horowhenua chronicle 25-07-14

9202

169A

B91

6352

0AC

9676

216A

H

LOVETHIS PAPER, LOVETHIS PLACEhroniclehronicleHorowhenuaHorowhenuaCC

NEW WORLD LEVINMOTOR CO. LTDMOTOR CO LTDMOTOR CO LTDHOROWHENUAHOROWHENUA ANDERSONS OUTDOOR

MACHINERY LTD

Proud supporters of the Horowhenua Chronicle

Established 1893

PHONE: (06) 368 5109 FRIDAY JULY 25, 2014

Always Professional Always Reliable Always Efficient

530 Queen St. Levin Ph. 368 5899

INSIDEthis week

Rugby finals— page 6

Foxton focus— pages 21-23

Our mayor takes keyrole in Local Govt NZ

LVN250714splbrendan

HOROWHENUA District Mayor and now vicepresident of Local Government New ZealandBrendan Duffy.

LOCAL GOVTLocal government in New Zealandconsists of 11 regional councils; 61territorial authorities including 11 citycouncils and 50 district councils; as wellas six unitary councils which areterritorial authorities with regionalcouncil responsibilities.The 78 councils have around 1600 electedmembers. The key elected members rolesare mayors, regional council chairs,councillors, local board and communityboard members.

Humbled by the wide-ranging support, Horo-whenua Mayor Brendan Duffy has beeninundated with congratulations after beingelected as the Local Government New Zea-land's new Vice President.

Mr Duffy was elected to the position at theannual LGNZ conference held in Nelson lastweekend.

He said there were challenges ahead, butones that he was prepared for and would facewith enthusiasm and commitment.

Mr Duffy said in this position he wouldhave more engagement with central govern-ment on issues facing all councils, fromAuckland to the Chatham Islands, all havetheir unique problems.

Mr Duffy said he was looking forward tohelping ease the pressure on the presidentLawrence Yule.

The position will give Mr Duffy betteraccess to Government agencies that areinvolved in districts like Horowhenua as wellas larger more populated areas.

LGNZ represents the 78 councils in thecountry, advocating on behalf of membersand leading the sector’s commitment toimprove practice and efficiency, enableeconomic growth, community vibrancy andenvironmental wellbeing.

LGNZ president Lawrence Yule, who wasre-elected unopposed, welcomed Mayor Duffyas the new vice president for the three-yearterm ahead.

“I look forward to working with Brendanand I’m sure he will bring significantleadership to this position,” Mr Yule said.

Horowhenua District Council chief execu-tive David Clapperton said he was delightedat Mayor Duffy's appointment, adding to hisrole as chairman of the Provincial Sector ofLGNZ.

“This is a fantastic achievement forBrendan, and a great opportunity for Horo-

whenua to have a continued voice in Welling-ton. I'm sure we all congratulate Brendan andlook forward in supporting him while heperforms his duties as LGNZ vice president,"Mr Clapperton said.

Deputy Mayor Garry Good said it was

great news not only for Mayor Duffy, but alsofor Horowhenua.

“Brendan will have the full support ofHorowhenua District Council and his profilewill bring benefits to our community,” MrGood said.

Councillor Tony Rush said Mr Duffy'sprofile among his peers, other mayors andchairs is very evident.

“We can be proud that one of ours hassuch a high profile.”

Councillor Wayne Bishop said this mustsignal that Horowhenua has a mayor who isnot only respected within the district, butequally respected within local governmentcircles nationwide.

“These positions are not filled by anyonepushing their own barrow, so well done againBrendan for obviously putting forward asector-wide vision that will have widereaching benefits,” Mr Bishop said.

Councillor Ross Brannigan said MayorDuffy's appointment is very well deservedafter many years of “unbending commit-ment” to the Horowhenua district and widerregion.

2 Horowhenua Chronicle Friday, July 25, 2014

13 Bristol Street, LevinPO Box 547, LevinPhone: (06) 368 5109Fax: (06) 368 2366

Vivien Douglas (06) 366 0696021 896 858

Email: [email protected]

Debra Brown (06) 366 0251Email: [email protected] Pearson (06) 366 0694

021 307 482Email: [email protected] Shapiro (06) 366 0695

021 818 411Email: [email protected]

Phone: (06) 368 5109Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0800 111 200

Facebook: Horowhenua ChronicleFax: (06) 368 2366Email: [email protected] hours: 021 368 202

Peter Franklin (06) 366 0257

Frankie Webb (06) 366 0258Tanya Wood (06) 366 0254

HOW TO CONTACT US:

EDITORIAL

REPORTERS

CHIEF REPORTER

OFFICES

MANAGER

ADVERTISING CONSULTANTS

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

MISSED DELIVERIES

The Horowhenua Chronicle publishes on Wednesday andFriday and is delivered free to homes and businesses

throughout Horowhenua. Circulation: 15,500.

See us online at horowhenuachronicle.apn.co.nz

SCENE IN HOROWHENUA

LVN100414lindaadams

DESPITE it’s environmental woes, on a gorgeous autumn evening Lake Horowhenua really does become a jewel in thecrown of Levin. Looking deceivingly inviting, Linda Adams captured this photograph of the Lake in its autumnsplendour. Perhaps a vision for the future to a time when the Lake is again a place to proud of.

WRITE TO USThe Horowhenua Chroniclewelcomes readers letters.Emailed letters are preferredsent to [email protected], ifposted to PO Box 547 Levin.letters should be typed, doublespaced, clear handwrittenletters will be accepted.Letters should not exceed 200 to250 words. Hand written andemailed letters must have thesenders name, address and acontact phone number.However, where specificallyrequested and at the editorsdiscretion ‘name and addresssupplied’ can be used inpublishing.Letters to the editor express theviews of the writer, not those ofthe Horowhenua Chronicle, staffor APNmedia.The editor reserves the right toedit, amend or reject any letterwithout explanation.Complaint process:Horowhenua Chronicle issubject to NZ Press Councilprocedures. Complaints are tobe first directed in writing [email protected] unsatisfied, the complaint maybe referred to the Press Council,P O Box 10-879, The Terrace,Wellington 6143 or email([email protected] detail and an onlinecomplaints form are available atwww.presscouncil.org.nz.

YOUR VIEWS

Keeping ConnectionThe Capital Connection is a train serviceon a downward spiral, unless those of us inthe district do better.

I saw a programme which talked aboutthe Settle-Carlisle railway line in England.That line was due for closure due to poorpatronage and non-profitability.

Sound familiar? Locals successfullyargued the case to keep it open based ontourism and having more than one trans-port system servicing the needs of thepopulation.

That campaign was won by locals — notthe railway company. Perhaps if thedistricts involved in the capital connectionhad a group following the lead of theaforementioned group a case could bemade to save the only passenger trainservice in our region.

However, that group may need tobroaden its horizons and ask why couldn’tthe Capital Connection run a loop fromPalmerston north (via Levin) to Welling-ton, as it does now, then return throughMasterton and end back in Palmerstonnorth? Perhaps two circuits could beachieved in a day before the train wasrequired back in Wellington for the even-ing commuter return to Palmerston North.

If these loops could be accommodated(and proved to be profitable), then wewould all have a commuter service servingthe lower North Island.

Such an ambitious plan would requirecommunity groups on both sides of theranges to work together with a hugeemphasis being placed on tourism oppor-tunities in the form of day-trips for locals

and overseas visitors. Anyone interestedor have additional thoughts?

GRAEME GALLEYLevin

Trust in Electra?Did you notice the recent election ofTrustees for the Electra Trust? For each ofthese five nominees there were 20 Benefici-aries who supported their nomination.You will never know who these 100 peopleare.

Today at the Electra Trust 2014 AGM inParaparaumu we can change that. Itemnumber 9 on the agenda is a Notice ofMotion tabled at last year’s AGM for thispurpose. The vote will be taken by thosewho choose to attend. There will not be apostal ballot on this item. The resolution is:“That the nomination forms, includingseconders, be made available to a Benefici-ary following a written request.”

Judy Keall, who has served as a Trusteefor nine years, seconded this Notice ofMotion.

Do you agree that these names shouldbe made available? Every Local Authorityin New Zealand must supply this informa-tion if it is requested in writing. Whyshould the Electra Trust be any different?

The Trustees have confirmed that theTrust Deed does not have any wordingwhich stops this from being done.

I consider it is important to havetransparency in our locally owned ElectraTrust. If you agree please support me at theAGM today.

DAVID GREENLevin

Talofa, Màlò, Nau mai,haere mai, Welcome

HHHHHHOOOORRRRROOOOWWWWWWWHHHHHEEEEENNNNUUUUAAAAAAEEEEDDDUUUUUCCCCCAAAAAARRRRREEEEE

WINZSubsidised

FREE ECEhours for

3 to 4yr olds

Qualified Staff in a loving,caring and nurturing

environmentLimited spaces now available

in our desired infantand toddler classroom.

Age appropriateenvironment, qualified infant

and toddler teacher andwell resourced.

Contact Wahi tosecure your space!!

367 2628Email: [email protected]

www.earlychildcarelevin.co.nz

Name: __________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Ph: _____________________________________________________

Win FREEFREE Tickets To

Complete: Levin Performing_____________________ Society Inc5 double passes to be won forFriday 15th August show.Drop this form into theHorowhenua Chronicle Office,13 Bristol Street, Levinby 4.30pmMonday 11th August.

What arethe bigissues?By PETER FRANKLIN

2014

With political parties getting intoelection mode and announcing policiesthey hope will strengthen their politicalpositions, what is that you the readerssee as the big issues?

So far some of the carrots beingwaved under our noses include GST-free food and investment in regionalgrowth, with more to come as electionday gets closer.

Over the next few weeks theHorowhenua Chronicle encouragesreaders to send us your questions, theissues that you feel are the importantones. Is it interest rates, employment,health, education, perhaps sustainableregional growth? The dis-establishmentof the Waitangi tribunal, mining, theenvironment, foreign policy? We allhave thoughts, what are yours?

In turn, the Horowhenua Chroniclewill forward your questions andconcerns on to the candidates and theparties to get the answers.

Don’t vote blind this election, ask thequestions that you need to know tomake an informed decision on who willlead the country for the next threeyears.

Email questions [email protected]

Friday, July 25, 2014 Horowhenua Chronicle 3

CORRECTIONThe lucky draw for Te Takere’sTravel Club is $200 not $2000 asadvertised in Wednesday’sChronicle. To go into the draw fillin the form and take it into theVisitor Information Centre at TeTakere.

Labour backs Kiwi-made

LVN230714pjfswazi3

CHECKING out the finished product at Swazi Apparel, from left, Otaki electorate Labour candidate RobMcCann, deputy chairman of the Commerce Select Committee Clayton Cosgrove, Swazi’s Sharee Harperand Donna Larsen.

By PETER FRANKLIN

Levin clothing manufacturerSwazi Apparel hosted Labourpoliticians Rob McCann andClayton Cosgrove recently.

Labour is making a pre-election commitment to driveNew Zealand industries intogrowth mode.

Mr Cosgrove is Labour’sCommerce Select Committeedeputy chairman, and partyspokesperson for State OwnedEnterprises, Commerce,Building and Construction,Earthquake Commission andAssociate Finance.

He was in Horowhenua at theinvitation of Rob McCann, whois standing for Labour in theOtaki electorate.

The men were shown howand where Swazi Apparel ismanufactured, and told of theSwazi philosophy — Kiwi madeand proud of it.

Swazi general managerSharee Harper discussed theissues facing New Zealandapparel companies such asresearch and developmentcosts, and trying to competewith a high New Zealanddollar.

She said Swazi was workingon a number of developmentprojects with some Governmentdepartments, and the industrywould welcome a move byGovernment to support Kiwimade to give confidence toexpand.

“Labour has announced apolicy that will ensure wheregovernment contracts are onoffer, the government willfavour contracts that use NewZealand products and create

jobs in New Zealand,” MrCosgrove said.

“This would ensure that

when a billion dollar projectsuch as the expressway istendered, the contractors would

be purchasing product such aswet weather gear from localsuppliers not overseas.”

Mufti Day for KidsCanKidsCan, is a New Zealand

charity founded in 2005 andsupports the thousands ofdisadvantaged New Zealand kidswho live in poverty, going withoutthe basics most of us take forgranted. KidsCan has a mission tobe the conduit for individuals,community, business andGovernment to co-operate inproviding food, clothing and basichealth care in schools, to enableall disadvantaged New Zealandchildren to reach their potential.On Friday September 19 KidsCanwill partner with More FM for theKidsCan National Mufti Day. Lastyear 298 schools and businessesthroughout New Zealandsupported the inaugural KidsCanMufti Day by dressing in mufti orfancy dress. To get involvedregister at www.kidscan.org.nz.Early bird registration closes onThursday July 31 for Businesses.All early bird registrations go intoa special prize draw. For moreinformation on KidsCan NationalMufti Day visitwww.kidscan.org.nz

NEWS IN BRIEF

Donations pour inDonations are pouring in for

injured rugby player, NatManville, who broke his neckwhile playing for PalmerstonNorth Awatapu College in a firstXV match two months ago. Theformer Shannon Primary Schoolstudent is now in Christchurch’sBurwood Spinal Unit facing a longroad to recovery and the future ina wheelchair. Shannon RugbyFootball Club has been running anemail appeal and appeals at its lasttwo games, which have totalledmore than $2500 to date, plus anadditional $680 raised fromauction items and raffles. Theappeal is continuing with aHorowhenua-Kapiti RugbyFootball Union jersey and signedHurricanes jersey on Trade Me,collections being held attomorrow’s HKRFU finals atLevin Domain and internetbanking at ANZ Levin, account 060669 0122085 00 (please confirmyour name and the reference ‘NatManville’ so donations can betracked and acknowledged).Shannon RFC is planning furtherfundraisers. Anyone who wouldlike to donate an auction itemshould contact Shannon RFCpresident Dean File on 06 362-7835,or drop the item off to the HKRFUOffice, 15 Bristol St, Levin.

Scholarships on offerWhether it’s a communityproject, a business idea,education or a dream torepresent New Zealand at thehighest level, AMP is lookingfor inspirational Kiwis fromall walks of life to apply forscholarships. Applications tothe AMP ‘Do Your Thing’Scholarships opened on July21 and close on September 16.Almost anyone is eligible, asthere’s no age limitrestriction.

So, if you’ve everwondered ‘what if . . .?’ orknow of someone who has thepotential to do somethingamazing with a dream oftheirs, now’s the time to go on

and ‘Do Your Thing’ withAMP.■ Applications for AMP ‘DoYour Thing’ Scholarshipsmust be made through theonline Application Formlocated atwww.doyourthing.co.nz.■ In order to be eligible forAMP Scholarships you mustbe an individual (not agroup). You must also be aNew Zealand citizen orpermanent resident and youmust not have beenordinarily residing outsideNew Zealand for more thanfive years as at the date ofyour application.■ If you are under 18 years of

age you must have theconsent of your parent(s) orlegal guardian(s) to apply.■ You are not eligible toapply for any AMPScholarship if you havepreviously won an AMPScholarship of any kindbefore.■ In total, there are 11National Scholarshipsavailable — each consists ofone payment of up to amaximum of amount of$10,000.■ For more information,including application tips,previous scholarship recipientsand to apply online, head towww.doyourthing.co.nz


Levin cat claimsnational title

LVN180814splexotic

TOP CAT: Paddington Happy Hour, or Harry to his friends,was judged the best Longhair Entire Kitten at the NationalCat Show to the delight of owner/breeder, Levin’s AnnaMartin.

By FRANKIEWEBB

Paddington HappyHour (Harry) isn’teven a year old and heis a NationalChampion. Owner/breeder Anna Martinis extremely proud ofher boy who took theBest In Show LonghairEntire Kitten at theNew Zealand NationalCat Show in Nelson.

“There was verystrong competition inhis class of 38 kittens,”she said.

“Cats came from allover New Zealand,from as far North asAuckland, and as farSouth as Invercargill.”

The class wasjudged by Lynel DuToit from SouthAfrica.

Harry was awardedthe Best In Show titleat his only otherouting, and gained aBreeders Award ofMerit.

Anna has had apassion for persiansspanning almost 30years, having bought akitten with her firstpay packet.

In a natural progression she beganbreeding exotics, the short-haired varietyof persian, which is why Harry classifiedas longhaired despite being shorthaired.

“Exotics are often referred to as the lazyperson’s Persian,” Anna said, “They have

the same personality as the longhairedvariety, but less grooming.”

Harry, bred by Anna was born inNovember, from a litter of four. Hecompetes in the kitten section until he isnine months old, then he will be classed asan adult.

Local history in spotlight

LVN250714splflax

FOUR Foxton flaxmills in 1912.

LVN250714punting

PUNTING flax down the Manawatu River circa 1910.

LVN250714splmiranui

MIRANUI locomotive in 1907.

LVN250714splsettler

MANAWATU settlers’ first home circa 1880s.

Foxton, Shannon and Tokomaru featurein a new book detailing theenvironmental history of Manawatu.

Ravaged Beauty byDr Catherine Knight(pictured right) tellsthe story of Manawatufrom the timePolynesian peoplefirst settled on itscoast, through totoday.

She will be givingan illustrated talk onher book in Te Takere,Levin, next week.

Dr Knight said what makes this bookdifferent from conventional histories isthat the landscape is a central actor in thestory, rather than simply being abackdrop to the human “drama” as itunfolds.

She said Horowhenua places such asFoxton, Shannon, Tokomaru and theMakerua Basin are central to the story ofthe Manawatu.

“It was the coastal area north andsouth of Foxton that was first settled byPolynesians 600 years ago; and later, inthe 19th century, the Awahou Block wasfirst area of the Manawatu to be settledby Europeans,” she said.

The Foxton Port was for a time thehub of industrious activity — initiallythe only means of exporting timber, flaxand other goods out of the roadlessdistrict.

“But by the early 20th century itsheyday was over, in great part due to thedynamic nature of the riverscape.”

From the late 19th century and intothe 20th century, Shannon and Foxtonwere the centres of a thriving flaxmillingindustry, boasting the largest flaxmill inthe Southern Hemisphere.

“In the 1940s, the Whirokino Cut,intended to alleviate flooding, left itspermanent legacy on Foxton and theriver, dislocating the Foxton Loop fromthe river’s flow.”

A transformation of a different, morepositive nature was that of the Manawatuestuary, she said.

“It was ‘transformed’ from a ‘muddywasteland’ to a wetland of internationalimportance, thanks to the efforts ofHorowhenua resident Joan Leckie.

“The book also features the inimitableHelen Wilson, one of Levin's firstEuropean residents, and draws on thework of Horowhenua’s ‘nationaltreasure’, G. L. Adkin's meticulousresearch and beautifully drawn maps.”■ Dr Knight’s talk is at 12.15pm onWednesday in the openmeeting room at TeTakere. Admission is free. Bring your lunch -tea coffee, fruit and biscuits will be supplied.

www.focalpointcinema.co.nz14-16 Salisbury Street, Levin. Ph 366 0330

Movie and a meal for only $35!!Applies to any movie after 5pm.

BEGIN AGAIN(M) 104 mins Comedy/Drama/Music

(Contains offensive language)A chance encounter between a disgraced

music-business executive and a young singer-songwriter new to Manhattan turns into a

promising collaboration between the two talents.Fri 25 July 3.30pm & 8.10pm, Sat 26 July 10.30am

& 5.40pm, Sun 27 July 3.30pm & 5.40pm, Mon28 July 3.30pm & 5.40pm, Tues 29 July 3.30pm &

5.40pm, Wed 30 July 3.30pm & 5.40pm

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES(M) 130 mins Action/Drama/Sci-fi

(Contains violence & offensive language)A growing nation of genetically evolved apes

led by Caesar is threatened by a band of humansurvivors of the devastating virus unleashed adecade earlier. They reach a fragile peace, butit proves short-lived, as both sides are broughtto the brink of a war that will determine who will

emerge as Earth’s dominant speciesFri 25 July 10.30am & 8.20pm, Sat 26 July

10.30am & 8.20pm, Sun 27 July 10.30am & 8pm,Mon 28 July 10.30am & 8.20pm, Tues 29 July

10.30am & 8.20pm, Wed 30 July 10.30am & 8pm

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2(PG) 94 mins Family/Animation/Action/Adventure

(Contains fantasy violence)When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave

that is home to hundreds of new wild dragonsand the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends

find themselves at the centre of a battle toprotect the peace.

Fri 25 July 3.20pm, Sat 26 July 12.40pm,Sun 27 July 3.20pm, Tues 29 July 3.20pm

TINKERBELL: THE PIRATE FAIRY(G) 78 mins Family/Animation/Adventure/Fantasy

When Zarina steals Pixie Hollow’s Blue PixieDust and flies away, Tinker Bell and her friends

sets on a journey to get them back.Sat 26 July 3.20pm, Sun 27 July 10.10am,Mon 28 July 3.20pm, Wed 30 July 3.20pm

SENIORS MORNINGS & BRING BABY TOO*free morning tea with ticket purchase

Mon 28 July 10.10am Jersey Boys (M),10.20am Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie (M),10.30am Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (M)

Tues 29 July 10.10am Jersey Boys (M),10.20am Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie (M),10.30am Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (M)

Bring Baby TooWed 30 July 10.20am Mrs Brown’s Boys D’Movie (M)

please note censor’s rating

GREAT FILMS COMING SOONGUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY

Starting 7 August(Rating & Runtime tbc) Action/Adventure/Sci-fiIn the far reaches of space, an American pilotnamed Peter Quill finds himself the object of amanhunt after stealing an orb coveted by the

villainous Ronan.

EXPENDABLES 3Starting 14 August

(Rating & Runtime tbc) Action/Adventure/ThrillerBarney and his team, known as “TheExpendables”, come into conflict with

ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks, theExpendables’ co-founder, who is determined to

destroy the team.

THE HUNDRED FOOT JOURNEYStarting 14 August

(Rating & Runtime tbc) DramaA story centred on an Indian family who movesto France and opens an eatery across the streetfrom a Michelin-starred French restaurant run by

Madame Mallory (played by Helen Mirren).

NOW SHOWING

www.focalpointcinema.co.nz14-16 Salisbury Street, Levin, Ph 366 0330

Your Boutique Cinema and Cafe experience

MRS BROWN’S BOYS D’MOVIE(M) 95 mins Comedy (Contains offensive language)

A company tries to shut down Mrs Brown’s fruitand veg stall. They can feck off.

Fri 25 July 10.20am, 1pm & 6pm, Sat 26 July 10.20am, 1pm& 6pm, Sun 27 July 10.20am, 1pm, 6pm & 8.30pm, Mon 28July 10.20am, 1pm & 6pm, Tues 29 July 10.20am, 1pm &

6pm, Wed 30 July (Bring Baby Too - 10.20am), 1pm & 5.50pm

JERSEY BOYS(M) 134 mins Biography/Drama/Music

(Contains offensive language)

The story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracksin New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s

rock group The Four Seasons.

Fri 25 July 10.10am, 12.50pm & 5.50pm, Sat 26 July 3pm, 5.50pm& 8pm, Sun 27 July 12.50pm & 5.50pm, Mon 28 July 10.10am,

12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8pm, Tues 29 July 10.10am, 12.50pm, 5.50pm& 8pm, Wed 30 July 10.10am, 12.50pm & 5.40pm

HERCULES(M) 98 mins Action/Adventure

(Contains violence, sexual references & offensive language)

Having endured his legendary twelve labors, Hercules, theGreek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when

the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid indefeating a tyrannical warlord.

Fri 25 July 1.10pm, 3.40pm & 8.30pm, Sat 26 July 1.10pm,3.40pm & 8.30pm, Sun 27 July 1.10pm, 3.40pm & 8.30pm,

Mon 28 July 1.10pm, 3.40pm & 8.30pm, Tues 29 July 1.10pm,3.40pm & 8.30pm, Wed 30 July 1.10pm, 3.40pm & 8.30pm


WHAT’S ON

Tuesdays and WednesdaysSeventh Day Adventist Church welfare OpShop:At 56CambridgeStreet, Levin.Openfrom9am–1pm. Formore information call Kisa368-5877 or 022 321-4238

MondayEco Waste and Green Drinks:Guest speakerEco-design advisorNelson Lebo. All welcome,no charge. Cobb andCo, Levin, from5pm.Contact SandraEckert ph 368-8113.

Thursday July 31Pasifika Youth Jandal Jam:Ashowcase ofPasifika youth culture and talent, featuringTaitokoSchool, Horowhenua&WaiopehuCollegePolynesianGroups. LevinPerformingArtsCentre,QueenStreet East, Levin, 7pm.Cost $5 per person, door sales only. Formoreinformation phoneSueHori TePa on 027446-6513.

Friday August 1Foxton Tourist & Development Association(FTDA) After 5pm’ish:Meet theMAVtech teamand get a behind the scenes tour to theconservation area, alongwith a 15minutecompilation of old films fromyester year. Aperfect opportunity to catch up socially with yourFoxton andFoxtonBeach neighbours, FoxtonCommunity BoardMembers and localcouncillors in a relaxed atmosphere. BYOdrinks,finger food provided.MAVtech,Corner AvenueRoad&MainStreet, Foxton, 5pm-6.30pm.Entry$5 per person, includes a ticket into a rafflevalued at $50 for thewinning ticket. Formoreinformation phPaul Andrews on (06) 363-5333.

Saturday August 2Foxton Beach School hall fundraiserfeaturing ITM Fishing Show’s Matt Watson:FoxtonBeachSchool, 10CarthewTerrace.Tickets $40 per person fromFoxtonBeachSchool or PalmerstonNorthHunting&FishingStore. Nibbles and somenon-alcoholic drinksincluded in ticket price. Pre drinks 6pm,Matt'spresentation 7pm.R18+ event - idmay beasked.Cash only - no eftpos available. Courtesyvan available - Foxton&FoxtonBeach area only,please book at school. All profits towards theaddition of a hall kitchen. Formore informationcontact the school on ph 06 363-8331 [email protected].

Friday August 8Country Womens Institute (CWCI) Levincoffee and cake evening:Guest speakers,everyonewelcome, 7pm-9pm,Baptist Church,RugbySt, Levin. Tickets $10 fromBeaconBookshop,QueenStChapel, SalvationArmy.

Thursday August 14Waitarere Beach Fishing Club meeting:Allmembers and prospectivememberswelcome.ScoutHall,WaitarereBeachDomain, 7pm.

Friday, August 15Horowhenua Grey Power, Meet the Parlia-mentary Candidates Forum: Levin SeniorCitizens Hall, 1.30pm, cnr Cambridge andManchester St.

Thursday September 11Waitarere Beach Fishing Club meeting:Allmembers and prospectivememberswelcome.ScoutHall,WaitarereBeachDomain, 7pm.

Thursday October 9Waitarere Beach Fishing Club meeting:Allmembers and prospectivememberswelcome.ScoutHall,WaitarereBeachDomain, 7pm.

Last Saturday of monthLevin Market: 11am - 2pm,QueenSt Chapel Hall, QueenSt East.

First Saturday of monthPounamu Country Music Club: 1pm-4.30pm, SeniorCitizensHall, cnr Cambridge andMontgomery Streets.Formore information phone Theresa orGeoff 368-3959.Methodist Monthly Market: 87Oxford St (next to theAdventure Park) 8.30-11.30am. Stalls $10 each, contactRosemary 368-6977.

Second Monday of monthLevin Arthritis Support Group: 1.30pm in theHudsonRoomat the Levin CosmopolitanClub, Oxford Street,Levin. RobStick fromManawatuMobility will be atMonday’smeeting to show and talk about themobility aidsavailable. Formore information call Yvonne on 368-5068.

Second Saturday of monthHorowhenua Savage Club night:From7.30pmat theSavageClubHall. 28Parker Ave, Levin. Everyonewelcome. Admission $3. Information phoneGrahameRobertson 368-0059.

Third Saturday of monthOhau Market: 9am-1pm locationMuhunoaWestRd, justoff SH1, 4kms south of Levin. For information contact BevHamilton ph 368-6986.

First Sunday of monthFoxton Delta Country Music Club:At the FoxtonRSA,first Sunday eachmonth. 1pmstart. Entry $3 includesafternoon tea. Inquiries phone 368-7740

Second Sunday of monthLevin Variety Country Music Club: LevinRSA, 1pm. $3entry includes afternoon tea.PhoneWin, 0274 742-603.

Third Sunday of monthOpportunity Knocks Music Club:At theSavageClubHall in Parker Avenue from1pm to 4.30pm. $3 admission.All welcome.

Third Tuesday of monthFoxton Probus Club:Meeting at the FoxtonRSAEastonStreet starting at 10am. For fellowship and fun. Formoreinformation phoneDaveHardmen363-8020.

Fourth Tuesday of monthLevin and District Probus Club:CosmopolitanClub,Levin, at 9.45am.Visitors and newmembers alwayswelcome.

Third Friday of monthHorowhenua Greypower: Levin Senior CitizensHall,1.30pm.CnrCambridge andManchester St, Levin.

Fourth Sunday of monthCountry and Variety Music Club:Masonic VillageHall,MainStreet, Foxton. 1pm-5pm.Everyonewelcome. $3admission includes afternoon tea.

Last Sunday of monthSunday concerts in TeTakere start at 2pm.Relax, buy acoffee, bring their own snacks and enjoy goodmusic incomfort. Gold coin donation appreciated.

LVN250714splwaikanae-music

TOP TRIO: Vessa Leppanen, Diedre Irons and Andrew Joyce.

Classic combinationThree of the country’s foremost classicalmusicians will join forces for theWaikanae Music Society’s next concert onSunday August 3.

The trio, comprising pianist DiedreIrons, NZSO Concertmaster Vesa-MattiLeppanen and NZSO principal celloAndrew Joyce, has drawn someenthusiastic praise from critics.

Earlier this year Middle C reviewerPeter Mechen wrote: “Here were soundsdevised and played with a spontaneity andwonderment which seemed to disarmeveryday preoccupations and conjure uprealms of beauty and fancy, simply for ourdelight and pleasure.”

For their Waikanae concert they will

play trios by Beethoven (Opus 1, No 1) andBrahms (Opus 8) as well as Debussy’sSonata for Violin and Piano and also theSonata for Cello and Piano.

These sonatas are both very late works,written in the last year of Debussy’s lifeand it is a rare occasion to have the chanceto hear them both on the sameprogramme.

The concert, in the Waikanae MemorialHall, is at 2.30pm. Door sales will beavailable or tickets can be bought atWaikanae New World, Moby DickensBooks in Paraparaumu Beach or LushDesign Gallery in Raumati.

For more information phone 04 905-6070or visit www.waikanaemusic.org

PERFORMANCESFri 15, Sat 16, Fri 22, Sat 23,Sun 24, Fri 29, Sat 30 August

ENTRIES TOHorowhenua Chronicle Office,

13 Bristol Street, Levin

COMPETITION CLOSES4pm on Friday 8th

August

Presented by Levin Performing Arts Society Inc.

THE WIZARD OF OZCOLOURING COMPETITION

WIN PRIZES OF TICKETS TO THEMUSICAL STAGE SHOW

KINDLY SPONSORED BY

Name: ...............................................................................................................Age: ....................................Address: ........................................................................................................................................................Town: ........................................................................................Tel. No: ........................................................

Director: Reuben PriceDirector: Reuben PriceChoreographer: Inger PerkinsChoreographer: Inger Perkins

Rugby finals showdown — north vs south

LVN250714Twrugby

WHAT’S AT STAKE: HKRFU referee education advisor Matt Peters holds up the Ramsbottom Cup, left, and Bill Muir Memorial Cupthat will be played for on Saturday, in a north-south rugby clash between Premier and Senior Reserves Horowhenua-Kapiti rugbyteams. The Ramsbottom Cup has been contested since 1945 and the Bill Muir Memorial Cup since 1995.

By TANYAWOOD

It will be a north-south clash tomorrow asHorowhenua-Kapiti rugby teams go intobattle to bring home the silverware.

The Horowhenua-Kapiti RugbyFootball Union finals, being played atLevin Domain tomorrow, will seePremier team Shannon take onParaparaumu for the Ramsbottom Cupand Foxton go head-to-head with NgatiToa to take the Senior Reserves top titleand Bill Muir Memorial Cup.

Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby FootballUnion chief executive Corey Kennett saidthe union would be happy with whoeverwins.

“There can only be one winner in eachgrade on the day but we think all fourteams should be congratulated formaking it this far. It’s a fantasticexperience to make a final and winning afinal is something that stays with you forthe rest of your life.”

He said it was good to see the teamsleading in both grades come through, andthe north-south finals was coincidental.

“I’m sure that will bring a little bit ofrelish to the occasion.”

It has been 23 years since Shannon lastheld the Ramsbottom Cup after winningit in three consecutive years from 1989 to1991, and 2001 since they last played in thefinal, beaten by Levin Wanderers, the lastNorthern team to hold the cup.

Paraparaumu, the currenttitleholders, also took the RamsbottomCup in 2012.

The Bill Muir Memorial Cup has spentless time out of the district, last won byShannon in 2012.

Foxton won the cup in 2005 after firstclaiming it in 2004, while current cupholders, Ngati Toa, also held it twicebefore in 2003 and 1999.

Kennett said it was too difficult topedict a winner.

On paper Toa, as returning championsand having won all 10 games played thisseason, could be seen as the bookies

favourite, but the tussle betweenShannon, top of the table, and returningchamps Paraparaumu, is likely to betight. Both teams have each won 11 out oftheir 15 games played with just two pointsseparating the teams on the points table.

According to Kennett, the finals are atime to appreciate both the on and off-field teams.

“The finals are a culmination of a lot ofhard work by many people andvolunteers from all the clubs. Everyonesees the players take the field but few seethe incredibly hard work that goes onbehind the scenes.

“We just hope the weather plays ball,we have a great turnout and it’s a greatday, enjoyable for the spectators,

referees, players and volunteers.”Billed as a family event, the Domain

will be an alcohol-free zone. Tickets at thegate cost $5 for adults, free for secondaryschool students and under.■ HKRFURugby Finals, Levin Domaintomorrow. Kickoff 12.45pm Senior Reserves,2.45pm Premier match. Cup presentationswill be made after each match.


G & E TAYLORG & E TAYLORCONSTRUCTION LTD

Professionally QualifiedTradesman

New Contracts * Alterations * Additions

Grant Taylor 0274 439 384Liz Taylor 027 229 8980

Ph 06 368 9974 Fax: 06 368 3555Licensed Building Practitioners

11 Mabel StreetPO Box 49 • Levin

Building Contractors Commercial or Residential

Proud to Support the 2014Commonwealth Games

Available atAvailable atLouise DuncanLouise Duncan

Hair DesignH

[email protected]@gmail.com265b Oxford Street, Levin, 3688801265b Oxford Street, Levin, 3688801

Good luckKate Fluker

& Ryan Taylorat the

GlasgowGames

Shine BrushesShine BrushesTMTM

FOR AWARD WINNING RESULTS, CALL

31 sold in 26 weeks....31 sold in 26 weeks....Outstanding!Outstanding!

FLUKER DENTONLIMITED

Best of Game’s luck to Kate & Ryan

For Professional & PersonalisedBusiness Advice call:

1st Floor AMI Building, 264 Oxford Street, Levin

Ph 06 367 9900www.flukerdenton.co.nz

• John Denton BCA CA

• John Fluker BCA CA

• Andrew Hyslop BCA CA

Chartered Accountants

Kiwis to watch in GlasgowCONTINUED FROMWEDNESDAY



“Nau te rourou, nāku te rourou,ka ora ai ngā iwi”

“Withmy basket and withyour basket the people will benourished”

KoTararua te maunga tapuKoMatawhaorua rāua ko kurahaupo ōku waka tūpunaKo Kupe rāua koWhatonga ngā tāngataKo Punahau te rotoKo Kohutūroa rāua ko Kawiu ōkumaraeKo Ngāti Pāriri rātou ko Ngai Te Ao, ko Ngāti Hine,ko Punahau, ko Ngāti Tamairangi,ko Ngarue ngā hapūKoMuaūpoko te iwiNōTaitoko āhauKo LeisaWilliams tōku ingoa

Tēnā koutou e te whānauIt’s great to be home among my whānau, hapū and iwi. Taking in the essenceof my pepeha is my time to reflect and give thanks to all my Tupuna who havepaved the way for me to be here. My learning over the years involves all the

time spent at the marae and taking in knowledge from kōrero of my whānau. Ihave retained this knowledge and will use it to enhance my work as the HapūCoordinator for Muaūpoko Tribal Authority.I have been given the task of working with hapū of Muaūpoko to develop andstrengthen their collective for a sustainable future. Muaūpoko Tribal Authorityhave an Engagement and Communications Initiative aimed at influencinghapū to engage and communicate effectively at iwi level and for hapū to dothe same within their collective. I think this is a process that will encouragewhanau to build their confidence in managing their affairs.Empowering the people of the iwi to do what is best for their whānau is what Iam passionate about. This will be a time for whānau to dream, reflect and leavea legacy for future generations to be proud of. I know the whānau have theability to develop and implement what is important to them and I wish you allwell for this journey.Mauri ora e te iwi o Muaūpoko!

PSGE HuiNau mai haere mai huihui maiA second hui to discuss the post settlement governance entity for Treatysettlements will be held at Kotuturoa Marae, Hokio Beach Road on Sunday 10August 2014 at 1pm. Please come and join the whanau in the discussions onwhat the receiving entity for our Treaty settlement will look like.WHEN: Sunday 10 August 2014TIME: 1pmWHERE: Kohuturoa Marae , Hokio Beach Road

Rangatahi Sausage SizzleThe Muaupoko Tribal Authority held a free sausage sizzle on the 16th of July atthe Village Green (Levin Skate Park) for our local rangatahi. The day was aboutgetting into the community to support our whanaus and rangatahi duringthe school holidays. It was a very successful day with 150 sausages feedingwhanau that passed the stall.The Muaupoko Tribal Authority would like to say a special thank you to Mr EricClarke for donating the sausages for the day, NewWorld Levin for donating thebread and serviettes, and the Taylor whanau for the use of their BBQ.Withouttheir very kind donations the day wouldn’t have been such a huge success.“He aroha whakatō, he aroha puta mai”If kindness is sown, then kindness you shall receive.

MTANews

9343

Dry

CrustC

ommun

ications

OPEN HOMESSunday 27 July 2014

LEVIN

$149,000 1 Norrie Street 1:00 - 1:45pm

Big section solid home

$154,000 79 Strathmore Ave 1:00 - 1:45pm

Interior modernised

$255,000 94 Winchester Street 1:00 - 1:45pm

2 Bedroom Character Home

$243,000 25 Hobson Street 1.00 - 1.45pm

Space and location

$335,000 88a Parker Avenue 1.00 - 1.45pm

New townhouse

$189,000 13a Kent Street 2:00 - 2:45pm

Walk to the supermarket

$249,000 75 Kawiu Rd 2.00 - 2.45pm

Views for miles

$344,000 24 Highbury Drive 2.00 - 2.45pm

Room for all the family

$340,000 1 Dee Street 2.00 - 2.45pm

Awesome location and outlook

RURAL/LIFESTYLE

$515,000 377Tararua Rd 12.00 - 12.45pm

4 bedroom brick home, 3 paddocks

$550,000 8 OhauTerraces 1.00 - 2.00pm

4 bedroom home on 5531m2 section

$592,000 10Tullahoma Way 1.00 - 1.45pm

Fabulous spacious home with land

$462,000 186 Muhunoa West Rd 2.00 - 2.45pm

Attractive home, courtyard & outdoor fire

$540,000 64 Muhunoa West Rd 3.00 - 3.45pm

Great floor plan, location & triple garaging

Cnr Oxford & Queen Streets, LevinContact: (06) 367 9333

OPEN HOMES27th July 2014

11.30-1.00 4/91 Mako Mako Road, Levin

Trackside Villas $225,000

12.15-12.45 47 MacArthur Street, Levin

4 Brm, newly decorated, 2 bathrooms $295,000

1.00-1.30 12 Regal Street, Levin

3 Brm newly decorated must view $242,000

1.00-1.30 20 Tawa Street, Levin

Sunny, modern 2 brm townhouse $205,000

1.15-1.45 183 Bartholomew Rd, Levin

3 Brm brick, 2 single garages, location $310,000

1.45-2.15 1 Roslyn Road, Levin

3 Brm home + self-contained unit $289,000

1.45-2.15 232 Cambridge Street, Levin

3 Brm, 2 living, conservatory, dble gge $235,000

2.00-2.30 175 Cambridge Street, Levin

3 Brm villa, updated kitchen, fab deck $185,000

2.30-3.00 17 Charles Street, Levin

Great family home, 3 brm, dble gge $239,000

2.30-3.00 13 Bartholomew Road, Levin

2 Brm, o/plan living, sgl gge Mortgagee Auction

2.45-3.15 10 Kilsby Place, Levin

3+ Brms, 2 living, i/a dble gge $554,000

3.15-3.45 609 Queen Street, Levin

Spacious tidy brick 2 dbl brm t/house gge $170,000

Rural

1.00-2.00 34 Forest Road, Waitarere Beach

Refurbished 1950’s kiwi classic, 1 ¼ acres $390,000

2.30-3.30 68 Sorensons Road, Levin

Large family home, huge garage, 4.4 acres $499,000

Cosy Country Cottage

30 Hokio Sand Road Levin1.575 Ha (3.9Acres) approximately 7kmfrom Levin Township

Sunny elevate three bedroom home withopen plan living area, log fire with wet back,separate laundry and double garage.

Land undulating fenced into four paddocks,town water.

School Bus 400Metres

Price: $310,000

OPEN HOMESSunday 27 July 2014, 2.30-3.15,Sunday 3 August 2014, 2.30-3.15

Further informationRod ScanlanMobile 027 442 3230Home 06 367 [email protected] Realty LtdT/A Prime Country Licensed REAA2008www.primecountry.co.nz

OPENHOMES

OPEN HOMESOpen Home Times: Saturday, 26th July 2014

Shannon79 Laward Road $325,000 1:00pm 1:30pm

51 Laward Road BEO $300,000 2:00pm 2:30pm

7 Stout Street $215,000 3:00pm 3:30pm



Open Home Times: Sunday, 27th July 2014

Foxton7 Herrington Street $80,000 12:30pm 1:00pm

56 Norbiton Road $199,000 1:15pm 1:45pm

19 Huntley Street $239,000 2:00pm 2:30pm

9A Howe Street $250,000 2:45pm 3:15pm

46 Coley Street $180,000 3:30pm 4:00pm

Foxton Beach17 Linklater Avenue $135,000 1:00pm 1:30pm

20 Roore Street $259,000 1:45pm 2:15pm

1 Cousins Avenue $359,000 2:30pm 3:00pm

13 Trafalgar Street $315,000 3:15pm 3:45pm

3 Seabury Avenue $149,000 4:00pm 4:30pm

Levin18 Homewood Avenue $369,000 10:30am 11:00am

232 Kimberley Road BEO $495,000 11.00am 11.30am

13 Hannan Street $315,000 11:45am 12:15pm

8C Sussex Street $248,000 12:00pm 12:30pm

33 Perth Street $152,000 12:15pm 12:45pm

3/93 Weraroa Road $289,000 12:30pm 1:00pm

22 Cornwall Street $229,000 1:00pm 1:30pm

21 Read Street $185,000 1:00pm 1:30pm

17 Churchill Street $368,000 1:00pm 1:30pm

4 Mahoe Street $95,000 1:00pm 1:30pm

76 Parker Avenue RV:$220,000 1:30pm 2:00pm

26 Gordon Place $229,000 2:00pm 2:30pm

121 Bruce Road BEO $389,000 2:00pm 2:30pm

26 Tui Glen Drive Tender 3:00pm 3:30pm

152 Tiro Tiro Road $158,000 4:00pm 4:30pm

Ohau19 Grande View Terrace $528,000 11:30am 12:00pm

Shannon73 Grey Street $92,000 2:00pm 2:30pm

Waitarere Beach657 Waitarere Beach Road $255,000 3:00pm 3:30pm

18 Hydrabad Drive $289,000 3:00pm 3:30pm

P: (06) 367 0820 PGG Wrightson Real Estate LtdReal Estate Agent—REAA 2008

Sunday 27 July

LEVIN

1.45-2.15pm 20 Queenwood Road $379,000

TOKOMARU

12.00-1.00pm 78 Tamatarau Rd Tender


Hood has vision to boost CD cricket

NEIL HOOD

Establishing a “power-of-eight” brand in the CentralDistricts cricket region is thevision of new chief executiveNeil Hood.

The former HorowhenuaCollege student, born andbred in Koputaroa, and well-known to cricket lovers as‘Pods’, Hood, 35, took up hisnew role this month.

His vision is to make CD,which includes Hawke's Bay,Manawatu, Wairarapa,Horowhenua-Kapiti,Taranaki, Nelson andWanganui, a strongorganisation on and off thepark.

He feels the CD brand iscurrently “disjointed" buttherein lies the challenge.

“We have geographicaldifferences and that'sdifficult but that's who we

are," he said. “It's hard forpeople who come fromoutside to understand theissues we have, so forsomeone like me who'sgrown up and worked in thearea, I know what thoseissues are."

Hood wants to build teamsand a brand that peopleaspire to play for.

“We want locals who cango on to play for NewZealand.”

“Driven", is how Hooddescribes himself.

The former Horowhenua-Kapiti allrounder graduatedfrom Massey University witha degree in media studies andMasters in sportsmanagement. While working

for a decade as ManawatuCricket Association chiefexecutive for 10 seasons, heobtained post-graduatediplomas in business law,finance and sportsmanagement. He also took onthe portfolio of theHorowhenua-Kapiti CricketAssociation for four yearsduring that spell.

He also ran the Manawatuassociation's spin-bowlingacademy and coached juniorprovincial rep sides and awomen's representativeteam.

“This (CD chief executive)has always been a greatposition and something Iaspired to and feel I can makea difference in,” said Hood.


www.propertybrokers.co.nz

FOXTONProperty Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Office 06 363 [email protected] Main & Clyde Streets

Elevated, sunny and private

$229,000WEB ID FTU37380FOXTON70A Cook StreetThis sunny low maintenance 3 bedroom home isnestled down a quiet cul de sac. The elevated rearsection captures the sun beautifully. Imagine sitting onyour sun drenched patio enjoying your morning coffeeand in the evening sipping a wine as you admire yourbeautiful established trees and gardens. If its qualityyou're after then this lovely home is just waiting foryou. Call Lyn or Lynsey now to view.

[email protected] 06 363 5596Office 06 363 0032Mobile 027 436 7596Lyn Vining

2

1

3

Calling all first home buyers!

OPEN HOME

$80,000WEB ID FTU37911FOXTON7 Herrington StreetHere is your chance to own your very first home sodon't miss this opportunity. "This is a FirstHomeproperty, reserved for eligible first home buyers! -receive a government grant of $8,000 towards yourdeposit". This is a very tidy home and all you have todo is add your own personal touch to make it yourhome. Comprising three bedrooms, bathroom, openplan kitchen and dining, large lounge.

VIEW Sunday 27 Jul 12.30 - 1.00pm

[email protected] 06 363 7226Office 06 363 0035Mobile 027 319 7088Jo Davenport

[email protected] 06 363 0033Mobile 027 226 7994Simon Davenport

1

3



LEVINProperty Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 06 366 [email protected] Bristol Street

Bang smack in town!

OPEN HOMERV:$220,000 WEB ID LU31425LEVIN76 Parker AvenueTop location! 5 minutes from kindy,primary and college . 4 bedrooms, spaciouskitchen and modern gas services forcooking, hot water and heating. Insulationin ceiling, double and single garage, fullyfenced and lots of extra room for parking.VIEW Sunday 27 Jul 1.30 - 2.00pm

Debby Turner 021 617 482

4

1

3

This is it - stop looking

$255,000 WEB ID LU37902LEVIN21 Featherston StreetWhat a great property - this will certainlyappeal to many buyers.Check out all the features - brick andaluminium construction, three doublebedrooms, separate lounge with lovelycosy wood-burner plus separate diningroom and newish kitchen.View By Appointment


3

1

Do-upper, great location

OPEN HOME$185,000 WEB ID LU37947LEVIN21 Read StreetThis three bedroom property has hugepotential; bring your paintbrush, yourfamily and friends and give her a facelift!Built from low maintenance materials thehouse features a big north facing lounge,insulated ceiling, heat pump and doublegarage.VIEW Sunday 27 Jul 1.00 - 1.30pm


3

1

2

Everybody Loves a Bargain

OPEN HOME$248,000 WEB ID LU34325LEVIN8C Sussex StreetThis three bedroom home, approximatelysix and a half years old has open plan livingand excellent chattels throughout. Withmaintenance free brick and aluminiumexterior, it features electric cooking andwater heating, a heat pump, internalgarage.VIEW Sunday 27 Jul 12.00 - 12.30pm

Margrit 027 455 7706 Murray 027 490 4773

3

1

1

An Enviable Lifestyle

OPEN HOMEBEO $389,000 WEB ID LL37814LEVIN121 Bruce RoadThis 1.61ha property has so much to offer,especially to those who seek the good lifeand a wholesome environment for theirchildren to grow up in; rural but so close totown.The main homestead of approximately152sqm was built in the 1920s.VIEW Sunday 27 Jul 2.00 - 2.30pm

Margrit 027 455 7706 Murray 027 490 4773

3

1

1

Family on the move

$199,000 WEB ID LU36865LEVIN50 Trafalgar StreetThe roof and wiring are as new, theexterior of the home and garage has beenrepainted. Everything has been done toensure the next owners enjoy a home withno hassles. The section is well fenced.Come see for yourself.

Margrit 027 455 7706 Murray 027 490 4773

3

1

1

Calling all families

OPEN HOME$368,000 WEB ID LU37787LEVIN17 Churchill StreetThis four bedroom home, with so much tooffer, is located in the northeast sector ofLevin and is awaiting that family that wishfor space, warmth and location. Leave thecar at home as it is a short walk to thetownship and close to good schools.VIEW Sunday 27 Jul 1.00 - 1.30pm

Margrit 027 455 7706 Murray 027 490 4773

4

2

2

Vendors very Motivated!

$220,000 WEB ID LU35730LEVIN37 Read StreetThis spacious two bedroom home isawaiting new owners who wish to occupyimmediately. Constructed of brick andaluminium, north facing, spaciousbathroom with wet floor shower, newcarpet are some of the features of this verycosy, comfortable home.

Margrit 027 455 7706 Murray 027 490 4773

2

1

1

Good Value

$160,000 WEB ID LU37055LEVIN138A Tiro Tiro RoadThis cosy three bedroom home is warmand sunny and situated not far from town.Clad in brick with aluminium joinery it hasbrand new carpet. This home is well pricedfor a retired couple, first home buyer or aninvestor. Be quick to view.

Margrit 027 455 7706 Murray 027 490 4773

3

1

1

Beauty at the Beach

OPEN HOME$255,000 WEB ID LU37680WAITARERE BEACH657 Waitarere Beach RoadDon't miss out on this one! A fantasticchance to own your own holiday bach atthe ever popular Waitarere Beach. Sited ona huge section (approx1300sqm) this 2bedroom beauty has just had a stunningmakeover - including a brand newbathroom.VIEW Sunday 27 Jul 3.00 - 3.30pm

Mary Dacombe-Bird 029 573 5161

2

1

Invest in your future!

$212,000 WEB ID LU36577WAITARERE BEACH590 Waitarere Beach RoadWhat a fantastic buy in Waitarere Beach!Here is a 3 bedroom house sited on an809sqm, fully fenced section, with greattenants already in residence. There are twogarages (one garage/workshop and onehigh stud single for the boatView By Appointment

Mary Dacombe-Bird 029 573 5161

3

1

2

Early morning sun

OPEN HOME$229,000 WEB ID LU36537LEVIN22 Cornwall StreetRarely do you find a home where it getsthe morning winter sun in all the threebedrooms and lounge. Further more, youcan enjoy all year round BBQs in thesummerhouse which would also be ideal toinstall a spa in.VIEW Sunday 27 Jul 1.00 - 1.30pm

Clive Williams 027 240 9265

3

1

2

A lot to offer here

OPEN HOME$369,000 WEB ID LU37896LEVIN18 Homewood AvenueIf you are looking for a home that offerswinter warmth, then look no further.Wake up to a view to the Tararua's andenjoy the winter sun while sitting in thedining room. This home offers comfortableliving all year round.VIEW Sunday 27 Jul 10.30 - 11.00am


3

2

2

Wow! Garden by the Beach

OPEN HOME$289,000 WEB ID LU36923WAITARERE BEACH18 Hydrabad DriveYou would not believe what a fantasticflower and vege garden you can grow,within a 300 metre easy stroll to a primeWaitarere Beach location. This homefeatures two covered outdoor living areasfor all year round enjoyment.VIEW Sunday 27 Jul 3.00 - 3.30pm


3

1

3

Living the Dream

OPEN HOMEBEO $495,000 WEB ID LL37601LEVIN232 Kimberley RoadThis fantastic property has been reduced inprice as the vendor wants it sold today!With a swimming pool and a 12m x 9mshed this is a great family home andperfect for entertaining indoors and out.VIEW Sunday 27 Jul 11.00 - 11.30am

Michael Utting 021 675 721

5

3

2

Extensively refurbished

$140,000 WEB ID LU34930SHANNON80 Grey StreetWow wow wow.The current owner has totally upgradedthis home to a high standard inside andout. This three bedroom home is sittingpretty - alarmed and stylish, need I saymore?Come and view for yourself.

Michael Utting 021 675 721

3

1

1



Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

Housing NZ FirstHome Opportunity

OPEN HOME

$92,000WEB ID LU37936SHANNON73 Grey StreetIf you are hoping to buy your first home, here is yourchance! Situated handy to the park and pre-school,this three bedroom home would be a great place toraise a family. Nice big section (870sqm) with theadded bonus of a carport and storage shed. Come andmake this your first step up the housing ladder - thereis plenty of opportunity to add value and to stamp yourown personality here!This is a selected FirstHome property, reserved foreligible first home buyers! - receive a government grantof $9,200 towards your deposit.


[email protected] 06 368 5776Office 06 366 0665Mobile 029 573 5161Mary Dacombe-Bird

1

3

Cottage in the Country

OPEN HOME$325,000 WEB ID LL36938SHANNON79 Laward RoadIf you are looking for a lifestyle you neverthought possible then you need to see thisproperty to believe that dreams do cometrue. When you drive down the avenue oftrees the seasons will always change. Thereis an established garden with trees.VIEW Saturday 26 Jul 1.00 - 1.30pm

Clive 027 240 9265 Murray 027 490 4773

2

1

2

Lifestyle

OPEN HOMEBEO $300,000 WEB ID FTL35054SHANNON51 Laward RoadWhen you have had a stressful day in townwhat better way to relax than to head outto your own rural retreat and relax with aglass of wine amongst your own beautifulgardens and watch the sunset to end aperfect day.VIEW Saturday 26 Jul 2.00 - 2.30pm

Lyn 027 436 7596 Clive 027 240 9265

2

1

1

Villa Charm Residence

OPEN HOME$215,000 WEB ID LU36049SHANNON7 Stout StreetIf you are looking for a special home foryour family to grow up where they canplay, climb trees and explore the 2,286section then look no further. It also offers aone bedroom self contained flat.VIEW Saturday 26 Jul 3.00 - 3.30pm

Clive 027 240 9265 Lyn 027 436 7596

4+

1+

1

Create a great lifestyle

OPEN HOME$164,000 WEB ID FTU34584SHANNON6 Stout StreetThe interior has been newly painted anddecorated, featuring 3 bedrooms, plusseparate office. There is a separate diningroom, lounge with wood burner thatopens out onto a patio in a private treelined garden setting.VIEW Saturday 26 Jul 3.30 - 4.00pm

Lyn 027 436 7596 Clive 027 240 9265

3

1

1

First Home Sweet Home!

OPEN HOME

$95,000WEB ID LU37884LEVIN4 Mahoe StreetFirst home buyers, you must see this! This cute andsturdy two bedroom home is waiting for you to makeit your own. Low maintenance brick and tileconstruction. The large well-fenced section is perfectfor kicking a ball around and easily made secure forpets or kids! Handy to schools and shops.This is a selected FirstHome property, reserved foreligible first home buyers - receive a government grantof $9,500 towards your deposit.Call me NOW to view or to find out about theFirstHome Ownership Scheme.


[email protected] 06 368 5776Office 06 366 0665Mobile 029 573 5161Mary Dacombe-Bird

1

2



Murray & MargritLocal people, local knowledge, local passion

LEVINProperty Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 Office 06 366 0661027 455 7706Margrit SearleOffice 06 366 0662027 490 4773Murray Doreen

Your Forever Home

NEW LISTING

$635,000WEB ID LL38117LEVIN6 Arete LaneThese motivated vendors are focused elsewhere, sothere is a genuine opportunity here to purchase, nestleand enjoy what this property and location have tooffer. Those who wish to live a peaceful, stress-free lifeshould not hesitate to take a closer look at this4,020sqm property. This 3 or 4 bedroom house with afloor area of approximately 314sqm, super spaciouskitchen (with magnificent scullery) dining, formallounge plus family sitting area has all the ingredientsfor fun and happy togetherness.

View By Appointment

[email protected] 06 367 3556Office 06 366 0662Mobile 027 490 4773Murray Doreen

[email protected] 06 366 0661Mobile 027 455 7706Margrit Searle

2

2

4

Prime Section - Key location

NEW LISTING

$115,000WEB ID LU38064LEVIN173 Queen StreetSecure now this 1280m2 section, which is now surplusto our vendors requirements and is seriously up forsale. A blank canvas awaiting your masterpiece. Withthe current shortage of new homes for sale, why notdesign and build your own dream home.

In a neighbourhood of new housing ,at the entrance ofan exclusive subdivision, close to recreational areas,approx. 1.73kms from centre of township this propertyhas to be seriously considered.

View By Appointment



Mortgagee Sale

OPEN HOME

TENDERWEB ID LL37915LEVIN26 Tui Glen DriveThis 1.8241ha lifestyle is a property that offers so manyopportunities. With a massive approx. 3092m2Redpath plastic green house with a computercontrolled environment system, plus smallergreenhouses that need some T.L.C. The property wasproducing hydroponic lettuces for the domesticmarket. The home is amazing! 4 bedrooms with 2ensuites and a main bathroom and a stunning openplan kitchen/dining/living area. To the north iswonderful pasture, great for a lifestyle with horses orlivestock.

VIEW Sunday 27 Jul 3.00 - 3.30pmTENDER closes Thursday 14th August 2014 at 4.00pmProperty Brokers Ltd, 1 Bristol Street, Levin



2

3

4

You choose

NEW LISTING

NEGOTIATIONWEB ID LL38129LEVIN221 & 223 McLeavey RoadHere are two blocks (1.99ha and 2.05ha) that areseriously on the market.Purchase separately or together.No covenants.The soil is ideal for horticulture.Maybe relocate or build your dream home.A short distance from Levin Township, approximatelyone hour to Wellington.Call us for more information, anytime.

View By Appointment





Michael UttingNo.1 choice in Levin and Shannon

Property Brokers Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 [email protected] 06 368 3372Office 06 366 0881Mobile 021 675 721

Desirable quality

OPEN HOME

$315,000WEB ID LU37743LEVIN13 Hannan StreetThis gorgeous four bedroom home is on the market forthe first time in 25 years. Featuring beautifully polishedrimu floors and tasteful furnishings it comprises a bigkitchen/dining area that flows into a huge lounge withbeautiful carrara ceilings. In addition there are twobathrooms (one ensuite) and an additional toilet. Oneof the baths is a spa bath.This is a great home for entertaining with excellentindoor/outdoor flow. The double garage has anadjacent room for hobbies or storage. Come and viewthis lovely home for yourself .


[email protected] 06 368 3372Office 06 366 0881Mobile 021 675 721Michael Utting

2

2

4

Bright and sunny - close to town

OPEN HOME

$289,000WEB ID LU37647LEVIN3/93 Weraroa RoadThis gorgeous three bedroom home is situated close totown and attracts all day sun. Situated on a lowmaintenance easy-care section, there is a lovely viewfrom the kitchen/dining area through to the lounge.Quiet and inviting, this really is something special.The single garage has internal access. Not a thingneeds to be done so don't miss out call today toarrange a viewing.



1

1

3

Charm and character

$249,000WEB ID LU37928SHANNON44 Grey StreetThis gorgeous 3 bedroom family home has a stylishkitchen and bathroom including a spa bath; the loungeis cosy, heated by a wood burner and a heat transfersystem heats the double bedrooms. Decks on bothnorth (for that morning cuppa on the porch) and south(for an early evening glass of wine or beer in thesummer on the deck) of the house provide goodindoor/outdoor flow - perfect for entertaining.There is also a large 172m2 garage for four cars withan open space upstairs for a hobby area, as well astoilet downstairs.

View By Appointment


2

1

3

Gorgeous family home

$259,000WEB ID LU37090SHANNON26 East RoadThis is a beautifully presented family home with viewsof the Tararuas and as far as Mt Egmont on a clearday. This is a very well maintained family home withthree bedrooms, a conservatory, double garaging andworkshop area and a private backyard. There is a woodburner as well as a heat pump and greatindoor/outdoor flow from the living room.The vendor is looking to downsize. Call today to viewbefore this lovely home is gone.


1

2

3

Enrol from 20 weekspregnancy.

Come along and meet otherparents to be ..

Learn about:The birth process, Breastfeeding,

Unexpected outcomes,Baby Needs.Your questions answered

... And much more

Enquiries to:Levin Child Birth Education Inc

P O Box 106, Levin orPh: 368 6313 and ask for Kylie or

[email protected]

FREE!CHILD BIRTH

EDUCATION CLASSES

OFFSPRINGPlaygroup - Relax withfriends while your childrenplay happily. Parents,caregivers, grandparents,preschoolers all welcome.Good toys, music, coffee& food. Tues &Thurs 9am-noon. Levin Anglicans’Hall, Manchester St, Levin.Contact 368 5987.

PLAYGROUPSmeet Mondays & Wednesdays9.30am – 11.30am. Music &Movement Fridays at 9.30am& 10.30am with morning teafor both sessions at 10am –both during School Terms.$1 per child, concessiontickets covering all groupsavailable. The SalvationArmy, Durham Street, Levin.

Aaron and Leah Cathro are proud to

announce the birth of their son,

JOSHUA AARON CATHRO.

Born at Palmerston North Hospital

on 24th May 2014 at 2:50pm

weighing 6lb 12oz (3.110kgs).

“Hello

World”

“Hello

World”

Contributing articlesfrom the early yearsinitiative collected byLevin Early Years Hub

and Hono Wahine

FAMILY Start Horowhenuaand Otaki. We support familiesfacing challenges to buildtheir strengths and capacityto ensure their children havethe best possible start in life.Entry from second trimesteruntil baby is 1 year old.Phone Lori or Kaye - 368 8678.

ENGAGING Familiesin Early ChildhoodEducation - Levin OnlyIf your child aged 3-4years is not participatingin ECE we can help finda centre that suits you.Home learning plans foryour child also developed.Phone Jayme - 368 8678

Hono WahineResource CentrePregnancy & Breastfeeding

information and adviceFREE pregnancy tests

79 Oxford Street

Breastfeeding CafeOpen Mon-Fri

Lactation ClinicMonthly by appt.

Phone 367 0030 0274747131

• Low child to teacher ratio

• Educating and caring in a safe,

nurturing, Christian environment

• “20 hours ECE” and WINZ subsidies

available for those who are eligible

Morning, Afternoon andAll Day sessions for 3 to 5 year olds.

Morning Sessions for 2 year olds.

SPACES AVAILABLECome and Visit

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Phone 368 623319 Rugby Street, Levin

www.levinbaptistkindy.org.nze-mail: [email protected]

If you would like to be part of thisnew monthly feature, please contact

Debra Brown at The Horowhenua Chronicle.Phone: 366 0251 or

email: [email protected]

PLUNKET providesadvice and support tofamilies with under 5’s.This includes parentinggroups, Monday “Babiesand Tots” playgroup, andour Car Seat Serviceevery Tues/Thurs 9-11am.Call (06) 368 6762 forall enquiries.

Eboney Hayes and Jeroen Aalderinkare thrilled to announce

the early arrival ofTYTUS WILLIAM HAYES AALDERINK.

Born 17th April 2014 at 9.11am.Tytus was premature by 7 weeks

and weighed 1.77kg (6lb 1oz).

“Hello

World”

“Hello

World”

HelloHelloWorldWorldHelloWorld

Pictured are Jacinta andBrenda who share theProject Leader role at

Levin Early Years Hub.

Jacinta has been with theHub since its beginningback in 2008. She has abackground in education,training and life coaching.Jacinta believes inempowering parents tospeak up to get the supportthey need. She particularlyenjoys working with parentswho want to developthemselves as peopleand as parents throughprogrammes, courses andleadership volunteer roleswith the Hub.

Brenda has just recentlystarted at the Hub and is

a qualified Social Worker.Brenda believes that earlyintervention is the key toempowering families tomake positive change.Brenda enjoys walkingalong side whanau/ familiesto support and guide themin making positive choicesfor their children. Brendais passionate about helpingfamilies and in particularhelping fathers engage withtheir children in a positiveway. She would like to seemore support given tofathers to help them withtheir parenting. Brenda isworking to develop projects,in collaboration with otherservices, to bridge this gapin the community.

THE HUB’SPROJECT LEADERS

Women all over New Zealandwill join forces in celebrationof breastfeeding, by takingpart in The Big Latch On, the1st and 2nd of August.

Hono Wahine are partneringwith Women’s Health Action,organizing a Big Latch Onevent for local breastfeedingmums on Friday the 1stAugust at The Levin EarlyYears Hub, 79 Oxford Street.Morning tea will be providedfrom 10am with the actual‘latch on’ at 10.30am. Topamper mums this year HonoWahine are sponsoring mumsfor a free neck and shouldermassage, supplied by Havenbeauty therapy boutique.

They will be joiningthousands of women fromdifferent cultures andbackgrounds simultaneouslybreastfeeding their babiesin public events nationwide,aiming to make this year thebiggest demonstration yet.

The non-profit organisation’sMaternal and Child Healthpromoter, Isis McKay sayscommunities around the

country are the heart ofThe Big Latch On. Themass event aims to supportbreastfeeding women andcelebrate the health-giving,mother-baby bond.

In 2013 more than 130breastfeeding events wereheld in venues throughoutNew Zealand but it’s not justa national phenomenon.The Women’s Health Actioninitiative has gone global,with 28 countries around theworld now running Big LatchOn events involving morethan 14,500 babies!

This event is supported byour local branch of the NewZealand College of Midwives,the Levin Early Years Hub,New World, Hono Wahineand Haven. A big welcometo all breastfeeding motherswho wish to supportbreastfeeding.One of thebest giftsyou canever giveyour baby!

Pictured, MARY SMITHco-ordinator, Hono Wahine

LOCAL MUMS CELEBRATETen Years of Breastfeeding Support in

THE BIGGEST LATCH ON



FREE CAR PARKINGOPEN 7 DAYS

53 Wilson St,Wanganui

Ph 348 0151

168 Rangitikei St,Palmerston NthPh 356 4794

*Accessories & Props not included.Prices valid Wednesday 23rd July - Sunday 3rd August 2014.

LIVINGSTACK CUDDLY FOLDEDBLANKETS IN A BASKET TOCREATE A WELCOMING,COSY LOOK. PERFECT FORKEEPING WARM WHENYOU SETTLE IN FOR AMOVIE NIGHT!

All woven Pastiche baskets

20%OFF

50%OFF

25%OFF

40%OFF

excludes clearance lines

07713193 Tier.45x21.5x84cm.

07713244 Drawer. White.32x36.5x76cm.

BATHROOMMAKE SURE YOUR TOWELS ARE DRY ONTHOSE COLD WINTER MORNINGS WITHOUR 3 TIER CHROME TOWEL STAND.

CHROME CART &TOWEL STANDNOW ONLY

$39.99 EACHUSUALLY $69.99 EACH

KITCHENENJOYING A WARM AND DELICIOUSBAKED TREAT WITH A HOT CUPPA ISTHE ULTIMATE WINTER COMFORT.

SISTEMA BAKERY RANGEFROM ONLY $3.25 EACHRANGE INCLUDES 3.5L WITH CUP, 2.4L WITH CUP,1.56L WITH CUP, 658ML, 630ML SPLIT, SET OF 9 FOOD STORERS & 8.8L CAKEBOX

GLASS &CHROME SHELVESNOW ONLY

$59.99 EACH3 Tier.Usually$79.99 each 046284 046314

3 TIER AIRERWITH WHEEL S012606

$49.99 EA

Basket System3 Tier.555x405x665mm.012439

usually $79.99ea

now $59.99ea4 Tier. 555x415x765mm.012458

usually $99.99ea

now $79.99ea

$20SAVE

$20SAVE

$50SAVE UP TO

ON THESE EKORECTANGULARPEDAL BINSAVAILABLE INSTAINLESS STEEL,RED, WHITE AND BLACK.8L $49.99EA, SAVE $2012L $69.99EA, SAVE $3030L $129.99EA, SAVE $50

NEWRANGE!

PLASTIC PEDAL BINSFROM ONLY

$19.99 EACH

AVAILABLE INBLACK OR WHITE.RANGE INCLUDES:10L $19.99EA15L $26.99EA20L $32.99EA

STUDIO BEAN BAGAssorted colours.280020, 280086, 280256,280258, 280259, 280260,280341, 280372, 280375,280387, 280461

usually $69.99ea

now $49.99ea

INCLUDES BEANS

Bean Refill 100l280002 usually $24.99ea

now $19.99eaFINGERPRINT

PROOF


I AMI SAID

A Special Tribute to NEIL DIAMONDPerformed by GLENN CARLEY

Appearing at the Levin RSA Community Club

7pm Friday 1 August from 7pm

THE FOXTON RSA IS A COMMUNITY

BASED CLUB - “THE HEART OF THE

COMMUNITY”

Providing a friendly and safe environment

for families and individuals (children are

welcome).

Centrally located in a modern building it isthe prime venue for local entertainment,with top class acts at regular intervals.The restaurant caters for reasonablypriced quality meals and campervanscan be accommodated with two of thesites powered. Members and visitorsview major sporting and other eventson our large screen and enjoy the pooltables, dart boards, gaming machinesand juke box as well as weekly raffles.

RESTAURANTOPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Lunch – Thurs & Fri 12pm-1.30pm(& first and last Sunday of the month)

Dinner – Thurs, Fri & Sat 6-8.30pm

Foxton R.S.AFoxton R.S.A(06) 363 7670, 1 Easton St, Foxton

www.foxtonrsa.co.nz

POKIES & BIG SCREEN TVPOKIES & BIG SCREEN TV

ENJOYINGYOUR

RETIREMENT!!!

LIFESTYLE VILLAGE NEARSCOMPLETION

Just eight villas remain available atLevin’s Rangeview Villas LifestyleVillage. Selling agent, Faye Hikofrom Professionals says that the unittitle tenure removes all the financialdownsides associated with retirementvillages which offer occupation licences“For independent older people, thevillage is close to numerous Levinamenities including local shops,hospital and recreational facilities”says Faye. “However, the fabulousLevin climate and lifestyle remain themain attractions”.People buying new villas are able topersonalise their homes by selectingcolours for their villa. All villas comecomplete with new appliances.

Rangeview Villas is a communitydesigned for people aged 50 andover offering the chance to enjoy thecomfort and style of their own freeholdunit title home with the security andreassurance of community living at anaffordable price. An onsite caretakermaintains gardens, mows the lawnsand the exterior maintenance of eachvilla is taken care of.There are two plan designs availableand signing up to purchase subject toselling an existing home is absolutelyfine. A fully completed showhomewith curtains, blinds and a host ofextras is available for immediate saleat $239,000.

Villas are available for prospective purchasers to look through.Telephone FAYE HIKO on 0800 909 300.

THE AFFORDABLE OPTION FORRETIREMENT LIVING

Brand new, low maintenance unit title villas ina lovely landscaped setting all looked after bya resident caretaker in a community offeringcompanionship and security.

Rangeview Villas, Fuller Close(end of Liverpool Street), Levin

OPEN HOME TIMES Wed 1 - 3pm,Sun 10am - 12noon or by appointment

Contact Faye HikoCall 0800 909 300 anytimewww.rangeviewvillas.co.nz

NOW SELLING

FULLY COMPLETED

SHOWHOME WITH

CURTAINS, BLINDS

AND MANY OTHER

EXTRAS

$239,000

OSTEOPATHRegistered with the Osteopathic Council of NZ

Joyce Kirk. D.O (UK) MRO

363 Oxford Street, Levine: [email protected]

(06) 368 1407

Osteopathy is a drugless treatmentto relieve pain and restorenormal movement.

A wide variety of treatment techniquesare used, which could includemanipulations and mobilisation to jointsand soft tissues, muscle energy stretches,and cranial-sacral therapy.

Even arthritis can be relieved, giving youa better quality of life.

Osteopaths are able to treat ACC claimspatients without referral from a medicaldoctor, and refer for x-rays and toother health professionals if required.

All ages treated with care and expertise.

Call Joyce Kirk for a discussionof your problem.

Be more Mobileand less Painful

“Love yourindependence?”

At Rosewood Park you canenjoy your retirement

‘to the max’ in a communityof like-minded residentsin a totally independent

lifestyle village.

Independent retirement living at its best.78 Queenwood Road, Levin

Call Paul Westleyon (06) 368 1850

avaiLabLe noWaffordable1-bedroom Unit$140,000

Call Paul Westley Call Paul Westley on (06) 368 1850www.milife.biz

Allo

ccup

ation

licen

cesf

orun

itsat

thev

illage

ares

ecur

edby

afirst

-rank

ingmo

rtgag

eove

rthe

villag

elan

dinf

avou

roft

heSt

atut

oryS

uper

visor.

INDEPENDENT LIVINGMiLifeRosewoodPark isasmallretirement lifestyle villagelocated at 78 Queenwood Rd,Levin, offering its residents anindependent, high quality, andmost of all, a very affordablelifestyle. 30 two bedroom villasand 6 one bedroom villas areset in beautifully landscapedsurroundings which create asense of space and freedom.This compliments all thenecessary facilities that makelife so much more enjoyable.Convenience and service aremost important to MiLife. Aweekly fee covers propertyrates, building insurance,all exterior maintenance,lawn and garden service,

rubbish collection, 24-houremergency response, villageadministration and a mini busfortripstotownandexcursions.

We provide Independent Livingin a community of like-mindedpeople who want to enjoytheir retirement years to themaximum in a village with thegreatest group of residents.

Affordable, fun and ONLYIndependent living.

A selection of lovely 1 and2 bedroom villas are availablenow from $140,000.

To enquire about joining thisindependent living communitycall Paul on 06 368 1850.

ENJOYINGYOUR

RETIREMENT!!!

Main office:

Marion Kennedy Centre642 Featherston Street,

Palmerston NorthContact us free phone 0800 004 001

Supporting all peopleaffected by dementia!

We provide: Support, Homevisits, Assessment, Information

and education, Advocacy,Socialisation and day

respite in Levin.

Are you accessing all you areentitled to, do you know what is

available to you?

SATURDAY26TH JULY

ALZHEIMERSSTREET APPEAL

OUT IN LEVIN ATYOUR LOCAL

SUPERMARKETSTHIS SATURDAY!

Look no further for a delightfuland lively new place to live outyour golden years. Come toFoxton town or Foxton beachand live in either of our tworesidential facilities, LonsdaleTotal Care Centre or RiversideLodge. We cater for all levelsof need from day care torest home and onwards, andcan provide hospital levelcare for those with specificand complex needs. You canmove right in and then spendyour days enjoying our homecooked food, attentive andwell trained staff, pleasantgardens and fun activities.

We value your individualityand life wisdom and welcomeworking with you to provideindividualised and residentcentred care, helping youretain all that you can andoffering a helping hand ortwo when you need it. Whynot come and visit our homefrom home and experiencefor yourself why we recentlyreceived an excellent resultin our latest Ministry ofHealth Audit.

For all enquiries please callus on 06 363 8498 or [email protected]

• Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia, Palliative,

Respite and Day Care

• 24-hour care delivered by experienced and

qualified nurses and carers

• Fresh, nutritious home cooked meals

• Sensory garden for all to enjoy

• Accreditation and compliance with the MOH

Aged Care Standards

Contact us today on (06) 363 8498www.lonsdalehospital.co.nz • Email: [email protected]



A brand new home designed to offer over 50’s security and peaceof mind.Trackside has a unique location with a stunning outlook acrossthe race track, the quality two bedroom villas are double glazedand have an option of double garages.Levin has so much to offer and is an undiscovered lifestylehaven. Driving is easy to get around and enjoy the importantpleasures at the many clubs, cinema, aquatic centre and trulyamazing library.Do your sums and see that the affordable weekly levy canbe cheaper than living in your own home with tedious homemaintenance taken care of. Stage 1 near completion andStage 2 now released for sale. Secure the villa of your choicewhile you sell your existing home.Call FAYE or ALLI - 0800 6000 96 anytime for further information.

TRACKSIDE VILLASPRICED FROM $225,000

DOUBLEWINKELREAL ESTATE LTD

(Licensed Agent under REAA 2008)

9711

075A

A

DOUBLEWINKEL REAL ESTATE LTD(Licensed Agent under REAA 2008)

Trackside has a unique location with it’s views over the racetrack at Levin. There will be an opportunity to watchthe horses at work in a training environment and to enjoy uninterrupted rural views.

You’ve probably promised yourself that “one day” you will free yourself from your family home and garden, findyourself an idyllic residence in a nice location and start really living.

Well that day has come….

The simple truth is that you can downsize from your existing home and upgrade to a quality lifestyle in a brandnew warm double glazed home, usually for far less than your current home is worth.

Imagine if you could wake up without having to worry about lawn mowing or weeding. If you could just decideto head overseas for a few weeks knowing that your home is secure enough to just lock-up and leave.

From previous experience our developer has found that although the lifestyle villages are a community ofindividuals, the resident life-stylers do tend to have a lot in common. These are the warm, friendly outgoingsingles and couples who will be your neighbours and may very well become your friends.

It’s a lifestyle opportunity for the over 50s who are free of children, enjoy socialising, sports, games, relaxationand travel.

Like you, they want to be part of a caring community of like-minded people. They need to feel safe and secureand they also want to be able to enjoy peaceful privacy whenever they choose.

Trackside Villas is a lifestyle community that, when completed, will consist of 58 two bedroom villas and acaretaker’s home.

Weekly LevyBuy a home in Trackside Villas and all you’ll pay is a modest weekly levy which covers the costs of:• 24 hour emergency paging facility • Weekly rubbish collection • External window cleaning• Lawn mowing and gardening • Exterior maintenance • Building insurance • Village maintenance

Residents pay their own rates and utility charges

A Lifestyle Opportunityfor over 50s

ENJOYINGYOUR

RETIREMENT!!!

Southend Cycles has a large rangeof push bikes, for all levels and

abilities. From casual city bikes tofull suspension Mountain bikes and

Electric assisted bicycles.

We have the biggest range of importedand custom trikes. Built and assembled

on site and exported Internationally.

Southend Mobility has a range of Newand secondhand mobility scooters forsale. Give us a call to arrange a free in

home demonstration.

Want to see the country in a differentlight while riding in a seated position.Trikes New Zealand has the biggestrange and knowledge Nationwide.

n site and exported Interna

BicyclesBicycles

TrikesTrikes

MobilityMobility

Recumbent &Recumbent &HandcyclesHandcycles

Layby AvailableLayby AvailableFinance OptionsFinance Options

Southend Cycles2015 will be a big year for Gail, Brian and the team.It will mark 30 years of pride in the Horowhenua as alocal business. From a two man team to a micro empire,Southend cycles are a leader locally, nationally andinternationally. With five fully qualified shimano technicianson site and a sales team filled with both men and womenof cycling and multisport backgrounds, in a large range ofage groups. Here at Southend Cycles we take pride in ourwork and with a dedicated bike fit room, we will ensureyou are well catered for and comfortable for your journey.All bicycles in store come with one year’s free servicing, toensure you get on going service and support.

For all questions queries and local knowledge of the bestriding spots pop in today.

Southend MobilityMany of you may not know, but Southend Mobility is theEnable and ACC contractor for the Horowhenua and KapitiArea. We have technicians covering both areas 5 daysa week with an on-call emergency call-out facility duringthe weekends. We also do call-outs for privately ownedequipment and can give you the best advice no matterwhat type of equipment you have.

In store we have a wide range of both New and previouslyowned scooters for sale at very competitive prices along

with a huge range of home care products, walking aidsand even hire equipment. Southend Mobility also do freein home demonstration with no obligation, gives us a trycall today.

Southend Mobility is your one stop mobility shop.

Trikes New ZealandBrian Gilbert created a side venture in the mid 90’s tohelp clients with special needs and used his cycling andengineering background to create New Zealand’s firstproduction trike. Today we build trikes for a multiple ofdifferent reasons including oil rigs, resorts and factories- the list is endless. The best thing about Trikes NZ isthey are built right here on site in Levin. We are also theimporter for the HASE range of kettwiesels and handbikes, hp-velotechnik range of recumbent, along withspeedy wheelchairs with a clip on motoring system.Brian has a vast knowledge of disabilities and has beento many Olympic and Commonwealth games as a cyclingcoach. Brian is recognized by both Olympic and Paralympiccommitties.

Nowadays he works from his office at Trikes New Zealandand is in touch with his multitude of clients on a dailybasis. For all your needs regarding any special services orrequirements please come and see Brian and the Team atTrikes New Zealand.

Southend Cycles and Trikes New Zealand117 Oxford Street, Levin | (06) 36 854 59

Call Malcolm on : 021 1611 031tallpoppy.co.nz

WAIKAWA BEACH, MANAKAU672-674 WAIKAWA BEACH ROAD$560,000 3 2 2

Family Home Plus BachPool & Spa!These two houses offer a fantastic lifestyle andpossible income from holiday letting, the main homebuilt in 2001 has been designed for the family,complete with a heated in-ground swimming pool andspa pool. The Bach comes fully furnished and is verypopular for weekend getaways and holidays which islet for $150 per night. Located on 1,618sqm theproperty benefits from an artesian well and two streetaccess with a spare garage for all your toys.

READ & SEE MORE: www.tallpoppy.co.nz/TPWK0459COME HAVE A LOOK: Sunday 1:00 - 1:45pm

Malcolm Cooper021 1611 03106 354 [email protected]

Iain McAlpine027 557 568304 298 [email protected]

Bulsara Ltd REAA - licensed MREINZ | 0800 82 55 76

LEVIN"CHESTWOOD" GARTH ROADBuy Now $399,000 3 1 2

OPEN DAY THIS SAT12:00pm - 2:00pmCome over to Chestwood Subdivision, Garth Road thisSaturday to inspect the just completed brand newthree bedroom, two bathroom quality built home,perfectly set on a generous 2,294sqm section only$399,00.Stage one selling NOW, only four stunning sections leftranging from 2,301sqm, there's something foreveryone."Open day special" Lot 9 which was $139,500 Now$129,500 be quick!

READ & SEE MORE: www.tallpoppy.co.nz/TPWK0393COME HAVE A LOOK: Saturday 12:00 - 2:00pm

Malcolm Cooper021 1611 03106 354 [email protected]

Bulsara Ltd REAA - licensed MREINZ | 0800 82 55 76

Giving new plants the best chance to thrive

PREPARE your soil to give your plants the best chance.

Diggingin

WALLY RICHARDS

■ Continued fromWednesday:

If you have good fertile,humus rich soil, all you need todo when you plant is dig a holeadd a few goodies and plant.

Many gardeners will haveeither clay or sandy type soilsand that is where you are bestnot to make a normal plantinghole.

Instead make a hole twice thedepth and width than you need.Mix the diggings in yourwheelbarrow with a goodpurchased compost about halfand half.

You line the bottom of the holewith this mix to about the rightlevel to plant. Now here is thenext consideration to make,dependent on the plant andwhether the area is prone todrought or flooding.

If the plant hates wet feet thento compensate you need to plantit higher than the surroundingsoil in fact on a mound.

If the area is prone to droughtthen plant deeper than thesurrounding soil so its in ahollow that will easily catchwater when you water or it rains.

Besides the foods mentioned, Iwould highly recommend thatyou place some Rok Solid in theplanting hole along with someGypsum and a little bit ofBioPhos. The BioPhos is naturalphosphorus broken down by

microbes instead of acid.Thus you are adding more soil

life to the new plant’s root zone.If you are wanting to give the

plants an extra good start thendrench the soil after plantingwith Mycorrcin and Magic

Botanic Liquid (MBL)The Mycorrcin is a food for

Mycorrhizal fungi which attachto the roots of plants and extendsthe effective root system byabout 800 per cent.

The microscopic threads of

the fungi gather nutrients andmoisture for the plant inexchange for carbohydrates. Thefungi also aids the production ofhumus which is what we need forthe ultimate in soils.

The MBL supplies minerals to

the soil, releases locked upminerals and cleans up chemicalresidues from the past.

Doing what I have describedwould give your plants the beststart in the soil that I am aware ofbut only part of the plant is in thesoil, the foliage is going to beeffected by wind, sun andclimate; so for one final big helpin establishing, it would be tospray all the foliage, under andover with Vaporgard.

Vaporgard puts a film overthe leaves sprayed that lasts forabout three months. The film notonly protects the leaves from thelikes of wind damage it alsoprotects the chlorophyl from UVallowing the plant to generatemore energy from sunlight. Theplant benefits with frostprotection down to minus 3C,plus the film reduces thetranspiration by about 30 to 40per cent reducing its waterneeds.

I have heard cases whereplantings in more adverseconditions using a number of theprocedures described haveachieved a three to five yearsheadstart on the new plantswhen compared to ones that werejust planted without.

These plants struggle foryears to establish before they canperform.

Whether it is seedlings youare planting or specimen trees,the more care you take in theplanting will determine howsoon you will achieve the resultsdesired.

■ n For gardening problems ringme at 0800 466-464 (PalmerstonNorth 357-0606), [email protected], Web sitewww.gardenews.co.nz


COFFEEMACHINEPROMOBuy 3 nestle barproducts to go in thedrawn to win your veryown coffee machine!

(06) 363 5071

FOXTONBEACH

PUMPKIN@ 99¢ KG

Starts 28th JulyMOBILE TELEPHONE0274-428-408 or 0274-406-693

TELEPHONE 06-363-7536 FOXTON

[email protected] BOND STREET, FOXTON BEACH

Domestic, Commercial,Industrial & Maintenance Work

Wayne LaursenREGISTEREDELECTRICIAN

LADYS MILEAUTO SERVICES

SERVICEWOF REPAIRS

Specialize inClassic Cars & Motorbikes

Diesel Repairs

LADYS MILE FOXTONPHONE 06 363 8849A/HRS 06 368 3091

[email protected]

Would you like toadvertise in the

Fabulous Foxton pages?

Call Julie today -(06) 366 0695

Fabulous Foxton

Designs for Foxton complex unveiled

LVN230714Te Awahou2

A PLACE TO BE PROUD OF:Foxton’s new Te Awahou-Nieuwe Stroom complex.

IMAGE: BOFFA MISKELL

LVN230714Te Awahou1

VISION: Te Awahou-Nieuwe Stroom design unveiled. IMAGE: BOSSLEY ARCHITECTS

ByFRANKIEWEBB

[email protected]

It has been talked about foryears but it seems the TeAwahou-Nieuwe Stroom cultureand community complex is onestep closer.

Designs and details werepublicly unveiledacknowledging the Maori andDutch connections in Foxton.Covering around 1500 squaremetres, the developmentencompasses the ex-Mitre 10building and surrounding area.

Described by HorowhenuaDistrict Council's chiefexecutive David Clapperton asworld class.

“Te Awahou-Nieuwe Stroomwill be a place where peopleweave cultures and knowledgewith vision and pride.”

Local history will focus onFoxton's time as a busy riverport with a thriving flaxindustry, and incorporate theDutch Connection Museum,Ngati Raukawa Gallery, and aMaori Battalion display.

There will be permanentdisplays for Foxton's audio-

visual museum MAVtech, horse-drawn tram, and wetlands. Ithas been designed tocomplement and connect withadjacent attractions such as theFlax Stripper Museum, Whare

Manaaki and de MolenWindmill.

Foxton’s artist communityhave not been forgotten and willhave exhibition space in a sharedgallery with conditions to cater

for and attract internationalexhibitors. Locals have labelledit Foxton’s Te Takere with manyof the features similar to those onoffer in Levin’s Te Takere. Theplans include demonstration and

performance spaces; workshopand learning spaces; library andinformation resources includingpublic computers and free wi-fi;various sized meeting rooms;lounges and a cafe.


P: 0800 225 369M: 027 442 8050

116 Purcell St. FoxtonE: [email protected]

Monitored SecurityVideo SurveillanceShort or Long Term

MASSAGETHERAPY

BODYRELAXHEALTH MASSAGE

CLINIC

Julie YoungMASSAGETHERAPIST

(NZSCM)17Thynne Street

Foxton

P: (06) 3638643M: 021 02319643

[email protected]

HAYES PLUMBING LTDHAYES PLUMBING LTD

RodneyRodneyGot a drip?Got a drip?

Call Rodney today!Call Rodney today!Cell: 027 448 5384

Phone: (06) 363 6715Email: [email protected]

Mini Loader,Digger,

Roller & Truck Hire

CONTRACTOR

MARDENCONTRACTING LTD

DennisRobinson

Ph/Fax (06) 368 9536Mob (027) 567 8912

• 10 tonne excavator • 3 tonne excavator• 3 tonne loader • Associated equipment for debris

cleanup • Appropriate safety gear

ALL available for hire, or call the experts

Under New Management

McEwen’sMcEwen’sCafe

(formerly known as Le Fox Cafe)

Open Mon - Fri 7am - 4pmSat & Sun 9am - 4pm

72 Main Street, Foxton(06) 363 7432

Fabulous Foxton

LVN250714fwmavtech

After 5 at MAVTechFoxton Tourist & DevelopmentAssociation (FTDA) monthly After 5meetings are proving popular. NextFriday the meeting is being held atMAVTech on the Corner of Avenue Roadand Main Street.

For a $5 donation you are invited to a‘behind the scenes’ tour of New Zealand’snational Museum of Audio VisualTechnology. Much conservation workhas been completed on the historicbuilding, once Foxton’s town hall.

The MAVTech team have put togethera 15-minute compilation of old film clips.Nibbles will be served, you are welcometo byo drinks. Foxton Community Boardand local councillors are available for achat. The doors open around 5pm,anyone with an interest in Foxton andFoxton Beach is welcome. Enquiries toFTDA President, Paul Andrews ph (06)363-5811.

— Frankie Webb


Community effort seesMoutoa Hall restoredByMICHAELAWILLIAMS

LVN200714lfmoutoa

THE gates of remembrance atMoutoa Hall as they were beforethe fire.

After an electrical fault in the roofresulted in the burning down ofMoutoa Hall in March 2007, localresidents are finally glad to havethe hall restored and an officialopening ceremony of the hall washeld on Sunday July 13 attendedby those who have been involvedwith the hall, both past andpresent.

They celebrated the return ofthis hall that held so manymemories for the local area.

The Moutoa settlement wasfirst formed in 1866 with 21 peoplepurchasing the surveyed land andsoon after flax milling thrived inthe area as it was the greatmainstay of the early pioneers.This industry continued toprovide work for the “DetentionCamp” prisoners formed duringWorld War II.

With the ending of this erafarming of sheep and cattlebecame important; the focus todaybeing dairying. Only with thecompletion of the ManawatuCatchment Boards floodwayscheme in 1963, has the district ofthe lower Manawatu been able toreach its full potential.

On March 12 1912, a meetingwas held in the social room of theWhitanui Flax Mill — one of thetwo areas in Moutoa — to discussthe possible building of a hall. Twohundred pounds was the

estimated cost, but World War Iintervened and the funds raisedwere redirected to the War Relief.A new fundraising drive wasformed not long after and so theformer wooden structure of theMoutoa Hall was built in 1922.

This served the district well —hosting the annual Fuller familycricket competition from 1957 —until it burnt down in 2007.

A district meeting was called,led by the late Colin Easton andfrom the ashes a rebuild wasundertaken, with the generosity ofthe Horowhenua District Council,Community Trust Boards andindividual donations from thedistrict’s community.

Music club celebration

LVN250714fwbettyt

FOUNDATION and life member Foxton Delta Country Music ClubBetty Taylor is looking forward to meeting up with old friends whenthe club celebrates its 20th year next month. PHOTO: FRANKIE WEBB

By FRANKIEWEBB

Foxton Delta Country MusicClub celebrates 20 years nextmonth.

The club came into beingafter a group of enthusiastsplaced an advertisement in theHorowhenua Chronicle askingpeople if they would beinterested in starting a tocountry music club in Foxton.

For two decades membershave been coming to the FoxtonRSA on the first Sunday of themonth from 1pm onwards.Foundation member BettyTaylor still comes along everymonth.

“We have a number offoundation members stillcoming along,” Betty, also a lifemember, said.

Other clubs will join in thebirthday celebrations. “Weplanned to have the party atFoxton RSA, but the responsehas been enormous and we hadto find a bigger venue,” Bettysaid. “We’ve visited some reallygreat clubs throughout NewZealand, and they’ve visited us.Now they want to celebrate withus, and we’re delighted to havethem.”

The club makes music, themembers make friends.

“The most wonderful part ofbeing in the club is thewonderful friends we’ve made,”Betty said. Anyone withconnections to the club is

invited to its birthdaycelebrations at FoxtonMemorial Hall on August 3,

starting at 9am.■ For information contact Wyn TeKira 367-0384

Anderson FuneralServices Ltd

FDANZ Member

Main Street, FoxtonPh: (06) 363 7918 - 24hrs

[email protected]

FDFDFDFDFDFDFDFDANANANANANANANANZZZZZZZZ MMeMeMeMeMeMeeMeMe bmbmbmbmbmbmbmbmberererererere

MM ii SSt t FF t

Understanding yourUnderstanding yourneeds in time of griefneeds in time of grief

We provide a personalWe provide a personaland caring serviceand caring service

Pre-paid andPre-paid andpre-arranged funeralpre-arranged funeral

plans are availableplans are available

Locally owned &Locally owned &operated Kevin andoperated Kevin and

Averill AndersonAverill Anderson

DUTCHMARKETTHE

A Unique ShoppingExperience

• Imported Dutch cheeses• Deli Meats • Groceries

• Cosmetics • Confectionery• Organics • Quality souvenirs & gifts

• Stone ground flour &much more in store!

7 Days10am - 4pmOwner - De Molen

State Highway 1Foxton

06 363 5777

New Workshop!• Wheel alignment • Wheel balancing

• Second-hand tyres • New tyres

• Mechanical repairs

Foxton Tyre &Lube Services

(Cars, Bikes, 4x4s, TractorsAny tyres- We do them!

38 Johnston St, Foxton(Behind Tasman Fish)

9678

767A

A

For all your conveyancing,family law and estate needs.

LAWYERS

SIMPSON & COContact Peter Barbour

Main Street, FoxtonPHONE 06 363 8069

Fabulous FoxtonBeach newcomers eye river

LVN010714fwhaines1

ROD Haines, retired court judge, was born without arms, something he and wife Leoniehave never let stand in their way. They designed and built canal boats, travelledextensively through the United Kingdom on them and would love to see boats on theManawatu River Loop. PHOTOS: FRANKIE WEBB

LVN010714fwhaines2

ROD and Leonie believe canal boatstravelling on the Manawatu River Loopwould be magic, and quite possible.

LVN010714fwhaines3

LEONIE Haines aboard Gentle Annie, thecanal boat she and husband Rod lived infor weeks at a time. The couple designedand built three boats, they are selling thisone.

By FRANKIEWEBB

Foxton Beach is home to retired courtjudge Rod Haines QC, and wife Leonie.

The couple have had a remarkable lifemade more so by the fact Rod was bornwithout arms.

Rod has a philosophy which he admitshe has, at times, had to sell — “I was bornarmless, not brainless.”

Rod is an achiever, he served as aNelson city councillor, chairman of ahospital board and a health board, set upa law practice, cruised on self-designedand built canal boats in the UnitedKingdom.

His righthand woman Leonie hasshared and contributed to the amazinglife the couple have enjoyed.

They met when Rod was setting up alaw practice in Nelson, Leonie freshfrom school at 17, became Rod’ssecretary and eventually his wife.

The shift to Horowhenua a fewmonths ago has enabled them to be nearfamily, two sons live in the lower NorthIsland, their daughter and newestgrandchild in England.

The couple may have retired toFoxton Beach, but have no plans of beingidle. Leonie wants to start a book group.

“I have been in a Nelson group for 30years and I miss it,” Leonie said.

“Each member receives a book toread, we meet a month later and talkabout it.”

Rod wants to see boats back on theriver loop and is already interactingwith the Save Our River Trust.

The canal boats designed and built byLeonie and Rod would operate welloffering day or overnight trips.

“We ran overnight trips on the boatsin UK, it was so popular,” Rod said.

“You could do it here.”If anyone could do it, they could.

Watch this space.

LOOKING BACK

The uneasy coupling of rail and port in FoxtonContinuing the history of Foxton by localhistorian Tony Hunt

After the establishment of railway yardsnext to the wharf the two activitiesbecame interdependent.

Progress was not always smoothespecially when trade fell away in the mid-1880s. But a saviour was in sight — theconnection of the rail to the line beingbuilt from Wellington. However, this hopewas dashed when the private companybuilding the line decided to have itsjunction with the existing network atLongburn.

But without the direct connection withthe new line the Railways Departmentseems to have put more effort into theFoxton line and, along with the MarineDepartment, the port. The flax boom of the1890s saw more activity and the town grewas a transport centre.

The construction of the Sanson Tram-way in the 1880s had also added to thetrade. One casualty had been the FoxtonHarbour Board, established in 1877, whichwas never really able to carry out itsfunctions in part because of a lack offinance.

The revenue from the port went to the

Railways Department, that had virtuallyfull control of the whole complex. Forexample they regulated access across therailway yards to the port and took allwharfage payments.

Claims were made that little of this wasbeing spent on the upkeep of the port. Thechannel was not being cleared and wasgetting shallower.

In 1908 the Railways Departmentbought the Wellington to Longburn lineand matters got rapidly worse. Allrailways coal had come through Foxtonuntil this point but suddenly this tradedisappeared. The locals were not happy

about this and started pushing for the re-establishment of the Harbour Board. Thiscame about in 1909. The next article willdeal with its life.

Those wishing to delve deeper into thissubject can find details in any of The LineOf the Road, Foxton 1888-1988 or TheFoxton and Wanganui Railway.


Eating Out GuideEating Out Guide

THIS SPACE COULDBE YOURS................Phone 368 5109to book your space today!

Available 7 DaysFree bottle of wine per table with every booking

Special conditions apply.Bookings essential - Call (06) 362 6799

• Private function room available for group bookings• Everything on site - Restaurant & fully licensed bar• Fantastic cuisine.

SH1 Manakau www.tatumpark.co.nz

Birthdays & Celebrations

Lunch: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from 11.30amDinner: Family Buffet Friday and Saturday from 5.30pm Levin RSA

32 Bristol St

Levin

368 3475

Poppies Restaurant

Kid’s Meals$10 Served with salad, fries & tomato sauce

$12 Served with all you can eat buffet veggiesChoose from:

Chicken Nuggets • Mini Hot Dogs • Fish BitesHot Meat Selection

Includes:Ice cream sundae & activity bag

Come in for demonstrations and tastingseach week Tuesday to Saturday. Levin

Promotion closes 08.09.14. Visit wonka.com.au for full terms & conditions & to enter theunclaimed prize draw. We’ve hidden 5 GOLDEN TICKETS with instant prize claim instructions,(4 in AU & 1 in NZ). Instant prize claims & entry in draw close 09.09.14 (10am AEST/noon NZT).

Approximately 2,500,000 promotion wrappers printed. Prize is a 2 night money can’t buyexperience (2 adults & 2 kids up to 16yrs) in Melbourne in early Oct 2014 valued at up to $10,000.

Promoters are Nestlé New Zealand Limited & Nestlé Australia Ltd (ABN 77 000 011 316

Have you tried this week’s...

WONKA®

CHOCOLATE

685 Queen St, East Levin • Phone: (06) 367 3509Cafe Open 10am-2pm Sunday to Friday

HOROWHENUA MASONIC VILLAGE

T he Village CafeOpen Thursday 5pm onwards

Roast Night 2 Courses $15

LEVIN COSMOPOLITAN CLUB Oxford Street, Levin • Phone: 06 368 2571MEMBERS, AFFILIATED MEMBERS AND GUESTS WELCOME

Twist of

Join us & Tasteour New Menu.Experience AnAsian Feast

To The Cossie ClubAlong with your OldFavourite Menus

Asian Comes

Cnr Durham & Oxford Sts, Levin • Ph: 368 9157

ENJOY OURENJOY OUR POPULARPOPULAR LUNCHLUNCH

$10.50 BookNowFULLY LICENSED

www.cobb.co.nz

Monday to FridayMonday to Friday

THE AVENUETHE AVENUERESTAURANTOPEN:

TUESDAY -SUNDAY5.30PM

CAFE OPEN:WEDNESDAY -

SUNDAY11AM-2PMFull A La Carte Menu

33 The Avenue (North of Levin) • Ph: 368 3545 FULLY LICENSED

LICENCEDRESTAURANT & CAFE

ROAST TO GO $11ROAST TO GO $11

WHAT’S IN THE STARS FOR YOU NEXT WEEKARIES:Thisweek’smix of the past andthe future will give you a really clear senseof where you’ve been andwhere you'regoing on all fronts.

TAURUS:While there could becommunication issues or tensions thisweek, this is a chance to get things out inthe open, with a real breakthroughpossible.

GEMINI:Use any financial tension this

week asmotivation, determined to smashthrough any remaining glass ceilings,especially those in your ownmind.

CANCER:Whenon both the home andrelationship fronts there is a real need foropen, honest and authentic connecting,this will also be healing and cathartic.

LEO:You’re able tomove into the newweekwith the tailwind from theweekend’sNewMoon at your back, ready for a fresh

start and new beginnings.VIRGO:A lack of focus this week ismorea chance to learnmore by letting yourimagination and daydreams runwild thanby keeping your thinking cap on.LIBRA:With your life opening up life canno longer be all work and no play, with anywork/life balance issues this weekmore awelcome reminder.SCORPIO:You’re able to get a jump on

your professional week by keeping yourfinger on the pulse and ear to the groundfrom the get go, ready for a fresh start.

SAGITTARIUS:There is a sense ofadventure in the air this week that ismaking it hard to sweat the small stuff ortomake life all work and no play.

CAPRICORN:Any personal and/orrelationship tension comeswith thesupport to see your needs clearly on both

fronts, realising it’s all about balance.

AQUARIUS:While a new sense ofurgency and enthusiasmon thework frontis being kept in check bywork tension, it’ssaving you fromgoing off half cocked.

PISCES:You need to be ready to hit theground running as youmove into the newworkingweek, with newworkopportunities needing to be seized.



YE^ GJFZ ÊA+? E' =#A)) EA GEA) `)==)A? -JF ZE;GJb)M ;?!F% )J-# `)==)A EF`Z EF-)C 7`;AJ`? JA)J`È^)+M H;= FE 'EA)!%F ÊA+? EA ÊA+? H)%!FF!F%^!=# J -JD!=J`K 2#)A)6? J= `)J?= EF) P9)L`)==)A ÊA+K

40)?,0]!`` =#) %A!+ ?E =#J= )9)AZ AE M̂)9)AZ -E`;GF JF+ )9)AZ *\*HE\ -EF=J!F? =#) +!%!=? . =E cK

):#*"%(_J-# F;GH)AA)DA)?)F=? J +!'')A)F=`)==)A E' =#) J`D#JH)=K0A!=) =#) %!9)F `)==)A?!F=E J`` ?B;JA)? ^!=#GJ=-#!F% F;GH)A?KSE^ ÊAb E;= ^#!-#`)==)A? JA) A)DA)?)F=)+HZ =#) E=#)A F;GH)A?K@? ZE; %)= =#) `)==)A?MÂ!=) =#)G !F=E=#) GJ!F %A!+ JF+=#) A)')A)F-) %A!+K:)-E+)A ;?)? J`` ,$`)==)A? E' =#) J`D#JH)=K

#+*$(&",$'*

194

'*+$&!*)'

)D+I)D@

7D/7D/

! " # $#

5##" ! .A@& 5##" - :($A11A%; )%

/;10D@ A;/

?;)I7;

6I@)0;<4)D@

J`)MJ``M+J`M+J`)M

+)J`M+)``M)`+M)``M

`J+M`J+)M`J+`)M

`)JM`)J+M`)J`M`)+

&"""""""""""""""!!!!!!!!!!!!!!$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$'''''''''''''''%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%"!$'%"!$'%""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% #""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&/K+@I??6I@)

2#J"GGa.K[EJ=7J??M"K

Y)+%)MdKWF-E%F!=EMcK4J=M

.IK_J?)M..KS)`?EFM.*K

UJAFJ-#<J?=`)M.&K<E?=`ZM

.$K7;AAM.dK3!AM,IK[;!F)J

D!%M,.K_9Eb)M,,K@%!=J=)+K

)"&$a.K[A!G)M,K@--;?)AM

*K7J%)M(K3D!F)L-#!``!F%M

&K@+EAFM$K4)?=EA)M"K

YE=?)J=M.,K7J??J%)M.*K

U;G?+)FM.(K2A;GD)=M.&K

<AEEbM."K4!%!+M.cKS)\=K

'#$ (# !")&<E-G =C>L GB!">B' )J-#9)A=!-J` JF+ #EA!XEF=J``!F) #J? =E -EF=J!F=#) F;GH)A? .L$M JF+=#) F;GH)A? -JF6= H)A)D)J=)+ !F JFZ AE^ EA-E`;GFK0BE CE-G GB!">B &CEF :E&CGE' 2#) F;GH)A? !F)J-# #)J9!`Z E;=`!F)+?)= E' ?B;JA)?M -J``)+-J%)?M G;?= DAE+;-) =#)F;GH)A !F =#) =ED -EAF)AK]EA )\JGD`)M 3. G)JF?=#) F;GH)A? J++ ;D =E &M(% G)JF? =#) F;GH)A?G;`=!D`Z =E )B;J` cK(%!a S;GH)A? -JF H) A)D)J=)+ !F J -J%)M J? ÈF% J? =#)Z JA) FE= !F =#)?JG) `!F) EA AE K̂

2<A %8'-A@ >/'A ;</;9'!@#6A= &#8@ /@9;<'A;9$

0@$0

@$8<

2>@

=8<9@

>@!

9>2!@

&2>

5"?,

@(9"

%..+

' 1)3/ 0@$0@$ ;7##4@ ..+* -44 >8=:9< >@<@>6@!

. , * ( & $

"

d

c

.I ..

.,

.* .(

.& .$ ."

.d .c

,I

,.

,,

.&,"

/2Y_ 71OOU_ <8T7@SR

23: *7?44+?7)

2+@I??.K Y!%#)?= DE!F= E' JFF;J` <EJ?==E <EJ?= G;`=!?DEA= AJ-) Q(M(N

"K 4E^ E' ?#A;H? Q&NdK 1F+)A JF J??;G)+ !+)F=!=Z QUNQcN

cK @F!GJ`M b!EA) =E TJEA! Q*N.IK <EG'EA= Q(N..K <!=Z ^#!-# #E?=)+ !=? PA?= -A!-b)=

!F=)AFJ=!EFJ` !F ,I.( Q$N.*K :;F)+!F =E;A!?= J==AJ-=!EF Q"M$N.&K _\D)F?!9) Q$N.$K 3E;F+ E' J #JDDZ -J= Q(N.dK VF!%#=6? =!=`) Q*N,IK 7)A?EF ;?)+ !F JF )\D)A!G)F=

Q$M*N,.K >A!F% =E G!F+ Q&N,,K 0EAb)+ ;D QdN

)I6/.K :!A= Q&N,K 3EG)EF) ^#E J??!%F? H`JG)EA %;!`= Q"N

*K U)J' QE' J HEEbN Q(N(K 2)AA!'Z!F% Q&LdN&K :)-EAJ=) Q&N$K 4)=;AF =E EA!%!FJ` -EF+!=!EF Q"N"K :)-!?!EFLGJb!F% DE?!=!EF Q*M(N.,K <EAA!+EA Q"N.*K 2E^F G!+^JZ H)=^))F WF9)AL

-JA%!`` JF+ 5;))F?=E^F Q"N.(K W-)-A)JG DAEGE=)+ HZ =#)

ZE;F% 4J-#)` Y;F=)A Q"N.&K 1F^)`` Q-E`ÈBN Q&N."K 3=!'' Q&N.cK WGG)+!J=)`Z 'E`È^!F% Q(N

9 )CHCEGI.&""cc"

8 )CHCEGI*$,c.$.$

$d.$d&"&Id"(d""c,*c*c

5 )CHCEGII$(

&,"(&d(($,$&$*Iddc"(

3 )CHCEG&$I.ddc(*(

, )CHCEG&*.ddd"",$d*d"

* )CHCEGI"II,$.*Ic(c(.I$.(d""("(.(cII.$d

" $ ' $ !

* & * ( * ) *

) % ! " " % " %

! * " % * ( &

$ ! % % ' ' # %

# ! ) # & ' !

' " ' ' ( # ) &

) # ) # # ! $

! $ ! " "

• Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia,

Palliative, Respite and Day Care

• 24-hour care delivered by experienced

and qualified nurses and carers

• Fresh, nutritious home cooked meals

• Sensory garden for all to enjoy

• Accreditation and compliance with the

MOH Aged Care Standards

Contact us today on (06) 363 8498

• Hedge trimming

• General gardening

• Weeding and spraying

• Section clearing/maintenance

• Tree pruning & removals

• Security checked & fully insured

• Free/online quotes, local operator

• Franchise opportunities available

0800 803 200

LAWN MOWING

E: [email protected]: 022 329 1783 | P: 06 363 8170

HOROWHENUATREE & GARDENQUALIFIED TREE SURGEONMULCHINGGARDEN MAINTENANCEFREE ADVICE AND QUOTESFULL INSURED

James Petrie

OUTDOOR POWEREQUIPMENT

Small Equipment & Ride On Mower Servicing

108 Oxford Street, Levin. Ph: 06 367 9951

ELECTRICIAN

YOUR TOTAL ELECTRICAL SPECIALISTSIndustrial - Domestic - Commerical

Commercial Refrigeration

2 Sheffield Street, LevinPh: 367 9086


SERVICING THE HOROWHENUA FOR OVER 50 YEARSThe best test is the test of time!

B.G.B.G. Buck LtdBuck Ltd

• Accredited Heat Pump Suppliers & Installers• Home Ventilation Systems• Inspections• Caravan Certificates• Town & Rural• Pumps, Motors• Generators

EXCAVATIONS

9163

542A

A96

7622

1AA

SERVICE DIRECTORYSERVICE DIRECTORY

Go with the flow (Levin) LtdPhone 367 8111

Mobile 021 675 337Matthew Coley,

Registered Plumber

For all your Plumbing needs- Go With The FlowASK MATTABOUT

HIS SPECIAL PENSIONERS

FLEXI PAYMENT

ALARMS &CAMERASPREVENT

BURGLARIES

PO BOX 596 LEVIN 5510

Colin Robb 027 442 9636, A/h 06 368 5385Mike Hayes 027 442 9637,

A/h 06 368 1111

CENTRALAUTOMOTIVESERVICES

Phone 06 368 203706 368 1591

Full Diesel repairs& Maintenance

TRANSPORT & GENERALENGINEERING

Mobile Ian 021 532 995Ken 021 246 8202

DIESEL SERVICES

• New Computers & LaptopsFully Hardware Checked

• Repairs & Upgrades• Onsite New Computer

Installations• Internet & Email Setup

• Virus & Spyware Removal• Data Backup & Recovery• Secure Network & Wireless

Setups• Follow-Up Support Services

027 284 6020www.blmicrotek.co.nz

MOBILE COMPUTER SERVICES

Kapiti & Horowhenua Homes & Businesses

B L MicroTek Ltd

PROMPTOn-Site Service & Support.

We Will Come to YOU!

LEVIN06 367 9709

• 23 years friendly,professional service

• Clean andinspection

• No mess, no fuss

ONLY $60• Otaki/Levin

Roger Bloxham364-6777

CHIMNEY SWEEP


STORAGE


Green Acres offers franchise opportunitiesKurt Kjestrup and Leanna Dey are GreenAcres' passionate new local MasterFranchisees, bringing extensive industryexperience and a fresh enthusiasm to thelawn maintenance and cleaning industry,which has seen local success as both a

service provider and self-employment fran-chise for the past 12 years.

We spoke with Leanna about her newGreen Acres business, to find out whatexciting plans the Levin-based pair have uptheir sleeves.

What led you to Green Acres?“We were excited about the opportunity

to help people achieve their dreams ofbeing their own bosses and running suc-cessful businesses. We looked at all theoptions in our industry and were impressed

with Green Acres's strong brand and visionof quality time for customers andfranchisees alike. With a young familyourselves, it resonated with us that peopledeserve family time and flexibility. Asrecent winners of the Westpac Awards NZFranchise System of the Year 2013/14,we've made the right choice!"

What can people expect from you as areamanagers?

"Our goal is to grow our team of sub-franchisees and continually innovate andupskill to offer our clients value for money.We believe this helps give back to aproductive and strong Horowhenua andCoast community, which we're proud to bea part of."

What are you enjoying most about yourrole?

"The exciting opportunities to developand empower our sub-franchisees, continu-ing to extend on the services we are able tooffer to our customers.

“We are proud to work with NZ Post forexample, offering employees facing redun-dancy self-employment options. We alsolove supporting local businesses to formstrategic alliances. One initiative is PositivePosture & Personal Train Me, who we'reoutsourcing to help new sub-franchisees intheir first three months, in recognition ofthe physical demands of the work."

Who should get in contact with GreenAcres?

"We're looking for positive gals and guyswho love people and want to own their ownbusiness on the Coast or Horowhenua.We're passionate about quality time;whether it's the ability to watch the childrenon athletics' day for our business owners,and for customers it could be a cup ofcoffee admiring a freshly mown lawn."

■ For further information on a businesswith Green Acres, and to enquire abouttheir range of services, call us today on0800 803-200 or visitwww.greenacres.co.nz.

For more information callDave on : 0800 827 827


Call Dave Today on 0800 827 827For Club bookings tour dates

can be arranged to suit

Coast CoachlinesComing Events & Tours

Coming Events & Tours

Ski Trip to National Park 15 - 17 August 2014. Greatway to have a fun Weekend Depart 5pm Paraparaumu,arrive 7pm Ohakune stop 15 min break, arrive 8pmNational Park (Check in Free Night) Breakfast 7:30amDepart 8:30am Drive up to Ski Fields,Return 4:00pmPipers Lodge National Park Dinner 7:00pm Free NightCruise around Bars,Breakfast 7:30pm. Depart 8:30pmDrive up to Ski Fields,Return noon National Park Depart12:30pm National Park (stop for Drink Food Taihape)Cost trip per person $280 includes Coach, Accom,2x Breakfast 1x Dinners Sat night 2 trips up toSki Fields min 30 persons

Blossom Festival Hastings Sat 13th Sept 2014.Celebrate the arrival of spring in the Hawkes Bay.Departs Prm 7am, Waik, Otaki & Levin 7.45amarrive 11.30am Hastings, enjoy shopping, parade,local food and entertainment. Depart Hastings 2.45pmarrive Levin 7pm, Otaki, Waik & Prm at 8pm. Cost $80includes Coach and Morning Tea.

Daffodil Day Carterton Sun 14th September. PickDaffodils and enjoy the craft & produce stalls. Coachstops at Paua Shop, Markets and afternoon tea.Departs Levin, Otaki, Waikanae & Paraparaumu.Arrives Greytown Shopping 10.15am on to Gladstoneto pick daffodils, Carterton for Paua shop, markets andLunch. Depart Carterton 2.30pm for 3.30 afternoon tea.Arrive Paraparaumu 5pm.Trip includes afternoon tea,Levin $60, Waikanae & Paraparaumu $35

Waimarie Paddle Steamer River Cruise Whanganui,Saturday 11 October 2014. Take a scheduled cruiseaboard the Paddle Steamer Waimarie, New Zealand’slast paddle steamer, established 1900. The Waimarieoffers leisurely cruises on the beautiful WhanganuiRiver. On board you will find comfortable saloons,covered and open sun decks, refreshments and alicensed bar, commentary and working steam engineson view. Cost per person includes Coach, River tour& Light Lunch, Museum & afternoon tea Cost $90Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin, Foxton.

Paraparaumu - Bay of Islands Tour 2nd Nov to 7th NovSunday depart 8:30am Paraparaumu Railway Station bytrain. Arrive Auckland 7pm. Monday depart Aucklandto Pahia to enjoy, Boat Cruise, Dolphins, Hole in theRock, Russell, Paihia, Keri Keri, Cape Reinga thenback back to Paihia, Auckland, on to Taupo andhot pools, return Friday 4pm. Cost $1480 includesTrain Trip, Coach, Coach to Cape Reinga, Boat Cruises,Russell, Devonport, Taupo, Accommodation Hot Pools(own room extra) Light Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon tea.

Cross Hills Garden Country Fair Kimbolton Saturday15th November. Stalls - Music - Food - Gardensdepart 7.30 Paraparaumu, Otaki Levin. Over 140 highquality gift stalls, grab a delicious lunch and coffeeand stroll through our 18 acre garden bursting withflowering rhododendrons and azaleas. Cross HillsGarden Plant Centre will also be open. Lots to keep thechildren entertained in the children’s playground andour Camellia maze. Great family day out! This is thebiggest Garden Country Fair in New Zealand Cost fromWellington $80, Plimmerton $70 Paraparaumu Beach,Waikanae $60, Otaki, Levin, Foxton $50

Toast Martinborough, Sunday 16th Nov. Wine &Food Festival Celebration of outstanding wines,fabulous food and great music set within a charmingvillage atmosphere. Depart 9am return 6.30pmLevin Otaki $65 Waikanae, Paraparaumu Wellington$40 for coach. Arrange your own ticket at TicketekWe are taking booking now

Marton Market Day Saturday 22 November, 9:00am–3:00pm. Marton Market day is on again, the streetcomes to life with stalls, entertainment, and bargainsgalore. Some of the finest arts and crafts, produceand food of the region to be enjoyed on the day.Depart: 8am Paraparaumu Beach, 8.15am Waikanae8.30am Otaki 8.45am Levin, 9.15am Foxton Arrive10am Marton Depart 2:00pm to Foxton (afternoonTea) Arrive 4:30pm Paraparaumu Beach. Cost of Tripincludes Coach & afternoon Tea Paraparaumu Beach,Waikanae $50, Otaki, Levin, Foxton $40

Wings over Wairarapa, Masterton 17th January 2015.Take the Family & Have a Picnic Day. Experience100 years of Aviation at Wings Over Wairarapain 2015. 2015’s 9th air show will showcase some ofthe world’s rarest vintage aircraft from WWI and WWII,alongside stunning displays of contemporary aircraftand the future of aviation. Wings Over Wairarapa rivalsany show for display content and reputation, and isnow a significant event on the Australasian aviationevents calendar. Depart: 7:00am Levin, 7:15am Otaki,7:30am Waikanae, 7:45am Paraparaumu Beach,Arrive 10:00am Masterton, Depart 4:00pm Masterton,Cost per person includes, Coach & Entry Levin, Otaki $90,Paraparaumu $85

Highlander has a lot to offer

ROAD TESTBy Colin SmithPhoto: John Borren

TOYOTAHighlander GX AWD

$59,990SAFETY:Dual front airbagsFront seat side and headprotection airbagsDriver’s knee airbagFront seatbeltpretensioners and loadforce limitersFront and second rowseatbelt reminderVehicle Stability Controland Traction ControlAnti-lock brakes withelectronic brakeforcedistribution andemergency brake assistHill Start Assist ControlDownhill Assist ControlLED Daytime RunningLightsReversing CameraRear parking sensor2 x ISOFIX child seatmountings3 x child seat tether pointsAlarm and immobilisersecurity systemFull size spare wheel

CRASH TEST RATING:Overall rating (2014Australasian NCAP)FUEL ECONOMY:Combined (claimed):

10.6 litres per 100kmRoad test results:Combined:

10.9 litres per 100km

MORE INFORMATION:www.toyota.co.nz

Offering customers achoice of engines andspecification gradesas well as two- and

four-wheel-drive variantscreates ample scope for out-of-control model proliferationamong the modern ranks ofSport Utility Vehicles.

Toyota New Zealand seemsto have neatly balanced therequirements of model choiceand keeping the price list to asensible length with its made-in-the-US third generation2014 Highlander lineup.

Things are simplified withthe 3.5-litre V6 petrol enginebeing the sole choice and fromthere Toyota has settled onfive models in four grades ofspecification. It creates a line-up starting at $59,990 andstretching to $80,990 for theluxury flagship model.

My first taste of the newHighlander is the base modelGX, which combines four-wheel-drive and seven-seataccommodation.

The base model status isalmost misleading as theHighlander GX has 18-inchalloy wheels and a reversingcamera as standardequipment. There’s also a6.1-inch display audio system,front fog lamps and LEDdaytime running lights, a rearparking sensor and alarm/immobiliser security system.

Visually the GX isidentified as the onlyHighlander without roof railsand in fact doesn’t have anyGX badging at all — justHighlander AWDidentification.

The Highlander once againfits into the Toyota familybetween the RAV4 and theLandCruiser Prado. Theboldly styled wagon offersseven-seat accommodationwith V6 performance and is arival for the likes of HoldenCaptiva 7, Mazda CX-9, Nissan

Pathfinder and FordTerritory.

A six-speed automatictransmission is standard withall-wheel-drive available onthe GX, GXL, Limited andLimited ZR versions with afront-wheel-drive option onthe GXL grade. Toyota’sfamiliar 2GR-FE 3.5-litre V6engine with dual variablevalve timing controls revssmoothly to develop 201kW at6200rpm and has 337Nm oftorque available at 4700rpmwith some useable muscle atlower revs.

At 100km/h the V6 is usinga relaxed 1800rpm in sixthgear or downshifts to 2100rpmin fifth and 2800rpm in fourth.The close fifth and sixth ratiosmakes for smooth shifting andthose extra couple of hundredrevs are useful for overtakingresponse and uphill runs.

For the all-wheel-driveHighlanders, the combinedcycle fuel consumption israted at 10.6 litres per 100kmand my road test averaged10.9L/100km.

But spend most of yourdriving time in city traffic andgetting better than 12 litresper 100km from theHighlander is a notable result.The V6 runs on 91 octane.

The Highlander boasts asmooth ride with impressivesuspension compliance andquietness at highway speeds.The excellent MichelinLatitude Tour radials in245/60 R18 size play animportant role in the low levelof road noise and the securegrip level.

The electrically assistedsteering is light but once youget used to the low effortrequired the accuracy of thesteering becomes part of therefined driving experience.

Comfortable front seatsand a supportive drivingposition with clearinstruments, tidily arrangedcontrols and excellentvisibility are a key part of theHighlanders appeal.

The GX model driver’s seathas manual cushion heightand slide/recline movementsand the shaping of the driver’s

seat has good side bolstersupport and plenty of cushionlength.

The touchscreen displayaudio is easy to use and theinstrumentation featuresToyota’s clear Optitronmeters. The urethane steeringwheel has tilt and telescopeadjustment with audio, phoneand trip computer switchgear.

The cruise control isoperated from a short, right-hand stalk.

The practicalities of familywagon motoring have beenconsidered by the Toyotadesigners and the Highlanderhas a big 24.5-litre centreconsole storage box with asliding cover between thefront seats. There’s a largeglovebox, a handy shelf in thedashboard, two cup holdersand big front door bins.

Passenger space in thesecond row is helped by theflat floor footwell and the rearseat has a 60/40 split backrestand sliding cushion providingan easy folding mechanism foraccess into the third row.

The third row seats are a60/40 split design and fold intothe floor.

The Highlander offers 269litres of load-space with allthree rows of seating in usewhich expands to a generous813 litres as a five-seater. Theuneven split of the third rowseat allows more loadflexibility as a six-seat vehicle.

Highlander’s standardsafety features includefrontal, front seat side andcurtain shield airbags and adriver’s knee airbag.

Vehicle Stability Control isstandard and for slipperyconditions there are 4x4 Lock,Snow and ESP Off modes plusHill Start and Downhill AssistControl functions.

Making the step up fromGX grade in the Highlanderlineup is a $6000 progressionfor the AWD model and addsroof rails, smart key accessand push button engine start,leather trim, dual-zoneairconditioning, heated frontseats and power driver’s seatadjustment.

The GXL front-wheel-drive

model is $61,990.The Highlander is all-new

but the package is a familiarone with large-size wagonversatility and smooth V6performance. The base modelGX may lack the luxurycomforts of the moreexpensive models but itdelivers on the core appeal ofseven-seat accommodation,all-wheel-drive, a 2000kgbraked towing capacity and acomprehensive safetypackage.



Appo

intm

ents

notn

eces

sary

Mon

day

toFr

iday

9am

-5pm

OPEN:

WED

NES

DAY

afte

rnoo

nstil

the

end

ofA

ugus

t201

4FR

EE

pre-

scho

olha

ircut

with

ever

yad

ultc

utor

BYO

colo

urA

swee

ttre

atis

give

nto

very

good

child

ren!

Satu

rday

s9a

m-1

2pm

CALL NOW Levin, Foxton & Shannon06 367 8198 or 0800 800 286

• FREE Edges

• FREE Paths

• PensionerRates

• GardenTidies

GARDEN BAGS• Dispose of your

green waste onceevery 4 weeks

• 600L bag capacity& frame

FREEQUOTES

Showroom Opening Hours8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Thurs

8.30am-2.30pm Fri | 10am-1.30pm Sat

PAUL DRUMMONDFURNITURE

27 MAIN RD SOUTH, LEVIN.PH (06) 368 0837

Restoration, Reproductions, CustomBuilt. Is your furniture tired? Becausewe can restore it to it's former glory.

Wide range of different timbers.

LAWNMOWING

Mr Green loves to keep your section lookinggreat to give you more time for living!

FREE no obligation QUOTES

0800 674 733

• Lawns• Gardens• Hedges• Sections “No repair too small”

[email protected] | www.panelbeaterslevin.co.nz

F Y I Noticeboard

75 Tiro Tiro Road Levin, 551006 3686483 | 027 288 0111

TREVOR DELLOW

TREVOR THE CLOCK MAN

HOROLOGIST

[email protected]

53c Oxford Street, Levin (next to Cossie Club)

SALON HOURSSALON HOURSTues to Sat byTues to Sat byappointmentappointmentLate nightLate night

appointmentsappointmentsavailableavailable

Tessa and Karina -specialising in

colours and trendycuts for men and

women

GIVING THE ATTENTION ANDSERVICE YOU DESERVE

Ph: 06 367 0244www.salonamici.co.nz

FOXTONJOHNSTON ST

St Mary Hall, Saturday9am. Linen, electrical,household, clothes. Teaand coffee on sale.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏

Senior Practice NurseHorowhenua Community Practice• Term of Employment: permanent• Hours per week: 40 hours per week, between 8am and 5pm• Start date: as soon as possible• Salary: by negotiation• Minimum Qualification: Registered Nurse with general practiceexperience.Horowhenua Community Practice (HCP) is working to proactivelydevelop concepts to improve the care and flow of informationbetween patients and general practices. HCP is focused onimproving the quality of our customers’ journeys and changinghealth outcomes for people in our community.The Senior Practice Nurse role is a unique position for anexperienced practice nurse that involves a mix of tele-triage,self-care advice, prescription and practice nurse duties.Person qualities:• Passionate about delivering high quality experiences for customers• Excellent interpersonal skills• Relationship savvy• Deals with paradox and is a problem solver• Innovative and practical• Comfortable with transformational change.Skills and experience• Experienced general practice nurse – rural preferred but not essential• Tele-triage experience is desirable• Medtech proficient• Chronic and Acute care nursing experience.If you’re up for the challenge, get in touch and show us what youhave to offer. We can offer you a competitive salary, and theopportunity to be part of a ground breaking new initiative.For more information and application documents visitwww.centralpho.org.nz and click on the “Working for Us” link.Send your completed application documents and CV [email protected]. Shortlisting will commence immediately.

www.centralpho.org.nz

CONGRATULATIONS!“Brain Teaser”

Competition WinnerStephanie Brookie

Situations WantedHOUSE Cleaner avail-able. Honest and reliable.Phone Debra 367 5910 or021 110 7176.

Andersons OutdoorMachinery

39 Hokio Beach Road, Levin.Phone 06 368 9665

‘Sales & Workshop Assistant’We are a busy Outdoor Power Equipmentbusiness, looking to add an enthusiastic andself-motivated person to our dedicated team.

You will need to have good sales & customerservice skills, a high level of reading andwriting ability, topped off with goodcomputing skills.You will also need to havea good mechanical knowledge of outdoorpower equipment, have a full drivers licence,and be prepared to take on a varied range oftasks as required.

Your role will include but not be limited to:

Picking up and delivering customer’s machinesPreparing machines for serviceCustomer sales and serviceInwards goods and machine assemblyGeneral cleaning & maintaining of the shop& workshopComputer processing and researching

This is a full time position – 43 hours per week.

So if you have a positive outlook, are quickthinking and keen to learn, we would love tohear from you!

Please give Robyn a call on 3689665 to getan application pack.

Applications Close: Friday 08.08.14

RONGOTEA WednesdayCATTLE

Start time 11:30amStore, Yearling, Weaners & Cows

NAIT Tags/Cards Compulsory

CALVES, PIGS & SHEEPStart time 11:00am

Starting from 21st July - CALF SALESMonday - start time 10:30am

Wednesday - start time 11:15am

Darryl Harwood (06) 323 2399 or 0274 491174Richard Trembarth 0274 993 992Emmet MCConnell 0274 437 671

Office (06) 324 8135

Stock Auctions

TUESDAYSALE

TUESDAYSALE

10.30 amCalves11.00 amPrime sheepStore lambsEwes11.30amWeanersYearlings2yr old cattleBullsCONTACT ELDERS:D Haworth(06) 368 2642mob 0274 504 133PGG WRIGHTSONCallum Stewart(06) 323 5440mob 027 280 2688

For Sale

CARPETOVERLOCKING ANDFRINGING SERVICE

CARPETOVERLOCKING ANDFRINGING SERVICE

Available at ourfactory shop togetherwith a large selectionof NZ and imported

rugs.

Monday - Friday8.00am - 5.00pmOpen Saturday

9.30am - 12.30pm

NORCA RUG CO.LTD

248 Oxford StreetLevin

Phone 368-8844

TO PLACE AN ADPh: 06 368 5109Fax: 06 368 2366

Garage Sales

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERSEXHAUST SPECIALISTS

W.O.F

Servicing and WOF

Employment Vacancies

FirewoodDRY pine 7 x 4 trailer, 2m3

$150, free delivery. Phone027 471 0386/368 5153.

ADD SOME

COLOURTO YOUR ADVERT!

FirewoodDRY mac, 4m3, $360, freedelivery. Phone Richard021 0272 0193.

SEASONED pine $85 percubic metre. Phone 027652 4000/06 367 6396.

OHAU77 MCLEAVEY RD

Sat. 8am. Linen, books,tools, LP’s, toys, house-hold goods, tent, campinggear.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏

LEVIN31 STUCKEY ST

Sat. Not before 8am.House goods, variety.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏

LEVIN71 KAWIU RD

Saturday, not before 9am.Household items.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏

LEVIN21 VINCENT DR

Sat. 7.30am. New/usedclothes, furniture, greatquality.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏

LEVIN17 ELIZABETH ST

Saturday 8am. Fundrais-ing for Medical TX, some-thing for all.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏

LEVIN39 KAWIU RD

Saturday 8am - 12 noon.Household items,gardening items, books.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏

FOXTONMAIN ST

Saturday 8am. Car BootSale at Foxton Market.TO VISIT VISITED

❏ ❏

Wanted to Buyor Exchange

BUYING now. LegacyAntiques, Shannon.Phone 362 7117.

WANTEDTrucks

We buy any trucks,vans, utes n 4wd -

any make or model,dead or alive.

Min $200 up to $3,000(conditions apply)

Phone0800 717 273

FIREWOOD from bag totrailer available pickupor delivered (free local),4m3, $250. Phone 022 4897494.

BEST price in town! Drypine 4m3 $230, free localdelivery, WINZ quotes.Phn Richard 021 0272 0193

For Sale

315 Oxford Street, Levin • Phone: (06) 368 1170Fax: (06) 368 1169 • Email: [email protected]

Open Saturday 9am-5pm; | Sunday 10am-4pm;Open Saturday 9am-5pm; | Sunday 10am-4pm;Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.30pmMonday-Friday 8.30am-5.30pm

FREE DELIVERYFREE DELIVERY(conditions apply)(conditions apply)

CHECK OUT OURQUALITY SECONDHAND

FURNITURE SHOP


LAMMAS,Judith Louise (nee Willis).Peacefully after a longillness at PalmerstonNorth Hospital onMonday, July 21, 2014,surrounded by herloving family. Loveddaughter of the lateIvan and June Willis.Dearly loved wife ofPaul. Loving motherand mother-in-law ofTania-Jane andMatthew, Cathie-Anne, Wendy-May andTimothy. Loved sisterand sister-in-law ofStephen and Chris.Loved aunty of all hernieces and nephews.Cherishedgrandmother of her 7grandchildren.

A service for Judithwill be held at TheFuneral Home, 545Queen St East, Levinon Saturday, July 26,2014 at 10:30am,followed by intermentat The Avenue LawnCemetery, Levin.

Funeral Directors

HARVEY BOWLERFUNERAL SERVICE LTD

This week atHarvey Bowler:• New range of cremation

jewellery available now

LEVIN OTAKI SHANNONPhone: 06 368 2954

www.harveybowler.co.nz

Here when you need us...

SEARS,Patricia Joy.(nee Block)Of Levin, peacefullyon July 24, 2014. Aged75 years. Dearly lovedmother and mother-in-law of Vicki andGraham (FoxtonBeach), Tony andLeigh (Australia), andDavid and Lid (Levin).Loving Nana Pat toNathan, Hayden,Sarah, and Joel;Michael andMaddison; Chantel,Joshua and Jayden.Much loved GreatNana of her 8 greatgrandchildren.

Service at The FuneralHome, 545 QueenStreet, Levin, onMonday July 28, 2014at 11.00am.Thereafter privatecremation at TheAvenue Crematorium,Levin.

FamilyNoticesPITTAMS,Rusyl Fraser.Peacefully on July 22,2014. Much lovedfriend of Rosie andRod Pittams. Nannanto Gary Gedye andSheelah Gedye.

Love you forever.

Deaths

THE HEATING CENTRE LTD53 Kapiti Rd, Paraparaumu. Ph. 04 298 6556

[email protected]

WOODFIRES

SPA POOLS

• Owner/installer has25 years experience

• Parts for most models• Flues, grates, fireside sets• Free Quotes• Q-card approved

• Fully New Zealand made• Chemicals available

*Prices start from $4995(incl.)

Fires and Spas

ARCHITECTURALDESIGNERAlan Craig Design Ltd.

New Homes •• Urban • Rural • TraditionalContemporary • Additions & Alterations • Renovations

Light Commercial •• Design • DocumentationBuilding Consents • Resource Consents.

066 3333676777 8844222888 | 02222777 666868 444444 [email protected]

Professional MemberLicensed Building Practitioner -Design 2

TURNING DREAMS INTO REALITY

Trade Services

PHILLIP ALEXANDER47 Oxford Street

06 368 9444 • [email protected]

Public Notices

Freephone 0508 800 800www.horizons.govt.nz

MEETINGSThe following meetings of Horizons Regional Councilwill be held during August 2014 in the Tararua Room,Regional House, 11-15 Victoria Avenue, PalmerstonNorth, unless otherwise advised:

Tuesday, 5 AugustA Regional Council Meeting will be held in PublicExcluded to consider a Tender.

Tuesday, 12 August10.00am Strategy and Policy Committee

Wednesday, 13 August10.00am Catchment Operations Committee

Tuesday, 19 August10.00am Passenger Transport Committee

Tuesday, 26 August10.00am Regional Council

Wednesday, 27 August9.00am Audit, Risk and Investment Committee

ShouldMembers of the publicwish to speak atMeetings,they are advised to view details on the Horizons’websitewww.horizons.govt.nz or phone 0508 800 800.M JMcCartneyCHIEF EXECUTIVE

OPEN EVENINGProspective students and parents are warmly

invited to tour the College’s facilities and talk withstaff members and students about Manawatu-

College and what it has to offer on

DAY-TIME TOURSHour long tours of the “college in action”,

conducted by the Principal, Mr Bruce McIntyreare available to prospective students and their

parents. To arrange a tour and/or request acopy of our 2014 Prospectus, please phone the

Principal’s Secretary,Mrs Caroline Fisher,

Phone (06) 363 6550 or [email protected]

Thursday 31st July 7:00pm - 9:00pmCommencing in the College Hall

Cancer Society of NZ Manawatu Centre INC

Notice ofAnnual General Meeting at 7pm

Monday 28th July 2014

At: Levin & District War Memorial Hall,Chamberlain Street, Levin

Guest Speaker: Jude Leppard,Community Cancer Support Nurse

based in Horowhenua

Agenda:

• Presentation of Annual Report

• Presentation of Audited Financial Statements

• Election of Members to the executive

• Other matters of general business

Signed by Chris Franklyn Secretary

Church Services

Facing Challenges?Open Tuesdays 10am - 1pm

Tuesday evenings by prior appointment

“Healing Rooms”Hope Centre, 3 - 7 Kent Street, Levin

0800HEALING or 0800 432 546A free service where teams of three peoplepray with you for your physical, emotional

and spiritual needs.

Public Notices

Car WashFundraiser

Sat 26th July10:00am-2:00pm@ Repco carpark

$5Raising funds for

Athletic Under 11’sTaupo Tournament

Community EventsDIABETES: Got Diabetes? Get Educated - FREE.Healthy Living Diabetes Management course inLevin on Wednesday 6th, 13th & 20th August, 5:30pm- 7:30pm. To register contact MHT Diabetes Trust(06) 357 5992 or email [email protected] invites all ladies to an evening on Friday 8thAugust, 7 - 9pm at Baptist Church, Levin. Guest isJanice Gray from Invercargill. "Feeling the Freedomto Let Go of the Past - The Best is yet to Come !"Coffee and Cake $10. Any queries phone Viv (06) 3689430.DIABETES New Zealand, Horowhenua Branchmeeting this month will be held on Wednesday, 30thJuly, in the Freyberg Lounge, Memorial Hall, Levin,starting at 7:00pm. The speaker will be BelindaMcMillan, Territory Manager of Pharmaco thecompany that distributes CareSens Meters forpeople with Diabetes. If anyone is still havingproblems with their meter, please attend for adviceand assistance. For further information andsupport, please contact Ann 368-9475 or Christine368-8740.

Trade ServicesPAINTER int/ext prof, forfree quote, phone 3670604/021 168 7671 today.

Gardening &Landscaping

LANDSCAPE mainten-ance. Ring Mike 368-0630or 027-242-3773.

LandscapeGarden & Turf

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

LawnmowerRepairs

CHAINSAWS, mowers,ride-ons, weedeaters,waterblasters, concretesaws, posthole borers,trailers, pumps etc, wehire and repair all makesand models. Levin Hire &Repairs, 126 Hokio BeachRoad. Phone 368 5058.

To Let2 bdrm, f/fncd, c/port,sunny, central, newredec, refs/bond reqd, nodogs, $195pw. 027 314 4692

2 bdrm, sunny, close totown. $185p/w, no gge,lawns included. Phone027 480 5927.

3 bdrm house, approx 100sq mtrs, insulated andh/pump, c/port, f/fenced,$195p/w. Call 027 311229

LEVIN, Exc con, 2 bdrmflat, h/pump, c/port,shed, lt, $190. 027 249 3367.

MAKO Mako Road, 3bdrms, no shed, newdecor, $225p/w, petsokay. Phone 027 841 6245.

Open HomeOPEN Home – PrivateSale. Sunday 27 July,2.30pm. 170 GladstoneRoad, Levin. Phone 3689449. www.masonparker.co.nz

localclassifieds>> >>say it. sell it. buy it.

Sally gave herselfan A+ when sheadvertised her

tuition services inLocal Classifieds

McCORMICK,Marie Edith.Of Foxton Beach.Peacefully atArohanui Hospice,Palmerston North,surrounded by herloving family, onTuesday July 22, 2014,aged 72 years. Dearlyloved wife and bestfriend of Keith. LovedMum of Maureen,Nivene and Nigel.Loving Nana ofJeremy and Emily;Caitlin, Quinn, Paige,Archer and Luka.With grateful thanksto the staff ofArohanui Hospice,Haematology andOncologyDepartments ofPalmerston NorthHospital for theirloving care of Marie.

A celebration of Marie’slife will be held at TheAvenue Crematorium,Avenue North Road,Levin, on SaturdayJuly 26, 2014, at2:00pm.


Funeral Directors

0800 ICMARK ~ (06) 368-8108545 - 547 Queen Street East, Levin

197 Mill Road, Otakiwww.icmark.co.nz

Kathryn & Denis Mark

In Memoriam

IRELAND,Paul Charles (Jack).

26~07~2013All the love andlaughter left my lifeone year ago today.“It’s better to bum outThan to fade away”

Always on my mindand forever in myheart.Sue xxx

IRELAND,Paul Charles (Jack)

In Loving MemoryPoppa

We miss you so muchPoppa, and we hope

you are watching overus as we grow.

But we will always loveyou Poppa, this much

we know.Love always, yourDoodle Bug and yourPrincess.

IRELAND,Paul Charles (Jack).

In Loving MemoryNot a day passes by,

DadThat you don’t cross

my mind.Not all of you departed,

whenYou left this world

behind.The memory of you is in

front of me each andevery day

And there is noescaping you, I need

that, so its okayI want you watching

over me, so please knowthis is true

That everything I amtoday is all because of

YOU.Love and miss you so

much it hurts.Love always, Daniel,Tamee, Jayden andRylee.

PARKER,Keith.

24~7~2011Our family chain wasbroken as you went tosleep and left us.Miss you always.Your loving wife Auraand family.

RURUKU,Reihana Temepara.

24~7~06Eight years on andyour star still shinesthe brightest. Love,Nan, Koko, Joe,Shanade, Patience andManaaki.

MemorialHeadstones

ADD SOME

COLOURTO YOUR ADVERT!


• All parts & servicing• Free Warranty Services

Servicing all Vehicle typesSpecialising in Holden,Suzuki, Izuzu and Mazda

MINIVANSFROM $70

PER DAY11 & 12 Seater vans, petrol and diesel,

unlimited mileage

CARGO VAN FROM $100 PER DAYUnlimited mileage

CARS FROM $60 PER DAYUnlimited mileage

CAR

Phone Trish - 0800 744 111or (06) 368 7169 for rental enquiries

FOR ALLYOURVEHICLERENTAL

HOROWHENUA MOTOR CO. LTDCnr Bristol & Stanley Streets, Levin

or visit www.hmcholden.co.nzAfter Hours: Gary (06) 368 4123

NEEDS?SALES OFFICE

20-30 Coventry StreetPO Box 1087, LEVIN0800 QUINS LEVIN

(0800 784 675)

SALES OFFICE - QUIN ROOFING20 - 30 Coventry Street

PO Box 1087, LEVINPh: (06) 366 0183 or 0800 QUINS LEVIN

(0800 784 675)FAX: (0800) 104 000

Manufacturers and suppliers of colour, galvanised and zinc coated Long Run Roofing

Four moreblack beltsat localmartialarts club

LVN180714splblackbelt

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Johhny Snow, Brenda Snow, Fiona Parrant, Steve Parrant (club representatives in the absence of AndrewSalton) Alli Veerbeek and Fiona Read.

The Salton Taekwon-Do Academy isproud to announce that they have fournew black belts to add to their growingclub numbers.

Fiona Read, Alli Veerbeek, Johnnyand Brenda Snow travelled to Taurangain mid-June to test for their first degreeblack belt under the watchful eye ofexaminers Master James Rimmer 7thDegree and Mr Graham Patterson 6thDegree and national coach.

This is the first step along the way tothe ultimate 9th degree.

A student of ITF Taekwon-Do usuallyneeds to train for at least three to fouryears to gain the knowledge andnecessary skills to gain promotion to the1st degree black belt.

For the four students it was the resultthey were looking for after four years ofdedication, sacrifices and training.

Mrs Read was a member of theHorowhenua club back in the early 1990sbefore taking a break when she attainedthe 3rd gup level (Blue belt red tip). Shedecided it was time to get her twodaughters involved in the art and as aresult she decided to start training againherself to support her children.

A lot of changes had been madethrough the 15 years or so that Mrs Readhad been absent, but she managed to

devote herself to conquering thenecessary changes and realised thatattaining her 1st degree black belt wasachievable.

She set her sights on that black belt,focused and conquered.

Brenda and Johnny Snow joined theHorowhenua club in the early 2000sbefore they also started a family.

Once youngest daughter Ashley wasfour Mrs Snow brought her along to theclub’s junior classes.

Mrs Snow soon became an assistantinstructor within that junior classstructure and then became an officialmember of the senior class. She is alsothe Salton Taekwon-Do AcademiesInstructor for the KUBZ, known as thelittle bears class, which is for 3 to 5 yearolds.

She has had to juggle motherhood,club training and junior classinstructing in order to attain her firstdegree — a task that has certainly beendemanding, challenging and at timesrewarding.

Mr Snow has natural ability; he is acomplete all-round taekwon-do studentwho excels in all aspects of the art.

He assists in the senior class whenrequired and is an official assistantinstructor with his wife Brenda for thelittle bears classes.

Mr Snow attained an A pass at thegrading, the only person at the gradingto achieve that result. He is now lookingforward to the new challenges that awaithim both as a student and as anassistant.

Alli Veerbeek is a natural talent witha great future ahead of her. She has beenwith the club just on three years now andhas proved her ability winning manyregional and national titles in sparringand patterns.

As a result of passing her Dan gradingshe is now eligible to trial for the NewZealand junior team to compete at theVenice (Italy) world championships in2015.

“I have no doubts that Alli will beselected as part of that team” clubInstructor Andrew Salton said.

Mr Salton said she just needs to showsome dedication, focus and commitmentwhich is not easy for someone so young,and at 14 years of age Alli could competeat three world championships at thejunior level.

With the four new black belts theSalton Taekwon-Do Academy can boastof having 15 black belts registered to theclub at the moment. Training is at theHorowhenua events centre on Monday,Wednesday and Friday evenings from5.30–7.30.



0800-356 1814329 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North

WWW.MANAWATUNISSAN.CO.NZ

Contact Anytime:Peter Nunn 027 388 3333Gareth Cox 021 268 0517Mark Davenport 027 244 5824

MANAWATU NISSAN

THIS FIELDAYS,WE’RE MOVING STOCK.

PATHFINDER7 SEAT FROM

$54,990 +ORC

ACROSS THE PATHFINDER AND X-TRAIL RANGESFINANCE2.9%

X-TRAIL7 SEAT FROM

$39,990+ORC

Offer available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services only and excludes all lease and some fleet purchasers. Units must be registered in July to qualify forthe special finance offer. The 2.9% Finance offer applies to the new Pathfinder (R52) and the new X-TRAIL (T32) variants. The 2.9% p.a.interest rate is available with zerodeposit and 36 months term. Additional finance related fees, charges, and terms and conditions apply. Additional fees and on-road charges apply. Offer cannot be used inconjunction with any other offers and is only available while stocks last. Offer must end Jul.31st 2014.

nissan.co.nz


A/h Mike 021 566 132; Stu 027 347 2418; Gary 027 438 4123FINANCE AVAILABLE AT A COMPETITIVE RATE NORMAL LENDING CRITERIA APPLIES

PLUS MANY MORE QUALITY VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM

QUALITY USED VEHICLES - GREAT DRIVE AWAY PRICES – SIMPLIFYING MOTORING

360 Oxford St.367 3925www.hmcholden.co.nz

$19,995$19,995

1.8l 5spd Manual,89,350kms, NZ New, CD Stereo,Alloys, Electric Windows & Mirrors,Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning $9,995

1.3l Auto,Only 26,200kms,Window Tints, Air Conditioning,CD Stereo, AM Radio $9,995 $16,995

1.3l 5spd Manual,NZ New, 53,500kms,Air Conditioning,CD Stereo, Keyless Entry,Electric Windows & Mirrors $7,995

1.5l Auto, Alloys,1 NZ Owner, Air Conditioning,ABS, Electric Windows & Mirrors,CD Stereo, Keyless Entry

2003 MAZDA 323 GSX SPORTHATCH1999 MAZDA FAMILIA

2007 MITSUBISHI COLT 2013 MITSUBISHI COLT 2007 DAIHATSU SIRION

2.0l 5spd Manual,NZ New, Air Conditioning,ABS, Electric Windows & Mirrors,CD Stereo, Keyless Entry $12,995

2004 MAZDA 3 SPORTHATCH GLX

2.0l Auto, NZ New,ONLY 22350km, 4x4, Alloys, ABS,Climate Air Conditioning, CD Player,Keyless Entry, Electric Windows & Mirrors

NZ New, Ex Demo,Only 20kms!, 1.2l 4spd Auto, ABS,Alloys, A/C, Keyless Start & Entry,Elec Windows & Mirrors $17,990$18,995

2007 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA JLX 2013 SUZUKI SPLASH LTD

$5,495

$19,995 $18,990

1.5l Auto, NZ New,Only 13,350kms,Electric Windows & Mirrors,Air Conditioning, CD Stereo,Central Locking

2007 Holden Commodore VE GTR3.6l 5spd Auto, Traction &Cruise Control, Tinted Windows,DVD Player, Leather Seats,Alloys, Air Conditioning,Electric Windows & Mirrors,Awesome Graphics

$11,995

horowhenua chronicle 25-07-14

Documents

mr yule

mr duffy betteraccess

mr clapperton

district councils

regional councils

mr duffysprofile

lgnz vice president

unitary councils