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Ameku project flush with success

Raetihi Park plan well receivedA plan to improve Raetihi’s recreation park

gained support – and applause – from the Waiouru Waimarino Community Board at their

meeting on Thursday.Members of the Raetihi Community Charitable Trust

(RCCT) presented plans for their Raetihi Recreational Park Project to the Board, seeking support so they could take it to the Ruapehu District Council at their meeting this week for financial assistance.

In February 2017 RCCT held a barbecue with local youth to gather their ideas on ways to improve the town. They prioritised improvements to the Raetihi recreation-al park, with the Trust taking on the project in June 2017.

RCCT have broken Raetihi recreational park project into four phases each with their own budget.

The group of local residents “passionate about improv-

ing the lives of the Raetihi community” aims to revamp the park.

The first phase, now complete, was to gather insights from the community, hold a design competition and pre-sent the information back to the community.

Phase Two involves installing a water fountain, de-veloping the designs with an architect and applying for funds.

Phase Three includes, in 2018, resurfacing the basket-ball and tennis courts; installing new basketball hoops and backboards, tennis nets and netball hoops; a barbe-cue area; and shade areas. In 2019, a bike a scooter track; playground equipment. In 2020, a skate park. In 2021, gym and exercise equipment.

The total budget for the project over the four years is estimated at $570,000.

Raetihi Promotions’ plans for a cycle and walking trail utilising the old Ame-ku Road have been taking success steps, Waiouru Waimarino Community Board members were told at their meeting in Raetihi on Thursday.

Promotions chairman Geoff Anderson provided an update on various projects, including the trail.

He said the pubic toilets at the end of the walkway were built and operational.

Local contractor Rabbit Nottage (also a RDC councillor and Waiouru Waimari-no Community Board member, has used

his digger to build an alternative access to the start of the track.

The Board heard that the legal road runs through the sawmill property at the end of the formed road, leading to the work to provide new access, with agree-ments with the landowner.

Mr Anderson said work is being done by the RDC to map the legal paper road, to identify any places where the physical track deviates from the legal access.

Mr Nottage said the new section of track would be left to settle over winter before further work is carried out.

TOILET HUMOUR: Geoff Anderson and ‘Rabbit’ Nottage share a joke while looking over the new Ameku Road toilet.

Garth Weinberg, on the bike, and Ethan McLean share the joy of the T42 sports event on Saturday, along with over 700 other athletes. Garth was enjoying the 48km mountain bike ride, placing 4th and 1st in the Masters category. Ethan was running the 6.5km course and placed 10th overall and 6th in the junior male category. The biggest number of entries was in the 48km ride at 332 riders; next was the 24km walk (85 entrants); 74 in the 11km run; 73 in the 42.2km trail marathon; 48 in the 11km walk; 43 in the 6.5km run; 30 in the 6.5km walk and 18 in the 24km adventure walk. Photo: Allan Ure, www.photos4sale.com.

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Farewell for Ohakune ChurchP4

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

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

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

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

sWeeT Pea CaFe19 Goldfinch St, (next to BNZ), Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8112Homemade freshly baked cabinet goodies and delicious menu to order from. Family friendly, with kids area and open fire. Open 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 28 years’ commitment to fantastic food, friendly service and fun time. The Keg is the perfect place to meet friends for dinner, drinks, or a platter on the sunny balcony. Matterhorn open 7–9.30am daily. Powderkeg open 3pm till late daily.

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‘Dementia Friends’ launched

Alzheimers Whanganui say they are very excited to announce the launch of ‘Dementia Friends’, their new outreach and awareness programme.

The programme is a way for people to learn about de-mentia and the impact it has. Participants then make a commitment to action to help those living with dementia to live well.

Dementia Friends choose the action or actions they are comfortable with and able to offer.

The programme has been informed and shaped by the voices and input of Kiwis living with dementia, says AW manager Wendy Paterson.

“Whether you are a school kid or a chief executive, a cabinet minister or someone in between, you can be a Dementia Friend,” says Wendy.

They are inviting everyone in New Zealand to become a ‘Dementia Friend’ to raise awareness and build a more understanding, inclusive and supportive New Zealand.

To become a Dementia Friend, people complete a short, online programme that includes a short video fea-turing three Kiwis living well with dementia.

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Business Council shows ‘growing confidence and ambition’

Ruapehu business leaders have committed to forming a district Business Council to help “support and inspire local business vitality and success”.

Ruapehu’s mayor Don Cameron welcomed the initia-tive and said that it would help play a key role in helping established businesses to grow and new businesses to set up and succeed.

“Council’s efforts to increase jobs, incomes and op-portunities for Ruapehu communities has highlighted the critical importance of having the right advice, support and connections,” said Mr Cameron.

“The Business Council will help facilitate and provide these types of benefits for members.”

“We see the Ruapehu District Business Council as providing another strong collective voice in support of Ruapehu issues and thinking to both Council and govern-ment,” he said.

Mr Cameron added that while the District Council was happy to support and encourage the discussion that has led to the establishment of the Business Council, they won’t have a role in its on-going operation.

“The Ruapehu District Business Council will be a completely separate organisation from RDC and will be independently run.”

He said it will be aligned with the NZ Chamber of Commerce network and members will be able to take ad-vantage of all of the benefits associated with this.

The establishment of the Business Council was made possible with the support of Michael Barnett, chief exec-utive of the Auckland Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

“Over a number workshops starting late last year (2017) we had a good look at what a business interests group could deliver for the Ruapehu business commu-nity and what sort of arrangements would best suit local needs,” said Mr Barnett.

“The workshop discussions highlighted the growing momentum Ruapehu is experiencing and the growing belief businesses have in themselves and their possibili-ties for the future.

“In many ways the establishment of the Business Council is an indicator of this growing confidence and the ambition of Ruapehu businesses,” said Mr Barnett.

Ice skating plan gets a boostA plan to set up a temporary, synthetic ice

skating rink at Christie Park in Ohakune got the thumbs up from the Waiouru Waimarino Community Board on Thursday.

The Board was asked to comment on the proposal, before staff negotiate a lease for the land in time for setting up for this coming winter.

In March Ohakune resident Daniel Sch-lumpf presented a proposal for the rink, dur-ing the public forum section (outside the ‘de-

cisions’ agenda).If successful, it is possible that it could be-

come a year-round activity on the park.The rink would be set up on the hard sur-

face that was originally a tennis court but in recent years has been used for general ball ac-tivities on a casual basis.

A public meeting was held on 26 April. There were no objections to the plan, the Board was told.

Issues and/or concerns raised included car

parking – would it clash with Turoa ski area shuttle parking; would the toilets cope; oper-ating hours; rubbish.

The Board recommended that a lease be ar-ranged with Mr Schlumpf.

Board chairman Luigi Hotter said he would like to see Council “give him a leg up – but not forever”.

The Board was advised that it would be a year-by-year lease so could be altered in fu-ture, once the rink is up and running profitably.

Rabbit Nottage, at left, and Geoff Anderson inspect the new approach section of the Ameku cycle and walking track that Raetihi Promotions is working on. A lot of work on the legalities of access needs to be done, as well as consultation with affected landowners, says Geoff Anderson.

Ameku track on the move


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Council called out on consultation?

More govt money for Ruapehu roadsRuapehu District’s roads budget gets a boost this year

with the announcement from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) that Ruapehu’s Funding Assistance Rate (FAR), which sets government’s level of investment in local road network maintenance and renewal, will increase from 67% to 72% from 1 July 2018.

Ruapehu land transport manager Warren Furner said that the increase was great news and would allow Council to get on top of outstanding repair and maintenance issues while addressing ratepayer affordability concerns.

“Council is now able to increase investment in Ruapehu’s road network without adding to rates,” said Mr Furner.

“We anticipate that a 72% FAR will allow Council to increase the total road budget by $2m per annum and the bridge improvement and renewal budget to $9.8m over the next 10 years.

At a planned 42% of total spending for 2018/19, land transport will be Council’s largest expenditure item and a key enabler in Ruapehu’s economic and social development objectives.

“We expect our rural communities to be especially happy … as many of them see Council’s land transport activity as the most critical activity in ensuring their viability and sustainability.”

Ruapehu’s FAR and had been rising by 1% per annum

and was scheduled to reach the maximum (72%) in 2023/24.

“Ruapehu has always argued that we need our FAR set at the highest possible level if we are to maximize our contribution to NZ’s growth agenda,” he said.

“In June last year (2017) NZTA undertook an Investment Audit that looked at the level of investment Council was making in its road network against what was required to maintain it in good condition and what ratepayers could afford.

The Audit identified that Ruapehu ratepayers were investing what they could afford but this was under what was necessary to maintain roads in good condition.

The alternative was for Council to maintain its current budget levels and possibly deferring planned road maintenance if unexpected priorities arose.

Mr Furner said the challenge now was to work with contractor partners to ensure they are adequately resourced to deliver against the increased investment in the network.

“The pressure on contractor resources for equipment and skilled people was a NZ-wide issue.”

“The increase in our FAR support should however assist our contractors to invest in new resources with more confidence and security supported by Council contracts.”

More Government money will allow Ruapehu to get on top of outstanding repair and maintenance issues.

Consultation on the Ruapehu District Coun-cil’s Waste Management and Minimisation Plan being carried out after its Long Term Plan deci-sions is “putting the cart before the horse”, says Raetihi resident Liz Brooker.

She spoke to the Waiouru Waimarino Commu-nity Board at their meeting in Raetihi on Thurs-day evening.

“How can you make informed decisions on the WMMP in the LTP, when the LTP delibera-tions are before the WMMP consultation has fin-ished?” she asked Board members.

She said the WMMP is “going to be a light

bulb moment for the community”.She called for the council and staff to “suspend

any and all LTP decisions pertaining to the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan and all other topics associated with unadvertised community consultations until such time as these consulta-tions have met, at a basic level, all legislative and policy requirements outlined for community en-gagement not just by the Government but RDC in your own policies”.

At the same time as public consultation on the Long Term Plan was open, three other items were also open for public comment.

But Liz Brooker said all of the communica-tions that she could find – advertising, press re-leases, Facebook posts – covered just the LTP.Other consultations

She stumbled across the other “consultations” on the RDC website, after submissions had closed.

The other matters were, whether RDC should join the Local Government Funding Agency; and the Draft Revenue and Financing Policy.

“Clearly under Council’s Significance and En-gagement Policy it has been determined that all three of these other plans and proposals require

consultation with the community.”“The 2018-28 vision for (the) Waste Plan

should have been out for consultation and final-ised well before the LTP but now, through no fault of residents … the cart is sitting squarely before the horse and I would hate to think we are now looking at yet another retrospective adoption across all levels of governance?”

The Board was told that the LTP would include budgets for waste management and minimisation and that submissions on the WMMP – “how that money is spent” – would be considered “quite separately”.

Carrot parking open soon

Volunteers got stuck in to plant out the surrounds of the new Carrot Park area for parking on the weekend. INSET: workers lay the last of the pavers for the cross-overs at the parking area, ready for opening the new area later this week. Work remaining to be done includes extending footpaths at the rear of the car park. Photos: Dave Scott and Robert Milne.

WINNING DESIGN: Raetihi young people got together recently to design the revamp for the town’s recreation area, coming up with this. See story Page 1 for more information.


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Live stream dead?• A few months ago I went to council with an offer to

live stream their public council meetings for the people who are interested in an agenda item but who can’t make it to the meeting.

I showed them my camera, which is built for the purpose of live streaming to Facebook. It’s very small and discreet, but has the ability to zoom in to whoever is talking at the time. I offered to try it on a few meetings for free, it wouldn’t have cost ratepayers a cent. They turned me down.

I wouldn’t want to do it for the rest of my life for free, but everyone who knows me, knows I’m pretty cheap.

Mayor Don Cameron said some councils had problems when people kept filming after they’d been asked to stop, this is not possible with my system, as the camera is controlled by an app, and it’s obvious when it’s stopped.

The other benefit to streaming live straight to Council’s own Facebook page is, if they don’t like it, they can delete it.

A couple of councillors spoke to me later saying they thought it was a good idea, but when I mentioned it a few months later, a senior staff member was very strongly opposed.

To me, it seems like a win/win for both council and the community and my offer still stands.

Lucy ConwayRDC replies

Council has subsequently discussed live streaming of their meetings and trialled it on a few occasions for specific issues.

Our discussions and experience highlighted that streaming meetings is not as simplistic as the writer’s letter may suggest.

On a technical level, we found that capturing what is going on in the room so that people can see and hear proceedings cannot be reliably achieved with a standalone camera/microphone positioned in a stationary position in the room.

To adequately capture sound without a lot of background noise requires each speaker to have a microphone to amplify their voice.

To adequately capture people talking or presenting requires a camera operator to follow the action.

As such, to provide a reliable streaming service for Council meetings would require ratepayer investment in equipment and staff to undertake the videoing.

Council’s standing orders does allow for recording of meetings as long as the chairperson is notified and that the recording does not distract from the meeting fulfilling its business.

Where circumstances require the chairperson may ask that the recording is stopped for a period.

Elected members have stated that while they support the concept of live streaming to enable greater community participation, they have questions around

how being filmed continuously could affect the current free and open culture of Council meetings.

Council has committed to discussing this issue further and in the interim to live stream meetings or parts of meetings where there is high public interest.

Clive Manley, RDC chief executiveWellington equals Ohakune on fuel

• I was intrigued by the graphic from the New Zealand Herald, Monday 30 April, shown on your front page on Tuesday 1 May.

The price of 91 octane petrol in Wellington was shown as $2.089 per litre. But as photos showed on Stuff on 30 April, BP’s price in Wellington was $2.179 on Friday, and it was still that on Monday.

So I looked up the Herald article online, which showed (but on their South Island map only) that those prices came from www.pricewatch.co.nz. This means they are sourced from fuel purchase transactions processed by CardLink using CardLink cards. Thus they are discounted prices, not retail.

I occasionally check Ohakune BP’s price against Wellington prices. Some years ago it was often about 8c per litre more than Wellington but these days they are mostly, as on Monday, a cent per litre cheaper.

I most often buy petrol in Levin, whilst en route between Wellington and Ohakune and generally at Mobil whose posted price is normally 3 cents/litre lower than BP and you get another 6c off if you spend more than $40.

It appears that Ohakune and Wellington both pay for lack of competition from independent fuel suppliers.

Brian McKennaWellington and Ohakune

LettersClosing prayers for Ohakune church

The last prayers in Ohakune’s Presbyterian Church were heard last week as the Church in Miro Street was deconsecrated as it has been sold.

St Andrew’s Church has served the town for 100 years after the Presbyterian Mission started in the district in 1906 as the North Island Main Trunk railway line moved closer to completion.

Many from the Waimarino district and beyond answered the call to come and share the celebration and their memories.

The last permanent minister in the district was the Rev Parsons from 1976-79 and the Waimarino parish has been amalgamated with Taihape since 1987.

Lew King and Colin Baird from Taihape led the celebration with prayer,

song and history snippets and invited guests shared memories.

Margaret Horne, longest serving resident, shared her memories and that of her husband Bill who was session clerk for many years.

Lola and Ces Goodwin, well known in the district as lay preachers, entertained those present with cracks at church and other regulations as ‘bureaucracy gone mad in the real world’. Their jovial interjections in each other’s memories created much laughter.

Peter McKenzie, general assembly secretary from Palmerston North spoke and a number of locals shared their family history within the Church.

It was a sad day for many.

Lola and Ces Goodwin share some of their Church memories. Photo: Merrilyn George.


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Flowers to brighten up Raetihi’s ponds

Waihohonu bridge damage fixed

A host of golden daffodils brightening up the surrounds of the Raetihi settling ponds is an idea that is struggling, says proponent Donna Journeaux.

She told the Waiouru Waimarino Community Board at their meeting on Thursday that she’s been frustrated at the response from council officers.

Ruapehu District Council staff had been “very negative about the idea” and “not at all receptive to my communications”, Mrs Journeaux told the Board.

She has been offered a donation of bulbs from a local gardener, which would

be spread around the grass areas adjacent to the ponds.

The mayor, Don Cameron, said he had been told that there needs to be air movement around the ponds for them to work properly.

But Mrs Journeaux said the plants, which would only grow for a few months, would be very low and would not restrict air movement.

The Board chairman John ‘Luigi’ Hotter asked Mrs Journeaux to put her proposal in writing, with sketch maps to show where the bulbs would be planted.

Work is wrapping up on the major repair job on the Waihohonu Stream bridge on the Desert Road, which has been down to single lane for several months.

The NZ Transport Agency says the bridge is now open to two-way traffic without any restrictions.

The bridge was badly damaged in a truck crash last winter and the repair work has involved structural strengthening and a new concrete deck. The bridge has been down to single lane under stop-go since work started in February and there have been two full closures and detours while the deck was poured.

“This has been a difficult job for us

and disruptive for people using the road so we are pleased to have it finished,” says NZTA Waikato Transport system manager, Karen Boyt.

“It has been a particularly difficult time for the freight industry – with weight and dimension restrictions during the one-way period and the detour route during closure not being suitable for all classes of trucks. So we thank them for their patience.”

Other repair and maintenance work on SH1 in the Central Plateau has also been carried out over the summer season.

“This is also winding down now so our customers can expect more reliable travel times on this route.”

‘If it’s not raining, we’re pouring’

Skating enthusiast Leroy Christiansen works to polish the surface of another section of the new skate bowl in Jubilee Park yesterday. He said they are getting very close to finishing this first stage of the skate park project, thanks to some extra help from out of the district this week. He said they hope to do another session today and more later in the week. “If it’s not raining, we’re pouring,” he told the Bulletin.


Ruapehu College Open Afternoon / Evening

Wednesday 16th May 4 – 7pm.

Presentation by the Principal in the hall at 4pm and 5.30pm.

Presentation followed by a tour of the schoolto see what is on offer.

Yr 8’s will be given enrolment packs.All welcome – including parents of

younger children andmembers of the public.

New key staff join the snow teams

Mt Ruapehu (Ruapehu Alpine Lifts) has appointed two staff into key roles in time for the upcoming ski season. Jona-than Dean has been appointed general manager for Whakapapa and Lyndsey Jackman is operations manager for Turoa.

“Jonathan brings a strong management background to the role at Whakapapa from his previous positions in the hotel industry, combined with a passion for the outdoors and mountain activities and is excited to work with the team,” said RAL chief executive Ross Copland.

He says his new job is perfect in his eyes where his business expertise will come to the fore coupled with his passion for the snow sports industry.

“I’ve been captivated by Ruapehu for decades. From my earliest memories vis-iting family in Ohakune and setting foot for the first time on snow at the tender age of five, to my first ski lessons in Happy Valley through to joining the VIC Ski and Board club during my Uni days and my

short lived ski racing career,” he says.“Jonathan’s appointment follows a

comprehensive international search for a candidate who can help take Whaka-papa into the future with our planned gondola development and expansion into a 12-month tourism operation,” says Ross Copland.

“His experience in leading large teams and managing leading hotels is well suit-ed to drive Whakapapa forward and to expand the service delivery and offer to skiers and travellers year round.”

Lyndsey Jackman has a background in ski resorts and operations with a key fo-cus on “delivering an outstanding experi-ence to mountain visitors”.

He has most recently been working at Mt Buller and Mt Stirling in Australia and is no stranger to the winter dynam-ics of ski field fun. He is moving with his family from Mansfield, Victoria, which is very similar to the local Ohakune-Raetihi townships. Lyndsey Jackman, headed to Turoa.Jonathan Dean is taking on Whakapapa.


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Ella Rowe and Sayge Wikohika practise their netball skills at the College courts. Photo: Kim Basse.

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Winter sportWinter sport started with gusto at

the College last week.Rugby U-19s and U-15s began

their after-school practices and completed the week with an overnight rugby camp for both teams. It was a good turn out with about 28 students along with supporters and coaches. The teams thanked Mr Hart, Mr Clamp and Mr Toho for their contributions.

The U-19 team start next Saturday 12 May against Rangatikei/Taihape combo team in Taihape. U-15 will be playing the Rangatikei/Taihape Area School combo team this Wednesday at Taihape at 4pm.

Ruapehu College congratulates Julian Toho (Year 13) who has been training in one of three NZ Maori U-18 rugby camps held in Masterton. If successful, he could

be one of 50 named to attend a national camp where they will select the U-18 NZ Maori team to play against Fiji and the NZ Schools Barbarians.

NetballThe girls netball team looked

great in their new uniforms as they took the court. Coach Miss Bam, who plays for the premiere grade, said the girls lost 25-12 to Whanganui High school but they played with determination for their first game.

“There is plenty to work on” she said.

Up coming eventsThere will be a teacher-only day

at the College this Friday. Ruapehu College will be hosting Pam Hook who is an educational guru in solo taxonomy. The school library will be open for those who want to come to school to study.

Ruapehu golfInter-club Competition for the Presidents and Pennants teams is over

for another year. This meant that there was a good turnout for the annual President versus Club Captain competition played in ideal conditions.

The Club Captain’s team won the hard-fought competition scoring an average of 35 stableford points. Their score was helped by Bruce Ewers who overcame his age and the limitations of driving with a 5-iron to score a remarkable 42 points. Bruce won the haggle and took out the Stableford Jackpot. Jerry Jordan finished second with a gross 75 and 41 points. He was closely followed by Tom Spry and Gareth McGuigan who had the best gross of 74. Teati Cleary scored the only two on the third hole.

Next Sunday will be a normal club day, tee off from 12.00pm.

Ohakune squash Inter-business results from Thursday: In division one Team Campbell

beat Laura’s Lot 17-0, Burnards beat Ruapehu Vets 11-8 and College beat Suckers 13-6. In division two Bennetts beat Haitanas 11-6 and Waiouru beat Nizzle 14-5. In division three Farkers beat Hori 11-8 and OPS beat Garth’s Bunch 13-6. The two bye teams played each other with Titty Growers beating Hot Shots 11-7 but both teams awarded 10 points. Points to date with 5-point new member bonuses so far added in are: division one – College 51, Burnards 45, Ruapehu Vets 41, Suckers 37, Team Campbell 37 and Laura’s Lot 29. In division two Waiouru 63, Nizzle 43, Bennetts 42, Haitanas 31 and Titty Growers 21. In division three Hori 45, Farkers 44, OPS 39, Garth’s Bunch 31 and Hot Sots 28.

Draw for this Thursday: 5:15pm New World Court: Team Campbell vs Suckers, TCB Court: Ruapehu Vets vs Laura’s Lot, KCE Court: College vs Burnards. 6:30pm New World Court: Nizzle vs Titty Growers, TCB Court: Waiouru vs Bennetts, KCE Court: Haitanas vs Farkers. 7:45pm New World Court: OPS vs Hot Shots, TCB Court: Hori vs Garth’s Bunch, KCE Court: spare.

Last Monday evening saw around 20 Ohakune players travel to Taumarunui for the first leg of the annual interclub fixture. Taumarunui ran out the victors 45 games to 42 to lift the trophy. They also excelled with their hospitality. The return fixture will likely be in October.

Junior coaching started last Wednesday and will continue throughout the term. The 58 juniors were split into nine coaching groups with extras that turned up put on a waiting list to join said co-ordinator Jenny Robb.

The club will be hosting a Prince junior tournament for J grade juniors this Sunday. To enter players can register on the NZ squash website or let Jenny know directly.


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Administration Secretary

Raetihi school is seeking an enthusiastic and well organised person to join our administration team. Must have good communication skills and administration experience. Position is for 20 hours per week which can be flexible for the right candidate. Applications close 16th May. Start date 21st May.CV’s emailed to [email protected] or handed in at the office at Raetihi School, 24 Grey Street, Raetihi 4632

Principal’s Administration Secretary

Raetihi School seeks an enthusiastic and well organised person to join our administration team. Must have good communication skills and financial management experience. 20 hours per week, 4 hours a day. Please send a CV to:Applications close on the 12th of November. Start date: 17th of November. The Principal,

23 Grey Street, Raetihi 4632 0r email – [email protected] A teacher

Due to roll growth, we seek an enthusiastic NZ fully registered teacher for a permanent position in our school. The position will commence term 1, 2015. Raetihi School is a digital school so strengths in e-Learning would be an advantage.

Application close 14th of November. Enquiries to ph (06) 3854402. Please apply

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Te Reo Maori Teacher / Te Reo Academy

We seek a passionate NZ teacher who has a high fluency in Te Reo Maori for a permanent position in our school. PRTs may apply. The position will commence term 1, 2015. Raetihi School is a digital school so strengths in e-Learning would be an advantage.

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

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RSA thanksThe Ohakune Waimarino Returned and Services Association wishes to thank all who supported this year’s ANZAC Day

commemorations, in particular the following people and organisations:

The Ruapehu District Council and Mayor Don Cameron, Defence Personnel Medical

Corp Representative, the NZ Police for traffic control, Reverend Grahame Craggs, Raetihi

Cosmopolitan Club, The Ohakune Club, Waimarino Brass Band, Ruapehu College for providing the senior leaders for the Governor

General and Prime Minister’s speech, Ohakune New World and the public who

attended our services and gave generously to our welfare fund and The Centre, Raetihi.

I thank you, Eric Pasquill, President

We are seeking an energetic person with a positive attitude and a passion for great customer service to join the Taumarunui i-SITE team.

Experience in the tourism industry and local knowledge is preferred. Ideally you will have a National Certificate in New Zealand tourism, but if you are an outgoing person with a can-do attitude take a look at the skills required for the role:

• Excellent customer services skills • Extensive local knowledge and surrounding regions• An affinity for web based booking systems and databases• Experience in sales, cash handling and receipting. • Able to multi task under pressure • Great team player• Hold a current drivers licence• Willing to experience the adventures our visitors come to do• Available to work weekends and public holidays as part of a roster

The hours are between 20 to 30 per week, depending on the season, with the option of added hours working at other i-SITEs in the district on an as needed basis.

The role does require enrolment with Service IQ through the Visitor Information Network to obtain National Certificate in New Zealand Tourism if required.

Apply online and find a full job description and application form on Council’s website; http://www.ruapehudc.govt.nz/our-council/employment/Pages/Current-Vacancies.aspx

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 18 MAY 2018

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Appointments NecessaryCounselor: Lynne Sorensen, ThursdaysBy appointment/Drop InPersonal Health Nurse: Friday 11, 18 & 25 (9 – 12.30)SERVICES AVAILABLEKaupapa Maori Mental Health & Addictions (Annie)Supporting/ addressing needs of Tangata WhaioraDrug & Alcohol InterventionTe Putanga Pukenga ProgrammeA/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

Cancer Support – Pink Ribbon Event – 23 MayCommunity Space, Raetihi – 10-12noonRSVP by 21 May for catering purposes.

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

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Do you have a community event happening soon?

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Call us on 06-385-8532, or email [email protected]

Tongariro Taupo Conservation Board

Notice of MeetingDate: Wednesday 16 May 2018

Venue: Department of Conservation 37 Motutaiko Street, Taupo

Public Forum: 1:00pm to 1:30pm

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting and engage with the

Board during the public forum.

If you wish to address the board or receive an agenda please contact the Board

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PUE, MAC WILLIAMIn loving memory of our Dad and Koko who passed away two years ago tomorrow; 9th May 2016.Not a day goes by when we don’t think of you and wish you were still here with us. No matter how much time may pass you will live on inside our hearts forever.Love you always, your children and mokopuna.

In MEMORIAM


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Applications are invited for the newly created Accountant role within our Ohakune office. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will be an integral part of our newly established finance team providing the breadth and depth of financial services and support.

The successful applicant will have an eye for detail, great sense of humour, have demonstrated work experience or, you might also be a student studying towards CA qualification looking to put your theory into practise. Excellent communications skills coupled with the ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders is essential.

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Please email your CV with a cover letter in confidence to [email protected]. Applications close: 4pm Monday 21 May 2018.

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IT specialist joins lines firmMeth arrest at Tangiwai

Police from Taihape and Ohakune executed a search warrant at a rural address in Tangiwai, near Waiouru on Thursday.

Located at the address was 22 grams of methamphetamine, over $7000 in cash and two firearms.

A 29-year-old woman was arrested for possession of methamphetamine for supply and unlawful possession of a firearm.

She was to appear in the Whanganui District Court on Friday.

A 31-year-old man was also arrested and faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of ammunition.

He is due to appear in the Taihape District Court on 8 May.

Waiouru records lowest April temperature

The weather station at Waiouru recorded the town’s lowest April daily maximum temperature.

On 11 April, the temperature didn’t get above 2.4°C.Taumarunui recorded its second-lowest daily

maximum temperature, 10.4°C, also on 11 April.On the same day, the Lower Retaruke weather station

measured a maximum of 9.8°C, also the second-lowest for the site.

Technology is under the spotlight at The Lines Company (TLC) with the appointment of a new information technology manager.

Vannesa Davison has recently joined TLC, adding to a solid technology-focused career in multiple industries including waste management, electricity supply, telecommunications and global software development. She was most recently the IT solutions manager for Tower Insurance.

Davison, who holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor of Applied Management and a formal change management qualification, said she has held almost every IT role “except that of an IT architect”.

But her real passion is in business improvement, change management and systems analysis.

“My job is about keeping staff connected so we can do a better job of keeping our community connected; that’s pretty well it. We have some work to do in bringing TLC up to where it should be in terms of IT so there’s some good challenges ahead.”

Davison is TLC’s latest manager hired to support the senior leadership team, which chief executive Sean Horgan has charged with driving change within the company. Two members of that senior team, general manager customer service and communications Jo Ireland and general manager network development Mike Fox, have also joined TLC in the last six months.

Horgan said TLC is “recruiting outstanding people because they want to join a talented and highly knowledgeable team and know they can make a positive difference to the community”.

“Good people want to join a company that has smart, innovative and engaged people at the heart of it. We have some amazing staff here, at all levels, who more than hold their own within the industry and beyond. People are doing their homework and they’re recognizing TLC is a very good career option – and it is.” Vannesa Davison, information technology specialist, joins TLC.

Snow medal pathway training launched

A new training programme aimed at aspiring young snow athletes kicks off on Mt Ruapehu’s ski areas this winter.

‘Team Ruapehu’ aims to produce talented athletes and, “more importantly, outstanding young people”, says Tūroa general manager JP Chevalier, “whether they set goals to develop and become world-class champions, fun weekend rippers or (school) competition racers”.

“Team Ruapehu offers a clear development pathway for athletes aged 7-19 to emerge from the existing Ski and Ride School Academy weekend programmes into this elite training environment,” says JP.

“We’ll be building bridges from recreational experiences to elite competition in alpine ski racing, freestyle/terrain park and freeride

disciplines.”Athletes can sign up

to train all season, just weekends and holidays, or drop in for a day if they are part of another team.

“There are some talented youngsters out there and we’re aiming to fast track their career, progressing to inter-field and national champs – and possibly even higher, maybe to even winning a medal at international level,” JP says.

Alpine ski racing is offered at Whakapapa or freeride/freestyle at Tūroa.

“Team Ruapehu Alpine Ski programmes are for dedicated experienced racers who are fully immersed in the sport of ski racing. New Zealand regional inter-field events, national titles, ANC Cup, FIS (International Ski Federation), through to earning a spot on the NZ Ski Team will be the goal for these athletes.”

Team Ruapehu Freeride/

Freestyle is for SSNZ slopestyle events, junior freeride tour, big mountain events and open big air and terrain park events. These

sports are judged events that require on-snow and air confidence with alert acrobatic skiing and snowboarding. Exploring

amplitude, mental focus and gymnastic skills are the core training focuses.

Some key coaches have Turn to Page 12

Turoa will be home to freestyle snow sports.


Ruapehu Rugby: Premiers & Seniors both fall to Pirates

End of the summer riding

It was a tight tussle at Spriggens Park Whanganui on Saturday when McCarthy’s Ruapehu took on Pirates in the top-of-the table Premier decider with a depleted line-up.

It was a tight, low-scoring game. Pirates scored a converted try 10 minutes into the game, leading 7-nil. Just before half time it looked like Ruapehu’s Ginge Evans touched down after a maul, but the referee explained his interpretation to Captain Roman Tutauha after ruling out the try.

The Pirates forwards had worked to negate the visitor’s signature drive from the lineout by not contesting or forming a defensive maul, which under the new rules means the ball carrier is offside via the truck-and-trailer method.

Half way through the second spell a team effort finished with a try to Campbell Hart, converted by Mitchell Millar.

But within three minutes Pirates had scored again, taking the lead 12-7.

Ruapehu took advantage of a penalty kicked by Millar, but couldn’t fire for any more.

Ruapehu coach Daisy Alabaster was proud of his side and is looking forward to having a full-strength front row in two weeks’ time.

His squad will go into the second round in a strong position, as they will start with lower tier teams in their first few matches, while finishing the round with playoff contenders Marist and Pirates at home in Ohakune.

“The better team won. We were a bit unlucky at the end there,” Alabaster said.

“Those young fellas went well, getting over the ball. We’ll be right.”

Grand Hotel Challenge Shield – Pirates 12 (Elijah Ah Chong, Fa’alele Iosua tries; Iosua con) bt Ruapehu 10 (Campbell Hart try; Mitchell Millar pen, con). HT: 7-0.Seniors

In the Seniors game, Ruapehu went down to a more experienced Pirates

side, but showed improved tackling and commitment.

Dayton Rikihana and Taina Wallace scored a try each requiring them to out-smart the Pirates defence, one being converted by Tuhirangi Akapita. Final score 57-12.

It is great to see young men joining the rugby club and turning out on a Saturday.

Next week the Prems have a bye and the Seniors play Kaierau at Rochfort Park. Come and cheer them on.

ABOVE: Senior players defending their line are Tei Ponga-TeHuia, Kurtis Fredericksen, Scott Taylor, Jeremy Fredericksen, Alfred Leroy McLeod. BELOW: Craig Clare holds Pirate Ricky Boniface in a tackle backed up by other Ruapehu players Campbell Hart, Jamie Hughes, Sid Henare, Troy Brown, Jackson Campbell and Josh Fifita. Photos: Merrilyn George.

The Waimarino Pony Club wound up their season on 28 April with a games day and obstacle course, thanks to Dan and Renea Leary.

After a safety gear inspection, riders divid-ed into two age groups with the seniors doing games and the juniors the obstacle course.

Both provided lots of fun and excite-ment prior to groups changing with eve-ryone taking part.

Next it was a ‘hat and hair’ fancy dress competition with some lovely creations according to the judge, Ann Roke.

Prize giving was next and the coaches were all presented with gifts.

Nash Jordan had a very successful sea-son finished off by gaining his ‘B’ Cer-tificate the first since the two branches

amalgamated in 2012. He also thanked the coaches and all

helpers on behalf of the members for a very good season.

The WPC AGM will be held on 15 May at Balance Chartered Accountants Office and is open to any interested people.

Prizes: attendance – Junior Molly Leary; intermediate Jorja Richfield; sen-ior Brooke Flower. Groomed & Turnout – Junior Molly Leary; Intermediate Jorja Richfield; Senior Brooke Flower. Most Improved Rider, Junior, Santosha Fish-er; Intermediate, Aylish Jordan; Senior, Brooke Flower. Horsemanship Trophy, Nash Jordan. Most Conscientious Trophy, Nash Jordan. ‘D’ Certificate, Jorja Rich-field. ‘B’ Certificate, Nash Jordan.

Pony Club prize winners, Brooke Graham, Brooke Flower, Nash Jordan, Aylish Jordan, Santosha Fisher, Margie McCoubrie, Molly Leary, Jorja Richfield, Melody Richfield, Molly Booth.

already been secured for Team Ruapehu with recruiting continuing.

Whakapapa head coach is Matt Liebersbach, who recently worked for Stockman Sports, coached FIS in Asia and on the Mammoth Mountain Ski Team USA.

He has joined Team Ruapehu because he sees “tremendous opportunity to build a strong programme”. His goal is to set the standards for the North Island with U8-U14’s.

Also at Whakapapa are youth coaches Melissa Vistoli from Canada and Johanna Tikkanen from Finland. These women bring great U14 scope, from not only the northern hemisphere, but also experience from Australian race clubs and competition calendar.

At Tūroa, head coach Andrew Manuel comes from Banff, Canada, and as an existing coach at Tūroa for a private team that has been operating out of Tūroa Ski & Ride School for the past several seasons.

Other coaching staff include Harry Patterson and Julie Bernasconi.

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