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CROWDED: A large crowd gathered for the official opening of the extension of train commuter services to Waikanae at the Waikanae RailwayStation on Saturday morning. Story — page 4. Photo: David Haxton / CCN210211DHjoyce

‘Gut-wrenching’ burglary■ David Haxton

SeanPrendeville

Burglars have ransacked thehome of Sean Prendeville, a10-year-old boy suffering frombone cancer, who featured inthe Kapiti News this month.

While Sean and his motherJenny Prendeville were inAuckland’s Starship Hospital,burglars went through theirValley Rd, Paraparaumu, homeon Saturday, pulling opendrawers and helping them-selves to whatever they wanted.

Windows were smashed togain entry and numerous itemsstolen including an X Box, Wii,42’’ Samsung plasma television,laptop and two Kodak digitalcameras. Ms Prendeville saidthe theft probably happenedsometime in the afternoonwhen vigilant neighbours were

away for a few hours.‘‘I was just so

devastated.‘‘My neighbours

were in tears and abso-lutely gutted by it.

‘‘They rang me onSaturday night.

‘‘After what wehave been through, it’sparticularly gut-wrenching.

‘‘And being a solomum, I probably won’tbe able to replace some of thestuff.’’

Sean and his mother wereexpected home this week for acouple of days rest before heunderwent his last gruellingchemotherapy treatmentstarting tomorrow.

‘‘We’re both tired, bothemotionally shattered.

‘‘We’re trying to putour lives back togetherand honestly this is thelast thing we needed.

‘‘I fail to see howanyone could need itmore than a kid who isbattling cancer andwho has has had anincredibly difficultlonely time.

‘‘They have alsostolen healing time sowe can be stronger to do

the last round of chemo-therapy.’’

The theft of Sean’s X Box washeart-breaking. His sisterIsabella, 7, had written a letterto Santa, saying not to worryabout presents herself or othersister Annalisa, 12, but askingfor an X Box for their brotherinstead. The letter found its way

to Paraparaumu Beach Schoolwho bought the X Box for Sean.

‘‘He was just so proud of it.‘‘He was so upset when I told

him the X Box had been stolen.’’Moreover, Sean hadn’t been

allowed to open the X Box untilhe reached a certain level ofrehabilitation — he only openedit in recent days.

Something like an X Box is agreat distraction for Sean whenhe is feeling very sick, can’tmove, or can’t see other chil-dren.

Waikanae Montesorri hadfundraised to buy Sean the Wiigame machine.

Another added stress washome safety, especially for thechildren.

‘‘I need them to feel safe intheir own home,’’ MsPrendeville said.

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T-TIME: Staff and children from Otaki Montessori Pre School, from left, head teacher Lorna Tawhiti, DanaPerfect, teacher Melanie White, Lucas Mildenhall, teacher Tanya Glavas, on steps Rosa Meyer and EloudieBedggood. Photo: Ann Reading CCN160211ARtee

■ Ann Reading

T o celebrate the 20thanniversary of OtakiMontessori Pre

School’s incorporation in2010, it was decided to havespecial T-shirts made for chil-dren and staff.

Head teacher Lorna

Tawhiti designed the logowhich represents unity, onblack for staff and sky blue forthe children.

They received a findinggrant from Pub Charities toproduce the T-shirts for everychild, staff member and cur-rent committee member.

The Montessori education

method was developed in 1905by Dr Maria Montessori andhas a specific approach thatrecognises the developmentalneeds of each child andresponds accordingly.

Children learn independ-ence, self-confidence, self-discipline, concentration anda good work ethic.

CLARIFICATIONIn our lead story on February 16,we described how the Lighthousecomplex would be sold, anddetailed some of the occupiers ofthe complex. Some of theseoccupiers are tenants of theLighthouse Trust.

One of these is the KapitiCommunity Foodbank Inc, whowould like it clarified they are anindependent incorporated societyand not part of the proposed saleof the complex.

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Dispute settledAn employment dispute atPaekakariki School regardingallegationsmade against principalAllan Marsden has been settled. Astatement from the school said: ‘‘MrMarsden andMs Adams haveresigned. Mediation has resulted inagreement and the situation andissues have been addressed to thesatisfaction of the parties involved.The school looks forward withconfidence to the future.’’ ChristineAdams is a Year 7 and 8 and specialneeds teacher.

Classic carsAbout 300 American cars includingDodges, Mustangs, Chevrolets,Pontiacs, and Hotrods will becruising Kapiti streets tomorrow.Participants from the New ZealandAmeriCARna event in Lower Huttwill drive through Kapiti then visitone of its best attractions,Southward Car Museum. Thevisiting classics will cruise fromState Highway 1 between 11.15amand 11.45am, along Popular Ave,Rosetta Rd, Marine Parade, ManlySt, Ngapotiki St, Donovan Rd,Percival Rd, Mazengarb Rd,Ratanui Rd, and Otaihanga Rd tothe car museum.

Bridge historyKapiti Coast Museum has a series ofphotographs on display showing theWaikanae rail bridge from the samevantage point, taken over 125 years(1866 to 2011). Themuseum, at 9Elizabeth Street, Waikanae, is open2pm to 4pm Saturday, Sunday andpublic holidays.

Song releaseAdele Malcouronne, of RaumatiBeach, has released a song calledShine a light on Leprosy. The songis a fundraiser for the LeprosyMission of New Zealand and ties inwith Leprosy AwarenessMonth inFebruary. Copies of the song cost$5 and are available by phoning 2995554.

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Cost concerns defer reservoir■ David Haxton

Options for an expensive Otakiwater reservoir look likely to bedeferred for a couple of years.

Kapiti Coast District Councilhas been considering a reservoirin Otaki since the mid 1990s and ithas a current budget of $5.49million for the project.

Seven reservoir sites havebeen considered since 2007 buthave been narrowed down tothree. The preferred site isn’towned by the council, but via atrust, and is opposed by thelandowner.

A report to a council workshop

recommended the councilapproved land acquisition of onehectare at the preferred site underthe Public Works Act.

The site, in the Waitohu pla-teau rural area, is seen as the beststrategic location and least cost.

A 6000m3 volume would meetprojected demand beyond 2030.

But Otaki ward councillorPenny Gaylor said stemmingfrom a workshop, the council waslooking to defer plans for a reser-voir. ‘‘We’re just looking to savesome money of course.’’

Council projections haveindicated a rates increase of 9.5per cent for 2011/12.

The council is going throughall major budget items to estab-lish priorities and savings in thebuild-up to the adoption of thedraft annual plan in mid March.

Ms Gaylor said the communitywould have the chance to com-ment on the reservoir project inthe draft annual plan.

She questioned what the com-munity wanted to achieve fromputting in a reservoir. ‘‘We don’tneed it urgently. We want to bevery clear that it’s the rightsolution given it’s a $5m solution.

‘‘It’s something that hasn’tbeen talked about much in thecommunity. And being the Otaki

ward councillor, I absolutelywant to be sure that I’m voting theright way for the community, tospend the community’s money.

‘‘I want feedback from thecommunity on what they thinkthe reservoir is for and if it’s animportant priority.’’

Regarding the Public WorksAct, Ms Gaylor said she didn’twant to see land taken frompeople. ‘‘That’s not the approach Iwant from a council I’m part of.

‘‘Deferring it means we’regoing to keep on talking withlandowners until, if we go ahead,we’ve got a landowner who isreally happy.’’

A briefing report to a councilworkshop says there are sevenmain benefits of an Otaki waterstorage reservoir:■ Providing secure water supplyfor public use and fire-fightingprotection■ Improving energy manage-ment opportunities■ More efficient water treatment■ Improving water qualitygrading■ Reducing long-term oper-ational costs■ Increasing efficiencies usinggravity flow■ Reducing stress on Otakiwater network.

Centre dream comes to life

CLASS ACT: In front of a classroom that will be transformed into a flora and fauna education centre at Nga Manu NatureReserve were, from left, Peter McKenzie, Robin Philipp and Bruce Benseman. Photo: David Haxton CCN010211DHrobin

■ David Haxton

Over the coming months,a tired old classroomwill be transformed intoa stunning flora and

fauna conservation educationcentre at Waikanae’s Nga ManuNature Reserve.

The reserve spent about$32,000 to buy and relocate an oldHawke’s Bay primary schoolclassroom to the reserve.

But turning the classroom intothe learning centre was out of thereserve’s financial reach so theyturned to the community for help.

That help has come via thePhilipp Family FoundationCharitable Trust, who have given$60,000 towards the project.

Work on the Philipp FamilyFoundation Conservation Educa-tion Centre will start soon, and itis hoped the centre will be open byOctober.

Its use will be for school groupsprimarily but can be used forcommunity groups or even as awedding venue.

The centre is situated so it willopen out into the environment;outside will be tiered seating.

Robin Philipp, one of the trustofficer’s, said the conservationcentre fitted in well with thetrust’s objectives, whichincluded promoting the healthand wellbeing of individuals andcommunities.

Dr Philipp has a close con-nection with the Kapiti district,having grown up here.

Nowadays he is based inBristol, England, where he worksfor the National Health Service as

a physician and consultant. He isalso on the World Health Organ-isation as a temporary advisor onenvironmental health projects.

The sale of his Rosetta Farm, inthe Waikanae north developmentarea, enabled interest from thesale to go into the trust which inturn goes to various projects such

as the conservation classroom.Nga Manu Nature Reserve

manager Bruce Benseman saidthe donation was amazing.

‘‘And there is a lot of linkagesbetween the trust and Nga Manu.

‘‘The centre is going to befantastic.’’

Reserve founder Peter

McKenzie said the centre wouldbe another milestone for thereserve.

‘‘It’s like the last piece of thejigsaw has gone in for my visionof what I wanted to achieve withNga Manu. It’s the most import-ant single step we have taken for along time.’’

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Energy meetingTransition TownOtaki is holding apublicmeeting tonight from7.30pm intheRotary hall, Aotaki Street, Otaki,to discuss the future of Otaki’s energyand ask if Otaki can generatemoreelectricity than it uses.‘‘TheOtaki Community Board passeda resolution last February ‘that theOtaki community aspires to be thefirst NewZealand off-grid town bybecoming a net supplier to thenational electricity grid as part of theGreater Otaki Vision economicdevelopment strategy’, so wewant apublic forum to present the facts andexaminewhat this would involve,’’spokeswomanDeirdre Kent said.Speakers will include JakeRoos andAlison Lash fromKapiti Coast DistrictCouncil, Ross Leggett fromElectra,TimArmstrong of East HarbourEnergy andSeanWeaver of CarbonPartnership. It will be chaired byKimbalMcHugo ofOptimisedEnergy.

Training aidRichard Taratoa, president of OtakiRailway BowlingClub says therecently gifted $5000 to theOtaki StJohnAmbulancewas from the club’sfunds. The donation has financed thepurchase of amanikin for training inresuscitationmethods.

Pancake breakfastKapiti is celebrating 100 years ofInternationalWomen’s Day onMarch8with a pancake breakfast between7.45amand 9am in the KapitiCommunity Centre. ParaparaumuSoroptimist International Kapiti andUNWomenNZ invite all interestedwomen to attend. Limited spaces soplease register before Feb 25 [email protected] callJan at 04 902 1106


Protests mark rail opening

HELD HIGH: Protesters held signs about the Otaki bus to Paraparaumu change.Photo: David Haxton CCN210211DHsigns

BIG BANNER: Protesters hold a big banner against the high cost of roads.Photo: David Haxton CCN210211DHbanner

■ David Haxton

CHANGE NEEDED: A protester holdsa sign that advocates the WesternLink Road over an expressway.

Photo: David Haxton CCN210211DHxpress

BANG: Transport Minister StevenJoyce, watched by Otaki MP Nathan

Guy and others, hammers acommemorative spike to celebrate

the extension of commuter railservices to Waikanae.

Photo: David Haxton CCN210211DHmps

‘We can’t bequeath tofuture generations anunsafe highway thatmixes local and

national traffic to thedegree it does’TRANSPORTMINISTER

STEVEN JOYCE

Protesters were out in forceduring the official opening ofthe extension of train commuterservices to Waikanae.

Among the large crowdwhich gathered at the WaikanaeRailway Station on Saturdaymorning were many against theproposed Kapiti expressway aswell as others not happy that theOtaki bus service now stops atthe railway station instead ofcontinuing to Paraparaumu.

People held large heliumballoons which signified homesthat will make way for theexpressway.

Others held signs or largerb a n n e r s c r i t i c i s i n g t h eexpressway and bus servicedecisions.

Sustained clapping andcheering occurred when DarrenHughes’ name was announcedas one of the dignitariesattending the opening.

Mr Hughes, who is opposed tothe Mackays to Peka PekaExpressway, was one of theadvocates of the rail upgrade.Labour set the upgrade inmotion and National has seen itfinished.

S o m e b o o e d a n d s o m echeered when Transport Minis-ter Steven Joyce, the key figurebehind the expressway plans,spoke.

Mr Joyce, labelled TheRoadfather on some signs,

touched on the expresswayissue.

He said it was crucial nowand in the future that all trans-port corridors operated well andsafely including the clear long-term plan for the safe develop-ment of State Highway 1through Kapiti.

‘‘It’s a plan that should havefinished a long time ago.

‘‘We can’t bequeath to futuregenerations an unsafe highwaythat mixes local and nationaltraffic to the degree it does.

‘‘I appreciate the uncertaintyand concern some people arefeeling and encourage you towork with the process to getcertainty as soon as you pos-sibly can.’’

Otaki MP Nathan Guy saidthe rail upgrade was great newsfor the district and wider area.

‘‘Kapiti has been one of thefastest growing areas in thecountry and this will onlyencourage that growth.

‘‘On top of this we also havethe Wellington to Levin Road ofNational Significance underway which includes the KapitiExpressway and TransmissionGully.

‘‘And of course, those of youwho are booing, might be inter-ested to know that we have moregood news because in Octoberwe will have Air New Zealandflying in Paraparaumu andconnecting us with Auckland.’’

It was a memorable day forMr Guy.

H i s g r e a t g r a n d f a t h e r ,Joseph Nathan, was chairmanof the Wellington ManawatuR a i l w a y c o m p a n y w h i c hcompleted the original line in1886 at Otaihanga.

Kapiti Mayor Jenny Rowansaid the rail upgrade was an‘‘extremely big day for us’’.

‘‘We would like this doubletracking to go to Otaki.

‘‘And the other wee matter isa station at Raumati South.’’

After the official speeches,Mr Joyce and Mr Guy took offtheir suit jackets and ties, puton gloves and safety glasses,picked up a sledgehammer andhammered a replica spike into asection of rail to symbolise thecompletion of work and thehistory of the occasion.

The Mackay’s to Waikanaerail upgrade has included14.6km of new track, nine newsets of points, 20,828 sleepers,85km of overhead wire, 589 trac-tion wire poles, 68.8km under-ground cable ducting laid, threen e w b r i d g e s , t w o n e wsubstations for power distri-bution and 37 new signals.

Overall, the upgrade fundsare $86 million for electrifi-cation and double trackingfrom Paraparaumu to Wai-kanae, including extra sidingsfor commuter trains, and $15mfor new stations at Parapara-umu and Waikanae, includingplatforms, station buildingsand an underpass at Parapara-umu.

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PETITION: Mana Greens candidate and Paekakariki local Jan Logie, pictured signing an early childhood petition,was at the recent Paekakariki in the Park event, in Campbell Park. The Mana Greens were there in force, with aninteractive stall which included the petition opposing the Government’s cuts to early childhood education and ahuge banner protesting the Kapiti Expressway for people to write their own personal messages on.‘People are very upset that early childhood education is being cut while money is being spent on a road thecommunity doesn’t want. I’m confident that more and more people will join us and tell the Government we do notwant or need this road,’ Ms Logie said. Photo: CCN160211SPLlogie

OPINIONS IN THE PARKLives put‘on hold’by road

■ David Haxton

‘. . . all this for abloody road whenthere are otheroptions.’

Pete Hobbs grudgingly acceptshis property is going to begobbled up by an expressway.

Mr Hobbs and his wife live inGear Road, Te Horo, by therailway line.

Their property is one of manyneeded by the Transport Agencyto create the proposed Peka Pekato Otaki Expressway.

They bought the property in2003 believing the agency, thencalled Transit, had shelved plansfor a motorway.

But about 18 months ago theroading plans were dusted off asthe Government announced thearea was part of a road ofnational signi-ficance, whichled to theexpresswayroute proposal.

Mr Hobbssaid the publicsubmissionphase was awaste of timeas the agency’s preferred routewas already ‘‘set in concrete’’before public feedback.

Alternative routes suggestedby locals hadn’t been entertainedby the agency, he said.

‘‘One thing I suggested, andthey wouldn’t even listen to, wasinstead of crossing the railwayline down by Mary Crest, why notjust widen the existing road, andthen cross the railway line beforethe new bridge at the OtakiRiver.’’

And he had concerns aboutsome of the latest options putforward by the agency.

He said there was alwaysgoing to be a local overbridge byBeach Road but now the agencywanted it by School Road.

‘‘What that’s going to do isdivide our little community evenmore.

‘‘It’s going to do away withthe iconic Red House cafe andit’s going to go around the backof Rod Clifton’s garage.

‘‘And all that just to save onthe cost of extending GearRoad to opposite Beach Road.’’

Accepting that theexpressway was going to hap-pen, the couple started lookingelsewhere to live.

They saw a nice placenearby in Old Hautere Road forsale so they gave the agency acall to see if the agency couldbuy them out now.

But they were told propertypurchase money had run outand there wouldn’t be anymore funds available until half

way throughthis year.

‘‘I was abso-lutelyflabbergasted-,’’ Mr Hobbssaid.

He expectsto get marketvalue for the

property and $2000 compen-sation.

The couple continue to livein limbo.

A water tank on their prop-erty is leaking. Should they fixit or not?

A fire place needs replacing.Should they fix it, or not?‘‘They have put our lives on

hold.‘‘We can’t do anything,’’ Mr

Hobbs said.‘‘We have accepted we have

to go, unfortunately, that’s thereality.’’

Moreover, Mr Hobbsworried about the ‘‘fantasticlittle community’’ of Te Horo.

‘‘Te Horo won’t exist as avillage as it does now.

‘‘And all this for a bloodyroad when there are otheroptions.’’

Proposal moves school‘backwards 50 years’Te Ra School property managerNick Fisher tries to clear up anyconfusion in the communityregarding the school in relation tothe Kapiti Expressway.

Te Ra School bought thepresent site in Poplar Avenue in1999. At that time Transit ownedthe land to the west and east of theschool. The land to the west wasdesignated for a motorway until1995, when a notice of requirementwas issued for a ‘limited accessroad’. However this designationnever eventuated, as the WesternLink Road (WLR) designationprocess started in January 1998,and concluded in September 1998.

A designation (subject toappeals) for a local road was inplace in 1999 when Te Ra boughtthe property.

Te Ra would not have bought ifa designation for a motorway orany State Highway was adjacent,and we were confident that thiswould not happen.

Along with hundreds of otherproperty owners near the WLRdesignation, we have beenastounded at the new proposalwhich moves us backwards 50years.

We note that NZTA have nointention of paying compensationto those property owners affected

by this proposal, as to do so wouldreveal the true cost of this route.

Te Ra School fully supportsthose residents near LeinsterAvenue whose homes arethreatened by the latest proposal,and we believe that NZTA needs tocome back to the community todevelop a less divisive anddestructive plan to solve the realproblems on the current highway.

We are disappointed at the waythe roading proposal has beenused to divide and intimidate ourcommunity, and we call oneveryone to work together toensure a sustainable and justoutcome occurs.


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‘‘This white-faced heron was fishing from the end of a large pipe which runs under theroad and connects the two Waimanu Lagoons at Waikanae.‘‘I took this photo because I liked the colours reflected in the water’’ — Colin McKenzie■ NgaManu nature reserve, the sponsors of Capturing Kapiti, will give away afamily pass each week to NgaManu if your image is published in Kapiti News. Ifyou have a Capturing Kapiti photo you would like to submit, email the highresolution image to [email protected]. Please supply your postaladdress. Photo: CCN160211SPLheron

Strongest interestever in youth councilOne of the highlights of an incredibly busyweekend was a get-together with our KapitiCoast Youth Council, an outstanding groupof young people.

The council recently had a drive for moremembers and attracted the strongest interestever with more than 200 applicants. Now, the21-strong team of young people aged 14 -21, isa group truly representing the modern face ofKapiti with an eclectic mix of nationalitiesand interests.

Last year the council undertook a majorsurvey canvassing the ideas and attitudes ofnearly 10 per cent of young people in thedistrict. The survey findings will largelyguide the focus the council chooses for itswork over the next year.

Right now they are working towards theannual Kapiti YouthFest at Maclean Park inParaparaumu Beach. The event bringstogether a skate competition, live music, foodand a host of other youth oriented events —watch this space for more news on this.

I was delighted to see the opening of thenew Waikanae Station on Saturday as theculmination of the major double trackingproject.

It has to be said that the event attractedabout 200 protesters campaigning against theexpressway and for improved bus services.While these are both totally legitimate

causes, they shouldn’t detract from the needfor us as a community to celebrate the $550million upgrade of our rail system for boththe district and the region. This is a causemany of us have championed for years.

There has been some criticism of theupcoming council meeting in Otaki onMarch 17. Some residents believe it is toonear the closing date for the expresswaysubmissions and therefore is unlikely to beuseful.

While the timing may not be perfect, it iscritically important for as many of you aspossible to make your own independentsubmissions on the expressway. Evidenceshows that numbers do count and that,contrary to popular opinion, council’ssubmission may carry no more weight thanany other submission.

That said, we have been working closelywith the Otaki Community Board on issuesrelating to the Peka Peka to Otaki section ofthe expressway and have worked hard tolisten to community concerns and reflectthem. Our submission will be on our websitewww.kapiticoast.govt.nz about four daysbefore the March 17 meeting as part of themeeting agenda. Our submission on theMackays to Peka Peka expressway is alreadyon the website.

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Public deserve fulldisclosure of factsFreedom of speech and peaceful assemblyare foundational civil rights for afunctioning democracy.

It was alarming, therefore, that ChristinePapps, the organiser of the Saturday protestby residents fighting changes to the Otaki toParaparaumu bus service, received athreatening call from a ‘‘whanau member’’claiming the protest would spoil his day inthe sun during the opening of the extensionof train commuter services to Waikanae heldat the Waikanae Railway Station.

I raise this because following my electionI was a target of a threat against ‘‘my safety’’from similar quarters. I have a publicmessage for that minority thuggish element.This is Aotearoa New Zealand. Not Libya orBahrain.

Saturday’s people’s protest had a strongshowing by those opposed to the expressway.There’s a rapidly looming general elections.Darren Hughes has promised a Labourgovernment will stop the expressway andreturn to the ‘‘sensible economics’’ of acombined Western Link Road/ SH1upgrade/rail improvements.

The anti-expressway organisers haveclaimed the 300 protesters to be a significantnumber. In reply, Transport Minister StevenJoyce welcomed the protesters but added hissurprise at the ‘‘reasonably small numbers’’.Otaki MP Nathan Guy claimed support forthe expressway was ‘‘huge’’.

Democracy is a numbers game. It wouldbe reasonable to state, at the moment, thatthe majority of voters not directly affected bythe expressway say ‘‘get on with it’’. KenHarris of the Employers Chamber ofCommerce claimed in a press statement:‘‘There is an increasingly well orchestratedgroundswell against the expressway.’’ He isright that there is growing opposition. He iswrong that it is ‘‘orchestrated’’.

The opposition seems to be an organiccollection of groups. Some excellent mediacoverage has suddenly provided the widercommunity outside the link road/expressway route with a glimpse of an

unfolding human tragedy. And they don’tlike it. The critical question to ask at thisjuncture is — what is Kapiti getting for thisdestruction of people’s properties anddreams? What’s our share of the so called‘‘greater national good’’ that justifies thisdestruction?

Anti expressway organiser, JonathanGradwell, has publicly challenged the Kapitiand regional Chamber of Commerce to frontup on the facts of the economic benefits. Hesays an NZTA commissioned analysis, calledthe SAHA Report, indicates that for aninvestment of $2.5 billion in WellingtonRONS projects we can expect an increase ofjust 650 jobs to be shared by the wholeregion!

There are also hidden costs. An examplewas revealed recently. Not many know thefirst NZTA investment on the Mackays toPeka Peka RONS project is the recentlycompleted Emerald Glen extension fromWaterfall Rd to Mackay’s. For the 17 affectedhouseholds it is now an extra 8km drive,south to Mackays and then north toParaparaumu. That’s a hike of an extra $663per year per household based on just one tripto Paraparaumu.

How does this compute in calculating thegreater national good? And how many otherexamples of such loss are Kapiti facing as theexpressway is rolled out?

Open access to information is also a basiccivil right in a functioning democracy. Thecommunity, especially those being hurt bythe expressway, deserves full disclosure ofthese yet unsubstantiated economic benefits.Preferably through a forum of all partiesorganised by the Kapiti Chamber ofCommerce. Are they willing to rise to theoccasion?

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Sire, MORE THAN READY is an Australian “ Super Sire” having sired two winners of the A$4m Golden Slipper in SEBRING and PHELAN READY. Dam, BAHIRA was no slouch either, being a winner atGroup level here in NZ.

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“This Colt has all of the attributes of one of my favourite horses in my stable, his half brother, RIO FORTUNE. He will make a really strong 2yo and Ibelieve he is just the type to be extremely competitive in Singapore as an older horse” Mark Walker, Trainer for Te Akau Racing Stables,SingaporeThe Colt will be professionally managed by John Galvin of Fortuna Ltd - Authorised Syndicators. He is to be syndicated into 40 shares (2.5% per share) at $4,750per share. Ongoing costs are $70 per month per 2.5% share, commencing 1st April 2011. There are no other costs.Finance available to approved purchasers-Conditions apply.

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Otaki meeting forlocals to put case

Congratulations to the successfulcandidates in the by-election for Otaki’sCommunity Board. Welcome, ColinPearce and Marilyn Stephens. They willbe sworn-in and have their first Com-munity Board meeting on Tuesday,March 22.

But they can have the first taste oflocal government in action when the fullcouncil meets in Otaki on Thursday,March 17, in the Memorial Hall. This is abig first for council, and for Otaki.

In all its 20 years KCDC has never metoutside of Paraparaumu. I requested thatOtaki host this meeting when council willfinalise its submission to NZTA on thePeka Peka to Otaki bypass.

It’s very important that our commun-ity in the top end of the district has theirchance to put their case to council inperson. And in turn, it is entirely appro-priate that council consider thecommunity’s views and vote in front ofthem.

That council meeting will be in themorning and in the afternoon theEnvironment and Community Develop-ment Committee which I chair will alsosit in Otaki.

I encourage everyone to take thisopportunity to come and speak in PublicSpeaking time, or pop in at some timeduring that day to see your new councilin action.

This council has a really good vibe,we’re respectful while challenging, and I

think we are going to be very productiveand get some significant projects startedand completed in this term.

A working party for the Otaki andWaikanae bus to Paraparaumu met withGreater Wellington Regional Councilchair Fran Wilde last week, along withGWRC transport committee chair PeterGlensor and Kapiti representative NigelWilson.

The KCDC team of deputy mayorRoger Booth, Tony Lloyd, Tony Lesterand myself invited them up to the districtto explain to them the respective com-munities’ concerns and the impacts thatthe new timetable would have on localsusing public transport.

Despite our efforts we were not able toconvince them to reverse their decision.

But we did get a promise for KCDC tobe included in the terms of reference for afull review to see if the new service meetsthe community’s needs.

And in closing I would like to invitechi ldren (and their family andcaregivers) to the Otaki celebration ofnational Children’s Day on Sunday,March 6, 11am to 3pm.

This is the third year I’ve organised afree event up at the Otaki Pool withactivities in the surrounding HaruataiPark.

It’s always a fun and friendly event,which is all made possible thanks to theCouncil’s Otaki Youth Events Fund.Catch you there.


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Families moving house can now sleep easier in their beds knowing

that AMOOVA has expertise spanning 30 years in household

removals to share with Kapiti Coast residents.

Moving general household furniture as well as the most delicate of

items, including grandfather clocks, works of art, family heirlooms

and pianos, runs deep in the veins of brothers Nigel and Alex Munro.

Their father (DJ as affectionately referred to by the boys in a work

environment) was a furniture remover doing shop deliveries and

household removals in the Wellington region. Renowned as “the

piano mover”, DJ taught his boys to look for the best way to do

things and think about “technique over brawn”. Dad was a big,

strong man that loved his work.”

Following in their father’s footsteps with a can-do attitude and a

respect for other people’s property, Nigel and Alex remember the

days of helping DJ by reading maps, giving directions, knocking

on the doors to inform clients that a delivery had arrived, carrying

cushions and being trolley boys.

“We’ve always been around the trucking business,” says Nigel who

now resides in Paraparaumu. “When we were old enough to drive,

we’d often take a truck to school and do shop deliveries when

school was finished. As kids… we loved doing it.”

With Alex choosing to stay in the family furniture removal business,

Nigel opted to work in general freight where he owned his own trucks

before taking up a job as Operations Manager for a Recycling Plant.

“About 15 years ago, I decided to enter the world of Information

Technology,” says Nigel who with a Microsoft Certified Systems

Engineer qualification worked at Caltex/Chevron in Wellington for 13

years as a systems engineer and IT Facilities Manager.

“The experience gained in professional customer service has been

extremely beneficial as well as acquiring the specialised knowledge

for relocation of servers and data centres,” explains Nigel who was

responsible for relocating the Chevron Data Centre from Wellington

to Auckland.

But the pull of the furniture removal business was too great and Nigel

eventually decided that what he had started doing as a toddler with

the family was what he ultimately wanted to choose as his life’s work.

That’s when AMOOVA was formed.

“After the decision was made I purchased a 60 cubic metre truck,

started to prepare the truck building ramps and trolleys, and went

about setting up the business. I invited my brother Alex to take up

a challenge with me, tackling some of the more traditional ways of

doing things in a different way,” says Nigel.

That was about eight months ago and the brothers, regularly seen

moving furniture around the streets of Kapiti, haven’t looked back..

“Although we can handle the removal process for a five bedroom

house quite comfortably, we also specialise in the removal of pianos

and delicate items,” explains Alex. “Moving pianos and special items

is all down to technique, initiative and knowledge, just providing

strong men and a truck isn’t the answer.”

Offering experience, knowledge, a reputation for reliability and a

totally professional service, Nigel says that when people move house

they need to know that they are dealing with experienced movers

whom they would trust to transport their Wedgewood China equally

as much as they would trust them to carry the dog kennel!

Contact Nigel or Alex at AMOOVA by calling on freephone:

0508 008 050, or email them at [email protected] or visit

the website www.amoova.com.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Road challengeI wish to reply to the article in yourpaper on Wednesday, February 16. Iwould like to challenge Mr Gloveron his comments regarding lightsversus a roundabout at Rimu Rd-Kapiti Rd intersection.

Maybe Mr Glover would like totravel daily from the other residen-tial street involved in this round-about. There are other people toconsider also.

My husband and I have beenlong-time residents of this street,along with many neighbours. Weall have trouble driving out of ourstreet, it is a real lottery. We havecars coming down Kapiti Rd fromthe beach that seem to speed upwhen they see us waiting to exit sothey can get through quickly. Wealso have cars travelling downKapiti Rd from the highway whichjust don’t see us coming from theirright where they are supposed togive way to us. My husband’s carwas hit from one of these vehicles in2010 with considerable damage. Thedriver of the other car said he didnot even see him, he was travellingat speed. The minister Mr Joycewas approached about this acci-dent, (which could have easily beena fatality), and reassurance wasgiven to the residents that the longawaited traffic lights would happensoon.

We have been through a largeroundabout scenario which was putthere prior to the smaller one, andthis proved very unsuccessful andhad to be altered.

People in Kapiti and friendshave said that they will not comedown Waimarie Ave as they feel itis too dangerous.

I suggest your paper does notalways give space to one person’sopinion, especially when it holds upthe results that have come frommuch research. Lights are the onlyanswer for this intersection.

This will stop the hesitation thatsometimes occurs from somedrivers, the racing through theintersection, the not looking fortraffic from another direction and

also the safety of pedestrians.KATE LEES

Paraparaumu

Rat packWhat a shame that a rat pack

bunch of protesters tried to hijackthe opening of the new Waikanaerailway station.

One would have hoped that theycould have shown some respect tothe descendants of Wi Parata, TeAti Awa kaumatua, Ministers of theCrown, regional councillors, digni-taries and the public.

It is ironic that the Green Partysympathisers should stage thisprotest whereas they should havebeen celebrating the improved railconnection, the very thing theyhave been advocating.

It was also noted that List MPDarren Hughes was not with theassorted dignitaries, but preferredto be in the midst of the protesters.

PETER ZANDERWaikanae

Health risksThe Kapiti Chamber of Commerce’syouthful enthusiasm (KN 9/02)regarding the expressway ignores acentral point. Business cannot oper-ate in a vacuum and needs athriving community in order toprosper. The expressway will causeirreparable damage to this com-munity and, despite GaelFerguson’s optimisticdemographics, many people willleave the district. There is nowhereone could go to get away from amajor road in Kapiti.

Large numbers of people movedhere for the lifestyle this beautifulregion affords — peace and quiet,unspoilt natural landscapes and astrong community with low crime.All of that will be depleted if thisroad is built.

People forced to live alongside itwill suffer serious health effects andmany hundreds will be hospitalisedwith asthma and other respiratorydiseases. Statistically speakingsome will even die because of it. The

raised nature of the road meansthat it cannot be mitigated withmature trees which absorb largeamounts of toxin, and the 10mheight of the structure, aside fromblotting out everything surround-ing it, including the sun, will createa ‘‘Mexican hat’’ effect on air trafficpollution across the surroundingcountryside. Those who can affordto will leave, and these are thepeople who buy the goods andservices the Chamber of Commerceis keen to promote. Making moneyis not particularly difficult, butwithout one’s health, you are essen-tially ‘‘screwed’’.

DR MARIE O’SULLIVANWaikanae

Needed investmentNathan Guy, in his column of

February 16, comes to the startlingconclusion the Kapiti motorway is

justified because ‘‘the original two-lane WLR would have been only atemporary solution for about adecade until traffic snarled upagain’’.

That is akin to stating that theWaikanae passenger train exten-sion won’t solve all the region’spublic transport woes. Of course itwon’t. It wasn’t intended to.

It is, however, one part of thegreater investment in public trans-port that is obviously necessary.

Likewise, the WLR is just onepart of a holistic solution to localroad transport issues.

Other parts are upgrading thecurrent State Highway, replacingintersections at Elizabeth St andKapiti Rd, clearways through Ota-ki, and further improvements to thepublic transport system, both intoand within Wellington.

One part of this plan does notwork without the others, and it is

misleading of Mr Guy to talk of theWLR in isolation.

NZTA made the same errorswhen comparing routes in theoriginal consultation, neglecting toanalyse a combination of options.

NICKI YOUNGRaumati

WeareKapitiCelia Harlen replies so well. We areKapiti Coast. Travel north to Para-paraumu ‘‘Kapiti Island’’. Travelsouth to Paraparaumu ‘‘Statue ofMary’’.

This is who we are. Do not takeaway what we, and visitors know sowell, and value so much. I cringewhen the radio advertises us as theNature Coast. I remain a faithfullong time resident of near to 42years — give or take six years.

ROSEMARIE CASHMOREParaparaumu

Heidi Ward, of Raumati Beach, with her baby boy Flynn who was born in the Paraparaumu MaternityUnit on Tuesday last week at 6am via water birth weighing 9lb 10oz. Proud dad is Scott Kitney.Photo: David Haxton CCN170211DHbaby


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A monthly informationnewsletter from yourlocal Council

Work on the $1.3 million upgradeof the Raumati Esplanade is wellunderway.

Reaching from Poplar Avenue toJeep Road the project will protectthe Esplanade and provide anaccompanying shared pedestrianand cycleway. The project startedlate January and is expected to beTnished by May.

Paraparaumu-Raumati CommunityBoard chair Louella Jensen, said itwas excellent to see the work goingahead on the Esplanade.

“Once completed, it will provideeffective protection for the road, aswell as a pleasant environment forwalkers and cyclists.”

To strengthen the back of theseawall, holes are being bored

into the bank, reinforcing steelcages lowered into the holes andconcrete poured to provide a seriesof solid and deep-seated piles tosupport the bank, footpath andcycleway.

“This may cause some trafTcdelays and Council apologises forany inconvenience,” said GroupManager Infrastructure ServicesSean Mallon.

Contractors have begun to sink steel sleeves which will take reinforcing steel and concrete to stabilise the road and walkway edge.

Esplanade upgrade well underway

Major stepforward forAquaticCentreThe planned Aquatic Centrereached a milestone last weekwhen the resource consentapplication was lodged.Mayor Jenny Rowan welcomedthis major step forward. “This hasbeen a long time coming. It is clearevidence Council and the Trust areserious about making this projecthappen.”Being able to hand the applicationdocuments to the resource consentsplanners was the completion of abusy phase of work for the AquaticCentre design team, Project ManagerPeter Knight said.“Efforts will now focus on preparingthe details of the design which willbe needed for construction contractdocuments.”Chair of the KRpiti Aquatic CentreTrust, Neil MacKay also welcomedthe milestone.

“This will be a signiTcant boostto the Trust’s ability to convincepotential sponsors that this projectis going to happen. Some of oursponsors have been waiting untilwe reached the stage of consentsand construction designs beforecommitting fully to the project.“With the application for consentnow lodged, they can see realprogress is being made. Now is thetime for all potential sponsors to takethe next step and conTrm that the fullamount of funding discussed earlier,is now available.”Construction of the facility with itsleading-edge translucent roof willstart before the end of the year.

Traf3c lights replaceroundaboutThe Rimu Road pick up and dropoff area for KRpiti Primary Schoolkids has moved to this new saferarea in Ngahina Street (opposite theCommunity Centre) in preparationfor the installation of trafTc lights atthe corner of Rimu and KRpiti Roads.


Issue 2: February 2011For more information call 04 296 4700 or visit www.kapiticoast.co.nz

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Wood 2red boiler saves 50% in fuel

feedback during the consultationstage which begins March 28.”

An informal working groupinvolving the Mayor, DeputyMayor Roger Booth, chair of theCorporate Business CommitteeRoss Church, his deputyTony Lester and PaekckcrikiCommunity Board Chair AdrianWebster has been set up to lookat longer term options availableto Council to maintain thecapital investment programmeand minimise year on year rateincreases.

Major capital works beingundertaken include the RaumatiCBD stormwater upgrade ($3.2million), Esplanade Stage 3 and4 upgrade ($1.3 million), gtakitown centre upgrade ($1.4 million)Kcpiti/Rimu Road intersection($1.6 million), and the Paekckcrikisea wall upgrade ($1.1 million).

A rates increase of around 7% forthe 2011/12 Gnancial year is lookingmore likely as councillors continueto work through budget items lineby line.

“Councillors have been workingextremely hard with senior staffover the past two weeks on the draftAnnual Plan. Much of the time thishas involved going through budgetitems line by line,” said Mayor JennyRowan.

“At the start of the exercise we werelooking at a rates increase of around9.5%. The LTCCP had eagged a9.8% increase.

“Much of the increase was beingdriven by a signifcant capitalinvestment programme and a muchimproved ability to get projectsdone.”

In the past Council had completedonly 60% to 70% of its capital works

for the year. “This year we are ontrack to complete nearly 100% of thework planned. This is good news, inthat we are doing what we promisedto do. However, the down-side is,debt servicing and depreciation costswill rise substantially.”

Over the last week in particular,councillors have been looking atvarious budget permutations. “It hasbecome clear that given the amountof capital works being planned thatthere are now advantages in Councilseeking a credit rating. This couldresult in loan repayment savings of$250,000 to $500,000 a year.

“We are also looking to stagger somecapital works which will result infurther savings.”

Ms Rowan said although provisional,a rates increase of around 7% mightbe possible. “It is still early daysyet and much will depend on public

Rates increase drops further BriefsArt Fair for AquaticCentre Feb 26Organiser Diane Ammundsenneeds more artwork for theArt Fair auction to be held atWaikanae Memorial Hall onFebruary 26 from 10am to4pm. Please phone Diane on(04) 902 4736. The Art will beauctioned by Eddie Winkel ofDouble Winkel Real Estate atthe Waikanae Hall, at 2pm. Allproceeds will go towards the newAquatic Centre.

Water treatmentPlant open dayTheWaikanaeWater TreatmentPlant in Elizabeth Street will beopen to members of the public from1pm to 4pm onMarch 19. Staffwill be on hand to explain what isinvolved in treatingWaikanae Riverwater or ground water from the borefeld to provide the quality watersupplyWaikanae, Paraparaumu andRaumati residents enjoy. Becauseof site safety rules, entry will berestricted to those 12 and over.Please wear solid footwear (notsandals).

Sustainable Home& Garden ShowPut a circle around this one inyour diary. The SustainableHome & Garden Show takesplace March 26 and 27. This iswhere you can pick up new ideasand solutions, products or advicetailored to your lifestyle andbudget.

Have gavel, willtravelCouncil will hold its regularmeeting in the gtaki MemorialHall on March 17, startingat 9am. A signifcant agendaitem will be consideration of adraft submission on the PekaPeka to gtaki expressway. TheEnvironment and CommunityDevelopment Committeewill also meet in gtaki in theafternoon. Agendas for bothmeetings will be on Council’swebsite at least three daysbefore.

Replacing a diesel Gred boiler witha wood Gred boiler has saved morethan 50% in fuel costs and around23% in CO2 emissions. The woodGred boiler dries the sludge fromthe ParaparaumuWastewaterTreatment Plant.

A group of nearly 60 professionalengineers from Ingenium, anorganisation representing engineerswho look after public assets, heldtheir Wellington regional branchmeeting at the plant and were briefed

on the boiler by Council’s Waterand Assets Manager, Travis Wood.

Council replaced the diesel-fredboiler with a wood fred boiler at aproject cost of $1.3million.

What made the project moreattractive was that it was eligiblefor Crown Loan assistance from theEnergy Effciency & ConservationAuthority, EECA, of $955,000 anda cash grant of $200,000 leavingCouncil a little more than $115,000to fund from its own resources.

The boiler is a European designwhich came as a turn-key contract.The current fuel supply is woodpellets. The design allows forwoodchips as an alternative andeven cheaper wood fuel source.The monies saved have beenallocated towards communityenergy conservation purposes.The frst project funded from thesavings was the installation ofsolar water heaters and insulationin Council’s housing for olderpersons throughout the District.

Ingenium asset management engineers from around the North Island tour the successful wood 6red boiler installation.

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With the fantastic summerweather upon us, plenty of peopleare taking to the water in manydifferent ways – divers, swimmers,kayakers, jet skiers, water skiers,sailors, people fishing… the listgoes on. The good news is there’splenty of harbour for everyone.We just have to be careful howwe go about our activities.

Divers, swimmers and kayakerscan all be difficult to spot onthe water, so if you’re boating inareas popular with these groupskeep a sharp lookout and keepyour speed down

Keep an eye out for water skilanes, they are marked on shorewith orange and black poles,boat towing skiers and exceed 5knots in and out from shore andyou can’t anchor or swim there

Water skiers must have anobserver (over 12 years old) inthe towing boat (or on the back

of a jet ski) to watch the personbeing towed so the driver canconcentrate on driving

There are reserved areas forPersonal Water Craft, marked bypairs of black and white posts,this means they can travel at morethan 5 knots to and from shore.

Powerboats (including jet skis)need to obey the 5 knot speedlimit within 200 metres of shore,and remember it is 12 knots inLambton Harbour

All small boats need to rememberto keep clear of large ships anddon’t fish in the shipping channel

Have fun, stay safe.

For more information or to reportunsafe behaviour contact GreaterWellington Harbours on 8304160or after hours on 388 1911

www.gw.govt.nz/harbours

Have fun butstay safe onthe water

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Lodge DriveParaparaumu,

04 297 [email protected]

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Our Story.....For those who may not have read this column before, the beginning of the yearis a good time to recap on just who the Kapiti Retirement Trust isand what we are about.

The Trust dates back to 1957 when, in response to a need for local care of theelderly, a group of local businessmen carried out a survey to establish interestand need. This led to the formation of the Charitable Trust and initially, thebuilding of a resthome, Marire Home.

From then to now the Trust has continued to expand, firstly into buying landadjacent to Marire Home and building a number of retirement villas – the coreof which, still remain on the Trust’s boutique site, Muriwai Court.

Land was then bought in the area now known as Sevenoaks. Here, the Trusthas 95 villas, 42 apartments and our 59 bed continuing care hospital TheLodge. This includes specialist dementia care - ‘Kauri House’ and a 10 bedshort term respite, convalescent and end of life care Matai Wing.

A decade ago the Trust expanded yet again and developed the MidlandsGardens site, located off Milne Drive. The 93 modern brick homes there, set inan environment which includes several lakes with walking tracks, is a popularchoice.

Village facilities over the sites include; indoor heated swimming pool,dedicated snooker rooms, artificial lawn bowls turf, petanque pistes,vegetable allotments, well appointed recreation centers and libraries. Supportservices include; a dedicated care team, call bells in the majority of the villas,hairdressing salon and expansive dining room.

Trust members consist of individuals from the community who believe ina not for-profit charity supporting aged care in the Kapiti area. Membersof the Trust are eligible to stand for election to the 7 member GovernanceBoard, who volunteer their time and expertise to oversee and set the strategicdirection of one of the largest businesses in Kapiti.

The Board employs a General Manager; responsible for employing the morethan 100 staff and for managing the wide range of operational matters affectinga business of this size. Activities of the Trust fall under two main operationalareas; the first - the managing of The Lodge, (the Trust’s charitable purpose)and the care of residents, is managed by the Group Manager, Resident Care.The second function is managed by the Group Manager, Support Services andincludes functional areas of, property, grounds, maintenance, finances andadministration.

Funds generated from the development and running of the village are usedto support the running of The Lodge,. This is how the Trust over the past twoyears has funded both the expansion and complete refurbishment of thehospital. Additionally, The Lodge has staffing levels, which exceed the industrynorm – enabling staff to have more time to care for residents. The missionstatement of The Lodge forms the way in which residents are cared for: WePreserve dignity, Promote independence, Provide choice

Advantages for our village residents include receiving priority to transfer to ahigher level of care if their health deteriorates and, at the time of exiting thevillage, to receive any capital gain earned on an increase in the value of theirvilla over their time of residency.

For more details about the Trust check out our website –

www.retirekapiti.co.nz

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director Thomas Leroy decidesto replace prima ballerina forthe opening production of theirnew season, Swan Lake, Ninais his first choice. But Nina hascompetition: a new dancer, Lily,who impresses Leroy as well.Thurs 24 Feb 6.15pm, Fri 25Feb 6.15pm, Sat 26 Feb 11am& 6.15pm, Sun 27 Feb 11am &6.15pm, Mon 28 Feb 10.30am,Tues 1 Mar 10.30am, Wed 2

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BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER LIKE SON (PG)107 mins Comedy Martin Lawrence returns asFBI agent Malcolm Turner in this third outingin the Big Momma’s House series. This entrysees Lawrence’s cross-dressing alter-ego, BigMomma, heading to an all-girls school with hisnephew in order to hunt down a murderer.Wed23 Feb 1.15pm, 3.30pm & 6.15pm, Thurs24 Feb 1.15pm, 3.30pm & 8.30pm, Fri 25Feb 1.15pm & 3.30pm, Sat 26 Feb 1.15pm& 8.30pm, Sun 27 Feb 1.15pm, Wed 2 Mar

1.15pm & 3.30pm127 HOURS (R16) 94 mins True Story/Drama Atrue story about mountain climber Aron Ralston’sremarkable adventure to save himself after a

fallen boulder crashes on his arm and traps him inan isolated canyon in Utah. (Final Week)Wed 23Feb 11am & 8.30pm, Thurs 24 Feb 11am, Fri 25Feb 11am & 8.30pm, Sat 26 Feb 3.30pm, Sun27 Feb 3.30pm, Mon 28 Feb 12.30pm, Tues 1

Mar 12.30pm, Wed 2 Mar 8.30pm

Boutique Cinemas 2 & 3LOVE BIRDS (PG) 103 mins Comedy/RomanceThe happy and predictable life of Doug (Darby)falls to pieces when his long-term girlfriend

suddenly dumps him. He’s gutted. But when aninjured Paradise Shelduck (Pierre) crash-landson his roof, Doug is compelled to nurse the

duck back to health. He meets Holly (Hawkins)- a sassy animal specialist - and so begins his

journey on the rocky road to love... Thurs 24 Feb12.45pm & 5.45pm, Fri 25 Feb 12.45pm & 8pm,Sat 26 Feb 10.30am, 12.45pm & 8pm, Sun27 Feb 10.30am, 12.45pm & 5.45pm, Mon 28Feb 10.30am, Tues 1 Mar 10.30am, Wed 2 Mar

12.45pm & 8pmIN A BETTER WORLD (R16) 113 mins Drama(Sub-titles) Winner of Best Foreign LanguageFilm at the 2011 Golden Globes. A Danish

drama from director Susanne Bier following thelives of two Danish families, stretching from arefugee camp in war-torn Sudan to a Danishprovincial town. (Final Week)Wed 23 Feb 1pm& 6pm, Thurs 24 Feb 6pm, Fri 25 Feb 6pm, Sat26 Feb 1pm & 6pm, Sun 27 Feb 1pm, Mon 28Feb 10.45am & 1pm, Tues 1 Mar 10.45am &

1pm, Wed 2 Mar 1pm & 6pmFAIR GAME (M) 108 mins Thriller/Drama

(based on a true story)A suspense-filled glimpse into the dark corridors

of political power, Fair Game is a rivetingaction-thriller based on the autobiography of

real-life undercover CIA operative Valerie Plame(Naomi Watts), whose career was destroyed andmarriage strained to its limits when her covertidentity was exposed.Wed 23 Feb 12.45pm &5.45pm, Thurs 24 Feb 3pm, Fri 25 Feb 3pm& 5.45pm, Sat 26 Feb 3pm & 5.45pm, Sun 27Feb 3pm, Mon 28 Feb 12.45pm, Tues 1 Mar

12.45pm, Wed 2 Mar 3pm & 5.45pmWILD TARGET (R16) 108 mins Comedy/Crime/Action Action-crime-comedy about a middle-aged assassin who trying to give up the game.Wed 23 Feb 3.15pm & 8.15pm, Thurs 24 Feb1pm, 3.15pm & 8.15pm, Fri 25 Feb 1pm &

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*SENIORS MORNINGS* free morning tea with ticket purchase*Mon 28 Feb 10.30am - Black Swan;

10.30am - Love Birds;10.45am - In A Better World

Tues 1 Mar 10.30am - Black Swan;10.30am - Love Birds;

10.45am - In A Better World

Capturing the Spirit of Kapiti

Saturday 26th February 201110am - 4pm • Waikanae Memorial Hall

Display of art by local artistsArt for Sale • Celebrity Paint Off • Musical entertainment

Sausage Sizzle • Morning Tea available

2pm Grand AuctionDonated paintings from local artists, public and our Celebrities

including Roger Gascoigne, Grant Walker,Nathan Guy and Darren Hughes

All proceeds go to the Aquatic Centre

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Call to ban legalisedcruelty to animalsKapiti resident and animal advocate JennyForster is calling for others to join her on amarch to Parliament, calling for animmediate ban of battery hen cages, aswell as other legalised forms of animalcruelty.

Ms Forster is on the committee whichhas organised the march.

Her comments follow the NationalAnimal Welfare Advisory Committee’srelease of the draft code of welfare for layerhens, which could still see hens livingtheir lives in cages of a modified versionuntil 2030.

‘‘It’s important that the people supportthe march because it was public pressurethat helped to get the government to bansow crates by 2016.’’

However she says she is still angry thatfarrowing crates are still legal.

‘‘This is a chance for those people whoare against animal cruelty to have their

voices heard . . . Millions of intensivelyfarmed animals suffer and die every day inNew Zealand, so it’s important that we jointogether and send a clear message.’’

The march takes place at midday, CivicSquare, Victoria St, Wellington, and willmove onto Parliament grounds, on Satur-day, March 5.

‘‘It is time that government and farmingindustries took responsibility for thiscruelty and changed their ways.’’

She says there are around three millionlayer hens suffering in cages — around 80million broiler chickens spend their entirelives in dark sheds and are killed for themeat industry when they are only five tosix weeks old.

She is also concerned for the environ-ment saying that factory farming is respon-sible for the pollution of our rivers and willbring serious long-term consequences forour future if something is not done.

Newcomercleans up‘I caught this 6.5kg snapper off Raumati onThursday, February 10.‘Several other snapper were caught on the day.‘I am a new fisherman to the area and this is mybiggest snapper to date,’ — Dave Livingston

■ Caught the big one recently? Send in yourfish pic, one megabyte in size, telling us whoyou are, what fish, where and how big. Emailto [email protected]

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Events from 24th Feb

26.02 - Kapiti Observer Big Dig (Raumati Beach)

Raumati Beach, noon. A Kapiti Coast tradition, dig your wayto great prizes. Bring the entire family to this great event andenjoy digging deep into the sand for awesome prizes! You caneven bring a bucket and spade to create a sand sculpture thatwill impress the crowds. Remember your sunscreen, sunhatand sunglasses!

26.02 - Art Fair (Waikanae)

Waikanae Memorial Hall Pehi Kupa Street. 10am – 4pm andwill follow the lines of the local Book Fair. Proceeds going tothe new Aquatic Centre. Organised by the Kapiti Aquatic CentreTrust. Contact Diane Ammundsen. Donation of paintings orartworks which will be sold (and auction the better ones)

27.02 - Explore the Otaki River and Chrystalls Bend(Otaki)

9.00am from Otaki Beach or 10am from GW dept SH1, OtakiJoin Greater Wellington’s Flood Protection team and theFriends of the Otaki River along the walkway from either thestart of the river mouth or the GW depot to the hidden gemof Chrystalls Bend. A chance to hear more about the plantingplan and flood works along this stunning river or just take awander and take in the views. Transport will be available forthe return leg if required. For more information visit [email protected]/events

27.02 - Kapiti Women’s & Girls Triathlon & Duathlon(Raumati Beach)

Kapiti Women’s & Girls Triathlon & Duathlon Sunday 27thFebruary 2010 From 9am Start Marine Gardens & RaumatiBeach, Paraparaumu Variable from FREE to $38 Online entriesavailable from the website or download a paper entry andpost in Name: Evelyn Williamson Phone: 042936921 Email:[email protected] Web: www.kwt.org.nz The event is unlikelyto be cancelled unless of a ‘freak’ weather event!!! In it’s 28thyear this iconic Kapiti event began in November 1983 toencourage women and girls to get out and have a go, focusingon fitness and health. We consider every entrant getting tothe start line a winner. Variety of events including half & fulldistance tri & Duathlon & team events.

27.02 - Kapiti Youth Variety Festival (Paraparaumu)

Rotary Club of Kapiti Youth Variety Festival picnic in thePark 12pm to 4pm Otaihanga Domain. Cold Coin Donation.Everyone is encouraged to bring a rug and a picnic hamperand for the cost of a gold coin donation enjoy a fantastic lineup of youth entertainment all sourced from our schools andcolleges in Kapiti. BBQ, candy floss and soft drinks will beavailable on site. Jim Dryburg 021 620118 [email protected]

27.02 - Tokomaru Range ride (Tokomaru)

TOKOMARU RANGE RIDE Charity Trail Ride for offroadmotorcycles, run by Horowhenua Motorcycle Club Inc KaihinauRd, between Tokomaru & Shannon - signposted or arrowedfrom SH57 Cost per rider: main track $30, kids track $20 -includes free lunch. Sign in from 8.30am, Final Entries 10am,Rider Briefing 10am, Start 10.30am. By entering an event, youagree to comply with rules given at rider briefing, or as setdown by Motorcycling NZ. For further information, changes, orcancellations, phone our infoline 0832 22595 (cost 12c permin) or check online at www.hmcc.co.nz or www.facebook.com/horo.mcc or email [email protected]. All events run underpermits issued by Motorcycling New Zealand

27.02 - Go Active Kids TRYathlon at levin Aquatic Centreand Levin Domain (Levin)

Registrations are now open for this super fun event where kidsaged between 5 - 13 years are encouraged to have a go at aTRYathlon. It is all about getting involved - not winning. Thisis a great lead up to the Weetbix Kid’s Triathlon on 23 March2011. There will be no placings or timings given so just joinin and have fun!

01.03. - 30.06 - XTERRA Wellington trail run series 2011

XTERRA Wellington Trail Run Series 2011 March – June 2011(Please check website for confirmed dates) From 9am Start -Sundays 4 Event Series around the Wellington & Kapiti RegionVariable from $15 Online entries available from the websiteor download a paper entry and post in. For more informationcall Evelyn Williamson on 021 317 454 or email [email protected] Web: www.xterra.co.nz The event isunlikely to be cancelled unless of a ‘freak’ weather event!!!4 great off road venues. The XTERRA Trail Runs will leave youwith memories of breath taking views, jagged coastlines, lushnative forest, and some of the best after match stories you willever hear. Events are friendly & low-key where competitorstalk more about the courses than their times. Short, mediumand long course options. Walkers welcome over our short &medium courses.

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Gemma Arterton has the title role in Stephen Frears’ movie Tamara Drewe.

Rated: M contains coarselanguage, sex scenes andmature themes. Duration: 1hour 52 mins

The diverse British directorStephen Frears (The Queen,Cheri, Mrs. Henderson Presents,Hero, Dirty Pretty Things, HighFidelity) turns in yet anothersplendid movie with TamaraDrewe.

Adapted from PosySimmonds’ comic strip whichitself was very loosely inspiredby Thomas Hardy’s Far FromThe Madding Crowd, this is adelightful romp in the Englishcountryside with some colorfulcharacters. Roger Allam playsNicholas Hardiment, asuccessful author of mysterynovels. He and his wife, playedbrilliantly by Tamsin Greig asif she is the next EmmaThompson, open their countryhome to other novelists as a

writer’s retreat.Joining them is Glen (played

by Bill Camp), an American

author working on a book aboutThomas Hardy.

The writers are there to

write, but are distracted fromtheir writer’s block when abeautiful young neighbour,Tamara Drewe, arrives. In acareer-launching performance,Tamara is expertly played byBritish actress GemmaArterton. Tamara is the objectof beauty and sexual frustrationamong all the men in town,including handyman Andyplayed by Luke Evans.

Tamara is also a writer, ajournalist who writes for atabloid magazine. WhenTamara interviews Ben, a hotBritish rock star played byDominic Cooper, the two begina romantic relationship muchto the dismay of Ben’s jailbaitobsessive fan Jody, played byJessica Barden as if she is thenext Carey Mulligan.

Jody attempts to sabotagetheir relationship whichcreates a series of consequencesthat lead to one of the mostbizarre climaxes in recentmemory. Audiences literallydon’t know if they should laughor shudder, but a mixture ofboth would be an appropriateresponse.

■ Tamara Drewe commences atthe ShoreLine Cinema Waikanaeon February 24.

Garden party for a great causePARTY TIME:In the garden atHolmsleigh,the location fora Mary PotterHospicegarden partyfundraiser.

Photo:CCN170211SPLholm

The lovely garden and lawns atHolmsleigh is the gorgeousvenue for a fundraising gardenparty for Mary Potter Hospiceon Saturday, March 5, at 62bEatwell Ave, Paraparaumu.

‘‘It promises to be a greatday for relaxing and enjoyingan interesting mix of displaysand entertainment,’’ organis-ing committee spokeswomanJoy Sloan said.

Guests are invited to dressup and wear a hat. RonWilkinson will act as MC forthe afternoon and JimMcIntosh is guest speaker.

The Bill Pearson Trio will

provide live music for the after-noon along with a talentedyoung ‘‘Barbers Shop Quartet’’from Kapiti College.

And 13-year-old ballerinaChantal Pinguet, who has beenaccepted into the Royal NewZealand Ballet mentorship

programme, will perform.Displays include a minia-

ture railway meanderingthrough the garden, IainJerrett with his eco-friendlymotorbike, and a collection ofbeautiful dolls. Stalls includemassage, jewellery andcheeses, and there will beraffles too. Refreshments willbe available and there is safeoff-street parking adjacent tothe venue.

■ Tickets cost $20 per person andare available from the Mary PotterHospice, Warrimoo St,Paraparaumu. Phone 298 3975.

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WAGNER AND ME (G) 1hr 30minsTHUR: 2:30PM, 8:30PM FRI: 3:00PM, 7:00PM SAT: 3:00PM, 7:00PM SUN: 12:15PM, 8:00PMMON: 2:30PM, 6:30PMTUES: 12:00PM, 4:00PM, 8:30PMWED: 11:00AM, 6:00PM

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A Themed Exhibition

“The Three P’s”People, Places & PersonalitiesBy members of the Kapiti Arts & Craft Society

Opening 23 Februaryto 20 March, 2011

Kapiti Gallery192 Matai Road, RaumatiOpen Wednesday - Sunday10am - 4pm

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BICYCLE ORIENTEERINGIN THE PARK

(beginner’s level)

Gold coin donation on Registration

Saturday the 26th of February9.30am to 2pm

Haruatai Park - Mill RoadOTAKI

A great community event for Youth &Families

Also on the day....• Free bicycle safety checks from

Kapiti Cycles• Two large Bouncy Castles• Bike Hire• Sausage Sizzle• Raffles• Spot Prizes• Fun & games with your bicycle

‘Let’s give Michael our support in achieving hisdream & goals in competing in the Para-Olympics’

For more information contact:Paul @ Kapiti Cycles (06) 364 5644

Register early to receive our special Early Bird price.

What’s In It For You?• 5000+ visitors interested in your sustainable products and services• Provides your brand with a “greener” image• Gives you the opportunity to look at alliances with other exhibitors for future benefit• Raises your Business Profile in a very economical way• Gives you the opportunity to showcase your product to eco-aware consumers• Can be used in future marketing and your website that you supported this event• Effective tool to talk to your customers by inviting them to visit your Show display

Don’t miss out - secure your Early Bird Registration.

For further information contact: Di Traynor Event Co-ordinator

06 374 8268 or 021 1515 490 • [email protected] or go to: www.kapiticoast.govt.nz

A Kāpiti Coast District Council Initiative, supported by:

NZ Gardener Magazine

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Exhibition space is now open for the 2011Kapiti Sustainable Home & Garden Show.

KAPITI NEWSKAPITICLASSIC BEACHRACES

Three good reasons to run■ Roger Childs

In taking part in the event, you will besupporting three worthy local organisa-tions: Child Cancer, SPCA and the Welling-ton Free Ambulance. Helping charitiesgives an added focus to the enjoyment ofparticipating in a beach run or walk. Thelocal branch of the Free Ambulance will bein attendance on the day, but we hope theywon’t be needed.

The beach races would not be possiblewithout publicity and spot prizecontributions. The Kapiti Harrier andMultisport Club is grateful to the KapitiNews and allied weekly papers, as well asBeach FM, for promoting this inauguralevent. Local gym cityfitness is providing alarge number of spot prizes and significantsponsorship is also being supplied by CQWellington Hotel, The Village Inn, TheShearer’s Arms, the Paraparaumu Beach

Association, other beach businesses, Eliza-beth Taylor Graphics and Pak’n Save.

Enter on paper or online.You will find an entry form on page 32 of

today’s Kapiti News and can enter yourchosen event using this form. You can alsogo to www.kapitiharriers.org.nz Calendarsection where you can print off an entryform or enter online. Click on Beach Racesand follow the enteronline link. If you getyour entry in early, you will be eligible foran early-bird prize of a night for two at aCQ Wellington hotel and a full buffetbreakfast.

■ Tips of the week: Get your entry in if youhaven’t done so. With 21⁄2 weeks to go (the eventis on Sunday, March 13) keep up yourpreparation and run or walk off-road where youcan. If you can get on to the beach, that’s ideal,otherwise parks or tracks are good surfaces totrain on.

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Coming Events:Wellington Music Challenge,March 11th – 13thInternational Acoustic Masters, March 25th

LINDALE CAFÉ – Nice Coffee, Nice Foodand Nice Service. Breakfast or Lunch. Pricerange $8 -$15. Fully licensed. Open 7days,9am to 4pm. Booking call 2970566.

KAPITI CANDIES – have hand madecandies – fudge, brittles, nougat, hokeypokey, lollipops & big range of importedEnglish candies. Enquiry call 2984889.

THE WINE SHOP – has range of boutiqueWines & Spirits. Come to taste localproduced Lemon Chellos, Honey mead,Special selection wines and take somebottles back to home. Open Friday – Sunday12pm – 4pm.

KAPITI CHEESE & ICECREAM – do notforget grab your favourite Ice cream andcheese before you leave LINDALE. Enquiry2981352.

HONEYMEISTER – Beehives, Honeytasting, great gift shop. Enquiry 2988487

SATURDAY & SUNDAY MARKET –Saturday Farmers Market – fresh localproduced Vegetable, Fruit and Bread.Sunday Carboots sale - “Your junk maybecome someone’s treasure...”$5 per stall,please call Annette 9058437 to book a stall.

LINDALE FARM – Visit the animal barnto handle and feed smaller animals. Enjoyan authentic rural experience, as you meetour friendly farm animals. Farm showbooking, 0274432541 or 0211544035.

ENDLESS SPIRIT – Print Mighty is leadingthe way in garment printing services. Withno minimum print runs and high qualityprints, the possibilites are endless. Phone:(04) 834 1130 E: [email protected].

ARTEL GALLERY + STORE – iscontemporary gallery, gift shop and studio.Artist-In-Residence studio called Artspace,where visitors can watch and talk to Kapitiartists and artisans at work. Call 2970937.

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Toyworld Coastlands • 298 7161

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Zebracrossingsare thereto keepyou safe

4c Sheffield St, Paraparaumu • P: 04 902 9466www.zionmotors.co.nz

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Yell if youneed help

Young Guns WeldingDennis YoungMob: 027 6244 335Email: [email protected]

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X‛s onbottles?Don‛ttouchthem!

Phone 04 297 2508

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FARMWORLDFARMWORLDWAIKANAE LTDWAIKANAE LTD

Phone/ Fax 04 902676612 Parata St, Waikanae

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P: 04 298 7252www.kennel.co.nz

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KAPITI KENNELS...Phone: 298 9533 - Seven days a week

OPENING HOURS: 8am - 12noon & 4.30pm - 6pm(Inspection welcome during opening hours)

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MATAIBOARDING CATTERY

Ph(04) 299 - 7075 • 148 Matai Rd, Raumati BeachE: [email protected]

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Sit downif you arehaving ahot drink

Phone 04 298 5418 • 134 Kapiti Rd, ParaparaumuWe always appreciate donations

Family Store

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Phone 04 298 8600 • Cnr Kapiti Rd & Te Roto Drwww.rightcarskapiti.co.nz

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Quietlywait yourturn atthe playground

Phone Richard Andrews (04) 296 9012 or (027) 422 2397

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PoliceOfficersare yourfriend

Kapiti Police, ParaparaumuP: 04 296 6800

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Only jumpin if youcan swim

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKINGSPhone Otaki Pools: 06 364 5542

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www.numberworksnwords.comP: 04 902 6655

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4 Alexander Road, Raumati Beachtel: 04 904 GEMZ (4369) • www.gemzbeauty.co.nz

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Keepsmalltoys outof yourmouth

Phone 04 298 5641www.kapitinews.co.nz

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Jaywalking isdangerous

188 Kapiti Road, ParaparaumuP: (04) 297 2202 • F: (04) 297 2201

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In case ofemergencycall 111

Cnr Te Roto Drive & Manchester St, Paraparaumu0800 243 852 • Phone 04 902 3735

www.second-image.co.nz

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Leslie Trading Co Ltd, 21 Epiha St ParaparaumuLeslie Trading Co Ltd, 21 Epiha St Paraparaumuwww.hairymelon.co.nzwww.hairymelon.co.nz

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1 Te Nehu Dr, Paraparaumu • P: 04 293 5816www.generation.co.nz

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Andaman Builders LtdRegistered Certified Builders

Ph Max: 0274 436 508 • A/H 06-3645094Email: [email protected]

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Don‛tforget towarm upbefore youdance yoursocks off!

Phone 04 902 3823 • [email protected] - Adults • Personal tuition assured

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Careshouldbe takenaroundcars

1 Parata Street,WaikanaePh: 04 293 4133

1 Te Tupe Road Parparaumu | 04 298 3674www.kapiti10pin.co.nz

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Put your child’s safety first. Teach your children the ABC’sof Safety by helping them memorise the letters on thischart.

Each locally sponsored letter of the alphabet features ashort safety tip.

Display this poster on your refrigerator, in your child’s roomor school classroom. Use it as a handy teaching tool, referto it often.

Discuss one of the simple safety message with your childeach day and they will quickly master the ABC’s of Safety.

The Kapiti News wishes to thank all the businesses whogenerously sponsored each letter and helping bring theseimportant message.

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Tell anadult ifsomeonehurts you

Toyworld Coastlands • 298 7161

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Zebracrossingsare thereto keepyou safe

4c Sheffield St, Paraparaumu • P: 04 902 9466www.zionmotors.co.nz

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Yell if youneed help

Young Guns WeldingDennis YoungMob: 027 6244 335Email: [email protected]

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X‛s onbottles?Don‛ttouchthem!

Phone 04 297 2508

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Walk toschoolwithfriends

FARMWORLDFARMWORLDWAIKANAE LTDWAIKANAE LTD

Phone/ Fax 04 902676612 Parata St, Waikanae

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Vandalismis wrong

P: 04 298 7252www.kennel.co.nz

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Use cautionwhen you‛reapproachinganimals youdon‛t know

KAPITI KENNELS...Phone: 298 9533 - Seven days a week

OPENING HOURS: 8am - 12noon & 4.30pm - 6pm(Inspection welcome during opening hours)

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Memoriseyouraddressand phonenumber

MATAIBOARDING CATTERY

Ph(04) 299 - 7075 • 148 Matai Rd, Raumati BeachE: [email protected]

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Sit downif you arehaving ahot drink

Phone 04 298 5418 • 134 Kapiti Rd, ParaparaumuWe always appreciate donations

Family Store

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Rememberto wearyour safetygear

Phone 04 298 8600 • Cnr Kapiti Rd & Te Roto Drwww.rightcarskapiti.co.nz

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Quietlywait yourturn atthe playground

Phone Richard Andrews (04) 296 9012 or (027) 422 2397

7992014AA

PoliceOfficersare yourfriend

Kapiti Police, ParaparaumuP: 04 296 6800

7991105AA

Only jumpin if youcan swim

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND BOOKINGSPhone Otaki Pools: 06 364 5542

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Never gooff withstrangers

www.numberworksnwords.comP: 04 902 6655

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Find thenearestexit whenyou hear afire alarm

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Look bothwaysbeforecrossingthe street

4 Alexander Road, Raumati Beachtel: 04 904 GEMZ (4369) • www.gemzbeauty.co.nz

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Keepsmalltoys outof yourmouth

Phone 04 298 5641www.kapitinews.co.nz

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Jaywalking isdangerous

188 Kapiti Road, ParaparaumuP: (04) 297 2202 • F: (04) 297 2201

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In case ofemergencycall 111

Cnr Te Roto Drive & Manchester St, Paraparaumu0800 243 852 • Phone 04 902 3735

www.second-image.co.nz

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Hotstovesshouldnot betouched

Leslie Trading Co Ltd, 21 Epiha St ParaparaumuLeslie Trading Co Ltd, 21 Epiha St Paraparaumuwww.hairymelon.co.nzwww.hairymelon.co.nz

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Go onbike rideswith yourhelmet on

1 Te Nehu Dr, Paraparaumu • P: 04 293 5816www.generation.co.nz

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Ask forhelp froman adult ifyou can‛treach

Andaman Builders LtdRegistered Certified Builders

Ph Max: 0274 436 508 • A/H 06-3645094Email: [email protected]

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Electricaloutletsare not tobe playedwith

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Don‛tforget towarm upbefore youdance yoursocks off!

Phone 04 902 3823 • [email protected] - Adults • Personal tuition assured

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Careshouldbe takenaroundcars

1 Parata Street,WaikanaePh: 04 293 4133

1 Te Tupe Road Parparaumu | 04 298 3674www.kapiti10pin.co.nz

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Be sure tobuckle up

Put your child’s safety first. Teach your children the ABC’sof Safety by helping them memorise the letters on thischart.

Each locally sponsored letter of the alphabet features ashort safety tip.

Display this poster on your refrigerator, in your child’s roomor school classroom. Use it as a handy teaching tool, referto it often.

Discuss one of the simple safety message with your childeach day and they will quickly master the ABC’s of Safety.

The Kapiti News wishes to thank all the businesses whogenerously sponsored each letter and helping bring theseimportant message.

AABBCC‘‘SS ooff SSaaffeettyy

www.abundant.co.nz

John Arts is a natural health researcher andcommentator.You can contact John on 0800 423559 oremail [email protected] can join his weekly newsletter atwww.johnarts.co.nz

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The importance ofAntioxidants

Over thenext twoweekswearegoing toexplorethe role of antioxidants in helping peoplerecover from commonhealth problems.Beforewe do it is helpful to understand more aboutantioxidants and their role in both preventingand healing disease. Antioxidants are a hugegroup of compounds either obtained directlyfrom food or made by our bodies that have theability todisarmorneutralise a free radical.Thevery process of creating the energy our bodiesneed by eating and breathing also creates freeradicals- much like a car engine using petrolto provide energy but also producing exhaustfumes which are energy by-products.

Any compound that is able to neutralise afree radical is called an antioxidant. From achemists view, an antioxidant is a compoundwith extra electrons.Vitamin C loses electronsvery easily and therefore qualifies as aneffective antioxidant. There are a huge rangeof antioxidants that we get from diet andthese include some vitamins but the mostimportant dietary source are large group ofactive phytonutrients that include the mostpotent free radical protectors. Unfortunatelythe most important antioxidants such asflavanols, vitamin E and the minerals suchas selenium, copper, manganese and zinc areat dangerously low levels leaving a large partof our population with seriously inadequateantioxidant defences. These antioxidantdeficiencies are often the first cause in diseaseprocesses including cancer, arthritis, coronaryartery diseases and many more.

If we have insufficient antioxidants or we aremissing some important types this will allowa process called oxidative stress to develop.This is a situation where our cells producemore free radicals than our antioxidantdefences can cope with. Oxidative stress isthe breeding ground for almost every chronicdisease that we encounter.This is why the veryfirst thing I do with any person I help is toensure their antioxidant defences are workingas well as possible. I always recommendantioxidant dense foods such as dark berriesand green tea and with supplements it is veryimportant to ensure therapeutic levels of thekey antioxidants that can help restore normalfunction in various diseases. If you are unsurespeak to a health advisor who understandsthe importance of antioxidants in restoringhealth.

Residents rock up for gravel

GRAVEL GRAB: Diana and Brian Marvell of Waikanae collect free rocksfor the garden. Photo: Ann Reading CCN210211ARgravel

■ Ann Reading

The Otaki River Great GravelGrab had perfect weather toentice large numbers of KapitiCoast residents on Saturday.

With trailers, utes andvans they made the most ofthis annual opportunity toenhance garden landscapes,build driveways and generallymake use of free gravel.

Jeff Evans of the GreaterWellington Regional Council(GWRC) was at the entrance tothe site with information andassistance for all who neededit.

He said that the Hutt Riverevent the previous week hadattracted about 200 vehiclesand he expected about thesame for Otaki.

The free gravel grab is part

of the regional council’sgravel extraction programmeand Mr Evans said they try toensure that this particularsite is kept for the local eventand not extracted commerci-ally.

Gravel is extracted fromthe river to help prevent flood-ing by maintaining theriverbed at a specified level.Gravel comes down from theOtaki River headwaters in theTararua ranges; too muchgravel build-up lower downcan mean the possibility offlooding on the plains but toolittle can lead to erosion of thebanks. Careful maintenanceis therefore essential.

GWRC has resource con-sent to extract 40,000 cubicmetres annually, equating to3050 truckloads.

As of Sunday, we’vebeen running all theway to Waikanae, sotravelling to and fromthe Kapiti Coast justgot easier.

Peter, Traction Supervisor, KiwiRail.

TRM 1618

We’re excited, because regular services to Waikanaebegan on Sunday the 20th of February. So jump onboardand check out your brand new station.

It’s taken the best part of three years to get the

line ready to join the Tranz Metro Network, but

the hard work has paid off. Double tracking has

been laid from MacKays Crossing to just south of

Waikanae to increase reliability and a new station

building, platform and car park have been built.

Buses will now stop right at the platform making

your journey seamless.

In keeping with the extension, the name of the line

has also changed. As of the 20th of February, the

Paraparaumu Line is now the Kapiti Line and a new

timetable has been introduced. So, not only are we

taking you further up the coast, we are doing it on

a regular basis with services throughout the day

and into the late evening.

For more information visit tranzmetro.co.nz

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SMELLY: Conservation Departmentbiodiversity ranger Hamish Farrell witha decomposing stoat that was found on

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‘We don’t want to jumpto conclusions that this isthe only animal we aredealing with but we arenaturally hoping for thebest with this find.’DOCStoat Operation Ranger

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As Conservation Departmentbiodiversity ranger Hamish Farrellapproached yet another trap onpredator-free Kapiti Island henoticed a bit of fur poking out of it.

Could this be the elusive stoat hehad been trying to find day after day?

Indeed it was. On Tuesday lastweek just after 10am, Mr Farrellpulled a dead stoat out from a trap,which was located at the southend ofthe island alongside a small creek.

‘‘Yells of triumph really.‘‘It was a really cool moment.’’The department has been

checking the island after a crediblestoat sighting late last year.

A total of 160 traps had beenstrategically placed around theisland and three stoat detection dogshad been used as well.

The department used a bit oflateral thinking to catch the stoat.

Working on the assumption that thestoat was a male, bedding materialfrom a female stoat was brought inand used to bait some of the traps.

The dead stoat was taken toAuckland where a PHD studentwould analyse the creature includ-ing determining if the stoat was amale or female.

Stoat operation ranger ClintPurches said: ‘‘We don’t want to

jump to conclusions that this is theonly animal we are dealing with butwe are naturally hoping for the bestwith this find.’’

He said the department wouldcontinue with intensive trappingand monitoring programmes and itcould take months before the pres-ence of further stoats can be ruledout.

And he said stoat detection dogswould be taken to the island again inlate February and that monitoringand trapping work would continue toJune.

The cost of the stoat eradicationoperation was currently over $30,000but could extend to about $70,000.

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Thai Lagoon, the home of true authentic Thai cuisinecreated by a team of Thai chefs is in the heart of Raumativillage a stone’s throw from the sea.

Until you have tried Thai Lagoon’s quirkily named disheslike Dressed Up Prawns or Duck in Bed, you wont knowwhat you have been missing. Until you have seen thesedishes presented with vegetables sculpted into beautifulflowers that are the trade-mark of Thai Lagoon, you wontrealise the amazing culinary treasure we have right in ourmidst.

Many people start by trying the dishes as take-outs – itonly needs approximately fifteen minutes from phoned

order to pick up (or 30 minutes for home delivery). Theyknow then what they will enjoy when they dine-in at therestaurant. With time to linger they can appreciate theambience, the wines from the wine-list and the graciousservice that makes each diner feel like a special guest.

During the summer, if you are having a BBQ, you canorder entrées from Thai Lagoon to savour while thesteaks are cooking, and a lot of local people have beendoing that. Holiday makers have relished the opportunityof ordering at the restaurant, strolling on the beach tofind a special spot to eat al fresco and within 15 minutescollecting their gourmet Thai meal ready to eat.

SOMETHING NEWStarting in March there will be something new on therestaurant tables. Chef’s Specials in framed menus.These are new dishes (authentic Thai of course) that theThai chefs are creating.They would love to have comments from diners so theyknow whether to include them in the main menu, so tell

them what you think. Perhaps the most amazing thingabout this truly amazing dining destination is the cost.Nowhere else have we found such quality, attention todetail and outstanding service at a genuinely affordableprice.Thai cuisine is noted for its healthy food content withfresh seasonal vegetables cooked to perfection. At hometry a dish or two – and in March come in for the first ofthe Chef’s Specials;

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It’s a beautiful summer’s day, a slight heat haze veils Kapiti Island,seabirds squawk as they dive for picnickers crumbs; from across theroad there’s a welcoming aroma of fresh coffee and baking. Doorswide open, windows thrown back, a couple of dogs relaxing in theshade and a soft hum of conversation and music draw you into Kapiti’sdelightful Coast 2 Coast Café.

Inside and out are tables with a view. A special corner is Mum-and-Baby friendly, and the glass cabinet tempts even the most self-disciplined with its chocolate cake, caramel slice, gluten-free gateauxand fresh sandwiches and wraps throughout the day.

Come the evening and the dining menu offers a pallet tingling choiceof dishes and of course their famed Gourmet Pizzas with all thetrimmings. Choose from Hero and Aphrodite both with chicken, Hero

adding Kikorangi Blue cheese, caramelised onion, pear and roastedwalnuts; Aphrodite has sundried tomato. Brie, spring onion and sweetchili topped with almond nut crème. Or for vegetarians there is Hadesand Iris. Seafood lovers will enjoy Oceanus and Neptune .

The blackboard specials change daily. Today you might find difficultyin deciding between Crumbed Camembert with spiced plum sauce,Chicken Tikka salad with toasted cashews and a yoghurt mint dressingor buttermilk pancakes with caramelised apple and whipped cream.

Thirsty? Supreme coffee, a variety of teas and now a range of organicfruit juices are so refreshing after a stroll on the beach. There’s theoption of sitting inside or out and if your dog is with you he’ll enjoy thecourtesy bowl of water just by the door.

Coast 2 Coast is open for breakfast every day closing the kitchen at2.30pm Monday to Thursday and 3pm Saturday and Sunday. Thecabinet goodies and pizzas are available at any time of day.

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NOT HAPPY:Sharon Hunter isannoyed someoneis dumping rubbishby the NZ PostRecycle Centre inManchester Street,Paraparaumu.

Photo: David HaxtonCCN170211DHrubbish

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Over the last few years NZ Post RecycleCentre has designated a space beside theirbuilding for items that are free to thepublic.

The centre collects unwanted itemssuch as office chairs, shelving, tables,draws, and cupboards from all sorts oforganisations.

The items, which could have beendestined for a landfill, are on-sold.

And any items the centre doesn’t wantgo into the free pile, located in ManchesterSt, Paraparaumu.

The centre doesn’t mind if members ofthe public leave the odd item, such as achair, at the space.

For a long time, members of the publichave benefited from the giveaways.

But now someone or some people have

put it in jeopardy.Last week lots of household rubbish

started to be dumped next to the free items— food scraps, bottles, plastic, greenwasteand so on.

It has meant the centre has had to hire ahuge rubbish skip, costing nearly $300, tocart the rubbish away.

NZ Post Recycle Centre businessdevelopment manager Sharon Hunter saidthe rubbish dumping was very disappoint-ing.

‘‘We can’t afford to keep carting it to thelandfill.’’

The centre was looking at ways oftrying to stop the offending.

‘‘Do we put up cameras or do we juststop?’’

She said if the offending continued thenthe centre might discontinue leaving itemsout for free.

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Catching the big ones for charity

BIG ONE: Pete Knight, left, and David Allen from DiveKapiti with a 13kg kingfish.

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entrance, Main Highway Nth, Paraparaumu

Phone: (04) 298 0205Email: [email protected]

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Certificate in WorkSkills (Hospitality andTourism) ClassYouth Guarantee programmes are free, one yearfull-time courses designed for school leavers agedbetween 16 and 17 years old. This semester sawthe start of the first Hospitality and Tourism YouthGuarantee programme at the Kapiti Campus, with anenthusiastic group of students.

Students Kaalos Nepia-Whiu, Ayla Macdonald andShannan Ottow

The programme covers a range of learning areasincluding:• Learning how to work with customers and exceed

customers’ expectations;• Food safety methods;• Learning all about food and beverage

preparation, service and order taking in a cafeand restaurant environment;

• Preparing and serving beverages;• Operating equipment and techniques to produce a

range of coffees and practicing these skills on ouron-site training cafe;

• Learning about the tourism industry, includingcareers and the opportunity to havework experience in the industry;

• Learning about NZ and the world, including touristdestinations and attractions.

Graduates gain a range of National and IndustryCertificates and will be able to advance to furtherstudy or employment in these areas.

”I have been learning lots about safety and hygiene

and all the different types of coffee. I hope to achieve

this wonderful opportunity with high standards.”

Shannan Ottow (student)

“It’s a great course with lots of learning with a rangeof hospitality and with coffee making, also partsabout tourism.” Kayla Ioannou (student)

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1129: COCKNEY RHYMING SLANG – WHERE IT CAME FROM,HOW TO SPEAK IT - $30 Saturday 19 March, 2 – 4pm, Kapiti Community Centre,Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu. Frank Hyatt, Cockney - born and bredWORLD BELIEFS, CULTURES1133 :THE PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN AND THE ETHNICSOF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE - $30 Sunday 27 March, 2 – 4pm, Paraparaumu Library

Meeting Room, Iver Trask Place, Paraparaumu. Chris Marshall, lecturer in ReligiousStudies, Victoria University of WellingtonLANGUAGES1136: SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS 2 - $908 Mondays, 7 March – 2 May, 6.30 – 8.30pm, Paraparaumu Library. Meeting Room, IverTrask Place, Paraparaumu. Esther Garcia Martin, tutor and native speakerSCIENCE, ENVIRONMENT, CONSERVATION1137: EARTHQUAKES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR THE KAPITI COAST - $30Thursday 17 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm, Kapiti Community Centre,Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu. Dr Hamish Campbell, Senior scientist at GNS Science1138: FERN WALK AND TALK - $30Wednesday 23 March, 2 – 4pm, Nga Manu Nature Reserve,Ngarara Road, Waikanae (Cost of talk included in enrolment fee).Bruce Benseman, Manager, Nga Manu Nature ReserveFINANCE, LAW, NUMERACY1141: HOW TO GET OUT OF DEBT - $30Saturday 26 March, 10am – 12noon, Kapiti Community Centre,Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu. Lynn Piercy, budgeting advisorwww.w h i t i r e i a . a c . n z

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Whitireia in Kapiti

2011 Year Starts at Kapiti CampusThe 2011 student year has started in what is going to be a big year forWhitireia in Kapiti. We will be constructing our new campus in Paraparaumu,relocating from Lindale where we have been based since 1996, celebratingour 25th year as a polytechnic and looking at which courses to run from thenew campus in 2012.

Construction work will start on the new Kapiti campus at the current Mitre10 building in Milne Road in a few months. Regular updates and visuals willbe available soon on the Whitireia website to show how the development isprogressing. We have been working with TSE Architects on the design for thenew campus and are excited about the potential of the new facility.

Work will begin soon on the new Kapiti Campus in Milne Rd

It has also been announced that Kapiti Lighthouse Trust was the successfultenderer for our current Lindale property, which went on the market late lastyear. We are very pleased that the property will continue to be used as acommunity facility by the Trust and look forward to seeing their long-termplans for it.

In the meantime courses are up and running again at the Lindale Campus withprogrammes being offered in Professional Cookery, Beauty & Hairdressing,Foundation Health Science, Business & Management and Youth Guaranteesalongside our courses in aviation and photography in association with the KapitiAir Academy and The Photo School. We are also very pleased to be hostingOtago Polytechnic’s midwifery programme at Lindale throughout the year.

Midwifery students enjoy the sunshine at the Kapiti Campus

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Theatre steamingover sign thefts

SIGN OF THE TIMES: Kapiti Playhouse president Gennie Barton, in front of a large signpromoting the group’s upcoming production called Steaming.The group had six signs made to promote the show.Two of the signs, one in Waikanae, opposite the golf club, and one in Paekakariki, havebeen stolen.And a third sign in Rata Road/Raumati Road, Raumati Beach, has been vandalised.The signs feature an image of five women in a spa with towels around them.Kapiti Playhouse wonders if someone has taken exception to the picture.‘‘The signs cost $450,’’ Gennie said.‘‘They’re not cheap.‘‘We put all our publicity money this time into the Kapiti News and the signs.’’Steaming is about five women from all walks of life who enjoy going to some Turkishbaths in London.The production, which contains some nudity, starts on March 23 and runs for eightnights. Photo: David Haxton CCN180211DHsteam

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Aura among top500 of IT firms

PROGRESS: Andy and DianeProw, from Aura Software

Security, with an awardrecognising their company in

the Deloitte Asia PacificTechnology Fast 500.

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Otaki Gorge-based firm AuraSoftware Security has beenranked 284th in the DeloitteAsia Pacific Technology Fast500.

Company owners Andyand Diane Prow received theglass award at a function atDeloitte’s Wellington office.

About 50 companies inNew Zealand made it in thetop 500 ranking forinformation technologycompanies in the Asia Pacificarea — including 10 from theWellington region.

‘‘We’ve had 141 per centgrowth in revenue over thelast three years,’’ Mr Prowsaid.

‘‘We’ve grown from six stafflast year to 18 staff now.’’

The company’sheadquarters is in OtakiGorge but now has offices inWellington and Auckland.

Mr Prow started the AuraSoftware Group back in 2001providing independent ITconsultancy work.

By the end of 2006 and early2007 he set up the security sideof the business.

‘‘That’s because we realisedin New Zealand there was areal lack of skills, especially inweb security.’’

The company has gonefrom strength to strength.

‘‘We’ve got customers likeXero, the online accountingsystem through to most of themajor banks and governmentagencies.

‘‘We test the resilience oftheir website.’’

The company’s aim is to bethe ‘‘premier IT securitycompany in New Zealand.’’

Moreover, the company hasdeveloped a security scanningproduct called Redeye whichmonitors potential softwarethreats all the time.

The Redeye project receivedtwo grants from theFoundation of ResearchScience and Technology, onefor $50,000 and the other for$250,000.

The company is looking atthe possibility of an Otakibased Redeye data centre.

‘‘There is a cleantechnology park being built in

Otaki so we’ve already haddiscussions about how we canutilise that local resource,’’Mr Prow said.

‘‘Theoretically we might beable to run high-speedsecurity scanning on UnitedStates customers from theOtaki data centre.’’

Mr Prow has always had aninterest in computers.

He achieved an honoursdegree at BirminghamUniversity in computerscience software andengineering.

The couple left their homein Southhampton for alifestyle change.

They bought one waytickets to New Zealand.

They have two children —Josh, 14, Autumn, 12.

‘‘Software development hasalways been my speciality andthe move into IT security wasfrom a number of projects thatwe were working on whichhighlighted that IT securitywas racing forward.’’

Aura Software Securitywon the 2010 Electra businessof the year title.

Giving wheelsto ambition

PEDAL POWER: Paul Cockburn’s passion for bikes will help the community.Photo: Ann Reading CCN160211ARbike

■ Ann Reading

Paul Cockburn is a cycle enthusiastwho has been competing on two wheelssince the age of 11 — road racing, BMXand mountain biking.

Now, as a qualified mechanic, herepairs and prepares bikes for otherpeople at Kapiti Cycles in Otaki.

He firmly believes in supporting thelocal community so when he heard thatOtaki identity Michael Conway haddreams of competing in the Paralympicsbut needed a racing wheelchair(handcycle), he decided to do somethingto help.

‘‘You have to help someone with sucha great attitude and a goal like that,’’ MrCockburn said.

A simple Otaki Bicycle Orienteeringevent is his idea for fund (and fun)-raising.

He has designed a course to suit thewhole family.

‘‘There is serious cycle orienteeringin New Zealand that has competitions ata national level,’’ Mr Cockburn said,‘‘but the Otaki Bicycle Orienteeringevent is just for fun, and is registered as

an official event on the Bikewise Monthcalendar.’’

It will take place in Haruatai Park onSaturday, February 26. Each contestantwill be given a map and throughout thepark will be markers that have to bevisited and marked off on the map.

‘‘I am keeping the first few markersvery simple because I believe there is a4-year-old on a trike participating — therest may be slightly more difficult.’’

Mr Cockburn said the event starts at9.30am and there is just a gold coindonation to register.

There are lots of side fun events forthe children both on and off bicycles aswell as raffles, spot prizes and muchmore.

Sponsors have offered bouncy castlesand sausages for a sausage sizzle.

Mountain bikes can be hired for theevent and people can also run or walkthe course.

All proceeds will go towards theracing wheelchair for Michael.

■ For information on the event, bicycleorienteering and mountain bike rides, contactPaul Cockburn at 06 364 5644

WEAR IS THE NEWS: RachelOkeroa models a recycled

newsprint outfit to promote theupcoming Kapiti Coast Sustainable

Home and Garden Show recyclednewsprint clothing competition.

Children in age groups 10 andunder, and 11 and over, are

encouraged to make a garment outof newspaper, model it and win

great prizes. Children make theirgarments at the show in the Kapiti

News tent.The show takes place on the Kapiti

School playing fields on theweekend of March 26 and 27.Photo: David Haxton CCN210211DHmodel

PRETTY IN PRINT

Half Marathon 10km, 5km, Kids Kilometre, Run or walk

Event StartTime Age CostHalf Marathon Walk 7.45 16 & over $20Half Marathon Run 9.00 16 & over $2010km Walk 9.15 14 & over $105km Walk 9.15 $5Kids Kilometre 9.30 12 & under $110km Run 10.00 14 & over $105km Run 10.00 $5

Maclean Park Paraparaumu Beach

Kapiti Classic Beach Races

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All events take place on the sand at low tideand start from Paraparaumu Beach.

• Certificates for all competitors • Proceeds to local charities• Post your entry or enter online at www.enteronline.co.nz

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Enter by March 1st to be eligible for an early bird prize ofa night and breakfast for two at a CQ Wellington Hotel.

Post: entries to Kapiti Classic Beach Races PO Box 259 Paraparaumu (before March 10)Please make cheques out to Kapiti Harrier & Multisport Club

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Girl 2 Girl - Women’s Service

Edge Youth Service (Ages 13+)

Friday 10:00am - 1 Realm Drive*Nursery Available

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Communion Service (No Nursery)Sunday 8:45am - 1 Realm Drive*

Family ServiceSunday 10:00am1 Realm Drive, Paraparaumu*Kid’s Program & Nursery AvailableFamily ServiceSunday 11:00amMemorial Hall - 81 Main Street, OtakiKid’s Program & Nursery Available

FRIDAY 10AM1 Realm Drive, Paraparaumu

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St. Paul’s Church, Kapiti Rd, ParaparaumuSunday 8.00, 9.30 & 11.00 am

St. Mark’s Church, Rosetta Road, Raumati BeachFamily Service Sunday 9.30 am &Wednesday 10.00 am

St. Peter’s Church, Beach Road, PaekakarikiSunday 10.00 am

These are our regular weekly Holy Communion services.For further information see our website or phone the parish office: 04 904 7300Vicar: The Reverend Henry Resink 7946799AD

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Waikanae ChurchesWaikanae ChurchesUNITING PARISH

Minister Rev. Cornelia GrantTel: 902-5809

Ngapaki Street9.00am Service:

PlaygroupFridays 9.30am

CATHOLICFather Owen Sinclair

Tel: 293-4236Our Lady of Fatima

[email protected] Parata Street9.00am Sunday

5.30pm Saturday

PRESBYTERIANMinister Rev. Carol Grant

Phone 04 293-4518SERVICES

WAIKANAE (Ngaio Rd)9.15am & 7.00pm

OTAKI (Mill Rd)11.00am

Cafe Church 2nd SundayChurch Office - WaikanaeMon-Fri 9.00am - 12noon

Phone 04 293-6987Email:

[email protected]

CAFÉ CHURCH(Waikanae)

We meet in local cafes andhomes. For information please

check our websitewww.waikanae.apo.org.nz

or phone 905 0597Email:

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BAPTISTPastor Nigel Scott

Tel: 293-6810286 Te Moana Road

Sunday Services:9.00am & 10.30am

Children’s programme withthe second service.

Office open Tues to Fri9am to 12noon

Email:[email protected]

Enquiries: 905-3391

ANGLICANRevd Gradon Harvey

Tel: 904 3018Memorial Hall,Pehi Kupa St

SUNDAY:All congregations @ 10am

Full family programmeSt Luke’s, Elizabeth St

FRIDAY:Healing Rooms 10am to noon

SUNDAY:8am – No service today

6pm – IgnitionWorship Gathering

St Michael’s, Rangihiroa StSUNDAY:

9.30am – No service todaySt Andrew’s,ReikorangiSUNDAY:

9.15am – No service todayParish website:

www.anglican.co.nz

5-9 Hurley Road, Paraparaumu 5254P. (04) 902 4998 E. [email protected]

SUNDAY

10.00am ›(with children’s programme)

4.30pm › Miracle Service

WEDNESDAY

CENTRE YOUTH NITE › 13years+7.00pm to 8.45pm

EMERGE › 9-13years7.00pm to 8.45pm

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EMERGE > 7PM - 8:45PMPrimary School 9-13 years

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Welcome to our Sunday service10.00am, Senior Citizens Hall,

Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach

Speaker: Andrew Pritchard

Jesus said:“I am the gate, whoever enters throughMe shall be saved”. John 10-9

Enquiries: 04 299 6254http://gatewaychristianfellowship.yolasite.com

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“A Church for everyone”

Sunday Service10.30am

Contact: Capts, Kevin & Janette WaughPhone/Fax 04 297-1436

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St Patrick’s Catholic Parish, ParaparaumuParish Priest: Father Michael McCabe

Phone 902-5815 Fax 9025816

Weekend Mass TimesSaturday: Vigil 6pm Sunday: 9.30am

Liturgy of the Word with Holy CommunionMonday, Tuesday and Thursday 9.00am

Mass during the weekWednesday and Friday 9am

(Reconcilliation after Friday Mass)

Funeral Masses will replace any of the above Liturgies

Weekend Mass TimesSaturday: Vigil 6pm Sunday: 9.30pm

Week DaysMonday - Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion: 9am

Masses: Tuesday to Friday 9am(Reconciliation after Friday Mass)

Kapiti Baptist ChurchSundayAll age Sunday School - 9.45amWorship - 11am

ThursdayIn home Prayer & Bible Study - 2pmPhone for information

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A non-pentecostal - Christ exalting - family fellowship

54b Ocean Road, Paraparaumu BeachPastor Tom & Lisa Reesor Phone (04) 902-4826

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Raumati Church Cnr Weka & Raumati Rd 10.30amUnited@nine - a relaxed, alternative form of worship, 9am

first sunday of every month breakfast, 8.30amCafe Playgroup - (during term times) Thursdays: 9.30 - 11.30amCounselling Service - phone 905 2374

Thrifty Place - (quality clothing and household items)

Tuesdays: 1 - 4pm / Saturdays: 9am - 12 noonBefore and after school care programme FunForKids 04 902 4806

Waikanae Church Ngapaki St 9amCafe Playgroup - (during term times) Fridays: 9.30 - 11.30amSt James Paekakariki Ocean Road 10.15am

Minister: Rev Cornelia Grant

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Providing:• 24 Hour Personal and Professional care • Beautiful custom-built Chapel on site• Refreshment Lounge including in-house catering• 4 fully qualified funeral directors (3 top nationally awarded)• Bereavement support staff for follow-up care •Memorial business - headstones and plaques• National Memberships - NZIFH, NZEA and FDANZ

KAPITI COAST FUNERALHOME9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu • P: 298 5168

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Kapiti Retirement Trust would like to sincerely thankall of those who donated so generously to the Trust at the

funeral of Sr Mary Joseph, in remembrance of her.In consultation with the Presentation Sisters, we will bepurchasing a living memory for Sister; to have for the

enjoyment of other residents within the Lodge.As many addresses are unknown and contributions were

made anonymously, please accept this as a personalacknowledgement.

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Must have a mechanical background and beavailable for night & weekend work.

• Must be reliable and methodical.• Approximately 20-30 hours/week .• Full training will be given.• Likely shifts to include• Monday & Wednesday night from 6pm – close (11ish)• Friday early afternoon till close• Weekend days or nights (rotating)

Please send a C.V. and cover letter toKapiti Tenpin,1 Te Tupe Rd,Paraparaumu.Attn: Chris HaynesOr email to [email protected]

Come and join our fun and friendly team!

PART TIME TENPIN BOWLINGMECHANIC- REQUIRED FORKAPITI TENPIN.

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Public Notices

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SALEOFLIQUORACT 1989PUBLICNOTICELion Liquor Retail Limited, POBox 265, Paraparaumu 5254 hasmade application to the DistrictLicensing Agency at Kapiti CoastDistrict for the renewal of an OffLicence, in respect of premisessituated at 1 Ihakara Street,Paraparaumu and known as LiquorKing Kapiti.The general nature of the businessconducted under the licence isRetail Liquor Store.The days onwhich and the hours during whichliquor is sold under the licence is:Monday to Sunday 8.00am to11.00pmThe application may be inspectedduring ordinary office hours at theoffice of the Kapiti Coast DistrictLicensing Agency at 175 Rimu,Paraparaumu.Any person who is entitled toobject and who wishesto object to the grant of theapplication may, not later than 10working days after the date of thefirst publication of this notice, filea notice in writing of the objectionwith the Secretary of the DistrictLicensing Agency, C/o KapitiCoast District Council, Private Bag,Paraparaumu.

This is the 2nd publication of thisnotice

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Our family store in Kapiti Road is currentlyseeking Volunteers for the following positions.

General Hand: to help offload our client’scars when they arrive with donated goods andto assist with other odd jobs. This positionis 9am to 3pm Mondays, Tuesdays andThursdays and may suit 1 or 3 people working1 day each. You will need to be reasonably fitas there is some heavy lifting.

Linen Sorter/Pricer: To sort and price ourlinen, cushions etc. This is a pretty busy areaand requires a person(s) 12pm to 4pm up to 4days per week. Could well suit job-sharing.

Counter Staff: to look after our valuedclientele. You will need to enjoy meeting thepublic for this role. Various 1/2 days available9am to 1pm or 1pm to 5pm.

Toy Person: to sort/price/display donatedtoys. Quite a fun job but can be fiddly. Hoursto suit 1 or 2 people.

If you think you’d enjoy working in our friendlyenviroment and can commit to regular weeklyhours, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Denis Walker, Store Manager04 298 5418

TIME ON YOUR HANDS?

The Salvation Army is a world-wide evangelicalChristian church and human service provider.

It is commited to caring for people,transforming lives and reforming society

- all through the love of God shown in Jesus.

The successful appointees should therefore showan ability to identify with the mission and values

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Concernsfor missingman, 75Police currently hold concerns for thewhereabouts of 75-year-old, Trevor Mann, ofWaikanae.

It is believed Mr Mann intended to walkin the Hemi Matenga Memorial Park exitingonto Huia Street, Waikanae. He has notreturned as expected.

Mr Mann is described as a malecaucasian, 5 foot 11 inches tall, mediumbuild with grey hair and a moustache. He islikely to be wearing shorts, a T-shirt andjacket, tramping boots, and a cap.

All residents in the Waikanae area,particularly between Belvedere Avenue andthe Memorial Park, are asked to check theirproperties in case Mr Mann has fallen and isin need of help.

■ Anybody with sightings of Mr Mann fromMonday, February 21 are requested to call policeon 04 3812000.

New LPG limitsNew limits on how much LPG can be stored inhomes have been set by the Environmental RiskManagement Authority.

The rules limit the amount of LPG that can bestored in a detached house and an attached houseup to three storeys to two 10kg cylinders.Apartments and houses over three storeys musthold no more than 10kg per dwelling. The new limitsclarify the existing rules around LPG indoors, andapply regardless of whether the LPG is being used orstored.

The new regulations come into effect on March2. The most common type of cylinder used at homeholds 9kg of LPG and is typically used on appliancessuch as space heaters, patio heaters and barbecues.New limits have also been set for factories andwarehouses as well as public buildings, such ashalls, places of worship, hotels, bars, restaurants,shops and offices.

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Maintenance Person – Short Term ContractWe require a multi talented maintenance person to commence 7 March for about 3 months.

The position will require between 20 and 50 hours work per week.

The range of work includes day to day residential and commercial premise maintenanceplus some refurbishment work. The position is supported by 3 staff.

This position is based at Sevenoaks - Midlands Gardens Retirement Village,Paraparaumu Beach and will require work at our three locations within Paraparaumu.

If you are a fit, enthusiastic and positive person with relevant priorexperience this temporary position may appeal.

An application form is available by telephoning 04 2970116, emailing [email protected] calling at the office at Sevenoaks, Lodge Drive, Paraparaumu. Please include a CV with

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DYNAMIC...SPONTANEOUS...CREATIVE...YOU??

Due to imminent personal changes in the lives of two members ofour multi-talented Activities Team, we have vacancies for the following:

• Activities Team Manager• Activities Team Assistant

You will work in our continuing care hospital, which includes a dementia wing.

Personal Qualities• A team player • Highly organised • Love people • Physically fit

• Highly creative • Tolerant & patient • Unlimited energy • Flexible

QualificationsFor the position of Team Manager, experience and qualifications as an

Occupational Therapist are preferred or a preparedness to train as such.Training will be offered to the Activities Team Assistant.

Skills• Proven ability in any combination of creative arts

eg: performance music / painting / crafts / fibre art / drama• Ability to organise a monthly, multi faceted activities plan

• Knowledge of community resources and networks• Proven ability to work with staff and volunteers

Days and times of work will be negotiated but rostered/rotatingoccasional weekend work will be required.

If you have unlimited energy, a sense of fun and an ability to make things happen,we would love to hear from you.

For an application form contact Email: [email protected] or phone: 04 2970116Please send your completed form plus covering letter and CV to E [email protected]

Attention: Keren Lusty or post/deliver to Kapiti Retirement Trust,Lodge Drive, Paraparaumu Beach.

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 16 March

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Buying a car? You’ll probably get it AA checked first.

Buying a house? Why not enjoy peace of mind by having a

Building Inspection before committing to it?

Ian Hall of All Building Inspections finds it surprising that

people will happily pay for expert advice before buying a

$15,000 car yet are prepared to buy a $400,000 house

without a building report.

Ian has been in the building industry for more than 28

years. He believes in a solution-focused approach to house

inspection. In his experience clients that request a building

report already like thehousebutwanttobuywith confidence

and be informed of how any issues can be resolved.

Most of Ian’s work has been forprospective purchasers, but

now an increased number of vendors are taking the initiative

to get a building report to support the marketing of a

property.

Moisture testing is standard and the inspection is a

systematic checking of buildings. The report is fully written

not just a tick box sheet and provides a comprehensive

maintenance schedule for theproperty.

Clients often need an inspection done as soon a possible.

Ian will keep a client informedby phone or they can meet Ian

at the property and the written report follows within 24

hours.

Allwork isdone inaccordancewiththeNewZealandStandard

4306:2005 but Ian and his wife Janie who handles the

office and administration, believe that the solution-based

approach to home inspection plus their commitment to

excellent client-service give All Building Inspections the

edge of difference in this field.

All Building Inspections serves the Kapiti Coast

and Wellington areas. For more information call Ian

on 04 9059707 or 021 979707 or visit the

website www.allbuildinginspections.co.nz

For all your interior andexterior doors come andsee us in our showroom

and speak to ourexperienced staff

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Ph (04) 902 5531www.kapitidoors.co.nz

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www.hondaused.co.nz/kapitiParaparaumu

04 298 5059

Honda CRV

07 CRV 2WD 2.4 litre, 5 speed Auto,Airbags, ABS Brakes, Air Cond, CD Player,Alloys ......................................... $26,990

07 CRV RVi 4WD 2.4 litre, 5 speed Auto,Front - Side - Curtain Airbags, ABS Brakes,Climate Air Cond, CD Player, Rear ParkAssist, Alloys ............................... $26,990

05 Jazz Hatch 1.3 CVT Airbags, ABSBrakes, Air Conditioning, CD Player, MagicSeats, Helios Yellow ..................... $14,99004 Jazz Hatch 1.3 CVT Airbags, ABSBrakes, Air Conditioning, CD Player, MagicSeats, Vivid Blue .......................... $12,990

02 Jazz Hatch 1.3 CVT Airbags, ABSBrakes, Air Conditioning, CD Player, MagicSeats, Mint Opal .......................... $10,990

09 Jazz Hatch 1.3S 5 Speed Auto, NewModel, Airbags, ABS Brakes, Climate Air,CD Player, Magic Seats, Satin Silver,............................................................. $24,490

09 City E, Sedan, 1.5 litre, 5 Speed Auto,New Model, Airbags, ABS Brakes, AirConditioning, CD Player, Alloys, HabeneroRed, only 4km ..................................... $26,990

97 Prelude VTi-R, 2.2 litre DOHC VTEC,TipTronic Auto, Airbags, ABS, Air Cond,Sun Roof, Alloys ................................ $6,990Honda Jazz

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06 Civic IMA Sedan, Petrol/Electric CVTAuto, Front - Side - Curtain Air bags, ABSBrakes, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Alloys,Sparkle Grey................................ $19,990

Honda Civic

Honda Accord V6 Honda Accord Euro05 Accord Euro 2.4 litre i-VTEC, SportsShift Auto, VSA, ABS, Air bags, DualClimate Air, Alloys, Graphite ........ $17,990

06 Accord V6L 3.0 litre i-VTEC, VSA, ABS,Air bags, Dual Climate Air, Alloys, SunRoof, Leather, Nighthawk Black .... $18,990

08 V6 Accord VL 3.5 litre New Shape,iVTEC, VCM, VSA, ABS, Front-side-curtainAir bags, Dual Climate Air, Alloys, Sun Roof,Leather, Atomic Gold, only 8km ..... $42,990

08 Civic IMA Sedan, Petrol/Electric CVTAuto, Front - Side - Curtain Air bags, ABSBrakes, Air Conditioning, CD Player, Alloys,Quick Silver .................................. $22,99007 Civic 2.0S Sedan Auto, Front - Side -Curtain Air bags, VSA, ABS Brakes, AirConditioning, CD Player, Alloys, SunRoof,Leather, Nighthawk Black ............. $24,99007 Civic 2.0S Sedan Auto, Front - Side -Curtain Air bags, VSA, ABS Brakes, AirConditioning, CD Player, Alloys, SunRoof,Leather, Titan Gold ....................... $18,990

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06 Civic 1.8S Sedan Auto, Front - Side -Curtain Air bags, VSA, ABS Brakes, AirConditioning, CD Player, Alloys, NeutronBlue ............................................. $22,490

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Inspiration to save planetDo you have a passion for improvingour environment and inspiring otheryoung people to tackle issues such asbiodiversity, climate change andwater conservation?

Greater Wellington is now takingapplications from Wellington regionsecondary students aged 15-18 for theSir Peter Blake Youth Enviroleaders’Forum in Auckland from 17-21 April.

The forum is an intensive, live-inweek of workshops, fieldtrips andcollaboration, facilitated by repre-sentatives from the Sir Peter BlakeTrust and the Ministry for theEnvironment.

It’s an annual event for studentswith a commitment towards environ-mental issues to spend a week with agroup of like-minded peers fromaround the country and gain directexperience in taking environmentalaction, undertaking projects such ase-waste, water conservation,sustainability, biodiversity and clim-ate change.

The event culminates with apresentation of their projects toinvited guests including local andnational politicians, business andcommunity leaders. On returning totheir regions they are encouraged to

continue with their environmentalwork and help lead other youth inlooking after the environment.

To register their interest, Welling-ton region secondary students aged15-18 should forward a completedapplication form to Toni de Lautour,Greater Wellington BiodiversityDepartment, PO Box 11646, MannersSt, Wellington 6142, or email the formto [email protected] byMarch 2.

■ Visit www.youthenviroleadersforum.orgfor an application form and moreinformation.

IN BRIEF

Lots of laughsComedian Brendan Lovegrovewill be performing at the VillageInn on Thursday March 3 startingat 8.30pmwith doors opening at8pm. Tickets are $15 on the dooror $12 pre-sale. You canpurchase tickets from the VillageInn, 3 Raumati Rd, RaumatiBeach or phone 9028466.Lovegrove has performed in alleight series of TV2’s PulpComedy, is the star of TV3’s ANight at the Classic and ComedyCentral’s Mike King Roast. Hehas performed at the SydneyCracker Comedy Festival,London’s Comedy Store, and

featured in two episodes of UKTV’s Live at Jongleurs.

Alzheimers helpSessions to help peopleunderstand and live with memorydisorders are being held byAlzheimersWellington in theKapiti Health Centre onMarch 8,15, 22, and 29 from 9.30am to12.30pm. Topics will includerecognisingmemory loss,assessment, keepingcommunication channels open,behaviours of concern, careoptions, and legal issues.Contact Nigel Heard (04)9390133.

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2008 TOYOTACOROLLA GX 1.8

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$14,990

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2008 TOYOTA CAMRY GL

4 dr, sedan, auto, air con, power steering, ABS, CD,airbags, central locking, e/windows, NZ new2 year SBT warranty

$20,995

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2003 TOYOTA CAMRY 2.4

4dr, sedan, auto, air con, power steering, ABS, CD,airbags, central locking, NZ new

NOW $11,995

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$15,995

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SPORTIVO

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NOW $21,990

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NOW $14,990

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5dr, hatch, auto, NZ new

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1997 TOYOTA SPACIO 1.6NOW $6,995

5dr, S/W, auto, air con, power steering, CD, airbags,

$37pw$37pw$37pw

$218pw

$61pw

$81pw5dr, S/W, auto, intercooler, turbo, diesel, climate air,power steering, ABS, CD, airbags, central locking,e/windows, 4WD, NZ new

$47,9952007 TOYOTA PRADO VX

$238pw

4dr, sedan auto, climate air, power steering, ABS,CD, airbags, central locking, NZ new

NOW $22,9902006 TOYOTA CAMRY GLX

$115pw

2005 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

4dr, sedan, auto, air con, power steering, ABS,CD, airbags, alloys, central locking, e/windows,NZ new

$13,990

$71pw

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Chris A/Hrs (04) 902-1025, 0274 408 950 or Jeremy 022 0428508

PhonePhone (04) 298-8600www.rightcarskapiti.co.nz

Trade Ins welcome and Finance available

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2002 Audi A4 Avant.NZ new, 1800cc, turbo, 5 speed, 4WD, leather, ABS, stability con-trol, rare vehicle.

$22,995Value at..

RIGHT TIME FORRIGHT TIME FORA NEW VEHICLEA NEW VEHICLERIGHT TIME FORRIGHT TIME FORAA NEWNEW VEHICLEVEHICLE

1998 Toyota Altezza,6 speed manual, 2000cc Beams Motor, extractors, hard to find.

$13,995Great Value..Value at..

2001 BMW 138i,1900cc, tip tronic, 6 airbgas, ABS, M-Spec alloys, Great value

$11,995

$12,995A Bargain..

2006 Mazda Atenza Sport.2300cc, tiptronic, airbags, ABS, CD player. Outstanding value formoney.

$15,990Good Buy..

2001 Toyota Estima,2400cc, auto, 7 seats, airbags. Immaculate condition only

$12,995

$34,995Great Value..

2000 Subaru Impreza 2.0N,2000cc, auto, 4WD, ABS, airbags, sharp looker.

$10,995Value at..

2003 Subaru Legacy2.0R. 2000cc, 80,000kms, Tiptronic, airbags, alloys, very tidy car

$14,995Value at..

2004 Mitsubishi Lancer.1500cc, auto, airbags, ABS, hard to beat at only

$7,995Great Value..

2004 Chrysler Jeep Cherokee LIMITED4700cc V8, NZ new, 20” alloy wheels, cruise control, airbags, toomany extras to mention

$23,995Great value....

2000 Toyota Funcargo,1500cc, auto, twin airbags. Great value

7,995Great Value..Value.. Great

Great value....

Great value....

2005 Toyota Prado VX,4000cc, NZ new, auto, 4WD, 7 seats, 6 stack CD player, alloys.Immaculate example!

2001 Ford CourierXLX Double cab , 2500cc diesel turbo, 5 speed, tuff deck, tidywork horse!

$13,995

2005 Legacy 3.0R,3000cc H6 motor, tiptronic, McIntosh sound system, airbags, ABS.A lot of car for the money!

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