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Proposed rate changesalarm home owners

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A new rating proposal being considered by HorowhenuaDistrict Council could see some home owners facing 80 percent increases in rates.

By PETER FRANKLIN

Retirees heading toHorowhenua to enjoy alifestyle promoted byHorowhenua District Councilas the best in the country arein for a shock, according toLevin residents Paul and JanSmith.

The couple are among agrowing number of peoplehorrified by council’sproposed rate changes thatwill see their rates rise bymore than 79 per cent if therate review is accepted bycouncil.

Currently, general ratesand the roading andstormwater rates arecalculated based on the landvalue of a property. Under theproposed change to capitalvalue, rates would becalculated on the value of theland plus what is built on theland, such as a house, a shop orfactory.

Mr Smith said they werenot unrealistic, understandingthat rates must go up tomaintain services andupgrades.

However, after meetingwith more than 30 fellowresidents from PohutukawaDrive and surrounding area,he believes the consultation bycouncil with ratepayers wasflawed.

He said only the top 1 percent of ratepayers, thosewhose rates would increase by

$1000 and above, were initiallycontacted to makesubmissions. Submissions onthe proposal closed at 5pm onMonday.

“When I asked some of ourneighbours, they knewnothing about the proposal.One was in tears saying shecould not afford the proposedincrease and would have to sellher home,” he said.

Under council’s new capitalvalue proposal the Smith’sannual rates would increasefrom $1500 to $2759, plus

Horizons Regional Councilrates. The couple will belooking at an annual rates billof $3100.

Mr Smith said anotherissue, should the proposedrates change go through, wasthe negative affect on housesales — particularly for peoplelooking to come to the area andretire “in their own bit ofheaven”.

The Smiths said they hadworked hard all their livesand, like many others, hadinvested all their finances into

their dream home.However, as Mr Smith

pointed out, they were stillretirees on a fixed income.They feel that they are beingpunished for the sacrificesmade by working hard andachieving their lifestyle goal.

Horowhenua DistrictCouncil chief executive DavidClapperton said he couldassure ratepayers that nodecisions had been made andthat the pre-consultation,though not a legalrequirement, had beenundertaken simply to helpform a rating proposal for theDraft Long Term Plan2015-2025.

Mr Clapperton said fullconsultation would happennext March and April, whenthe public could make formalsubmissions and also have theopportunity to presentsubmissions to council inperson. “It will be the outcomeof the submission process nextyear that will determine therating system council willuse,” Mr Clapperton said.

He said council was legallyrequired to review its ratingsystem and they were doing soto determine the mostappropriate option for thepresent and future needs of thedistrict. The total amount ofrates levied in any particularyear by council would notchange, just how rates aredivided among propertyowners.

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IT was a fight for the gold medal. MoreFM’s Dave Key had Levin’s age group World Taekwondo champion, 12-year-old Daniel Yates, in thestudio last week. Daniel trains with Levin Taekwondo Cubs instructor Rose Cherrington and competed at the world championships inJamaica in August winning the attack and defence patterns section. Daniel goes to Fairfield School, Room 18, and his favourite things todo are taekwondo and Xbox games. His favourite animal is the tiger and his favourite song is All About the Base.

CORRECTIONCorrection to Friday November 14Armistice Day commemoration story.

There was an error in the number ofpeople who died in World War Icommemorated on the Levin Cenotaph.

The number is actually 77; 64 on themain cenotaph and 13 remembered onthe plaque on the Memorial Wall, addedin 2010.

WRITE TO USThe Horowhenua Chronicle welcomes readers letters.Emailed letters are preferred sent [email protected], if posted to PO Box 547 Levin.letters should be typed, double spaced, clearhandwritten letters will be accepted.Letters should not exceed 200 to 250 words. Hand writtenand emailed letters must have the senders name, addressand a contact phone number. However, wherespecifically requested and at the editor’s discretion‘name and address supplied’ can be used in publishing.Letters to the editor express the views of the writer, notthose of the Horowhenua Chronicle, staff or NZMEmedia.The editor reserves the right to edit, amend or reject anyletter without explanation.Complaint process:Horowhenua Chronicle is subject to NZ Press Councilprocedures. Complaints are to be first directed in writingto [email protected]. If unsatisfied, thecomplaint may be referred to the Press Council, P O Box10-879, The Terrace, Wellington 6143 or email([email protected]. Further detail and an onlinecomplaints form are available atwww.presscouncil.org.nz.

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Pupils treated to ballet experience

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POROUTAWHAO School’s Room 4 enjoy a day out in Wellington at theballet.

By TANYAWOOD

Poroutawhao School studentswere able to get up close andpersonal with members of theRoyal New Zealand Ballet.

The 30 children from Room 4travelled to Wellington to see aperformance of Charles Dickens’A Christmas Carol, at the StJames Theatre, earlier thismonth. It was part of anEducation Day held by the balletcompany for schools.

The day included meeting thedancers, looking behind thescenes and learning aboutmakeup application. To add to thefun, the children made masks atschool and some dressed up incostume to go to the balletperformance.

Teacher Nicky Jeffries said thechildren loved the experience.For some children it was boththeir first time in the capital cityand at a ballet, while most hadnever been to the St JamesTheatre. “The children wereamazed they understood a showthat had no talking. A few thoughtthey wouldn’t enjoy a ballet butthey loved it and said they woulddefinitely go again if they had thechance.”

Ms Jeffries said these types of

trips allowed the school to exposethe children to the sameexperiences as city children.“We’ve also been following thecountdown to the opening of theballet on their Facebook page andthere’s few children who are nowshowing an interest in taking upballet.”

The children fundraised to payfor the trip and Ms Jeffries said

RNZB was pleased that a schoolwas willing to come from as far asHorowhenua. The class willreceive a poster with the cast’ssignatures.

RNZB will use the above photothey took of the class in theirEducation media material topromote the company for moreschool involvement within thegreater Wellington Area.

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Pink message in paddocks

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OHAU farmer Robin Faulkner is happy to take a bit of stick from peopleabout his pink baleage — it’s all in a good cause.

By TANYAWOOD

You’ve heard of Pink Batts, wellnow there’s pink bales.

Baleage rolls wrapped in pinkplastic have been popping uparound the district. Ohau farmerRobin Faulkner said he was‘pleasantly’ surprised to comehome after a weekend away to findhis 13 bales making such a visualimpact in the field. There was evena ribbon bow affixed to one of thebales.

“You can’t miss them when youdrive down the state highway. I’vehad quite a bit of stick from people,I won’t tell you what I text to thecontractor, but I’ve taken it all ingood humour.”

The pink coverage is in supportof New Zealand Rural Women’sBreast Cancer Awareness.

The fundraiser is the brainchildof Agpac that supplies thebalewrap, normally green incolour.

Spokesperson Chris Dawsonsaid it was quite a feat for theirSwedish manufacturers to get thecolour to work, following a series oftrials and tests. “We brought in twocontainer loads and eachcontractor is allowed just four rolls[each roll is 1500 metres long].”

Mr Dawson said the companyalso had pink and black netwrap

for cuts of hay, as part of thefundraiser. “The aim is tomaintain awareness of breastcancer throughout the country andsupport one of the organisationswithin the Breast CancerFoundation.”

A percentage of sales from thepink balewrap and netwrap will begiven to the Louise PerkinsFoundation, which supportswomen living with secondarybreast cancer.

Robin lost his mother to breast

cancer about 20 years ago. “It’s abitter sweet reminder but it’s all ina good cause and I’m fullysupportive of the idea.”

Contractor Gary Davis whopink-wrapped Robin’s baleage saidthe added ribbon bow was his idea.

“I’ve got a few more pink rollsup my sleeve so someone elsemight be in for a nice surprise,” hesaid. Pink baleage has also beenspotted in Foxton.

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By TANYAWOOD

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WAITING in the ring for the final results to be announced.

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KASEY the calf and owner Trey Kotua, 7,came away with trophies in both juniorring craft and care and rear.


PETER Bartholomew, 6, and Bob the kidtook the ring craft and best kid title.

The Ag show must go on.A wet and windy Saturday morning

may have put the dampener on many ofthe outdoor activities at PoroutawhaoSchool but the lamb and calf judging wentahead as planned.

Children and pets huddled undermarquees waiting their turn to enter thering and show off their leading andgrooming skills under the scrutiny of calfjudge Barry Manderson and lamb judgeVicky Prouting.

Barry said he was looking at how oftenthe 12 calves stopped while being led andcalled, and how healthy they looked.

“I also look in their ears to make surethey’re cleaned out and rub a hand acrossthe coat to see how much loose hair comesoff which will tell me how well groomedthey are,” he said.

Vicky, judging the 11 lambs and twokids, was looking for how well fed andbrushed the animals looked and how wellthey followed.

The children and pets will now begearing up for Friday’s Group Finals atthe Levin Showgrounds, competingagainst children from the district’s eightother schools.

Organiser Carol Christensen said sheis expecting up to 100 calves and morethan 100 lambs, plus about 15 kids, to beentered.

“It’s also a great opportunity for thosechildren who didn’t win anything at theirschool ag day to have another go,” shesaid. “All these children have spentmonths caring for their pets, groomingthem, training them and fostering a bondwith them. The group final is anotherchance to show off. Anything can happenon the day with animals, depending onhow green the grass is or how tasty thedaisies look.”

Go to page 15 for photos from the OhauSchool Agricultural Day and Gala.

The Horowhenua Boys and GirlsAgricultural Club Group Final is onFriday (November 23) at LevinShowgrounds, Victoria Street, starting10.30am.


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Young artists’ work on show

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WAIOPEHU College art teacher Joni Dawson admires a student’s work on display at theHorowhenua Young Artists Exhibition, featuring work from the district’s three colleges.

There’s a unique chance to see the work ofsome of our community’s young artists atan exhibition this week.

The Pub Charity Horowhenua YoungArtists Exhibition showcases the work ofstudents from the district’s three colleges,Waiopehu, Horowhenua and Manawatu, atthe Horowhenua Art Society. It is a rareopportunity for the public to see artworkprepared for NCEA exams, not normallydisplayed to the public.

The artwork covers a range of art types,and includes photography, graphic art,painting and design, displayed on boardsshowing the number of art assignmentsundertaken over the year.

The exhibition has been organised bythe Horowhenua Art Society and president

Dorothy Burt says it’s fascinating to see thestudents’ fresh take on their artassignments.

“We’re keen to give people a chance tosee all the artists in our community, fromthe established artists of the HorowhenuaArts Trail, to the students’ work,” she said.“We’ve called the exhibition ‘The YoungArt Stars’ because these are the emergingartists of the future.”

The exhibition will be held fromSaturday November 22 to TuesdayNovember 25, 10am-4pm, at theHorowhenua Art Society gallery, 119 BathStreet, Levin. There is a $200 People’sChoice Award, donated by Pub Charity, tobe presented to the young artist that getsthe most public votes.


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TEAM building exercises over the confidence course helped build trust between LevinSchool students on their three-day camp.

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THE students enjoy a bush walk in the Pohangina Valley.

Levin pupils revel incamp activities

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ABSEILING tested the students’ head forheights.

By TANYAWOOD

Senior students at Levin School are stillbuzzing after their camping trip last week,which saw them crawling commando-stylethrough a glow worm cave and abseilingfrom a 12 metre high tower.

The Year 5 and 6 students spent threenights at the Highland Home camp groundin the Pohangina Valley, behind Ashhurst— for many, their first time away fromhome.

A packed itinerary that included rockclimbing, abseiling, caving, confidencecourse, bush walks and a shooting gallery,ensured there was never a dull moment forthe 33 students. Nor was there time forresting in the evenings with a night-timewalk through the bush, relying only on arope and the person in front for guidance,marshmallows around the fire, quiz nightand a concert by the children performinghakas, dances, singing and acting.

Joel Paxton, 11, said abseiling was thehighlight of the trip for him. “I hadn’t doneit before but I wasn’t scared, it was fungoing down. Some of the others werescared the tower would fall down.”

Crawling through freezing cold waterin the cave was rewarded with sights ofglow worms for 11-year-old TranyceBrown, who was hesitant at first to enterthe cave. “I didn’t want to go in but I gotmore confident once I saw my friendsdoing it. I loved the glow worm threads, Ididn’t like the wetas.”

On the last day, the children visited awind farm and went swimming at thePalmerston North Lido where they tuckedinto fish and chips for lunch beforeheading home.

Assistant principal Kathryn Brown,

who organised the trip, said the childrenhad a ball and were still excited daysafterwards, singing in the classrooms.

“The camaraderie between the childrenjust blossomed, they really stepped up tohelp each other. It was lovely to see andthey’ve been looking out for each othersince getting back to school. It’s a lovelyatmosphere to be around.”

The camp is part of the end of yeargraduation for the older students and theEducation Outside the ClassroomExperience curriculum.


My eye was caught recently by some of AvalonWaterway’s wonderful itineraries for 2015, notto mention they are offering a hefty incentive tobook your 2015 cruise before 15 December, bytaking $1,800 per couple off selected cruises anddepartures! With the earlybird airfare savings forEurope and UK, you could be gliding down thebeautiful Danube or Rhine rivers during our nextwinter, for less than the cost of some New Zealandbased holidays.

After our spring in New Zealand, one itinerary inparticular jumped out. The Tulip Time Cruise – 8days Amsterdam to Amsterdam. Now those Dutchreally know how to do Spring and even if you arenot a gardener, you will be blown away by the visualcomponent of this itinerary as you cruise throughHolland and Belgium.

Commencing in Amsterdam, the 700-year-old citywith its elegant and classic architecture, cafes,restaurants and ambiance, your first treat will beto experience a gardener’s “bucket list” wish bytaking an included excursion to the KeukenhofGardens near Lisse. Over 70 acres of parklandwith lakes, sculpture gardens, greenhouses, andwindmill to explore. Every year, 7 million flowerbulbs are planted, and you have the chance tosee the spectacular display of colours from tulips,daffodils, crocuses, and more. Next visit Kinderdijkwhere 19 windmills were built in 1740 as part ofthe water management system to help preventfloods and you actually visit one of the windmills.Visit Veere, once an important wool-tradingcentre and Middelburg, a former Dutch East IndiaCompany trading city and originally built as aZeeland stronghold against the water and fromenemies.

Next, Ghent the ‘diamond’ of Flanders in Belguim,which has managed to preserve its medieval charmwhile keeping up with the times. The medievalFlemish houses in the city are remarkable arttreasures, as are the cathedrals and castles thatyou will also view. Fascinating Bruges with its criss-crossed canals and charming old patrician housesis an optional visit.

On to Antwerp, Belgium’s second-largest cityand one of the world’s most important ancientseaports. Merging the new with the old andoffering the attractions and atmosphere you’dexpect from a European city - friendly people,fabulous architecture, chic shops, interestingmuseums, vibrant cafes, charming galleries, andhistoric monuments. The central GroteMarkt, linedwith 16th-century houses; the beautiful city hall,completed in 1566 and the Church of Our Lady, arestarted in 1352 and featuring paintings by Rubens,are but some of the sights.

In Maastricht, the bustling cosmopolitan capitalof the province of Limburg, you will see the sightsthis vibrant university town offers - the lovelycathedrals, old houses and buildings, and theimpressively cobblestoned town centre.

Arriving back in Amsterdam and before your tourofficially ends, you set out to discover the treasuresof the city by Canal Boat, cruising through theelegant grachten lined with stately homes datingback to Amsterdam’s ‘Golden Age.’

This is but a snapshot of one of Avalon Waterway’scarefully crafted itineraries, ensuring you will bringa bevy of photos and memories back from awonderful experience in Europe. Call in to talk to usabout all of Avalon’s specials.

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New alcohol limit on December 1The alcohol limit for drivers aged 20 andover is being lowered from MondayDecember 1 as part of the Government’sSafer Journeys strategy, aiming tosignificantly reduce deaths and seriousinjuries from road crashes by 2020.

The legal alcohol limit will belowered from 400 to 250 micrograms ofalcohol per litre of breath (or from 80 to50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millitresof blood), bringing New Zealand law into

line with the limits already in place inthe majority of OECD countries.

The alcohol limit for drivers underthe age of 20 will remain at zero.

There is no ‘safe’ amount of alcoholfor driving, even small amounts ofalcohol affect judgement, and the abilityto drive safely begins to deteriorate aftereven one drink, according to the NZTA.■ Further information is available on itswebsite www.nzta.govt.nz

White Ribbon Day

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THE White Ribbon Riders will be in Levin again, spreading their anti-violence againstwomen message. Show your support by coming down to the Adventure Park onSaturday just after midday to meet the riders.

SORRY STATSHorowhenua is not exempt fromalarming family violence statistics.There has been a steady increase infamily violence investigations overthe past five recorded years, from 750in 2009, to 1050 in 2013. However, thisdoes not necessarily mean that familyviolence is increasing. It could be thatHorowhenua’s strong anti-violencestance, coupled with the “Its not Ok”campaign has resulted in more peoplecoming forward and reporting familyviolence. Any stats are too many.Continue to stand against familyviolence.Family Violence— it is a problem forall of us.

Family violence is acomplex and long-standing problem. Itcan occur in all partsof society and affectthe most vulnerablein our communities.

It is not justphysical. It caninclude controllingand threateningbehaviours, or neglect, deprivation andisolation.

It can affect our older people as well asspouses, partners and children. It can alsoinvolve young people abusing theirparents. Alcohol and drug abuse oftencontributes, but so can stress, financialproblems, health problems andintergenerational behaviours learned at avery early age.

This week you have an opportunity toshow your support for those opposingviolence. White Ribbon Day has beenaround since 1991. It is one of the largestanti-violence campaigns in the world,recognised in over 57 countries, startedby men speaking out in opposition toviolence against women.

Bike riders who have signed up to thepledge to take a stand against all violenceagainst women will take to the highwaysaround New Zealand. They will come

through Levin on Saturday at lunchtime.Come along to the Levin AdventurePlayground to meet the riders and showthem you support their stand.

You can also wear a white ribbonevery day to show your ongoing supportfor the campaign. HALT agencies will bein the Levin Mall on Tuesday November25 so stop by, pin on a ribbon and join thewhite ribbon movement.


Experience UK & Europewith Trafalgar Tours

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Try a Trafalgar touring experienceby Colleen Tyree......I have done a lot of traveling and my firstcoach tour was as an 18-year-old from Levin.I had never travelled overseas but was flyingto Europe for three months to visit Italianrelatives and to do a Contiki tour in a tent for18 days.

Quite a few years and numerous holidayslater I decided to book a trip to Egypt, a placethat I had wanted to travel to as long as I canremember. I didn’t have a lot of time off work,and I was a little bit nervous about visiting acountry that has a bit of history with turmoil,but I wanted to see everything, do everythingand feel safe and looked after while I was onmy holiday.

I chose a 12-day tour with Trafalgar thatstarted and ended in Cairo. It included thePyramids, cruising down the Nile and seeingall of the country’s main sights.

It was the best decision I could havemade asit meant that after I booked and paid all I hadto do was turn up at my hotel and all of myarrangements were taken care of.

I love to organise holidays, but this time itwas a nice change to use an operator whohad contacts and could make the most ofmy three weeks off work.

I had an amazing time. I was blown awayby how many pyramids there are in Gizaas I always thought there were only threebecause that is all you ever see in the photos.The individual blocks that make up thepyramids were taller than me. The pyramidsand temples in Egypt are huge, not just theoutside, but also when you go into the tombsthe statues and artefacts inside them isastounding. To see the Sphinx up close andthen lit up at night for the sound and lightshow was a wonder.

I also got to visit the Cairo museum and tosee ancient artefacts and all the gold on

Tutankhamun’s tomb. It was unreal to seethings I had only ever heard about.

The Trafalgar tour director was veryknowledgeable about the country’s history.He spoke the language and really knew hisstuff.When you’re visiting a new destination,there’s nothing like having someone whofeels like your friend there to welcome you.Someone who’s passionate about makingsure you have a great time, who will makesure you meet the locals and introduce youto hidden treasures.

Guided travel is one of the best ways totruly experience a destination and byusing Trafalgar Tours you are guaranteeda company that has proven itself time andtime again,making your holiday an enjoyableand memorable one.

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■ For full details of the classes, includingfees, and to enrol, visit the chalkle website,www.chalkle.com (click on ‘find a class in yourcommunity’) or talk to the friendly Te Takerestaff. It is important to enrol as classes will becancelled if there is not sufficient numbers.

WHAT’S ONExhibition space:Robert Gunning shares some of his vastcollection ofWorldWar I collectables. Hiscrested chinaware is a fascinating “potted”history of the GreatWar.Tuesday to FridayFamily and local history: Call into theHeritage room for help and advice onresearching your family tree. 10am-3pm.TodayBootcamp: Youth Space (every Monday,Wednesday and Friday), 7am-8am.Social crochet and coffee club: JennyGoyne will teach you to crochet, or bring yourown craft project along and join in the coffeeand chat andmeet new friends. EveryWednesday at 10.30am.How do I do it?: Petting zoo for digital devices– get your hands on a range of digital devices,including tablets and eBook readers tocompare. Staff will assist you with decidingwhich product will best meet yourrequirements. 10.30am and 7pm.Cool things you can do with Google:10.30-noon.TomorrowBaby play: Contact Youth Space 9am-noon.

FridayBootcamp: Youth Space (every Monday,Wednesday and Friday), 7am-8am.Lunchtimemusic fromNZCare VocationalServices, 12.30pm.Technology clinic for seniors: Presented bySeniornet – just bring along your digital deviceand the patient tutors from Seniornet will helpyou figure out any problems. 2pm-4pm.Family Movie: Bring the kids along to theopenmeeting room and enjoy amovietogether. 4pm every Friday.MondayBootcamp: Youth Space (every Monday,Wednesday and Friday), 7am-8am.TuesdayBaby play: Youth Space, 9am-noon.Baby time rock and rhyme: Children’slibrary, 10am-10.30am.JP clinic: Kowhai Room, 11.30am-1.30pm.Wednesday November 26Bootcamp: Youth Space (every Monday,Wednesday and Friday), 7am-8am.Social crochet and coffee club: EveryWednesday at 10.30am.Petting zoo for digital devices: 10.30am-noon and 7pm-8.30pm.

Students neededfor library shifts

NEW TITLESNew adult fictionThe Blood of an Englishman: AnAgatha Raisin Mystery by M C BeatonA Promise to Protect by PatriciaBradleyCounting the Days by Benita BrownYour Beautiful Lies by Louise DouglasLost Legend of the Thryberg Hawk byJack HolroydThe Golem of Hollywood by Jonathanand Jesse KellermanBroadchurch by Erin KellyOdysseus by Valerio MassimoManfrediThe Hidden Girl by Louise MillarDelicious! A Tale of Love, War andCake By Ruth Reichl

We are looking for college studentworkers for 2015.

If you are in Year 11 or 12 and wouldlike to join us for after-school, weekendand holiday shifts in the library, pick upan application form at the service desk.Applications need to be in by 5pm onFriday December 5.

We are looking forward to runninganother fantastic summer holiday

readingprogrammethis year at allHorowhenuaLibraries.

SummerReadingCamping is thetheme and it isopen tochildren agedfrom three to 12

years. This is a fun reading programmewhere children read a library book, comein and chat about their book to a librarianand receive a cool incentive. If they dothis five times over the course of theprogramme they will receive a certificateof achievement and a book prize.

As it was so popular last year, we willbe holding the Levin finale once again atthe Aquatic Centre where all theparticipants will be treated to a yummybarbecue and a swim. Shannon andFoxton will each have their own specialfinale parties.

The focus is not just on reading. Eachweek day, all three libraries will providecamping-themed craft activities. Therewill also be some exciting entertainersvisiting each library including NewZealand’s ultimate rotten pirate CaptainFestus McBoyle, Zappo the Magician andTanya Batt who is a vibrant and colourfulstoryteller.

Intermediate school students will havetheir own separate programme. They willreceive a special booklet to record their

reviews. Each time they review threelibrary books they will get to choose anew book to keep. We have some stunningbooks to give away including newreleases.

Six books can be earned over thecourse of the programme. There will alsobe some fun events lined up as well.

Registrations are open from Monday(November 24). Please register at yourlibrary. Places are strictly limited so youwill need to be quick. The SummerReading Programme is sponsored byEastern and Central Community Trust.■ Children’s librarian DeborahMacdonald is planning an expo at TeTakere at the end of November fororganisations who provide servicesspecifically for families with pre-schoolchildren. The expo will provide anopportunity showcase their services.Anyone interested in setting up a stand ortable at the expo can [email protected].


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MRS Fuddle Bottom and the cast create mayhem in The Nutcracker Prince at LevinLittle Theatre.

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THEATRE REVIEWThe Nutcracker PrinceWritten & directed by Linda BuckleyReviewed by Kate Spencer

Ding dong bell … who’s in the well?That’s the question on the lips of the

audience as they take their seats to unfurlthe mystery of this year’s pantomime atLevin Little Theatre.

A more delightful and colourful treatcannot be seen on the Horowhenua-KapitiCoast this festive season. Guiding ushappily and very merrily through the taleof Luigi’s Toy Shop, and the precariousgoings on in the leadup to a hecticChristmas, are those loveable fairy storycharacters Pinocchio and his best friendJim E Cricket, who stand togetherthrough thick and thin.

As Pinocchio’s Uncle Luigi preparesthe toys for Christmas, the over-enthusiastic Mrs Fuddle Bottom stepsinto the shop to cause mayhem as she isprovoked and challenged by Jelly Bean,Luigi’s cheeky little assistant. Fun, joyand laughter take hold as the RussianDancers, the Siamese Twins and the

adorable Mother Chicken, with her littlechicks, crack on with their singing anddancing skills.

When the bumbling Luigi decides topresent young Clara with a NutcrackerPrince for Christmas, preparations aremade and the toy shop owner gets towork. But Mrs Fuddle Bottom blows afuse and the distant sound of crying isheard … ! Who’s stuck in the well?

This is an extremely funny andentertaining night out, with or withoutchildren in tow. The Nutcracker Prince isa joy to watch and a refreshing changefrom the usual Dick Whittington orAladdin. A strong chorus, effectivelighting additions, brilliant costumes andsuch delightful little human toys allenrich this production where cast happilysing and dance their way through to theChristmas finale.

Linda Buckley has done a great jobwith this Panto and Levin Little Theatrehas come up trumps yet again.Congratulations to standoutperformances by Jelly Bean (EmilyAnderson) and Pinocchio (Madi PotikiGrayling), as well as a cute and amusinginterlude from The Siamese Twins.

You shouldn’t miss this one … it’s funfor all the family and continues this weekfrom November 20-23.


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WAIOPEHU CollegeYear 13 studentsDaemon Kennett andNatasha Fox eachreceived a VictoriaUniversity AchieversScholarship worth$5000 towards thefirst year of aBachelor degree atthe university. Seenhere with WaiopehuCollege principalBarry Petherick at thecollege prizegiving.

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TAOFI Iese wasone of 10 studentsnationwide, andthe first fromWaiopehu College,to receive theOtago UniversityPacific FoundationScholarshipvalued at $20,000for tertiary study.Pictured withWaiopehu Collegeprincipal BarryPetherick at thecollegeprizegiving.

Students win scholarshipsBy TANYAWOOD

Horowhenua College students have scoopedsome of the country’s top academicscholarships. Taofi Iese, 17, was one of 10students in the country, and the first in thecollege, to be awarded the Otago UniversityPacific Foundation Scholarship valued at$20,000.

Funded by the Ministry of Health, themoney pays for two years’ academic andaccommodation fees in Otago for Pacificstudents planning to study health relatedcourses.

The award came as a complete shock. “Ihad the interview with a panel of threepeople who came up from Otago,” Taofisaid. “They were meant to let me know by acertain date. It was nerve-racking waitingand my parents could see I wasn’t sleeping.I didn’t hear back so I kind of gave up.”

She was given the good news just twodays before the college prizegiving earlierthis month. “I was speechless, it was worththe wait. My dream is to complete aBachelor in Radiology.”

As Poly leader for the college’s Fa’atasicultural group, her youth leadership wasalso recognised — she was awarded the FalePasifika Scholarship worth $750, to helptowards tertiary education, and awards forcommunity service.

Hard work during the year paid off for17-year-olds Natasha Fox and DaemonKennett, each recipients of the VictoriaUniversity Achievers Scholarship thatprovides $5000 towards the first year of aBachelor degree at the Wellingtonuniversity.

Natasha’s love of graphics will see hertake up a Bachelor of Architecture next

year. Partially deaf, Natasha said she waskeen to focus on how sound travels around aroom to improve designs for people withhearing impairment. Her degree willinvolve three years of study followed by twoyears practical and a further two years backat university.

Natasha was also recognised foroutstanding achievement in design andvisual communication, one of threestudents to receive a Phyllis and FredSullivan scholarship for demonstratingearnest endeavour, diligence andperseverance, worth $840 towards futurestudies.

A Bachelor of Science majoring in mathsand physics is the first stepping stone towhat Daemon hopes will lead to a career asan astro-physicist. “Maths and physics aremy strongest subjects and I’ve always beeninterested in the nature of reality,” he said.“I was stoked to get the scholarship, it willhelp relieve some of the financial pressure.”

Daemon also achieved a clutch of awardsat the college prize giving. They includedthe Dux Litterarum, acknowledging hisexceptional academic achievement withoutstanding achievement/firsts ingeography, chemistry, physics, statisticsand maths with calculus, and theHorowhenua Scholarship valued at $750 foreach year of tertiary study.

Waiopehu College deputy principalLinda Sherlock said students achieveduniversity scholarships most years. “ThePasifika scholarship was a first this year,and unique in that it includes mentoring toensure success. Daemon and Natasha arejust thoroughly good kids, they know how towork hard and we wish them muchsuccess.”


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KEITH Spora, left and John Rose are making the whitecrosses for the Fields of Remembrance in Horowhenuaand are keen to see names allocated to the blank crosses.

FIELDS OF REMEMBRANCEThe Fields of Remembrance Trust is made up of threeorganisations that serve as its Trustees – the PasschendaeleSociety, the Royal New Zealand Returned and ServicesAssociation, which consists of local RSA, and the AucklandReturned and Services Association.Their objective is for all communities throughout New Zealand tocreate Fields of Remembrance with personalisedWhite Crosses tohonour those in their community who served New Zealandoverseas duringWorldWar I.

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Fields of white crosses willbe planted in Horowhenuato mark the centenary of theWorld War I landings atGallipoli next year.

The nationwide Fields ofRemembrance project isbeing organised locally byAdopt an Anzac, which haslaunched a fundraisingcampaign for the crosses.

With the launch of theirnew book Horowhenua andthe Great War 1914-1918, anumber of families havesponsored a cross for theirloved one and now Adopt anAnzac is seeking supportfrom the community for therest of the casualties.

Adopt an Anzactreasurer Barbara Timms,who is co-ordinating thedonations, said a total of 188white crosses will representthe war dead in Levin,Foxton, Shannon,Tokomaru, Moutoa andManakau.

“We hope the people ofHorowhenua will get behindthe project and be a part ofthe Fields ofRemembrance,” she said.

“It’s a chance forbusinesses, schools andcommunity organisations tosponsor a cross for $25 tohonour the Horowhenuasoldiers who died in theFirst World War. Many ofthem no longer have familyin the area. People canchoose a casualty to sponsoror they can make a generalcontribution which will helpcover those who Adopt anAnzac has been unable toidentify.”

The crosses will be set up

at memorials for a weekbefore Anzac Day and aweek after, with raising andlowering ceremonies beingorganised by theHorowhenua DistrictCouncil. Most of the crossesare being made and paintedby RSA members John Roseand Keith Spora and thename, rank and serialnumber applied by WayneKaye of Kaye Signs, but inFoxton the RSA isorganising their productionby pupils at ManawatuCollege and local businesses.

Placemakers Levinbranch manager AdamBignell has assisted withsupplying the timber for thecrosses and the paint for the

project has been sponsorednationally by Resene.

The HorowhenuaChronicle will publish a listof contributors each week,just as it did in 1922 whenfunds were raised to buildthe cenotaph, and in 2009when it was re-designed.

Anyone wishing tomake a donation cancontact Barbara Timms,phone 368-4683 or [email protected].

Adopt an Anzacmembers will be at theFields of Remembrancestand in Te Takere todayfrom 11am to 1pm,tomorrow from 1pm to 3pmand Friday 11am to 1pm toaccept donations.


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Well owners warned to test waterPrivate well owners are beingencouraged to follow wellprotection practices and havetheir water tested following arecent review of groundwaterquality for Horizons RegionalCouncil.

A representative sample of 27bores across the region wereanalysed for parameters,including iron, manganese,ammonia, nitrate, E. coli andarsenic.

Horizons groundwaterscientist Abby Matthews saidin most cases the region’sgroundwater was finefor irrigation and stockwater but would require

some form of treatment beforehuman consumption.

“Based on the results andgeneral best practice, werecommend people have theirwater tested by anindependently accreditedlaboratory if they intend todrink it,” she said.

The review revealedoxidising groundwaterconditions in Tararua andinland Horowhenua withreducing conditions moreprominent in Manawatu,Rangitikei and coastalHorowhenua.

“Oxidised groundwater isshallower and often more

susceptible to the effects of landuse and may include elevatedlevels of nutrients such asnitrate,” Ms Matthews said.“Water in reducing conditionsis usually older, deeper andslower moving and may presenthigher levels of iron,manganese and arsenic.”

Iron, manganese and arsenicoccur naturally in earthcomprising old swamp depositsthat are common throughoutthe Manawatu basin.

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discolouration, unpleasanttaste or health risks.”

Elevated arsenic levels werefound in five bores in coastalareas and bore owners havebeen informed.

“It’s important to note thatthese elevations occurnaturally and there are no realsurprises in this information. Itis a reminder of the need tocheck before you drink,” MsMatthews said.

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Manawatu River Accord making a differenceA progress report detailingthe work achieved under theManawatu River Leaders’Accord was presented toManawatu River Leaders’Forum members andMinistry for theEnvironmentrepresentatives last week atTe Rangimarie Marae,Rangiotu.

In March 2012 theManawatu River Leaders’Forum received $5.2 millionin funding from the CentralGovernment’s Fresh Startfor Fresh Water Clean-UpFund, assisting with over $30million in work

programmes. Fundingpartners include HorizonsRegional Council, TararuaDistrict Council, ManawatuDistrict Council,Horowhenua DistrictCouncil and DairyNZ. Thecombined funding wasspread over eight projectsranging from wastewatertreatment upgrades, tostream fencing, to native fishand whitebait habitatrestorations, environmentalfarm plans and communityprojects.

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■ Wastewater treatmentupgrades improving waterquality at six sites.■ 208km of stream fencingcompleted.■ Over 66,000 plantsplanted.■ Eight fish barriers fixed.■ 11 community groupscompleted 14 projects.■ 98 Environmental FarmPlans completed.

Manawatu River Leaders’Accord independentchairman Richard Thompsonis pleased with the combinedwork of industry, localgovernment, landowners,iwi, environmental and

community groups comingtogether over a variety ofprojects, all with the healthof the Manawatu River at theforefront of their minds.

He said the health of theManawatu River is not,however, the soleresponsibility of Accordmembers. “It is somethingthat the whole communityneeds to take ownership of.Through collective action wecan make a lastingdifference,” he said.

Some of the highlightsinclude more than 100km ofstream fencing funded andcommitted to by landowners

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A portion of the FreshStart for Fresh Water Clean-Up Fund is yet to be spentwith remaining upgrades atthe Woodville, Dannevirkeand Pahiatua waste watertreatment plants to becompleted.■ A full progress report onthe Manawatu River Leaders’Accord and the independentscience report can be found atwww.manawaturiver.co.nz orby contacting HorizonsRegional Council on 0508 800800.

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■ GOLFLevin Golf Club:Tuesday: Dale Futcher 71 net. John Millerand Bruce Mills 74. Ray Perry 77.Wednesday Women’s Irish stableford: BethMiles 83. Diane Dunlop 76. Jo Jensen 75.Judith Walton 71. Iris Wehipeihana 69.Thursday nine hole mixed: Wayne James 24.John Hailwood 18. Julia Daly, Ian Gray andYvonne Elliott 17. John Hailwood had theonly two.Early starters: Darren Puketapu 66 net.Marty Wallace and Norm Behrent 69. Ray

Perry, Dale Futcher, Bob Harrison and JohnMiller 70. Two’s Peter Price and MartyWallace.Late starters: Net plus puts. Klaas DeGraaff91. John Saulbrey and Ross Campbell 99.Nathan Murray and Bruce Kerse 104. BruceSmith had a two at the 7th hole.Saturday early starters: Rangi Tipuna 32.Eric Smith, Robert Corkill and John Miller30. Rangi had a two at the 2nd.Club competition: Rod Batchelar 41. PeterOlsen 38. Ali Upston 37. Bruce Marsden 36.Ray Grout 35. Two’s Rod Batchelar and RegSinkinson.This coming Saturday is the sponsored

Fairway 14 Trust Shoot Out. All the qualifiershave been selected earlier by way of themonthly medals. This is the final for the menand women and the draw is on the website.For those not involved in the event a drawwill take place in the clubhouse from11.15am.Other coming events: Entries are filling fastfor the ITM Men’s Classic November 29-30.Just phone the office to secure a spot.Trophy presentation day December 7. Forthose who play the Ham Circuit, our XmasCheer is December 14. Visitors areextremely welcome and this year willinclude a nine hole section.

Foxton Golf Club:Hi series: Winner - Barry Peta 85; Runner-up- David Lack 77.15 November: Barry Peta 37, Mike Wilks 36,David Lack 36, Brett Biel 34.Croquet Manawatu-Wanganui ResultsAssociation Croquet Interclub CompetitionWeek 2At this early stage of the competition, Levinhas made a strong statement. It remains tobe seen which clubs will challenge themover the rest of the competition.Feilding 2 Levin 1.Individual results: Margaret Bailey (F) bt BobEyles (L) 19-15; Ken Managh (F) bt Margaret

Troup (L) 15-14; Judith Hunt & Margaret Tate(L) bt Janice Coleman & Fiona Francis (F)17-11.Rose Gardens 1, Tararua 2.Individual results: Pauline Nethercott (RG) btAllan Sanson (T) 14-13; Bethia Campbell (T)bt Monica Huisman (RG) 16-12; Joe Sowry &Graham Raynel (T) bt Terry Skelsey & BetsyBruere (RG) 23-1.Marton - Bye.Points to date (net hoops in brackets):Tararua 5 (+48), Levin 3 (+2), Feilding 2 (-1),Rose Gardens 2 (-16), Marton 0 (-33).Feilding and Marton have each had a bye.

Students aiming for success

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LEVIN Intermediate student Olivia Harvey concentrates on her bowlas it curves down the green, watched by teammate Billie Paki andpresident of the Levin North Indoor Bowling Club, Bruce Pedley.

By TANYAWOOD

A group of Levin Intermediatestudents have their eye on the‘bowl’, hoping to make the gradeto compete at next year’s AIMSGames.

The 18 students are beingtaught the fine art of indoorbowling by a group of dedicatedmembers from the Levin NorthIndoor Bowling Club.

The club approached theschool last year to encouragestudents to give the sport a go. Atthis year’s AIMS games, theschool sent two bowlers and cameback with a silver medal insingles. The games are held everyOctober in Tauranga for primaryand intermediate schools tocompete in a number of sportingcodes.

Levin North Indoor BowlingClub president Bruce Pedley isaiming to send at least two teams,eight players in total, to nextyear’s games.

“We’ll be training rightthrough to next October, this is along-term thing,” Mr Pedley said.“The kids are really enjoying it,and there’s already quite a bit ofnatural talent coming through.They get a real thrill when theyget close to the kitty [white ball].”

He said after just four weeksthe children are getting quitecompetitive. “They like to puttheir scores on the board.”

Olivia Harvey, 12, had neverplayed the sport before andthought it would be like ten-pinbowling.

“I wasn’t disappointed. It’smore difficult than it looks.You’ve got to get the angle andweight of the bowl right so it rollsin a curve to get as close to thekitty as possible.”

After just two week’s practice,

Olivia said she was getting betterand was keen to make the schoolrepresentative team.

Associate school principalSandra Pedley said interest in thesport had grown this term.

“In the first week I had just

one carload of children but oncethey started talking about it,more children have come along.It’s great for children who don’tplay a sport and gets themparticipating and involved in thecommunity.”

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AWARDSHorowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Football UnionAnnual Awards:DeCastro/Swain Trophy . . Levin C.O.BRobinson Rosebowl . . Levin AthleticClub coach of year . . Michael HunterSupporter of year . . BruceMartinClub volunteer of year . . Dean FileSaturday morning volunteer of year. . . . . . . . . . Kirstie Holtham

Referee of year . . MichaelMcNamaraRep Coach of year . . Jared TaniraPlayers of year:HKMaori Colt . . . . . . Jesse HallsHKSeniorMaori . . Lennon CarringtonHK Sevens . . . . . . . . . . . .. . Ashley Drake&AndrewKnewstubb

HKU19 . . . . . . AngusMaCaulayHKSamoan . . . . . . Willie Paia'auaHKRDO . . . . . . AdamThomsonHeartland Antony Fox& Lennon CarringtonHeartland most promising player . .. . . . . . . . . . Scott Cameron

Heartland most improved player . .. . . . . . . . Rawiri Broughton

Rep teamof the year . . . . Heartland

By PETER FRANKLIN

After an outstanding seasonHorowhenua-Kapiti Heartlandsquad will get another shot atthe Ranfurly Shield, when theytake on Hawkes Bay at McLeanPark in Napier on Friday July17.

The shield challenge againstHawkes Bay comes after astrong HeartlandChampionship rugby campaignin which Horowhenua-Kapitinarrowly lost to Buller in theMeads Cup semifinal.

Horowhenua Kapiti chiefexecutive Corey Kennett wasdelighted to receive the newsfrom the Hawkes Bay RugbyUnion.

“This really is a massivechance for the rugbycommunity of Horowhenua-Kapiti and one that we arereally excited about. This willbe a great experience for theteam and should prove to be agood buildup to the 2015Heartland Championshipseason,” Mr Kennett said.

To play at McLean Park willbe a special occasion for theplayers and management, hesaid, and “something we willcherish for a long time”.

“We are extremely thankfulto the Hawkes Bay Rugby Unionfor accepting our challenge.”

Mr Kennett said he expecteda large contingent of localsupporters would be there forthe game.

The Heartland team’ssuccessful 2014 season wasacknowledged at theHorowhenua-Kapiti RugbyFootball Union annual awardsheld on November 7. Theawards also celebrated the RDOteam achieving second place intheir competition, losing thefinal to Wanganui, and the HKSamoans winning back-to-backtitles in their competition.Player Michael Tambour wasselected for the New ZealandHeartland X, and players JesseHalls, Scott Anderson and TrentReti were selected to play forthe New Zealand HeartlandUnder 19 team.

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We purchased one to try, andto find out more about where itcomes from and any benefits itmay have health-wise.

My partner, who is from thePhilippines, did a bit of researchand found that people back in thePhilippines were cultivating thefruit for health and income.

The amount of vitamin C indragon fruit (pictured) is highand, because it is a natural fruit,it provides you with a richbalance of nutrients along withthe vitamin C. It is a good naturalsource of anti-oxidants, whichhelp to prevent the dangers offree radicals that can causecancer and other healthproblems.

Dragon fruit also has lots ofdietary fibre, with almost 1g offibre per 100g of the fresh fruit.

My partner tells me that in thePhilippines people eat the fruit tohelp prevent cancer and to assistin recovery. Other healthbenefits they consider the fruitgood for includes:

Heart - helps decrease badcholesterol levels and replenishgood levels, an excellent sourceof mono-unsaturated fats that

help the heart stay in greatcondition.

Fibre - its high fibre contentcan assist with poor digestionand constipation. Eating theflesh and seeds, which containgood protein, will help keep your

body fortified and satisfied.Antioxidants - which help rid

the body of free radicals andcancer-producing properties.

Diabetes - the high amount offibre in the fruit can ultimatelyhelp regulate diabetes,

stabilising blood sugar levels bysuppressing sugar spikes.

Reduces signs of aging - eatinga fruit rich in antioxidants canhelp keep the skin tight andyoung. You can even make a facemask using the fruit combined

with honey as a naturalalternative to anti-aging masks.

Suppresses arthritis -arthritis directly affects thejoints and causes severeirritation and immobility.Adding dragon fruit to your dietcan help you fight theseailments. Dragon fruit iscommonly referred to as the‘anti-inflammatory fruit’ in thePhilippines.

Avoiding acne - this treatmentis not just for teenagers. Rich invitamin C, this fruit becomes agreat ointment. Turn a slice ofdragon fruit into a paste andapply it to reddened areas onyour face or skin, then rinse withwater. For best results, use twicedaily.

Dragon fruit are the seed podsof a cacti family of which thereare three species:

Hylocereus undatus (Pitayablanca or White-fleshed Pitaya)has red-skinned fruit with whiteflesh. This is the most commonlyseen dragon fruit.

Hylocereus costaricensis(Pitaya roja or Red-fleshedPitaya, also known asHylocereus polyrhizus) has red-skinned fruit with red flesh.

Hylocereus megalanthus(Pitaya amarilla or YellowPitaya, also known asSelenicereus megalanthus) hasyellow-skinned fruit with whiteflesh. The fruit can weigh from150 to 600 grams; some may reachone kilogram.

On Friday read how to growdragon fruit from seed.■ For gardening problems ringmeat 0800 466-464 (Palmerston North357-0606); [email protected]


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(06) 367 0004

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TAKE CARE OF YOUR CARValue oil change, north service lane behind

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POROUTAWHAO SCHOOL PET DAY


ALEXIS Parata, 6, clutches her junior ring craft trophy won with lambMillie, while brother Codie, 8, (behind) took second with Cranky andthe junior care and rear title.


CHAMPION calf and senior care and rear titles were scooped byAbbey Pedley, 9, and calf Chelsea.


LADY checks out one of the fourtrophies she and owner LochlanMcKean picked up for seniorring craft, best ring craft, bestdairy type and best yearling.


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15 Mahoe St $14014 Miro St $17016 Miro St $17047 Goldsmith Cres $20514 Matai St $23010 Stuckey St $23556 Featherston St $24093 MacArthur St $24524 Bowen St $250171 Whakahoro Rd $2604 Bedroom

6 Essex St $270450 Kawiu Rd $310

WAIKANAE (ph 04 974 6592)

3 Bedroom

46 Kakariki Gr $390

FOXTON (ph 06 363 0030)

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20 Easton St $1603 Bedroom

71b Avenue Rd $19016 Robinson St $2304 Bedroom

176 SH 1 $320

SHANNON

3 Bedroom

38 Whittaker St $200

WAITARERE BEACH

3 Bedroom

21 Hydrabad Dr $205

HIMATANGI BEACH

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47 Koputara Rd $160

Public Notices

CONTACT INC.ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGTo be held at Jack Allen Community House

21 Durham Street, Levin, 10:00am Thursday 20th NovemberBUSINESS:

Annual Reports Annual Accounts & Balance SheetElection of Officers

We need your help as some officers are standing down.Please put your names forward- ring Rose 06 368 1195

PresidentEleanor Gully

Serving the community since 1973

Employment Vacancies

Public Notices

Public Notice ofapplication for

On LicenceSections 101, Sale and

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012Levin Performing ArtsSociety Inc., 659 QueenStreet East, Levin, hasmade application to theDistrict LicensingCommittee atHorowhenua for theissue of an On-Licence inrespect of the premisessituated at 659 QueenStreet East, Levin,known as LevinPerforming Arts Centre.The general nature ofbusiness conductedunder the licence is aCommunity Theatre.The days on which andthe hours during whichalcohol is sold under thelicence are: Monday toSunday, 9am to 1am.The application may beinspected duringordinary office hours atthe office of theHorowhenua DistrictLicensing Committee at126 Oxford Street, Levin.Any person who isentitled to object andwho wishes to object tothe issue of the licencemay not later thanfifteen working daysfrom the firstpublication of thisnotice, file a notice inwriting of the objectionwith the Secretary of theDistrict LicensingCommittee at PrivateBag 4002, Levin 5540.Closing date forobjections is Wednesday10th December, 2014.No objection to the issueof a licence may be madein relation to a matterother than a matterspecified in Section105(1) of the Sale andSupply of Alcohol Act2012.This is the firstpublication of this notice.

Health

BOWENTHERAPISTNatural effective

treatment ofproblem back,neck, arm, RSI,

shoulder, sciatica,sport and body

pain, etc.Phone 368 6525021 0234 8009

Alan Hay111 Ryder Cres

Levin12 noon - 8pm

dailyMonday - Sunday

LandscapeGarden & Turf

TREE work, removal,stump grinding, branchmulching, fences, decks,building maintenance.BJ’s Building & PropertyMaintenance 027 249 2575or 368 7895.

LawnmowerRepairs

RIDE-ON mower servic-ing & repairs, light engin-eering. Phone Andy 027477 2515 Mon - Fri(afternoons only 12 - 5).

Entertainment

Ph: 06 368 9056E: [email protected]

289 Oxford Street, Levin

Wed 19th NovWed 19th NovKnockout!Knockout! Win points for prizes

Thurs 20th NovThurs 20th NovQuiz Night -Quiz Night - Teams of 4, prizes to be won

Sat 22nd NovSat 22nd NovPae Pae Sound System - UnleasedPae Pae Sound System - UnleasedOpen Mic Night - Show us your skills!

Sun 23rd NovSun 23rd NovGreat Meals, Dine-in Sunday Specials!Great Meals, Dine-in Sunday Specials!

Tues 25th NovTues 25th NovJelly Bean Jar prizes & Meat raffleJelly Bean Jar prizes & Meat raffle

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PERFORMANCES:THURSDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER AT 7.30 P.M.FRIDAY, 21ST NOVEMBER AT 7.30 P.M.SATURDAY,` 22ND NOVEMBER AT 2.00 P.M.SUNDAY, 23RD NOVEMBER AT 2.00 P.M.

PRICES:ADULTS $16.00CHILDREN (Up to 15 yrs) $10.00FAMILY TICKET (2 Adults, 2 children) $44.00GROUP PRICES (10 or More) $ 1.00 off each ticket.

BOOKINGS:At CLARKS CLOTHING, Oxford Street, Levin.(Eftpos Available)(Some Tickets will be available at the Theatre)

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Motor Parts & Accessories

WANTED CARS & TRUCKSWANTED CARS & TRUCKS

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0800 313 7170800 313 717

Property For SaleLIFESTYLE block, 3 acresfertile soil, Tararuaviews, 5 min to Levin, nocovenants, $135,000.Phone 368 7443.

To Let1 bed flat central, aboveProf Real Est. $160p/w.Phone 027 443 1031.2 bdrm flat, c/port, shed,quiet, private, $200p/w.Phone 027 442 9636.2 bdrm, lge sl/out, l/trm,Ferguson St, no dogs,$195p/w. Phn 0273219175.ENTERTAINER 3 brmsunny hme, 31 Roosevelt,$295p/w. Phn 0274719192.

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SUNNY, 3bdrms, gge,fenced section, $245p/wRef’s & bond req’d. Availnow. 021 085 39201 - Carol.

SUNNY, cosy 2 dbl bdrmunit, handy to town,garage auto dr, $205p/w.Phone 021 1086 339.

Forklift Courses

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Pellet Jacks

Bookings essential

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WORKPLACE LITERACYTUTORS

HLC is contracted by the Government to deliver literacyand numeracy training in Kapiti and Horowhenuaworkplaces.

Expressions of interest are sought from suitably qualifiedindividuals that will be contracted to deliver this training.

To deliver this training on behalf of HLC, you will have:• A relevant teaching qualification and/or adult literacy

training experience• National Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy

Education (or be working towards this)• An ability to tailor your training to meet the students’

needs in their workplace• An ability to assess learner needs

Please forward your expression of interest to the CEOincluding the following:1. Evidence of qualifications2. Details of experience3. Geographic areas you can deliver (within Kapiti/

Horowhenua Districts)

HLCPO Box 582, Levin, 5540

Phone: (06) 368 1095E-mail: [email protected]

www.hlc.ac.nzMore information available on request

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COLOURTO YOUR ADVERT!

Situations Wanted

EXPERIENCEDHouse Cleaner

TrustworthyFussy

ReliablePhone 368 2474or 027 311 7470.

Community EventsLEVITY Beet, Children’s Entertainer is coming to TeTakere, Levin. Thursday, 11th December, 9.45am.Tickets $10 per child, under 2’s are free. Proudlysupporting Jo-Maitera’s Pink Ribbon Trek 2015.Contact Jo-Maitera [email protected]: 022-406-5793.

DIABETES New Zealand, Horowhenua Branch, isfinishing this year with a Thank You Social, to beheld on Wednesday, 26th November, in the FreybergLounge, Memorial Hall, Levin, starting at 7pm. Asthis is our final meeting for 2014, we encourage ourmembers to attend, and any of the general publicinterested in what we aim to undertake for peoplewith Diabetes and their families and whanau. Forfurther information and support please contact Ann368-9475 or Christine 368-8740.

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Firewood8 m3 fresh split pine $400,free local delivery. Phone367 6396/027 652 4000.

For SaleALPHA Superior Caravanvgood cond, registered$5,500. Phone 06 368 8655.

Coming toFoxton

mid NovemberThe Bush Hut

Garments forFarmers - Hunters- Little bush kidsOil Skin - Canvas

Camo & Possum Furand

The Little RedRooster

One Off’s ofFabulous - Funky

Creations

WATCH THISSPACE

MOBILITY Scooters, newand used. Free homedemonstrations avail-able. Southend Cycles,117 Oxford St, Levin.Phone 368 5459.

Wanted to Buyor Exchange

BUYING now. LegacyAntiques, Shannon.Phone 362 7117.

WANTED!OLD GOLD

JEWELLERY✴ Diamond rings✴ Bangles✴ Bracelets✴ Chains✴ Watches✴ Broken Jewellery

Anythingconsidered

BRENMUHLSJEWELLERS

169 Oxford St, Levin

Cars for Sale2003 Mazda 6, GLXsedan, 2.0, 5 spd manual,ex cond, $7000 ono. Phone027 356 4506.

Need a cheap new Car?$0 Deposit$50 a weekAll Types, Simple,

reliable, affordable.

Got an old car?No WOF, No Rego,

No problem,$3000 for your

trade-inTxt/Ph Dan

021 959 757

SHANNON 3brm, fire,c/p, f/f, shed, long term,$210p/w. 027 249 3367.

PLEASEgive 2 hours to

Help An Animal OutSAFE’s Annual appeal is Dec 19th + 20th

Register to collect now at safe.org.nzTogether we can end factory farming.

Funeral Directors

DeathsRYDER,Mary Louise.Of Levin. Peacefully athome on November 16,2014. Aged 77 years.Loving wife of Tony.Much loved mother ofDavid, Tina, and Sallyand mother-in-law ofMark. LovingGrandma to Nicole,Liam , Ella and Noahand GG of Mila-Jade.Loved sister andsister-in-law of Johnand Margaret, Jean,and Nora. Manythanks to all of thestaff of PalmerstonNorth Hospital,Arohanui Hospice,District Nurses and toall of her many friendsfor their care andsupport.

A Rosary for Mary willbe held at St. Joseph’sCatholic Church,Weraroa Road, Levin,on WednesdayNovember 19, at7:00pm, followed by aRequiem Mass onThursday November20, at 11:30am,thereafter privatecremation atHorowhenuaCrematorium, Levin.In lieu of flowers,donations to ArohanuiHospice would beappreciated and maybe left at the service.

Harvey Bowler FuneralsLevin-Otaki-ShannonFDANZ Locally owned

In MemoriamDALKIE,Judy.

30~3~47 - 19~11~12There is not a day goesby that our thoughtsand memories of yourlove and care for yourfamily and friends. Avery much loved wife,friend, Mother andGrandma. Rest inpeace with Tony.Ron, Louise, Matthew,Daniel, Richard andfamilies.

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• Comfortable Chapels in Levin,Otaki and Shannon

• 24 hour Call Out Service

• Suppliers of Granite MemorialHeadstones

• Pre-arranged and Pre-Paid funerals

LEVIN OTAKI SHANNON

Memorial Donations

A gift left in your will toHorowhenua SPCA

helps us to continueour work helping sick

and abandonedanimals.

We do not receive anygovernment funding tohelp us do this work.

PO Box 25, Levin

Open to members, your guests and visitors from affiliated clubs.

Special Joining Fees - New members welcome32 Bristol Street, Levin, ph 368 3475

LEVIN RSA COMMUNITY CLUB

Poppies RestaurantFriday & Saturday

From 6.00pm (bookings preferred)Lunch: Tues, Fri & Sun from mid-day

Wednesday 19th: Members Draw $600

Thursday 20th: Sequence Dancing 7pm

Friday 21st: Chademere Band

featuring Dean Ward

from 6.30pm

Saturday 22nd: Sequence Dance from 7pm

Sunday 23rd: Indoor Bowls Charity Gala

Tuesday 25th: Sequence Dancing 10am

Public Notices

BIRTHRIGHTLEVIN INC

For further details please contact Fieldworker Lisa on027 804 2749, 368 8678 or 0800 457 146

Birthright services are still available to oneparent families in the Horowhenua region.The office is now located at:

Te Runanga O Raukawa, 3 Keepa Street, LevinCome along to the coffee mornings held from9am-12 noonEvery second Friday at the Health Clinic,Weraroa Shopping CentreThe next one is Friday 21 November

Sale of LiquorLicence

Do you need torenew your

“ “

Let us take care of this for you. We canproduce your “Sale of Liquor” notice,send you a proof and book it into theHorowhenua Chronicle to run for two

consecutive weeks.

Simply Phone us on

06 368-5109or email us at:

[email protected]

The Office Christmas PartySaturday 13 DecemberCome along and join our party. The Levin RSA Community Clubis hosting a Combined OfficeChristmas Party on Saturday the 13th of December. Let us take all the hard work out oforganising your Workplace or Social Clubs’ Christmas Party while you take all the glory!

For just $35.00 per head we will provide:

• A Sumptuous Christmas Buffet • The Emerald Brothers Band to dance the night away

• Themed Christmas decorations and Bon Bons • Reserved Company tables of 10• Party from 6pm till late.

Bookings now openNumbers are limited

Payment required at time of bookingContact 368 3475 or email [email protected] for further information

or call into 32 Bristol Street Levin

FamilyNotices

RafflesLEVIN Garden Clubdrawn Police super-vision. 1st F. Kee, 2nd R.Blaber, 3rd D. Barret, 4thJ. Finn, 5th C. Bennet.

Lost and FoundLOST car keys vicinityMako Mako Road Dairyup to SH1. Phone 368 1478.

Public Notices

Sunday 7 December, Levin Mallcar park, 10am-4pm

Crafts Food Entertainment

Book your stall nowContact Kerry - phone 06 368-1953

or email [email protected]

Nau mai, haere maiTAIAO

RAUKAWAAGM

5:30pm tea, 6:00pm start

27th November3 Keepa Street, Levin

Public Notice ofapplication for

On LicenceSections 101, Sale and

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012Horowhenua HospitalityLtd, 289 Oxford Street,Levin, has madeapplication to theDistrict LicensingCommittee atHorowhenua for therenewal of an OnLicence in respect of thepremises situated at 289Oxford Street, Levin,known as The NewOxford.The general nature ofbusiness conductedunder the licence isRestaurant, Bar,Gaming, Events. Thedays on which and thehours during whichalcohol is sold under thelicence are: Monday toSunday, 11am to 3am.The application may beinspected duringordinary office hours atthe office of theHorowhenua DistrictLicensing Committee at126 Oxford Street, Levin.Any person who isentitled to object andwho wishes to object tothe issue of the licencemay not later thanfifteen working daysfrom the firstpublication of thisnotice, file a notice inwriting of the objectionwith the Secretary of theDistrict LicensingCommittee at PrivateBag 4002, Levin 5540.Closing date forobjections is Wednesday3rd, December, 2014.No objection to therenewal of a licence maybe made in relation to amatter other than amatter specified inSection 131 of the Saleand Supply of AlcoholAct 2012.This is the secondpublication of this notice.This notice was firstpublished on Wednesday,12 November, 2014.

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SUPERSTOCKS, MINISPRINTS,SPRINTCARS, SIDECARS &

YOUTH MINISTOCKSRobertson Holden International Speedway,

Cuba Street, Palmerston North

7pm Saturday, November 22nd, 2014Adults $25 (16 years and over) Child $10 (8- 15 years) Family $60 (2 Adults, 4 Children)

Children seven years and under FREE

MACHINERY SPECIALISTS

MANAWATU STOCKCAR CHAMPS


Local drivers in thick of the action

LVN151114pjfsupers1

HOT favourite, 10p Peter Rees got a massive shove by 57p Dave Tarrant in the opening laps of round oneof the Lucus Oils Superstock Series.

By PETER FRANKLINRESULTS

Superstocks:Heat One: 58p Peter Bengston,112p Shaun Pearson, 89w DaleRobertson, 3nzp Graeme Barr,471p Benji Sneddon, 18n ShaneHarwood – Fastest Lap: 58p –18.3268.Heat Two: 10p Peter Rees, 57pDave Tarrant, 88p JackMiers,591pWayne Hemi, 79p KerryHumphrey, 89w – Fastest Lap:126p – 18.1047.Heat Three: 4p Chad Ace, 89w, 10p,58p, 126p Asher Rees, 591p –Fastest Lap: 4p – 18.0954Stockcar Teams Race: 126p AsherRees, 11p Peter Rees, 357p AaronIremonger, 127p Ethan Rees, 34pRobMason, 75p Gavin Taniwha.Stockcars:Race One: 11p, 667p HamishMcLeod, 772p Kyle Lampp, 127p,32p George Frear, 75p – FastestLap: 127p – 19.1642.Race Two: 64p David Lowe, 11p,667p, 53p Todd O’Donnell, 32p,84pMatt Webb – Fastest Lap: 11p –19.4247.Feature: 172p Daniel Burmeister,64p, 667p, 45p AaronWatson,501p Brent Lowe, 357p – FastestLap: 557p – 19.4380.Minisprints:Race One: 2nzp Jamie Larsen, 48pChristian Hermansen, 93p KarlMcGill, 41p Shane Dewar, 4wShane Simpson, 97p JordanMcLeod – Fastest Lap: 2nzp –15.6380.Race Two: 4w, 2nzp, 48p, 9p ChrisAsh, 43p Trevor Stephenson, 41p –Fastest Lap: 4w – 15.7993.Feature: 48p, 2nzp, 41p, 4w, 9p,97p – Fastest Lap: 2nzp – 15.9102.Adult Ministocks:Race One: 39p Justin Roberts, 44pDylan Barclay, 7p Conor Dahl, 64pAyrton Smith, 15p JamieMiers,93p Bryce Sowry – Fastest Lap:161p – 21.7619.Race Two: 7p, 15p, 161p GeorgiaMallia, 39p, 54p AndrewWilliams,43pWarren Turner – Fastest Lap:15p – 21.1966.Feature: 7p, 43p, 15p, 39p, 26pMichael Duncan, 64p – FastestLap: 15p – 20.9109.

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MINISPRINT action was fast and furious as 48p ChristianHermansen, was chased hard by 93p Karl McGill and 2nzp JamieLarsen.

The weather may not have beenthe kindest for speedway fans onSaturday but the action was ashot as ever, with round one of theLucus Oils Superstock Series anda bonus stockcar teams race.

Local superstocks racersincluding Chad Ace, who hadbeen putting in some consistentlygood performances at both ArenaOne and Te Marua speedway inWellington, and Peter and AsherRees, Wayne Hemi, Graeme Barrand Benji Sneddon were on form,but it was Wellingtonian DaleRobertson who won the openinground of the series.

Robertson was clinicalthroughout the three heats,keeping out of trouble andfocused on gaining points. With asecond and third place to hiscredit it was enough to take theoverall points lead.

It was a highly-charged field of24 Superstocks that lined up forthe opening series heat, includingthree Wellingtonians and 18nShane Harwood from Nelson. 58pPeter Bengston made short workof the competition from grid four,ahead of 112p Shaune Pearson, inhis first outing of the season, 89wDale Robertson and 3nzp GraemeBarr.

Spins dented the chances of10p Peter Rees and 8p Scott Miers,but Rees would remain incontention by virtue of winningheat two. 57p Dave Tarrant wason pace to finish second, ahead of88p Jack Miers and 591p WayneHemi. 36p Jake Baker’spromising debut was ended whenhis new car shed a wheel.

After two heats Robertson andBengston were equal on top with41 points, 79p Kerry Humphreyand 88p Jack Miers were next on38, with Rees and Hemi on 36.

An action-packed final heatsparked off when Barr tangledwith Bengston, costing the latter avaluable position and causing apileup.

The next stoppage was for aspectacular collision near the pitgate involving 5p GarethEdwards. As the race panned out,Jack Miers was in second placewith Robertson in fourth, seeingthem equal on points, but Miers

was forced to retire in a cloud ofsmoke.

Sneddon and Shane Harwoodwere going well, until Sneddonlost a wheel and Harwood waspushed into the concrete by 126pAsher Rees. Chad Ace, 4p, pickedup the chequered flag in anexcellent race win, followed byRobertson, Rees and Bengston.

A quick tally of the pointsshowed that Dale Robertson hadtaken out the opening round ofthe Lucas Oil Superstock Serieswith 64 points, ahead of Bengstonon 62 and Rees on 59.

A late-scheduled teams racesaw Probables (Pumas) team faceoff against the ManawatuSteelers, who were due to race atHuntly until bad weather cannedthe meeting.

The writing was on the wallearly on when 62p Darrel Wallacewas walled by 99p Ron Tye, and11p Peter Rees and 126p AsherRees took to the front for theProbables, shielded at times by

67p Alec Wilson and 75p GavinTaniwha.

The Steelers’ highlight camewhen the damaged 501p BrentLowe timed a hit on Peter Rees toperfection, taking the race leaderon a spectacular wallride, thoughhe landed back on four wheels

and carried on.In the minisprints 48p

Christian Hermansen, aftermissing the season opener, hasgradually got into the swing ofthings and provided a welcomechallenge to the dominant 2nzpJamie Larsen. The two were

almost glued together over allthree races, with Larsenprevailing in the first two outingsand Hermansen striking backwith an excellent feature win. Theonly driver to upset their applecart was 4w Shane Simpson, whowon the second heat ahead of thebattling pair.

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