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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

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THANK YOU: Former councillor Harold Thomas, centre, has received an appreciation award from mayor Ross Church, right, and Waikanae Community Board chairman Michael Scott. Story p3. PHOTO: DAVID HAXTON / KAP060314DHHAROLD

Line won’t go electric DAVID HAXTON Electrification of the rail line from Paraparaumu to Otaki isn’t on Wellington Regional Council’s radar as the costs are too high and the returns too low. Instead of spending a lot of money on electrifying the line, thought should go into using diesel-powered trains, regional council rail operations manager Angus Gabara said at a Kapiti Coast District Council meeting on Thursday. ‘‘The thing then is the carriages can be purpose-built, they would be more inter-regional units and you could go as far north as you liked. ‘‘The focus shouldn’t be on extending the electrification but on how you can extend the service.’’ He said modelling showed Otaki would only attract about 200 to 250 new passengers, yet electrifying the line would cost between $115 million and $135m including new trains. Regional council chairwoman Fran

Wilde said at some stage there would be northward growth. ‘‘I think it will be from Horowhenua down, and then you’ve only got a really short skip to Palmerston North. ‘‘In the long long-term, maybe after our time, there will be a commuter route from Palmerston to Wellington on that line.’’ And investing in a Raumati railway station simply didn’t ‘‘stack up’’ but if anyone could provide ‘‘evidence to the contrary’’ then the regional council would look at the station during the refreshed rail plan submission phase. ‘‘We probably don’t think there will be enough evidence to put it back in the plan,’’ she said. Asked by Cr K Gurunathan about how long the regional council had concluded a Raumati station wouldn’t be a goer, Ms Wilde said the regional council had ‘‘always told you we didn’t think it would be a goer’’. ‘‘Unfortunately it has become less and less of a goer in recent years.

‘‘There has been an inevitability about it. We’ve never given you hope it would be high on our priority list.’’ Mr Gabara said a Raumati railway station didn’t have a good Transport Agency funding profile, the original site by the new expressway was no longer viable, modelling showed there would only be 20 new users and moving it closer Paraparaumu railway station meant slowing down other commuter times by two minutes both ways. ‘‘We don’t believe the case can be made for spending $8m to $12m on a station which has less than 300 new passengers.’’ Meanwhile, Mr Gabara said Kapiti was enjoying the strongest peak patronage growth of all the railway lines, the average on-time performance was averaging 95 per cent, it had the best overall station condition score, plans were under way to create faster journey times, and park and ride improvements at Paraparaumu and Waikanae were being investigated.

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LEST WE FORGET: Paekakariki war memorial plaque.

Honouring fallen from World War 1 It’s 100 years since 37 Paekakariki men went off to World War 1 — 11 of them didn’t return. Their names are on a bronze plaque that was replaced by a different design a few years ago. In September, it will be the centrepiece of a special display at Paekakariki Station Museum. The aim is to show who the men were. Details include their jobs, families, where they lived and their war records. When the war broke out there were 300 people in Paekakariki and one in four village males enlisted. Some were railwaymen and some were members of the Paekakariki Railway Surf Lifesaving Club. When a club member died and another was rescued off the

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beach in 1913, it inspired the village to establish the surf club. The rescued man must have been a lucky because he returned safely after the war. Not so the Lynch brothers of Emerald Glen. Both were in the Gallipoli landings. Oscar died in a hospital in Alexandria on July 5, 1915 and a month later, on August 9, William was killed at Chunuk Bair. Another who died was William Mira, from the Ngati Haumia people of Paekakariki. ■ Paekakariki Station Museum is keen to learn more about the men. Anyone with suggestions, or information, can phone Anthony Dreaver, 04 904 9970.

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Penny Gaylor is seeking the Labour candidate nomination for Taranaki King Country. The Otaki ward councillor is among three people seeking the nomination. Ms Gaylor failed in her bid to be the Labour candidate for the Otaki electorate [that went to Rob McCann]. She said she had always been a Labour supporter and was committed to doing her part to campaign for Labour in the upcoming general election.

RESEAL

The lagoon in Maclean Park Paraparaumu Beach is currently being drained, so routine cleaning of the pond’s base can take place. While the pond is empty, the base will be re chip sealed. The maintenance work has no relevance to the debate over the council kiosk overlooking the lagoon.

NEW BRIDGE

A new footbridge is to be provided for walkers, runners and cyclists using the pathway along the northern bank of the Waikanae River. The footbridge will be built over a riparian backwater that flows into the river close to the Waikanae Christian Holiday Park. The existing footbridge is old and located in a low-lying piece of land which means the handrails and abutments are prone to being damaged in floods. The new structure will be slightly wider and higher than the existing structure. Installation should be completed by the end of March. Disruption to pathway users will be minimal as an alternative route t will be available for the duration of the project.

DONATION

Team Medical donated $1000 to Wellington Free Ambulance at a special presentation ceremony on Friday. The practice makes an annual gift to a worthy cause that, in their opinion, has impacted the Kapiti community.

CORRECTION

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Long service to community honoured

DAVID HAXTON Former councillor Harold Thomas has received a wooden appreciation award plaque to recognise his 31 years of commitment to local body politics. The special presentation was made by mayor Ross Church and Waikanae Community Board chairman Michael Scott at Thursday’s council meeting. Mr Thomas said he had always considered it a privilege to be involved in community issues. ‘‘I have always enjoyed debating with people about the rights and wrongs of any issue. ‘‘There has been a tremendous number of highlights when I was involved and a couple of small low lights. ‘‘I’ve never personally disliked people, I’ve argued very strongly with them when I believed it was necessary.’’ Mr Scott said Mr Thomas was someone who provided an ‘‘honest and steady hand on the tiller’’ and gave ‘‘everyone an opportunity to be heard’’. ‘‘Those are important qualities that come forth when dealing with Harold — qualities of integrity, qualities of honesty and qualities of openness.’’ Moreover he had been a ‘‘positive role model’’. Mr Church said: ‘‘It’s no wonder that in 1997 Harold was awarded the Queen Service Medal for public service. ‘‘Thank you for the contribution you have made, 31 years is one hell of an innings.’’ Mr Thomas was appointed to then Waikanae district community council in 1983 as deputy chairman and also to the Horowhenua County Council as deputy chairman. Those commitments

RUINS: What remained of Anna Stubb’s spare room at her Te Horo property, which was destroyed by arson in December last year. PHOTO: KAP110314SPLANNASTUBBS

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‘‘I loved my house. ‘‘It was my first home I decorated with love only six years ago.’’ Having lost her father to a sudden heart attack six weeks prior to the arson, Miss Stubbs was still dealing with her loss when she heard the news. With the Band Together Rebuild fundraiser set for 7pm, March 29 at the Te Horo Hall, The Achievement Room coowner Debbie Laing, a neighbour of Miss Stubbs, said the public can help by donating items for the event’s silent auction. ‘‘Band Together Rebuild will have live music from Swamp Dixie and friends and Hatrack, as well as food and drink options,’’ Mrs Laing said. ‘‘Tickets are $25 and will be available from Farmlands in Otaki, Te Horo Cafe´, The Achievement Room in Waikanae, and Professionals Real Estate in Paraparaumu.’’ Mrs Laing, who welcomed people to visit the Facebook page

Anna’s Phoenix, said people can contact her on 0274 550 223 for more information. Overwhelmed by the abundance of support so far, Miss Stubbs has received donations and help from around the community, including Goodman Contractors who cleared the site. ‘‘The ruins of my house were left for five weeks, with no advice from insurance or council as to what to do.’’ Miss Stubbs said the commitment from local business has been outstanding, with shops donating vouchers, clothing and a range of necessity items. ‘‘I have always been really self-sufficient, so it’s an awkward feeling to now suddenly be so dependent on help,’’ she said. ‘‘An event like this really shows what a wonderful, compassionate community I live in.’’ ■ Donations can be transferred into 12 3157 0120784 00.

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Friends and neighbours of Te Horo woman Anna Stubbs, whose home was burnt down in December last year, destroying its entire contents, are fundraising in a Band Together Rebuild project to help rebuild and replace everything lost. Among the items gutted in the blaze, which took over two hours for fire fighters to extinguish, was stock and marketing material from Miss Stubb’s sheepskin footwear business NuggZ, which she had spent the last 12 years building. Unable to receive home contents insurance because the fire was allegedly intentionally lit while she was out, which is currently a case before the courts, Miss Stubbs has been relying on generous donations and support from the local community. ‘‘Imagine one day you have everything and the next it is all gone,’’ she said.

continued until local government was reorganised in 1989 and Kapiti Coast District Council was formed and Mr Thomas served as a councillor continuously until 2004. ‘‘As a councillor he chaired the parks and reserves committee among others,’’ Mr Church said. ‘‘Harold believes there was always another point of view to be considered. ‘‘During his time as an elected member Harold supported the Western Link Rd, a rail free link between the township and the eastern section of Waikanae, and championed keeping rates affordable.’’ He was also Waikanae Community Board chairman from 1989 to 1992, again from 1996 to 2003, and from 2003 to 2010 he served as a member on the board.

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Aero club celebrates new clubrooms DAVID HAXTON Kapiti Aero Club’s flash new headquarters is a complete opposite to the one they used to operate from. The aero club, which started in 1983, used to inhabit a dilapidated building off Kapiti Rd. The old building leaked, mushrooms grew in the carpet and the toilets were an eyesore. ‘‘The deterioration of the building in recent years made it uninhabitable,’’ club president Clive Stephen said. The aero club’s future wasn’t looking good, especially as there wasn’t a lot of money in their bank account. Closure seemed inevitable. But about three years ago a new committee was formed and one of the goals was to get new clubrooms. Help was not far away. Kapiti Coast Airport co-owners Sir Noel Robinson and Todd Property Group were receptive to the club’s new clubrooms plan and helped provide some financial muscle backed up with some club fundraising events and club member donations. A new site for the club was identified in an aviation hub near the main terminal which Air New Zealand operates from. The old clubrooms were demolished this year and a former Steeline building was transported

NEW BASE: Kapiti Aero Club president Clive Stephen, left, and chief flying instructor John Harwood, outside the club’s new headquarters. PHOTO: DAVID HAXTON / KAP030514DHCLUB to the new site, gutted and transformed into the club’s stunning new headquarters. ‘‘There’s hardly any of the old Steeline building left,’’ Mr Stephen noted. ‘‘The airport company put the floor down and shifted the old building on top of it and we went to work on it. ‘‘We’re ripped it completely to bits, put new cladding on the

inside and outside and more.’’ The clubroom comprises a large lounge area, kitchen, toilets, reception and administration area, briefing room and chief flying instructor’s room. And the club’s large hangar was transported across to a new site next to the new clubrooms. The new club base has been welcomed by many. ‘‘Our members are saying ‘I

can’t believe it — we’ve come from one end of the spectrum to the other’. ‘‘Everyone has good words to say about it especially people from other flying clubs who say we’re the luckiest flying club in the country.’’ Mr Stephen paid special tribute to Sir Noel and Todd Property Group. ‘‘Noel is an extremely good man

and we’re very pleased with the way he’s helped us. ‘‘They’ve bent over backwards to make us happy.’’ And he praised everyone involved in the project. ‘‘Over the last three years there’s been a lot of people who have put in a tremendous effort, far beyond what I would ever think you’d do in a club.’’ Mr Stephen said the club was in the process of formulating a plan going forward. ‘‘We’ve got a lot of ideas and where we want to be in five years time.’’ Some of the things that are already paying off have included going back to club members and saying ‘we want this to be a club for the members’. ‘‘That has sparked up a whole lot more interest. ‘‘We’ve had club events and we’ve made things happen which people want to belong to. ‘‘Also we’ve found that there’s quite a few people coming back to us who want to be professional pilots and we’re training them here but they’re self funding.’’ And chief flying instructor John Harwood had worked hard and ‘‘been one of the forces that has helped turn the club around and made it a lot more viable’’. ■ Kapiti Aero Club is planning an open day on Saturday, May 10 at 2pm to celebrate its new base.

Revised water rate will cut costs for users The proposed water rate recommended by an Annual Plan workshop is lower than the figures previously used by council in its rates planning. Council is changing the way it charges for water from 1 July 2014, following the introduction of water meters. Instead of paying a uniform annual charge, there will be a combination of a fixed rate and a volumetric rate based on the amount of water used. Up to now, figures used for planning purposes for 2015/16

were a $235 fixed charge and $1.01 per cubic metre of water used. Now the proposed amount to be included in the Draft Annual Plan is a $188.50 fixed charge and $0.95 per cubic metre of water used. These figures compare with what would have been an equivalent uniform annual charge of $377. The Annual Plan workshop also decided to stick with the 50/50 split recommended by the Charging Regime Advisory Group in 2012 whereby 50 percent of the cost of supplying the district’s

water is recovered through a fixed rate, with the rest being recouped by the variable amount. Council officers proposed the lower rates after acquiring more precise information on water use following the start of trial meter readings, understanding more about how water is used and reviewing the infrastructure costs involved in supplying water to end users. Based on actual meter readings, staff were able to show that 65 percent of households are likely to pay less in 2014/15 than

they would have if the uniform annual charge still applied. Chief executive Pat Dougherty reminded the workshop that the original reason for introducing water meters was to change water use habits, particularly reducing consumption. ‘‘It is inevitable there will be some people who are going to pay more for water but as part of a fairer system, based on use.’’ In other areas where water meters are used, peak demand the most water used in a single day during the year, has dropped by

about 25 percent. ‘‘By reducing peak water consumption council is able to defer $36 million of capital expenditure that would have had to have been spent on upgrading the water supply system to meet increasing demand.’’ Also included in the Annual Plan was a proposal to make up to $75,000 available to assist large families with high water costs. The public can make submissions on the Draft Annual Plan between March 26 and April 28.

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Wetland bird gets specialist medical care DAVID HAXTON A spotless crake’s life has been saved thanks to the dedication of a vet nurse. The rare bird was discovered in the Postie Plus shop in Coastlands on Thursday, two weeks ago. A Wellpet client took the bird to Wellpet Paraparaumu who then rang Wellpet Waikanae senior nurse team leader Jenny Davis. Jenny collected the bird and then tried to identify what species it was. Initially it was thought the bird was a wading bird because of its distinctive red eye and wide feet but a Google search pinpointed the bird as a spotless crake. She took the bird to Nga Manu Nature Reserve where the identification was confirmed. Jenny decided to look after

the bird as it was so unwell — dehydration and starvation were the two key health concerns. It weighed a mere 35 grams. The spotless crake needed hourly care so Jenny looked after him at work and at home. It needed fluids under its skin via a small needle as well as critical care food via a syringe. A few days later, on the Sunday evening, the bird starting showing signs of improvement when it took a keen interest in a worm. On Thursday last week Jenny took the bird to Nga Manu where it went into a specially designed enclosure and buddied up with a kereru. ‘‘He seemed a bit stunned at first then started eating the food they put down for him. ‘‘Hopefully he will get out into the wild eventually.’’ Jenny didn’t know how the

LUCKY: On the brink of death, this spotless crake has made a full recovery. PHOTO: KAP060314SPLBIRD bird ended up in a Coastlands shop. She suspects the bird wandered away from a creek area near Coastlands or had

been forced away from its habitat from drought. ‘‘They are a wetland bird and need shallow, marshy water.’’ Jenny said the bird was great

to handle but was quite jumpy. ‘‘They have amazing take off speed. ‘‘He wasn’t frightened of me.’’ Unfortunately the habitat for birds such as the spotless crake was being destroyed by development, she said. ‘‘Kapiti used to be full of swampland. ‘‘Ninety per cent of its habitat has gone.’’ Jenny has a special interest in wildlife, especially birds — both native and non native. ‘‘Clients do bring birds in for us. ‘‘It’s quite expensive looking after some of the birds especially seabirds. ‘‘It didn’t cost much to look after the spotless crake. ‘‘Only time, stress and sleepless nights.’’ She thanked Wellpet who were very supportive of her work with birds.

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In a unique entrepreneurial move for Kapiti, Paraparaumu chef Bran Davies has opened a one-man mobile business, The Independent Burger Company. Running from an old parts truck completely refurbished to include a bench top, fryer, fridges, deep top and oven, The Independent Burger Company opened for service mid last month. Parked outside PlaceMakers on Kapiti Rd, from Monday to Saturday, the matte black burger truck is a long-standing concept brought to life for the father of two. ‘‘It’s a dream I’ve had for years and I finally came across the opportunity to build it,’’ he said. ‘‘I’ve had a lot of support from PlaceMakers and they’re letting me see how it goes.’’ Also drawing attention because of weekend stints outside Paraparaumu’s The Cock, Mr

Davies has been parked at the premises from 10.30pm until close on Friday and Saturday nights, to help feed hungry bar patrons. ‘‘I’ve had consent from council, and I think it’s a good idea to be feeding people while they’re out drinking,’’ he said. Hoping the initiative will decrease the amount of people walking through a nearby alleyway, which has seen considerable trouble, Mr Davies said he is still testing the waters. Originally qualifying as a chef at Kapiti’s Whitireia campus, the 32-year-old has been in the industry 15 years, working both locally and in the South Island. Making all his gourmet burgers on site, Mr Davies said The Independent Burger Company is set on sourcing all its ingredients from the Kapiti area. ‘‘The response so far has been really good.’’

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MacKays to Peka Peka Wellington Northern Corridor

EXPRESS LANE work coming up in March There’s a lot happening in your neighbourhood while we build the Kapiti Expressway. So this regular column aims to keep you abreast of what we are doing and when. This month we launched our E-newsletter, which comes direct to your inbox with more detailed information, on-site interviews, updated photos and a whole range of interactive features. Signing up is really easy – just go to expresslane.buzzit.co.nz/subscribe enter your details and you’re good to go.

Northern Zone - Te Moana Road to Peka Peka Earthworks continue in the Northern Zone, including the removal of a large sand dune north of Te Moana Road at the end of March.

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Earthworks also continue at the Peka Peka end of the Expressway, near Smithfield and Greenhill Roads. Here we are removing peat, stockpiling it and then replacing it with sand to form the Expressway’s foundation. Next week we start building a haul road to connect the construction area between Smithfield and Ngarara Road.

Central Zone - Kapiti Road to Te Moana Road The job of clearing pine trees between Mazengarb and Otaihanga Roads will be done by the end of March. Otaihanga roundabout is now operating with two lanes of north and south bound traffic at peak times and weekends. From 23 March we will start night works to complete things like the final pavements and curbs. This means we will have Stop/Go traffic management happening for about two weeks between 7.00pm and 5.00am. The roundabout construction will be finished and opened before Easter. Things have changed so please drive with care, remember to indicate, give way to the right and help keep traffic flowing. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

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We’ll be moving a 50 tonne piling rig into the Leinster Avenue area to start work on a large retaining wall. This will happen off to the side of the road and won’t affect traffic. We’ll also be removing houses (and in some cases asbestos) from State Highway 1. All asbestos and house removal is done by expert contractors in line with national health and safety standards.

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Earthworks have started in the area of Poplar and Leinster Avenues (remember that Leinster is now closed permanently). We are removing and stockpiling peat and replacing it with gravel to form the Expressway’s foundation. For the next couple of months you’ll see more trucks on State Highway 1 and Poplar Avenue. To keep traffic disruption to a minimum, trucks will only turn left into and out of Poplar Avenue from State Highway 1. And from March 17 a 70km/h speed restriction will be on State Highway for approx. 500m either side of this intersection.

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The Waikanae River walkway has been diverted and the first test pile for the new Waikanae Bridge is finished. As works gear up to construct the real piles you’ll see more activity and machinery in this area. Diversions are clearly marked and the construction area has been fenced off for public safety but please be aware that loud machines are working in this area.

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Vegetation to the north of Leinster Avenue and south of Raumati Road will be cleared later this month, so the area will look quite different.

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Coastal line stirs up hornet’s nest A defining identity of the Kapiti Coast has been its recognition as a retirement haven. Located just outside the nation’s capital, with a better climate and the first real stretch of sandy coastline, Kapiti has attracted the attention of many of Wellington’s movers and shakers. Over decades, these people who worked and lived in Wellington have also had holiday retreats on the coast. Eventually, they retired here. Beach front properties and lifestyle blocks were a popular choice. They enjoyed their lifestyle and, apart from paying their rates, took little interest in local politics. All that changed when, back in early September, KCDC staff unilaterally imposed coastal hazard lines across 1800 coastal properties. While council’s intention in protecting the ‘common good’ of a future community was commendable the manner it trampled over private property rights set off a political bombshell. I had warned then that council had stirred up a hornet’s nest resulting in a network of retired economists, planners, lawyers, judges and business men and women organising themselves against the council move. It rapidly developed into a general revolt against the Proposed District Plan. So far, the acrimonious war of attrition has cost council a conservative $2m in legal and other costs (that’s a 4 percent rise in rates). Secondly, it proved a public relations disaster for council. Thirdly, it has undermined the credibility of staff advice to its elected members. There is a fourth significant development. This is the growth of a citizen-based watchdog network. The intelligentsia who locked

horns with council over the coastal hazard matter, and rural matters associated with the PDP, have been radicalised. Because of their success in taking on the council over the coastal hazard and PDP matters, individual citizens having their own problems with council are going to this intelligentsia for advice and support. Given their own perceived experience, the intelligentsia have an empathy for others they believe have been given a rough deal by the council machine. The elderly Otaki couple, the Standens, are such case. An even bigger issue with the potential to seriously bleed council is the Collmog Bridge matter. Again, the intelligentsia have backed the Hertnons who are preparing a legal case against council over this bridge. What should worry council’s own political strategists (if they have any) is the fact that these citizens are preferring to bypass elected members to go directly to this intelligentsia. What should also worry council is that this intelligentsia — connected to the coastal hazard line campaigners — is not the only group. There are two other intelligentsia groups ready to form. We may be seeing the beginnings of a new level of local political engagement where citizens are better resourced to seek accountability from council and councillors.

Lower rates for wise water users It was reassuring to take part in the water rate discussion with councillors at an Annual Plan workshop last week that led to the proposal of a water rate that was less than anticipated. The lower rate was proposed after acquiring more precise information on water use following the start of trial meter readings. The proposed fixed charge drops to $188.50 and the volumetric charge (the amount you pay based on how much you use) is 95¢ for 1000 litres of water. Think of 1000 cartons of milk stacked together and you can get an idea of just how much water you are getting for 95¢. Projections by officers suggest nearly two thirds of households in the district will have an annual water bill of $200-$400. If we had stayed with a fixed charge only, it would have been just under $400 this year. But here’s the difference — we can all save money under the new system by learning to use less water. By doing things like using a watering can or drip-feed irrigation instead of a hose, we will reduce our consumption

and reduce our bill. We could not do that under the current system. We paid the same regardless. There was no incentive to change. Meters will give us a tool to help us monitor our water use. On the subject of meters, let me state my position clearly. I didn’t want them and voted against them. I was outvoted. Council as a whole said yes to them. I accepted the majority decision. That’s democracy. Now, the reality is we have them and common sense drives me not to squander the $8 million spent on them. We all have to move on. So let’s learn how to use water meters for our own good, and let’s work out ways in which we can use less water and save money.

Bore water flowing With the river level falling faster than expected, bore water is again being added to river water for supplying Waikanae, Paraparaumu and Raumati. Waikanae River is flowing at 850 litres per second and the council is supplementing river water with bore water at a ratio of 50 per cent, water and wastewater treatment plants manager Dave Bassett said. ‘‘With no rain predicted for the rest of this week, the flow will drop to 750 litres per second and we will be at 100 per cent bore supply in a few days. ‘‘Demand for water is about 17 million litres a day, so current water

conservation efforts are working well. ‘‘We know this is challenging for local people and council greatly appreciates their efforts over the very dry summer.’’ Construction has begun on council’s river recharge scheme and, once it is operating in 2015, bore water will not be needed to supplement river water in times of drought. Instead, the scheme will enable groundwater to be put into Waikanae River below the treatment plant to maintain river levels and will mean that, unlike the present situation, bore water will not enter water supply.

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Why women must strength train Let’s dispel a gym myth so you can read this article with an open mind. 1. Women won’t get bulky from lifting weights three times a week. I often talk to women in the gym who are doing steady state cardiovascular exercise about why they don’t lift weight. They always answer because they don’t want to get big muscles. It’s not going to happen. You’d have to be some genetic protein munching freak to start getting big muscles from lifting weights three times a week. The next question I ask women, is what do you want to achieve from working out? Generally they answer they would like to

lose some weight, drop a dress size, or just get smaller. By doing the state cardiovascular training like treadmill walking, stationary bike or elliptical trainer, initially if someone is going from doing nothing to doing something then they should get some weight loss results, often losing muscle mass (this is not good) if they make a change to their diet. After a few weeks they will hit a plateau and the weight loss will stop, if the steady state cardiovascular training stays the same they can often put on weight because the loss of lean muscle tissue slows their resting metabolism. Lean muscle tissue is vital for maintaining a strong metabolism.

When you strength train/resistance train/lift weights (all these mean the same thing) you help to build lean muscle tissue. Building lean muscle tissue improves your resting metabolism (the rate you burn calories throughout the day) and helps burn the dreaded body fat. The other benefits for women to do strength training are improved posture, balance, injury prevention, strength and more notably confidence. Building lean muscle tissue through strength training will help women trim up and get smaller because lean muscle tissue

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A coroner report has reinforced the safety benefits of the Kapiti Expressway. The coroner says the Mackays to Peka Peka expressway will help prevent crashes on a deadly corner of SH1. The Expressway is a crucial part of the Road of National Significance (RONS) from Levin to Wellington airport and represents another big step forward in improving our region’s infrastructure. The expressway will increase road safety for all travellers because it has separated directional lanes. I visited the site where work is under way on the new Waikanae Bridge, as part of the expressway. This is great news for our region, which many have been wanting for decades. It was pleasing to finally see progress at the site. Last month also saw the final green light for the Otaki to Peka Peka Expressway, with consent granted by the

* Cabinet on Monday. * Parliament is sitting this week. * On Friday I will be in the electorate and attending the Central Districts Fieldays in Feilding. independent Board of Inquiry. Construction is expected to start in 2016. The Otaki roundabout is among the North Island’s worst choke points, especially at weekends and holidays. I am confident Otaki’s retail shopping strip will continue to thrive with the arrival of the expressway. Ease of access will be guaranteed with on and off ramps easily connecting the retail shopping strip and local residences. Otaki has become a popular destination in its own right and I’m sure that will continue. The productivity gains will be major, with an estimated 40 minute journey saving time from Levin to Wellington airport once the entire route is completed. A new trestle bridge over the Manawatu River is also on the cards.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Policy nightmare

It is a sad day for Kapiti when only three elected councillors show a sense of civic duty. The eco policy is a bureaucratic nightmare. It needs reform. Its interpretation and implementation is unfair and unjust. It was drafted by policy planners supported by information from their selected experts. It is obvious they had little understanding of how New Zealand bush works or considered practical application or possible consequences. With good intent KCDC imposed legislation on individuals and land owners who not only lost the right to manage native trees and shrubs on their own private property but the right to select native species suitable for short term purpose to be pruned or removed for long term gain. In Kapiti we should now all fear planting native trees and shrubs. If they cause a nuisance and need to be pruned or removed they will incur unrealistic resource management fees or penalties. In our experience native bush restoration should evolve instead of KCDC using officious bullying tactics to implement an ill-conceived policy. A change in attitude that is nonthreatening encourages dialogue. Giving verbal approval and advice most situations would be resolved achieving a better result, meeting environmental objectives and the needs of those concerned. TREVOR WRIGHT WAIKANAE BEACH

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Council has been seen in a negative light lately, so I would like to thank councillor Jackie Elliott for arranging something positive. She put together a council team for the

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Relay for Life a couple of weekends ago, which was a huge success. The team comprised of elected councillors, Jackie Elliott, Murray Bell, David Scott and Gavin Welsh, Paraparaumu Raumati Community Board members Deborah Morris Travers, Jonny Best and Fiona Vining, Otaki Community Board members Christime Papps and Colin Pearce and honorary team member Leanne. Well done all of you, and congratulations Cr Elliott for arranging this. They, as a team, kept up the

walking and jogging throughout the night and raised significant funds for cancer research. I am sure they all did it to support the charity and not for any individual publicity. Genuine thanks to them for their efforts and all the other participants and teams. MARY SKERTCHLY PARAPARAUMU

Parking woes

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roundabout at Otaihanga and cars overflowing the station car parks at Paraparaumu and Waikanae. Isn’t it about time our politicians stood up and endorsed the proposal for continuing the electrification of the railway to Otaki? Each weekday morning I drive from Te Horo to the station at NZ’s best little town. I am usually amongst the last to get a parking space in the main car park at around 6am. It is not unusual to see up to 40 cars parked on the state highway

because the main cark park is full. Te Horo already has double tracking where the old station used to be and a regular train service would certainly be a tremendous benefit to the two thousand strong communities including Otaki Forks. Apparently for as little as $13 million the electrification could be extended north taking some of the burden off our roads. Bring it on. COLIN BAXTER TE HORO BEACH

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The One Plus One - Penguin By Jojo Moyes RRP: $37 (Paper Plus Coastlands Hot Price $24.99) Jess’s life is a mess. She barely scrapes by making a living as a cleaner, but her daughter Tanzie is a maths prodigy and Jess needs to ﬁnd the money to supplement a scholarship to a private school that can provide Tanzie with the opportunities she deserves. Tanzie’s dad is no use – he’s run away to his mums, and can’t work because he’s depressed. Nicky, his son by a previous marriage, is living with Jess and Tanzie and he’s being bullied by the local oiks due to his penchant for wearing makeup. Ed’s life is a mess too, despite the fact he’s a millionaire.

He’s been charged with insider trading and there’s a real chance he’ll end up in prison. He’s too embarrassed to face his family, even though his dad is dying. And then Ed meets Jess, as she and her chaotic family try to make their way to Scotland so Tanzie can compete in a maths Olympiad with a cash prize – enough to pay her school fees. It looks as though love and goodness will triumph but then Ed discovers that Jess has made a terrible mistake – one that threatens their future. A light, funny, hopeful novel from the mistress of modern romance.

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own. He’s stumbled across a treasure trove of cash and helped himself to it – and now a hitman has been hired to take care of Wade and retrieve the money. The hitman has his own reasons for going after Wade, and he plans to exact his revenge and doesn’t care who he hurts along the way. This is a well written novel and the strength of it lies with the characters. Easter is a memorable heroine and Wade shows you don’t have to be perfect to be a dad.

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Verge arrives at The Frock Shop “We are just so excited to have received the ﬁrst drop of the Verge Winter Collection in store. We are now the only stockist on the Kapiti Coast” says Jude Riddell owner of The Frock Shop at Raumati Beach Village “We were able to secure a limited range of Acrobat pants from the Summer Collection and the response from existing and new clients has been unbelievable! They rocked out the door. The Verge label is highly sought after by discerning fashionistas everywhere and it’s fantastic that we have been able to secure it for our clients.” says Jude “This winter the collection combines a classic looks with mixtures of chic prints, textures and leather which will immediately

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THUR: 10:45AM, 2:45PM, 8:15PM FRI: 10:45AM, 2:45PM, 8:15PM SAT: 10:45AM, 2:45PM, 8:15PM SUN: 10:45AM, 2:45PM, 8:15PM MON: 10:45AM, 2:45PM, 6:30PM TUES: 10:45AM, 2:45PM, 8:15PM WED: 10:45AM, 2:45PM, 6:30PM

12 YEARS A SLAVE (R16) 2hrs 14mins

THUR: 1:15PM FRI: 1:00PM SAT: 6:00PM SUN: 1:00PM MON: 6:00PM TUES: 1:00PM WED: 6:00PM

THE RAILWAY MAN (M) 1hr 56mins

THUR: 12:30PM, 6:15PM FRI: 4:30PM SAT: 4:30PM SUN: 4:30PM MON: 12:30PM, 4:30PM TUES: 4:30PM WED: 12:30PM, 4:30PM

60+ SENIORS DAY EVERY TUESDAY

TICKETS ONLY $10 (EXCLUDES PUBLIC HOLS)

10 Mahara Place Waikanae www.shorelinecinema.co.nz escape@shorelinecinema.co.nz Phone: 04 902 8070

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

STARTING THURSDAY

What’s On... Movie and a meal for only $35!! Applies to any movie after 5pm.

NON-STOP

(M) 106 mins Action/Mystery/Thriller (Contains violence & offensive language)

MONUMENTS MEN

(M) 118 mins Action/Biography/Drama (Contains violence) Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on an unlikely World War II platoon, tasked with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. Starring Matt Damon, George Clooney, Kate Blanchett & John Goodman.

Thurs 13 Mar 10.20am, 12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm, Fri 14 Mar 10.20am, 12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm, Sat 15 Mar 12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm, Sun 16 Mar 12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm, Mon 17 Mar 10.20am, 12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm, Tues 18 Mar 10.20am, 12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm, Wed 19 Mar 10.20am, 12.50pm, 5.50pm & 8.20pm

An air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic ﬂight after receiving a series of text messages that put his fellow passengers at risk unless the airline transfers $150 million into an off-shore account. Starring Liam Neeson & Julianne Moore. Wed 12 Mar 1.20pm, 6.10pm & 8.30pm, Thurs 13 Mar 10.40am & 6pm, Fri 14 Mar 10.40am & 6pm, Sat 15 Mar 10.40am & 6pm, Sun 16 Mar 10.40am & 6pm, Mon 17 Mar 10.40am & 6pm, Tues 18 Mar 10.40am & 6pm, Wed 19 Mar 6pm

300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE

(R16) 102 mins Action/Drama/War (Contains graphic violence, sex scenes & offensive language)

Greek general Themistokles leads the charge against invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes and Artemisia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy. Wed 12 Mar 3.40pm, 5.50pm & 8.10pm, Thurs 13 Mar 1pm, 3.40pm & 8.10pm, Fri 14 Mar 1pm, 3.40pm & 8.10pm, Sat 15 Mar 1pm, 3.40pm & 8.10pm, Sun 16 Mar 1pm, 3.40pm & 8.10pm, Mon 17 Mar 1pm, 3.40pm & 8.10pm, Tues 18 Mar 1pm, 3.40pm & 8.10pm, Wed 19 Mar 1.10pm & 8.10pm

BIG DAY OUT: St Patrick’s School Family Fair is on Sunday.

Irish fun for school fair St Patrick’s School Family Fair takes place on Sunday from 11am to 2pm. ‘‘The local community has been extremely generous with their support,’’ principal Martin Elms said. ‘‘Lunch is organised — spit roast, Irish stew, barbecue, chips, Filipino delicacies, sweets, cakes and more. ‘‘We have entertainment aplenty from being serenaded in the morning tea room to the school’s kapa haka, Irish dancing, Filipino dancers and local entertainers.

WINTER’S TALE

(M) 118 mins Drama/Fantasy/Mystery (Contains violence & sex scenes)

A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her. Final Session - Wed 12 Mar 3.40pm

SAVING MR BANKS

(PG) 125 mins Biography/Comedy/Drama

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB

(R16) 116 mins Biography/Drama/History (Contains sex scenes, violence, drug use & offensive language) In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is himself diagnosed with the disease. Starring Matthew McConaughey & Jennifer Garner.

Thurs 13 Mar 1.20pm, 3.20pm & 8.30pm, Fri 14 Mar 1.20pm, 3.20pm & 8.30pm, Sat 15 Mar 1.20pm, 3.20pm & 8.30pm, Sun 16 Mar 1.20pm, 3.20pm & 8.30pm, Mon 17 Mar 1.20pm, 3.20pm & 8.30pm, Tues 18 Mar 1.20pm, 3.20pm & 8.30pm, Wed 19 Mar 1.20pm, 3.20pm & 8.30pm

NOW SHOWING

Author P.L. Travers reflects on her difficult childhood while meeting with filmmaker Walt Disney during production for the adaptation of her novel, Mary Poppins (1964). Starring Emma Thompson & Tom Hanks. Final Sessions - Wed 12 Mar 10.20am & 1pm

A victim from World War II’s “Death Railway” sets out to ﬁnd those responsible for his torture. A true story. Starring Colin Firth & Nicole Kidman. Final Session - Wed 12 Mar (Bring Baby Too – 10.30am)

WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH 10AM – 12PM

FROZEN

Come and see our wonderful preschool and observe our children while they learn & play.

Fearless optimist Anna teams up with Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Everest-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman named Olaf in a race to ﬁnd Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. Final Sessions - Sat 15 Mar 10.20am, Sun 16 Mar 10.20am

INFORMATION EVENING TUESDAY 25TH MARCH 7PM | WINE & CHEESE

(G) 108 mins Animation/Adventure/Comedy

A warm invitation to hear our teachers present the special character of our Montessori Preschool, opportunity to see classroom and resources and a great time to ask questions.

SENIORS MORNINGS & BRING BABY TOO

*free morning tea with ticket purchase

Tues 18 Mar

10.20am 10.30am 10.40am 10.20am 10.30am 10.40am

Bring Baby Too Wed 19 Mar 10.20am

Monuments Men (M) 12 Years A Slave (R16), Non-Stop (M) Monuments Men (M), 12 Years A Slave (R16), Non-Stop (M) Monuments Men (M) – please note Censor’s Rating

In the pre-Civil War United States Solomon Northup a free black man from upstate New York is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty by a malevolent slave owner, as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity.

Wed 12 Mar 10.10am, 1.10pm, 5.30pm & 8.20pm, Thurs 13 Mar 10.30am & 5.40pm, Fri 14 Mar 10.30am & 5.40pm, Sat 15 Mar 10.30am & 5.40pm, Sun 16 Mar 10.30am & 5.40pm, Mon 17 Mar 10.30am & 5.40pm, Tues 18 Mar 10.30am & 5.40pm, Wed 19 Mar 10.30am & 5.40pm

Your Boutique Cinema and Cafe experience

www.focalpointcinema.co.nz 14-16 Salisbury Street, Levin, Ph 366 0330

NEED FOR SPEED

– Starting 20 March

(M) 131 mins Action/Crime/Drama (Contains adult themes) Fresh from prison, a street racer who was framed by a wealthy business associate joins a cross country race with revenge in mind. His ex-partner, learning of the plan, places a massive bounty on his head as the race begins.

MR PEABODY & SHERMAN – Starting 27 March (Previews 21-23 March)

(PG) 97 mins Family/Animation/Adventure/Comedy (Contains violence) The time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavor to ﬁx a time rift they created.

www.focalpointcinema.co.nz 14-16 Salisbury Street, Levin. Ph 366 0330

9563991AA

12 YEARS A SLAVE

ADDRESS: 3B Seddon St., Waikanae PHONE:

04 902 6135

www.waikanaemontessori.school.nz

VACANCIES AVAILABLE

GREAT FILMS COMING SOON (R16) 134 mins Biography/Drama/History (Contains graphic violence & sexual violence)

‘‘For the children there will be activities, games, rides and plenty of food to satisfy their refined tastes. During the afternoon there is a fancy dress parade with prizes, the theme is — all things Irish. ‘‘This year money raised will used to upgrade and develop the outside recreational equipment. ‘‘The fair is a great way to spend some time together on a family outing or just enjoy some food, refreshment and good old fashioned kiwi entertainment.’’

OpenDay

THE RAILWAY MAN

(M) 116 mins Biography/Drama (Contains violence)

Mon 17 Mar

PHOTO: KAP030314SPLFAIR

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Kapiti News

What’s On...

Cool cars feature of Kapiti hot rod show The Gear Jammers Hot Rod Show is at Kapiti Primary School on Sunday from 10am. Features of the show include cool cars from the Wellington area and beyond, drag car fire ups, live music, fire engine rides, rocker cover racing, rock ‘n roll dancers, activities for the kids and more. Entry is by gold coin donation. ‘‘Rocker cover racing originated in the United States and is a regular feature at many of their car shows, where hot rodders, as a bit of fun, would build a small trolley-style cart out of an engine rocker cover and compete in clubrooms, bars, shows etc for a bit of lighthearted fun,’’ show co-organiser Richard Foote said. ‘‘Competitors must construct a vehicle using a valve cover from a car’s engine. ‘‘Usually it must have four wheels. ‘‘It can be decorated or modified within the rules set by the organising body. The valve cover is powered by gravity. In a valve cover race two racing valve covers are placed at the top of a specially constructed incline. ‘‘They are released at the same time and the first to cross a finish line at the bottom of the incline wins the race.

During school holidays, all pools will be open from 8am (except for the first holiday weekend which will follow usual timing as above) and the slide will be open from 11am.

FUN: Rocker cover racing will be a feature at a hot rod show at Kapiti Primary School on Sunday. PHOTO: KAP100314SPLCAR

‘‘It seems to be making a bit of a comeback around the world at the moment, so we have decided to have the self proclaimed New Zealand nationals at our show this weekend.’’ ‘‘This is the sixth show we have run and it is getting bigger every year. It’s a great day out for car enthusiasts and families alike.’’ Cars will cruise from Southward Car Museum to the school at 9.30am.

CHANCE TO GET

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL TWO

Steve Braunias

TOP

LITERARY BIRDS!

• aqua jogging • spa & sauna

After midday on Saturdays, all pools, hydroslide, spa and sauna will be available. SPLASH! - inflatables and activities for kids- will start at 1pm.

RARE

WITH

During the school term, Coastlands Aquatic Centre is CLOSED until midday every Saturday morning except for; • swimming lessons • lane swimming & walking

KA¯PITI ISLAND LITERARY EVENT

SATURDAY MORNING OPENING TIMES

Lloyd Jones

Renowned authors Lloyd Jones and Steve Braunias will talk about their writing on beautiful nature reserve, Ka¯piti Island. This event will include a guided walk, a lovely lunch and Ohau Gravels wine.

For more info & bookings www.kapitiislandnaturetours.co.nz

MH KAPI001

Saturday 29th March 2014 | 9am – 3pm Only $190 per person – Return ferry, DOC pass, lunch, drinks, walk inclusive. Numbers limited!

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Coast Coachlines

What’s On...

Coming Events & Tours Coming Events &827 Tours 827 on 0800 Call Dave Today For Club bookings tour dates can be arranged to suit

Tawhiti Museum & Traders & Whalers Tour Hawera Saturday 12 April Cost Trip per person includes Coach, Entry, and Afternoon tea $95 Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin, Foxton. Depart 7.30 Paraparaumu Beach, then Waikane Otaki Levin. Arrive Whanganui Virginia Lake Morning tea own expense, then on to Hawera to Museum 2hrs & Lunch Cost Trip per person includes Coach, Entry, and Afternoon tea $95 Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin, Foxton Paraparaumu – Auckland 6 Day Tour 13-18 April 2014 Overnight stays at Rotorua, Auckland & Taihape. Hot Pools, Rainbow Springs, Skyline Rides, Many more tourist attractions. Depart Paraparaumu Sunday 13th April 7am. Cost $820 includes Coach, Accommodation, Ferry Ticket, Devonport, Waiheke & Island tour, Breakfast & Light Lunch. Taupo Cruise on the lake with light lunch. Coast Coachlines Day Trip to Wellington 15th April Depart: 9:00am Paraparaumu Lookout, Cable Car, Drive around Coast front to island bay) Arrive: Wellington (Botanic Rose Gardens; Lunch own expense) depart 2:30pm Wellington (afternoon tea supplied) $35 for Coach and afternoon tea. Waimarie Paddle Steamer River Cruise Wanganui Saturday 17 May 2014 Take a scheduled cruise aboard the Paddle Steamer Waimarie, New Zealand’s last paddle steamer, established 1900. The Waimarie offers leisurely cruises on the beautiful Whanganui River. On board you will ﬁnd comfortable saloons, covered and open sun decks, refreshments and a licensed bar, commentary and working steam engines on view. Depart: 7:30am Paraparaumu Arrive: 10:00am Whanganui (Virginia Lake & Elevator ride to lookout) Depart: 11:00am River Cruise (2-Hour Cruise with Light Lunch) Arrive: 01:00pm (Back from Cruise, Visit Boat Museum) Glass Studio Depart 2.30 afternoon tea in Foxton Cost $90 Daffodil Day Carterton Sun 7th September Pick Daffodils and enjoy the craft & produce stalls and gardens of Carrington House. Coach stops at Paua Shop, Markets and afternoon tea. Departs Levin, Otaki, Waikanae & Paraparaumu. Arrives Greytown Shopping 10.15am on to Gladstone to pick daffodils, Carterton for Paua shop, markets and Lunch. Depart Carterton 2.30pm for 3.30 afternoon tea. Arrive Paraparaumu 5pm. Trip includes afternoon tea, Levin $60, Waikanae & Paraparaumu $35 Blossom Festival Hastings Sat 13th Sept 2014 celebrate the arrival of spring in the Hawkes Bay. Departs Prm 7am, Waik, Otaki & Levin 7.45am arrive 11.30am Hastings, enjoy shopping, parade, local food and entertainment. Depart Hastings 2.45pm arrive Levin 7pm, Otaki, Waik & Prm at 8pm. Cost $80 includes Coach and Morning Tea. Paraparaumu - Bay of Islands Tour October 19 – 24th Sunday depart 8:30am Paraparaumu Railway Station by train. Arrive Auckland 7pm. Monday depart Auckland to Pahia to enjoy, Boat Cruise, Dolphins, Hole in the Rock, Russell, Paihia, Keri Keri, Cape Reinga then on to Taupo and hot pools, return Friday 4pm. Cost $1480 includes Train Trip, Coach, Coach to Cape Reinga, Boat Cruises, Russell, Devonport, Taupo, Accommodation Hot Pools (own room extra) Light Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon tea. Cross Hills Garden Country Fair Kimbolton Saturday 15th November Stalls - Music - Food - Gardens depart 7.30 Paraparaumu, Otaki Levin Over 140 high quality gift stalls, grab a delicious lunch and coffee and stroll through our 18 acre garden bursting with ﬂowering rhododendrons and azaleas. Cross Hills Garden Plant Centre will also be open. Lots to keep the children entertained in the children’s playground and our Camellia maze. Great family day out! this is the biggest Garden Country Fair in New Zealand Cost from Wellington $80, Plimmerton $70 Paraparaumu Beach, Waikanae $60, Otaki, Levin, Foxton $50

For more information call Dave on : 0800 827 827 Email: coastcoachlines@clear.net.nz www.coastcoachlines.co.nz

List your events free at

kapiticoastevents.co.nz

A gift of butterflies

Tom Crean - Antarctic Explorer

Thu 13 Mar • 7pm - 9pm Otaki Civic Theatre, Otaki

Te Horo Picnic & Tug-of-War

Sat 15 Mar • 12am - 4pm Te Horo Hall,Te Horo, Otaki The Demolition of the Century

Sat 15 Mar • 4pm - 5pm St Peters Village Hall, Paekakariki St Patricks School Fair

Sun 16 Mar • 11am - 2pm St Patricks School, Paraparaumu Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future

Tue 18 Mar • 7:30pm - 9:30pm Paraparaumu Primary School, Paraparaumu Paraparaumu Rotary Club Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Thu 20 Mar • 11am - 5pm Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club, Paraparaumu Information and Education - Alzheimers Society

GIFT: Isobella Marshall about to receive a spray free swan plant from Gus Evans Nursery owners Glenys Evans and Gus Evans. Waikanae Montessori Preschool have created a butterfly house. Spray free swan plants have been donated by the nursery. Monarch butterflies are laying their eggs on the swan plants in the butterfly house. It is a wonderful space where the children are easily able to see the complete life cycle of the monarch butterfly. People can see the butterfly house and preschool in action at an open day on Wednesday March 19 from 10am to 12pm. PHOTO: KAP070314SPLSWAN

Tue 25 Mar • 10am - 12pm Otaki Presbyterian Church, Otaki

3 Tenors and a Soprano

Tue 25 Mar • 11am - 1pm Southward Theatre, Paraparaumu Maoriland Film Festival

Wed 26 - Sun 30 Mar • All Day Raukawa Marae, Otaki Cheese Making Workshop

Sat 29 Mar • 9am - 5pm Trinity Farm, Otaki

Kapiti Island Literary Event

Sat 29 Mar • 9am - 3pm Kapiti Island, Paraparaumu Beach Happy Birthday Dear Alice by Bernard Farrell

Wed 02 Apr - Sat 12 Apr 8pm - 10.15pm Kapiti Playhouse, Paraparaumu Kapiti Fest

Euthanasia in Belgium and the Netherlands

Hear Renee Joubert tell what she discovered on her recent trip to research the effects of the euthanasia laws in these countries. Tuesday, March 18, at 7pm at Scots Hall, Weka Road Raumati Voice for Life Annual Meeting

ALL WELCOME!

Sat 05 Apr • All Day 8pm - 10.15pm Queen Elizabeth Park, Kapiti Coast Make a luxurious, scarf or funky bag, using wet felting techniques workshop

Sat 05 Apr • 10am - 3:30pm Trinity Farm, Otaki

Paekakariki Monthly Market

Sat 05 Apr • 10am - 1pm St Peters Hall, Paekakariki Concert by Kapiti Chamber Choir

Sun 06 Apr • 2:30pm - 4:30pm St Paul’s Church, Paraparaumu

For more information & even more events visit

kapiticoastevents.co.nz

Ear Health Nurse

Offering assistance for ear problems in adults and children glue ear, runny ears and itchy ears Removal of wax by suction A much kinder and safer method of removing wax For adults and children The only acceptable method for tinnitus sufferers

Otaki Clinic Thursday 20th March 2014 Presbyterian Church, 249 Mill Road - (Plenty of easy parking)

For an appointment please phone

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Kapiti News

What’s On...

Timeless act to rock Paekakariki CLOE WILLETTS Described by NZ Musician as a timeless act, Auckland-based band The DeSotos is set to perform in Kapiti next month during a country rock and bluesinfused musical experience on April 5 at St Peters Hall. Performing in Paekakariki as part of their North Island tour, Deconstruction, it will be the first time appearance on the coast for the band. The tour is named after their song, Deconstruction Will Continue, which lead vocalist and guitarist Paul Gurney wrote following the recent Christchurch and Wellington earthquakes. The DeSotos have been described as an authentic live experience boasting special colour and texture, which Gurney said steers away from musical drop ins, loops and electronics. Accompanied by bass player Stuart McIntyre, keyboardist Ron Stevens, Auckland-based drummer Mike Burrows, and touring drummer Vic Singe, Gurney said the band has built a loyal following since establishing regular gigs in 2006. ‘‘It seems appropriate to be performing in Kapiti, particularly Paekakariki, given its history as a stronghold of the roots music scene, dating back to the old hotel days,’’ he said. ‘‘St Peters Hall is the ideal location for a musically-literate audience, who can absorb our music style over a glass of wine.’’ Planning to play some of their yet to be released tracks, in the process of recording for a third album release, The DeSotos are looking forward to getting locals off their seats with band originals and their favourite covers. ‘‘Our inspiration comes from a variety of artists, including Tom Petty, Neil Young, Ryan Adams, John Fogerty and John Mellencamp,’’ Gurney said.

Otaki mu Paraparau

Paekakarik i

SESSIONS FOR THURSDAY 13th TO WEDNESDAY 19th MARCH PROOF OF AGE MAY BE REQUESTED FOR ANY RESTRICTED FILM

DALLAS BUYERS CLUB (R16) Contains sex scenes, drug use & offensive language (2hr5min) Thur, Sat & Tue 2.30pm & 8.20pm Fri, Sun & Wed 3.20pm & 8pm Mon 12.30pm & 5.45pm MONUMENTS MEN (M) Contains violence (2hr5min) Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun, Tue & Wed 10.30am 3.15pm & 8.15pm Mon 12pm & 5.30pm 12 YEARS A SLAVE (R16) Contains graphic & sexual violence (2hr20min) Thur, Sat & Tue 5.30pm Fri, Sun & Wed 2.30pm Mon 2.40pm 3 MILE LIMIT (M) Contains drug use & offensive language (1hr55min) Thur, Sat & Tue 1pm & 8.30pm Fri, Sun & Wed 1pm & 5.30pm Mon 12.15pm 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE (R16) (1hr50min) Contains graphic violence, sex scenes & offensvie language Thur, Fri, Sun, Mon, Tue & Wed 6pm Sat 6.10pm

AUTHENTIC: Auckland-based The DeSotos, who are scheduled to perform at Paekakariki’s St Peters Hall on April 5. Left to right, Ron Stevens, Paul Gurney, Stuart McIntyre and Vic Singe. PHOTO: KAP050314SPLTHEDESOTOS

‘‘We also like a bit of Jimmy Page and Led Zeppelin.’’ Having released their first album, Cross Your Heart, in 2008, which was selected as Album of the Year by then National Radio music reviewer, Manu Taylor, The DeSotos also received positive feedback for their second album, Your Highway For Tonight, in 2011. Gurney, who sings in New Zealand’s leading acapella choir Jubilation and is a music tutor at Toi Ora Live Arts Trust in Auckland, said as well as having toured most of New Zealand and played at a range of festivals, park

concerts and wineries, The DeSotos performed in Samoa, Fiji and Rarotonga. Band members are also proud to have their albums distributed in the US. ‘‘Stuart and I have attended the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival a number of times and are working on some live shows there next year, as our music draws heavily on the influences from that region.’’ ■ Presale tickets for Deconstruction can be purchased for $15 from Paekakariki Fruit Supply, or on eventfinder.co.nz. Door sales $20.

3D 300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE (R16) (1hr50min) Contains graphic violence, sex scenes & offensvie language Thur, Fri, Sun, Tue & Wed 10.30am & 8.30pm Sat 10.40am & 8.30pm Mon 3pm LONE SURVIVOR (R16) Contains violence, offensive language and content that may disturb (2hr10min) Thur & Tue 1pm 3.15pm Fri & Tue 1pm & 8.20pm Sat 3.30pm THE8.20pm COMPANY KEEP (Tbc) (2hr15min) Sun Mon YOU 2.45pm Thur, Fri & Sat 12.45pm & 8.15pm Sun 11am & 8.15pm NON - STOP (M) Mon 2.45pm & 5.45pm Tue & Wed 3pm & 8.15pm Contains violence & offensive language (1hr55min) PERFORMANCE (M) Contains sex& scenes Thur, Fri, Sun, Tue & Wed 12.50pm 5.45pm Sat 1pm & 5.45pm Mon 12.30pm & offensive language (1hr55min) Thur & Sat 3.30pm Fri 10.30am Mon 12pm & 3pm SAVING MR BANKS (PG) (2hr15min)

Tickets

Thur,& Fri, Sat, Sun, & Wed 11.30am Tue Wed 12.40 & Tue 5.45pm

$20 Adult,

YOU WILL MEET A TALL DARK STRANGER (M) VAMPIRE ACADEMY (M) Contains & sexual (1hr55min) references (1hr45min) Contains offensive violence &language sexual reference

$17 Seniors/Students $15 Members

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Thur, Tue & Wed Fri 10.40am 3.40pm & 6pm Tue & Wed Thur &Fri, Sat 10.30am 3.30pm Mon 12.30pm Sat 1.15pm 3.40pm & 6pm Sun 10.45am 3.40pm & 6pm 10.45am Mon 3.30pm & 6pm MET OPERA – MARIA STUARDA (X) (3hr30min)

Ticket Direct Information Desk

FROZEN Sun 2pm (PG) (1hr50min) Sat 10.45am & Sun 1.15pm

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SENIOR MORNING TEA Wed 19th March - MONUMENTS MEN

Coastlands, Paraparaumu Info Hotline 298 6175 Book your tickets online at

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WEEKLY PROPERTY LamPitt LIFTOUT 8JiLL PAGE LIFT OUT

REAL REAL ESTATE ESTATE PH 904 5560

Licensed under REAA 2008

RAUMATI SOUTH

TENDER

SIMPLY BREATH TAKING

The home boasts an expansive 370m² floor area with spacious family living spread over two levels. The extensive outdoor decking makes this home perfect for entertaining family & friends. The lower level offers 3 double bedrooms, a modern kitchen & family living area. The upper level complements the home with a 2nd living area that leads out to a conservatory & outdoor entertaining area. A large master bedroom with en-suite, walk-in robe plus a 3rd living / office area that captures outstanding views yet retains complete privacy. There is a large 3 car garage plus workshop with a wonderful section that backs onto park & reserve land. This property presents a rare opportunity to purchase a home of both quality & character in a first class location within a few minutes' walk to the beach, cafes & shops. Tenders Close 4pm Wednesday 26th March 2014. RV $725,000.

VIEWING:

By Appointment www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2827

Steve Manson 027 663 4994

RAUMATI BEACH

Declared Reserve

$720,000

4 2 2 2 OPPORTUNITY ON ROSETTA ROAD

PARAPARAUMU

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$559,000

4 2 2 2 IMMACULATE BRICK & TILE / STUNNING VALUE

My vendors intentions are clear & this stunning home has now been priced $70,000 under its ratable value of $790,000 & it will be sold. Built to impress the most discerning buyer the home offers a floor area of 350m² with excellent living space that enjoys wonderful natural light & an expansive undercover outdoor entertaining area with sea views and Island views. The kitchen is very well appointed with quality appliances & is well positioned in the home, "again" with an abundance of natural light. The bedrooms are spacious & the master has a private deck with stunning views. The property is with-in an easy walk to primary & secondary schools, cafes, parks & the local shopping area & has its own beach access.

Tenders Close 4pm Wednesday 19th March 2014

A quality home with an impressive design that offers 2 separate living areas both providing excellent space for entertaining with fantastic indoor/outdoor flow. The kitchen is stunning with first class appliances & all 4 bedrooms are spacious with both ensuite & main bathroom have quality fittings that will impress. Built on a fully fenced 814m² section that offers a secure space for the kids to play & a delightful entertaining area for family & friends. This property is a credit to my clients & offers an environment of warmth & comfort & is a must to view.

VIEWING:

Sunday 12:45 - 1:15pm, 223A Rosetta Road www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2703

Steve Manson 027 663 4994

We Support www.realestate.co.nz Visit: www.tommys.co.nz

Sunday 1:30 - 2:00pm, 14 Georgia Grove www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2814

Steve Manson 027 663 4994

116 04 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Ph: 904 4211 anytime

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

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JiLL LamPitt 8PH PAGE LIFTOUT 904 5560

REAL ESTATE

Licensed under REAA 2008

PARAPARAUMU BEACH

CONTEMPORARY... SMART DESIGN

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$655,000

The obvious quality & style of this immaculate property is a pleasure to present to the market. An impressively designed home of 238m², thoughtfully nestled in a prime location between the beach & the golf course. A split level design, comprising of 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms & two living areas, provides ample space for an active couple with frequent visitors or a busy family. You will revel in the ease of entertaining both indoor & out, from the designer kitchen, with easy access to a generous deck with sea views. Wisely, this home has been future-proofed for technology and has a number of eco-friendly features. The minimal maintenance of both home & grounds, will ensure you make full use of your downtime, & enjoy the myriad of pleasures the Kapiti Coast offers. For the lucky new owner we offer a 3 month settlement & encourage your early interest. RV $640,000

VIEWING:

Sunday 1:30 - 2:00pm, 23 Nathan Avenue www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2819

Brent Longstaff 0800 633 808

RAUMATI BEACH

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$365,000

3 1 1 1 1 THE PLACE TO START IS HERE!

PARAPARAUMU

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$240,000

3 1 1 1 TURN OF THE CENTURY CHARACTER COTTAGE

Positioned to capture the sun, this 1970's weatherboard home, offers you warmth, tasteful décor, a large established section & a very convenient location. The home boasts three bedrooms, plus a study or playroom, a generous living area & an upgraded kitchen. It has recently been re-painted, so there's nothing left to do, but move in & enjoy. The large private deck is perfect for family BBQ's, & there is ample room in the backyard for the kids to play safely. A large single garage with a good storage area, completes the picture. Make sure you view this property quickly, as it will impress & sell.

1910's cottage on 1511m² section will take you back in time. She is ready for renovating but deserves to retain many of the original features. Native timber floors, stone & tile fireplace, rimu doors with ornate glass & funky kitchen. The house is a good size offering 2 living areas, separate kitchen & 3 double bedrooms. The section is surprisingly large, private & gets good sun. There is a separate single garage plus workshop & shed. This property will be a great project & a chance to invest in a big section close to the town centre. Don't miss out on this great opportunity.

VIEWING:

12:30 - 1:00pm, 120 Raumati Road www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2808

Brent Longstaff 0800 633 808

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Tenders close 4pm Monday 7th April 2014 (the Vendor reserves the right to sell prior). RV $240,000.

Sunday 1:00 - 2:00pm, 21 Rimutaka St www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2829

Bretta Jarden 027 231 7310 / Chris Packer 027 577 8874

116 04 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Ph: 904 4211 anytime

Kapiti News

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

JiLL LamPitt 8PH PAGE LIFTOUT 904 5560

REAL ESTATE

Licensed under REAA 2008

PARAPARAUMU

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$329,000

INTERIOR FACELIFT REQUIRED

An affordable 1990's brick & tile property that needs owners who are happy to roll up their sleeves & refurbish the tired interior of this low maintenance exterior property. A good sized secure back yard for family & garden. Transport & parks close at hand. Seize the opportunity & make this your next home.

VIEWING:

Sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm, 108 Makarini Street www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2832

Howard Mason 027 454 7833

RAUMATI SOUTH

2 1 1 SUNNY RAUMATI GEM

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$319,000

PARAPARAUMU

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$439,000

3 2 2 2 A RARE BARGAIN IN MIDLANDS

In an established leafy enclave you will find a sunny 2 bedroom Raumati Gem. A solid 1970's build configured to offer a generous lounge & dining with excellent flow to the front deck with views of neighbouring established trees & bush as well as sweeping East facing views of the hills. Doors from the dining open on to a West facing patio area & out to a beautiful cottage garden. Meander your way up through a choice of small pathways amongst pretty raised flower gardens to a clearing which offers a small but restful seaview. An idyllic location for those who love leisurely walks on the beach & coastal walks through QE11 Park & are looking for a home offering sun, space & privacy.

Whether you're an investor with a good eye, or a private buyer looking for a bargain in Midlands, this 200mÂ˛ split level home should be of significant interest. Our absentee clients have made their intention to Sell very clear, so here's the deal you've been waiting for. This is a low maintenance modern home built circa 2000 that would respond to new carpet & a coat of paint. The interior offers 3 bedrooms, ensuite, open plan kitchen/dining, separate lounge opening to an enclosed courtyard garden & views from the upper master bedroom. There's currently a standing tenant, so settlement could be flexible to suit. If it's an opportunity you're after, here it is, right here right now at 10 Millennium Hill. Don't miss it.

VIEWING:

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30pm, 36A Forest Road www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2778

Sarah George 027 453 6530

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Sunday 1:00 - 2:00pm, 10 Millennium Hill www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2755

John Sinnett 027 445 1226

116 04 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Ph: 904 4211 anytime

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Kapiti News

WAIKANAE

3 1 2 SUNNY SIDE UP

JiLL LamPitt 8PH PAGE LIFTOUT 904 5560

REAL ESTATE

Licensed under REAA 2008

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$332,000

PARAPARAUMU BEACH

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$465,000

3 2 2 2 BEST VALUE NEW HOME ON THE COAST

Is how you will like your eggs in this sun drenched, low maintenance property. The property offers 3 bedrooms, a single garage which has been closed in & would be great space for a games room for the teenagers or storage for the kayaks or bikes. Just minutes from Waikanae Beach, listen to the sea & settle in to the lifestyle of beach life in this popular Kapiti Location. This home away from home would make a great weekender, when you or your family need to get away from the hustle & bustle of Wellington city life. Rest & relax into this property knowing the work has been done & you don't need to spend your weekends doing maintenance. Sounds great to me!

This Brand New Home has been tastefully decorated & has a very user friendly floor plan, offering two separate living areas, three Double Bedrooms, two bathrooms & internal access double garaging. The designer kitchen is truly something special including all the extra mod/cons. Beautifully positioned to maximise the late afternoon sun & fully fenced for total privacy, this home is located near Paraparaumu College, Medical centre, sports grounds & popular walking tracks.

VIEWING:

Sunday 12:00 - 12:30pm, 32 Rutherford Drive www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2823

Kelly Ruiterman 021 208 0071

PARAPARAUMU

Sunday 12-12:45pm, 98 Mazengarb Rd www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2818

Chris Packer 027 577 8874 / Tonia Kingi 021 108 4500

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$295,000

3 2 2 1 MAKE THIS YOUR LAST MOVE!

PARAPARAUMU

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$229,000

2 1 1 1 2 BEDROOM TOWN HOUSE

This townhouse provides the peace & tranquillity of a cul de sac, it is elevated, has a large conservatory to enjoy all day sun & outlook & all on a compact easy care section. With the living space getting all day sun too & with feature Rimu dĂŠcor, this townhouse will be ideal to while away those relaxing days. The down stair living room could easily become a hobby or games room & the sheltered and private rear patio will suit those evening BBQ's.

This 2 bedroom townhouse is ideal for the first home buyer or investor alike offering privacy and security being set back from the road with the added advantage of a large rear section, garage and shed for additional storage. It's on the bus route making trains, coastlands and the aquatic centre very accessible and also very handy for kindy and children's play areas which are all nearby. This home was built in the 1970's with insulation in the ceiling and benefits from a separate shower, toilet, bathroom, heat pump and wood burner.... all for your convenience!!! Rental appraisal $280-$300pw.

VIEWING:

2:15 - 2:45pm, 36 Sunshine Avenue www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2789

Bruce Sutherland 027 230 1044

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Sunday 1:15 - 1:45pm, 166A Arawhata Road www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2798

Nigel Holmes 021 211 6963

116 04 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Ph: 904 4211 anytime

Kapiti News

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

REAL ESTATE

Licensed under REAA 2008

OTAIHANGA

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$565,000

4 2 2 1960'S CLASSIC ON HALF ACRE

JILL LamPitt LAMPITT 8JiLL PAGE LIFTOUT RAUMATI BEACH

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$830,000

5 2 2 2 SPACE, STYLE & PRIVACY

Set peacefully amidst leafy surrounds this stunning 1960's property offers a serene escape from the madding crowds. Designed in 1963 by Architect & Industrial designer Hal Wagstaff this 4 bedroom family home has truly stood the test of time, with a functional floor plan & classical lines that we often see reproduced in the modern homes of today. Open plan living spaces, soring ceilings & feature glass walls, allowing the outdoors indoors. Native timber flooring & panelling, a solid feature stone fireplace at the heart of the home. Set on 2 separate titles the beautiful gardens offer their own sense of times past with mature fruiting & deciduous trees, sweeping lush lawns & boxed terraces. A private retreat or an elegant entertainer, your choice. Grow your own veggies, keep chickens, live your dream of country living. Summer picnics along the banks of the Waikanae River estuary reserve, famous for its white baiting, boating & fishing, winter walks to the beach. This little slice of 60's paradise is close to everything you need today, being a 10 minute drive to Coastlands shopping & Paraparaumu College.

This very stylish home is situated within an exclusive small development of similar high quality homes close to the hub of Paraparaumu, but with a country feel. The private lakeside property of 3,294m² (includes part of lake) offers superb flow out to wraparound decks, lawns & patios for wonderful all year lakeside entertaining. Inside discover spacious flexible living areas, a great kitchen with all the extras & beautiful bathrooms. This home offers high specification, with attention to detail & quality. The 5 bedroom layout may suit teenage or extended family. Large 2 car garage has additional office/workshop space. Close to main routes & easy access to rail for quick city commute. Raumati College & school zoned.

VIEWING:

Sunday 12:30 - 1:00pm, 8-10 Kahu Road www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2826

Jill Lampitt 027 247 7769

PARAPARAUMU

By Appointment www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2836

Jill Lampitt 027 247 7769

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$238,000

2+ 1 1 NEAT – JUST ENJOY

PARAPARAUMU BEACH

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$645,000

6 3 2 2 AN EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOME ON ½ ACRE

This very tidy cottage style home is privately located in a rear section off a popular cul de sac in central Paraparaumu. Offering light and airy living spaces with good outdoor flow, a modern kitchen and bathroom, 2 double bedrooms plus the bonus of a STUDIO/ SLEEPOUT. The fully fenced child and pet friendly section has easily managed pretty gardens and good sun. Ready to move in and enjoy.

Formally the original farm house, now an extensively modernised & supersize family home. Set over 2 floors the 300m² floor plan features 6 bedrooms plus a small nursery room, 3 bathrooms & 2 big living areas with wonderful outdoor flow. The 2 car garage has internal access & the flat & sunny half-acre section has easy drive on access & heaps of room for multi vehicle parking. Set within an exclusive new subdivision of Trusham Court & well located for ease of access to Paraparaumu College, Coastlands & the beach. Live the dream & make your new life in this exceptional family home.

VIEWING:

Sunday 11:30 - 12:00pm, 6 Rodney Grove www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2833

Jill Lampitt 027 247 7769

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By Appointment www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2830

Jill Lampitt 027 247 7769

Ph: 04 904 4211 anytime 04 904 4211

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Kapiti News

RAUMATI BEACH

JiLL LamPitt 8PH PAGE LIFTOUT 904 5560

REAL ESTATE

Licensed under REAA 2008

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$675,000

MEET OUR TEAM THIS SUNDAY Steve Manson Nigel Holmes Trevor Sutton Terry Smith John Sinnett

Tonia Kingi Jill Lampitt Bruce Sutherland Brent Longstaff

Howard Mason Kelly Ruiterman Bretta Jarden Sarah George

AT THE FOLLOWING OPEN HOMES OPEN HOMES SUNDAY 16TH MARCH 2014

RAUMATI 12:00 - 12:30

36A Forest Road

BEO $319,000

ID#K2778

12:30 - 1:00

120 Raumati Road

BEO $365,000

ID#K2808

12:45 - 1:15

223A Rosetta Road

BEO $720,000

ID#K2703

1:00 - 1:30

4 Kowhai Grove

BEO $390,000

ID#K2795

1:45 - 2:15

12 Wharemauku Road

BEO $675,000

ID#K2821

2:30 - 3:00

175 Raumati Road

BEO $699,000

ID#K2809

PARAPARAUMU 2 4 3 2 1 ACROSS THE ROAD FROM THE BEACH

This striking home definitely delivers on style, space and street appeal, offering an approach to the house lined with lavender & olive trees. Totally renovated throughout, the front entrance opens to the sweeping staircase, to your right the formal separate living room or to the left the more casual open plan living with the kitchen/family room being the hub of the home. An easy flow from the living area to the private sun drenched patio overlooking the landscaped garden where hours of entertaining awaits! The upper level of the house takes in sea & island views which can be enjoyed from the balcony with a glass of wine. Also featuring 4 double bedrooms (master with ensuite & sea & island views) study, games room & a studio above the separate 2-car garaging that could be a great work from home option. Beach access adjacent to the property & situated in very sought after central location. You will definitely be putting this home at the top of your list.

VIEWING:

10:30 - 11:00

58 MacLean Street

BEO $395,000

ID#K2681

11:00 - 12:00

110 Regent Drive (& Fri)

BEO $545,000

ID#K2812

11:30 - 12:00

6 Rodney Grove

BEO $238,000

ID#K2833

12:00 - 12:30

31 Te Kupe Road

RV $350,000

ID#K2804

12:00 - 12:45

98 Mazengarb Road

BEO $465,000

ID#K2818

1:00 - 1:30

49 Seaview Road

BEO $670,000

ID#K2775

1:45 - 2:15pm, 12 Wharemauku Road www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2821

1:00 - 2:00

10 Millennium Hill

BEO $439,000

ID#K2755

1:00 - 2:00

21 Rimutaka Street

BEO $240,000

ID#K2829

Tonia Kingi 021 108 4500

1:15 - 1:45

166A Arawhata Road

BEO $229,000

ID#K2798

1:30 - 2:00

14 Georgia Grove

BEO $559,000

ID#K2814

1:30 - 2:00

4 Holcombe Drive

BEO $485,000

ID#K2811

1:30 - 2:00

23 Nathan Avenue

BEO $655,000

ID#K2819

2:00 - 2:30

108 Makarini Street

BEO $329,000

ID#K2832

2:00 - 2:30

18A Anthony Grove

BEO $259,000

ID#K2794

2:00 - 2:45

139 Guildford Drive

BEO $415,000

ID#K2834

2:15 - 2:45

36 Sunshine Avenue

BEO $295,000

ID#K2789

2:45 - 3:15

30 Kaitawa Crescent

BEO $310,000

ID#K2824

2:45 - 3:15

36 Golf Road

BEO $685,000

ID#K2837

RAUMATI BEACH

Buyer Enquiry Welcome From

$699,000

OTAIHANGA 12:30 - 1:00

8-10 Kahu Road

BEO $565,000

ID#K2826

WAIKANAE

3 4 2 3 1 OVER A 1/3 OF AN ACRE IN RAUMATI

Built in 1973 as a show home for Lockwood, this beautiful property has stood the test of time & is as impressive today as it was then. Situated in popular Raumati Beach on over a third of an acre, it offers a family lifestyle of hours of fun in the pool or maybe cricket on the back lawn. The property is fully fenced & private with plenty of native trees added with a variety of fruit trees. With 3 living areas on offer, all of which open onto the outdoor decking area, it's not hard to find a spot to relax & take in the lovely surroundings. Capturing all day sun it's perfect for entertaining alongside a modern kitchen which is the hub of the house boasting bi fold windows making the transition from inside to out easy. If you require space for the toys, there's 3 car garaging plus a carport and off street parking also. If a true family home set in lovely gardens with space for all & close to all amenities is on your list then you must view. Take it from me, once you arrive you won't want to leave.

VIEWING:

Sunday 2:30 - 3:00pm, 175 Raumati Road www.tommys.co.nz ID# K2809

Tonia Kingi 021 108 4500

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12:00 - 12:30

417 Te Moana Road

BEO $530,000

ID#K2828

12:00 - 12:30

32 Rutherford Drive

BEO $332,000

ID#K2823

2:30 - 3:00

6 Rata Street

BEO $579,000

ID#K2783

3:00 - 3:30

29 Frimley Terrace

BEO $435,000

ID#K2728

3:15 - 3:45

54 Kakariki Grove

BEO $570,000

ID#K2458

PEKA PEKA 1:00 - 1:30

48 Paetawa Road

PBN

ID#K2790

1:45 - 2:15

81 Raukawa Road

BEO $749,000

ID#K2731

TE HORO 2:45 - 3:15

181 Te Horo Beach Road

BEO $559,000

ID#K2805

3:30 - 4:00

347 Te Horo Beach Road

BEO $345,000

ID#K2750

116 04 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu Ph: 904 4211 anytime

Kapiti News

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

FI NA LN OT IC E

WAIKANAE BEACH

119 Field Way

WAIKANAE BEACH

26 Reeves Street

UNIQUE PROPOSITION

For Sale Enquiries Over NZ$1,300,000

AUCTION OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

Auction 12pm, Thurs 13 March 2014

Here is your opportunity to secure a stunning 540m² (approx.) beach front home consisting of 400m² of house and 140m² of decking (approx), overlooking the stunning views of Kapiti Island. Inside the renovated Eisenhofer designed home every need has been catered for - 6 bedrooms, multiple living and entertaining areas, sunrooms, office space and family rooms. In the centre of the property is a courtyard that many of the rooms open onto. A double garage provides easy internal access. All situated on 1,265m² (approx.) of beachfront land.

View By Appointment Only

The moment you walk in the door you feel like you are on holiday in the “olde beach bach”. 3 bedrooms plus study, modern bathroom, master bedroom upstairs giving you privacy and views off the balcony.

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

PARAPARAUMU

www.bayleys.co.nz/412150

Paul Berryman

M 027 252 7484 DDI 04 212 5280 OFFICE 299 6044 paul.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

Lisa Berryman

M 027 290 1959 DDI 04 498 4188 lisa.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

Downstairs open plan living flowing out onto a patio deck for those ultimate BBQ’s and outdoor living. Not to forget that huge double garage for all that storage. All on a nice big section, walking distance to the beach. View online: www.bayleys.co.nz/412164

(unless sold prior) Bayleys Kapiti Office Shop 12A, Coastlands Shopping Centre

View Sunday 4 - 4.30pm Paul Berryman M 027 252 7484 paul.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

Lisa Berryman

M 027 290 1959 lisa.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

405 Te Moana Road

PARAPARAUMU BEACH

62 Marine Parade

TE MOANA’S HIDDEN TREASURE

For Sale $630,000

PRIME BEACH LOCATION

For Sale Price by Negotiation

Enter through the gates and you will find this exquisite home sitting on 1214m² (approx.) of incredibly unbelievable grounds with beautifully maintained trees. Undergone an extensive renovation inside and out gives this estate a fresh new design, with qualities that buyers expect in today’s standards. Through the main doors you will find yourself in the large family living room. Entertaining is an ease with open plan kitchen and dining opening out to the sun room which flows out to the large deck. 3 bedrooms, main with ensuite, a study and self contained studio are just some of the other features this property has to offer. This home has it all!

View Phone for viewing times

Close proximity to the superb café’s and retail shops give added meaning to LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION for this stunning single level beach 190m² (approx.) property. Extensive decking and a private yard at the back perfect for a bbq and entertaining your friends. Sit back, relax and enjoy the indoor / outdoor living over looking the fenced swimming pool. Inside features modern touches and tasteful design. Three double size bedrooms (two with beautifully tiled ensuites and large wardrobes) and one single sized. Add to this good size living with a heat pump and cosy wood burner plus a sun porch out the front and a separate studio at the rear of the property.

View Phone for viewing times

PARAPARAUMU

25 Jade Lane

WAIKANAE

25 Andrew Street

BRAND NEW IN PARAPARAUMU

For Sale $498,000

LIGHT, BRIGHT, ENTERTAINING DELIGHT

For Sale Price by Negotiation

Situated in Paraparaumu this quality new home has just been completed. The property is situated in a popular subdivision with views of the lake and playing area. Features include: Spacious open plan living area; Three double bedrooms; Master bedroom with ensuite and walk in wardrobe; Computer nook; Granite bench top and stainless steel appliances; Double internal garage with laundry; Heat pump; Covered outdoor entertaining area; Section is fully fenced and landscaped; 10 year master build guarantee.

View Sunday 2:00 - 2:30pm &

The moment you walk through the doors of this property you will be captured with the high stud ceilings, grand entrance and space. Separate formal lounge room, leads to the large open plan family/ dining, large kitchen with underfloor heating, all opening out onto the courtyard with well established low maintenance gardens, giving you privacy. 3 good size bedrooms plus a study, master bedroom with ensuite and walk in wardrobe. Double garage with internal access and separate laundry. Located in a very sought after street in Waikanae, only a few minutes to the shops and railway station. Surrounded by good quality homes giving you the feeling of security. A MUST see!!

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

www.bayleys.co.nz/412121

Paul Berryman

M 027 252 7484 DDI 04 212 5280 OFFICE 299 6044 paul.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

Lisa Berryman

M 027 290 1959 DDI 04 498 4188 lisa.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Thursday 1:00 - 2:00pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/412192

Paul Berryman

M 027 252 7484 DDI 04 212 5280 OFFICE 299 6044 paul.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

Lisa Berryman

M 027 290 1959 DDI 04 498 4188 lisa.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

Bayleys Real Estate Ltd, licensed under the REA Act 2008. A Member of Bayleys Realty Group.

www.bayleys.co.nz/412061

Paul Berryman

M 027 252 7484 DDI 04 212 5280 OFFICE 299 6044 paul.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

Lisa Berryman

M 027 290 1959 DDI 04 498 4188 lisa.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

View Sunday 3-3.30pm www.bayleys.co.nz/412120

Paul Berryman

M 027 252 7484 DDI 04 212 5280 OFFICE 299 6044 paul.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

Lisa Berryman

M 027 290 1959 DDI 04 498 4188 lisa.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Kapiti News

PARAPARAUMU BEACH

40A Marine Parade

RARE BLUE CHIP PENTHOUSE RESIDENCE - SHORELINE APARTMENTS

Tenders Close 1pm, Thursday 20 March 2014

Step out of the lift into this Penthouse Suite where you will find a spacious foyer with wide art gallery wall space welcoming you and your guests. Stunningly appointed apartment, with ever changing seascape of Kapiti Island and beyond, enables large scale entertaining in the wide open plan living spaces of this 478m² (approx.) residence that consists of 95m² (approx.) of decking - perfect for watching champagne sunsets. In addition there is also a double garage of 37m²(approx.).Exquisite kitchen with expansive granite benchtops and the finest European appliances is the hub of this executive home. Exceptional quality and craftsmanship is shown throughout the penthouse with Italian floor to ceiling tiles in the bathrooms, Jarrah flooring and Cedar tongue and groove ceilings. Set the mood with a changeable lighting system, sound system, double glazing and climate controlled environment. For the movie buff sit back and listen to the surround sound whilst watching your favourite movies in your very own sound proof theatre/media room with 100 inch screen. Retire to the master suite and relax in your Japenese inspired spa bath whilst enjoying the seaviews. No fighting over wardrobe space with separate his and hers dressing rooms. Executive office with built in furniture and panoramic sea views located upstairs gives you the option of working from home yet gives you the feeling you are somewhere different. There are a variety of restaurants and local shops at your doorstep and a world class golf course within walking distance, daily flights from the Kapiti airport now go to Auckland and Christchurch. Kapiti Coast is the fastest growing place in the Wellington region and is approximately 45 minutes north of Wellington the capital city of New Zealand, with the new expressway due to be completed in the next 3 years will make Kapiti Coast even closer. Welcome home to paradise.

Bayleys Real Estate Ltd, licensed under the REA Act 2008. A Member of Bayleys Realty Group.

Bayleys Kapiti - Shop 12A, Coastlands Shopping Centre, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast (not selling prior)

View Thursday 6 - 7pm and Saturday 11.30am - 12.30pm www.bayleys.co.nz/412184 www.open2view.com/properties/311030

Paul Berryman M 027 252 7484 DDI 04 212 5280 OFFICE 299 6044 paul.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

Lisa Berryman M 027 290 1959 DDI 04 498 4188 OFFICE 299 6044 lisa.berryman@bayleys.co.nz BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Kapiti News

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

LEVIN

122 CD Farm Road

PICTURE PERFECT RURAL SETTING

Deadline Sale 1pm, Thursday 10 April 2014

Five minutes from the heart of Levin sits this stunning property. Beautiful Matai flooring is the start of the craftsmanship shown in this magnificent 309m2 (approx.) home. Hand crafted kitchen and balustrades retain the character of an early 1900â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stately residence yet all the modern touches are included in this 14 year old home. Entertaining is easy as the lounge and living areas open up to the verhanda that overlooks tree lined farmland. Snuggle down in winter with the coal range that runs temperature controlled radiators through the fully insulated house. 5 generous sized bedrooms each with plenty of wardrobe space. Fabulous main bathroom with claw bath on the ground floor, plus a second bathroom upstairs. Storage will not be a problem in this spacious home with triple car garaging. A bonus of a second 140m2 (approx.) house built to the style of the main property. Currently rented this 3 bedroom residence features Matai floors and stunning timber finishes throughout. Internal access double garage. Plenty of room for a horse on the flat 3.4554 hectare section. Live a quite lifestyle in this picture perfect rural setting.

Bayleys Real Estate Ltd, licensed under the REA Act 2008. A Member of Bayleys Realty Group.

Bayleys Kapiti - Shop 12A, Coastlands Shopping Centre, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast (unless sold prior)

View By Appointment Only www.bayleys.co.nz/412197

Paul Berryman M 027 252 7484 DDI 04 212 5280 OFFICE 299 6044 paul.berryman@bayleys.co.nz

Lisa Berryman M 027 290 1959 DDI 04 498 4188 OFFICE 299 6044 lisa.berryman@bayleys.co.nz BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT 2008

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Kapiti News

“THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS”

PARAPARAUMU BEACH 19A DENNIS TAYLOR COURT Buy Now $305,000 2

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421

-TALL POPPY AND ANDREA

The lowest fees in Kapiti guaranteed!

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Visit tallpoppy.co.nz

The Perfect Retirement Option

READ & SEE MORE: www.tallpoppy.co.nz/TPWK0319 COME HAVE A LOOK: View by arrangement. Contact Agent

Step inside and you'll appreciate the immaculate presentation, warmth and comfort to this quality two bedroom brick home. Orientated perfectly for the sun and enjoying a high degree of privacy, this home offers an almost seamless flow outdoors to a sheltered attractive garden setting. Call Greg for an appointment to view this perfect retirement option.

Greg Ashcroft 0274 397 670 04 299 8218 greg.ashcroft@tallpoppy.co.nz tallpoppy.co.nz/TPWK0319

Andrea Bradley Dip RE AREINZ

04 298 8801 | 021 0299 3190 andrea.bradley@tallpoppy.co.nz Bulsara Ltd t/a Tall Poppy real estate REAA-licensed MREINZ | 0800 82 55 76

WAIKANAE 4 KEA STREET BUY NOW $394,000 4

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READ & SEE MORE: www.tallpoppy.co.nz/TPWK0320 COME HAVE A LOOK: View by arrangement. Contact Agent

You will be singing for joy when you can start your day by having a tranquil breakfast on your veranda or perhaps just relax with breakfast in bed taking in the truly magnificent views of the sea and Kapiti Island; Free flowing living spaces open up the home to maximise use for entertaining and summer fun.

tallpoppy.co.nz

8100 298298 (04)(04) Phone: 8100 Phone:

Kaz Deverill 0204 725 348 0508 725 348 kaz.deverill@tallpoppy.co.nz tallpoppy.co.nz/TPWK0320

Kapiti News

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Kapiti Coast

04 902 7800 9 Mahara Place, Waikanae

Scrim Properties Limited; Licensed under REAA 2008

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27 Rosebank Grove

$339,000

Cosy & Comfortable

Just lovely, this newly listed townhouse is sure to impress. Cosy and comfortable and perfectly positioned in Rosebank Grove. Offering 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, separate laundry, single garage with internal access. Separate living and dining. Heatpump for heating - nice and easy. A low maintenance cladding and fully fenced section. This little cutie is sure to impress. Don’t take our word for it, come see for yourself. Ref 3805

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160 Winara Avenue

$629,000

A Cut Above The Rest

A tasteful, quality, upmarket home with so much to offer. Elevated to capture the absolute most of all day sun. Spacious formal living area extending to a private, sheltered patio area with the most stunning views over Kapiti and beyond. The kitchen/family area also extends to a semi-enclosed patio area, a lovely extension of the home, ideal for those special occasions. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, separate laundry and spacious double garage with great storage and internal access. Ref 3809

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5 Matipo Street Larger Than Life

Nestled on the gentle slopes of the Hemi Matenga you will just love the space this family home provides. Hinuera Stone & cedar clad on 2 levels with views out towards Kapiti’s coastline. Offering: sep. lounge & dining room, kitchen family area, 2 bthrms, 3 bdrms & another living space. Ref 3769 www.open2view.com 295383

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One From The Heart

Built in circa 1960's this gorgeous character home will have you biting at the bit. It is instantly appealing with it’s warm inviting atmosphere. Beautifully established grounds with specimen trees that attract an abundance of bird life, you feel like you could be in the country. 3 bedrooms with study, formal and informal living, 2 bathrooms and generous double garaging and ample off-street parking. This property is prime Waikanae real estate which is getting harder and harder to source. Rateable Value $425,000.

Deadline sale closes 4pm, Thursday 20th March 2014. Ref 3802

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Sunday 16th March 1.15 - 1.45pm

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To contact us: Phone: 04 902 7800 or Email: info@kapitiproperty.co.nz

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Kapiti News

Performance for cenotaph CLOE WILLETTS In honour of the 100-year anniversary of World War 1, professional choreographer Jamie Bull is working with more than 60 Otaki College students and the community to bring to life an innovative performance at Otaki’s Memorial Park cenotaph.

Inviting the public to get on board, Ms Bull is still accepting cast members for the 20-minute site specific work, Reflection, which is set to turn heads on April 12 and 13. Funded by Kapiti Coast District Council’s Creative Communities Scheme and Wellington Community Trust, Reflection will include depictions of men

leaving for war, battlefield scenes and personal family experiences. Ms Bull, also a professional director and contemporary dance tutor, said she offered to choreograph the piece because of its interesting performance location. ‘‘I thought I’d love to do a community work, after living in Otaki 10 years,’’ she said. ‘‘While I take an exercise class for elderly twice a week and contribute in other ways, this is the first time I’ve given creatively to the community, as I’d wanted to become part of it first.’’ As well as movement and drama, Reflection will incorporate voice and percussion from Otaki and Waikanae choirs, with musical direction by Frances Tull, and will serve as a prelude to The Armed Man (A Mass for Peace), created by

Crows Feet Collective and directed by local writer, dancer and teacher Jan Bolwell. Ms Bull said no previous experience is necessary, and people are welcome to contact her on 06 364 0550 or 0274449995. ‘‘As a community production, my policy is, as it always has been with community projects, that if you want to be in it, and can commit to the effort and time required for rehearsals, you can.’’ Alternatively, Ms Bull said people can come to Sunday rehearsals at Otaki’s Hadfield Hall at 47 Te Rauparaha Street, from 2pm. ‘‘The production will be inclusive of all ages, genders, ethnicities and abilities,’’ she said. ‘‘This means the content is being created around the performers, which is very exciting.’’

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COMMEMORATION: Otaki choreographer Jamie Bull working with Otaki College students for the site specific Anzac piece, Reflection. Left to right, Shontae Tamakaha, Tumanako Taurima-Antcliffe, Rohan Van Der Wurff, Tebuke Teawaki, Kirihipene Wirihana Te Rei-Tamihana. Lying on top, Shane Dinnan. PHOTO: ANN READING / KAP260214ARJAMIEBULL

SIMPLE RULES HELP RESOLVE DISPUTES Citizens Advice Bureau Kapiti gets a lot of inquiries from people who don’t know how to resolve a problem they have with a service provider, whether it’s a retailer, tradesperson, employer/employee, tenant /landlord, or utilities provider. ‘‘A lot of people don’t know how to complain effectively, or aren’t sure if there’s a specific complaints body they can go to if they aren’t able to sort things out with the other party,’’ bureau spokesman David Robertson said. ‘‘There are a few simple rules of thumb to complaining effectively. ‘‘You need to be clear in your mind about what the problem is, and what you want them to do about it, within reason. ‘‘Gather any evidence you have to support your complaint, such as receipts, emails, photos and so on. ‘‘Be calm and polite when you make your complaint. It’s a good idea to raise any issues in writing, so you have a record of this communication. ‘‘If you can’t reach an agreement, you

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can apply to the appropriate complaints body.’’ For tenancy disputes you would apply to the Tenancy Tribunal while for disputes with your electricity or gas provider contact the Electricity and Gas Complaints Commission. For complaints about real estate agent get in touch with the Real Estate Agents Authority, he said. ‘‘It isn’t always obvious which complaint resolution organisation you need to go to, so if you aren’t sure you can visit www.complaintline.org.nz — or come to see us. ‘‘There is lots of great information to help with your dispute on our website www.cab.org.nz, but sometimes it helps to talk about the issue with someone. ‘‘You can just pop into Citizens Advice Bureau Kapiti at the first floor Coastlands in Paraparaumu, or Otaki at 65A Main Street or call Kapiti 04 298 4944 or Otaki 06 364 6739 and we can help you work through your options.’’

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This lovely free-standing home offers compact living with a high stud, re-painted inside and out, living/dining area which extends to a deck area which sits well for afternoon sun. Separate kitchen plus 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and single garage. Well established plantings on a smaller section, just ideal for those who have few hours in the day. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac with an easy walk to school, kindy, shops and public transport. A real honey, be sure to view.

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The costs of building not buying Some recent Reserve Bank LVR changes mean it’s now possible to obtain finance to build a home with as little as 5 percent deposit. Financing a build project tends to be for the more mature market. By that I mean people on their second or third home and with a large deposit of equity or cash. This is backed up by the fact that most new homes built in Wellington/Kapiti are in that $500k plus bracket. High land prices, increased build costs and council fees/ requirements can all make it an expensive exercise to build a new home. Here are some things to be wary of if considering a construction loan with less than 20 percent deposit. Firstly it’s a proven fact that most build projects go over budget, even if by a small amount. This is often due to clients

deposit than 20 percent. This is because the banks’ will not normally advance any borrowing on the house till it’s all hooked up to services and been signed off by the council. Buying land and putting a relocatable home on it can be a cost effective option and creates equity quickly. But the downside is that it requires a bigger cash outlay. For construction loans with less than 15-20 percent deposit the easiest scenario will be a ‘House & Land’ package whereby 5 percent deposit is paid up front with the balance paid on the issue of the Council Code of Compliance Certificate.

changing plans or adding specifications into the build during the process. So the banks’ will want a full ‘turn-key’ contract with a reputable firm with relevant industry memberships. This contract needs to include everything right down to the letterbox, landscaping and even window dressings. The banks’ will often factor in a buffer in the servicing calculation in the event of a budget over run that cannot be avoided. Financing relocatable buildings can be difficult and often requires a far larger

■ For a free copy of our First Home Buyer Guide contact our team on 0800 000 517 or email craig@craigpope.co.nz for all your mortgage and insurance needs. The above article is general and is not specific to any person.

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Health boards should decide fluoride issue Local Authorities in the Wellington region have resolved to take a remit to the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) national conference proposing to make health authorities, rather than local councils, responsible for deciding whether fluoride is put into local water supplies. Kapiti Coast District Council sent the remit to the group of councils, known as the Zone 4 group, which supported the need for a debate and resolved to take the Kapiti remit to the (LGNZ) Conference in July. The remit reads: ‘‘That Local Government New Zealand urge the Government to amend the appropriate legislation so that the addition of fluoride to drinking water supplies is not a decision that is left to the Local Authority.’’ Kapiti Coast District Council is about to consult with its community about whether to continue adding fluoride to the water supplies of Paraparaumu, Raumati and Waikanae, as part of Annual Plan deliberations. Council resolved late last year to seek support from LGNZ to shift the decision making to national health authorities. Mayor Ross Church said ‘‘As long as councils are involved, decisionmaking falls to lay people without scientific knowledge, who are open to being influenced by strong lobby groups. ‘‘We believe the appropriate government agency should ultimately be responsible for any decision associated with the use of fluoride in the public water supply. ‘‘It’s hard to see any local government decision-making is needed in what is clearly a national health issue. ‘‘As long as councils are left to deal with fluoride, they will continually come under pressure to review the policy and potentially have to spend ratepayers’ money fighting judicial reviews and legal responses to any decision they make.’’

Spotlight on effects of euthanasia The speaker at the annual meeting of Kapiti Voice for Life at Scots Hall, Weka Rd, Raumati Beach on Tuesday from 7pm is Renee Joubert. She will give a first-hand account of what she learned about the effects of euthanasia laws in a recent visit to Belgium and the Netherlands. ‘‘I was appalled at the impact these laws have had on medical professionals and public opinion, over the last 10 years,’’ she says. She will present a summary of interviews with an oncologist, a chaplain counselling euthanasia patients, and a member of the regional euthanasia commission which investigates euthanasia cases and complaints. ‘‘I shall be sharing information that demonstrates a cultural shift and a ‘slippery slope’ in attitudes toward euthanasia.’’ Joubert grew up in South Africa and immigrated to New Zealand in 1993. From 1998 to 2008 she was a member and later national president of Students Organised to Uphold Life (SOUL), which aimed to bring the prolife message to students on university campuses. Her main focus now is her role as committee member of Euthanasia Free NZ, which is based in Auckland. The organisation aims to educate the public about the dangers of legalising euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Kapiti News

Dissension a healthy sign The importance of the dissident voice to a thriving democracy cannot be underestimated. In Kapiti we have plenty who qualify in the role and it seems we have political structures that actively encourage them. Issues such as the coastal hazard lines, the proposed District Plan, the planned demolition of the kiosk at Paraparaumu Beach, the impending prosecution of two Otaki pensioners who trimmed some trees on their own property — these are all fodder for dissension and they produce characters ready to take on city hall which is a natural David and Goliath scenario. I argue these characters are vital to the preservation of a healthy local democracy — characters such as Dale Evans, Salima Padamsey, Christopher Ruthe, Gavin Bradley, Mike Alexander, Michelle Laurensen and others — Betty van Gaalen (who has been on both sides as a former regional councillor), Jill Stansfield, Trevor Daniell, Peter Daniel, Mike Woods — all of these people have kept the council on its toes. Of course, not all of these are dissident voices and most often they

primarily represent knowledge and understanding that is not common currency at the decision-making table. Some of these people may not be pleased to see themselves in the company of each other and they may have entirely separate lives but they do have this in common. It is my contention that such bastions of free speech, who demand a fair hearing for themselves and the community, are vital to the decision-making process. It is important for politicians to realise that just getting elected doesn’t give them any special abilities they didn’t previously have. In fact, it is possible to get elected with limited or no ability at all. The only qualification is to get one more vote than your opponent. Free speech is crucial and at a council that is essential. Politicians may not like or agree with what they hear but it

is part of their job to listen. What was once considered dissident or even revolutionary is now often mainstream — women getting the vote for instance. One day someone decided getting hanged for nicking a sheep was a bit strong and said so out loud — eventually it changed. There was a time in New Zealand (amazingly not that long ago) when people could be sent to prison for being gay — again the dissident voices of the day said enough of this nonsense and eventually the general population agreed. When considering and stating policy councils could do a lot worse than measure it against the Rotary ‘‘Four Way Test’’. Is it the truth; Is it fair; Will it build goodwill and better friendships; Will it be beneficial to all. Councils will have their own criteria but if they stray too far from fairness, honesty, openmindedness and creative thinking, they can expect regular visits from those who will only too willingly remind them where and how they are getting it wrong.

INTRODUCING

WELCOME: Isabella Renshaw, born at Wellington Hospital on Tuesday March 4 at 2.36am weighing 8lb 5oz. Post natal care at Paraparaumu Maternity Unit. Proud parents Natalie and Anthony Renshaw. PHOTO: KAP050314DHISABELLA

CAT & KITTENS

JACKSON 12 week old neutered male black kitten, loving sweet nature who’s looking for a kind loving home.

MASON 12 week old male/ grey black kitten, can be a little bit shy at ﬁrst but he has a nice nature, he is quite small but should grow into a lovely healthy cat.

Kapiti-Horowhenua Animal Rescue Society Inc Good responsible homes urgently needed

To make an appointment to view the animals at the Levin shelter please phone Cindy on 06 368 8569 Levin or 027 256 3965. Postage Address is P.O BOX 1078 Levin Any Donations are very welcome and greatly appreciated. All these animals have been temperament checked and have been well socialized. PLEASE NOTE: Dogs require a fenced approved property. An adoption fee is required to assist with costs. All animals are de-sexed, wormed and deﬂead, dogs are micro chipped, vaccinated and registered

PRINCESS pretty 12 week old white & grey tabby spayed female kitten, shy nature looking for a kind home.

SPARKY 12 week old bright, active shiny black spayed female kitten, talkative & friendly lots of character.

before being re-homed and a two week trial is available with all the animals.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

A big thank you to all the businesses who sponsor the page by advertising in it, this is the best way to help us ﬁnd new homes for these deserving animals. Please show your support for these businesses if you are out shopping or need pet accommodation

THANK YOU so much to the people who

donate food to our bin in Otaki New World. This is very much needed and greatly appreciated, we urgently need cat and kitten food please.

JEWELS 12 week old pretty little tabby & ginger female kitten, she is abit shy but has a sweet nature.

TOBY 13 week old male grey & white neutered male kitten, funny & playful, lovely nature.

JET very handsome neutered jet black male cat approx 16 months old, he has a beautiful shiny coat and has a wonderful nature, kind & intelligent, he looks like he is a oriental mix.

A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERY ONE WHO ADOPTED A ANIMAL FROM THE SHELTER LAST MONTH, WELL DONE AND THANKYOU SO MUCH .

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

NEW ARRIVAL

WELCOME: Brigade West, born in the Paraparaumu Maternity Unit on Monday March 3 at 11.20am weighing 3.180kg (7lb). Proud parents Shanell Hautapu and Michael Kotara-West. PHOTO: DAVID HAXTON / KAP050314DHBRIGADE

Community boards need to get more say Have you ever wondered what a community board is and what should it do? A community board is a strange creature. The Local Government Act is highly prescriptive about many things but is quite the opposite when it comes to community boards. The Local Government Act avoids giving the boards specific powers but they they have statutory roles. A board’s statuary role is governed by Section 52 of the local Government Act. Specifically a community board’s role is to: A) Represent, and act as an advocate for the interests of the community. B) Consider and report on all matters referred to it by the council, or any matter of interest or concern to the board. C) Maintain an overview of services provided by the council within the community.

but others, such as in Waikanae, have limited powers, or delegations. Locally, this needs to change, as often council gives James Westbury little conscious thought, let alone consultation and Waikanae Community Board discussion, to the role community boards will play. This is evident in the Council D) Prepare an annual submission Code of Conduct, and a more to the council for expenditure recent and important example is within the community. E) Communicate with community where council has denied Waikanae Community Board organisations and special interest members the opportunity to input groups within the community. into a recent tender for F) Undertake any other consultancy services for the responsibilities delegated to it by redevelopment of Waikanae, council. indicating it is only to assist with The lack of prescription in engagement post award. terms of powers, or roles, has The decision proposed process meant boards throughout the on a topic of such enduring and country have developed in immediate interest to the citizens markedly varying ways. and ratepayers of Waikanae as the Some boards are proactive start up for town centre planning leaders in their communities with reinforces the weak position of extensive delegated powers from our community and its board. It is council. definitely dismissive and Some manage the day-to-day disappointing and needs to running of most, if not all, change. community assets and projects

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FUNERAL DIRECTORY

Can Funerals be Eco friendly? by Andrew Malcolm

Funeral rituals and practices were Eco friendly since time began, but modern society has changed some of these practices. More and more people are now becoming at least a little bit eco focused and so too are many of the funeral options being made available.

The second example ties in with this, that of natural caskets. There are many pine and other natural product caskets now supplied to your funeral director, and most of these can be purchased at a similar price to non natural caskets such as MDF board.

The ﬁrst of 3 quick examples are Natural Burials. We have a Natural Burial section now on the Kapiti coast at the Otaki Cemetery. This is a special area where graves are dug shallow and ﬁlled with organic soil to return the deceased to the elements. A tree is planted on the grave and no lasting memorial is allowed. Eventually the area will return to native bush. The casket must be a natural product (not man-made) such as pine.

The third Eco friendly area is that of preparing the deceased. Embalming, often seen as using a large amount of chemical, is now a modern process and uses very low percentages of chemical, in fact totally organic embalming is available and so too are other similar processes such as a process called Ecoprep. With these and many more Eco friendly funeral options available please contact a Funeral Home listed who can help

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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Church Guide

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All Welcome 57 Himemoa St, Paraparaumu

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Phone for information

54b Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach Pastor Tom Reesor Phone (04) 902-4826

www.coastcommunitychurch.org.nz Phone 04 293 6900 or 04 297 2723

A Christ exalting family fellowship

Sunday Service 10am Senior Citizens Hall, Ocean Road, Paraparaumu Beach

Speaker: Bernie Townsend Jesus said: “I am the gate, whoever enters through Me, shall be saved”. John 10-9 Enquiries: 04 299 6254 www.gatewaychristianfellowship.yolasite.com

Methodist - Presbyterian Christian Churches of NZ Raumati Church Cnr Weka & Raumati Rd

10.30am

United@nine - all ages informal worship

9am

Cafe Playgroup - (term times)

Thursdays: 9.30 - 11.30am

Tuesdays: 1 - 4pm / Saturdays: 10am - 12.30pm Waikanae Beach Church - Cnr Ngapaki & Taiata St

St James Paekakariki Ocean Road

9am

Fridays: 9.30 - 11.30am 10.30am

Minister: Rev. Cornelia Grant Parish Ofﬁce 902 5809 | www.kapitiunitingparish.org.nz kapitiofﬁce@paradise.net.nz

Steve Hall

the corner paraparaumu baptist

Anglican Parish of Kapiti

Corner Ruapehu & Kaimanawa Streets ph 298 7766

www.kapitianglican.org.nz

Children's Programme Available www.meadows.org.nz

Tel: 904 3018

SUNDAY: 8am - Holy Communion 10am - Connect Family Service FRIDAY: 10am to noon Healing Rooms

St Michael’s, Rangihiroa St SUNDAY: 9.30am – Sung Eucharist 7pm – Choral Evensong

St Andrew’s, Reikorangi SUNDAY: 9.15am – Holy Communion

Sunday 10.00am Come early for coffee! Programme for children

Revd Tim Bustin

St Luke’s, Elizabeth St

Thrifty Place - (quality clothing and household items)

Cafe Playgroup - (term times)

ANGLICAN

2nd Sunday in Lent

Counselling Service - phone 905 2374

meadows church

ALPHA COURSE Starting April 9th

Healing Rooms Open 1-3pm Wednesdays

SUNDAY SCHOOL 9.45am SUNDAY WORSHIP 11am MEN’S BIBLE STUDY 7.30pm Monday WOMENS BIBLE STUDY 10am Thursday

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St. Paul’s Church Kapiti Rd, Paraparaumu Sunday 8.00 am, 9.30 am & 11.00 am St. Mark’s Church Rosetta Road, Raumati Beach Sunday 9.30 am St. Peter’s Church Beach Road, Paekakariki Sunday 10.00 am For further information see our website or phone the parish office: 04 904 7300. Vicar: Revd Henry Resink

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What are some of the services DSR Electrical offer?

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Aquatic Facilities Customer Relations Manager Be part of the action! Coastlands Aquatic Centre – the stunning new ‘one of a kind’ facility has already attracted over 140,000 visits in the first seven months of operating. ¯ Waikanae summer pool attracts over 45,000 visits from around the region and Otaki Pool is continually growing and attracting new customers. The Customer Relations Manager is responsible for ensuring exceptional customer service across the three pools as well as overseeing all administration duties including bookings, finance and the in-house database. You will also be responsible for setting and meeting annual budgets. In addition to your outstanding administration and staff management skills, you will have a flair for new ideas, experience in delivering successful events and a passion for marketing. These combined skills will enable you to ensure the patronage at the Kapiti ¯ Coast Aquatic Facilities continually increases and community expectations are met. Experience in aquatic or facility management is preferable but not essential. Reporting to the Aquatic Facilities Manager you will contribute to a positive team environment and to the vision of Kapiti ¯ Coast Aquatics. This is truly an exciting challenge for the right person and an opportunity to work in a fun and rewarding environment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, criminal history, police vetting and credit check. Enquiries about this position should be made directly to Alison Law, Aquatic Facilities Manager on 04 296 4740. Applications must be received by 5pm Tuesday 18 March 2014. You can find out more about this opportunity at http://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz

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Michelle joins sons taking uni degrees When she was holding her oldest son, Jack, and looking out from the bedroom of her Kelburn Parade home, Michelle Laurenson would look across to Victoria University and wonder if she would get the opportunity to study. Just over two decades on, Michelle is in her third year of study toward a Bachelor of Arts and looking forward to her third son, Ben, 18, joining his brothers Mark, 19, and Jack, now 21, who also study at Victoria. ‘‘The boys were really proud when I said I was going to university — it was something I had always wanted to do,’’ says Michelle. Mark, who is in his second year of study toward a Bachelor of Commerce, says seeing his mum go to university was good motivation. ‘‘Seeing mum doing well made me realise that I could do it too.’’ Victoria has become the family’s second home. All four members of the family live separately in Wellington but regularly catch up on campus, with Michelle often buying lunch. ‘‘Whenever we meet up for lunch, Mum pays for it, even though she’s a poor student too,’’ says Jack, who is in his final year of a Bachelor of Science. When Michelle started at Victoria, Jack told a group of fellow first year students that she was looking for an invitation to the Orientation toga party. ‘‘He was finally able to pay me back for all those times I tried to embarrass him at school when he was

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STUDY TIME: Michelle Laurenson and her three boys from left Jack, Ben and Mark. younger and would say ‘give me a kiss, Jack’,’’ says Michelle. Ben, who is about to start a Bachelor of Commerce, knows what is expected of him at university, and his older brothers hope he will learn from their mistakes. ‘‘I’ve heard about their late night cramming and I’m hoping I won’t have to do that. They’ve all given me a lecture about what not to do — not just Mum.’’

Jack says the biggest challenge transitioning from college to university is learning to plan and adjusting to the more independent lifestyle. ‘‘I’m going to be helping Ben with that,’’ says Jack. ‘‘I’ve told him to put himself out there as much as he can and to meet as many people as possible. ‘‘But to not fall behind with all his course work,’’ reminds Mark.

Growing close friendships Two community gardens in a Paekakariki neighbourhood are bringing residents closer together. As part of the 2013/14 round of Kapiti Coast’s Greenest Neighbourhood competition, in which participants are challenged to spend nine months reducing their environmental impact and building community, Ames Street of Paekakariki has created two community gardens. Garden beds have been dug into the berm outside co-ordinator of the Ames St Greenest Neighbourhood Vicky Noon’s property. They boast rhubarb, zucchini, corn, parsley and magenta spreen. Using waste pallets to edge the beds, Vicky has turned a blank piece of lawn into a productive space complete with a sign inviting passersby to ‘please help yourself’. And in a novel response to a perennial problem, a box of recycled plastic bags attached to the fence reminds dog walkers to clean up after their four-legged friends. Across the road, the

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NEWLYWEDS: Darryl and Jo Tyson married on the beach on Saturday, February 15. ‘‘We moved from Upper Hutt one and a half years ago and absolutely love the Kapiti Coast, so what better place to get hitched after 18 years of being together,’’ Darryl said.

neighbourhood has set about converting part of a resident’s section into a community allotment. ‘‘As Les has gotten older, the steep access to this part of his garden has made it difficult to tend, so he’s happy to see his neighbours take on the weeds,’’ says Stacey Gasson, council’s sustainable communities coordinator. The emphasis is on growing lowmaintenance plants, presently potatoes and pumpkins alongside several currant bushes relocated to make way for Vicky’s new rainwater tanks. A couple of neglected fruit trees have been given one more chance. ‘‘This competition is a great way for communities to get together with a focus on sustainability,’’ says councillor Janet Holborow. ‘‘There are all sorts of other benefits as well, from community resilience to forming friendships.’’ ’ With a month of the competition left, the push is on to get the garden ready to show the wider neighbourhood. Vicky says it may

provide an opportunity for residents who have struggled for years to grow vegetables in exposed, salty sites. But their activities won’t be ending with the competition. The group had planned to plant fruit trees on their berms with the support of the local community board, but hit a snag with the underground utilities. They’re now aiming for an autumn planting in other public spaces. To find out more about the adventures of Ames Street and the other two neighbourhoods participating in the competition — Waimeha Lagoon in Waikanae Beach and Reikorangi — come to the Sustainable Home & Garden Show, March 22/23 at Ka¯piti Primary School, Paraparaumu. The prizegiving will be on the main stage from 1.30pm on Sunday. ■ For more information about the Greenest Neighbourhood competition, including registering your interest in the next round later this year, contact Stacey Gasson at staceyg@kapiticoast.govt.nz or 04 296 4700.

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Record broken to retain swim title Ben Ruback of Capital Swim Club has broken the race record to retain his Kapiti Island to Mainland swim title on Sunday. Ruback’s time for the 5.6km swim of 1h 4m 19s was just short of three minutes faster than the previous record held by six times winner Casey Glover. Raumati Swimming Club member Yuri Taylor, 16, was eight minutes back in second place, swimming 15 minutes

faster than he did last year. Fellow Raumati member and youngest competitor in this year’s event, Renee Lawton, finishing in 1h 22m 54s broke the women’s race record by 41 seconds. Raumati resident and masters swimmer, Ian MacDonald was third, and first male veteran. The first women’s veteran was Gabrielle Gunn completing the event for the first time in 41

years. Light winds meant sea conditions were idyllic but the southerly storm that battered the country during the previous week had reduced the water temperature to only just above the allowable 16 degrees. The event is run under FINA rules, which do not allow the use of wetsuits but event organiser Paul Matson had allowed competitors the option to wear

wetsuits for safety reasons given the cooler water temperature. Seventeen swimmers started and completed the swim. Each swimmer has their own support boat and the event could not take place if there was no support from Kapiti Boating Club in providing these boats. A special award was presented to Ray Gough of Eastbourne with this year being the 50th anniversary of his first

swim. Gough has entered the event in almost every year since his first swim in 1964 with one win in 1971 and six other places, the most recent a second place in 1996.

FAST PACED: Kapiti players did well in a 3 on 3 basketball tournament. PHOTO: KAP100314SPLBASKET

3 ON 3 FAST PACED GAME

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WINNER: Ben Ruback wins the Kapiti Island to Mainland swim.

Kapiti Basketball Association entered two teams in the first 3 on 3 national tournament held at Mana College on Saturday, March 1. This form of basketball is like street basketball, played on an outside court. The players had to quickly learn new rules, play with sun in their eyes and adapt to how best to shoot baskets in the wind. The 3 on 3 game consists of 10 minute games on a half court, with 3 players per team, 3 on the court with a rotating sub. It is a fast paced game and allows for a lot of flair and fast ball movement. The two Kapiti teams comprised boys from the U15 boys rep squad, coached by Keir Maxwell.

KAPITI YOUTH SUPPORT: Mat Mallon, Sara Bravendoer, Lisa Tong, Elan Van Mills and Rachel Drayton accept a donation from Richard Calkin and Helene Judge. PHOTO: KAP070314SPLKYS

Groups benefit from run Richard Calkin of Web Genius is over the moon after raising just over $14,000 from the 2013 Kapiti Run for Youth. Youth Quest is the main beneficiary of this event and it has received a $10,000 payment that it will put to good use running its local boys character mentoring programme. In 2013 other fundraising partners also had the opportunity to participate in Kapiti Run for Youth, with 40 per cent of funds raised by each partner going to Youth Quest, 40 per cent going back to the partner and 20 per cent retained to cover event logistics.

Last year saw 11 fundraising partners registering to take part including Kapiti Youth Support, Air Training Corps, Activate Youth, Kapiti Hockey P2 Men’s Team, Kapiti Basketball Association, Monisha’s Outward Bound Fund, Paraparaumu College Parent Group, Kapiti Boxing Club, Kenakena School Boys Mentoring Group, Challenge 2000 and Paraparaumu Brownies. Kapiti Youth Support was another significant beneficiary from 2013 and it has received more than $1000 towards the free confidential health and support service it runs for people aged 10 to 24 living in Kapiti.

‘‘They all really enjoyed the challenge of the quick form of the game, and playing all the different teams that came in different shapes, sizes and ability from all around the greater Wellington region,’’ Kapiti Basketball Association director of coaching Angelo Robinson said. ‘‘The two teams did extremely well especially playing in the U16 grade. ‘‘One team came third and one fourth — great effort for first time playing 3 on 3. The players representing Kapiti were Zach Shearman, Josh Battersby, Josh Bunker, Konan Snow, Leith Maxwell, Samuel Maxwell, Jayden Glading, Emmerson Kavakura and Timaai Itinimarewe.

‘R’ stands for Rimu

Meanwhile, the Web Genius Kapiti Run for Youth committee is seeking volunteer ambassadors to support teams that enter in its fundraising efforts. There will be a tool kit provided, along with committee support. The ideal background for these roles is the motivation to make a difference in the community, while having fun. Regular meetings will be held to help with goal setting and volunteers are likely to be working with five to six teams. ■ Anyone interested can email richard@webgenius.co.nz, or phone 021 396 184.

CHECK THIS OUT: An eye-catching photograph of Otaki College’s Rimu house who helped kick off a day of sporting activities recently.

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High costs cancel ride The Kapiti Cycle Challenge scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled. ‘‘The escalating costs of organising this event, mainly around traffic management, which are double last year, are becoming too high to enable the event to continue this year,’’ event organiser Bob Pratt said.

‘‘We are working on upgrading the race next year which will involve high end cyclists. ‘‘We are talking about an elite race in conjunction with a fun race. ‘‘That’s always been the long-term plan.’’

CONCENTRATION: Edmund Fordyce running the hoop.

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13-year-old tops field Paraparaumu Croquet Club hosted the Arthur Ross Memorial Trophy challenge over three days from February 28. The competition is aimed at encouraging croquet at the grass-roots level and brings the top association players from 20 regions to compete for the prestigious trophy. Wellington’s representative was Greg Bryant, New Zealand’s number one player and ranked sixth in the world. Participants ranged in handicap from minus 4 to 18 and included 13-year-old Edmund Fordyce from South Canterbury.

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Fordyce won his semi-final, beating Owen Evans (Christchurch) and Greg Bryant beat Margaret Heaney (Marlborough) to ensure an exciting final lasting nearly three hours. Fordyce won 26 to 15, making him the youngest winner of the trophy. Fordyce was introduced to croquet three years ago by his father and although cricket is his most favoured sport he has excelled at croquet, his mathematical expertise being invaluable in mastering the intricacies and complexities of the game.

Top team tame Paraparaumu Andre and Leoni McDonald’s Paraparaumu Beach golf team had a tough outing at Manor Park on Sunday playing against top-of-the-table Shandon. Paraparaumu were missing in-form player and captain Jamie Atkinson due to injury, which brought in reserve player Scott Paterson. Paraparaumu matched Shandon in the morning foresomes 2.5 each, points coming from Jimmy Moore/Murray James, Tim Borren/Scott Paterson and a half from Matt Taylor/Sam Brigden, on what was a pretty good start for Paraparaumu in perfect weather conditions against a top team. Paraparaumu decided to mix around the team order in the singles, trying to sneak a few points down the order, unfortunately the wind got up and so did the Shandon players, helped by a few

Paraparaumu players not playing to par. Shandon ended up convincing 8-2 winners in the singles, Paraparaumu’s only points coming from Sam Brigden and Brady Bernard who are both playing some good golf. Brigden was named player of the day, bringing in 1.5 points. Next round is played at Shandon Golf Club on Saturday when Paraparaumu will play last year’s winners Royal Wellington, so are expecting another very tough competition. Points table: Shandon 45.5 (yet to have a bye) Miramar 43.5 (yet to have a bye) Royal Wellington 37.5 Manor Park 31.5 Paraparaumu 31.0 Boulcotts Farm 18.0 Masterton 18.0

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Electricity billing transparency needed The Electricity Authority has been asked to make it mandatory that all power bills set out the three main costs — including the retailer share — to stamp out misleading advertising by the big retailers and provide for billing transparency. In a submission, the Electra Trust, which owns the company which distributes power to 42,800 consumers across Kapiti and Horowhenua, says the retail sector is allowed a measure of secrecy which is at the root cause of consumer distrust. The three main costs involved in a power bill are supply from the national grid, distribution to consumers by lines companies and a range of retailer costs. Electra Trust chairman Chris Turver says a current advertising campaign by the big retailers, blaming lines companies for small ‘‘pass through’’ price increases (1.9 per cent by Electra) conveniently overlooks where the real costs lie. ‘‘The total average retailer share of a consumer power bill

is a huge 70 per cent and currently the retailers are getting away with it because there are few regulatory teeth to force disclosure.’’ Analysis by the Electra company for KapitiHorowhenua puts the cost of national grid supply at 8 per cent, lines distribution over 1,400 square kilometres at 21 per cent after discount, and the total retailer share at 71 per cent. ‘‘The retail costs are way over the top and explain why the retail companies have consistently refused to disclose their share of the costs on power bills and try to shed the blame elsewhere.’’ Electra’s analysis is broadly supported by a nationwide Pricewaterhousecooper study which last year put the national grid cost at 8 per cent, lines distribution at 23 per cent, and retail costs at 55 per cent. The Electra Trust has called in its submission for the establishment of a Retail Regulatory Tribunal to provide an independent overview of retail pricing and stop overcharging.

GOOD WORK: Kapiti College students involved in a beach clean.

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Beach clean up rewarding Everything from cigarette butts and fishing line to discarded clothing and plastic bottles. These were the finds of Kapiti College’s Eco Action Group when, on Saturday March 1, they spent the day at the beach collecting rubbish for Sea Week. The group of 11 students were accompanied by teachers Maria Kalashi and Nicola Easthope, leader of the Eco Action Group. The group met at 2pm and spent two hours combing the waterfront, between The Esplanade and Paraparaumu Beach. ‘‘We managed to fill two large

black rubbish bags and had some interesting finds along the way — a headless seahorse, five dollar note and distended snapper,’’ head girl Bonnie Hayvice said. The students agreed it was a ‘‘feel good’’ way of spending their Saturday afternoon and were pleased with their efforts to help create a sustainable environment for the present and future generations of Kapiti. ‘‘It s a great feeling knowing that this rubbish isn’t going to end up killing an animal or having a further negative impact upon the waterways and

coastline,’’ Year 13 student Christey Blythen said. The Eco Action group’s next main focus is the Sustainable Home and Garden Show on March 22-23, where they have fabricated a multi faceted, crosscurriculum display. ‘‘A simple action of taking a bag to the beach to pick up loose rubbish, especially after a storm, is a great way to secure our beaches for a clean future,’’ Christey said. The group wanted to thank the Kapiti Coast District Council for supplying gloves and rubbish bags for the cleanup.

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RAUMATI BEACH 9 Waikare Road $379,000

LIVING THE DREAM! Large family home on fully fenced section. 4 bedrooms, master with it's own ensuite. Open plan living, doors leading off dining room onto deck. Spa pool, single garage with large attic above. View: Sunday 3.00 - 3.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20763 Contact: Loren Gilchrist 021 548 099

JUST RELAX AT THE BEACH! Well designed, this family home has great open plan living with good indoor outdoor flow. 3 living areas, modern kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study, in-ground swimming pool & spa pool. View: Sunday 3.00 - 3.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20766 Contact: Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455

PARAPARAUMU 31 College Drive $465,000

AWESOME FAMILY HOME 2 living spaces that flow effortlessly to the deck & in ground pool. Great social kitchen with gas cooking. 3 double bedrooms, main with ensuite. View: Sunday 3.00 - 3.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20767 Contact: Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455 Jenny Snowden 027 457 2321

PARAPARAUMU BEACH 8 Vaucluse Ave AUCTION

This spacious 1950's 3 bedroomed cottage oozes character & hosts a cosy open fire & polished floors with French doors flowing out to a private outdoor area. Located in the 'Golden Triangle' of Paraparaumu Beach. Close to the beach and schools. View: Sunday 2.00 - 2.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20742 Rachael Steinmetz 027 4887455 or Neil Anderson 022 0673170

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TE HORO 132 School Road $260,000

THE KIDS WILL NEVER BE LATE FOR SCHOOL. The Te Horo School house is up for sale. 3 bedrooms, gallery style kitchen & large living dining area. Some renovations needed. For Sale by Private Treaty @ $260,000. No offers will be considered until February 14th 2014. rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20722 Contact: Paulane McLean 027 443 9641

MIDLANDS 135 Milne Drive $685,000

ELEGANCE AND STYLE IN MIDLANDS It is your turn to take this fabulous 310m2, 4 bedroom home and make it yours. Private outdoor setting (902m2) approx. Quality homes of this calibre are always sought after but are rarely available. View: By Appointment rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20615 Contact: Rachael Steinmetz 027 488 7455

YOUR CASTLE ON THE HILL Sea views & sunsets, a uniquely elevated home. 2 bedrooms plus separate outside room. Separate lounge & conservatory. View: Sunday 12.00 - 12.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20758 Contact: Neil Anderson 022 067 3170 or Paulane McLean 027 443 9641

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WAIKANAE 81 Elizabeth Street $310,000

WHAT LIES BEHIND THE GATE..... When you walk through the gate at 81 Elizabeth Street you're in for a big surprise. 2 generous size bedrooms, open plan living that leads out to a sunny conservatory. Separate laundry, bathroom & toilet. View: Sunday 12.00-12.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20764 Contact: Paulane McLean 027 443 9641

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OTAKI BEACH 41A Manuka Street $228,000

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH 303 Manly St Price By Negotiation

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PARAPARAUMU BEACH 1/4 Seaview Rd Price By Negotiation

SUNSETS & PINA COLADAS ON THE BALCONY Fantastic beachside luxury apartment. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living, outdoor swimming pool & your own balconies to enjoy the view. View: Sunday 1.00-1.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20711 Contact: Paulane McLean 027 443 9641

OTAIHANGA 19 Tieko Street BEO $500,000

PEACE, TRANQUILITY & A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY. The perfect place for a quiet life or listen to the children have fun in the large garden. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, modern kitchen, open plan dining, separate lounge & downstairs rumpus room or 4th bedroom. View: Sunday 11.30am-12.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20720 Contact: Jenny Snowden 027 457 2321

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Raumati South 4 The Crescent Auction

BEACH BACH BEAUTY - AWESOME LOCATION Located in popular Raumati South. So close to the beach, local shops & great cafes. 2 Bedrooms, open plan living/dining, modern galley kitchen. Auction on site Saturday 12/04/2014 at 11.00am (if not sold prior) View: Wednesday 6.00-6.30pm & Sunday 2.00-2.30pm rwparaparaumu.co.nz ID #PAR20772 Contact: Stacey Prince 027 350 5986