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1 christmas is here 28 November 2018, Vol 35, No 1746 great gift ideas in store Peppatree DESIGN PRINT & SIGN Clyde St, Ohakune P: E: Supreme win for Blind Finch P3 New social workers P6 Panto splits sides P7 Rally roars round Ruapehu P12 Iwi signs $22.5m Treaty agreement Te Korowai o Wainuiārua, the Ruapehu tribes of Uenuku, Tamakana and Tamahaki, are one step closer to Treaty settlement. On Friday the chair of Uenuku Charitable Trust Aiden Gilbert and the Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Hon Andrew Little signed an Agreement in Principle (AIP) at Parliament. Ahead of the signing Mr Gilbert said the mamae (hurt) felt by others going through the settlement process was the same for the tribes of Wainuiārua. The grief is the same and today I m humbled, humbled because of the enormity of the kaupapa (issue). I m reminded by our kaumātua and kuia of the tautoko (support) that has been necessary as we continue on this journey to the goal of redress for all of those who have and have handed down this rākau (challenge) but now passed. When we started off on this journey we looked around at all those who have been through this Crown process and we also acknowledge them for their taha (part) and their endurance. In reply, Minister Little acknowledged the importance of reaching such a significant milestone in the Treaty process for Wainuiārua. This is a significant day for you. It is also a very significant day for Aotearoa, Minister Turn to Page 3 Special waiata connects signing with festival Orautoha School s kapa haka performance at the Ruapehu Culture Festival on Thursday included a special and timely feature a waiata written for the Treaty signing that took place on Friday (see separate story). The wiata was written by Uenuku Charitable Trust member Mahanga Williams on behalf of the Uenuku people, explained Robert Cribb. The wiata references the hapu of Uenuku, Tamahaki and Tamakana in its words. The group that travelled to Wellington for the signing of the Agreement in Principal at Parliament first heard the waiata at Orautoha School earlier. I think it made the day so significant, said Robert Cribb at Orautoha children sing the waiata especially written for the people of Uenuku, Tamakana and Tamahaki. Photo: Robert Milne. Turn to Page 2 Aiden Gilbert, chairman of the Uenuku Charitable Trust, signs the iwi s Treaty settlement Agreement in Principle, while Treaty minister Andrew Little looks on. Photo: Liz Brooker. There are plenty of reasons to warm to a sun-drenched sale. There are so many elements to a classic Kiwi summer: beaches, baches, barbecues and... buying and selling houses. Encouraged by the glorious weather, sellers and buyers emerge refreshed and revitalised from their Christmas breaks, ready to make the sale rooms sizzle. If your New Year s resolution is to make a move, contact the sales professionals at Bayleys. READY FOR SUMMER Bayleys Ruapehu bayleys.co.nz BARTLEY REAL ESTATE LTD, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008 ALTOGETHER BETTER Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services RUAPEHU BULLETIN 28 November

2 Where to dine in the Ruapehu District Special waiata connects signing with festival OHAKUNE industry bar & grill Clyde St, Ohakune Ph: A great place to relax and unwind any time of the day. We offer a simple but yummy brunch and lunch menu to get you through the day or come in after an exhilarating day on the slopes for our Industry Hour which kicks off at 5pm drinks and snack deals available daily. Evening dining offers a diverse selection of globally inspired cuisine to tempt an array of pallets. Fully Licenced, open 7 days a week. See for more details KINGS bar & restaurant 3 Rimu St, Ohakune Junction Ph: Est in 1913, historic Kings offers an inviting menu by locally renown chefs, a great selection of boutique wines and is the exclusive venue offering Ruapehu Brewing Company beers on tap. Ohakune s largest screen for live sports. See our Facebook page for what s on. Open daily from 4pm. LA PIZZERIA 6 Thames St, Ohakune Junction Ph: 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 Lemongrass Thai restaurant At Alpine Motel, 7 Miro St, Ohakune Ph: Ohakune's Thai taste sensation! Authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Fully licensed, dine in or takeaway. Open Monday to Saturday from 5pm. Roasted Addiqtion Coffee. OCR CAFE & RESTAURANT 2 Tyne St, Ohakune (Bottom of the Mountain Rd) Ph: UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! Come 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, Sunday. OHAKUNE CLUB 71 Goldfinch St, Ohakune Ph: Fully licensed country club with a fresh tasty menu at reasonable prices. Function room available. Gaming, pool, darts, snooker and TAB. Restaurant open Wednesday, Friday and Saturday pm. All members and bona fide guests welcome. SWEET PEA CAFE 19 Goldfinch Street, (next to BNZ), Ohakune Ph: Homemade freshly baked cabinet goodies and delicious menu to order from. Family friendly, with kids area and open fire. Open Monday to Saturday 9am 3pm. THE CYPRUS TREE 79 Clyde St, Ohakune Ph: Contemporary 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. THE POWDERKEG Bottom of the mountain road Ph: The iconic Powderkeg remains Ohakune s most popular venue for all ages, with 29 years commitment to fantastic food, friendly service and fun times. The Keg is the perfect place for an icy cold beer or a delicious hot drink by the roaring fire. Open 7am daily. Don t forget our weekly specials including Pool Comp every Wednesday and Snowboard draw every Thursday. Utopia Café/Restaurant 47 Clyde St, Ohakune Ph: Fully 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. To include your restaurant/bar/cafe in this guide, please contact the Ruapehu Bulletin on or ads@ruapehubulletin.co.nz for everything Ohakune, go to ohakune From Page 1 the culture festival. Kapa haka groups performing at the culture festival were: Mo te Whanau TKR; Papanui Junction, Pukeokahu and Mangaweka combined schools; Nancy Winter Early Childhood Centre; Mataroa School; Saint Joesph s Taihape; Te Ha o Nga Mokopuna - Ohakune Kindergarten; Waiouru Primary School; Nga Morehu O Uenuku TKR; TKKM o Ngati Rangi; Ohakune Primary School; Orautoha Primary School; Raetihi Primary School. What s on round Ruapehu The Goat 1 December Raetihi Christmas Carnival 8 December Tussock Traverse 26 January Waimarino A&P Show February Ruapehu Express 23 February Tell us about your event , ed@ruapehubulletin.co.nz Ski, Board & Bike Cnr Ayr St & Goldfinch St, Ohakune , tcbskiandboard.co.nz Clockwise, from top left: Orautoha haka; Raetihi School haka; Raetihi haka; Raetihi waiata. Photos: Robert Milne. 2 RUAPEHU BULLETIN 28 November 2018

3 Blind Finch wins top business award Ohakune s Blind Finch owner Derek Allomes says his supreme win last week at the Whanganui Business Awards came as a complete surprise after he was hoping for maybe one of the minor prizes, or at least a mention to help promote his business. When he heard a rival hospitality business taking a runner-up prize, he thought that was it. We weren t expecting prizes we just thought it would be a good night out away from Ohakune, says Derek. They were stoked to win the WDC Waste Minimisation Fund Environment award and the UCOL - Hospitality category, thinking that was a surprise. But at the end, they also picked up the Supreme Award at Whanganui Chamber of Commerce Regional Business Awards despite being up against a whole range of much larger companies in the Whanganui area. It was so unexpected and I m still feeling blown away, he said. He said entering was quite an effort though, taking about 50 hours to complete the 7800-word entry. Derek Allomes opened his gourmet burger restaurant in Goldfinch St, Ohakune in 2016 and it has received many excellent reviews. More than 300 businesspeople gathered for the awards and gala dinner on Saturday night at the Wanganui Racecourse Function Centre. Iwi signs $22.5m Treaty agreement Derek Allomes is over the moon with his triple business awards for the Blind Finch in Ohakune. North Island ski field injuries a third of the South Island s Ski field injuries in the North Island have cost ACC around a third of those in the South Island since 2014, from less than a third of the total number of claims. The total number of claims from North Island ski areas (Mt Ruapehu and Mt Taranaki) is 12,100 for 2014, 15, 16, 17 and 18. South Island claims total 43,477. In dollar terms, the North Island claims add up to $17,628,333, compared with $46,007,424 for South Island fields. The worst year for North Island claims was 2015, when 2646 claims added up to $4,663,601 for treatment, weekly compensation, rehabilitation support and equipment. In 2016, 2087 claims cost ACC $3,118,282 the lowest claims year for the North Island. In 2018, 2582 claims were made, but so far ACC has spent $1,320,247 for North Island injuries. ACC explains the reason why the cost of 2018 injuries is lower than previous years is that the more serious injuries from this season will still be receiving support, so the total amount will continue to increase over time. The South Island s worst year in terms of numbers was 2018, costing ACC $5,045,032 so far, from 9237 claims. Financially, ACC was hit hardest for South Island claims in 2017, costing $11,547,758 for 8551 claims. Ski field operators say the growth in the number of injuries is slower than the increase in visitor numbers to the slopes. Almost 80 per cent of the claims relate to South Island ski fields with 55 per cent in the Southern Lakes region. Ruapehu Alpine Lifts CEO Ross Copland told Stuff that the figures were a really good news story after an absolute record number of visitors. Over the last five to six years there had been a consistent reduction in the injury rate. The injury rate at the Whakapapa and Tūroa skifield was less than three injuries per thousand visitors. This year they had about 450,000 visitors. The company is investing in trail design and technology, mapping locations of accidents and using ski patrollers. The patrol crew and trail safety [team] are always about looking after people around speed, educating about technique, helmets and protective equipment. The whole industry had tried to grow the FUNdamentals programme, educating children in snow safety as well as technique, Copland said. A lot of injuries are from people who aren t in control skiing into someone who is. Investment in snow making on the lower mountain means trials could be wider and less congested, says Copland. Te Korowai o Wainuiarua lead negotiator Chris McKenzie, Jim Edmonds, Paora Baldy Haitana, iwi chair Aiden Gilbert, Steve Hirini and Government representatives Julie Tangaere (left) and Lu McGregor (right) celebrate the signing of a Treaty of Waitangi Agreement of Principle with the Crown on Friday at the Beehive in Wellington. First Tuesday of the month at Utopia Cafe, Ohakune This month s meeting : Tuesday 4 December, pm Book topic this month: A good summer holiday read Grab a Barista-made coffee/tea (gold coin donation) From Page 1 Little said. The signing of your agreement in principle is an important turning point in the relationship between the Crown and Te Korowai o Wainuiārua on behalf of Uenuku, Tamakana and Tamahaki. By signing this agreement, we are committed to work together to address your historic grievances and raise the socio-economic situation of the hapu within your rohe. Included in the Wainuiārua agreement is an acknowledgement and apology from the Crown, cultural redress including a partnership agreement with the Department of Conservation and the vesting back of land within the Erua Forest Conservation area for the iwi to develop a ecosanctuary and tourism venture at Pōkākā. The Wainiārua core area of interest mainly consists of Crown conservation estate including the Tongariro and Whanganui National Parks that are being settled separately. A number of relationship agreements sit alongside financial redress of $21.7-million and cultural redress of $900,000. Crown owned properties including 183-hectares of Crown Forestry land at Erua and the former 500-hectare Waikune Prison will be purchased. National Park and Raetihi Schools and Police Stations along with the Landcorp farm Raurimu Station have been identified for potential transfer and leaseback. Historically, the Crown has had very little contact with the Wainuiārua tribes from the remote interior of the Whanganui District. With negotiations continuing, Wainuiārua lead negotiator Chris McKenzie said discussions to confirm the historical account are yet to be finalised. Our kōrero is that first contact with the Crown occurred on 24 February, 1865 when the 68th regiment invaded Ohoutahi Pā. This first contact preceded one of the largest single Crown acquisitions in the North Island in 1886 being the Waimarino block followed by two other big blocks being Taumatamahoe and Whitianga. These three blocks totalled a combined 715,000 acres. Crown research suggests this contact occurred 14 years later in 1879 when the Crown sought to acquire land from the Kīngitanga, who at that time the Crown considered to be rebels. The land was acquired to allow for European settlement through the construction of the North Island Main Trunk railway. From the beginning of the twentieth century, the Crown disengaged again with Uenuku, Tamakana, and Tamahaki, except when it required the hapū to relinquish further tribal lands for public works purposes, Minister Little said. Now, Uenuku, Tamakana, and Tamahaki are all virtually landless, this landlessness has contributed to many of your people leaving your rohe to seek economic opportunities elsewhere. Those who remain have endured difficult socio-economic conditions which must be rectified. The Wainuiārua negotiations team are now working towards finalising a Deed of Settlement with the Crown which they hope to initial by late Every adult welcome (not suitable for children). WPI is supporting this initiative as we understand living here can be lonely especially in winter. 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4 Waimarino weather The temperatures and rainfall since the last published data as measured at the Ruapehu College Weather Station. Date 19/11 20/11 21/11 22/11 23/11 24/11 25/11 26/11 Max C Min C Grass C Rain Wholesale Bulk Oil Chainbar Engine Oil THE Hydraulic Transmission trucks tractors heavy equipment car & light commercial All available Wanganui direct Berdeck Village 152 Taupo Quay, Wanganui. Phone (06) ISSN (print) ISSN (online) Published by Ruapehu Media Ltd 16B Goldfinch St, Ohakune. Phone (06) ruapehubulletin.co.nz CROSSWORD New approach for Maori women to quit smoking Associate Minister of Health Jenny Salesa welcomes a new report released highlighting innovative ways of working with young Māori women to successfully quit smoking. It is seriously concerning that young Maori women, aged 18 to 24, have the highest rate of smoking in New Zealand and the Ministry of Health is working to address this as a priority, says Jenny Salesa. This report evaluates four prototype initiatives working with young Māori women to quit smoking. It for everything Ohakune, go to ohakune looks at some of the key reasons they start smoking and what makes it hard for them to stop. The evaluation shows that addressing some of the wider issues in these women s lives was more helpful in getting them to stop smoking than emphasising smoking cessation as the most important goal. This holistic wellbeing approach has had extraordinary results, which I have seen when visiting Turuki Healthcare in South Auckland. It has not only helped young Māori women to quit Book your test drive today! My anytime contact smoking it has also had a much broader and positive impact on their lives and that of their children. Focusing on the overall wellbeing of these young Māori women and their families with respect to their culture, identity and ability to manage their daily lives is vitally important in getting them to quit smoking. The onesize fits all approach does not work for everyone. These young Māori wahine also helped in co-designing the stop smoking service which meant it was truly responsive to what was going to work for them. This work will guide how we deliver stop smoking services in the future. It will also help in achieving greater equity in the health system, which is a key health priority for this Government. I would like to congratulate all those involved in these four initiatives. I hope that all stop-smoking services and the public take the time to learn from this excellent initiative, says Jenny Salesa. The first phase of this project involved gathering information from young Wanganui Motors Ohakune Māori women and culminated in the report Exploring why young Māori women smoke. Insights from this phase formed the foundation of the second evaluation phase, which has led to this report, Addressing the Challenges of Young Māori Women Who Smoke: A developmental evaluation of the phase two demonstration project. The four prototype initiatives were delivered across eight-months in Taranaki, Southland, South Auckland and Palmerston North earlier this year. ENDURA America s AWD SUV diesel Summer THE PUZZLE COMPANY ACROSS 1. Animal released in NZ in early 1900s, last sighted in 1950s (5) 4. Large scissors (6) 9. Not one or the other (7) 10. Courage (5) 11. Considerate (4) 12. Delicate (7) 13. Flu or other illness (colloq) (3) 14. Encourage, spur on (4) 16. Female relative (4) 18. Shy (3) 20. Band which had a 1983 hit with Outlook for Thursday (2,5) 21. Daze (4) 24. Reclusive Swedish actress (5) 25. Eastern Bay of Plenty mill town (7) 26. South Island town with streets named after English rivers (6) 27. Lying face down (5) DOWN 1. Native plant popular with honey bees (6) 2. Tearful vegetable (5) 3. Reverberate (4) 5. Farm dog (8) 6. Charge in court (7) 7. Metal pin for meat (6) 8. Snow pile (5) 13. Harp on about something (8) 15. Dais (7) 17. Slowly (music) (6) 18. Strangle (5) 19. Not certain (6) 22. Trunk (5) 23. Exchange (4) SOLUTION 1714 Across: 1. Ray Columbus, 8. Ngapuhi, 9. Ngaio, 10. Gone, 11. Unequal, 12. Fee, 13. Opal, 15. Idea, 17. Was, 19. Inertia, 20. Date, 23. Trial, 24. Reliant, 25. Wear and tear. Down: 1. Renege, 2. Yearn, 3. Opus, 4. Unique, 5. Ben Nevis, 6. Stature, 7. Slowly, 12. Flotilla, 14. Preview, 16. Picton, 17. Wairoa, 18. Better, 21. Amaze, 22. Fled. 4 RUAPEHU BULLETIN 28 November 2018 PRINTING Greg Prouse, RAG2E Mountain Bike Guide, tests out the trails around National Park, Ruapehu District. EARLY DECEMBER! Deadline for material 4 December Call or ads@ruapehubulletin.co.nz to book your space

5 New finance boss for power company A finance executive with extensive experience in the utilities sector will join The Lines Company (TLC) team before Christmas. Audrey Scheurich has been appointed general manager finance, reporting directly to TLC chief executive Sean Horgan. Scheurich will replace current chief financial officer Kevin Barnes who is leaving TLC after four years in the role. Audrey Scheurich joins TLC from Wellington Water Ltd where she was chief financial officer for more than three years. Prior to that she worked in senior financial roles at Genesis Energy, including as general manager finance. All up she has more than 20 years experience in senior financial roles as well as significant commercial experience with large infrastructure projects. TLC chief executive Sean Horgan welcomed her appointment and thanked Barnes for his significant contribution over the last four years. In addition to his role as CFO, Kevin played a key role in developing the new pricing system, which we are rolling out now, Horgan said. We wish him well in his next endeavours and look forward to the contribution and leadership that Audrey will provide in the finance space and as part of our senior leadership team. Scheurich has two adult children, is a chartered accountant and holds a Bachelor of Management Studies degree from the University of Waikato. She will begin her new role in mid-december. TLC s new finance general manager Audrey Scheurich. Taihape Christmas Christmas kicks off on Saturday for Taihape folk Coogan Contracting and Taihape Haulage (Koha) who have invited their neighbours from the Ruapehu and various other fundraiser activities. District to get along to their annual Christmas We need everyone involved to make this a great parade, at midday. day, from the energy of volunteers and families The parade will showcase a fantastic mix of to our wonderful sponsors, it all helps, says Eva dancing elves, over 20 community and business George, Taihape Community Development Trust floats of all shapes and sizes. projects and events co-ordinator. Prizes for the floats are New World vouchers, The event has been made possible through $150 for first, $75 for second and there will be a contributions from Pub Charity, Rangitikei District goody bag for the third-place winners. Council, Taihape New World, TMS Motors, A bonus feature of the day includes truck and MacDonalds, Greenstone Insurance and Property tractor rides afterwards at Memorial Park with Brokers. 100 years since influenza: Nurse Drummond remembered By John Archer This spring marks 100 years since the 1918 influenza epidemic, which arrived in the Waimarino largely by train, with troops arriving home from service in World War One. Following is a report taken from Papers Past on the epidemic as it was reported in the Waimarino, 100 years ago this week: IMPROVING AT OHAKUNE. I believe we have the influenza epidemic now in hand, was the welcome message flashed along the wires this morning by Mr Swindells, the local health officer. Drs Peltham and Mitchell have recovered sufficiently to renew their efforts in fighting the scourge. They also have the assistance of a medical student from Otago. Inhalation chambers have been installed at Rangataua, and two are in operation at Ohakune and two at Raetihi, through which a large number of people are passing, with very obvious benefit. It is a painful thing to have to chronicle the death of Nurse Drummond who has been fighting the epidemic ever since it started. She was taken ill, and succumbed. AUCKLAND STAR: THE WALKING ANGEL. The influenza epidemic of 1918 exacted a heavy toll at Ohakune, with a large proportion of the railway staff on the sick list. Nurse Ruth Drummond, only daughter of the Rangataua Workshops Manager, was at home after becoming run-down while in her second year of training at Auckland Hospital. Some years ago Miss Drummond met with a serious accident, and was for months in the hospital, where she conceived the idea of becoming a nurse. She had not properly regained her strength when she was asked to assist fighting the epidemic. She was to become a veritable Florence Nightingale to the many Railway employees whom she nursed back to health. Working long hours, with little food, Nurse Drummond finally collapsed, and died on November 15th, being buried at Rangataua on the 17th. Her good work was so appreciated at Ohakune that she was known as The Walking Angel. Her death was mourned by the whole community, and the presence of white-faced semiconvalescents at her graveside brought a tragic poignancy of the passing of a warm young life. Her name will live in the annals of Ohakune as a noble woman who offered up her life on the altar of duty and for suffering humanity. Nurse Drummond intended entering Dunedin College next year in order to take up the medical profession. Ruth Drummond a teen-aged student nurse from Rangataua was the heroine here and saved many lives. RUAPEHU BULLETIN 28 November

6 Social workers bring wealth of experience Four new care and protection social workers at the Oranga Tamariki-Ministry for Children site in Taumarunui bring a range of skills and experiences to the rohe, says the organisation that has hired them. Oranga Tamariki supports children whose wellbeing is at significant risk of harm now, or in the future. It also works with young people who may have offended, or are likely to offend. The Taumarunui site is responsible for a geographical area ranging from Mapiu in the North to Waiouru in the South. It has been through a period of change this year, taking time to recruit new wellqualified people who want to support the transformative work underway. Site manager Ray Wiley says he is delighted the site has been able to recruit the new social workers and acknowledges the efforts of staff and community partners this year. Staff have done a great job responding to the needs of tamariki referred to us over the past few months and community organisations have supported and contributed massively. The new social workers are Ann Pothen, Liz Nelson (Te Atiawa, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui), Sheranne Haugh (Ngati Raukawa) and Nikhil Jacob. Liz, Ann and Nikhil have relocated Helicopter Inspections of power lines in your area to Taumarunui from other parts of the country, while Sheranne is Taumarunui born and bred. Ann and Nikhil are originally from Kerala, India. All four new staff members are qualified social workers and collectively bring experience ranging from working for the Navy, to working in schools, for iwi social services, and in hospitals. The site now has full staffing, with six staff in the social worker team who report to a social worker supervisor. Ray says the team is at the forefront of efforts to build safe, loving and lifelong relationships for children. Our purpose is to ensure that all tamariki are in loving whānau and communities where their oranga tamariki can be realised. Children deserve to be able to achieve their potential and enjoy happy lives. Nationally, Oranga Tamariki has recruited over 200 social workers since it was established in July last year. Children and young people told Oranga Tamariki they want a social worker who will stay with them and doesn t change, who listens to them and explains things and takes their needs into account, who involves them in decision making and who takes the time to hang out with them and gets to know them. From left, Sheranne Haugh, site manager Ray Wiley, Liz Nelson and Nikhil Jacob. (Absent: Ann Pothen). Supermarket property for sale The owner of the property occupied by Ohakune s only supermarket has put the property up for sale. Ohakune New World proprietor Daniel Rolls points out that the company has a lease that has some time to run, so for them it will mean a new landlord and not a move for them, if the property sells. The sales promotion describes the offer as an affordable opportunity to acquire a superbly tenanted retail investment property in a popular tourism spot. Colliers International is marketing Goldfinch St for sale by tender, closing at 4pm on 13 December. Broker Dan Walker says the property services a steady stream of tourists visiting Ohakune year-round. The property occupies an enviable retail niche as the only full-format supermarket in Ohakune. Its sale represents an affordable opportunity to become landlord to a blue-chip tenant in popular tourism destination. Built in the 1980s, the well-maintained property has a net lettable area of 955sq m on a 1809sq m freehold site. New World occupies the premises on a 12-year lease to parent company Foodstuffs North Island Limited. Almost two years remain on the current lease, followed by two rights of renewal of six years each. The property earns $168,703 in net annual rent with rent reviews taking place every two years. New World also leases a neighbouring property with 36 car parks at 18 Goldfinch Street with an expiration of The Commercial-zoned property for sale has a satisfactory 75 per cent New Build Standard seismic rating. MORTGAGEE TENDER Held from 10 December 2018 to 25 January Enrolments open on 3 December For ages 6-12 years. Bring your Library Card or join the Library. Be Quick - Places are limited! State Highway 4, Raurimu Fun! Crafts! Activities! Rewards! And its free!!! for everything Ohakune, go to ohakune Ruapehu, New Zealand 6 RUAPEHU BULLETIN 28 November 2018 Ohakune where ski, board and bike adventures begin Alpine Lifestyle - Mortgagee Sale Tucked off the road and surrounded with nature, you'll find this loved family home situated on 8.8 acres of native forest offering privacy and tranquility. This property features large living spaces that flow to private outdoor entertaining areas including a terrace & separate BBQ area. Four bedrooms, a mezzanine that splits into 2 separate sleeping partitions and a separate sleepout provides enough space to accommodate the masses. An over sized double garage with enough room to fit three cars, along with separate storage sheds, make for great outdoor storage spaces. Minutes to the alpine Village of National Park & Whakapapa Ski Field, this property would make for the perfect getaway. Call me to discuss the homes tragic history Ha A 4 B 1 C 3 I Tender Tender closes 4.00 pm Friday 30th November 2018 (unless sold prior) View by appointment Shannon Blackburn M P shannon.blackburn@harcourts.co.nz ADC Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

7 Phoenix split sides with panto Kings, knights, princes and princesses, the Lady of the Lake (aka LOL), witches, wizards, fishes, flies and minstrels all came together for a Christmas season of shows at the Royal Theatre in Raetihi last week, where the audience were entertained to a side-splitting laughter stage. Director Phyl Cameron said the Phoenix Players were once again rapt with the response from the community to their ninth Christmas pantomime. Forty three adults and children many mothers and daughters as well as fathers and sons made up the cast, playing around 100 different roles. The lead character King Arthur was played by Ben Carter who Phyl said had never been on stage before but carried out the role fantastically. Audience numbers grew from around 30 on the first night (Tuesday) to full houses by Friday and Saturday. A large group of kindergarten teachers from the wider region made a special trip to Raetihi for the show, dressing up in medieval costume. Phyl says they got right into it, joining in the singing and provided quite a bit of banter and backchat to the performers. Some of the children were taken aback a bit at first but once they saw the adult performers rise to the challenge and enjoy the interaction, they got the hang of it, making it quite a special night, said Phyl. Medieval Mischief is based on the well-loved legend of King Arthur and that wonderful sword Excalibur. Legend has it that he who draws the sword from the stone will be King of all England but he must be honest and reliable, kind and trustworthy. This manner of man was not easy to find around 480AD. Not easy to find in 2018 either, so nothing s changed, explains director Phyl Cameron. LOL has been banished to live under water she s feisty determined to get out of her watery dungeon. Merlin still loves LOL (the Lady of Lake) but he has grown old and she has stayed young. Will she think him worthy still? Pyrethrum and her son Mortein are a dodgy duo collecting poison for nefarious plans. There are knights, witches, village people, maypole dancers and cluster flies and they all have their part to play in this Panto. Do as you are told, laugh and clap and cheer and you will be fine, Mrs Cameron advised her audience. TOP LEFT: Guinevere (Diana Cranston) sings to Dresden (Sofia Booth). ABOVE: Lancelot (Don Cameron) has a crack at removing Excalibur. LEFT: LOL (Katie Shere) and her fishes sing in the lake. Photos: Brenda Burnard and Judy Chevin. We ll do the baking BOOK TODAY! Your first bill under our new pricing will arrive soon or may have arrived already. Got questions? Come and chat to one of our customer service team who ll help you out. To book a time, bookmein@thelines.co.nz or call We d love to see you there (and we ll bring the biscuits). Our next customer catch up is: Fri 30 November Railway Café Findlay Street National Park Ruapehu District Council Ayr Street Ohakune RUAPEHU BULLETIN 28 November

8 Phoenix split sides with panto Experts Panto pictures: Clockwise from top left: LOL s fishes, the Cluster Flies; Pyrethrum (Richard Harker) and Neptune (Dave Sims); LOL sings with the minstrels. Photos: Brenda Burnard and Judy Chevin. Builder ALTOGETHER FOR A BETTER It makes perfect sense when you are considering selling your lifestyle property or farm, to work with someone who has deeply entrenched and down to earth values within the world of country. Nicknamed The Property Ruralist Annemarie understands her client s needs, having had first-hand experience being on both sides of the fence as a seller and a buyer of rural property. Working with Annemarie will guarantee your property receives the maximum exposure to the market, with her goal to achieve for her client s a premium selling price. Annemarie lives with her husband Fraser, on their own sheep and beef farm and her strong family values combined with her proven work ethic enables Annemarie s client s to quickly gain trust in her. Contact Annemarie today to discuss your rural or lifestyle property. Proud supporter of Farming Friends of Hospice. Member of RMPP and Beef & Lamb NZ. Annemarie Horrocks Lifestyle & Country Sales annemarie.horrocks@bayleys.co.nz bayleys.co.nz BARTLEY REAL ESTATE LIMITED, BAYLEYS, LICENSED UNDER THE REAA RUAPEHU BULLETIN 28 November 2018 ALTOGETHER BETTER Residential / Commercial / Rural / Property Services Ruapehu golf The first Twilight Golf of the year was supported by a reasonable group of beginners, hackers and golfers. Barney and Kimberley Warbrick shared first in Division 1. In Division 2, Robert Edmonds scored a remarkable gross 36 for 23 points to just beat Adam Hinana who had the same gross score for 21 points. Twilight Golf continues this Thursday, tee off between 4.30 and 5.30pm. On Sunday the four club challenge was held in the rain. Despite the weather and the club restriction, Alan Murdie returned from holiday to lead the field, shooting a gross 81 for 42 points. Mike Hoeta finished second with 41 points, Chris Vanderwesthuizen continued his run of good form shooting a gross 80 for 39 points. Next Sunday will be a normal club day, tee off from 1.00pm. The Anderson Cup was won by Andy Entwisle after a hard-fought match with Jerry Jordan which required playing the extra ninth hole four times. The hotel cup was won by Robert and Krishane Edmonds who beat the team of Adam Hinana and Tiaan Beukes in another hard-fought final. The Strachan trophy final between Daniel Rolls and Kelvin McLeod will be played this week. The She Loves Golf promotion continues this Friday at the club from 10.00am to Female golfers can get a special package including lessons from golf professional Rhys Watkins who is also available for private golf lessons. Contact Andy Entwisle for more information, phone The Waimarino Golf Club s AGM and prize giving will be held on Friday 7 December, 7.00pm at the club rooms, all members welcome. Your local qualified licensed building practitioner ph.su.couch@gmail.com Ph Central Heating Efficient, Effective, Complete Heat Radiators Servicing Diesel Boilers Gas Boilers Retrofit Systems New Builds Certifying Plumbers & Gasfitters Ph Dave Appliances For all your household appliances Fisher & Paykel & Haier fridges, freezers, dishwashers, washing machines, stoves. Your Local 100% Independent Store & Heat Pump Installers. Q Card. Come see us for all your electrical needs. Ohakune TV Electrical Trust Law Ph Legal Services Family Law Criminal Law Wills and Estates Relationship Property Law Property Law and Conveyancing Nash Jordan Law 56 Clyde St, Ohakune Joanna Jordan & Jeremy Nash office@njlaw.co.nz Ph

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10 CLASSIFIEDS Deadline 5pm Friday. Phone FOR SALE AIR RIFLES.177 from $199 at RFS Seddon St, Raetihi. Ph FIREWOOD, 4 cubic metres Douglas Fir, $340. Phone FIREWOOD, NATIVE, from $100 per cubic metre thrown. Firewood splitting service available. Phone Firewood Split Summer Special $70 per cube mixed for locals. Also logs 5-ton truck load call for price. Prepare for winter now don t get left in the cold. Call or txt Keith Firewood the Woodshed. Shed dried. Order now. Contact Ian or GUN SAFES from $249 at RFS Seddon St, Raetihi. Phone HOWA 223 MINI RIFLE and scope package only $699 at RFS Seddon St, Raetihi. Ph PEONY FLOWERS for sale. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. 9 Ruapehu Road. Phone RABBITS A PROBLEM?.22 rifle packages from $299 at RFS Seddon St, Raetihi. Phone WASGIJ PUZZLES, $5 each, Destiny 14, 16; Mystery 5, 10, 12, 13, Original 11. Ph WATER TROUGHS, cattle or sheep. Different sizes. Delivered price quoted. Ph Business notices A1 LAWN SERVICE chalet & residential, lifestyle blocks. Cheap & will beat any price. P: , lawnaone@gmail.com. GARAGE DOORS, all types of garage doors, specialising in sectional garage doors and auto openers. For a free quote ring Alex Ferrier Building Services Ltd on FOUND TRAILER TAIL GATE Phone Alan situations vacant business NOTICES 10 RUAPEHU BULLETIN 28 November 2018 Ross Hardey Optometrist For an appointment when next in Ohakune or Taihape, phone: EYESIGHT, ( ) Bennett s Tank Cleaning Services Septic tanks, water tanks, grease traps. Call us for fast efficient service. Phone Chris on Public NOTICES Ngati Rangi Community Health Centre Inc. Annual Meeting To be held on Thursday 29 November 2018 at 5pm in the NRCHC Conference Room Agenda: Chair Report Executive Report Financial Report Kaye Oliver, Secretary. Phone Proprietors of Pipiriki Township No. 1 and Other Blocks Incorporated Notice of Meeting The Annual General Meeting for 2018 will be held at Paraweka Marae, Pipiriki on Saturday 15 December at 10am Transport to Pipiriki will be provided by a mini bus which will leave Ohakune at Osteria on Clyde Street at 9am and a further pick up in Raetihi at the Medical Centre on Seddon St. MEETINGS The following meetings of Horizons Regional Council will be held during December 2018 in the Tararua Room, Regional House, Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, unless otherwise advised: Tuesday, 4 December 10.30am Regional Transport Committee 7.00pm Manawatu River Users Advisory Group Tuesday, 11 December 10.00am Strategy and Policy Committee Wednesday, 12 December 9.00am Environment Committee Tuesday, 18 December 1.00pm Regional Council Should Members of the public wish to speak at Meetings, they are advised to view details on the Horizons website or phone M J McCartney CHIEF EXECUTIVE Freephone CHURCH NOTICES HIGHER GROUND, Bible Baptist Church, meeting Horopito Hall, Sundays 10.30am. 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Ph or thegerback@gmail.com Ruatiti Airstrip An extra ordinary meeting of all airstrip users is to be held at the Orautoha Hall on Wednesday 5 December at 7.30pm Waimarino Victim Support LGC AGM (reschedule) Wednesday 5 December 2018 at 7pm Ohakune Anglican Hall NGATI RANGI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE December Clinics By appointment/drop In Personal Health Nurse - FRI 7, 14, and 21 ( ) SERVICES AVAILABLE Kaupapa Maori Mental Health and Addictions (Annie) Supporting/ addressing needs of Tangata Whaiora Drug & Alcohol Intervention Te Putanga Pukenga Program A/H Emergencies Mental Health Assessment & Treatment Team Whanau Ora (Tina, Darnella, Margaret) Wrap around services for those with High Health Needs Maternity Support, advice & advocacy Support for GP Practice Smoking Cessation Tamariki Ora (Tina, Margaret) Well Child Checks for pepe 0-5 years Kaiawhina Additional Support Appointments/More Information Contact Admin Mon-Fri- 8.30am-5pm /0 or admin2@ngatirangihealth.org.nz Te Ra Mokopuna National Safe Sleep promotion at the Community Space in Raetihi from 10am to 12noon on 5/12/18. Come along for some fun and nibbles. We have an AED Defibrillator available on site. Ruapehu District Council Boards and Committees DECEMBER 2018 MEETING DATES Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board 6.00pm, Thursday 6 December 2018 Council Chamber, Ayr Street, Ohakune Audit and Risk Committee 11.00am, Tuesday 11 December 2018 Council Chamber, Huia Street, Taumarunui Taumarunui Ohura Ward Committee 10.00am, Thursday 13 December 2018 Council Chamber, Huia Street, Taumarunui Ruapehu District Council 10.00am, Friday 14 December 2018 The Park Hotel, 2/6 Millar Street, National Park MEETING CONTACTS Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board John Hotter, Chairperson National Park Community Board Jenni Pendleton, Chairperson Taumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee Karen Ngatai, Chairperson Audit and Risk Committee Philip Jones, Chairperson Ruapehu District Maori Council Edwin Ashford, Chairperson Ruapehu District Council Don Cameron, Mayor Public NOTICES 2018 Prizegiving Saturday, 1 December 2018 at 5.30pm. Ohakune Squash Club, Tainui St, Ohakune. Please join us for prizegiving and the Club s 25th birthday celebrations. Raetihi Cossie Club & Waimarino Cancer Society Fundraiser Judging 10 Entrants (8 mo s, 2 ladies hair shaving) Sunday 2 December, 5pm judging 6pm Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club Support the entrants and the local Cancer Society Poster kindly sponsored by Peppatree Te Kāhui o Paerangi Hui & Wānanga Rae hi Marae, Rae hi-ohakune Road, Rae hi Friday 30th November :00pm Pōwhiri 5:00pm Kai 7:00pm Karakia Koro Ruapehu wānanga Saturday 1st December 2018 Hīkoi to Koro Ruapehu (bring comfortable walking shoes) Sunday 2nd December 2018 Te Kāhui o Paerangi Hui 9:00am - 3:00pm Agenda Karakia Roll call and apologies Minutes and ac ons from last mee ng Ngā Rangi Trust reports Paepae hui General business Pānui Karakia Please RSVP to Elijah Pue events@nga rangi.com 1 Mountain Road, Ohakune New Zealand 0800 N RANGI or nga rangi.com facebook.com/nga rangi.trust Why do we have an ad deadline? 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11 CLASSIFIEDS Business notices Lawnmowing Chalet & Residential Subdivision & Lifestyle blocks Public NOTICES National Park Community Board November 2018 Meeting DOG BOARDING KENNELS MITREDALE, OHAKUNE Book now for the Christmas and summer holidays Your dog s home away from home Vaccination Certificate Essential Ph The last meeting of the year for the National Park Community Board will be held on 27 November 2018, 5pm, at the Taumarunui Council Chambers, Huia Street, Taumarunui. MEETING CONTACT National Park Community Board Jenni Pendleton, Chairperson situations vacant Capital Works Operator Taumarunui Business notices Ruapehu College Teaching position SENCO 8 hours a week Fixed term for 2019 Applications close 3pm Friday 7 December Contact Principal Kim Basse We currently have a vacancy for a Capital Works Operator to carry out installations and upgrades of water pipes, waste pipes, storm water pipes and/or any other services or infrastructure in the Ruapehu area. As an operator you will need: Experience in machinery operation or trenching. Experience in civil works an advantage. Class 2 Licence essential. Excellent organisational skills. Good communication skills. Basic computer literacy, Internet, , Excel, Word Processing. This position is primarily based in Taumarunui however you will be required to travel to other areas within the Ruapehu Region. Veolia New Zealand is a drug/alcohol free company and safety is our first priority. As part of the pre-employment medical you will be required to pass a drug/alcohol test at the completion of reference checking. your application to Jobs.nz@veolia.com or phone Veolia New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer Ruapehu wins innovation award Ruapehu District Council has taken out the ALGIM Excellence in Innovation Award, at the organisation s 2018 annual conference in Rotorua. The Award, sponsored by MAGIQ Software, was taken out by the council s 4D Cemetery project. Using drones and geospatial software, the council created a highresolution 3D map of the cemeteries in the district. The resolution of the headstones images is high enough to see every detail. The imagery was then overlaid on real maps of the cemetery, allowing online visitors to take a virtual tour of the area. Family of those in the cemetery can then link each grave through to a listing on sites such as Ancestry.com. They can also provide photos of the people as they remember them. The 4D aspect refers to the ability to explore in time as well as space. The award judges said that RDC s project exemplified the ingenuity that s present within small New Zealand councils. Yet the impact of this service will reverberate throughout the district, country and even globally for those seeking to connect with their whakapapa and ancestry, Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM) chief Mike Manson said. As the association representing local government s ICT and digital sector, we feel it is crucial to recognise those councils that are doing excellent work in this sector. Ruapehu is one of the smallest councils by population in the country, yet they showed that size is no barrier to excellence. Taking readily available technology and using it in ways no one had thought of is the essence of what small councils need to do as they work to provide amazing services to their ratepayers, while balancing the books. Man dies on Tongariro Crossing A man died after suffering a medical event at Red Crater on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing on Saturday. Emergency services were alerted at 8:40am when another person activated a personal locator beacon. The man s body was recovered from the mountain and a karakia held at the Mangatepopo Road end of the crossing. A rāhui was put in place on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing until yesterday morning, Tuesday 27 November. Police said the rāhui allows family and whānau to reflect in peace. The matter is being referred to the coroner. situations vacant Casual Holiday Park Cleaner/ Housekeeper wanted Restricted/full licence required. Experience preferred. Must be reliable, have a high standard of work plus be available to work weekends and public holidays. Phone Karen on Why do we have an ad deadline? Because it s important that we get your ad booking and copy in on time, so that we have time to check it, plan the best layout and work on producing a better paper for you! No Fees Every year ALGIM conducts an audit of all council websites, and cemeteries are usually in the top three visited pages on any site. Here, Ruapehu has laid out a template for enhancing their cemetery services that the rest of local government can follow. ALGIM serves the New Zealand Local Government ICT sector, with all 78 councils as members. RDC CEO Clive Manly and IT manager Stewart Campbell. 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12 Rally roars round Ruapehu A rumble of Ford Escorts along with a few Toyotas and a smattering of other makes of cars ripped around a range of roads around Ruapehu on Monday and Tuesday, taking part in the Silver Fern Rally. After travelling south from Taumarunui, taking in a rip round Middle Road, the cars parked up at Ohakune Primary School for the night on Monday, some taking the chance for a car wash from staff, pupils and parents from the school. The playground served as the parc fermé a secure area for teams to leave their cars overnight. Next morning the cars headed away between 7.30am and 8am, for special stages on Oruakukuru Road, Papaiti/ Rangitatau East roads and Mangamahu Road, back to Ohakune Primary School for lunch. The support from the school has allowed them to raise funds from the rally and participants. The oldest car competing was a 1971 Ford Escort RS1600 and the youngest a 2013 Toyota GT86. While New Zealand rallying is still relatively strong at grass roots level today, the cost of performing competitively at the international level is now beyond most teams, says Rally organiser Peter Martin. He said a class for less powerful two-wheel-drive cars and the worldwide resurgence of classic and marathon rallies, is seeing a return of competitors, cars and spectators to the sport. The rally started in Hamilton on Saturday and will finish in Rotorua next Saturday. Taumarunui rally enthusiast Cambell Wright and his navigator Donna Elder with their 1970 VW Type 1 car at Ohakune. The pair missed much of Monday s stages after their motor blew up. But they managed to replace the motor in time to get to Ohakune to rejoin the event for Tuesday. Mr Wright said he was gutted to miss driving the roads round Taumarunui that he is so familiar with, but was looking forward to five more days of driving. Photo: Robert Milne. Below: A crew from Ohakune Primary School get stuck in to cleaning Charlie Evans and Andrew Hooker s 1980 Mazda RX7. Photo: Lisa Clark. More plans for Raetihi Christmas Carnival Plans for the Raetihi Christmas Carnival with parade on Saturday 8 December are being added to all the time. Organiser Lucy Conway says they ve been asked by people what the committee would like them to do. Come and have a fun day, says Lucy. Come along and enjoy the stalls and activities, buy raffles for firewood and other things, have brunch, chill out and listen to the music. Do some Christmas shopping and then get your float to the sale yards for judging at 12, so the parade can move down the street at On the line up is a vintage jazz singer. There are miniature pony rides and rides on a larger horse for the bigger kids. The drenching machine returns bring a good throwing arm and a towel. Children can have their photo taken with Santa in the grotto before the parade. Silhouettes will be painted in the car parks. The usual quick fire raffles of frozen chickens and more, will be there again. There will be a hunt the needle in the haystack for prizes. Spot prizes are up for grabs for decorated bikes, scooters, prams and fancy dress. People with decorated bikes and scooters and prams and other fancy dress contestants are welcome to join the parade from the BNZ corner, if the sale yards are too far. Stalls selling haangi, cakes, jams, pickled pork, jewellery, handmade clothes, fresh veggies, ice cream and popcorn. There are more stall applications arriving daily. Get the word out about entering the parade, says Lucy. As well as bragging rights and a lovely rosette, first prize is $150, second is $100 and third is $ RUAPEHU BULLETIN 28 November 2018