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HOKIO Beach resident and kaumatua Peter Huria, front, with other residentsconcerned about the health of the Hokio Stream, responsible for flooding the accessroute and properties. They are standing on what is left of a sand dune that collapsedinto the stream.

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RECENT flooding and big potholes madeaccess to Hokio Beach fun for this driver.

A group of Hokio Beach residents want‘less hui’ and more ‘do-ey’ to help solve theHokio Stream flooding problems.

Access to the beach alongside thestream was flooded making drivinginaccessible for all but the hardiest 4WDvehicles recently, further compounded bygiant potholes. Water was also backing upover nearby properties, affecting use ofseptic tanks.

The access path has since been raisedand filled with metal by HorowhenuaDistrict Council, the source of floodingdue to current weather and sea conditionscausing the water level to rise by abouthalf a metre, said roading manager KevinPeel.

According to kaumatua andspokesperson for a group of Hokio Beachresidents, Peter Huria, the real issue is thestate of the stream, not the weather orstate of the access path.

“The health of the stream has not beengood for a number of years. It’smeandering, gouging out sand dunes,which are collapsing into the stream.There’s a build-up of sand, silt and weeds,it’s become a real health issue.”

Hokio Beach and its access are ownedby the Muaupoko, administered on behalfof the many owners by the HorowhenuaLake Trust and Lake Domain Board.Horizons Regional Council is responsiblefor maintaining the district’s beaches,including Hokio, while HorowhenuaDistrict Council has traditionallymaintained the access area to just past theend of the bridge over the Hokio Stream.

Mr Huria said due to the high water

table, it was important the stream waskept clear and straightened out every 15years to ensure a straight run out to sea. Itwas 22 years since this was last done andthe stream had moved course 500 metressouth in the last four years, according toMr Huria.

“A simple cut to give the stream afaster descent to the sea, would solve theproblem. The stream is the umbilical cordfrom the sea to the lake. This place stillfeeds us. I’ve asked lake trustees to dosomething about it but all they say is writea letter.

“All four parties were appointed by the

Crown to administer the area but all theydo is bounce the issue between them, theystand on ceremony and do nothing.”

Mr Huria, a former Hokio A Trustee,said he would like to invite all parties tocome down to the beach for a hui andafterwards “some do-ey”.

“We want action not words.”Chair of the Lake Horowhenua Trust

Matt Sword said he agreed with Mr Huria.“These matters need to be progressed.

Attempts have been made in the past toaddress many of the same issuesconcerning the Hokio Stream but thoseefforts have often been thwarted. I would

be willing to meet with all affected partiesto see how we can work together toactually make something happen thistime.”

Horizons Regional Council groupmanager operations Allan Cook said theyare aware of the situation at Hokio Beachbut not presently convinced that cutting anew outlet to the sea is the answer to theproblem.

“However, we are willing, and intendto, meet and discuss options with theaffected parties including Hokioresidents, Hokio Beach ProgressiveSociety, Lake Trustees and HorowhenuaDistrict Council.”

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TRAIL

EACH year hundreds of people cruise the district fascinated by the huge effort some home owners go to at Christmas. TheChristmas Lights Trail thrills hundreds of children and adults every year so if you are decorating your home with Christmas lights,register your house on the trail now. Email your address to [email protected] (subject Christmas lights). The complete list willbe printed in the Horowhenua Chronicle in December. So get working, get the lights up and let us know where you are.

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WRITE TO USThe Horowhenua Chroniclewelcomesreaders letters. Emailed letters arepreferred sent [email protected], if posted to POBox 547 Levin. letters should be typed,double spaced, clear handwrittenletters will be accepted.Letters should not exceed 200 to 250words. Hand written and emailed lettersmust have the senders name, addressand a contact phone number. However,where specifically requested and at theeditor’s discretion ‘name and addresssupplied’ can be used in publishing.Letters to the editor express the viewsof the writer, not those of theHorowhenua Chronicle, staff or NZMEmedia.The editor reserves the right to edit,amend or reject any letter withoutexplanation.Complaint process:Horowhenua Chronicle is subject to NZPress Council procedures. Complaintsare to be first directed in writing [email protected]. Ifunsatisfied, the complaint may bereferred to the Press Council, P O Box10-879, The Terrace, Wellington 6143 oremail ([email protected]. Furtherdetail and an online complaints form areavailable at www.presscouncil.org.nz.

Sheep theftIt's disappointing when the hardwork of many is undermined bythe behaviour of a few. Sad enoughthat we have sheep stealers amongus who think nothing of rustlingsheep from our local farmers, butto add insult to injury these peopleare too lazy to dig a hole to bury theguts and skins.

They simply bag them and tossthem into the drain leading intothe Foxton Loop at the end of ThePiriharekeke Walkway, Foxton.The other aspect we should thinkabout is the folk who wind upbuying ‘cheap meat' or maybe winmeat from a raffle where the meathas not come from a recognisedbutcher but beasts that have obvi-ously been killed and ‘dressed' inan unhygienic manner. Sure we alllike a bargain but buying it is alsoagainst the law as we would bebuying stolen goods and,depending on how much we actu-ally know about the source, couldbe aiding and abetting the thieves.As a community we need tosupport each other, respect eachother’s property and resist thedescent into anarchy.

JOHN GIRLINGFoxton

Council protocolRe: Mr Nathan Murray’s letter

November 21, (Speaking rights).It’s wonderful to hear from himagain, most of us assumed he hadleft town, however things haveimproved around our council tablesince his day, when it was commonfor councillors to openly insultanother councillor. It is morecivilised now that we have a newlot of councillors.

The question the public neededto know was, why speaking rightswhere declined for seven membersof the public on agenda item 10.2,CEO’s Report-3.1 Shannon Com-munity Development Trustappointment?

There was no implication thatthe Mayor had shown any disre-spect towards speakers, Mr Mur-ray’s allegation that I or membersof HDRRAI could not follow meet-ing protocol is untrue.

Protocols are only rules orguidelines to conduct a meetingwith decorum, unlike the Govern-ment Act, which is a law for theMayor and the Local Authoritiesto abide by; it’s not something thatthey can do only if they feel like it.“Or is it?” They should conductbusiness in an open, transparent,and democratically accountablemanner.

Mr Murray’s suggestion thatwe do not have any reds under thebed in Horowhenua is a questionthat only he has posed,unfortunately on occasions the

chairmanship at our council meet-ings comes very close to what youcould call dictatorship.

DAVID THOMSONChairman (HDRRAI)

Secondhand factsRe Nathan Murray’s letter, it’s yetanother case of ‘you had to bethere’. Obviously Mr Murraywasn’t, or he’d have heard theextraordinarily polite speechesfrom HDRRAI committee mem-bers. Supporting the Council withsecondhand facts is heartwarmingbut you need, for your own credi-bility, to get those facts straight!Eyewitness reporting is essential,in which case Mr Murray wouldhave heard Dave Thomson andChristina Paton deliver theirspeeches factually correct andwith the utmost respect; in fact,one could say almost deferential!The mayor’s response to them waslikewise polite, so I’m not surewho’s yanking Mr Murray’schain?

At the meeting referred to in MrMurray’s letter (which he didn’tattend), the CEO reiterated thesame stance he made at the 1October Open Council meeting;disregarding a motion tabled then,that he look into an error for thenext meeting re the proposedTrustee’s non-Council ratifiedappointment. As there was no

change and, again, no speakingrights permitted, the affected pub-lic had every right to get itchy. ButHDRRAI members and the publicgallery remained calm and peace-ful. There again, Mr Murray, youneeded to be there.

CHRISTINE TOMSSecretary HDRRAI

River AccordIt was good to read about theprogress being made as a result ofthe Manawatu River Accord.Unfortunately the total cost of thewastewater upgrades currentlybeing planned by the Horowhenua,Manawatu and Tararua DistrictCouncils is likely to be in excess of$50m, not the $30m figurementioned in the press release.This figure excludes the sig-nificant investment already madeby Palmerston North City Counciland the $10m plus costs of instal-ling further nutrient reductionmeasures, which HorizonsRegional Council considers neces-sary. Consenting costs alone arelikely to exceed the $5.2m so farallocated by Central Governmentdue to the complex nature of theissues involved and the longdrawn-out processes required bythe Resource Management Act.

It is to be hoped that theproposed changes to the RMA willresult in reduced consenting costs

through a streamlined process andalso ensure that any requiredupgrade works are subjected to arigorous cost benefit analysis likeother major infrastructure pro-jects and minimise future raterises.

MIKE FLETCHERFoxton

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NEWS IN BRIEF

Licence rules changeChanges to New Zealand’sGraduated Driver LicensingSystem, including theintroduction of a five-year timelimit on learner and restrictedlicences, are set to come intoforce next week. The changes tothe Land Transport (DriverLicensing) Rule mean thatdrivers or motorcyclists whoobtain or renew their learner orrestricted licence afterDecember 1, and who haven’tmoved on to the next licencestage within the following fiveyears, will need to pass anothertheory test to renew their licenceafter it expires. Another changecoming into force on December 1is the strengthening of the‘evidence of identity’requirements for licenceapplications, in order to reducethe risk of driver licences beingobtained fraudulently. Moreinformation at www.nzta.govt.nz.

Preparing for disasterACivil Defence cabinet has beeninstalled at the HorowhenuaHealth Centre, as part ofMidCentral District HealthBoard’s continuing disasterpreparedness. The bright orangecabinet will contain post-disasterequipment such as flashlights,LED head torches, respiratorymasks and other equipment tosupport up to 100 people in eventof a disaster. The equipment willbe used to help the health centrebecome operational as quickly aspossible after a disaster,particularly as getting toPalmerston North for medicalhelpmay be difficult. DirectorPatient Safety &ClinicalEffectivenessMuriel Hancocksaid this investment reinforcesMDHB’s ongoing commitment toensuring the safety of its patients,staff and the wider communityshould a disaster event occur.

Mid Central resultsNational health targets across all20 District Health Boards (DHBs)were released this month, for theJuly-September quarter, showingMidCentral DHB achieving/exceeding goals in three of thesix national health targets. Formore details go to:www.health.govt.nz/healthtargets

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AFRICA ARTWORK PEOPLE’S CHOICEBy PETER FRANKLIN

The mystique of Africa was the theme of theartwork that was a runaway winner in thePeople’s Choice Awards at the recentHorowhenua Young Artists exhibition heldby the Horowhenua Arts Society gallery.

The people’s choice prize went toHorowhenua College student VadaBowling, who contributed design andphotography folios.

Another Horowhenua College studentLaura Wedlock, was second for herpaintings.

Third equal went to a painting folio byCourtney Butcher of Waiopehu College andfellow Waiopehu College student YasminHansen-Purchas who presented a selectionof photographs of the Horowhenualandscape.

The Horowhenua Young Artistsexhibition was sponsored by Pub Charity.

Fun for all likely at annualShannon Christmas ParadeBy PETER FRANKLIN

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GUESS who’s going to make an appearance at this year’s Shannon Christmas Parade?

Join in the fun as people startpreparing for the annualShannon Christmas Parade,planned for Sunday December14.

A New committee has takenthe reins of the parade and arelooking forward to organisinganother spectacular event forthe small rural community.

Committee chairwomanNina Pilkington said they havemade a few minor changes for

this year, the biggest being theparade entertainment that hasalways been a success will nowbe held at the Shannon Domain.

In past years they have usedTe Marie Park.

“The reason is that we areexpecting a big crowd and lotsof stalls.

“The domain is big enoughto cope.” Mrs Pilkington said.

She said this is only a trial tosee if it works better.

If it does not then thecommittee will go back to the

traditional venue.Mrs Pilkington said for the

event to be a success organisersneed to have some idea of thenumber of floats taking part,while there is no registration acourtesy call to let them knowwho will be attending with afloat will be a great help.

She said as per other yearsthe Shannon Christmas paradeand entertainment is focussedon family fun, organisers havearranged a children’s talentquest, a variety of

demonstrations including toptown events, spud picking,sheep shearing and much more.

Mrs Pilkington said therewould be free rides on a nine-carriage train, three bouncycastles, mini zoo, colouring incompetitions and a whole lotmore. Santa’s cave will also beopen, with elves and princessesto help out and possibly MrsSanta as well.

■ For more information contact NinaPilkington phone 3627947.

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BLUE BEAT

Break-ins promptrural area warningByGRAEME JARVISCommunity Constable ‘Although the numbers of break-ins is still low, any

burglary is of concern. Police would urge anyoneliving in the country to be particularly vigilant at the

present time.’There are always plenty ofmatters to keep police officersbusy, but those few times wherethey are not actually attendingcrimes scenes, or following up onprevious incidents, they willmake their own work.

There's always the paperworkof course, but officers will makebail visits, checking on thosepeople who have strict bailconditions, or look for personswho have warrants to arrest, orcomplete traffic duties, such asspeed control, drink drivingchecks or detecting other trafficinfringements.

Last week animal controlofficers made another grizzly find

in Foxton — sheep offal and headsdumped in Purcell Street.

Enquiries are continuing totry to determine if this is simplythe work of a lazy persondumping offal, or whether theymight be connected to recentstock thefts.

Police would like to hear fromanyone who has had a smallnumber of animals, with bluepaint on one ear, taken.

Continuing with the rural

theme, a small number of ruralburglaries around Levin inrecent weeks has become thefocus for Levin detectives.

Although the numbers ofbreak-ins is still low, anyburglary is of concern.

Police would urge anyoneliving in the country to beparticularly vigilant at thepresent time.

Strange vehicles or vehiclesacting suspiciously will likely be

the first sign ofsomething amiss.

Residents are probably awareof vehicles belonging toneighbours, so new vehicles inthe road, cruising slowly, ordriving onto properties wherethey do not belong, will often bethe first sign of trouble.

Anyone with suspicions areurged to phone police and providea registration number if possible,but descriptions of the vehicleand its occupants will beimportant information for police.

There have been two attemptsto steal vehicles in Levin in thepast week, but fortunatelyneither car was able to be driven

away.In one incident a window was

broken and the ignition barreldamaged, and in the secondincident, the car owner waswoken by noises and disturbedthree men pushing his car downthe drive.

All ran off and were notlocated.

Again the ignition barrel wasdamaged in an attempt to startthe car.

If a vehicle cannot be locked ina garage, all the usualprecautions of removingvaluables and locking all doorsmust be taken, as they were inboth these instances.

FROM THE BEEHIVE

Commitment to cleanwaterways paying offwith NATHANGUYOtaki MP

‘I realise theimportance of

water quality, notonly in our

domestic life, butalso our

internationalreputation.’

This Government has areal focus on improvingwater quality,sustainability and theenvironment, andbalancing this with jobsand growth.

It’s great therefore tosee a progress reportdetailing the workachieved under theManawatu River Leader’sAccord.

The accord received$5.2 million funding fromthe Government, whichwill contribute torestoring the health andoverall quality of theManawatu River.

Partners andsupporters of the Accordalso include HorizonsRegional Council,Horowhenua DistrictCouncil, local Iwi andindustry.

I realise theimportance of waterquality, not only in ourdomestic life, but also ourinternational reputation.

That is why initiativessuch as the ManawatuRiver Accord are soimportant.

During its shorttimeframe, the accord hasstarted to deliverwastewater treatmentupgrades, fenced off over200km of streams, started

fish restoration projectsand planted 66,000 plants.

All of these efforts,achieved by numerousgroups, have allcontributed to the successof the accord.

And there is the LakeHorowhenua Accord,which has an action planto achieve by 2016.

Both of theseenvironmental efforts

will go a long way torestoring the health ofour region’s resources.

Talking health andwell-being,congratulations toMenzShed Kapiti whowere recognised at theWellington AirportRegional CommunityAwards. I have visitedMenzShed at WaikanaeBeach and it brings localresidents together in afriendly environment towork on building andmaintenance projects forthe community.

There is another shedin Kapiti that is alsomaking waves.

The Kapiti ShedProject is a localorganisation that existsto provide opportunitiesfor men with disabilitiesto contribute in aworking environment.‘The Shed’ receivesfunding from theGovernment, communitytrusts and businesses. Itrecently expanded toemploy four people.Importantly, it allowsdisabled people thechance to experience aworking environmentand cross certain barriersthey may never have hadthe chance to before.

Both sheds are makinga positive difference inour community. Keep upthe good work.


LIVE TRAINING SESSION FOR FIRE FIGHTERSBy PETER FRANKLIN

The heat will be on forvolunteer firefighters fromaround the district on Sundayas they take part in a live firetraining session.

Levin volunteer brigadechief officer Lindsay Walkersaid a derelict building,donated by developer WayneBishop, will be set alight.

Mr Walker said it isessential that fire fighters getthe chance to train in anenvironment that is the realdeal.

He said while most of thevolunteers have experiencedthe extreme heat and dangersof a real fire, it is always goodto have the opportunity towork together in a livesituation.

Mr Walker said on Sundaybrigade members fromShannon, Foxton, WaitarereBeach and Levin will assembleat the Kimberley centre andbegin their training day.

“At some stage a house willbe lit and the fire fighters willput their training intopractice,” he said.

He said anyone seeingsmoke or glimpses of fire

coming from the centre duringthe day can rest assured it isonly a training session.

Mr Walker said while itwould be good to allow thepublic to get a close look atwhat the fire fighters aredoing, there are always safetyrisks to consider. “We wouldprefer to allow the fire fightersto concentrate on the exerciseand not be distracted with the

safety of onlookers.“So the site will be closed

off during the trainingperiod,” he said.

Mr Walker said all thevolunteer brigades in thedistrict are keen to recruitnew members.

■ Anyone interested can contacttheir local volunteer brigade orring 0800 recruit(7327848).

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THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OFTHE FIVE ARMIES

***Starting Thursday 11 December***First Screening: 12.01am Midnight Screening – tickets on sale now(Rating & Runtime tbc but expecting M & 150 mins) Adventure/Fantasy

The epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin

Oakenshield and the Company of Dwarves. The Dwarves of

Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but

now must face the consequences of having unleashed the

terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon the defenceless men, women

and children of Lake-town.

STARTING THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBERWITH MIDNIGHT SCREENING

THE HUNGER GAMES:MOCKINGJAY PART 1(M) 123mins Adventure/Sci-fi (Contains violence)

Katniss Everdeen is in District 13 after she shatters the games

forever. Under the leadership of President Coin and the advice

of her trusted friends, Katniss spreads her wings as she fights

to save Peeta and a nation moved by her courage.

Fri 12.30pm 3.10pm 5.50pm 8.30pm, Sat 10am 12.30pm

3.10pm 5.50pm 8.30pm, Sun 10am 12.30pm 3.10pm 5.50pm

8.30pm, Mon 12.30pm 3.10pm 5.50pm 8.30pm, Tues 12.30pm

3.10pm 5.50pm 8.30pm, Wed 12.30pm 3.10pm 5.50pm 8.30pm

He’s in the will, She’s in the way

MY OLD LADY(M) 107 mins Comedy/Drama (Contains adult themes)

An American inherits an apartment in Paris that comes

with an unexpected resident. Starring Maggie Smith,

Kristen Scott Thomas & Kevin Kline.

Fri 10.20am 12.50pm 6pm, Sat 10.20am 12.50pm 6pm, Sun

10.20am 6pm 8.20pm, Mon 10.20am 12.50pm 6pm, Tues 10.20am

3.30pm 6pm, Wed (Bring Baby Too 10.20am) 12.50pm 6pm

SENIORS MORNINGS & BRING BABY TOO*free morning tea with ticket purchase

Mon - 10.20am My Old Lady (M),10.30am The Lunchbox (PG)

Tues - 10.20am My Old Lady (M),10.30am Le Nozzie Di Figaro (Opera)

Bring Baby Too – Wed - 10.20am My Old Lady (M)– Please note censors rating

www.focalpointcinema.co.nz14-16 Salisbury Street, Levin. Ph 366 0330

Movie and a meal for only $35!!Applies to any movie after 5pm.

THE LUNCHBOX(PG) 101 mins Drama/Romance

A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient

lunchbox delivery system connects a young

housewife to an older man in the dusk of his life as

they build a fantasy world together through notes

in the lunchbox.

Fri 10.30am 5.40pm, Sat 10.30am 5.40pm

Sun 10.30am 5.40pm, Mon 10.30am 5.40pm

Tues 5.40pm, Wed 10.30am 5.40pm

INTERSTELLAR(M) 169mins Adventure/Mystery/Sci-fi

(Contains offensive language)A group of explorers make use of a newly

discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations

on human space travel and conquer the vast

distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

Fri 1pm 7.50pm, Sat 1pm 7.50pm, Sun 1pm 7.50pm,

Mon 1pm 7.50pm, Tues 1pm 7.50pm,

Wed 1pm 7.50pm

PRIDE(M) 120 mins Comedy/Drama/History

(Contains offensive language, sexual references

& drug use)U.K. gay activists work to help miners during

their lengthy strike of the National Union of

Mineworkers in the summer of 1984. “Like

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will make you cheer!”

Fri 8.20pm, Sat 8.20pm, Mon 8.20pm,

Tues 8.20pm, Wed 8.20pm

THE DEAD LANDS(R16) 107mins Action/NZ/Te Reo Maori (English

sub-titles) (Contains graphic violence)After his tribe is slaughtered through an act of

treachery, Hongi, a Maori chieftain's teenage son,

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Fri 3.30pm, Sat 3.30pm, Mon 3.30pm, Wed 3.30pm

LE NOZZIE DI FIGARO(Two sessions only)

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WHAT’S ONSUNDAY NOVEMBER 30Ohau Community Santa’s Market: Handcrafted gifts,decorations, wreaths, cards, Christmas cakes, saus-age sizzle and cake stall Ohau Playcentre fundraiser.Ohau Community Hall, 9am-3pm. Contact Sarah021 274-1064 for info.Celebrating St Andrews Day and all things Scottish:Traditional songs, Bag pipes, kirking of the tartan, tryHaggis, local Scottish dancing followed by a bring/share lunch. Everyone welcome. Levin UnitingChurch, 87 Oxford St, (next to the Adventure Park),from 10am.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3Parkinson’s NZ (Kapiti/Horowhenua Division): Jointclient and carer group. 10.30am, The Vines Cafe SH1, Foxton. Community educator Lynn McLachlan,Parkinson's NZ Horowhenua, ph (06) 362-6487.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 5Horowhenua Grey Power Members Christmas Meeting:Live entertainment featuring Somerset Singers.1.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall, Cambridge St. Levin.Afternoon tea, raffles. New members welcome.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 6Foxton Te Awahou Lions Club annual Breakfast with Santa:8am, Foxton Lions Club Hall, Park Street, Foxton.Limited tickets, $10 and must be purchased prior today from Foxton Library, no ticket sales on the day.Dutch Christmas at De Molen: Sinterklaas andDutch Christmas will be celebrated at the Foxtonwindmill on Main Street, 10am – 4pm. Come and beamazed! Gold coin donation.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 7Levin Christmas Parade: Floats will start from DurhamStreet, along Oxford Street, Stanley Street anddisperse from the Stanley Street roundabout. 1pm -3pm.Christmas Market Day: Craft stalls, food stalls,entertainment (including kids show with Kaynefrom Kidzone at 2.30pm) and Santa’s grotto. 10am-4pm, Levin Mall car park.

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10St Mary’s School ‘The Shiniest Star’ fundraiser dressrehearsal: Raising funds for a mobility vehicle forLevin East student Elias Ruruku-Hunt. 1.30pm,Manawatu College, Ladys Mile, Foxton. Gold coin.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 11Waitarere Beach Fishing Club meeting: Prospectivemembers welcome. Scout Hall, Waitarere BeachDomain, 7pm.Levity Beet Children’s Entertainer: Supporting Jo-Maitera’s Pink Ribbon Trek 2015 in aid of NZ BreastCancer Foundation. Meeting Room, Te Takere, 10Bath St, Levin, 9.45am. Children $10, under 2s free.St Mary’s School ‘The Shiniest Star’ fundraiser:Raising funds for a mobility vehicle for Levin Eaststudent Elias Ruruku-Hunt. One night only, doorsopen 6pm, Manawatu College, Ladys Mile, Foxton.Tickets $5, includes drinks and nibbles, from StMary’s School, Foxton, 06 363 8177, or some ticketsmay be available at the door.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 13Levin Market - Special Christmas Market Day: 10am -1pm, Queen St Chapel Hall, Queen St East.Santa Cave at De Molen: Santa Claus will be stoppingat the Foxton windmill in Main Street for childrenwho have been good all year, 10am – 4pm. Comeand be amazed, gold coin donation.

SATURDAY DEC 13 AND SUNDAY DEC 14Charlie’s Chocolate Adventure: presented by theCatherine Inger School of Dance celebrating 25 yearsof dance in Horowhenua. Levin Little Theatre, 1pm& 6pm Saturday, 12pm & 5pm Sunday. Phone0275897534 for tickets - $15 adults, $10 child/student, doorsales available.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 14Morgan Crescent Park Community Working Bee: 9am -1pm, bring a rake, shovel, spade or wheelbarrow ifyou have one. For more information, call Neigh-bourhood Police Team contact Fiona on 021191-4743.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20Santa Cave at De Molen: Santa Claus will be stoppingat the Foxton windmill in Mainn Street for childrenwho have been good all year, 10am – 4pm. Comeand be amazed, gold coin donation.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 21Community Christmas Carol Concert: “Carols with theAngels” hosted by The Salvation Army withperformances from the combined Schools Choir andMusical Island Boys, Wellington. There will be aNativity Scene, children and children at heart areinvited to come dressed as angels. Bring a chair,cushion and blanket. Supper available, tea, coffeeand sweet treats $3. 8pm Salvation Army car park,Durham Street, Levin, wet or fine.

MONDAYSMeditation Monday Drop-in Class: Suitable all levels,including beginners. Thompson House, 4 KentStreet, Levin 6.30 – 8pm. No need to book.Suggested donation $12 or affordable contribution.

See www.meditateinpalmerstonnorth.org for classtimes.Horowhenua Art Society Drawing Class: HorowhenuaArt Society, 119 Bath St, Levin, 10.10am - 12.30pm.Info at www.horowhenuaarts.com.

SECOND MONDAY OF MONTHLevin Arthritis Support Group: Welcomes all peoplesuffering from any of the many forms of arthritis, andcarers, 1.30pm Hudson Room, Levin CosmopolitanClub, Oxford Street, Levin. Info call Yvonne on368-5068.Horowhenua Philatelic Society: Welcomes anyoneinterested in Stamp Collecting. Red Cross Rooms,Queen St, Levin, 7.30pm. Contact Michael368-5085.

TUESDAYSJustice of The Peace service desk at Te Takere: Freeservice every Tuesday 11.30am - 1.30pm.Horowhenua Art Society Drawing Class: HorowhenuaArt Society, 119 Bath St, Levin, 12.30pm - 2.30pmor 6pm - 8.30pm. Info atwww.horowhenuaarts.com.

SECOND TUESDAY OF MONTHThe Fresh Water Anglers Club: Guest speakers, regularorganised trips and much more. 7.30pm, ThompsonHouse, Kent St. Contact John Davenport 363-6050.

TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS7th Day Adventist Church Op Shop: Prices are negotiable.Open 9am-1pm, 50-52 Cambridge Street, Levin.Enquiries 368-5877.

WEDNESDAYSSTOP SMOKING free programme: Te Takere, 10 Bath St,Levin, 5.30pm-6.30pm. To register, call Peter on022 614 6703.Levin Serenity Group (Al Anon): Non-religious caringsupport group for anybody who has been or is beingimpacted by a friend or family members addictionproblems. Life Changers Church, Cambridge St,Levin, 5.15pm for an hour, no charge, Koha andeveryone welcome. For info contact Denyse 027445-5106 or 368-0888.

FIRST WEDNESDAY OF MONTHLevin Music Society: Enjoy a great concert each month.Masonic Lodge Rooms, Parker Ave, Levin, 7.30pm.Non-members $5, includes a light supper.

THURSDAYSHorowhenua Art Society Life Drawing Class: Horo-whenua Art Society, 119 Bath St, Levin, 7pm - 9pm.$60 for six week courses. Info atwww.horowhenuaarts.com.

FIRST THURSDAY OF MONTHHorowhenua Floral Art & Garden Club: United ParishHall, Oxford St South, Levin, 7.30pm. ContactKaryn Robb 368-5385.

THIRD FRIDAY OF MONTHHorowhenua Greypower: Levin Senior Citizens Hall,1.30pm, cnr Cambridge/Manchester St, Levin.

FIRST, THIRD AND FIFTH SATURDAY OF MONTHSing Out Community Choir: Savage Club, ParkerAvenue, Levin (at Liverpool St, end of Parker Ave),2pm. No auditions. $5 waged/$3 Gold Card.Contact 022 187-7002.

FIRST SATURDAY OF MONTHPounamu Country Music Club: 1pm-4.30pm, SeniorCitizens Hall, cnr Cambridge/Montgomery Streets.Info phone Theresa or Geoff 368-3959.Methodist Monthly Market: 87 Oxford St (next toAdventure Park), 8.30-11.30am. Stalls $10 each,contact Rosemary 368-6977.

SECOND SATURDAY OF MONTHHorowhenua Savage Club night: From 7.30pm, SavageClub Hall, 28 Parker Ave, Levin. Admission $3. Infophone Grahame Robertson 368-0059.

LAST SATURDAY OF MONTHLevin Market: 10am - 1pm, Queen St Chapel Hall,Queen St East.

FIRST SUNDAY EACH MONTHFoxton Delta Country Music Club: Foxton RSA, 1pmstart. Entry $3 includes afternoon tea. Inquiries ph368-7740.

FIRST AND THIRD SUNDAY OF MONTHSt John’s historic Parish Church: Ohau. 11am. All mostwelcome.

SECOND SUNDAY OF MONTHLevin Variety Country Music Club: Levin RSA, 1pm. $3entry includes afternoon tea. Phone Win 0274742-603.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF MONTHCountry and Variety Music Club: Masonic Village Hall,Main Street, Foxton, 1pm-5pm. $3 admissionincludes afternoon tea.

LAST SUNDAY OF MONTHSunday concerts in Te Takere: Start 2pm. Gold coindonation appreciated.


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HEADS UP

Time toacknowledgeachievements

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THE Nathan Guy EmergingLeaders Cup was awarded toKyle Williams-Simeon. Kyle wasthe Manawatu Collegerepresentative on theHorowhenua Youth Voice fortwo years and in September thisyear was elected as the studentrepresentative on the ManawatuCollege Board of Trustees.


LUKAS Baur was awardedSportsperson of the Year for2014. Lukas represented thecollege at the ManawatuSecondary Schools AthleticsAssociation competition,finishing first in the senior boyshurdles and second in the seniorboys discus before competing atthe North Island SecondarySchools Athleticschampionships, finishing thirdin the senior boys hurdles. Hewas selected for theHorowhenua-Kapiti Under 19representative rugby team. Hewill also be competing in a halfmarathon and half iron-man inlate November. Sophie Fisherwas awarded the SportsExcellence Award. Sophie hasbeen successful in representingher sport at local, regional,national and international levels,excelling in the sport of lawnbowls.


THE Barber Cup forManawatu College Dux 2014was awarded to SarahSketcher. Next year Sarah isheaded to VictoriaUniversity, Wellington, tostudy for a Bachelor ofTourism management. Shehas been offered anAchiever Scholarship fromVictoria University.

Manawatu College students wererecognised for their outstandingachievements at this year’ssenior prizegiving, held earlierthis month.

Guest speaker, localbusinessman, community leaderand identity Robin Hapi,delivered his personal messagefocusing upon student goalsetting and aspirations, whichfollowed a journey from Foxtonthrough to a national andinternational perspective basedupon his own experiences.

It was a message that hadparticular relevance to all thestudents present andunderscored the potential of thestudents graduating who aretaking that next step in forgingtheir futures.

The celebrations culminatedin the Senior Leavers’Graduation Dinner, with 72 staff,students and parents enjoying apleasant evening of dining andconversation at BreakersRestaurant in Palmerston North.


COURSES STARTING INFEBRUARY 2015....

HEALTH DISABILITY & AGED SUPPORTTRAINING

Intake 1: February 2015 - June 2015Intake 2: July 2015 - November 2015

Programme National Certificate in Health, Disability and AgedSupport Level 3

Duration Full-time, 19 weeksCampus Levin

In partnership with

• Residential care

• Community care

• Home based care

• Body systems

• Manual handling

• Personal care needs

• First aid

• Work experience

• Code of Rights

• Cultural requirements

• Safe and secureenvironment

HOSPITALITYFREE YOUTH TRAINING

Starting February 2015

Programme National Certificate in Employment Skills Level 1NZ Certificate in Hospitality Level 2

Duration Full-time, 39 weeksCampus LevinAge 16-19 years of age

Gain additional qualifications• City & Guilds International

Barista award

• NCEA Level 1 includesLiteracy and Numeracy

• Food Safety Certificate

• Small classes so more 1:1teaching available if required

• Café service

• Beverage service

• Communication skills

• Budgeting & personalfinance

• Work experience

Whether you want to work as a chef, barista or in the area of restaurant service, our practicalprogramme will give you the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications in hospitality. On completionof your course you can pathway onto further study in areas such as Professional Cookery, Bakingand Hospitality Management, or move into different roles within the hospitality industry.

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Programme National Certificate in Employment Skills Level 1National Certificate in Computing Level 2

Duration Full-time, 39 weeksCampus LevinAge 16-19 years of age

Gain additional qualifications• NCEA Level 1 includes

Literacy & Numeracy

• Small classes so more 1:1teaching available if required

• Information technology

• Word processing

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• Desktop publishing

• Work experience

Topics range from core study in the key computer applications and word processing programmesused in a variety of industries today. YG Computing will set you up to either further your trainingin business, commerce or computing or move into any employment role that requires basecomputing knowledge.

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Programme NZ Certificate in Hospitality Level 2

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Duration Full-time, 39 weeks

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• Professional cooking

• Preparing and cookingmeats, seafood and pasta

• Making sauces, soups andstocks

• Preparing food for payingcustomer at HLC’sTraining Restaurant forcafé lunch, formal diningand special functions


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MAYORESS Sheryl Duffy with Betty Montford who received a 50 Years of Service Medal from mayor BrendanDuffy at the Civic awards on Tuesday.

Efforts recognisedBetty Montford has beenrecognised for her commitmentto the community in the latestCivic Honours.

Since 1958 she has been veryactive in the St. Andrew’sParish.

She looked after the CradleRoll for 30 years, took on the taskof typing many reports andproduced several publications.

She become the archivist’ ofthe Parish.

She compiled a recipe bookfor Women’s Suffrage Year, andwrote St Andrews History ofWomen.

Betty took on the position ofsecretary to many committeeswithin the parish, served as anelder in the parish and in recenttimes she has taken on the taskof preparing and running thePowerPoint presentation.

Betty has been involved withkindergarten’s in Horowhenuafor 57 years.

She had a long involvementwith Cambridge StreetKindergarten and served on the

founding committees of Parson’sAvenue, Otaki, Taitoko andBetty Montford kindergartens.

She played a pivotal role insupporting early childhoodeducation in the Horowhenuawith the establishment of thesefive kindergartens.

She gave 27 years of service tothe Horowhenua FreeKindergarten Association, in anumber of positions includingpresident, secretary and patron.

In 1985 Betty MontfordKindergarten was named afterher.

In the same year Betty wasappointed a Life Member of theHorowhenua Free KindergartenAssociation.

She has been a member ofLevin Ladies Probus Club sinceit was established in 1991.

Was secretary from 1991-1994,President in 1995 and washonoured a Life Member in 2005.

In 2009 she rejoined thecommittee as secretary andretained this position until 2011.

She is the only remaining

Foundation Committee memberand is still and active.

Betty is a highly valuedmember of the HorowhenuaPhilatelic Society.

She served as secretary for 20years, and deputises in theabsence of the current secretaryor treasurer.

Betty was the first of a veryfew ladies who have been electedto the executive of the CentralDistricts Cricket Association.

She held the position ofsecretary for the 1983-84 seasonand served in that position forthree years, her contributionsrecognised through being madea Life Member.

Betty has been involved withmany other groups too.

These include: Keep Fit OverFifties, Reevdon Knitting LadiesBlankets for Kosovo, Save theChildren, Horowhenua TravelClub, Levin Phoenix Club, LevinBusiness and ProfessionalWoman, Cancer Society of NewZealand and the LevinOpportunity Shop.

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

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SHANNEN-LEE CalderAcademic Prefect at ManawatuCollege and academiascholarship winner. In 2015Shannen will continue to fulfilher dream of being a nurseundertaking a Bachelor ofNursing degree.

PHOTO: KELVIN TEXIERA


PIAHANA Te Hiwi White withMayor Brendan Duffy receivinga scholarship in the category ofArt and Culture.


LIAM McLeavey lovesHorowhenua and receives aScholarship from MayorBrendan Duffy in recognition ofhis community service.

Horowhenua District Council hasannounced its Youth ExcellenceScholars for 2014.

The scholarships of $250 eachhave been awarded for 10 years. “Itmay not be a large sum of moneythese days, but if it sews the seed ofopportunity for a young personthen it is money well spent,” saidCouncil's Chief Executive DavidClapperton.

“Our District has manydeserving and talented youth,” Mr

Clapperton said. “These awardsare a fantastic way for us topublicly acknowledge thecontributions they make, andencourage them to continue todeliver excellence.’’ Thescholarships were announced atthe Horowhenua DistrictCouncil’s Civic AwardsCeremony.ACADEMIAShannen-Lee CalderDaemon Kennett

ART AND CULTUREHannah McMillanPiahana Te Hiwi WhiteRoha TaiapaCOMMUNITY SERVICELiam McLeaveySPORTTrent SmithHayley GoodyerSophie-Leigh BloxhamAmy HornNicole RobinsonConnor Mitchell

Chocolate Dipped Tuxedo StrawberriesRecipe No. 97

Come in for demonstrations and tastingseach week Tuesday to Saturday.

LevinMethod:

1. Wash and dry the strawberries, making sure they are fully dry as waterwill cause chocolate to seize up.

2. Melt the NESTLÉ White Melts over the stove top or microwave. Followthe melting directions on the back of pack.

3. Dip the strawberry in NESTLÉ White Melts, holding onto the stem or the“shoulders” of the strawberry. Give it a quick little twist and shake off theexcess and then point it at the ceiling for a second or two to ensure thatthe chocolate adheres. Place on a sheet of baking paper to dry.

4. Melt the NESTLÉ Dark Melts according to the instructions on the packet.Dip the strawberry in at a 45 degree angle from both sides to make the“jacket”. Let the excess drip off. Place on baking paper to dry.

5. With a skewer or toothpick, dip into melted NESTLÉ Dark Melts andusing it like a paintbrush, carefully ‘paint’ to form a bow tie and buttons.

6. Allow to dry and cool.

TIP: If drying seems to go too slowly, place them in the freezer for about3-5 minutes.

Preparation time: 1 hour

Makes: 24 to 30 depending onsize of strawberries

Ingredients:

24-30 fresh strawberries

250g NESTLÉ White Melts

200g NESTLÉ Dark Melts

www.tastyrecipes.co.nz

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WRITE TO USThe Horowhenua Chroniclewelcomes readersletters. Emailed letters are preferred sent [email protected], if posted to PO Box 547Levin. letters should be typed, double spaced, clearhandwritten letters will be accepted.Letters should not exceed 200 to 250 words. Handwritten and emailed letters must have the sendersname, address and a contact phone number.However, where specifically requested and at theeditor’s discretion ‘name and address supplied’can be used in publishing.Letters to the editor express the views of thewriter, not those of the Horowhenua Chronicle,staff or NZMEmedia.The editor reserves the right to edit, amend orreject any letter without explanation.Complaint process: Horowhenua Chronicle issubject to NZ Press Council procedures.Complaints are to be first directed in writing [email protected]. If unsatisfied, thecomplaint may be referred to the Press Council, P OBox 10-879, The Terrace, Wellington 6143 or email([email protected]. Further detail and anonline complaints form are available atwww.presscouncil.org.nz.

Great callWhat a great call made by PalmerstonNorth City Council to run more trainsper day between Palmerston North andWaikanae to connect with electricservices to Wellington. The largenumber of people living in the HorizonsRegional Council areas would love theservice and chance to stop at the variouscentres, Otaki, Levin, Porirua etc,anywhere there is a station. Bring it on!

A. DONALDLevin

Pest controlOne of the major problems with pestsand vermin is that if you do not controlthem, they multiply rapidly much to thedetriment of our native wildlife.

The same can be said about therelationship between weeds and our

native flora and fauna.A recent two-day exercise against

possum in the Waitarere Forest, justacross from our internationallyacclaimed Ramsar Site yielded over 700possums.

Volunteers from Save Our RiverTrust trapped 59 possums in just 100metres of river bank in just two nights.

I understand the ratio of rats topossum is at least 10:1 and nothing isbeing done about them.

Just a couple of weeks ago a pair ofstoats were seen frolicking on the riverbank in Harbour Street in broaddaylight.

All of these nocturnal pests decimateour native bird population and weshould not forget that our Ramsar siteachieved international recognitionbecause it was home to the almostextinct Wrybill.

If we are not careful, our lack of pest

control will lead to its extinction – atleast from Foxton.

Wildlife Foxton Trust in co-operationwith the Department of Conservation,Landcare Trust, Save Our River Trust,the Estuary Trust and Forest and Birdare trying to work on a solution to thispest and weed problem.

Certainly we now have some willingvolunteers, but nothing can be donewithout funding for traps, poison baits,weedkiller and operating costs.

Good intentions and plans are greatbut without funding, which must surelycome from government sources, nothingwill happen.

Talks have been ongoing for a whilenow as the possums, rats and stoatsmultiply.

We all know the effect of Spring onreproduction habits.

JOHN GIRLINGFoxton

Be safe – DRIVE SOBER

From 1 December 2014, the breath alcohol limit will lowerfrom 400 micrograms (mcg) of alcohol per litre of breathto 250mcg for drivers over 20 years.

The blood alcohol limit will reduce from 80 milligrams(mg) of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg and a zeroalcohol limit remains in place for drivers under 20.

Horizons Regional Council road safety coordinatorDebbie Webster says the change in legislation bringswith it a new offence for drivers with a breath alcohollevel between 251 and 400mcg. Those caught within thisrange will receive a $200 fine and 50 demerit points.

Any driver who refuses or fails to undergo a breath testcan also be fined $700 and given 50 demerit points andthose who accumulate 100 or more demerits within twoyears will have their licence suspended for three months.

“Changes brought about by this legislation will save livesand reduce serious injuries when it comes to safety onour roads. Over the past 10 years there have been morethan 1,500 deaths and 6,700 serious injuries from alcohol-related crashes on New Zealand,” Ms Webster says.

“New Zealand was previously behind internationalstandards but these changes will now bring it on a parwith Australia, France, the Netherlands and Denmark.”

Ms Webster says most people will still be able to have a beeror two without being over the limit but this is not necessarilytrue of all drivers and people do need to take care.

“If you plan to drink, plan ahead and arrange another wayhome or a place to stay. Just two standard drinks couldput some drivers over the new limit and I encourageanyone who’s going to drive not to drink at all.”

So what is a Standard Drink?A standard drink is measured as:

1 x 330ml can of beer;

1 x 100ml glass of table wine or

30ml of straight spirits

In each of these, you would be drinkingapprox. 10 grams of pure alcohol which isequivalent to a standard drink. However, becausealcoholic beverages have different amounts ofalcohol in them, some being low alcohol contentand others being higher, the number of standarddrinks in each bottle, can or cask will be different.The best way to check is to look on the label tosee how many standard drinks there are inwhat you are drinking.

For more information on the new limits check out:www.transport.govt.nzor phone a Horizons Regional Council road safetycoordinator on tollfree 0508 800 800

Are you ready for the lowerdrink drive limit?


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We offer:-Limited spaces for2 year oldsVarious options for3 and 4 year oldsMorning, afternoon,all day sessions

Kindy is aChristian-based centre

that reflects Christianprinciples, whereeducators share aphilosophy that allchildren are specialand strive to providean environment whereeveryone is encouraged

to be kind, caringand respectful. Wefoster Christian valuesthrough Christiansongs, Bible stories andsinging grace beforemealtimes.

Educators planto meet individualchildren’s interest

and abilities throughproviding anenvironment wherechildren are givenopportunities toexplore, succeed andlearn in their ownway. Resources andequipment in ourcentre support andencourage children’s

learning through groupactivities, teacher-childinteractions, peer topeer and individuallearning.

We operate on asessional basis withmorning sessions from8.45 to 11.45 a.m.,afternoon sessions from

12.30 to 3.30 p.m., andall day sessions from8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.

We are also able tooffer more flexiblestart and finish times tomeet individual needs,between 8 a.m. and3.30 p.m. Children canstay over lunch time11.45 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Morning andafternoon teas areprovided for thechildren. Parentsprovide a healthypacked lunch forchildren stayingover the lunch timeperiod. We operateduring school terms.

Levin Baptist Kindergarten aims toprovide a quality learning environment.

Taking Enrolments

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ERO says children learn in an attractive well-resourcedenvironment. The programme is focused on provision of nurture andcare through Christian values and beliefs. Children play amicablyalongside their peers. Adults are attentive and respond promptlyto children’s requests for equipment. They play alongside them,

extending their thinking and enriching oral language.

As ERO stated

SPORTS RESULTS

■ BOWLSBowls Kapiti Coast ResultsFinal results from Bowls Kapiti Coast Nu-LookMen’s and Women’s Open Pairs playedNovember 22-14 2014.Men played at Levin Bowling Club.Round 1: E. Martin/W.Harding (Waikanae) b E.Schuch/L.Timms (Composite) 22-13, R.Doughty/A.Johnson (Waikanae) b D. Gough/R.Graham (Paraparaumu Bch) 21-12, F. Adams/B.Cooper (Levin) b R. & M. Haakens (Waikanae)25-5, G. Burns/B. Richardson (Central Levin) bR. Cotter/O. Feaunati (Levin) 16-15, K. Bur-gess/R. Snowden (Raumati Sth) b P. Gardner/B. Clelland (Levin) 18-16, G. Ebrell/S. McLuskie(Paraparaumu Bch) b I. Mahoney/N.McCutcheon (Composite) 24-6.Round 2: R. Minnoch/B. Howman (Parapara-umu Bch) b A. Osborne/W. Ward (Kapiti) 21-18,T. Tuatara/B. Woolston (Central Levin) b J.Swift/B. Ferguson (Paraparaumu Bch) 18-17,O. Vincent/J. Peat (Paraparaumu Bch) b G.Ballinger/B. Coe (Levin) 18-11, R. Goston/N.Pritchard (Raumati Sth) b Jim Adams/G. Law(Levin) 24-10, R. Holmes/S. Glavas (Parapara-umu Bch) b G. Stevens/B. McCormick(Paekakariki) 26-6, Doughty b Martin 18-17,Burns b Adams 19-13, Ebrell b Burgess 14-12.Round 3: Tuatara b Minnoch 16-9, Goston bVincent 21-15, Holmes b Doughty 23-17, Burnsb Ebrell 16-11.Semifinal: Goston b Tuatara 19-10, Holmes bBurns 25-9. Final: Goston b Holmes 24-15.Women played at Raumati South Bowling Club.Round 1: D. Norton/P. Segedin (Central Levin)b A. Piper/J. Paterson 19-5.Round 2: H. Bethwaite/E.Creed (ParaparaumuBch) b M. Copland/T. Thoreson (Waikanae)22-11, A. & R Stevenson (Paraparaumu Bch) bT. Boag/N. Smith (Kapiti) 18-11, J. O’Dwyer/E.Jones (Paraparaumu Bch) b P. Taylor/L.Osborne (Kapiti) 17-10, G. Ward/J. Wills(Kapiti) b D. McGill/J.Stitchbury (Levin) 15-11,B. Gray/J.Fisher (Central Levin) b C.Rolton/G.Minnoch (Paraparaumu Bch) 21-15, B.Crowther/L. Corbett (Paraparaumu Bch) b A.Spicer/L.Galloway (Levin) 15-12, A. Goulden/E.Andersen (Paraparaumu Bch) b R. Renwick/S.McFarlane (Kapiti) 17-10,Norton b P. Vincent/M. Welply (ParaparaumuBch) 16-13.Round 3: Bethwaite b Stevenson 18-16,O’Dwyer b Ward 21-12, Crowther b Gray18-14, Norton b Goulden 15-12.Semifinal: Bethwaite b O’Dwyer 20-17, Nortonb Crowther 17-16. Final: Bethwaite b Norton16-14.R. Goston and N. Pritchard, and H. Bethwaiteand E. Creed will represent Bowls Kapiti Coastat the Regional Playoffs of the National ClubChampionships in March 2015.The final of the Metlife Care Kapiti Women’sOpen Triples was also completed at theRaumati Bowling Club on 24 November 2014.M. Copland, T. Thoreson and F. Vasey(Waikanae) beat A. Miles, J. Crafts, E. Little(Paraparaumu Bch) 26-11. Copland’s team willalso represent Bowls Kapiti Coast at theRegional Playoffs of the National Club Cham-pionships in March 2015.RSA Bowls:The start of the week saw ideal bowling

conditions for the Monday Triples and all teamswere at their best for the Ross McColl Carssponsored event. Upcoming bowler NgaireFluerty was outstanding, leading her team ofMick Wilton and Leon Machie to win thetournament.

1. Ngaire Fluerty, Mick Wilton, Leon Machie - 4wins, 19 ends, 53 points.

2. Bob Harwood, Roy James, Pam James - 4wins, 19 ends, 49 points.

3. Lorraine Willers, Ray Lovejoy, MargaretHeather – 3 wins, 23 ends, 52 points.

The ladies played their triples final yesterday.The teams were Lois Knox, Heather Corbett,Ngaire Fluerty v Heather Pratt, Fiona Bradley,Shirley Viggars.

■ CROQUETCroquet New ZealandCentral Region New Zealand Veterans Cham-pionships:Days 4 & 5 at Rose Gardens:Golf Croquet Levels SinglesWinner: Tony Stephens (Hawkes Bay) 8 wins,Runnerup: Tom Berryman (Wellington) 6 wins+8, Third: Murray McNae (Manawatu-Wanganui) 6 wins +6.Individual results: T.Stephens bt Hawke 7-4,B.Berryman 7-3, Charlton 7-6, C.Stephens 7-1,T.Berryman 7-2, D.Reyland 7-3, Martyn 7-3,McNae 7-1; T.Berryman bt Martyn 7-4,D.Reyland 7-5, C.Stephens 7-4, Charlton 7-4,B.Berryman 7-6, Hawke 7-4; McNae bt Hawke7-3, B.Berryman 7-3, Charlton 7-6, C.Stephens7-6, B.Berryman 7-5, D.Reyland 7-3; DonReyland (HB) bt Hawke 7-3, B.Berryman 7-4,Charlton 7-3, C.Stephens 7-4, Martyn 7-5; MaxCharlton (MW) bt Martyn 7-6, C.Stephens 7-6,B.Berryman 7-3, Hawke 7-5; Tom Martyn (MW)bt Hawke 7-0, McNae 7-3; Colleen Stephens(HB) bt Martyn 7-4, B.Berryman 7-2; BeverleyBerryman (Well) bt Martyn 7-4, Hawke 5-4;Warren Hawke (MW) bt C.Stephens 7-3.

Golf Croquet Handicap SinglesWinner: Joan Cook (HB) 6 wins, runner-up:Margaret Snelling (MW) 5 wins+7, Third: ChrisReay (MW) 5 wins+4.Individual results: Cook bt Duley 7-4, Charteris5-4, Neild 7-5, Oliver 7-4, Oldfield 7-5, Snelling7-4; Snelling bt Duley 7-6, Neild 7-3, A.Reyland7-6, Oliver 7-4, Oldfield 7-4: Reay bt Charteris7-5, Oliver 7-2, Oldfield 7-4, Snelling 6-5, Cook7-3; Jeremy Neild (MW) bt Reay 7-4, Oldfield7-4, Oliver 7-5, Duley 7-3; Tina Duley (HB) btReay 7-3, Oldfield 6-4, A.Reyland 7-6, Chart-eris 7-5; Diane Charteris (HB) bt Snelling 7-6,Oliver 7-5, A.Reyland 7-5, Neild 7-6; AnnetteReyland (HB) bt Cook 7-6, Reay 7-3, Neild 7-5;Rex Oliver (MW) bt Oldfield 7-3, Reyland 7-6;Duley 7-4; Keiko Oldfield (MW) bt A.Reyland7-6, Charteris 7-3.


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SHE made it! Foxton’s Jo Maitera Hall completed her Ride to Conquer Cancer.

Cancer ride successBy PETER FRANKLIN

From one fundraising adventureto another, Foxton mother JoMaitera Hall is rapt that she madeit to the finish line in the Ride toConquer Cancer.

The ride was held in Auckland,and to do it she had to raise $2500.

She said the local support to gether there was absolutely fantastic.

The event began on November15 and Ms Maitera Hall said all 541riders were all reminded of whythey were there in the first place,and that was quite moving.

Away they went. With 100kmahead of them, three pitstops forchoice and a lunch stop. Day one ofthe two day event ended, and shewas feeling the pain. “Ouchy Ouch!Sore butt! Sore legs and generalfeeling of fatigue,” she said.

But this was a small price topay in comparison for those thathave battled with Cancer, past,present or those in the future.

“I don't have it at all bad really!So many hills! I managed to get upthem and each and every time wasdetermined not to stop mid point!With my tongue hanging out and

heart panting like a dog in themidst of a summer's day . . . I keptgoing,” she said.

Day two was a 4am start and thelast leg was 100km to cross thefinish line.

“How awesome, such anachievement and so so happy tohave accomplished the 200km Rideto Conquer Cancer,” she said.

“Would I do it again? Yes Iwould love to. However, I amlooking at doing the NZ BreastCancer Trek 2015, a 15-dayoverseas experience walking theGreat Wall of China,” she said.

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MTANewsMessage from Interim CEOTēnā Koutou katoa hemihi manahau kai Koutou katoa ākuiti āku nui, e hia kē ngā tau I mankohia kia hoki mai ke tewā kainga kit e tautokohia tō tātau iwi Muaūpoko e kī anatōna pēpēha

KoTararua temaunga tūpuna

Ko Kurahaupō te waka tūpuna

Ko Hokio te awa tūpuna

Ko Punahau temoana

Ko Kawiume Kohuturoa okumarae

KoMickWilton rāua koValWilton okumātua

Ko Dianne Rump tōku ingoa

It is a privilege to be asked to take up the role of interimCheif Executive of MuaupokoTribal Authority. I have notlived at home for manymany years and this wero hasbought me home. My kete includes a career in business,finance and government across both public and privatesectors. However I will be the very first to acknowedgethat I have a huge amount to learn andmy kete is lackingin te reo and tikangaMuaupoko. I am blessed with theopportunity to start changing that now. Firstly I want tomihi and acknowledge those who have been in this rolebeforemewith, I know, the progress and the good of ouriwi in their heart.

After a 3 week induction in October I now start in therole. It is exciting times for our iwi and the Horowhenuacommunity. Our iwi treaty negotiations are wellunderway and we are working in new communitypartnerships while continuing to grow our own services.I am really looking forward tomeeting everyone. I ampassionate about our mahi, about the opportunities andthe learning.

Heartfelt thanks to the board, the wonderful MTA team,mywhanaungatanga and themany people in ourcommunity who have embracedme andwelcomedmeback home.

Ko koe ki tena, ko ahau ki tenei, kiwai o to kete.

Tena koutouTena koutouTena koutou katoa.

Tena koutou e te Iwi oMuaupokoThe Board has recently developed a“blue print for action”which sets out the Board’s strategic priorities for the next3-5 years. This document explains how theMTAwill worktoward achieving the goals set out in theMuaupoko2020 vision –“Kia hono kia tu kahaMuaūpoko”– Unitestand strongMuaūpoko. We have amalgamated the 10strategies into five generic areas: Cultural, Infrastructure,

Assets and the Environment, Hauora, Relationships.Welook forward to presenting the Blueprint for Action at theupcoming Annual General Meeting (see below).

The AGMwill be held in February 2015, date to beconfirmed.

Treaty SettlementNegotiations UpdateCurrent ProgressTheMuaūpokoTribal Authority (MTA) NegotiationTeam continues tomake steady progress in the directnegotiations with the Crown for the comprehensivesettlement of all historical Treaty ofWaitangi claims ofMuaūpoko Iwi.

Agreement In PrincipleAt the current rate of progress our team believes thatwe are on track to be able to present a draft agreementin principle (AIP) to tribal members within the next sixmonths. The AIP is a non-binding document that sets outthe shape of a settlement with the Crown. The Crown alsoprovides theMuaupoko AIP to other Iwi with overlappingclaims for their views.

Deed of SettlementOnce the AIP is completedmid 2015 the next stage isto convert the AIP into a document called a Deed ofSettlement (DOS). The DOSwill be put to tribal membersto determine whether the settlement should be acceptedor not by way of vote. It is the tribe who determineswhether the settlement can be progressed to formallegislation through Parliament.

Post Settlement Governance EntityTribal members will also have the opportunity to vote onthe proposed legal structure that will be established toreceive the settlement assets. This is known as the postsettlement governance entity (PSGE). A series of wānangawere held at KohuturoaMarae to consider what the PSGEmight look like. TheMTAwill not receive settlement assets.

ResearchHistorical research andmapping is progressing tosupport these negotiations.We look forward to sharingthis rich resource with all of Muaupoko in due course.Some claimants have been given the opportunity by theWaitangi Tribunal to present their historical research andstories to the Tribunal in the usual way. That process isunderway also.

Recent ActivityMuaupoko negotiators havemet regularly with theCrown’s negotiation team and have recently made a seriesof presentations to the Crown involving departmental

officials of various Government agencies to discussvarious aspects of the draft settlement including:

• Department of Conservation;

• Ministry of Primary Industries;

• Ministry for the Environment;

• Land Information New Zealand

• Office of Treaty Settlements.

We have also engaged with the Department ofCorrections, Ministry of Education and the HorowhenuaDistrict Council.We will soon bemeeting with HorizonsRegional Council andMinistry for Culture and Heritage.

Presentations have included aspirations in relation toiconic Muaupoko sites of significance including:

• Lake Horowhenua

• Hokio

• Tararua Ranges

• Horowhenua Block

• LakeWaiwiri (Paipaitonga)

Progress is being achieved in different Treaty settlementwork streams. This progress includes property selection,cultural and relationship redress, and the continuation ofnegotiatingMuaūpoko’s settlement aspirations.

We havemet with theMTA Claims Committee to provideupdates, engage, consult and discuss key aspects indevelopment of the settlement package to date and thebest way possible represent the aspirations of MuaūpokoIwi.

TheMuaupoko negotiation teamworked especiallyhard tominimise the inevitable impact and disruptionthat a General election can bring to the negotiationprocess. Many Iwi were concerned with the risk of aslowdown depending on the outcome of the election. Ournegotiations did not slow down so it is safe to assume thatthe effort paid off in that Muaupoko negotiations remainon track with nomomentum lost. TheMTA together withits Treaty settlement negotiators, subcommittees andadvisors are continuing to work towards an Agreement inPrinciple with the Crown.

Now that the new Parliament has met and HonChristopher Finlayson has been re-confirmed as Ministerfor Treaty ofWaitangi Negotiations, it is expected thatwe can continue tomove ever closer to reaching anAgreement in Principle.

The next steps of MTA’s settlement will include:

• Continuing to engage with Crown agencies anddepartments.

• Finalising the PSGE trust deed.

• Finalising a draft Agreement in Principle document.

Waiata PracticeWaiata Practice is held every Tuesday at KohuturoaMarae,Hokio Beach Road, Levin at 6pm (for an hour). Naumaihaeremai whanau.

Bring along a pen, some paper and a dictaphone.

Maori MassNaumai Haeremai TeoWhanau whanui OTe Hahi Katorika

KiTeMihaMaori, Ki runga kit eWhareWairuaOHatoHohepa

O HatoMereme Hato Hohepa

Awarmwelcome to you all. Come celebrate theMass inMaori.

The Parish of St Mary and St Joseph.

At St Josephs Church,Weraroa Road, Levin.

9.30 am Sunday 21st December.

Youth Council 2015Nominations are OPEN!YouthVoice is an excellent opportunity for young peopleages 12-19 years, with 2014 being an extra special year.

During 2015 they will be conducting a review of theCouncil’s Youth Action Plan for 2016-2019 &YouthCouncillor’s get to be a big part of that.

Youth Councillor’s will also be gettingmore opportunities

as decisionmakers through appointments to committeessuch as:

• The creative communities committee that distributelocal art funding

• The Children’s Day Committee

• The Youth Scholarship Special Committee

• ANDMANY MORE

YouthVoice is an inclusive group aimed at representingthe whole district, all cultural backgrounds, and abilities.

Lets get nominating whanau! Give our rangatahi a voice.

For more information & to download a form, go to http://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/youth

Iwi CommunityNews


Enrol from 20 weekspregnancy.

Come along and meet otherparents to be ..

Learn about:

The birth process, Breastfeeding,

Unexpected outcomes,

Baby Needs.Your questions answered

... And much more

Enquiries to:Levin Child Birth Education Inc

P O Box 106, Levin orPh: 368 6313 and ask for Kylie or

[email protected]

FREE!CHILD BIRTH

EDUCATION CLASSES

OFFSPRINGPlaygroup - Relax with

friends while your children

play happily. Parents,

caregivers, grandparents,

preschoolers all welcome.

Good toys, music, coffee

& food. Tues & Thurs 9am-

noon. Levin Anglicans’

Hall, Manchester St, Levin.

Contact 368 5987.

P L A Y G R O U P S

meet Mondays & Wednesdays

9.30am – 11.30am. Music &

Movement Fridays at 9.30am

& 10.30am with morning tea

for both sessions at 10am –

both during School Terms.

$1 per child, concession

tickets covering all groups

available. The Salvation

Army, Durham Street, Levin.

FAMILY Start Horowhenua

and Otaki. We support families

facing challenges to build

their strengths and capacity

to ensure their children have

the best possible start in life.

Entry from second trimester

until baby is 1 year old.

Phone Lori or Kaye - 368 8678.

E N G A G I N G

Families in Early Childhood

Education - Levin only

If your child aged 3-4

years is not participating

in ECE we can help find

a centre that suits you.

Home learning plans for

your child also developed.

Phone Jayme - 368 8678

Contributing articlesfrom the early yearsinitiative collected byLevin Early Years Hub

and Hono Wahine

Hono WahineResource CentrePregnancy & Breastfeeding

information and adviceFREE pregnancy tests

79 Oxford Street

Breastfeeding CafeOpen Mon-Fri

Lactation ClinicMonthly by appt.

Phone 367 0030 0274747131

• Low child to teacher ratio

• Educating and caring in a safe,

nurturing, Christian environment

• “20 hours ECE” and WINZ subsidies

available for those who are eligible

Morning, Afternoon andAll Day sessions for 3 to 5 year olds.

Morning Sessions for 2 year olds.

SPACES AVAILABLECome and Visit

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

Phone 368 623319 Rugby Street, Levin

www.levinbaptistkindy.org.nze-mail: [email protected]

If you would like to be part of thisnew monthly feature, please contact

Debra Brown at The Horowhenua Chronicle.Phone: 366 0251 or

email: [email protected]

P L U N K E T

provides advice and

support to families with

under 5’s. This includes

parenting groups,

Monday “Babies and

Tots” playgroup, and our

Car Seat Service every

Tues/Thurs 9-11am.

Call (06) 368 6762

for all enquiries.

Parents:Jessica Aitchison and Daniel Addis

WELCOMETARN DANIEL JESSIE ADDIS

born 22nd August 2014, 7lbs 3ozat Wellington Hospital.

“Hello

World”

“Hello

World”

FANTASTICINFORMATION SITE FOR

PARENTSHooking Up To Horowhenua is an information site for

parents with children 0-6 years. It was started up severalyears ago initially for young parents but has grown into auseful site for all parents with young children. As well asproviding useful parenting information, promoting currentevents and giving regular updates on local services, thereare also motivational quotes for parents who enjoy readingencouraging words of wisdom.

Hooking Up To Horowhenua is coordinated by a Hub volunteerparent who is herself a mum to two pre-schoolers. Jess saysshe enjoys getting info out there to other parents and finds ithelpful for her family too. Hooking Up To Horowhenua getsits information from places like the Levin Early Years Hub, thelocal Council Website, Te Takere and the Aquatic Centre.

If anyone has any information about their group, serviceor event and wants to promote it through Hooking Up ToHorowhenua to parents please feel free to send it to the Hub:[email protected]

Any parents wanting to be kept in the loop about what’shappening and what’s available locally just send a FacebookFriend Request to Hooking Up To Horowhenua to be joined up.

Recent feedback from existing members said that they foundHooking Up To Horowhenua to be a fantastic resource withlots of relevant useful information about what’s happening,full of good tips and witty posts, light positive and fun anddefinitely something they would recommend to their friends.There are currently over 200 members.

Prue and I (Dave)have been in Levin about 6 months now and are lovingLevin life. The Adventure Park and proximity to the greatoutdoors are a real bonus. We’re looking forward toexploring the beach and the hills over summer. Our8mth old(Hamish) and almost 3 year old (Blake) love getting towedaround town in the bike trailer behind my mountain bike.

We’ve also appreciated all the different groups and eventsavailable to young families in Levin, and at Levin Baptist Churchwehope tobe able to support and strengthen young families too.

While it might seem a little early to be getting too excitedabout Christmas (perhaps you’re still recovering from thelast one!) we think Christmas is worth getting excited about.

You are welcome to join us on Sunday the 30thof November at 10am for our Family Service.

The service will run under an hour with songs/video/drama from children in our local community. Eachpart will tell a section of the Christmas story in away that keeps the kids engaged. There will also be afree, family friendly morning tea to enjoy afterwards.

For more details contact Dave [email protected]|(06)3670600

Hope to see you 10am Sunday 30thNovember at Levin Baptist Church17-19 Rugby St, Levin.

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P: (06) 367 0820 PGG Wrightson Real Estate LtdReal Estate Agent—REAA 2008

Sunday 30 Nov

LEVIN

12.00-12.30pm 612 Queen Street $175,000

12.45-1.15pm 18 Trafalgar Street $319,000

1.30-2.00pm 34 Weraroa Road $264,000

LIFESTYLE

11.30-12.30pm 1015 Queen St East PBN

1.00-2.00pm 6 Grande View Terrace, Ohau $635,000

2.30-3.30pm 199 Takapu Road, Manakau $345,000

OPEN HOMESOpen Home Times: Saturday, 29th November 2014

Levin

28 Highbury Drive $305,000 11:00am 11:30am

19 Green Avenue $169,000 11:00am 11:30am

49 Green Avenue Bring us an offer 11:45am 12:45pm

88a Queenwood Road $179,000 2:00pm 2:30pm

15a Stuart Street Enquiries Over $295,000 2:30pm 3:00pm

Open Home Times: Sunday, 30th November 2014

Levin

23 Argyle Avenue $240,000 11:00am 11:30am

37 Read Street $212,000 12:00pm 12:30pm

1A Kowhai Street $207,000 12:15pm 12:45pm

19 Burn Street $249,000 1:00pm 1:30pm

341 Oxford Street Auction 1:00pm 1:30pm

135 Liverpool Street Auction 1:00pm 1:30pm

14 Kawiu Road $219,000 1:45pm 2:15pm

71 Rugby Street $349,000 2:00pm 2:30pm

139A Winchester Street $219,000 2:00pm 2:30pm

39 Winchester Street $219,000 2:00pm 2:30pm

15a Stuart Street Enquiries Over $295,000 2:30pm 3:15pm

40 Kent Street $220,000 3:00pm 3:30pm

36-38 Weraroa Road $185,000 3:00pm 3:30pm

32 Featherston Street $179,000 3:00pm 3:30pm

172 Cambridge Street $157,000 3:00pm 3:30pm

145 Fairfield Road* $445,000 3:00pm 3:30pm

561 Queen Street East All Offers Presented 4:00pm 4:30pm

61C Winchester Street $230,000 4:00pm 4:30pm

Manakau

65 Kuku East Road $540,000 3:15pm 3:45pm

318 Kuku Beach Road $338,000 12:30pm 1:00pm

Ohau

378 State Highway One Negotiation 11:45am 12:30pm

Shannon

12-14 Stansell Street $205,000 1:00pm 1:30pm

28 and 30 Julyan Street $180,000 2:00pm 2:30pm

Waitarere Beach

75 Kahukura Avenue $230,000 4:00pm 4:30pm

Foxton

50 Coley Street $239,000 12:00pm 12:30pm

34 Harbour Street $279,000 1:00pm 1:30pm

72 Cook Street $369,000 1:00pm 1:30pm

20 Mark Perreau Place $199,000 1:45pm 2:15pm

293 Motuiti Road $350,000 1:45pm 2:15pm

19 Whyte Street $70,000 2:30pm 3:00pm

1 and 1A Futter Street $289,000 3:00pm 3:30pm

12 Whyte Street $155,000 3:15pm 3:45pm

27A Purcell Street $150,000 4:00pm 4:30pm

Foxton Beach

13 Hall Place $179,000 1:00pm 1:30pm

33 Palmer Road $459,000 1:45pm 2:15pm

26 Pratt Avenue $179,000 2:30pm 3:00pm

Himatangi Beach

7 Hunia Terrace $375,000 1:15pm 1:45pm

46 Himatangi Street $195,000 2:00pm 2:30pm

28 Ngatiawa Street $168,000 3:30pm 4:00pm

14 Hunia Terrace $259,000 4:15pm 4:45pm

30th November 201412.30-1.00 53 Strathmore Avenue, Levin

3 Brm, o/plan, fully fenced 805m² section $129,995

12.30-1.00 9a Manchester Street, Levin

Tidy l/maint. 2 brm unit sunny living gge $139,000

1.00-1.30 3 Glen Street, Levin

Amazing views, 3+ brms, 2 wc’s, dble gge $269,000

1.00-1.30 16a Manchester St, Levin

L/maint sunny 2 brm unit + conservatory $199,000

1.30-2.00 11 Weraroa Road, Levin

Super tidy 2brm oyo new kitchn mod bathrm $159,000

1.45-2.15 175 Cambridge Street, Levin

3 Brm villa, updated kitchen, fab deck $182,000

2.15-2.45 13 Lancaster Street, Levin

Pristine presentation – so much to offer $298,000

2.30-3.00 32b Rimu Street, Levin

2 Brm, w/burner, sgl gge $145,000

2.30-3.00 12 Regal Street, Levin

3 Brm - must view - price reduced! $229,000

3.00-3.30 25 Burn Street, Levin

Tidy 3 brm brick, 2 living, o/door patio $245,000

Rural12.00-12.45 99 Te Whanga Road, Levin

Modern home (2006) on 15575m² section $575,000

1.00-2.00 68 Sorensons Road, Levin

Large family home, huge garage, 4.4 acres $499,000

2.30-3.30 47 Joblins Road, Levin

Immaculate home, park like grounds 1 acre $452,000

Cnr Oxford & Queen Streets, LevinContact: (06) 367 9333

OPEN HOMESSunday 30 November

LEVIN$349,000 2 Byrd Street 11.00-11.45am4 bdrm corner cracker, Under RV

$219,000 17b Kent Street 12.00-12.40pmLovely presented 4 bdrms, Close to town

$554,000 10 Kilsby Place 12.00-12.40pmStunning executive living

AUCTION 5a Montgomery Street 1.00-1.45pmMortgagee Sale

AUCTION 13 Grenville Street 1.00-1.45pmWe need it SOLD!

$155,000 8 Gardener Street 1.00-1.45pmPerfect starter

$195,000 39 Sussex Street 1.00-1.45pm4 bdrm, significant price reduction

$225,000 6c Kawiu Road 1.00-1.45pmWanting a new owner

$229,000 44 Highbury Drive 1.00-1.45pm3 bdrms + ensuite + internal access gge

$359,000 116a Bartholomew Road 1.00-1.45pmPrivate & secluded, beautiful garden

$375,000 5 Hillcrest Lane 1.00-1.45pmModern executive living

$299,000 1 Dee Street 2:00-2:40pmWonderful outlook, big home

$149,000 9 Derby Street 2.00-2.45pmFirst home buyers

AUCTION 16 Goldsmith Street 2.00-2.45pmWe need it SOLD!

$249,000 75 Kawiu Road 2.00-2.45pmModern décor, rural views, elevated

$279,000 10 Stuart Street 2.00-2.45pmSought after location

$229,000 5 Fairfield Road 2.00-2.45pmRedecorated throughout – walk to Fairfield School

$299,000 47 Parker Avenue 2.00-2.45pmGreatValue

$254,000 8c Sussex Street 2.00-2.45pm3 bdrm, relax and enjoy life

$139,000 18a Kings Drive 3.00-3.30pmFully renovated units

$395,000 34a Burn Street 3.00-3.45pmPlease should be pleasure

$149,000 15 Essex Street 3.30-4.00pmSo close to town

RURAL/LIFESTYLE$249,000 80Tararua Road 12.00-12.45pmEntry level lifestyle

AUCTION 23 Ryland Park 1.00-1.45pmPrestige new property on approx. 5 acres

PBN 1087 Queen Street 1.00-2.00pmNewly built, GJ Gardener 4 bdrm home

TENDER 347 Muhunoa East Road 1.00-2.00pm4 bedroom home on 1.05ha

PBN 43 & 45 Koputaroa Road 2.00-2.45pmTwo homes, two titles, land & income opportunities

$515,000 377Tararua Road 3.00-3.45pmSunny brick home, little land, good location

SHANNONAUCTION 46 Ballance Street 12.00-12.45pmIconic doer-upper – Mortgagee Sale


AT THE YARDS

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DARRYL Harwood, New Zealand FarmersLivestock agent is impressed with thequality of stock passing through theRongotea Saleyards. PHOTO: FRANKIE WEBB

DaRRYLHARWOODNZ Farmers Livestock

Rongotea Sale November 26A full buying bench was presented withanother sizable yarding of qualitycattle with some nice lines of bothyearling white face steers and heiferson offer.The sale also included a large numberof weaner Friesian bulls.

2 year steers 500 kg - 615 kg made upto $1750 ($2.76 - $2.85) and 395 kg – 442 kgmade up to $1110 ($2.03 - $2.66).

2 year Hereford bulls 657 kg made$2500 ($3.81) and Angus bulls 580 kgmade $1930. Other bulls 457 kg – 740 kgmade up to $2540 ($2.85 - $3.43).

2 year heifers 530 kg - 567 kg made upto $1405 ($2.48 - $2.59), 460 kg made $1230($2.67) and 300 kg – 351 kg made up to$1365 ($2.24 - $3.89).

Yearling steers 245 kg – 315 kg madeup to $900 ($2.54 - $3.07) and 205 kg – 222kg made up to $570 ($2.24 - $2.54).

Yearling bulls 380 kg – 395 kg madeup to $1025 ($2.63 - $2.85), 205 kg - 289 kgmade up to $810 ($2.34 - $2.82), and 179 kg– 195 kg made up to $530 ($2.48 - $2.96).

Yearling heifers 304 kg – 380 kg madeup to $1090 ($2.00 - $3.32) and 200 kg – 290kg made up to $835 ($2.04 - $2.87).

Weaner steers 119 kg – 135 kg madeup to $585 ($3.48 - $4.92).

Autumn born weaner bulls 213 kgmade $610 ($2.86) and 114 kg – 155 kgmade up to $505 ($2.96 - $3.48). WeanerFriesian bulls 90 kg – 112 kg made up to$390 ($3.14 - $3.67)

Weaner heifers 100 kg – 112 kg madeup to $425 ($3.92), depending onbreeding.

Boner cows 687 kg made $1480 ($2.15),500 kg – 598 kg made up to $1360 ($2.08 -$2.27) and 417 kg – 480 kg made up to$1000 ($1.67 - $2.11).

Ewes with lambs at foot made $70 -$81 all counted, MA ewes made $80 and 2tooth ewes made $84. Mixed sex lambsmade $66 - $87.

Weaner pigs made $90.Good Friesian bull calves made $190 -

$250 and medium calves $150 - $180.White face heifers made $220 - $250.Friesian heifer calves made $120 – $150.

Levin SaleyardsSim X Calves $200 - $230Fat Cows $1600 - $1300Store Bulls $635Ylg Steers $760 - $900Ylg Steers $690 - $730Wnr Steers F/H - $500Wnr Hfrs $480

— David Haworth,Elders Livestock

FIELDS OF REMEMBRANCE PROJECT DONATIONS SOUGHTDonations are being soughtfor the Fields ofRemembrance project tomark the centenary of thelandings at Gallipoli inWorld War I.

Adopt an Anzac has

launched the campaign inHorowhenua.

A total of 188 whitecrosses will represent thewar dead in Levin, Foxton,Shannon, Tokomaru,Moutoa and Manakau.

The Horowhenua Chroniclewill publish a list ofcontributors each week.

Anyone wishing to makea donation can contactBarbara Timms, phone368-4683 or email

[email protected].

■ Latest donations of $25 havecome from:

Pam and Gary Good, Dennis Cole,

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Little dream lives onIAN FOSTER LITTLE: Born Dunedin,November 2, 1931; died Lower HuttHospital, July 15, 2008, aged 76.Rescued trolley buses, ambulances,diesel buses and lots more. Responsiblefor starting Foxton’s Transport Busmuseum, creating a regular bus run fromFoxton to the Beach, getting overheadtrolley bus wires set up in Main Street,founded Radio Foxton, first president ofand a leading light in the foundation ofthe Wellington Tramway Museum atPaekakariki.

CHRISTINA LITTLE: (nee Knowler) bornTuatapere February 13, 1948; died FoxtonApril 18, 2013. Married Ian Little 1966aged 18 taking on his five children. Thecouple had two sons and a daughtertogether. Moved to Foxton 1987. CreatedFoxton Doll Gallery, a member of the four-person team responsible for the runningof Foxton's Easter Fair, passionate aboutkeeping Radio Foxton going after Ian diedin 2008 and didn’t miss a beat until herdeath last year.

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AS they lived, they lay together. Foxton stalwarts Ian and Christina Little’s gravesiteat Foxton’s Avenue Road cemetery.

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Ian and Christina Little may be gone buttheir legacy lives on and that’s just howthey would want it.

While the trolley buses sit motionlessand the doll gallery is no more, the airwaves which carry Radio Foxton aroundthe region are still very much alive.

A group of enthusiasts are working on

getting the station operating seven days aweek.

At the moment they are running testbroadcasts out of MAVtech and areconfident the ‘good old days’ of RadioFoxton seven days a week are not faraway.

Ian and Christina (Chrissy) Littleshare a headstone with the phrase “Theywho had a dream, made a difference”.

Certainly they had a dream, and theymade a difference to Foxton. Some wouldsay they put Foxton back on the map andit is likely that is a sentiment of whichthey would approve.

The Littles came to Foxton in 1987,fulfilling dreams of their own whilekickstarting a tourism industry that islikely to become the lifeblood of Foxtonin the future.

Foxton has so much to thank the Littlefamily for: the Foxton TransportMuseum, getting overhead lines installedto allow the trolley buses to operate inMain Street, Foxton's iconic Radiostation, Chrissy's Doll Gallery displayingmore than 1000 dolls, the Foxton EasterFair and the bus service between Foxtontown and beach.

Chrissy and Ian shared a wonderfullife together, shortly before Ian's deaththe couple travelled the globe.

They were a part of so many things inFoxton it would be an understatement tosay they are missed and the gap they haveleft is cavernous. Their dream lives on.


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Join us for a Free Seniors DayThe Foxton heated pool is openingfor the summer on MondayDecember 1st. The facilities availableat the Foxton Pools include anindoor HEATED 4 lane 25m pooland, an indoor HEATED Playand Toddlers’ Pool. Both pools sitat a toasty 30 degrees so it is agreat place to exercise for all ages.Throughout the season the pool willbe open from 10am to 6pm.Swimming is an ideal workout foreveryone including senior citizenbecause it’s low impact and presentsa minimal risk of injury. Swimming isa complete workout, incorporatingthe entire body and utilizing allmuscles groups, with Foxton Poolbeing heated it is a warm place toexercise for everyone - toddlers rightthrough to senior citizens.

There are lots of events andprograms on offer at Foxton Poolthis summer including

the very first FREE Seniors day onDecember 1st. All Foxton residentswho are 6o+ are invited to cometo a free day at the Foxton Poolsbetween 10am-6pm where theycan have a site tour, a free swim,hear about the events and program'shappening at Foxton Pool, andreceive a free morning tea. No needto register just turn up with friendsor family!

There are lots of other events andprograms for everyone young andold, make sure you get your togsready for Monday December 1st.We look forward to seeing you atthe pool! To find our more aboutthe Foxton Summer Season head towww.aquatics.horowhenua.govt.nz

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Record numbers for fabulous Fling

FOXTON Spring Fling was a huge success despite the weatherman letting organisers down. PHOTO: FRANKIE WEBB

FOXTON Tourist andDevelopment Associationpresident Paul Andrews admitshe was pretty blown away withthis year’s record-breakingSpring Fling. There was a recordturn out of 9000 people throughthe gates to shop at a record 160stalls.

By FRANKIEWEBB

“We believe this year’s SpringFling was probably the best for along time, if not ever,” saidFoxton Tourist and DevelopmentAssociation president, PaulAndrews.

“It was everything we

promised it would be … morefood, more stalls, more rides andmore attractions.”

The weather wasn’t especiallykind with a wintry blast makingits presence felt most of the day,but not enough to deter the 9000punters who came through thegates.

“That’s 2000 up on previousyears,” a delighted Paul said.“This year’s Spring Fling was ahuge success.”

It wasn’t just the punternumbers that were up, a record160 stalls were 50 up on last year.“Local business and communitysupport was fantastic, our new

event co-ordinator LyndaStrawbridge did an amazingjob,” Paul said.

“The Foxton Tourist andDevelopment Association wouldlike to thank everyone forhelping make the Spring Fling afantastic event. We are alreadymaking plans for next year.”


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ADELE Parson creator and carer of the28th Maori Battalion museum has aspecial battalion flag but no pole to fly iton. PHOTO: FRANKIE WEBB

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Pole needed for flagTheMaori Battalion Museum housed at theCastletownMotel is without a flagpole.When themuseummoved fromMain Streetto State Highway 1 the flag pole didn’t. Abattalion flag has been raised on specialoccasions. If anyone has a flag pole theywould be prepared to donate, it would begratefully received. Please call into themuseum.

Santa set for visitSanta will be in town on December 6, at theinvitation of the Foxton Te Awahou LionsClub. For more than 20 years Santa haskept a space in his diary for the Foxtonannual Breakfast with Santa. Limited ticketsare available for $10, no tickets will be soldon the day. Tickets can be bought fromJackie at Foxton Library.Santa will arrive at the Foxton Lions ClubHall in Park Street at 8am.

Tobacco tin mysteryFoxton Historical Society is hopingsomeone can help solve amystery. A localman came to the society with ametaltobacco tin he had been given by a longtimeresident. The top of the tin had the watertower and FOXTON imprinted on it. Doesanyone know anything about it ? Theywould like to know who and when the tinwasmade. Anyone with information isasked to contact Tony Hunt, ph 363-6846.

Action plan aims to protect past

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HOROWHENUA District Council has unveiled an Arts, Culture and Heritage Action Plan to ensure structures from the past, likeFoxton’s Flax Stripping Museum, have a future. PHOTO: FRANKIE WEBB

By FRANKIEWEBB

Horowhenua District Council conductedits first Arts, Culture and Heritage

Network meeting last week.Community development officer

Garreth Stevens tabled council’s Arts,Culture and Heritage Action Plan for

2014-2017.In creating the plan, local groups

were consulted including FoxtonHistorical Society and the Foxton FlaxStripper Museum Trust. Council willcontinue to work with them and othersto implement the action plan.

An arts, culture and heritagestrategic plan first appeared in 2004outlining council’s objectives andactions for the Horowhenua District inthis sector until 2006. Much of it didn’tcome to fruition within the timeframeand is still unfinished.

The latest action plan will work intandem with the Horowhenua DistrictHeritage Strategy, which incorporatesplanning for the identification andprotection of historical buildings,structures and sites, of which Foxtonhas several.

The proposed Te Awahou Centre inFoxton on the table means a lot of what

the plan is aiming to implement isextremely relevant to Foxton. Te Awahouwill be along the same lines as Levin’s TeTakere, being a multipurpose space withfunctions to be determined and developedby what best suits Foxton and FoxtonBeach residents and visitors.

It has a leaning towards Foxton’shistory, heritage and culture with aDutch museum proposed to share part ofthe same building. Central preservationand storage of privately owned cultural,historical and artistic items, with thepossibility of public exhibitions on theowners’ behalf, if they are agreeable, is tobe investigated. This should preventcollections of priceless artifacts being lostforever.

The plan also recognises issues to beaddressed, including lack of funding, lackof volunteers and lack of venues, ifimplementation goes ahead.

For more information visitwww.horowhenua.govt.nz or contactHorowhenua District CouncilCommunity Development officer GarrethStevens by phone: 366-0999.


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THE Foxton Service Centre, closed as it is considered an earthquakerisk. Will this be the next historic building to disappear from Foxton?

PHOTO: FRANKIE WEBB

There are many public servicesand facilities that havedisappeared from the Foxtonlandscape. Retired teacher andlocal historian Tony Huntcontinues his history of Foxton.

Gas reticulation was firstintroduced to Foxton in 1908. Aprivate company built agasworks in Cook Street, whichin 1910 was taken over by theBorough. It served the town until1938 and stood where the oldBand Hall is today.

It may surprise some people tolearn Foxton had a windmill longbefore the iconic one at thesouthern end of Main Street.Before development of thepresent town water supply, wellssupplied the town. In 1892 onAvenue Road, west of SH1, a well,noted for its windmill wasdrilled. A second well was sunkat the Triangle Reserve, MainStreet in 1908.

Where the Teppett RoseGardens are sited, alongsidewhat is now MAVtech andformerly the town hall, a largefire bell stood. The bell hadplenty of use during the 1880s asmany wooden buildings in townwere burnt to the ground anumber of times. The MAVtechbuilding was one such building,having been rebuilt more thanonce, until it was finally built inbrick. Recent renovations on the

building revealed charred woodunderneath the presentfoundations, which would havebeen part of one of the originalbuildings.

In 1940 a CentennialPlayground and rest rooms wasbuilt in the area beside theservice centre, which is nowused by the horsedrawn tram.Local woolpack and textiles staffconstructed a play areacontaining swings, a lullaby andother attractions.

The area west of SeaviewGardens has quite a history. Itwas originally the local pounduntil 1906 when a morgue wasbuilt there.

Part of the area was latertaken for use as a dog hydatistesting strip. The site is now asheltered lookout over the river.

The Borough Foreman had ahouse on the north-west cornerof the Seaview Gardens area. Theborough also owned a house inHall Street, which was providedfor the manager of the adjacentpicture theatre.

Further upriver there is thetransfer station that stands infront of the site of the town's lastdump. Earlier sites for rubbishdisposal were Target Reserve(south of the golf course) andBeach Road, on the river banknear the 80kmh sign.

Will the service centre be thenext on the disappearing list?

Tiles a blast from past

CHAIRMAN of the MAVtech trust, Jim Harper demonstrates ‘modern technology’ of yesteryear.PHOTO: FRANKIE WEBB

BRINGING back memories. This glass tile was donated to MAVtech with several other tiles. These wereprojected on to the cinema screen during the movie break.

By FRANKIEWEBB

Glass tiles brought into theNational Museum of AudioVisual Technology in Foxtoncontained a few surprises.

“We looked through theplates; there were photos offarming activities which weguessed were early 1900s,”MAVtech trust chairman JimHarper said.

“An advantage of having theold technology here meant wehad just the thing for being ableto project them.”

Among the 500 or so slides ofcows and carts, Jim came across

some very colourful tiles.“They are works of art, and

even more wonderful, they are

advertising local businesses ofthe time, most of them nowgone.”

The donated tiles will be afeature at the Blast From ThePast nights held on the lastFriday of every month. The lastone for the year is tonightstarting at 7pm at MAVtech,Avenue Road. It is a trulyunique, classic New Zealandcinema experience.

If it’s a hands-on experienceyou’re looking for, MAVtech isalways looking for volunteers.■ For information phone 363-5910,email [email protected] or visitwww.mavtech.co.nz.


Foxton Little Theatre PresentsFRANKENSTEIN THE PANTO

Frank N. Stein (Mariana Carr)

Time stands still for Lil orphan Heidi(Elizabeth Reid) and her buddyFrank N. Stein( Mariana Carr)

Directed by Colleen O’Leary

Little orphan Heidi lives with the greedy innkeeper and his bossywife, Herr and Frau Pumpernickel. Her only friends are Kodak, her

loyal dog, Frankie, the servant and the mad Professor Crackpot.Nearby, in the castle gormless Count Dracula and his granny,

Granula are out to get Heidi. Visitors arrive: first Prince Ludwigand his valet, Buckles. Then mayhem descends with a party of five

hyperactive schoolgirls and their teacher Miss Nelly, the dame.Frankie is transformed by the professor into Frankenstein and

evil is thwarted, with the audience’s help.

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Heidi (Elizabeth Reid) captures the heart ofthe handsome Prince Ludwig (Scott McGhie)

Frank N. Stein (Mariana Carr) and Heidi(Elizabeth Reid) check-in Miss Nelly (NathanWebb) to the ghostly Pumpernickel’s Taverna.

The evil Granula (Stephanie Stone)bares her fangs

The Mad Professor Crackpot (Carl Terry)hypnotises Prince Ludwig (Scott McGhie) with his hypno

gun while Miss Nelly (Nathan Webb) looks on in fear.

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AUCTION

AUCTIONWEB ID LU40177LEVIN341 Oxford StreetEstate sale trustees want this SOLD!Do not miss the opportunity to secure this gorgeous,three bedroom plus office, 1950's home in popularlocation.For those who adore the Art Deco era this home whichoozes personality has natural light with a peaceful aura.Comprising of kitchen/dining, separate lounge, tidybathroom with shower box, vanity and toilet, plus aseparate laundry with second toilet. Single garaging. Allthis on a 566m2 section so close to town.Call us anytime for an appointment to view.

VIEW Sunday 30 Nov 1.00 - 1.30pmAUCTION (unless sold prior) 11.00am, Sat 6th December,2014 On Site, 341 Oxford Street, Levin



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All offers will be presented!

OPEN HOME

ALL OFFERS PRESENTEDWEB ID LU38581LEVIN561 Queen Street EastHere is a chance to own your own four bedroomhome, or perhaps venture into the rental market.Located only a short walk to town on a 749sqmsection, this 120sqm home has a lot to offer. Thehouse has four bedrooms, lounge and kitchen/diningroom. Perfect for the larger family.It could be moved off site, opening up the opportunityfor re-development of the property with newtownhouses or the possibility of subdividing thesection.All offers will be presented. RV $165,000




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LEVINProperty Brokers Manawatu Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 06 366 [email protected] Bristol Street

Small grounds, more time to enjoy life

OPEN HOME

$179,000WEB ID LU38192LEVIN88a Queenwood RoadAre you looking at downsizing but not ready for a unit,or perhaps you need a base so you can travel in yourcampervan?You can't go past this small, manageable and private423sqm section in a north-east location. This threebedroom property has been fully renovated fromplumbing and wiring to kitchen, bathroom, carpets etc.There is a great north facing deck to enjoy during thesummer months. This gorgeous low maintenanceproperty is vacant and ready for a new owner.Rental appraisal of $230 - $240 per week.See you at the Open Home.

VIEW Saturday 29 Nov 2.00 - 2.30pm

[email protected] 06 368 9400Office 06 366 0663Mobile 021 617 482Debby Turner

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Top location and private

OPEN HOME

ENQUIRIES OVER $295,000WEB ID LU38989LEVIN15a Stuart StreetIntroducing this fabulous 1970's architecturallydesigned home, privately located on a back section atthe end of a cul-de-sac. Built with family, sun andspace in mind. Featuring three bedrooms (main withensuite), office or 4th bedroom with its own access,two big living areas, all flowing out to private sunnycourtyard for outdoor living. The open plankitchen/dining room is positioned for all day sun withmodern appliances and loads of cupboard space.The house is well heated by the inbuilt wood burnerand HRV system and is insulated in the ceiling.RV:$290,000

VIEW 29 Nov 2.30 - 3.00pm & 30 Nov 2.30 - 3.15pm


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Combined rental income of $370.00 p/w

AUCTION

AUCTIONWEB ID LU39855LEVIN135 Liverpool Street• Bidding to start at $110,000• Bank says Sell! You do the sums!• Sold sign wanted• Great investment opportunity• 3 bedroom house with double garage• Plus separate self contained flat• Both tenants want to stay on

VIEW Sunday 30 Nov 1.00 - 1.30pmAUCTION (unless sold prior) 1.00pm, Tue 9th December,2014 1 Bristol Street, Levin


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Clive WilliamsReady to go the extra mile for you

LEVINProperty Brokers Manawatu Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 [email protected] 06 366 1081Mobile 027 240 9265

Selling well below RV $265,000WEB ID LU36923

WAITARERE BEACH18 Hydrabad DriveThis property is seriously for sale and the vendors areready to move on, they need their lovely home soldnow!Within a 300 metre easy stroll to prime WaitarereBeach, the perfect place to relax and unwind. Spendthe summer, or all year round. Featuring two coveredoutdoor living areas, where you can entertain familyand friends, a walk-in pantry and large living areas witha cosy wood burner.

[email protected] 06 366 1081Mobile 027 240 9265Clive Williams

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Huge price drop! $335,000WEB ID LU37896

LEVIN18 Homewood AvenueThe price has been reduced and the vendors haveinstructed me to sell this property now! If you arelooking for a home in a desirable area, close to FairfieldSchool (high decile) then act now.The kitchen is the centre of home, with excellent flowto the living area with spectacular views of theTararuas. Sit and enjoy the warmer evenings under thecovered BBQ area.


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Lifestyle BEO $300,000WEB ID FTL35054

SHANNON51 Laward RoadWhen you have had a stressful day in town what betterway to relax than to head out to your own rural retreatand relax with a glass of wine amongst your ownbeautiful gardens and watch the sunset to end aperfect day. You will look forward to weekends,bringing your guests and family into your garden ofparadise that has been so lovingly created. With asheltered barbeque area.


[email protected] 06 363 5596Office 06 363 0032Mobile 027 436 7596Lyn Vining

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A must see $219,000WEB ID LU36537

LEVIN22 Cornwall StreetThis home features three bedrooms, open plan kitchenand dining/ family room and lounge. there is a shower,bath, a separate toilet and laundry. Rarely do you find ahome where it gets the morning winter sun in all thethree bedrooms and lounge. Further more, you canenjoy all year round BBQs in the summerhouse whichwould also be ideal to install a spa.


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A Little Beauty

OPEN HOME

$157,000WEB ID LU40191LEVIN172 Cambridge StreetThis two bedroom immaculately presented affordablehome is awaiting those that wish for easy living very,very close to town.Comprising of separate lounge, a good sizekitchen/dining, bathroom with showerbox and vanity,separate toilet and separate laundry. A bonus is theenclosed conservatory which captures the earlymorning sun. Tidy chattels throughout, includingelectric heating and cooking.With internal garaging, the well-fenced section is safefor little ones and their pets.




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Too good to miss

$140,000WEB ID LU34930SHANNON80 Grey StreetThis 3 bedroom property is the perfect home, there isnothing to do here it has all been done. Just comehome, sit back and enjoy the neutral decor and newbathroom and kitchen. Situated on a fully fenced1012m2 section with a single garage and deck, it isonly a short stroll to the vibrant village centre withboutique shopping. It is a short commute intoPalmerston North. If you are wanting a change of pace,then this property is a must to view. Or could be agreat investment with a rental appraisal of between$250 - $270 per week.

[email protected] 06 368 3372Office 06 366 0881Mobile 021 675 721Michael Utting

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SERVICE DIRECTORYSERVICE DIRECTORYFriday, November 28, 2014 Horowhenua Chronicle 25

Paul Ireland Digger Hire Ltd

Summer is fast approaching and at thistime of the year, our topsoil and racewaylime product proves popular for lawns,gardens, pathways and landscapingprojects.

With the addition of a new screen, ourtopsoil now comes in two grades, fineand superfine, which is good for moredelicate projects. We still offer a deliveryservice for all our soil, sand and metalsupplies or you are welcome to pick updirectly from our depot.

To assist with those sectiontransformations we have added a stumpgrinder to our equipment, which is a fastand effective way to rid your section ofany unwanted tree stumps.

This is an exciting new addition for usand has been busy at work since itarrived. Don’t hesitate to call us for afree quote on stump removal.

Due to property development aroundthe region, work for site preparation hasincreased with new dwellings,driveways and service installationsbeing constructed.

Our team is experienced with suchprojects, often seeing them through tocompletion.

We can organise sections to becleared, service locates to be installed,foundations and entrance ways to becreated.

All our services can be viewed on ournew website www.pidh.co.nz, whichgives you an insight into the range ofservices we offer, with a gallery full ofcompleted projects.

For further enquiries you can contactus on (06) 367-8007 or call in and see usat 101 Hokio Beach Road, Levin.

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SURF LIFE SAVINGSUMMER APPEAL

28 FEB

SUMMER APPEAL

from 1 Dec 2014to 28 Feb 2015

The Surf Life Saving SummerAppeal is coming up from 1stDecember 2014 to 28th February2015, all around the country.There are loads of ways you canget involved:• Donate to street collectors:• Make an online donation atwww.surflifesaving.org.nz/donate;

• Texting SURF to 849 to make aninstant $3 donation;

• Register online and become afundraiser;

• Contact your local Surf LifeSaving Club.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand isthe charity that represents 74

Surf Life Saving Clubs throughoutNew Zealand. Collectively theorganization has over 18,000members, all dedicated to surf lifesaving in their community.

It is the charity making sure thatSurf Lifeguards get quality training,equipment and support to do whatthey do – keep their localcommunities safe inthe water.

Visit the websitewww.surflifesaving.org.nzto find out how to getinvolved.

The Surf Life Saving SummerAppeal – The beach is for everyone!Anyone can get involved –schools,

businesses andsports groups. So be apart of this national celebration ofSurf Life Saving.

Don’t forget you can be a lifesavertoo – by making a donationyou’re ensuring Surf Lifeguardsare trained and fully equippedto prevent people drowning andbeing injured on our beaches. Yourdonation will go towards beachpatrols and beach safetyeducation programmes that aredelivered to over 40,000 schoolchildren throughout New Zealandevery year.

DONATE TODAY! HELP KEEPPEOPLE SAFE ATTHE BEACH THISSUMMER.YOUR DONATION IS AWAYOF SAYING ABIG “THANKS”TOALLTHEAMAZINGVOLUNTEERLIFEGUARDS.

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10.30 amCalves11.00 amPrime sheepStore lambsEwes11.30amWeanersYearlings2yr old cattleBullsSpecial Entryx South Island60 Ang, AngHfd +Char x ylg strs60 heifers20 x breed hfrsCONTACT ELDERS:D Haworth(06) 368 2642mob 0274 504 133PGG WRIGHTSON:Callum Stewart(06) 323 5440mob 027 280 2688

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Firewood8 m3 fresh split pine $400,free local delivery. Phone367 6396/027 652 4000.

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TRADINGHOURS

9am - 3pmThursdays to

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for weekends inDecember onlyLindsay Road

just north of Levinoff SH1.

Eftpos available!

FOR RENT (or lease)Lock up Photographic Studiofully equipped - training available

Apply [email protected] phone (06) 368 0663

SUNNY 2 bdrm unit, withinternal garage, smalltidy section, veryhomely, suit prof/elderlysmoke free couple orsimilar. $230pw, phone027-442-1632.

SHANNON 3brm, fire,c/p, f/f, shed, long term,$210p/w. 027 249 3367.

To LetLEVIN, 4 bdrms, Frenchdoors off lounge/diningrm, fenced, gge. $280p/w.Phone 0274 420 061.

OPEN HOME15 Victoria Tce

OhauSaturday

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Business for Saleand Wanted

BUSINESSFOR SALE

Fish and ChipShop in Levin.Owned and run byus for 38 years andnow selling due tohealth reasons.

Phone06 368 5671

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Notices

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Cars for Sale

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TREE work, removal,stump grinding, branchmulching, fences, decks,building maintenance.BJ’s Building & PropertyMaintenance 027 249 2575or 368 7895.

Community EventsSHANNON Combined Churches Christmas Carolsat Te Maire Park (near Railway Station). If wet heldat Performing Arts Centre, Shannon School,Monday, 1st December, 7.00pm to 8.00pm. EveryoneWelcome. Foodbank non perishable items or cashdonations.

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Christmas & New Year

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Our office will close12 noon on the 19th DecemberRe-Open Monday 5th January 15

• Last PublicationFriday 19th December 14

• First PublicationWednesday 7th January 15

Find what you’relooking for.

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Health

Now open at theHorowhenua Health Centre

5pm to 7.30pm weekdays 8am to 5.30pmweekends and public holidays

The clinic is a fee-paying service, so please note thatcharges will apply (Children aged under 6 are free)

Horowhenua Afterhours ClinicHorowhenua Health Centre

Liverpool St, Levin

Phone 06 368 1402 for an appointment

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Stock Auctions

RONGOTEA WednesdayCATTLE

Start time 11:30amStore, Yearling, Weaners & Cows

NAIT Tags/Cards Compulsory

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Livestock & Poultry

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EXPORT• Immed. & May 2015 del options available! Talk to your local

agent to find out more.

FOR SALEBelow is a small selection of what we currently have available. If you’rethinking of buying or selling livestock talk to your local agent. For moreinformation and listings see: www.nzfarmsource.co.nz/livestock

• Herds & hfrs for June 2015 del. Vendors & purchasers areactive in the market now wanting to secure sales for nextseason.

• Fsn wnr bulls - various weight ranges avail.

HERD LISTINGS WANTED• Herd & hfr quotes req’d for 2015 del, the market is starting to

happen & we have buyers actively looking. If you are thinking ofselling, talk to your local agent today for a confidential appraisal.

GRAZING• Experienced graziers wanted in summer safe areas that have

the facilities to handle hfrs for our clients. Call today for aconfidential appraisal.

• Wnr hfrs and R2 hfrs wanted for grazing. We have qualitygraziers looking to secure cattle for long term grazing. Contactyour local agent to find out more.

For results call RD1 Livestock:Hamish Manthel 027 432 0298Manawatu

Rich Fraser 027 376 6830 or 06 376 6831Southern Hawkes Bay

Graeme Anderson (Bunter) 027 444 1169 or 06 377 2204Wairarapa / North Wairarapa

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FREE SPOT CHECKSPlace: Otaki Medical Centre

2 Aotaki StreetOtaki

Date: Tuesday December 2nd 2014Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

No appointment necessaryAll welcome

PLEASEgive 2 hours to

Help An Animal OutSAFE’s Annual appeal is Dec 19th + 20th

Register to collect now at safe.org.nzTogether we can end factory farming.

LEVIN WANDERERS RUGBYFOOTBALL CLUB

2015 Rugby Muster/BBQ

Sunday 30th NovemberLevin Wanderers Clubrooms

Levin Domain11:30am

Levin Wanderers is holding a muster forplayers keen to play rugby in 2015.We welcome new players wishing to playPremier & U20’s/Reserve Grade Rugby.

Contact Hendrix on 027 704 8231for more info or online at

www.facebook.com/levinwanderers

HOROWHENUA DISTRICTCOUNCIL MEETING

A meeting of the Council will be held on Wednesday3 December 2014 starting at 4.15pm in the CouncilChambers, 126 Oxford Street, Levin.

The meeting agenda will be available online to view anddownload at www.horowhenua.govt.nz and copies willbe available from Council offices and libraries.

Horowhenua District CouncilPh. 06 366 0999 (24 hours) Fax. 06 366 0983Private Bag 4002, Levin 5540126 Oxford Street, Levin 5510Website [email protected]

TEMPORARY WATERSHUT-DOWN AT OHAU

Horowhenua District Council advises Ohau residents of aplanned temporary water shut-down for those connectedto the Council water supply.

The purpose of this shut-down is to allow contractors torepair the water meter for the supply.

The shut-down will occur from Thursday 4 Decemberfrom 10:00pm to 12.00 midnight.

Residents are advised to store water prior to theshutdown for use during the period when water isnot available.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by thistemporary shut-down.

For more information please phone 06 366 0999.

CONGRATULATIONS!“Gravity Canyon Activity Voucher”

Winner: Nicole Rothnie

LEVIN COLLEGE OLD BOYS RUGBY CLUB

FUN TRAINING RUN/FAMILY DAYPlanning for the 2015 rugby season is wellunder way as we look to bring the cup North!With a new Coaching and Management teamin place and a talented playing base, we arecalling for all existing players and newplayers interested in joining College OldBoys to come and join us on Saturday 6thDecember for an “Amazing Race” style funrun.

Bring your running shoes and togs!Meeting time for the players at ourclubrooms at the Domain is 11:00am.At 1:30pm we would like all the wives,partners, children and extended families tocome along for a shared meal and a fewlaughs to finish off our awesome year.Bring a plate (BBQ food), refreshmentsprovided.

For details contact Rob 027 727 7000COLLEGE OLD BOYS RUGBY CLUB -

THE FAMILY CLUB

Garage Sales

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Do you know where yournearest CIVIL DEFENCE

sector post is?Ring your local council to

find out.

Church Services

Facing Challenges?Open Tuesdays 10am - 1pm

Tuesday evenings by prior appointment

“Healing Rooms”Hope Centre, 3 - 7 Kent Street, Levin

0800HEALING or 0800 432 546A free service where teams of three peoplepray with you for your physical, emotional

and spiritual needs.

HARVEY BOWLERFUNERAL SERVICE LTD

LEVIN OTAKI SHANNONPhone: 06 368 2954

www.harveybowler.co.nz

Here when you need us...

Thank you to those people who attended ourmemories service in Otaki last night.

We look forward to seeing our Levin families on Monday night.

This week at Harvey Bowler:

Funeral Directors

HOROWHENUACOLLEGESENIOR

PRIZEGIVINGWednesday

3rd December 20147:30pm

In the College HallParents and friends of

senior students aremost welcome

to attend.Grant Congdon

Principal

DeathsBEATTIE,Susan Joy.2 Oct 1946 - 12 Nov 2014.Result of a tragicaccident. Much lovedMum of Alaina andEuan, and adoredNana of Janelle,Natasha and Bryce.Mother-in-law to Markand Maria. Daughterof Mel and NetaCarson, sister ofMarion Spearpoint,and Bob Mackie.Aunty and GreatAunty. Loved memberof extended families ofCollis (Levin) andWoods (Auckland).Go well Mum, you willbe terribly missed.Love you always.

FamilyNotices

In MemoriamDRAKE,Frank Ernest.

12~3~36 - 30~11~11The soul would have no

rainbow,If the eyes had no tears.Love and miss youalways,Judy and our family.

WEHIPEIHANA,Gary Rawiri.8 years have passed.We will always loveyou.

Kaore e mutu te tangime te aroha

mou kua wehea nei.E moe i to moenga roa.

Na to whanau.

PERRY,Graham William (GP).Tragically taken fromus one year ago.“Always thinking ofyou and miss you lotsbig bro” -Love from Brian andVal.

MemorialHeadstones

8668

282A

A localclassifieds>> >>say it. sell it. buy it.

Clive hit the nail on the headwhen he recruited his hammer

hands from the Local Classifieds.

!!!!!

Public Notices

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Alfa Romeo 4C scoops awardsBy the time the Alfa Romeo 4Csupercar arrives in NewZealand next year, it looks as ifits trophy cabinet will be full tobursting, with new awardsarriving on an almost weeklybasis.

The latest is Sports Car of theYear, presented by theautomotive editors of PopularMechanics.

The new Alfa Romeo 4Creceived the Sports Car awardfor its ground-breaking andfunctional Italian design, ultra-lightweight design with aFormula 1 derived carbon fibremonocoque and responsive all-aluminum 1750 turbo enginemated to the paddle-shiftingAlfa TCT (twin-clutchtransmission).

Popular Mechanics editorsnoted “on a twisty road, youthink you are drivingsomething that costs threetimes as much” and called theAlfa Romeo 4C “mid-engineItalian driving nirvana”.

The 4C marks the return of“the great Alfa Romeos” andrepresents the purest formationof the brand’s DNA with itssupercar-levels of performanceand innovation, all while focusingon making the driver an integralpart and a complete part of themachine, the magazine said.

Designed by Alfa RomeoCentro Style and manufacturedat the Maserati plant in Modena,the two-seat mid-engine coupeuses materials and designsolutions like carbon fibre andaluminium to reach a targetweight of 895kg.

The output of the new 1750

turbo petrol engine is240-horsepower, with 350Nm oftorque developed from2100-4000rpm.

The 4C has the latest-generation Alfa TCT dry twinclutch transmission withsteering wheel shift paddles and

the Alfa DNA driving modeselector includes a new racemode. The 4C can acceleratefrom 0 to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds,has a top speed of 258km/h anddeceleration peaks in the rangeof 1.2g with lateral accelerationpeaks over 1.1g.

The dynamic qualities of the4C are tuned to provide themaximum feedback to the driverwith emphasis on light weightand balanced weightdistribution — with 40 per centon the front axle and 60 per centon the rear — along with the

enveloping seat design, exhaustnote and unassisted steering.

The compact coupe has anoverall length of about 4 metresand a wheelbase of less than 2.4metres — the layout and sizehaving similarity to the late-1960Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.

WHAT’S IN THE STARS FOR YOU NEXT WEEK?

ARIESWhat began as a growing passionfor adventure and a hunger for life'sricher experiences is fast becomingpart of the very fabric of your life.

TAURUSYou are at a point where everythinguntil now has been a learningexperience, having learned as muchfrom the challenges as you havefrom your successes.

GEMINIWhile you’ll have to wait until theChristmas/New Year period tofinally take your work hat off,already there’s a chance to startbringing things home.

CANCERAt the same time that things arestarting to get busy on the workfront Saturn is determined to ensureyou have the right balance betweenwork and play.

LEOWhile a sense of adventure in the airmay make domestic matters seem alittle too mundane and pedestrian,having the basics right iseverything.

VIRGOAs Saturn moves into his final 3weeks in your communicationsector he’s demanding that youtake communication seriously anddon’t pass the buck.

LIBRAThere is a new sense of convictionon both the income and work fronts,but an awareness of the journey

you've been on and is still ongoing.

SCORPIOJust as a dream team assembles inyour income sector maintain anintuitive read on the stunningincome, work and career forcescoming together.

SAGITTARIUSSaturn is helping you to close olddoors, knowing that by Christmasyou need to be ready to embrace thefuture with no reservations.

CAPRICORNThere is just the right amount ofdistractions and lack ofprofessional urgency to give youtime to throw yourself into life whenyou want or need to.

AQUARIUSWith the coming weeks the mostimportant of the year for secondchances on the communication andrelationship fronts, seize everyopportunity you can.

PISCESWith Saturn’s return to your careersector on Christmas Eve due to takeyour professional game to a wholenew level, pace yourself while youcan.

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SUPERSTOCK TEAMS RACEMANAWATU MUSTANGS vsSTRATFORD SCRAPPERS

Stratford sidehead ourway for scrapBy PETER FRANKLIN

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THE most experienced teammember for the StratfordScrappers 82s Paul Johnson.

The Stratford Scrappers areheading to Robertson HoldenInternational Speedway thisSaturday ready for hard hittingscrap with the ManawatuMustangs.

Spokesman for the Stratfordteam Fraser Bookers said it hasbeen a while, about four years,since the Scrappers last wonany kind of teams race, so itwould be nice to win onSaturday.

It must be said that while theteam has not picked up a win,their opposition has not goneunscathed.

“A win would buildconfidence within the team, andour local supporters, and alsomeans we won’t have to waituntil the teams champs to getour first win of the season,”Bookers said.

He said their racing calenderis pretty full until the firstweekend in February. So it maybe the only hit-out they get

ahead of the teamschampionships.

In previous years theMustangs have been a force tobe reckoned with, and no doubtthis year’s selection with theexperience of 94P WilliamHumphies, 68PAlec Wilson,471P Benji Sneddon, 112P ShaunPearson and 4P Chad Ace willbe a super hard hurdle for theStratford boys to overcome.

The Scrappers team includes52S Gary Johnson, 25S WayneMoss, 82S Paul Johnson, 75SCarl Shearer, 42S Shane Hurley.

Bookers said both teamshave a few experienced teamsracers, such as Paul Johnson,who will be wanting to mentorthe newish ones but we are a lotbetter organised than in yearspast and have a team full ofdedicated drivers all withcompetitive cars who want theScrappers to once againsucceed.

Racing at Robertson HoldenInternational Speedway startsat 7pm,


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Looking for the old goodnessDiggingin

WALLY RICHARDS

T he father of Western Medicine wasthe ancient Greek Hippocrates andone of his most famous sayings was

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine bethy food.”

Likely the food back in 460BC to 377BCwas different to the food we have today inregards to nutritional values. I don’t know,and likely no-one else can tell me, what thenutritional value of the food was like in theyears that Hippocrates lived but I can tellyou how good it was 50 odd years ago.Scientists tell us that it had 80 per centmore nutritional value than conventionalfood these days.

Nutrition is the amount of vitamins,minerals, antioxidants or healthygoodness in what you eat.

Vegetables grown from open pollinatedseeds and heritage seeds only need ahealthy soil food web to grow extremelywell. They do not grow quickly as it takestime for the plant to absorb the nutrients itneeds to be healthy, and resist pests anddiseases. These plants tend to mature atdifferent times, which is ideal as not allwill be ready at once.

The soil should be rich in humus,compost, minerals and elements. In soillike this there will be lots of earthwormsalong with beneficial microbes and fungiwhile the soil is kept moist. Watering onlywith non-chlorinated water is mostimportant.

Gardeners can easily create thesegrowing conditions by using raisedgardens about 60cm tall, using sheets ofroofing iron.

When you eat your vegetables grown in

this manner, your body will be receivingthe best medicine in the world. Strange asit may seem, they will taste very goodhaving delicious flavours and your bodywill crave for repeated servings.

Now if we look at conventionally grownproduce and the land they grow in, we arelikely to find a vast difference. Modernhybrid seeds are fast growing anddesigned to all mature on the same day.

These seeds are so sophisticated that acommercial grower who wants to harvest,say every two weeks an acre of cabbages,would consult the seed merchant's chartthen need to plant a different hybrid seedeach time.

This is so the maximum growth isobtained allowing for seasonal change anddaylight hours for his location.

The soil they are planted into willeither be void of soil life or near enough toit. No worms, just fragile dirt that is proneto blowing away if allowed to dry orwashing away when it rains. The plantsgrow because of chemical fertilisersapplied in heavy doses to force growth. It’svery much like growing hydroponicallybut in dirt instead of water.

These forced unnatural plants havelittle or no defence against insect attack sothey must be protected till harvest byregular applications of chemicalinsecticides and fungicides. We can’t haveany holes or blemishes otherwise producewould not sell!

When you apply chemicals to plantsand soil, plants will take up thosechemicals along with the fertilisers to

make them grow.So when the crop is harvested what do

we have? A perfect looking product thathas very little nutritional value and ishiding a range of chemicals in its foliage oreven worse, in its roots. It is likely to havebetween 10 to near 30 chemicals for you tochew upon and digest.

What about taste? Oops sorry, we bredand grew that out so it’s going to be fairlybland to our taste buds. But never fear wecan fix that with various sauces laden withsugars and fats.

This is why us oldies who know better,encourage people to grow as much of theirown food as possible using natural foodsand minerals. This means using goodpurchased compost such as Daltons orOderings (no herbicides as those brandsare not using green waste), using animalor chicken manures, sheep pellets,BioPhos, blood & bone, garden lime,gypsum, dolomite, Rok Solid, Ocean Solidsand Magic Botanic Liquid.

The easiest vegetables to grow aresilverbeet and lettuces, followed by springonions, multiplying onions, parsley,cabbages and other brassicas.

These can all be easily grown inreasonable sized containers or, one of myfavourites, polystyrene boxes that can beobtained from wholesale fish places andsometimes supermarkets, where theyoften give them away to get rid of them.

Adding some of your own home grownfood to your food chain will make a bigdifference to your health. You can growwheat grass with the minerals Rok Solidand Ocean Solids to obtain 114 mineralsfor your body when you either juice or useit in a green smoothie. So easy to do and sogood for you.

You will taste the difference in yourhomegrown veges and be far healthier forit.

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