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7 November 2018, Vol 35, No 1743

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Kid’s kid goes to school

Will Shaw took his pet goat to school last week for Raetihi’s pet day, winning a prize for lamb and goat “call and follow”. See P7.

Call for help to keep the tourism ball rolling

Ruapehu businesses are being invited to help unpack the performance of the visitor sector over the past 12 months and look for opportunities in the year ahead at a special Forum on Monday 19 November at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel.

The Forum will include a series of presentations from tourism operators and other stakeholders in the Ruapehu visitor sector along with the Visit Ruapehu AGM.

Visit Ruapehu general manager Jo

Kennedy said that it was important for the Ruapehu visitor sector to recognise the progress that it has made and the contribution it is making to the wider economy.

“Feedback from a variety of businesses from throughout the district has been that many have enjoyed a good winter season financially,” said Jo Kennedy.

“These good results are backed by key statistical data such as Commercial Accommodation

Ruapehu businesses are being invited to help unpack the performance of the visitor sector over the past 12 months and look at the opportunities in the up-coming year at a special forum at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel on Monday 19 November.

‘While some decisions have been controversial, such as our support for joint venture tourism marketing campaigns and the

new Whakapapa Gondola project, Council believes these results

validate this approach,’ - Cameron

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Lemongrass Thai resTauranTAt Alpine Motel, 7 Miro St, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8758Ohakune's Thai taste sensation! Authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Fully licensed, dine in or takeaway. Open Monday to Saturday from 5pm. Roasted Addiqtion Coffee.

La PiZZeria6 Thames St, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8558 Ohakune's most famous pizza restaurant. For 30 years we have been cooking Ohakune's best pizza. Come up and see us in the "Junction" at the end of the Old Coach Road and try one of our hot, tasty, handmade pizzas. Open for dinner, takeaway or dine in BYOW and fully licensed. Check us out online at: lapizzeria.co.nz

The CYPrus Tree79 Clyde St, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8857Contemporary café, bar and restaurant. Come and try our new small plates menu. Enjoy quality wine, craft beer, food and friendly service in our spacious, family friendly establishment. Fireside lounge and children’s play area, cosy indoors or perfect alfresco dining with spectacular mountain views. A great place for casual get togethers or special occasions.

uToPia Café/resTauranT47 Clyde St, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 9120Fully licensed café open 7 days from 7am for breakfast and lunch. A memorable atmosphere with a superb range of delicious food and beverages, served by our upbeat and friendly staff. Fully renovated cafe, now with stunning decor, gas fire, comfortable seating both downstairs and upstairs, also with a brand new sunny outdoor garden area. Free WiFi with purchase.

sWeeT Pea Cafe19 Goldfinch St, (next to BNZ), Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8112Homemade freshly baked cabinet goodies and delicious menu to order from. Family friendly, with kids area and open fire. Open Monday to Saturday, 9am – 3pm

The PoWDerKegBottom of the mountain road Ph: 06 385 8888The iconic Powderkeg remains Ohakune’s most popular venue for all ages, with 29 years’ commitment to fantastic food, friendly service and fun times. The Keg is the perfect place for an icy cold beer or a delicious hot drink by the roaring fire. Open 7am daily. Don’t forget our weekly specials including Pool Comp every Wednesday and Snowboard draw every Thursday.

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

06-385-8532 or email [email protected]

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

Kings Bar & resTauranT3 Rimu St, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8648Est in 1913, historic Kings offers an inviting menu by locally renown chefs, a great selection of boutique wines and is the exclusive venue offering Ruapehu Brewing Company beers on tap. Ohakune’s largest screen for live sports. See our Facebook page for what’s on. Open daily from 4pm.

inDusTrY Bar & griLLClyde St, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 9006A great place to relax and unwind any time of the day. We offer a simple but yummy brunch and lunch menu to get you through the day or come in after an exhilarating day on the slopes for our Industry Hour which kicks off at 5pm – drinks and snack deals available daily. Evening dining offers a diverse selection of globally inspired cuisine to tempt an array of pallets. Fully Licenced, open 7 days a week. See www.industrybarandgrill.co.nz for more details

oCr Cafe & resTauranT2 Tyne St, Ohakune (Bottom of the Mountain Rd) Ph: 06 385 8322UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! Come and enjoy some of Ohakune’s finest in a relaxed cosy atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious platter, wholesome food and NZ wine and craft beers by the cosy fire. Gluten free options available. Excellent kids menu. Fully licensed. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday. www.ocr.co.nz

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World War One Centenary

ARMISTICE DAYMemorial Service

100th Anniversary

Sunday 11th November 201811am

National Army Museum Te Mata Toa

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Paying tribute to the sacrifices11th we got word to say we were going back to rest. So we all got ready and just as we were about to leave, word came that the Armisitice was going to be signed at 11 o’clock. There was no cheering. The chaps didn’t get excited. It was just a matter of relief. We didn’t celebrate at all,” Bert Stokes wrote.

Each New Zealander overseas experienced the end of the war differently, often related to where they were at the time – Middle East, France, England (convalescing) or Germany (prisoner of war).

“We were on convalescent leave. We had come down from Glasgow on the overnight train and were supposed to go on to Codford. We got to London and were told the Armistice was signed. Lights came on. There were lights everywhere. People were hilarious, hooraying and singing. We didn’t go back for a week. Then all our money run out and we had to go back,” wrote Albert Simpson.

Many of those who returned outwardly unharmed were mentally scarred and men who could have been New Zealand’s leaders between the wars withdrew from public life and were content with the quiet homes to which they returned.

“...because the ditch had been so vile, the slaughter so immense, men discovered a home at peace, soap, sheets, wives, ‘going to the office in the rain’, to be heaven,” – John A Lee.

This period was a time that saw a growing recognition of New Zealanders as New Zealanders and not as an extension of Britain, but this new identity had come at a huge price.

The National Army Museum in Waiouru is holding a remembrance service at 11am on Sunday.

One hundred years ago on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month an armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany, bringing an end to the horrors of World War I after four years of unprecedented slaughter.

The cost was huge – no family was left untouched

and it could be said that World War I wiped out the best of a generation.

New Zealand had a population of just over 1 million at the outbreak of war and by the end of the war 10% had served, over 18,000 were killed and over 41,000 wounded. These casualties of the

war represented over 24% of the eligible male population at the time.

At the end of the war, there was not a lot of celebration initially. The men at the front were a little numb, with many thinking “what are we going to do tomorrow? We’re out of work!”

Many of the troops were encamped around small villages and food was scare. Winter was settling in and thoughts of home were far from their minds.

“The battery was in what was called the Forest of Mormal. It was winter and the forest was pretty miserable. And then on the

An Armistice parade on Waimate’s main street, 1918. Parades like this were orgamised in towns – large and smal – all around New Zealand. Image courtesy of Waimate Museum and Archives, ref #116.

Raetihi service

A Commemorative Service to mark the 100th Armistice Day and the end of the First World War will be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church Raetihi at 1030 Sunday 11th November.

During the service there will be an opportunity for organisations and individuals to lay a wreath at the altar (wreaths will be moved to the commemorative gates after the service)

A collection will be taken for the RSA Welfare Fund.


What’s onround

RuapehuTaumarunui Cycle Classic 10 NovemberRaetihi Country Market 17 NovemberThe Goat 1 DecemberWaiouru Discoverer MTB Ride 1 DecemberRaetihi Christmas Carnival 8 December

Tell us about your event. 06-385-8532, [email protected], Board & Bike

Cnr Ayr St & Goldfinch St, Ohakune06-385-8433, tcbskiandboard.co.nz

WPI encourages responsible drinking

Gin! Gin! Gin! Gin! Gin! … not the gin your granny drank

Wednesday 21 November, 6 - 7.30pm

Utopia Cafe, Clyde St, Ohakune

$20 per person

Tickets from Utopia before the event(NO DOOR SALES)

Graves smashed: names sought

Families of people whose grave headstones have been vandalised at Raetihi Cemetery recently are asked to contact the local council about their reinstatement.

RDC team leader community property Rebecca van Orden said that seven grave sites were damaged in the attack with some of them being quite badly damaged.

“We have had a memorial stone mason company quote to repair the grave headstones with the costs ranging up to $1850 each,” said Mrs van Orden.

“Unfortunately, Council does not have the resources to pay to have the broken headstones fixed, although we will be paying to have two headstones that were knocked over but not broken to be re-erected.”

As headstones are owned by the family the responsibility for repairing them would rest with any relatives if they can be found, said Mrs van Orden.

“Council will however do what we can to reassemble the pieces and lay them on top of the graves as best we can.”

“We will research our records and try to ascertain who their descendants are and whether they can be contacted. However, with the graves dating back as far as 1918, this might be quite difficult.”

Mrs van Orden said that it was really disappointing that people would do this sort of mindless act.

“These graves embody part of the history of Raetihi and the Waimarino,” she said.

“Unfortunately, there is a minority who for whatever reason don’t have enough pride in themselves or our town and do this sort of thing.

“As well as the physical damage and cost this sort of act can affect family members quite badly.”

Anyone with information about the vandalism that occurred prior to 5 October is asked to report it to the Police.

The graves affected by the vandalism are: Murson (Hester) - Row 4 Plot 1; Dunlop (Colleen) - Row 13 Plot 23; Keary (Patrick Thomas) - Row 11 Plot 22; Tepeke (Te Ata Marama) - Row 23 Plot 8; Drake (Harry) - Row 24 Plot 11; Pearson Robert BC - Row 23 Plot 27; Irwin (Ean Howard) - Row 31 Plot 30.

Cash for youth sports teamsThe latest application round of the

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund (RTF) to help Ruapehu youth sports teams

attend regular local sport competitions is now open.

The grants, managed by Ruapehu District Council on behalf of Sport NZ, has $10,000 per annum to help local sport teams with young people aged between five to 19 years with travel expenses.

Customer services officer Vivek Bhuria said that at a time fuel costs are on the rise, grants

like the RTF play an important role in helping to ensure all youth have the opportunity to take part in regional sport competitions.

“The previous funding round assisted teams representing boxing, netball, rugby, football and from local schools,” he said.

“Although the Ruapehu RTF has a relatively modest amount to distribute every year, we try and ensure that we spread the available funds around as many teams as possible while ensuring the teams can make it to their competitions.”

Anyone involved with a sport team whose members fall within the age criteria, and who requires financial assistance for travel to take part in local competition, should definitely make an application, says Mr Bhuria.

The current application round closes on Friday 14 December, with forms available from all RDC offices and online from; www.ruapehudc.govt.nz”

Anyone requiring additional information can also call Mr Bhuria directly via 07 895 8188 or 06 385 8364.”

A bunch of bike fun for school kids

A bunch of pupils from Ohakune Primary School took to their bikes on Wednesday last week, taking in a ride to the Ohakune Carrot, on to the BMX track, through Jubilee Park to Burns Street, up the Mangawhero River Walkway to the swing bridge and then back to school. Children across the school were able to choose their activity for the afternoon, including pottery, photography, fishing, cooking, woodwork, girls club, orienteering, Lego club, art, music, CACTUS and weaving with harakeke.

Monitor (CAM) data and Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates (MRTE) spending data.

“The data highlights that Ruapehu really has been punching above its weight and outperforming bigger and more established tourism areas and even NZ as a whole for some periods for things like Australian visitor growth,” she said.

Ms Kennedy said that as well as the normal tourism operators they are hoping that a wider range of organisations who have benefited

from the visitor sector growth – retail, hospitality, iwi and even trade businesses – go to the AGM.

“We will also spend some time talking about current issues and challenges as part of looking for-ward over the coming year includ-ing the need for more co-operative marketing efforts between local operators.”

Ruapehu’s mayor Don Camer-on added that it was very exciting to see that the financial benefits of a strong ski season have flowed throughout the Ruapehu economy.

“Putting Ruapehu back on a

path to growth and prosperity has taken a major commitment to change with our communities supporting our economic develop-ment agenda as we have worked with government, regional and national partners, iwi and key operators such as RAL to unlock opportunities.

“While some decisions have been controversial such as our support for joint venture tour-ism marketing campaigns and the new Whakapapa Gondola project Council believes these results val-idate this approach.

“The facts are that Mt Ruapehu has seen considerable growth in skier days this year and highlights the importance of taking a long term strategic view toward Ruape-hu tourism development,” he said.

He said the spending growth has “rippled throughout the Rua-pehu economy” with visitors spending up large on off mountain activities such as accommodation, dining, retail and other activities.

“It highlights why, for many Ruapehu commercial enterprises, that if you’re in business you’re in tourism,” he said.

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ACROSS 1. Town which hosts annual Wildfoods Festival (8) 7. Physically weak (5) 8. Town which holds a Scallop and Seafood Festival (9) 9. Pull (3)10. Formal test (4)11. Satisfy (6)13. Mariner (6)14. An Ice Festival is held here each July (6)17. Wayward (6)18. Unhearing (4)20. Perish (3)22. Home of the Golden Shears (9)23. Highland games which is held on January 1 each year (5)24. Unjustly (8)

DOWN 1. Admiral who had an area of New Zealand coastline named after him (5) 2. NZ’s largest harbour, 65km long (7) 3. Stumble (4) 4. Good-natured (6) 5. Undue speed (5) 6. Britain (colloq) (7) 7. Distant (7)12. Site of railway spiral (7)13. Evening (7)15. Voter (7)16. Harmony (6)17. Spooky (5)19. Amusing (5)21. Goat cheese (4)

SOLUTION 1711Across: 1/5. El Nino, La Nina, 9. Gifted, 10. Fiesta, 11. Purr, 12. Astutely, 14. Helmet, 16. Meddle, 19. Seafarer, 21. Sign, 22/23. Danyon Loader, 24. Normal, 25. Obtuse. Down: 2. Leisure, 3. Interim, 4. Old master, 6. Adieu, 7. Instead, 8. Analyse, 13. Tamarillo, 14. Hosed in, 15. Learner, 17. Distant, 18. Legless, 20. Aroma.

Community and Emergency ServicesBudget AdvicePhone or text Noeline 027-259-5285 or Phone 06 3853253 and leave message

Cancer Society Whanganui06 348 7402

Child, Adolescent and Sexual Health Nurse06-385-5019

Child Youth and Family Service0508-326 459 or 06-965-3539

ChurchesAnglican, 06-385-4957. Baptist, a/h 06-385-3100. Catholic, 06-385-8858 or 027 606 5186. Gospel Chapel, 06-385-8453. Mountain Church, 027-206-4774. Presbyterian, 06-388-0675 or 06-385-8708. Waiouru – duty chaplain 06-387-5599 ext 7031 or 021-493-692

Civil DefenceNick Watson 07 895 8188, 021 247 7340

CLAW community free legal adviceWanganui 06-348-8288

Disability Resources Centre (Whanganui)Vivienne Bird, 0800-789-654

Doctors: In an emergency call 111Ruapehu Health Ltd 06-385-4211

Information CentresOhakune 06-385-8427, Raetihi 06-385-4805

IRD appointments06-901-6162

Ngati Rangi Community Health Centre06-385-9580

Plunket Society Plunket Nurses 06-385-8265, Car Seats 06-385-5019

Police and Search & Rescue Emergency, call 111Ohakune 06-385-0100, Raetihi 06-385-4002, Waiouru 06-387-6884, Military Police 0800-50-11-22

Red CrossShelagh Buck 06-385-8610

Rotary, Raetihi - Ohakune06-385-3033

Ruapehu REAP0800-00-REAP (0800-00-7327)

Ruapehu Maori WardensJustin 021 173 5767

St JohnIn an emergency call 111

Taumarunui Counselling ServicesFor confidential counselling in Waimarino phone 07-895-6393

Victim Support Group0800 842 846Waimarino Health Care CentreRaetihi 06-385-5019

Waimarino Cancer SocietyCo-ordinator 06-385-3404, 0204-080-4905

Women’s Refuge0800-800-4-refuge 0800-4-733-84

Waimarino Community Toy Library027 728 2413 leave a message (turned on open days only)

To update your details call 06-385-8532

Waimarino weatherThe temperatures and rainfall since the last published data as measured at the Ruapehu College Weather Station.Date 29/10 30/10 1/11 2/11 3/11 4/11 5/11 6/11Max °C 15.9 12.8 15.2 10.9 16.3 13.9 14.6 -Min °C 1.8 2.6 3.1 5.5 -2.6 5.3 6.0 5.6Grass °C -1.0 0.0 2.0 5.5 -4.6 5.0 6.0 5.2Rain 8.1 1.5 5.7 8.6 2.9 6.4 1.0 -

Remembering Rochfort• As the representative for Ohakune Growers

Association and the Ohakune Carrot Park committee I was present at the meeting between Ruapehu District Council and Ngāti Rangi to decide the name of the new road at the Carrot Park. Tei Tei Drive was agreed to.

Following the report in the Bulletin last week many people have contacted me and asked: Why the Carrot Park Committee could not have chosen the name – given the many hundreds of hours they have worked on the Park; Why the road is not named Rochfort Road.

I do not know the answer to the first question but I do know the answer to the second and it is all about incorrect history.

John Rochfort was employed by the Government to see if a railway line was feasible through the Central North Island. He was just a man doing his job. He started in 1883 and finished in 1887. When he finished, he presented his report to the Minister of Railways and went on to survey land in Nelson and Westland.

He at no stage was involved in politics and he played no part in the negotiations to buy land for the railway line. I don’t know why he is now getting the blame for the use of Maori land for the railway.

I hope he wasn’t included in the apology in the Treaty Settlement as that would be inaccurate.

Given the huge job he did enabling the Main Trunk Line to happen – a lifeline for the isolated bush covered Central North island – it would be good if the Rochfort Station site – now part of the Carrot Park – could be recognised and we will be working on this with the NZ Railway Heritage Trust.

Peggy FrewReference: Te Awa Encyclopedia of NZ; The Dictionary

of NZ Biographies Vol 6; Ohakune – The Opening To A New World by Merrilyn GeorgeMinister for dusty roads

• Following is a copy of a letter sent to Nanaia Mahuta, Minister for Local Government:

Thank you for confirming: That the Ruapehu District Council are responsible for setting speed limits on roads under their control; That you expect councils to comply with the law.

Since I last wrote to you I have written again to Clive Manley and Warren Furner of RDC pointing out these two facts.

I received a reply from Warren Furner admitting that the RDC were indeed in charge of setting speed limits and a district-wide review was about to be undertaken.

He also accepted that dust sealing our road is a real option to minimise health related matters but stated that without minister’s additional investment our road was a low priority. He also stated that he had advised Council of that low priority.

I do not accept that the lack of funds is an excuse to avoid responsibilities under an Act of Parliament i.e. The Health Act 1956.

Subsequent to this I attended an Ohakune residents

meeting – local roads, arranged by the RDC. Unfortunately, the meeting was set for 2.00pm when

most residents would be unable to attend (so) 80% of the attendees were RDC staff or contractors.

Once the RDC presentation was over and we got down to the real concerns of the residents being the dangerous nature of some roads and the dust problem, the reaction to comments by the residents were not received well by the RDC staff.

When pointed out to them yet again that the RDC was breaking the law the Mayor stated that in that case they would continue to break the law and both of these persons thought it very amusing to even think of approaching the police as suggested by your associate minister.

I do not believe that the RDC attitude is a good look and reflects badly on them and by inference the Government.

I feel that you should be made aware of these facts as the prime employer of the council staff.

John A Warde (Abridged)RDC replies:

• The issue of dust from gravel roads is a national issue for many rural communities.

Recently government and the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) have begun to invest in reducing dust for health reasons in some extreme cases such as in Northland last year.

It should be noted that even if financial assistance is available, there are many other criteria that need to be considered before it attracts further investment. e.g. heavy vehicle movements.

Without the NZTA investment the cost falls back onto Council and local ratepayers, which is very expensive given the many other competing investment priorities in the District.

Council does, however, recognise the issue and we are sympathetic to its impact on some of our rural communities.

In 2016/17 Council amended our road investment programme to include $100,000 per annum for dust suppression.

This investment initially prioritises urban areas by unsealed roads. At an investment of $100,000 per annum it will take some time to complete dust treatment for everyone who wants it.

In addition to its own investment, Ruapehu has also been working to raise the profile of this issue nationally.

For a number of years we have promoted the conversation with other councils, and in July we led a remit to the Local Government NZ (LGNZ) conference for LGNZ to encourage Government to have dust recognized as a health issue that attracts financial investment.

Warren Furner, RDC manager land transport

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New jackets for young skiersThe young skiers of Turoa Alpine Ski

Club Inc (TASCI) have new ski jackets for next season’s snow sports, thanks to a grant from Winstone Pulp International.

“A cracker 2018 winter snow season allowed TASCI’s Sunday Club groups to ski eight Sundays,” reports committee member Ann McDonnell.

This year sixty-four children skied with TASCI, seven groups received eight three-hour lessons, the top two ‘Tourer’ groups received eight five-hour lessons. Ages range from five to fourteen years, the two beginner groups advanced from the Alpine Meadow up to the Wintergar-

den and beyond. The Tourers ski all mountain from park

to off piste with a mixture of snowboard-ing and safety advice from ski patrol.

The Club’s end of season function was held on Sunday 15 October where all TASCI participants were awarded certifi-cates; hooded sweatshirts were presented to the Tourers, the Dopplemayr Senior Cup was awarded to Joshua Simons and Lars Revfem was awarded the Willis Jun-ior cup.

TASCI acknowledges the generosity of WPI for their grant enabling the club to purchase ten new ski jackets.

TASCI kids will ski in new jackets next year, thanks to WPI.

100 years since influenza

By John Archer

This spring marks 100 years since the 1918 influenza epidemic, which arrived in the Waimarino – largely by train, with troops arriving home from service in World War One.

Following is a report taken from Papers Past on the epidemic as it was reported in the Waimarino, 100 years ago this week:

The epidemic has assumed extremely serious proportions in Ohakune. Dr Mitchell, who was sent up by the Wanganui Hospital Board, has been going night and day. The doctor has been receiving almost hourly calls for help from Horopito, Rangataua and Tangiwai, but had reluctantly to turn a deaf ear to their entreaties.

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Power firm launches bikes for Christmas

A ‘Bikes for Christmas’ campaign that will see at least 40 local children get a brand new bike this Christmas was launched this week by a local energy company.

The Lines Company (TLC) has partnered with Variety – the Children’s Charity to raise at least $10,000 for the Christmas appeal. TLC staff have been challenged to raise the money which the company has promised to match dollar for dollar.

The money will be used to buy new bikes and helmets for local kids through the programme. Variety will call for nominations for children who wouldn’t otherwise have the chance to own a bike, or who have made stellar efforts, in school or otherwise. TLC will have no involvement in who receives a bike.

TLC chief executive Sean Horgan said the campaign was something the wider community could easily support. People can donate to the bike appeal via TLC’s website (thelinescompany.co.nz) or via donation boxes at local businesses.

“I don’t see this as a TLC initiative – it’s a community project and everyone can be part of it if they choose to,” Horgan said.

“Our team are passionate about the

community and we want to spread some joy at Christmas for local kids whose families perhaps couldn’t afford a new bike – it’s really that simple.”

Variety is a long-standing charity that focuses on disadvantaged Kiwi kids right across the country and has given out 269 bikes over the last 12 months.

Variety chief executive officer Lorraine Taylor says the charity is proud to have partnered with TLC.

“Without generous companies, like TLC, and the kind-hearted staff from within, we simply wouldn’t be able to offer programmes like this.”

The TLC staff team that raises the most money for the Christmas campaign will be rewarded with a home-grown breakfast or lunch cooked by TLC’s senior leadership team.

The campaign finishes at the end of November. Bikes and helmets will be presented on December 11 at presentations in Te Kuiti and Taumarunui hosted jointly by TLC and Variety.

Businesses interested in being part of TLC’s ‘Bikes for Christmas’ campaign are invited to visit thelinescompany.co.nz or their Facebook page.

TLC chief executive Sean Horgan (rear, right) and staff Matt McQuilkin, Kim Matthews, Kayla Hemara and Jill Searancke are excited to launch their ‘Bikes for Christmas’ campaign for children in TLC’s network area.

Three new JPs for Waimarino

Three new justices of the peace were sworn in at the Ohakune District Court recently: from left, Roger Bidois, Sue Lynch and Jo Parkinson. The trio were approached by local members of the JP Association, to boost the number of JPs available to the public. Roger, based at Tangiwai, is available to mill staff as well as Waiouru people just up the road. Sue and Jo both work out of the Treadwell Gordon and Pinnacle Accounting offices in Clyde Street, Ohakune. A Justice of the Peace role is unpaid and people take it on to provide service to the community. They provide official statutory declaration duties such as witnessing official document signing. A JP can witness signatures on a document; certify copies of documents including cell-phone texts and computer-displayed results; they can administer an affidavit; and can complete a statutory declaration made under the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 or some other statute. For information on their services, visit http://justiceofthepeace.org.nz.


Sustaining Success in our

Visitor Economy.Chateau Tongariro Hotel : Mon 19th Nov - 3.00 to 6.00pm

Includes Visit Ruapehu AGM and networking opportunityOur Visitor Economy:Ruapehu’s tourism sector has benefited from the growth in visitor numbers which has delivered significant flow on benefits to the wider Ruapehu economy. The hard data shows that Ruapehu tourism has been punching above its weight and outperforming bigger and more established tourism areas and even NZ as a whole for some periods for things like Australian visitor growth. The focus now is on ensuring the sustainability of this growth. To help with keeping the momentum going Visit Ruapehu has organised a series of presentations and forum discussion at its up-coming AGM aimed at helping to unpack the performance of the visitor economy over the past 12 months and looking at what we can expect in the year ahead.

Speakers include:• Don Cameron, Mayor - Ruapehu District• Ruapehu has been leading the development of

regional tourism resulting in a Visitor Development Plan with 36 actions to move forward. We are in active discussions with government for funding and there are opportunities for Ruapehu operators to work collectively for better returns.

• Ian Balme, Forgotten World Adventures • Winner of the NZ Tourism Awards people’s choice

award FWA has made a significant contribution to Taumarunui and Ruapehu tourism.

• Andrea Messenger, National Park Business Assoc. Tourism growth has had a big impact on our small townships with National Park being at the epicenter of growth in the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and skier days.

• Brad McGlynn, Chateau Tongariro • Mark Sandiford, The Park Hotel • Ruapehu’s accommodation providers and a good

monitor of the health of the sector. How are they going and how do they see the future?

• Ross Copland, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts • RAL are into a massive revitalisation programme both

on and off the mountain as they look to redefine the visitor experience they offer. With every $1 spent on mountain multiplying into $5-$6 off mountain they are a cornerstone operator in Ruapehu tourism.

• Warren Furner & Peggy Veen, Ruapehu Council Council’s economic development activities has been focused on growing jobs, incomes and opportunities for Ruapehu communities. What do the key indicators show in how we are going?

• Jo Kennedy, Visit Ruapehu • Our RTO performing has outperformed much larger

and better resourced RTO’s over the past 12 months. Where to for the future?

• Other – insight and comment from the accommodation, hospitality and retail sectors.

Who should attend:Retail, hospitality and accommodation services, rural and eco-tourism providers, township business associations, iwi, transport operators and anyone else involved in tourism and visitor services.

RSVP: [email protected] by 12 Nov


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Players get into mischief, medieval style

Phoenix Players are excited to present Medieval Mischief as their Christmas Pantomine for 2018.

Director Phyl Cameron says this year there will be several new cast members so it will have a different look and “some great new faces”.

“There is a fresh faced Arthur who doesn’t really want to be King … Mortein who does want to be King, and Guinevere who doesn’t know who she wants to be King.”

“It’s a complicated plot, but that’s panto.” The director even interferes with the dialogue

a couple of times and you may have the “waltz

of your life” if you are sitting in the right place and the shower of your life if you are not.

Dancing, singing, “Travelling Bulletins” magic, explosions, knights, ladies, villagers and a magician called Merlin, not to mention Mortein’s mother Pyrethrum.

Friday’s performance is audience “dress up” night and you could win a prize.

“So bring out your inner medieval self and don’t miss Medieval Mischief with a cast of 40 playing over 100 parts. It’s a director’s nightmare and an audience’s delight.”

See the advert in this issue for further info.

The cast of the Phoenix Players 2018 pantoime rehearse their mischief.

Kids’ kids goes to school

Raetihi School rang to the sounds of pet lambs calling last week, for a fun-filled pet day.

As well as the pets, students, teachers and par-ents had a great time creating works of art with aqua jars, miniature gardens, cakes and more.

“The lambs and calves brought on the day were a delight to see and we appreciate the effort it takes to create your masterpieces and to bring these animals to school,” said principal Helena Burns.

Prizes: Lamb and Goat – First in call and fol-low: Junior Katie Ritchfield; Intermediate Sam Rowe and Will Shaw; Senior Jim Rowe. Lamb, First in leading: Junior Todd Leary; Intermedi-ate Molly Leary; Senior Jock Shaw and Ella von Pein. Animal Knowledge and Presentation: Jun-ior Todd Leary; Intermediate Sam Rowe, Molly Leary, Grace Rowe; Senior Jim Rowe, Ella von Pein. Overall Champions: Junior Todd Leary; In-termediate Grace Rowe; Senior Jim Rowe.

Raetihi School’s pet day winners, from left: Grace Rowe, Jorja von Pein, Ella von Pein, Katie Richfield, Todd Leary, Sam Rowe, Melody Richfield, Molly Leary, Will Shaw, Jim Rowe, Jock Shaw and Ffion Shaw.

Tinks ‘dodged a bullet’?It’s surprising how much humour can be found

in a time-consuming, tedious local council meet-ing, full of council-speak and a 20-item long agenda full of such exciting items as “Extend the Exemption from Classification as a Council Con-trolled Organisation for RDC Holdings Limited”.

At a recent Ruapehu District Council meeting, Taumarunui community stalwart Graeme ‘Tinker’ Bell was updating councillors on the Cycle Clas-sic and also discussed Taumarunui High School.

He mentioned that he had gone to THC with a

couple of councillors, including Cr Karen Ngatai, letting slip that he and a few mates “quite fancied Miss Ngatai”.

She chipped in with something along the lines of “you’d be lucky”.

But the award for cracking up the whole meet-ing, and the award for extreme bravery in the face of a female, must go to Cr Kim Wheeler who said:

“Well, Tinks – you dodged a bullet there!”Cr Ngatai laughed along with everyone else, ex-

cept with an added ominous “you’ll keep” thrown in.


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eye on ruApehu college, contriButed By stAff And students

Ruapehu College celebrated the success of the senior students last Friday at the annual senior prize giving.

Congratulations were given to students achiev-ing academic success, the recipients of the spe-cial awards and the top sporting achievements.Special Awards

Dux: plus $500 Rotary Club Scholarship, University of Otago Scholarship ($5000), Scott Fraser.

Proxime Accessit: Trophy donated by Peter Berry and Family, Kaheiana Hansen.

Loftus Shield: For services to the College, Ju-dah Lyon.

Waimarino Shield, Dylan Budge; Donated by the Maori community for an all-round student. Sportsperson of the Year Cup, Keaton Norling. Lila Pakinga Scholarship, For a Year 11 student, Rose Collett. Office Max Award; for work out-side the college, Dylan Budge. Maungarongo Trophy: for leadership, dedication and initiative in kapa haka, Ashley Akapita. Outstanding Sen-ior Contribution in Production, Kate Rowe. Brian Eades Award: For perseverance and endeavour, Pipi Williams. Andrew Beggs Memorial Trophy; For a good work ethic, respect for the environ-ment and concern for others, Kaheiana Hansen. Raetihi-Ohakune Rotary Club trades award, Dean Whale.Year 13, Academic Awards

Nathaniel Bethell, MA for consistent effort in Level 3 Travel and Tourism. Dylan Budge, MAs for consistent effort in Level 3 Physics, Design and Innovation Resistant Materials and Physical Education, SA for first equal in Level 3 Math-ematics and Calculus, Cast Family Senior Math-ematics Award Level 3. Rebecca Csore, SA for first in Level 3 Art. Scott Fraser, MAs for con-sistent effort in Level 3 Mathematics, Calculus and Design and Innovation Resistant Materials, SAs for first in Level 3 Chemistry and Physics, WPI prize for excellence in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, MS Gould Cup for the Best Sen-ior Debater. Han Hailong, Volcanics eLearn-ing Community certificate for Level 2 Chinese. Kaheiana Hansen, SAs for first equal in Level 3 Mathematics and Calculus, Biology and English, Migos Trophy for Practical Clothing, Peak Award for Accounting. Judah Lyon, MAs for consistent effort in Level 3 Physics and English, SAs for first in Level 3 Design and Innovation Resistant Materials and Physical Education, Gordon Lin trophy for the best DTC student and the Robin Rowles Trophy for leadership in practical areas. Keaton Norling, MA for consistent effort in Level 3 Physical Education, SA for first in Level 3 Ag-riculture/Horticulture, Land Based Training Cup for top Agriculture/Horticulture Student. Molly Parker, MA for consistent effort in Level 3 Tex-tiles, Dr Jordan Memorial Prize for Art. Samuel Reyes, MA for consistent effort in Design and Innovation Resistant Materials. Pipi Williams, MAs for consistent effort in Level 3 Biology, Fi-nancial Life Skills and improvement during the year in Level 3 Textiles. SA for first in Level 3 Travel and Tourism.Year 12, Academic Awards

Hayley Artz, MAs for consistent effort in Level 2 Mathematics, English and Physics, SAs for first in Level 2 Design in Food, History and Physical Education. Dylan Tekura-Bishop, MA for outstanding performance in the School Pro-duction. Tyler Booth, SA for first in Level 2 Sci-ence. Kaiawa Connelly, SA for first in Level 2 Biology, Kaimanawa Cup for Senior Outdoor Education. Sophie Couper, SA for first in Level

2 Agriculture/Horticulture, Fruit Federation Sup-plies prize, Sue Hardwidge Memorial Cup for ex-cellence in Practical Foods. Justice-Rose Denni-son, MA for consistent effort in Level 2 Physical Education and History. Rory Fredricksen, MAs for perseverance in Level 2 Agriculture/Horti-culture and consistent effort in Level 2 Design and Innovation Resistant Materials, WPI Prize for achievement in Year 12 Design Technology. Chloe Garland, Early Settlers Award (Scarrow Family) for History. Ebony Hansen, SA for first equal in Level 2 Art, MA for improvement during the year in Level 2 Design in Food. Racel Reyes, MA for consistent effort in Level 2 History. SAs for first in Level 2 English, Mathematics, Physics, Design and Visual Communication and first equal in Art. Alice Walls, MAs for consistent effort in Level 2 Biology and improvement during the year in Level 2 Mathematics, SA for first in Level 2 Psychology, Peck Campbell Cup for excellence in English, History, Accounting and Psychology, Volcanics eLearning Community certificate, Chi-nese. Sequoia Sue-Waara, MA for consistent ef-fort in Level 2 Tourism and Travel. Dean Whale, MAs for consistent effort in Financial Life Skills and perseverance in Level 2 English, SA for first in Level 2 Design and Innovation Resistant Ma-terials. Tayla White, SA for first in Level 2 Tour-ism and Travel, MA for perseverance in Level 2 Physical Education. T’Leya Wood, MAs for con-sistent effort in Level 2 Physics and Design and Visual Communication. Daniel Woodhead, MA for perseverance in Level 2 Agriculture/Horticul-ture, Waimarino Tree Resource Incentive Award.

Year 12 Top Academic Student, Racel Reyes.Year 11 Academic Awards

Aciana Akapita, MERIT AWARD (MA) for im-provement during the year in Level 2 Te Reo Maori. SUBJECT AWARD (SA) for first Level 1 Outdoor Education. Ryan Burton, MA for Improvement and Perseverance in Level 1 Performing Arts. Macken-zie Charlton, MA for Outstanding Performance in the School Production, SAs for first in Level 1 Design and Visual Communication and Art. Rose Collett, MAs for consistent effort in Level 1 Design in Food, Physical Education and Art. Duncan Francois, MA for consist-ent effort in Level 1 Physical Education. James Frew, MA for perseverance in Level 1 Physical Education. Nazomi Groot, MAs for consistent effort in Level 1 Performing Arts, History and Mathematics. SAs for first in Level 1 English, Academic Science and Design in Food; Fiona Fraser Design in Food award. Legacy Hiroti, SA for first in Level 1 Agriculture//Horticulture. Jeramaia Joyce, SA for first in Level 1 Practical Sci-ence. Samuel Lyon, MA for consistent effort all year in Level 1 Academic Science and History. SAs for first in Level 1 Physical Education, first in Level 1 Design and Innovation Resistant Materials and receives the PlaceMakers Prize. Te Taumata Nelio, SA for first in Level 1 Japanese. Shizuki Okumura, MA for persever-ance in Level 1 History. Kate Rowe, MAs for consistent effort in Level 1 English and Academic Science, SAs for first in Level 1 Mathematics and History, First in Accounting, Volcanics eLearning Community certifi-cate for exceptional time management and dedication to her online learning for Accounting, First in Perform-ing Arts, Sims Award for Excellence in Performing Arts. Michaelah Sinai, MAs for perseverance in Level 1 English and improvement during the year in Level 2 Te Reo Maori.

Year 11 Top Academic Student, Kate RoweSports Awards.

ATHLETICS; Intermediate Boy Champion (Walter Warner Cup) Tekaokao Kairimu; Senior Girl Cham-pion (Turners and Growers Cup) Hayley Artz; Senior Boy Champion Turners and Growers Cup) Julian Toho. CROSS COUNTRY: Intermediate Boy Champion (Leo Cleary Cup) Samuel Lyon; Senior Girl Champion (ECNZ Trophy) Hayley Artz; Senior Boy champion (Dillon Shield) Nash Jordan. SWIMMING; Interme-diate Boy Cup Masiya Taiaroa; Senior Girl Champion (John Evans Trophy) Kaiawa Connelly; Senior Boy Champion (John Evans Trophy) Nash Jordan. RUGBY;

Best and Fairest U19 Player (Cup) Keaton Norling; Best and Fairest Under 15 Player (Golden Oldies Tro-phy) Samuel Lyon. SQUASH; Boy Champion (Triggell Trophy) Dylan Budge. SKIING; Senior Girl Champion (Taharangi Cup) Aciana Akapita; Senior Boy Cham-pion Nash Jordan; (Mangaturuturu Cup presented by Graeme Brebner). SNOWBOARDING; Senior Girl Champion (Murray Swan Trophy) Kaiawa Connelly; WAKA AMA; Ruapehu College Ki Te Hoe Waka Ama Senior Female Kaiawa Connelly; (a taonga gifted by the Allen Whānau), .

Inter Whanau Competition: Huia Leaders, Keaton Norling and Rebecca Csore, 1st= in Tug of War, 2nd in Athletics, Table Tennis, 3rd= in Dodgeball, 4th in Swimming, Cross country and Kapahaka.

Kiwi Leaders Te Kaokao Kairimu and Tayla White,

2nd in Swimming, Cross Country and Kapahaka, 3rd in Athletics and Tug of War, 3rd= in Dodgeball, 4th in Table Tennis.

Tui Leaders Macy McNaught and Ashley Akapita, 1st= in Tug of War, 1st in Swimming and Kapahaka, 3rd in Cross Country and Table Tennis, 3rd= in Dodge-ball 4th in Athletics.

Weka Leaders Julian Toho and Daynah Bishop, 1st in Athletics, Cross Country and Table Tennis, 2nd in Dodgeball; and Tug of War, 3rd in Swimming and Kapahaka.

Champion Whānau Cup, Weka.SPORTS BLUES AWARDS; Keaton Norling,

clay shooting; Dylan Budge, squash; Nash Jordan, equestrian.

SPORTS ALL ROUNDER Nash Jordan.

Therapeutic Massage

Ph 06 385 8507

Work/Sports injury recovery,prevention, maintenance & relaxation

Clinic & Sauna: 14 Manuka St, Ohakune.Call-outs: 027-274 4282

Available 12 hours every dayVOUCHERS ALWAYS AVAILABLE

Landscaping

Ph 027 241 3412

Plumbing / Drainlaying

Ph/fax 06 385 4718

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

• Fires&Solar• 5TonDiggerwithAugers,Ditchwitch&TipTruck

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ExpertsCentral Heating

Ph Dave 027 216 6985

Efficient, Effective, Complete Heat• Radiators • Servicing• Diesel Boilers • Gas Boilers• Retrofit Systems • New BuildsCertifying Plumbers & Gasfitters

Butchers

• We now vacuum pack• We process stock for dog food

Excellent Service25 years experience

Ph: Alastair 06-388-0603 027-232-4584Or Nathan 021-026-31534

Ph 06-388-0603

Ruapehu College 2018 achievements honoured

Rose Collett, at centre, received the Lila Pakinga award and scholarship on Friday. She is pictured with, from left, Elijah Pue, Mindy Pakinga, Raana ‘Biddy’ Mareikura, (Rose Collett) Vince Pakinga, and Kemp Dryden.

Top award winners for 2018, from left, Proxime Assesit Kaheiana Hansen, Dux Scott Fraser, all round sports prize winner Nash Jordan, with principal Kim Basse.

Roofing

Ph 027 373 0414

Residential and Commercial RoofingRe-RoofingRoof Maintenance Leak RepairsRoof Survey and Reporting

• NZQA Certified• LBP Approved• 10 years experience

in the industry • 5-year workmanship

guaranteeCall Johan ...


Flooring

Ph 06 388 0357

Carpet and VinylSupply and Installation

Call for a FREEmeasure & quote

Phone Chris 06-388-0357

email [email protected]

Flooring

Ph 06 345 4554

Furnishers

Geoff Anderson027 283 9551

33 Victoria Avenue, Wanganuiemail [email protected]

Quality furnitureflooring andwindow treatmentsfor the discerning

Build, Renovate, Decorate

027 321 4050/027 627 4984

dreams and schemes

Ph 06 385 8321

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

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

Upholsterers

Ph 06 385 8487

Heat Pumps

Ph 07 895 7348

Call our Refrigeration Engineers for a free quote

• Interest free terms• Energy efficient• Six year parts, labour and mileage warranty

Central Refrigeration, trading as100% Appliances

Carpet

Ph 07 895 7089

Carpet & Vinyl laying

We supply and install domestic and commercial carpets and vinyls

119 Hakiaha Street, [email protected]

Auto Services

Ph 06 385 9222

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

computer diagnostics, warrant of fitness inspections,

parts, batteries, engine oils.

84 Clyde Street, Ohakune After hours 027 448 4080

[email protected]

Building Supplies

Ph 06 385 8414

FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING PROJECT & DIY NEEDS

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

Ph 06 385 8952

29 Burns St, Ohakune.027 473 0188 Dave or 027 444 2058 Bruce

Email: [email protected]

• Manufacturing and repairs

• Access equipment hire

• Engineering supplies

• BOC gases

• 20T & 50T crane hire

Engineering

Accountants

Ph 06-385-8801

Experts ~ at your service

Butchers

Ph/fax 07 895 7570

Cecil’s Meat & VegQuality meat products

Beef, pork, mutton and chicken, all cuts available.

• Bacon • Sausages

• Hams• etc.

We are now licensed to process all home kill and wild game.

Open 6am - 5pm weekdays & 8am - 1pm Saturday109 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui.

Opposite the Railway Station

Small goods made in store.

Electrician

Ph 021 770 123

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

- Keeps his promises?- Offers efficient service

& sound advice?

Then call Jake Fah at

REGISTERED ELECTRICIANOhakune - Raetihi - Rangataua -

Horopito - National ParkPH. 06 385 3393

Carpet Cleaning

0800 22 78 22

WANGANUICARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

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

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

[email protected]

Wanganui & Ruapehu Regions

Septic Tank Work

Ph 06 388 0452

Bennett’s Septic Tank Cleaning

ServicesSeptic tanks, water tanks,

grease traps.Call us for fast efficient service.

Phone Chris on 06-388-0452

CHECK OUT OUR EXTENSIVE RANGE OF HIRE EQUIPMENT.

SEE OUR WEBSITE WWW.TWEEDDALE.CO.NZ

Hire

Ph 06 387 5022

Why buy it ... hire it!TWEEDDALE HIRE

PARTY HIRE: floodlights, tables & chairs, heaters, barbecues, spit roasters, wheelie bins, chafing dishes, crockery & cutlery, dehumidifier, flute & wine glasses, universal food cooker, portaloos & showers, 3-section marquee, horse float.

FOR THE BIG JOBS: digger hire, cherry pickers,

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

equipment, rollers & compactors, portable trencher

Marquee Hire

Gas Fitting

Ph/fax 06 343 6866

Cut down on your power bill.

Go gas hot water, supplied

and installed from $2,250.

Call for a consultation.

Phone Andrew 027-457-8393 or

Email [email protected]

Ph 06 385 8700

Appliances

Ohakune TV Electrical

Your Local 100% Independent Store& Heat Pump Installers. Q Card.

Come see us for all your electrical needs.

For all your household appliances

Fisher & Paykel & Haierfridges, freezers, dishwashers,

washing machines, stoves.

Lawyers

Ph 06 281 3461


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

FORSALE buSInESS nOTICES PubLIC nOTICES

buSInESS nOTICES

Garage Sale34 Grey St, Raetihi

Saturday 10 November, 10.30amHousehold goods, gardening tools,

general tools, indoor furniture

Ross Hardey – OptometristFor an appointment when next in Ohakune

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

FIREWOOD THE WOODSHED. Shed dried. Order now. Contact Ian 06-385-4523 or 027-444-3441.

FIREWOOD, 4 cubic metres Douglas Fir, $340. Phone 020 405 63099.FIREWOOD, NATIVE, from $100 per cubic metre thrown. Firewood splitting service available. Phone 021 024 59236.

LAWNMOWING AND SECTION maintenance – Phone Alpine Property Services 0800-896-689 or 027-289-6689 email: [email protected].

TANK SPECIALISTS, water or septic. Delivered price quoted. Buy direct. Ph 0800-487-633.

PROPRIETORS OF PIPIRIKI TOWNSHIP NO.1

AND OTHER BLOCKS INCORPORATED

TRESPASS NOTICELivestock grazing on the Wharekino Property is PROHIBITED

The Wharekino lands are a designated Conservation Reserve for the benefit of all Pipiriki descendants.

Any livestock found on the property will be removed at the owners expense.

For contact as belowDon Robinson 027 712751Caroline Heta 021 02368359

TEAM LEADER Customer Services

Following internal opportunities, Ruapehu District Council is seeking a vibrant leader to support and further develop our front counter services.

The Customer Services Team is usually the first point of contact for people seeking our services, and as such they have a huge influence on people’s experience of council. As Team Leader you will be responsible for ensuring that customers’ interaction with council is friendly, professional and efficient.

This is a full time permanent position and requires excellent time management and interpersonal skills. To be successful you will need to lead by example, be highly organised, technologically savvy, have a great sense of humor and an understanding of business process. As a leader you will be a clear and confident communicator who looks for process improvement and is willing to step in to fill front counter duties if necessary.

You will need a proven track record in successful leadership of a diverse team of people, this could be in sales, in a contact centre or busy front office environment.

The team is spread across the district’s three offices; Taumarunui, Ohakune and Raetihi and this position could be based at any of these, with the expectation that time is spent in each office.

Reporting to the Group Manager you will be responsible for staff training and development, staff rosters, facilitating team meetings, monthly reporting and ensuring the team provides a high standard of professional assistance to Council’s customers, rate payers, and residents.

Information including a job description for this position is available on our website at www.ruapehudc.govt.nz

Applications close 16 November 2018

SITuATIOnS VACAnT

PubLIC nOTICES

FOR SALE

Victim SupportWaimarino Local Group

CommitteeAGM

Monday 12 November, 7pmat Ohakune Anglican Hall

Skiers InnThe Chocolate Eclair Shop will be closing

for the summer on Friday 9 November.Thanks for your continuing support.

See you Winter 2019.Allan, Steve and Staff.

Cadets (Two-Year Fixed-Term)Where do you want life to take you?Join the team at WPI and find out!Gain great practical experience with on-the-job training. If a permanent role became available, you could apply!As a Cadet, you get the opportunity to work across various areas of WPI, gaining a great understanding of end-to-end processing.WPI Cadets work on a rotational basis, spending approximately 20 weeks in each area of Production and then one to two weeks in other areas, such as the sawmill, mechanical, electrical, planning, stores and procurement and health and safety.Your training and development will be on-site and you are expected to complete Unit Standards applicable to the NZ Certificate Pulp and Paper Manufacturing. Keen to get stuck in and make the most of every opportunity?Passed Level Two NCEA?Go on then, challenge yourself. Apply!WPI is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. As part of the selection process, applicants will be required to pass an independently conducted pre-employment health and medical assessment which includes drug testing.

To apply, send a letter of application and CV to:Human Resources

Winstone Pulp InternationalP O Box 48, Ohakune 4660

Or email to [email protected] Applications close Wednesday 14 November 2018

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

Phoenix Players presentMedieval Mischief

A Panto for all ages

Theatre Royal Raetihi

November 20, 22, 23, 24 November – 7.30pmMatinee 24 November – 2pm

Adults $12, Seniors $10, Children $5

Tickets available now from:Angel Louise RaetihiHelloworld Ohakune

Book early! Some tickets at the door.

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Waimarino Budget ServiceHELPERS

URGENTLY WANTEDWould you be able to volunteer a few hours a month to help our Community Service to function more efficiently for those in the Community that need our help.

If so, could you phone 06 3853253 or text 027 2595285 and leave your name and contact number. You will be contacted to discuss what you could do to help our Service.

Thank you for reading this advertisement, your offer of help could change the future of our Service.

Noeline Churton, Co-ordinator

Indian Cuisine Chef Urgently Required

for Ohakune restaurant.Minimum 3-years Indian cooking experience.

Email CV to: [email protected]

0.4 Fixed Term Teaching Position

Hard Materials – TechnologyFixed Term 2019 school year

Enquiries and applications to:The Principal, Ohakune Primary School

52 Arawa Street, Ohakune

Email: [email protected] 06-385-8384

Applications close Friday 9 December 2018.


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Ruapehu College

International home stays required

Have you ever thought about hosting an International student?

Contact Katie at [email protected] for details or phone the office at 06 385 8398

Waimarino Museum Society Inc.

AGMMonday 19 November, 7pm

Waimarino Resthome Lounge, Seddon St, Raetihi

Invitation to all community people to attend

• Minutes• Financial Report• President’s Report• Election of Officers• General Business• Notice of Motion – Rule 12 Society year and

General Meeting change from Audited to Vertification

• Subscriptions

Noeline Churton, Secretary 027 244226

Deadline for all advertising bookings and copy is

5pm Fridays!


Manunui 3 Trust AGM Notice

Satruday 24th November 2018 9:30am Old Kakahi School 15 Mohio Rd, Kakahi

1 Karakia2 Apologies3 Minutes & matters arising from previous

AGM4 Chairpersons report5 Variation to Trust Order6 General Business A meeting will be held for Shareholders of the land blocks Ohura South B2B2C2 & B2B2E2 following lunch (estimated to start 1pm)Shareholders are encouraged to bring their whanau and mokopuna to join in Manunui 3 Trust Mokopuna Day, which will include some whanau games and sausage sizzle. More information can be found on our facebook page: Manunui 3 Trust - owners and whanau.Eva Tutemahurangi ChairpersonTEAM LEADER

Customer ServicesFollowing internal opportunities, Ruapehu District Council is seeking a vibrant leader to support and further develop our front counter services.

The Customer Services Team is usually the first point of contact for people seeking our services, and as such they have a huge influence on people’s experience of council. As Team Leader you will be responsible for ensuring that customers’ interaction with council is friendly, professional and efficient.

This is a full time permanent position and requires excellent time management and interpersonal skills. To be successful you will need to lead by example, be highly organised, technologically savvy, have a great sense of humor and an understanding of business process. As a leader you will be a clear and confident communicator who looks for process improvement and is willing to step in to fill front counter duties if necessary.

You will need a proven track record in successful leadership of a diverse team of people, this could be in sales, in a contact centre or busy front office environment.

The team is spread across the district’s three offices; Taumarunui, Ohakune and Raetihi and this position could be based at any of these, with the expectation that time is spent in each office.

Reporting to the Group Manager you will be responsible for staff training and development, staff rosters, facilitating team meetings, monthly reporting and ensuring the team provides a high standard of professional assistance to Council’s customers, rate payers, and residents.

Information including a job description for this position is available on our website at www.ruapehudc.govt.nz

Applications close 16 November 2018

Whitianga Papa Tupua Ora Ahu Whenua Trust

Trust Meeting17 November 2018Putiki Church Hall

Te Anaua Street, Whanganui

Commencing 10am with registrations

AGENDA:1. 10.30 Karakia timatanga2. Whanaungatanga3. Apologies - to be noted on registration.4. Minutes of the previous meeting5. Financials6. Court meeting held on 14th May 20187. Owners Report: • Air New Zealand • Kiwis • Honey8. Secondment for governance skills9. General Business

Nga mihiBoy Cribb

Chairperson 027 414 6870

PubLIC nOTICES

CLASSIFIEDS

SMYTH: Graeme Peter. Peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Saturday November 3, 2018 aged 56 years. Loved son of the late Anthony (Tony) and Margaret Smyth.Loved brother and brother-in-law of Roger and Christine, and the late Karen. Special uncle to Lynda and Amy. Friends are invited to a Memorial Service to celebrate Graeme’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui, on Friday November 9, 2018 at 2pm.Dempsey&Forrest. Locally Owned.

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AUCTION THURSDAY

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Shannon BlackburnM 027 958 2187 P 07 896 [email protected] Realty LtdLicensed Agent REAA 2008

Auction11.00am,Thursday 8th November at Harcourts, 47D Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui (will not be sold prior) View www.harcourts.co.nz/TN7563

3803 State Highway 4, Raurimu

Tucked off the road and surrounded with nature, you'll find this loved family home situated on 8.8 acres of native forest offering privacy and tranquility. This property features large living spaces that flow to private outdoor entertaining areas including a terrace & separate BBQ area. Four bedrooms, a mezzanine that splits into 2 separate sleeping partitions and a separate sleepout provides enough space to accommodate the masses.

An over sized double garage with enough room to fit three cars, along with separate storage sheds, make for great outdoor storage spaces. Minutes to the alpine Village of National Park & Whakapapa Ski Field, this property would make for the perfect getaway. Call me to discuss the homes tragic history.

Alpine Lifestyle - Mortgagee Auction

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Ruapehu golf

Thanks to the support of the many sponsors and players, the annual Ruapehu Open was a success as usual with a good number of golfers turning out on a fine Friday and a drizzly Sat-urday to compete.

No one managed to get a hole in one so Dave Scott held onto the $30,000 Ford.

The overall winner of the Open was Doug Holloway, a professional who has won on the Charles Tour 5 times. Doug shot 72 to be 3 shots clear of fellow professional Trevor Mar-shall. Peter Smithson won a trip on the Forgotten World High-way for third place.

Marcia Marshall was the winning woman and Tom Spry led the locals off the white tees with a nett score of 62. Duane Dixon was a close second with a nett 63 and Chris Vander-westhuizen continued his run of good form, scoring a nett 66.

The Friday super haggle was won by local, Kelvin McLeod who scored an impressive 46 points to be well clear of Khris-hane Edmonds in second place. Visitors Eru Kaiawha and Sam Iraia shared third place with 41 points.

The Sunday competition was won by Robert Edmonds with 45 points. Tom Spry, the form player of the weekend, shared second with Mike Hoeta. Rex Harding and Alan Murdie shar-ing third. Rex had twos on the 3rd and 14th holes.

There are still matches to be played to decide the finalists in the Strachan Trophy. Next Sun-day will be a normal club day, tee off at 1.00pm.

The club is participating in the ‘she Loves Golf’ programme again this year. Budding female golfers can get golf lessons from Rhys Watkins on Fridays from 10am to 12.00 starting on 16 November. Rhys is also avail-able for golf lessons for anyone interested this Friday. Contact Andy Entwisle 027-290-7920.

FunERAL nOTICE

All are welcome to attend a Commemorative Service to mark the

100th Armistice Day and the end of the First World War at St Mary’s Anglican Church Raetihi at 1030

Sunday 11th November. During the service there will be an

opportunity for organisations and individuals to lay a wreath at the altar (wreaths will be moved to the commemorative gates after

the service)A collection will be taken for the RSA

Welfare Fund.Morning tea will be served in the parish hall

after the service.For information phone 06-385-3100.

Deadline for all advertising bookings and copy is

5pm Fridays!

Power company offers ‘catch-ups’

A series of customer catch-ups has been organised by The Lines Company (TLC) to answer queries about the company’s new pricing system.

The first lot of new bills have started going out, based upon the new pricing system that came into effect earlier this month. All customers should have received a new bill by late November, says Jo Ireland, general manager of customer service and communications.

TLC is hosting ‘customer catch-ups’ in Taumarunui, Mangakino, Turangi, National Park, Ohakune and Otorohanga. At least three sessions will be held in each centre between now and Christmas. Customers in Te Kuiti can drop in to the TLC office during normal business hours.

Jo Ireland said the sessions were simply about

offering customers an easy way to talk to TLC face-to-face about their new bill.

“We know that some people might have questions, or want some things explained and that’s perfectly understandable. So we’re basing ourselves in the centre of town and inviting people to come in and have a chat.”

Customers wanting to talk to a TLC representative can call the company on 0800-367-546 or email [email protected] to make a time.

“That way, we can do some work beforehand so we have all the information we need, on the day,” said Ms Ireland.

Sessions and venues are advertised in local newspapers and on TLC’s Facebook page.

TLC’s Wayne Stevenson will be on hand to answer questions at a series of upcoming customer catch-ups.

MARTIN, John Bruce (JB)Passed away suddenly on 5th November 2018Dearly loved partner of Jill Evans. Much loved Dad and father in law of Tracey, Keryn and Andy Whitney and loved Poppa of Giulietta and Dominick.Brother of the late Noel and Doug Martin.Loved and respected JB, friend and mentor of the Evans family.Friends are invited to attend a celebration of John’s life at Beauchamp Funeral Home, Kimbolton Rd, Feilding on Friday 9th November at 2pm.In lieu of flowers, donations to the St John Ambulance would be appreciated.All communications to Martin / Evans Families - 199 Spur Rd West, RD5, Feilding 4775


Your first bill under our new

pricing will arrive soon – or

may have arrived already.

Got questions? Come and chat

to one of our customer service

team – who’ll help you out.

To book a time, email

[email protected]

or call 0800 367 546.

We’d love to see you there

(and we’ll bring the biscuits).

We’ll do the bakingOur next customer catch ups are:

Fri 9 November Railway Café Findlay Street National Park

Wed 11 November Ruapehu District Council Ayr Street Ohakune

BOOK TODAY!

• On Tuesday 30 October emergency services attended a crash near Horopito. A 44-year-old man from Wellington is appearing in Court on Thursday for drink driving and dan-gerous driving

• That same morning police arrested and charged a 39-year-old man in relation to a domestic incident that hap-pened in Raetihi on 20 October.

• Two family harm incidents were attended over the last seven days in Ohakune. At both incidents the couples in-volved were separated

• Overnight 2-3 November a holiday home in Foyle Street was broken into. A person staying the night left her handbag in the foyer that leads into the house. The foyer door was left open and someone has gone through the handbag taking $500 cash.

• Overnight 3-4 November two gas bottles connected to the outside of a building on Thames Street were stolen.

• On 3 November an 18-year-old man living in Raetihi had his driver’s license suspended due to the number of de-merit points accumulated. Unfortunately for him, the follow-ing day he was caught driving. As such he will appear in the Ohakune District Court this Thursday for driving while suspended.

• Police are investigating an arson attack in Raetihi on 1 November.

Three Wellington teenagers, plus a “shadowing” adult, hike up from Whangaehu Hut as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award challenge recently. They are, from right, Baxter Grey, James Thompson and Beren Goodwin, followed by Garry Kane. The challenge for the boys from the Hutt Valley Tramping Club was to organise and lead their own short expedition. Having completed a range of Club alpine safety and mountain craft courses – and being keen skiers and snowboarders – they decided on the ski touring trip “bagging peaks and dropping mad lines in Mt Ruapehu backcountry”. They were supposed to be a group of four, but one boy had to pull out of the trip, so adults Robert Thompson and Garry Kane offered to “shadow” the boys. They didn’t take part in the planning but hiked up and skied with the boys. The trio headed up from the Tukino Ski Area carpark to the Whangaehu Hut. From there, they hiked up to a peak near The Pyramid and skied back down to the hut. On the Saturday, gale force winds greeted them, but a short clearing allowed them out the door to hike back up for a short ski back to the hut. On the Sunday they hiked back up to the ridge above the hut and skied down the Whangaehu Glacier to the Tukino car park, in “superb snow conditions”. One of the trio – James Thompson – is also a keen freeride snowboarder and placed second in the 2018 Freeride Tour, including a stop at Turoa. He is planning to make first place next year and is seeking financial support.

Police File Bagging peaks for the Duke

When: Fridays for 3 weeks starting 16 November 2018. 10am-12 noon

Cost: Non members - $120 for all 3sessions & 3 month membership.Members - $10 per session

Contact: Andy Entwisle - Ph 027 290 7920Email: [email protected]

Waimarino Golf Club

Women’s Group LessonsFun format - Ideal if new or returning to golf

Women’s Group

Lessons

Fun format – ideal if new or returning to golfThree Fridays, starting 16 November, 10am-12 noon.

Non-members, $120 total. Members $10 per session.

Contact Andy Entwisle, 027-290-7920email: [email protected]

Waimarino Golf Club

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