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250 jabs, then vaccinators run out

Around 250 doses of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine were administered at Raetihi on Monday, well up on the 180 doses that the Whanganui District Health Board had earlier said would be done.

However, despite the boost in numbers, many people who were booked in for their jab missed out. Some had waited several hours, standing spaced-apart out on Seddon

Street, only to be turned away.Frustration was expressed on social

media, with commentators pointing out that many of the people left standing for up to two hours were elderly.

WDHB has said there was a mix-up with bookings “which did mean some people did not get their vaccination” in Raetihi.

Uenuku Charitable Trust posted this photo, saying “while we respect the decision whether or not to get a Covid vaccine shot is a personal choice for all whānau, … we would like to give a shout out to all the locals who, including Koro Jim Edwards who queued for upwards of two hours thankfully in the sun at the clinic in Raetihi” for a Covid-19 jab. Photo: Liz Brooker.

You can still give to Daffodil Day online

Isabella Buan checks out some daffodils in her family’s lockdown garden. She turns one on Saturday, the day after the usual Daffodil Day street appeal for the Cancer Society. Her birthday isn’t cancelled but the street appeal is, thanks to the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown. But people can still support Daffodil Day online. See inside for details.

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Dekker Machinery29 Seddon St, Raetihi.Phone 06 385 4224.

House of Shem King’s performance cancelled

House of Shem, Raetihi’s favourite band, were scheduled to perform at the annual coronation (Koroneihana) for Kingi Tuheitia at Ngaruawahia on Saturday as part of a week-long celebration of sport kōrero and live performance.

However, due to the Covid-19 lockdown this was cancelled, the band has announced.King Tuheitia has acknowledged House of Shem for their song Move as One, which

portrays strength and determination for its Māori people.The words ‘Time to break the walls down’ were inspired by the House Of Shem song

Move as One, which echoed across the Kiingitanga livestream on Saturday proved to be a hit with the thousands who tuned in online.

‘Time to break the walls down, That are making us fall’ are lyrics that struck a chord with Kīngi Tūheitia who admits they inspired him to call for all Māori to rise up, “Break down the walls that make us fall and for Māori leaders take a look at yourselves, are you working for you or for your people?”

Kīngi Tūheitia has challenged Māoridom to remain diligent and focused under Alert Level 4 as the country comes to grips with the recent Covid-19 outbreak.

In July, Kīngi Tūheitia officially opened Waikato’s largest vaccination clinic, which is able to vaccinate up to 1000 people a day, at The Base shopping centre in Hamilton.

“We are strong together and you have shown great strength in the pandemic. Together you have cared for our people, together you have weathered the storm,” said Kīngi Tūheitia.

King Country mayors respond to lockdown

The annual Daffodil Day street appeal for the Cancer Society has been cancelled, thanks to the Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown.

But people can still support Daffodil Day online.The Cancer Society is urging supporters to donate and

fundraise online as Covid forces the cancellation of its iconic street collection.

“Last year, we were unable to hold a street appeal in Auckland,” says Cancer Society of New Zealand CEO Lucy Elwood.

“Unfortunately, a year later, we find ourselves in a similar situation throughout all of New Zealand. This will affect our fundraising efforts this year; our street ap-peal typically raises about $1 million for those affected by cancer.

“However, we must prioritise the safety of our thousands of dedicated volunteers and everyone involved in the face of the Delta variant. We are now counting on our generous supporters to donate online.

“We’ve been through Covid lockdown before and the demand on our services goes up. Covid adds to the anxiety of many going through cancer. This is the time for Cancer Society and New Zealanders to step up and not step back.”

The Waimarino branch of the Cancer Society is shifting its fundraising online, running two raffles through local items for sale Facebook pages, one for firewood and one for plants. Both raffles are $5 per ticket.

“Cancer doesn’t stop. And we still need your help,”

says Waimarino Cancer Society leader Sarah Drinkwater.“With our Daffodil Day street appeal cancelled, we are

launching an appeal for help.“Even though you can no longer help in person, there

are lots of ways you can still help us raise vital awareness and funds.”

Donate online at www.daffodilday.org.nz - $24 will get someone with cancer to their treatment. Cancer doesn’t stop, and with your help, neither will we.

Look out for the rescheduling of postponed events and support them when they go ahead.

Daffodil Day provides many with a chance to celebrate survivorship and remember those who have passed.

“We hope this still happens safely in bubbles and we want to keep the Daffodil Day spirit going. There are people already fundraising for us in their own unique ways on our daffodilday.org.nz website, and we are so grateful for their support.”

“We know this is also a blow for many people who have been regular volunteers on Daffodil Day too. Be-ing Principal Sponsor of Daffodil Day for over 30 years, ANZ is supporting us to help make this year’s Daffodil Day efforts a success, by matching all donations through its ‘Digital Daffodil’.”

ANZ have created a daffodil that accepts donations simply by scanning the QR code on it or you can print a poster or donate wherever you see an ANZ Digital Daf-fodil. Visit www.anz.co.nz/donate.

Tina Henare, Monika Moataane, Tairoa Haddon and Nathan Pitman – essential workers in the Frew’s potato packing shed, stopped yesterday for a photo in support of Daffodil Day. Photo: Jenny Robb.

You can still give to Daffodil Day online

Cancer doesn’t stop, so services don’t either

The Covid-19 Level 4 Lockdown has canned the Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day street appeal, but the local society says cancer doesn’t stop.

“The tag-line for our Daffodil Day campaign is ‘Cancer doesn’t stop, so we won’t either’,” says Waimarino Cancer Society leader Sarah Drinkwater.

“We are truly living those words right now – cancer doesn’t stop because of Covid. Staff are going above and beyond to support those using our services, communicate updates on scheduled treat-ments and addressing any issues that are being experienced.”

The Whanganui Rangitikei Waimarino Society have included some information about what Cancer Society services look like under the current Covid-19 Level restrictions.

Services under Covid-19 Level 4 and 3:

The Whanganui Rangitikei Waimarino

Cancer Society office in Whanganui will remain closed under New Zealand’s Covid-19 Level 4.

Staff will be working from home dur-ing this time.

Their essential services of transport to cancer-related medical appointments and supportive care are still available – these services may look different under Level 4.

All support groups and activities in-centre, such as client massages, or reception volunteer shifts are cancelled.

“We understand that the need for cancer treatment does not stop. We are working hard to continue to provide people in our community affected by with support,” says the Society.

“If you have an appointment for treatment in the next few days and you have concerns or questions about your transport please call us.”

By Andy Campbell, Local Democracy Reporter(This article is edited for relevance to Ruapehu).Ruapehu’s mayor Don Cameron has advised that the

council had activated its civil defence plan and were liaising with police to prevent Aucklanders escaping to their holiday homes.

“We are expecting people to try to escape, but not that many,” he said.

“There was nearly a riot last time when people discov-ered they were escaping from Auckland – and Wellington and holing up in their holiday homes.”

He said 30% of the Ruapehu District homes are owned by people living outside the district.

The announcement of further Covid-19 com-munity infections was sobering news as local authorities prepared for what may be a longer lockdown.

“It could be the next couple of weeks if we are looking at the way this is starting to pan out. If we are looking at a two-week incubation period

then there will be hundreds upon hundreds of contacts,” Ōtorohanga mayor Max Baxter said.

“I can’t see how it can be contained in such a short period of time,” he said yesterday.

“I certainly agree the Prime Minister has done the right thing through putting the country into lockdown.

“I think as much as we aren’t prepared in terms of supplies etc, we are certainly probably better mentally prepared than we were, and in getting those support net-works up and going again.

Waitomo mayor John Robertson also thought the lock-down may be longer.

“There’s a bit of discussion in the background now whether we need to be ready for community support measures I guess, otherwise we are just watching the events nationally now.

“It’s an eerie sort of feeling really, a lockdown at level four. I can’t remember how long it went on for last time, it was a long time.”Don Cameron.


Visit Ruapehu scores regional funding win

Waimarino responds to Covid-19 visits to Waiouru

“Whanganui DHB sincerely apologises for this,” said a spokesperson.

“We appreciate this was a significant inconvenience and disappointment for those people and that some waited for quite a time.

“We delivered approximately 250 doses in Raetihi,

but did not have enough vaccine for all who came along.“There was very strong demand which, of course, is a

good thing.”

Latest news:The WDHB has advised an extra clinic will be held.

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250 jabs, then vaccinators run out

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Waimarino residents line up – socially distanced – waiting for their turn to receive their Covid-19 vaccination. Photo: Liz Brooker.

Covid-19 testing is available in Raetihi every day this week, at The Space in Sed-don Street from 9am to 3pm.

“As there has been high demand for Covid-19 tests, Whanganui DHB wants to emphasise that only people with cold or flu-like symptoms, people who have been at a location of interest in Bulls, Waiouru, Tokoroa, Auckland, the Coromandel or Wellington at the specified time and date, and those who have been in contact with a positive case need to get tested,” says WDHB media spokesman Mark Dawson.

There are two locations of interest within the Ruapehu District, after a Covid-19 positive traveller stopped on their way from Auckland to Wellington, on Monday 16 August. They also stopped at Bulls.

People who have contracted COVID-19 visited the following sites:

• BP Connect service station, 92-94 Bridge Street, Bulls on Monday 16 August; 9.30pm to 10pm.

• Waiouru public toilets, 15 State High-way 1, Waiouru on Monday 16 August; 6.30pm to 7pm.

• Z petrol station, Waiouru, 11 State Highway 1 on Monday 16 August, 6.30pm to 7pm.

WDHB advises staff and patrons who were at these places on the days and be-tween the times specified should stay at home, and arrange to get a COVID-19 test immediately.

They should continue to stay at home un-til they have received a negative test result.

Testing at the community testing centre

at Whanganui Hospital is open from 8am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday, 21-22 August.

Anyone unsure of what to do should call Healthline on 0800 358 5453.

A Whanganui DHB spokesman said people affected should get tested as soon as possible, as well as those with cold or flu-like symptoms or who had had contact with a positive case. Other people did not need to get a test at this stage.

He said the locations of interest did not mean the virus was in the community and people should be reassured that local health services were ready to handle any cases should they arise.

Any further locations of interest will be posted on the Ministry of Health website --www.health.govt.nz

Uenuku helpingUenuku people were helping out the

Four Square Raetihi team on Seddon Street last week, with advice, masks and hand sanitiser.

“It’s so awesome to see everyone includ-ing the Hansen whānau doing the right thing!” said a spokesperson.

“If you are grabbing some supplies five people are allowed in the shop at once and if you happen to forget your mask? Kei te pai, we have disposable ones along with hand sanitiser all ready and waiting for you.”

Anyone who is keen volunteer a few hours in support of this mahi is asked to email Ariana on [email protected], or call Liz on 021-637-516.


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Minister of Tourism Hon Stuart Nash has con-firmed that Visit Ruapehu is among 31 Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) to secure government investment from the Tourism Communities: Support, Recovery and Reset Plan announced in May.

Jo Kennedy, Visit Ruapehu’s general manager, said she is thrilled about the news and amped about the opportunities to keep building on this year’s success for the significant work ahead.

“The new tourism world will not replicate the old, that has become even more apparent over the last year. This new round of funding will enable us to increase our efforts in the Destination Man-agement space. Visit Ruapehu [VR] and Ruapehu District Council [RDC] have collaborated strongly

on Destination Management since 2017 and have continued to work together on implementation of the Ruapehu Regional Visitor Development Plan [RRVDP],” states Jo.

Good progress was made on many fronts includ-ing stronger partnerships between Ruapehu, Taupō and Whanganui councils, other Regional Tourism Organisations as well as improved capability and digital visibility of Ruapehu operators.

“Over the last 12 months the STAPP funding has enabled Visit Ruapehu to engage one-on-one with operators to assist them in navigating funding and business support schemes, as well as increasing visibility for our region on Tourism NZ, Google platforms and training operators on social media,

business diversification, Qualmark, Tourism NZ listings, marketing, and more.

“Visit Ruapehu is committed to continuing this work over FY22, moving the industry to the next level of self-sustained and lasting skills,” adds Jo.

Tourism Electronic Card Transaction data also shows an increase of 28% in domestic spend for the year ending June 2021, compared to the year end-ing June 2020, indicating good uptake of domestic travel in Ruapehu as a year round destination.

Focusing on re-setting the destination as a whole and working even more closely with communities, priority areas for this funding include:

• Authentic engagement with local iwi • Closer alignment with relevant DOC teams

• Communication and connection with com-munities across the region

• Engagement with surrounding regions par-ticularly Hamilton, Waikato, Rotorua, Taranaki, Whanganui and Taupō to ensure collaborative opportunities are leveraged.

“We are so grateful to the Ruapehu District Council councillors, Mayor and council staff for their ongoing support and belief in us as well as a strong Board of professionals led by ex Ohakune businesswoman Annie Rolls,” adds Jo.

The mayor, Don Cameron, commended the hard work and collaborative efforts made by the Visit Ruapehu team in securing the $700,000 in government funding.


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Rescue helicopter saving lives over July

Fish & Game election nominations now open

With ski season in full swing in July, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to locations such as Tūroa, Whakapapa, Tongariro, and Turangi over the month of July.

The helicopter completed 48 missions, 13 being rescues, 15 inter-hospital transfers, 15 medicals and five motor ve-hicle accidents (four cars and one motorcycle). Following is a summary of the missions in the Ruapehu area:

In the early morning of Friday 2 July, the Helicopter was dispatched to Tongariro National Park for a female patient in her twenties suffering a medical condition. The onboard crew flew the patient to Rotorua Hospital for further treatment.

On Saturday 3 July they responded to a motor vehicle accident near Ruapehu. The patient was treated at the scene before being flown to Taupo Hospital for further treatment.

On Friday afternoon 9 July, the helicopter was dis-patched for a child suffering from a severe respiratory condition near Mt Ruapehu. They flew the young patient to Waikato Hospital.

On Monday 12 July the Helicopter attended a motor vehicle accident in the Central Plateau. In the evening, the Helicopter crew responded to a call out to Whakapapa Ski Field for a patient suffering a medical event. The patient was treated at the scene before being flown to Taupō Hospital for further treatment.

On Friday 23 July, the Helicopter attended to a young patient in Whakapapa, who had sustained injuries whilst skiing. The patient was treated and transported to Rotorua Hospital. They then responded to a call out to Taumarunui for an infant who required time-critical transport. The

patient was flown to Waikato Hospital in stable condition.On Saturday 24 July, the Helicopter was dispatched to

Whakapapa Ski Field in the afternoon for a child who had injured his back while skiing. He was transported to Star-ship Hospital. The on-board crew was then tasked to Tūroa for a child who had sustained injuries. She was transported to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.

The Rescue Trust says missions like these would not be possible if it weren’t for the generous donations from the public. Readers can keep the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter operational 24/7 by donating through rescue.org.nz.

The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter made several visits to Mt Ruapehu ski areas including to the Whakapapa landing pad. Photo supplied.

Anglers and hunters are being called on to stand as candidates in this year’s Fish & Game elections.

The elections are held every three years to select councillors for the 12 Fish & Game regions that govern this country’s outstanding freshwater fisheries and game bird hunting.

Candidate nominations close on Thurs-day and any full season licence holder is eligible to stand for election.

The New Zealand Fish and Game Coun-cil chairperson, Ray Grubb, is encouraging people to stand in these elections.

Mr Grubb says the legacy of decades of work is that Fish & Game is a powerful voice in protecting the environment.

“Fish & Game represents more than the interests of anglers and hunters – it is also the public’s champion when it comes to im-portant issues like water quality, pollution, the environment and access to the outdoors.

“Fish & Game is facing significant issues over water quality, the environment, public access to the outdoors and recruitment.

“We need hunters and anglers with governance skills on our Councils to make sure we’re well prepared to fight for what we believe in.”

“Fish & Game is in the process of im-proving its governance, iwi relationships, encouraging diversity on Councils, mod-ernising administration and taking a strate-gic outlook on organisational management.

“It is an exciting time, a time for new ideas and the energy to put them into action”.

As members of regional Councils, suc-cessful election candidates will be involved in consultation on the Review and with implementing any resulting changes.

After nominations for candidates close, voting will begin in September, with results announced mid-October.

Fish & Game’s elections are run by independent outside experts, Electionz.com, which has a successful track record of managing elections for local government and other national bodies.

In past years, KCEPT has passed a major share of its income to consumer benefi-ciaries. However, as a departure from this in 2020, the funds were given to St John Ambulance in Turangi, in lieu of a credit to consumer beneficiaries in the Turangi area.

Consumer beneficiaries (those who are connected to The Lines Company in the Turangi, Ohakune and Taumarunui districts), should check their latest lines

company account for their annual credit from KCEPT.

Trustees look forward to meeting with their consumer beneficiaries at their AGM, 4pm Monday 30 August (depending on Co-vid-19 lockdown levels),via Zoom, to hear what the Trust has been doing this year.

Anyone planning to join is asked to RSVP Trust secretary, Tessa Jackson, for catering purposes at [email protected].

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King Country Electric Power Trust (KCEPT) has an-nounced that they will be passing the major share of its 2021 income directly to their Consumer Beneficiaries.

The Trust will be able to distribute a total of $1,433,250 this year – $1,159,250 of which will be distributed directly to consumer beneficiaries as a credit on their lines company accounts in August.

Trust chair Adie Doyle says the remaining income will be retained to support local energy saving initiatives.

“We will continue with our ongoing support of Maru Trust along with the Energy Education in Communities (SEEC) Programme, currently being rolled out across our three districts. This initiative alone will have supported 1500 homes in power saving, which has included replacing all lightbulbs with LED bulbs,” he says.

“We have continued our support for local initiatives in areas where funding has immediately benefitted local people, such as the Foodbanks.”

“Distributing directly to our beneficiaries is the default position for Trustees, but when opportunities arise such as the Maru Trust, where an investment of $1, benefits our community by $10, due to government subsidisation, then we are keen to be involved. Maru Trust has insulated hundreds of homes in the KCEPT district; homes that otherwise would not have had this benefit,” says Adie.

The Trust’s income is generated from a 25% sharehold-ing in King Country Energy, along with funds invested in a balanced portfolio.

Rescue chopper gets $44,000 from radio group

Central North Island M o u n t a i n R a d i o Ser v ice member s handed over a cheque for $44,000 to the Taupo-based rescue helicopter recently. Pictured, from left, are: John Harpham, Geoff Turner, intensive care paramedic Rob Keating (at back), Richard Milne, John H o d g k i n s o n , S u e Jenkins, Peter Dare, Margaret Bretherton, Rosemary Peek and pilot and base manager Nat Every at back.

The rescue helicopter service that covers the Central Plateau is $44,000 better off, after a donation from the members of the Central North Island Mountain Radio Service.

A group from the Service visited the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter crew recently, to present their donation of $44,000 to Philips Search and Rescue Trust.

The group have recently decided to wind up operations and wanted to make donation to continue to help people in need across the Central North Island.

Richard Milne, an Ohakune member of the service, said the use of the mountain radios has reduced considerably in recent years, with the advent of personal locator beacons and better cell phone coverage.

“Technology has moved on,” he said.“PLBs have taken over – they’re much smaller than the

radios and easier to use.”He said despite the limited functions of the PLBs – they

don’t have the capacity for two-way communication – they have taken over.

Cell-phones are used also, in a limited capacity, and some groups including schools are using satellite phones, despite the increased cost to buy and to operatre.

The service has been around since the 1960s, for use by trampers, mountaineers and others venturing into the bush and mountain areas of New Zealand. In conjunction with other mountain radio services it provided communication coverage over the entire country.

The lightweight radios were available for hire, with users making a daily call-up to check in.

During calls, the base operator provided mountain weather forecasts. Users would indicate their location, intentions or changes of plan and pass messages to the base operator for forwarding to their contact person.

Unlike cell-phones, the mountain radios worked any-where in New Zealand’s mountain areas. The radios also had enough battery for 10 days or longer.

The service started in the South Island, with the Central Plateau service starting around 1986 when John Head from Taupo took two years to raise funds for the first radio.

In 1988 Ruapehu College donated a radio and another was bought with funds raised at the Summit Bar at the Ohakune Hotel.

A lot of community groups helped raise funds, including Rotary, to buy more radios and set up the locally-based arm of the service.

The first people involved in the Waimarino were Graeme Brebner, Robin Rolls, Noel Shepherd, Richard Milne and Ian Penny.

Several radios were available in Ohakune, which were used a lot, by schools, tramping clubs, adventure schools, hunters and possum trappers – some through long-term hire.

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Where autumn leaves have fallen and winter lies ahead, smart sellers know a change in season holds

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ratesThree Ohakune property owners told local councillors

that they felt their rates bills are unfair, because they have

been charged extra for having holiday rental accommoda-

tion on their properties.

Ryan Eves and Dylan Hovelle, who were later joined

by a third property owner, addressed the Ruapehu District

Council during the public forum session at their meeting

in Ohakune on Wednesday.

Ryan Eves said he has a bed-sit within his home that

has an ensuite, but no kitchen, but he is being charged an

extra SUIP (‘separately used or inhabited part of a prop-

erty) charge and is now paying an extra $2000 per year.

He said he doesn’t rent out the space.

Dylan Hovelle said he has a separate building on his

property, that he rents out, but that it only sleeps two people

and is not self-contained.

He argues that his rental unit doesn’t put as much pres-

sure on services as a large rental unit – “five bedroom,

three bathroom” – which is not being charged extra in rates.

He said he agrees that there should be some form of

extra payment but that the current charges are too much.

Ryan Eves said he knew of 15 people who have full

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out the Ohakune Old Coach Road and put down the

first tracks on the Hapuawhenua Viaduct, meeting

up with photographer James Bell. With the skies

clearing on Tuesday, other locally-based adventure-

seekers were heading up to Turoa, potentially having

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Avalanche

training

for rescue

volunteers

A whole lot of interagency planning came to

fruition on the weekend at Whakapapa when

teams from around the country gathered for an

avalanche training weekend.

Teams came from LandSAR, Ruapehu Alpine

Rescue Organisation (RARO), Aoraki/Mt Cook

Alpine Cliff Rescue (ACR), Taranaki ACR,

Police, St John Ambulance, Mt Ruapehu ski

patrol, LandSAR dogs, Tukino Ski Patrol and

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts all came together for the

avalanche training.

Saturday consisted of training in National

Park for the Incident Management Team (IMT)

members while the field teams trained in the lat-

est search techniques on the mountain.

The training was led by the Aoraki team

at both locations and all benefited from their

professional experience, said National Park

Constable Conrad Smith.

“On Sunday we all got to put our previous

day’s learning into action with a big avalanche

site prepared by the groomers,” he said.

Eleven ‘victims’ (mannequins) were buried

at various depths and locations and all with dif-

ferent levels of detectability to test the various

search techniques. Once found, the mannequins

were swapped with humans so first aid responses

could be tested.

A mock avalanche site was ‘built’ by Whaka-

papa groomers at Delta Corner on the ski area.

The exercise also involved two “almost op-

erational” avalanche rescue dogs that will join

Echo, the ‘almost operational’ avalanche dog takes a well-earned rest after his hard work, with handler Lisa Jaggi, a RARO

volunteer. Photo: Conrad Smith.

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Operation

Hannah

checks

ski bus

safetyPolice were at ski fields last week making sure vehicles

and drivers are safe to be on the roads.

“We want everyone to be able to experience and

enjoy New Zealand’s great outdoors,” says Inspector

Mike Brooklands, Police National Manager Commercial

Vehicle Safety Team.

“More importantly, we want everyone travelling on

our roads to do so safely.”

Operation Hannah is a multi-site operation targeting

vehicles in and around ski fields including passenger

services vehicles (PSVs).

It was focused on improving both vehicle safety and

work-related road safety through road safety prevention,

compliance and education.

Eleven-year-old Hannah Francis was tragically killed

when a bus carrying 31 passengers crashed near Tūroa

ski field in 2018. Her death was in every way avoidable.

NZ Police has permission from the Francis and Bruton

families to undertake this operation in Hannah’s name.

“Operating a vehicle or PSV in a ski field environment

is unique,” says Inspector Brooklands.

“The roads to and from the ski fields are mountainous,

are more likely to have fewer road safety infrastructures

than our state highways, and more likely to have ice and

snow on the road surface. These combined conditions

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info plan needed for

elections: PueBy Moana Ellis, Local Democracy

ReporterRuapehu District councillor Elijah Pue

says the advent of many more Māori con-

stituencies around the country for the 2022

local government elections adds urgency to

the debate over the Māori electoral option.

Māori voters are currently able to switch

between the general and Māori electoral

rolls once every five to six years, after

each census.The Government is considering chang-

ing the Māori Electoral Option to every

three years, aligning with the electoral

cycle, while the Electoral Commission has

recommended that Māori voters should be

able to change rolls at any time.

Councillor Pue says while issues of tim-

ing and frequency are important, the review

should also focus on educating citizens on

their choices and he says the information

campaigns need to happen now, well ahead

of the 2022 local government elections.

“I think we need to have a discussion

about how often we can change rolls. We

need to have a wider discussion about

what education looks like, about being on

one or the other, because I don’t think our

people know enough around what comes

with being on one or the other.

“With Māori wards coming online for

local government, I think actually we’ve

talked about it far too much and we need

to get on with it.”

In elections for councils and regional

councils, those on the Māori roll will be

Cr Elijah Pue: wider discussion on

election changes needed.

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Uenuku hosts Sanctuaries conference

Two Māori

seats not

enough: Ruapehu

hui saysBy Moana Ellis, Local Democracy Reporter

Māori at hui on marae in Raetihi and Taumarunui have

called on Ruapehu District Council to increase the number

of Māori seats under its representation proposal.

In its first representation review to include the introduc-

tion of Māori seats next year, the council is proposing two

Māori seats from a single Māori ward.

The council is also proposing a smaller council, cutting

the number of councillors from 11 to eight.

In its initial representation proposal, set to be finalised on

25 August, two Māori councillors would be elected at large

and the remaining six would be general seats, also elected

at large. In addition, a mayor would be elected at large.

The number of community boards would double from

two to four, each with four elected members and expanded

responsibilities.

Māori wards advocate Fiona Kahukura Chase said there

were calls for half the council seats to be Māori, reflecting

the population. According to 2018 Census data, 45.3%

of people in the Ruapehu District identified themselves

as Māori.“The Māori population in Taumarunui is greater than

50%. The Māori population in Raetihi is greater than 50%.

Where is the equity in that? There’s none,” Chase said.

“There’s no way we’re going to get two Māori coun-

cillors to be able to fairly represent Māori over all of the

People who are involved with wildlife

sanctuaries around New Zealand converged on

Raetihi last week to take part in the annual Sanc-

tuaries of New Zealand Incoporated (SONZI)

conference.The theme for the workshops that were part

of the conference was “Iwi and Conservation”.

Hosts for the conference was the Uenuku

Charitable Trust, who invited attendees on a

field trip to the Trust’s proposed Pokaka Sanc-

tuary in Erua Forest on the Manganui-o-Te-Ao

River.Around 80 people were welcomed onto

Raetihi Marae to start the conference on Tues-

day, with “picture postcard” snow scenes as a

backdrop.Tuesday was the powhiri at the marae and a

“science day”.

Wednesday was the workshop “Iwi and

Conservation” and dinner at the Raetihi Cos-

mopolitan Club.

On Thursday the group travelled to Pokaka,

to see first-hand the area that Uenuku plans to

turn into an eco-sanctuary, as part of its Treaty

of Waitangi settlement.

Another part of the conference are the “Soap-

boxes” – when people are invited to put forward

short presentations on sanctuary innovations,

observations, challenges and successes.

Sanctuaries of New Zealand aims to provide

“current, relevant, and best-practice information

to those engaged in managing biodiversity sanc-

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Delegates at the Sanctuaries of New Zealand Inc conference got to witness first-hand the area for the proposed Pokaka

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King Country Electric Power Trust [KCEPT] and one of New Zealand’s leading energy efficiency and education companies, Ecobulb formed a partner-ship supported by co-funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment [MBIE] to roll out the programme in the King Country over the coming months.

KCEPT has a vision with its distribu-tion policy to make a significant dif-ference to the lives of their consumer beneficiaries and trustees.

“The goal of this $300,000 project is to reduce electricity usage and power bills for more than 2500 homes in the region,” says Trust chair Adie Doyle.

KCEPT partnered with Ecobulb about two years ago with a similar focus of reducing electricity costs to KCEPT consumer beneficiaries by distribut-ing 35,000 LED free lightbulbs across the district. This project builds on that initiative.

Adie Doyle last week released updated figures on progress with the project and says that more than 900 assessments have already been carried over the past two months, meaning potential power bill savings to those homes of nearly $0.5m.

The team want to get another 600 as-sessments done before mid-September and they’re well on track to achieve that.

“This has been a huge undertaking and the key has been the partnerships formed in the community with people

and organisations that already have deep reach into grassroots King Country. ”

K C E P T p r o j e c t l e a d S a n d r a Greenslade says it has been humbling to see the response throughout the com-munity because the project is making a difference to households right here and right now.

“There is no doubt that this project is needed and has been a welcome relief for many families in and around Taumarunui, Turangi and Ohakune facing energy hardship particularly in the winter. It means that households potentially saving around $500 a year on their power bills.”Assessments

EcoBulb chief executive Dr Chris Mardon has been working in this space for more than 20 years. He says the model used here is successful because of the leadership of KCEPT, local com-munity organisations and the assessors being local people who know their communities.

Households can either have the as-sessments done in their home or they can meet with an assessor and take the necessary information with them. Dr Mardon says that has been key to getting to 900 assessments already because it’s up to the household to decide.

It takes households through how they use power and ways that they can make savings but it is left for the household to decide which changes might work for them.

“It is not an ‘all or nothing’ model because for some households there may be differing reasons why they use power the way they do. For example, for some

people, they are fine to have showers and look to reduce the length of showers but for others having a nightly bath might be about mental well-being and they want to keep doing that. This is also why the assessors have lots of options and information for households so they feel in control of the outcome.

“The assessment tool can show households the po-tential savings for each of the primary uses of power so they can see for themselves what it would mean to, for example, turn off that second fridge in the garage

that is only chilling a couple of items.”The assessors also provide devices that will help

reduce their power bills such as energy efficient LED bulbs and low flow showerheads. The assessors will also clean out the filters of any heat pumps or take the householder through how to do that themselves.

Anyone who wants an assessment is invited to email [email protected] and the project team will get one of the assessors to make contact (subject to Covid-19 lockdown levels).

Juanita Willis was very happy with her power assessment and shared this with Adie Doyle. Photo supplied.


Covid-19 Delta outbreak: it’s OK to drive to get to an exercise spot, sometime

Police were out and about checking on people’s movements to ensure they’re sticking to alert level 4 guidelines on Satur-day. Police said the message was “empathy and education”: providing information on reasons people are allowed to travel, but showing empathy while doing so.

People are allowed to drive to get exer-cise, but only in some circumstances under Level Four lockdown rules, advise Police.

Initially, Police had briefly put out the wrong advice but corrected this national advice.

A Facebook post on Saturday from po-lice said “even though it’s the weekend, we remind people that you should be in your neighbourhood only”.

“Under level 4 restrictions, you are not prepared to drive somewhere for the pur-pose of exercising.”

Staff were out and about around the country and people could expect to be questioned about their movements, the post said.

But National’s spokesman for the Co-vid-19 response, Chris Bishop, pointed out on Twitter that the Covid-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 actually said people can drive to get to a suitable exercise spot in level 4.

Police have amended the post, and a police spokeswoman said they were not aware of anyone being incorrectly warned or charged.

Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed in Sunday’s 1pm press conference that it was acceptable to drive

to a nearby spot for exercise “if they can’t exercise right beside their home within walking distance”.

“But they shouldn’t be travelling miles to go to the beach or to somewhere that’s a long way away.”

For example, people who lived on a hill and were elderly or had young children could drive somewhere flat to get their exercise.

People in a built-up area who couldn’t socially distance while exercising could drive somewhere safer.

“But we don’t want people travelling across town - so it should be to ... the near-est place that you can go.”

A letter that had been placed on a ve-hicle’s windscreen was shared online, say-ing the person was breaching level 4 rules by using their vehicle for non-essential reasons.

This could help spread the Delta vari-ant of Covid-19 and also put emergency services at risk if the person had a crash, the letter said.

“You are to return to your isolation ad-dress immediately. Your vehicle details have been recorded by police,” it said.

Police confirmed the notice was authen-tic and had been placed on windscreens of vehicles in remote places around Wanaka, to deter people from undertaking “poten-tially dangerous activities such as tramping or hiking”.

Senior Sergeant John Fookes, Otago Lakes’ central area prevention manager, said there had been “persistent problems

with people travelling to areas outside of their neighbour-hood to exercise or undertake recreational activity, such as tramping, hiking, mountain biking and even jet boating”.

“We saw this during last year’s level 4 restrictions and again during this current lockdown. We remind the public that these activities fall outside the permitted activities

under the restrictions of alert level 4, and the potential for injury means emergency services are exposed to risk when they have to rescue people.

“This is really concerning to Police and breaches the alert level 4 restrictions and we urge people to keep their exercise close to home.”

The Bulletin observed Police talking to some motorists at the Clyde Street/Miro Street intersection on Saturday, with one person turned around. He had said he was driving to take his dogs for a walk. Police pointed out that he could do this in his neighbourhood so did not need to drive anywhere.

Making ‘scents’ of smokefree cars

People are rolling up on forecourts around the country to freshen their cars before a smokefree law change ar-rives in the next few months.

This month free car air fresheners with the message ‘We Drive Smokefree for Tamariki’ are available at 75 Challenge Fuel stations nationwide as part of a partner-ship with Te Hiringa Hauora | Health Promotion Agency. The idea is to prompt smokers to reflect on when and where they smoke, given the damage second-hand smoke has on children, especially in cars.

“Driving with a carload of kids can be chaotic. Light-ing up is a quick stress relief for many smokers,” says Sue Slater, manager Wellbeing Through Prevention at Te Hiringa Hauora.

“We want to meet smokers in that moment where they reach for their smokes and offer ideas of how to change the habit. It might be swapping smokes for a drink or putting them out of sight while the kids are in the car. It can be tough but it can be done. It’s worth it for healthy tamariki”.

Children are vulnerable to the effects of second-hand smoke, which builds up in vehicles even when windows are open. Children have little or no ability to avoid the situation. Communities around Aotearoa have advocated for a law change for around ten years.

The wider campaign aims to raise awareness before the law change. From 28 November 2021 it will be illegal to smoke or vape in vehicles carrying anyone under 18, under the Smoke-free Environments (Pro-hibiting Smoking in Motor Vehicles Carrying Children) Amendment Act.

“It’s not just smokers we’re talking to, it’s their friends and family too”, says Sue. “Tamariki wellbeing is something everyone can act on. It’s about our tāonga. Protecting future generations”.

New Trustees for Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui

Whanganui Iwi members have voted in new Trustees for Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui for the 2021-2024 term.

There were two parts to the Trustee elec-tion process; the first part was held through Te Rūnanga o Te Awa Tupua in May. That saw the nomination of retuning trustees Dr Rāwiri Tinirau and Joey Allen, as well as Sheena Maru. Sheena is not new to the Trust, but this is her

first time standing in a governance role. The second part is an election process where

all registered iwi members get to vote for up to four trustees. The election process was run by Independent Returning Officer, Dale Ofsoke, Independent Election Services Ltd between 30 June and 3 August 2021.

A total 1721 votes were cast by adult members of the Whanganui Iwi Register, and the four suc-

cessful candidates were; Che Wilson, a returning trustee and newcomers Elijah Pue, Tāwhiao McMaster, and Tamahaia Skinner.

“We would like to mihi to everyone who has participated in the election processes this year,” said Nancy Tuaine, Trust Kaihautū (Chief Executive).

“It is heartening to see so many of our people

Masking up to keep each other safe

Children outside Raetihi Four Square are masked up while they wait their turn, thanks to people from the Uenuku Charitable Trust, who were on-hand with spare masks and hand-sanitiser. Photo: Liz Brooker.

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Apparently abandoned land notice settles nine-year rates hiatus

By Natalie Akoorie, Local Democracy ReporterThe owner of two sections advertised by Rua-

pehu District Council as “apparently abandoned land” will agree to pay outstanding rates to save the property after a nine-year dispute over a house build gone wrong.

RDC said it tried and failed to contact Larisa Yushkova over her two Taumarunui sections before advertising them as “apparently abandoned land” last month.

However, Local Democracy Reporting spoke to her after finding her contact details online and discovered it appeared one of her sections was being used without her permission for access to build a retaining wall at a nearby property owned by a senior council manager.

The same manager was in contact with Yush-kova’s partner Jeremy King in late May over the unpaid rates on the two adjacent sections, each about 700 square metres.

King said Yushkova had not been emailed a rates bill in the nine years and he had not been warned about the advertisement even though he emailed the senior manager as late as 27 June.

On 26 May, the senior manager told King that because he was not the legal owner of the two sections the council was not able to discuss the

details with him.“I appreciate that there have been issues with the

properties in the past, however, these issues have no bearing on the rates levied against a property or the requirements of a property owner to pay them,” he wrote.

King said no permission was sought from Yushkova for a temporary driveway across one of her sections, which appeared to enable access to the senior manager’s property for construction of a retaining wall.

The Auckland couple objected to the land being designated abandoned and to the unauthorised access.

Yushkova had now contacted the council and would agree to pay the outstanding rates at $100 per week, King said.

The outstanding rates were $16,850 and $37,338 in penalties had been wiped, he said.

The dispute with the council arose after King

and Yushkova engaged a Whanganui builder, but ran into problems when it was discovered the dig-out for their house was too close to a neighbour’s existing retaining wall.

King told the council in a letter in September 2019 that because it had approved the excavation plan it was therefore responsible for the abandoned build, which left them $19,600 out-of-pocket.

The apparently abandoned land notice said the council proposed to apply one month after the date of advertisement to the District Court for an order under the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, declaring seven sections listed to be abandoned.

A council spokesperson said staff searched Google, Facebook and the Electoral Roll but could not find Yushkova’s contact details, even though it had three email addresses for her.

The council said it was legally bound to only deal with Yushkova and not King who said he was acting as her representative because of a language barrier.

An apparently abandoned land notice was one way to bring owners forward, the council spokes-person said.

He said the earthworks had no relation to the non-payment of rates and the obligation of the owner to pay them, that they were a private mat-

ter that council could not comment on, and that it was not council staff who initiated apparently abandoned land and rating sale processes.

“Property owners do when they chose to stop paying their rates, don’t supply current contact details and/or stop engaging with council on the matter.”

He said the process of getting to the point of placing an apparently abandoned land ad involved many council staff over time as well as external legal companies.

“As a process that follows strict, prescribed, legal steps there are multiple checks and balances along the way as defined by the Local Govern-ment Rating Act. Any rate enforcement action is an absolute last step.”

The Act puts the meaning of abandoned land as land where the rates have not been paid for three years or more and the ratepayer is unknown, cannot be found and has no known agent in New Zealand, is deceased and has no representative, or has given notice they intend to abandon the land.

Victoria University of Wellington associate pro-fessor of law Dr Dean Knight said if the case had proceeded to court it would have been surprising if the court made an abandoned land declaration

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ManagementĀtihau-Whanganui Incorporation advises that nominations to the Committee of Management are required to be received at the Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation Office, PO Box 4035, Whanganui by 4pm on Thursday 30th September 2021.

Two places are required to be filled due to Committee of Management members retiring by rotation. This will be for a period of three (3) years.

The Committee of Management are elected by Shareholders and are responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Incorporation. They are also responsible for monitoring how the strategy is being implemented.

While you are not required to be a shareholder of the Incorporation to stand, your application must be accompanied by a nomination from a shareholder or representative of a shareholder.

The candidate must include a recent digital photo and a personal statement of no more than 300 words explaining why they are seeking election onto the Committee of Management, as well as their relevant skills and expertise.

A nomination form will be available on the tihau-Whanganui Incorporation website www.atihau.com or alternatively, contact the office on 06 3487213 or email [email protected].

Special ResolutionsAll special resolutions as per 5.1 of the Constitution of Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation are to be in the hands of the Secretary by 4pm, 30 September 2021.

Paul MaguireSecretary

PUBLIC NOTICESSection 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012Ohakune Tavern Limited has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council for the Renewal of an On Licence with variation in respect of the premises situated at 70 Clyde Street known as Ohakune Tavern. The variation of the licence refers to the following: To extend the licensed hours of the outside deck area from 9.00am - 2.00am. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is that of a Tavern. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday - Sunday: 9.00am – 2.00am.The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ruapehu District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, 59-63 Huia Street, Taumarunui.Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946.No objections to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 18 August 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICESSection 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012Mellonsfolly Ranch Limited has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council for the Renewal of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 440 Crotons Road, Ruatiti Valley known as Mellonsfolly Ranch. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is that of a Hotel. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday – Sunday 8.00am to 10.00pm for day visitors, Monday to Sunday 8.00am to 3.00am for hotel guests.The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ruapehu District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, 59-63 Huia Street, Taumarunui.Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946.No objections to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 18 August 2021.

MEETINGS The following meetings of Horizons Regional Council will be held during September 2021.

Monday, 6 September

1.30am Climate Action Joint Committee

Tuesday, 7 September

11.00am Regional Transport Committee

Wednesday, 15 September

9.30am Environment Committee


10.00am Regional Council (Livestreamed)

Should Members of the public wish to speak at Meetings, they are advised to view details on the Horizons’ website www.horizons.govt.nz or phone 0508 800 800.

M J McCartney CHIEF EXECUTIVE

2021 Election of TrusteesPutaratara ki uta, putaratara ki tai Kei nga piki, kei nga heke O Tuwharetoa e!! Tenei te karanga kia tautokohia e te kaupapa O Piki mai, kake mai!!

The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries Charitable Trust (the Trust) is established to act as the Mandated Iwi Organisation of Ngāti Tūwharetoa for the purposes of the Maori Fisheries Act 2004.

Call for Nominations

The Trust Deed requires all six Trustees to retire this year and the Trust now invites nominations to fill those vacancies. The retiring Trustees can stand for re-election if they choose. Candidates for the four Ward positions must be adult members registered with the Trust and who whakapapa to a hapu within the Ward they are nominated for. Important dates for the 2021 election are:

Monday 23 August Nominations OpenWednesday 15 September Nominations Close at 12 noonBy Tuesday 21 September Public Notice of CandidatesTuesday 28 September Voting Papers sent outFriday 22 October Voting closes at 12 noon

Nominations must be made on the official nomination form. A candidate information booklet is available detailing the requirements of the election including the nomination process.

Call for Inclusion on Trust Register

The Trust also invites anyone who has not already enrolled, aged 18 years and over and with the appropriate whakapapa, to apply to be included on the Trust’s register. The closing date for registrations is 12 noon on Wednesday 15 September 2021.

Candidate handbooks, nomination and registration forms are available from the Returning Officer by phoning the Election Helpline on 0800 666 041 or emailing [email protected] or can be downloaded from the Trust’s website www.ntf.maori.nz

Anthony MortonReturning Officer - Ngāti Tuwharetoa Charitable TrustElection Helpline: 0800 666 [email protected]

Growers WantedWHG Ltd – Waikato Heifer Growers (Est 2004) is seeking interest from a potential grower/s for dairy replacements in the National Park/Raetihi/Ohakune or Waiouru districts. We have 5-6 month weaner grower contracts up to 600 head commencing November/December 2021. Minimum start weights, weight gain or per head per week pricing structures, animal health and labour supplied with even progress monthly payments.

Grower referees are available.

Phone Brett Dixon 0275 632 729 [email protected]

Owner Operator

BUSINESS NOTICES

FIREWOOD LOGS mixed loads only txt/call Keith or Tom on 027-358-4898.

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

LAWNMOWING AND SECTION maintenance – Phone Alpine Property Services 0800-896-689 or 027-353-5189 email: [email protected].

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

www.ohakune.info

PUBLIC NOTICES

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Deadline for all

advertising bookings and

copy is

5pm Fridays!It’s important that we get your ad

booking and copy in on time, so that we have time to check

it, plan the best layout and work on producing a better

paper for you!

PUBLIC NOTICES

Military ExerciseOfficer Cadet School of the New Zealand Army will be carrying out a military exercise 25-31 August 2021.

They will be based out of the Rangataua forest, and the exercise area will be encompassed in this area.

Training will involve soldiers conducting patrols by day and night. Soldiers will be carrying military weapons and using both civilian and military vehicles. Blank firing may occur over this period in a controlled environment.

If you have any queries about the exercise please contact the below:

Officer Cadet SchoolSSGT Vanner: 0211672729

SSGT Kahukura:[email protected]

Advisory Notice

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Do you want a FREE listing on our updated site? Do you have changes we need to make? Contact us [email protected] or 06 385 8532

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Phone 06-385-8532.Email: [email protected] Deadline 5pm Friday.

FORSALE

BUSINESS NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES

Tongariro Taupo Conservation Board

Notice of MeetingDate: Thursday 16th September 2021

Venue: The Park Hotel, Cnr State Highway 4 & Millar Street, National Park, Ruapehu 3989

Public Forum: 1.00pm to 1.30pm

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting and engage with the Board during

the public forum.

If you wish to address the board or receive an agenda please contact Karen Rainbow on:

E. [email protected] P. 027 216 5337

https://www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/statutory-and-advisory- bodies/conservation-boards/tongariro-taupo/

Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation

Nominations to the Committee of

ManagementĀtihau-Whanganui Incorporation advises that nominations to the Committee of Management are required to be received at the Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation Office, PO Box 4035, Whanganui by 4pm on Thursday 30th September 2021.

Two places are required to be filled due to Committee of Management members retiring by rotation. This will be for a period of three (3) years.

The Committee of Management are elected by Shareholders and are responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Incorporation. They are also responsible for monitoring how the strategy is being implemented.

While you are not required to be a shareholder of the Incorporation to stand, your application must be accompanied by a nomination from a shareholder or representative of a shareholder.

The candidate must include a recent digital photo and a personal statement of no more than 300 words explaining why they are seeking election onto the Committee of Management, as well as their relevant skills and expertise.

A nomination form will be available on the tihau-Whanganui Incorporation website www.atihau.com or alternatively, contact the office on 06 3487213 or email [email protected].

Special ResolutionsAll special resolutions as per 5.1 of the Constitution of Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation are to be in the hands of the Secretary by 4pm, 30 September 2021.

Paul MaguireSecretary

PUBLIC NOTICESSection 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012Ohakune Tavern Limited has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council for the Renewal of an On Licence with variation in respect of the premises situated at 70 Clyde Street known as Ohakune Tavern. The variation of the licence refers to the following: To extend the licensed hours of the outside deck area from 9.00am - 2.00am. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is that of a Tavern. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday - Sunday: 9.00am – 2.00am.The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ruapehu District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, 59-63 Huia Street, Taumarunui.Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946.No objections to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 18 August 2021.

PUBLIC NOTICESSection 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012Mellonsfolly Ranch Limited has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council for the Renewal of an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 440 Crotons Road, Ruatiti Valley known as Mellonsfolly Ranch. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is that of a Hotel. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday – Sunday 8.00am to 10.00pm for day visitors, Monday to Sunday 8.00am to 3.00am for hotel guests.The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ruapehu District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, 59-63 Huia Street, Taumarunui.Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946.No objections to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 18 August 2021.

MEETINGS The following meetings of Horizons Regional Council will be held during September 2021.

Monday, 6 September

1.30am Climate Action Joint Committee


11.00am Regional Transport Committee

Wednesday, 15 September

9.30am Environment Committee


10.00am Regional Council (Livestreamed)

Should Members of the public wish to speak at Meetings, they are advised to view details on the Horizons’ website www.horizons.govt.nz or phone 0508 800 800.

M J McCartney CHIEF EXECUTIVE

2021 Election of TrusteesPutaratara ki uta, putaratara ki tai Kei nga piki, kei nga heke O Tuwharetoa e!! Tenei te karanga kia tautokohia e te kaupapa O Piki mai, kake mai!!

The Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries Charitable Trust (the Trust) is established to act as the Mandated Iwi Organisation of Ngāti Tūwharetoa for the purposes of the Maori Fisheries Act 2004.

Call for Nominations

The Trust Deed requires all six Trustees to retire this year and the Trust now invites nominations to fill those vacancies. The retiring Trustees can stand for re-election if they choose. Candidates for the four Ward positions must be adult members registered with the Trust and who whakapapa to a hapu within the Ward they are nominated for. Important dates for the 2021 election are:

Monday 23 August Nominations OpenWednesday 15 September Nominations Close at 12 noonBy Tuesday 21 September Public Notice of CandidatesTuesday 28 September Voting Papers sent outFriday 22 October Voting closes at 12 noon

Nominations must be made on the official nomination form. A candidate information booklet is available detailing the requirements of the election including the nomination process.

Call for Inclusion on Trust Register

The Trust also invites anyone who has not already enrolled, aged 18 years and over and with the appropriate whakapapa, to apply to be included on the Trust’s register. The closing date for registrations is 12 noon on Wednesday 15 September 2021.

Candidate handbooks, nomination and registration forms are available from the Returning Officer by phoning the Election Helpline on 0800 666 041 or emailing [email protected] or can be downloaded from the Trust’s website www.ntf.maori.nz

Anthony MortonReturning Officer - Ngāti Tuwharetoa Charitable TrustElection Helpline: 0800 666 [email protected]

Growers WantedWHG Ltd – Waikato Heifer Growers (Est 2004) is seeking interest from a potential grower/s for dairy replacements in the National Park/Raetihi/Ohakune or Waiouru districts. We have 5-6 month weaner grower contracts up to 600 head commencing November/December 2021. Minimum start weights, weight gain or per head per week pricing structures, animal health and labour supplied with even progress monthly payments.

Grower referees are available.

Phone Brett Dixon 0275 632 729 [email protected]

Owner Operator

BUSINESS NOTICES

FIREWOOD LOGS mixed loads only txt/call Keith or Tom on 027-358-4898.

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

LAWNMOWING AND SECTION maintenance – Phone Alpine Property Services 0800-896-689 or 027-353-5189 email: [email protected].

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

www.ohakune.info

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLICNOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Deadline for all

advertising bookings and

copy is

5pm Fridays!It’s important that we get your ad

booking and copy in on time, so that we have time to check

it, plan the best layout and work on producing a better

paper for you!

PUBLIC NOTICES

Military ExerciseOfficer Cadet School of the New Zealand Army will be carrying out a military exercise 25-31 August 2021.

They will be based out of the Rangataua forest, and the exercise area will be encompassed in this area.

Training will involve soldiers conducting patrols by day and night. Soldiers will be carrying military weapons and using both civilian and military vehicles. Blank firing may occur over this period in a controlled environment.

If you have any queries about the exercise please contact the below:

Officer Cadet SchoolSSGT Vanner: 0211672729

SSGT Kahukura:[email protected]

Advisory Notice

www.ohakune.infoOhakune... your mountain town

Do you want a FREE listing on our updated site? Do you have changes we need to make? Contact us [email protected] or 06 385 8532

POSTPONED


ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Ngā manga iti, ngā manga nui e honohono kau ana ka tupu hei Awa Tupua.

Due to the continued uncertainty of Covid restrictions and in the interests of wellbeing for our people, the Annual General Meeting of Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui Trust and presentation of the Annual Report for the period 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2021 will be held on:

Sunday 12 September 2021 at 11.00am (NZ Time)as an online virtual Webinar only

AGENDA:1. Karakia and Apologies2. Minutes of the AGM 27 September 20203. Presentation of Annual Report4. Resolutions: (a) Approve Appointment of Auditor (b) Approve Trustee Remuneration 5. SUBSIDIARY REPORTS i. Te Ngakinga o Whanganui Investment Trust ii. Whanganui Iwi Fisheries Limited iii. Te Whawhaki Trust6. General Business7. Te Pou Tupua Report8. Formal announcement of Trustees for the period September 2021 to

September 2024. 9. Karakia Whakamutunga

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:To receive the ZOOM link and vote on the resolutions, ALL attendees will need to pre-register before 5.00pm on Friday 10 September 2021, by sending your email details to [email protected]

Copies of relevant documents as well as an Online Guide will be available on the Ngā Tāngata Tiaki website (www.ngatangatatiaki.co.nz) from 3 September 2021. For further information, please contact the office at 357 Victoria Avenue, Whanganui or phone 0800 AWA TUPUA (0800 292 8878).

Nau mai e ngā hapū me ngā iwi o tai, o uta, huri noa.

Gerrard AlbertChairperson

PUBLIC NOTICES

CLASSIFIEDS Deadline 5pm Friday.

MEETING UPDATE FORKING COUNTRY ELECTRIC POWER TRUST

NOTICE TO CONSUMERS, BUSINESS HOUSES AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThe Annual General Meeting of the Trust will now be held on

Monday, 30th August 2021 at 4.00pm Via Zoom

THE ZOOM LINK WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE

Or alternatively, please contact our Secretary via email:[email protected] for the Zoom link.

Annual Reports and Financial Statements are now available from our website: www.kcpowertrust.co.nz

T Jackson, Secretary, PO Box 421, TAUMARUNUI

23rd August 2021

We’re still printing!The Bulletin is still being printed under Level 4 restrictions and will be available at various

locations around the district. No house deliveries for the time being.

Nationwide project offers hope in war against weeds

A co-ordinated national research project aimed at tackling six of New Zealand’s most invasive weeds through biocontrol is expected to have far-reach-ing benefits for landowners and councils across the country.

The three-year, $3.2 million project is backed by the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, and the National Biocontrol Collective (the Collective) – a consortium of regional councils, unitary authorities and the Department of Conservation.

“There’s no doubt about it – weeds are a constant source of stress for landown-ers,” says Phil McKenzie, chairman of the project’s governance group.

“Biocontrol has the potential to provide a longer-term solution at a time when more registered herbicides are being restricted by our export trading countries, weeds are becoming resistant to herbicides, and New Zealand society is demanding more environmentally friendly farming practices.”

The project has three workstreams. These are to:• Advance biocontrol programmes for several high-

priority weeds.• Monitor weed reduction in matured biocontrol pro-

grammes on productive land.• Develop a partnership for sustaining investment in

weed biocontrol.The project will focus on Sydney golden wattle (Acacia

longifolia), Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana), old man’s beard (Clematis vitalba), woolly nightshade (Sola-num mauritianum), Chilean flame creeper (Tropaeolum speciosum), and yellow flag iris (Iris pseudacorus).

The Ruapehu area has several of these weeds, including old man’s beard.

By completion, the project aims to secure Environ-mental Protection Authority approval for the release of new biocontrol agents for at least three of these six weed species.

“Weeds are a major threat to New Zealand’s natural and productive ecosystems, and they’re costly to control,” says Mr McKenzie.

“Through this project we aim to safeguard our environ-ment and save landowners and councils money by finding smarter ways to reduce herbicides and the labour needed for weed control.

“Although biocontrol is expensive upfront to develop, collaborative cost-sharing models will make the develop-ment stage affordable – and the long-term benefits make it well worthwhile.”

“We’ve got 15 regional councils co-investing in the project too, which enables regional priorities to be ac-counted for in selecting weeds to work on.”

“Biocontrol can be a long-term, cost-effective and sus-tainable weed management solution,” says Steve Penno, MPI’s Director Investment Programmes.

“By pooling our research efforts across multiple de-velopment streams, including adopting what’s worked in previous biocontrol programmes, we’ll be able to acceler-ate progress considerably.

“Farmers need more effective tools to manage these invasive weeds. To be able to eradicate or at least sub-stantially reduce some of our most persistent weeds would be a huge win.”

Old man’s beard. Photo: Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research.

where the owner was known, and her contact details were easily able to be found.

However he said being in dispute with a council did not absolve a landowner from paying rates while the situation was settled.

On the issue of Yushkova’s section being used for access, he said: “the law is always careful to make sure that dealings are scru-pulous and without any conflict of interest, whether that’s the existence of a conflict of in-terest or the existence of circumstances which give the impression of a conflict of interest”.

Local Democracy Reporting has been unable to contact the senior manager for comment.

From Page 9put their hands up to contribute to the legacy created by our tupuna.”

The candidates will officially take up their role at the conclusion of the Ngā Tāngata Tiaki Annual General Meeting which will be held virtually on 12 September, due to uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 restrictions.

Tuaine said it is important to recognise the contributions made by outgoing trustees, in particular the unwavering and committed leadership of Gerrard Albert, who has led the Trust since its inception.

“A new pathway has been created from their work and it is now time to hand it over to a new team to pick up the mantle.”

Another positive outcome of the election process was seeing more people sign up to the Whanganui Iwi Register seeking to be involved and participating in tribal decision making, she said.

“We continue to encourage whanau who are from Whanganui Iwi to register and to get in touch to make sure their details are up to date.”

From Page 8

Abandoned land sorted

New iwi trustees elected

Extra clinic at Raetihi to address high demand

An unfortunate mix-up with bookings at a Raetihi vac-cination clinic on Monday 23 August meant some people missed out, advises the Whanganui District Health Board.

“Whanganui DHB sincerely apologises for this, and acknowledges it was a significant inconvenience and disappointment for those people.

“The high demand for vaccinations also meant some people waited for quite a time.

“The DHB has moved quickly to organise another clinic in Raetihi (today), Wednesday 25 August, for those who missed out on Monday, and for other vulnerable people in the area.

“The strong demand from people wanting the Pfizer

vaccination is great news, and approximately 250 doses were delivered in Raetihi on Monday. However, the vac-cine did eventually run out.

“The extra clinic on Wednesday will be at the Centre Baptist Church in Seddon Street from 10am to 2pm, and those who missed out are being invited to return.”

Whanganui DHB appreciates the positive response to the vaccination from people in the Waimarino, and the patience they have shown.

On Monday, the rollout in the Whanganui DHB region passed 40,000 doses which means we are over one third of the way through this massive vaccination campaign.


You can still give to Daffodil Day onlineFor around 25 years, the Bulletin has run a Daffodil Day photo on the front page, to support the annual street appeal. With the Covid-19 lockdown, that appeal can’t happen, but you can still donate online at www.anz.co.nz/donate. Here’s some photos for the appeal that we’ve run in the past, to brighten your lockdown day.

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