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RUAPEHU BULLETIN 23 October 2019 • 1
23 October 2019, Vol 36, No 1789
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Parapara ‘will be fixed’ – NZTARaetihi is open for business
Good things will come from a bad situation, if Raetihi businesses can work together to counter the negative effects of the closure of the Parapara Highway this month (see separate story).
Local resident Jenny Dekker said at the public meeting on the closure in Raetihi on Thursday that she was glad to hear the “positivity and energy” at the meeting, rather than doom and gloom.
Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron said that the Council is working with Visit Ruapehu on plans to promote Raetihi.
He said Visit Ruapehu would be working on packages and itineraries for tourists and invited anyone with ideas to contact them.
Raetihi Promotions Charitable Trust chairman and Angel Louise Café operator Gary Griffin-Chappel told the Whanganui Chronicle that it’s “not going to be a quick fix and it’s not something we can make a change on”.
He said he’s been doing extra promotion on social media to let travellers know Whanganui River Road is a suitable detour.
“I think if we can get a really good marketing plan together with Visit Ruapehu, because at the moment Raetihi is quite small on their website, there’ll be something positive to come out of this.
“They’ve agreed to come in and do photos and spiels about local business and create another website for Raetihi.
The slip couldn’t have happened at a worse time for Dinosaur House owner Ian Moore, who had only been in business for a week when the road was taken out.
“We’d had a lot of interest on social media from people in Whanganui wanting to come up for the school holidays, and we did get some people coming up but nowhere near as many as we were expecting,” Moore
The Parapara Highway will be repaired. That was the promise from New Zealand Transport Agency regional systems man-ager Mark Owen to concerned locals at The Centre in Raetihi on Thursday.
He outlined NZTA’s process for dealing with the massive slip that closed the road on 2 October.
There had been concerns in the com-munity that because of the scale of the slip, along with other problems on the road, NZTA may abandon the road.
“We want to reassure you that we’re doing all we can to get State Highway Four open,” said Mr Owen.
He said the response is three-phase, with the first phase being setting up an incident response team, assessing the site, setting up signage and securing the area
to make it safe for workers and the public.“We’re very quickly going to move
into what we call Phase Two … (which is) how quickly can we get one lane in and open to the public,” he told the meeting.
He said that work has already started, to open a single lane suitable for all road users – trucks, cars, motorcycles, cyclists.
He said this will need to be safe and be resilient.
Mr Owen said people may not have seen much “physically happening on the ground” yet but that a lot has been done to plan for the response.
NZTA is bringing in one of their man-agers from the Kaikoura earthquake re-sponse to be in charge of the team to get this open, using his expertise from that
FULL HOUSE: NZTA manager Mark Owen, above and left, explains the three-phase response to the Parapara slip.
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work.Phase three will be to develop a permanent,
long-term solution – a two-lane highway, which is more resilient. He said it may be on the Phase Two alignment or may be a whole new alignment.
He said an area similar in size to the slip is also unstable and is likely to move as well.
“We’re saying, ‘is it worth putting some-thing back on the existing alignment or do we move away and start looking at a new align-ment altogether.”
The slip is about 400 metres but about a kilo-metre of road could be potentially affected. It’s about 180 metres high from the river to the top, and 30-50 metres deep.
Estimates are that there is around 30 hectares of material that could slip, of which around 15 to 20 hectares has already moved.
A separate team is working on that process in parallel with those working on getting a temporary single lane open.
Mr Owen said NZTA will need to negotiate with the affected landowners for these options.
NZTA and RDC have promised to hold an-other meeting as soon as they have an idea on time frames for these phases.Concerns
Among concerns from the floor at the meet-ing were that red tape would mean long delays before the road is reopened.
Mr Owen said NZTA were able to fast track solutions under the emergency works rules.
“It’s not a money thing – we want to find the best solution.”
He also said NZTA had a large programme of works for the Parapara Highway for this sum-mer on other problem areas and they would be having “a good crack at it this summer”.
Asked about a whole new route for the State Highway, he said “it is tiger country”.
“I don’t think a new route is viable. It will always be a challenging route and I don’t think a new route would make any difference.”
Asked about upgrading the Whanganui Riv-er Road to replace the Parapara, Mr Owen said this was “highly unlikely” as the costs would be astronomical.No-one hurt
“We’re pleased that the issue was identified early and that the road was closed without in-cident, which is a testament to our local teams taking appropriate action and following health and safety protocols effectively,” said NZTA journey optimisation manager Lance Kennedy in a press release.
“We know the closure of this road is hav-
ing a significant impact on local residents and businesses and we are working hard to find a safe solution for reinstating the road as soon as possible.
“Given the size and complexity of the slip, this will take time and a concerted effort but it is a high priority for the Transport Agency and we will keep the community updated on progress.”Alternative routes
The Transport Agency reminds road users that the recommended detour route is via State Highway 1 and State Highway 49, which will add at least one hour to the journey.
They ask that Fields Track is not promoted as an alternative route and is kept for local use.
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Parapara ‘will be fixed’ – NZTA
Signs still upNZTA is working on different signage to warn travellers that SH4 is closed, but without unnecessarily diverting people away from Raetihi. However, NZTA has advised that these signs can’t be taken down until the newly-worded signs are in place. NZTA is to provide the replacement signs.
A resident on the road said they have already seen a large increase in traffic, including many trade vehicles travelling up from Whanganui.
One member of the pub-lic said it was clear when someone unfamiliar with the road was on it.
“They drive in the mid-dle of the road and at 20km/hour.”
Google Maps is still showing Fields Track as the fastest route between Raetihi and Whanganui, at one hour 49 minutes. It shows the River Road as being two hours 10 minutes.
A resident of Ranana said the Whanganui River Road was in good condi-tion and that there were tourism businesses on the road that will welcome the extra traffic.
NZTA said they will “go as far or as little as you want in promoting the al-ternative routes”.
People who want to contact NZTA about the closure can email [email protected] on
Field’s Track will be closed for four hours on Friday 1 November, for the Targa Rally.
The Ruapehu District Council had considered cancelling the closure be-cause of the SH4 closure, but decided it will go ahead because of the ben-efits to the local area from the many teams that take part.
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said.“If you’re thinking of taking a carload
of children up to see a museum, an hour ride is okay, but when you start talking about two hours and two hours to get back, it’s a bit hard for them.”
Raetihi Holiday Park operator Rebecca Mead is prepared for a few hard years of work.
“We are going to make a positive out of
it but it’s still going to be hard work for us,” she said.
“It’s easy for people to stop into cafes for coffee for things like that, but it’s a little bit harder to convince them to stay a night if they weren’t already planning to.
“We’re just used to people driving past and stopping, either being tired from the long drive from Auckland or Wellington, and now they have to physically divert where they’re coming from.”
Raetihi is open for businessFrom Page 1
Google confusion
Google Maps shows the quickest route between Raetihi and Whanganui is via Fields Track, but the Ruapehu District Council is asking that this road is not used, except by locals because it is narrow and does not have a centre line. This makes it difficult for people such as tourists who are unfamiliar with backcountry roads. RDC has asked Google to change their on-line maps.
Tongariro rāhui after death of tourist
Police and Land Search and Rescue (LandSAR) from the Central North Island found the body of a missing 51-year-old Woman in Tongariro National Park on Sunday afternoon.
Police SAR recovered her body from Red Crater, Mt Tongariro.
The woman was part of a group of four Chinese tourists who set out Friday morning to hike around the Tongariro Northern Circuit walk, one of New Zealand’s Great Walks.
After taking a wrong turn, three of them decided to turn back while the woman carried on.
Her friends reported her overdue on Sunday morning, when she did not return as arranged on Saturday evening.
Senior Constable Barry Shepherd says that this is a tragic outcome.
“We want our visitors to have a good time and make it home safely.
“Taupo Police and staff from the
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China have been supporting her three friends and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time.”
The circumstances of her death are still being investigated and her death has been referred to the Coroner.Rahui
Local iwi Ngati Hikairo ki Tongariro and Ngati Tūwharetoa acknowledged the fatality by applying a rahui on the track from Monday.
The rahui (physical and spiritual protection mechanism) sets a temporary prohibition around the rahui area and limits access for that period in order to acknowledge the death and to express sympathy to the whanau of the deceased.
The rahui has the support of the Department of Conservation, NZ Police and LandSAR.
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The ‘dinosaur family’: Ian and Sarah and three of their children Claire, Hayley and Andrew. Along with all Raetihi businesses, they’re open and are looking forward to seeing what comes of Visit Ruapehu plans to promote the town and River Road.
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Hillary instructor wins awardHillary Outdoors instructor
Braden Hodgson received one of six Tertiary Awards at the annual New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association (NZOIA) Excellence Awards dinner, hosted by Outward Bound in Anakiwa, Queen Charlotte Sound, on the weekend.
The award is aimed at students “who have a passion for outdoor instruction and show great potential for further involvement in the industry beyond their studies”.
Braden Hodgson from Hillary Outdoors and Jake White from Otago Polytech were recognised for their practical skills and ability to build rapport with others.
The Awards dinner followed the 2019 NZOIA National Training Symposium where around 150 outdoor guides, instructors and assessors from around New Zealand shared knowledge and take part in a wide range of professional development and revalidation workshops. Outdoors award winner Braden Hodgson, at left, with Hillary
Outdoors tutor Graeme Swift.
Waimarino weatherThe temperatures and rainfall since the last published data as measured at the Ruapehu College Weather Station.Date 14/10 15/10 16/10 17/10 18/10 19/10 20/10 21/10Max °C 14.9 14.4 10.2 16.3 14.1 13.9 15.4 -Min °C 0.9 6.4 7.1 5.8 7.2 8.4 5.5 5.3Grass °C -1.3 6.0 5.8 4.1 7.0 8.0 2.0 5.0Rain 4.1 2.1 2.1 1.5 6.2 1.5 0.0 -
24 October.A rahui provides time for tapu
(sacredness) to dissipate following the death, allowing time for healing and recovery of the natural elements at place as well as the people, in particular the grieving whanau, explains DOC.
To show respect all hikers in the area are asked to consider alternative tracks during the rahui.
Tongariro Guided Walks owner Terry Bloomhart said the weather conditions up the mountain on Saturday were extremely unsafe. He said throughout the day wind gusts got up to 90km/h, with more than 50mm of rainfall by the Red Crater.
The wind chill got as cold as -7C, he said.
Bloomhart, who also worked heavily in rescue operations on the mountain, said
it was a common theme that hikers were making bad choices around weather.
He said tourists often on tight schedules would choose to ignore the danger that comes with awful weather conditions and find themselves in trouble. Bloomhart’s business would not be operating over the next few days to show respect for the rāhui, but also as the weather was not looking great.
He said people needed to equip themselves with preparation and good planning when taking on the mountain.
It was important to have a good understanding of conditions, dress appropriately and always let someone know your plans, he said.
He said it was massively vital for people to stick with a group as collectively people can help each other, stock more gear and also be easier to find for rescuers.
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Tongariro rāhui after death of tourist
Before the slip that closed SH4, 365 trucks travelled the Parapara each day, National Road Carriers Association executive officer Tom Cloke (at right) told the meeting in Raetihi on Thursday. All trucks have been asked to use the SH1 alternative – unless they are servicing farms on the local roads. McCarthy Transport chief executive Steve McDougall (at left) said the road closure was a huge inconvenience and that they have three logging crews working the Parapara Gorge road.
Ruapehu College has created a new senior student executive for 2020, from left, Ryan Burton (BoT rep), Shizuki Okumura, Mackenzie Charlton, Nazomi Groot and Isaiah Theodore. See Page 12 for details.
Student executive new for College
SH4 major effect for truckies
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‘Reset’ sees $1.5m loss for TLC
Key decisions to invest in its network, “support customers” through a pricing change and prepare for the future are highlighted in The Lines Company’s 2018-2019 Annual Report, says board chair Mark Darrow.
He claims that the company had “stuck to its plan” and TLC’s core operating re-sult was largely on plan.
“We’ve delivered on a major network investment plan and our core business has operated as expected,” says Mr Darrow.
He said that in addition to delivering on significant projects, including the imple-mentation of a new pricing system, Board and management also focused on a clean up of the balance sheet and dealt with some one-off costs.Under-performing
“We’ve proactively addressed an under-performing investment as well as a legacy accounting issue to do with the treatment of network depreciation. Despite this we have maintained our commitment to both our customers and beneficiaries delivered through transitional discounts and benefi-ciary discounts.”
He said the company has supported its customers through the transition to a new pricing system introduced in October 2018, for a period of 12 months. That sup-port cost TLC $1.9m in the 2018/19 year.
The company also moved from billing in advance to billing in arrears, negatively impacting cashflow by $3m; and realised a depreciation charge of $1.3 million (be-fore tax) to address an historical network valuation anomaly.
“Despite the additional costs we in-curred in the 2018/19 year, we gave $5.6m back to our beneficiaries as a discount in line with our Statement of Corporate In-tent with our shareholder WESCT. That money flows directly back into the local economy.”
During the year TLC wrote down $3.2m before tax on the investment in technology start-up company Embrium Holdings Limited. As a result of an un-successful capital raise and subsequent to balance date, Embrium was put into vol-untary liquidation by shareholders. Short-ly after, TLC assumed full ownership of all business assets.
“We believe in the technology but took firm and decisive action following delays
in a further capital raise. From an account-ing point of view we wrote the investment off as at balance date, but now have the opportunity to extract value through ei-ther selling the business or bringing it into our FCL metering business.”
Darrow said the decisions to address one-off issues added up to nearly $6.4m. He said they were the right calls to make in terms of future-proofing the business and were encouraged by shareholder to make sure there was a tidy balance sheet.
“As a result we have ended the finan-cial year with a reported $1.5m net loss rather than the $4.6m net profit we would have anticipated had we not taken those decisions.”
Last year TLC delivered its largest ever work programme of network replace-ments and maintenance.
Total revenue from the year was $44.1m predominantly from lines ser-vices, electricity generation and meter-ing. FCLM, TLC’s wholly-owned meter-ing business, doubled its profits with the majority of that growth from outside the network area.Borrowing for capital works
TLC’s total debt was $72.3m, up from $57.8m from March 2018. Borrowings, in the main, related to increased capital works to further secure the reliability of the network. As at March 2019, total as-sets increased from $267m to $282m, ac-counting for the increase in borrowings.
Non-financial highlights from the year include: the Te Waireka and Hangatiki substation replacements; 35-year resource consent gained for generation plant on Mangapehi Stream; implementation of new IT systems; on-going investment in community events, sponsorships and scholarships; establishment of the Maru Trust and the insulation of 50 homes; in-stallation of more electric vehicle charg-ers to support local tourism; investing in technology like drones and ultrasonic technology to provide better information at a lower cost.
“TLC remains a secure and solid com-pany the community should be proud of. During the 2018/19 year we chose to re-set the business and the unaudited results for the first half of the 2019/20 year show that we are ahead of targets,” concluded Mr Darrow.
Advocating for test to saves livesWhanganui mayor Hamish McDouall remembers his
friend from university days in Otago as being “fit and a talented footballer who loved music”.
The friend became unwell and in some pain – “he thought it was an ulcer”.
But it was bowel cancer and the friend – fit and other-wise healthy – died.
That memory is just one reason why McDouall is getting behind the free National Bowel Screening Pro-gramme, launched yesterday.
People in the Whanganui District Health Board area, which includes the Waimarino, will get free screening for those 60-74 who are eligible for publicly funded health-care – and any follow-up tests or treatment will also be free.
McDouall is delighted the national programme has reached the region where it is estimated it could save 25 lives in its first two years. And he is encouraging every-one who receives a test kit in the post to participate.
The programme started in July 2017 with Hutt Valley and Wairarapa the first district health boards involved. Once the national programme is fully implemented, more than 700,000 people will be invited to take part in the screening programme every two years.
For every 1000 people who are screened, it is estimat-ed about 50 will be positive, and approximately 500 to 700 cancers each year are expected to be detected.
There may be no warning signs that a person has bow-el cancer and screening every two years can save lives by helping find the cancer early, when it can often be suc-cessfully treated. People who are diagnosed with early stage bowel cancer, and who receive treatment early, have a 90 per cent chance of long-term survival.
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, with more than 1200 dying from the disease each year.
Bowel cancer is more common in those aged over 60, and more common in men than women. Common symptoms in-clude a change to your normal bowel habit that continues for several weeks, and blood in your bowel motion.
The free screening test is quick, clean and simple to do by yourself at home.
All those eligible will be sent an invitation letter, a
consent form and a free bowel screening test kit through the mail within two years of the programme starting in Whanganui.
The test, which should be returned by post, can detect tiny traces of blood present in a small sample of your bowel motion. A positive test result does not necessar-ily mean cancer is present – it could be another minor condition.
A positive test means that further investigation is re-quired and this will usually be a colonoscopy (an internal examination of the large bowel).
A negative result means that no further investigation is needed but it is important to note the screening test detects blood in the bowel motion, and some cancers do not bleed all the time.
Also, bowel cancer may start to develop between screening tests and that is why regular screening is im-portant and participants will be invited for screening every two years while they are eligible.
Whanganui District mayor Hamish McDouall supports the new bowel screening programme, which covers Waimarino residents.
Antiques appraised
Antiques expert Patrick Turner gives his advice on a vintage vehicle’s decorative radiator cap to Pet McDonnell at the antiques show in Raetihi on Saturday. The cap was thought to be from a 1914 Vulcan vehicle. People were invited to bring in their treasures to be assessed by Mr Turner, Aura Finch and Terry Grey. The event was to raise funds for the Waimarino Museum. It was held in conjunction with the monthly Raetihi Country Market, which had the usual number of stalls, including all of the regular Whanganui stallholders who travelled up for the day, despite SH4 being closed.
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National award for Pony Club stalwart
Nash Jordan’s trip to Hong Kong, in early July was “fabulous” and he helped the New Zealand team of four riders representing NZ Pony Clubs to second place in the Nations Cup Show Jumping competition, reports the Waimarino Pony Club, whose season started this month.
Teams from Hong Kong, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand took part, all riding borrowed horses. The next Inter-Pacific exchange will be in 2020 and is to be hosted by New Zealand.
At the NZPCA conference in Wellington in July Robyn Hodder was awarded her Gold Long Service Volunteer Award for 26 years dedication and help to the King Country Area Pony Club. Although she was unable to be present that day it was presented to her personally at the next King Country meeting.
Robyn has coached young riders, managed teams, and held positions as president, secretary, and treasurer at branch, club and area level.
At the local level an un-mounted goal setting evening has been held and the first mounted rally, with lots of enthusiasm.
The next rally is an open day on 2 November from 1pm to 3pm when youngsters interested in joining pony club are welcome to take part in activities, with or without
a pony. Annual dressage
and show jumping competitions are planned for Saturday 7 December and as usual are open to non-members as well as members from other pony clubs.
The camp this year will be held at the Taupo National Equestrian Centre from 7-10 January 2020.
An Equestrian Sports New Zealand Star
Spotters scholarship has been awarded to Aylish Jordan, sponsored by NZ Performance Horses. It will pay her registration for show hunter and show jumping for the season as well as providing mentors to assist her.
The annual horse management quiz is still to be arranged between the Waimarino Club and the Taumarunui and District Club and a date should be set shortly.
Robyn Hodder’s many years of voluntary work for the local pony club has been recognised nationally.
Turoa 40th this week, on and off the maunga
Activities down town have been added to the Tūroa 40th celebrations this week, based around the Ohakune Junction, where many of the early ski businesses were located.
The Junction establishments are team-ing up to share memories over Labour Weekend.
“There is a bunch of folk keen to get to-gether at The ’Keg, The Kitchen and Kings along with La Pizzeria,” says Tūroa’s Ali Chamley.
The Powderkeg on Friday night are plan-ning an informal meet and greet, with drinks specials and videos playing from the 1980s by ‘Video Bill’.
The Kitchen on Thames Street is plan-ning “Saturday evening shenanigans” from the Retro day, leading the charge with fash-ion from the 80s and spinning vinyls.
Kings on Sunday will have drinks spe-cials, music on the decks and a barbecue – and rugby.
Janelle at Opus Fresh Apparel Co at the Ohakune Railway Station will have 40% off merchandise over the week and La Pizzeria, Thames Street, is promising good times and yummy pizzas.
Events on the maunga include a memo-rabilia sharing day at the Alpine Café from 2-3.30pm, where people have been invited to take along their photos and clippings from the early Tūroa days.
This was to be held Wednesday 23 Octo-ber but has been moved to Friday, due to the poor forecast.
Karen Hawke-Grimwade’s book, The
Ohakune Mountain Road – Yard by Yard will be available for sale.
There’s $40 day passes on Wednesday 23 and Saturday 26 only at Tūroa and free passes for those born in the year 1979 and have ID to verify their age.
On Thursday 24, it’s another retro-style day to celebrate those fashion from 1970s and 80s.
“Wigs, mullets, afro hair styles are all ac-cepted. And don’t forget your groovy sun-glasses, spot prizes, all retro daffy competi-tion,” says Ali.
“Judging will be “a blast from the past” any new moves will be instantly disqualified.”
On Friday 25 dress up in your favourite one-piece or stretch pants for a parade in the Plaza – “if you can still fit ’em, locate ’em, buy ’em, then wear ’em”.
There will also be twilight skiing on the Movenpick - until 6pm (weather permitting).
On Saturday 26 the Retro Police are back – dress up in your best flouro and other 80s ski gear and the Retro Fashion Police will “fine” you, and a second night of twilight skiing is planned (weather permitting).
There’s also a fun old-school slalom to be held at the Wintergarden, with spot prizes and medals.
On Sunday 27 break out your Hawaiian shirt and roll into summer mode!
Monday 28th is the last day of operations and the last chance to reminisce on 40 years of Tūroa.
Frankenstein, with kids, takes the stage
The Monster (Brian Eades) comes to life on stage at the Royal Theatre in Raetihi on Friday night, while ‘Frankie Stein’ (Violet Soverel) and her assistant (Dalton Jordan) get a net ready to try to catch their creation. Her other assistant (Devon Griffen-Chappel) helpfully plays the fiddle. The Phoenix Players’ production perfomed to excited auidences on Friday and Saturday nights, with a matinee on Saturday. Photo: Jude Chevin.
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We are planning three big water projects.
Council has three large water projects we want to start as a matter of urgency.• Replace Taumarunui’s Hakiaha St (SH4) water main that keeps breaking so we can avoid further disruption.
• Adding capacity to the Ohakune Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to meet growing tourism driven demand and reduce the risk for boil water notices.
• Replace the water and wastewater pipes on Hospital Hill as the slip affected road (SH43) is rebuilt.
Why are they being consulted on? Securing our future water supply and quality was a major part of last year’s Long Term Plan (LTP).
As part of this the community was consulted on moving to district wide funding of drinking, waste and storm water (3 waters), budgeting $2.25m in capital works for Hakiaha St water main works and $3.63m for Ohakune WTP upgrades.
Since then there however there have been new developments in what we know about what these works require and their urgency.
This has meant that the full extent of these projects was not allowed for in the LTP as we didn’t know what we know now, or they are not in the LTP at all because we didn’t know we needed to do them. In short, we need more money to do the work, and to do it sooner.
Rating impact.We need an additional $7.36m above what was signaled in the LTP made up of $2.36m for the Hakiaha St water main and Hospital Hill work and $5m for the Ohakune WTP upgrade.
On a district wide basis this would mean a maximum* increase of $109 per year to water rates and $17 for wastewater.
Consultation opens Friday 25 OctoberPublic meeting in Ohakune* Wednesday 13 November, 6 pmPublic meeting in Taumarunui** Thursday 14 November, 6 pmConsultation closes Monday 25 November, 5 pmHearings in Ohakune Wednesday 4 December, 3 pm - 4 pmHearings in Taumarunui Wednesday 11 December, 3 pm - 4 pmDeliberations and adoption Friday 13 December
Key consultation dates.
*Government financial assistance.One of the key commitments in the LTP was that Council would be working with government to obtain funding assistance to help bring down the cost to ratepayers from meeting the higher mandated water quality standards.
Council has subsequently been working as part of a team advising government on water regulation changes and to unlock this funding support.
Government has indicated that they willing to help but the level and timing of this has not been confirmed.
Council believes these works are necessary as a matter of urgency and we are asking for your support to approve this additional spending.
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Public meeting venues* Ohakune - Council Chamber, Ayr Street.** Taumarunui - Miriama Community Hall, 10 Miriama Street.
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Plumbing / Drainlaying
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Furnishers
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Quality furnitureflooring andwindow treatmentsfor the discerning
Build, Renovate, Decorate
027 321 4050/027 627 4984
dreams and schemes
Ph 06 385 8321
Legal ServicesTrust Law Family Law Criminal LawWills and Estates Relationship Property LawProperty Law and Conveyancing
Nash Jordan Law56 Clyde St, OhakuneJoanna Jordan & Jeremy NashEmail: [email protected]
Upholsterers
Ph 06 385 8487
Heat Pumps
Ph 07 895 7348
Call our Refrigeration Engineers for a free quote
• Interest free terms• Energy efficient• Six year parts, labour and mileage warranty
Central Refrigeration, trading as100% Appliances
Auto Services
Ph 06 385 9222
AUTO SERVICE CENTREAuthorised Holden Service CentreFull workshop services for all vehicles, wheel alignments,
computer diagnostics, warrant of fitness inspections,
parts, batteries, engine oils.
84 Clyde Street, Ohakune After hours 027 448 4080
Ph 06 385 8952
29 Burns St, Ohakune.027 473 0188 Dave or 027 444 2058 Bruce
Email: [email protected]
• Manufacturing and repairs
• Access equipment hire
• Engineering supplies
• BOC gases
• 20T & 50T crane hire
Engineering
Experts ~ at your service
Butchers
Ph/fax 07 895 7570
Cecil’s Meat & VegQuality meat products
Beef, pork, mutton and chicken, all cuts available.
• Bacon • Sausages
• Hams• etc.
We are now licensed to process all home kill and wild game.
Open 6am - 5pm weekdays & 8am - 1pm Saturday109 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui.
Opposite the Railway Station
Small goods made in store.
Electrician
Ph 021 770 123
Are you looking for an electrician who:- Keeps his promises?
- Offers efficient service & sound advice?
Then call Jake Fah at
REGISTERED ELECTRICIANOhakune - Raetihi - Rangataua -
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Carpet Cleaning
0800 22 78 22
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24 HOUR FLOOD CALLOUTWe specialise in stains, odours and hard to
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Ph 06 388 0452
Bennett’s Septic Tank Cleaning
ServicesSeptic tanks, water tanks,
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Phone Chris on 06-388-0452
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FOR THE BIG JOBS: digger hire, cherry pickers,
pumps, wood splitters, generators, welders, car trailers, post hole borers, furniture trailer, Bobcat & attachments, concrete
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Building Supplies
Ph 06 385 8414
FOR ALL YOUR BUILDING PROJECT & DIY NEEDS
MON TO FRI – 7.30AM TO 5PM l SAT 9AM – 3PM
Accountants
Ph 06-385-8801
Ph 06 385 8700
Appliances
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Free quotes. Interest Free Terms available. Total 5-year Warranty. Q Card.
Your Local 100% Independent Store& Heat Pump Installers
Choose the best heat pump designed to heat your home
Lawyers
Ph 06 281 3461
Gas Fitting
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Cut down on your power bill.
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– supplied and installed.
Call for a consultation.
Phone Denise 027 482 7488 or
Therapeutic Massage
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Work/Sports injury recovery,prevention, maintenance & relaxation
Clinic & Sauna: 14 Manuka St, Ohakune.Call-outs: 027-274 4282
Available 12 hours every dayVOUCHERS ALWAYS AVAILABLE
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Phone 06-385-8532.Email: [email protected] Deadline 5pm Friday.
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Hikairo Marae Papakainga and Wahi Tapu Māori
ReservationTAKE NOTICE that a meeting of beneficial owners and descendants of Ngāti Hikairo ki te Rena will be held as follows:
Hikairo Marae, Hohotaka Rd, Taumarunui
Sunday 10 November 20199.30am – Registrations
10.00am – Start
The purpose of the meeting is as follows:1. Karakia2. Financial Report 2015-20193. Chairpersons Report 4. Amendment of Charter
Special Resolution: “That the responsible trustees be no more than seven and no less than five”
5. Trustees Election6. General Business7. Lunch 1.00pm
Nomination forms must be received by the Secretary seven (7) working days prior to the AGM. This is to allow for names to be posted on the Marae Noticeboard prior to the meeting. Nominations will not be received on the day of the AGM.
Nomination forms are available at 028 409 9450 (Roreta Chambers) or email [email protected]
Waimarino ForestErnslaw One Ltd intends to Aerial Spray by helicopter, parts of Waimarino Forest for weed control.
Aerial spraying is expected to commence in late October – early November 2019, (actual dates will be weather dependant).
All enquires contact Hayden Whitehead – 027 8087611.
Navigation Training Exercise
The NZ Army will be conducting land navigation training within the confines of Rangataua Forest over the period 26-28 November 2019.
Any questions/queries can be directed to the Course Manager; SGT D Stevenson – 021 187 3990
Advisory Notice
Ross Hardey – OptometristFor an appointment when next in Ohakune
or Taihape, phone: 0800 4 EYESIGHT, (0800 4 39374)
RUAPEHU LAWMark McGhie has an office at
Raetihi ChambersSeddon Street
Fridays 9am – 1pm
Phone for appointment 021 2444 291
TOPSOIL. Clean, machine processed topsoil. Any quantity available, Ohakune. Plenty in stock. Delivery available. Phone 027 586 1015.
LAWNMOWING AND SECTION maintenance – Phone Alpine Property Services 0800-896-689 or 027-289-6689 email: [email protected].
TANK SPECIALISTS, water or septic. Delivered price quoted. Buy direct. Ph 0800-487-633.
FIREWOOD THE WOODSHED. Shed dried. Order now. Contact Ian 06-385-4523 or 027-444-3441.
FIREWOOD, www.d e a d m a n f i r e w o o d merchants.co.nz or call Mike 027 477 1992.
FIREWOOD, 5 ton log loads and mixed split wood early summer special, $70 per cube green, dry $100 per cube. Call Keith 027 575 8377 or Kenny 022 155 3498.
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Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 23 October, 6pmRuapehu Rugby Clubrooms, Rochfort Park
KEY POSITIONS NEED TO BE FILLED TO MAINTAIN OUR SUCCESSFUL CLUB AND COMMITTEE
All players and supporters are urged to attend.
Contact Maxine Hakaraia [email protected] or
027 3692151 for further information
Ruapehu District Council
3 Waters Bylaws CONSULTATION DETAILSCouncil is reviewing the Bylaws that covers drinking, storm and waste water. These are covered under two separate bylaws, the Ruapehu Water Supply Bylaw (drinking water) and the Trade Waste and Stormwater Bylaw. The purpose of the Water Supply Bylaw 2019 is to allow RDC as an organisation to provide and manage the supply of water to its customers and/or protect its water supply against damage, misuse and interference.The purpose of the Trade Waste and Stormwater Bylaw is to regulate the discharge of trade waste to the sewerage system and discharges to the stormwater system. This includes provisions for several important regulations such as:• Setting the charges associated with trade
waste• Establishment of waste minimisation and
management programs for trade waste producers
• The correct storage of materials.
After an internal review we have suggested no changes to either bylaw. They are now open for consultation. The consultation provides an opportunity for the community to have their say on the work Council performs. Any interested party is invited to make a submission on an aspect of the Bylaw, and support their submission with a presentation to Council if they wish. How can you find more of this information?A copy of the Ruapehu Water Supply Bylaw and Trade Waste and Stormwater Bylaw can be obtained from any RDC office and online at www.ruapehudc.govt.nz.Submissions to the Bylaw can be made via the online form on our website, through the [email protected], or by hard copy. Contact Lauren via your local RDC office on 06 385 8364 or 07 895 8188 for more information.Key dates for consultation• Submissions are currently open and will close
Monday the 2nd of December.• Hearings and deliberations will take place in
early 2020.
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PUBLIC NOTICESection 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012Astha Enterprises Limited has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council for the Renewal of an Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 72 Seddon Street, Raetihi known as Raetihi Four Square. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is that of a Grocery Store. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday: 7.00am – 7.00pm.The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ruapehu District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, 59-63 Huia Street, Taumarunui.Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946.No objections to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.This is the first publication of this notice.
Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that for the purpose of the Targa NZ 2017 the following road will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder.
Stage 19 - Fields TrackFriday 1 November 2019,8.00am to 12.30pm,Road Controlling Authority: Ruapehu District Council and Whanganui District Council,Starting on Fields Track 300m from intersection with SH 4, past O’Neills Road, left into Whangaehu Valley Road at its intersection with Burma Hill Road, past Kainui Road, past Rangiora Road, past Owhakura Road, past Scotts Road, finishing on Whangaehu Valley Road, 1.5kms from its intersection with Ngamokai Road, near number 530 Whangaehu Valley Road.
Stage 20 - WaiouruFriday 1 November 2019,9.15am to 1.45pm,Road Controlling Authority: Ruapehu District Council and Rangitikei District Council,Starting on Waiaruhe Road, 400m from its intersection with SH 1, past Maukuku Road, left into Turakina Valley Road, past Owhakura Road, finishing on Turakina Valley Road at its intersection with Kaimatawi Road.
It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised period to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.
PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Targa NZ 2019 Event
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Nation’s Chocolate Éclair Shop
Anniversary Special1/2 price donuts & raspberry buns
from 28 October to 1 November.Limits apply.
Closing for summer
8 November.
Thanks for your loyal support.
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advertising bookings and
copy is
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It’s important that we get your ad booking and copy in on time,
so that we have time to check it, plan the best layout and work on producing a better paper for you!
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horizons.govt.nz
MEETINGSThe following meetings of Horizons Regional Council will be held during November 2019 in the Tararua Room, Regional House, 11-15 Victoria Avenue, Palmerston North, unless otherwise advised:
Tuesday, 5 November 10.00am Regional Council (livestreamed)
Tuesday, 12 November 10.00am Strategy & Policy Committee
Wednesday, 13 November 9.00am Environment Committee
Tuesday, 26 November10.00am Regional Council (livestreamed) followed by Audit, Risk & Investment Committee
Should Members of the public wish to speak at Meetings, they are advised to view details on the Horizons’ website www.horizons.govt.nz or phone 0508 800 800.
M J McCartney CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that for the purpose of the Targa NZ 2017 the following road will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder.
Stage 19 - Fields TrackFriday 1 November 2019,8.00am to 12.30pm,Road Controlling Authority: Ruapehu District Council and Whanganui District Council,Starting on Fields Track 300m from intersection with SH 4, past O’Neills Road, left into Whangaehu Valley Road at its intersection with Burma Hill Road, past Kainui Road, past Rangiora Road, past Owhakura Road, past Scotts Road, finishing on Whangaehu Valley Road, 1.5kms from its intersection with Ngamokai Road, near number 530 Whangaehu Valley Road.
Stage 20 - WaiouruFriday 1 November 2019,9.15am to 1.45pm,Road Controlling Authority: Ruapehu District Council and Rangitikei District Council,Starting on Waiaruhe Road, 400m from its intersection with SH 1, past Maukuku Road, left into Turakina Valley Road, past Owhakura Road, finishing on Turakina Valley Road at its intersection with Kaimatawi Road.
It will be an offence under the above regulations for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised period to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.
PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
Targa NZ 2019 Event
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0800 NRANGI or 06 385 9500 nga�rangi.com
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Maunga Karakia
At Tūroa Ski Field, Mt Ruapehu, from 5:15am, Tuesday 29th October
2019.
To reserve a seat on the bus and for catering purposes, please contact
Felecia Wilson on 06 385 9500 or email office@nga�rangi.com as spaces are
limited. All are welcome.
Free transport is available leaving at4.45am from Maungārongo Marae,
36 Burns Street, Ohakune, andreturning a�er breakfast at 7.15am.
Ngā� Rangi invites whānau, our local community and visitors to join us for
a ceremony acknowledging the maunga,
Koro Ruapehu and to mark the closing of the 2019 winter ski season.
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CLASSIFIEDS
Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board 6.00pm, Thursday 7 November 2019 Council Chamber, Ayr Street, OhakuneTaumarunui/Ohura Ward Committee10.00am, Thursday 7 November 2019 Council Chamber, Huia Street, TaumarunuiNational Park Community Board5.00pm, Tuesday 12 November 2019 Council Chamber, Huia Street, Taumarunui Ruapehu District Council10.00am, Wednesday 13 November 2019 Council Chamber, Ayr Street, Ohakune
MEETING CONTACTSRuapehu District Council 07 895 8188
Ruapehu District CouncilBoards and CommitteesNOVEMBER 2019 MEETING DATES
PUBLIC NOTICESection 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012KCL Group Limited has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council for the Renewal of an Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 8 Miro Street, Ohakune known as Ohakune Liquorland. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is that of a Bottle Store. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday: 9.00am – 10.00pm.The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Ruapehu District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, 59-63 Huia Street, Taumarunui.Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee at Ruapehu District Council, Private Bag 1001, Taumarunui 3946.No objections to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.This is the first publication of this notice.
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Ohakune hosts national squash event: Sam is champ
Ruapehu golfSunday was another fine spring
afternoon of golf and viewer fatigue, having spent half the night watching the world cup, had little effect on the top finishers in the haggle.
Jerry Jordan, showing a great return to form, followed up on his net 68 off the blue tees to secure a finals spot in the senior clubs championship last weekend, carded a net 63 and 45 stableford points to take the honours on Sunday.
Anton Edmonds, continuing on from last weekend’s Hotel Cup victory, took second spot on count-back, ahead of club president Brent Ingles both carding net 66 and 42 points.
In a remarkable twist both Brent and Anton scored two or more points on each hole to share the jackpot. Having not played golf for a few months makes Brent’s enviable feat even more remarkable.
Wally Hayes and Scott Irwin played the final of the Anderson Cup Matchplay competition. Once again this was a hard
fought match between two of the top senior players at the club, after 18 holes they were all square and it took two extra holes to break the deadlock, Scott eventually taking the honours.
Rex Harding defeated Robert Edmonds to setup a meeting with Alan Murdie in the final of the Intermediate Cup Champs.
In the “Race to the Ruapehu Cup” Rex Harding continues to hold a handy lead on 485 points ahead of Geoff Leahy on 421, Wally Hayes 413.5 Krishane “Goldie” Edmonds 412, and Jerry Jordan on 408.5 to round out the top 5.
Next weekend will be a normal Sunday haggle day with triple Ruapehu Cup points available.
With the Ruapehu Classic two weeks away, members with anytime to spare are encouraged to contact Brent to help in the preparation for this event. All help is greatly appreciated.
Entries are open for November’s Ruapehu Classic tournament with two weeks to go players are encouraged to enter with the form online, go to www.ruapehugolf.com.
Ohakune hosted the National Champion of Champions tournament over the weekend. Teams came from Southland, Waikato, Eastern, Auckland, Northland, Central, Wellington and Bay of Plenty.
During the season clubs held their club champs in grades A-F. Those graded champions could then compete against other grade champions from other clubs within their district. For Central, the district event was in Inglewood. The winners of the district events then qualified to come to the National final in Ohakune.
The only two Ohakune players to qualify as Central District champs were Sam Deadman in the men’s F grade and Darnell Watling in the C grade women. Darnell was unfortunately unable to play in the National final but Sam Deadman did and managed to win the National F grade men’s title.
His final game was a close battle against Jake Hinton from the Eastern District. Sam dropped the first game 15/8 but came back to win the next three 16/14, 24/22, 17/15, all very close, with the second game the closest of the weekend. Each game is normally up to 15 points but must be won by two.
Two other Central players picked up titles, with Matthew Ratcliff and Ngakuira Osborne, both from Whanganui, winning the B grade sections. Mairi Whittle from Taihape was runner up in the women’s E grade.
All competitors contributed to their district teams total towards the district trophy. Central on 34 narrowly claimed the team trophy back from Auckland on 32, who had beaten Central by a similar margin last year. Northland weren’t far behind on 29.
Whilst not playing squash, district teams were encouraged to take part in a fact finder and photo hunt around Ohakune. Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park, The Junction, Town Centre and Ruapehu region all featuring. Eastern and Southland took out the Ohakune style prizes. Thanks to The Éclair shop, Motts vegetable and New World for their support.
Ohakune has had the hosting rights for this event for the last three years and increased participation numbers each year. A decision as to where the event will go in the future is yet to be made by New Zealand Squash but Ohakune Squash would be keen to host again if offered. All feedback received has been very good.
National F-Grade champion Sam Deadman, at right, with Jake Hinton (runner up), at left. Ohakune Squash Club President Roger Suckling (centre) originally donated the trophy in 2012.
Health services plans in place while SH4 closed
Arrangements for continued transport for health services were explained at the meetings in Raetihi on Thursday.
Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron said ambulances won’t be using Fields Track or the Whanganui River Road, because if they met another large vehicle they would have to stop and possibly back up.
Anyone needing to be taken to hospital by ambulance would be taken to Taihape where they would be transferred to another ambulance up from Whanganui, allowing the first ambulance to return to the Waimarino.
This will ensure that an ambulance is covering the area at all times.
Some patients would be taken north to Taumarunui, where appropriate.
Any critical patients would be flown to hospital by rescue helicopter.
Mr Cameron said the emergency helicopter had already been used four times, in two weeks.
He said the Council would like to speed up plans to put in an emergency heli-pad in Raetihi.
They are waiting for information from Civil Aviation on specifications
for this.A member of the public asked if
there are defibrillators available in the area and was told that there are several.
Emergency services can advise people who call 111 as to where these are located.
A conference between Ruapehu District Council, Whanganui District Health Board, St John and Whanganui Regional Health Network on Friday [October 11] set up a joint approach to the transport difficulties caused by a major collapse of the road between Whanganui and Raetihi.
Whanganui DHB chief executive Russell Simpson reassured the public that health services would be maintained and that agencies were working collectively.
A further meeting on Monday 14 October also involved Fire and Emergency NZ and primary care provider Ruapehu Health Limited and “resulted in positive discussions to ensure services to the community continued”.
The health shuttle remains available to transport patients to Whanganui for non-urgent appointments.
RUAPEHU COLLEGE
SENIOR PRIZEGIVINGFriday 01 November, at 1pm
Refreshments to followDo come and celebrate the achievements of
our senior students.All community and whanau welcome
NAU MAI HAERE MAI
12 • RUAPEHU BULLETIN 23 October 2019
Visiting speaker an inspiration at the CollegeEyE on RuapEhu CollEgE,
ContRibutEd by staff and studEnts
John Coutis arrived from Australia on his first trip to New Zealand to talk to students at Ruapehu College about being positive in the face of adversity. He was born with legs that never grew properly and ended up about one sixth their normal size. Eventually, he had both legs amputated.
He has not let this stop him. He has a wheel chair but rarely uses it, preferring his custom skateboard to get around. His use of humour was not lost on the students at Ruapehu College when he asked the students if they had ever complained about their shoes! He uses his hands to push himself along and wears gloves as his ‘shoes’.
He got into inspirational speaking through addressing groups at his local church. People thought he was good with humour and able to communicate some of life’s most important lessons to his audience.
Mr Coutis asked Year 12 student Mackenzie Charlton to come to the stage, gave him $20 note asked him to stamp on it, crumple it and then to ask if it was still valuable? He said that no matter if a 20 note has been stood on or crumpled it up it is still a thing of value. This got his audience thinking.
John Coutis told the students how as a young disabled man he was bullied at school and how he had to develop resilience and courage to have a normal life. He now has a wife, a child, a job he enjoys and he drives a car.
John has delivered his inspirational
messages to many people around the world, speaking at events to complement many famous people including the former South African President Nelson Mandela. He said he liked Nelson Mandala because he sat on the stage next to him.Prefects
The prefects for 2020 have been announced: head boy will be Samuel Lyon, head girl Kate Rowe, deputy head boy Te Taumata Nelio and deputy head girl Rose Collett.
Next year the College will also have a student senior executive. The students in this group are Mackenzie Charlton, Isaiah Theodore, Nazomi Groot, Shizuku Okumura and Ryan Burton (student representative on the BoT). Sports
Squash: There was a lot happening with squash during the holidays.
In the Nationals Champion of Champions Team event, Jayden Bailey played in the Ohakune Mens E Grade team. They weren’t placed in the top three but Jayden had some good wins.
Emma and Grace Burnard were in the Ohakune Women’s E grade team and came second. It was described as a very exciting tournament with some very close rounds.
Jayden Bailey, Grace Burnard and Brooke Graham won their divisions in the Ohakune Tournament.
Grace Burnard was seeded 8th in her division in the Palmerston North Summer Open, one of the few D graders amongst a majority of C graders. She lost her first match, as expected, against the Number 1 seed, but then went on to win her next
two matches against C graders. She is now a C-grader – a remarkable achievement as she was in E grade at the beginning of the season.School Counsellor
Ruapehu College has employed a counsellor, Charity Garcia, who will be working part time at the College. She is already working for Taumarunui Counselling Services two days a week and is now looking to develop her practice closer to home. Charity Garcia lives in Raetihi.
“This is a timely appointment considering the events around the closure of SH4 and being able to bring essential services closer to home for our students. We are glad that she has made herself available to work at the College,” said principal Kim Basse.
Charity Garcia, counselling at the College.
Motivational speaker John Coutis shares his experience with Ruapehu College senior leaders.
Prefects for 2020, from left, head boy Samuel Lyon, head girl Kate Rowe, deputy head girl Rose Collett, deputy head boy Te Taumata Neilo.
