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The Mountains to Sea cycle trail in Ruapehu District will receive $4.6 million in funding from the Provincial Growth Fund for two additional trails, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced on Sunday.

The money will be added to the $2m allocated earlier by the Government, to cover the full cost of Te Ara Mangawhero trail, which runs from Tūroa Ski Area to Ohakune, with a branch trail across to Horopito to link up with the Ohakune Old Coach Road and on to Erua.

“This is an exciting development for the local community and one that will provide significant economic opportunities for the Ruapehu District,” Shane Jones said.

“The funding will help Ruapehu District Council to develop two new shared use trails from Turoa to Ohakune, to Horopito and Erua. This will create a continuous path from Mount Ruapehu to Whanganui and the Tasman Sea that can be completed by users over a number of days, taking them on a journey through

two national parks and breath-taking scenery.

“This region has been waiting a long time for this project, which has been talked about for a number of years. I am happy that the Provincial Growth Fund has been able to contribute to it, particularly at a time when local economies need a boost,” Shane Jones said.A ten-year moot

The trail was first mooted around 10 years ago, when plans were being drafted to widen the Ohakune Mountain Road.

The trail will also link up the eastern and western parts of the Round the Mountain trail, meaning hikers won’t have to walk the Ohakune Mountain Road section.

A number of existing trails in the region will also be upgraded, improving access to the landscape and World Heritage areas and creating a more sustainable visitor experience, said Mr Jones.

When complete, the trails are expected to attract more than 27,000 visitors to the region and will create up to 127 local jobs through construction, maintenance and on-going operation.

“Increased visitor stays and spending will be great news for local businesses, employers and iwi. Ngāti Rangi and Uenuku will have the opportunity to develop initiatives to manaaki (welcome) trail users through an area of immense cultural value,” Shane Jones said.

Ruapehu’s mayor Don Cameron said it’s great that the Government recognises the region, saying the trail “will be fantastic”.

“It’s looking like it will draw 20,000 to 25,000 people in the first year and

It was a colourful and fun day at Turoa on Saturday, with swimwear adorning the slopes of the ski field on Saturday all in the name of a good cause. About 50 skiers and boarders took part in the annual Turoa Bikini Downhill race, raising $500 for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. Bikini-clad skiers and boarders paid a $10 entry fee and donation buckets were rattled around the ski field, gathering more funds. Guys and girls joined in the fun event with some colourful and creative outfits.

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What’s onround Ruapehu

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THE POWDERKEGBottom of the mountain road Ph: 06 385 8888The iconic Powderkeg at the bottom of the mountain road remains Ohakune’s most popular venue for all ages. With over 30 years’ commitment to service and good quality free range food. Follow us on instagram @powderkegbar for our weekly deals and giveaways, pre-order now for sushi Fridays from 11am weekly! Happy hour daily from 5pm until 6pm. Powderkeg open 7am till late daily. See you at the Keg!

UTOPia Café/RESTaURanT47 Clyde St, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 9120Fully licensed café open 7 days from 7.30am to 4pm 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, there is a function room too for meetings or special occasions. Free WiFi with purchase.

KinGS baR & RESTaURanT3 Rimu St Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8648Est in 1913, historic Kings offers an inviting menu by locally renown chefs, a great selection of boutique wines and is the exclusive venue to offer Ruapehu Brewing Company beers on tap. See our Facebook page for what’s on. Open from 4pm daily.

inDUSTRY baR & GRill55 Clyde Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 9006Come on in and enjoy our delicious $20 mains throughout the 2020 winter season. At Industry we welcome everyone to share some great times. To make a booking give us a call or message us on Facebook. Open Mon – Thu 5pm till late. Fri – Sun 11.30am till late. www.industrybarandgrill.co.nz

THE KiTCHEn @ 4 THaMES ST 4 Thames Street, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8664The Kitchen specialises in affordable and friendly, fresh and tasty modern fare. Soft shell tacos, steak plates, home made dumplings, poke bowls, a full range of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Ohakune's most thoughtful drinks list including a great range of NZ craft beer. Eat in or takeaway. Open from 4pm, next to Powderkeg, Ohakune Junction.

WPI and Ernslaw Oneare proud to give approximately $20,000 each year

to local community groups as part of our commitment to the area in which we work and live

Community groups who have benefited in the last year include:

Raetihi Gut Buster

Turoa Alpine Ski Club Inc

Horopito Residents and Ratepayers Society

Raetihi Wild Food Festival

Mangaeturoa School

Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park Trust Inc

Ohakune Playgroup

Desert Defenders Off Road Club

Taihape Older and Bolder Ltd

Rangitikei Primary School Rugby Union

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2020/2021 are now open!

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sponsorship and to what value?We have three main focus areas – health, education

and environment. Typically, groups are allocated between $50 and $500.

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Owhango Alive Pestival ‘great success’ in spreading pest knowledgeDespite the threat of a day of torrential rain

and high winds, and warnings on the media only to travel on the roads if absolutely neces-sary, 86 people gathered at Owhango to learn about conservation and pest management at a ‘pestival’.

People from Wellington, the Waimarino, Lake Taupo, Waikato and the King Country were drawn to Brocks Farm, Owhango, on the banks of the Whakapapa River with nationally recognised speakers promising to make their journey worthwhile.

Brent Beaven, representing Predator Free 2050, laid out in detail how this programme will go forward with partners and community help coming up with new ideas and inventions. There is a wealth of on-line help at predator-freenz.org for anyone interested in predator control and ways of recording and monitoring.

Cam Speedy, Wildlife Management Asso-ciates, had everyone very animated with his ‘how the stoat thinks’ ways of making traps

more effective. Mutton fat came high on his list for leading a

rat by the nose and, if the mice are stealing the bait from the trap box, there is usually enough room there to put a little mousetrap and kill “two birds with one stone”.

By midday the weather had begun to im-prove and at lunch all were able to get outside to enjoy the sunshine and a ‘tailboard talk’ from Cam on various traps and tricks. Matthew Way from Econode introduced the SmartTrap, which is a remote sensor for advising when live capture traps have been set off.

Cam was once a student of professor and au-thor Carolyn (Kim) King of Waikato Universi-ty. Kim was the guest speaker seven years ago when Owhango Alive held their first workshop on predators. This time she gave an insight into how Norway rats and ship rats predate a site.

An open forum was also part of the day when Barry Smith of the Pukawa Wildlife Trust, Pro-ject Tongariro and groups from Whakahoro,

Turangi, Taupo, Ohakune, Northland and Ow-hango all shared ideas around caring for their own backyard.

The Pestival was timed to coincide with World Rivers Day on Sunday 27 September, which Owhango Alive has tried to celebrate in some way for the last five years. To do this the day was opened with karakia and waiata supporting the kaupapa of this event by repre-sentatives from Ngāti Hikairo, Mathew Howell and Donnalynn Douglas-Howell.

The Rev Mervyn Aitken shared his thoughts based on the headwaters and the source of awa/rivers around the world finishing with the Whakakapa.

Meanwhile, the river itself just below was a thundering mass of brown water topped with breaking waves, which may have put the re-cent crop of Whio ducklings in jeopardy.

Mark Fredericks was the prime mover and officiator and to Owhango Alive organised and funded the Pestival.

Cam Speedy holds a ‘tailboard talk’ on how to get the best out of traps. Photo: John Martin.

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building up to 30,000 yearly.“It’s not just the cycleway, the fact that it is going

through a pretty special area with a huge amount of history is awesome.”

Mr Cameron said Whanganui has been extremely helpful during the four-year process and iwi has made the process seamless.

“There are a lot of people in Ohakune who are particularly excited. They have been quite frustrated with not hearing with what has been happening.”

He said it will be great to be able to provide more than 100 jobs in the making of the track at such a tough time.

“It’s a win-win really. We are just hoping that whoever comes in the next government there will be a regional fund available to allow for such projects in the area.

“Our next major target is to join Ohakune to Raetihi. It’s not far away, hopefully.”

A huge amount of work, including voluntarily by members of the Ohakune community, has gone into the planning process.

Jo Kennedy, general manager of Visit Ruapehu is excited that the extensions will continue to cement the

changing dynamic for domestic and future international tourism in the region, and underscores the growing trend for visitors to come and experience the best of our outdoors.

It is expected that some sections will be ready by next summer with the target of mid 2023 for the completed trails.The new sections of trail include:

Te Ara Mangawhero: Off road trail approximately 19km long from Tūroa to Ohakune taking cyclists through the spectacular flanks of Mt Ruapehu. Cyclists and walkers will no longer have to travel down the Ohakune Mountain Road but instead navigate via a new purpose-built cycle trail befitting of a Great Ride. The proposed trail utilises sections of the Old Blyth Track, winds through Rimu Hill and makes the most of the old Bennett and Punch tramline.

Mangawhero Link track: approximately 11km of trail connecting riders and walkers from part way down the Te Ara Mangawhero across to Horopito.

Missing Link (working title): connecting Horopito to National Park Village via Pōkākā and Makatote valleys – and will utilise existing old State highway paths and the popular Marton Sash and Door tramline trails.

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Anthea Hatfield, at left, and Bernice Frost pictured with presenting Judge, Andrew Coleman, CE of Heritage New Zealand. Photo: Steve Caudwell.

Raetihi’s BNZ building restoration project has won its project leaders Anthea Hatfield and Bernice Frost the Whanganui Regional Heritage Awards 2020 Award Plaque. They also won the Rangitikei and Rural award, sponsored by the Arthur Wheeler Leedstown Trust.

Their project that has brought the old bank building in Seddon Street back to life was an entry in the Public Realm Restored Category, sponsored by Python Fixings, which received the bulk of entries in Whanganui itself due to the high level of restoration in the last few years. Taihape’s Majestic Theatre was also an entrant.

The Award Plaque was for a building or site in the public domain that judges considered represents the best heritage project from the entries received.

The purpose of the plaque is to identify the building or site as an important place of local, cultural significance and is designed as a great way of positively engaging viewers with a tangible and long-lasting message about the value of heritage and the importance of preserving it.

The Plaque is 45cm diameter, 1cm thick cast alumin-ium and provides a significant visual point of interest.

The Rangitikei and Rural – Saved and Restored Award is for the retention and restoration of architecture more than 50 years old. Rehabilitation, adaptive reuse or con-tinued maintenance are all eligible. The entire Rangitikei is eligible to enter this category and for Whanganui and Ruapehu Districts, only rural is eligible. Rural is defined as all areas except within town boundaries where the town population is greater than 3000.

The Whanganui Regional Heritage Awards, held on Thursday 1 October, highlighted the range and beauty of the Regions’ heritage and history.

The 53 entrants from throughout Ruapehu, Rangitikei and Whanganui, all received Certificates in any one or more of eight Categories plus four special awards (see advertisement this issue for details.

Councillors from Ruapehu, Rangitikei and Whanganui attended together with Rangitikei mayor Andy Watson and Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall, plus MP for Whanganui Harete Hipango.

The three Judges, who travelled from Christchurch, Gisborne and Wellington, announced all place-getters over the evening and awards were presented by the sponsors.

Awards manager Helen Craig was master of ceremo-nies for the Awards, held at Heritage House, Whanganui to an audience of 200.

The Awards, to be held every two years, kicked off Whanganui Heritage Month, which runs from 1 to 31 October with 49 events. Full details are in a printed guide available at libraries and cafes and online at www.whan-ganuiheritagetrust.org.nz.

PGF cash for trail

Raetihi’s heritage award-winning BNZ. Now an art gallery. This Saturday marks the opening of an exhibition of Michel Tuffery’s works. He will also hold a number of woodcut print making demonstrations. The exhibition will run until January.

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Congratulations to our Winners & Thank you to our SponsorsMAJOR AWARDS: OUR SPONSORS: WINNERS:Supreme Award Winner Whanganui District Council Hadleigh Reid, Ridgway ChambersAwards Plaque Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Bernice Frost & Anthea Hatfield, Old BNZ, RaetihiHeritage Hero Whanganui River Markets Ross Mitchell-AnyonJudges Special Award Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Whanganui District Council

CATEGORY WINNERS:Domestic – Saved and Restored W&W Construction • Rupert Bird & Gail Lourie, WestoePublic Realm – Saved and Restored PYTHON Fixings • Mainstreet Whanganui, Heritage Town Whanganui HeritageTourism Mainstreet Whanganui Joint Winners: • Paddle Steamer Waimarie and Riverboat Museum and • Bushy Park Tarapuruhi Homstead and StablesOutstanding Contribution to Heritage Heritage New Zealand Joint Winners: • Karen Wrigglesworth “Take Me With You!: A Self-Drive Guide to Whanganui’s Engineering Heritage” and • Friends of the Whanganui River Inc., “Whanganui River Annuals”Future Heritage WSP Joint Winners: • Elinor McDouall, Iona Tiny House and • Whanganui Collegiate School – Arrivals BuildingSeismic McMillan & Lockwood • Westmere Presbyterian Memorial Church Maori Realm L&K Williams • Pakaitore Historic Reserve Board, Whanganui Maori War MemorialRangitikei & Rural Arthur Wheeler Leedstown Trust • Bernice Frost & Anthea Hatfield, Old BNZ, Raetihi

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Waiouru remembers a forgotten war

Ruapehu rating valuations climb 59.2%

The Korean War is largely a forgotten war and now 70 years on, the National Army Museum Te Mata Toa remembers this conflict fought in harsh conditions between 1950-1953. The New Zealand contingent served in Korea over 7 years until 1957 with around 6000 New Zealanders in total serving, 45 of whom lost their lives.

Forever Peace is an exhibition developed by the Korea New Zealand Cultural Association and Happy World TV. It features a collection of rare photographs taken by New Zealand soldiers dur-ing the war. The pictures offer an insight into the everyday life for Kiwi soldiers in Korea, shows off the terrain, and chronicles some of the activi-ties of the soldiers during the period of occupa-tion, through to the recovery of soldier remains by the MAKRI agency in South Korea today.

On Friday 2 October the Museum opened this exhibition together with 13 Korean War veter-ans, their families and the Korean Ambassador to New Zealand.

“The Forever Peace exhibition is a fitting trib-ute to the soldiers who served our country during the Korean War,” says Museum director Maree Brannigan.

“It’s really special to be joined by some of our veterans together with our Korean community here in New Zealand, 70 years on.”NZ answers UN call

The United Nations quickly stepped in and New Zealand was one of the first countries to answer the United Nations call to defend the Re-public of Korea and to repel communist North Korea’s invasion of its southern neighbour.

Following World War II and the Japanese sur-render, Korea was divided at the 38th Parallel and by 1947 had effectively become two coun-tries, communist North Korea and the pro-West-ern South. The United Nations (UN) called for elections to be held throughout the peninsula and by 31 March 1948, North Korea first refused to co-operate.

The war began at 4am on 25 June 1950 when South Korea was suddenly and violently attacked by the communist North Korea. Catching the South Koreans by surprise, the Korean People’s

Army of the north rapidly advanced to reach Seoul within three days.

North Korea’s invasion of the south led to a

New rating valuations show the average house value in the Ruapehu district is now $278,000, an increase of 59.2% since 2017.

The rating valuations, which have been pre-pared by Quotable Value (QV) on behalf of the Ruapehu District Council, posted to property owners after 7 October 2020, also show average land value has increased by 86.7% to $87,000.

Commercial property values have increased by 20.8%, while the value of the industrial sector has increased by 35%. Commercial and industrial land values have grown by 56% and 77% respec-tively since 2017.

During the same period, the average capital value of an improved lifestyle property has in-creased by 26.5% to $467,000, while the corre-sponding land value for a lifestyle property in-

creased by 40% to $191,000.QV valuer Simon Willocks said the total rate-

able value of the district’s 9854 total properties now stands at $6,194,508,000 with the land value of those properties now valued at $3,457,603,000.

“This shows a solid performance for commercial and industrial properties off some very low start values,” said Mr Willocks. “Because Mount Ruap-ehu caters predominantly for domestic tourists, the Ruapehu district isn’t dependent on international tourists which also lessens the impact of Covid-19.”Raetihi tops the increases

“The demand for residential housing was buoyant across all townships, with most town-ships in the district seeing increases of between 50-60% overall,” he said. “But Raetihi saw the biggest increase on average at over 80%.”

“There is high demand, unprecedented low inter-est rates and limited stock – all factors driving de-mand in the housing market, along with values pre-viously being at a low base relative to much of NZ.”

“In Taumarunui and Ohakune, after a pro-longed flat market for lifestyle rural properties, we have now experienced considerable growth. The lifestyle market strength aligns with the high-end residential increases,” Mr Willocks added.

He said the rural market remained strong with sustained farm gate prices and a shortage of list-ings. There are limited manuka transactions for manuka honey, and market gardening continues to dominate the higher valued land.

Rating valuations are usually carried out on all New Zealand properties every three years to help local councils set rates for the following three-

year period. They are one of a number of factors councils use to allocate rates.

Any changes to the property market since the revaluation date of 15 August will not be reflect-ed in the new rating valuations, which reflect the likely selling price of a property at that date only and does not include chattels.

Rating valuations are not designed to be used for raising finance with banks or as insurance val-uations. They are independently audited by the Office of the Valuer General and need to meet rig-orous quality standards before they are certified.

If owners do not agree with their rating valua-tion, they have a right to object through the objec-tion process before 30 November 2020.

Residential housing value changes since 2017 revaluation levels.

Kayforce veterans, the South Korean ambassador and current Army staff remembered the fallen soldiers in the 1950s conflict at Waiouru on Friday.

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DOWN 1. Recover, regain strength (5) 2. Exhausted (5) 3. Wear away (5) 4. Breed of goat and rabbit (6) 6. Slanting (8) 7. Dazzlingly beautiful (8)12. Bet placed on first two in a race (8)13. Setback (8)14. Brick carrier (3)15. Sweet potato (3)19. Contaminate (6)21. Lending money at excessive rates (5)22. Confess (5)23. Annoyed (5)

PREVIOUS SOLUTIONAcross: 1. Moose, 4. Shears, 9. Neither, 10. Nerve, 11. Kind, 12. Fragile, 13. Bot, 14. Urge, 16. Aunt, 18. Coy, 20. DD Smash, 21. Stun, 24. Garbo, 25. Kawerau, 26. Oamaru, 27. Prone. Down: 1. Manuka, 2. Orion, 3. Echo, 5. Huntaway, 6. Arraign, 7. Skewer, 8. Drift, 13. Belabour, 15. Rostrum, 17. Adagio, 18. Choke, 19. Unsure, 22. Torso, 23. Swap.

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ACROSS 1. Introduced species last seen in the 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 (1,1,5)21. Daze (4)24. Swedish actress (5)25. Eastern Bay of Plenty mill town (7)26. NZ’s 28th largest urban area, with a population of almost 14,000 (6)27. Lying face down (5)

DOWN 1. Native plant popular with honey bees (6) 2. Long-serving Air Force plane whose replacement was announced in the 2019 Budget (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)

PREVIOUS SOLUTIONAcross: 6. Enable, 7. Inform, 10. Trumpet, 11. Cooch, 12. Pear, 13. Tried, 16. Audit, 17. Grey, 20. Logic, 21. Niggard, 22. Yanked, 23. Recoil. Down: 1. Death penalty, 2. Natural, 3. Elope, 4. Knocker, 5. Cocoa, 8. Mahe Drysdale, 9. Star signs, 14. Quicken, 15. Treason, 18. Agony, 19. Agree.

Ohakune squashThis weekend the Ohakune Squash Club

is hosting the New Zealand Champion of Champions event. In 2017 Ohakune was awarded the hosting rights for three years to give continuity and hopefully improve the participation rate by districts in what is a very busy competitive schedule for districts.

This has been achieved with increased support each year – 82 competitors are competing in the 12 different grades. Each district can send their top players in each of the grades from A grade to F grade in both men and women. This year sees four districts with full teams of 12 making the district trophy (donated by local Ossies Motel) the most contested so far.

Central will be keen to retain the trophy with home advantage but Auckland, Waikato, Eastern, Northland and Bay of Plenty have all entered strong teams. Southland is the only South Island district represented but with only three grades covered. Main contenders for the individuals there are national titles at stake.

Next year the event will be hosted by the Northland District.

Local players Poppy Dekker is representing Central in the F grade women, likewise Liam Burnard in the F grade men, whilst Jayden Bailey is their D grade representative and Daniel Maher contests the C grade men’s. Jade Kendrick also got an invitation in the E grade women’s as the Central runner up. Some other locals may also be invited if any late withdrawals occur.

Visiting teams are also encouraged to participate in the community by way of a scavenger hunt – bound to include local éclairs.

There are well over 100 games scheduled over the weekend. The first ones start 3:30pm on Friday going through until 10:30. Saturday has a full 8:00am to 7pm schedule. Finals on Sunday run through from 9am until 1pm. Visitors are welcome at any time. Some final matches will be live streamed on the Champion of Champions Facebook page.

Indoor footballFootball draw Quarter finals. Opening duties Seagulls. 600pm

Practice Session vs Med Centre ref Seagulls; 6.30pm Seagulls vs Lodge ref Med Centre; 7.00pm Bolt Action vs Argentina ref Seagulls; 7.30pm Ski Patrol vs Magpies ref Bolt Action; 8.00pm The Girls vs Free Game. Closing duties Magpies.

Heartland spots for Ruapehu trio

Three Ruapehu players are in the Whanganui Heartland rugby team, who won 7-36 over Kapiti on Saturday. The Ruapehu players, pictured with Kimi McNaught (forward assistant coach) at left, are Campbell Hart (captain), Jamie Hughes flanker, and Gabriel Hakaraia tighthead prop. They played a warm-up game against the Hawke’s Bay Saracens last week and have, during the next weeks, first class games against Horowhenua-Kapiti, King Country, Wairarapa Bush and Poverty Bay in a curtain raiser to the ITM match Manawatu vs Hawke’s Bay. Photo: Merrilyn George.

Te Ara Mangawhero stages

An artist’s impression of the new cycle and hiking trails that will link Turoa Ski Area, Ohakune and Horopito. The new trails will use existing tracks, old logging tramlines and new tracks. See story Page One.

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• Manufacturing and repairs

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Furnishers

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Gas Fitting

Ph 06 343 6866

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Lawyers

Ph 06 281 3461 06 3881400 / 021 0263 4206

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Butchers

Ph 07 895 7570

Cecil’s Meat & VegQuality meat products

Beef, pork, lamband chicken, all cuts available.

Small goods made in store.• Bacon • Sausages • Hams

• Pork Brawn • Black Pudding

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

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Landscaping

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Concrete

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Concrete PlacingConcrete PumpingConcrete Cutting

Driveways , Patios and Pathways, Commercial, Agricultural and Rural Work around the Central Plateau.

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DECLARATION OF RESULT2020 Waimarino-Waiouru

Community Board By-electionThe final result for the Ruapehu District Council election that closed on Friday 25 September 2020 is:

Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board (1 vacancy)

HINCH, Janelle Elected

NELIO, Jerry Excluded

Janelle Hinch is declared elected.

The final absolute majority of votes (final quota) as determined at the last iteration was 381. There were 5 informal votes and 1 blank vote. The voter return was 28.82%, being 767 voting papers.

Warwick Lampp Electoral Officer PO Box 3138, Christchurch 8140 iro@electionz.com 0800 666 924

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O N - R O P E ARBORIST local con-tractor, tree services – pruning, dangerous tree removal. Ron Stier 022 1954 799.

RUAPEHU lAWMark McGhie has an office at

Raetihi ChambersSeddon Street

Fridays 9am – 1pm

Phone for appointment 021 2444 291

DOG BOARDING KENNELS

MITREDALE, OHAKUNE

Kennels are open and ready for business!

Welcome back to our existing customers

and new!Vaccination Certificate EssentialHours: 7am-9am and 4pm-6pm

Ph 027-453-1916

FIREWOOD, Douglas fir $700 for 8 cubic metres. Phone 020 4056 3099.

TOPSOIl. Clean, machine processed topsoil. Any quantity available, Ohakune. Plenty in stock. Delivery available. Ph 027 586 1015.

F O R E S T R y SEEDlINGS, Management Services. Grow your Carbon Now. Local Expertise available. Waimarino Tree Resource. Ian 027 444 3441

lAWNMOWING AND SECTION maintenance – Phone Alpine Property Services 0800-896-689 or 027-353-5189 email: info@alpinelawns.co.nz.

WATER TROUGHS, cattle or sheep. Different sizes. Delivered price quoted. Ph 0800-487-633.

Honey Factory Assistant

Expressions of Interest * Are you a motivated individual?* December start – 6 months * Full-time shift work * Physically fit & reliable* Eligible to work in NZ* Taihape based* Proudly 100% NZ Owned and Operated

Please email your CV torowenalee@tweeddaleshoney.co.nz.

For any enquiries please contact 0272 514 261Tweeddale’s Honey is working hard to maintain a drug

and alcohol free workplace. Pre- employment drug testing is mandatory.

Annual General Meeting

Monday 19 October, 6pmRuapehu Rugby Clubrooms, Rochfort Park

KEY POSITIONS NEED TO BE FULLED TO MAINTAIN OUR SUCCESSFUL CLUB

AND COMMITTEE

All players and supporters are urged to attend.

Contact Maxine Hakaraia ruapehusportsclub@gmail.com or

027 3692151 for further information

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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).

Waimarino ForestErnslaw One Ltd intends to Aerial Spray by helicopter, parts of Waimarino Forest for weed control.

Aerial spraying is expected to commence in late October – early November 2020, (Actual dates will be weather dependant)

All enquires contact Hayden Whitehead – 027 8087611

SUE, Ken:9 October 2017In loving memory of our much loved brother and uncle.Remembered always, forever in our heartsYour sisters, nephews and nieces.

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RATIMA, KATHlEEN MARy (BIllIE):Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 27 March 2020. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved sister of Anne & Ho. Loved sister in law of Muff & George, Bubby & Barry, Russell & Christine, Lynne, Bruce and Ben. Cherished Aunty of all her nephews & nieces. A private cremation was held in March. A Memorial Service for Billie will be held on Saturday 14 November at 1pm at the Ohura Cemetery, followed by refreshments at the Ohura Club. In keeping with Billie’s wishes, we would like everybody to wear bright colours. All communications to Michelle 021 160 8188 or michelle@wfn.co.nzTAUMARUNUI FUNERAL SERVICES FDANZ

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Phone to schedule your appointment

Optometrist consultations

Tuesday 29 September & 13 October Waimarino Health - 16 Seddon Street, Raetihi

Waimarino Budget Service

AGMWednesday 14 October – 5.30pm

at Waimarino Budget Service Office, 53 Seddon Street Raetihi

Agenda includes financial reports, update and adoption of policies and procedures,

election of officers

All welcome

Geoff Anderson Chair – 06 3854919

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Te Kāhui o Paerangi wānanga & hui Raetihi Marae

Raetihi Ohakune Rd

Saturday 17th October 2020 Waiata wānanga4:00pm Pōwhiri

Sunday 18th October 2020Te Kāhui o Paerangi hui

9.00 amKarakia

Roll call and apologiesMinutes and actions

ReportsPaepae hui and report back

General businessPānui

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Next General MeetingMonday 12 October, 7pm

at Powderhorn Chateau conference room.

Enquires contact Secretary ohakune2000inc@gmail.com

All welcome

Ruapehu Junior

Rugby AGM 21 October 7.30pm at Junior clubrooms cnr Ward and Pitt St

Raetihi. For more info contact Lesley 0274525338

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Karioi ForestErnslaw One Ltd intends to Aerial Spray by helicopter, parts of Karioi Forest for Releasing Operations.

Aerial spraying is expected to commence in mid October 2020, (actual dates will be weather dependant).

Ernslaw One Ltd also intends to spot spray by hand parts of Karioi Forest for releasing operations and noxious weed control.

Hand spraying is expected to commence as soon a weather allows from mid October 2020 – Mid March 2021, (actual dates will be weather dependant)

All enquires contact Keith Wood (Karioi Forest Manager) 0274 449 818 or 06 385 8545 ext 820.

AdministratorWe are an established and successful Chartered Accounting Firm with an opening for an Administrator to join Doyle & Associates Ohakune team.

In keeping with our existing team and office culture, we are seeking a “high performer” with spark and a great attitude. The team is close and supportive utilising each other’s skills to create a positive and productive environment.

The person we are seeking MUST have:· Excellent interpersonal and communication

skills· Xero software experience· A strong client focus· The ability to work in a busy environment· Experience with GST, PAYE· Have a strong attention to detail;· Basic Accounting experience preferred.· A farming background or farming knowledge· Be friendly and fun.

We offer a busy, friendly and flexible working environment where you will gain excellent exposure to a variety of clients and have the opportunity to continue to develop your Administrative skills.

Please email your Letter of Application and CV to: recruitment@doyles.co.nz

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decision by the UN Secu-rity Council to drive the North Korean People’s Army back over the 38th Parallel by force if they did not withdraw voluntar-ily. They did not withdraw.

New Zealand responded quickly to the United Na-tion’s appeal to support South Korea, first send-ing two Navy frigates and then an artillery unit as the basis for a 1100-strong contribution known as ‘Kayforce’ (K Force) to serve as part of a multi-national force. As well as the artillery regiment (16 Field Regiment), a trans-port company, a light aid detachment and a signals troop were sent.

Kayforce departed New Zealand on 10 Decem-ber and reached Pusan, in southern Korea, on 31 December 1950. The con-tingent was attached to the 27 British Commonwealth Brigade, which included two British and one Aus-tralian battalion.

In April 1951, the gun-ners played a vital role in the Battle of Kapyong when the Chinese mount-ed a major attack aimed at Seoul. The Kiwis, stripped to the waist, sweated over their smoking, paint-blistered guns, firing over 10,000 rounds virtually continuously, supporting both the Australian and Canadian infantry as they successfully fought off re-peated assaults. For their brave efforts the regiment received a South Korean Presidential Unit Citation.

In October 1951, Kay-force was expanded to 1500 men and as the war progressed a stalemate emerged and the Kiwi forces settled into static warfare similar to the bloody trench warfare on the Western Front in World War I, especially when the freezing, harsh winter set in.

By the end of the war, the gunners had fired 796,906 rounds, the driv-ers had clocked up 9.6 million kilometres, and Kayforce had enhanced the already fine reputation of New Zealand soldiers.

Twenty-one New Zea-landers were killed in ac-tion and a further 24 died accidentally, or from ill-ness. After the armistice in 1953, Kayforce was grad-ually reduced with the last men departing in 1957.

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Korean War subject of Army Museum display

Sash & Door Track work carries onPart of the Marton Sash

& Door Cycle and Walking Trail is getting a new track up the escarpment, which will be an easier grade suitable for riding both up and down.

The original and temporary track is very steep and slippery, especially after rain.

“Recent activity by quad bike tourers have rendered the track almost inaccessible and so the owners of the property – Karl and Maria Split – have recently undertaken the project with their small digger,” said project member Murray Wilson.

He said because they are also running Mountain Heights accommodation and Ruapehu Adventure Rides, the work is being done as time allows.

“One of the benefits (of

the new alignment) are some fine views across the tussock country of the Waimarino Plains to the volcanoes and train

activity on the North Island Main Trunk Line,” said Murray.

The escarpment is actually known as the

Raurimu Fault. This earthquake fault line is the result of a big uplift in times past but hasn’t been active for over 2000 years.

All aboard for the Spiral ExpressAuckland rail group Glenbrook Vintage Railway

are bringing around 100 people from the city as well as Hamilton to the Ruapehu District for a sightseeing excursion next week.

“Mighty viaducts, tunnels, rivers and the famed Raurimu Spiral await you on this exclusive heritage train,” writes GVR in their promotion for the “Spiral Express”, which will take people from Ohakune to the Raurimu Spiral and on to Taumarunui.

As well as the city passengers, Ruapehu residents are also able to buy tickets for the excursion (see advertisement this issue).

The Spiral Express will take in the Hapuawhenua viaduct, to the highest elevation on the New Zealand

rail network, before crossing the 79 metre high Makatote Viaduct. From National Park, it’s down onto the engineering masterpiece that is the Raurimu Spiral. Descend over 130 metres, in seven kilometres, two tunnels and lots of curves, into the town ship of Raurimu. From here we continue our descent towards the Whakapapa river and from Kakahi, the Whanganui river will guide us all the way to Taumarunui.

After a meal stop, the train retraces the same route back to Ohakune.

The train and city visitors will spend two nights in the Ruapehu District where the passengers will be traveling around the District on various tours and visiting local attractions and businesses.

Volunteer digger time has made a new, easier grade track near National Park Village. Photo supplied.

The viaducts including the Makatote will feature in the Spiral Express scenic trip next week.

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Karioi ForestErnslaw One Ltd intends to Aerial Spray by helicopter, parts of Karioi Forest for Releasing Operations.

Aerial spraying is expected to commence in mid October 2020, (actual dates will be weather dependant).

Ernslaw One Ltd also intends to spot spray by hand parts of Karioi Forest for releasing operations and noxious weed control.

Hand spraying is expected to commence as soon a weather allows from mid October 2020 – Mid March 2021, (actual dates will be weather dependant)

All enquires contact Keith Wood (Karioi Forest Manager) 0274 449 818 or 06 385 8545 ext 820.

AdministratorWe are an established and successful Chartered Accounting Firm with an opening for an Administrator to join Doyle & Associates Ohakune team.

In keeping with our existing team and office culture, we are seeking a “high performer” with spark and a great attitude. The team is close and supportive utilising each other’s skills to create a positive and productive environment.

The person we are seeking MUST have:· Excellent interpersonal and communication

skills· Xero software experience· A strong client focus· The ability to work in a busy environment· Experience with GST, PAYE· Have a strong attention to detail;· Basic Accounting experience preferred.· A farming background or farming knowledge· Be friendly and fun.

We offer a busy, friendly and flexible working environment where you will gain excellent exposure to a variety of clients and have the opportunity to continue to develop your Administrative skills.

Please email your Letter of Application and CV to: recruitment@doyles.co.nz

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Ruapehu golfSunday’s great weather saw 31 players show up for the haggle. The stableford jackpot reached it maximum limit of $300 so the

round was off stableford points. The player who scored two points or more on each consecutive hole, won the jackpot, which was Tuharakia Mcleod, scoring on 15 consecutive holes.

Four divisions were played.Seniors had 12 players: first was Golds Edmonds, 41 points; second

Anton Edmonds, 39 points; third Geoff Leahy, 38 points.Intermediates: 8 players: first Kelv Mcleod, 43 points; Harlz Gilbert

second 39; third Don E, 32 points.Juniors, 5 players: first Tuharakia Mcleod, 50 points; second

Komaihana Hawira, 46.Ladies, 6 players: first Yan Ping, 39 points; second Sophia Wallace,

31 points.Seven twos were scored, with number 9 being the most popular.

Scorers were John Murphy, Mike Hoeta, Kelvin Mcleod and Harley Gilbert on number 9, on 14 was Scotty Irwin and Scott and John also scored twos on number 17 as well.

The Eagles will visit on Saturday, tee off at 11am, and there will be food available to buy on the day.

The Club’s biggest event of the year is coming up on 31 October – the Ruapehu Classic. For information contact Scott, Gareth or Geoff.

This week Tuharakia Mcleod plays a junior competition in Taupo.

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