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College kids dig deep for Longest Day

Skate bowl dig doneSods have been turned on the land next to the old

tennis courts in Jubilee Park, Ohakune – the first ground works for a new skate bowl.

Volunteer Allan Whale used his machine to dig a drainage trench for the bowl.

The plan is to build a kidney-shaped bowl suitable for intermediate to advanced skaters to replace the half pipe that was removed some time ago.

The half-pipe had been popular until it fell into disrepair. It was decided that repairs would be too expensive and that it would be better to put effort into a new facility. Being shaded by trees was also a problem as it was often unusable when wet.

The plan received unanimous support from Ruapehu District councillors when the project was proposed in 2014.

The RDC agreed that $11,000 from the old Ohakune Borough Council reserves fund was earmarked to kick-start the project and $5000 was pledged from the

Ohakune Events Charitable Trust.The design copies a popular and successful bowl built

in Skorping in Denmark and is 11 metres long by seven metres wide, 1.8m deep.

Project promoter Michael “Harry” Harallambi said they hope to have the bowl finished in about eight weeks, weather dependant.

He said the project would have a $50,000 to $70,000 budget, but they have a huge amount of support from the community.

The main builder – donating his time – is Mike Spittlehouse, with more help from ‘Rabbit’ Nottage, Kelly O’Brien and Alan Whale with earthworks and drainage.

Mr Harallambi said Kaake Paul, Jason Paul and Vernon McLeod did the dirty work with scrub clearing and rubbish removal before work started.

He said Placemakers have donated materials and

Twenty-four hours with just four hours sleep, the CACTUS Longest Day was a true test of 25 kids from Ruapehu Col-

lege last week.The Combined Adolescent Challenge Train-

ing Unit and Support programme or CACTUS, is designed to extend a young person’s mind and physical capability, with a focus on teamwork, goal setting, leadership and discipline.

Aiming to help instil discipline and self-esteem into young people, course leader Senior Consta-ble Lane Demchy and his team of volunteers from the Police, College and NZ Army encour-age their young charges to look and listen before they act and increasing their future opportunities.

Over the last 10 weeks, students have been hit-ting their boot camp style training three days a week, but nothing could prepare them for the no-torious Longest Day. At 3pm on Friday the happy troupe headed off to the Army base in Waiouru full of energy and smiles as they settled into their accommodation and went to the pool for a chal-lenge session.

As if to lull the students into a false sense of security, the happy series exercises continued throughout the evening with bedtime declared at 10.30pm.

Anyone who chose to ignore the advice of staff and talk through into the night were rudely awakened to the sound of Eye of the Tiger being blasted out of the stereo with a 3am reveille.

After clearing out the sleeping quarters and warming up in the gym, the intensity of the chal-lenges lifted suddenly with a sprinting beep test and push-ups.

Allan Whale finishes off digging a drain for the new Ohakune skate bowl. Turn to Page 2

Ruapehu College’s CACTUS team found the uphill sections of local roads are when they pulled a fire truck from Christie Park to the College on Friday. Photo: Robert Milne.Turn to Page 11

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Money to support environmental initiatives is being offered by the regional council, from a budget of $20,000.

Horizons Regional Council’s grants are for community groups, schools, early childcare centres and iwi/hapū, with not-for-profit projects designed to enhance the Region’s natural environment.

Horizons chairman Bruce Gordon says applications will be assessed on environmental benefits, feasibility, community involvement and long-term benefits.

“In the past we have granted funding to a range of projects such as sand dune stabilisation, native tree planting, wetland preservation and trapping to protect endangered species,” says Mr Gordon.

“More often than not we help groups that simply need a little funding to get their projects underway. It’s really satisfying to provide this support and we can also supply expert advice where possible.”

Mr Gordon says applications that provide opportunities for the public to learn more about the environment and encourage greater use of the Region’s facilities and amenities will be considered favourably.

“We receive frequent proposals for beautification planting, vegetable gardens and edible forests. While these are great ideas, they don’t focus on engagement with the natural environmental aspect of the programme, so we ask that applicants have a decent read of the grant guidelines.”

Last year Horizons funded 13 projects.The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 13 May. For further information

visit www.horizons.govt.nz or phone Horizons on 0508-800-800.

provided others at cost; Byfords have agreed to supply the concrete at cost; Dan and Annie Rolls and Ohakune New World, who helped with the planning and presentation to council, will also provide food and drink for the volunteers.

Mr Harallambi said there were many other contributors that he’d like to thank once the project is done.

Asked about the existing concrete skate facility, he said it was almost useless.

The original plans for that facility were scaled down to fit the budget at the time and it was of no use to intermediate and advanced skaters and only of limited appeal to some scooter riders.

Mr Harallambi said there was a regular section in skate magazines highlighting the worst skate facilities. He said X-Games skaters who had seen the old facility said it was the worst they had seen in the world.

After this first stage is completed, the group hopes to add more features and possibly a sound shell and, later, barbecues and picnic tables.

“We want to make it a family friendly park,” said Mr Harallambi.

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Skate bowl start

The skate bowl in Denmark that Ohakune’s project is based on.

An elderly Ohakune woman with a medical condition was airlifted to Whanganui Hospital on Wednesday 13 April in the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter.

Later at around mid-night the helicopter assisted Police with a search for missing tourists on the Whanganui River.

On Friday a Waimarino farmer who suffered a serious leg injury in a fall was flown to Whanganui Hospital.

That evening a Lower Hutt man suffering a serious medical condition was airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital with the crew using night vision Goggles to complete the mission.

A Waimarino farmer was airlifted from his property after he broke his leg.

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National Park’s good neighboursWaireka information gathering starts

New Whakapapa chairlift top station takes shape

The return station for the new quad chairlift from the base of the Whakapapa Ski Area takes shape last week, with the components of the structure craned into place. The station is at Hut Flat on the field. Because of the location of the new lift, the crane was able to be driven up to the site. Helicopters are usually needed for lifts construction on Mt Ruapehu because of access restrictions. Helicopters will be used to fly towers into place. Photos supplied.

The Project Waireka Implementation Team has started collecting household participation data as part of the planning for the installation of water filtration units in Raetihi homes affected by the September 2013 diesel spill.

The Implementation Team has been door knocking asking who wants to take part, gathering acceptance forms and identifying any potential issues.

Householders are asked to confirm that they understand that all on-going maintenance and other costs are the household’s responsibility.

People living in rented accommodation who want to take part also need to obtain a signed declaration from their landlord confirm that they are happy for filter to be installed in their property.

Waiouru Waimarino Community Board chairman John Compton, who is on the committee overseeing the project, told Board members at their last meeting that people need to realise that the process is important.

“There is accountability for public spending so it has to be above board.”

Implementation Team chairperson Missy Biddle said that this first stage of

the project has been going really well and she wanted to thank everyone for their participation and support of the project.

“We have had a team of eight people going door-to-door around Raetihi since last Friday,” she said.

Households wanting to take part need to get their completed information and declaration form in by Friday 22 April.

Forms are at the Raetihi council office or from www.ruapehudc.govt.nz, or call Missy Biddle on 022 132 6960.

People who don’t want a visit from the implementation team can drop their completed form into council’s Raetihi office or post it to: Project Waireka, Freepost 492, Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946.

Ms Biddle said it was important that households wanting to take part complete the required form by Friday 22 April to allow the Implementation Team to prepare the information for the next Governance Team meeting on Wednesday 27 April.

“At this meeting we need to know the total number of households that want to take part and along with other details so we can organise contractual arrangements with suppliers.”

A group of National Park Village good neighbours spent Saturday morning painting the play centre fence and doing gardening and car washing for some of their own “good neighbours” who are sick at the moment and needed an extra hand. The group included National Park School’s young leaders, their principal Jane Welburn and Ruapehu District councillor Peter Pehi. The effort was part of the Ruapehu District Council Good Neighbours Day. “I was very proud of the children who volunteered the first morning and lie-in of their school holidays to give back to the people who often help our school,” said Miss Welburn. “Future Focus is just a natural part of who we are here and we are always looking for opportunities for the children to be active participants in their community.”

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

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

Civil DefenceNick Watson 07 895 8188, 021 247 7340

CLAW community free legal adviceWanganui 06-348-8288

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

Doctors: In an emergency call 111Dr Corbett 06-385-4211 • Te Waipuna Health Ctr 06-385-9220

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

IRD appointments06-901-6162

Ngati Rangi Community Health Centre06-385-9580

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

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

Red CrossShelagh Buck 06-385-8610

Rotary, Raetihi - Ohakune06-385-3033

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

Ruapehu Maori WardensJustin 021 173 5767

St JohnIn an emergency call 111

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

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

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

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Waimarino-Waiouru Community BoardJohn Compton, chairman, 06-385-4204. Board members; John ‘Luigi’ Hotter, 06-385-8193; Rabbit Nottage, 021 111 6514 Allan Whale, 06-385-9139; Lucy Conway 06 385 3123; Pita Pehi 07 892 2898. Other Ward councillors: Ben Goddard, 06-385-9267, Cynthia Dowsett, 06-385-8086

National Park Community BoardBoard members: Elaine Wheeler, 07-896-6048; Jim Paul, 027-556-6660; Jenni Pednelton, 07-892-2774, Hamish Sinclair 07-895-2825; Murray Wilson.

Taumarunui/Ohura Ward CommitteeBruce Broderson, chairman, 07-896-7124; deputy, Marion Gillard, 07-893-8575; members: Ron Cooke, 07-895-6807; Graeme Cosford, 07-895-7572; Karen Ngatai, 07-896-6658; Rhonda Wood, 07-895-7560

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Election promises• It doesn’t surprise

me that Ruapehu District Council spent over half a million extending and re-modelling the existing Ohakune council office in 2006 and it now fails to meet minimum earthquake standards.

It is typical of the incompetence I have observed of RDC as a ratepayer since 1995.

When are our elected councillors and council employees going to set aside their own self interests and give ratepayers the opportunity to have their say on whether we should continue with the current RDC or have the opportunity to be part of a region-wide entity that could achieve real growth and be a united voice when lobbying Central Government?

Don Cameron gave the following pre-election promises nearly three years ago. I thought it made a lot of sense but has he stood by his promises?

“Immediately after the election, I shall be initiating a District Wide Economic Development conference,

involving community representatives, both urban, rural and iwi. The first item to be discussed will be the future direction of the whole District. From this discussion a working party will be set up to explore the advantages with the accompanying financial information and timelines around any actions towards collaboration and amalgamation. I envisage 4-6 months research period, including listening to (submissions) to prepare an interim report to be released publicly.”

He then goes on to say “discussions with our neighbouring districts will initially be around shared services and contracts, shared skilled resources, collaboration for procurement purposes etc any changes will be made public and brought to both community board and council for discussion. I do see discussions on amalgamation in the future that could encompass Taupo, Ruapehu Whanganui and Taranaki, including a unitary authority.”

Gerard Back

Ruapehu District mayor Don Cameron replies

• The results of the proposals to amalgamate Northland, Napier and Hastings and the Waiarapa Districts with Wellington City were all soundly defeated when they were put to the public. Since the failure of these amalgamation proposals, the issue has been taken off the local government agenda due to the costs, huge divisions within communities and the questionable benefits, particularly for rural and provincial councils.

The focus has shifted to regional co-operation and the sharing of services, something that Ruapehu has been at the forefront of. Ruapehu is actively involved in seeking the benefits of regional co-operation through MW LASS, which was created in 2008 to provide a platform on which collaborative projects between the eight councils in the Horizons Region could be based.

The objectives of the district-wide economic development initiatives

the writer quotes I put forward as part of my pre-election proposals have all been achieved through the Manawatu-Whanganui Regional Growth Study and its progression into the Regional Action Plan under the Accelerate25 banner.

Council has been actively involved in four of the eight significant opportunities highlighted by the study for enhancing regional prosperity being: tourism and visitor services; manuka honey; fresh vegetable production and sheep and beef farming. We are currently poised to unlock millions in government co-investment opportunities similar to when we invested $60,000 in the cycle ways to unlock $6.5 million of new government investment.

Our ability to lobby government and achieve favourable outcomes for Ruapehu is in no way diminished by our size. In fact, because of our size we are closely connected with our communities and are able to champion their concerns at the highest level.

Ruapehu led the consortium of ‘papa-belt’ councils in challenging the NZ Transport Agency proposal to drop our Funding Assistance Rate (FAR) all the way to a meeting with the Minister where we successfully argued our case in support of the government’s Business Growth Agenda and NZ Inc. Failure would have meant Ruapehu receiving a shrinking FAR and our rates rising by around 2% per year for the next nine years for roading alone.

Over this triennium we have kept our rate rises below our LTP predictions and reduced our debt from $30+ million to under $26 million while keeping pace with infrastructure renewals etc. This council is in a financially sound position and intends to stay that way. We see our neighbouring council grappling with a waste water system that has failed and will cost their ratepayers $18 million to fix. Would Ruapehu ratepayers be happy to contribute?

Don Cameron, mayor, JP

• Ohakune Police investigated a complaint of shots fired at a rural Horopito address on 14 April. Two people were spoken to, however no offences were identified.

• Police assisted emergency services with a Raetihi man aged in his 40’s who sustained a broken leg at a remote rural location on the weekend. He was airlifted to Wanganui Hospital.

• A 29-year-old local man will appear in the Ohakune District Court this week following a domestic incident at a Rangataua address on the weekend.

• Raetihi Police also attended a domestic incident at a Ward Street Raetihi address on Sunday. No arrests were forthcoming.

• Two people appeared in the Wanganui District Court last week in relation to historic burglaries of wool bales in the wider Raetihi area. Further inquiries are continuing, with Police urging the local community to report suspicious vehicles or people, by phoning 0800 CRIMESTOPPERS.

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SPIRAL kITChen AT The PARk TRAVeLLeRS' LODGenational Park Village Ph: 07 892 2748Open 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.

LeMOnGRASS ThAI ReSTAuRAnTAt Alpine Motel, 7 Miro Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8758Ohakune's newest taste sensation! Authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Fully licensed, Dine in or takeaway. Open Monday to Saturday, from 5pm.

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OCR CAFe & ReSTAuRAnT2 Tyne Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8322Bottom of the Mountain Road hosts Becks & Rodger Come and enjoy some of Ohakune’s finest in a relaxed cosy atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious platter and NZ Wine in our great outdoor alfresco dining. area Gluten free options available. All our animal products are free range. Fully licensed. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday for breakfast & lunch. Excellent kids menu.

The CYPRuS TRee79 Clyde Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8857Contemporary Italian flavoured café, bar and restaurant. Enjoy quality wine, beer, food and friendly service in our spacious, family friendly establishment. Pool table, 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.

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uTOPIA CAFé/ReSTAuRAnT47 Clyde Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 9120Fully licensed café open 7 days from 7am for breakfast and lunch. A memorable atmosphere with a superb range of delicious food and beverages, served by our upbeat and friendly staff. Fully renovated cafe, now with stunning decor, gas fire, comfortable seating both downstairs and upstairs, also with a brand new sunny outdoor (pet friendly) garden area. Party / Conference Room available (bookings required) - seats up to 30. Free WiFi with purchase.

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i-Sites check out the Villages

One Plan change to meet national requirements

A ‘minor change’ is to be made to the One Plan to meet the requirements of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPSFM).

The change to the Horizons Regional Council plan is “largely an administrative exercise” directed by government.

“It will not weaken the Council’s approach to freshwater standards in the region,” says Horizons chief executive Michael McCartney.

He said inserting the policy acknowledges the minimum standards that exist in the NPSFM, but that in many cases Horizons already has higher standards in place for managing freshwater in the region.

“The foresight of the Council has meant that we already have high quality standards within our plan and our plan is already operational. Those standards are higher than the government is setting,” Mr McCartney said.

In practice, it means applicants, officers and commissioners will need to consider the newly inserted policy in consent applications and decision-making. However, matters included in the policy are already being considered during the consents process under the One Plan framework.

The change is scheduled to take effect in early May. Further advertising will be carried out closer to the time and revised versions of the plan will be made available.

Horizons is also seeking feedback from a range of stakeholder groups including the agricultural and environmental sectors, district councils and iwi on how the One Plan has been implemented to date. This feedback will be reported back to the Council in August.

The purpose of the evaluation is to help Horizons understand how the One Plan is bedding in, any issues with implementation, and areas of the Plan that may require attention in future.

Ruapehu gases monitored

Tourism was top of the table for an information exchange hosted by the National Park Village Business Association last week.

Staff from the Ohakune and Taumarunui i-Sites were there to explain the i-Site network and booking system and to share information about the range of accommodation and activities that National Park Village has to offer.

The evening was opened by Stacey Faire, from My Kiwi Adventure.

“This is the start of a longer conversation between business owners and i-Site staff,” she said, also encouraging providers to contact i-Site staff to build on this networking opportunity.

Kim Treen, manager of Ruapehu’s i-Sites said her staff are all Qualmark trained and can tap into i-Sites around the country to promote National Park Village.

Operators and i-Site staff shared product knowledge of accommodation and activities such as: guided stand up paddle boarding tours, mountain biking, indoor rock climbing, rafting the Tongariro River and quad biking – activities that add to the experience for tourists here to walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. They are alternatives when the weather doesn’t behave.

Richard Faire from My Kiwi Adventure said that his “aim is for people to visit the region and leave thinking

it has an amazing variety of things to do no matter what the weather conditions”.

He gave examples of recent collaboration with other activity operators and accommodation providers and challenged everyone to the same.

“This way we can build great itineraries for our tourists that will encourage them to stay that extra night.”

Other presenters were Anna Whitehead from National Park Backpackers and indoor rock-climbing facilities; Sarah Cate from Adventure Outdoors; Karl and Maria from Ruapehu Adventure Rides, Quad Biking Tours; Terry from ROAM and the Whakapapa Village Campground; Shona from Ski Biz; Brad from The Chateau; Andrea from Plateau Lodge; JJ Gilbert from The Park.

Murray Wilson, chairman of the National Park Village Business Association, thanked JJ for hosting the evening at The Park and for providing refreshments and accommodation.

The next day Ohakune i-Site staff biked Fishers Track, visited Ruapehu Rides facilities in Raurimu, then had lunch at Schnapps. Staff from Taumarunui joined them in the afternoon to visit Pipers, Adventure Lodge, Howards and Plateau Lodge, finishing at Station Café for coffee and cake.

Richard Faire explains the options that My Kiwi Adventure offers, to iSite staff last week.

The GNS Science team linked to the GeoNet monitoring team plans to make airborne measurements about once a month for sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide outputs from active volcanoes including Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe.

GeoNet reported that warm humid conditions this summer provided a challenge. However, recently the team made successful flights over Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe as well as White Island.

The gas output hasn’t changed much from any of the volcanoes.

GeoNet’s Brad Scott said conditions were really good

at Ruapehu and very good data was obtained.There was slight increase in the gas output. However

this was well within the usual range. The Crater Lake appeared a light grey colour, calm with no convection or up welling.

At the time the lake temperature was 23ºC. The good conditions also allowed for data to be collected at Ngauruhoe, where the gas output was low so if it’s windy or turbulent “we often cannot obtain a result.”

The carbon dioxide (CO2) value shows an increase but GNS Science attributed this mostly to the good conditions.

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And at the going down of the sun, we will remember them

Lest we forget

Supporting our Current

and Returned Services

Personnel

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And at the going down of the sun, we will remember them

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Them

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Lest we forget

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Lest we forget

We remember the ANZACs – they sacrificed to much for the

future of so many

We remember the soldiers

who sacrificed so much for our future

Targeting safe and successful hunting

Encouraging safe and responsible hunting is the aim of work going on involving the Department of Conservation, New Zealand Police, Central King Country Deerstalkers Association and the Ruapehu District Council.

Responding to on-going illegal hunting activity, including poaching, concerned locals approached DOC and others to form the Ruapehu Rural Watch (RRW) Group, whose goal is to reduce the incidence of illegal hunting in Ruapehu.

Initiatives led by RRW include compliance patrols during the ‘roar’, better signage to indicate boundaries between public and private land, and establishing effective communication channels to report illegal hunting activity.

Ruapehu District Council regulation manager Steve Costello said Council fully supported the Department’s approach in encouraging safe and responsible hunting.

“Ruapehu has seen a significant increase in the number of tourists and visitors coming into the district with many of them coming here to enjoy our forests and bush areas.”

“With increasing numbers of people using public conservation land, hunters need to take extra care obeying all safety rules including not shooting from vehicle or off roadways.”

“Hunters found to be disregarding gun safety rules can expect to face enforcement action.”

For conservation land, each person in a hunting party must have their own DOC permit and a valid New Zealand firearms licence is also required.

A DOC dog permit and all hunting dogs will need to be kiwi avoidance trained.

Permits and information are available from the Ruapehu i-Site, the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre or online at doc.govt.nz/hunting-permit. Permits are free.

“DOC actively encourages legal and responsible hunting in the Ruapehu area. Ruapehu Rural Watch has been established to support both local landowners and hunters to address any concerns existing between the two groups,” said DOC operations manager Bhrent Guy.

Excellent hunting opportunities exist in Ruapehu to hunt pigs and goats as well as red, sika and fallow deer. Hunting locations include the Erua Conservation Area, the Tongariro National Park, the Tongariro Forest Conservation Area and Rangataua Conservation Area.Conditions

• It is prohibited to: discharge a firearm during the hours of darkness (½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise); use spotlights, torches, vehicle headlights, or any other artificial light source or use night vision equipment, infra red and heat detecting devices.

• Hunters shall not discharge firearms in the vicinity of huts, tracks, campsites, road-ends or other public places, within 500m of a Great Walk hut or track, in a manner that endangers, frightens or annoys members of the public or in a manner that endangers any property.

• A permit does not give right of access over any private land. Permission to cross any private land must be obtained from the owner or occupier.

STAGE ONE - PROJECT WAIREKAStage One of Project Waireka for the instalation of under-bench water filtration units in households affected by the September 2013 diesel contamination of the Makotuku Stream is underway.

The Project Waireka Implementation Team is going door-to-door around Raetihi to ascertain exactly who wants to take part and getting those that do to complete a form that will assist with scoping the project and identifying any potential issues.

This first stage of confirming exact numbers and household data needs to be completed by this Friday 22 April to allow the Implementation Team to prepare the information for the next Governance Team meeting on Wednesday 27 April.

Households that want to take part must complete and return the information form by this Friday 22 April

We have not seen the Project Implementation Team - how do we get a form?If for any reason you have missed seeing the Implementation Team on their door-to-door sweep please phone Team Chairperson Missy Biddle on 022 132 69 60 and make arrangements for a visit.

If this is not convenient you can also get a form from the Council’s Raetihi office or via Council’s website www.ruapehudc.govt.nz under Our District/Community Projects/Project Waireka Raetihi

Completed forms can be dropped back to the same office or posted to; Project Waireka, Freepost 492, Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946.

Any queries?If you have any questions please contact either:

Missy Biddle, Chairperson Project Implementation Team 022 132 69 60

John Compton, Chairperson, Community Leadership (Governance) Team 027 585 42 04

The Bulletin is online at www.ohakune.info

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Carrot park paths progressing

The concrete accessibility path is getting ever-closer to the Big Carrot park, with another concrete pour recently (pictured).

The path is being part-funded by the Ruapehu District Council with money provided by the Government to help provide paths that can be used by people in wheelchairs.

“The work completed by Ohakune 2000 has been exceptionally well received by residents and visitors alike,” Waiouru Waimarino Community Board members were told at their last meeting.

“Rochfort Park is becoming an attraction for passing motorists, visitors to the District and the local community walking through the park.”

Board members were told that there is no further financial commitment from Council for the project at present.

The new path will carry on towards the Carrot with a boardwalk over a low-lying area that is susceptible to flooding, then wind its way amongst playground equipment, some already installed and some still to come, to link up with the boardwalk around the Carrot.

The project is part of a wider plan to upgrade Rochfort Park in partnership with Ohakune 2000 Incorporated and the Ohakune Growers.

As well as the Accessibility Walkway funds, Ohakune 2000 has been selling named bricks to fund the work, as well as campaigning for contributions from other sources such as the growers.

So far, $224,000 has been gathered in cash, in-kind labour and donated materials.Dave Scott is the key driver for the Rochfort Park upgrade.He said the plan includes redeveloping the track that crosses the small concrete

bridge near the site of the recent work. The track loops back to Ohakune Raetihi Road, along the northern side of the Mangateitei Stream.

Ohakune’s Accessibility Walkway creeps closer to the Big Carrot.

Dog mug shots help with the rules

How do photos of dogs help the local council staff? That question was answered at the Waiouru Waimarino Community Board’s April meeting, when regulations officer Steve Costelloe outlined the reasons for the initiative.

Mr Costelloe explained that the photos help with dealing with problem dogs, by helping identify ones that are an issue.

Dogs can be classified as “dangerous” or “menacing”.

He said problems with dogs are usually down to “deed or breed”.

Individual dogs classified as dangerous are usually as a result of “deed”.

Dogs classified as menacing are because of deed or breed, for example Argentinian dogo, and also type, such as American pit bull.

Mr Costelloe said some people have realised that dogs classified as menacing have a number of extra conditions imposed, so have registered their dogs under a different breed or type, such as “Labrador cross”, to avoid the extra conditions.

Council requires people to make a declaration when they register and also now supply a photo, which allows the Council to check that the dog matches the breed or type.

He said some people have tried to get around this by choosing not to supply a photo but that “flags to us to go around and check”.

The other way the photos help is with dealing with roaming dogs.

The photos are matched to the property on the council’s mapping system so if someone reports a roaming dog, with a description, the officer can match it to dogs from that area.

But it also helps with ruling out incorrectly identified dogs.

“It gives us tools to better serve the community.”

ProsecutionsThe Board heard that they have

changed their system of prosecuting errant dog owners.

Previously, for example, in three years RDC took three prosecutions to court at an average of $7000, but fines were only $200-$300.

Now, prosecutions are handled in-house so costs are in staff time only.

Court filing fees of $130 each have now been refunded as RDC should not have been charged.

Since then, RDC has had 14 or 15 successful prosecutions and lost just two cases, evenly spread around the district.

Mr Costelloe said a successful prosecution enables RDC to ban the person from owning dogs.

Mr Costelloe said there had been a “perpetual increase in the number of dog attacks.

“We’ve got to do something.”

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RUAPEHU LIBRARIES - SCHOOL HOLIDAY

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Autumn Masquerade

Ohakune - Tuesday 26th April - 10.30am and craft table everyday of holidays

Raetihi - Thursday 28th April - 10.30am

Taumarunui - every child who borrows two or more books will get a special ‘Our World’ activity book. Be quick! only limited numbers available.

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Alpaca winnersOhakune squash

QuakeAn earthquake was

recorded 20km south of Taumarunui on Friday 15 April at 8:39 pm.

It was centred at latitude 39.10S, longitude 175.30E. Intensity, light; depth 11 km; magnitude 3.1.

Mother and daughter team of Nevalea Alpacas, Leonie Walker and Kellie Dodd recently entered the 2016 North Island Colourbration – a finished fleece product competition at the Waikato Show – with their alpaca knitwear garments and homeware products. Leonie took three first places, a second and a third, while daughter Kellie won two first places, a second and a third in different classes of the competition for machine knitting, hand knitting and felting categories. Leonie and Kellie not only design all their garments, but also make them on the farm at Nevalea Alpacas, in Taumarunui. Their wares, including their winning designs, are on show in their farm shop which is open 7days.

The final round of inter-business pool play was on Thursday. In pool one Ohakune School beat Andycaps 14-5, Winstone Warriors beat Hori 12-7, and Budgies drew with Suckers 9-9. In pool two Jingos beat Campbells 10-3, Macana beat Waiouru 14-0 and Amoa’s beat College 13-6.

Final pool points with new member bonuses added are: in Pool 1 Ohakune School held their lead with 74, Suckers were on 56, Winstone Warriors 55, Hori 53,

Andycaps 50 and Budgies 48. In Pool 2 Macana were on top with 73, Jingos 67, Amoa’s 57, College 56, Waiouru 46 and Campbells 46.

Draw for the finals this Thursday is: At 5:30pm New World Court Hori vs College; Bearing Point/TCB Court Andycaps vs Waiouru; KCE Court Budgies vs Campbells. At 7:10pm New World Court Ohakune School vs Macana; Bearing Point/TCB Court Suckers vs Jingos; KCE Court Winstone Warriors vs Amoa’s.

Ruapehu golf

On Sunday there was a reasonable turnout of players vying for the Shakespeare Memorial Trophy. Diane Draper and Tom Spry shared the trophy with 39 points. Scott Irwin and Ken Crossan were second-equal. This Sunday is a normal club day, tee off from 12.30 pm.

The next big event on the horizon is the annual 72 hole Match Play Tournament to be held on 7-8 May.

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Feasting time for kereruYoung athletes competeOhakune Primary School sent 24 competitors to Hunterville Elite Athletics on Friday. After two postponements due to wet weather, the team were keen to get down there

and represent Ruapehu. The team travelled down by bus and were in high spirits.The team’s best result came with Cameron Artz winning the senior boys high jump

and Korbyn Garland winning the senior girls 1500m. Jonny Taylor came 2nd in the senior boys shot put, Ara Porter came 2nd in the senior girls sprints and Brooke Flower finishing 3rd in the senior girls 1500m.

The team were very supportive of each other and proudly represented the school and the region, said principal Blair Dravitski.

Autumn is a favourite time of year for native wood pigeon, the kereru, as they are able to feast on their favourite food, miro berries.

During autumn kererū are seen in flocks feeding on the berries in local places around the Ruapehu District such as Rangi Scenic Reserve, Motutara Scenic Reserve and Te Marie Bluff and track.

“I really enjoy seeing the kererū gathered together at this time of year to feed on the miro berries,” says Taumarunui DOC ranger Peter Rihia.

“It is a great sight to see them swooping above the miro trees then hear them come crashing into the trees for a feed.”

Mr Rihia says kererū have particular importance to New Zealand’s forests.

“Our native pigeon is an important seed disperser with a bill big enough to swallow large fruit such as those of miro, tawa and karaka. Fruit is its favourite food and these trees and others depend on the kererū to carry their seeds to new areas of forest. If the kererū is under threat, so too are our native trees.”

Kererū are widespread in areas with large areas

of forest, but nationally their numbers are in decline through habitat loss, predation and illegal hunting. Kererū are slow breeders and raise just one chick a year. While the lifespan of a kererū can be around 20 years, most survive to just 5-6 years of age.

“What is most concerning is the reports we receive each year of people hunting kererū in

our local reserves,” says Mr Rihia.

“This year we are encouraging local landowners and the community to be vigilant in reporting suspicious behaviour regarding kererū hunting.”

Under the Wildlife Act it is an offence to hunt or kill a kererū. The penalties in relation to protected wildlife are up to six months jail or up to

$100,000 fine plus up to an extra $5000 for each extra bird.

It is also an offence to carry shotguns or .22 calibre rifles on public conservation land, as these are the firearms most commonly used for illegal hunting. Anyone who suspects such activities or find evidence of illegal hunting of kererū are asked to phone 0800 DOCHOT (0800 362 468).

Wood pidgeon are out and about feeding on native tree berries such as miro.

Shot put success was part of Ohakune’s primary school athletics efforts on Friday. Photo: Peter Porter.

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It wasn’t all gruelling physical effort – Ruapehu College’s CACTUS kids also had good soaking fun when the Ohakune Fire Brigade set them up for a game of water soccer.

Ruapehu College’s CACTUS team pull a fire truck from Christie Park to the College via Shannon Street. Photos: Robert Milne and Liz Brooker.

Longest Day tests College CACTUS kids

College deputy principal Jason White, with children Emma and Harry. Mr White played a major role in planning the programme.

Carrying logs up a Waiouru tank track was one of the challenges that made up the Longest Day.

Problem solving challenges joined the physical, including how to keep a candle alight across the Army swimming pool.

Beep testing pushed the CACTUS team members.

Fire hose soccer provided fun for the participants and entertainment for others.

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Uenuku & Ngāti Rangi Iwi 1080 Consultation WānangaFINAL - 8 May @ Maungārongo Marae36 Burns Street, Ohākune - 9am-1pm

For more information contact Ngāti Rangi Trust on 06 385 9500 or Uenuku Charitable Trust on 06 385 4900

1080yes? NO?

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Iwi are holding a series of wānanga around the rohe. Bring your questions and learn more about the

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HAVE YOUR SAYDraft Exceptions Annual Plan 2016-2017

Submissions close this Friday 22 April Council would like your feedback on these proposals or any other of Council’s activities or life in Ruapehu. Submissions can be supported with a presentation to Council if your wish. Making a submission is easy and can be in writing via post or fax, on-line or verbally during the hearings process. See www.ruapehudc.govt.nz or call Pauline Welsh or Rebecca Bell at Council on 06 385 8364 or 07 895 8188.

Ruapehu District Council is proposing that we invest in economic development and our community facilities in Ohakune. This would entail putting more money into tourism including the unlocking of central government co-investment opportunities through the Accelerate25 regional growth programme, increasing digital enablement and developing the Ohakune Service Centre.

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From Page 1Following a quick rest

and rehydration the teams of Alpha, Bravo and Char-lie hit the day hard.

Following a jerry can water resupply and tyre puzzle challenge, each team where tasked with transporting a large power pole up an at times narrow Tank Hill track in the dark.

As if the students had un-dergone a complete person-ality change the only noise to be heard was team mem-bers encouraging each other not to give up.

Back at base it was off to the Army assault course – not one that had been set up specially for the students, but the very one used by soldiers for training.

For some the physi-cal tiredness was starting

to set in and the mental toughness from the pre-vious ten-weeks training saw team members step up and help their friends complete the adult sized challenge.

After a quick breakfast at the College the teams were transported to the Ohakune Old Coach Road where they had to work to-gether to transport a rope, plank and full jerry can from Horopito to Mar-shalls Road while com-pleting mental brain teas-ers along the way.

By 2pm the laughter returned when a game of fire-hose soccer relieved much of the pain and ten-sion before one final push to the finish.

Starting from Conway Street, the whole group joined together to pull a

fire truck to the finish line outside the College.

Rather than collapse on the ground, the hugs of relief and smiles of joy said it all for the 25 who pushed through their own physical pain and mental anguish to complete their Cactus Longest Day.

Power trustees chosenA new trustee for the King Country Electric Power

Trust has been appointed, joining a returning trustee and replacing another.

Adrian ‘Adie’ Doyle replaces Norman Annand after the recent election of trustees that closed on Friday and Graeme Selwyn Cosford returns as a trustee.

Final results were: Norman Annand 1090 votes; Grae-

me Selwyn Cosford 1140; Adrian (Adie) Doyle 1099.There were three informal votes and two blank votes

returned. A final voter turnout was 17.79%.As the Deed of Trust requires that at least one trustee

is elected from the Taumarunui area and at least one from the Ohakune area, Uwe Kroll was declared an elected trustee to represent the Ohakune area on 18 January.

College kids dig deep for Longest Day

Deep, dirty ditches challenged members of the CACTUS teams.

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CLASSIFIEDS Deadline 5pm Friday. Phone 06-385-8532. Fax 06-385-8622.Email: ads@ruapehubulletin.co.nz

FORSALE PubLIC NOTICES

buSINESS NOTICES

The Ohakune Club is seeking a suitably

experienced chefAre you experienced in hospitality and looking for a new challenge whilst taking pride in the food you present and excellent service? Are you able to work nights and weekends? Do you have a passion to cook, focus on creativity in menu planning, Food and Safety Certificates, stock control, sourcing the best price for the best quality?

If yes then please apply by 22 April, 2016 to:The President, Graeme Walker71 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune

Email ohakuneclub@xtra.co.nzPhone 06 385 8221

Phoenix Playerspresent

War Times 5Anzac Day 25th April

Theatre Royal RaetihiMatinee 2pm, Evening Show 7.30pm

Tickets Adults $12, Children $5

Tickets available at The Shire or at the door

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FiREWOOD LOGS. Pine and gum,call Keith to order now, 5 ton truck loads, txt or call 0275 758 377.

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FiREWOOD. Seasoned gum and lawson mix $100 per cube. Free local delivery (enquire). Phone Steve 06-385 3358.

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An exciting opportunity has become available at our dynamic, progressive school for an enthusiastic, forward thinking teacher. We seek a teacher with proven junior school experience, the passion to thrive in a Innovative Learning Environment, and the dedication to work within a positive supportive team.

You will be part of a highly collaborative and collegial staff. You will need strengths in team planning, personalized learning, formative practice and e-learning integration.

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Applications close Thursday 19 May, 3pm. Position commences Term 3, 2016.

Please send your CV, Covering Letter and completed Application Form to The Principal, Waiouru School, Ruapehu Road, Waiouru 4826 or electronically to principal@waiouru.school.nz

Advisory Notice

MiLiTARY EXERCiSE

The general public is advised thatThe Army Depot will be conducting a

Recruit training exercise inRangataua Forest over the period

2 – 6 May 16.

The activity will be “Non Live Firing” and will take place within allocated blocks.

The exercise will involve around 90 Personnel carrying weapons.

Signs will be displayed and a control HQ will be established in the vicinity of

Grid Ref: 158 336

Enquiries: Can be directed to:Sgt K. Townsend Mobile: 021 224 2410

ANZAC Service Mangapurua Trig site

Mangapurua Valley (Bridge to Nowhere) It’s 100 years since the first WW1

soldiers arrived in the Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka Valleys

11am, 25 April All welcome.

Contact Raewyn and Michael West on 07 8957401 or after hours 07 8956287. E-mail

contact is westco@clear.net.nz

Members of the public are cordially invited to attend the ANZAC Day Services to be held at the following locations and times:

Taumarunui5.45am - March from RSA to Wayside Cross6.00am - Dawn Service at Wayside CrossThe public are advised that two rounds of gunfire will be discharged in the vicinity of the Taumarunui Domain at approximately 6.15am.9.00am - Golf Road – New CemeteryService includes raising of the flag, the Last Post and laying of poppies by Taumarunui Girl Guiding. Poppies will also be laid at the Old Cemetery.10.40am - March from RSA to War Memorial Hall11.00am - Civic Service - War Memorial Hall

Manunui : 9.45am - Manunui CemeteryService includes raising of the flag, the last post and laying of poppies by Taumarunui Boy Scouts.

Matiere : 11.00am - Matiere Hall Service is held in conjunction with Ohura.

All the above services take place rain or shine. If you have any queries regarding these ANZAC day services please phone John Callinan at the RSA on 07 895 7517

Raetihi : 7.00am - The Centre, Raetihi March to the two cemeteries. The service will include the laying of wreaths at the two cemeteries.

Ohakune : 10.00am - Memorial Gates All services take place rain or shine.

Any queries on Raetihi or Ohakune ANZAC day services please contact Jeffrine O’Sullivan on 06 385 8258.

ANZAC ServicesMonday 25 April 2016

Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board 6.00pm, Thursday 5 May 2016 Council Chamber, Ayr Street, OhakuneRuapehu District Maori Council 10.30am, Friday 6 May 2016 Council Chamber, Huia Street, TaumarunuiRuapehu District Council (Finance & Policy) 10.00am, Tuesday 10 May 2016 Council Chamber, Huia Street, Taumarunui2016-17 Exceptions Annual Plan Hearing10.00am, Wednesday 11 May 2016Council Chamber, Ayr Street, Ohakune2016-17 Exceptions Annual Plan Hearing 10.00am, Friday 13 May 2016 Council Chamber, Huia Street, Taumarunui2016-17 Exceptions Annual Plan Deliberations 10.00am, Tuesday 24 May 2016 Council Chamber, Huia Street, TaumarunuiTaumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee10.00am, Thursday 26 May 2016Council Chamber, Huia Street, TaumarunuiRuapehu District Council (Operational) 10.00am, Tuesday 31 May 2016 Council Chamber, Ayr Street, OhakuneMEETING CONTACTSWaimarino-Waiouru Community Board John Compton, Chairperson 06 385 4204National Park Community BoardJenni Pendleton, Chairperson 07 892 2774Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee Graeme Cosford, Chairperson 07 895 7572RDC Management CommitteeDon Cameron, Chairperson 07 895 8188Ruapehu Maori CouncilEdwin Ashford, Chairperson 07 895 8905

Ruapehu District CouncilBoards and CommitteesMAY 2016 MEETING DATES

Queries? call meeting contacts or your local RDC office

PubLIC NOTICES

SITuATIONS vACANT

PUBLiC NOTiCESection 101 - Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012POLLONATION LTD, has made application to the Ruapehu District Licensing Agency at Taumarunui for the RENEWAL of an On Licence, in respect of the premises situated at: 10 Cedar Mall, Clyde Street, Ohakune and known as: The Bearing Point Restaurant and Bar.The general nature of the business conducted or to be conducted under the licence is: restaurant.The days on which, and the hours during which, liquor is sold under the licence are: 9am to 1am the following day, Monday to Sunday.The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ruapehu District Licensing Committee, 59-63 Huia Street, Taumarunui. Any person who is entitled to 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.

PubLIC NOTICES

Precision application of fertiliser on hill country

Field DayThursday 28 April

Ohorea StationSH 4, 14 kms South of Raetihi

Commences at 1.30pm and concludes with BBQ at 5pm

Ohorea Station is one of the ‘Research’ farms where some of the initial work has been carried out on the Ravensdown Primary Growth Partnership programme. This will be an opportunity to look at the progress being made in this important area of research that has considerable potential for improving productivity on hill country sheep and beef farms.

There will be a farm tour but there is no requirement to bring bikes.

For more details contact Tom Fraser fraserpastoral@xtra.co.nz

For everything Ohakune go to

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ohakune.infoRuapehu, New Zealand

WHiSkAS® Meaty or Seafood Selections 9.1kg, previously up to $54.99ea, now only $42.99ea at PGG Wrightsons, Burns St, Ohakune. Ph 06-385 8500.

SUPERiOR CHUNkY Original Dog Roll 2.2kg, previously up to $8.49ea, now only $7.99ea at PGG Wrightsons, Burns St, Ohakune. Ph 06-385 8500.

ENERGiZER® MAX AA battery 8 pack, normally $20.99 now only $13.99 at PGG Wrightsons, Burns St, Ohakune. Ph 06-385 8500.

DRiVE® LAUNDRY POWDER Top Loader 2 x concentrate 5kg. Normally $31.99ea, now only $24.99ea at PGG Wrightsons, Burns St, Ohakune. Ph 06-385 8500.

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‘Epic’ end to College challengeEyE on RuapEhu CollEgE, ContRibutEd by staff and

studEnts

It has been an epic term with the CACTUS programme (Combined Adolescent Challenge Training Unit and Support).

The “longest day” was on Friday with students staying out at Waiouru and being woken at 3am to head out into the darkness.

During the day they had to complete various activities – an Army assault course; problem solving activities such as a water supply task; racing up Tank Hill carrying poles; various activities on the Ohakune Old Coach Road, playing a game of fire hose soccer and, finally, pulling a fire engine up Arawa and Shannon Streets to the College where their efforts ended at 3pm.

The day ended at the Officer’s Mess in Waiouru with a formal diner and prize giving, to acknowledge the student participants.

It was also a time to thank the organisers, volunteers and all the community who had been involved in the CACTUS programme.End of term

It was a busy end of term for Ruapehu College as students completed assessments and various activities

came to an end. Term One has had an environmental focus with students very much in the great outdoors with CACTUS, Kiwi Forever, outdoor assessments, athletics and swimming.

The College is preparing for a cultural focus for Term Two as they head into the cultural events such as Manu Korero and the ever-popular inter-whanua kapahaka competition.

There are a number of sports taking priority including rugby with a Whanganui competition this year.

The Duke of Edinburgh programme will be on-going and the school hopes to start a school drama and music production.

In addition, NCEA internal assessments come to the fore with exams being a focus for Term Three and Four.

There are many courses available at the College in Term 2 including a first aid and chainsaw course. Rock module

Ruapehu College’s outdoor class have been working on a rock climbing module, where students headed to a site called Middle Earth in Mangatepopo Valley at the base of Mt Ngauruhoe.

The week before they were abseiling near the

Rock climbing and abseiling were among the many activities at Ruapehu College this term.

Pipi Williams gets up close to a koura (fresh water crayfish).

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Tell us a story ....ANZAC Short Story or Poetry CompetitionThe Ruapehu Bulletin, in conjunction with the National Army Museum and Scholastic New Zealand is running a competition to write a short story OR piece of original poetry on one of the following themes:

• Remembrance• ANZAC Day• How I rememberPrize winners will receive a copy of the new ANZAC Heroes book and a family pass to the National Army Museum.Entries close on Friday 29 April.Please include your age on your entry.Please send entries to:Ruapehu Bulletin - Short Story CompetitionP O Box 122Ohakune 4625or by email: ed@ruapehubulletin.co.nz

� s t� oru � .� ..leTThe National Army Museum is running a competition to write

a short story OR piece of original poetry on one of the

following themes:Ÿ RemembranceŸ ANZAC DayŸ How I remember

The winner will be invited to read their winning entry at the thMuseum's 11am service on ANZAC Day 25 April 2015. Prize

winners will also receive free membership for a year to the KIDZ HQ club, and a prize pack including a voucher to spend at the National Army Museum Gift Shop.

thEntries close on Friday 27 March so the winner has time to make arrangements to be in Waiouru on ANZAC Day if they wish.

Please send entries to:KIDZ HQ Competition, National Army Museum, PO Box 45, Waiouru 4861

Please direct any other enquiries to mark.hays@nzdf.mil.nz or Ph 06 3876911

ANZAC FACT FILE

thŸ ANZAC Day is 25 April each year. The

ANZAC's were the Australian and

New Zealand Army Corps, formed

during World War One.

Ÿ The ANZAC's first deployment was at

Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey on the th25 April 1915.

Ÿ The Australians were the first to land

(at dawn – hence dawn services), the

New Zealanders started landing at

9am (broad daylight – not such a

clever plan).

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Gallipoli. 2,721 were killed, and about

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1915, only one soldier was wounded

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ANZAC FACT FiLE• ANZAC Day is 25 April each year. The ANZAC’s were the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, formed during World War One.

• The ANZAC’s first deployment was at Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey on the 25 April 1915.

• The Australians were the first to land (at dawn – hence dawn services), the New Zealanders started landing at 9am (broad daylight – not such a clever plan).

• 13,997 New Zealanders fought at Gallipoli. 2,721 were killed, and about 5,500 were wounded.

• The ANZAC’s evacuated Gallipoli during the night of 18/19 December 1915, only one soldier was wounded during the evacuation, a bullet through his ear lobe!

Children learn about ANZAC Heroes

Blyth Track car park. They experienced rock climbing, safety and other aspects of this skill.

Students got to climb rocks then abseil down others, all under the instruction of Brian Connelly.

The class has completed a kayaking unit and rock climbing units this term. Next term they will finish off the rock climbing, do a bush survival overnighter, mountain biking and bow hunting.Stream study

The Ngati Rangi Taiao team and Science students from Ruapehu College headed out into the field to hunt for kōura, mayflies, stoneflies, swimming mayflies, caddisflies, damselflies, dobsonflies and midges on the Korokoio Stream recently – one of the many activities at the College this term.

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College reports

Accomplished children’s author Maria Gill shared stories of ANZAC men and women of WWI and WWII when

she officially launched her latest book ANZAC Heroes at the National Army Museum last week.

Over 100 school children from Waiouru and Ohakune Primary Schools and Tokoroa Inter-mediate were treated to a workshop session with Maria and illustrator Marco Ivancic, which in-cluded stories of New Zealand’s ANZAC heroes, research methods and the use of photos as a refer-ence for art.

“We are delighted to have an author of Maria’s calibre here,” said Museum marketing manager Nicola Bennett.

“The Museum has assisted with the provision of some of the photographs in this wonderful book and it is fitting that it be launched here so close to ANZAC Day.”

Maria has travelled the country giving author talks and this is the start of a series of ANZAC Hero talks planned to children across the country.

“I want to get the message across that these sol-diers thought they were going on a big adventure

but that was far from the truth. They had to face a lot of hardship and it was quite an achievement to make it home,” said Maria.

Ohakune teacher Alison Whale said it was “fan-tastic for the children to meet the actual author and illustrator and learn about their craft first hand”.

ANZAC Heroes gives children an overview of the two World Wars and takes them on a journey with some of the heroes, focusing on the triumphs and tragedies of 30 heroic Australians. The book is well supported with detailed maps, timelines

and charts as well as stunning life-like illustra-tions and historical photos.

Maria, a former school teacher, has written 45 children’s books receiving accolades including seven Storylines Notables and has been short-listed for six LIANZA Elsie Locke Awards and two New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards.

This is the second book Marco and Maria have collaborated on. The first, New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame, was a 2015 Storylines Notable Book and was shortlisted for the 2015 LIANZA Elsie Locke Non-Fiction Award.

Children’s author Maria Gill, left, and illustrator Marco Ivancic with their latest work. The pair presented their book to local school children and staff at the National Army Museum in Waiouru last week. Photos: Judy Chevin.

Ohakune and Raetihi tree work approvedThe latest round of maintenance work on

trees on public-owned land was approved by the Waiouru Waimarino Community Board on Thursday.

The trees, all on Council-owned land, range from weed seedlings such as wattles and honeysuckle to dead kowhai, pittosporum, beech, cherry and conifers, in various sites around Ohakune and Raetihi.

The budget for this work for the southern parts

of the Ruapehu District is $22,000 for 2015-16, down from the previous $30,000.

The Board was advised that the tree work is completed by the parks and reserves contractor for trees that are in decline, dead, or where a tree may have become a problem due to location or size.

Trees that have grown too close to power lines are also programmed for maintenance or removal.

“To minimise the ongoing and long term costs

of maintenance, often the decision is made to fell such a tree, unless it has a high amenity or historic value,” property officer Margaret Hawthorne told the Board.

Council will consider replanting where trees have been removed, with “appropriate species, size and location being considered”, under the same budget.

Mrs Hawthorne said a line of poplar trees on the Mangawhero River Walkway, near the Ohakune

Club, would also be removed, if approved.She said the trees are a problem for the club

and that the walkway group had been approached and supported the removal.

Mrs Hawthorne said the trees have suckered badly, affecting other planting the group has done as well as neighbouring land.

She said she would be approaching local service clubs to see if they want the trees for firewood for local pensioners.

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Ruapehu rugbyMcCarthy’s Ruapehu

senior rugby team started well against Utiku at home on Saturday, having had two good training runs during the week.

They looked solid and were 7-nil up after four minutes with a try by Ropata Henare and conversion by Chrissy Winter.

At 15 minutes into the game an unfortunate and painful injury to an Utiku player stopped play.

An ambulance arrived and called the rescue

helicopter. It was decided by Ruapehu management after talking to the players to call the game a draw.

It was pleasing to see a new young and skilled referee in Aaron Conlon – whose grandfather was at one time living in Raetihi – controlling the senior game. It was impressive to see his instant reaction upon recognising the serious injury.Premiers

Ruapehu Premier team had a full muster for the delayed start of their

game. They didn’t start well, not getting up on defence, tackling too high, and players often running away from support.

After some good communication, Ruapehu started the second half well, making better tackles, which prevented Utiku from adding any points to their score. Roman Tutauha, back after surgery, and Jamie Hughes were inspiring with their skilled play. Roman’s superior fitness is a fine example for rugby and he used that fitness to good effect.

The electrifying pace of Jamie Hughes when he took the ball allowed him to rip through the Utiku defence and put the Ruapehu team on the front foot.

He complemented Roman and these two stood out on the day.

McCarthy Transport Ruapehu 46 (Roman Tutauha 2 tries, Kahl Elers-Green, George Williams, Jamie Hughes, Troy Brown, Corey Carmichael, Temaire Hawira tries; Andrew Evans 2 conversions, Williams con) bt Utiku OB 22 (Regan Collier 2, Rewi Hudson 2 tries, Willie Hands con). HT: 22-19 Utiku OB. Ruapehu Seniors stopped play on Saturday after an Utiku player suffered a serious leg injury,

leading to a call for the rescue helicopter. The game was eventually called off and declared a draw. Photos: Glyn Hubbard.

Premiers open side flanker and try scorer Jamie Hughes in action.