RUAPEHU BULLETIN 9 September 2020 • 1 9 September 2020, Vol 37, No 1831 P: 06 385 8532 E: [email protected]• Building/Alterations • Joinery • Design Work • Automotive Glass • Glass • Kitchens • Concrete Cutting Old Station Road, Ohakune. Phone 06-385-8444 Builder Joiners Glaziers Re gister ed Master Builder ORNE ROS B H How will climate change affect you: HRC This region’s council is asking for feedback on what community values people consider to be at risk due to climate change through an engagement campaign that will help inform a regional risk assessment. The project is being led by Horizons Regional Council on behalf of the Palmerston North City Council and Ruapehu, Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Manawatū, Tararua and Horowhenua district councils. Horizons chair Rachel Keedwell says the councils are working together to determine what the region’s communities care about when it comes to climate change risk. “A changing climate is likely to lead to changes in land-use suitability and impacts on primary production. We will also face significant challenges like more frequent and serious flooding,” says Cr Keedwell. “Climate change is not a problem for the distant future – some of these changes are already starting to be felt. By responding now, we can make our communities more resilient and reduce the overall costs associated with climate change – so this project is a key part of our region’s response. “It puts into practice councils’ undertaking, through a memorandum of understanding signed last year, to work collectively for the good of our communities. A new joint committee made up of representatives from each of the eight councils, plus iwi representatives, will oversee action on issues identified through the feedback we receive.” Horizons data analyst Dr Amy Lennard is helping lead the project and says people’s concerns about climate change might relate to any part of the region Waimarino kids tough it out, Level 2 style Turn to Page 3 Around 300 primary school children showed how tough they are at the annual tough kids challenge at the Waimarino Showgrounds in Raetihi on Friday, but with a Covid-19 Level 2 difference. To meet the restrictions to 100 people, schools were allocated separate times to take on the challenge, with the bigger schools split further into groups. Raetihi, Ohakune, National Park and Owhango schools took part, with the winning school to be decided on times (results available later). The course was also changed from last year. “We try something different each year,” says Sport Whanganui events co-ordinator Annette Cox. She said the kids lapped up the challenge, not bothered about the conditions, which were fine and sunny but also quite chilly. “We were very lucky this year to have free entry for the kids,” Annette added. This was thanks to support from Atihau Incorporated and TOC-H-NZ Bower Bank Charitable Trust. ‘Helpers’ on the day included members of the Raetihi Volunteer Fire Brigade who used their fire engines to pump water and soak the Tough Kids competitors at various places as they ran around the course. Girls from Raetihi School race through the tyres obstacle at the Showgrounds, while the fire brigade helps them on their way with some ‘hydration’ from their fire hoses. Photo: Robert Milne. Christie Park clean up P3 Retro returns early for some P4 Owhango to host ‘Pestival’ P5 Sarah Walker to fly in Raetihi P7
This region’s council is asking for feedback on what community values people consider to be at risk due to climate change through an engagement campaign that will help inform a regional risk assessment.
The project is being led by Horizons Regional Council on behalf of the Palmerston North City Council and Ruapehu, Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Manawatū, Tararua and Horowhenua district councils.
Horizons chair Rachel Keedwell says the councils are working together to determine what the region’s communities care about when it comes to climate change risk.
“A changing climate is likely to lead to changes in land-use suitability and impacts on primary production. We will also face significant challenges like more frequent and serious flooding,” says Cr Keedwell.
“Climate change is not a problem for the distant future – some of these changes are already starting to be felt. By responding now, we can make our communities more resilient and reduce the overall costs associated with climate change – so this project is a key part of our region’s response.
“It puts into practice councils’ undertaking, through a memorandum of understanding signed last year, to work collectively for the good of our communities. A new joint committee made up of representatives from each of the eight councils, plus iwi representatives, will oversee action on issues identified through the feedback we receive.”
Horizons data analyst Dr Amy Lennard is helping lead the project and says people’s concerns about climate change might relate to any part of the region
Waimarino kids tough it out, Level 2 style
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Around 300 primary school children showed how tough they are at the annual tough kids challenge at the Waimarino Showgrounds in Raetihi on Friday, but with a Covid-19 Level 2 difference.
To meet the restrictions to 100 people, schools were allocated separate times to take on the challenge, with the bigger schools split further into groups. Raetihi, Ohakune, National Park and Owhango schools took part, with the
winning school to be decided on times (results available later).
The course was also changed from last year.“We try something different each year,” says
Sport Whanganui events co-ordinator Annette Cox.
She said the kids lapped up the challenge, not bothered about the conditions, which were fine and sunny but also quite chilly.
“We were very lucky this year to have free entry for the kids,” Annette added.
This was thanks to support from Atihau Incorporated and TOC-H-NZ Bower Bank Charitable Trust.
‘Helpers’ on the day included members of the Raetihi Volunteer Fire Brigade who used their fire engines to pump water and soak the Tough Kids competitors at various places as they ran around the course.
Girls from Raetihi School race through the tyres obstacle at the Showgrounds, while the fire brigade helps them on their way with some ‘hydration’ from their fire hoses. Photo: Robert Milne.
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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.
Application Forms are available from all Council offices and libraries or via the web on: www.ruapehudc.govt.nz/our-district/Grants
Any queries please call your local council office on 07 895 8188 or 06 385 8364.
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Christie courts needs work, Board told
they have a connection to, including places where they live, work or play.
“Community values may be physical objects like buildings and roads, features of the environment like native species or landscapes, or they could be less tangible things such as community cohesion and cultural practices,” she says.
“So for example someone might live and work in Palmerston North, however, spend a lot of time during summer at the beach, so their concerns could be with flooding in the city and reduced beach access due to erosion. Or perhaps someone lives in Turakina Valley where they’re worried about more frequent drought conditions, as well as the impact of warmer temperatures on Mt Ruapehu where they frequently go skiing.
“We’re asking people to use an online map where they can drop place markers to identify what they care about and leave comments. They can also interact with others who have identified areas that they’re concerned with or fill out a survey if they’d like to provide more detailed information.”
Dr Lennard says the information is being gathered through a digital platform called Social Pinpoint, which will help develop a regional risk assessment.
“The assessment itself will identify priorities in adapting to the impacts of climate change in our region, as well as help inform future policies and action plans.
“Community feedback will be used alongside scientific reports and data, mātauranga Māori and expert knowledge. We’ve also begun conversations with iwi representatives, as their values and local knowledge will be important considerations.
“Responding to climate change will take time and this community engagement is one of many steps on our region’s climate change journey. The risk assessment, and your contribution to it, will help focus our efforts and inform work that will extend over years to come.”
How will climate change affect you: HRC
Dr Lennard says Horizons is also welcoming feedback via email or mail through [email protected] and Freepost 217922, Private Bag 11025, Manawatu Mail Centre, by 4 October.
“I suggest people keep an eye on our social media accounts and check their letterboxes next week for the Across the Region publication – we are providing a lot more information about Horizons’ climate change journey and other pieces of work through these channels.”
For more information about the project and for a link to Social Pinpoint, visit horizons.govt.nz.
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Christie Park in Ohakune could be a much better sports asset, with some upgrades, the Waiouru Waimarino Community Board was told at their meeting on Thursday.
Jesse Wallis spoke to the Board in the public forum section of their meeting, pointing out that the courts at Christie Park was unusable for most sports at the moment because of the poor state of the area.
He asked that Ruapehu District Council upgrade the area, with new playing surface, hoops and markings to suit basketball, netball and tennis.
Mr Wallis said the existing basketball hoops are unusable and that the backboard are the wrong size, in the wrong place and don’t meet playing regulations.
There is broken concrete around the courts and lots of
bits of skateboarding ramps and features scattered about.He said he supports skating but that there are other areas
for this in Ohakune.The drainage of the courts is poor, meaning the courts
are unusable after rain.Councillor Vivienne Hoeta said upgrading the courts
was a wonderful idea.Ruapehu’s mayor Don Cameron suggested he work
through the Ohakune Revitalisation Project, to have the project incorporated into those plans.
Chief executive Clive Manley supported this advice, but said he could submit to the RDC’s long term plan as well.
“The more people you’ve got saying this, the stronger the case.”
The Ruapehu Ring of Fire endurance race has been named as one of 200 New Zealand events to receive a share of $10 million in support through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s Domestic Events Fund.
MBIE announced the cash-injections last week.
“Large parts of the events industry, in-cluding the critical supply chain, continue to experience Covid-19 related impacts due to reductions in sponsorship and trust funding, and Alert Level restrictions on gatherings. In response, the Government announced the establishment of a Domes-tic Events Fund in Budget 2020,” stated Iain Cossar, general manager Tourism, Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
“One of the goals of the fund was to get cash flow to the sector as quickly as possible.
“Half of the funding going to the events will be passed on as early payments to the critical event supply chain, ensuring sup-port reaches beyond event organisers.”
Jason Cameron, ROF organiser, said the announcement was “a great boost for the event” that was in jeopardy due to the border closure.
The event targets a large proportion of overseas competitors for the endurance race that sees competitors run around
Mt Ruapehu on the Round the Mountain Track.
He said they are still working on plans for the event and hope to make an an-nouncement this week to confirm details.
The amount that the Ruapehu event will receive is yet to be made public.
Mr Coassar said events are “important at a community, regional and national level,” providing both economic and so-cial benefits and giving New Zealanders the opportunity to learn and experience new things.
“By helping more events stay viable, we ensure that events are available to New Zealanders both now and in the future.”
“We know it has been, and remains, a challenging time for the industry. It is a credit to the sector that the applications demonstrated resilience, agility, and ini-tiative, particularly regarding rescaling. However, some events, despite their best efforts, still faced significant financial challenges making delivery impossible, and it is these events that the fund was al-ways intended to support.
“Having now completed this process we believe the Domestic Events Fund and other targeted regional support, along with the sector’s own initiatives, will al-low events in New Zealand to endure through this challenging time,” added Iain Cossar.
Lions, Rabbit get stuck into Christie Park weed trees
Rabbit Nottage and members of Ruapehu Lions made a good start on a project to clear away self-sown weed trees in Christie Park on Saturday. The plan is to clear away trees crowding some of the listed trees including the large gums, as well as clear along the stream banks. Ruapehu councillor Rabbit Nottage said he had contacted around 30 people neighbouring the area and the vast majority were in favour of the project, which is being carried out at no cost to council.
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CLAW community free legal adviceWhanganui 06-348-8288
Disability Resources Centre (Whanganui)Vivienne Bird, 0800-789-654
Doctors: In an emergency call 111Ruapehu Health Ltd 06-385-4211
Information CentresOhakune 06-385-8427, Raetihi 06-385-4805
IRD appointments06-901-6162
Ngati Rangi Community Health Centre06-385-9580
Plunket Society Plunket Nurses 06-385-8265, Car Seats 06-385-5019
Police and Search & Rescue Emergency, call 111Ohakune 06-385-0100, Raetihi 06-385-4002, Waiouru 06-387-6884, Military Police 0800-50-11-22
Red CrossShelagh Buck 06-385-8610
Rotary, Raetihi - Ohakune027-344-5669
Ruapehu REAP0800-00-REAP (0800-00-7327)
Ruapehu Maori WardensRangi Bristol 027-442-4593
St JohnIn an emergency call 111
Taumarunui Counselling ServicesFor confidential counselling in Waimarino phone 07-895-6393
Victim Support Contact Centre0800 842 846Waimarino Cancer SocietyCo-ordinator 06-385-3404, 0204-080-4905
Waimarino Health Care CentreRaetihi 06-385-5019
Women’s Refuge0800-800-4-refuge 0800-4-733-84
Waimarino Community Toy Library027 728 2413 leave a message (turned on open days only)
Waimarino-Waiouru Community BoardJohn ‘Luigi’ Hotter, 06-385-8193; Allan Whale, 06-385-9139; Cynthia Dowsett 06-385-8086. RDC reps Rabbit Nottage, 021 111 6514, Vivenne Hoeta 022-65-88-320. Other ward councillors, Ben Goddard 027 443 8194; Elijah Pue 027 740 6253
National Park Community BoardBoard members: Simon O’Neill 021-661-159; Peter Zimmer 027 479 1926; Mark Bolten 021 191 5385; Clark McCarthy 027 475 0561. RDC rep, Murray Wilson 07-892-2774.
Guidelines is published free of charge. Please help us to keep it up to date – call us if your details change, or if you see something that needs changing: 06-385-8532
River Road speeds• The apology for late response is respectfully ac-
cepted, but is nothing more than a delay tactic. Not replying and not returning the petition or a copy, is not something we expect from Council.
To suggest there is no crash history, on Mangawhero River Road, is understandable, when relying on Police statistics.
Of course there are those reported with no action, and those reported, but not recorded. There have been several near misses due to high speed and numerous crashes. Some injury and some non-injury.
Recently a stolen car lost control and was aban-doned in the road. Some residents have reports of (non-injury) head on collisions. Most residents have been subjected to driver misbehaviour due to road con-ditions and speed.
Whilst it is not surprising, Council’s reaction is du-ty-bound to regulations. It is of deep concern that they are unaware Land Transport rule setting speed limit 2017 Ref Section 6.2(1)(2)(3) (amend Land Transport Act 1998), which allows council to make decisions without Agency approval. Nowhere in that rule does it prevent Council from making decisions on individual circumstances.
Temporary signs are not confined to road works. The legislation permitted local councils to use their author-ity under the 2017 amendment. They could make that decision now. They should make that decision now.
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Ruapehu whio and kiwi gets funds boost
Warmest Ohakune August everOhakune was one of 10 weather
stations to record the warmest-ever winter temperatures for winter 2020: 2.5°C above normal in terms of mean maximum air temperature for August.
The mean maximum air temperature for August was 12.8°C.
Conversely, the weather station also recorded its fourth-lowest daily minimum air temperature for August. It was -5.7°C on 15 August.
NIWA explains that a higher than normal mean sea level pressure (MSLP) to the east of New Zealand and lower than normal MSLP to the northwest of
the country set-up resulted in more north-easterly winds than normal.
The airflow pattern appears to be consistent with the development of a La Niña in the equatorial Pacific, which resulted in warmer than usual temperatures for much of New Zealand.
Overall, the nationwide average temperature in August was 10.1°C; or 1.2°C above the 1981-2010 August average, making it New Zealand’s fourth-warmest August.
It has now been 43 consecutive months since New Zealand’s nationwide average temperature was below average.
Retro on time, but early for Turoa
A little thing like Retro Day being postponed until 26 September wasn’t going to stop Anita Goodman (at centre) and her crew from enjoying their day on Saturday. They’d booked their accommodation, had the passes and booked car parks for the day, as well as digging out a whole bundle of eighties retro ski gear. Watch this space for details on the main event.
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The Horopito Trapping Programme has received a $32,780 boost from the Department of Conservation Community Fund.
Trapping programme co-ordinator Jonathan Findon says the Horopito Resi-dents and Ratepayers Society is delighted to be a recipient of the DOC Community Fund.
“With this funding we are able to build substantially on our recently established trapping network, providing comprehen-sive animal pest management coverage of the beautiful natural resource that we are nestled beside,” Jonathan says.
Horopito is a small community located on the south-western flanks of Mt Rua-pehu and Tongariro National Park. The area is home to whio/blue duck and kiwi.
It is the first block of private land at the headwaters of the Whangaehu catch-ment, making it an important location for
expanding predator control in the region. “We have specific measurable goals
of increasing Kiwi numbers, protecting whio habitat, and generally doing good by controlling rat, mustelid and other pest numbers,” Jonathan says.
“We are looking forward to strength-ening our ties and working collaborative-ly with the Department of Conservation. This funding has helped pull the Horo-pito community closer together on com-mon environmental goals”.
Tongariro senior ranger biodiversity Ali Beath says it’s great to see this moti-vated group of people with a real passion for conservation achieve this funding boost.
“To achieve a Predator Free New Zea-land, we need help from all New Zea-landers, so the work by the Horopito community is an important step towards this goal in our rohe (area).”
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All aboard: Northern Explorer trains to return
Owhango hosting a ‘pestival’
Owhango Alive are celebrating World Rivers Day with a ‘pestival’ on Sunday 27 September.
The gathering, to discuss methods of pest control, on the banks of the Whakapapa River.
The ‘Pestival’ with have invited speakers from Waikato University, Predator Free 2050, a freelance wildlife biologist, plus a forum of experienced trappers and conservation groups.
The day will provide an opportunity to learn about the various introduced predators that threaten New Zealand’s unique forests and forest dwellers and what we can do to help “protect our own back yards”.
“In learning about the predators’ habits, we can then be more effective at intercepting these destroyers in their
tracks, using informed and humane trapping techniques,” says Sally Lashmar from Owhango Alive.
The group’s ultimate goal is to increase and maintain the native birds and bush in the Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve.
“We hope the Pestival will encourage other folk to do the same in their own patch of paradise,” says Sally.
The Pestival is open to all, starting at 9.30am with registration, concluding at 3pm, with lunch provided.
Due to Covid-19 Alert Level 2 rules, they are limited to a gathering of no more than 100 people, so ask that people register early to ensure a place.
Pest people part of the Owhango Alive team on the Whakapapa Bridge. Photo John Martin.
KiwiRail’s full range of scenic services, including the Northern Explorer, will be back shortly, again giving New Zealanders access to some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, says the company.
“We’re pleased to announce the Northern Explorer and Coastal Pacific services will be running from late spring,” KiwiRail group chief executive Greg Miller says.
“All the signs indicate that New Zealanders will be taking their summer breaks at home this year and our services offer Kiwis a unique way to see their own country.”
The Northern Explorer will re-commence its normal weekly timetable on Wednesday September 30, leaving Wellington on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, and leaving Auckland on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
“All the re-start dates are subject to New Zealand being in Covid Alert Level One. This is because the reduction in passenger numbers that is required to meet social distancing at Level 2, 3, and 4 makes the services no longer viable,” Mr Miller says.
The uncertainty wrought by the Covid situation continues to make
life difficult for travellers and tourism operators. Because of this, where there is a cancellation directly as a result of Covid restrictions, KiwiRail will offer its affected customers a transfer to an alternative date, a credit for 12 months, or a full refund, regardless of the type of fare purchased.
Bookings will open in mid-September.While on-board staff are looking
forward to welcoming customers back, Mr Miller says KiwiRail is also undertaking preliminary discussions with local authorities along the main trunk line between Auckland and Wellington to see whether a regional rail service, offering more stops than the Northern Explorer, might be supported.
“We’re aware that many towns and regions would like to have a passenger train serve their area and our initial engagement with stakeholders has been positive.
“We also know that New Zealanders are increasingly interested in reducing their carbon footprint when they travel, and rail offers that opportunity.
“We’ll work with local councils to come up with a proposition that offers more New Zealanders the chance to choose rail to get around the country.”
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There has been little to no impact on the King Country property market from Covid-19, in fact the residential and lifestyle markets are possibly busier now than pre-Covid, says valuer Guy Hoban from Doyle Valuations.
“We have seen further interest from out of town buyers, as internet connections become faster and more reliable, while many have ‘locked-in’ capital gains by selling and upgrading,” states Mr Hoban in his latest property report, updated and released quarterly.
Typically, as values increase, we also see a larger number of new houses being constructed. This is evident throughout the wider King Country and Ruapehu regions.
“The continued Covid-19 pandemic around the world is creating significant economic and financial global ‘headwinds’. Within New Zealand, international tourist numbers are more or less non-existent while other sectors have also felt the impact, such as forestry etc.
“A drop in New Zealand’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is widely expected by economists, with a “recession” now expected in the short to medium term.”
He said the general feeling was that Covid-19 would likely have a significant impact on the property market due to factors such as job losses, and declining consumer confidence.
“However, this has not been the case, and in fact, within the wider King Country and Ruapehu areas, has been the opposite. Overall demand for residential and lifestyle property, in particular, has remained strong with value levels generally increasing across the board.”
With a relative lack of listings there is strong demand for well-presented properties, resulting in prices often being above asking and/or subject to multiple offers.
There is increasing demand for ‘doer-uppers’ or for infill housing options.
There is increasingly strong demand for vacant sections despite building costs often outweighing end value.
Over the past 24 months the median house price has once again increased in Taumarunui (33.8%) and Ohakune (42.3%).
The median house price in Taumarunui marginally increased from $188,750 to $190,000, whilst Ohakune experienced the largest increase in median sale price this quarter, up 5.7% to $370,000.
Sale prices, on average, are 64% and 58% higher than RV’s for Taumarunui and Ohakune, respectively, though new rateable values for these centres are due to be released in coming months.
In the year to September 2020, there were 146 sales in Taumarunui (up 30%), and 67 sales in Ohakune (up 10%). These sale numbers exclude vacant sections, with an additional 18 sales of vacant residential sections over the past 12 months in Ohakune.
In the King Country rural market, sale numbers remained steady at 16 pastoral farms over 100ha selling in the last 12 months, with an average size of 405ha. The median farm price increased from $2,175,000 in the last quarter to $2,840,000. This equates to $8,934/ha – an increase of $576/ha on the previous quarter.
Overall, demand for sheep and beef properties remains strong despite red meat returns having dropped slightly, with most properties that are being offered to the market often receiving multiple tenders.
The sheep and beef sector, particularly hill country blocks, are being chased along, and in some cases outbid, by forestry operators for both carbon farming and forestry/logging blocks, particularly in more remote locations, though some fully developed farms are being purchased and planted out.
Land use change is also very prevalent with more marginal dairy units being ‘de-converted’ back into beef finishing or subdivided into small parcels and sold to neighbouring interests.
Sarah Walker in Raetihi Friday
BMX champion Sarah Walker will be at Raetihi School on Friday and later at the new Makotuku BMX track, to try it out and demonstrate her skills.
Some of the pupils will be asked to take their bikes along to get a few pointers as well.
The track is a work in progress, but is now useable thanks to efforts and support from a number of people.
Steve Gray was instrumental in organising the bike track for Raetihi, says Makotuku project co-ordinator Donna Journeaux.
Mr Gray designed and built the track because he was passionate about bringing
it to Raetihi for the kids after working at the Ohakune bike track with Dave Scott.
The completion of the track is thanks to Byfords Construction 2014 Ltd, who sponsored the project to support the Raetihi community.
Others involved have been Ricky Horne and Dale Haitana, with on-going planting and maintenance carried out by Carina McNie.
Donna Journeaux said they have also received funding from Horizons for more planting along the walkway, including at the park.
“We want it to look amazing,” she said.
Sarah Walker, New Zealand BMX champion, is coming to Raetihi on Friday 11 September to test ride the new BMX track on the Makotuku Walkway and give the kids a few pointers.
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Ph 06 385 8952
29 Burns St, Ohakune.027 473 0188 Mark or 027 444 2058 Bruce
Central role of Rotorua tourism on show for college students
EyE on RuapEhu CollEgE, ContRibutEd by staff and studEnts
Senior Geography and Tourism students had their minds expanded to the central role that tourism plays in the geothermal and Maori cultural wonderland of Rotorua last week.
Both classes enjoyed an epic day as they learned about the history and development of tourism from the Pink and White Terraces to present-day attractions like the Zorb.
Stating at Te Puia, the students came to appreciate how tourism has shaped the cultural and natural landscape of Rotorua. Everyone was astounded by the artworks produced by tertiary students at the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute.
A visit to the Kiwi House and the geysers were powerful experiences, unique to Rotorua.
Heading over to the Rotorua Museum, currently being earthquake-proofed, provided valuable insights into bathhouse tourism and the changing nature of tourism in response to the market, now stressed as a result of Covid-19.
The afternoon was spent engaging in adventure tourism as students savoured riding the luge at Skyline Skyrides and experienced the Zorb.
The final stop was almost magical, reminiscent of the forests of Pandora in the movie Avatar, as the group wandered the suspension bridges through the Redwoods Treewalk, some 20m off the ground amongst Californian forest giants.
This trip was made possible thanks to the generous support of Laurenson Trust, Ruapehu College and the Board of Trustees. A special thank you to Warren Saunders and KJ Allen who were the teachers in charge of the trip. Students will be working towards NCEA credits on their return to class. Sport
Boys Rugby: the boys U16 won against Whanganui High School 32-17 last week, in what was arguably the best game of the season. Whanganui will play in the final this week. Ruapehu College came 3rd on the points table. The season has now finished for the boys.
Girls Rugby: the Ruapehu girls lost to Cullinane 40-25. It was another good game from the girls.
Squash: Jayden Bailey won the Central regional D grade men’s competition held in Whanganui over the weekend. He was seeded 13 out of 13 players so he did very well to win it. He will now go through to the National Tournament in October, to be held in Ohakune. Coming events
Inter-whanau squash competitions continue at school, 7-14 September.
School closes at 2pm. 23 September.End of term 3, 25 September.
Geography and tourism students pictured at one of the many Rotorua tourist attractions. Students saw first-hand the effects of Covid-19 on the industry.
Building Supplies
Ph 07 895 8559
Water skills course for instructorsSport Whanganui has partnered with
Swimming New Zealand to develop and deliver free Water Skills for Life sessions in term three of the school holidays.
Earlier in the year Sport Whanganui was approached by Plunket to support Early Childhood Centres with a water safety pro-gramme which led to the development of this initiative.
In the Manawatu/Whanganui region, swimming, fishing and the use of power-boats make up the top three activities for hospitalisations due to water related inju-ries. In 2019 Whanganui Manawatu region had one drowning related fatality com-pared to five this year already.
The goal of these free sessions is to de-velop capability and confidence in and
around water by supporting parents, teach-ers, swim instructors and students to bet-ter understand and share the importance of water skills for life.
There will be two sessions available dur-ing the school holidays – Wednesday, 30 September and Tuesday, 6 October from 10am to 2pm. Sessions will be held at Sport Whanganui with the practical sessions held at the Splash Centre.
Sessions will include the following key areas:
• Aquatic skills and activities – Water safety knowledge and practice, survival skills.
• Parent / teacher support – working alongside parents and teachers to support water safety education in action.
• Aquatic-based education e.g. safety management, river safety, hypothermia, lifejacket learning, beach safety.
Sport Whanganui would like to thank Swimming New Zealand for supporting this initiative and providing the correct training and expertise and the Splash Cen-tre for facilitating the sessions and allowing our community to have access at no cost.
Community Sports Manager Jodie Brunger says “It is always wonderful to work with a range of organisations and businesses to support community initia-tives such as this one.”
Spaces are limited to 25 adults and 10 stu-dents per day. To register please go to the Sport Whanganui website or contact Jodie Brunger at [email protected].
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Refrigeration Air Conditioning
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Qualified Refrigeration Engineer
Design, Installation, Service,Maintenance
Heating & VentilationCall Andy Brownlow
Carpet Cleaning
0800 22 78 22
WANGANUICARPET & UPHOLSTERy CLEANING
24 HOUR FLOOD CALLOUTWe specialise in stains, odours and hard to
clean carpets and fabrics.P.U.R.T - Pet Urine Removal Treatment
Progressive & established Waikato based dairy heifer growing enterprise – WHG Ltd (Est 2004) is actively seeking interest for a potential grower/s in Ruapehu/Ohakune districts.
We have 5, 12 or 17 month weaner grower contracts commencing December 2020 with weight gain or per head per week pricing structures and monthly payments.
FIREWOOD, Douglas fir $700 for 8 cubic metres. Phone 020 4056 3099.FIREWOOD, www.d e a d m a n f i r e w o o d merchants.co.nz or call Mike 027 477 1992.
TOPSOIL. Clean, machine processed topsoil. Any quantity available, Ohakune. Plenty in stock. Delivery available. Ph 027 586 1015.
F O R E S T R y SEEDLINGS, Management Services. Grow your Carbon Now. Local Expertise available. Waimarino Tree Resource. Ian 027 444 3441
LAWNMOWING AND SECTION maintenance – Phone Alpine Property Services 0800-896-689 or 027-353-5189 email: [email protected].
WATER TROUGHS, cattle or sheep. Different sizes. Delivered price quoted. Ph 0800-487-633.
and new!Vaccination Certificate EssentialHours: 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm
Ph 027-453-1916
Phone to schedule your appointment
Optometrist consultations
Tuesday 29 September & 13 October Waimarino Health - 16 Seddon Street, Raetihi
Ruapehu College
Board of Trustees By-Election
Declaration of ParentBy-Election Results
At the close of nominations as the number of valid nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be filled,
I hereby declare the following duly elected:Griffin- Chappel Lyn
Kay Sutton Returning Officer
Ohakune/Raetihi Garden Clubinvite you to the
Waimarino Spring Show
at The Centre, Seddon St, Raetihi.Saturday 19 September 2020
9am – 1.30pm
Schedules,with entry times etc, available at Raetihi Info Centre and Ohakune Bookshop.
Sales table, raffles, etc.
Enter your lovely spring flowers and come and see our great show.
Hey kids – enter our painted rock competition. Theme: Flora & Fauna.
Quarryman / Driver Operator
Byfords is a Quarry & Civil Contract business of long standing and is one of the largest suppliers of Aggregate to the roading and local contracting industries. We are based in the rural area of Taihape and have a team of 25 employees who pull together to produce quality aggregate and professional civil works.
The focus of this role is to operate our screening plant and other associated machinery.
We are looking for a hardworking honest person who is keen for responsibility. You will need to be able to show self-direction and some leadership, while being prepared and able to undertake some manual tasks.
Skills you will need:• To be a good communicator (verbal and
written),• To have good mechanical knowledge• A full, clean driver’s license,• W,T,R License & a B Grade Qualification
would be an advantage
All successful applicants must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.
Applications close Friday 18 September 2020. Please submit your resume and a covering letter to [email protected]
WAIMARINO MUSEUM SOCIETy
AGMInvitation to people interest to support the
Museum
Monday 14th September 2020, 7pmat Waimarino Resthome Lounge,
Seddon Street, Raetihi
Noeline Churton, Secretary – 027 2445226
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Tongariro Taupo Conservation BoardNotice of Meeting
Date: Thursday, 17 September 2020.Venue: DOC Office
3 Town Centre, TURANGIPublic 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 Jade Pedersen on:
Contract No. 1851: Refurbishment of Toilet Block and Pergola Roof Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui
Tenders are invited for the two following contracts:
Tenders will be received for either of the two contracts, or for a package of both. Tender evaluation will be by means of a two-envelope system, with the first containing a statement of the degree to which the tenderer intends to use local contractors and otherwise unemployed or unskilled labour, and the second containing the tendered price and any other proposed conditions.
Documents are available by contacting Rebecca van Orden at Ruapehu District Council 07 895 8188, or online at GETS.
Tenders will close at 4:00pm on Monday 28 September 2020. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.
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RURAL PROPERTy wanted to lease, rent or buy, anything considered.Shed or building in Raetihi also required. Phone Chris or Kevin on 022 108 8217 or 06 927 5909
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Pursuant to the Local Govt. Act 1974 Sec 342 Schedule 10 notice is hereby given that the Ruapehu District Council for the purpose of holding the Ohakune Mardi Gras on Saturday 7 November 2020 is proposing to close the following streets.
• Part of Thames Street from Mangawhero Terrace, 05/11/20 9am to 2pm, one lane closure• Thames Street from Mangawhero Terrace to Rimu Street, 05/11/20 10pm to 06/11/20 6am, full closure• Thames Street and Rimu Street, 06/11/20 10pm to 07/11/20 8am, full closure• Thames Street, Tyne Street, Rimu Street and Utuhia Place 07/11/20 8am to 08/11/20 6am, full closure
Resident Access – controlled road closure points will have marshalls to allow resident access to their properties throughout the duration of the event.
Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of their objection and grounds thereof in writing before 4.00pm on Wednesday 23 September 2020 at the office of the Council at Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946 or [email protected]
PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
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Ruapehu District Council has voted to stay with the Single Transferable Vote (STV) method of voting instead of First Past the Post (FPP) for the next local authority elections on 8 October 2022. The decision on the method of election will next be reviewed in 3 years time in 2023.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF RIGHT TO DEMAND A POLL ON ELECTORAL SYSTEM
Notice is given under section 28(1) of the Local Electoral Act 2001, that electors of the Ruapehu District Council have the right to demand a poll on the electoral system to be used at the next two triennial general elections (2022 and 2025) of the Ruapehu District Council.
The choice is between the FPP and the STV electoral systems. Unless a poll determines otherwise, the STV electoral system will be used for the 2022 elections.A valid demand for a poll must be:• Made in writing.• Signed by at least 5% of eligible electors of the Ruapehu District Council. This will require a minimum of 385 elector signatures.• Delivered to the office of the Ruapehu District Council in Taumarunui by 5pm Monday 22 February 2021.
Every elector who signs a demand must also set out in it his or her full name and the address for which he or she is qualified as an elector of the Ruapehu District Council.
For further information, please contact Pauline Welch, Group Manager Customer Services , phone (07) 895 8188.
Dated at Taumarunui, this 8th day of September 2020.
2022 LOCAL BODYELECTION METHOD
Health, Safetyand Wellbeing Advisor Role
Atihau Whanganui Incorporation (Atihau) require the support of a Health, Safety and Wellbeing advisor based in our Ohakune office. Reporting to the Chief Executive, this role will lead the implementation of our health, safety, and wellbeing system, being an integral part of improving outcomes across the business.The successful applicant will have an eye for detail and the drive to get things done. A sense of humour and excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders is essential.If you enjoy working within a team-based environment, have a positive outlook and are willing to contribute to the Atihau culture that is growing from strength to strength then we want to hear from you. Atihau offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package reflective of skills and experience. Ongoing training and personal development is also provided to support personal goals and aspirations. Atihau has health and safety management systems in place to provide a safe and drug free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test before commencement. For more information about this role please contact Andrew Beijeman on 027 218 8172.
Applications close 4pm Monday 14th September 2020.
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Ohakune Club Inc.
Barperson /2 Kitchen Staff
RequiredCan you work in a team environment and enjoy cooking, then we may have the job for you. Starting with 4 evenings a week and extra hours when we have functions.
Bar person must have LCQ. Come work with our friendly team.
Apply in the first instance to Sheryll Ridley, Manager/Secretary 06 385 8221 or send your CV to: [email protected]
Deadline for all advertising bookings and copy is
5pm Fridays!It’s important that we get your ad booking and copy in on time, so that we have time to check it, plan the best layout and work
on producing a better paper for you!
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Indoor football
Football draw week 7, Opening duties Seagulls. 6.00pm Lodge vs Argentina ref Seagulls; 6.30pm Seagulls vs The Girls ref Lodge; 7.00pm Free game vs Med Centre ref Seagulls; 7.30pm Practice Session vs Bolt Action ref Magpies; 8.00pm Magpies vs Ski Patrol ref Bolt Action. Closing duties Magpies. Gym fees are due please refer to the Facebook page for payment details or contact Austin via text 021-035-9938.
Ohakune’s squash team, from left, Poppy Dekker, Liam Burnard, Tina Steedman, Nicky Schraft, Jayden Bailey, Jade Kendrick and Grace Burnard. Absent, Sean Drinkwater and Richard Shanks.
Ohakune regain squash champions trophyOhakune regained the
Central District Champion Club Trophy in Whan-ganui over the weekend.
Ohakune sent a team of nine players to cover nine of the twelve grades being contested by clubs from throughout the Central region.
All clubs were entitled to send their club cham-pions in any of the 12 possible grades to com-pete against other club champions from other clubs. A good quota of 96 competitors was entered so a decision to not allow spectators was introduced to try and keep things to the 100 maximum, due to Covid-19 Level Two.
The overall trophy is decided on which Club achieves the most titles over the weekend. At com-pletion the standings were Squashgym Palmerston North 3, Hunterville 1, Ohakune 3, Dannevirke 1, Taihape 2, Hawera 1, Ran-gitikei 1. With Palmerston North and Ohakune tied, a count-back was required to see which club had the
most wins when all com-petitors in each team were counted. Ohakune had the stronger record with 18 wins against 13 wins.
The three title winners for Ohakune were Liam Burnard in the men’s F grade, Poppy Dekker in the women’s F grade and Jayden Bailey in the men’s
D grade. Also finishing close making it to her final was Jade Kendrick in the women’s E grade.
Ohakune had previously shown their dominance holding the trophy for six consecutive years, losing last year to the Whanganui Squash Club so pleasing to regain it on their home turf.
Other team members were Tina Steedman in the B grade, Richard Shanks and Grace Burnard in the C grade, Nicky Schraft
in the D grade and Sean Drinkwater in the E grade.
All the title winners will now travel as the central team to the national cham-pion of champions event to see who the national ti-tle holders will be and to try and regain the district trophy from Auckland. The national event is in mid-October and is again being hosted in Ohakune. Next year it will move to Northland.
Results from last week’s Open club champs finals
were: Sam Anderson beat Daniel Maher in the men’s open. Tina Steedman and Emma Rowe are yet to play the women’s open final. Boey Pearce beat Liam Burnard in the men’s tenderfoot final and Poppy Dekker beat Brooke Gra-ham in women’s tender-foot final.
This week members are contesting the Masters, Juniors and Seniors tro-phies. Next week will be the annual Waimarino vs Ohakune challenge.
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0800 NRANGI or 06 385 9500 ngatirangi.com
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Te Kahui o PaerangiTe Totarahoe o Paerangi TrustNga Waihua o Paerangi Trust
HUI-a-TAU (agm)
Saturday 19 September 20209:30am at Maungārongo Marae
36 Burns Street, Ohakune
Agenda
9:30amPōwhiri and morning teaKarakia and mihimihiTe Kāhui o PaerangiChair’s reportTe Tōtarahoe o Paerangi TrustChair’s reportAnnual report and financial report Annual planAppointment of auditorApproval of trustee remunerationNgā Waihua o Paerangi TrustChair’s reportAnnual and financial report Presentation of five-year strategic planAnnual planMinutes of previous Hui-ā-TauOther businessPānuiAnnouncement of new trusteesKarakia
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Please RSVP your attendance or apology to Felecia Wilson on [email protected] or call
0800 N RANGI.
Ruapehu golf
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On Sunday, Waimarino hosted Taihape Golf Club for Father’s Day and to come and show their support to the Ruapehu club through all the Covid hard times.
Even though the weather wasn’t flash 37 people still showed up, 11 from Taihape. Three divisions played a sta-bleford round.
In the senior division, with 18 players, in 1st place was Gary Clever from Taihape with 37 points; 2nd was Andy
Entwisle on count-back with 36 and Gareth McGuigan also on 36 points was 3rd. 4th went to Matthew Booth with 34 points; Wally Hayes was 5th on count-back with Steve Gray taking 6th place, both players scoring 33 points.
In the intermediates di-vision with 14 players, 1st was Reuben Alabaster from Taihape with the best stabl-eford score of the day of 42 points; 2nd was new Junior champ Joseph Mcleod with
41 points; 3rd was JJ Walker also from Taihape on count-back with 37 points. Harley Gilbert also scored 37 points to take 4th.
In the ladies division, with 5 players (2 from Taihape), 1st was Sophia Wallace (34); Kimberley Warbrick 2nd (33).
There will be no Sunday haggle on 13 September as club members will travel to Taumarunui to play the Manson Cup. All members of the Waimarino Golf Club are urged to support the club and to bring the trophy back home. Waimarino are the defending champs from last year.
King Country Champs en-tries close on 11 September – enquiries to Mike Hoeta, vice club captain.
Members who need to play games for clubs champs are asked to complete their games through the week or on Saturday.
Ruapehu Classic flyer is out now!
Scheduled for 30-31 Octo-ber and Sunday 1 November is the Ruapehu Classic. More information is on the Club Facebook page or at website ruapehugolf.co.nz.
Sunday haggle with re-commence on 20 September.
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‘No Sew’ ReuSable MaSk & bag woRkShopCome along to this fun, FREE workshop this Sunday at Volcano Vibe in Raetihi
and learn how to make a ‘no sew’ bag and a COVID mask.
what do you Need? For a ReuSable MaSk bring along either a sock or bandana (piece of fabric the same size as a bandana) and 2 hair ties or rubber bands. If you want to make a No-Sew bag bring along a t shirt, long sleeved top or singlet.
Info or Q’s? - call Emily on 027 203 1247 or 06 385 8364
Ruapehu rugbyIt was a third versus fourth clash on the premier rugby
competition table at Memorial Park in Taihape on Saturday, as Ruapehu tried to hang on to fourth place to reach the semis.
Taihape started very well and got two soft tries, catching Ruapehu defence off guard. One was converted.
Ruapehu then stepped up and spent a fair amount of time in the opposition territory, just being stalled before the line by a stiff defence and some dubious tackling that drew a warning.
There were numerous forward surges; an impressive run by hooker James Prestage slipping the clutches of Dane Whale, tight head prop Gabriel Hakaraia muscling his way through stopped by a wall of Taihape round his neck, Hamish MacKay stopped again to form support and then the nippy Royce Trow passed out to Campbell Hart who found a pathway in the 24th minute to touch down.
Soon after the ref showed the yellow card to the Taihape loose head prop amid protests from the Taihape coaching staff that he’d got the wrong one.
Ruapehu managed to take advantage of the 14-man opposition and spin the ball out wide to Te Kaokao Kairimu who had to dodge first Taihape’s No 8 Tremaine Gilbert and then the No 5 to score out wide, bringing the score to 10-12 and half time.
Ruapehu gave away a couple of penalties early in the second half for Dane Whale to slot and increase Taihape’s lead to 18-10. Taihape camped in Ruapehu’s territory for a while and after some solid defence made the break to score an unconverted try. 23-10.
With 20 minutes to go it was Ruapehu’s turn to make the play and with lots of positive team play in which forwards and backs took part, Campbell Hart touched down between the posts and Kahl Elers Green converted; 23-17.
It looked like the win could still be on for Ruapehu but Taihape had the last say with a penalty kick.
It was a very good game, despite the order in the competition not changing. Ruapehu travel to Waverley next Saturday for the semis.
ABOVE: Campbell Hart’s second Saturday try. BELOW LEFT: Three sets of Premiers brothers: McDonnell, Trow and Hakaraia. BELOW RIGHT: James Prestage slips out of Dane Whale’s reach. Photos: Merrilyn George.
