed by another haka from the school and community to honour the hard work of Whaea Nessa and 25 years of loyal service to Raetihi School.

“Today really demonstrated the passion and culture of Raetihi School,” said principal Nuku Wallace.

“We are committed to providing an environment that supports achievement and excellence, where students and staff take pride in themselves and their school, interact and engage with the community and honour our history and culture through an innovative curriculum. Today, we brought our school vision alive,” said Mr Wallace.Sports awards

Swimming Sports Champions: Yr 8 Nancy Winter Memorial Trophy Senior Boy Gene Henderson. Yr 8 Samantha Condon Cup Senior Girls Noah Harto. Yr 6/7 Intermediate Boys Champion Kelayh Brider-Hawkins. Yr 6/7 Intermediate Girls Champion Mercede-Jay Aki-Hosay. Yr 4/5 Junior Boys Champion Sam Rowe. Yr 4/5 Junior Girls Champion Diante Rewi. Yr 1/2 Most Im-proved Paige Irwin. Cross Country Champions 2017: Midget Boys Kaden Morrison; Midget Girls Maioha Mcleod; Junior Boys Chrissy Winter; Junior Girls Karai-tiana Henare; Intermediate Boys Chase Bristol-Job; In-termediate Girls Jizaiah-Ley Edmonds; Senior Boys Tui Wikohika; Senior Girls Janine Francois.

Athletics Champions 2017; Midget Boys Tamana Harto; Midget Girls Ngateria Lole-Uaea; Junior Boys Chrissy Winter; Junior Girls Rawinia Kui-Ricket; Inter-mediate Boys Jaydis Hammond; Intermediate Girls Mer-cede Jay Aki Hosay; Senior Boys Tui Wikohika; Senior Girls Sierra Te Kura.

Snow Sports Championships: Junior Ski Champion Caelen Lilburn; Junior snowboard Champion Tamana Harto; Senior Ski Champion Noah Harto; Senior Snow-board Tui Wikiohika; Most Improved Senior Skier Jorja Von Pein; Most Improved Junior Skier Jorja Ritchfield; Most Improved Senior Snowboarder Eli Brown.

Netball Champions Raetihi Rebels, Most Outstand-ing player Keri Osborne; Most Improved player Janine Francois; Best and Fairest player Te Aroha Wiari-Rich-

ards. Raetihi Rascals Best and Fairest player Diante Rewi; Sportsmanship Emily Bright. Raetihi Rangers Most Dedicated player Chyamali Dennison; Most Out-standing player Kiana-Jaye Edmonds. Raetihi Rugrats Most Outstanding player Armani Perkins-Tamatea and Te Atawhaitia Richards; Most Improved player Tyzara Rewi.Curriculum Awards

Uenuku Taonga for Te Reo me nga tikanga Waiora Kairimu-Dixon. Lisa Crowley Writing Award for Writ-ten Language Noah Harto. Seifert Cup for Science for interest and ability Harrison Cullwick-Dobson. Dekker Machinery Cup for Maths in Senior School Mania Gray. Sonya Berry memorial award for excellence in all arts Noah Harto. Te Reo Whaikorero Trophy Te Orangitau-tahi Te Riaki.

Speech awards, Journeaux Trophy Year 3&4 Kiana-Jay Gembitsky-Edmonds. Michael Reid Trophy Year 5&6 Haeley Tamatea-Perkins. Raetihi Repertory Society Year 7&8 Harrison Cullwick- Dobson.

Ruapehu College Awards: Sporting Maina Gray, Tui Wikohika. Academic Janine Francois, Tui Wikohika.

Academic Awards Rowe award for diligence in performing arts Noah

Harto. Achievement in acting Harrison Cullwick- Dob-son. Sims award for outstanding vocalist Kelayh Brider-Hawkins. Progression in practical music Aaliyah Wilks.

Culture Awards: Most Improved, Senior kapa haka performer Te Aroha Richards-Wiari. Junior kapa haka performer Xavier Bartlett-Christensen. Middle kapa haka Ethan Goodin. Top junior female kapa haka per-former Ngateria Lole-Uaea. Top junior male kapa haka performer Daymon Todd-Allen. Top middle female kapa haka Diantae Rewi. Top middle male kapa haka Jim Rowe. Wakahuia Tahi and Wakahuia Rua Taonga Pres-entation of Culture Club Taonga Best all round perform-ers: Top senior female kapa haka performer Noah Harto. Top senior male kapa haka performer Winiata Wallace.Special Awards

Citizenship Award Aaliyah Dennison and Ella Rowe. The Diligence Award for female academic persistence Te Aroha Richards –Wiari. Raetihi Golden Jubilee Cup Most improved Maori Pupil Uenuku Biddle-Reedy. Blackburn Cup Best all round Maori Pupil Noah Harto. Best all round Year 8 Noah Harto. Mosen Cup, Runner up Dux Noah Harto. Dux Janine Francois.

Vanessa Katene, at centre, was wished a fond farewell at Raetihi School’s prize giving.


Ian McKelvie MP for Rangitikei Season’s Greetings to you all and my best wishes for a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2018.

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Saturday evening, 9 December the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Ohakune, where an 11-year-old boy had sustained a back injury after falling from a trampoline.

He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being transported to Whanganui Hospital for further treatment.

Merry Christmas from 1914Pictured is a hand-coloured 1914 postcard featuring a photo from the Central Crater showing Mt Tongariro, Red Crater and Emerald Lakes, Mt Ngauruhoe, with Mt Ruapehu in the distance. The photo is by Ferguson and Taylor and printed in England for New Zealand firm Tanner Bros. Prior the war, Germany was leading the way with printing both on price and quality but this ended due to the conflict in Europe. Source: Stanley Fraser Archives.

Ohakune’s community learning and technol-ogy hub Te Pae Tata now has a full-time manager – Rachel Hoskin – for the service created three years ago by Ngāti Rangi Trust as part of their Ruapehu Whānau Transformation Plan.

After 17 years at UCOL, latterly as the Head of School for Creative Industries, Rachel Hoskin’s background in management, marketing and pas-sion for technology combined with a love of the region made her the perfect choice.

“I was doing well at UCOL and had a num-ber of secondments in marketing and external relations, but I wanted a better lifestyle and also somewhere that I can really start to make a differ-ence,” says Rachel.

“I fell in love with the region and owned a home in Raetihi even before I applied for this job.

“About a year ago we built a tiny home here in Raetihi – we love this region.

“This job came up, it inspired me, motivated me and worked out really, really well.”

During her time at UCOL she had made a chance visit to Te Pae Tata and was instantly impressed by the diversity of the facilities and equipment available on offer to the community.

“There are cases worldwide of kids coming up with a great tech idea and at 14 years old are [now] sitting on $2-million in revenue.

“I want that to happen here, and it can happen here, I want to help make that happen.

“This space is unique in New Zealand.“There are organisations and facilities out there

but nothing I have ever seen like this, that’s why I’m so excited about what can happen here in the future.”

Having to give two months notice in her previ-ous position, Rachel had time to plan her vision for the future of the hub.

“I want to continue to make sure that Te Pae Tata’s doors are open all the time and there are no barrier or boundaries to coming here.

“Summer whānau days, marketing workshops, holiday programmes, executive leadership train-ing, tech start ups, and business incubators espe-cially around creative. I want to take the technol-ogy and workshops out to our communities.”

Having been on site for a few weeks Rachel is delighted to see the foundations for many of her future plans already being implemented includ-ing the launch of a brand new co-working space Waituhi.

“In thinking about my first 100 days and the initiatives I’d been thinking about, when I came here and started talking to the staff I found about 50 percent of them they already do, that makes my job easier and prompts me to be even more inventive in what I am planning.

“This confirmed I was on the right track and I knew that I’m on the same wave length as Erena [Mikaere-Most] who set it up – she has done an

amazing job.“I just want everyone to know that our doors

are always open at Te Pae Tata, I want you to come in, this space is yours, you own the space and I want you to use it and we will always wel-

come you here.”New technologies will be brought into Te Pae

Tata in 2018, including Dobi our Humaniod Ro-bot, so there will be some very cool things to play with if you pop in to visit.

Full time manager for Te Pae Tata

New Te Pae Tata manager Rachel Hoskin joins seven-year-old Lee Wikohika, Te Matau O Te Rangi Allen, 17, and Isobel Craig, 7, on their first day at the Ruapehu Learning and Tech Hub pre-Christmas school holiday programme which is on all week.

Waimarino weatherThe temperatures and rainfall since the last published data as measured at the Ruapehu College Weather Station.Date 11/12 12/12 13/12 14/12 15/12 16/12 17/12 18/12Max °C 22.1 23.4 20.2 19.1 22.4 24.7 26.4 -Min °C 14.1 12.5 7.9 8.9 3.2 6.1 8.5 15.3Grass °C 11.9 9.8 2.0 5.2 -1.4 1.0 4.0 14.0Rain 0.0 0.0 3.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.9 -


TAUMARUNUIWednesday 10 January 10:00am - 11:30am

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Where to d inein the

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LemOnGraSS Thai reSTauranTAt Alpine Motel, 7 Miro St, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8758Ohakune's Thai taste sensation! Authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Fully licensed, dine in or takeaway. Open Monday to Saturday from 5pm. Full breakfast menu available daily 7am – 9.30am. Roasted Addiqtion Coffee.

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.

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

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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.

OhaKune CLuB71 Goldfinch St, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8221Fully licensed country club with a fresh tasty menu at reasonable prices. Function room available. Gaming, pool, darts, snooker and TAB. Restaurant open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 5.30 – 9pm. All members and bona fide guests welcome.

Ohakune Primary School prize winners 2017Ohakune Primary School held their annual

prize giving assembly on Friday. The following prizes were presented:

DUX Top academic student Una Drayton.Ohakune Bowling Club Cup Year 4 student

speech Willow Allum. Rose Martin Cup Year 5 student speech Jessica Sherratt. Ruth Jackson Cup Year 6 student speech Jamie Bennett. Robb Family Award, Year 7 Speech Joshua Simons. Top Girl Speech Una Drayton. Top Boy Speech Dylan Anderson and Mason Richards. Technology Awards: Hard Materials Technology Marama Groot; Soft Materials Karisa Windle.

Ruapehu College Awards: Top Academic Boy Dylan Anderson; Top Sporting Boy Mason Richards. Top Academic Girl Marama Groot. Top Sporting Girl Santaesjah Wood. Te Reo Maori for excellence in Te Reo and Tikanga Maori, Santaesjah Wood. Kapa Haka For showing leadership during Kapa Haka, Mason Richards.

Ellis Summerhays Administrator Award for having pride in themselves, showing courtesy and respect to others, Harry Sherrit. Bonnie Collins-Bramley Cup for Year 7 student for showing developing excellence and diligence in all aspects of school life, Joshua Simons. Deadman Cup for inspiring and supporting other students in the arts, Marama Groot. Kairangatira Paraihe Cup Yr 8 student for displaying consistent excellence in all aspects of school life, Brooke Graham. Year 7 Whakaute Paraihe Cup Consistently respectful with a positive attitude. Harry Parker and Mika Story. Year 8 Hinewaipare Cup for displaying increasing responsibility for their behaviour, their learning and other people, Santaesjah Wood. Year 8 Di Boulton Cup For showing perseverance & resilience even when the “going gets tough”, Mason Richards. Year 8 Principal’s Cup For always displaying increasing responsibility when challenged both in the classroom and the

playground, Una Drayton. Mainfreight Duffy Certificate, Brooke Wilson.Class Awards

Room 9 academic Thamdi Rogers-Gerbault; Diligence Abbie Drayton; PRIDE Marley Evans. Room 10: Academic Grace Sherrit; Diligence Cameron Clement; PRIDE Brooklyn Hovelle. Room 11: Academic Mali Chester-Freeman; Diligence William Carr; PRIDE Ahurei Henare. Room 12: Academic Paige Drinkwater and Violet Soverel; Diligence Molly Aitken; PRIDE Blake Rhodes. Room 14: Academic Santosha Fisher; Diligence Wren Drayton; PRIDE Teaana Hansen. Room 7: Academic Lochie Whale; Diligence Jessica Sherratt; PRIDE Laudarn Tangaroa-Mareikura; Room S: Academic Rose Soverel; Diligence Charlette McGuigan-Smith; PRIDE Connor Anderson. S Block: Year 7: Academic Skye Perrett and Wairere Rolls; Diligence Juliet Robb; PRIDE Sofia Booth. Year 8: Academic

Dylan Anderson; Diligence Sachin Kumar; PRIDE Karisa Windle.Sports awards

SWIMMING Junior Boy Barron Cawsey. Junior Girl Te Moana Hagley. Intermediate Boy Jamie Bennett. Intermediate Girl Wairere Rolls. Senior Boy Mason Richards. Senior Girl Marama Groot. CROSS COUNTRY Midget Girl Violet Soverel. Midget Boy Alex Bennett. Junior Girl Izybel Graham. Junior Boy Liam Burnard. Intermediate Girl Wairere Rolls. Intermediate Boy Shane Muru-Albert. Senior Boy Sachin Kumar.

ATHLETICS: Under 8 Athletic Champion Girl Teaana Hansen. Under 8 Athletic Champion Boy Tyrone Usmar. Junior Girl Te Moana Hagley. Junior Boy Ziggy Vaka. Intermediate Girl Wairere Rolls. Intermediate Boy Shane Muru-Aibert. Senior Girl Una Drayton. Senior Boy Mason Richards. Snowboarding Champion Boy Hunter

Williams. Snowboarding Champion Girl Wairere Rolls. Skiing champions: Junior Girl Maraea Buckingham; Junior Boy Finn Flower; Senior Girl Brooke Graham; Senior Boy Anton Fraser.

Winning House Cup: Totara.

Achievement Awards: Year 4 Willow Allum; Year 5 Liam Burnard; Year 6 Lucian Carter; Year 7 Grace Burnard. Pinnacle Cup Most improved Year 5 Boy, Drevahn Wood.Una Drayton, at centre, is dux for 2017 for Ohakune Primary School – the top academic award. She is pictured with Emma Burnard, at left, who presented the trophy, and Ohakune Primary School principal Lisa Clark. Photo: Jude Chevin.

Ruapehu golfOn Thursday there was the usual good turnout of

twilight golfers. Kelvin McLeod won the top division with 23 points with Graham Murdie and Cam Robertson sharing second. Joey McLeod kept it in the family to win the other division with 25 points.

The final twilight golf of the year is on this Thursday. It’s a great opportunity for everyone in the community to enjoy a fun 9 holes on the beautiful Waimarino golf course. Tee off is between 5.00pm and 6.00pm.

The Waimarino Christmas Cheer was held on a sunny almost too-hot Sunday. More than 60 locals and visitors from as far away as Wellington participated in the event. The ladies division was won by Diane Mickleson from Taihape who had her best round ever to shoot a net score of 61. Dean Spry shot a remarkable one under par 71 to win to win the men’s Senior Division. John Baker from Turangi won the other men’s division with a net 64.

Raetihi thanks• The Waimarino community has outdone itself again. Our Christmas Carnival committee does a lot of work

behind the scenes, with a huge army of volunteer helpers who provide entertainment and infrastructure, but the highlight of the day is always the Parade. And it wouldn’t be possible without the sense of fun and joy that you all bring when you join in.

The amount of floats, trucks, bikes and scooters, and the effort that goes in to them is really impressive.

If there is any sense of ‘numbers of spectators being down’, it’s probably because every man and her dog were participating in the parade.

Thank you all so much for coming.Have a happy and blessed Christmas.Lucy Conway

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First tracks on Turoa, 2018

Chateau wins beef and lamb awards

Chris Parsons, the Chateau’s executive chef: their beef and lamb dishes are award winners. Below: the winning beef dish.

Chateau Tongariro’s Ruapehu Room has been recog-nised as “one of the best restaurants in New Zealand” as a recipient of the 2018 Beef and Lamb Excellence Award.

The award stemmed from an anonymous assessment of two Ruapehu Room dishes.

The beef dish assessed was the Silver Fern Beef ten-derloin with piko piko fern, confit potatoes, candied to-mato, cauliflower puree and beef cheek. The assessors praised the well-presented and executed dish for its fla-vour combinations and noted the tenderloins tenderness and that the beef cheek was delicious.

The lamb dish was the lamb round fillet with honey glazed baby carrots, roasted turnips, kumara puree, green peas, parmesan and minted jus. The assessors proclaimed the dish had excellent flavour combinations; the rich mint jus and sweet kumara puree complimenting the lean and well-rested lamb.

Chateau Tongariro executive chef Chris Parsons said that the team works tirelessly to deliver an exceptional

culinary experience to all those that visit the Chateau Tongariro.

“To be recognised among the best restaurants in New Zealand is a massive accomplishment and testament to the fantastic crew we have working behind the scenes in the kitchen of the Ruapehu Room,” says Chris Parsons.

“We pride ourselves on the standard of food that we deliver and truly believe that our menu is laden with some of the most delicious meals in the country.”

Hotel manager Brad McGlynn hoped that this award would entice more Kiwis to also make the trip to the Rua-pehu Room to experience the world class dining.

“The Beef and Lamb Award is well recognised and re-spected by New Zealanders and I hope that this will drive more locals to our restaurant as a destination in its own right,” says McGlynn.

“Where better to celebrate a special occasion or spend a summer evening than at one of the country’s most icon-ic hotels and top restaurants?”

It might be summer, but Mt Ruapehu is already putting out news for the 2018 season, offering first tracks on Turoa, for the first time in 2018.The option is an add-on to a season pass and allows purchasers the right to ride the lifts before the crowds.Mt Ruapehu ran the extension at Whakapapa this year.It allows Platinum, Life and First Tracks pass holders exclusive early access to Turoa’s Movenpick and Nga Wai Heke chairlifts and the Blue Holiday and Cinch ski/snowboard trails, during weekends and key school holiday days – conditions permitting.“We’re stoked to be able to provide a quality ski and ride experience to our guests who choose

to get up early and opt in for First Tracks,” says Turoa general manager JP Chevalier. “The trails off the Nga Wai Heke chairlift (pictured) have pristine corduroy to warm up on before heading to the High Noon Express. There’s definitely something special about getting the first turns of the morning.”Mt Ruapehu marketing manager Matt McIvor says early risers can ride the lifts from 8am.“It’s really ideal for the residents and visitors staying in nearby resort towns like Ohakune. We find that a lot of skiers and snowboarders naturally get up Turoa early, since it’s just a 20-minute drive from Ohakune.”The upgrade to 2018 season passes costs $79 and also offers night skiing at Whakapapa.

Season’s Greetings to you all! We will be closed from 2pm on 21 December 2017 and will re-open on 15 January 2018.

Offices in Wanganui & Ohakune

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and a Happy New Year!Our offices will close for the Christmas holidays at 12pm on Thursday 21 Decemberand reopen at 8.30am on Monday 15 January 2018

For urgent matters, contact Joanna on 027 548 5577.

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We would like to thank you for your business during 2017 and look forward to seeing you in 2018!

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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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Ribbons were snipped off ‘Panorama’

the Parsnip at the Ohakune Carrot Park on

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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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

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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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Burning down the houses:

brigades fight fire with fire

Far from prime real estate, two semi-derelict Ohakune

houses instead provided a prime training opportunity for

volunteer fire fighters from around the Ruapehu District

and further afield.

Twenty trainees from brigades from National Park,

Ohakune, Raetihi, Taumarunui and National Park took

part in the day’s training on Saturday.

They were guided by eight instructors from around the

Whanganui and Manawatu fire region, plus two trainee

instructors. There were also several support personnel,

from managers, fire chiefs, first aid staff as well as sau-

sage sizzlers. Staff from Downers and The Lines Com-

pany were also on-hand.

Training started at around 8am with a safety briefing

followed soon after by the first of 15 ‘evolutions’.

Small teams of trainees were taken into the houses by

their instructors, where fires were lit inside, in scenarios

set up to be realistic representations of house fires. The

trainees, all wearing protective clothing, helmets and

breathing apparatus (BA) were able to see first-hand how

a house fire develops.

Around 30 pieces of old furniture had been gathered

up for the exercise, including old couches that can con-

tain the equivalent of 120 litres of fuel.

The trainees then practiced the various techniques re-

quired to extinguish the fires.

As the day progressed, they moved on to techniques

for extinguishing the fires from outside the buildings.

Once the 15 ‘evolutions’ were complete, the fires were

left to burn, completely destroying the two houses.

Weeks of planning went into the exercise, including

removing some asbestos cement cladding, preparing the

inside of the rooms for the different scenarios, cutting

extra ventilation gaps where necessary to help control the

fires, removing some of the veranda materials to stop the

flames from damaging power lines close by and roughly

recladding some areas so that the fires would burn as

naturally as possible.

The owner of the properties, Rowan Eves, told the Bul-

letin that he has no plans for the site at this stage but was

pleased to have the site cleared of the derelict buildings

and to be able to support the brigades with their training.

The TLC staff were on hand to monitor the adjacent

power lines and react if necessary.

“TLC has a close relationship with our local emer-

gency services,” said TLC chief executive, Sean Horgan.

“It’s great that we can get involved in sponsoring

training exercises by co-ordinating the electrical safe-

ty aspects and having a safety observer on site for the

duration.”

Gas, temperature

up at Crater LakeAn increase in volcanic gas emissions and sustained high lake temperature suggest

a slightly higher level of activity at Mt Ruapehu, reports GNS.

Tony Hurst, duty volcanologist, said the recent fine weather has allowed GeoNet to

make airborne gas measurements over Mt Ruapehu.

These recorded high levels of CO2, SO2 and H2S emission from the Crater Lake (Te

Wai Ā-Moe). The CO2 emission rate on 23 November was 2290 tonnes/day, one of the

largest values recorded in recent years.

The current lake temperature is 37°C, which is near the top of its usual range and

has been sustained over the past two months.

Mr Hurst said the data are consistent with open vent degassing of Ruapehu.

“Higher than usual temperatures and high gas fluxes like we have now are common

in the open vent situation and have been observed in the past outside eruptive periods.”

Volcanic seismic tremor remains at moderate levels. The fine weather has also

allowed the taking of water samples from Ruapehu Crater Lake and the analysis of

these samples is underway, said Mr Hurst.

GNS Science continues to closely monitor Mt Ruapehu and our other active

volcanoes through the GeoNet project.

The Volcanic Alert Level of Ruapehu remains at 1 and the Aviation Colour Code

at Green.EDITOR’S NOTE: Other media have reported that the gas increases have

“prompted a warning from Government scientists”, claiming they have “have issued

a level one alert”. The Bulletin has been regularly advised that Mt Ruapehu is always

at least at ‘Level One’ alert, because of the nature of the volcano.

Rob Freeman, senior station officer from Palmerston North (at right), was the safety officer for

Saturday’s exercise, pictuered providing back-up for trainee fire fighters such as the one at left,

kitted out in fire protection gear and breathing apparatus (BA). Inset: firefighting instructor Aaron

Summerhays briefs some of the trainee firefighters (seated) as they rest between rotations into

the burning buildings in Ohakune. Photos: Robert Milne.

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Vol 34, No 1697


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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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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all from the TG TeamPlease note that our offices will be closed from 1pm on Friday the 22 December 2017 and shall reopen onMonday 8 January 2018 (Skeleton Staff) and shall have our full staff compliment by Monday 15 January 2018. During these times you may contact us on (06) 349 0555.

Should you need to contact us for any enquires please feel free to contact:Richard Austin – 027 452 6082 (General Enquires)Scott Oliver – (06) 349 0575 (Court Enquires)

“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection” – Winston Churchill

We would like to take this opportunity to reflect on 2017 and want to thank all our staff, colleagues and clients for their contribution to our year and we want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and happy festive season.

Compliments of the season from Nikki & Sue

We are closed from 5pm on Wednesday 20 December and will reopen on Monday 15 January 2018.

We wish you a safe and happy festive seasonand we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Mike & Bev wish all of our clients

a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!Call Mike for your post

and digger requirements, 06 385 4297 or 027 442 1675

Thank you to all our valued customers for your support in 2017!

Ngati Rangi CommunityHealth Centre

We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a safe & happy New Year

We are closed from midday Thursday 21 December 2017.We will re-open at 8.30am on Monday 8 January.

However, our Kaupapa Maori Mental Health and Addictions service will provide an on call service, which is not an Emergency Service ie. only

operating on normal work days between the hours of 8.30am to 5pm onlyClinics will resume on 12 January 2018

After Hours Mental Health Assessment & Treatment team 0800 653 358For Emergencies Call 111

Plunket Line – 0800 933 922 Health Line – 0800 611 116

36 Burns Street, Ohakune. Phone 06-385-9580

Power firm boosts local Christmas food banks

More King Country families will enjoy some much-deserved Christmas cheer this season thanks to a number of firms and individuals running food bank collections, including donations from The Lines Company (TLC).

The firm will make donations totalling $4900 across its region from the company and staff, as well as customers.

Their food bank donations will help families in Ohakune, National Park, Taumarunui as well as Te Kuiti, Otorohanga, Turangi and Mangakino.

“The company’s collection was initially set up by the customer services team who were looking for ways they could help those in need at Christmas,” says TLC’s Kayla Hemara.

“As a team we knew how hard it can be for some families over the festive season so we wanted to help out. Other staff saw we were collecting items and offered to make a contribution.”

This is the first time TLC has contributed to food banks throughout its network.

“Our staff have supported this cause for a number of years; as a company we wanted to get behind a community initiative that was important to our staff,” says chief executive Sean Horgan.

“Christmas can be a tough time for many families and we want to do our bit to help our local communities over the festive season,” says Mr Horgan.

Waimarino graduates

TOP LEFT: Kate Merson graduated with her Masters in Educational Psychology at Victoria University on Thursday. She is working for the Ministry of Education in Wellington and plans to move to Sydney in the new year. Kate was a pupil at Orautoha School, St George’s in Whanganui and at Wanganui Collegiate.ABOVE: Harriet Donald graduated from Otago University on Saturday, with a Bachelor of Education, endorsed in primary teaching, and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in psychology. Harriet starts teaching at Ohakune Primary School next term. She received her primary education at Ngamatea School and secondary schooling at Wanganui Collegiate.LEFT: Tessa Milne graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in psychology and anthropology from Victoria University on Thursday. She will work for a government department in Wellington and plans to continue to volunteer for the SPCA and a youth help phone service. Tessa was a pupil at Ohakune Primary School and Ruapehu College.IF yOU KNOW of anyone who has recently graduated from tertiary education, please let us know. As well as sharing news of their hard work and success, such news is an inspiration for other young people in our area. Email us at [email protected] or phone 06-385-8532.


Landscaping

Ph 027 241 3412

Stockfeeds

Ph 0800 926 315

HAYCOSTOCKFEEDS

Big square baling,hay and baleageContact Neil Drury

Plumbing / Drainlaying

Ph/fax 06 385 4718

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

all pumps• Fires & Solar • 5 Ton Digger with Augers, Ditchwitch & Tip Truck

“Your local Registered Certifier”

Call Brian 027 436 1075Email:

[email protected]

Flooring

Ph 06 388 0357

Carpet and VinylSupply and Installation

Call for a FREEmeasure & quote

Phone Chris 06-388-0357email [email protected]

Flooring

Experts ~ at your service

Bayleys Ruapehu would like to wish everyone a happy and

safe holiday season and we look forward to working with all of our current and new

clients in 2018

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Dairy day for local farmersTaking park in one of the regular local Dairy NZ local discussion group sessions last week were: Diosan representative Aimee Robinson, John Hammond, Thomas Beblington from Whiteman’s Dairy, Ben Carter from Karioi Dairy Farm, Lisa Hicks and Fraser Barker from Awhi Dairy. The group meets once every three months, taking turns at each farm, to hear recent advice from Dairy NZ and to share localised experience and advice. The event also included team building exercises such as putting up a hexagonal pen, using eight electric fence standards and a reel. Photo: Jude Chevin.

Regional Land Transport Plan up for review

Horizons Regional Coun-cil is seeking feedback from the Region’s communities on the Draft Review of the Re-gional Land Transport Plan 2015-25.

This is following a refocus in strategic priorities for the Region’s land transport needs looking forward to 2025.

Horizons transport man-ager Phil Hindrup says the public can have their say from 15 December to 31 January 2018.

“We’re after feedback on whether communities agree if Council have captured the transport and roading issues facing the Region, whether the priorities are reflective of what the Region needs to focus its investments on, and whether the priorities have been ranked appropriately,” he says.

“Under the Land Transport Management Act we are re-quired to review the Plan eve-ry three years, however this review also provided the op-portunity to tie priorities into two existing work streams.”

“These include the Ac-celerate25 Manawatu-Whan-ganui Economic Action Plan, which outlines the strat-egy for unlocking economic growth in the Region. The other is Accessing Central New Zealand, which leads on from Accelerate25 by focus-ing on a number of connected strategic projects to plan and implement a cohesive, resil-ient and connected transport network to, from and within the Region.”

Mr Hindrup says some of the key priorities in the pro-posed plan will be of high in-terest to communities.

The new strategic priorities have been ranked from one to five in order of importance:

1. Effective and effi-cient road maintenance and delivery.

2. Improve connectivity, resilience and the safety of strategic routes to and from key destinations linking north-south and east-west while factoring in demo-graphic changes and impacts on land use.

3. An appropriate network of tourism routes.

4. An integrated walking and cycling network.

The full Draft Review of the Regional Land Transport Plan is available to read on-line at www.horizons.govt.nz.


Ph 06 345 4554

Furnishers

Geoff Anderson027 283 9551

33 Victoria Avenue, Wanganuiemail [email protected]

Quality furnitureflooring andwindow treatmentsfor the discerning

Build, Renovate, Decorate

027 321 4050/027 627 4984

dreams and schemes

Ph 06 385 8321

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

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

Upholsterers

Ph 06 385 8487

Gas Fitting

Ph/fax 06 343 6866

Cut down on your power bill.

Go gas hot water, supplied

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Call for a consultation.

Phone Andrew 027-457-8393 or

Email [email protected]

Electrician

Ph 021 770 123

Are you looking for an electrician who:- Turns up on time?

- Keeps his promises?- Offers efficient service

& sound advice?

Then call Jake Fah at

REGISTERED ELECTRICIANOhakune - Raetihi - Rangataua -

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Heat Pumps

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Carpet

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119 Hakiaha Street, [email protected]

Auto Services

Ph 06 385 9222

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

computer diagnostics, warrant of fitness inspections,

parts, batteries, engine oils.

84 Clyde Street, Ohakune After hours 027 448 4080

[email protected]

Carpet Cleaning

0800 22 78 22

WANGANUICARPET & UPHOLSTERy CLEANING

24 HOUR FLOOD CALLOUTWe specialise in stains, odours and hard to

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

[email protected]

Wanganui & Ruapehu Regions

Butchers

Ph/fax 07 895 7570

Cecil’s Meat & VegAll quality meat products available.

Taking orders now for Christmas & New year Hams made in store!We are now licensed to process all home kill and wild game.

Our great quality meat is available at Caltex in Raetihi.

Open 6am - 5pm weekdays & 8am - 1pm Saturday109 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui. Opp. the Railway Station

CHECK OUT OUR EXTENSIVE RANGE OF HIRE EQUIPMENT.

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FOR THE BIG JOBS: digger hire, cherry pickers,

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

equipment, rollers & compactors, portable trencher

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Building Supplies

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FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING PROJECT & DIY NEEDS

MON TO FRI – 7.30AM TO 5PM l SAT 9AM – 3PM

Ph 06 385 8952

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• Manufacturing and repairs

• Access equipment hire

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• BOC gases

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Engineering

Septic Tank Work

Ph 06 388 0452

Bennett’s Septic Tank Cleaning

ServicesSeptic tanks, water tanks,

grease traps.Call us for fast efficient service.

Phone Chris on 06-388-0452

Accountants

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Flooring

Ph 022 315 3238

McCarten FlooringOhakune

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Appliances

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For all your household applicances

fridges, freezers, washing machines, dishwashers, ovens...

Lawyers

Ph 06 281 3461


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

FORSALEbUSINESS NOTICES PUbLIC NOTICES

Ross Hardey – OptometristFor an appointment when next in Ohakune

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

FIREWOOD LOGS FOR SALE. Pine, gum and macrocarpa. Also selling split wood and rings. Call Keith for prices 027-575-8377.FIREWOOD A-GRADE MAIRE, Old man pine, macrocarpa, also gum and native, bags of kanuka. Seasoned and dry. Prompt free delivery town area. Quantities from bags to bulk. Order now. Call Mike 027-477-1992 or 06-385-9264.FIREWOOD THE WOODSHED. Shed dried. Order now. Contact Ian 06-385-4523 or 027-444-3441.

FOR SALE

... for all the things you didn’t know you needed over Christmas & New year

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am – 3pm daily.

Secondhand Shop

56 Goldfinch St, Ohakune Phone: 06 385 9411

THE PENGUINS

Kerb Side Collection Christmas and New Years

Christmas day and New Years day fall on weekdays this year resulting in the kerb side collection days changing over the holiday time period.Collection in Ohakune and Raetihi will be on the following days:• Tuesday 26 December 2017• Tuesday 2 January 2018Collection in Taumarunui will be on the following days:• Friday 29 December 2017• Friday 5 January 2018

WAIMARINO HEALTH CENTRE22 Seddon St Raetihi

CHRISTMAS/NEW yEAR HOURSThe Waimarino Health Centre will close on the 22nd December 2017 at 4.30pm and reopen on 8th January 2018 at 8.30am

Hours for the following services through this period are as follows:Midwifery Staff available throughout closure. Pager 0274 848827Rural Nurses available throughout closure. Phone 06 3855019Community Mental Health Nurse: During closure phone MHAHT 0800 653 358Social Worker reopen Tuesday 9th January 2018Radiology Dept reopen Tuesday 9th January 2018.Public Health reopen Monday 8th January 2018

All other Services will be closed throughout this period. If an emergency please dial 111.

The Staff at the Waimarino Health Centre would like to wish you good health and safe travelling over the Christmas/New Year period. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

MAYOR in WAIMARINO

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

PUbLIC NOTICES

Team Leader – StoresThis is a newly created position based at the Pulpmill working alongside a procurement specialist. If you have experience with pick/ pack/ receive and dispatch management, and would like to work for a fast-paced, innovative company then we are interested in hearing from you.

We are looking for a lead store person who can work autonomously and lead the stores team. The successful candidate will need to possess strong interpersonal skills to deal with internal customers both in person and over the phone.

Ideally, you will have recent experience in a warehouse where everyone is vital to the overall success of the business. Your duties would include the following:• Inwards goods, deliveries and storage.• Issue of stock parts, consumables and re-ordering.• Pick/pack of orders for issue internally as per the work schedule.• Other general warehouse activities.To be successful in this position you will have:• Dynamic fast-paced and mature work ethic.• Excellent communication and organisational skills.• Desire to contribute to a strong team-based environment.• Previous experience in stock take and stock reporting.• A proven track record with people management.• Computer skills in stock management.• To be physically fit and strong.• Enthusiasm and a desire for continuous improvement.

We offer a dynamic and diverse work environment, while enjoying a wonderful balance of work and lifestyle close to the world heritage Tongariro National Park and ski fields, and a competitive remuneration package.

For further information contact: Paul Steventon on 0064 6 385 8545, ext 828. A job description and application form can be found www.wpi-international.co.nz.

WPI is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to pass drug testing, an independently conducted pre-employment health and medical assessment and participate in a psychometric assessment.

Letters of application, application form and full CV should be sent to:

WPI Human Resources PO Box 48, Ohakune 4660, New ZealandOr email to [email protected]

Applications close 9am 8 Jan, 2017

SITUATIONS VACANT

PUbLIC NOTICES

Ruapehu Lions& Main Truck Rail

Ohakune

64th Anniversary Tangiwai Railway Disaster Memorial

Service10pm Christmas EveSunday 24 DecemberAt River Memorial Site

All welcome! Bring a candle and flower.

Raetihi Christmas Carnival Thanks

Maaki Tuatini, Noeline Pikari, Tracey O’Connell, Honey Winter, Barb Dempsey, Angel Reid, Kaylene Crossan, Tina Wallace, Viv Hoeta and the rest of the committee are very greatful to our sponsors and helpers last Saturday: RDC, McCarthy Transport, Mountain Electrical, Barbed Wire Gallery, B & M Hiscox, Dempsey Buses, Mitredale Kennels, One Stop Shop, Dekker Machinery, Ruapehu Bulletin, Shed 24 Raetihi, Lindsay Taylor Transport, Coach Caffe, PGG Wrightsons, Four Square Raetihi, TCB, Lauren Whale, Ann Stuckey, Leah Stuckey, Liz Brooker, Ron and Ali Hope, John Ratima, Julia Milsom, Ursula Haeberli, Kandy and Jenna Mott, Mike Maru, Roger Granville, Graeme Bell, Paul Simpson, St John Cadets, Garth Hiroti, Shane Christensen, Rangi and Bev Bristol, Rural Fire Brigade, Aroha Williams, Para Kore, Mario Buchboeck

Visit www.ohakune.infoRuapehu, New Zealand

Ohakune – where ski, board and bike adventures begin

Pick up a copy of ourSummertime Bulletin – for events and activities across the district

PANASONIC 55” fully smart, 4K HD 1080P TV. Christmas special $1399 at Ohakune TV Electrical. Ph 06 385 8700.

RUAPEHU DISTRICT COUNCILOffice Shut Down Period

Queries: 24 hours / 7 days07 895 8188 and 06 385 8364

Ruapehu District Council office and library hours

All offices and libraries - Taumarunui, Ohakune and Raetihi: Will close at 12.00 noon on Friday 22 December 2017 and will reopen on Wednesday 3 January 2018 at 8.00am.

We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!Ohakune Swimming Club

We would like to advise our loyal members that we will not be operating this coming summer season.

PUbLIC NOTICES


DOG BOARDING KENNELS

MITREDALE, OHAKUNE

Book now for the Christmas and

summer holidaysYour dog’s home

away from homeVaccination Certificate

Essential

Ph 06 385 8016

A1 LAWN SERVICE chalet & residential, lifestyle blocks. Cheap & will beat any price. P: 021-255-0999, [email protected].

Ngā Mōrehu o Uenuku Te Kōhanga Reo2 Hukaroa Rd, RAETIHI

Phone (06) 3853187Email: [email protected]

Job VacancyKaitaraiwa(Van Driver)

We have a vacancy for a pahi driver to transport our tamariki to and from our Kohanga Reo for 2018.This position is part time 20 hours per week Monday to Friday.Applicants MUST have held a full licence for the past two years be over the age of 24, have a clean driving record, ability to be police vetted, may hold a current First Aid certificate and have a passion for working with under 5 year olds.A full job description and application form can be picked up from 2 Hukaroa Rd Raetihi.

CleanerWe have a position of a cleaner required for 1hr 3 times per week.This person should be honest, reliable and hardworking.The applicants need to have their own transport and will be required to undergo police vetting.If you are interested in the above position please place expression of interest to the school office. Phone: (06) 3854445. Email: [email protected] close 12th January, 2018

Dr J Corbett ChristmasHoliday Hours

• Dec 22 Closed at 1 pm

• Dec 23 – 26 Closed & all after hours go to Whanganui

• Dec 27 – 29 Open (emergencies only)

• Dec 30 – Jan 2 Closed

• Jan 3 – 5 Open (emergencies only)

• Jan 8 Open for normal business

• If you need a repeat of your medication during December or early January, phone us and PRESS 1 before 15th December.

• To speak to a Registered Nurse and/or access medical assistance during the closure or after hours please phone 06 385 4211.

All the staff at Ruapehu Doctors: Dr J Corbett would like to wish you all good health and safe travelling over the Christmas period.

MERRY CHRISTMASand a Prosperous New Year.

PUbLIC NOTICES

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.

RAILWAy MUSEUM & OP SHOP. Open 10am-2pm Thursday - Sunday. 62 Thames St, 100m past Railway Station. Sponsored by The Ski Shed.

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.

Capital Works Operator – Taumarunui (Fixed Term 1 year)We currently have vacancy for a Capital Works Operator to carry out repairs and capital works on water pipes, water main upgrades, wastewater sewers, storm drains or any other services or structures in Taumarunui. As an operator you will need: • Experience in machinery operation or trenching.• Experience in wastewater maintenance or civil

works an advantage.• Class 2 Licence essential.• Ability to work on-call when required.• Excellent organisational skills.• Good communication skills.• Computer literacy, Internet, Email, Excel,

Word processing.This position is primarily based in Taumarunui however will be required to travel to other areas within the Northern Region.Email your application to [email protected] or phone 09 295 1570.Veolia New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer

Freephone 0508 800 800 www.horizons.govt.nz

HAVE YOUR SAYOn the Draft Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) 2015-2025 (2018 Review)Submissions close at 5.00pm on Wednesday, 31 January 2018.

What is the 2018 interim review of the Horizons RLTP 2015-2025?Councils are required by legislation to review RLTPs within three years of the Plan being adopted. The draft RLTP being consulted on now is a result of the 3-yearly review of the Plan. The Draft RLTP sets the strategic direction for the land transport network in the Horizons region for the next ten-years. It also contains a list of all transport projects (and their funding allocations) for the Region’s district and city councils, Horizons Regional Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency (state highway operations) over the next six years.

How can you find out about the RLTP?A summary document and copy of the draft RLTP will be available from Friday, 15 December 2017 as follows: • on our website www.horizons.govt.nz • from Horizons’ offices in Palmerston North (11 Victoria Avenue), Whanganui

(181 Guyton Street) and Woodville (Cnr Tay and Vogel (SH2) Streets) • by ringing freephone 0508 800 800.

Having your sayIf you would like to comment or provide a submission to the RLTP, please:Write to us: fill in the submission form or write us a letter, and send to: Freepost 217922, Horizons RLTP Consultation (2018 Review), Horizons Regional Council, Private Bag 11-025, Palmerston North 4442. ORUse our website: complete the submission form on www.horizons.govt.nz OREmail us: at [email protected]

Hearings will be held to hear submissions on Wednesday, 21 February 2018 and/or Thursday, 22 February 2018 in Palmerston North. Please say on your submission or letter if you would like to speak to your submission at the Hearings in Palmerston North. We will contact you to organise a suitable time.

Please include your address and phone number so we can advise you of any decisions that may be relevant to your submission.

M J McCartney CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Aquafitnessat the Ohakune

Swimming Pool at 5.15pm starting

Tuesday 9 January, For registration

phone Cecilia on 0274 956 180.See you there.

bUSINESSNOTICES

WAIMARINO CANCER SOCIETy ticket #45 Mary Neilson, ute load of firewood. Thanks to everyone who supported the Christmas Market Day stall. We raised $677 for the Society.

RAFFLERESULTS

R U A P E H U RANGITIKEI CADET UNIT RAFFLE RESULTS: Raetihi Xmas Parade day #45 $100 Raffle and #32 Xmas Hamper. Drawn by Marty McGrath under supervision. Thank you for your support

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SITUATIONS VACANT VEHICLE FOR SALE

RAFFLERESULTS

Pony club reportsThe Waimarino Club was well support-

ed by the Taumarunui Pony Club on Sat-urday 10 December for their dressage and show jumping day. The Waimarino rid-ers thanked Bev Birkett and Pat Bowley “for their expert judging”. Competition was keen with all riders gaining valuable experience.

Class winners were, Class 1 Ellie Street (Uno) Class 2 Aylish Jordan (Mafia Man) Class 3 Brooke Flower (Royal Willow) Class 4 Nash Jordan (Kiwi Buzz) Class 5 Libby Street (Tawa-iti Galaxy) Class 6 Brooke Flower (Royal Willow) Classes 7 and 8 Nash Jordan (Kiwi Buzz).

For the first time in several years the Club was able to present the Waimarino

Dressage cups in all three age groups: junior Aylish Jordan, intermediate Brooke Flower, senior Nash Jordan.

Nash will now represent the King Country Area Pony Club at the forth-coming NZPCA NI Dressage Champs at Feilding 17-19 January, riding Kiwi Buzz.

The show jumping followed with two local riders joining in. This provided classes for all jumping levels, again offer-ing competition experience for all riders. Judges were Tracey Swansbury and Ann Roke.

Nash will represent the WPC at the NI Show Jumping Championships in Cam-bridge on 3-4 February again riding Kiwi Buzz.

Nash Jordan, Brooke Flower and Aylish Jordan – taking home the dressage cups across all three age groups – a first for several years.


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