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RUAPEHU BULLETIN 9 May 2017 • 1
9 May 2017, Vol 34, No 1669
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PM launches $100m ski projects
Tangiwai enginemen finally honouredAn idea over a cup of tea at the
Main Trunk Rail Ohakune museum on July 2015 led to the honouring of the two railwaymen who lost their lives at Tangiwai on Christmas Eve, 1953.
The Ohakune railway enthusiasts group, led by Tangiwai Memorial Committee chairman Bob Norling, then spent almost two years working towards the day on Sunday when the memorial stones were unveiled.
The event followed National Remembrance Day (28 April), which honours those who have died while working. KiwiRail had put forward the names of the two enginemen for remembrance.
Mr Norling said an MTRO member donated the money for a 1-metre block of black granite for the memorial stone.
The stonemasons, in February
2016, made contact with Kevin Ward who had donated a replica KA949 boiler plate.
In March 2016 MTRO worked with Ruapehu Lions to have the names of the 151 victims inscribed on the Tangiwai Memorial.
Peter Reidy from KiwiRail, on hearing the plans for the memorial for the enginemen, sponsored a larger black granite block for the memorial.
At the Christmas 2016 Tangiwai service, MTRO met with engine driver and Rail and Maritime Transport Union secretary for Hamilton, Tim Kerwin. He and Les Perrin, RMTU secretary for Palmerston North sponsored one of the flag stations.
The Lions and the Lloyd Morgan Charitable Trust sponsored the other
In his first-ever visit onto Mt Ruapehu, the Prime Minister Rt Hon Bill English cut the ribbon to officially open the Rangatira chairlift and new all-weather snow factory at Whakapapa on Saturday.
The ceremony was held to mark the first $20m of investment at Whakapapa Ski Area, signalling the commencement of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts $100m reinvestment programme.
Mr English said he had been the MP for the area that included the Queenstown ski areas in the past.
“I have to, I suppose, humbly admit to the fact that (Whakapapa) is twice the size, it’s much higher, I’m told it has better snow, I’m told by Ross (Copland),”
he told the gathering at the Rangatira lift.He congratulated all those involved –
iwi, shareholders, the Board, staff – on the developments, adding that it will lead to strong growth in the region.
“Probably 10 years ago we didn’t think (Ruapehu) was going to grow much and we’d mentally adjusted to that.”
But he said the RAL redevelopment along with other projects such as bike trails showed the area has dynamism and growth potential.
“We’re getting used to growing and getting good at it.”
“The relationships and history with iwi are being crafted into a progressive and
Bob Norling, Tangiwai Memorial committee chairman, welcomes everyone to Sunday’s ceremony.
Families of the two enginemen cut the ribbon to unveil the memorial to the two Tangiwai Disaster heroes. Photos: Liz Brooker. Turn to Page 6
Prime Minister Bill English cuts the ribbon launching RAL’s $100m reinvestment programme; from left: chairman of Ngati Hikairo Te Ngaehe Wanikau; RAL chairman Murray Gribben; Prime Minster Hon Bill English; Hon Louise Upston, MP for Taupo; Ian McKelvie, MP for Rangitikei (includes Ruapehu); RAL chief executive Ross Copland (obscured). Photo: Robert Milne.Turn to Page 5
Doyle heads power trustP3
Hitting the Te Ara trailP3
Raetihi’snew teachersP4
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Doyle heads power trust
Last of diesel spill cash shared
Julian Tovey from the Department of Conservation (at right) points out where the proposed Te Ara Mangawhero shared trail would run, to a small group of interested folk; from left Murray Wilson, Chris Berry and Deidre Ewart. The public consultation process runs until 29 May, with DOC seeking submissions on the detail of the proposed Tongariro National Park Management Plan Change that would allow the trail to be developed. Mr Tovey said it was important that DOC receives “quality” submissions from interested parties, whether for or against the change. Once finalised, the proposed changes would go to the Conservation Authority, then to the Minister for comment, then back to the Authority for a final decision. Photo: Liz Brooker.
Three Raetihi projects will share the remaining $15,000 from the fund from Ruapehu Alpine Lifts’ September 2013 Makotuku River diesel contamination fines.
The fund’s governance committee has approved the distribution to three projects: a town sculpture project ($5000); repair and upgrade of the Domain Tennis Courts ($1000) and the upgrade of the Makotuku River walkway ($9000).
The money is what remains of an original $100,000 given to Raetihi for community projects of their choice from fines paid from the diesel pollution of the Makotuku River that contaminated the Raetihi water supply.
Members of the Raetihi community had put forward suggestions for how it should be spent and then voted on six options with Project Waireka (Sweet Water) for under-bench filtration units being voted as the most popular.
The implementation of Project Waireka used $85,000 of fund leaving $15,000 to be allocated to the second most popular choice.
Governance committee chairperson John Hotter said that the second most popular project was actually five separate projects that were combined into a single proposal called the ‘Raetihi Five United Projects’ by Raetihi Promotions for the purposes of the community vote.
The projects were; a village rainwater well, a town sculpture project, riparian management along the Makotuku River, repair and upgrade of the Domain Tennis Courts and the upgrade of the Makotuku River walkway.
“At the previous Governance Committee meeting it was decided to provide the ‘Raetihi Five United Projects’ sponsors with any new additional
information that might be relevant to their project since it was proposed and ask them how they would like the $15,000 allocated,” he said.
Mr Hotter said they proposed the allocations (above), which the committee accepted.Withdrawn
“The proposal for the riparian management along the Makotuku River and a village rainwater well (due to public health concerns) were both withdrawn from consideration.”
In the case of the village well, this was withdrawn by Lucy Conway, the person who suggested it.
Mr Hotter said that while the Committee was able to allocate the remaining $15,000 and those project sponsors can now proceed, it was also recommended that they consider how their projects might fit into larger concept plans for Raetihi revitalisation that are currently open for public feedback.
“By working within the Raetihi revitalisation concept plans framework there are opportunities to ensure there was a common theme to any township projects as well as opportunities to obtain additional funding that would allow the expansion of the projects,” he said.
“Council will now contact each of the sponsors … to work with them on what details are needed to satisfy any audit, compliance, planning, theme, community or other requirements.”
Mr Hotter added that the Governance Committee would remain to provide oversight until the projects have been completed.
“Although there are no timeframes … the committee will require the sponsors to keep them advised of the progress they are making.”
The water intake for the Raetihi water supply on the Makotuku River, which was contaminated in 2013. The last of the fine money has now been allocated.
Hitting the trail to check out the Te Ara Mangawhero
Following the resignation of Robert Carter, Trustees of the King Country Electric Power Trust elected Adie Doyle as their new chairperson.
Adie is currently a registered valuer, Ruapehu District Councillor, Audit and Risk Committee member, company director and trustee.
His previous governance experience includes Avonlea Rest Home and Hospital, St Patrick’s Primary School and Saturday Morning Schoolboy Rugby. He is currently chair of the Westpac Community Pool.
“The chairman’s role of a trust like KCEPT takes a considerable amount of time and energy. Robert Carter has seen KCEPT through some very challenging times and I thank him for the vast amount of work he has done for the Trust to date,” said Mr Doyle.
Mr Carter will remain as a trustee and the Trust’s representative on the King Country Energy board.
Following the recent ownership review, Trustees elected to retain the status quo.
“The challenges facing KCE however still remain, in particular the very competitive retail sector,” says Mr Doyle.
“Those challenges need to be addressed in order to maintain shareholder value. From this point onward, addressing those challenges will be the Trust’s top priority.”
He said some “very interesting feedback” was received through the ownership review process.
“One aspect was communication with our beneficiaries. Responding to feedback, alternative forms
of communication are currently being investigated,” said Mr Doyle.
Trustees are, Robert Carter, Graeme Cosford, Uwe Kroll, Niel Groombridge and Adie Doyle.
New power trust chairman Adie Doyle.
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New teachers join the Raetihi team
A group of Ruapehu College tourism class students want work: to raise funds for a field trip to Rarotonga.
The trip later this year will be to experience tourism products, to investigate tourism operators and to access the quality of their products and services.
“This experience may inspire some students to seek a career in the tourism industry,” says their teacher, TJ Allen.
Another aim for the trip is to build a relationship with Tereora College, Rarotonga, to establish a bi-annual exchange.
They would be invited to visit Ruapehu College for winter 2018.
As well as achieving credits and a unique learning experience, the trip leaders hope the pupils will experience a change in outlook to school, the importance of their education and relationships, and the value of their home community and where they come from.
“All of these perspectives will be enhanced in a manner that only international travel can bring,” says Mr Allen.
So far, they have been active with fundraising at the Waimarino Rodeo, manning the gate for Ruapehu Rugby home games and stacking firewood. They’re planning to hold sausage sizzles at the Ohakune New World
supermarket and possibly a winter ball.But they’re also calling on Ruapehu Bulletin readers
for ideas and offers of work. Anyone who can help is asked to contact the College office, 06-385-8398.
Tourism travellers to be, from left, back row, Marama Allen (DP), Chloe Garland, Laine Robson, Jackson Bishop, Sequoia Sue-Waara, KJ Allen (teacher); Front row, Xavia Steedman-Wills, Amy Calder, Rawinia Thomas, Ashley Akapita, Skye Pohatu. Absent, Anamaraea McDonnell, Pipi Williams, Kyran Jones, Te Mura Ote Aroha Callaghan, Tukutahi Metekingi.
Two new teachers are now on the beat at Raetihi Primary School – Jean Thomas and Jessie Corbett. Ms Thomas has spent the last year in Rarotonga, tutoring and training teachers on the island. Ms Thomas has also been the deputy principal of Rutherford Intermediate in Whanganui so she is a highly experienced teacher and manager. Jessie is an ex-student of Raetihi Primary School and the daughter of local doctor, Jim Corbett and teacher Petra. “It is amazing to have an ex-student on the team,” says principal Nuku Wallace. “Jessie is passionate about our students and community.” Both teachers are also assisting with the school’s gymnastics club held every Wednesday after school at the community gym at Ruapehu College. The pair are pictured with some of Raetihi’s senior pupils.
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PM launches $100m ski projectsforward-looking view of where we can take this region and where we can take the people of this region.”
“That has been critical to this investment.”“The politicians are the spectators and you’re the people out on
the playing field.”The Rangatira chairlift – the first of the $100 million plan, was
completed last year and ran through last winter. It is named in honour of retired chief executive Dave Mazey, at the request of local iwi, who had been asked to name the lift.
“The name Rangatira was given by Ngati Hikairo ki Tongariro to acknowledge Dave Mazey and his association and contribution to the maunga and Ngati Tuwharetoa,” states the name plaque on the lift.First for snow
The snow factory is New Zealand’s first all-weather snow making machine and will allow Happy Valley to open earlier than ever this season.
“Thanks to our new snow factory, Happy Valley at Whakapapa will be the first to open in Australasia for the 2017 winter season on Saturday 3 June, and the last to close on Labour Weekend,” said Ross Copland, RAL.
The extended season is now the longest in the Southern Hemisphere.
The factory and other snowmaking guns now double the snowmaking on Whakapapa’s lower mountain, all weather snowmaking on Happy Valley and more snowmaking at Turoa.
The new Delta Quad chairlift on the upper mountain ($3.2m), includes snowmaking on Turtle Run and welcomes beginner/intermediate skiers back to the upper mountain.
Happy Valley has three new surface lifts, two with see-through tunnels to keep skiers dry and sheltered while riding the lifts. The existing ‘Double Happy’ lift will remain as “an ideal transition” for those who wish to learn to ride a chairlift before moving higher up the mountain.
Happy Valley also features a dedicated snow play zone with its own covered surface lift. This will be situated away from skiers and snowboarders.
Night skiing in Happy Valley and Whakapapa’s lower mountain will run until 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
New for 2017 will be a bus service from Ohakune to Turoa and National Park to Whakapapa, free to life, season or day pass holders.
Other plans include a $25 million multi-purpose facility at the Top o’ the Bruce, an 80-person, all weather, and a high-speed aerial tramway straight to Knoll Ridge Café from the Top o’ the Bruce.
Developments at Turoa are on-hold while the licence renewal process is under way.
Four MPs, including Bill English, lined up to mark the occasion alongside Simon Bridges, Minister for Economic Development, and local MPs, Louise Upston (Taupo) and Ian McKelvie (Rangitikei).
Ruapehu’s mayor Don Cameron, chief executive Clive Manley, councillor Kim Wheeler and Visit Ruapehu chairman Peter Till and CE Claire McKnight also attended.
Mr Cameron said that events such as Saturday’s “captured the excitement and promise for regional tourism development and Ruapehu’s economic future”.
“The Snow Factory and the planned aerial tramway are quite simply ‘game changers’.”
“Not only for Ruapehu and the region but New Zealand tourism,” he said.
“RAL stated they currently attract around 350,000 visitors to Ruapehu during the four-month ski season and believe that with the aerial tramway they could attract another 350,000 over the other eight months of the year.”
“These investments are a vote of confidence in the growth and development of Ruapehu tourism, and the opportunities and benefits this can bring to local communities, the region, and New Zealand.”
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Ross Copland and Steve Manunui from RAL, along with Alex Ganthaler from the Technoalpin Snowmaking factory in Italy, cut the ribbon on the new machine.
The officials and guests line up to ride the chairlifts to the Knoll Ridge Café for lunch to celebrate the launch.
Riding the Rangatira, from left, seated: Murray Gribben, Bill English, Ross Copland; standing, Louise Upston, Ian McKelvie, Simon Bridges.
Snow Factory product is pumped into piles in Happy Valley, ready for early opening on 3 June. Photos: Robert Milne.
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flag station.One of the enginemen’s families sponsored the
clock, which shows the time that the train toppled into the Whangaehu River.
Along with Ruapehu Lions and numerous other groups, they have also worked on redevelopments for the site, including erecting flag poles, extending the parking area, putting in walking tracks and a viewing platform.Closure
The families of the two men Charles Parker and Lance Redman were the special guests on Sunday, including Denise Stanney and her family for Charles Parker, and the Beryl Donovan and Valerie Merwood and families for Lance Redman.
Charles Parker’s granddaughter Denise Stanney said her family finally had closure after the service.
She said for a long time people questioned Parker’s actions that night.
“Today, both of them were acknowledged for their bravery and it brings pride and it brings relief and quite a lot of emotion but also, a lot of closure,” she said at the unveiling ceremony on Sunday.
She said the trauma of the tragedy had had a significant impact on her family.
“They were so deeply affected that it was easier not to talk about him.”
She said Christmas was a sombre time growing up.
“Christmas Eve, my dad was always very withdrawn.
“He got quite grumpy in the lead-up to that Christmas week and preferred to work rather than be at home where he would be alone with his thoughts.”Steam trains
Mrs Stanney travelled by steam train to the commemoration, along with hundreds of others, from north and south.
“I found it quite emotional this morning once I could see the smoke going past the windows, it was almost like I was travelling their path.”
Mr Norling said Charles Parker and Lance Redman deserved to be honoured.
“If it [hadn’t] been for these two men and what they did – the heroes of the night – for sure the whole train would’ve gone into the Whangaehu River.”
Bob Norling said the pair’s actions stopped the last three carriages from going into the river.
“134 people survived that night, out of 286 that were on the train – so their contribution was fantastic.”
Survivors of the disaster were also at the service to remember the two men’s actions.
John Mahy was 15 when he got on the train to return home to Whakatane after spending time in Christchurch.
Less than an hour from Tangiwai, John Mahy and his older sister were moved to the back carriages because a conductor noticed they were sitting in the wrong class.
“If you see a picture of the number two [second] carriage you’ll realise just how much damage there was.
“There was just absolutely nothing left of it and I probably wouldn’t be here today”, he said.
As well as the families, official speakers at the ceremony were Charles Thurston for Lions, Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron, Minister of Culture and Heritage Hon Maggie Barry, local MP Ian McKelvie, Rob McAlpine (KiwiRail), RMTU general secretary Wayne Butson, Ruapehu Lions president Ursula Haeberli. Ngati Rangi carried out the opening powhiri and closing.Minister’s support
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Maggie Barry announced a $40,000 cash contribution along with Department of Conservation planting and landscaping to upgrade the site of the Tangiwai Memorial, at the service on Sunday.
“Often the very worst of circumstances bring out the very best in New Zealanders. Tangiwai proved that in times of tragedy the courage of Kiwis rises to meet the challenge,” Ms Barry said.
“The government built a national memorial in Wellington and there are other monuments at the site and I’m pleased Tangiwai Memorial Park is now receiving the care and attention befitting a place of such deep significance,” Ms Barry says.
DOC has worked on the new walking track and viewing area and will continue to provide help with the landscape design and interpretation panels, she said.
Tangiwai Disaster enginemen finally honoured
A Minister, a dog, a boy and his video camera the ceremony.
A modern-day engineman prepares to throw a wreath into the Whangaehu River from his steam engine.
The memorial ready to be unveiled by the enginemen’s families.
A Ngati Rangi warrior performs the challenge.
Minister Maggie Barry presents a cheque to Ruapehu Lions president Ursula Haerberli.
The welcoming powhiri was performed by Ngati Rangi folk.
Families of Lance Redman and Charles Parker were invited to lay wreaths (above and below) Photos: Liz Brooker.
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Presentation by the Principal in the hall at 4pm and 5.30pm.
Presentation followed by a tour of the schoolto see what is on offer.
Yr 8’s will be given enrolment packs.All welcome – including parents of
younger children andmembers of the public.
Going underground – tunnellers of WWI
Waiouru men injured
Two men were injured in Waiouru on Saturday, one after being impaled on a tree branch.
Ambulance staff called in the rescue helicopter after the 36-year-old came into the Waiouru St John Ambulance Centre just before 4.40pm on Saturday.
He was stabilised by St John paramedics before being airlifted to Whanganui Hospital in the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter.
The hospital’s duty nurse manager said the man had received a critical injury to his abdomen and was being prepared for surgery, but was stable and conscious at 6.43pm.
Immediately afterwards, the helicopter was dispatched back to Waiouru for a man who sustained back injuries in an unrelated incident. He was airlifted to Palmerston North hospital.
Wettest April for Waimarino
The Waimarino area and Waiouru recorded their wettest April since records began, reports the National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). The area received more than double the normal amount.
At the Waiouru recording station, 207mm of rain fell, which was 268% of normal, the highest since records began in 1950.
At Ohakune, 230mm was recorded; 212% of normal (highest ever).
At the Lower Retaruke weather station, 284mm fell; 267% of normal; the highest since records started in 1966.
Taumarunui also had high rainfall, at 270mm, or 253% of normal; the 3rd highest since 1913.
On Tuesday 4 April, 64mm of rain fell in Waiouru, which was the highest one-day rainfall for the town ever.
Also on 4 April, Taumarunui received 96mm of rain, the 4th highest since 1913.
Waiouru recorded its 4th highest mean April air temperature, at 11.6°C, 2.2°C above normal.
The town also recorded its 2nd highest mean maximum April air temperature; 16.6°C, which was 2.3°C above normal.
Ohakune had its 2nd highest daily minimum air temperature for April: 15.8°C on 3 April.
Waiouru had its 4th highest daily minimum air temperature for April: 13.9°C on 12 April.
A series of uniquely captured photographs provide a poignant insight into the underground city of World War I tunnels at Arras, the site of a significant and bloody bat-tle 100 years ago.
Going Underground – Tunnellers of WWI is the latest exhibition at the National Army Museum and features photographs by Brett Killington as well as tunnel tech-nology and objects from the Museum’s collection.
Over 500 experienced miners from all over New Zea-land made up the New Zealand Tunnelling Company based at Arras during World War I. The New Zealanders created this tunnel system to help soldiers get close to the enemy, from existing sixteenth century quarries discov-ered under the old French city that they connected and extended.
Photographer Brett Killington spent hundreds of hours underground exploring the hidden spaces: the tunnels, caves, and sewers associated with the men who built, lived and died here in the First World War. He has fol-lowed their footprints and documented the evidence of their lives as soldiers.
“We have had a number of visitors to the museum al-ready who have a family connection to Arras and the NZ Tunnellers,” said Museum curator Windsor Jones said.
He said they have commented how Brett Killington’s “visually stunning photographs have really brought to life the underground conditions their relatives had to endure”.
The Battle of Arras began on 9 April 1917 as a mock attack to draw German attention away from the major French offensive further south.
“After the first day’s attack, which was a stunning suc-cess by the British armies it became a battle of bloody attrition, which involved hundreds of thousands of men on both sides resulting in 300,000 British, Dominion and German casualties,” says military historian Christopher
Pugsley.Records indicate around 1300 men served in the New
Zealand Tunnelling Company during World War I and at
least 62 were killed and did not return home.The exhibition will be on display in the Hassett Gal-
lery at the National Army Museum until January 2018.
Col Karyn Thompson, Commander TRADOC and Museum Curator Windsor discuss the Going Underground exhibition.
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EyE on RuapEhu CollEgE, ContRibutEd by staff and studEnts
Jason White, Ruapehu College’s departing deputy principal was handed over to Horowhenua College with a powhiri that showcased Ruapehu’s student’s respect and passion, says Mr White.
He said the students and staff of Horowhenua were impressed with the performance of Ruapehu’s prefects and leaders as they “gave it their all for the ceremony”.
“The students who came to hand me over today were a real credit to Ruapehu College,” said Mr White, “and I’ve had a large number of people tell me how impressed they were with them. The five boys did an amazing haka, showing a huge amount of mana in front of over 800 people.”
After the event, the leaders of both schools mixed well and even exchanged blazers for the photo.
“Thanks for allowing the group to come down – it meant a lot to me,” said Mr White.
He also thanked Mrs Allen who organise the trip and Matua KJ Allen who spoke at the powhiri.Top shooter
Keaton Norling was the top New Zealand junior shooter at the Oceania Clay shooting Championships held in New Caledonia recently.
He was placed 6th in the international
competition, which saw him competing against under-21 year olds in the junior section. The New Zealand Junior team was placed 2nd overall, making the podium.
“The heats were a challenge in themselves,” said his mother Dawn Norling, “he was not used to shooting in 32C. The targets were also set to a high standard.”
The team managed to fly out as Cyclone Cook arrived on the Island and the airport was shut down and other competitors were stranded. Winter sport
Winter sport is now underway at the College. Last Friday, the rugby boys met for a pre-season camp with a focus on skills and team building. The boys started at the Rugby club then moved to the school to plan more strategic aspects of the game. The competitions start in the next few weeks.Open day
Ruapehu College annual open day will be this Wednesday from 4.00-7.00pm, starting with presentations in the hall at 4.00pm and 5.30pm. This will be followed by a guided tour or a wander around the school. Members of the public are welcome as are parents of Year 8 students (and any other parents) who would like to see the school. See advertisement this issue.
Jason White was handed over to Horowenua College last Monday at an emotional powhiri. He is pictured with prefects and leaders from both schools.
Ruapehu College Rugby teams and coaches launched the season with a preseason rugby camp. Here, the teams practise their skills under the guidance of U-15 coach Campbell Hart.
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Ruapehu District Council offers a tender for the removal or demolition of the Taumarunui ex-Library Building located at 80 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui. This building is approximately 300m2 clad in hardiplank with aluminium joinery and a galvanised iron roof. Foundations are part concrete and part timber. The building includes a kitchenette, toilet, offices and a large open space.
Building is to be removed or demolished by Friday 28 July 2017.
Tender documents are available from:Cook Te Wano, Contracts Officer Ruapehu District Council, 59-63 Huia St Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946
Phone 07 895 8188 or 06 385 8364 (ext 230) Email: [email protected]
Tenders close at the above address at 3.00pm on Friday 26 May 2017. No late tenders will be accepted.
Tender C60-1802Taumarunui ex-Library for Removal or Demolition
Notice of Impounding and Proposed Sale of Impounded stock
Impounding Act 1955 Section 46(2)
Ruapehu District Council is offering for public tender one black sow after being found to be trespassing on private property. As the sow has not been claimed by the owner it will be sold by public tender or otherwise disposed of in accordance with the Impounding Act 1955.
Tender closes 5:00 pm on Friday 12 May 2017
Please submit your tender bid to your local Ruapehu District Council office noting: 1. Your name, address and contact phone number. 2. The tender amount (Highest tender not
necessarily accepted)Any queries please contact Brenda Ralph on (07) 895-8188 or (06) 385-8364
By order of the Ruapehu District Council
Pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974 (Tenth Schedule), notice is hereby given that, for the purpose of the Ohakune Carrot Festival:Goldfinch Street will be closed from the Clyde Street intersection to Ayr Street roundabout and Ayr Street will be closed from the roundabout to Rata Street intersection to ordinary vehicular traffic on Sunday 4 June 2017, from 9am to 3pm.During the period of closure, detours will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic which would otherwise use Goldfinch and Ayr Streets.It will be an offence under the regulations for any person otherwise than under authority to use the street for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.
Closure of Part of Goldfinchand Ayr Streets, OhakuneSunday 4 June 2017Ohakune Carrot Carnival
Tongariro/Taupo Conservation Board Notice of Meeting
Date: Friday 19 May 2017Time: 9:30am to 3:30pm
Venue: Te Kahukura O Tane MahutaDepartment of Conservation37 Motutaiko Street, Taupo
Public Forum: 1:00pm to 1:30pm
Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting and engage with the
Board during the public forum.
If you wish to address the board or receive an agenda please contact the Board Support Officer on email [email protected] or phone 07 376 0072
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FIREWOOD LOGS. Pine and gum, call Keith to order now, 5 ton truck loads, text or call 0275 758 377.
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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).
RSA thanksThe Ohakune Waimarino Returned and Services Association wishes to thank all who supported this year’s ANZAC Day
commemorations, in particular the following people and organisations:
The Ruapehu District Council and Dep. Mayor Marion Gillard, Defence Personnel
Medical Corp Representative, the NZ Police for traffic control, Reverend Grahame Craggs,
Catherine Donaldson, Jennifer Alexander (wreaths), Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club, The
Ohakune Club, Waimarino Brass Band, Ruapehu College for providing the senior
leaders for the Governor General and Prime Minister’s speech, Ohakune New World and
the public who attended our services and gave generously to our welfare fund and The
Centre, Raetihi.I thank you, Eric Pasquill, President
OHAKUNE KINDERGARTEN Mother’s Day raffle results: 1st #221 Dara Graham; 2nd #374 H Fredricksen; 3rd #94 K Hammond. Booby prize goes to Helen Brown for her mammoth effort on ticket sales. Thank you to all who contributed: Eat, Hair Studio, PeppaTree, The Shire, New World, Pharmacy, OCR, TCB, Peak Designs, Barefoot Beauty, The Gym Ohakune, Blind Hem, Cyprus Tree, Ohakune Dentist, Takenote, Jodie Whale Photography, AA Couriers, DVE Creative, Ruapehu Transport LTD, Rhodes Transport Trust, BNZ, PGG Wrightson, BP Ohakune, Nations Skiers Inn, The Powderkeg, Pink Fit Manawatu, Norwoods Palmerston North, RFS Feilding, Balle Bro’s Pukekohe, Sprout Central Ltd, Waitaiki Farms LTD. Drawn under police supervision.
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Office Administrator Nash Jordan Law is seeking a Legal office administrator / all-rounder to join our team in the Ohakune office. If you have administrative experience, or a desire to work in an administrative role, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you! This role will include, but not be limited to:o Filingo Data entryo Reception dutieso Administrative duties o Supporting staff memberso Planning and scheduling appointments o Organise and maintain files and recordsThe successful applicant will:o Be super organisedo Have great people skillso Have an enquiring mindo Be able to work in a teamo Have excellent typing skills. o Have an interest in the Lawo Be flexible & able to prioritise a changing
to do listo Have experience using Office programs
(Word, Outlook, Excel, etc) If you are interested in this position, please
send a covering letter and CV to:[email protected] orP O Box 3, Ohakune. Phone 027 548 5577
Applications close: Wednesday 17 May 2017
RAFFLE RESuLTS
Tamakana Kotuku Council of Hapu
AGMSunday 28 May 2017, 10am
at Kaumatua Hall, 112 Seddon St, RaetihiAgenda:Karakia
ApologiesMinutes of previous Hui
Matters arisingFinancial report
Election of Officers: • Chair • Secretary• Treasurer • Trustees
General business.
For further information, go toTamakana Kotuku facebook page
or phone 0800 222 094.A plate would be appreciated.
Law ClerkIt is with regret we advise our go-to person Jo Parkinson is retiring after 20-plus years with Nash Jordan Law and its predecessor Harris Harvey Nash, to spend more time on the family farms and be a grandmother.She is irreplaceable.However, if you have an interest in the law or previous legal experience please make contact.Jo was multi-skills and you could be also.We are looking for integrity and an ability to interact with clients. And an enquiring mind willing to learn.Dictation and keyboard skills would be an advantage.
Contact: Nash Jordan LawP O Box 3, Ohakune
027-447-8354 or [email protected]
PUE, MACK (MAC) WILLIAM: In loving memory of our Dad & Koko who passed away a year ago today, 9th May 2016.Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and wish you were still here with us. No matter how much time may pass you will live on inside our hearts forever. Love you always your children and mokopuna.
PUE, MACK (MAC) WILLIAM: Nau mai, Haere mai whanau & friends. The unveiling of our Dad will be held on Saturday 13 May 2017, 10am Mihi whakatau & service at Raetihi Marae, followed by the Unveiling at the Raetihi Lawn Cemetery and hakari at the marae.We welcome you to join us
InMEMORIAM
unVEILInG
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Ohakune squashInter-house: Results for round three; Team 1 beat Team 5 77/61; Team
4 beat Team 6 81/58; Team 2 beat Raetihi 8 88/67; Raetihi 7 beat Team 3 82/72. Leading the competition is Team 1 with 259, Team 2 is second on 242 and Team 3 is third on 223.
Draw for this Thursday, 11 May is Team 8 vs Team 4 in Raetihi at 6.00pm, Team 7 vs Team 5 in Ohakune at 5.30pm, Team 2 vs 3 in Ohakune at 7.00pm, Team 6 vs 1 in Ohakune at 8.30pm.
Ruapehu Zone Inter-Club: The Ruapehu Zone Inter-Club competition got underway last week with six teams competing from Taumarunui, Ohakune, Waimarino and Taumarunui. Results were: Ohakune vs Taumarunui 1, Ohakune won 3/1; Taihape vs Waimarino, Taihape won 3/1; Ruapehu College vs Taumarunui 2, Ruapehu College won 4/0.
Draw for the next round on Tuesday, 16 May is Taumarunui One vs Ruapehu College at Taumarunui; Waimarino vs Ohakune at Raetihi; Taumarunui Two vs Taihape at Taumarunui.
Junior Squash: An awesome turn-out last Wednesday for week one with 47 juniors participating. Please note lesson times have changed slightly to allow for players (and coaches) to be ready for their session time. Session 1 is now 3.40-4.10pm, session 2 is 4.10-4.40pm and session 3 is 4.40pm-5.10pm. Coaching schedules are on FaceBook and the website. Reminders: take a pair of non-marking shoes to wear on court and ensure fees are paid this week.
Leagues: May leagues are up at the Club if you haven’t received them via email. The Club thanks sponsors TCB for April and Jones Bros for May. All players who play all their games for the month go in the draw to win.
Rescue chopper hovering for funds
Rescue choppers around New Zealand are raising money this month to keep their services going, including the two that service the Ruapehu area – the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter and Taupo’s Greenlea Rescue Helicopter.
The Chopper Appeal aims to raise funds and continued awareness for the rescue helicopter services with all donations going back to the region they are collected from.
One of New Zealand main banks is helping out nationally and locally, one of Ruapehu’s service stations is too, with customers at Z Energy in Waiouru asked to vote for one of four charities each time they fill up there.
The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter is one of the four at the Waiouru station.
Westpac marketing manager Andy Kerr says the helicopters provide such a vital service that saves lives on a daily basis.
“The country’s rescue helicopter services often make a life or death difference for many New Zealanders. These choppers provide a dedicated 24-hour, seven-day-a-week service.”
Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter base manager/pilot, Chris Moody, says, “Rescue helicopters save lives. Your support is essential to ensuring this service is available in your community.
As well as at Z, readers can donate at any Westpac branch; online at www.chopperappeal.co.nz; text your postcode to 2449 to make a $3 donation.
The Waiouru service station’s other charities are: the Blind Foundation, Friends of Mount Stewart, and Ronald McDonald House Charities. The four groups will share $4000, provided by the station.
Wasps stop Raetihi track work
One of a community work crew stung by wasps has seen work on the Raetihi River Walkway stopped.
The Corrections Department crew were pulled off the job site after a worker was stung in March.
Work is managed by Taumarunui Community Corrections, for Raetihi Promotions.
Service manager Frank Mariu said wasp nests were a health and safety matter and processes were in place should anyone be stung on a work party.
He said the supervisor pulled the work party out of the area and no medical treatment was required.
Mr Mariu said Raetihi Promotions was asked to remove the nest before returning to the site.
“The sponsor advised there was a number of wasp nests around the walkway and they are arranging for a contractor to destroy them.”
The work party have not returned but continue with grounds maintenance work in the wider area including the Ohakune Carrot Park.
Ohakune trio take on Sky tower challengeThree Ohakune Volunteer Fire Brigade
members will hike up the Sky Tower in Auck-land this weekend – Sam Deadman, Simon Sefton and Caleb Terrey.
Nine hundred firefighters across the coun-try are once again gearing up to take on the 1103 steps of Auckland’s iconic Sky Tower for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zea-land’s (LBC’s) Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge.
The Firefighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge will be held on Saturday 13 May with fire-fighters from not only New Zealand but also Australia, USA, Chile and Croatia ascending the Sky Tower stairs while wearing full fire-fighting kit and breathing apparatus weighing up to 25kg.
With the fundraising total already reach-ing over to $830,000 last week and quickly climbing, the firefighters are working hard in their spare time and weekends to achieve the $900,000 fundraising target.
The local trio are working on that too and urging supporters to go online to boost their totals: go to www.firefightersclimb.org.nz and you can search for their names.
Firefighters have once again created unique ways to raise money in the pursuit of being
named the top fundraising brigade. Numer-ous brigades have the support of their local communities behind them with many holding annual fundraising evenings like quiz nights, dances and auctions that are always highly an-ticipated with the locals.
The funds raised from event go back into the community by helping LBC continue to run their vital service supporting Kiwis and their families right across New Zealand who are liv-ing with a blood cancer.
For many of the participating firefighters, the cause hits close to home with several bri-gades dedicating their climbs to well-known locals in their hometowns who have been diag-nosed with a blood cancer or related condition.
Pru Etcheverry, CEO of Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand says every year as the event has grown the level of support from the firefighters and their communities continues to grow as well.
“We can’t thank this wonderful group of firefighters and their supporting communities enough for all the time and effort they invest into fundraising for us while also training for the event on top of their usual lives and jobs. It really is humbling to hear their stories and we are incredibly grateful,” says Etcheverry.
Maaka McKinney, an Auckland-based fire-fighter from West Harbour Volunteer Fire Bri-gade, is currently on a personal mission to raise funds for Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand (LBC) and create awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder in first responders.
McKinney began his challenge in Bluff on April 22 and cycled through to Porirua Police College. He then swapped the bike in favour of running right through to Auckland in full fire-fighter gear weighing over 20 kilograms.
He stopped for a rest day in Waiouru recently.
Maaka will finish his journey in Auckland on 13 May where he will take part in the Fire-fighter Sky Tower Stair Challenge racing up the 1103 steps of Auckland’s Sky Tower.
This is the second time McKinney has put his body on the line for Leukaemia & Blood Can-cer New Zealand. He also walked the length of New Zealand to fundraise for the organisation three years ago. He has currently raised nearly $8,500 to support patients and families living with blood cancer in New Zealand.
As a former solider McKinney relates close-ly to many of the issues that first responders face, including depression, and is encouraging them to talk to one another and seek support.
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Ohakune Club days numbered
The Ohakune Club in Goldfinch Street – land and building – is on the market, leaving the town without a facility that has been an important community asset, says Club president Graeme Walker.
The Club has run out of options for turning around its finances and will close, Mr Walker told the Bulletin.
“It’s disappointing – the community is going to dip out on a community facility.”
“The Council doesn’t contribute in any way,” said Mr Walker.
He said as well as providing a place for people to socialise – especially some of the older members of the community – the Club has hosted many, many funerals and countless community functions.
“They’re going to realise that when it’s gone,” he said, adding that it would cost the council “a million bucks” to provide a facility that would cater for those needs.
He said a number of factors have led to the Club’s demise, but is critical of the Council, specifically the District Licencing Committee.
“We’ve tried to comply (with the liquor licence rules) but they’ve broken the camel’s back.”
SupportRuapehu District mayor Don Cameron
said the Council has tried to work with the Club to help them meet their licence obligations.
“They refused to do what they had to do,” said Mr Cameron.
“We’re more than happy to help them.”He said the fees that they complained
about are set by the Government and the Council does not have the legal ability to change them.
Mr Walker said under a Club licence, they can only serve members. To try to become more financially viable, they introduced restricted memberships for visitors so they could enjoy the club facilities, such as the pool tables. These members had to comply with all the usual Club rules, but paid a nominal membership fee.
These members included visitors in the ski season but also visiting contractors staying in the town.
“But the Police objected, saying it was legal but was against ‘the spirit of the law’.”
The Ohakune Club land and buildings are up for sale and the Club looks set to close this year.
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CACTUS big day this week
CACTUS (Combined Adolescent Challenge Training Unit and Support) volunteers work on one of the bike tracks at the Big Carrot Park recently – one of the activities that the group has taken on since it started on 20 February. Another very early morning community project was working on the gardens at the Ohakune Kindergarten. The programme ends on Thursday with the traditional ‘longest day’ event.
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Ruapehu wants $7m from Freshwater Fund
Ruapehu District Council has applied for nearly $7m from the Government’s newly announced $100 million Freshwater Improvement Fund to help pay for upgrades to the Ohakune and Raetihi wastewater treatment plants.
However, the $100 million Freshwater Improvement Fund grants are to be spread over 10 years and RDC will likely face stiff competition from other councils.
If they are successful in getting these grants and with similar applications still to be made to the new Tourism Infrastructure Fund, this could mean the upgrades will cost the ratepayers nothing.
If no funding is received from the Tourism Infrastructure Fund then RDC ratepayers will have to pay the $6.75 million remaining.
RDC agreed to lodge the application after receiving a report from Environmental Manager Anne-Marie Westcott at last week’s council meeting in Taumarunui.
Her paper tabled a staged approach for the upgrades with both projects being spread over five years.
In Ohakune’s case the project would entail the construction of an enlarged wetland that will “polish” the treated effluent before discharge to land, rather than the current piped discharge to the Mangawhero River.
The total cost of the Ohakune project is expected to be $7.6 million.
As well as changes to the Raetihi plant, including the installation of UV treatment, an enlarged wetland would be constructed there too, to end the current discharge to the Makotuku River.
The total cost of the Raetihi project is expected to be $5.9 million.
Meanwhile RDC has also applied for an additional $40,000 from the Freshwater Improvement Fund to capitalise on the momentum gained in the establishment of the Nga Wai Ora o te Whangaehu to achieve catchment-wide water quality improvements.
A further $25,000 would be contributed by Horizons Regional Council and $15,000 by RDC to achieve this project.
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Out of the CACTUS: digging deep
Ohakune not the ski ‘poor cousin’: CoplandOhakune is not the “poor cousin” to Taupo,
in terms of the ski market, says new Ruapehu Alpine Lifts chief Ross Copland.
He told a gathering of business people at an open Ohakune 2000 Incorporated meeting on Thursday evening at the Powderhorn Chateau that Ohakune was the “jewel” in the market.
He was answering criticism from those present who felt that RAL’s plans to promote Taupo as the “premier ski destination” for the North Island was undermining Ohakune’s
position.Mr Copland said the number of skier days
had dropped from a peak of 460,000 in 2010 to around 291,000 last year and they had to turn that around.
“We’re not taking people away from Ohakune – we’re planning on bringing more people to the region.”
He said Mt Ruapehu is a “pretty serious ski area”.
“Whakapapa is bigger than Coronet Peak
and Remarkables put together. Turoa has more vertical that Coronet stacked on top of the Remarkables.”
He said RAL needs the community as much as the community needs the mountain.Ohakune 2000 supported RAL
Opening the meeting, past chairman Dave Scott gave summary of the work done so far by Ohakune 2000 Incorporated.
“We have supported RAL for years and
Ruapehu College CACTUS programme students pull a McCarthy’s Transport logging truck through Ohakune on Thursday, ending their 8-week gut-busting youth development programme. See inside for details.
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New Museum entrance soon
A large exhibition gallery and council-run iSite will be an integral part of the new entryway build currently well underway at the National Army Museum in Waiouru.
“The new entryway is all about improving the visitor’s experience,” says marketing manager Nicola Bennett.
“We want a more compelling ‘meet and greet’ space and are aiming to improve visitor flows.”
The new gallery space will be the museum’s largest and allows more scope to host a wider range of exhibitions and artefacts including large objects.
The new entrance connects to the Museum where the previous covered ‘ramp’ ran, from the Kippenberger pavilion, over the moat and into the main museum building. The new space continues past the ramp and out towards the rear carpark to create the extra gallery space.
“The inclusion of an iSite made sense given the large number of enquiries the Museum fields from visitors passing through and the (Ruapehu District) Council’s desire to establish an iSite in Ruapehu’s southern gateway,” said Mrs Bennett.
The $2.5 million entryway project has been funded by the Museum’s Trust Board with the help of the Lotteries Board and will also include an expanded retail gift shop.
Stanley Construction from Matamata is the main contractor and is looking to complete construction by the end of June. The short build time is achieved with the large amount of construction being pre-fabricated in Stanley’s Matamata factory.
Taupo use of snow and skiing images to promote Taupo as a tourism destination was another example of why maintaining investment in Visit Ruapehu is “so important”, says Ruapehu District mayor Don Cameron.
“As our Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) Visit Ruapehu’s primary task is to promote the Ruapehu District to domestic and international visitors and get them to choose to visit and stay here.”
“The work Visit Ruapehu is doing in this regard is critical to ensuring that Ruapehu gets its fair share of any tourism expenditure in the region,” said Mr Cameron.
“It is not surprising that Taupo would use iconic images from
within Ruapehu district such as the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks and the Whanganui River and the experiences they offer to promote themselves as they are the ‘jewels in the crown’ for Central North Island tourism,” he said.
“Council believes, however, that there should be an agreement between Visit Ruapehu and Destination Great Lake Taupo on how they are used that reflects their whakapapa.”
“We cannot, and would not want to, stop Taupo and other districts using Ruapehu-based imagery to promote NZ tourism.”
“Our challenge is to leverage the opportunities this increased exposure brings in the way of increased visitor numbers.”
“Council believes that this actually provides a lot more upside potential than downside as any exposure of our core tourism attractions and experiences helps bring people into Ruapehu.”
“You cannot go skiing or walk the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Taupo; you have to come to Ruapehu to do it.”
“Once here people spend money with local businesses and we have the opportunity to highlight and promote everything else we have to offer.”
Mr Cameron added it was also important to recognise that Visit Ruapehu was leading regional tourism development for the Ruapehu sub-region (Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks and
Whanganui River) as part of the Accelerate25 economic action plan for Manawatu-Whanganui.
“Currently this involves the development of a ‘Ruapehu Regional Visitor Development Plan’, which will deliver a clear ‘value proposition
and brand promise’ for the Ruapehu sub-region alongside a ‘Destination Development Plan’.”
“As the first of the government co-investment opportunities from Accelerate25, this work
Taupo’s use of snow images means Ruapehu needs to keep investing in Visit Ruapehu, says the mayor, Don Cameron.
Taupo ski area? Can’t stop them, says mayor
Whakapapa work means
snow is on its way
A digital preview of how the new Museum entry will look (below the flags).
A recent dusting of snow on Mt Ruapehu has signalled winter is on its way and the ski company says 2017 is set to be a bumper ski season, with new snowmakers opening the ski fields a month earlier than usual.
Work is also underway to transform Happy Valley into a new ‘Snow Park’ concept complete with carpet lifts, new access elevators and a dedicated snow play area for non-skiers.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts CEO Ross Copland says the work is pretty much on schedule to open on time – “albeit
with a few challenges along the way”. “The Happy Valley carpet lifts have been delayed in
Singapore and will arrive in mid-May so it will be all hands on deck to get them operational by 3 June.”
“At this stage we expect the elevators to open late June so the nostalgic among us will have a few weeks to take one last ride on the double chair before it is removed for good.”
Snowmaking on Whakapapa lower mountain will
The new ‘snow factory’ container is lifted into place behind the Rangatira Express.
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Council meetings, live to your screen?
Should Ruapehu residents be able to watch local council meetings on their screens? That question was put to Ruapehu District councillors at their Ohakune meeting on Wednesday by ex-community board member Lucy Conway.
She says there are many residents who can’t make it to council meetings but want to know about the debates and decisions that happen at the council table.
“You don’t get a feeling from the (written) minutes about what actually happened,” says Mrs Conway.
She told councillors that the technology had changed a lot and there are now cheap and easy ways to stream live video.
Mardi Gras canned for 2017Alternative 2017 event planned; revamped OMG later
Ohakune Mardi Gras (OMG) street party has been cancelled for 2017, the Ohakune Events Charitable Trust (OECT) that owns the event has announced.
The event had been planned for 24 June 2017.“It is disappointing as it is one of New Zealand’s most
iconic and established events and we have no doubt our fans will also be disappointed by this decision,” said OECT chairman James Foubister.
But he added that it isn’t the end of OMG forever.“OECT intends to bring back an event in the future,”
said James Foubister.“The look and feel will be very much dependant
on feedback from our stakeholders, both locally and nationally and as a community, we are excited by the opportunities that this presents for OMG.”
He said partnerships will be the key to delivering a successful and sustainable event and the volunteer committee is looking forward to building relationships in the future, which supports the community’s vision.
“In order for OMG to remain viable the Trust is obligated to ensure that the event is not only competitive and meets expectations but, more importantly, is cost-effective for both the consumer and the Trust.”
“We have been monitoring iconic national events over the years such as Wellington World Sevens Leg, Auckland Nines, Big Day Out, Auckland City Limits, and McLaren Falls Festival to understand what is driving the decline in sales for these events and to learn from these.”
The Trust reports that loss for last year’s OMG event was $77,000.
“The 2011 Rugby World Cup had a negative effect on our visiting numbers to the region and in light of the up-and-coming Lions Tour, we felt that the date of the event conflicted with the first test match and this posed a great risk for both the reputation of the event and the
Raetihi revamp kicks off
‘OECT intends to bring back
an event in the future.’
Around 35 people attended the unveiling of concept plans for Raetihi’s township revitalisation at the local Barbed Wire Art Gallery on Thursday night, 27 April.
Specialist urban designers Bespoke Landscape Architects, who have been engaged by Council to work with Raetihi on developing the concept plans, attended to talk through the
design ideas and answer any questions.The concept plans build on conversations
started between Council and the community last year, Raetihi Promotions 2025 Vision for Raetihi and input from the wider community.
Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron said it was fantastic to have such an enthusiastic response from the community to the unveiling of the
plans.“As with Taumarunui and Ohura that have
been through this process, these initial concept plans are designed to start a conversation around township redevelopment and challenge peoples thinking on what could possibly be achieved.”
“Township revitalisation is a journey and
Lee Brazier, landscape architect with Bespoke, explains the ideas for Raetihi last Thursday. Photo: Liz Brooker.
Lucy Conway, at right, discusses live streaming council meetings. This image is a screen shot of her test video.
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Double win for Ruapehu rugby
Ruapehu’s rugby teams both ticked off wins at Rochfort Park on Saturday; the Seniors with a 36-point margin and the Premiers by 23 points. Both teams clocked up 43-point totals.
McCarthy’s Transport Ruapehu Premiers eventually pulled away from Wanganui Car Centre Kaierau to win 43-20. The locals had been ahead 19-7 at half time but the visitors tried for a comeback.
But Ruapehu’s midfielder Troy Brown and loose forward Campbell Hart, having a great season, both scored doubles.
McCarthy’s Transport Ruapehu 43 (Troy Brown 2, Campbell Hart 2, Matthew Clark, Shaquille Waara, Fraser Hammond tries; Cruz Pene 4 con) bt Wanganui Car Centre Kaierau 20 (Matt Ashworth, Lafaele Malo tries; Rhys Wylie 2 pen, 2 con). HT: 19-7.
The seniors held off their Kaierau competition, letting them score just one converted try in the first half.
Ruapehu tries: Kevin McDonnell, Taina Wallace-Mikaere Mareikura, Quaid Ponga 2, Dayton Rikihana 2; conversions Mikaere 3, Shairone Wood 1.
Kevin McDonnell and Mikaere Mareikura attempt to stop the big man. Ruapehu Seniors beat Kaierau 43-7. Photo: Merrilyn George.
Indoor football
Indoor football continues this week with friendly kick around from 6pm onwards at the Ruapehu community gym. The pre winter league will start in two weeks, Contact Austin 0210369938 to submit a team.
Ruapehu golf
The 72-hole tournament was played in perfect condi-tions over the weekend. On Saturday Scott Irwin had the best gross score of 74 and Alan Murdie shared the best nett score of 70 with Ray Shields. Scott Irwin scored the only two.
On Sunday, the Open Division final was won by Ray Shields who de-feated Scott Irwin 1-up in a tightly-fought match. The Plate winner was Gareth McGuigan. Graham Murdie finished second in the Ma-karunui Group in another tight match that went to the twentieth hole. Paul Shaw won the plate. The A group winner was Koos Beukes with Lynne Pope second and Monica Battersby win-ning the plate.
The Sunday afternoon Haggle was won by Chris VanderWesthuizen. Next Sunday is a normal club day with the stableford jackpot of $300 up for grabs.
Carl Ellers-Green dodges a Kaierau player in Ruapehu’s 43-20 win. Photo: Glyn Hubbard.