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1 August 2017, Vol 34, No 1681
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Raetihi walkway work picks up
Premiers snatch the title with a kick
BB pass mark for Ruapehu council
Ruapehu District Council (RDC) has received a rating of BB under the Local Government NZ (LGNZ) excellence programme.
The mark comes from the CouncilMARK excellence programme, developed by LGNZ to help improve the public’s knowledge of the work councils are doing in their communities and to support individual councils to further improve the value they provide to their communities and stakeholders.
It involves independent experts assessing councils on four key performance indicators – governance and leadership, finance and transparency, service delivery and asset management and communications and community engagement.
“The BB rating indicates that RDC is performing very well in some priority areas but needs improvement in others, has good capacity to meet community needs, and is balancing our short and long-term priorities,” says Ruapehu chief executive Clive Manley.
He added that council felt that the BB rating was
A project to provide an accessible walkway for Raetihi residents and visitors is picking up in pace, with 400 trees planted last week and work due soon on establishing the pathway along the banks of the Makotuku River.
The plan is to provide a trail about 1.5km, from north of the Seddon Street – Parapara Road intersection at the ‘Snookerbob’ pool on the Makotuku River, to south near the cemetery, opposite Alexander Road.
Funding for the project has come from the Ruapehu District Council’s Accessible
Walkways budget ($13,000), $3500 from Horizons Regional Council and $9000 from the Turoa diesel spill compensation fund.
Members of the Raetihi Promotions Committee and volunteers from the community are carrying out the work, with Corrections workers also helping out each week on Wednesdays.
Last week, a small group were hard at work planting native trees and shrubs on the river bank to the south of the Raetihi-Ohakune Road bridge.
With advice from nursery owner Carina McNie, they planted mountain flax, koromiko, kowhai, five-finger and ti kouka.
Carina said she chose the mix to provide some trees but also plants that would allow space to keep the views of the river. They will also stabilise the river bank.
She said the plants have all been raised using locally-sourced seed.
The existing track boundaries the Makoutku River running through a stand of
Makutuku planting: from left, Carina McNie, Glenys Fowlie, Corrections workers, and their supervisor, Sean.
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People’s art choiceP2
Bowling for the Carrot gymP3
Owhango toilets planP5
Pass mark for RDCP2
Ruapehu Premiers Rugby Team shook off the underdogs tag on Saturday, snatching a 2-point victory with an injury time drop goal. Photo: Glyn Hubbard. See inside for more.
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Where to d ine in the Ruapehu D istr ict
Lemongrass Thai resTauranTAt Alpine Motel, 7 Miro Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8758Ohakune's Thai taste sensation! Authentic Thai cuisine in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Fully licensed, dine in or takeaway. Open Monday to Saturday from 5pm. Full breakfast menu available daily 7am – 9.30am. Roasted Addiqtion Coffee.
La PiZZeria6 Thames Street, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8558 Ohakune's most famous pizza restaurant. For 30 years we have been cooking Ohakune's best pizza. Come up and see us in the "Junction" at the end of the Old Coach Road and try one of our hot, tasty, handmade pizzas. Open for dinner, takeaway or dine in BYOW and fully licensed. Check us out online at: lapizzeria.co.nz
oCr CaFe & resTauranT2 Tyne Street, Ohakune (Bottom of the Mountain Road) Ph: 06 385 8322Come and enjoy some of Ohakune’s finest in a relaxed cosy atmosphere. Enjoy a delicious platter, wholesome food and NZ wine and craft beers by the cosy fire. Gluten free options available. Excellent kids menu. Fully licensed. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. www.ocr.co.nz
The CYPrus Tree79 Clyde Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8857Contemporary café, bar and restaurant. Come and try our new small plates menu. Enjoy quality wine, craft beer, food and friendly service in our spacious, family friendly establishment. Fireside lounge and children’s play area, cosy indoors or perfect alfresco dining with spectacular mountain views. A great place for casual get togethers or special occasions.
uToPia CaFé/resTauranT47 Clyde Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 9120Fully licensed café open 7 days from 7am for breakfast and lunch. A memorable atmosphere with a superb range of delicious food and beverages, served by our upbeat and friendly staff. Fully renovated cafe, now with stunning decor, gas fire, comfortable seating both downstairs and upstairs, also with a brand new sunny outdoor garden area. Free WiFi with purchase.
sWeeT Pea CaFe19 Goldfinch Street, (next to BNZ), Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8112Homemade freshly baked cabinet goodies and delicious menu to order from. Family friendly, with kids area and open fire. Open 7 days, 8am – 4pm
The PoWDerKegBottom of the mountain road Ph: 06 385 8888The iconic Powderkeg is open from 7am daily. Famous in NZ for its roaring fireplace, lively ambience and hearty après ski fare. Grab a coffee and panini (only $14 weekdays) on the way up the hill. Offering Corona specials 5 - 6pm daily and weekly snowboard giveaways.
To include your restaurant/bar/cafe in this guide, please contact the ruapehu Bulletin on 06-385-8532 or email [email protected]
naTionaL ParK ViLLageThe ParK hoTeLNational Park Village Ph: 0800 800 491 or 07 892 2748Spiral Restaurant and Bar. Open 7 days for dinner 5pm – 9pm, breakfast 6.30am – 10am. Enjoy the Central Plateau's most extensive a la carte menu and daily specials. Sky TV for those big games. Cosy open fireplace and friendly staff. Spectacular views of Mt Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe.
The BLinD FinCh29 Goldfinch Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 8076Burger Bingo Wednesday and Trivia Sunday every week at 8pm. Follow us on Facebook to get all the details. Open 9am till late 7 days. Manuka smoked flame grilled gourmet burgers. Brunch featuring the chef’s signature eggs bene. Organic fair trade coffee from Peoples Coffee. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. Dine in or take away. Phone orders welcome. Best burgers in town. www.theblindfinch.co.nz
The Bearing PoinTClyde Street, Ohakune Ph: 06 385 9006Offering a globally inspired menu. Favorites include spinach & artichoke dip, Canadian maple glazed salmon and chocolate & pistachio wontons. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. Relax and enjoy great food, friendly service, quality wines and craft beers in our booth and fireside seating. Reservations available Tuesday – Friday by calling 06 385 9006 or text 021 0686 265 before 6pm. www.thebearingpointrestaurant.co.nz The maTTerhorn griLL
Bottom of the mountain road, Upstairs @ The Powderkeg Ph: 06 385 8888Incorporating organic, local and fresh produce, the Matterhorn Grill offers rustic yet contemporary cuisine. Enjoy a succulent lamb shoulder for two or wild mushroom risotto with matching wine or beer. The perfect spot to indulge on a cold winter’s night. Bookings recommended, function menus available on request. Email: [email protected]
ohaKuneKings Burger saLoon3 Rimu St Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8648Taste of the southern US style menu – including fantastic homemade burgers. Kings has a warm southern diner decor, great staff and is family friendly. Seven days of activities and specials including Happy Hour from 5pm. Quiz Night Monday, Live Music Wednesdays and Ohakune’s biggest screen for live sport. See our Facebook page for details. Open from 4pm everyday.
The KiTChen @ 4 Thames sT 4 Thames Street, Ohakune Junction Ph: 06 385 8664The Kitchen specialises in fresh and tasty Modern fare. A full range of vegetarian and Gluten Free options. Home of Ruapehu’s Scoria Red IPA as well as Ohakune’s most thoughtful range of craft beers. Eat in or takeaway. Open from 4pm, next to Powderkeg, Ohakune Junction.
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NI Primary School Ski Champs, Whakapapa 21-23 & 28-31 AugustFallout Festival 26 August – 9 SeptemberSnow Queen Wearable Arts Saturday 2 SeptemberRetro Day Saturday 2 SeptemberMountain Film Festival, Kings Thursday 7 SeptemberNI Secondary School Ski Champs, Turoa 18-20 SeptemberNI Secondary School Snowboard Champs, Turoa 25-27 September
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People’s choice art
The Waimarino Art Awards people choice award for 2017 goes to Pauline Allomes of Whanganui for her work ‘Ohakune Magic – Jubilee Park’.
The winner from the exhibition in Raetihi earlier in July was announced last week by Awards co-ordinator Paula Charlton.
“Pauline tells me that since the work was returned to her, it was hung in the Fine Arts Gallery on Somme Parade in Whanganui on Thursday and sold for the price of $1800 the next day!” said Paula Charlton.
The painting will remain on display at the Whanganui gallery for another three weeks.Ohakune Magic – Jubilee Park, by Pauline Allomes – winner of the Waimarino Art Awards people’s choice prize.
• Police attended a domestic incident at a Duncan Street Raetihi address on Sunday 30 July. Both parties were spoken to and separated.
• A vehicle parked at a Clyde Street, Ohakune, address was broken into over the weekend. Enquiries into the incident are continuing.
• A 36-year-old Ohakune man was arrested by Police on Saturday 29 July, following a domestic incident that occurred earlier in the week. He will appear in court this week.
• There were a number of incidents of disorder reported at the Ohakune Junction on the weekend that Police attended, however no arrests resulted.
a fair reflection of how they are currently performing.
“In summary, the assessors found that council was performing well given the challenges of being a small organisation that services a geographically large district with challenging social demographics.”
“The management of our infrastructure and community engagement were noted as particular strengths.”
Of the four priority areas finance was identified as an area needing improvement, which was “feedback we had anticipated”.
“For the past 14 months council’s financial controller Allen Young has been
implementing a programme to rebuild the finance department’s capabilities, which has included investing in new people, training and information technology.”
The programme is designed as a cycle of continuous improvement and Mr Manley said they are “very confident that when the next round of assessments take place in three years the financial issues identified this time will have been well and truly resolved”.
Ruapehu was one of six initial pilot councils that has had their reports published to date and the only one in the ‘small, provincial and rural’ category.
“As more small rural councils like Ruapehu take part there will be further opportunities
to share experiences, best practices and other learnings to help us improve our performance and the outcomes we are delivering to our communities.”
Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron said that council decided to take part in the excellence programme as its intent and objectives aligned with its own strategic plans to lift the value they provide to communities.
“Ruapehu communities can now assist council in making decisions about whether they want more of a focus (spending) on a particular priority area to improve its performance,” he said.
Ruapehu’s full report is at https://goo.gl/z6eVFy
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BB pass mark for Ruapehu council
The independent assessors noted community engagement and infrastructure management as particular strengths of Ruapehu in their inaugural CouncilMARK report.
Police File
Crash victim trapped overnight
A woman was trapped overnight after her car left State Highway 41 on Sunday night and rolled close to the highest point on the road. She lay trapped in the car overnight in freezing temputures until found by some builders from Taumaranui on their way to work. The car was on its side and would have been hard to see from the road in the dark. The victim said that 20 cars drove past her in the dark. She had to be removed from the car using cutting equipment.
It was only 1°C at the scene at 10.00am on Monday morning, when she was flown to Waikato Hospital with serious injuries, in the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter.
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Outdoor gym machines are now in place at the Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park, thanks to the generosity of the last members of the Ohakune Bowling Club.
Six gym machines have been installed in a covered area near the Carrot, with two more to be installed as well.
The funds for the facility have come from the sale of the old Ohakune Bowling Club property, which was at the back of Jubilee Park.
The Club decided to fold some time ago because of dwindling membership.
One of the group of last members, Ken George, said the money that was raised to set up the Club, which had been running since 1918, came from the community so
it was fitting that it should go towards a facility that can be used by the community.
So far, the gym equipment includes an elliptical cross trainer, stationary bike, hip flexibility swing, shoulder grinder, recumbent bike, and a combination core strength and stretch bench.
“This is a wonderful legacy that we now have from their money,” said Peggy Frew on behalf of the Park project.
Dave Scott quipped that all the Bowling Club members now have life passes to come and use the equipment.
The Club has also earmarked some of the funds from their property sale for a new viewing platform for the Ruapehu Rugby Club.
Park project bowled over with generosity
Bowlers at the new gym: Dave Scott, at right, with Bowling Club members, from left: Ken George, Mick Godfrey (rear), Helen Godfrey (front), Bruce Thompson, Peggy Frew (Carrot Park project) and Leslie Thompson (at rear).
mature native bush, which also features a large bank with a unique glow worm grotto.
Stage One of the project involves revamping the existing native bush track on Parapara Highway to Ohakune Raetihi Rd.
The site has been cleared of debris, sprayed and will be contoured and planted in grass and landscaped with native plants.
Gates will be installed to prevent horses using the track at the Parapara end.
Stage 2 will extend the track from the Old Butter Factory on the Ohakune Raetihi Rd out to the picnic site on SH4.
As well as providing an asset for locals and visitors, the project aims to attract and encourage bird life and native species, protect and conserve fauna and flora and help shade the river to encourage fish life and to improve water quality.The Raetihi story
There will be signage along the track explaining the history and important events of Raetihi and identifying native trees.
The Makotuku River was an integral part of the pioneering community.
In earlier years the main form of transport for stock to the freezing works was by rail. The stock route from the Raetihi Sale yards to the Railway Station crossed the Makotuku River at the lower end of the Snookerbobs. The route came off Valley Road 100m north of Webbs garage down to the Snookerbobs where they crossed the river and followed the track along the far bank and across the Ohakune Raetihi Road to the Railway Station for loading out.
Prior to the local baths being built, the area below the campsite and Snookerbobs were popular spots for families to meet for picnics and the kids would swim and play back yard cricket and volley ball beside the river.
Below the old Butter Factory building children would also gather at “The Papa” swimming hole, swimming and diving off the bank below the factory.
Fishing for brown trout and eeling was also popular with several good pools along the way.
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Walkway work picks up
Car takes out Ohakune power pole
The driver of this car failed to take the corner from SH49 into Ruapehu Road, Ohakune, on Wednesday morning. Police said the accident was “completely avoidable” and caused by fatigue for the driver who was on a restricted licence. The driver was uninjured.
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Budget AdvicePh or text Noeline 027-259-5285, or phone 06-385-3253 and leave a message.
Cancer SocietyKathryn Greenwood, 06-385-9236 or Sue Prior 06-385-4999
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Child Youth and Family Service0508-326 459 or 06-965-3539
ChurchesAnglican, 06-385-4957. Baptist, a/h 06-385-3100. Catholic, 06-385-8858 or 027 606 5186. Gospel Chapel, 06-385-8453. Mountain Church, 027-206-4774. Presbyterian, 06-388-0675 or 06-385-8708. Waiouru – duty chaplain 06-387-5599 ext 7031 or 021-493-692
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CLAW community free legal adviceWanganui 06-348-8288
Disability Resources Centre (Whanganui)Vivienne Bird, 0800-789-654
Doctors: In an emergency call 111Dr Corbett 06-385-4211
Information CentresOhakune 06-385-8427, Raetihi 06-385-4805
IRD appointments06-901-6162
Ngati Rangi Community Health Centre06-385-9580
Plunket Society Plunket Nurses 06-385-8265, Car Seats 06-385-5019
Police and Search & Rescue Emergency, call 111Ohakune 06-385-0100, Raetihi 06-385-4002, Waiouru 06-387-6884, Military Police 0800-50-11-22
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Rotary, Raetihi - Ohakune06-385-3033
Ruapehu REAP0800-00-REAP (0800-00-7327)
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St JohnIn an emergency call 111
Taumarunui Counselling ServicesFor confidential counselling in Waimarino phone 07-895-6393
Victim Support Group0800 842 846Waimarino Health Care CentreRaetihi 06-385-5019
Women’s Refuge0800-800-4-refuge 0800-4-733-84
Waimarino Community Toy Library027 728 2413 leave a message (turned on open days only)
Waimarino-Waiouru Community BoardJohn ‘Luigi’ Hotter, 06-385-8193; Allan Whale, 06-385-9139; Winston Oliver 06-385-4443. Other Ward councillors: Rabbit Nottage, 021 111 6514, Vivenne Hoeta 022-65-88-320.
National Park Community BoardBoard members: Jenni Pednelton, 027-441-2147, Simon O’Neill 021-661-159; Murray Wilson 07-892-2774.
Taumarunui/Ohura Ward CommitteeMarion Gillard, 07-893-8575; Graeme Cosford, 07-895-7572; Karen Ngatai, 07-896-6658; Kim Wheeler 027-229-1527; Adie Doyle 027-495-3308, Jacques Windell 021-108-1451.
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Ruapehu green grants for National Park and Ohakune Carrot Park
Two Ruapehu groups have been granted cash to help with their environmental enhancement projects: National Park School and Ohakune 2000.
Both groups will use their money for native planting.Ohakune 2000 are planning to plant native trees and shrubs along the Mangateitei
River, as part of the Carrot Adventure Park project.They are two of 12 community groups across the Manawatu-Whanganui Region
to receive funding towards projects that will enhance the natural environment from Horizons Regional Council’s community grants programme.
Set up in 2012, the grants fund was established to support community groups, schools, early childhood centres, and iwi/hapu groups with projects that enhance the Region and encourage more people to engage with the natural environment.
This year, 18 applications sought a share of $20,000.Horizons chairman Bruce Gordon says applications were assessed on environmental
benefits, feasibility, community involvement and long-term benefits.“This year there were a number of requests for native planting, pest plant and
animal control, environmental education, and wetland restoration initiatives,” says Mr Gordon.
“Horizons community grants provide a great platform for the public to learn more about the environment and encourage greater use of the Region’s facilities and amenities. It’s also a fantastic way to help these groups get their project off the ground, or enhance what they already doing to conserve our natural environment.”
Applications for the next round of funding will open in 2018.For further information on community grants visit www.horizons.govt.nz or phone
Horizons on freephone 0508 800 800.
Shuttle service: ‘great idea’ but needs work, say businesses
Businesses affected by the parking congestion created by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts’ Turoa shuttle service were all agreed that the shuttles were a great idea, when a small group gathered at OCR restaurant on Monday night last week.
Most present said they want the town to work with RAL to create a better experience for snow visitors.
There was some discussion on enforcement of the new 90-minute parking restrictions in some key places in Ohakune and at the Junction.
“We don’t want the negatives of (the Council enforcement officers) issuing tickets,” said Ben Wiggins from TCB.
RDC roads manager Warren Furner said they were looking at ways to ease the problems short-term but also looking at long-term options, if the shuttle service remains.
He said issues the community would have to consider was whether to develop a park and ride hub that would possibly only be used a few weeks of the year, during peak demand.
“If we want park and ride hubs, laybys and more parking we need to develop a business case (to justify more funding.”
RDC and RAL had looked at why there was so much congestion on the ski area access roads, considering that skier days had dropped dramatically over recent years.
He said there were several factors: people were staying away when the reports were not great but flocking to the area when it was good snow and good weather.
“There’s higher peaks and lower troughs,” said Mr Furner.
Also, a lot more people unfamiliar with snow and mountains as well as winter driving were visiting the ski areas, causing problems on the road.
RAL chief executive Ross Copland said it can take up to half an hour to clear one car that gets stuck on the road.
He said in the past a lot of non-skiers/boarders have been taking up ski area parking spaces, contributing to the congestion on the road and into the car parks.
Mr Copland said they had hoped to use railway land at the Junction, which would have kept shuttle passengers’ cars out of the CBD, but that KiwiRail had so far rejected the proposal.
“We would love to see some support to go back to KiwiRail – we could have that up and running tomorrow.”
Mr Copland said apart from the parking issues, the shuttle service had been very successful, especially considering the short time it’s been running.
He said the biggest days at Queenstown and the Remarkables had 1200-1400 passengers, whereas Whakapapa and Turoa shuttles were already shifting 3700 per day.
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Owhango’s take on toilet plans Rural recyclers missing out, says product council
The Associate Minister for the Environment is right to invest in recycling infrastructure; but keeps forgetting about collection and transportation, says a farmers recycling group.
“Collection mechanisms are a problem in regard to Plasback,” says Sandra Murray, co-ordinator for the New Zealand Product Stewardship Council.
She says farmers in rural areas “pay through the nose” for Plasbak to collect and transport their farm plastic for recycling.
“In fact, those farmers are paying too much – Agpak sell them silage wrap, and then their subsidiary company Plasback charges them to pick it up. In some cases farmers have to transport their farm plastics to a council facility to be picked up – costing both the farmer and the council for the service to operate in their area.”
“We frequently hear farmers being abused for not being responsible with their waste, and yet – unlike urban centres – rural areas have greatly reduced recycling services and what they do have is expensive”.
“The Associate Minister for the Environment, Scott Simpson, is happy to spend money on waste infrastructure – which is good. But the Minister seems oblivious to the fact that waste needs to be collected and transported to these recycling facilities.”
The Waste Minimisation Act 2008 needs to be enacted as it was intended, says the Council.
“The NZPSC calls for comprehensive producer responsibility to be set in place for rural waste. This means the cost of collection, transport and recycling is built into the product price, rather than rorting farmers by charging them twice for the same product.”
The Owhango community decided to place its new public toilet on the road reserve opposite Owhango Mo-tors on SH4, at a special meeting organised by the Ow-hango Residents and Ratepayers Association (ORRIS) last Tuesday.
Owhango was one of the five successful locations around Ruapehu that received government co-investment funding for a public toilet under the Regional mid-sized Tourism Facilities Grant Fund.
Ruapehu District Council is working on plans for the projects and local communities are being asked for their input into their style and aesthetics and, where possible, the location.
RDC property manager Rebecca Van Orden said that council had selected two public toilet suppliers who pro-vided various design options for modular pre-constructed toilets where the exterior can be styled in a number of different ways.
“Owhango residents were asked to decide on their preferred modular design option, location and what styling or aesthetics they would like on the outside of the toilet,” she said.
“The preferred design option was for an Exeloo toilet that provides a shelter awning and space for a community notice board.”
“The community asked for more time to consider what styling or aesthetics they would like for the toilet, which will be considered at the next ORRIS committee meeting.”
The road reserve chosen is next to an already-formed carpark and provides good access to available power and water supplies, said Mrs Van Orden.
She said a resource consent for a septic tank will be required, and permission for land use from the NZ Trans-port Agency (NZTA).
“However, we do not expect either to be an issue.”Mrs Van Orden added that the chosen location also
leaves plenty of space for any future development such as the suggestion to add an electrical vehicle (EV) charg-ing station.
“The inclusion of an EV charging station will not be part of this development but it is something that council will investigate.”
“Council would like to thank the Owhango community for taking an active interest in, and supporting this public toilet project,” she said.
“We anticipate that the project should be completed by the end of November in time for summer and increased usage of the 42nd Traverse and the Tongariro forest.”
How the proposed toilets at Owhango could look. Photo digitally created.
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• Did you know up to 80% of dogs and cats over three years of age show some signs of dental disease? Most people visit the dentist at least once a year, but what about pets?
Your pet’s teeth should be shiny white and the gums salmon pink. As in humans, if the teeth are not cleaned they begin to develop a build up of plaque, which if left untreated forms tartar – a mixture of saliva, minerals, food and bacteria. The gums can then become infected and bleed, which can cause the structures holding the teeth in place to become inflamed and destroyed and the offending tooth can slowly become loose.
The gums may recede to expose the tooth roots, and the bone between the roots gets resorbed causing the tooth to loosen even more. Worse still, the enamel of the tooth may develop erosions or ulcers and eventually the tooth will fall out.
At the same time, your pet will experi-
ence pain, develop bad breath, experience difficulty eating, may begin to dribble, paw at its mouth and have a reduced quality of life. Dental disease can also lead on to liver, kidney or cardiac disease due to the spread of bacteria from the mouth into the bloodstream.
For all of August Totally Vets are run-ning their ‘dental month,’ to promote the care of your pet’s teeth.
“We will be offering free dental checks as well as 20% off the cost of dental pro-cedures, and after every dental your pet will go home with its own goodie bag con-taining samples of dental food, toothpaste, vouchers and dental treats,” offers Sarah Hart from Totally Vets.
They stock and sell a number of qual-ity home-based dental care products for pets – from chews, mouth rinses and dental care foods to pet-specific tooth pastes and brushes.
“Pop in to see us at the Taumarunui clin-ic for advice about dental care for your pet; we are here to help.”
Workshops highlight Food Act effects on wide range of cooks
Ruapehu District Council joined with the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) to run a series of successful workshops in Taumarunui (25 July) and Ohakune (26 July) last week for local businesses impacted by the new Food Act 2014 (the Act).
Around 50 people attended both workshops to find out what the new law means for their business or organisation.
Ruapehu environmental health officer Phoebe Harrison said that in addition to Ruapehu’s large hospitality and producer sectors the new Act affects anyone else involved in the selling, making or transportation of food.
“This means that some areas involved in the food supply chain that have previously fallen through the cracks, such as school canteens, hostels, people making preserves and baking at home to sell now all need to meet the new requirements,” she said.
“The workshops highlighted that more work was required on how ski lodges will fit into the new Act, with some using contractors to prepare meals, some employing chefs and some allowing members to prepare their own food.”
“MPI was able to take away a list of scenarios
from the workshops regarding the lodges that will be used to help prepare some guidance on how to proceed.”
Ms Harrison said council is happy that so many businesses took advantage of MPI being at the workshops and came along to have their questions answered directly from the experts.
“Businesses who attended now understand exactly where they fit in under the new regulations and whether they operate under a food control plan or a national programme.”
“Because the Act is not a one-size-fits-all approach and aims to regulate businesses according to risk there has been some confusion about where individual businesses fit in.”
“Anyone who was unable to come along and has outstanding questions should call the Environmental Health team here at council so we can assist.”
“We will also be running further workshops later in the year.”
Businesses that attended the Food Act workshops now understand exactly where they fit in under the new regulations and whether they operate under a food control plan or a national programme, says the local council.
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Premiers snatch title in injury time It was a final and finish that many only
dream of. With time up on the clock and into injury
time McCarthy’s Transport Ruapehu Premiers rugby team were one down on the score board 25-26, and had made their way down to Waverley Harvesting Border’s 22m but they couldn’t get the ball through the impenetrable defence.
It was an inspired pass out to centre Craig Clare, waiting with the goal posts in sight, who then calmly potted the 25m goal at 82 minutes 26 seconds.
Photographer Glyn Hubbard was the only one behind the posts and he looked upwards and raised his hand for the touchies.
Ruapehu’s team was swamped by spectators running onto the field, the referee conferred with the line umpires and blew his whistle. Border players were slumped in disappointment that they – the favourites – were robbed of the championship for the second year running.
It was a skilled performance by Clare to secure the win, but it was a team effort that got them to that point to make it possible.
Captain Roman Tutauha led in the only way he knows – inspirational.
He, supported by props Karl Parker and Gabriel Hakaraia, had brilliant games. Ruapehu held their scrums and secured ball in the lineouts.
Deserved player of the day and No 8 was Fraser Hammond who was instrumental in the side’s win, solid in defence, giving great forward ball and offloads.
Troy Brown and Craig Clare showed their brilliance in the back line, although every team player on the field and off the bench played their part.
Ruapehu led 18-3 approaching halftime having started with a his and a roar with a “sublime forward pack making determined surges, forcing turnovers in held-up mauls and tackling ferociously.
Coach Daisy Alabaster, who had shaved his head like his team players, had no hair to pull out when Ruapehu gave away two penalties after trying to run the ball in their own 22, one each side of the break, letting Border into the game.
Border scored tries each side of halftime after Ruapehu errors in their own half, and then the steady boot of Nick Harding (six from six) appeared to have got them home, despite Ruapehu previously regaining enough momentum for inspirational hooker and captain Roman Tuataha to sweep his way under the posts for their third try.
A veteran of Super Rugby, four NPC provinces and Europe, it was the first time Clare had ever tried a field goal after the buzzer.
“Not to win, not a droppie,” he said.“I was hoping we’d get the penalty.
I was a bit worried it was going to get charged down.”
So it was the underdogs day. Ruapehu last won the championship in 2013. Previous to that, under the coaching staff of Buck Heron and Brendon Kavanagh, Ruapehu had won the Wanganui Championship twice in a row in 2008-2009 and back in 1984-6 as the amalgamated Ohakune-Karioi, and coached by Ken George aka ‘Singlet’, followed by Robbie Manson the local team won the championship three times in a row.
It was a good way to finish off a rugby playing career for several of the men – brothers Peter and Ian Rowe, Kim McNaught and Karl Parker – who said after the game that they were hanging up their boots.
We will wait and see.Ruapehu 28 (Kahl Elers-Green,
Shaquille Waara, Roman Tutauha tries; Craig Clare 2 pen, drop goal, 2 con) bt Border 26 (Hamish Mellow, Sekonia Kalou tries; Nick Harding 4 pen, 2 con). HT: 18-10.
Roman Tutauha heads for a try.Rob Hughes breaks away. Among his back up is MVP Fraser Hammond, second Ruapehu player from the left.
Kahl Elers-Green scores.
Kahl Elers-Green looks to offload after a tackle.Ruapehu takes the lineout. Photos: Glyn Hubbard.
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Ohakune squashResults from Thursday’s inter-house
competition had teams three and five evenly matched with final points shared 78-78.
Team two were ahead of team six 72-61 whilst team one gave team four a lesson 83-51. Draw for this Thursday has Team 2 playing team 4 at 5:30pm, team 1 plays team 3 at 7:00pm, team 6 plays team 7 at 8:30 and team 5 has the bye.
Ruapehu Zone interclub results from last week saw Taihape beat Taumarunui Two 4-0 in Taihape. Ruapehu College also had a good 4-0 win against Taumarunui One in Ohakune with good 3-0 wins to Dylan, Scott, Jack and Nash.
Taihape and Ruapehu College are emerging as the teams to beat, leading the overall standings at this stage. Next week’s match up between the two sides could prove to be the deciding factor, come the end of the season.
Daniel Maher won the season pass ticket drawn last week with ticket 125.
Free club coaching with the Central District coach, Roney Bannister, is on this Friday and Saturday.
After a fantastic term of coaching in Term Two, the clubs Junior Squash squad finished off with the Primary School Championship tournament last Wednesday.
The Tournament was open to all junior club members.
The Club had a great turnout and it was excellent to see skills learnt put to practice in a game situation, says the Club.
Grace Burnard and Sam Rowe respectively won the Primary School Girls and Boys competitions.
Runners up were Noah Harto and Liam Burnard.The Club thanked Jude, Brenda, Sharon, Scott,
Jack, Sam and John for volunteering their time as coaches and to Jenny for organising it all.
Primary School Girls Champion Grace Burnard plays Hana Harding in her first competition game.
A monopoly on carrot slide
Paige and Rhianna Morgan try out the new double slide at the Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park on Monday. The Morgan family, visiting NZ from Wiltshire in England, wanted to come to Ohakune during their visit after learning about the Big Carrot from their New Zealand edition of the Monopoly board game, which features the Carrot.
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Accountants
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Marquee Hire
Furnishers
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Specialists in carpets & lino,curtains & blinds.
Call for a FREE measure & quote
The big store on the cornerHautapu St, Tui St, Taihape.
Quality Home Furnishings
Ph 06 385 8321
Legal ServicesTrust Law Family Law Criminal LawWills and Estates Relationship Property LawProperty Law and Conveyancing
Nash Jordan Law56 Clyde St, OhakuneJoanna Jordan & Jeremy NashEmail: [email protected]
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Phone Chris on 06-388-0452
Septic Tanks
Ph/fax 06 385 8455
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Affordable rates
Phone Brian021 254 9946
Gas Fitting
Ph/fax 06 343 6866
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Phone Andrew 027-457-8393 or
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Furnishers
Quality furnitureflooring andwindow treatmentsfor the discerning
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33 Victoria Avenue, Wanganuiemail [email protected]
Electrician
Ph 021 770 123
Are you looking for an electrician who:- Turns up on time?
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Small goods made in store. • Bacon • Sausages • Hams • etc.
We are now licensed to process all home kill and wild game.
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AUTO SERVICE CENTREAuthorised Holden Service CentreFull workshop services for all vehicles, wheel alignments,
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Phone 06-385-8532.Email: [email protected] Deadline 5pm Friday.
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Ross Hardey – OptometristFor an appointment when next in Ohakune
or Taihape, phone: 0800 4 EYESIGHT, (0800 4 39374)
FIREWOOD THE WOODSHED. Shed dried. Order now. Contact Ian 06-385-4523 or 027-444-3441.
FIREWOOD A-GRADE MAIRE, Old man pine, macrocarpa, also gum and native, bags of kanuka. Seasoned and dry. Prompt free delivery town area. Quantities from bags to bulk. Order now. Call Mike 027-477-1992 or 06-385-9264.
LAWNMOWING AND SECTION maintenance – Phone Alpine Property Services 0800-896-689 or 027-289-6689 email: [email protected].
TANK SPECIALISTS, water or septic. Delivered price quoted. Buy direct. Ph 0800-487-633.
MAYOR in WAIMARINO
Mayor Don Cameron is available to meet residents and ratepayers to talk about any issues or concerns at Ruapehu District Council offices in either Ohakune or Raetihi. Arrangements can be made for people who are unable to travel to either office. To organise an appointment please call either Ohakune (06 385 8364) or Raetihi (06 385 4447).
DESIGN PRINT & SIGNPeppatree contact aimee 06 385 9320
New Town Map
Family Home Movie VHS / Video Camera Cassettes CONVERTED TO DVD: Video Bill in Ohakune 3-29 August, 125 Ruapehu Rd. Phone: +61 416 194183, Email: [email protected]. Other cassettes/film please email before then
Grounds care maintenance ride-on
mower operatorPart-time position, possible full-time.Must: love the outdoors, be honest,
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SECOND HAND F&P WASHING MACHINES, serviced and ready to go at Ohakune TV Electrical. Phone 06 385 8700.
3-BEDROOM HOUSE, Rangataua, long term, winter only. Mt views, log fire, $220 pw for 2 people, neg. Phone 06 385 8470.
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Commercial & residential. Gutter cleaning, house wash-downs, solar panel cleaning.Ph Allan 06-385-8538 or 021-153-1808
Hair Stylist WantedWe are looking for an exceptional hair stylist for our busy salon in Ohakune.
You must be an experienced hairdresser or have had salon experience with a passion for the industry. We are looking for someone who is reliable, possess a friendly attitude with good communication skills, able to work in a fast paced environment and is confident in their hairdressing abilities, Most of all you MUST be focused on providing exceptional customer service to our clients.
We would ideally want to train the right candidate up to manage the salon in the near future.
We have an established clientele waiting for a dedicated stylist.
The successful applicant will be required to commence employment at the end of August/start of September. Hours and pay to be negotiated.
If you are ready for a change, eager to progress into a senior role and work in a positive environment then apply now, you can drop your cv into the salon or email to the below.
Evolve Hair Studio - Billie Hunter18 Goldfinch St, Ohakune
[email protected] 042 1425
Orautoha SchoolPart time Office Administrator
15 Hours per week
We are currently seeking an experienced, honest, friendly, person with a great sense of humour to join our Orautoha School team. As our front of house person you will demonstrate amazing administrative skills, be a quick learner with a ‘can do’ attitude and have intermediate level Microsoft Excel and Word skills. You will enjoy working independently and collaboratively as a valued team member.
If you have excellent organisation and time management skills, love working in a fun-filled team and have a passion for working in a child friendly environment, we would love to hear from you.
Applications close 3pm Tuesday 8 August 2017. Please email your resume and letter of application to Robyn Brider at [email protected]
Ngati Rangi Community Health CentreAugust Clinics
Appointments NecessaryCounselor – Lynne Sorensen, ThursdaysBy appointment/Drop InPersonal Health Nurse - FRI 11, 25 (9 -12.30)SERVICES AVAILABLEKaupapa Maori Mental Health and Addictions (Annie)Supporting/ addressing needs of Tangata WhaioraDrug & Alcohol InterventionTe Putanga Pukenga ProgramA/H service – Mental Health Assessment & Treatment Team 0800 653 358Whanau Ora (Tina, Darnella, Margaret)Wrap around services for those with High Health NeedsMaternity Support, advice & advocacySupport for GP PracticeSmoke CessationTamariki Ora (Tina, Margaret) Well Child Checks for pepe 0-5 yearsKaiawhina Additional SupportMauri Ora a Mua - for hapu wahine/whanau
Appointments/More Information Contact Admin Mon-Fri- 8.30-5pm 06 3859 580 /0 or email [email protected]
KING COUNTRY ELECTRIC POWER TRUST
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS,BUSINESS HOUSES AND
COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThe Annual General Meeting of the Trust will be held on
Wednesday, 23rd August 2017 at 5.30pm
VENUE:Upstairs Lounge of the Taumarunui RSA Club, Marae Street, Taumarunui.
TIME:Our AGM will be held at 5.30pm with drinks and nibbles to be provided from 6.30pm following the AGM.
AGENDA:• Consideration and Adoption of Minutes of Previous Annual General
Meeting held on 24th August 2016• Presentation of Annual Report• Presentation of Annual Financial Statements for the Year ended
31st March 2017• Appointment of Auditor• Informal General BusinessRSVP NECESSARY:Please RSVP to our Secretary via email: [email protected] or at below address.Annual Reports and Financial Statements will be available from 18th August 2017 from the Taumarunui Public Library and from our website: www.kcpowertrust.co.nzTessa Jackson, Secretary, P O Box 421, TAUMARUNUI1st August 2017
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Another new selection of jeans and tops - BNWTOpen from 10am Tuesday to Saturday
We would love to see you.
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HANSEN PATEA, Ariana Uenuku: passed away peacefully on 29 July 2017. Loved daughter of Wendy Jo and Jay, sister of Anahera, Teaana and Manaia; Moko of Wendy, Andrew, Jay, Leanne and Fabian; niece of Veronica, Michelle, Sherry, Cindy, Andrew, Jamie, Justin, Pou, Khaleigh, Ngahere and Marama. Cousin to all her many cousins.
“angel wings uponthe clouds your
body softly sleepshush now little
princess, no more tearsyou have to keep”
Funeral service for Ariana will be held at 5 King St, Raetihi, today Tuesday 1 August at 1pm. Then she will be laid to rest at Rangataua Cemetery, SH49.
Casual Role, Whakapapa and Taumarunui.
Ruapehu District Council are seeking an energetic person with a positive attitude and a passion for great customer services to join the Ruapehu i-SITE team.
We have one casual position available to provide cover for leave and high volume periods across the Ruapehu i-Sites of Whakapapa and Taumarunui.
Experience in the tourism industry is preferred but if you are an outgoing person with a can-do attitude and believe you have the skills and experience to deliver a superior service then we would love to hear from you. Below are some of the skills required for the role:
− Excellent customer services skills − Extensive knowledge of the Ruapehu and surrounding regions− An aptitude for web based booking systems and databases− Experience in sales, cash handling and receipting− Ability to multi task under pressure
Visitor Consultants are required to hold or obtain National Certificates in New Zealand Tourism. Training is supported through Service IQ and the Visitor Information Network.
Successful applicants will be available to work on an on-call basis, including weekends and public holidays, a great team player, willing to experience the adventures our visitors come to enjoy and hold a current drivers licence.
Visitor ConsultantRuapehu District i-Sites
Applications close 9.00am Thursday 17 August 2017.
For further Information, including a job description and an application form please contact Stephanie at Ruapehu Recruitment.P: 06 210 8292/ 027 422 2106 E: [email protected] apply online at www.ruapehurecruitment.co.nz.
Please note, only those currently eligible to work in NZ will be considered for this role.
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WAIMARINO ART AWARDS 2017:Please support everyone who has helped to make the Waimarino Art Awards possible in 2017 ...Te Pae Tata, Ruapehu District Council, Creative Communities NZ, Ski FM, On-site Builders, Rotary Intl, Lilburn Transport, Dempsey Buses, Atihau-Whanganui, Peppatree, Mountain Electrical, Lions, Rabbit Express, Bayleys, Kuwau Farms, The Station Cafe, Plateau Surveyors, Peak FM, Ruapehu Bulletin, Mitredale, Angel Louise, Raetihi Country Market, Penny Kember Jewellery, B&M Thrupp Contracting, Sarah Leonie Photography, Wallace Cotton, Manson Estate, Peggy & Ron Frew, The Ohakune Art Awards, Brian & Loretta Eades, Julie & Martin Hartley, Penguins, Raetihi Cosmopolitan Club, Kui Griffin & Co, Helen & Murray Fredricksen, John & Jenny Dobson, Plumber UnLtd, Royal Theatre Trust, Barbed Wire Gallery, Anthea Hatfield, Raetihi Information Centre, Amy & Ricky Rhodes, Donna Journeaux, Geoff Anderson, Licorice Cafe, Brown Sugar Cafe, Balance Accounting, Waimarino Health, New World Ohakune, Ruapehu College, Waimarino Art Awards committee and numerous volunteers for hours of hard work & everyone who entered in 2017.
RAFFLE WINNERS: Bluebird Special, No 11 Glenys Fowlie; Homeware Trio, No 64 Tracey Mather; Yellow Ribbon Grape Fizz, No 4 Kim Owen.
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Do you know the difference between a cold and flu?
Five simple steps to maximise your brain
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Wendy Paterson, manager of Alzheimers Whanganui, has some advice on brain health:
• Being brain healthy is particularly important once you reach middle age as this is when changes start to occur in the brain.
To lead a brain healthy life you need to look after your brain, your body and your heart, and the earlier the better.
Scientific research suggests that leading a brain healthy life may reduce a person’s risk of developing dementia later in life. There are no guarantees however, as dementia cannot yet be prevented or cured but evidence shows that people can reduce their risk for dementia and other chronic diseases by adopting healthy lifestyles.
Think of your brain as being on a
pedestal and your role is to guard this precious asset by making sure it is well nourished with good nutrition choices while enjoying the benefits of physical activity and mental challenges.
It is never too late to switch to a healthier lifestyle. You don’t need to start doing expensive new brain-training programmes either – much of what you need to do to enjoy good brain health are simple things that you can easily do in your everyday life to lower your risk of dementia.
Step One – Look after your heartStep Two – Be physically activeStep Three – Mentally challenge your
brainStep Four – Follow a healthy dietStep Five – Enjoy social activity.
While Whanganui District Health Board (WDHB) recognises that winter illnesses can be very unpleasant, health promotion officer Chester Penaflor says feeling unwell doesn’t always require a visit to the doctor.
Concerned by reports that people are seeking medical help from their doctor or the hospital for common colds, Mr Penaflor says it’s impor-tant people understand the difference between a cold and the flu.
“While a cold might take a day to develop, influenza can do so within a few hours and with an accompanying fever (more than 38.6 de-grees Celsius) and muscle aches,” Mr Penaflor.
“Most colds last a week or two at the most and, in general, you probably won’t need to see a doctor. Self-care such as getting plenty of rest, drinking lots of fluids and avoiding ex-posure to smoke is what you need to do. Tak-ing Panadol for your fever, aches and pains can also help.
“Don’t be alarmed by coughing. It’s the
body’s way of removing mucus from your airway passages, or of reacting to an irritated airway.”
“Because colds and flu are caused by virus-es, antibiotics will not help you get better any sooner. Antibiotics only work when someone has bacterial infection. There are times when the flu can lead to an infection.”
Mr Penaflor says the time people should see their GP is when they have one or more of the following symptoms:
• Skin rash• An earache that gets more painful• A sore throat and/or cough that gets worse
or becomes painful.• Difficulty with breathing and/or chest pain• High fever lasting for more than 2 days• Chills and headaches that last several days.“This is especially important for young chil-
dren, older adults and people with chronic ill-nesses who are at higher risk for complications caused by colds”.
• If you are caring for a young baby and need reassurance then by all means go to your gen-eral practice where a nurse can give you sup-port and advice or ring Health Line
• If you are elderly, on lots of medication and are anxious about how to manage your health then either ring Healthline in the first instance or go to your general practice and ask for advice.
“To help reduce unnecessary visits … do your best to determine if you have a common cold or influenza. If however, you are unsure, call Healthline on 0800 611 116, or visit http://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/colds for more information.
“We always urge people to cover their mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing and to do this by coughing or sneezing into the crook of your arm rather into your hand. And last but not least, don’t forget that the flu vaccine is available until the end of December.”
Chopper rescues
A man in his 50s suffered a medical emergency on Monday 24 July in Waiouru and was airlifted to Whanganui Hospital in the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter.
On Tuesday the helicopter flew to Raetihi for a school child who had suffered a head injury whilst playing at school. She was airlifted to Whanganui Hospital.
This was followed immediately by a second mission to Raetihi for a woman with a serious medical condition, also airlifted to Whanganui Hospital.
Ruapehu golf
Results from the Waimarino Golf Club, Sunday 30 July: 1st Tom Spry 40 points; 2nd Andy Entwistle 39 points; 3rd Teati Cleary 38 points. Twos to Duane Dixon, Tom Spry, Andy Entwistle.
The jackpot was struck with a 3-way spilt to Tom Spry, Steve Grey and Teati Cleary.
Next weekend is the second round of Club Champs Qualifying and jackpot back to normal.
The Stockies vs Cockies tournament is on Thursday 10 August.
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