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9 August 2016,
Vol 34, No 1634
P: 06 385 8532 E: [email protected]
4WD
vandals
at the
Junction
P2
Waiouru
medic to
race in
Mexico
P7
‘Wiggy’
hands
over the
mike
P5
New TLC
chief: ‘we
need to
change
the tone’
The Lines Company’s controversial peak charging
system makes the company “a pioneer in this area,”
says new Board chairman Mark Darrow, adding that
“the wider industry will adopt this system over time
because of its inherent practicality and fairness”.
However, he is promising change.
New TLC chairman Mark Darrow is promising to
open up a “measured and constructive” conversation
with the energy network company’s customers.
His
chairmanship
was confirmed at the
AGM on Thursday 4
August, taking over
from Malcolm Don.
“While
TLC
is
industry leading with
its approach to capacity
based charging, that
system can be enhanced
further with the better
use of technology,”
says Mr Darrow.
“We continue to
invest heavily in this area as well as looking at ways to
accelerate that progress to use even smarter technology.
Having increasingly better usage data improves the
transparency of the system, which we welcome and we
are pushing hard for that.
“We also need to be much better with how we deal
with customers. We need to simplify the system so that
it is more understandable – much of the criticism is
because we haven’t explained the billing system well
enough in what is an incredibly technical process,” he
said.
“If the average person doesn’t understand the
charging system, then we haven’t done our job well
enough. The second is continuing to improve the data
behind the billing system to achieve better clarity and
simplicity of the model. While the fundamentals are
sound, we acknowledge there is still work to be done.
“In a small number of specific cases, we need to
“If the average
person doesn’t
understand
the charging
system, then we
haven’t done
our job well
enough.”
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Junior
rugby
in the
snow
P11
New capacity
for Brigade
Ohakune fire officer Simon Sefton, at left, and fire chief Keith Watson, with the new tanker at centre and new 4WD
appliance at right.
Thanks to a huge effort by members, a
donation from Fonterra and a hand-me-down
from Queenstown, the Ohakune Volunteer Fire
Brigade has two new vehicles it can use to help
with the town’s emergencies.
A replacement 4WD appliance has been
added to the fleet – an Isuzu truck from
Queenstown brigade, who have received a new
4WD truck, which is on trial in the Southern
Lakes area.
Ohakune fire chief Keith Watson said if the
southern truck works well, another one will
be built for this area, but could be some time
away.
Ohakune has had 4WD appliances in the
past but their previous machine broke down
and it was decided it was too costly to repair.
The Isuzu offers better options for the
Ohakune brigade, not only in terms of snow
access, but with the equipment fitted to it.
The machine has a compressed air foam
(CAF) system, which makes better use of the
water it carries to a fire and the foam can be
used in a wider range of fire emergencies,
including spraying on structures adjacent to a
fire to protect them.
Station officer Simon Sefton said that,
depending on the additives they use, the foam
will stick to a structure and stay there longer.
The appliance is also kitted out for use in
attending motor vehicle accidents, with the
required cutting equipment and accessories.
As well as Ohakune calls, the unit will be
used to respond to Whakapapa and Turoa calls
for back-up.
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Slow Sunday drive for Turoa skiers
Turoa car park on Sunday evening: vehicles were blocked from leaving
for several hours as those ahead made slow progress down the mountain
road. Photo: Eleanor Milne.
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A small snow storm hit Turoa Ski Area at 4:30pm on
Sunday, resulting in “challenging road conditions” for
the descent of Ohakune Mountain Road.
Mt Ruapehu reported that traffic had to move slowly as
drivers manoeuvred the road cautiously.
“Please be patient, give other vehicles space and follow
the directions of our road crew,” asked Mt Ruapehu at the
time.
The brief storm saw some cars stuck in the car park
until around 8pm, as they waited their turn to head down
the Ohakune Mountain Road.
“We’ve travelled a distance of about 1.5km in the
last two hours and we’re still basically at the top of the
mountain,” reported Rachel Dee, who was trapped in the
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RUAPEHU BULLETIN 9 August 2016 • 1
New TLC chief:
‘we need to
change the tone’
Vandalism at the Junction
From Page 1
change the tone of the
conversation from being
an adversarial one, to
being more measured and
constructive,” he said.
“TLC leads the industry
with our approach and
is really a pioneer in this
area, and in our view the
wider industry will adopt
this system over time
because of its inherent
practicality and fairness.
“Our customers need to
understand that TLC works
very hard to deliver a high
level technical service in
a challenging geographic
area and environment.
We have some incredibly
committed and talented
people who work hard and
whom we really value,” he
said.
He says the Board are
“absolutely committed” to
continuing improvement
of
the
organisation
and focus on system
improvement.
He added that the board
also needs to focus on
making sure assets are
productive and that the
shareholder receives a fair
return given the capital
outlay and business risk.
“We appreciate the
criticality of the service
we provide to the region
and take that responsibility
very seriously”
Professional
director
A qualified accountant
and professional director,
Mark
Darrow
has
undertaken
governance
roles across a range of
industries
including
automotive, agriculture,
manufacturing
and
education during the past
30 years.
Offenders have caused major damage to the Village Green at the Ohakune Junction, causing
dismay to the many volunteers who have put thousands of hours into fundraising and volunteer
work to develop the area. There have been problems with the grass area and drainage, making
it difficult to properly establish grass growth at the Village Green. The vandals, probably using
4WD vehicles, have set back the work to improve the area. Police said they are working on
strong leads to identify and prosecute the offenders.
Lotto win
New TLC chairman Mark Darrow is promising
to open up a “measured and constructive”
conversation
with
the
energy
network
company’s customers.
He
is
currently
chairman of Primary
ITO, Armstrong Motor
Group, Signum Holdings,
Toloda Properties and
Christchurch-based
Courier Solutions. His
other present or past
directorships
include
Balle
Bros
Group,
Dekra NZ, Motor Trade
Association,
Charlie’s
Group Limited, the New
Zealand Motor Industry
Training
Organisation
(MITO), GE Capital NZ.
He is also a Trustee for
Macular
Degeneration
New Zealand.
A member of the New
Zealand
Institute
of
Chartered
Accountants
and a Chartered member
of the New Zealand
Institute of Directors,
he has been involved in
several business sales and
mergers.
His roots are in the
King Country, where he
lived for his first 22 years.
Schooled at St Patricks and
Taumarunui High School,
he was a King Country
representative at tennis
and hockey and a member
of both the Taumarunui
and Te Kuiti Choral and
Operatic Societies.
Retiring
chairman
Malcolm Don had been on
TLC’s board for 19 years,
the last 11 as the Chair.
Mark Darrow joined the
TLC Board in September
2015 and says he is
relishing the opportunity
to work back in the King
Country.
“I still consider it home,
have always supported the
King Country rugby team
through thick and thin,
and really enjoy having a
business connection back
in the area,” he said.
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National Park Four Square sold a prizewinning Lotto ticket for Saturday’s draw,
winning the buyer $26,045.
The ticket was one of 10 Second Division
prize winners
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winning ticket should write their name on the
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through Lotto NZ’s ticket-checker smartphone
app.
Faster mobile data
for Ohakune
Mobile nework provider 2degrees has added 4G capability in
Ohakune.
This extends the provider’s 4G coverage as part of an upgrade
of more than 150 sites over 12 months with around 50 completed
so far.
They now claim 95% national population coverage, with more
than 70% coverage on 4G.
Access to their 4G network is at no additional cost and will
operate with all existing customers’ current data allocations.
To check coverage visit www.2degreesmobile.co.nz/coverage.
Creative
Communities
Grant Funding
Ruapehu District Council on behalf of Creative New Zealand
is pleased to announce a new round of grant funding for the
Creative Communities Scheme.
If you are involved with any activity or project, that increases
participation in the arts or culture at a local level, you may be
eligible for funding. This includes such things as increasing
the range and diversity of arts and culture available to local
communities, or any project that enhances or strengthens
the local arts sector.
Applications close Friday 2nd September
Application Forms are available from all Council offices and libraries
or via the web on: www.ruapehudc.govt.nz
Any queries please call Candice McNaught via your local council
office on 07 895 8188 or 06 385 8364.
New trucks
for Ohakune
brigade
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The unit replaces a
Dennis engine, which was
“a good truck” but old and
dated.
Tanker
With
many
areas
without reticulated water,
the tanker truck is a
welcome addition.
The ex-milk tanker
was donated by Fonterra
and the Brigade has
spent another $45,000
converting it for fire
fighting use.
This includes adding
pumps
and
“other
plumbing”, lights, siren
and a new paint job.
Much of the work has
been done by Brigade
members and supporters,
to keep the conversion
costs down.
While the New Zealand
Fire Service has provided
the replacement 4WD
vehicle, the Brigade has
had to fund the cost of the
tanker conversion.
The tanker will be used
to respond to fires in
Rangataua, rural areas and
to scrub fires.
The old tanker will be
retained to be used for
water deliveries, as the
new tanker can’t be used
for this function.
Delivering water to
rural folk has been a fundraising activity for many
years, almost solely by
Brigade member Max
Martin, with the support
of Sue Joe and Sons.
Funds from this activity
have been used for
many Brigade expenses,
including the new tanker
conversion.
The new appliance,
which has been at the
station for two weeks, has
already been used for three
calls – two structure fires
in Ohakune and one alarm
activation at Turoa Ski
Area base, where the 4WD
capability was necessary
as the road was closed to
non-4WD or chains-fitted
vehicles.
RDC rejects ‘rural rate gouging’ claim
Ruapehu District Council (RDC) is concerned
that the comments on rural rate levels made by
Wanganui and Ruapehu Federated Farmers in
last week’s Ruapehu Bulletin misses a number
of key points critical to an accurate and balanced understanding of how rates are set.
Using examples from last year (2015/16)
Whanganui Federated Farmers meat and fibre
chairman Tim Matthews highlighted that Ruapehu rural properties had rate increases that year
while urban properties did not and this was an
example of an “unfair rating burden” on farmers
and growers by RDC.
Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron said that in the
2015/16 rating year the entire shift in rate burden
was driven by capital revaluations, which took
place in 2014 and are completely outside Council’s control.
“Capital revaluations of properties are undertaken every three years by Quotable Value – an
independent organisation and Council has no
control over the process.”
“Rural properties had enjoyed strong capital
growth since their previous revaluation, unlike
urban properties which had gone backwards or
stood still.”
“These changes in capital value were reflected in the examples Mr Matthews refers to,” he
said.
“For the current rating year (2016/17) all rural properties will be within 2% to 3% (plus or
minus) of the 3.66% average rate increase unless there has been a particular reason which has
affected their 2014 valuation.”
“This will be in cases where the property has
sold or there have been capital improvements
of some kind to the property which has affected
its valuation.”
Feds supported capital value
rating
He said Ruapehu moved to capital value rating in 2012 in a change that was strongly supported by Federated Farmers.
“The move to a capital value based system
followed findings of Government’s independent inquiry into council rating (The Shand Report) that recommended that capital value be
the common system for all councils and was the
best system in terms of fairness and equity.”
Mr Matthews highlights that Federated Farmers would like to see a rating system where those
that benefit from a rated activity pay the most,
specifically around economic development.
“Council fully supports this approach and
believes that within the few, blunt rating tools
we have available that Ruapehu’s rating model
mostly achieves this.”
“Rural ratepayers make up almost half the
rating base and yet are paying only a third of the
cost of economic development and the Regional
Tourism Organisation (RTO) Visit Ruapehu.”
“On the other hand, commercial operators
make up only 3% of all ratepayers but are paying 20% of economic development and Visit
Ruapehu.”
“Likewise, urban ratepayers contribute toward rural roads.”
“Council will continue to look for ways to
more closely align rates and benefits.”
Comparison not valid
“This will include looking at a targeted rate
on properties that advertise themselves for holiday rental to assist in funding Visit Ruapehu,”
he said.
Mr Cameron added that comparing farmer’s
contributions to sector organisations such as
Beef and Lamb NZ and Dairy NZ, etc., to their
contribution to District economic development
was not a valid comparison.
“The investment in economic development
seeks to improve the well-being and quality of
life for all Ruapehu communities by creating
and/or retaining jobs, supporting or growing incomes and increasing the ratepayer base, which
would help ease the rate burden.”
“Council’s vision is to create prosperous rural
communities that are able to capitalise on our
agriculture, business and tourism sectors while
sustaining our beautiful environment.”
Townships revitalised
“We have had a lot of feedback from farmers
that they are in full support of this vision and
want to see the revitalisation of our townships.”
Mr Cameron said that Council consulted
widely on plans for economic development and
received overwhelming support with 81% of
the formal submissions received in favour of
this investment.
“Communities wanted Council to take full
advantage of opportunities being presented by
the regional growth strategy and Accelerate25.”
“The majority of ratepayers have stated clearly that they didn’t want to see Ruapehu continue
to drift in terms of economic development.”
Slow snow
drive
Cameron to stand again
I
ncumbent mayor Don Cameron has
announced his intention to stand for
a second term in the post.
He has been Ruapehu District mayor
for three years, deputy mayor for two
years and as a councillor and community
board member previously.
His background was initially in meat
processing, then farming beef and sheep
and he and his wife Phyl and are involved
in community organisations such as
Rotary and The Theatre in Raetihi.
“I am standing for mayor for another
term because I want to keep the
momentum going,” says Don Cameron.
“Ruapehu has been noticed. I have
made sure of that. To progress though, we
need Government funding. Following a
direct approach to the Minister regarding
financial support for roading, I was elected
the National Council representative for
LGNZ, a group of 15 district councils and
three regional councils – a strong lobby
group.”
“I chaired the tourism project for the
Regional Growth Study, which will
benefit Ruapehu when announcements
are made this week,” he said in his
announcement release.
He is hopeful that discussions with
local power reticulation business The
Lines Company will lead to change.
“Recently I spoke one-on-one to TLC
regarding their charging model and, with
continued consultation, I believe there
will be changes to their model.”
He is also a member of Rural Health
Alliance Aotearoa NZ, which he believes
gives opportunity to push Ruapehu’s
Rural Health model, which has had
support from all Parliamentary parties.
“I work closely with iwi and Maori
Council and have an insight into their
innovative plans for business in the area.”
“This is an exciting time. Communities
are enthusiastic and council is working
hard to assist new enterprise. I am
committed to seeing Ruapehu grow both
socially and economically.”
“New
initiatives
will
provide
opportunity for those who want to take
advantage of them, they are going to
happen very quickly. We need to be sure
everything is in place to make Ruapehu
the place to live, work and play.”
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queues.
“Mt Ruapehu staff were really
good – they were handing out
hot chocolates and giving out
information to most motorists
trapped in the queue.”
Staff said the queues were
because of the dangerous road
conditions due to the weather and
the need to leave space between
each car, to avoid collisions.
She said despite the hold up,
everyone was being patient, driving
to the conditions and people were
even getting out of the cars to play
around on the side of the road, with
some building snowmen.
Some expressed frustration,
while others praised staff: “Great
work today guys. Nice to see the
snow, this is setting us up for a great
season,” said Mark Lewis.
William Lockie said “thanks
to all your team for doing such an
awesome job today.”
Don Cameron: seeking re-election.
Where to dine in the Ruapehu District
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COFFEE HQ
suitcase bar & restaurant
THE KITCHEN @ 4 THAMES ST
29 Ayr Street, (outside TCB), Ohakune
Ph: 022 675 6362
Now you can get Coffee HQ espresso in Ohakune. Coffee HQ offers
finest espresso, sausage rolls and traditional home-made cheese rolls as
well as sweet treats. Open Monday to Sunday, 7am – 4pm.
www.coffeeheadquarters.co.nz. Facebook.com/coffeeheadquarters.
KINGS BURGER SALOON
3 Rimu Street, Ohakune Junction
Ph: 06 385 8648
Check out our tasty Texan Style Menu – including fantastic homemade
burgers. Kings Saloon has a warm Western feel, great staff and is family
friendly. Quiz night every Monday at 7.30pm. The biggest screen for
Rugby at weekends. See our Facebook page for more daily specials. Open
from 4pm, 7 days.
LA PIZZERIA B.Y.O. & FULLY LICENSED
6 Thames Street, Ohakune Junction
Ph: 06 385 8558
Ohakune’s most famous Pizza restaurant! Since 1986. For 30 years we've
been serving hot tasty handmade pizza. Open seven days from 4pm. Check
us out online at: lapizzeria.co.nz
Lemongrass Thai restaurant
At Alpine Motel, 7 Miro Street, Ohakune
Ph: 06 385 8758
Ohakune's newest taste sensation! Authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxed,
casual atmosphere. Fully licensed, Dine in or takeaway. Open Monday
to Saturday, from 5pm.
OCR CAFE & RESTAURANT
2 Tyne Street, Ohakune
Ph: 06 385 8322
Bottom of the Mountain Road
Hosts Becks & Rodger
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 and Saturday 8am till late and Sunday 8am till 3pm. www.ocr.co.nz
5 Rimu Street, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8371
Located in the heart of the Ohakune Junction.We take great pride in our
service, quality of food and value for money.We invite everyone to come
try our menu. Join us on facebook at “The Suitcase”. See our website
for events and whats happening at the Suitcase www.thesuitcase.co.nz.
THE BEARING POINT
Clyde Street, Ohakune
Ph: 06 385 9006
Chef & Host: Kristi & Scott Nation
The Bearing Point Restaurant & Bar offers a globally inspired, innovative
menu in a contemporary dining atmosphere. Come in for a dining
experience that can only be described as affordable luxury. Open Tuesday
to Saturday from 5.30pm.
THE CYPRUS TREE
79 Clyde Street, Ohakune
Ph: 06 385 8857
Contemporary café, bar and restaurant. 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.
THE NEW OHAKUNE CLUB RESTAURANT
71 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune
Ph: 06 385 8221
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 5 – 9pm. $20 300g Rump, Surf & Turf, $18
fresh fish and chips, pork rump, snitzel, $15 pasta carbonara, roast, steak
eggs and chips, $10 RAL special, $8 deep fried iceream, sticky date, double
chocolate brownie and more. Members, affiliates and GUESTS welcome.
The POWDERKEGBot
Bottom of Mountain Road, Ohakune
Ph: 06 385 8888
The iconic Powderkeg remains Ohakune’s most popular venue for all
ages, with 25 years’ commitment to fantastic food, friendly service and
fun time. The Keg is the perfect place to meet friends for dinner, drink,
or dancing on the table! Open everyday from 7am til late.
4 Thames Street, Ohakune Junction
Ph: 06 385 8664
The Kitchen specialises in fresh and tasty Mexican fare. Try our pulled
pork and house smoked beef soft shell tacos. We serve up all the
favourites including a range of quesidillas, chilli and nachos. We also have
a full range of pizza options. Home of Ruapehu Pale Ale and Ohakune’s
most thoughtful range of craft beers. Eat in or takeaway. Open from 4pm,
next to Powderkeg, Ohakune Junction.
Utopia Café/Restaurant
47 Clyde Street, Ohakune
Ph: 06 385 9120
Fully 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 (pet friendly) garden
area. Party / Conference Room available (bookings required) - seats up
to 30. Free WiFi with purchase.
NATIONAL PARK VILLAGE
Spiral Kitchen at the Park Travellers' Lodge
National Park Village
Ph: 07 892 2748
Open 7 days for dinner 5pm-9pm, breakfast 6.30am-9am. Come along
and try our new menu.The Spiral Kitchen has a loyal following from local
diners and travellers alike with a quality a la carte menu with daily specials.
Enjoy spectacular views of Mounts Ruapehu,Tongariro & Ngauruhoe. Dine
inside in front of the fire in winter and alfresco in the outside courtyard
in summer.
To include your restaurant/bar/cafe in this guide,
please contact the Ruapehu Bulletin on 06-385-8532
or email [email protected]
RUAPEHU BULLETIN 9 August 2016 • 3
Site-specific forecasts for Turoa
and Whakapapa ski areas
Weather forecasts for Turoa and Whakapapa
ski areas should be more accurate now, says
MetService who have teamed up with Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) for their forecasts.
The new forecasts provide more refined
information than the Tongariro National Park
forecasts, which were formerly used for both
ski fields as well as surrounding mountain park
areas.
Forecasts will now be generated using a mix
of computer generated and manual forecaster
assessment, increasing the accuracy, says
Metservice.
RAL chief Dave Mazey says the variations
in weather experienced on Mt Ruapehu, and
cycles, which should assist with facilities being open sooner after the weather clears.”
MetService forecasting operations manager
Ramon Oosterkamp says this is “a fantastic
step towards providing the best possible forecasts for skiers, snowboarders and visitors to
Mt Ruapehu”.
“As RAL runs the two largest ski areas in
New Zealand, we look forward to seeing the
positive flow-on effects for the ski industry
by having more accurate forecasting,” Oosterkamp says.
The forecasts are now live at http://www.
metservice.com/skifields/turoa and http://
www.metservice.com/skifields/whakapapa.
between the two ski fields, can be significant.
“We see a direct correlation between the
forecast and visitor numbers, so being able to
provide a forecast that is as accurate as possible means we can keep our visitors better
informed. We’re always looking for ways to
improve our service and believe this is a great
step forward.
“Site-specific information will also enable
RAL to make better operational decisions. It
will help facilitate roster changes to ensure our
customer service levels on busy days can better
meet demand. It will also enable us to apply the
most appropriate resources to avalanche control and the de-icing of lifts following storm
Rates system ‘unfair to farmers’: say Feds
The local branch of
Federated Farmers is
urging local farmers to
attend a meeting at the
Ohakune Club this week
to discuss what they see as
an unfair rates system.
The Ruapehu District
Council has rejected the
criticism expressed by
Federated Farmers in last
week’s issue – see separate
article, Page 3.
But Tim Matthews still
wants farmers to attend
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the meeting, saying RDC
changed
their
rating
system to “simplify” it.
He says the capital value
system
disadvantages
farmers, despite Federated
Farmers pushing for such
a system in previous years.
“If you ignore rates
that are charged for direct
services, like water supply,
waste water and solid
waste which are targeted
rates, almost all other rates
are charged as General
rates, including Roading,
which are charged only
on Capital Value,” says
Matthews.
“General Rates are
charged split between a
Uniform Annual General
Charge
(UAGC)
of
around $489, which every
household pays (which
totals about 48.8% of
general rates) and the
capital value rate of
$0.00139506 per dollar
of capital value, which
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provides the other 51.2%
of rates needed to run the
Council.
“Obviously
farms,
which have a high
valuation compared to
other businesses, pay a
larger proportion of the
rates even if they don’t use
those Council services.”
He claims that after the
last district revaluation in
2014 the farming, forestry
and lifestyle properties
comprised 30.2% of the
valuations, but 53.7% of
the rateable value.
“However,
the
residential
properties
which could be assumed
to house the people who
use the parks, footpaths,
sports courts and fields,
libraries, swimming pools,
halls and storm water
facilities form 56.6% of
the rates assessments, but
only 17.4% of the rateable
value.”
Government legislation
means that the UAGC
cannot exceed 30% of the
General Rate.
“The Council in its
wisdom decrees that
people who have large
land values must be able
to afford to contribute
more. The fallacy in this
argument is that that is
not necessarily correct,
because some ratepayers
don’t need a large land
value to generate income.”
“Sometimes it is easier
to compare on a family
basis. If a family lives in
Taumarunui house valued
at $140,000, a hill country
family farm 30km from
Taumarunui valued at $1.4
million will pay five times
the rates (when the effect
of the UAGC is factored
in).”
“A better house in
Ohakune
valued
at
$280,000, will pay five
times less rates than a
dairy farm (valued at
$2.8 million) 10km from
Ohakune. That dairying
family is paying 20 times
the Taumarunui family’s
rates to use facilities
that are arguably less
accessible to it,” claims
Matthews.
Federated
Farmers
wants RDC to use
differentials or “change
its rating policy so that
the people who actually
use or consume Council
services fairly pay for
them, but this can prove
unpopular for their elected
representatives”.
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ACROSS
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8. Closely examine (7)
9. Encourage (5)
10. In this place (4)
11. Not done properly (colloq) (4,3)
12. Might (3)
13. Ancient form of you (4)
15. Carry (4)
17. Grass used as fodder (3)
19. Fan (7)
20. Portent (4)
23. Take hold of (5)
24. Artist’s board (7)
25. Title of a U2 song, named after
an Auckland landmark (3,4,4)
DOWN
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2. Failure (colloq) (5)
3. Highest point (4)
4. Irritable (6)
5. Aristocracy (8)
6. One of the six events won by
New Zealand at the 2012
Olympics (4,3)
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12. Numerous (8)
14. Make an attempt (4,1,2)
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18. Sickly (6)
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22. Delight (4)
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Wiggins hangs
up Young Farmer
microphone
Well-known event commentator Craig ‘Wiggy’
Wiggins, ex-Raetihi, is leaving the FMG Young Farmer
of the Year following six years on the microphone.
‘Wiggy’ has been the “colourful and always charismatic
compere” behind the agricultural contest.
“Always professional, Wiggy has the ability to bring
smiles not only to spectators but to contestants as well
and will be missed by the FMG Young Farmer of the Year
family,” said NZ Young Farmers chief Terry Copeland.
He said Craig Wiggins had added another dimension to
the Contest when it needed it most.
“He came in at time of progression and very much
became part of the fabric that makes up this wonderful
contest. He will be missed and we wish him all the best as
he continues his busy schedule commentating at rodeo,
sporting and agricultural events.”
Get retro – just
for snow fun
Young Farmer compere, Craig ‘Wiggy’ Wiggins has handed in his mike.
The annual Ohakune Retro Day is fast approaching
and organisers are urging people to make it the “biggest
and best dress up party”.
Event organisers say the aim of the day, set for
Saturday 3 September, is a great way to celebrate the
arrival of spring – the best time for Mt Ruapehu ski
areas.
It’s all about fun and colour – just like the ‘80s –
and the ‘Retro Police’ will be out and about issuing
‘fines’ for the best/most tragic costumes, which can be
commuted for prizes, including a Mt Ruapehu season
pass.
The Retro team urge local businesses to get into it
and encourage their customers and guests to take part
too – through their business social media, e-newsletters
and websites.
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RUAPEHU BULLETIN 9 August 2016 • 5
Digital move gets
Minister’s support
Raetihi Primary School’s focus over
the last four years on digital education
has now been validated by the minister of
education Hekia Parata, reports principal
Nuku Wallace.
Mr Parata recently announced that
digital education will be added to the New
Zealand curriculum and Te Marautanga o
Aotearoa from 2018. The announcement
on 5 July signals the first change to the
national curriculum since it was launched
in 2007.
“We are so pleased with the
announcement,” said Raetihi principal
Nuku Wallace.
‘Four years ago the Board of Trustees
decided to become a digital school, a
move the Board made with the belief that
someday the ministry would realise the
importance of digital education in today’s
society.
“I am lucky to have a forward-thinking
Board of Trustees.”
Every senior Raetihi pupil receives an
iPad as a learning tool. The students use
these and the school’s high tech computer
suite to improve their digital skills.
Digital education and good teaching
together have worked hand-in-hand to
improve engagement and achievement
results at Raetihi School, says Mr Wallace.
“The school has invested a large
amount of funding on digital equipment
and modern learning environments.”
Year 6, 7 and 8 pupils work with Raetihi school’s robotics equipment.
The dangers of meth: WDHB warning
Concerned by the notable increase (around 25
percent) in the number of residents diagnosed
with amphetamine-related disorders, Whanganui
District Health Board health promotion officer
Chester Penaflor is warning the community
about how dangerous methamphetamine use can
be.
“Because we’re seeing increasing numbers of
people seeking help with their ‘meth’ addiction,
I’m setting out very clearly the dangers this drug
poses and the effects it has on those addicted to
it,” Mr Penaflor says.
“As a person’s tolerance of the drug
increases, so too do their problems. A person
who starts smoking it can move on to injecting
themselves, which increases the risk of bloodborne infectious diseases such as HIV, AIDS and
hepatitis.
“Meth users experience work and study
difficulties due to staying up late for extended
periods of time, loss of energy, increased number
of days calling in sick and losing all sense of
responsibility due to the power of their addiction.
“The
psychological
effects
of
methamphetamine can include anxiety,
depression, paranoia, aggressiveness and
development of irrational and violent behaviours.
A physical symptom is skin irritability and the
need to constantly scratch, which can lead to
sores that become infected. And there is the cost
which can reach $500 a week for those who
develop a habit.”
Mr Penaflor says clinicians are hearing that
methamphetamine is becoming easier to access
through social media, encrypted websites,
overseas suppliers and globally connected
networks.
His colleagues tell him social isolation can be
a big issue for some users so having supportive
whanau/family who are prepared to stand by
them as they go through treatment, can make a
huge difference.
Principal ‘luckiest in NZ’
“It’s important to have a structured recovery
programme after a user has been through
treatment,” Mr Penaflor says. This might include
exercise, a good diet, connecting with positive
people, and keeping themselves occupied and
motivated – advice that is a key part of what our
Alcohol and Other Drugs Service provide for
meth users and their supporters.
“There are a number of services which meth
users and their families/whānau can contact.
The Alcohol Drug Helpline can be contacted on
0800 787 797 for free and confidential support
for anyone concerned about their own or another
person’s drug use.”
Raetihi kids to
netball with the best
This term Raetihi Primary School will be taking their Senior A netball team, made
up of year 7 and 8 pupils, to compete against the best intermediate teams across New
Zealand.
The AIMS Games (Association of Intermediate and Middle Schools) give 11, 12
and 13 year olds an opportunity to compete as an individual or in a team against the
best of their age in 20 different sports.
Each of the sports offered in 2016 are hosted in superb facilities where the best for
their age will have the opportunity to perform at their best.
This year over 9000 students will be competing in their preferred discipline. Raetihi
Primary School will be one of 112 netball teams competing to be number 1 in NZ.
“Our girls are working and training hard to be competitive,” said principal Nuku
Wallace, who added that the girls need to raise $6000 to get them to the games.
Raetihi School’s “major focus” on writing this year is illustrated with a visit to the principal by the
new entrant pupils last week. Nuku Wallace had a visit from the pupils who were “very excited
to show off their amazing pieces of writing they had composed”. “Out of all the amazing things
the kids do at Raetihi School nothing makes me more proud than seeing the look of achievement
and success on my students’ faces and how excited they are to show me,” said Nuku Wallace.
“It’s moments like these that keep the job real for me and which make me feel like the luckiest
principal in New Zealand.”
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Raetihi’s netball girls work on their fitness in preparation for a
national schools competition.
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Waiouru medic to race
in Mexico Worlds
Pte Megan Watson – a medic currently posted to
Waiouru Military Camp – is heading to the 2016 world
championships triathlon event in Cozumel, Mexico, in
September.
Megan has qualified for both the Standard/Olympic
distance (1500m swim, 40km bike and 10km run) and
the Sprint Distance (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run).
This will be the third time Megan has qualified for the
World Championship event and the second time she has
competed (previously in Auckland in 2012).
She has been competing in triathlon since she was just
11 years old after following in her family’s footsteps.
She had a three-year hiatus upon enlisting in the New
Zealand Army, but is returning to the sport with “a new
passion and commitment”.
Originally born and bred in the Hawkes Bay region,
Waiouru is proving to be a rather different training
ground.
However, with home just over the Gentle Annie,
Megan is able to reconnect to her former sporting clubs
and cohorts.
Following some promising results over the summer,
Megan qualified to compete at the Triathlon World Age
Group Championships. These results include fourth at
the Standard Distance National Championships 20-24
years, as well as first in her age group and sixth female
overall in the Sovereign Sprint Takapuna as part of the
national points series.
Megan currently trains 12-15 hours per week spread
across the three disciplines, which she juggles with
working full time, being on-call as the Waiouru Camp
duty medic, and studying part time towards her Bachelor
of Health Science (Paramedicine).
“She is an amazing young person and all of Waiouru
medical centre are very proud of her,” says her colleague
Del Taylor from the Defence Health Centre Waiouru.
She says age group racing is entirely self-funded
and it will cost Megan around $6500 to attend, for
accommodation, travel, international race licence, race
entry fees, team uniform and insurance.
“The Waiouru medical centre and local community
have managed to raise this amount for her and would
like to say thank you to all, with a special thanks to
Cyprus Tree, Ohakune; The Bearing Point, Ohakune;
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, Ohakune; and Buoy Salon and
Spa, Wellington, for their generous donations,” said Del
Taylor.
“Megan is an amazing girl who works hard at
everything she does, nothing seems to faze her and she
always has a smile on her face.”
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Megan Watson is heading to Mexico to compete in triathlon next month,
with support from the Waiouru and Ohakune communities.
Keeping steady with
strength and balance
A programme that helps people improve their strength and balance is coming to
Raetihi, starting next week at the Elder and Care Village in Raetihi.
The programme is Steady as You Go© (SAYGo), designed for men and women,
because falls are the most common cause of injury in older people.
One third of people over the age of 65 fall each year; half of people over 80 fall
each year; and falls in older people are almost always associated with weakened leg
muscles and poor balance.
But the people who offer the programme say falls are not a natural part of ageing
and are preventable.
The programme is a one-hour weekly falls prevention programme focussed on
strength and balance for men and women over 65 who live independently in the
community.
Classes are facilitated by Janet Lewis, SAYGo falls prevention co-ordinator.
In the $3 session, participants warm up in a chair, complete standing and walking
exercises and warm downs in a chair.
Light ankle weights are used for leg strengthening exercises with participants
encouraged to work at their own pace.
“Three simple tests are carried out in the first week and at 10 weeks we check
improved strength and balance,” says Janet Lewis.
The course is on-going and at the end of 10 weeks peer leaders are invited to take
over the programme.
“You will also enjoy the fun and friendship of others,” promises Janet.
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young crafty kiwis and fashion
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fashion or craft – for their
chance to win thousands
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experiences.
The theme this year was
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entered the fashion category.
Judged by Jessie Wong,
of Yu Mei fame, and Fifi
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The finalists’ designs will
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From the 12, judges will
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Ruapehu College students achieving in mud and rugby
Eye on Ruapehu College, contributed by staff and
students
Tough in the mud
Nash Jordan competed in the ‘Tough Guy Tough Gal
Challenge’ in the Hawkes Bay over the holidays.
Nash is normally known for his equestrian skills, so
it was a pleasant surprise to find Nash placing 3rd out
of around 140 competitors in the Open Men’s Under 39.
Asked about strategy, Nash said “I don’t know, I just
ran.”
Nash qualifies for the national challenge coming up in
Rotorua.
Jana von Restorff, an international student recently
arrived from Hamburg, Germany, is enjoying her stay so
far and is coming to terms with the Kiwi accent.
“My understanding of English is getting better,” she
says.
Hamburg has a population of 1.8 million so “this is
smaller and different.”
She is adapting to life at the College, commenting
that the teachers are friendly, “much friendlier than the
teachers in Germany”.
Jana is a keen skier and also enjoys horse riding.
She is considering a career in law and already has
entrance into a University in Germany.
Kadin Conelly, Ruapehu College’s sports prefect, has
returned from a six-month rugby experience in America.
He stayed with a host family in Gilbert, Arizona and
Ruapehu principal Kim Basse, at right, with the
Minister of Education, Hon Hekia Parata.
attended Pinnacle College.
Kadin played for the Red Mountain Knights, which
won the state rugby competition for the 5th year running.
His team also went to the National competition in San
Francisco, placed 4th.
He enjoyed playing with their rugby sevens team in
Las Vegas where he got to see international teams.
He said that the people were really kind to him and
they loved his Kiwi accent.
Junior Student of the Week
Kaiawa Connelly, 10LB
and Tui, was named Junior
student of the week last
week – “a quiet student”
who is “always there,
always reliable and always
consistent”.
She is described by her
teachers as “a pleasure
to be around”, “kind –
generous with her time and
her resources”, “always
willing to help others” Kaiawa Connelly.
… “unless you’re facing her on the sports field because
there she’s a fierce competitor”.
Principal at hui
Principal Kim Basse attended two events in Whanganui
on Thursday.
The Education Council of Aotearoa New Zealand was
collaborating with the Communities of Learning and
hosted a Whanganui Leadership Forum. The theme of
the one-day forum was “Collaborating for Excellence”
and the Minister of Education, Hon Hekia Parata, was in
attendance. The forum contained a keynote address by
Sian Jaquet and a workshop focused on trust building and
leadership.
This was followed by another hui to launch the
Hikitia Express Hubs and to witness the signing of the
Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry
of Education and Te Puna Mātauranga O Whanganui.
Hon Hekia Parata signed on behalf of the Crown and
Executive Chairperson, John Niko Maihi signed on
behalf of the Iwi.
The Ka Hikitia Express Hubs are an extension on the
whanau education action plan process. One of these hubs
will operate out of Raetihi. Kim Basse was also joined
by staff member KJ Allen and BoT member Roberta
Williams.
Massey work
Ruapehu College pupils are working with Massey
University, with the ‘Curious Minds’ group continuing
their investigation on why the National Park Wetland
absorbs phosphorous from the waste water.
Nash Jordan, Jana Von Restorff and Kadin Connelly – inspiring students
at Ruapehu College.
Students visited the council chambers
in Ohakune where they listened to
Professor Benoit Guieysse from Massey
University. They are starting to work on
their hypothesis for their investigation.
The next date is Friday 12 August for
their method planning and then two days
of field work in September.
In October they will visit Massey
University where they will analyse their
findings working alongside engineering
students.
Ranfurly shield
Two Ruapehu College staff members
took the field representing Whanganui
against Waikato in the Ranfurly Shield
match at Cambridge on Saturday.
PE teacher Campbell Hart started as
blind side flanker and Jason White made
an appearance in the last 10 minutes as
replacement prop.
The conditions were cold and the field
was heavy, but the rain stayed away
making it a very exciting game to watch.
“The weather did not deter our hardy
Ruapehu lads and the team played well,
holding their own in the scrum and
performing well on defence against what
was a more experience Waikato side,”
said Jason White, who was pleased to get
on the field for a “great experience”.
The final score was a win to Waikato
32-12.
College Rugby
The U15’s have finished for the season
but the College congratulates Julian Toho,
Judah Lyon, Paengaroa Tekura. Garth
Metekingi and Warren Williams who have
been selected to trial for the Whanganui
Rugby Under-16 team.
The trial was held on Sunday and coach
Pauro Toho said the Ruapehu boys played
well. The team will be announced this
Tuesday.
The U-19s also had a good game
winning against Whanganui High School
U-16 53-0. Players of the day were Kadin
Connelly and Kurtis Fredericksen. There
are two more games in the competition.
Next week Ruapehu play City at the
college; kick off at 11pm.
Snow Academy
Ruapehu College’s snow academy
had trials at Turoa last Tuesday and the
successful teams will be announced
shortly. The North Island Secondary
Schools skiing and snowboarding
championships will be in 7 weeks.
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RUAPEHU BULLETIN 9 August 2016 • 9
CLASSIFIEDS Deadline 5pm Friday.
FOR
SALE
business NOTICES
CHURCH OP SHOP
Seddon
St,
Raetihi.
Sumthng
4
every1.
Donated
clean
items
appreciated. Open Tue,
Wed, Thur, Fri & some
Saturdays 10am - 2pm.
Jackie 021-685-728.
EVERYTHING FROM
A-Z only at Penguins
Secondhand, 56 Goldfinch
St,
Ohakune.
Ph
06-385-9411.
Firewood Logs. Pine
and gum,call Keith to order
now, 5 ton truck loads, txt
or call 0275 758 377.
Firewood A-Grade
Maire, Old man pine,
macrocarpa, also gum and
native, bags of kanuka.
Seasoned and dry. Prompt
free delivery town area.
Quantities from bags to bulk.
Order now. Call Mike 027477-1992 or 06-385-9264.
Public NOTICES
For an appointment when next in Ohakune
or Taihape, phone:
0800 4 EYESIGHT, (0800 4 39374)
• Free, confidential budgeting service for Waimarino residents.
• Fully trained budget advisers.
• Help with relevant community and government agencies.
Contact Waimarino Budget Service Inc
on 06-385 3253 Mon/Tues or 027 259 5285 anytime.
TENDERS
Firewood
the
Woodshed.
Shed
dried. Order now. Contact
Ian
06-385-4523
or
027-444-3441.
SPLIT FIREWOOD FOR
SALE. Mixed loads only of
macrocarpa,gum and pine
for $80 per cube.Ring or txt
Jock 021-088-59401.
TENDERS - BUILDING MAINTENANCE
1778 - Southern Properties
Tenders are invited for building maintenance on Council’s
southern properties for a period of ten months commencing
on 1 September 2016 and concluding on 30 June 2017.
All enquiries or for a set of documents contact: Cook
Te Wano, Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001,
Taumarunui 3946.
Tenders must be received at the Tenders Box, Ruapehu
District Council, Huia Street, Taumarunui at 4.00 pm on
Wednesday, 24 August 2016.
The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
Public NOTICES
KING COUNTRY ELECTRIC POWER TRUST
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS,
BUSINESS HOUSES AND
COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the Trust will be held on
Wednesday, 24th August 2016 at 5.30pm
VENUE:
Upstairs Lounge of the Taumarunui RSA Club, Marae Street,
Taumarunui.
TIME:
Our AGM will be held at 5.30pm with drinks and nibbles to be provided
from 6.30pm following the AGM.
AGENDA:
• Consideration and Adoption of Minutes of Previous Annual General
Meeting held on 26th August 2015
• Presentation of Annual Report
• Presentation of Annual Financial Statements for the Year ended
31st March 2016
• Appointment of Auditor
• Informal General Business
RSVP NECESSARY:
Please RSVP to our Secretary via email: [email protected] or at
below address by 5pm Friday, 19th August 2016.
Annual Reports and Financial Statements will be available from
17th August 2016 from the Taumarunui Public Library and from our
website: www.kcpowertrust.co.nz
Tessa Jackson, Secretary, PO Box 421, TAUMARUNUI.
2nd August 2016
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accommodation
available
FLATETTE
AVAILABLE, furnished, includes
power, Sky TV, WiFi, offstreet parking, no pets, suit
single quiet tenant. Phone
0275 857 693.
Ross Hardey – Optometrist
Free Budgeting Help
Phone 06-385-8532. Fax 06-385-8622.
Email: [email protected]
Business
notices
Lawnmowing
Chalet &
Residential
Subdivision &
Lifestyle blocks
Business
notices
COMMUNITY
MEETING
Thursday 18 August, 7-9pm
St James Anglican Hall, Rata St, Ohakune
All parishioners & members of the Waimarino
Community are invited to attend a meeting to
discuss the future of the parish.
Agenda:
• Current situation
• Possible futures
• Supper
• Input from community
Further enquiries & apologies to
[email protected]
or phone 06 385 4957
All welcome
Public notice
Section 101 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Barcs Ltd, 12 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune has made
application to the District Licensing Committee at
Ruapehu for the renewal of an Off-licence in respect of
the premises situated at 12 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune
and known as New World Ohakune.
The general nature of the business to be conducted
under the licence is that of a Supermarket.
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol
is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday to
Sunday 7.00am to 10.00pm.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office
hours at the office of the Ruapehu District Licensing
Committee at the Ruapehu District Council Office, 5963 Huia Street, Taumarunui.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes
to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than
15 working days after the date of the first publication of
this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with
the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at
Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui
3946.
No objection to the issue of a licence may be made
in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in
section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the second publication of this notice.This notice
was first published on 2 August 2016.
situations vacant
Grounds care
maintenance ride-on
mower operator.
Must: love the outdoors, be honest, reliable
and motivated.
Call Wayne 021 130 1674 or
email: [email protected].
Wanted
Sawmill, Shift Fitter
Shift work 50hrs per week,
no weekend work
Location Tangiwai Sawmill.
Must have extensive maintenance welding
and fitting experience.
Send one page, listing work done in this
field to Stuart Davis, email
[email protected]
Or fax to 07-5783498
Total Body Classes
Wednesdays at 5.30pm,
Fridays at 9am at The Gym,
Ohakune. $7 members, $9
non-members. For more
details phone Cecilia 0274
956 180.
0800-896-689
0272-896-689
[email protected]
Deadline for all
advertising bookings
and copy is
WATER
TROUGHS,
cattle or sheep. Different
sizes.
Delivered
price
quoted. Ph 0800-487-633.
5pm
Fridays!
Public NOTICES
Ohakune Club Inc
SPECIAL AGM
Will be held in the Clubrooms,
71 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune on
Sunday 21st August 2016, 1.30pm
Agenda:
Remits for Constitution Changes
All members are requested to attend.
Waimarino District
Rates Meeting
Thursday 11 August, 5 – 7 pm
Ohakune Club, 71 Goldfinch St, Ohakune
Waimarino farmers are invited to a meeting
to discuss the unsustainable rates policy of
the Ruapehu District Council
Contact: Tim Matthews, Wanganui
Federated Farmers on 027 272 2308.
Public notice
Section 101 Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
Ohakune Club Inc, 71 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune has
made application to the District Licensing Committee at
Ruapehu for the renewal of an On-licence in respect of
the premises situated at 71 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune
and known as Ohakune Club.
The general nature of the business to be conducted
under the licence is that of a Club.
The days on which and the hours during which alcohol
is intended to be sold under the licence are Monday to
Friday 9am to 1am the following day, Saturday 9am
to 2am the following day and Sunday 9am to 11pm.
The application may be inspected during ordinary office
hours at the office of the Ruapehu District Licensing
Committee at the Ruapehu District Council Office, 5963 Huia Street, Taumarunui.
Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes
to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than
15 working days after the date of the first publication of
this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with
the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at
Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui
3946.
No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made
in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in
Section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.
This is the first publication of this notice.
Volunteers Please!
to help plant 800 native shrubs at the
Ohakune Adventure Park
This Saturday 13 August, 11am – 3pm
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Contact:
Dave Scott 06 385 8256,
[email protected]
Peggy Frew 06 385 8375,
[email protected]
CLASSIFIEDS Junior rugby in the Waiouru snow
situations vacant
Business
Administrator
Be a part of forward looking organisation in a
great work environment
Key tasks include:
1. Accounts payable processes
2. Receptionist duties
3. Assisting with insurance, IT and staff
employment
4.Executive Assistance to CEO and
Business Manager
If you have good computer skills, experience
with accounts payable and are a great
problem solver this could be the job for you.
The role is Ohakune based, successful
applicant will need to pass a pre-employment
drug test.
Email enquiries and CV to
[email protected]
Closes 15/08/2016
Although it was snowing
and cold both teams came to
play what was a great game
of rugby for Ruapehu and
Kaierau Under-13 teams on
Saturday in Waiouru.
It took at least 15 minutes
to score but Ruapehu came
up with first points with
great pod work giving
their backs a chance to get
near their try line to see
George Alabaster cross and
Cameron Artz kick the extra
two points.
Kaierau kicked off deep
and with a good chase
made Ruapehu work hard
to get into their half but
with determination and
team work Ruapehu found
themselves again close to
the line, allowing a strong
run off the ruck and giving
Sam Lyons the second try
and Cameron to convert.
Kaierau did not give
up, finally scoring with a
bursting run by their number
eight from 27 metres out,
putting them on the board.
Half-time 14-5.
After the break and
warming themselves up,
both teams could only
manage to get to one
another’s 20 metre line,
until Kaierau finally broke
Ruapehu’s defence and
scoring after 20 minutes.
Ruapehu didn’t lay down
in the snow – they knew
they had to get back into the
game and tightened up as a
unit, nudging their way to
the line and putting centre
Nasi Manu in a gap to cross
Ruapehu and Kaierau young rugby players braved the snow on Saturday – with many of the
Kaierau players experiencing snow for the first time. Photo: Rachel Lyon.
the line and to seal the win,
19-10.
Player of the day
was George Alabaster.
Thursday’s player of the day
was Kees Windle
“Well done to everyone
who came for the day,
especially to Hayden and the
Kaierau boys and for letting
the children and parents
experience this day which
they will never forget,” said
coach Wayne Te Huia.
He also thanked Mike
Halliday for his efforts, from
weather report to organising
food and field pools, and
also to ESS, team manager,
the Army and “all those
people who were there to
put smiles on our children’s
faces”.
Public NOTICES
Taiao Team
Field opportunities
Casual Positions
Based in Ohākune, Mountain Road
The Ngāti Rangi Trust is looking to add to its Taiao
Team who are a key part of the environmental
mahi undertaken by Ngāti Rangi. Anyone looking to
be part of this team must have a keen interest in
environmental based field-work opportunities such
as weed control, pest control and environmental
monitoring. We have spaces available for the
following roles:
Field Team Leader - casual
Ability to manage a small team and must have a
full and clean drivers license. Hours and start times
are flexible for this role.
Field Team Member/s - casual
Interested in working in the field, a good team
player, reliable and fit. Hours and start times are
flexible for this role.
Field Intern - casual
This program operates similar to an internship
where the rangatahi involved will work alongside
experienced staff. This role will be varied and
flexible to cater to different interests. Hours and
start times are flexible for this role.
For further information please
call Maria on: 0800 782 734 or
021 594 405. To apply please
send your CV and a Cover Letter
outlining your interest in the role,
availability and contact details
to [email protected]
Applications close at midday,
Friday 12th August, 2016
ohakune
Ruapehu, New Zealand
Ohakune – where ski, board and bike adventures begin
Indoor football
Football draw week 6: Opening duties Seagulls.
6.30pm Man Chest Hair Utd vs Madness ref Seagulls;
7.00pm Seagulls vs Ladies Who Play ref Man
Chest Hair Utd; 7.30pm Two Tooth Tappers vs Los
Gaballeros ref Seagulls; 8.00pm Making Emile of
It vs Funky Ducks ref Two Tooth Tappers; 8.30pm
Magpies vs Los Gaballeros ref Funky Ducks. Fees
are due this week – take them along to your game.
Contact Austin 021-035-9938.
Ruapehu golf
Due to lots of puddles and ponds on the
course, the contest for the $300 stablelford
jackpot prize was postponed until this Sunday
and will go to the golfer who has the most
2-point holes off the white tees. Tee off from
12.30pm.
Despite the idle water more than a dozen
golfers played on Sunday. Jerry Jordan won
with a gross 76 and 40 points. Matt Mills
geared up for the ‘Cockies versus Stockies’ by
finishing a close second with Robert Edmonds
third and Andy Entwisle fourth. There were no
twos.
All are welcome to the annual Clients vs
Rural Suppliers, more commonly known as
Cockies vs Stockies Tournament sponsored by
PGG Wrightson and Raetihi Farm Supplies.
Fine weather is predicted this Thursday 11
August for this fun charity event.
“So dust off those clubs for lots of
giveaways, a meal, an auction and a prize for
everyone,” invites Grant Pope from the Club.
Tee off is from 11.00am with proceeds going
to the Ohakune Kindergarten.
Ohakune squash
The final round of inter-house was played
last week. At Ohakune, team six beat team
three 69-63, team one beat team seven 65-47
and team two beat team five 58-55. At Raetihi,
team ten beat team four 69-42 and team eight
beat team nine 59-35.
Final points in each pool are: In Pool A team
eight won with 343 points followed by team
one 299, team two 273, team seven 249 and
team five on 229. In Pool B team ten won with
328 points with team six 303, team three 296,
team four 283 and team nine 261.
Draw for the finals games this Thursday
is: at Ohakune 5:00pm Team 5 plays Team 9,
6:00pm Team 7 plays Team 4 and at 7:00pm
Team 2 plays Team 3 and at 8:00pm Team 1
plays Team 6. In Raetihi at 6:30 Team 8 plays
Team 10 in the final decider.
Next week on the Thursday evening, the
annual Raetihi vs Ohakune challenge is being
held with all players welcome.
Ruapehu Zone composite interclub matches
this Tuesday sees Ruapehu College travel
to Raetihi to play Waimarino One whilst
Taumarunui also visit the Waimarino courts to
play Waimarino Two. At Ohakune, Ohakune
One hosts Ohakune Two in a local battle.
Steady As You Go©
Nau mai te iwi!
Te Kāhui o Paerangi
Wānanga
Falls Prevention
Saturday 13th August, 2016
at Raketapauma Marae, Maukuku Road,
Irirangi RD 5, Taihape
Agenda
4pm Pōwhiri
5pm Kai
7pm Karakia/ Wānanga
Strength & Balance
Programme
For Men and Women
Te Kāhui o Paerangi
Hui-ā-Iwi
Sunday 14th August 2016 - from 9am
at Raketapauma Marae, Maukuku Road,
Irirangi RD 5, Taihape
Agenda
Rūnanga Hui
Representative & Paepae
Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
Lunch
Ngā Take (general business)
Environmental Update
Marae
Administration
Pānui
RSVP your attendance or apology to
Whetu Moataane - Pou Honohono-Iwi
[email protected] or 06 385 9500
Come & have fun with others as your mobility,
flexibility & balance improves!
Coming to Raetihi
Elder & Care Village, Seddon Street
Starting Tuesday 16 August, 2016 10am-11am
$3 per session
Come along on the day!
For more information contact
Janet Lewis, Steady as You Go Coordinator
—
1 Mountain Road, Ohakune
New Zealand
0800 N RANGI or 06 385 9500
ngatirangi.com
facebook.com/ngatirangi.trust
Age Concern Wanganui
Phone 06 345 1799
RUAPEHU BULLETIN 9 August 2016 • 11
ADVERTORIAL
Introducing NZR Residential
With local knowledge, enthusiasm and passion,
talk to the #1 team at NZR
Jenna Hovelle
027 3610 167
[email protected]
Juliane Arnott
027 515 5581
[email protected]
06 385 4466
Kath Campbell
027 333 4381
[email protected]
www.nzr.nz
NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008
A switch to
sales for Jenna
After nine years working in real estate,
Ohakune’s Jenna Hovelle has switched
from being an office administrator to
selling real estate, joining the residential
team at NZR in Goldfinch Street.
“I chose to switch to sales for a
different challenge. Jules asked me if I
wanted to team up with her and sell real
estate so I thought, why not give it a go,”
says Jenna.
“After nine years I knew what I was
getting into and felt it was the right time.”
So she took on the sales qualifications
and has recently achieved her real estate
licence.
Jenna and her husband Dylan have
been in Ohakune for 10 years, after he
was transferred here from Palmerston
North with the New Zealand Police.
The couple have two daughters who
attend Ohakune Kindergarten and Jenna
runs a local Pilates class twice a week at
the Ohakune gym.
Jenna is now working on gaining
listings and is already working on her first
sale with sales partner, Juliane Arnott.
“Ohakune real estate has seen a very
busy spike just recently with many sales
taking place but not as many listings
coming to the market. Hopefully this will
Jenna Hovelle, switching from real estate
administration to sales.
see an increase in property values in the
not-too-distant future.
“Our office has proven to be very
successful having only opened in
February this year and I’m excited to
now be a part of this great team.”
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A Great Stepping Stone
4 Magnolia Way, Ohakune
144 Mangawhero River Road, Ohakune
This low maintenance chalet incorporates three bedrooms, an open
plan living area, original kitchen and modernised bathroom. All on an
easy care 401sqm freehold section. Step onto a good sized north
facing deck and enjoy some views of Mount Ruapehu.
$157,000 | www.nzr.nz/nzrr103
Juliane Arnott
06 385 4466 | 027 515 5581
This is an award winning architecturally designed home. The three
bedroom property is low maintenance, fully insulated, tasteful,
modern and very functional and has one very quirky design feature.
It´s a real winner!
$369,000 | www.nzr.nz/nzrr115
Kath Campbell
06 385 4466 | 027 333 4381
A very pretty one hectare lifestyle block with views of Mount
Ruapehu and partly fronting the trout filled beautiful Mangawhero
River. This flat property which is well fenced is all in grass and the
direct access to the river is a real bonus.
NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008
NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008
NZR Central Ltd | Licensed REAA 2008
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$145,000 | www.nzr.nz/nzrr117
Frank Broadbent AREINZ
54/9 Foyle Street, Ohakune
30 Shannon Street, Ohakune
Trout at Your Doorstep
This tastefully decorated and fully furnished two bedroom low
maintenance unit is situated a short two minute walk from The
Junction. A popular little renter with a gross return of approximately
$18k in the last year.
$162,000 | www.nzr.nz/nzrr039
Juliane Arnott
06 385 4466 | 027 515 5581
This superbly presented property boasts a large four bedroom family
home and a fully self contained two bedroom cottage all on a nicely
landscaped 1135m² freehold section. It enjoys magnificent and
uninterrupted views of Mt Ruapehu in a central Ohakune location.
By Negotiation | www.nzr.nz/nzrr096
Kath Campbell
06 385 4466 | 027 333 4381
This rural Lifestyle property features a spacious 220m² dwelling with 3
bedrooms and an integral self contained flat. There are numerous
large outbuildings on this 1.39 hectare site situated a short drive from
Waiouru.
$349,000 | www.nzr.nz/nzr048
Frank Broadbent AREINZ
06 385 4466 | 027 273 2522
NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008
NZR Central Limited | Licensed REAA 2008
NZR Limited | Licensed REAA 2008
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