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Clowns improvise, with Jack and beans

Tourism projects win RDC funds

Four tourism development projects will receive funding of $230,000 from the Ruapehu District Council’s economic development budget, councillors decided at their meeting in Ohakune last Tuesday.

Councillors were briefed on the proposed projects by Visit Ruapehu chairman Peter Till and general manager Claire McKnight.

The projects are for research ($65,000); Recreating the Digital Environment ($92,000); Trade Product Development and Marketing – Adventure Highway ($50,000); and Specific Marketing Alliance – Cycle Trails ($60,000).

The shortfall of $37,000 would be sought from other sources.

After much debate, the council resolved to support the proposals, with no dissenting votes.

However, the final lack of negative votes belied the strong opposition expressed through the discussion.

Cr Karen Ngatai said she wasn’t “anti anything”, that they were all worthy projects but did not support all of

Raetihi patient discharged at 1am, in Whanganui

Family and friends of a 70-year-old Raetihi man who was discharged from hospital at 1am on Thursday are angry at the Whanganui District Health Board at the way he was treated.

The man, Eric Pasquill, had been flown to Wanganui Hospital by helicopter suffering a medical condition, at about 5pm on Wednesday.

He was treated and then discharged at around 1am. He stayed at Ozanam Villa.

His wife told the Bulletin that she wasn’t notified that he had been discharged and that she found out when she rang the hospital in the morning to find out how he had got on in the night.

She said nobody she initially spoke to could tell her where he was.

She said she asked if the key for Ozanam Villa had been handed out and that the person on reception checked and found that the key had been given to Mr Pasquill.

Mrs Pasquill has made a formal complaint to the DHB.

Communications manager Sue Campion told the Bulletin that she was unable to comment on the incident as there had been a formal complaint made.

We asked if it was usual practice to discharge out-of-town patients in the early hours of the morning, but she declined to comment.

Youngsters were the players, ushers became clowns and clowns became Jack and the other characters in the story of the beanstalk at the Royal Theatre in Raetihi last week.

Jack and the Beanstalk, ‘Improvised’ was the title of Phoenix Players Youth Theatre’s latest performance.

The play, adapted and directed by Phyl Cameron, is the story of 11 clowns who are ushers in the theatre, raising money to have a circus of their own. When their acting troupe from Arizona don’t turn up, they decide to put the play on themselves.

The play was originally written for an adult cast with a few subtle inferences that the children caught on to very quickly.

The addition of great costumes, face paint, breakdancing, magic tricks, solo singing and the occasional chase and catch scene gave the show a ‘Panto’ feel, which excited the matinee audiences of over 350

children. Attendance by Ohakune, Raetihi and Ngamatea schools provided

great feedback for the young cast. Adult audiences were much more restrained but enjoyed the enthusiasm and the more subtle comments made by the children.

“Children’s theatre is very rewarding and the standard reached was a credit to the whole cast,” said Mrs Cameron.

She said Phoenix Players hope that the confidence built through these shows will create a more independent child and give them a sense of achievement.

“The support shown by the community of Raetihi and Ohakune was once again amazing.”

The next show will be The ANZAC show on 25 April and will be a mix of children, adults, song and dance.

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Jack in the Beanstalk was the play within a play last week, performed by local child actors dressed as clowns.

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DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY 4 DECEMBER Health services to share patient info

Authorised Whanganui Accident and Medical clinical staff will be able to view a summary of the health information held by a patient’s GP from this month.

Whanganui DHB chief medical officer Dr Frank Rawlinson says that within the next six months the Whanganui Hospital will also have access.

“Having access to additional patient records will help improve the whole system. It makes information sharing and subsequent care more timely, safe and efficient,” Dr Rawlinson says.

“Health providers often need to share information about patients. Traditionally we’ve done this on paper or by phone, but paper is too slow and colleagues may not be available to talk in the middle of the night. Online 24-hour access to on-screen summaries from general practice will be a great improvement in clinical safety.”

He said they hope that this sharing will broaden in the future.

Information is available for health providers as a summary of patient information through a secure connection.

“Your information is completely protected, as the security is similar to internet banking,” assures Dr Rawlinson.

He adds that individual patients can ‘opt out’ if they do not want information shared with hospital staff, through the Shared Care Record process.

“If patients do not want their health information shared in this way they can tell their general practice, write to a freepost address or free phone 0800 SCR MMH or 0800 727 664.

“However, taking part in this has real benefits in terms of their care, as the new system will provide doctors and nurses with better information in settings where patients haven’t planned on presenting, such as at emergency departments or as casual patients in other general practices.”

Mustachioed mates make Movember money

A mighty moustache-growing effort by a group of supporters of the Cancer Society raised $2000 for their efforts through ‘Movember’, with judging taking place on Sunday.

The Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club organised the event and hosted the Sunday night judging – and some shaving –for the 14 participants.

The initial clean shave enrolment and the subsequent judging were fun nights at the club and well supported by the members.

Rex Martin bucked the trend and had his long hair and beard shaved off on the night.Simon Aitken, manager of the Wanganui-Rangitikei-Waimarino Cancer Society, said

the judging was very difficult.He commented on the great community spirit evidenced at the Cossie Club.Peggy Frew expressed her appreciation of the big donation to the local Cancer

Society and thanked Roger Fieckert for organising the event.Winners were: hairy-scary Scott Graham; classic mo Peter Pitts; baby mo Goose

Grossart; oldest and boldest Bully Chambers; Mr Movember Kerry Windle.

Mustachioed winners and Cancer Society team, from left, Kerry Windle (Movember winner), Peter Pitts, Goose Grossart, Ann Roke, Campbell Harding, Rexy Hall, Simon Aitken (Cancer Society president), Scott Graham and Peggy Frew.

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New director for Army Museum

Helicopter rescuesA Raetihi man in his 60’s suffered a medical

emergency on Monday evening last week and was airlifted to Whanganui hospital in the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter.

Another Raetihi man in his 70’s was also flown to Whanganui Hospital, on Wednesday, suffering a medical emergency.

Later that evening the helicopter flew to extract an injured tramper in the Ruahine Ranges near Rangiwahia. The teenage male suffered a knee injury and, due to his location, was hoisted from the bush. He was then airlifted to Palmerston North hospital.

A Raetihi woman in her 70’s suffering a medical emergency was airlifted to Whanganui Hospital on Thursday afternoon.

National Park kids talk council policy

Children from National Park School quizzed Ruapehu District councillors at their meeting in Ohakune on Tuesday, on their views on the council rules around dogs.

The visit was part of the senior pupils’ Aotearoa social studies learning this term where children have been looking at how key local people make a difference to the area.

“I’m immensely proud of the way they represented National Park School and their motivation to get out there and make a difference themselves in their own community,” said their teacher Amy Cameron.

They asked councillors about when and why they wanted to represent the people and their views on potentially changing the dog policy.

Amy Cameron said both councillors and students were fully engaged in the meeting and the students look forward to using what they learnt to further their contact with the council and make a difference to their community.

The students learnt about the councillors and then went on to read and discuss the views of the current dog control policy that is to be reviewed next year. The students plan to put forward a submission early next year to show their views and suggestions for potential amendments.

Desert Road crashA woman out riding with a colleague was injured in a

motorcycle crash on the Desert Road on Friday morning. She was flown to Rotorua Hospital with a shoulder injury in the Taupo-based Greenlea Rescue helicopter.

The crash was one of two almost simultaneous crashes that occurred on the Desert Road, the other involving a car.

the remaining economic development budget going just on tourism.

“It can’t keep coming out of the ratepayers’ pocket,” she said.

Cr Marion Gillard agreed, saying they shouldn’t “think the ratepayers are a bottomless pit”.

“The money was for economic development across the district on all industries.”

Speaking in support, Cr Cynthia Dowsett said the money had already been rated for and they haven’t received any applications for other projects “and it’s already half-way through the financial year”.

Cr Rhonda Wood said economic development projects for tourism were “now part of our infrastructure, just like roads … which provide a way for the farmer to get his product out”.

Asked for comment, RDC chief executive Clive Manley said the proposals were “a really good opportunity to go forward with tourism”.

“It’s a safe resolution – it’s not going over budget and puts is in a really good state as a credible partner.

“This could really make a difference for us.”Research Project

The first project referred to is aimed at gathering information on the Ruapehu region’s “destination position” which “is not well defined”.

“It is likely to be linked to Mt Ruapehu and skiing. This may be limiting the effectiveness of our marketing and marginalising investment prospects,” economic development manager Warren Furner stated in his report on the issue.

“We need to move away from opinions and work with fact provided by research that is specific to our region.”

“In an environment where funds are limited it’s imperative to ensure we do not waste time and money through ineffective marketing.”Digital environment

The project to “recreate the digital environment” would present Ruapehu “most effectively as a destination and communicate through social media, digital marketing and online engagement”.

In addition to a website rebuild, the project would include content and imagery, resource and time.Adventure Highway marketing

Visit Ruapehu has advised that the region is “virtually invisible in the trade environment”.

“This means that the tourism experiences are not able to be found, let alone purchased, by significant sections of our key off shore markets.”

“This role will develop what we already have and/or nearly have along the Adventure Highway and surrounds to enable best visibility.”Cycle trails marketing

This fund would be used to help promote the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail ($30,000) and the Timber Trail ($30,000).

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Waiouru’s National Army Museum has a new director – Tracy Puklowski, the New Zealand Defence Force and the Museum’s trust board announced yesterday.

Deputy Chief of Army, Brigadier (BRIG) Chris Parsons says Ms Puklowski’s appointment “offers a fresh perspective and an exciting future focus” for the Museum.

“Tracy’s strong background in museology and relationships with the local and international museum community will build on the museum’s past successes and provide sound leadership in the future”, BRIG Parsons says.

Ms Puklowski has worked in New Zealand’s cultural heritage sector for 20 years, and has held

a range of senior leadership roles, including at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, the National Library of New Zealand and Archives New Zealand. Tracy has also been director of two museums; Te Awamutu, and Aratoi, Wairarapa Museum of Art and History.

At Te Papa, Tracy led a successful programme of change at National Services Te Paerangi, developed new partnerships and programmes for the museum through a wide range of national and international networks, and oversaw the record-breaking exhibition Gallipoli: the scale of our war.

“We are excited that Tracy will bring her talents to the nationally significant role at the National

Army Museum,” said Rick Ellis, chief executive of Te Papa.

“Her understanding of modern museum practice, her commitment to working with communities and her international connections will all be huge assets in this leadership role. We congratulate the National Army Museum on the appointment and we look forward to working with Tracy as a colleague in the museums sector,” Mr Ellis said.

Ms Puklowski has strong international museum networks and is actively involved with the Federation of International Human Rights Museums and the Social Justice Alliance for Museums. She is also the current chairperson of International Council of Museums New Zealand.

Ms Puklowski holds a Masters degree with Honours in Art History, a postgraduate Museum Studies diploma and is a graduate of the highly competitive Getty Museum Leadership Institute programme, based in the United States.

Tracy Puklowski, museum director.

Tourism projects win RDC funds

Micah Little (left) and Lola Crump discuss council business with councillors Bruce Broderson and Ron Cooke (at right).

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Reject share offer, says energy committee

An offer to buy shares in local power retailer, King Country Energy (KCE) should be rejected, says an independent committee of directors.

On 3 November 2015, King Country Energy Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trustpower Limited, gave notice of its intention to make a full takeover offer to acquire all of the shares in KCE.

Nova Energy Limited, which owns 54.07% of KCE’s shares, has agreed to accept the offer for all of its shares.

The Committee understands that Trustpower will send the offer to shareholders by 3 December and will be open until 29 January (unless extended).

If Trustpower receives acceptances for between 50.1% and 70.2%, the offer is $4.78.

If it receives acceptances for 70.2% or more the price will be $5.00.

KCE says the offer is in effect for $4.78 per share and that there is no guarantee that the offer price will increase to $5.00.

The Independent Adviser assesses the value of KCE’s shares at between $4.62 to $5.90.

The Independent Committee unanimously recommends that shareholders should not accept the offer, unless the offer price is increased to $5.00, regardless of the level of acceptances.

Details of the recommendation along with other information will be in a pack with the offer from Trustpower.

Small steps can bring big health benefits, says Sport Whanganui

We don’t have to be ‘sporty types’ or spend money to reap the rewards of partaking in regular physical activity.

Simply ‘going for a walk’ is a great example of an instantly gratifying activity that’s highly accessible for many. And Deb Byers – co-organiser of November’s annual ‘Walktober’ event and Sport Whanganui’s Green Prescription area manager – says walking can be great for those of us who haven’t been physically active for a while.

“We lead busy lives these days and finding the time and motivation to be active can be hard. But, rather than spending long periods of time sitting in front of the TV screen – or multiple screens, as the case may be – we could instead be benefitting from the ‘feel good factor’ that inevitably comes with becoming more active,” says Deb.

“Getting out for a walk is one of the simplest and cheapest ways to introduce

more physical activity into our daily lives and make a move towards a healthier lifestyle. It doesn’t cost anything or involve expensive exercise gear or equipment and it’s something we can enjoy alone, with a friend, family member or group.

“Through walking the dog, or walking to work or the shops instead of driving, we can be proactively taking the opportunity to get regular exercise and a good dose of beneficial fresh air, as well as save on fuel costs. All we need is the determination to get out and take a 30 minute walk most days of the week.

“And it does need to be a ‘brisk’ walk. This means you’re able to chat while you walk, but probably not sing! At this pace you’re actually doing moderate intensity activity, so your heart beats faster, you feel warmer and you are slightly out of breath.

“If you haven’t done any physical activity for a long time, or have

had underlying health problems in recent years, it’s a good idea to speak to your GP before getting started.

“We’re so lucky to live in a country and region with so many amazing natural walkways right on our doorstep. This means we all have access to a giant green outdoor gym that’s just begging to be explored. So, let’s get out there and make the most of it!”

The Green Prescription team can provide more information about the benefits of walking, how to get started, the approach to take for best effect and walking groups in the region. Contact Deb at Deb@sportwhanganui.co.nz, or on (06) 349 2325. Handy resources, along with tips and advice, are also available at: www.moh.govt.nz.

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Other shining stars• What a great day it was for those involved and

entertained at our recent Ruapehu Cultural Festival held last Friday at our Raetihi School.

The weather, although wet and wild, didn’t deter our tamariki, smiling through their chattering teeth, with kaiako (teachers) focused on their moko designs and ‘lippy’ smudges, licking a tissue here and there.

But down in the end rooms some tamariki also stood proud … “attention class…” the teachers proclaim, … “put away your books and get out your iPads – we will now learn when to use a silent e”, with their tongues wagging and minds reeling, a well deserved break is given, we’re of to watch our school’s second performance of the day, smiling inwardly we line up and feel strong, just like a totara tree!

These rooms are certainly my shining stars of the day.Missy Biddle

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The thirteenth annual mountain run from Whakapapa to Turoa – The Goat – kicks off on Saturday with a tough line up vying for the top spot.

Five-time winner Sjors Corporaal returns to the race this year and is up against other past winners Shay Williamson, who also hails from the Galatea area in the Bay of Plenty, and Chris Morrissey who organisers say is looking in good shape for the start.

Shay Williamson is one of only five who have completed the 21km course in under two hours.

Sjors Corporaal’s eighth entry will also be special for him as his son Kaya and daughter Alie will also be competing, in the under-23 section.

“The whole family are going over for the weekend. We just love the beauty of that area – it’s a bit of a magnet,” the dairy farmer and pig hunter told the New Zealand Herald.

“My son, 15, and daughter, 16, are both running The Young Goat, and the next day, we are all going to climb Ngauruhoe. We’ve done it heaps of times, but it will be interesting to see how we go with a race in our legs. We are all just buzzing about getting a weekend away in an awesome place.”

The event started with a field of 200 competitors and is now limited to 600, with it selling out in half a day when entries opened on 1 July.

Another one to watch is Colin Earwaker who has taken out his category every year since he started as a 50-year-old. If he takes the section again, he will cement legendary status with a perfect record of 10 wins in the 50-59 year old category.

Business friendly tools portal for Ruapehu

People wanting to set up shop in the Ruapehu District now have what the local council hopes will be a source of information to help them do that, and do it well.

Ruapehu District Council (RDC) has launched an information portal on its website as part of implementing ideas it received from local businesses during their ‘cut the red tape’ meetings, that were aimed at helping council become more business friendly.

“Businesses are saying they want access to a range of Ruapehu-specific information that can help them make better informed decisions,” says economic development manager Warren Furner.

RDC has set up a ‘helpful resources’ section under economic development on its website.

“This provides Ruapehu-specific research, information and statistics as well as a digital hub that provides information on internet tools, training and skills and available internet services.”

“The Ruapehu research, information and statistics page provides a range of community and economic data, which provides an insight into Ruapehu’s current economy, employment, productivity, business growth, standard of living, workforce and key tourism and retail data.”

“Council is hoping the data will assist both established businesses and people

planning to start a business to make better informed decisions and minimise risk.”

Mr Furner says anyone starting a business should contact council early in the planning process.

“We can assist with a range of helpful services and advice that can help ensure a successful venture.”

The ‘business friendly’ meetings were part of council implementing its 10-year economic development strategy – Growing Ruapehu 2015-25 that was adopted in parallel with the Long Term Plan this year.

A key objective of the strategy is to help Ruapehu communities focus on what actions are needed over the next 10 years to encourage economic development.

Mr Furner said that one of the bigger messages to come out of the meetings was a call for council to do more to foster existing relationships and have strong, reliable and consistent methods of communication.

“Local businesses are asking council to help them better understand the regulatory environment that they need to contend with and for council to better understand the issues they face,” he said.

“This includes such things as helping them understand any changes to regulations that affect them and understanding what consents they need to comply with for the activities they are undertaking.”

Wheels wanted to keep vital meals service going

A vital service for a small number of elderly and infirm Ohakune residents needs more helpers.

Meals on Wheels has been available in the area for 15 years and is seeking more volunteers, explains Lauretta Eades.

Meals are prepared and cooked at the Waimarino Health Centre in Raetihi and picked up by a volunteer at around 11.30am and delivered to homes around Ohakune.

“This means that folk who are still living in their own homes – but who can no longer cook for themselves – are getting a hot, fresh cooked meal three times a week,” said Mrs Eades.

Some of the volunteers have been delivering meals since the service began in Ohakune but volunteer numbers have dropped off as people have moved away or, in some cases, now require the service for themselves.

“To make sure we can continue giving this service to our community we desperately need more volunteers,” said Mrs Eades.

“If you have a spare hour on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday, between 11.30am and 12.30pm and are prepared to help with the delivery of these meals every five or six weeks, please call me,” she added. Her contact number is 06-385-8119.

Ohakune’s Kathleen Goddard enjoys her visits by Meals on Wheels volunteers including Lauretta Eades, who is seeking more deliverers to keep the service going.

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YHA Ohakune Station Lodge’s annual guest rating was 4.67 out of 5 with guest expectations exceeded by 76%.

YHA Ohakune owner Jane Gamble said she is thrilled with the award.

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Ohakune’s brigade volunteers supporters thanked

The employers of volunteer members of the Ohakune Fire Brigade were thanked and honoured at a special evening at the Fire Station on Tuesday night. Fire Service representative Bernie Rush said the Service recognised the effects on businesses when their staff have to leave their jobs so they can attend to fire calls and that the Service is always grateful for that support. He also praised members who were self-employed as they not only had to leave their business to attend to calls but missed out on earnings while on a call-out. Other speakers at the evening were local MP Ian McKelvie and Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron who also thanked those who give up their time for the important community role.

Riders bring White Ribbon message to Ohakune

Ohakune School principal Blair Dravitski welcomes one of the visitors on the White Ribbon Ride which toured the lower North Island last week, spreading an anti-domestic violence message. One of the riders – an ex-pupil of the school – spoke about being respectful of others, not for reward but because it is the right thing to do. He said the reward can be “a warm fuzzy feeling”. After talks, the children were able to take close-up look at the machines.

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By AmoherA, JorJe And Te ATAwhAiTiA richArds

Students at Ngāmatea School found out a day’s planting in their wetland area was about more than just the trees.

At back of the playground, a dedicated area the size of half a rugby field was set up nearly a decade ago to create a space that would attract native birds.

Six-year-old Te Atawhaitia Richards said that the wetland area is her special place in the school.

“I have seen butterflies, huhu [grubs], weta, pūkeko, centipedes, native birds, mountain moths and spiders.

“There is harakeke, birds can eat the harakeke ... and you can climb the trees.”

Amohera Richards, 10, also enjoys the serenity of the area.

“There is heaps of room ... it’s peaceful and quiet and you can hear the birds.

“The water comes down off the hills so we don’t have to water them [plants].”

As well as learning about planting and weed control from Department of Conservation ranger Steve Moorhouse, Jorje Richards, 9, learnt about the science and benefits of growing trees.

“Trees give out oxygen and convert CO2 [carbon dioxide].

“There is also a purple pipe that has grey water that travels all around the plants and feeds them.

“You can play, plant, have fun, run, hide and climb trees and help keep our environment safe.”

As part of the wetland planting project the students also created all the images and interviewed each other bringing together the photos and story for this article in the Ruapehu Bulletin.

Left: Liz Brooker and six-year-old Te Atawhaitia Richards put in a lot of effort carrying plants in a flat-tyred wheel-barrow up to the wetland.Centre: Ten-year-old Amohera Richards tickles the roots of a harakeke flax before planting in the Ngamatea School wetland.Above: Department of Conservation ranger Steve Moorhouse rips up the green grass and clears the land all while keeping an eye out for the purple Grey water pipe.

Planting day, an exciting day

Department of Conservation ranger Steve Moorhouse, Liz Brooker, Teresa the Buddy, Jorje Richards, 9, Whaea Kathy Forster, Amohera Richards, 10, and Te Atawhaitia Richards, 6, have a photo together after planting in the wetland area.

Te Maari rahui lifted Workshop for Raetihi projects

Eleven valid project proposals have been received for spending the $100,000 from the Raetihi water supply diesel contamination fine, with residents invited to a community workshop this Saturday.

Proposals have been sought for the past six weeks and the valid applications were received by the Raetihi Project Group, comprising representatives from Horizons Regional Council, Ruapehu District Council, DOC, Uenuku, Ngāti Rangi and community groups.

Horizons representative Craig Mitchell, group manager environmental management, says the workshop will be crucial for deciding the outcome of the compensation funding.

“The community will hear from the leaders of each project and have the opportunity to ask questions,” says Mr Mitchell.

“As the next stage will involve voting for a final project, it is important that the community come and hear what each project leader has to say so an informed decision can be made. The proposed voting process will also be discussed at the workshop.”

The community workshop will be held at Raetihi School from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 5 December and will be facilitated by David Engwicht, director of Creative Communities.

The last rahui (temporary ritual prohibition) placed around the Te Maari eruption centre in August-October 2012 has been lifted by Ngati Tuwharetoa.

It has been three years since the 6 August 2012 eruption of Te Maari on the northern flanks of Mt Tongariro. After the eruption, rahui were placed on the volcano to help the Department of Conservation (DOC) manage volcanic risks to visitors and staff on the popular Tongariro Al-pine Crossing.

“The Rahui was put in place to advise manuhi-ri (visitors) that it was not safe to approach the eruption area, in case there was another erup-tion,” said Te Ngaehe Wanikau.

He noted that GNS Science recently lowered the Volcanic Alert Level to 0 (the lowest level) after they concluded that all the monitoring indi-cators suggested the volcanic unrest associated with the 2012 eruptions was over.

“We have used rahui for many different rea-sons in the past, such as respecting the deceased, protecting people or conserving food resources. This rahui has now served its purpose – ka pai (that’s good),” he said.

The rahui was put in place as part of a com-bined management approach to the eruption epi-sode (2012-2015) by the Department of Conser-vation and Ngati Tuwharetoa.

The Iwi’s tikanga values (cultural tradition and customary practices) are linked to the joint stewardship of the volcanoes by the Crown and iwi, as part of Tongariro National Park and Ka-hui Maunga – the korowai (cloak) that embraces the mountains of Tongariro and Taranaki and the Whanganui River that flows between them.

In October 2012, the Tongariro Alpine Cross-ing was reopened with the rahui extending for

a radius of a kilometre around Upper Te Maari Crater.

“At that time we considered the eruption was probably over but couldn’t be sure. The rahui was put in place taking account of knowledge of previous eruption episodes,” said Dr Harry Keys, DOC’s technical advisor, volcanology.

Five weeks after the reopening a second erup-tion occurred. As predicted, its hazards only extended for a limited distance, 500 metres, so were entirely contained within the rahui.

People on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing at the time were never threatened despite some perceptions.

“The rahui was a practical and powerful ex-

ample of traditional cultural and science-based methods working together to achieve a common goal,” said Dr Keys.

DOC and Ngati Tuwharetoa advise visitors thinking of approaching the crater that they still need to be wary of volcanic and alpine hazards. Toxic gases are still being emitted with tempera-tures up to 380°C when last measured by GNS. The ground is still unstable in places, especially around the crater rim, and rockfall continues in-termittently in many areas.

DOC continues to work closely with GNS Science who monitor Mt Tongariro for volcanic unrest. Any significant changes to volcanic haz-ards or risk in the area will be notified to visitors.

Te Maari Crater erupts, 2012. Activity has now subsided.

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notification and credit count for their Certificate of AchievementInter-school soccer match

A team of juniors from Rangitikei College travelled to Ruapehu College on Friday to play an end-of-season friendly

soccer match. Rangitikei won 5-3 and all students met in the hall afterwards for a lunch prepared by the local students and no doubt their families. Jeff King, a previous assistant principal at Ruapehu College, was with the team and many of the local

students and staff enjoyed catching up with him.Year 9 camp

Year 9 pupils left for Valhalla in Leigh, north of Auckland yesterday. Valhalla is the Danish Society’s coastal retreat one hour from Auckland. Students will have a number of activities arranged for them and will take advantage of the two secluded beaches on either side of the property.New appointments

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Sports-themed community workshops launched

Schools, clubs, sports codes and community groups in the Whanganui, Rangitikei and Ruapehu districts can now benefit from a diverse set of sporting-themed community workshops going ahead across the region.

Sport Whanganui has launched the workshops to meet needs highlighted by members of the region’s sporting community and the charitable trust will be partnering with a range of experts across a variety of sport-related fields to deliver them.

Sport Whanganui’s operations manager Adam Gosney says the workshops will include sessions around sports coaching, volunteerism, administration and more.

“After engaging with our sports coaching community earlier in the year, we’ve found there’s a real need in our region for workshops designed to help build group and individual capability and confidence in a variety of areas across school, club and community sport.”

Recent sessions on ‘sport strapping’ with remedial massage practitioner Terry Arbuckle were held in Wanganui and Marton.

A session on how health and safety reforms affect sports codes was also held in Wanganui and this is set to run again at Marton Fire Brigade Station today,

Tuesday, 1 December. Sport Whanganui says it is working

hard to make the information provided through the workshops as accessible as possible for communities across the region.

To register and/or find out more about the above-mentioned and future workshops, or to make suggestions regarding workshop topics in 2016, contact Clare Lynch at Sport Whanganui on 06-349-2881 or email: clare@sportwhanganui.co.nz.

Remedial massage practitioner Terry Arbuckle demonstrates effective strapping technique at one of the recent community sport workshops. Photo: Sport Whanganui.

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FIREWOOD THE WOODSHED. Shed dried. Order now. Contact Ian 06-385-4523 or 027-444-3441.

CHURCH OP SHOP Seddon St, Raetihi. Sumthng 4 every1. Donated clean items appreciated. Open Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri & some Saturdays 10am - 2pm. Jackie 021-685-728.

EVERYTHING FROM A-Z only at Penguins Secondhand, 56 Goldfinch St, Ohakune. Ph 06-385-9411.

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

FIREWOOD Old man pine, macrocarpa, also gum and native. Seasoned and dry. Prompt free delivery town area. Quantities from bags to bulk. Order now. Call Mike 027-477-1992 or 06-385-9264.

WARNING: RIVER LEVEL INCREASE

FLOW CHANGES IN THE MOAWHANGO AND RANGITIKEI

RIVERSGenesis Energy’s resource consents for the Tongariro Power Scheme require flushing flow releases from Moawhango Dam. This release is the first of five releases for the

summer of 2015-2016. The purpose of the flushing flow is to help improve the ecology of the river. As the Moawhango River flows into the Rangitikei River, the flushing flow

will result in an increased flow in both rivers.

The flows will be at least 26 cubic metres per second for 9 hours (flows are released

Tuesday 9pm to Wednesday 6am from Moawhango Dam). The flushing flow will

result in an increased flow in both the Moawhango River (from Moawhango Dam)

and the Rangitikei River on the following date:

• Wednesday 16th December 2015

Please ensure anyone using these rivers is aware of these flow

changes

If you have any questions or require further information please contact Craig Brown on 07 384 7241 or visit the Genesis Energy

Website www.genesisenergy.co.nz

Ross Hardey – OptometristFor an appointment when next in Ohakune or

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

Angel’s 14th

Christmas Dinner

at The Centre, Raetihi.

Bookings open now on 06-385-4215.

LawnmowingChalet &

ResidentialSubdivision &

Lifestyle blocks

0800-896-6890272-896-689

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

GARAGE DOORS, all types of garage doors, specialising in sectional garage doors and auto openers. For a free quote ring Alex Ferrier Building Services Ltd on 07-895-5890.

Bennett’s Tank Cleaning Services

Septic tanks, water tanks, grease traps. Call us for fast efficient service. Phone

Chris on 06-388-0452.

MITREDALE, OHAKUNE

Vaccination Certificate Essential

Book now for the Christmas and

summer holidaysMITREDALE, OHAKUNE

Vaccination Certificate Essential

MAYOR in WAIMARINO

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

3 BEDROOM HOUSE wanted to rent long term, working family, town or country. Contact Allan 021-153-1808.

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PUBLIC NOTICESection 101 - Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012Plateau Group Ltd of 867 Victoria St, Hamilton has made application to the Ruapehu District Licensing Agency at Taumarunui for the RENEWAL of an OFF Licence, in respect of the premises situated at: 8 Miro Street Ohakune and known as: OHAKUNE LIQUORLAND.The general nature of the business conducted or to be conducted under the licence is: liquor store.The days and hours on which liquor is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 9am to 10pm.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 object and who wishes to object to the Renewal of the application may, no later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice in a newspaper or newspapers, file a notice in writing of the objection in accordance with the Act, with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, c/- Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946. Not 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 MEETINGRuapehu District CouncilDRAFT LOCAL APPROVED PRODUCTS POLICY for the control of sale of “legal highs” in RuapehuThe Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 (the Act) has the purpose of regulating the availability of psychoactive substances (legal highs) to protect the health of, and minimise the harm to, individuals within New Zealand. The Act enables territorial authorities to develop their own policies to provide guidance on the location of premises from which approved products may and may not be sold.

Ruapehu District Council (RDC) has developed a Draft Ruapehu Local Approved Products Policy (Draft LAPP) which it is planning to adopt to do this. The Local Government Act 2002 requires that Council must consult with Ruapehu communities using the Special Consultative Procedure before adopting the Draft LAPP.

To help inform Ruapehu communities about the Act and the Draft LAPP Council has organised a public meeting to be held at Taumarunui REAP.

Public information meeting on Draft LAPP for the control of sale of “legal highs” in Ruapehu

• REAP office, 117 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui• Wednesday 2 December 2015• 4.00pm to 5.00pm

Queries: Call Samantha Arthur-Curtis at Council on 07 895 8188

Ruapehu District Council

DRAFT LOCAL APPROVED PRODUCTS POLICY

CONSULTATION DETAILSThe Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 (the Act) was enacted 17 July 2013 with the purpose of regulating the availability of psychoactive substances (legal highs) to protect the health of, and minimise the harm to, individuals within New Zealand.

The Act enables territorial authorities to develop their own policies to provide guidance on the location of premises from which approved products may and may not be sold. Ruapehu District Council (RDC) has developed a Draft Ruapehu Local Approved Products Policy (Draft LAPP) for this purpose.

The Draft LAPP dictates:• Areas and streets within the District that approved products

may be sold from.• Provides a restriction on the distance between the legal

boundaries of premises where wholesalers and retailers of approved products operate.

• Sets out where approved products may not be sold from.

The Local Government Act 2002 requires that Council must consult with Ruapehu communities using the Special Consultative Procedure before adopting the Draft LAPP. The consultation provides an opportunity for the Ruapehu community to have their say on the Draft LAPP and support their submission with a presentation to Council if they so choose.

How can you find out more information?• A Summary of Information on the Draft LAPP can be obtained

from any RDC office and online at: www.ruapehudc.govt.nz.• Public meeting; REAP office, 117 Hakiaha St, Taumarunui,

Wednesday 2 December 2015, 4.00pm to 5.00pm• Community groups/organisation can contact Council and

organise a presentation on the Draft LAPP• Talk with your elected representative• Contact Samantha Arthur-Curtis via your local RDC office.

Key dates

Public information meeting REAP office Taumarunui

Wednesday 2 December 20154.00pm to 5.00pm

Submissions open Tuesday 1 December 2015

Submissions close Friday 15 January 2016 - 5.00pm

Hearing/Deliberations Taumarunui

Wednesday 3 February 2016

RUAPEHU DISTRICT COUNCILADDITIONAL MEETING

Ruapehu District Council have scheduled an additional December meeting to those advertised earlier. Meeting details are as follows:Ruapehu District Council10.00am - Tuesday 22 December 2015Council Chamber, Huia St, Taumarunui

Waimarino Police

Xmas Food Appeal

You are invited to support this event and your community by donating non-

perishable food items.

Donations gratefully received at the Ohakune Police Station up until 21 December.

NGATI RANGI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

December Clinics – correctionCorrection to 24/11/15 December notice:

We will be closed on Friday 4 December from 11am – 2pm only

as we are hosting ourAnnual Kaumatua Christmas Hui

Please leave a message and we will respond as soon as possible.

For appointments/enquiries contact Admin06-3859580/0

Or email administration@ngatirangihealth.org.nz

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Ohakune Squash

ClubAnnual General Meeting

Monday 14 December 2015, 6.00pm

Ohakune Squash Club, Tainui Street,

Ohakune

C H R I S T M A S FUNCTIONS? Need food, ring The Mt Rocks, we can deliver to your workplace, ph 06-385-8295.

THE MT ROCKS for Christmas functions, Simzy plays Fridays until Christmas, courtesy van available in Ohakune.

FABULOUS FOOD PLATTERS available from The Mountain Rocks, for your Christmas functions, we can deliver.

NIGHT CLEANER WANTED Monday-Friday, drug tested. Phone 06-385 4228 or 027-646-9411.

SITuATIOnSvACAnT

The Waimarino

Cancer Society

wish to thank the Raetihi Cossie Club and all the

sponsors, donors and organisers involved in the

Movember fundraiser.

What a great result!

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jSaturday 12 DecemberSeddon Street, Raetihi

jSimzyj jMarketsj

jLive Musicj jFloat ParadejjVintage Carsj jSanta’s Cavej jFace Paintingj jMinature Horsesj jQuickfire RafflesjjFather Christmasj

jCupcake competitionj jSpot prizes for Fancy Dressj

jFamily decorated Bikes & ScootersjjBill Manson's Wild Food Presentationj

For stallholders' forms contact Ali on 06-385-4108

Plenty to see and do

Raetihi Christmas Carnival& Parade

Farming heritage on displayYoung Ohakune

historian Stanley Fraser has recently contributed a display at the Palmerston North City Library for Local History Week with items he has preserved.

Local History week is annual event in Palmerston North with a number of displays,

Featured in the display included a three-horsepower 95 year old Anderson Stationary Engine produced to power a Gane Milking Machine. This has been kept in its original condition or “working clothes” with the cooling and fuel systems based on the original designs. The engine was found incomplete but parts were gifted from the wider Central North Island.

Anderson Engineering of Christchurch produced over 10,000 engines from 1905. The company has a strong connection to the district, as it built the iconic Makatote Viaduct.

Many local and imported stationary engines were used within the district – drive shearing plants, milking machines, chaff-cutters, saw benches and to generate electricity.

Keeping to the dairy theme, the display also included an Alfa Laval Colibri cream separator

that was found on a farm in the Ruapehu District.

Library staff were interested in this item due to being sold by the Palmerston North Agency. However, the spouts, bowl and skimmers were all missing. For the display, a bowl and suitable spouts were loaned, which made

it look cosmetically complete.

The display had a lot of interest, with many people pondering what it all was – a steam engine? A still? A water pump? Within hours, the library staff quickly put up a sign providing more information on how the separator worked.

Material with the display included advertisements and images from the period, including the 1910 National Dairy Show, with a shot of the display set up by Gane.

For further information contact Stanley at stanleyfrasernz@hotmail.com or 06-385-8150.

Farm machinery from the Ruapehu District has been part of Local History Week at Palmerston North City Library.

Kahui Maunga Festival brings sports to RuapehuThey came from all over the island and from all walks

of life. The uniting element was that they all belonged to a marae looking to the mountain Ruapehu. And the mountain overlooked the Ruapehu College grounds where the event was staged, albeit in fairly damp condi-

tions for the early part of the day on Saturday.The Kahui Maunga Festival was first held in 2007.A number of marae entered teams in netball, touch,

basketball, table tennis, volleyball, indoor bowls and euchre.

Kahui Maunga Festival action: Top left: the banner march; left, touch rugby; above, netball. Photos: Liz Brooker.

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