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9202169AB 9163520AC 9585664AH LOVETHIS PAPER, LOVETHIS PLACE hronicle hronicle Horowhenua Horowhenua C C NEW WORLD LEVIN MOTOR CO. LTD MOTORCO L TD MOTOR CO L TD HOROWHENUA HOROWHENUA ANDERSONS OUTDOOR MACHINERY LTD Proud supporters of the Horowhenua Chronicle Established 1893 PHONE: (06) 368 5109 WEDNESDAYAPRIL 30, 2014 WINTER’S ALMOST HERE Phone Now for a FREE in house quote Installed by certified installers Horowhenua and Kapiti largest selection of woodburners New season stock in our showroom now! 35-39 Tiro Tiro Rd, Levin • Phone: (06) 367 0760 Visit our new website: www.hallofflame.co.nz Check out our new website: www.hallofflame.co.nz 241 Oxford Street, Levin Phone 368 4102 LEVIN LEVIN Cycles and MGP Scooter Sales and Service Anzac Day homage LVN300414pjfA-Day1 PAYING RESPECTS: Hundreds braved the cold and rain on Anzac Day to pay their respects, including 2-year-old twins Scarlett, left, and Page, right, Metcalf. With mum Tammie, the girls placed a poppy at the Foxton cenotaph. By PETER FRANKLIN Thousands around the district turned out in the bitter weather last Friday to pay their respects to those who had sacrificed their lives in conflicts far from the shores of their homeland in places they had never heard of against a foe they did not know. Some as young as 14 had lied about their age, just so they could don the uniform of their country in World War I and do their duty for King and country. Many never returned home, many did but carried the scars of war for the rest of their lives. Anzac day 2014 started with the traditional dawn services, and it was noticeable the large number of young people who joined their older generations to pay homage to those who braved the beaches of Gillipoli, the mud-filled trenches of the Somme and the blistering heat of the desert campaign. Also to the sailors and merchant sea- men who lost their lives in the North Atlantic and Pacific campaigns and the airmen who defended Britain and flew missions across Europe and the Pacific Islands during World War II. Their legacy of bravery and honour continued in Korea, Malaya and Vietnam. And while we paused for a minutes silence on Anzac day, somewhere in the world our soldiers, sailors and airmen were carrying on the fight for freedom against tyranny and terrorism. Many of the civic services around the district were held inside out of the weather, the biggest was held at Te Takere, where a large crowd filled the available area inside and many were forced to stand outside and listen to the ser- vice being held within the open doors. Although the size of the services did not matter, it was the fact that wherever in the district you were, Moutua, Tokomaru, Manakau, Waitarere Beach or Shannon, men, women and children pre- served the Anzac tradition with pride. Anzac Day 2014 — page 7 INSIDE On a mission — page 18 Riley on a roll — page 23

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PAYING RESPECTS: Hundreds braved the cold and rain on Anzac Day to pay their respects,including 2-year-old twins Scarlett, left, and Page, right, Metcalf. With mum Tammie, the girlsplaced a poppy at the Foxton cenotaph.

By PETER FRANKLIN

Thousands around the districtturned out in the bitterweather last Friday to paytheir respects to those who hadsacrificed their lives inconflicts far from the shores oftheir homeland in places theyhad never heard of against afoe they did not know.

Some as young as 14 hadlied about their age, just sothey could don the uniform oftheir country in World War Iand do their duty for King andcountry. Many never returnedhome, many did but carriedthe scars of war for the rest oftheir lives.

Anzac day 2014 started withthe traditional dawn services,and it was noticeable the largenumber of young people whojoined their older generationsto pay homage to those whobraved the beaches of Gillipoli,the mud-filled trenches of theSomme and the blistering heatof the desert campaign. Also tothe sailors and merchant sea-men who lost their lives in theNorth Atlantic and Pacificcampaigns and the airmenwho defended Britain and flewmissions across Europe andthe Pacific Islands duringWorld War II.

Their legacy of bravery andhonour continued in Korea,Malaya and Vietnam.

And while we paused for aminutes silence on Anzac day,somewhere in the world oursoldiers, sailors and airmenwere carrying on the fight forfreedom against tyranny andterrorism.

Many of the civic servicesaround the district were held

inside out of the weather, thebiggest was held at Te Takere,where a large crowd filled theavailable area inside andmany were forced to standoutside and listen to the ser-

vice being held within theopen doors.

Although the size of theservices did not matter, it wasthe fact that wherever in thedistrict you were, Moutua,

Tokomaru, Manakau,Waitarere Beach or Shannon,men, women and children pre-served the Anzac traditionwith pride.■ Anzac Day 2014 — page 7

INSIDE

On a mission — page 18

Riley on a roll — page 23

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Ballantynes fashion paradefor seniors.It’s time to dress for the cold, so come and seethe looks exclusive to Ballantynes.

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Light lessonThe recent starwatch article in theChronicle featuring a picture of Jupiter wasinteresting, albeit flawed. Apart from thefinal sentence leaving the reader in space,the author got the colours of light and theirwavelengths completely in reverse. I am notan astronomer, but even I know that the redlight waves are the long ones and the blue toviolet are at the shortwave end. This is whymorning and evening skies are usually red,as only the low frequency light willpenetrate at that angle. It’s also why lowfrequency sound will still be audible longafter any highs have been absorbed by theatmosphere.

On a more positive note, I’ll take theopportunity to compliment the organisersof the Great Forest Marathon on a brilliantevent. I ran in the 10km for the first time. Itwas also my first fun run in a good 20 years.

These days I work out alone, but gettingto join in with over 800 Kiwis proved to bepure joy and highly recommendable. It tookme out of myself to be with so manystrangers and to feel slightly out of place, assome of these people were elite runners. Thesouvenir medal at the end was a nice touchand I intend to return next year to improvemy time and to soak up the camaraderie.

JAMES LARSENLevin

Great volunteersMay I add my voice to those who havepraised the work done by our volunteerfiremen and women. Many in the commun-ity will have personal cause to thank them;we all benefit from their dedication to theirfrequently very unpleasant duties.

But, at the risk of adding a discordantnote, I may say that I am less impressedwith their rising to the call of the alarm. Weare now well into the 21st century. Can wenot come up with a better way of summon-ing our firefighters to duty than therepeated sounding of an old World War II-era air-raid siren? I’ll bet that every one ofour volunteers carries a cellphone as amatter of routine. Why not summon them toduty, probably more quickly and moreeffectively, by a simple text message?

Those in the central area could then beenabled to get on with their lives withouthaving to stop everything because theycan’t hear themselves or others speak. Thefire station is almost in the centre of town. Itabuts the police station, and the courthouse.It is close to major shops and othercommercial premises. I have been in ourcourthouse on several occasions when haveall been deafened by repeated blasts fromthe siren and the judge has to adjournproceedings. (The modern courthouse is notso bad but the noise is still intrusive.)

I am sure the fire station can justify

having a tower. It is useful for getting anykinds out of drying hoses, and perhaps goodfor climbing practice. It dosen’t need a sirenon it.

BRIAN GORELevin

WhanauOra 2014Although the Whanau Ora MinisterTariana Turia is retiring at the end of thecurrent Parliamentary Term, her legacywill continue in the form of Whanau Oraand the creation of a number of NonGovernment Organisations (NGOs) underthe Whanau Ora umbrella.

The latest print media report on WhanauOra activities has revealed that the NationalUrban Maori Authority (NUMA) is poisedto win a contract worth up to $25 million asa Whanau Ora ‘‘Commissioning Agent’’ forthe North island. When approved it will bethe last of three contracts worth a total of$75m — all New Zealand taxpayers funds.

The two contracts already approvedhave involved Te Putahitanga o TeWaipounama — a partnership of nine SouthIsland Iwi and the Pasifika Medical Associa-tion which was selected to establish‘‘Pasifika Futures’’. It would appear that thecontracts are for a three year periodextendable for another two years by theMaori Development Ministry — Te PuniKokiri.

The original concept of Whanau Ora wasto devolve social service delivery to Maoriand Pasifika providers with the Ministerindicating that the Whanau Ora schemewas about building the capability andcapacity of families to deal with issuesconfronting them on a regular basis whilethe Pacific Island Affairs Minister (HonSam Lotu-Iiga MP) is quoted as saying thatthe Pasifika Futures concept would helpfamilies to ‘‘release their dreams’’, believein themselves and transform them into self-determining families who will make theirown decisions for their futures.

It is to be hoped that the reported figureof $75m for the three Whanau Ora contractswill be subject to a fairly rigid internal auditprocedure with Senior Management beingaware of the need for transparency whenapproving the expenditure of public funds.

BILL STIRLINGLevin

Shaken and stirredWhile I have nothing against business, freeenterprise and a person’s freedom to make acrust, the new bottle store recently sprungon our local Waitarere Beach communityby the HDC District Licensing Committee isone too many in my view. The fact is that wealready have three liquor outlets which alsooffer food, and all are run by people who livein and contribute in other ways to the fabricof our local community. Meanwhile, as itstarts to take shape in its white securitymesh splendour, the new Eyesore Bar islooking more like a holding cell.

Licensed in a procedurally correct man-ner by the HDC via a process which harksback to the old Sale of Liquor Act days(basically get the applicant to ask a few closeneighbours, ask Police and Health officialsand flick a microscopic notice in the localpaper), its abrupt appearance does notreflect the more consultative approach setout in the new Sale and Supply of AlcoholAct 2012. Similarly this licensing approachappears out of step with the HDC’s ownglossy Governance Statement publicationand 5 Step Consultation process which isbig on community consultation and involve-ment. HDC officials have subsequentlyapologised and conceded that more con-sultation should have occurred but this islike offering to shout after time has beencalled. Let’s hope they do better whenconsulting on the HDC Local AlcoholPolicy. No doubt some locals will patronisethe new outlet and that is their democraticright, however I will be adopting abottlestore boycott and continuing to sup-port the businesses run by locals.

PHILLIP AYDONWaitarere Beach

Speedway coverNow that the speedway season is almost at aclose, I must congratulate the Chronicle onits excellent coverage of the meetings heldat the FMG Stadium, Palmerston North.

Such full, descriptive coverage, accom-panied with pictures and results, is trulyappreciated by this speedway fan, and I amsure there are other likeminded fans outthere who agree. It has to be said: Well done!I look forward to another season’s coveragefor the next 2014-15 season.

L. S. JURYLevin

Andmore praiseI wanted to congratulate the Chonicle on itswonderful coverage of the speedway. Ihaven’t been to the speedway for years but afew weeks ago I decided to have look. Thankyou as now I have a renewed interest.

GINA WELLSLevin

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Constituents won’t suffer with boundary change‘I’ve still got strong contacts in Shannon, Opiki and Tokomaru frommy days as district councillor and I’ll continue to work closely withMayor Duffy and the council to ensure issues affecting the whole

district are fed into central government.’—NATHANGUY, Otaki MP

Shannon, Opiki and Tokomaru residentswill be voting in the Rangitikei electorate inthis year’s general election in September.

The electorate boundary change,confirmed by a RepresentationCommission on April 17, will see the former2400 Otaki electorate voters boost numbersin Rangitikei, after last year’s censusindicated its boundaries were too far belowthe average population for electorates. TheRangitikei electorate currently includesFeilding, Linton, Marton, Raetihi, Taihapeand Taumaranui.

Otaki MP Nathan Guy said it was simplya numbers game.

‘‘We needed to lose some people,Rangitikei needed to gain some people.’’

He said at the last census part of thesouthern Otaki electorate boundary wasmoved into the Mana electorate.

‘‘This time the commission looked at thenorthern boundary because Rangitikei hadhad population decline.’’

He was confident that Shannon, Opikiand Tokomaru would continue to be fairlyrepresented by its new MP after theSeptember election.

‘‘I’ve still got strong contacts inShannon, Opiki and Tokomaru from mydays as district councillor and I’ll continueto work closely with Mayor Duffy and thecouncil to ensure issues affecting the wholedistrict are fed into central government.’’

Horowhenua District Council chiefexecutive David Clapperton said councilhad made a submission opposing theboundary change, based on feedback fromresidents in Shannon, Tokomaru and Opikiwho preferred to remain in the Otakielectorate, and, while disappointed, it hadto accept the commission’s final decision.

He said as long as council continued toengage with the Members of Parliament,now including the Rangitikeirepresentative, he did not think therewould be any negative impact on thenorthern part of the district.

‘‘Our commitment is to advocate onbehalf of our entire district which issomething council will continue to do so,even if the area covers two electorates.’’

Horowhenua Mayor Brendan Duffy

agreed and said, while he personally wouldhave preferred to see the boundary remainas it was, council would ‘‘take theadvantage of having two Members ofParliament representing and advocating onbehalf of our communities at centralgovernment level’’.

Miranui Ward councillor Ross Campbellsaid he had no misgivings about the moveinto the Rangitikei electorate. He will begetting together with the current MP for

Rangitikei, National’s Ian McKelvie, andother candidates over the coming months tobring them up to speed with local issues.

Rangitikei MP Ian McKelvie andRangitikei Labour candidate DeborahRussell said Shannon, Opiki and Tokomaruwould not be neglected in thegeographically bigger electorate.

Mr McKelvie said the towns were notdissimilar to other farming areas and ruraltowns in the rest of his electorate. ‘‘You

always need to be brought up to speed withissues but having been involved in this areafor a long time, I know a fair bit aboutwhat’s happening.’’

He said he hopes to get to every house inthe new part of his electorate in the run upto the election.

Ms Russell said the Labour teams wereknocking on every door in Shannon just afew weeks ago.

‘‘We care about the town and the peoplethere and we’ll continue to work closelywith the Otaki electorate for the wholeregion.’’

Although ‘‘deeply disappointed’’ withthe result following a Labour Partysubmission to keep the boundaryunchanged, Labour Otaki candidate RobMcCann said the ‘‘good news’’ was the twoLabour candidates would work to ensureShannon, Opiki and Tokomaru were ‘‘notforgotten or ignored’’.

Trial begins for trio accusedof murdering Levin fatherBy ALECIA ROUSSEAU

MICHAELVALENTINE

The trial of three men accused ofmurdering a Levin father overincidents involving a toothbrushand computer hard-drive beganthis week in the Palmerston NorthHigh Court.

Stoyan Militch, 32, MichaelZimmerman, 30, and BradenWindley, 23, are jointly chargedwith murdering Michael LesValentine outside his rural homeon February 1 last year. All threehave pleaded not guilty.

In the Crown’s openingaddress, prosecutor DeborahDavies said Valentine and hisfiancee Elizabeth Ham had been atthe river for the day beforereturning home to start theevening meal. They had a fewdrinks with their flatmate on thefront deck waiting for friends toarrive.

Meanwhile, Zimmerman andWindley were drinking at abarbecue in Levin when theybecame angry at Ham andValentine. They are alleged to havevisited a mutual friend’s house,threatening to visit the ruralproperty.

This friend sent a text messageto Valentine stating Zimmermanand Windley were coming out and‘‘wanted a scrap’’, Ms Davies said.

A call from Valentine toZimmerman was made andValentine had also sent messagesto friends for help.

Valentine, Ham and theirflatmate gathered vacuum polesand placed them on the couch.

After discussingwhat they woulddo ifZimmerman andWindley arrived,Ham returnedinside.

Zimmermanand Windley alsoreturned hometo continuedrinking but

made a call to Militch who left hisjob and ‘‘came to assist’’.

The Crown says Militch spokewith Zimmerman and Windleyregarding Valentine and Ham,before going home to pick upknives and sharpening steel. Thethree, along with two dogs, thenheaded to the address.

Ham heard a car ‘‘skidding’’into the driveway and picked up apole as she ran to the back of thehouse. Their flatmate joined herleaving Valentine alone on thedeck.

The Crown says Militchremained in a bush close to the carwhile the remaining twoapproached the house. AsValentine and Zimmerman spoke,Windley grabbed a pole and swungit at Ham who had reappeared,telling his dog to ‘‘get her’’.

A fight broke out betweenValentine and Windley and after‘‘wrestling’’ on the grass, the pairmoved closer to the bush whereMilitch was standing.

Zimmerman followed and Hamran inside to call for help. As shereturned, she heard a ‘‘gargling’’noise and saw three men lower her

fiance to the ground.‘‘Michael Valentine fell on his

back and never moved again,’’ MsDavies said.

Windley immediately ran to thevehicle and was followed by theothers, who had retrieved a knife.

The Crown says Valentine’sdeath was the result of Ham takingZimmerman’s partner’stoothbrush in December 2012 andwaving it under a man who wasurinating. She had been helpingher friend Matthew Gibb moveafter his partner ‘‘left him forZimmerman’’.

Windley had also borrowed ahard-drive from Ham but this wasbroken when he returned it. Hamhad taken his hard-drive to ‘‘keep’’until Windley replaced hers.

Steve Winters, Zimmerman’slawyer, said his client had nottaken part in any of the physicalviolence and his dispute withValentine appeared ‘‘over’’ beforethe incident broke out betweenWindley and the victim.

Militch’s lawyer RodgerCrowley said his client was not inpossession of the knife used to killValentine and had no idea it was inthe vehicle.

Fergus Steedman, who isrepresenting Windley, said the23-year-old was the ‘‘leastinvolved’’ and, although he had a‘‘degree of responsibility’’ forValentine’s death, he questioned ifit was enough to see him convictedof murder.

The trial before Justice RonaldYoung is expected to take threeweeks.

Dumpings concern SPCA

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FULL HOUSE: School holidays seem to coincide with cats andkittens being dumped in rural areas and Horowhenua RNZPCA isfull to capacity according to Centre manager Linda Schwanner.Horowhenua RNZSPCA is literally overflowing with them.

By FRANKIEWEBB

The dumping of cats and kittensaround Horowhenua is a seriousproblem which has beencompounded with the start ofschool holidays and kittenseason.

‘‘People going on holiday getrid of the cat,’’ said localRNZSPCA Centre manager andAnimal Welfare officer LindaSchwanner. ‘‘We haven’t a sparecage at the moment and in somecases I’ve had to send peoplehome with food asking them tokeep the animal until we cantake them.’’

The Mako Mako Road centrehas 57 cats and kittens inresidence, with a number ofothers being fostered.

‘‘We get some really lovelycats, excellent pets who deserve a

loving home,’’ Linda said. ‘‘Wealso get some feral cats withserious health problems whichcan’t be rehomed.’’

Linda stresses, althoughthere’s no room at the inn, catsare going out for adoption andthe situation can change. ‘‘I don’twant people dumping catsbecause they don’t feel they cancome here,’’ she said.

Ohau resident Chrissy Cliftonhas had a number of cats andkittens dumped near herproperty. ‘‘I’m a cat lover, I havemy cats microchipped anddesexed, I really can’t take anymore cats,’’ she said. ‘‘I have ahumane cage to catch thedumped cats, not all of them arewild, some of them are obviouslyunwanted pets.’’■ For information phoneHorowhenuaRNZSPCA368-6910.

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NewYear’s resolutions come and go, but lifestylechanges can be for life! That’s what the teamat Aquatics Horowhenua believe as we launchthe fifth Levin Aquatic Centre ‘Swim to Slim’challenge.

The challenge encourages swimmers ofany ability to take part in the challenge thatencourages you to “Slim by Swimming” focusingon building healthy habits with an emphasis onaquatic exercise.

Cost to enter this twelve-weekchallenge is $5.00 per personYou will receive:

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Careful young cyclists rewarded

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THE rewards of being a good cyclist, At back: Constable Fiona Reed and SeniorSergeant Sarn Paroli. Front from left: Stasson Collings, Italy Collings and BennettCollings from Fairfield School.

By PETER FRANKLIN

Young cyclist Italy Collingsreceived her Gotcha prizeafter collecting 48-plusGotcha cards, meaning shehad been spotted by policeriding her bike in a safemanner.

The Gotcha cardpromotion was instigatedby Senior Constable FionaReed, of Levin police. Shesaid it was simply a case ofbeing able to offer anincentive to young cycliststo ride safely.

The project was

announced shortly beforethe first school term, andinvolved nine schools inthe district and 250 schoolchildren.

‘‘The idea was thatevery time a child was seendoing the right thing ontheir bike, being road wiseand safety conscious, theywould get stopped andhanded a Gotcha card. Atthe end of the term thechild with the most cardswould win a prize,’’ MrsReed said.

She said the childrenalso got spot prizes, which

encouraged them tocontinue to ride safely onthe roads.

In total over the termperiod 1300 cards wereissued, the overall winnerwas Italy Collings, followedby Stasson and BennettCollings, each received anew bike helmet and amovie voucher, with Italyalso receiving a $50voucher.

Mrs Reed said theGotcha programme hadbeen a great success with ahuge improvement in theyoung cyclists.

Swim to Slim challengeHorowhenua residents havethe opportunity to competein a fun challenge to loseweight by swimming.

Aquatics Horowhenua isabout to launch its fifth-annual Swim to Slim12-week challenge takingplace at the Levin AquaticCentre from mid-May toearly August.

Events co-ordinator JessyIon said the challengeencourages swimmers ofany ability to compete tolose the largest percentageof body weight.

‘‘It’s a weight-loss chal-lenge where you slim byswimming, but it alsofocuses on building healthyhabits with an emphasis on

aquatic exercise.‘‘Its not all about winning.

It’s about creating lifestylechanges and healthy habits,as well as getting active andhaving fun.’’ she said. Win-ners are determined by thepercentage of weight theylose. All weights will berecorded privately in a pro-fessional setting and resultsand other information willbe kept confidential.

To register for the Swimto Slim challenge, peoplemust attend an initial weigh-in at the Levin AquaticCentre, on either MondayMay 12 between 10am andnoon, Wednesday May 145pm to 7pm, or Sunday May18 11am to 1pm.

There is a registration feeof $5.

Participants receivereduced admission to theLevin Aquatic Centre of $3,including entry to its regularaqua and fitness classes.

All participants will haveweigh-ins throughout thechallenge to allow them tomonitor their progress.

The challenge will endwith a prizegiving event atLevin Aquatic Centre onSunday August 3.

Participants can win up tosix months free admissionat Aquatics Horowhenuapools in Levin and Foxton,with other spot prizesawarded throughout thechallenge.

Milestone for awardsThe Electra KapitiHorowhenua BusinessAwards will becelebrating its 20th year inOctober and to kickstartthe anniversary a specialevent will be held inLevin.

The awards recogniseand celebrate localbusiness excellence, andaccording to BusinessKapiti Horowhenua Inc.chairman, Mark Ternent,plans are alreadyunderway to make the2014 Awards the ‘‘bestyet’’.

‘‘Twenty years is a bigachievement for theBusiness Awards so wewant to take time to reflecton past successes as wellas celebrate the latestgeneration of businesses

helping to drive economicgrowth in our region.’’

The event in Levin atHorowhenua DistrictCouncil will be held onMonday, with BNZ chiefeconomist TonyAlexander providing histhoughts on the economyand how it is set to boomover the next few years.

A free informationevening will follow, heldin the BNZ store atCoastlands,Paraparaumu, onThursday May 8, withAndy Prow of AuraRedEye (2013 Business ofthe Year) offering his tipsand advice on entering theawards.

Mr Ternent said theawards do more thansimply recognise top

performing businesses.‘‘It’s an opportunity to

go through a rigorousreview that a lot ofbusiness owners findquite enlightening.’’

The Awards are open toall local businesses.Award categoriesrecognise every level ofbusiness, including health& safety, innovation andsustainability, plus aCustomer Choice award.Category winners go headto head for the overallSupreme Award.

Entries for theBusiness Awards open onMonday, May 12.

Anyone wishing toattend the event in Levinand information eveningneed to register atwww.bkh.org.nz.

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THE LEGO MOVIE(PG) 101 mins Family/Animation/Adventure/Comedy

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An ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied‘Special’, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing

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RESCUE HELICOPTER CALLOUTS

Whirlwind few daysfor rescue crewThe Palmerston North Rescue Helicopterhad an unusually busy time with eightcallouts over the 48 hours from Tuesdayevening to Thursday afternoon.

Rescue helicopter pilot and basemanager Chris Moody said early Tuesdayevening a Taihape woman in her 50s witha serious medical condition was airliftedto Wanganui Hospital. The mission wascompleted with the crew using NightVision Goggles.

While returning to Palmerston Norththe helicopter was diverted to Ohingaitiwhere the onboard St John AmbulanceIntensive Care Paramedic was required tostabilise a patient being transported byambulance.

Mr Moody said the pilot was able tomeet up with the ambulance, as ittravelled south down State Highway 1, atthe Rangitira Golf Club car park.

On Wednesday morning an eight-year-old girl from Utiku, near Taihape, sufferedupper body injuries in an accident at arural property. While airlifting the patientto Palmerston North the helicopter wasagain diverted en-route, with the onboardparamedics’ skills urgently needed. Hesaid this time it was for an elderlyRangiwahia farmer who was suffering aserious medical condition. Sadly the manwas unable to be saved, and the airlift ofthe original patient continued toPalmerston North.

Within an hour of landing, thehelicopter was required to fly to Te Horo,

near Otaki, where a 16-year-old hadsuffered suspected spinal injuries in a trailbike riding mishap.

The patient was stabilised at the scenebefore being flown to Palmerston NorthHospital in a serious condition.

Within 10 minutes of landing thehelicopter was reconfigured and airbornefor a possible winching task to thePohangina Valley where a man in his 40swas seriously injured in a quad bike roll-over while setting possum traps at aremote location.

The patient was airlifted to PalmerstonNorth. Half an hour after landing, the crewand helicopter were in the air and off toApiti where a Kimbolton man in his 50shad suffered a serious hip injury fallingfrom a horse.

The patient was airlifted to PalmerstonNorth Hospital with the crew completingthis mission using Night Vision Goggles.

Late Thursday morning the RescueHelicopter was required at a WaimarinoFarm, south of Raetihi, where a Wanganuiman in his 80s was suffering a seriousmedical condition.

The patient was stabilised at the sceneby the onboard paramedic and airlifted toWanganui in a stable condition.

Throughout this intense operationalperiod six different crewing optionsinvolving two pilots, two crewmen andfour St John Ambulance paramedics wereused in order to assure the uninterruptedprovision of service.

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FROM THIS SIDE

Dipping an oar in a toxic issue

SORRY SIGHT: Lake Horowhenua should be a recreational haven, not a toxic mess.

with BEVANSANSON

Recently I attended oneof the better annualsporting events on theannual calendar.

The Maadi Cup.From its humble

beginnings in 1947 thisrowing regatta hasgrown into the largestsecondary schools sportsevent in the country.

The 2014 regatta involved a record 2108students from schools all over the country.

Well, almost all over the country.Since I began attending this event a few

years back my hopes of seeing one ofLevin’s colleges take part have beenregularly dashed.

This is a shame given that Levin hasbeen involved in rowing for over a century,has hosted the Maadi Cup and the premiertrophy for the girls Under-18 Eights is calledthe Levin Jubilee Cup.

Rowing is not a cheap sport, but that hasnot stopped schools from other parts of thecountry having successful small boatprogrammes involving sculling, pairs anddoubles.

Now let me make it clear before thesensibilities of those in the local teachingcommunity are sent into a fit ofunsubstantiated anger, this unfortunatenon-attendance at this great schools eventis in no way the fault of either of the town’scolleges.

What is to blame is a sad series of eventsthat has led to what should be the jewel inLevin’s crown become something far lessshiny.

For those of us who have looked withenvy at photos of people recreating uponLake Horowhenua before the idioticdecision to begin pouring sewage into it in1952, the situation Lake Horowhenua finds

itself in today is borne of the short-sightedness of past fellows entrusted withthe betterment of the town.

Today the subject of the lake is a topicalmost as dirty as the water within it andthe run-off that continues to add to LakeHorowhenua’s woes.

Differences of opinion about the Lakeand how these differences are exhibitedvary from constructive discussion tooutlandish and unhelpful displays ofintimidation.

The cowardly vandalism of the boats ofthe Levin Rowing Club in October 2012 isone of the more visual examples of how theLake has become a divisive resource, ratherthan what it should be — a safe and healthyenvironment for the whole community tomeet, recreate and enjoy.

Most importantly the Lake and itsdomain should be a place for Horowhenua’syoung people to enjoy, and for some, worktowards goals as individuals and as part ofsomething bigger than themselves. Too

many generations, including my own, havemissed out on what the Lake once was.

It is the young that will benefit the mostfrom a clean and safe Lake Horowhenua. Assuch it is the young who, like the Lakeitself, are the most at risk unless thingschange.

As humans we are predominantly madeof water. It therefore goes that when wepollute water, we are in essence pollutingourselves.

The children of Levin deserve better.

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Anzac Day in Horowhenua

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Day of the AnzacBy Paul Simons

The darkness on that early morningWas broken by the soundOf many troops arrivingDetermined soldiers, all honour boundThe surprise they long expectedWould never, ever come to passFor the enemy, there awaitedPrimed and ready from the startUnaware, of the danger near themThey landed, so confident and sureWith ammunition, arms and largesuppliesThey knew not what they’d endureBut then above, the cliffs eruptedCame the sound of many gunsYes! the enemy had been waitingSurprised! These young troops wereduly stunnedThat day, died many soldiersSurprised, exposed these fallen menIt is no surprise, this beach was litteredThis Anzac Cove, a place of the deadNow a flag flies at this beach headA large memorial marks this placeWhen on a dark and lonely morningTwo countries soldiers died at this placeGhosts of that time still move thereUnmarked footsteps they now leaveTwo countries fallen comradeswhose people’s still do grieve.

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meeting room. 5.30pm untilaround 7pm.Thursday May 8Build your own businesswebsite: A series of fiveclasses. 6.30pm, Educationsuite, Te Takere.Wednesday, May 14Spanish lessons: This classis for Spanish speakers of alllevels. The focus is onexpanding vocabulary, gram-mar, and conversation skillsthrough group participationand exercises. Suitable for alllevels of proficiency. Thisclass will be a series of 10weeks initially and ongoingfor those who might want toknow a little more. 7.30pm TeTakere Education Suite.French lessons: French fortravel classes have beenextended due to populardemand. Hebe Room 7pm.Planning your retirement:Bernard Long will help youbuild your own retirementplan including your objectives

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Te Takere — will be in theexhibition space where anumber of the Friends com-mittee members will be givingshort talks about some of theauthors and books that will befeatured in this year’s appeal.Everyone, whether currentfriends and volunteers orpeople interested in becom-ing one, is very welcome.

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Knitting for Plunket

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LEVIN KnitWorldmanagerMichelleFraser ishoping morelocal knitterswill help keepyoung Kiwikids warmerthis winter.

Anyone with a pair of knitting needles isbeing encouraged to ‘knit one, purl one’,to help every New Zealand child stay alittle warmer this winter.

Singlets, beanies, cardies, socks andbooties for babies and children up to theage of five will be donated to Plunketthrough Knit World stores.

Levin Knit World manager MichelleFraser said each year Knit World selectsa different charity to support, arrangingfor knitted items to be donated, andthis year stores nationwide were hopingto hit a target of 15,000 items forPlunket.

She said local knitters had alwaysgenerously supported its charity knittingcampaigns, and to date the Levin storehad received more than 340 items forPlunket.

Ms Fraser was hoping there were still

some more keen knitters out there.‘‘Plunket is such a worthwhile charity

and it’s an unfortunate fact that manyyoung children living in New Zealand arenot adequately clothed to keep warmwhen it’s cold both inside and outside thehome. Knitters have until the end of Mayand every little helps.’’

She said free knitting patterns wereavailable on its website,www.knitworld.co.nz/charity-knitting,but if someone had a favourite patternthey preferred to use, that was fine.

‘‘It’s a lovely way to let new parentsknow they are not starting theirparenting journey alone, and remindthem there is community support andpeople who care.’’

Knitted items can be dropped off atLevin Knit World, 197 Oxford St, or anyKnit World shop, until May 31.

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Levin author puts more light on Filipino storiesLVN160414splharvey

NEW TITLE: Levinresident Maurice Harveysigns copies of his fourthbook, Romancing RemyAunty to OFWs, at itslaunch in the Philippineslast month.

By TANYAWOOD

‘I have great respectfor Philippine workers,their story needs to be

told.’

Levin author Maurice Harveyhas been invited to write anotherbook by the PresidentialCommission for OverseasFilipino Workers following thelaunch of his latest book based onthe real life stories of Philippineworkers.

Maurice launched his thirdbook Into the Great Unknown atLevin Library in 2011, based onhis own personal adventures inAfrica and Asia. His first book,Shooting the Globe, published in2002, earned him the DaystarAward for best book in its genrefrom an Auckland publishingcompany.

Travelling widely for morethan 30 years, working inmarketing for the United BibleSociety, Maurice can tick off 160countries, territories anddisputed territories he hasvisited or lived in with his wife of52 years, Lorraine. In later yearshe became a fulltimephotojournalist for the Society,documenting its workworldwide. The couple retired toLevin in 2004.

Respect for the self-sacrificemade by millions of Philippineworkers overseas, providing forfamilies back home, promptedMaurice to write their stories.

His latest book, RomancingRemy Aunty to OFWs (OverseasFilipino Workers), tells the storyof a trained police officer fromthe Philippines posing as atourist in the United States to seehow workers from thePhilippines are being treated.

Although classed as a novel, ituses real stories from 37Philippine workers and theirfamilies interviewed by Maurice.

‘‘I have great respect forPhilippine workers, their storyneeds to be told.’’ He believes ithas ‘‘touched a nerve’’ and iswhy he was invited to writeanother similar book.

There are about 11 millionpeople from the Philippinesworking overseas, about 10 percent of the total Philippinepopulation.

According to the 2013 New

Zealand Census, there are 40,350Filipinos resident in the country,including Horowhenua wheremany are familiar faces workingin rest homes.

‘‘There is no other countrywith so many overseas workers.They range from paediatricsurgeons to street sweepers.About 25 per cent of all nursesworldwide are from thePhilippines, as well as 25 per cent

of seamen. The money theseworkers send back home isimmense, it’s a very importantpart of the country’s economy.’’

He said there was a saying inthe Philippines: Who is aFilipino? A Filipino is an OFW orrelated to one.

Although it was notuncommon to hear from youngwomen who were locked inhouses and worked every day for

two years as domestic workers,the book has many ‘‘cheery’’stories that Maurice saidshowcased the resilience,compassion and selflessness ofthe Philippine workers.

‘‘I hope more people will cometo appreciate the value of theirwork.’’

For more information aboutthe book, contact MauriceHarvey on 06 367-0054 or 021 626992.

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Council aims to restrain water use

THERE are many ways to conserve water including fixing leaking taps.

BEWATERWISEHorowhenua District Council lifted itslevel one water restrictions last week,for all council water suppliesthroughout the district.Water Services Manager SarahStephen said Council appreciates thepositive response to conserve watersince the restriction was put in placeat the start of last summer, and isencouraging residents to continueusing water wisely.‘‘Supply and demandmay not be anissue now, but water conservation isstill a good thing. The less water weuse, the less we have to treat, whichlowers the overall cost of operatingour water supplies,’’ she said.Simple water saving tips include:- Turn off the tap while brushing teethor shaving.- Check your toilet cistern, taps, andpipes for leaks or overflow.- Use a bucket of water and a softsponge or mop for outdoor cleaningjobs.- Sweep up garden waste, rather thanhosing it away.- Do only full loads in the washingmachine and dishwasher.- Take shorter showers.- Use a bowl or plug in the sink whenwashing vegetables or hand-washingdishes.- Install a dual-flush toilet cisternFor any enquiries please contactCouncil on 06 366-0999 [email protected]

The pressure will be on residents to runthe tap less under a new plan to helpcouncil meet an increasing demand forwater.

Horowhenua District Council’s WaterManagement Plan, which aims tominimise water loss and manage waterdemand within the district, was signedoff at its council meeting earlier thismonth.

The district’s water sources arealready limited, according toHorowhenua District Council waterservices manager Sarah Stephen, whosaid pressure for water demand is set toincrease as population and commercialgrowth is forecast to grow by 2 per centover the next 50 years.

‘‘This is of concern for Levinespecially, as the Ohau River is thetown’s only water source and why waterrestrictions become necessary insummer when demand peaks at the timethe river flow is typically at its lowest.’’

She said Levin had no raw waterstorage facility and its two reservoirs oftreated water only had a combinedcapacity of 6.8 million litres of water,enough for just 18 hours at averagedemand. Industry practice is to have atleast 24 hours treated water at averageday demand available.

Council must also meet waterallowances set by the Horizons RegionalCouncil One Plan, Ms Stephen said. Peakdemand within the Levin water supplyarea, 12.5 million litres of water useddaily, is already exceeding the allowanceby 10 per cent. A 2 per cent populationrise is calculated to see that daily waterconsumption rise to 16.3 million litres.

Under its new Water ManagementPlan, council’s’s water saving activitieswill include public education, detectingand controlling any leaks andidentification of unauthorisedconnections. Ongoing monitoring anddata analysis of river flows will ensureLevel One water restrictions for Levinare in force when the river flow falls

below 2500 litres per second. Budget for anew town reservoir has also beenincluded in the Long Term Plan 2012-22.

The cost of implementing the WaterManagement Plan is estimated at $65,000per year.

Other capital works that may arisewill need to be budgeted for in thesubsequent Annual Plans.

The results of the Water ManagementPlan will be reviewed after three yearsand a decision made to continue with the

current activities or consider otheroptions that include universal metering,rainwater tanks, water pricing reviewand a drought management plan.

Council lifted its Level One waterrestrictions for Levin last week.

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READERS’ ANZAC POEMS

Readers submitted these poems createdfor Anzac commemorations.

By Mrs E Williams Van Baar(who was 9 and living in Hollandwhen World War 2 broke out. She nowlives in Horowhenua.)In the meadows where the poppies growThere lay the brave soldiers row on rowSomeone’s son, someone’s brotherSomeone’s uncle, someone’s loverSomeone’s father, they are all thereHundreds upon hundreds I declareThey fought for King and CountryKiwis and Aussies side by sideThey fought like brothers with all theirmightThen came the end, they were going homeWhat about the fallen brothers, they arelost and all goneWe won’t forget you they repliedWe are the Anzacs, we are proudWe are the Anzacs, we yelled loudAlthough some of us are maimed orcannot see

We thank the Lord we are freeIt is sad for family who lost loved ones inthe warWe pray to God it won’t happen any moreBut it still carries on, what are we to doSuppose they want freedom like me andyou

By Virginia CaseyApril 25thWe weepThe grass is wetGrass absorbs the rainAs we absorb the painThe grief that never can be relievedWe can only believe that thoseOur daughters, our men who have gonefrom our livesCan rest eternally in peaceWe will always remember themWasted lives bereft women men andchildrenNEVER AGAINWe remember them

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Power trust marks 21 years of operationsELECTRA

Electra is the ninth largestlines company in the countryat 42,800 consumers,stretching through Kapiti andHorowhenua fromPaekakarikiin the south to Foxton in thenorth.Operations:Length of network system2,589kms.Supply points 2.Zone substations 10.Number of Poles 21,615.Distribution transformers2,502.Number of connections42,810.Maximumdemand 93mw.Financial: Asset value $261m,Shareholder funds $169m,Annual Average Capex $8m.Subsidiaries: Datacol Nationalelectricity, gas and datacollection company, withwater reading covering 85 percent of New Zealand includingAuckland, Tauranga, Nelsonand Dunedin.International IT companywithsoftware sales to Trustpower,SydneyWater, and UgandaElectricity.SkycommsDesign, build andmaintenance for cellularnetworks, Contracts withVodafone, Telecom and2degrees, Key contractor for4G rollout. Levin-based OxfordFinance company specialisingin vehicle finance and Financesold in April 2014 to DorchesterPacific with the proceeds to beput towards reducing debt andfuture investment.

The Electra Trust, owners of theElectra power lines company,marks 21 years of service thistoday with a total $144 millionso far pumped back into thelocal economies of Horowhenuaand Kapiti.

Electra is wholly-owned byits 42,800 consumers under aconsumer trust model whichrequires that all surplus fundsgenerated from the operationsof the Electra Limited linescompany have to be returned tothe owners.

Trust chairman ChrisTurver says this has meant anaverage annual discount worthat least one month’s free powerfor every consumer with thesavings effectively recirculatedback into the local economies.

The best part is that localconsumer ownership has meantthe discount has not being usedto make profits for commercialinvestors outside our districtsor provide big payouts foroverseas owners.

Mr Turver says Electra is anefficient and cost-effective linescompany with an averageannual increase in costs of justunder one percent a year overthe past 13 years.

It’s a major accomplishmentby any company to not only holdcost increases to well below therate of inflation but generatesufficient surpluses to pay anannual discount to its owners.

On top of that Electramaintains a costly linesnetwork over 1,400 squarekilometres of Kapiti andHorowhenua, employs 167 localstaff, buys local products andservices, strongly supportslocal business development,and contributes to energy

efficiency programmes.Mr Turver said, of the power

bills paid by all consumers, 8per cent is the cost of supply

from the national grid, 21 percent after discount is the cost ofdistribution by Electra, and theremaining 71 per cent are

retailer charges.Electra’s distribution costs

are among the lowest in thecountry.

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Be on guard now patrols have ended

With the end of March marking the end ofthe Surf Life Saving patrol season atWaitarere Beach, lifeguards are urgingpeople to take care when swimming at theunpatrolled beach, especially at low tidewhen the beach is more dangerous.

Club chairman Michael Tate saidduring the summer Levin Waitarere SurfLifesaving Club lifeguards hadperformed 10 rescues at Waitarere Beach,along with 17 first aid treatments andcompleted 374 preventative actions.

He said every year, nationwide,lifeguards would spend over 200,000hours patrolling around 80 beachesrescuing on average 1,200 people.

Levin Waitarere Surf Lifesaving Clubvolunteer lifeguards patrolled 1596 hoursduring weekends and special events.

Horowhenua District Council haverecognised the importance of having thebeaches patrolled, particularly duringthe holiday period and provided fundingso that lifeguards could be employed topatrol on weekdays and public holidaysover the Christmas School holidayperiod, three guards patrolled for 630hours.

Mr Tate said it had been a busy season

with patrolling and the training of newlifeguards. The club is in a very strongposition with over 40 trained lifeguards.

‘‘We have also run very full juniorlifeguard programs, so things arelooking very good for the future,’’ hesaid.

When swimming at an unpatrolledbeach, Surf Life Saving New Zealandencourages beach goers to adhere to afew simple rules. Be prepared, watch outfor yourself and others, be aware of thedangers and know your limits.For more information about Surf LifeSaving visit www.surflifesaving.org.nz

Water Safety Tips:- Find a beach that is patrolled- beprepared (www.findabeach.co.nz).- Listen to the advice of lifeguards.Always keep an eye on children in thewater.- Get a friend to swim with you — neverswim or surf alone. Stay between theflags.- Watch out for that rip, rips are calmpatches of water that can sometimeshave waves breaking to the side. Ripple,discoloured or foamy water with debriscan also mean there is a rip present.

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Stand made over NZ land sold offshore

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MAKING A POINT: Martin Gibbs is on a campaign to stop the sale of land to offshore owners. Anzac Day seemed an appropriate time to makea public stand.

By PETER FRANKLIN

Levin man Martin Gibbs parkedup his two World War 2 vehiclesand tied signs on them tostimulate debate and action tostop the sale of land to offshoreinvestors.

He said he believed it was amoral issue that the Governmentwas not acknowledging.

He targeted the leadup toAnzac Day and the day itself tomake his land sale campaignknown.

‘‘Some New Zealanders losttheir lives and limbs fighting forour freedom, their relativesshould be saddened that once theold soldiers are dead and buriedthis generation is flogging offwhat they fought to secure for usall, freedom and the right to owna piece of this country.’’

He said farming was a goodexample. ‘‘When New Zealanderscan’t buy their own land becauseit doesn’t return realistic returnson investment capital,government shifts the goal poststo allow foreign investors a freekick in front of the goal posts.’’

Mr Gibbs said he believesNew Zealanders are becomingtenants in their own land.

He said it is not only farmlandthat is threatened, but homes aswell. ‘‘I have a nephew living inAuckland, he believes that hewill be the last generation of NewZealanders who will be able toafford to pay the current pricesas they head skyward.’’

Mr Gibbs said as a countryNew Zealand needs to stand upand stop the current situation.

‘‘I do not for one momentbelieve the average NewZealander wants to see theircountry become a foreign owned

state,’’ he said.He believes there is nothing in

place to curb the sale of propertyto the global rich.

‘‘What will be left forgenerations of Kiwis to come ifwe don’t stop foreign land

acquisition now?’’Mr Gibbs said we have a

moral obligation to take care ofthe freedom previousgenerations fought, died, beentortured and maimed for.

Mr Gibbs said two years ago

he had information that 8 percent of rural, agriculture andforestry land, totalling 730,000hectares, had gone into foreignownership.

‘‘Currently government tellme they are no longer sure of the

real offshore ownership figure,’’he said.

Mr Gibbs said all NewZealanders should make theirvoices known and collectivelyput a stop to the global sale ofNew Zealand land.

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Let’s stop exporting jobsFROM THE LEFT

with ROBMcCANNLabour candidate for Otaki

At the Foxton Easter Fair agentlemen came up to meand asked why Labour wasfocusing on the appallingbehaviour of Judith Collinswhen we should be talkingabout our policies. I simplyagreed with him andpointed out that the mediachoose to report the milkscandals, but are not nearlyas interested in Labour’snew policies.

We need jobs in NewZealand and we have a planthat will create and keepKiwi jobs. So here’s part ofour Economic Upgradepolicy.

Under National,hundreds of millions ofdollars every year are spentby Government bodies tobuy manufactured productsfrom internationalproviders. That means yourtax dollars are going toforeign countries,purchasing items that couldbe made right here in NewZealand.

One example of this wasKiwiRail’s decision to buynew carriages andlocomotives from overseas.

This cost jobs, led to theclosure of the Hillsideworkshop in Dunedin, andworsened New Zealand’scurrent account deficit.

On top of that, theimported wagons have hadan extraordinarily poormaintenance record and

now we’ve all heard aboutthe asbestos in thelocomotives.

This KiwiRail purchasewas arguably cheaper forKiwiRail (in the short term)but it is more expensive forthe Government, and thecountry as a whole. Notonly did the money flowoverseas, but we exportedthe jobs of New Zealandersand this happens all toooften under National.

Labour will put an end tothis by requiringGovernment bodies take a‘NZ Inc’ cost/benefitapproach when tenderingmajor contracts. Ratherthan merely consideringthe effect on their ownbottom lines, Governmentorganisations will have toconsider the widereconomic and fiscal impactswhen choosing suppliers.

We will also require thattenders adhere to NewZealand manufacturing

standards. Manufacturershave told us they arefrequently undercut whenbidding for public contractsby overseas suppliers. Oftenthose overseas productsaren’t up to New Zealandstandards and thereforecost more in the long-run.

This lack of vision is notsurprising from aGovernment focused oninternational trading,rather than on caring for itscitizens. Building andcreating ‘real wealth’ arenot skills this asset-selling-government understands,but it’s something Labourtakes seriously.

Currently the IRD is inthe process of tendering fora billion dollar computersystem but they havedesigned the tender in sucha way that only a foreignfirm can realistically winthe contract. Not only willthis lead to higher long-term costs and a greaterrisk of failure, but it’s abillion dollars that couldhave been shared by anumber of companieswithin New Zealand. Abillion dollars that couldhave created many NewZealand jobs.

Labour will ensure thatGovernment bodies buyKiwi-made whenever itmakes sense because wewant to support ourbusinesses to grow, tocreate jobs and to makeNew Zealand a better placein which to live.

Awards recogniseKiwis’ good deedsDo you know someone whogoes the extra distance tomake the community abetter place to live? Orperhaps someone who hasdemonstrated courageagainst the odds? Now isyour chance to nominatesomeone deservingrecognition in the 2014 Prideof New Zealand Awards.

Horowhenua Chronicle issupporting the inaugural2014 Pride of New ZealandAwards launchingnationwide this month, inpartnership with TSB Bank.

The newspaper will workalongside the New ZealandHerald and The Hits radiostation (previously ClassicHits) in recognising theefforts of everyday Kiwiswho make a difference intheir communities. Theawards celebrate acts ofcourage, bravery,compassion and communityspirit of ordinary Kiwis whodo extraordinary things thatotherwise go unrecognised.

Nominations have nowopened for the followingcategories:

Bravery/Heroism Award— recognising those whohave selflessly disregardedtheir own safety in order to

help or save the life ofanother person or persons.

Community SpiritAward — those whoseselfless, tireless and largelyunacknowledged actionshave enriched the lives ofthose in their community.

Fundraiser of the YearAward — those who havegone beyond all expectationsto raise money for a goodcause, however large orsmall the amount.

Emergency ServicesAward — those professionalor volunteer emergencyservice members who havegone beyond the call of dutyto protect their community.

Environmental Award —those who have positivelyimpacted the environment,making a difference to thewider community.

Lifetime Achievement —those whose ongoing

commitment to their causehas enriched the lives ofothers, making New Zealanda better place to live.

Shortlisted nomineeswill attend one of fourregional awards ceremoniesheld in Auckland, Tauranga,Hastings and Christchurchat the end of July/earlyAugust. The six categorywinners in each region willgo on to the Septembernational awards ceremonyin Auckland, with theultimate winners receivinga $5000 prize.

The awards will bejudged by a panel ofprominent Kiwis and thepublic will also be able tovote in the TSB BankPeople’s Choice Award.

For more information onhow to nominate your localhero, go toprideofnzawards.co.nz.

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Getting the most out of compostSTRAWBERRY FAYRE: Thesecrets to growing juicystrawberries lie in the soil.Digging

inWALLY RICHARDS

We are now just about seven weeks fromthe shortest day and very nearly half-waythrough the year.

This is the time to tidy up outside,remove spent plants to the compost; or ifyou have no compost bin then lay them onthe soil and nature will do the rest.

A few months ago I purchased a tumblercomposter which has a barrel-shapedcontainer on a pivot so you can turn it 180degrees every day or two.

There are lids at either end that youremove to place material into it.

My main intention was to use it todecompose my dog’s droppings. Tofacilitate this I also add spent compost,kitchen scraps and plants that havefinished for the season.

Having ample tiger worms I have alsothrown them in to help with thebreakdown.

It works a treat and is a great way to re-cycle animal droppings which later on Iwill add to raised gardens or use as amulch over my gardens.

Leaf fall is starting to happen about nowand recently I was asked to supply a readerinformation about converting autumnleaves to leaf mould.

There are two processes you can usewith one being faster than the other.

Collect fallen leaves and stuff them intoa black plastic rubbish bag after sprayingthem with either Thatch Busta orMycorrcin. When the bag is full tie it offand then punch small holes all over the bagusing a small screwdriver or nail.

Toss the bag somewhere out of sight butin a place where it will be heated by the sunfor part of the day.

Every month or so pick up the bag andshake it and lay it down again with thepreviously underside facing upwards.

In about a year, or sooner, you will havea nice pile of leaf mould.

The alternative is to lay the fallenleaves on the lawn and run over them witha rotary mower, collecting the cut-upleaves in the catcher.

Spray them as described above beforestuffing them into the bag. They will breakdown faster and you are likely to have goodleaf mould next summer.

May is also the month to sort out yourstrawberries.

If you have allowed the runners to rootinto the soil you will have a crop of newplants which you can either use to replaceold plants or replace plants that did notproduce well this last season.

Any spares left over can be given tofamily or friends.

I have my strawberries in troughssuspended on a fence and they have grownwell with the number of runners produceddependent on variety.

I have about seven varieties including anew one, Albion, which produced largesweet berries and an old variety called RedGauntlet which did poorly so I think it willbe out with the old and in with the new.

I also learned from a reader that usingmy Secret Tomato Food for thestrawberries along with regular sprays ofMycorrcin produces extra large, juicystrawberries — according to the readerbigger than apricots!

I took the advice and gave a feed of thetomato food towards the end of the seasonand was surprised at the size of some of thefruit which were just about too big to put inyour mouth.

If you have strawberries in containersor troughs it is time to lift them out andplace fresh compost and manure underthem. The same can be done on onesgrowing in open ground, making freshmounds to plant in either existing plants orthe new runners.

Don’t forget to use the Mycorrcin as aspray twice weekly, it does increase yourcrop potential by 200 to 400 per cent.

There are some interesting thingshappening overseas which will havepositive effects in New Zealand in time tocome.

Monsanto, the world’s biggest company

using genetically modified organisms(GMO) is pulling out all its newapplications to grow GE crops in Europe asconsumers do not want ‘‘Frankensteinfoods’’.

Instead, they are going to concentrateback into the United States where eventhere there are changes in the wind.

In the US there is no mandatorylabelling of food stuffs which containGMOs, and Monsanto and the GroceryManufacturers’ Association have beenspending millions on advertising toprevent Americans from knowing what isin their food.

Referendums in California and thestate of Washington have been narrowlydefeated by $70 million worth ofadvertising.

Vermont is the first state to pass a billfor compulsory labelling of GMOs in foodsold in that state. Several other states arealso in the process of passing similar bills.

The Grocery Manufacturers’Association, which is a multi-billionlobbying group representing more than300 food, pesticide and drug makers, istrying to pass its Safe and Accurate FoodLabelling Act, introduced recently byRepublican Mike Pompeo (Kansas),intended to strip Vermont, and all otherstates, of their right to pass GMO labellinglaws.

It is expected that Congress will notpass this law, dubbed the Dark (DenyAmericans the Right to Know) Act, whichseeks to deny consumers the right to knowif their food has been geneticallyengineered, and deny states the right toenact laws designed to protect publichealth. How bad is that?

It only takes a couple of states to passlegislation in regards to labelling thenmanufacturers will have to label all theirproducts for all states about the GMcontent or change to non-GE ingredients.

GE farmers will not likely be able tosell their products as a result and a greatreason to keep our own countrycompletely free of GE and GMO products.

The other bad news for Monsanto is thepeer-reviewed studies that link Roundupto numerous health problems, somestudies saying that Roundup is a far worsechemical than DDT.

Also pro-GMO scientists have startedto have their past studies reviewed andthrown out as being inaccurate.

Agricultural chemicals areprogressively making their way intoyour body whether you are trying toavoid them or not, according to severalrecent studies in the US and Canada. Aprime offender is glyphosate, the main

toxic ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup.Glyphosate is both a herbicide and a

pesticide. Multiple scientific findingssuggest that Monsanto and global

regulatory bodies have been wrongabout the lack of bio-accumulation ofglyphosate-based agriculturalchemicals.

This also applies to our own foodchain in New Zealand from conventionalfarming.

■ For gardening problems phoneWally at0800 466 464 (Palmerston North06-357-0606), [email protected] or go to websitewww.gardenews.co.nz

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Boost for cricketfrom local trustThe Eastern and Central Com-munity Trust is contributing$40,000 towards HorowhenuaKapiti Cricket’s new indoor train-ing centre at Donnelly Park inLevin.

The region is one of the fewthat does not have an indoortraining facility, which isrestricting player development.

The project is a collaborationbetween Horowhenua KapitiCricket Association, Levin OldBoys’ Cricket Club and the Horo-whenua District Council, andincludes a three-lane indoortraining facility, changing rooms,and clubrooms. It is intended thatother sports will be able to hirethe facilities during the winter.

Other Levin donations fromthe Community Trust this monthinclude $2500 to the Family His-tory Group and $3000 to the LevinBaptist Church Kindy and Care.

GOLF RESULTSLevin Golf Club results:Sunday April 20: Chicks andBucks-Irish Stableford Results:Mark Andersen 78, GeraldHarpur, Kane Lloyd 77, AlanKearns, Alex Walters 72.Chicks and Bucks twos:Josephine Jensen 2, DavidGiddens 7, Kane Lloyd 7, GeraldHarpur 14.Monday 21st: Mixed 9 Hole Golfstableford results: Wayne James,Bill Bradley 18, John Bone, BruceGarratt 17, James Mackenzie,Ann Barnao, Jack Young, JoeBarnao 16. Mixed 9 Hole Golftwos: Wayne James 7.Tuesday 22: Men stablefordresults: Peter Clarke 41, NoelCraddock 40, Peter Coleman 39.Men-Stableford Results: TonyGibson 2, Warren Goyne 2, RayPerry 14.Wednesday 23: LadiesStableford results: Ann Hogg 41,

Karina Macdonald 36, JaniceHesp 34. Ladies Stableford twos:Karina Macdonald 2, DianePauling 2.Thursday 24: Mixed 9 Hole GolfNet Medal results: JamesMackenzie 33, Murray Crawford35, Wayne James 37.Late Starters Par results: ReubenTomane 1, Ken Sterne -1, StevenDando, John Saulbrey -2. Latestarters twos: Ken Sterne 2.Saturday 26: Early StartersStableford results: Mark Duston39, Ron Gibbard, Shaun Tyson38, Peter Clarke, Robert Corkill36.Early Starters twos: Fred James2.Ladies Jess Fanning Stablefordresults: Cheryl Arthur, ShirleyCalder 35, Val Smith, RosiePriest 33, Ann Davies, MargaretHooper 31. Ladies Jess FanningTwos Results: Rosie Priest 2.

Late Starters Net Medal results:Patrick Enright, Bruce Coutts 68,Mark Duston, Bruce Marsden 69,Les Arthur 70.Late Starters Nett twos results:Rod Batchelar 2, David Louisson2.Late Starters Monthly Medalresults: 1st Patrick Enright 68,2nd Mark Duston 69.Many thanks from the greenkeepers and board to R Young,Nan and Ken Sterne for assistingwith the wind fall pick up especi-ally Wayne James who workedtirelessly all day.You all did a great job. There wasa huge amount of rubbish aroundthe course and your help allowedthe Green Keepers to focus onother important matters.

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Foxton Golf Club:Results from Saturday April 19:Overall Winner, Gerald Turk 44.Mystery Pairs: Todd McGuiganand Chris Lee 76, Paul Hansenand Rob Conlan 76, Kory Eynonand Brad Ryder 76, Gayle Leamyand Baz Woodcock 74, VickiMorgan and Jason Tatana 71.Saturday April 26: Overall Win-ner: Chris Lee 43..Group 1. Todd McGuigan 43,Junior Tatana 39, Darren Cootes38, Barry Peta 38. Group 2. FredHill 38, Mike Robinson 37, GeraldTurk 36, Mike Wilks 36..

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Martial artssuccessThe first round of this year’sregional tournaments for GKR(GoKanRyu) Karate started onApril 13.

It was held in the NaenaeBadminton Hall in Lower Huttand attracted a total of 160competitors from 27 GKR Dojos’in the Wellington region.

Eighteen students from theKapiti area and one fromHorowhenua competed in theGKR tournament, bringing home23 medals: five gold, six silver and12 bronze. Medals are awardedfor Kata and Kumite. Kata is thepractice of patterns of movementthat allow the body to executemoves in a reflex manner.

It is the groundwork of the arttaught to students. Points areawarded for correct stance andexecution of each move in thesequence.

Kumite is one-on-one sparringwhere these learned techniquesare put into action.

Team and individual eventsare held.

GKR is a family friendlyorganisation with Dojosthroughout New Zealand,Australia, the United Kingdomand the United States.

The success of the localcompetitors reflects the level ofcommitment from both studentsand instructors in this area.

Competitors were aged from 5years through to their 70s.

Training is available atdifferent locations and times inthe Horowhenua-Kapiti area tosuit all levels and timecommitments.

Training in Levin is on everyMonday evening. For moreinformation contact Sensei AnneEyes on 06 364-0270 or 027 222 2777.

Riley rules with BMX national title

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NO 1: Levin’s Riley Nikolajenko is thenumber one BMXer in his age groupafter taking the national title last month.

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HIGH FLIER: Riley inaction at theNational BMXchampionships.

Levin’s Riley Nikolajenko is thecountry’s top BMX racer in his agegroup after snatching the NewZealand title last month.

Riley, 6, who also holds theSouth Island and North IslandNumber One titles in his agegroup, completed the hat trick atTauranga over the Easterweekend, beating the worldnumber 2, 3 and 8 riders in the finaleight of the 7 years age group.

Riley was one of 11 riders fromthe Levin BMX Club, which alsosaw Lisharna Mackay make it tothe top eight in the women’s 17-29age group.

His mother, Tanya Nikolajenko,said the whole Wellington region,which included the Levin club,was cheering Riley over the finishline.

‘‘The noise was just mammoth. Iwas crying and so were a few othermums.’’

She said Riley’s first words toher after the race were ‘‘can I havesome hot chips now?’’.

Riley said it felt ‘‘good’’ to winand he was proud of hisachievement, the first rider fromthe Wellington region to hold allthree titles simultaneously.

Riding since he was 2, his firstBMX bike had training wheels forgoing down the ramp at the LevinBMX track. Riley won his first racewhen he was three, at a Hutt Valleyevent, and has been competingevery year since with brothersByrin, 10, and Lachlan, 8, who alsoact as unofficial trainers. MrsNikolajenko said, as the youngestof three boys, ‘‘Riley has to keep upwith them’’.

Riley will be defending hisNorth Island title in October thisyear.

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To Let

Employment Vacancies

WWW.PROPERTYBROKERS.CO.NZ

LEVIN (ph 06 366 0666) Rent P/W1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom9c Douglas St.............................................................. $1601 Waimarie Park ........................................................ $16032 Princes St ............................................................... $17027 Duke St .................................................................. $18517 Fergusson St .......................................................... $19530 Kent St ................................................................... $22517 Carlisle Street........................................................ $2403 Bedroom22 Mahoe St ............................................................... $16038 Strathmore Ave .................................................... $1954a Middlesex St.......................................................... $205141 Bartholomew Rd................................................. $21015 Queenwood Rd..................................................... $22017a Vogel St................................................................ $22033 Solway St ............................................................... $22018 Cargill St ................................................................ $2407 Ross Street............................................................... $24035 Kawiu Road........................................................... $24530 Kennedy Drive ...................................................... $26042 Kent St ................................................................... $27039 Kings Drive............................................................ $27020 Victoria St.............................................................. $27041 Liverpool St ........................................................... $2954 Bedroom27 Parsons Avenue .................................................... $2505 Bedroom74 McLeavey Road ..................................................... $260106 Potts Road........................................................... $395FOXTON (ph 06 3630022) Rent P/W2 Bedroom2 Darwick St, Foxton Beach ...................................... $155

106 Seabury Ave, Foxton Beach................................ $155

6 Punga St, Tangimoana Beach................................. $170

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3 Bedroom74 Seabury Ave, Foxton Beach.................................. $180

21 Punga St, Tangimoana .......................................... $190

8 Trafalgar St, Foxton Beach ..................................... $200

14 Hulke St, Foxton .................................................... $215

38 Hennessy St, Foxton Beach ................................. $245

4 Bedroom19 Linklater Ave, Foxton Beach ................................. $220

22 Rangitane St, Himatangi Beach............................ $205

WAITARERE BEACH125 Park Avenue......................................................... $210

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Travel

Trade ServicesGONZOS carpet laying &repairs, no job too big ortoo small. Phone 020 40298854.

Cleaning ServicesCARPET cleaning 3 rmsfor $89. Phone 367 2347 ormob/txt 021 0255 2516.

FinancialEMERGENCYCASH LOANS

TELELOANS LIMITED0800 835 356 • 03 354 8482

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Online or over the phoneInstant Approval!(Conditions apply)

LandscapeGarden & Turf

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

LawnmowerRepairs

RIDE-ON mower servic-ing & repairs, light engin-eering. Phone Andy 027477 2515 Mon - Fri(afternoons only 12 - 5).

TuitionLEARN 2 sew @ Bernina.Classes have 4-5 lessons.Ph 368 3680 or 368 4479 fordetails.

Health

BOWENTHERAPISTNatural effective

treatment ofproblem back,neck, arm, RSI,

shoulder, sciatica,sport and body

pain, etc.Phone 368 6525021 0234 8009

Alan Hay111 Ryder Cres

Levin12 noon - 8pm

dailyMonday - Sunday

Health

ERIN FURNESS -PODIATRISTDIP.POD, SRNZPod

Now at 538 Queen StreetLEVIN

(On Tuesdays)For bookings please phone (06) 355 3033

Financial

Trades & Services

Buy & Sell

Property

Motoring

Employment

Notices

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

ADVERTISING (06) 368 5109 [email protected]

FirewoodDRY DRY DRY firewood.PYO from $20 pick up.Mac, Gum, Pine, DouglasFir, 28 Tararua Road,Levin - in big glasshouse.0274 A Grade.

For SaleMOBILITY Scooters, newand used. Free homedemonstrations avail-able. Southend Cycles,117 Oxford St, Levin.Phone 368 5459.

Work AvailableDirect Marketer wanted for phone based

work booking appointments forsales team.

! No prior experience required! Bubbly personality and clear

communications a bonus

Phone 0800 600 321and ask for Faye or Shayne

Employment Vacancies

JOB VACANCYLIFE TO THE MAX

SOCIAL SECTOR TRIALS PROJECT MANAGERAre you passionate about community and social sector development?Are you well organised and confident in providing effective leadership

and coordination across community projects?The Social Sector Trials are a Central Government initiative, enablinglocal community to redefine how social services are delivered in theircommunity. After 3 years of Trials for the 12-18 years sector, the trialhas recently been expanded to 5-18 years.Life to the Max is looking for a highly skilled and experienced ProjectManager to deliver on the Trial contract, including consulting upon anew Community Action Plan.This job is fixed term, until 30 June 2015.

To be successful in this position you will have the following skills:■ A proven ability to engage with and demonstrate innovation

when working with a cross section of the community■ Track record in sector and community collaboration■ Proven ability to work collaboratively and responsively

in both government and non-government settings,including culturally diverse groups.

■ Ability to bring together a variety of service providers,government agencies and community to deliver onshared outcomes

■ Well-developed contracting and purchasing experience■ Prepare budgets and ensure expenditure is within

approved allocation■ Demonstrate an understanding of Government

Procurement Guidelines and Rules■ Work as a skilled agent of change and innovation■ Develop and implement action plans while undergoing

meaningful community engagement■ Concise report writing■ Consistently able to meet deadlines■ Works well under pressure

Applications close 5pm, Monday 12th May and can be posted to: Life to theMax, 12A Exeter Street, Levin, or emailed to: [email protected]

For more information and for a copy of the job description contact Life to theMax on (06) 368 8005.

TO PLACE AN ADPh: 06 368 5109Fax: 06 368 2366

To Let2 Bed, heat pump, newlydecorated, $185 per week.Phone 022 1516 140.3 bdrm, f/fenced, openfire, recent redec, l/trm,refs req’d, $235p/w.Phone 367 9934 or 027 4400685.3 bdrm house, sgl gge,very tidy, 7 Arran St,Lvn, $210p/w avail now.Phone 027 283 3988.EXEC 3 bdrm, f/furn,alarmed, dbl auto gge,$440p/w, 027 2493 367.61 Tiro Tiro Rd (rear) 4bdrm, 2 living, 2 toilet, 1bthrm, l/term, ref reqd,bond, $260p/w. PhoneMichelle 027 3144 692.SHANNON 3bdrm redechse, h/pump, insulated,$200p/w. Call 0220064719

Business forSale/Wanted

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Public Notices

INAUGURALAGM

Matakarapa#5 SectionTo establish

TrusteesWhare ManaakiSaturday 24 May

1:00pmK. Teira 027 289 6293

LEVIN &DISTRICTS

SENIORCITIZENS

AGMThursday 1:30pm

8th May 2014144 Cambridge St

A.G.M.Thursday

15th May 20147.00pm

Empire Tavern8 Stafford St

FeildingMembers andNon Members

WelcomeEnquiries to:

CRDFA ChairmanCraig Hocken06) 328-7702

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Kevin hit the nail on the headwhen he advertised his building

services in Local Classifieds

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Lost and Found

Funeral Directors

WINTERBURN,Rosalie Anne.After a lot of suffering,died on Anzac Day2010.Kia ora.Whanau Tony.

SINCLAIR,Ross Peter.

Result of accident29~4~1988

The years have flownsince you passed awayand we miss you more

and more each dayWe didn’t get a chanceto say goodbye and for

this we are asking why.Loved and sadlymissed,Mum, Dad, Rochelle,Shane and girls.

BOYD,Lee-Anne.In loving memory ofour dearly loved Wife,Mum and Nana, whowe lost 1 year ago onApril 29, 2013.

It only takes a littlespace,

To write how much wemiss you,

Bit it will take the restof our lives,

To forget the day welost you.

Loved andremembered alwaysby John, Angie andGlynn, Jolene andJames, Mitchell,Hayden, Max, Rueben,Meg and Venard.

In MemoriamBENEFIELD,Phil.

30~4~87Remembered always.Phil, Tracey, Jacob,Isaac.

DeathsCAMPBELL,Marguerita (Rita).On April 26, 2014.Peacefully at OamaruHospital. Dearly lovedwife of Ian. Muchloved mother of Markand the late Sandra.Loved and respectedby all her extendedfamily.

In keeping with Rita’swishes a privateservice has been held.

Whitestone FuneralServices FDANZ

SUBECZ,George.Of Levin, formerly ofWellington. AtPalmerston NorthHospital on April 25,2014, aged 75 years.Loving partner ofShelagh.Loved Dad, Grandadand Great Grandad ofall his children,grandchildren, andgreat grandchildrenand will be sadlymissed.

In accordance withfamily wishes aprivate service hasbeen held. MessagesC/- 284 Oxford Street,Levin 5510.

Harvey Bowler FuneralsLevin and Otaki FDANZ

Locally owned

FamilyNotices

RafflesHINEMOA House raffles -winner Firewood, A Wed-lock: winner Jar ofLollies, John & Justene.

LOST Foxton Sat 26th, setof car keys. Phone 3635107, good reward.

FOUND in MacArthur Starea, a lge male neuteredtabby cat, white belly &feet, half white face. Veryfriendly but not ours.Phone 368 2904 evgs.

Lost and Found

Thank you Levinresidents andHorowhenua

Chronicle for yourwonderful help!

Pippi was found in MacArthur Street 2days after her fabulous advert was printedin the Horowhenua Chronicle. She is nowhappily reunited with her loving mother,

and back on the road to recovery.

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Members, affiliated members and guests welcome

LEVIN COSMOPOLITAN CLUB

What’s OnJoin now and become a Club MemberOpen Cue Sports Business HouseLeague startsThursday 8th May 2014.Fun/Final Registration Night onThursday 1st May 7pmWednesday 30th April Senior Club Day

Linedancing – Hudson Room 6pmDarts Adjunct 7pmCards Adjunct ‘500’ 7pm

Thursday 1st May Housie – Hudson Room 7.30pm(Increased Prizes)Open Cue Sports Business HouseLeague Fun Night and FinalRegistration

Friday 2nd May Quiz NightJoker Draw 2 x $2000 to be wonRaffles

Monday 5th May Linedancing – Hudson Room 6pmTuesday 6th May Combined Probus – Hudson Room

Linedancing – Hudson Room 3pmIndoor Bowls – Hudson Room 7.15pmMembers Draw, Raffles

Wednesday 7th May Senior Club DayLinedancing – Hudson Room 6pmDarts Adjunct 7pmCards Adjunct ‘500’ 7pm

Thursday 8th May Levin Ladies Probus – Hudson RoomHousie – Hudson Room 7.30pm(Increased Prizes)Open Cue Sports Business HouseLeague 7pm

Friday 9th May Quiz NightJoker Draw 2 x $2000 to be wonRaffles

Monday 12th May Arthritis SupportLinedancing – Hudson Room 6pm

Tuesday 13th May Linedancing – Hudson Room 3pmIndoor Bowls – Hudson Room 7.15pmMembers Draw, Raffles

Levin RSA Community Club

Open for all generations

TONIGHTMEMBERS DRAW - $1300.00

We extend a very warm welcome to our members,your guests and visitors from affiliated clubs.

SATURDAY 8PM:

Madsen Promotions Presents

BEEGEESTribute Show

Fresh from their sellout performances inLas Vegas.

Poppies RestaurantLunch: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from 11.30am

Dinner: Family Dining Friday andSaturday from 5.30pm

Tickets available from club$25 members - $30 non members

Muaupoko Property &Cultural Redress Wananga

Continuing with the success of the last twoProperty and Cultural Redress Workshopsheld recently, the Muaupoko TribalAuthority (MTA) is holding the thirdworkshop as part of the current Treatysettlement process.Hui is open to all Muaupoko and all whanauare encouraged to attend.The hui is for this coming Saturday 3rd ofMay, 2014, at Kohutorua Marae, HokioBeach Road, Levin - commencing at1:00pm.

Kauapapa = Muaupoko Tribal AuthorityTreaty hui Property & Cultural Redress # 3Focus is on Social Outcomes for Muaupoko

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

Notice of meetingHorowhenua District Council

The Council will meet on Wednesday 7 Mayand Thursday 8 May, commencing at 2.00pm

each day, in the Council Chambers,126-148 Oxford Street, Levin.

The Council is meeting to hear publicsubmissions to the

Draft Annual Plan 2014/2015.

The meeting Agenda will be availableonline to view and download at

www.horowhenua.govt.nz and copies will beavailable from Council offices and libraries.

FOXTON LITTLE THEATREpresents:-

A WACKY COMEDY OFROMANCE, MURDER AND

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“IF THE SHOE FITS”Directed by Rhys Mills

Thursday, Friday and Saturday8th to 17th May, at 7.30pm

All nights: Show Only $20.00Saturday Dinner & Show $35.00Opening night special: 2 for 1

Group Dinner and ShowTables of 8 for the price of 7

Book at:Property Brokers Ltd. MREINZ

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YOGA-NUA9 week course

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PIPES & DRUMSOF

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AGM7th May 2014

at 7:30pmAt Bandrooms

155 Bartholomew RdLevin

LEVIN ANDDISTRICTS

HORSETREKKING CLUB

AGMFriday 7:00pm16th May 2014

at Te HoroPhone Jane 06 364 2000

for directions

FREECome and visitour new shop at260a Oxford St(opposite McDonald’s)

and go in thedraw to win a

brand new copyof:

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TOM LANCASTER CARSTOM LANCASTER CARS318 Oxford Street, Levin318 Oxford Street, Levin

Ph: (06) 367-9555 or 0274 427 601Ph: (06) 367-9555 or 0274 427 601

2007 MAZDA AXELA

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26 Horowhenua Chronicle Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Hatch with power to spareAUDI

S3 Sportbackfrom $79,990

SAFETY:Dual front airbagsFront seat side and headprotection airbagsDriver’s knee airbagFront seatbeltpretensioners and loadforce limitersFront seatbelt warningElectronic StabilityProgramme and TractionControlAnti-lock brakes withelectronic brakeforcedistribution andemergency brake assistHill Start AssistDaytime Running LightsRear Park Assist2 x ISOFIX child seatmountings3 x child seat tether pointsAlarm and immobilisersecurity systemSpace saver spare wheel

CRASH TEST RATING:Overall rating (2012 EuroNCAP rating) ★★★★★

FUEL ECONOMY:Combined (claimed):

6.9 litres per 100kmRoad test results:Combined:

7.6 litres per 100km

MORE INFORMATION:www.audi.co.nz

ROAD TESTBy Colin Smith

Pictures: John Borren

S tarting at $79,900 andboasting a muscular221kW of turbocharged

power and quattro all-wheel-drive, the Audi S3 Sportbacklives at the premium end ofthe hot-hatchback segment.

And it also hits thepreferences of the NewZealand market having a five-door configuration and a two-pedal — with paddle shift —driving experience thanks tothe S tronic dual clutchtransmission.

The S3 arrived in NewZealand this year as part of arecent blitz of Audiperformance models whichincludes new RS6 and RS7models, the RS Q3 compactSUV and — coming soon — aquattro-equipped S1Sportback.

While there’s inevitably anew RS3 waiting to emerge asthe ultimate flagship of thethird generation Audi A3family, the new S3 is a hardcore performance car clothedin the sensible sheetmetal of afive-door hatchback.

Rivals with five doorsinclude the BMW M135i,Volvo V40 T5 and the newVolkswagen Golf R which hasjust launched in New Zealandwhile similar performance isalso delivered in three-doorstyle by the Renault MeganeRS and in a sedan layout bythe new Subaru WRX.

Audi’s 1984cc turbochargedand direct injection four-cylinder engine develops apotent 221kW from5100-6500rpm and there is also380Nm of torque availablefrom only 1800rpm — and thenremaining constant all theway to 5500rpm to provideimpressive flexibility for openroad overtaking and uphillruns.

With such a broad torquecurve this is an engine thatresponds eagerly to smallincreases in throttle opening.It can be effortlessly swiftwhen making early upshiftsor with more throttle itaccelerates vividly to agrowling 6500rpm beforegrabbing the next gear.

The ratios in the dualclutch gearbox help to keepthings on the boil and in sixthgear at 100km/h the engine isusing 2300rpm. The fingertipdownshifts nudge thetachometer to 3000rpm in fifthand then 3800rpm in fourth.

Audi claims 6.9L/100km asthe combined cycle fuelconsumption figure and myroad test averaged7.6L/100km.

Making a noticeabledifference to the character ofthe S3 Sportback is the AudiDrive Select function whichoffers Efficiency, Comfort,Auto and Dynamic modes.

The significant differencebetween the Comfort andDynamic settings reveal an S3with a split personality.

Performance is stillaccessible in Comfort modebut it’s delivered in a long-legged style. The enhancedsteering feel, sharper throttleresponse, more aggressivegearshifting and an increasein exhaust volume that comesin Dynamic mode makes theS3 come alive as a drivingexperience.

Adding to the performanceappeal is the Magnetic RideDamper Control fitted to thetest car as part of the $3500Sports package option —which also introduces the fiveparallel spoke 18-inch alloywheels, excellent LEDheadlights and the S sportsseats.

The clever Magnetic RideDamper Control retains firmcontrol over body movementbut allows the S3 to soak upbumpy surfaces. Thecompliance at low speedsprovides comfort thatperformance cars on lowprofile 225/40 R18 tyresusually struggle to achieve.

The quickly gearedsteering and the quattro all-wheel-drive cornering gripand traction is another keypart of the S3’s skill set andthe excellent ContinentalContiSportContact5 tyreswork well across a range ofroad surfaces.

Behind the flat bottomleather steering wheel thesnugly shaped, high-backedsports seats are the highlightalong with metal pedals,anthracite roof lining andbrushed alloy trim inlays.

Silver stitching provides adiamond pattern in the Nappaleather and there is generousside bolster support andplenty of shape through thelower back and across theshoulders. The cushionheight/tilt and slide/reclinemovements are manuallyoperated and there is a four-way power lumbar adjuster.

The sports seats rob a littlekneeroom, footwell space andvisibility from the rearpassengers but there is goodheadroom and the rear seatoffers a 60/40 split extension.

The S3’s standard featuresinclude rain sensor wipersand auto lights, a 5.8-inchretractable dashtop MMIscreen, alarm andimmobiliser security system,push button park brake,heated front seats, tripcomputer, rear park assist anddual zone air conditioning.With the Sport Pack and $1000rear privacy glass option thetest car becomes $84,490. It’s atthis point the realisationarrives that the S3 Sportbackstill doesn’t provide areversing camera, pushbutton engine start ornavigation on its standardequipment list.

Navigation and reversing

camera and also park assistplus are part of $3500Technology Pack option whilethe Convenience Key option isanother $950.

The Sport Pack is anappealing choice that adds toseating comfort and the valueof the Magnetic Ride DamperControl suspension is that itwidens the scope of roads onwhich the S3 Sportback feelsat home.

But regardless theperformance focus I think thetime has come for items suchas navigation, reversingcamera and push buttonengine start to no longer befound on the option lists for$80,000 cars.

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6pm Saturday, May 3, 2014Adults $25 (16 years and over) Child $10 ( 8- 15 years) Family $60 (2 Adults, 4 Children)

Children seven years and under FREE

ROBERTSONROBERTSONHOLDENHOLDENINTERNATIONALINTERNATIONALSPEEDWAYSPEEDWAY

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ADULT CLASSES TERM TWO 2014MONDAYS 7PM-9PM. ADVANCED WHEEL 1 place leftTutor: Jennifer Turnbull. Cost $100. 6 places. This is a class who want to improve theirthrowing skills and includes a session on glazing.TUESDAYS 7PM-9PM. BEGINNERS WHEEL 2 places leftTutor: Jennifer Turnbull. Cost $100. 6 places. This is a class for those who want to getstarted and learn the basics.WEDNESDAY 7PM-9PM. HAND BUILDING 2 places leftTutor: Beryl Rowe. Cost: $48. 12 places. Includes an opportunity to make pots for aRaku firing and an introduction to the wheel.THURSDAYS 7PM-9PM. SCUPTURE & GARDEN ART. Places AvailableTutor: Jenny Daysh. Cost: $80. 12 places. Hand building and wheelFRIDAYS 9.30AM-12.30PM. FULLTutor: Margaret Hunt. Cost $120. 12 places. Hand building and wheel. This class uses arange of clays and explores a variety of techniques.Classes run for 8 weeks and will commence the week beginning 5th May (Tuesdayclass will start on the 13th May) . All classes, except the Monday class are suitablefor beginners. Payment is required upon enrolment. Materials and firing costsare additional.Enquiries and enrolments to: Margaret Hunt.Ph:06 364 8053 or email:[email protected]

Creative Crafts with Paula ArchibaldA workshop programme for young people 8 – 18 years supported by CreativeCommunities NZ.Mondays 3.30-5pm. 8 weeks. $ 70 per student (or two payments of $35). Includesfiring and all materials. Payment with enrolment please. 12 places.Programme will include hand building with clay, an introduction to the wheel andworking with colour on white clay.To enrol: contact Margaret HuntPh:06 364 8053 or email:[email protected]

Creating in Clay a one-day workshop for students 8 – 18 years with PaulaArchibald. Supported by Creative Communities NZ.Thursday 12th June 9am-3pm.Cost: $35 per student. Includes all materials and firing. To be paid on enrolment.12 places. Workshops are run once term. Each workshop is different; each workshopincludes time on the wheel.To enrol: contact Margaret HuntPh:06 364 8053 or email:[email protected]

OtakiOtakiPottery ClubPottery Club

Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Horowhenua Chronicle 27

Derby all go for Saturday after weather delay

LVN300414peterbarr

REVVED UP: The engines are revving and the drivers ready for the start of last year’sPeter Barry Memorial Derby.

By PETER FRANKLIN

After a cancellation due to unfavourableweather, Robertson Holden Speedway hasconfirmed the running of the highlyentertaining Peter Barry Memorial DerbyTeams Championships.

The derby usually held over Easter hadto be postponed much to thedisappointment of fans, but it is on thisSaturday night.

Track manager Bryan Pukowski sayshe is looking forward to a great night’sentertainment, with Ace AutoDismantlers Demolition Derby, Stockcarsand Adult Ministocks.

Teams of four-cylinder derby carsassemble from around the lower NorthIsland to do battle in the Peter BarryMemorial Derby Teams Champs.

Mr Pukowski says the unfortunatething is due to the Easter cancellation thepopular Australian team will not make anappearance. He said timing for the eventdid not fit their racing schedule.

However, a number of experienceddrivers would feature in the event, andwith car conservation and reliabilityplaying an important role, the title couldbe anyone’s.

Survivors from the derby teams willadd to the carnage of the DemolitionDerby to finish off the night.

Mr Pukowski said Stockcars and AdultMinistocks will also play a big part on theprogramme, which starts at the earliertime of 6pm.

Admission prices are adults $25 (16years and over), $10 for children aged 8-15,and $60 for a family pass of two adults andup to four children.

Peter Barry Memorial Derby TeamsChamps:

Awatapu Campus Police: 140 ShaneMihaere, 141 Quentin Hammond, 142Dylan Rudd, 143 (Spare Car), 144 JamesReid, 145 Matthew Kempster.

Dad’s Army: 110 Karl Jackson, 111Daniel Reed, 116 Cheyanne Reed, 117(Spare Car), 118 Kevin Hall, 119 SteveReed.

Dirty Rottens Inc.1v Ben Johnston, 2hClint Lyford, 3v Bevan Johnston, 5vAlistair Thompson, 6h Dave McGrath, 8vSteve Wilson, Corey Sutton (Reserve).

Firecats 10 Gareth Prentice, 11 LesterFletcher, 12 Daniel Lockwood, 13 JasonJack, 14 Terry Ward.

Lethal Threat: 72w Daniel Griggs, 73wMichael Wood, 74w Hayden Hauraki, 75wChris Sniff, 76w Paul Wood, 15 (SpareCar).

Molten Metals: 38 Allan Lowe, 39Gordon Lowe, 40 David Haycock, 41(Spare Car), 42 Brent Lowe, 43 AllanDavidson.

Manglers Oddfellows: 138 CraigGifford-Moore, 183 Bobbi Lambert, 318Rick Waihi, 381 Mike Gaskin, 813 (SapreCar), 831 Paul Decker.

Scrappers: 30 Damian Garrett, 31Dennis Black, 32 Cody Alabaster, 33Jacob Gilbert, 34 Nathan Black, 35Graeme Garrett.

Team Kaos: 90 Darren Hoskins, 91(Spare Car), 92 Perry Barber, 93 DerekWanders, 94 Peter Banner, 95 JamesChurchwood.

Team PHT: 54 Steven Sowry, 55 StuSowry, 56 Nathan Reid, 57 Bryce Sowry, 58

James Phillips, 59 Cindy Sowry (Reserve).Wanganui Car Dump Crushers: 4

Ethan Goldsack (Reserve), 5 MatthewGoldsack, 6 Dion Pointon, 7 JasonPointon, 8 Kieran Whitham, 9 WaynePointon.

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2004 NISSAN TEANA 350 JM2004 NISSAN TEANA 350 JMEnjoy Motoring in this lovely car. JustEnjoy Motoring in this lovely car. Just39,000 kms AA certified as you would expect39,000 kms AA certified as you would expectthis car is in immaculate conditions inside andthis car is in immaculate conditions inside andout Priced to sell

2005 TOYOTA HIACE REGIUS2005 TOYOTA HIACE REGIUSThis van is absolutely stunning. Extremely tidy.This van is absolutely stunning. Extremely tidy.Just 76,000 kms AA Certified Trust Ross McCollJust 76,000 kms AA Certified Trust Ross McCollCars. More photos at www.rmcars.co.nzCars. More photos at www.rmcars.co.nz

2004 NISSAN TIIDA2004 NISSAN TIIDAThis car looks superb in pearl white, includesThis car looks superb in pearl white, includeslow AA certified kms, features you may likelow AA certified kms, features you may likesecurity tinted windows and keyless entry.security tinted windows and keyless entry.New alloys fitted.New alloys fitted.

MTA Horowhenua Kapiti Used Dealer Award Winner

NEW STOCK ARRIVING EVERY DAY LEVIN’S BEST SELECTION ON TWO YARDS

2001 TOYOTA ALLEX2001 TOYOTA ALLEXABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Automatic,ABS Brakes, Air Conditioning, Automatic,CD Player, Central Locking, Power Steering, PowerCD Player, Central Locking, Power Steering, PowerWindows, Electric Mirrors, just 60,000 kmsWindows, Electric Mirrors, just 60,000 kms

2009 MERCEDES BENZ KOMPRESSOR2009 MERCEDES BENZ KOMPRESSORWow what a car! A fantastic performer with theWow what a car! A fantastic performer with theKompressor engine, Packed full of AmazingKompressor engine, Packed full of AmazingFeatures. See 20 more photos atFeatures. See 20 more photos atwww.rmcars.co.nzwww.rmcars.co.nz

2005 SUZUKI SWIFT XG2005 SUZUKI SWIFT XGAnother superb swift from RMC, XG modelAnother superb swift from RMC, XG modelfitted with tinted windows, alloy wheels,fitted with tinted windows, alloy wheels,CD player, more photos at www.rmcars.co.nzCD player, more photos at www.rmcars.co.nz

2004 FORD FIESTA2004 FORD FIESTAThese are superb cars, 1600cc, automatic,These are superb cars, 1600cc, automatic,just 54,000kms, AA certified.just 54,000kms, AA certified.

2007 MAZDA DEMIO2007 MAZDA DEMIOFace lift model super modern design 5 door lowFace lift model super modern design 5 door lowkms checked and serviced, as new tyreskms checked and serviced, as new tyres

2004 TOYOTA VITZ2004 TOYOTA VITZ5.5 Stars out of 6 for fuel economy here at5.5 Stars out of 6 for fuel economy here atRoss McColl Cars, 1300cc 5 door hatch,Ross McColl Cars, 1300cc 5 door hatch,economical and reliableeconomical and reliable

2005 NISSAN MARCH2005 NISSAN MARCHA compact economical and reliable car.A compact economical and reliable car.Just 32,000 kms, AA certified fully checkedJust 32,000 kms, AA certified fully checkedand serviced.and serviced.

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2007 NISSAN BLUEBIRD2007 NISSAN BLUEBIRD2000cc, Automatic, superb to drive and just2000cc, Automatic, superb to drive and just50,000km, AA certified, fully checked and50,000km, AA certified, fully checked andservicedserviced

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2003 HOLDEN BERLINA2003 HOLDEN BERLINAGreat buying here! Just 94,000 kms on thisGreat buying here! Just 94,000 kms on thisup market Holden Berlina Features you likeup market Holden Berlina Features you likeinclude CD player, Alloy wheels, Wood grain,include CD player, Alloy wheels, Wood grain,interior finish, This car is super tidyinterior finish, This car is super tidy

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1997 NISSAN PULSAR S-RV1997 NISSAN PULSAR S-RV1500cc, automatic, a reliable sports1500cc, automatic, a reliable sportshatchbackhatchback

2008 NISSAN CARAVAN2008 NISSAN CARAVANWheel chair lift Super reliable Nissan 2500cc petrol a easyWheel chair lift Super reliable Nissan 2500cc petrol a easyvan to drive with easy access and automatic transmission.van to drive with easy access and automatic transmission.The design of the wheel chair lift is superb. Please see

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2005 SUZUKI SWIFT XEPLEASE HAVE FUN.PLEASE HAVE FUN. Loaded with neat featuresincluding CD player tinted windows, alloy wheelsand a superb colour, Two in Stock

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2004 HONDA EDIX2004 HONDA EDIXThis car has a long list of good features – reverseThis car has a long list of good features – reversecamera, six seats, lap and diagonal rear seatcamera, six seats, lap and diagonal rear seatbelts, upright seating, large boot, low certifiedbelts, upright seating, large boot, low certifiedkms. See more photos at www.rmcars.co.nz

5 REASONS WHY ROSS McCOLL CARSIS YOUR SMART CHOICE• Local (That means If you have any

questions we are right here)

• A massive selection on two yardsand at www.rmcars.co.nz

• Vehicles presented to a very highstandard

- checked and serviced.

• A Friendly and relaxed team to dealwith.

• No hidden extra on road costs.

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28 Horowhenua Chronicle Wednesday, April 30, 2014