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25 September 2019, Vol 35, No 1785

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Business ‘disconnect’ over waste: RDC told

There’s a disconnect between the local council and businesses in the Ruapehu District – that was a message presented to the council at their meeting in Ohakune last week, when ethical waste consultant Sam Gray spoke in the public forum part of the meeting.

He called on the council to provide more information to businesses on ways they can reduce and recycle their waste, if it is to be serious about its Zero Waste 2040 aim.

“I feel the (council) team is lacking the staff needed to spread the message and to find out what’s going on and what’s in the future.”

He said there are lots of little groups doing their own thing and no-one is bringing it together.

As an example, he said there were cafés that wanted to use re-usable cups but weren’t allowed to unless they provide a toilet for customers.

RDC chief executive Clive Manley said this was not correct – that cafés could to that without having a public toilet.

Rather than be deterred by this, Mr

Gray said it shows the “confusion out there” and highlights the need for better communication.

“We need someone who understands the issues – it’s a trade (waste minimisation) not just a passion.”

“If we want to be more proactive we should be going out to them rather than waiting for them to come forward.”

Mr Manley congratulated Mr Gray on his passion and knowledge.

“A lot of the issues you’ve raised, I’m aware of.”

But he said Ruapehu District has a small rates base and he doesn’t want to employ more staff and they rely on bringing in experts.

Councillors were told that staff in various departments were working on options, for example, roads manager Warren Furner said they were investigating using crushed glass in their roads and footpaths aggregates and that indications were that this could see all of Ruapehu’s waste glass diverted from the waste stream.

Mr Manley said RDC was working on a new communications plan to promote the waste minimisation plan.

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Lola Crump drops over rocks in The Fingers area of Tūroa’s upper slopes on Saturday to take first place in the Under-18 section of the New Zealand Junior Freeride Tour. The win follows the Ruapehu College student’s first-place positions at the Tour’s Mt Olympus event on 14-15 September and at The Remarkables on 7-8 September. Photo: Robyn Wilson, Anywhere I Roam.

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THE PoWDERKEGBottom of the mountain road Ph: 06 385 8888The iconic Powderkeg at the bottom of the mountain road remains Ohakune’s most popular venue for all ages. With 30 years’ commitment to fantastic food, friendly service and fun times, The Keg is the perfect place to meet friends for dinner, drinks or just all round good times. Powderkeg open 6.30am till late daily.

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‘Friend of the submitter’ for region’s plan change

The regional council has appointed Leigh Old as the ‘Friend of the Submitter’ for the Proposed Plan Change 2 – Existing Intensive Farming Land Uses processes currently underway.

Horizons Regional Council strategy and regulation group manager Dr Nic Peet says the role of the friend of the submitter is to help individuals and communities affected by the proposed One Plan changes to participate in the process.

“This is a new initiative for council, with the intent of breaking down barriers to making a submission on what can be a complex, formal and emotive process,” says Dr Peet.

“The plan change affects existing intensive land users (dairy, intensive sheep and beef, commercial vegetable growing and cropping) in specific catchments. However, anyone with an interest can participate in the process by making a submission.

“The ‘Friend’ will be focusing on assisting those who are unfamiliar with the process, how they can be involved and what is needed to make a submission.”

Mrs Old says that as an independent advisor, her role does not include providing advice on people’s views about the proposals, or on the implications of the proposals for an individual, business, community or hapū.

“I am available to provide advice on the process for lodging submissions, how you might present your views in a submission, and what happens after a submission is lodged,” she says.

“It is anticipated this resource will be helpful to individual farmers or members of the community who wish to make their views known to the hearing panel but are unsure how to go about it or what is involved.”

Horizons proposed plan change seeks to provide a workable framework for intensive land use – allowing a pathway for existing farmers and growers in target catchments to apply for resource consent. It focuses on existing intensive farming land uses and includes the recalibration of Table 14.2 Cumulative Nitrogen Leaching Maximums (CNLM) with the most up to date version of Overseer.

Submissions should indicate whether they support or oppose all or some of the aspects of the plan change and include information to support their views.

Leigh is available for people to contact by email [email protected] or on 021 169 0840 until 21 October 2019, when submissions are due.

She is also available to meet with individuals or groups face to face, by arrangement. With plans to have few drop-in sessions in the target catchments affected by Proposed Plan Change 2, in early October.

All PPC2 documentation, including submission forms, can be found on Horizons’ website www.horizons.govt.nz.

How was your lab test? WDHB wants to know

Leigh Old – the ‘Friend of the Submitter’.

Whanganui and MidCentral DHBs are working with community and clinical partners to review how medical testing laboratory services can be more cost effective and sustainable while taking whānau-centred care and new technology into account.

MedLab, an independent organisation that tests samples from medical professionals in the central North Island, currently provides medical sampling services to the Whanganui and MidCentral DHBs.

A group of consumers, clinicians and iwi have worked on updating how the services MedLab could be provided across the hospital and community.

When the updated service goes ahead, MedLab staff will be trained in DHB quality and safety programmes, such as ‘Speaking up for Safety’, which DHB staff use to report safety and quality concerns.

Communications advisor Cass Alexander says the updated service will also focus on ensuring there are

fewer barriers to access for collection and testing. It will also improve data collection based on ethnicity and gender to ensure that our diverse populations are receiving the services they require in a timely fashion. Increasing the number of collection sites and having longer opening hours to suit people with diverse working hours are also being considered.

“It is a chance to better integrate medical testing with current technology and procedures, such as electronic reporting and sign off. Our DHBs want to take advantage of emerging technologies in medical testing, including new ways for patients to access their results online,” says Cass Alexander.

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Annalise Ziarne, a Waiouru local who has hand raised an abandoned Kaimanawa foal, took her horse to the service station last week to help promote a campaign to raise funds for a horse statue for the town. The fuel company is running a promotion where customers can ‘vote’ for one of four causes, with $5000 made available by the company to be shared later, according to the votes. Kaimanawa Heritage Horses Trust member Elder Jenks was on the forecourt with Tommy Waara and his horse. “The support from all the local people has been immense,” said Trust member Allan Watts. The other charities customers can vote for are: Child Cancer Foundation, Waiouru Plunket, the Search and Rescue Trust.

A new species of alpine cress, discovered on the south-western slopes of Mt Ruapehu, has been given a species name derived from te reo Māori, in consultation with lo-cal iwi, Ngāti Rangi.

The name of the white flowered cress – Cardamine panatohea – was gifted by Ngāti Rangi, mana whenua over the portion of Mt Ruapehu where the species was found. The name is derived from panapana, a common name for this type of cress, and tītōhea, which is the de-scription of the land above the bush line on Mt Ruapehu. The term tītōhea is usually translated to mean ‘barren’, but for Whanganui tribes it means a sacred area, usually desert or mountainous, where special species live.

Ngāti Rangi chairman Che Wilson said that giving a te reo Māori name acknowledged the need to treat the area with great respect.

“In giving this name for this specific Ruapehu-based species, it is acknowledging the need to treat the entire area, and not just the species, with special care and is an encouragement to all to remember that Ruapehu is the sacred alter for the Whanganui tribes and is recognised for both his cultural and natural heritage status.”

He says that the alpine zone of the Central Volcanic Plateau is a unique habitat with special plants and ani-mals that should be cherished and respected by visitors.

Discovered by scientists Peter de Lange from the

School of Environmental and Animal Sciences at Unitec, and Peter Heenan, a Research Associate at Landcare Re-search, the cress is the first flowering plant to be found that appears to be endemic to Mt Ruapehu. Following its discovery in 2012, the two scientists wished to work with Ngāti Rangi to find a suitable species name for the plant using te reo Māori.

Both parties wanted to link the find to the mountain and the people who now help manage the land in partnership with the Department of Conservation. Scientists Heenan and de Lange were both surprised and thrilled with the interest shown by Ngāti Rangi. Cardamine, especially New Zealand ones, are not particularly conspicuous or showy plants.

“We believe that Mt Ruapehu is the only area where the new species is known but we’re making further investigations to establish whether this is the case. We suspect that Cardamine panatohea and a range of other special plants found in association with it were survivors of the Taupō Pumice Eruption of around 200AD and somehow missed the devastation caused by it,” said Dr de Lange.

“We know that eruption wiped out most of the vegetation of the Central Volcanic Plateau but the portion of Ruapehu in which the new species was found seems to have been sheltered from the blast,” he added.

Youth council marks successA mural, a bus shelter,

novelty photo frames and community gardens are just some of the activities taken on by Ruapehu’s youth councillors.

A group of the Ruap-ehu Youth Council (RYC) were at the Ruapehu Dis-trict Council’s meeting in Ohakune on Wednesday last week to give coun-cillors an update on their activities.

Representatives from the Taumarunui-Ohura Youth Ambassadors (TOYA) and the Waima-rino–Waiouru Youth Ambassadors (WWYA) attended.

Councillors were told that completing the Raeti-hi Bus Shelter has been a major priority this year for WWYA, as they have con-tinued to consult with the Waimarino-Waiouru Com-munity Board and other community members.

RDC have supplied funding for the bespoke design and they are work-

ing with the Land Trans-port manager finalising designs with contractors.

TOYA’s first big project of the year was volunteer-ing at Taumarunui Good Neighbours Day in May – stacking wood, tidying gardens and helping with landscaping in elderly community member’s homes.

WWYA hosted a work-ing bee at the Raetihi Community Gardens,

weeding and fertilising the soil and planting over 50 winter hardy seedlings that will be community kai. RYC also helped to further establish the com-munity compost set up by Council’s waste minimisa-tion educator.

Both groups are work-ing on erecting large ‘tour-ist photo frames’ – one in the north and one in the south of the district. The project aims to promote

tourism, encourage visi-tors to stop and take en-gaging photos, and also educate and inform tour-ists about the unique plac-es in Ruapehu.

They are also planning a youth council workshop in October to collaborate on ways to make RYC more productive, plan future ini-tiatives and to learn more about local government and the role Youth Council can play in the district.

Members of Ruapehu’s Youth Council update RDC members on their activities over recent months.


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Hall support• There has been growing Community concern toward

a Council decision to withdraw their support for the maintenance and management of the Taumarunui War Memorial Hall.

It is important to understand the history: the land was provided by Maata, chieftainess of Ngati Hauaroa, the community fundraising efforts, the subsequent building, and consecration as a “War Memorial Hall” commemorating fallen soldiers in WWII.

It is incomprehensible how elected representatives could arrive at a decision to demolish such a symbol of reverence pride. When similar community funded facilities – the public swimming pool and the Taumarunui Grandstand – required an overhaul they received Council funded upgrades – as indeed they should have.

At a recent inaugural meeting of the ‘Save the Hall’ group, the mayor claimed that at this point the “bulldozers had not been ordered” and that any group seeking to take on the future of the Hall would be assisted and encouraged to do so by the Council.

Unfortunately, Don Cameron, as well as the CEO, Clive Manly were late arrivals at this meeting and were not privy to earlier discussions and debate.

The overwhelming intention of this group was to ensure that the Council understands and embraces their responsibility for the on-going maintenance and management of this War Memorial Hall – and that they realise their earlier decisions relating to this Hall were inappropriate.

The recent purchase of part of the Cosmopolitan Club facility was described as both a Hall replacement facility, and as a strategic purchase to stop the sale to a “tourism operator’. This should be seen as a further sideshow, anti-business and meddling by Council.

In an earnest endeavour to avoid re-litigating mistakes of the past, Council needs a stern reminder of its obligations as guardian to a War Memorial Hall consecrated as an acknowledgement of the contribution and sacrifice made by others to this town and District.

The decisions by Councillors are ill founded, inappropriate, unwelcome and show shabby disregard for the will of the community.

In the end the Community will ultimately decide on the future of their War Memorial tribute.

Marshall TaylorEditor’s note: abridged for space

Letters

Meet the candidatesRichard Steele, candidate for the Ruapehu District

council position on the Manawatū Whanganui Regional Council (Horizons).

• I’m standing for regional council because there are some very important issues facing our ratepayers that will take strong leadership to negotiate successfully.

The government’s recent announcement of the water quality plan could be the most important plan we have to first, submit to, and then live with, when it becomes policy.

That it will become government policy is a good bet as they are so keen to make major changes to the way water is handled.

Both rural and urban people will be affected, as we all need to ensure that every drop of water that leaves our properties, is as clean as we can make it. Which of course includes sewerage.

On-farm there will be big challenges in fencing off waterways, though for farmers, quite a bit of this work has either been done or is under way. Horizons already have over 740 sustainable land use initiatives in place on farms, about a third of what is required to comply with the new rules.

Under the new policy these plans are going to be independently monitored, which is not the case now. Which begs the question, where the on-farm planners are going to come from, and where are the plan monitors are going to be found?

My personal biggest question is how natural erosion is going to be judged, as compared to erosion that is accelerated by land use.

There also seems to be no provision for pest

management, in the newly retired areas. In my humble view, anyone can plant a tree, but it takes a lot of hard work to follow up and look after that tree. In our retired areas on farm, everything quickly gets smothered in blackberry or goats.

I have no wish to become negative, as clean water is a great aspiration that can be achieved, if we all embrace the new plan. While ensuring it is pragmatic and workable.

So regional councillors must manage being a fair representative of our region, and the aspirations of everyone as we all want to make the world a better place.

RDC replies• Council will continue to maintain and manage the

Memorial Hall as we always have.The importance of recognising the history of the

Memorial Hall including what it represents has always been a leading consideration for Council.

Discussions with the Taumarunui RSA on how the war memorabilia would be saved and persevered for prosperity should that be necessary was undertaken before anything else.

The writer is correct in saying that Council is encouraging community groups to develop proposals for how they can increase its usage without increasing costs to ratepayers.

It is also correct that the bulldozers are not on their way.

It should be understood that the issues confronting the Taumarunui Memorial Hall are confronting many other memorial halls and heritage buildings all across New Zealand and for the same reasons.

Where communities have stepped in to save a hall they have taken the on-going maintenance and operational financial responsibility off ratepayers.

This is typically by setting up a Trust to own and operate it like some halls already are around Ruapehu.

Council is talking with parties who believe they can make the Hall viable.

They have undertaken to demonstrate to Council and Ruapehu ratepayers (halls are District-funded) how they can achieve this.

These proposals will be considered before any final decisions are made.

Clive Manley, RDC CEO

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Funds boost for Carrot Park

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Ohakune’s Carrot Park is one of four community organisations across the King Country to receive a boost this month from the latest Trustpower Heartland Community Funding round.

More than $6000 is to be shared among local community organisations in recognition of their commitment to enhance the King Country.

Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park Trust will receive funding towards the on-going development of the park, which is famous among locals and a popular spot for visitors that contributes to Ohakune’s tourism industry.

“The park trust is over the moon to receive this sponsorship from the Heartland Fund,” says trust administrator, Peggy Frew.

“It will enable us to buy safety bark for our New Zealand Army-designed obstacle course that will be a wonderful asset for our community when it’s completed.”

The upcoming production of Mamma Mia in Taumarunui also gets funds, to “add another level of professionalism to the show”, with a new set of head microphones that have been purchased with assistance from the Fund.

Performing Arts Taumarunui vice-president Toni Iles says the microphones

will be primarily used for the upcoming production but will be immeasurably valuable to the society.

“Performing Arts Taumarunui provides the community with theatrical experiences, whether the individual takes part in the production or whether they come to the theatre to enjoy our offering.”

The Heartland Community Fund was established in 2014 by King Country Energy for community groups committed to a safer, healthier, sustainable and more connected King Country community.

“We were quite overwhelmed with some of the applications we received for this round. Seeing some of the amazing work that is happening in the King Country has highlighted what a special community it is,” says Trustpower Community and communications advisor Ryan Kane.

“Every round, it gets harder to make a decision with so many worthy groups applying, but it’s great to see the awareness of the fund and that people know it’s there as an option.”

The other recipients are the Waitomo Caves Museum and the Mokau Hall.

Applications for the next funding round open on 1 November 2019.

The Targa car rally is back in the Ruapehu Dis-trict this November, using local roads for some stages.

The Waiouru Waima-rino Community Board

approved the road closures for the event at their Sep-tember meeting.

Stage 19 of the Rally will use Fields Track on Friday 1 November, start-

ing 300m from the inter-section with SH4, finish-ing on Whangaehu Valley Road, 1.5kms from its in-tersection with Ngamokai Road.

Stage 20 is also on Fri-day 1 November, starting at Waiaruhe Road, 400m from its intersection with SH 1, finishing on Turaki-na Valley Road at its inter-section with Kaimatawi Road.

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Meet the candidatesManawatū-Whanganui spelling correctedThe Manawatu-Wanganui Region will in future be

correctly spelt Manawatū-Whanganui Region, advises Land Information.

The change also means the regional council will be known as the Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council. Horizons Regional Council is its trading name.

Land Information Minister Eugenie Sage made the fi-nal decision to correct the region’s name, with the change taking effect from 18 October.

Adding the ‘h’ to ‘Whanganui’ is consistent with the views of the local iwi and the standardised spelling for Whanganui National Park, Whanganui District, Whan-ganui River and Whanganui (town/city). Adding the ma-cron to Manawatū also provides for the correct spelling, giving the right meaning.

The New Zealand Geographic Board Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa (NZGB) accepted a proposal to change the region’s name in September 2018 and consulted with the public.

NZGB Chairperson Anselm Haanen says: “I am

pleased to continue supporting the correction of original Māori names to be consistent with the existing official names. I also believe they make a tangible contribution to our shared heritage, culture and language, especially in the local government context.”

An accepted meaning for Whanganui is “the long wait”, where “whanga” means “to wait’”. “Whanga” can also mean a river bay, leading to a more recent meaning for Whanganui as a big harbour or bay.

The name Manawatū has its origins in an old Māori waiata describing the search by an early ancestor, Haunui-a-Nanaia, for his wife. He named the waterways on his quest. The waiata “Ka tatū e hine ko Manawatū” describes how his heart (manawa) settled or momentar-ily stopped (tatū) when he saw the river. Manawatū is the compound form of the two words.

Horizons Regional Council chair Bruce Gordon says that after seeking approval from iwi, the proposal for changing the region’s name was initiated.

Kahurangi Carter Kahurangi Carter is

standing for election to the Ruapehu District Council to represent the Waiouru Waimarino Ward:

• The Ruapehu District is a beautiful place to live, work and raise a family. I believe in a community-led council.

I want to serve the people of the Ruapehu to ensure their needs as farmers, business owners, homeowners and work-ers are met so we can all thrive.

A strong council needs to be united and innova-tive to promote sustainable growth that is good for business and the environ-ment. We need to work on quality services now and resilience for our region so there are homes and jobs for future generations.

We need councillors who engage with the com-munity, are forward think-ing and who make the best decisions for strong communities. I will bring effective communication, business knowledge, ti-kanga and passion to the council.

Vote for me and I will work to make Ruapehu a better place to live so that we can all get out and en-joy our district.Vivienne Hoeta

Vivienne Hoeta is stand-ing for election to the Ruapehu District Council to represent the Waiouru Waimarino Ward:

Kia ora Kautau, Whaia e au Manganui-o-te-ao kia tau au ki runga o Ruapehu ki Ngā Turi o Murimotu ko te Ahi-ka o Paerangi-i-te-Whare-Toka i puta mai ai a Rangituhia, Rangiteau-ria me Uenuku-Manawa-Wiri. Ko Ngāti Rangi me Ngāti Uenuku ngā Iwi.

I have served one term as an elected member on the Ruapehu District Council, and one term on the Waimarino-Waiouru Ward. It has been a great learning experience. I know that we have more work to do in our District and that we need to ensure we have a voice at the ta-ble. I want to continue to be the voice of our com-munity. A vote for me is a vote for your voice.

‘Rabbit’ NottageRabbit Nottage is stand-

ing for election to the Ruapehu District Council to represent the Waiouru Waimarino Ward:

My great grandparents buggied the Matahiwi Track, my dad worked for the Railways in Ran-gataua my eldest brother was born in Nei St and my Uncle Bill owned Waiouru Motors in the 70’s, but I am an import, born and

raised in Whanganui.We loved visiting Uncle

Bill in Waiouru as there were soldiers, tanks, jeeps and choppers everywhere. I excelled in sport at St Augustine’s, topping my classes in geography and accounting.

Then I did one of the best things in my life by joining up in The Regular Force NZ Army for three years, starting at RTD in Waiouru. I got out and

Kahurangi Carter.

Vivienne Hoeta.

Rabbit Nottage.


CALLING ALL RUAPEHU COMMUNITY GROUPS!

Council has teamed up with Strategic Grants to make finding funding for our local

Community Groups simpler and easier!

For more info and to sign up visit the Grants page on the Council website or

contact your local Council office

Taumarunui: 07 895 8188

Ohakune: 06 385 8364

Raetihi: 06 385 4447

Are you looking for grants funding?

Just call me anytime 06-385-8256 | 027 485 7693

Wanganui Motors | Ohakune86 Clyde St, Ohakune

Hi, Dave Scott – choose with me!Your Award Winning Ford or Mazda models, backed by 5-year warranty

and my 55-year customer care. Finance terms to suit.

started my driving career back in Whanganui then moving to Wellington be-fore getting a job at Mc-Carthy’s Transport, based at Karioi.

For the last 14 years I have been a self-employed contractor.

I am standing for re-election for a third term as your councillor in the Waimarino Waiouru Ward. Over the years I have tried to support all the peoples and community groups in all our areas with support as a councillor and as a contractor, having access to machines has always been a bonus I thought.

I also believe actions will change this world, not opinions.

One of the bigger is-sues confronting us and the planet is our waste and how we deal with it.

I bet we were all proud to be a Kiwi when the AB’s won on Saturday night? So why can’t we be so proud and Keep NZ Beautiful? Don’t throw your rubbish out the window, for a start. Rethink refuse, reduce, re-use, recycle, repair, refur-bish repurpose.

It would be nice if we all picked up a few bits of lit-ter each day – what a dif-ference it could make.

I don’t think I am up to my use by date yet as your councillor.Janelle Hinch

Janelle Hinch is stand-ing for election to the Ruapehu District Council to represent the Waiouru Waimarino Ward:

I grew up skiing, hiking and fishing in the Ruapehu District.

Visiting here was al-ways the happiest time of my year, so when I was old enough to choose where I was going to live, where else would I choose but

my happy place?I spent many years

working in the ski, hos-pitality and tourism in-dustries over the winter seasons, being forced to leave for summer as the work dried up. I used this time away to work in the film industry and travel the world.

To make our lifestyle here sustainable, my hus-band Austin and I created our own businesses –Opus Fresh Apparel Co., The Craft Haus retail store and café, and Ruapehu Brew-ing Company.

Now, I am proud to call Ruapehu home. All year round.

As a businesswoman and a homeowner, I rec-ognise the importance of council’s role in creating vibrant, attractive town-ships that appeal to visi-tors and locals alike and developing communities with a strong and diver-sified economic base. It is critical to combat the challenges of our region’s

tourism seasonality.My interests are in up-

grading the living stand-ards for all, providing our people and the next gener-ation with long-term jobs they care about, homes they feel safe and secure in, positive social connec-tions and the tools they need to succeed.

I support open, inclu-sive decision-making to find the right solutions for families and businesses in our community. If we listen and work together constructively we can move beyond differences to achieve great outcomes.

As your councillor, I will take a proactive stance to protect the ex-traordinary environment we are lucky enough to call home, ensuring deci-sions that reflect what we want our future to look like, with a focus on both environmental and eco-nomic sustainability.

Let’s make a difference!

Meet the candidates

Janelle Hinch.

Boutique Literary Festival has ‘winning line-up’

The Whanganui Literary Festival Trust presents a diverse line-up of award-winning authors for this year’s boutique, regional event, starting today and running until 6 October.

The keynote event features Ockham New Zealand Book Award 2019 for non-fiction winner, Joanne Drayton, and other well-known authors such as Dame Fiona Kidman, winner of the Ockham New Zealand Book Award 2019 for fiction; crime writer, Paul Cleave; playwright Albert Belz, and chef and cookbook author, Amber Rose.

Also appearing are kea conservationist Corey Mosen accompanied by his dog Ajax, columnist Leah McFall, sports writer Ron Palenski and novelist, essayist, and short story writer Tina Makereti.

The Fringe Festival that precedes the main event includes book launch presentations by visiting authors in partnership with the Sarjeant Gallery and Space Studio and Gallery and other events where the public can mix and mingle with the authors.

For more information visit www.writersfest.co.nz.

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Kea conservationist Corey Mosen is at the Whanganui Literary Festival this week. Photo: NZ Women’s Weekly.

Vote for the environment, asks Horizons

Horizons Regional Council are en-couraging the public to vote for Regional Council candidates in the upcoming Local Government elections, this October – and in doing so, vote for their environment.

Electoral officer Craig Grant says Local Government elections include Regional Council, local city and district councils, as well as District Health Boards.

“Horizons, as the regional council, are responsible for managing land, air and water resources for the Manawatū-Whanganui Region,” says Mr Grant.

“Our role includes applying policy and rules for the management of our natural resources as well as biodiversity enhancement and biosecurity control, planning of regional transport and contracting passenger services, management of water quality and quantity, mitigating the risk and impact of flooding and planning for and responding to natural disasters.”

“Now is a crucial time for the state of

our environment, and many people are becoming more passionate and aware of the decisions being made on its behalf.”

“This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and to vote for candidates to make decisions on yours and your community’s behalf,” says Mr Grant.

Voting papers are being delivered from 20-25 September and include all the candidates for regional and city/district councils and the District Health Board. Completed forms must be received by noon on 12 October, so need to be in the post by 5 October or drop them off to Horizons’ Palmerston North office at 11 Victoria Avenue.

Preliminary results will be posted on Horizons’ website, www.horizon.govt.nz as they become available, later on election day. Final results will be available sometime between 19 - 25 October.

Ruapehu District candidates standing are: Richard Steele, Weston Mervyn Kirton and Moana Ellis.


You should have received your voting papers in the post by now!

Your voting papers for this year’s local government elections were sent out last Friday 20th September.

If you have not received them please call Council or Ruapehu’s Chief Returning Officer Warwick Lampp on 0800 398 683

This is your chance to say who you want to represent you community over the next three years. The people who are elected will make many decisions on your behalf, including setting rates and

deciding how to achieve social, cultural, environmental, and economic outcomes that benefit us all.

Horizons Regional Council manages the Manawatū-Whanganui Region’s land, air, and water resources. Their role includes applying policy and rules for the management of our natural resources, as well as: (a) Biodiversity enhancement and biosecurity control (b) Planning regional transport and contracting passenger transport services (c) Water quality and quantity(d) Land management and erosion control (e) Mitigating the risk and impact of flooding (f) Planning for and responding to natural disasters to help keep people and properties safe.

Ruapehu District Council is responsible for many of the services that you rely on everyday. These include: (a) Providing parks, halls, swimming pools, transfer stations and kerbside collection, public toilets, libraries and community housing (b) Infrastructure – roads and bridges, sewerage, water and stormwater (c) Environmental health and safety – includes building control, civil defence, liquor licensing and food safety (d) Planning and resource consents, including land use planning and development.

Ruapehu District Council also undertakes activities with the aim of increasing jobs, incomes and opportunities. While many of the functions listed above contribute to these goals it also includes tourism sector development through Visit Ruapehu and Accelerate25 and township revitalisation.

To find our more about who is standing for election see: ruapehudc.govt.


Plumbing / Drainlaying

Ph/fax 06 385 4718

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

• Fires&Solar• 5TonDiggerwithAugers,Ditchwitch&TipTruck

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CallBrian0274361075Email:

[email protected]

Ph 06 345 4554

Furnishers

Geoff Anderson027 283 9551

33 Victoria Avenue, Wanganuiemail [email protected]

Quality furnitureflooring andwindow treatmentsfor the discerning

Build, Renovate, Decorate

027 321 4050/027 627 4984

dreams and schemes

Ph 06 385 8321

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

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

Upholsterers

Ph 06 385 8487

Heat Pumps

Ph 07 895 7348

Call our Refrigeration Engineers for a free quote

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

Central Refrigeration, trading as100% Appliances

Auto Services

Ph 06 385 9222

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

computer diagnostics, warrant of fitness inspections,

parts, batteries, engine oils.

84 Clyde Street, Ohakune After hours 027 448 4080

[email protected]

Ph 06 385 8952

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

Email: [email protected]

• Manufacturing and repairs

• Access equipment hire

• Engineering supplies

• BOC gases

• 20T & 50T crane hire

Engineering

Experts ~ at your service

Butchers

Ph/fax 07 895 7570

Cecil’s Meat & VegQuality meat products

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

• Bacon • Sausages

• Hams• etc.

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

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

Opposite the Railway Station

Small goods made in store.

Electrician

Ph 021 770 123

Are you looking for an electrician who:- Keeps his promises?

- Offers efficient service & sound advice?

Then call Jake Fah at

REGISTERED ELECTRICIANOhakune - Raetihi - Rangataua -

Horopito - National ParkPH. 06 385 3393

Carpet Cleaning

0800 22 78 22

WANGANUICARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

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

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

[email protected]

Wanganui & Ruapehu Regions

Septic Tank Work

Ph 06 388 0452

Bennett’s Septic Tank Cleaning

ServicesSeptic tanks, water tanks,

grease traps.Call us for fast efficient service.

Phone Chris on 06-388-0452

CHECK OUT OUR EXTENSIVE RANGE OF HIRE EQUIPMENT.

SEE OUR WEBSITE WWW.TWEEDDALE.CO.NZ

Hire

Ph 06 387 5022

Why buy it ... hire it!TWEEDDALE HIRE

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

FOR THE BIG JOBS: digger hire, cherry pickers,

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

equipment, rollers & compactors, portable trencher

Marquee Hire

Building Supplies

Ph 06 385 8414

FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING PROJECT & DIY NEEDS

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

Accountants

Ph 06-385-8801

Ph 06 385 8700

Appliances

Ohakune TV Electrical

Free quotes. Interest Free Terms available. Total 5-year Warranty. Q Card.

Your Local 100% Independent Store& Heat Pump Installers

Choose the best heat pump designed to heat your home

Lawyers

Ph 06 281 3461

Gas Fitting

Ph 06 343 6866

Cut down on your power bill.

Go gas hot water & heating

– supplied and installed.

Call for a consultation.

Phone Denise 027 482 7488 or

[email protected]

Therapeutic Massage

Ph 06 385 8507

Work/Sports injury recovery,prevention, maintenance & relaxation

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

Available 12 hours every dayVOUCHERS ALWAYS AVAILABLE


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

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F O R E S T R Y S E E D L I N G S , Management Services. Grow your Carbon Now. Local Expertise available. Waimarino Tree Resource. Ian 027 444 3441

Ross Hardey – OptometristFor an appointment when next in Ohakune

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

EXERCISETUSSOCK WANDERERThe Defence Catering Schools (NZ) will be conducting EXERCISE TUSSOCK WANDERER in the Rangataua Forest area over the period 16 Sep – 11 Oct 2019. The exercise will involve up to 20 personnel.

Training will involve soldiers conducting patrol by day and night. Soldiers will be carrying military weapons and using both civilian and military vehicles. Weapon blank firing may occur over this period in a controlled environment. No pyrotechnics will be used.

For more information please contact:SGT Les Kumar (Instructor)

021 248 6657

Advisory Notice

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.

HOME APPLIANCES, great selection of refrigerators, freezers, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines now available at Ohakune TV Electrical. Ph 06-385-8700.

FIREWOOD. Mixed load only. Native, douglas fir and pine.$110.00 per cube. Call Keith 0275758377

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

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

RUAPEHU LAWMark McGhie has an office at

Raetihi ChambersSeddon Street

Fridays 9am – 1pm

Phone for appointment 021 2444 291

WE WANT YOUR ROOKSHorizons Regional Council is undertaking aerial rook control, targeting breeding rookeries throughout the Region.

At this time of year the rooks will be very noticeable around their breeding sites at the top of tall gum or pine trees.

The treatment work shall start as soon as practical after Monday, 24 September 2018.

Landowners who spot any rookeries on their properties can freephone 0508 800 800.

horizons.govt.nz

Phoenix PlayersRead through for Xmas

Play – Adults onlyTuesday 1st October at 7pm

Theatre Royal, Raetihi

All interested in performing in this comedy please come along. We need 11 actors. 6 males and 5 females.

Contact Phyl 021 043 4161

RAILWAY MUSEUM & OP SHOP. Open 10am-2pm Thursday - Sunday. 62 Thames St, 100m past Railway Station. Sponsored by The Ski Shed.

Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board 6.00pm, Thursday 3 October 2019 Council Chamber, Ayr Street, OhakuneRuapehu District Council10.00am, Wednesday 9 October 2019 Council Chamber, Huia Street, TaumarunuiTaumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee10.00am, Thursday 10 October 2019 Council Chamber, Huia Street, Taumarunui

MEETING CONTACTSWaimarino-Waiouru Community Board John Hotter, Chairperson 06 385 8193National Park Community BoardJenni Pendleton, Chairperson 07 892 2774Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee Karen Ngatai, Chairperson 07 896 6658Audit and Risk CommitteePhilip Jones, Chairperson 07 552 5564Ruapehu District Māori CouncilJo Tocker 07 895 8188Ruapehu District Council Don Cameron, Mayor 07 895 8188

Ruapehu District CouncilBoards and CommitteesOCTOBER 2019 MEETING DATES

Ngaporo Waimarino

Forest Trust

Kaumatua Shareholders HuiNaumai Haeremai

On behalf of the NWFT social portfolio, we would like to invite all our Kaumatua to a meeting to inform you of what you are entitled to and how to complete the application forms in regards to grant applications.

NWFT participating land blocks are: WaimarinoTe PoutahiNgaporoTakuWaharangi

The hui will be held at theWaimarino Elder and Care Village,

112 Seddon St, Raetihion Sunday 27 October 2019

For further information, please contact:Johanne Patel 06 344 6907 or 027 307 5149

Secretary Robert Spicer 06 345 1166

G O O G L E CHROMECAST, movies, YouTube, photos, etc. Converts your old TV to a Smart TV, just $79.99 now available at Ohakune TV Electrical. Ph 06-385-8700.

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G R A Z I N G AVAILABLE, 3 horses, excellent water, safe. $45 per week. Phone 022 3949112

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NEW ZEALAND GEOGRAPHIC BOARDNGA POU TAUNAHA O AOTEAROA

Notice of the Final Determination of the Minister for Land Information on a Local Authority Region Name

Pursuant to sections 20(2) and 20(3) of the New Zealand Geographic Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa) Act 2008 (“Act”), the Minister for Land Information made the final determination on 7 June 2019 to alter the local authority region name listed in the Schedule below. An Order in Council required by sections 22(2) and 22(3) of the Act gives effect to the region name alteration on 18 October 2019.For further information see: https://www.linz.govt.nz/regulatory/place-names/place-name-consultation/15702

ScheduleOfficial Local Authority Region Name

Feature Type and Description

Manawatū-Whanganui Region

The local authority region of Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council, as defined on plan LG-08-2013-Con-1. NZTM 1816000mE 5595000mN. Alteration from Manawatu-Wanganui Region (official name by New Zealand Gazette 13 June 1989, No. 99, page 2351).

NGATI RANGI COMMUNITY HEALTH

CENTREOctober Clinics

By appointment/Drop InPersonal Health Nurse - Friday 11, 18 & 25 (9 -11.30)

SERVICES AVAILABLEKaupapa Maori Mental Health & Addictions (Clem)Supporting/ addressing needs of Tangata WhaioraDrug & Alcohol InterventionTe Putanga Pukenga ProgramA/H Emergencies – Mental Health Assessment & Treatment Team 0800 653 358Whanau Ora (Tina, Darnella, Margaret)Wrap around services for those with High Health NeedsMaternity Support, advice & advocacySupport for GP Practice Smoking CessationTamariki Ora (Tina, Margaret) Well Child Checks for pepe 0-5 yearsKaiawhina Additional Support

ClosedWe will be closed until 3.30pm on 4th October as all staff will be attending First Aid Training.

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

We have an AED Defibrillator available on site.

DARTS, complete dart set, $199.95 at RFS Raetihi, Seddon St, Raetihi. Ph 06-385 4121.

AMMO, 223 PMC 55GR PSP, only $19.99 20pack at RFS Raetihi, Seddon St, Raetihi. Ph 06-385 4121.

DOG KENNEL & RUN, wooden, medium $499, large $599 – while stocks last at RFS Raetihi, Seddon St, Raetihi. Ph 06-385 4121.

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INAUGURAL COUNCIL MEETING

The Inaugural Council Meeting of Horizons Regional Council will be held in the Tararua Room, Regional House, 11-15 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North commencing at 10.00am on Tuesday, 22 October 2019.

M J McCartney CHIEF EXECUTIVE

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KaiakoTe Kōhanga Reo o Mo Te Whānau is currently seeking a full time Kaiako.

The successful applicant will have the following skills and attributes: • Hold or working towards Te Tohu

Mātauranga Whakapakari Tino Rangatiratanga

• Fluency in Te Reo Māori me ona Tikanga • Understand and appreciate the Kaupapa

Te Kōhanga Reo • Competent verbal, written and

presentation skills • Communicate effectively with Whānau • Passionate about working with tamariki • Works well both in a team and

independently • Shows high standard of leadership • First Aid Certificate (training can be

provided) • Management skills

Please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected]

Lilly-063854305

Applications close Friday 11th October 2019

KaiawhinaTe Kōhanga Reo o Mo Te Whānau is currently seeking a full time Kaiawhina.

If you: • Have an understanding of te kaupapa o

te kohanga reo• Knowledge of Te Reo maori me ona

tikanga • Are great with small children and babies • Can work well in a team

Then this could be a position for you

Please send your cover letter and CV to [email protected]

Lilly 063854305

Applications close Friday 11th October 2019

SITuATIOnS vACAnT

Indoor footballFootball draw semifinals: opening duties Magpies.

6.00pm The Chicks vs Mighty Ducks ref Magpies; 6.30pm Seagulls vs Magpies ref Mighty Ducks; 7.00pm Practice session vs The Rest (friendly game) ref Seagulls; 7.30pm Yogi Biscuits vs Flying V’s ref Seagulls. Closing duties Seagulls. Outstanding fees must be paid – use the account number on the Facebook page.

Ruapehu golf The fine warm spring weather saw a good number of

the members participating in Sunday’s Haggle. Geoff Leahy showed good form in the lead up to King

Country Champs, carding the best gross score of 75. Alan Murdie too is showing great form to finish with the best stableford score of the day in scoring 43 points. Yang Ping Sun not only finished top woman but also finished tied second overall with Geoff Leahy on 41 points.

Yang Ping Sun also took top honours in the finals of the Ladies Club Champs match play.

There were four twos scored: Wally Hayes on the 3rd, Jerry Jordan on the 9th, Mike Hoeta on the 14th and remarkably Geoff Leahy carded a two on the par 4 fifteenth.

In the “Race to the Ruapehu Cup” Rex Harding continues to hold a handy lead on 462 points ahead of Geoff Leahy on 419, Krishane “Goldie” Edmonds 393, Wally Hayes 391.5 and Robert Edmonds on 383.5 to round out the top five.

Next weekend a large number of members will be away representing the club at King Country Champs in Taumarunui so there will be no official Sunday Haggle.

Those still involved in the Club Match play competitions are urged to organise with their opponent to make time to complete their outstanding matches.

Entries are open for November’s Ruapehu Classic tournament with the flyer up on the website and entries forms online, www.ruapehugolf.com.

Ohakune SquashRuapehu Zone Interclub has finished for the season.

Results from the final round saw Ohakune Two beat Ohakune One 10/5 in the local derby, Taumarunui beat Waimarino 12/6 and Taihape beat Rustic Waiouru 11-6 to retain their overall lead. Finsal point saw Taihape on 115, Ohakune One 103, Rustic Waiouru 87, Ohakune Two 81, Waimarino 67 and Taumarunui 48.

This week Ohakune’s E grade men’s and women’s teams are competing in the national graded team finals in Wellington. They are representing the Central District after winning the district E grade qualifying tournament earlier in the year.

Entries from around the North Island have been coming in for the Ossies Open tournament to be held next weekend with around thirty entries so far. The club is expecting as many again with entries not closing till Sunday.

Two weeks later Ohakune will be hosting the National Champion of Champions tournament. Teams have entered so far from Southland, Waikato, Eastern, Auckland, Northland, Central, Wellington and Bay of Plenty.

Got good ideas? Full of enthusiasm?

The A&P Show is growingand we need you!

We have an open and forward thinking committee and welcome fresh ideas.

The show is family friendly, rurally oriented, affordable and fun! We have trade space, kids games, produce shed, horse events, woodchopping, music, entertainment, fun comps and much more planned for the next show. Join us at the Raetihi Cossie Club on Thursday 26 September at 6pm for a meal, if you wish, followed by our meeting at 7pm.

If you would love to be a part of the show in any way but can’t make the meeting, please text your interest through to 0274 933 932.

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78th SouthernNorth Island Primary Schools

Rugby TournamentRangitikei

30th September – 4th October 2019Draw Raetihi Monday 30 SeptemberRangitikei Wellington 2pmHorowhenua-Kapaiti Hutt Valley 3.10pmRaetihi Rugby Domain Pitt Street, Raetihi Barbarians

Taihape Tuesday 1 OctoberWellington Horowhenua-Kapiti 11amRangitikei Barbarians 12.10Utiku Old Boys Rugby Club Kokako St, Taihape Hutt Valley

Waiouru Wednesday 2 OctoberHutt Valley Barbarians 11amRangitikei Horowhenua-Kapiti 12.10Waiouru Rugby club, Powles Ave, Waiouru Wellington

Ohakune Thursday 3 OctoberBarbarians Horowhnua-Kapiti 11amHutt Valley Wellington 12.10Ruapehu Rugby Club, Rochfort Park, Raetihi-Ohakune Rd Rangitikei

Taihape Friday 4 OctoberRangitikei Hutt Valley 11.30Barbarians Wellington 11.30Utiku Old Boys Rugby Club, Kokako St, Taihape Horowhenua-Kapiti

Schools cross country season starts

Year 6 & 7 girls head off on their cross country race for the Ohakune Primary School series on Monday. Schools around the district will be holding their events around now, then choosing teams to compete at Orautoha School in the inter-school competitions. Photo: Jude Chevin.


First and second slopestyle for Ruapehu skiersEyE on RuapEhu CollEgE, ContRibutEd by staff and

studEnts

Ruapehu College skiers Lola Crump (Year 10) and Libby Graham (Year 11) took first and second place respectively in the North Island Secondary School Ski Competitions Junior Women’s Slopestyle last week.

The slopestyle sees students complete jumps and tricks in the terrain park at Tūroa.

Lola Crump also won her third competition of the New Zealand Junior Freeride Tour 14-18 age group. She won her race at the Remarkables and at Mt Olympus in the South Island. She also won the freeride event at Turoa.

Ruapehu College Team A came 7th equal overall in the slopestyle event. Youth Council

Ruapehu College’s youth councillors attended Ruapehu District Council’s meeting in Ohakune on Wednesday to present their ideas.

Organised by Lauren Thompson, councillors said the students spoke very well and it was noted on how much they had grown in confidence since the start of the year.

The report was well received by the elected members as they garnered support for some of the bigger projects going forward.

Dalton Jordan, Sapphire Mapp and Hezakaya Treanor-Metekingi and Aylish Jordan were thanked for their presentation. Local student teacher

Charlotte Harris has joined the English Department and is working with Johnny Greene for a six-week practicum, finishing at the end of term three.

She is currently completing a post-graduate teaching diploma through Massey University.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my practicum at Ruapehu College, particularly as I am local. It’s great teaching at the college and getting to know the kids,” she said.

Mrs Harris will return to Massey at the beginning of next term. College nuptials

Two staff members at the College will tie the knot during the school holidays. Performing arts teacher David Sims and librarian/sports co-ordinator Leah Rogers will marry and the College wishes them all the best in their future together.

Sports results Two students have been competing in club events.

Megan Rollerson came 2nd in the Waimarino Trophy and 2nd in the U19 Giant Slalom at the Whakapaka Nationals.

Sophie Coller came 6th in the Waimarino trophy and 5th in the U14 Giant Slalom at the Whakapapa Nationals.

The Secondary school snowboarding event is this week.Measles

Ruapehu College thanks all the parents who have as-sisted with the office in updating records regarding mea-sles vaccinations.

“And thank you to all those parents who have vac-cinated any students who weren’t vaccinated. Now you have done the kids, you might want to check that you have been vaccinated as well,” says principal Kim Basse.

Practice examsMost students will have had the results

of their practice exams. A good way to revise for the real thing is to go to the NCEA website and look at exemplars or answers, which are all online. If your child has passed or gained an ‘Achieved’, it’s worth looking at what do they need to do to get a Merit, or an Excellence.

“It would be good to encourage your child to look at their answer then look at the one online,” says Kim Basse.

Coming events:North Island Secondary School

snowboarding competition, this week.Subject selections for 2020.Prefect voting.Sports breakfast, 25 September.Squash Nationals.WOW trip to Wellington, 25-26

September.Mufti day fundraiser and end of Term

3, 27 September.Term 4 starts 14 October.

Charlotte Harris, student teacher.

Leah Rogers and Dave Sims – heading for a holiday wedding.

Winning skiers Lola Crump (left) and Libby Graham.

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