-OMARAMA GAZETTE –

This June 2012 issue is sponsored

by Ahuriri Motels Omarama

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Arda Booiman PO Box 207 Omarama 9448. Next cut-off 30 June 2012.

Gazette out July 1, 2012

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St Thomas’ Church

Services for June are as follows

Combined Church Service will be on the 24th with Ken Light from Rangiora Anglican Church

Lakeside Christian Fellowship services will be on the

3rd, 10th and 17th. All services start at 3pm & everyone is welcome to attend any service.

Eric Mattock from Kurow Presbyterian church is available for ministryPh 03 436 0773

Ahuriri Issues: - 30 May 2012

Council’s Long Term Plan

Council has now completed its deliberations after receiving over 500 submissions to the ten year plan.

Together, we managed to keep the average rates increase for this year at 6.05%, which was the best

result we could manage, in light of the fact that 4.9% of that was compulsorily placed on us by the

Government.

Some topics covered were:

1. Roading Maintenance and Contract savings

2. Events Development Officer

3. Procurement Project Update

4. Consultant Summary

5. Economic Development

6. Waitaki Development Board – Tourism

7. Total Employment Costs

8. Rate Movement Analysis

9. Waitaki Community Recreation Centre

10. Funding Options for the Waitaki Guardians

11. Development Contributions

12. Policy on Determining Significance

13. Funding of Toilets

14. Funding of Tourism & Visitor Services

15. Emergency Services Management

16. Community Group Grants

The highlight for me was that Council agreed to keep the savings generated by the move to South Roads

contracting in the budget to improve the roading network . This has been a major bone of contention

with farmers throughout the District. For various reasons, there have been sections of road that have

lacked sufficient maintenance to keep them to a good standard.

A review of the network is being carried out, so feedback is vital to make sure we keep our roads to a

good level. To that end, we need those of you who are living on or near roads that have dropped in

quality, to please let WDC know, so please ring the 0800 108 081 or email Council and register your

concerns so that these roads are brought to our attention.

I was very impressed with the huge participation in the planning process, by our ratepayers. With over

500 submissions, we received some excellent ideas and positive feedback on the difficult issues we are

facing. The big message was fiscal constraint, aligned with the fact that we must support community

facilities to maintain our strength as a well-rounded community.

One of the excellent submissions that stood out for me was Jan Thomas’ (Omarama Hot Tubs), who gave

a very strong submission in support of maintaining the District’s Information Centres. She had all the

relevant stats at her finger tips and drove the message home with a real passion! Cathy Ferguson (Ahuriri

Community Board Chair) and Roger Smaill (Ladybird Hill Vineyard) were by her side offering moral

support.

I would like to acknowledge the huge effort put in by Council Officers in this process. They have been

working extremely hard to get the whole process through without any hiccups. They also cooperated

very effectively with us, despite the fact that we were chopping away at their budgets at every

opportunity.

Kurow – Otematata – Omarama -Ohau

There has been a lot going on with the four towns. When I can, I attend their respective Residents

Association meetings and from what I have seen, they are very active and are achieving some impressive

results for their communities as follows;

The Upper Waitaki Society (Kurow) has been working on the playground area, with the result that they

have now got a playground that is enjoyed by the children in their area. They are also carrying out other

projects to assist with the Kurow town upgrade. Calum Reid (Ahuriri Community Board Rep) has thrown

himself into all the projects that enhance Kurow, with the result that all the volunteers have a key

person to go to with ideas and issues with Council.

The Otematata Residents Assoc (ORAI) has been carrying out some upgrades to their

sports/playground, with skateboard jumps etc. They have also been doing some magnificent work with

the Otematata Wetlands Walkway project, which has been widely recognised as a scenic walk icon. This

group has been recently nominated for the Trust Power Community Awards. This is a national award and

to be nominated is a great and well deserved honour! Graham Sullivan (Ahuriri Board Rep), has pushed

this project and all things Otematata, with all his might!

Omarama Residents Assoc. (Omarama Inc) has also been pushing hard with the Community Centre

upgrade project. We currently have $390,000 to call on, which was a big achievement boosted by the

generosity of Otago Community Trust and the Meridian Community Fund. We needed to get to at least

1/3 of the total funding required to get a chance to approach the Lotto Commission for the rest. We

achieved just over ½! We hope to hear from the Commission by early July for the results, fingers

crossed!

Even though I am married to her, I will put a plug in for Glenys, who has set aside over 300 hours of hard

slog to draw up summary financial projections, numerous reports and feedback information to potential

funders. Hank Verheul’s advice and guidance on building issues has been a vital ingredient in our success

so far.

Ohau Residents Association has been working away over the years, by organising replanting programs,

eradicating wilding pines, reviewing the village lighting to allow night sky viewing, finalising their Civil

Defence emergency plans as well as completing their noticeboard project. Congratulations to Eileen

McMillan for being the lynchpin of the community.

I have attempted to illustrate the depth of our community and the huge amount of voluntary activity

that goes on unnoticed, behind the scenes. I have just taken a small snapshot of what I see is going on in

our ward. I have missed a lot of individuals, who are too numerous to mention, who have and are

contributing to the betterment of their towns.

Finally, a small plug for our Community Board members. There has been quite a lot of comment

regarding Community Boards and whether they are relevant in today’s climate of fiscal restraint.

I have already made reference to Graham Sullivan and Calum Reid who are zealots for their towns.

We also have Barry Shepherd who is the Board’s expert on water issues and has spent a huge number of

hours as Chairman of the Upper Waitaki Water Management Group, which is tasked to work alongside

all stakeholders (who use water for commercial and/or recreational reasons) to enhance the water

quality of our waterways and protect our biodiversity. This is a big ongoing task and requires constant

travel away from home and of course the endurance to withstand the pressures of running numerous

meetings and presentations to affected parties.

Michael Blackstock spends a lot of his time looking out for the elderly in our area. He is a strong advocate

for the RSA and puts a lot of time and effort in to ANZAC day commemorations. His knowledge of local

history also has valuable input to the Board.

Cathy Ferguson (Community Board Chair) is the go-to person for all of the above. She works with all the

groups and ensures that I am aware of any problems that have arisen and supports me in my

representations to Council as well as chairing the board meetings. As I am the only Councillor for a large

geographical area, I would find it impossible to deal with day to day Council issues without Cathy toiling

away with the community issues. We both have phones that run hot from time to time, so her assistance

is vital to me.

I think we get a good bang for our buck with the Board members. They get paid peanuts for a lot of hard

slog at times.

Craig Dawson

Councillor – Ahuriri

Ahuriri Community Board

Next meeting Monday June 11th at Kurow Community Hall at 3.15pm. Our 6 weekly cycle of meetings has

changed to a Monday as Tuesday is a big meeting day for Councillors and Waitaki District Council staff.

Our meetings always start with a public forum, so if you have any concerns come along.

The Board gave a submission at the LTTP hearings last week and I also submitted on my concerns about

the large rate increases we are going to be looking at in Omarama. Water and waste water upgrades have

contributed mainly to the increases but a 13 - 20% increase is very hard for residential and commercial

ratepayers to manage. Was good to see a few locals give written submissions and Jan Thomas presented

an excellent verbal submission on retaining the I Site funding.

Cathy Ferguson

Waitaki Women's Wellness in association with Kurow Winery are hosting a PINK RIBBON BREAKFAST on

the 8th of June at 10am at the winery. Guest speaker Jo Bailey, writer, will talk positively on the journey of

surviving breast cancer. Tickets $20 each are limited to this European style breakfast cooked by our

resident French chef.. Get a car full together, put on your best pink and come and have some fun. All

proceeds to NZBCF. Phone Carron 03 436 0950 to book

The Omarama Search and Rescue The Omarama Search and Rescue would like to that the Omarama community for all the support received

in the recent and extensive and successful search for David PALMER up the Ahuriri valley. We would like to

make special mention of the Oasis Café for all of their support in supplying food (and fairy bread!) for us

during the Operation and for the donations of food during the continued searching after the main search

(and funding) had been scaled down. Also a Big thanks to Bean for his support, going far beyond his call of

duty and assisting us on his days off with more searching. The Community’s Support was very much

appreciated by all SAR members. There are so many others who have assisted us in many different ways

from dropping food off for us, encouragement the use a resources and equipment, the list goes on. Thank

you all!

Omarama has a Justice of the Peace.

Omarama Justice of the Peace

Bill Gordon J.P. Phone 4389433

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Riverside Station

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Written by

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Wanted:

Bob Grindley is looking for a 7.2m x 7.2m garage timber construction for removal or already dismantled to

purchase.

Karaka green roof, spoutings would be good, however not priority.

I do not need exterior cladding, windows, doors, but prepared to look at anything. Please e mail me pictures,

information etc to bgsturgis1@yahoo.com

Ph/fax 03 4389834 Email; omarama.mobil@xtra.co.nz

Are you sick of paying the high price of Fuel!! Come in store, see Terry and see how he can try

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Sarah 021 326 909, Liko 0272 497 555 or Deidre 0276868879

Conveyor available for pre-lamb capsuling and vaccinating

Lice and flydipping

Tailing Phone Chris Chave on 027 211 2859 or after hours on 03 689 7000

To All Community Members

Korey Patrick and Bailey Dyson have been pestering poor Craig Dawson about a Community Skate Park . Unfortunately

the budget is tapped out due to the extension of the Community Centre.

However Craig suggested the boys start the ball rolling with some fundraising.

So far we have situated donation buckets at the Four Square, Mobil,Challenge, GlenCraigs and Oasis Cafe.

This project will benefit all children of Omarama and surrounding areas, also the influx of visitors and criby’s that

arrive over the towns busy season.

If you wish to contribute please look out for the donation buckets at the above businesses. If any other businesses

wish

to support the boys by placing a Donation Bucket of their counter please contact Bruce or Julie at Oasis Cafe on

4389722.

Your support will be greatly appreciated. Many thanks

Great Columbia specials are continuing this month. with vests, jackets, hats,

accessories etc.

We have some great deals at 30% off RRP!

TUSSOCK CREEK – we still have good stocks of great Moleskin SECONDS in the heavy

duty material for only $75 (usually $110 - $129+) – these seconds are almost first grade –

hard to find anything wrong with them.

Also – DOOSH – Straight Leg Trousers, Merino Coats, Dresses and Tunics – still a good

selection remaining

PLUS: New colours in the Sloggers Rain Shoes & Gumboots!

Vassali – Pull On jeans and drill pants - from $75 to $79 in 3 colours

Plus my all time favourites - the Ponti Jeggings (jean/legging combo pull-on pants) from Alibi are

back in both grey and black from size 8 up!

And.. the usual sheepskin boots, slippers, shoes and general sheepskin products – gorgeous new

Bobby boots for the children. Great price Bay Roads and other merino specials – crew, turtle, ½

zip – new colours just in - and skivvy polo styles

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KEEP THE WOOD SHED STOCKED THIS WINTER!

Omarama Junior Sports Group FIREWOOD RAFFLE- $5 FOR 2 Numbers, thats double the chance for a

win!

A raffle sheet is held at the Omarama Hotel and through Sports Group Parents.

Drawn Thursday 14th June following the Quiz Night and Auction at the Hotel.

Support our young Rugby, Soccer, Netball and Hockey Players

UPPER WAITAKI POLICE NEWS

Well, what a month, my own fault for moaning things were quiet.

As you are all aware a major Search and rescue (SAR) operation was undertaken in the Ahuriri Valley, on

the 6th May, for missing tramper David Palmer. At its peak there were over 60 searchers and two

helicopters being used. On the 19th May 2012 members of the Omarama SAR group located David at the

bottom of a creekbed, the matter is now with the Coroners office.

I can't express how proud I am of the Omarama community, example: Air force personnel who were with

me at the time, were blown away when a young lady came out of the four square with a bag of groceries

and handed them to me to donate to the searchers. Family members were also welcomed to the town, and

shown empathy and respect from all they were in contact with. They mentioned on more than one

occasion, how great the community support had been.

I thought about having a list of special mentions thanking you all, but know if I did, I would run the risk of

missing someone out, so you know who you are…Thank you.

As for the Omarama Search and Rescue members…well done, thank you for putting your lives on hold

and assisting in the search, over 450 hours I believe you put in. That’s a lot of time away from your

family's and work, which we all know means wages. To be the ones to return David to his family meant a

lot to me and I know to you as well.

Winter is almost here, so remember to make sure your windows are clear of frost and de-fogged prior to

leaving home, pretty obvious why. Be wary of shaded areas on the road that may still be frosty, and of

course drive to the conditions. Beware the crazy tourists that don't worry about any of the above!!

I have received some feedback from my survey, but there is still a lot of forms out there. One thing that

has been brought to my attention is that people still don't seem to be getting the message about drinking

and driving. One local has learnt the hard way a couple of weeks ago, don’t be the next. I am going to be

making a concerted effort in both Omarama and Otematata in the upcoming months, anyone stopped will

be breath tested, so don't moan if you get snapped.

I have recently been informed that one of our residents cats has injuries consistent from that of a "Gin

Trap". I was of the understanding these were outlawed, but did some research in case I was mistaken…I

wasn't, they are illegal to use within or near a dwelling house…that means town, so if you have one set, in

your property within the town boundary, get rid of it or you could face a fine of up to $25,000! I have

attached a wee excerpt from the website for your information. (See next page).

Lastly there has been the theft of quite a few sheep from Otekaike, there is nothing to say these guys won't

come up this way, so Farmers be wary, if you can secure your gates as best as you can, and keep an eye

out on each others stock, would be appreciated. If you see anyone suspicious, try to get a car rego and

good description of the persons, and ring me asap, day or night.

That’s all from me, have a safe month. Bean

Nayland SMITH (Bean) / Sole charge Constable / Omarama / New Zealand Police Po Box 101,

Omarama 9448.

Phone: (03) 4389559 / Ext: 34580 / 027-2304946/ Nayland.smith@police.govt.nz

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