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RUAPEHU BULLETIN 29 May 2019 • 1

29 May 2019, Vol 35, No 1768

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A tribute to Ceaser the ANZAC dog

New Zealand’s first war dog on record – Ceaser the bulldog – was honoured and remembered at a ceremony at the National Army Museum in Waiouru on Monday. During the ceremony Ceaser was posthumously awarded the Blue Cross medal for service and bravery during World War I.

Ceaser (as his name was spelled by his owner) was the official mascot of A Company, 4th Battalion, New Zealand Rifle Brigade during World War I. After taking part in an official parade with the troops down Queen’s Street in Auckland, he departed New Zealand for Egypt alongside his handler, Rifleman Thomas Samuel Tooman.

In February 1916 when they arrived in Egypt, Thomas Tooman was assigned to train as an ambulance driver

and Ceaser as a Red Cross dog. There was a special area set up to train the dogs by recreating battlefield-like conditions with logs, branches, upturned wagons, bomb craters and the like. Tom, Ceaser’s handler was also taught how to look after and support Ceaser is his special role as a Red Cross dog.

After intensive training, Ceaser left Egypt for France and the battlefields of the Somme, which were muddy, full of crater holes from shelling, and scattered with barbed wire – a very challenging terrain for a small bulldog.

Ceaser wore a harness around his middle equipped with supplies including bandages, water and writing material. His job was to sniff out and help rescue

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Sharing the presentation for Ceaser, the ANZAC dog, from left, LCpl Baylin Broderick and Iris, Patricia Stroud, Spr Luke Dinsdale and India, Nigel Allsopp and museum director Windsor Davis, holding Ceaser’s Blue Cross medal.

Squeeze on for winter rent market

Every year the squeeze on accommodation for winter staff seems to get tighter and this year is no exception, with reports of much fewer beds available for seasonal workers.

As well as the hundreds of seasonal staff that Ruapehu Alpine Lifts takes on, most off-mountain businesses in Ohakune and National Park take on extra staff to

cope with the winter, adding pressure to the rental market.

In Ohakune, Tūroa Lodge is no longer available for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts staff.

Rental agencies report that they have much fewer houses to rent, with more people taking their properties off the seasonal rental market and instead

Team Kim Young and Sons restored the pride of the local growers by taking back the Carrot Carnival trophy on Saturday, beating two-time winners Ohakune Fire Brigade. They are, from left, Dayton Rikihana, Kim Young, Danielle Rikihana and Stefan Payne. See inside for more.

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THE PoWDERKEGBottom of the mountain road Ph: 06 385 8888The iconic Powderkeg at the bottom of the mountain road remains Ohakune’s most popular venue for all ages. With 30 years’ commitment to fantastic food, friendly service and fun times, The Keg is the perfect place to meet friends for dinner, drinks or just all round good times. Powderkeg open 3pm till late daily.

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What’s onround

RuapehuLittle Barrow Market – inaugural event 1 JuneHappy Valley Opens 1 JuneOhakune Fashion Show 2 JuneRaethi Country Market 8 JuneMardi Gras 22 JuneWhakapapa Opens for skiing & snowboarding 22 JuneTūroa opens for skiing & snowboarding 29 JuneLittle Barrow Market – weekly Saturdays 29 JuneRaethi Country Market 13 July

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Sunday 9 June Maungārongo Marae, 36 Burns St, Ohakune

Time: 4pm pōwhiri

This overnight wānanga (discussion and learning opportunity) is an opportunity for whānau and the community to learn about Puanga (Māori new year) from a Ngāti Rangi and Whanganui perspective

along with preparing ourselves for Maunga Karakia the next morning.

PUANGA WĀNANGA

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MAUNGA KARAKIA

Monday 10 June Koro Ruapehu, Tūroa Ski Field

Time: 5.45am

Maunga Karakia is an opportunity for iwi and the Ruapehu community to come together to acknowledge and celebrate our

maunga (mountain), Koro Ruapehu, remember loved ones and look forward to the times ahead. As local iwi, Ngāti Rangi lead this event which provides an opportunity to share our cultural traditions and knowledge of Puanga and our maunga with the wider community.

Buses are available and will be leaving from the following places:

Raetihi - Dempsey Buses: 4.45am Ohakune - Maungārongo Marae: 5.00amReturning from the ski field at 8.15am.

For safety reasons, it is highly recommended to use the provided transportation.

For more information or to RSVP for any of these events, please contact Ngāti Rangi Trust on 0800 N RANGI or email

[email protected].

Whangaehu crevasse rescue

A climber was lucky to escape serious injury after she fell 15 metres down a crevasse on Mt Ruapehu on Saturday 25 May.

Police received a distress call from a mountaineering group around 2:40pm to say one of their group, a woman in her 20s, had fallen down the crevasse in the Whangaehu Glacier and out of sight of her fellow-climbers.

The climbers could not see the woman but they were able to talk to her.

A rescue operation was immediately launched and the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was sent to the glacier from Taupo, via the Chateau Tongariro Hotel where it picked up members of the LandSAR Ruapehu Alpine Rescue Organisation (RARO).

Staff from the Tukino Ski Field were also on standby in case adverse weather hindered the helicopter’s ability to get to and from the location.

The helicopter was able to land on the glacier at around 5pm, and the RARO team made their way 100 metres downhill to the location where the woman had fallen.

Using ropes and harness equipment, the woman was lifted out of the crevasse by the team in good health and good spirits around 6:40pm.

The team worked in the dark in strong wind with passing cloud.

The helicopter managed to retrieve the teams in the dark and fly the relatively-unscathed patient to safety and fantastic hospitality at the Tukino Ski Field lodges.

Police involved in the rescue have praised the mountaineering group for their preparedness and calm during the incident.

“Guts effort and another great team effort from all the agencies working together in the Central North Island,” said RARO on Facebook.

Personnel involved were from the Police, RARO, Department of Conservation, Hillary Outdoors, RAL, Tukino Ski Field, Chateau Tongariro and the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter.

RARO operates with donations, from grateful survivors and relations of victims, plus small contributions from local organisations. Go to https://www.rescue.org.nz/ and RARO’s Facebook page to support them.

The Whangaehu crevasse. Photo: RARO.

‘A lot of positivity’ at tourism forum: Cameron

Over 70 tourism operators together with representatives from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), DOC and Taupo’s Regional Tourism Organisation joined Ruapehu’s mayor Don Cameron and Council economic and community development staff at the Visit Ruapehu industry forum last week.

Mr Cameron said it was great to see such a strong turnout from Ruapehu’s visitor sector and the involvement of government ministry and regional tourism partners at the forum.

“Attendees heard about the wide range of co-operative activities being undertaken to support sustainable sector growth and improve the visitor experience while protecting our environment and cultural assets,” he said.

“This included updates from Council on the i-Site network, skills and talent development and the Ruapehu Regional Visitor Development Plan, DOC and MBIE on the Tongariro National Park Spatial Plan, Visit Ruapehu on marketing campaigns, sector performance and new operating model, and RAL on the Sky Waka project and community engagement.

Excitement is building within Ruapehu tourism over the impact the Sky Waka gondola will have with many feeling that the estimated 350,000 yearly visitors it will attract is conservative and could reach as much as 500,000 per annum.

“There is no doubt that the Sky Waka is

going to be significant not only for RAL but many other operators and businesses who will benefit from the anticipated visitor surge,” says Mr Cameron.

Visit Ruapehu general manager Jo Kennedy said that at the inaugural forum in November last year it was noted that Ruapehu’s visitor sector was expected to continue to perform strongly.

“This has been reflected in our key measurement data such as our Monthly Tourism Estimates which is up 13% year to date versus a National average increase of 7% and the resulting positivity within the sector,” she said.

She said Visit Ruapehu and Council have been working closely with Central Government and neighbouring regions, which has been key to unlocking opportunities and responding to the pressures from the sector’s growth.

“We welcome the adoption by MBIE and DOC of the New Zealand-Aotearoa Government Tourism Strategy which will see a more active, deliberate and co-ordinated approach to tourism by government.

“We all want to see tourism growth to be productive, sustainable and inclusive and contribute toward improving the wellbeing of all New Zealanders.

“We still have a lot of work to do, and people to bring together, this is a moment in time and I’m not under any illusion that it will be easy from here, but I’m looking forward to the journey,” said Ms Kennedy.


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Waimarino-Waiouru Youth Ambassadors from Ruapehu’s award-winning Youth Council have held a working bee at the Raetihi Community Gardens as part of the NZ Youth Week.

Held every May, Youth Week is a nationwide festival of events designed to encourage young people to take on challenges, share ideas and focus on the positive aspects of being young.

Youth council liaison Lauren Thompson said that the theme for this year’s Youth Week was “He wai hōhonu a mātou” (We are more than you see) and the ambassadors wanted to create a project that would give back to the community and encourage others to get involved in helping out their town.

“Helping to ensure that the Raetihi Community

Gardens will produce a bumper crop of winter vegetables for those in need was a great way of doing this,” she said.

She said the youth ambassadors put in a huge effort weeding and fertilising empty garden beds, planting seedlings for winter vegetables for the community and helping to dig a new compost area.

“As part of helping with community education they are also putting up signage at the recycling station to encourage people to compost their food waste rather than sending it to the landfill,” she said.

Anyone interested in finding out more about what the Ruapehu Youth Council is up to or how they can get involved should check out their Facebook page or see ruapehudc.govt.nz

Waimarino-Waiouru Youth Ambassadors Emma Burnard, Hezakaya Metekingi, Sapphire Mapp, Dalton Jordan, Brianna Mckenna, Tess Morris, Aylish Jordan at work at the Raetihi Gardens as part of NZ Youth Week.

wounded soldiers on the battlefront by helping guide them back to the safety of the trenches, or to carry messages from wounded soldiers unable to walk on their own.

Dogs like Ceaser were trained to be able to tell the difference between Allied and enemy soldiers. This was of great help to the stretcher-bearers who sometimes struggled to find the soldiers in the horrendous conditions on the battlefields of the Western Front.

Ceaser helped save many soldiers and was successful in locating the wounded at the front, many of whom may not have survived without Ceaser’s help.

One such lucky soldier was Rifleman Johnson who was knocked out and buried in earth after an artillery shell exploded nearby. He could not move buried under a mound of earth and Ceaser dug and scratched an area around his head so he could breathe. Ceaser then ran off to get help from his handler Tom and the other stretcher-bearers.

Sadly, Ceaser was killed in action, shot in ‘no man’s land’ presumably by an enemy sniper, alongside a soldier who had died with his hand resting on Ceaser’s head. Ceaser was buried with the soldier near a Casualty Clearing Station.

Ceaser’s collar has been donated

to the Auckland Museum and bears a nameplate with the inscription “Ceaser, 4th Battalion, NZ Rifle Brigade”. It is thought that his handler Thomas Tooman misspelt his name ‘Ceaser’ as at the time did not know of the traditional spelling of the name ‘Caesar’.

Thanks to the work of Nigel Allsopp and the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation, an annual Blue Cross medal will be awarded to a deserving animal in both New Zealand and Australia. The award is based on the guidelines and work of Blue Cross in the United Kingdom, who have been awarding medals since World War I, firstly to soldiers who showed bravery and compassion to animals during the war, and from 1940 to animals themselves.

Witnessing the presentation was Patricia Stroud, the great, great niece of Ceaser’s handler, along with other members of her family.

Mrs Stroud presented the National Army Museum with a copy of a photograph of Ceaser that has been handed down through the family.

Also present were two current Army dogs and their handlers: Sapper Luke Dinsdale and ‘India’, and Lance Corporal Maylin Broderick and ‘Iris’. The sister Labradors are trained to sniff out explosives.

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Carrot Park praise• I was delighted to read that the Carrot Park has won

a well-deserved award.My family have two bricks in the path so we feel like

we are part of it too.I was disappointed that the Ruapehu District Council

press release didn’t mention the hundreds of hours that the small community have put in to this project. It sounded like it was a council initiative whereas it was actually driven by Dave Scott.

On another note – it is not possible to get a photo of the mountain with the Big Carrot in the foreground because of some trees. Would the owner consider chopping these trees down?

I am sure they would make good firewood. If the owner can’t afford to do that, perhaps volunteers,

the Carrot Park committee or the Council would help.The photo of the Big Carrot with the mountain in

the background could be an amazing iconic photo for Ohakune and it could be used all over the world as this Park is used by so many international visitors.

What a great place Ohakune is.Errol Baker, Mt EdenEditor’s note: The article is clear that it is a

community project, with support from the Council. The article refers to the judge saying the award recognised it “was initiated and progressed by the Ohakune community along with their involvement in its on-going development and maintenance”.

Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron said “worthy recognition of the dedication of the Ohakune community”.

He said that “it has been the hard work and commitment undertaken by the Ohakune community that has created this amazing space”.

In the article, project leaders Dave Scott and Peggy Frew thanked “all the many people who have helped with the Park in a number of different ways”.

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choosing to make them available for holiday rentals – the so-called ‘Airbnb effect’.

This has seen the residential rental market in tourist towns and cities squeezed around the world.

Holiday rentals give the owners potentially better returns, but also means the house can still be available for their own use for part of the time.

Ohakune has around 1500 houses, but with only around 450 occupied year-round. The rest are holiday houses.

One suggestion is for more people to rent out rooms to winter staff.

Tūroa manager JP Chevalier says there are disadvantages for people, having someone move in even temporarily.

But he says there are a lot of advantages, as well as the extra income.

He says a large proportion of the winter staff are from overseas so there is a cultural sharing aspect that can be very beneficial to the hosts.

There are many examples of host families making new friends from these arrangements – some life-long relationships.

Another option suggested, is for holiday rental owners to consider renting one of the rooms to a winter worker, who could act as a custodian/host for holiday renters.

People can look on the Ohakune Winter Staff 2019 Facebook page to find people seeking accommodation.

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Winter rentElizabeth Pakai, from Ohakune, graduated with a PhD Doctor of Philosophy on 18 May, from Otago University. The occasion was celebrated in Dunedin with whanau and friends. Elizabeth’s thesis is an historical narrative following 15 Maori kindergarten teachers from the 1950’s to 1989 as they walked the corridors of education. Elizabeth’s doctorate follows a Diploma of Teaching from Auckland, a Bachelor of Vocational Learning and Teaching from Charles Sturt University in Sydney, and a Master of Education degree, also from Australia.

Lisa Frew from Ohakune has graduated from Massey University Palmerston North with a Bachelor of Agriscience Degree. Lisa attended Ohakune Kindergarten, Ohakune Primary School, moving to NgaTawa Diocesan in Marton for five years, then to Massey University for three years. She is now a sales intern with Balance Agri-nutrients based in Fielding.

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Climate Change Public Meeting

Wednesday 5 June, 10amTaumarunui Golf Club, 165 Golf Road, Taumarunui

Wednesday 5 June, 2:30pmAwastone, 143 Ruahine Road, Mangaweka

Ian McKelvie, MP for Rangitikei Invites you to come and hear Todd Muller, MP for Bay of Plenty Opposition spokesperson for climate change and Mike Butterick from 50 Shades of Green speaking about Climate Change.

Regional environment report out now: call for commentA report on the State of Environment

(SOE) for the Manawatu-Whanganui Region (Horizons), which provides a

snapshot of the state and trends of the region’s natural resources, is out now.

The report is the first to be released since 2013 and is a synthesis of monitoring data and information, complemented by research and evaluation completed by Horizons in partnership with others.

Lead author of the report and Horizons science and innovation manager, Abby Matthews, says the report addresses how things have changed over time and where the region is heading, given current and future pressures.

“The SOE reports on climate, air quality, productive land, biodiversity and biosecurity, water quantity and water quality across the region,” says Ms Matthews.

“It looks at where we’ve come from, where we are now, what we’re doing and where we’re going. We’ve included some examples of work underway by many parties to care for our environment and natural resources, and suggested ways our communities can get involved.”

The document’s aim is to summarise the state of the regional environment and address topical issues such as climate change and swimmability.

“Climate change presents opportunities but also significant challenges for communities in our region,” says Ms Matthews.

“This SOE presents future projections for our region’s climate based on modelling completed by scientists at NIWA. Key findings include potential temperature rises, changes in snow, rain and droughts, and the challenge

our river systems are likely to face due to the impact climate change will have on river flows and sedimentation.”

“The demand for science, and community interest in it, is increasing and SOE monitoring and reporting is key. This is reflected in the increase of science and monitoring programmes since the last SOE to provide new information on the region’s natural resources.

“We acknowledge with a large region and relatively small population the challenges before us are many, particularly as priorities evolve over time.”

She said Horizons encourages people to read the report to “gain an understanding of where we are at”.

The report is available at www.horizons.govt.nz.

Teachers strikeWaimarino Primary and secondary school teachers

are on strike today, Wednesday 29 March.Some teachers will gather on the corner of Clyde and

Goldfinch Street, Ohakune, from 11am.Music teacher Dave Simms will lead some buskers,

raising money to help make up for lost wages for the day.

Teachers say some members of the community don’t realise that they lose a day’s pay when a strike is called.

Some Ohakune Primary teachers will travel to Whanganui to join activities there, while others will write to MPs.

In support of the strike, one staff member shared the statement: “a teacher’s working conditions are a child’s learning conditions”.

Horizons rates downHorizons Regional Council adopted their annual

plan yesterday, deciding to drop the additional $75,000 for fresh water grants that was put in by council after deliberations. This means Ruapehu gets the original 0.3% decrease in rates that had been earlier proposed.


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Warmer homes on the way thanks to energy trust

An energy trust’s aim to warm up homes in the King Country and Central North Island is seeing excellent results with 56 homes being insulated this month.

Established in August by The Lines Company (TLC) as an independent charitable trust, Maru receives the bulk of its funding from the Energy and Efficiency Conservation Authority’s (EECA) Warmer Kiwi Homes programme with the remainder from TLC.

The Trust is working its way through the area and will be helping out Waimarino homes soon.

Last year, the Government allocated $142.5 million over four years to EECA to cover two-thirds of the cost of ceiling and under-floor insulation.

With Maru Trust support, eligible homeowners are not having to pay at all.

Administrator Jo Meads, who came on board in February, says the feedback from locals has been extremely positive.

“There is eligibility criteria around this programme. However, many people living in the region qualify so Maru is certainly making a difference.

“Helping families’ access funding to insulate their homes is very rewarding.”

Trust chair, Waitomo mayor Brian Hanna agrees.

“It’s a reality that people suffer poor health from living in cold,

damp conditions, so we’re thrilled Maru has already made a significant difference in a short period of time.

“This is just the beginning of the trustees’ long-term vision for Maru. It’s very exciting.”

Mrs Meads works closely with EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority) and the WISE Charitable Trust in Waitara who carry out home assessments and insulation installation.

Local agencies such as the Maniapoto Whanau Ora Centre in Te Kuiti, Ngāti Rangi Trust - Ohakune, Otorohanga Support House, Mangakino Health Services, Taumarunui Kokiri Community

Trust and the Waikato DHB are also connecting with Mrs Meads.

“The support and expertise from these organisations has been great and allowed us to reach even more people,” she says.

Te Kuiti resident Nicole Taitoko is one young homeowner delighted her home will be insulated.

“The whole process has been so easy with both Maru and WISE. Everyone was so good - friendly, non-judgmental and very accommodating with everything explained clearly.

For more information contact the Maru Energy Trust on 0800 808 908 or email [email protected]

Huatahi Hill, left, discusses the insulation assessment process with WISE Charitable Trust general manager Tracey Bryant (centre), team leader/assessor Harley Meston and operations administration supervisor Denzil Williams.


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Carrot Carnival colour

Costume winner Kimberley Findon and mum Linda.

Entertainer Levity Beet plays the carrot flute with Grace Sherrit, left, and Hayley Kieron. As well as perfoming on stage with a variety of home made musical instruments, Levity helped young and old to make flutes from carrots.

Carrot bags fly in the Growers vs locals stack em and wrap em race at the Carrot Carnival. Pictured is the Ohakune Volunteer Fire Brigade team, winners of the overall trophy for the past two years. This time they were beaten by the Kim Young and Sons growers team.Carrot princesses Macy and Jade Bergman.


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QUEENS BIRTHDAY MONDAY 3rd JUNE

• Kerbside rubbish and recycling collection in Ohakune, Raetihi and Rangataua is as per usual on Queens Birthday Monday.

• Please have your pink rubbish bag and blue bin recycling kerbside by 7.30am.

• Transfer Stations will be open as per their normal Sat, Sun and Mon opening hours.

• Ohakune: Sat, Sun, Mon - 8am to 3pm• Taumarunui: Sat & Mon - 10am to 5pm, Sun - 1pm to 5pm• N.Park: Mon - 8am to 12pm, Sat - 1pm to 5pm, Sun - 8am to 5pm• Ohura: Mon & Sun closed, Sat - 1pm to 5pm• Ongarue: Mon & Sun closed, Sat - 8am to 12pm• Owhango: Mon - 1pm to 5pm, Sat & Sun - 8am to 12pm

Ruapehu College reports

EyE on RuapEhu CollEgE, ContRibutEd by staff and studEnts

The Ruapehu College netball team have made the top secondary school grade SS1. They will be in for some competitive games this season. This week, the team played Whanganui Girls College B1 and lost 32-17. They will need to continue to build resilience at this grade.

The team are also fundraising to go to tournament in Rotorua in September.

Last week there were three days of highly competitive inter-whanau netball games held at lunchtime. The teams featured both males and females. Tui Whanau (house) were the winners of the inter-whanau netball.

Students played the staff at netball lunchtime on Friday, with the staff taking the prize.

Rugby: Last week Ruapehu College’s U-16 rugby team drew 7-7 against Cullinane, played at the College.

“This was a team that we lost to by great margins last year, so a good outcome for our boys,” said their coach.

There is no game this week because of the teachers’ strike.

The Girls 7’s won one game out of three at Taihape on Thursday against Rangitikei, City College and Whanganui High School.

Outdoor survivalThe Year 13 students attended an overnight survival

course at the Ruatiti domain last week – an opportunity to make bivouacs, practice stream crossings, cook on an open fire beside the river, then sleep overnight in the cold.

Coming events29 May, PPTA strike day, school closed for instruction

and supervision.30 May, Girls Rugby at Cullinane.3 June, Queens Birthday.4 June, Teacher only day. Regional secondary schools

PD and moderation day.5 June, Year 11 outdoor mountain biking and U-16

Rugby at Cullinane playing Whanganui High School. Year 12 mountain bike, driver’s licence course, girls rugby at Rangitikei.

Korbyn Garland (Year 11) sang with Dave ‘Simzy’ Sims at the Carrot Carnival on Saturday, not only entertaining the carrot crowd but also singing for her NCEA assessments.

Hayley Artz with the ball for Weka, against students from Tui.

First meeting for River group

Te Kōpuka nā Te Awa Tupua (Te Kōpuka) will meet for the first time on Thursday 30 May 2019 at Te Ihingarangi Marae, Waimiha (north of Taumarunui).

Te Kōpuka is a strategy group formed under the Te Awa Tupua (Whanganui River Claims Settlement) Act 2017 (the Act), with representation from iwi, organisations with interests in the Whanganui River, local authorities, central government agencies, commercial and recreational users, and environmental groups.

“The new status and arrangements for the Whanganui River represent a paradigm shift from merely speaking about the River to actively speaking to the River,” Te Kōpuka member for Whanganui Iwi, Gerrard Albert, said.

“By actively engaging with one another as a catchment community we are expressing a common duty of responsibility to care for our River.”

Guiding values encapsulating this duty of care have been enshrined in the Act.

Mr Albert said the “four innate values of Te Awa Tupua” will bind, educate and guide successive generations to a greater and more inclusive discourse over the care, use and protection of the River.

Te Kōpuka is responsible for producing Te Heke Ngahuru ki Te Awa Tupua, a strategy document which will identify the environmental, social, cultural and economic issues relevant to the health and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua and address those via appropriate strategies.

The name of the strategy symbolises the potential of Te Awa Tupua to provide for all if cared for and protected as a living spiritual and physical resource, explains Mr Albert.

Under the Act, all decision makers must have particular regard to the Te Heke Ngahuru ki Te Awa Tupua strategy in the performance of their functions and duties.

“The strength of the exercise lies in its inclusiveness,” says Te Kōpuka member and Horizons regional councillor Nicola Patrick.

“We are all part of the River’s picture and we will collaborate to determine our priorities as a River community. The difference from past exercises is that the values of tangata whenua are explicit within the guiding value set of Tupua te Kawa, as is the place of iwi and hapū at the table to determine how those values are applied.”

The timeframe for delivery of the strategy will be determined once Te Kōpuka is inducted on 30 May, selects a chair and deputy, and determines its operational procedures.

“Though the appointments have been made by distinct organisations or authorities with responsibility for developing Te Heke Ngahuru, the membership of the group does not represent distinct interests, but rather represents a collective focus on the health and wellbeing of Te Awa Tupua” notes Ruapehu’s mayor Don Cameron, one of three district mayors on Te Kōpuka.

“Developing an innovative strategy of this scale has never been done before and Te Kōpuka can invite other persons and organisations to participate in meetings and contribute to this work. Plenary meetings and interactions with our communities will also be a feature of the process to develop the strategy. ”

Te Kōpuka is named for the white mānuka, the strong, pliable material used to build traditional eel weirs. It symbolises connection, co-operation and strength.


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MEDITRAIN NZQAFirst Aid Courses

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Ohakune Primary School PTA

AGMMonday 10 June, 5pmin the school staffroom.

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F O R E S T R Y S E E D l I N G S , Management Services. Grow your Carbon Now. Local Expertise available. Waimarino Tree Resource. Ian 027 444 3441

Ross Hardey – OptometristFor an appointment when next in Ohakune

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FIREWOOD WINTER RATE. Split mixed wood $90 per cube, also mixed logs 5 ton truck load. Txt or call Thomas 0273 584 898 or Kenny 0221 553498

FIREWOOD, www.d e a d m a n f i r e w o o d merchants.co.nz or call Mike 027 477 1992.

TOPSOIl. Clean, machine processed topsoil. Any quantity available, Ohakune. Plenty in stock. Delivery available. Phone 027 586 1015.

WINTER HEATING, great selection of heating: fan, micathermic, radiant and electric blankets now available at Ohakune TV Electrical. Ph 06-385-8700.

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GARAGE DOORS, all types of garage doors, specialising in sectional garage doors and auto openers. For a free quote ring Alex Ferrier Building Services Ltd on 07-895-5890.

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Notice of Impounding and Proposed Sale of Impounded stock

Impounding Act 1955 Section 46(2)

Ruapehu District Council is offering for public tender:6 x Red HensTransport is the responsibility of the new owner/s from Councils yard. The winner/s will be notified by phone.

Tenders close 3:00 pm on Tuesday 4 June 2019.

Please submit your tender bid to your local Ruapehu District Council office noting: 1. Description of stock you are tendering for (as above), 2. Your name, address and contact phone number ,3. The tender amount (Highest tender not necessarily

accepted).Any queries please contact Brenda Ralph on (07) 895-8188.

NGATI RANGI COMMUNITY HEAlTH

CENTREJune Clinics

BBy appointment/Drop InPersonal Health Nurse - Friday 7, 14, 21 & 28 (9 - 11.30) SERVICES AVAIlABlEKaupapa Maori Mental Health and Addictions (Clem)Supporting/ addressing needs of Tangata WhaioraDrug & Alcohol InterventionTe Putanga Pukenga ProgramA/H Emergencies – Mental Health Assessment & Treatment Team 0800 653 358Whanau Ora (Tina, Darnella, Margaret)Wrap around services for those with High Health NeedsMaternity Support, advice & advocacySupport for GP Practice Smoking CessationTamariki Ora (Tina, Margaret) Well Child Checks for pepe 0-5 yearsKaiawhina Additional Support

Appointments/More Information Contact Admin Mon-Fri – 8.30am-5pm 06 3859 580 /0 or email [email protected]

We have an AED Defibrillator available on site.

ExerciseKalamai

The Senior NCO Wing of Army Command School will be conducting EXERCISE KALAMAI in the Rangataua Forest area over the period 22 – 26 Jun 2019. The exercise will involve up to 32 personnel.

Training will involve soldiers conducting patrol by day and night. Soldiers will be carrying military weapons and using both civilian and military vehicles. Weapon blank firing may occur over this period in a controlled environment. No pyrotechnics will be used.

For more information please contact:WO2 Kamal Singh (Senior Instructor)

021 289 7435

Advisory Notice

Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board 6.00pm, Thursday 6 June 2019 Horopito Hall, SH 4, HoropitoAudit and Risk Committee11.00am, Tuesday 18 June 2019 Council Chamber, Huia Street, Taumarunui National Park Community Board5.00pm, Tuesday 18 June 2019 National Park Fire Station, Mackenzie Street, National ParkRuapehu District Council10.00am, Wednesday 26 June 2019 Council Chamber, Huia Street, TaumarunuiTaumarunui Ohura Ward Committee10.00am, Thursday 27 June 2019 Council Chamber, Huia Street, Taumarunui

MEETING CONTACTSWaimarino-Waiouru Community Board John Hotter, Chairperson 06 385 8193National Park Community BoardJenni Pendleton, Chairperson 07 892 2774Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee Karen Ngatai, Chairperson 07 896 6658Audit and Risk CommitteePhilip Jones, Chairperson 07 552 5564Ruapehu District Māori CouncilJo Tocker 07 895 8188Ruapehu District Council Don Cameron, Mayor 07 895 8188

Ruapehu District CouncilBoards and CommitteesJUNE 2019 MEETING DATES

JORDAN, Yvonne, Patricia:

15.8.1920 - 27.5.2011In loving memory of our

precious mother and grandmother.

8 years on but you are always in our hearts.Safe in gods care.

Your loving family – Kevin, Sherryn, Connie, Randall, Henry, Trudy, Geoff, Josie and Eden.

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

National Park SchoolBoard of TrusteesElection ResultsDeclaration of Parent

Election Results At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected:

HOYLE, AndySMITH, Conrad

Declaration of Staff Election Results

At the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received I hereby declare the following duly elected:

MIDDLETON, Sally

SignedTania McKinlayReturning Officer

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Freephone 0508 800 800 www.horizons.govt.nz

RATING INFORMATION DATABASEThe Horizons Regional Council rating information database (RID) will be available from 31 May 2019.

The RID can be accessed online at www.horizons.govt.nz or at Regional House, 11-15 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 5.00pm.

M J McCartneyCHIEF EXECUTIVE

te kahui O PAERANGI

This workshop is an opportunity for Marae to come together to wānanga and discuss our

collective aspirations and look at funding and development options.

All marae trustees, marae committees and whānau are welcome to attend.

The Te Kāhui o Paerangi wānanga will begin at Maungārongo Marae at 4:00pm (whakaeke)

Marae Development Workshop

Saturday 15th June 201912:00pm whakaeke

Te Pae Tata, 43a Ruapehu Road, Ohakune

Horizons Regional CouncilNgā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui

Ngāti Rangi TrustRuapehu District Council

1 Mountain Road, Ohakune New Zealand

0800 N RANGI or 06 385 9500 ngatirangi.com

facebook.com/ngatirangi.trust

Please RSVP to Elijah Pue – Pou Honohono Iwi Phone: 0800 N RANGI

Email: [email protected]

Te Kahui o Paerangi Hui

Sunday 16th June 20199:00am – 3:00pm

AgendaKarakia

Roll call and apologiesMinutes and actions from last

meetingNgāti Rangi Trust reports

Paepae hui and report backGeneral business

PānuiAcknolwegements

KarakiaKai

Deadline for all advertising bookings

and copy is

5pm Fridays!


Blank Firing Exercise

NZ Army will be conducting a Blank Firing Exercise in Pureroa Forest National Park, Te Kuiti over the period of 28 May to 7 June 2019.

The point of contact for this activityWO2 R M Cherrington can be reached on

021 919 806.

Advisory Notice

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Waimarino Shears AGM

Tuesday 18 June, 7pmLilburn Transport Depot, Railway Rd, Raetihi

Agenda:Minutes of previous AGMPresident reportTreasurer reportElection of officersGeneral business

Any further information, contact:Viv Hoeta, Secretary

email: [email protected]

Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti RangiBoard of Trustees Election

Declaration of Parent Election Results

At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected:Jude SinaiRiwaru TihemaCindy Bartlett

Board of Trustees ElectionDeclaration of Staff Election

ResultsAt the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received I hereby declare:

Colleen Hansen duly electedRena AkapitaReturning Officer

Orautoha SchoolBoard of Trustees Election

Declaration of Parent Election Results

At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled, I hereby declare the following duly elected:Names:Cadman Karee;Elers-Green Natasha;Herewini Katherine;Toho Paora;Williams George;

Board of Trustees ElectionDeclaration of Staff

Election ResultsAt the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received I hereby declare the following duly elected:Name Judd Mary AnnJenese van der WesthuizenOrautoha School, Returning Officer

AWHI APIARY TEAMJUNIOR BEE KEEPER

Atihau-Whanganui Incorporation (AWHI) own 41,200 ha between Ohakune and Whanganui. AWHI is looking to grow its hive numbers for the 2019/2020 season, increasing to 9000 hives within 5 years.

We are looking for two Bee Keepers to join our team to assist with current and future growth plans. Working with other likeminded beekeepers you can expect to gain experience in managing hives and harvesting honey.

This may be your first role in the bee keeping industry so a positive can-do attitude and a willingness to learn is essential, including the flexibility to adapt to changing environments.

The ideal candidate will:• A passion for bees!• Self-motivation be results orientated and have a positive outlook.• Previous beekeeping experience would be an advantage although

not essential.• Demonstrated communication, numeracy and literacy skills.• A proactive approach to learning and self-development.• A positive attitude towards health and safety.

The position is based in Ohakune and will operate throughout the Whanganui-Ruapehu area.

The Ohakune area offers a wide range of outdoor recreational activities, including skiing and hunting.

AWHI offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package reflective of skills and experience. Ongoing training and personal development is also provided to support personal goals and aspirations.

AWHI takes its health and safety obligations seriously ensuring a safe and drug free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test prior to commencement.

For further information about this role please phone Dan Adams, Apiary Business Manager 027 4488158.

This position will remain open until filled. Please forward a CV and cover letter in confidence to [email protected]

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ERROl JAMES VINCENT, passed peacefully on Monday 27 May. A memorial service to celebrate Errol’s life will be held at 27 Tainui Street, Ohakune, at 11am Friday 31 May. All welcome. Love, Paul, Jo, Nick and Marc.

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CLASSIFIEDS Deadline 5pm Friday.Carrot Carnival convivial

All things carrot were celebrated at the Ohakune Carrot Carnival on Saturday, with carrot costumes, carrot cake, carrot flute making, carrot songs and the growers’ races finishing off the event.

There were over 50 sites booked, with most stall-holders happy with the day’s sales, said committee member Kandy Mott.

“We learn from our mistakes and our wins after every event,” she said, adding that this year was no different.

They tried to schedule activities so as not to clash with Saturday morning sport, and included more hands-on activities like the carrot flute making and flower pot painting – “a positive improvement for 2019”.

She said every year is different and weather really makes a difference to the numbers of people that turn up on the day.

“But if people don’t come down to see what’s happening and participate, then it makes it hard for organisers to attract food, art, education, charity and crafts people.

“It’s a symbiotic relationship – good crowds attract good stallholders and good products. Good crowds also make it easier to interest sponsors to give money to a successful event.”

“To continue, carrot carnival must have more community support with people actually coming along to take part either by contributing to help with planning, volunteering help on the day, purchasing goods from the stall holders who make the effort to create products, travel to the event and stay here in town,” said Mrs Mott.

She said the team of people this year made planning easy and activities on the day run smoothly.

With Kandy stepping down after several years, Emma Bennefield will be heading the carrot carnival team for 2020.

“She is excited, positive and enthusiastic about heading the team. Those of us who are taking a break from Carrot Carnival will be assisting and advising from the side lines but it will very much be the new committee’s event.”

She said they encourage the community to offer positive suggestions and feedback to grow or change the event, via the event Facebook page or email [email protected] results

Carrot cake: Vanessa Murphy. Colouring competition: Junior, 1st Makinli Nation, 2nd Nico Fisher. Intermediate 1st Molly Leary, 2nd Vanessa Wallis. Costume competition, 1st Kimberley Findon, 2nd Tait Mott. Family, 1st Stewart family, 2nd Macy and Jade Bergman (Carrot Princesses).

Grower’s races: winner of the Loscam “stack and wrap”, Kim Young and Sons Ltd. Winner of the Wyma “Sort it out”, Kim Young and Sons Ltd. Winner of the McCarthy “Tie it down” Kim Young and Sons Ltd. 1st place overall growers, Kim Young and Sons. 2nd Frews. Community teams: 1st place overall, Ohakune Fire Brigade; 2nd place overall, WWW. Winner of the Final Trophy – stack and wrap race between the top Grower’s team and the top Community team was Kim Young and Sons Ltd.

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Ruapehu unbeaten through first round rugby

Ohakune squash On Thursday 35 Ohakune players travelled to Taihape for

their annual club challenge. It was a long night with matches played from 5pm through

until 10pm. The results were close throughout with the lead fluctuating.

In the end Taihape snuck ahead with the final result 17 matches to 15.

Round two of the interhouse competition is on this Thursday. At 5:15 Team Three takes on Team Five. At 6:30 Team Two takes on Team Six and at 7:45 Team One plays Team Four.

Ruapehu golfThe mild weather and great course conditions saw a good

turnout for Sunday’s Club day.A larger field meant the haggle would be played in two

divisions as a Stableford competition.Regular practice is paying dividends for the Edmonds

family with Robert scoring 43 points ahead of Anton Edmonds on 40 points to finish a top the 12+ handicap division. Krishane “Goldie” Edmonds led the way on 39 points ahead of Dane Ropata, on count back in the senior division, to make it an Edmonds trifecta.

Steve Gray, absent from Sunday’s round still remains on top of the Ruapehu Cup points table on 177 ahead of Hailong Han and Rex Harding on 171.5 points.

Unfortunately, the Club’s international player Hailong Han leaves next weekend to take up residence in the big smoke.

“We wish him well and are having a small send off at the club house on Friday from 5pm – all members are invited to attend,” said the Club’s Andy Entwisle.

Next Weekend’s club day competition will be a parr round with Ruapehu Cup points available.

A reminder to all women, casual Fridays golf from 12pm, which is a great opportunity to get out on the course and have some fun. The Club can organise coaching/lessons for anyone interested.

McCarthy’s Ruapehu manage to hold the Shield and finish with an unbeaten record for the first round of Premier Rugby at Kaierau on Saturday, but still unable to maintain pressure for a full 80 minutes.

The first 20 minutes of the game against Kaierau were similar to previous games throughout the first round, with Ruapehu scoring a points lead with constant pressure then drifting off the pace and giving up a hard earned lead, allowing the opposing team back in the game.

Jackson Campbell, Roman Tutauha and Royce Trow all touched down over the try line within the first 17 minutes of the first half. All tries were converted by Tautahi Rawiri, 0-21.

It took 29 minutes before Kaierau were able to put any points on the scoreboard and this came by a penalty, making the half time score 3-21.

Coming back after half time Jackson Campbell was very quick to score, Ruapehu seemingly starting well.

However, Ruapehu defended well but seemed to have lost a bit of momentum and trying to pass the ball out of their own 22, Kaierau were quick over the line with an intercept and scored making the score 10-26.

Having a penalty marched, Kaierau were quick to capitalise – 13-26.

This still seemed like a handy lead to Ruapehu, but Kaierau yet again were able to capitalise after another penalty was awarded, making the score 16-26.

During this apparent lull Kaierau managed to keep pressuring Ruapehu and although neither team seemed to have their own way Kaierau, with ten minutes to go, went over the line again making Ruapehu less than comfortable with the score now 21-26.

Kaierau were then on attack in Ruapehu’s 22, a hard tackle created a lose ball, gobbled up by Ruapehu and heading down the paddock to be finished off by Campbell Hart.

Much needed points for the Ruapehu side, but Kaierau were able to score once more ending the game in Ruapehu’s favour 28-31.

The win means Ruapehu have managed to come through the first round unbeaten, which given the team is in rebuild mode is huge.

Pros of the game would have to be lineouts and scrums, some good individual runs and good defence for the majority of the game.

Campbell Hart was steady and reliable, Jamie Hughes, Te Uhi Hakaraia and Jackson Campbell were busy. Kevin McDonnell came on and made good impact. Players of day were Campbell Hart and Jamie Hughes from team picks).

Cons would be not using the wind or kicking to gain territory, decision-making and execution under pressure, and the penalty count.

McCarthy Transport Ruapehu 31 (Jackson Campbell 2 tries, Roman Tutauha, Campbell Hart, Royce Trow tries; Josh Fifita 3 con) bt Wanganui Car Centre Kaierau 28 (Josh Lane, Joe Edwards, Ace Malo tries; Shandon Scott 2 pen, con, Te Tua Kemp pen, con). HT: 21-3.

A special meeting has been called for 6pm tonight, at the Ruapehu Clubrooms, to discuss the Senior team.

Campbell Hart lines up for a gap in the Kaierau defence. Photo: Maxine Hakaraia.

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