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19 September 2017, Vol 34, No 1688

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Ohakune’s Andy wins Block shock

Trial ends for snow shuttles

The season’s complimentary snow shuttle service from Ohakune to Turoa and National Park Village to Whakapapa will conclude on Sunday 24 September, advises Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.

The Taupo-Turangi-Whakapapa service will continue to operate daily on demand and can be booked by calling the company’s customer relations team.

“We have been blown away with the results of the transport trial we have run this season,” says RAL chief executive Ross Copland.

The service kicked off on 3 June and Mr Copland says it has delivered 3400 on the biggest day at Whakapapa and 2900 on peak days at Turoa to the snow.

“Skiers and riders have quickly adapted to the shuttle concept and the learnings from this season will be very useful for our planning for 2018,” says Mr Copland.

“This year’s trial gives us a very strong foundation for putting together a business

case for continuing the service into the future and work is already underway engaging with NZTA and Horizons Regional Council public transport team on how we can embed this as a permanent feature for the Ruapehu District while aiming to keep it free for users.”

He said RAL has invested approximately $170,000 per month to kick-start the trial.

“We’re very pleased with the feedback and response from the public along with the obvious social and environmental benefits associated with taking thousands of cars off the roads in our National Park.”

He said numbers have now reduced to under 300 and the 1800 parking spaces at each ski area are accommodating the numbers visiting the mountain at this time of year, which they expected would happen around this time of year.

“We will monitor expected visitor

Andrew Murdie, born and raised in Ohakune, is one of the winning pair of this year’s reality series The Block, which ended on Sunday night.

He and brother-in-law Nate Ross won $131,000 at the auction of the houses in a live show on Sunday night, with Andy’s parents Alan and Karen, along with his sis-ter Jenny in the audience.

Asked yesterday how Andy was feeling in the morn-ing after, Alan Murdie said the pair had been doing me-dia interviews from 5am and were not expected to finish until 3pm, and that was after about an hour’s sleep.

Initially, the Yellow Team house was passed in, hav-ing not made the reserve, leaving them out of the run-ning for the prize. But their house went back to auc-tion at the end of the evening, finally selling for $1.25 million.

Their house had around 22 registered bidders, where-as the others had around six each.

Their reaction on the live show belied the win – they looked subdued when it was announced that they had won, ahead of one of the other teams who clearly as-sumed they were the winners.

Their win adds to their earlier prize of a Honda Civic, through the people’s choice award.

Andy said after the show that they had resigned them-selves to losing, and “Nate was crying on my shoulder”. But that was all to change.

“We’re ecstatic but it’s hard to celebrate when every-one else is so devastated. It’s bittersweet. At the end of the day we went in thinking we had the best house and we were hoping we could win on the house’s merits.”Team Yellow and the Ohakune crew, from left, Andy’s uncle Steve

Foster, his dad Alan Murdie, Andy, Mum ‘Nanna Kaz’ Karen Murdie, Nate Ross, Jenny Murdie and partner Craig Meads.

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Billy beats all with bulbs

Ohakune gardener Billy Palmer’s daffodils were winners on Saturday, inlcuding for best individual bloom. See inside for results from the Ohakune Raetihi Garden Club Spring Show.

Snow rescue successP2

Crater Lake coolsP3

Big Air for TomP5

Sleepy Hollow - not asleep?P12

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Lemongrass Thai resTauranTAt Alpine Motel, 7 Miro Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8758Ohakune's Thai taste sensation! Authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Fully licensed, dine in or takeaway. Open Monday to Saturday from 5pm. Full breakfast menu available daily 7am – 9.30am. Roasted Addiqtion Coffee.

La PiZZeria6 Thames Street, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8558 Ohakune's most famous pizza restaurant. For 30 years we have been cooking Ohakune's best pizza. Come up and see us in the "Junction" at the end of the Old Coach Road and try one of our hot, tasty, handmade pizzas. Open for dinner, takeaway or dine in BYOW and fully licensed. Check us out online at: lapizzeria.co.nz

oCr CaFe & resTauranT2 Tyne Street, Ohakune (Bottom of the Mountain Road) Ph: 06 385 8322Come and enjoy some of Ohakune’s finest in a relaxed cosy atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious platter, wholesome food and NZ wine and craft beers by the cosy fire. Gluten free options available. Excellent kids menu. Fully licensed. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. www.ocr.co.nz

The CYPrus Tree79 Clyde Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8857Contemporary café, bar and restaurant. Come and try our new small plates menu. Enjoy quality wine, craft beer, food and friendly service in our spacious, family friendly establishment. Fireside lounge and children’s play area, cosy indoors or perfect alfresco dining with spectacular mountain views. A great place for casual get togethers or special occasions.

uToPia CaFé/resTauranT47 Clyde Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 9120Fully licensed café open 7 days from 7am for breakfast and lunch. A memorable atmosphere with a superb range of delicious food and beverages, served by our upbeat and friendly staff. Fully renovated cafe, now with stunning decor, gas fire, comfortable seating both downstairs and upstairs, also with a brand new sunny outdoor garden area. Free WiFi with purchase.

sWeeT Pea CaFe19 Goldfinch Street, (next to BNZ), Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8112Homemade freshly baked cabinet goodies and delicious menu to order from. Family friendly, with kids area and open fire. Open 7 days, 8am – 4pm

The PoWDerKegBottom of the mountain road Ph: 06 385 8888The iconic Powderkeg is open from 7am daily. Famous in NZ for its roaring fireplace, lively ambience and hearty après ski fare. Grab a coffee and panini (only $14 weekdays) on the way up the hill. Offering Corona specials 5 - 6pm daily and weekly snowboard giveaways.

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The BLinD FinCh29 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8076Burger Bingo Wednesday and Trivia Sunday every week at 8pm. Follow us on Facebook to get all the details. Open 9am till late 7 days. Manuka smoked flame grilled gourmet burgers. Brunch featuring the chef’s signature eggs bene. Organic fair trade coffee from Peoples Coffee. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. Dine in or take away. Phone orders welcome. Best burgers in town. www.theblindfinch.co.nz

The Bearing PoinTClyde Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 9006Offering a globally inspired menu. Favorites include spinach & artichoke dip, Canadian maple glazed salmon and chocolate & pistachio wontons. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. Relax and enjoy great food, friendly service, quality wines and craft beers in our booth and fireside seating. Open Tuesday to Saturday. www.thebearingpointrestaurant.co.nz

The maTTerhorn griLLBottom of the mountain road, Upstairs @ The Powderkeg Ph: 06 385 8888Incorporating organic, local and fresh produce, the Matterhorn Grill offers rustic yet contemporary cuisine. Enjoy a succulent lamb shoulder for two or wild mushroom risotto with matching wine or beer. The perfect spot to indulge on a cold winter’s night. Bookings recommended, function menus available on request. Email: info@Powderhorn.co.nz

ohaKuneKings Burger saLoon3 Rimu St Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8648Taste of the southern US style menu – including fantastic homemade burgers. Kings has a warm southern diner decor, great staff and is family friendly. Seven days of activities and specials including Happy Hour from 5pm. Quiz Night Monday, Live Music Wednesdays and Ohakune’s biggest screen for live sport. See our Facebook page for details. Open from 4pm everyday.

ohaKune TaVernClyde St, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8222New projector screen – showing all games. Hearty pub grub – bangers & mash, burgers, steaks and pizzas. New light meal menu $10 or less. Open 12pm till late Tuesday – Sunday.

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Ruapehu rescue successA snowboarder is lucky to be alive after a life-threatening fall into Skippers Canyon,

Whakapapa Ski Area, on Sunday afternoon, then facing a freezing night lost in the snow.

Around 25 rescuers in six teams set out to find the man, in his 20’s, after the alarm was raised at around 4.10pm by his friends who had become separated from him.

National Park Police Constable Conrad Smith said the man was fortunate that the snow was soft. The man dropped onto a ledge, then fell down a second drop into the bottom of the canyon, suffering broken ribs.

Mr Smith said if it had been icy, he would almost certainly not have survived the fall.After his fall, the man had tried to walk out and was found about two-thirds of the

way down to Whakapapa Village.Mr Smith said there were around 25 rescuers, from Ruapehu Alpine Rescue

Organisation (RARO), Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Patrol, Hillary Outdoors as well as ski area snow groomer drivers and Skidoo operators who helped ferry the rescue crews to the head of the canyon.

He said they roped down to the valley, with a stretcher, expecting to recover a body.The rescuers, split into six teams, soon found footprints that thankfully hadn’t filled

in with fresh snow, so were able to track the man.Searchers had found the man’s snowboard and keys near Whakapapanui Stream

along with the footprints leading downstream.He was found in a hypothermic state, soaking wet with snow falling, after they

searched for several hours, at around 11pm, in deteriorating weather conditions. “Some excellent tracking and intelligent decision making found the young man

exhausted, freezing cold and saturated as snow was falling around him,” said Mr Smith.“I am constantly amazed at the selfless actions of these people who volunteer their

time, energy and risk their safety for complete strangers. Thanks again and thanks also to the families that support them! Another life saved,” said Conrad Smith.

A spokeswoman for Taupo Hospital said a man was checked over before being discharged at 4am on Monday.

A snowboarder’s jubilant rescuers celebrate the successful operation giving high fives to each other, after the man was treated in a waiting St John Ambulance.

numbers during school holidays and may respond if we anticipate needing some additional support.”

Both ski areas are to officially close on 23 October.

Mr Copland thanked their “fantastic team” – mechanics, drivers, contractors Dempsey Buses, DGH, Tranzit, Go Bus, Summit, Tongariro Expeditions, Owhango Motors and Dune Rider. He also acknowledged support from the Ruapehu District Council and Department of Conservation, and RDC and the Ohakune Community “for coming up with solutions to the parking and congestion in town during July and the National Park Village community who have been very supportive of the trial service this season”.Reactions

There has been a rush of reaction on social media at the announcement, ranging from thanks for the service until now, through bewilderment that the service isn’t likely to run in the holidays, to anger.

Some expressed concern that they wouldn’t be able to get to the snow as they don’t have vehicles: RAL replied that there will still be private operators running services (for a fee).

Vivien Rauhina said it seemed the service “only operated for a very short time”. RAL replied that it had run from 3 June.

“As a frequent user of the service all season I can assure you demand has not diminished. Your drivers would prove that with their passenger numbers. Don’t use that as an excuse,” said Ben Kennings.

“However I do agree that carparks will not reach capacity again and if that is your justification, please stick to it. It has been a fantastic service this year.”

RAL replied that they “track daily numbers and usage has dropped right off in the past few weeks in line with the improving road conditions heading into spring”.

Megan Latham said usage has “only dropped off because the weather has been poor over the past couple of weeks”, but RAL replied that they view numbers against total visitor numbers and “poor weather days actually see a higher uptake in the service”.

In response to comments about the upcoming school holidays, RAL stated “We’re ready to handle any exceptional days over school holidays but overall the 1800 carparks at each ski area are anticipated to be enough.”

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Snow shuttle stops

Local iwi Ngāti Rangi and environmental group Leave No Trace New Zealand have showcased the success of their partnership programme at the World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC) in Vancouver, Canada this week.

With New Zealand tourism numbers growing exponentially each year, Ngāti Rangi has noticed an increasing impact on their maunga [mountains], in their awa [rivers] and throughout the rohe [their lands].

Concerned about increasing damage to the Ruapehu environment and cultural landscape, they contacted Leave No Trace New Zealand and together developed and piloted a programme aimed at training local people working in the area of tourism and in turn, they passed on their learnt knowledge to visitors.

Based on Ngāti Rangi values and principles, the course was, led, co-developed and hosted by the iwi’s Pou Taiao manager Dave Milner.

“It’s gratifying to have our mahi [work] recognised internationally as world-leading”, Mr Milner said.

Tourism operators learnt how to deliver key messages to visitors to the region based on research into the most effective strategies compiled by the University of Canterbury’s Dr Chris North.

These messages included, “sharing the cultural significance of the maunga” with visitors and encouraging them to make sure they bring their rubbish off the mountain.

“Respectful actions like these seem simple but exponentially help to not only mitigate the impact on the Ruapehu environment but also helps build bridges among community,” Dr North said.

Research into the benefits of the training programme shows that participants are using the knowledge learnt from the course to tailor their messages to tourists over six months after the training.

Leave No Trace and Ngāti Rangi are pleased with the outcomes and recommend the benefits and learnings to other local communities who are concerned at environmental degradation in their areas.

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i-Site conference an ‘overwhelming success’

Crater Lake cools off Mt Ruapehu’s Crater

Lake, Te Wai-a-Moe, has cooled off after its tem-perature peaked at 43°C, marking the end of a heat-ing cycle, reports GNS.

The Lake occupies the active vent crater. Re-cently the lake has been through a heating episode, reaching the 43°C peak on 5 September marking the peak of the current heat-ing cycle.

For much of August the lake temperature rose at about 1°C per day, starting from a low 23°C.

Calculations indicate that around 600MW of heat energy was needed to heat the lake – about the same as the heat re-quired to generate elec-tricity from one of New Zealand’s geothermal

power stations. The lake temperature was at 39 °C on Tuesday 12 September.

The post-1995/1996 Crater Lake displays tem-peratures that typically range between about 16 and 38°C.

In early August, GNS reported on the variations in the lake temperature. The lake had cooled to a low of 19°C at that time. GeoNet obtains tempera-tures from the lake using a data logger with a tem-perature sensor in the lake and communications via a satellite link.

An analysis of the lake temperature data since 2009 when GNS installed a data-logger shows that for 5% of the time it is warmer than 38°C and an-other 5% it is cooler than

16°C. The median tem-perature is 24°C. Looking at the longer-term Crater Lake temperature data, collected from lake visits since 1950, the behaviour is similar, states GNS vol-

canologist Brad Scott.The heating and cooling

cycles are controlled by a mix of volcanic and geo-thermal processes. The re-sults of the lake sampling in mid-August reflected

the heating. Further sam-pling and visits to the Cra-ter Lake are planned as the weather allows, being part of the standard GeoNet monitoring programme for Mt Ruapehu.

Mt Ruapehu’s latest bout of unrest has come to an end, with the temperature in its mountain-top crater lake reaching a peak after a month-long heating cycle. Photo: GNS file.

Ruapehu’s tourism and visitor sector is anticipating a big jump in interest following the success of the National i-Site Visitor Information Network Conference that took place at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel in Whakapapa Village last week.

Over 140 delegates from i-Sites around New Zealand took part in the five-day conference, with two full days of ‘famils’ where they got out-and-about around Ruapehu experiencing all the district has to offer.

Ruapehu i-Site manager Kim Treen said that she has had overwhelmingly positive feedback from everyone involved – delegates, sponsors, operators or hospitality providers.

“The support from local tourism and hospitality operators was fantastic, who were all very keen to support the conference by making their products and experiences available and showcase the best Ruapehu has to offer.”

“Ruapehu District Council and the i-Site network would like to send a huge thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to making the event such a success.”

“Everyone I have spoken with has been raving about what they saw, did, ate and experienced.”

“The conference has been a major opportunity to highlight the best of Ruapehu from food, service, accommodation, tourism products, experiences and its people to industry professionals whose job it is to advise travellers on where to go and what to see and do.”

“Many of the delegates had never been to Ruapehu before and the benefit of them going home with such great memories and experiences cannot be overstated,” she said.

“And getting a nice, big dump of snow at the beginning of the week was the icing on the cake.”

Ruapehu’s mayor Don Cameron said that success of the conference was further evidence of the positive impact that ratepayer investment in i-Sites was making to the Ruapehu economy.

Over the last 18 months the Ruapehu i-Site network has won Qualmark awards, recognition from Bookit and Intercity Buses for sales success, and implemented two new sites in the DOC Whakapapa Visitor Information Centre and the National Army Museum in Waiouru.

“Together with Visit Ruapehu, which has also been performing strongly, both organisations are making outstanding contributions towards Council’s objectives of increasing jobs, incomes and opportunities for Ruapehu communities,” he said.

Over 140 visitor information network delegates experienced the best Ruapehu has to offer while attending their national conference held at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel in Whakapapa Village this week. Many of the delegates had never been to Ruapehu before.

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The following cases were heard by Judge Edwards in the Ohakune District Court on Friday.Drink driving

• Eleanor Barrick, 26, (occupation unknown) of Ohakune, was convicted for driving with excess breath alcohol, 509mg alcohol/litre of breath, in Ohakune on 9 September. She was disqualified from driving for six months.

• Vincent Newton Henare, 21, (occupation unknown) of Raetihi, was convicted for driving with excess breath alcohol, 891mg alcohol/litre of breath, and driving while disqualified in Ohakune on 22 July. He was sentenced to 20 hours community work and eight months disqualification.Possessed knife

Marcus Dana Waho, 35, (occupation unknown) of Tangiwai was convicted for possession of a knife in a public place, driving while his licence was suspended, at National Park on 31 March. He was sentenced to 60 hours community work, plus six months disqualification.Careless driving

Jason Robert Forbes, 39, (occupation unknown) of National Park, was convicted on a charge of careless driving after a motor vehicle accident at Horopito on 2 July. He was fined $300 plus court costs.Contravened a protection order

Max Zweibruck, 28, labourer of Ohakune was charged with contravening a protection order at Ohakune on 10 August. He was sentenced to 12 months supervision.Common assault

George Charles Roy Hinana, 46, bushman of Raetihi,

was convicted of common assault in Raetihi on 13 July. He also drove with excess breath alcohol, 633mg alcohol/litre of breath, and was charged with possession of methamphetamine in Raetihi on 14 July. He was sentenced to 60 hours community work, 6 months supervision, and 6 months disqualification.

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Co-work space opens

The doors of Waituhi, a brand new, tech-enabled, co-working space at Te Pae Tata is now one step closer to officially opening to the public on Monday next week.

Yesterday, guests from the Ruapehu Whānau Transformation Plan Community Reference Group and local regional and council representatives joined iwi and the Te Pae Tata team in Ohakune for an official blessing and karakia of the new space.

Waituhi has been created based on similar successful high-tech models seen overseas.

Providing a one-stop co-working space for both locals and visitors, the new space houses 10 dedicated hot desks, two meeting rooms or office spaces and is accessible 24/7.

Ruapehu Whānau Transformation Plan project manager Erena Mikaere-Most said in this day-and-age it make sense to create spaces where people can connect and do their mahi (work) cheaply and easily.

“We’re already receiving bookings from consultants who visit our area and need to ‘connect’ into work.

“We welcome banks, government offices and other businesses who have local Ruapehu clients to come and use the space as a local office for a day, a week or longer.

“It is also a great space for locals who need a meeting room or an office base but don’t want the headache of all the overheads. So why not pop in check it out?”

As with the conference facilities already at Te Pae Tata there are daily rates, weekly or monthly rates, with a long list of benefits, not just access to a hot desk and fibre-connected internet. These include access to high-tech equipment and the free use of selected amenities and front-desk services.

For more information or to arrange a visit call 0800 TE PAE TATA or visit their website ruapehuhub.com.

Ngāti Rangi and the Te Pae Tata team were joined by tamariki from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngāti Rangi, the Ruapehu Whānau Transformation Plan Community Reference Group and council representatives for an official blessing and karakia at new public co-working space Waituhi on Monday.

Future of Taumarunui pool debatesThe local council wants Taumarunui locals to

share their views on what they think and feel about the future of their outdoor public pool at a special community meeting at 5.30pm on Wednesday 18 October in the Council Chamber.

The pool, which started leaking after the November 2016 earthquakes didn’t open last summer and will be closed again this year while a decision is made on its future.

Taumarunui-Ohura Ward Committee (TOWC) chairperson Karen Ngatai said that they took “the difficult decision” not to spend $35,000 on repairs.

“The TOWC appreciates that there could be criticism that this decision will impact on some members of our community as well as local schools that utilized the pool for their swim events,” she said.

“We would have loved to have just said ‘fix it’ and not worry about the cost.”

“We understand that there are potential social implications to this decision. However, not opening the pool this summer will save around $80,000 and will allow Council to start the conversation with the community around the future of the pool.”

“With limited ratepayer funds we need to find a balance between prudent financial management and maintaining services that help contribute to the quality of life for our residents.”

RDC will subsidise entry to the Trust Waikato Community Pool and may consider a free bus service, during the school holidays.

“We especially want to hear from our youth and young people about what they think should happen,” she said.

The Ruapehu Youth Council (RYC) are holding a special discussion on the pool, its issues, options, and value to the community.

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Asked if they would give any money to losing teams like former winners Alex and Corban did, Andy said “I guess that’s a consideration”.

“But obviously it’s more than just me and Nathan that is involved in the deci-sion; it’s our wives as well. We’ve got a couple of credit cards that are maxed out, so we’ve got a lot of debt to pay off. Three months without income is a lot of money. That will be a family discussion.”

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Andy wins Block shockFuture of Taumarunui pool debates

Transport firm awarded for employee health moves

Lilburn Transport’s Robbie Lilburn holds the firm’s certificate that recognises their commitment to employee health. He is pictured with Troy Brown at left and Nikita Lilburn.

Local business Lilburn Transport were recently award-ed their bronze WorkWell accreditation in recognition of the measures put in place to support employee health and wellbeing.

“WorkWell provides a framework that supports work-places to develop and implement an effective and sus-tainable workplace wellbeing programme,” says Healthy Families Whanganui Rangitīkei promoter Troy Brown.

Lilburn Transport managing director Robbie Lilburn and his staff launched WorkWell in their business in late 2016 and during this time they have worked with their staff to assess and prioritise their health and wellbeing needs, adopted policies to support health and wellbeing and developed a plan to implement healthy change in their workplace.

Their focus is on physical activity, sun safety and smoking. They have adopted a smokefree office policy and have supported staff in their quit journey.

Their staff have free access to the Ohakune gym and information is provided to staff in relation to being sun smart.

“Our staff are our biggest assets, looking after the health and wellbeing of our people is really important, without them we don’t have a business,” says Robbie Lilburn.

“Allayne (Wallace) did a great job of ensuring we pro-

gressed through the programme, her hard work his con-tributed in a big way to receiving bronze accreditation,” he adds.

The firm was assisted by Healthy Families Whanganui Rangitīkei Ruapehu health promoter Troy Brown.

“It’s great to see businesses showing leadership in relation to health in our community, Lilburn have made some amazing healthy changes, and this is just the beginning of the journey for them,” says Troy.

They are now working towards silver accreditation, which means effectively implementing their wellbeing plan, evaluating what they are currently doing and looking at how they can continue to improve in other priority areas.

Healthy Families Whanganui Rangitīkei Ruapehu manager Debbie-Jane Viliamu congratulates Lilburn Transport for their leadership in the workplace wellbeing space.

“With the hours we spend at work, the workplace has huge potential to influence our health and wellbeing. Businesses like Lilburn, who prioritise the health of employees, are at the leading edge of healthy change across our community where we live, learn, work and play”.

For more information visit www.healthyfamilieswrr.org.nz

STV switch questionedThe recent decision by the Ruapehu District Council

to switch to the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system has drawn doubt and questions from several people online.

Elaine Wheeler asks if candidates will contest the election across the whole district or still by wards.

RAL replied that STV would apply across the district

but still by ward, with the same number of councillors per ward as it is currently.

Lucy Conway asked “how transparent is the quota system?” “It sound(s) as though the electoral system was being changed to keep out a specific person.”

RDC replied that Council does not count its votes under any system, that it is all done through NZ elections.

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Kiwi Winter Olympian Janina Kuzma is leading an expedition to be the first all-female ski group to ascend and ski all four of New Zealand’s skiable volcanoes.

Kuzma, NZ’s No.1 female halfpipe and big mountain skier, will next week climb Mt Taranaki, Mt Tongariro, Mt Ngauruhoe and Mt Ruapehu with Australian Winter Olympian Anna Segal and Swedish Freeride World Tour skier Evelina Nilsson during a week-long mission, capturing their adventure for a new film for The North Face, 4 Volcanoes.

4 Volcanoes will recount the expedition, telling the story of female adventurers conquering new challenges. The film will eventually be screened at mountain film festivals across the globe.

Wanaka-based Kuzma, who stars in the internationally-acclaimed, feature-length Shades of Winter film series, came up with the idea to ascend and ski the volcanoes because it was a project entirely different to any other adventure she’s been on.

“I wanted to do a story on how different the North Island is to the South Island,” she explains.

“We have the amazing Southern Alps in New Zealand but we also have skiable active volcanoes on the North Island. In addition to all the climbing we will be doing, I wanted to showcase the local ski clubs like Manganui Ski Area and Tukino Ski Field - these ski areas represent the quintessential Kiwi ski experience.

“What’s also important to me is to tell a story that’s empowering for other women to challenge themselves, and to inspire the female adventurer,” Kuzma adds.

The team expects to complete the expedition by October 6, driving back up to Auckland to finish.

“All going to plan, we would be the first all-female ski group to climb and ski all four volcanoes in NZ, and to capture a story about it,” Kuzma adds.

“We can’t wait to get going, it’s going to be an epic trip.”

It’s been a pretty hard season for pretty spring flowers, but there were still enough to make a pretty show at the annual event for the Ohakune Raetihi Garden Club on Saturday.

“We would like to congratulate all our community who entered, whether they got places or not,” said committee member – and prize winner – Angel Joyce.

On behalf of the Club she thanked all the Ohakune Raetihi Garden Club members who worked tirelessly from Thursday, Friday, through to Saturday on the Show, as well as the huge clean-up team afterwards.

She thanked the other non-member helpers including some overseas woofa’s who helped, “just because they could”. Results

Cups: P&G Olds Cup, Aggregate points for Camellias, Angel Joyce. Dorothy McNie Cup, Most outstanding Camellia, Sue Deadman. Ashwell Cup, Aggregate points Narcissi, Lesley Brown/Sue Deadman. Evelyn Bowater Cup-Champion Narcissi local exhibitor, Billy Palmer. Raetihi Garden Club Cup-Champion Exhibit of

Show, other than Narcissi, Joy Craggs. Plunket Family Cup-Aggregate points, cut flowers, Joy Craggs. Tizard Cup, Aggregate points Cut Flowers & Shrubs, Elizabeth Penny. Gaytime Florist Cup, Aggregate points Trees & Shrubs, Elizabeth Penny. Jennifer Godfrey Cup, Most Points over Whole Show, Sue Deadman.

Placings: Narcissus, Class A, Trumpets, 1st Billy Palmer; 2nd Sue Deadman; 3rd Kathy Forster. Class B, Large Cup, 1 Lesley Brown; 2 Peggy Frew; 3. Billy Palmer, Katherine Ivory, Sue Deadman. Class D, Double, 1st Lesley Brown; 2nd Billy Palmer; 3rd Sue Deadman. Class E, Other Varieties, 1st Joy Craggs; 2nd Billy Palmer, Sue Deadman; 3rd Bev Hiscox. Bulbs, Class F, 1st B Frost; 2nd Peggy Frew, Lesley Brown, 3rd Sue Deadman. Cut Flowers Class G, 1st Joy Craggs; 2nd Janie McNie; 3rd Bernice Frost. Camellias, Class H, 1st Angel Joyce; 2nd Bernice Frost, Bev Hiscox, Sue Deadman. Trees & Shrubs, Class I, 1st E Penny; 2nd Janie McNie, Sue Deadman. Pot Plants, Class J, 1st Alison Hope; 2nd Bev Hiscox, Pauline Philipp. Foral Art, Class K, 1st Angel Joyce; 2nd Bernice Frost; 3rd Adele Cooper.

Children’s SectionPainted Rocks, Class M, 11 years & over, 1st Smiler

Katene; 2nd Tanja Reedy; 3rd Juliet Robb. Class N, 8, 9 & 10 Years, 1st Halford Herewini; 2nd Kyla McNie-Haitana; 3rd Karanga Taura-Hawira. Class O, Up 7 years, 1st Clair Deadman; 2nd Luka Sirett; 3rd Kaden Morrison.

Adults Painted Rock, Class P, 1st Veronica Richards; 2nd George Joyce; 3rd Jeramaia Joyce.

Spring Show cup winners, from left, Angel Joyce, Sue Deadman and Billy Palmer.

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Ohakune School took a team of 12 selected runners to the Whanganui Inter School Cross Country hosted by Aranui School last week.

“It was a super experience for our runners to be competing in fields of 150 runners at least per race,” said principal Lisa Clark.

“Our junior girls fought hard with Izybel Graham coming 12th, Yoko-Belle Story 16th and Rylee Fraser

27th. The junior boys worked hard also with Alex Bennett and Liam Burnard in the top 40.”

“The calibre of runners was very high and our young team will be ones to watch in the future now they have experienced the competition and venue. They are very excited about the next interschool events at Orautoha and Hunterville and returning to Whanganui next year.”

Yoko-Belle Story heads away in the cross country run in Whanganui last week. Photo supplied.

In honour of an Ohakune son who was killed in a car crash earlier this year, is the Tom Campbell Memorial Big Air competition at Turoa this weekend. “NZ’s best freestyle athletes join a wealth of heavy hitters to put on a show on one very large jump,” states RAL on their events list. “Best tricks will take the prizes so there’s plenty up for grabs. We’ll have NZ Winter Olympians & X Games medallists throw down for the crowds.” Tom Campbell is the well-known and widely loved son of Turoa grooming/trail manager Fred Campbell. Tom grew up skiing Turoa and worked as an RAL groomer driver for several years. Tom is pictured competiting at a Turoa Big Air competition in 2008.

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College principal Kim Basse said that, with assistance from Balance Accounting, she has successfully completed “an epic job” in moving all school accounts to the XERO finance package – organising the school accounts ‘in the cloud’ and paying bills online.

She will be heading to Auckland to take up a new position.

“We are very sorry to lose her and wish her well,” said Mrs Basse.

Student teacherAngelique Bam has been working at the

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She is from the Bethlehem teachers training campus in Tauranga but has local connections. She said she has enjoyed her time at the College and that everyone has made her feel very welcome.

Exams and assessmentsIt has been a busy week at the College as

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The level 1 MCAT exam will be this Thursday 21 September. There will be parent/teacher interviews this Thursday for parents to find out how their child is progressing and to make a study plan for the end of the year final exams. The parent

teacher interviews will also be an opportunity for parents to speak to academic mentors. The junior school are also working on tests in preparation for their exams at the end of the year.

Squash Several Ruapehu College students were

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Dylan Budge is the 2017 B Grade Mens champion, Scott Fraser won the E Grade Mens title, and Samantha Reyes won the F Grade Womens title. They now compete in the Central Region Champion of Champions tournament for the title of Regional Champion in their respective grades, from 22 - 23 September, in Inglewood.

The NZ Squash annual National Superchamps competitions will be held 27-30 September – a team event with each of the grades being hosted by different clubs throughout the country. The Ohakune Squash Club has three teams who have qualified to compete in this tournament and, once again, Ruapehu students are part of the teams. Jack Parker and Scott Fraser are playing for the Ohakune Squash Club D Grade Mens team in Taupo, and Sayge Wikohika and Samantha Reyes are playing for the F Grade Womens team in Napier.

Upcoming eventsParent teachers evening 21 September.North Island Secondary School Skiing

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It’s exam time at Ruapehu College.

Angelique Bam, student teacher. Myra Babalo, moving on.

Indoor footballFootball draw week 11. Opening

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Ruapehu golfSeven teams contested the first annual Spring 4-Ball

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Next Sunday four players travel to Rangatira to contest the Glendinning Cup. There will be a usual club day for the rest with the $300 jackpot up for grabs. On Sunday 1 October, two weeks away, the club will run a ‘shootout’ championship. All members are welcome to join in.

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Correction to notice of Proposal to use Single Transferable Vote for Ruapehu elections

In the public notice regarding the use of Single Transferable Vote for Ruapehu Elections made on 6 September 2017 (Facebook), 12 September 2017 (Ruapehu Bulletin) and 15 September 2017 (Taumarunui Bulletin), some of the information given regarding a valid demand for a poll was incorrect.

It was stated in that notice that 5 percent of eligible electors meant that 635 signatures were required for a valid demand for a poll. This figure was mistakenly based on the calculation of 5 percent of the district’s population rather than 5 percent of the district’s eligible voters at the previous general election of the local authority. The number of eligible voters in the district at the 2016 local election was 7483. Therefore 5 percent of eligible voters is 374.

Thus, the section should read:

Under section 30 of the Act a valid demand for a poll must be:• Made in writing;• Signed by at least 5 percent of eligible electors of the Ruapehu District Council (this will require a minimum of 374 elector signatures); • Delivered to the office of the Ruapehu District Council, 59-63 Huia Street Taumarunui by 5pm, 21 February 2018.

RDC apologises for this error and any confusion it may have caused. If you have any queries please contact Rebecca Bell on 07 895 8188.

Phoenix youth TheatrePresents

Theatre RoyalThis Friday and Saturday

22/23 September at 7.00pm

Tickets at the door – Adults $10. Children $5

Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board 6.00pm, Thursday 5 October 2017 Council Chamber, Ayr Street, Ohakune Ruapehu District Council 10.00am, Wednesday 11 October 2017 Council Chamber, Huia Street, TaumarunuiAudit and Risk Committe11.00am Friday 13 October 2017Council Chamber, Huia Street, TaumarunuiRuapehu District Maori Council10:30am Friday 20 October 2017Council Chamber, Huia Street, TaumarunuiRuapehu District Council (Bylaw Hearing) 10.00am Tuesday 24 October 2017 Council Chamber, Ayr Street, OhakuneNational Park Community Board4:30pm Tuesday 24 October 2017Fire Station, MacKenzie Street Street, National ParkRuapehu District Council 10.00am, Wednesday 25 October 2017 Council Chamber, Ayr Street, OhakuneTaumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee10.00am Thursday 26 October 2017Council Chamber, Huia Street, TaumarunuiRuapehu District Council (Bylaw Hearing) 10.00am Tuesday 31 October 2017Council 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 Maori CouncilEdwin Ashford, Chairperson 07 895 8905

Ruapehu District CouncilBoards and CommitteesOCTOBER 2017 MEETING DATES

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WARNING! WARNING! PLANET XPlanet X, possible collision with Jupiter at the end of this week, 23rd Sept. 2017. Woe unto the earth, Revelation Chapter 12 verses 1-4. And there appeared another wonder in the Heaven and behold a red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns and seven crowns upon his head, and his tail drew a third of the stars of heaven and did cast them to the earth. Many scientists and Bible scholars believe this figurative piece of scripture is about to be played out in the skies in the next few days and weeks. Starting 21 Sept 2017, which is the start of The Feast of the Trumpets in the Jewish calendar which also tells of the sign of a new era. Also at this time the star constellation Virgo which is spoken of in Rev 12 verse 1, will have the moon at her feet and the sun at her shoulder and will appear to give birth to the planet Jupiter which has been in her belly section for the last 9 months,at which time it is thought that planet X or parts of it will collide with Jupiter and cast down meteors to the earth. Check out Youtube for yourself. Star alignment , Virgo and Leo and Planet X. Time is running out! Get on board with Jesus NOW. He said that there will be great signs and wonders in the skies heralding in His return. Also earthquakes, floods, famines, storms, distress of nations, wars and rumors of wars and more things that cannot be published.The Preacher

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PUBLIC NOTICESection 101 - Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012WAIOURU LIQUORMART LIMITED 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: 10 State Highway 1, Waiouru and known as: BLACK BULL LIQUORThe general nature of the business conducted or to be conducted under the licence is: bottle 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 and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946. 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 NOTICESection 101 - Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012WAIOURU LIQUORMART LIMITED 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: 10 State Highway 1, Waiouru and known as: BLACK BULL LIQUORThe general nature of the business conducted or to be conducted under the licence is: bottle 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 and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946. 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 second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 19 September 2017.

Do you want to know about theProposed Flood Defence

Scheme for Ohakune Township?

You’re invited to an information session:Te Pae Tata - Ruapehu Community Hub

43a Ruapehu Road Ohakune2pm, Friday 29 September

At the request of the Ruapehu District Council, Horizons Regional Council has investigated possible flood defence options for the town.

Currently, Ohakune has no flood protection. After significant rain, streams can overflow and flood a number of properties.

Horizons suggests a river and drainage scheme to provide 100 year flood defence, with stop banks, channel clearing for greater water

carrying capacity, and floodwater storageHorizons wants to hear from the community on costs and options, to

help shape the final option.Contact Wayne Spencer 021-227-7081 wayne.spencer@horizons.govt.nz

HAVE YOUR SAY

ON HOW YOUR RATES WILL

BE SPENT

TARARUA

HOROWHENUA

MANAWATU

RANGITIKEI

RUAPEHU

PART TAUPO

PART WAITOMO

PART STRATFORD

WHANGANUI

PALMERSTON NORTH

As your Regional Council, Horizons’ role differs from that of cities and districts. We are responsible for managing the Region’s land, air and water resources on behalf of the

communities we serve. We also contract passenger transport services, play an important role in road safety education, work to reduce the risk and impact of flooding, and lead the

planning for and response to emergencies to help keep people and properties safe.

This will mean an increase in rates so have your say at www.horizons.govt.nz

In the 2017-18 Annual Plan we’re proposing to increase funding to managing pest plants, our resource consenting area and some

flood protection schemes.

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CLASSIFIEDS Deadline 5pm Friday.

Nancy Winter’s party timeThe Nancy Winter Early Childhood Centre’s Big Party last week was planned from

the centre children’s play that was inspired by a ‘Fancy Nancy’ book, which has become a favourite at the Centre, says centre manager Brenda Burnard.

“Our tamariki made sure it was held at night so we could have a camp fire to roast marshmallows and then ‘Pink Foot’ would visit,” says Brenda.

“There were fairy lights, delectable cupcakes, fabulous shared kai, fireworks, music and dancing, lots of whānau, past and present learners with a great community feel.”

She said the only disappointment for the children was not being able to sleep over for the night.

“It was great to see the Centre’s values of relationships, tikanga and play evident in every aspect of the party which makes the Centre’s newly revised philosophy a real living experience that our children, their whānau and our community are a part of.”

“The big question now is what will our tamariki be planning next from all their mahi at Nancy Winters?”

Staff at the Nancy Winter Centre prepare for the tamariki’s ‘Big Party’ last week.

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New trout season opens 1 October

Brad Dannefaerd fishes the Manganuioteao River last season. Photo: Glenn Maclean.

After what was largely a washout last year, trout anglers are looking forward to the new season beginning on 1 October, says Taranaki Fish & Game regional manager Glenn Maclean.

“Last opening day was marked by flooding over much of the North Island,

which was the beginning of an unsettled weather pattern that has largely prevailed ever since, as we are all aware.”

However, despite the regular rain the rivers have come through relatively unscathed. The cool water temperatures and higher flows last summer

were ideal for trout and, combined with limited fishing activity, means the trout populations should be in good shape for the new season.

Similarly, Glenn says it’s now four years since the extreme October 2013 flood, which had such a big impact on the

trout population in the Manganuioteao River.

U n f o r t u n a t e l y , occurring as it did in October, it wiped out all the spawning for that year and so the fishery could only begin to rebuild the following winter. Those first fish spawned in 2014 are now three years old and anglers can expect to once again see some larger trout appearing in this special river this summer.

Glenn says there are no regulation changes for the new season so generally across the Ruapehu region a 2-trout, no minimum legal size and all legal methods restriction applies.

However, anglers are reminded to check the specifics for their favourite water in the regulation booklet, which comes with their new fishing licence.

Sleepy Hollow… not so sleepy?

Sleepy Hollow, set in 1779 and a classic spook story, is about to hit the stage in Raetihi.

Performed by 17 children and one adult, the play is hauntingly beautiful. The inhabitants of Sleepy Hollow don’t like strangers. They like to be left alone. The new school teacher is a necessary evil … but he doesn’t stay long.The play’s director Phyl Cameron says the Phoenix Youth Theatre have taken on the

challenge of this play and “although it is very wordy”, they have managed well. “We would all love to see you at the Theatre Royal this weekend for two

performances,” says Phyl. See the advertisement in this Bulletin for times and cost.

The ‘Tea Party Scene” in rehearsal, where Ichibod Crane is a real favourite with the ladies. From left, Aylish Jordan, Ben Plant, Mika Story, Amelia Carter, Juliet Robb and, sitting, Rose Soverel and Daisy Soverel.