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Runanga rallies against suicide Runanga Volunteer Fire Brigade fire chief Gavin Gibbens with the pamphlet on preventing suicide. PICTURE: Laura Mills

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he Runanga Volunteer Fire Brigade has rallied its community after a cluster of suicides in the area, and this weekend members will go door knocking to try to prevent more. Fire chief Gavin Gibbens acted after five deaths on his watch in just 18 months. A working group was formed, and this Sunday members — and the wider public — will not just deliver pamphlets offering practical advice, but will knock on doors in Runanga, Dunollie and Rapahoe. The West Coast District Health Board will also have staff available at the Runanga Workingmen’s Club on the day in case anyone needs to talk. Someone from the community group Emerge will also be available. Mr Gibbens said they wanted to go beyond a simple letterbox drop.

“We need to meet the community, and make sure they get it in their hands. It’s a proactive way of helping with the well-being of the community. “Everyone realises there’s a need to try and help each other.” Community and Public Health has been helping out, and community members involved include team members from the Runanga-Brunner Rugby League, the school, shopkeepers, active community members, the mayor and the wider public. Mr Gibbens said the fire brigade was the “ambulance at the bottom of the cliff ” but the first response should be from family and friends. The pamphlet — featuring a Stewart Nimmo photo of the Coal Creek Falls on the front — offers practical advice, including suggested words people can use to help a friend in difficulty. “Often someone will just not seem

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themselves,” Mr Gibbens said. “It’s okay to ask for help.” They will run off 1000 leaflets, and excess copies will be given to the library, government agencies, the council, high school, local shops and the Runanga club. Mr Gibbens says he also wants people to know they can call the TACT (triage, assessment and crisis) team themselves every hour of the day and night, on 0800 757 678; their GP or failing that, 111. There is also the emergency department at Grey Base Hospital. The form includes a space at the end to write the name of the person someone trusts the most, who they can talk to. The group hopes that for some people it may prompt them to reach out and take the first step. Anyone in the Runanga community who is able to help distribute the pamphlets is asked to be at the Runanga Workingmen’s Club at 1pm this Sunday.

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Inaugural Westport Science Fair by Rose O’Connor-Neilsen in Westport

n inaugural Science Fair was held for local Westport schools recently, with about 50 projects presented for

Buller High School head of science Stephen Dorey said the excellent quality of the primary school science fair projects showed what a great job the primary teachers had been doing with their classes. PICTURE: Rose O’Connor-Neilsen

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judging. The Science Fair was part of a Buller High School initiative which began a year ago to create a link between primary school teachers and the high school science teachers. Head of the science department Stephen Dorey said that the aim was to promote and run a science fair in the classrooms, with the high school also lending equipment and providing expert guidance when needed. The result was a high standard of projects being presented by students from Westport South, Westport North, Granity and Buller High schools. Reefton Area School, Karamea Area School and St Canice’s have also committed to taking part next year. Mr Dorey said that individual schools set up their own programmes and the Buller High junior students were given about a month. All students had to carry out a fair test investigation and then present

their findings on a board. The projects were initially judged by classroom teachers with the top entries going on to the local competition. The final judging was carried out by Buller High science teachers, people from the community with science backgrounds and experienced senior science students. The winners of the high school section were Emma Harmon and Regan Mayo (Laser Light Refraction), with Jack Reedy and Brianna Fox second (Soil My Problem) and Rata Roa and Renee Jones placed third (House Plants). Erin Smith and Tui Marama from Westport South won the primary section with their project ‘Let Us Grow Lettuce’ with Abby Hawkswood and Eilis Neilsen also from South School in second equal place (Diving For Gold), with Scarlett Hamilton and Emma Mayo (Mouldy Menace) from North School. Mr Dorey said the winners and other selected projects would now go on to the West Coast Regional Science Fair to be hosted by Westland High School on August 24, with judging also involving a series of interviews to further test the contestants knowledge and skill.

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Reefton Fog Festival The sun co-operated on Sunday, drawing out a big crowd for the annual Reefton Fog Festival, run by the Reefton Area School Community Association. Messenger reporter LISA RANGI went along to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the fun.

Reefton Area School grounds were full as people turned up to celebrate the town’s notorious fog.

Sisters Mary, left, Sam and Nat Bell wait patiently next to the car full of balloons.

Sophie Fleming enjoys her sausage as she checks out the festival activities.

Paige Newburry, left, and Haley Morgan tuck into their huge candyfloss.

Mae-Ora, left, Geordy and Bobby Bicknell enjoy the sausage sizzle.

ICT conference prize for 600th pupil THE 600th West Coast school pupil to attend the annual Kids ICT Conference on August 25–26 at Shantytown will receive a mystery prize. This will be the 8th year Awahono School has organised and run the conference, which will reach a milestone with the 600th pupil attending this year’s conference. “Its exciting to think we’ve had over 500 students attend the conference over the years. It shows Coast kids are interested in exploring technology,” principal Vanessa Wallace said.

To mark the milestone, organisers will be giving a mystery prize for the lucky 600th person to register for this year’s event. “We’ve also managed to have all our workshops run by local teachers again, something we aimed for from the beginning.” The ICT conference is open to all primary pupils from Year 5 to Year 8, and provides an opportunity to explore some of the latest technology and to take some new skills back to the classroom.

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Young Luca Schwass shows off his funky hairdo and his Fog Monster cookies.

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ish and Game mounted a nationwide bird count this week to pin down the number of shoveler ducks found around New Zealand. The annual full-day survey is carried out every August by officers in all 12 Fish and Game regions, helped by volunteers including Ornithological Society members. Co-ordinator Matthew McDougall said the survey was now in its 16th year and was carried out in all regions on the same day to avoid any doublecounting, as the birds are quite mobile.

They are counted at this time of year following the hunting season when they are starting to “mob up” as part of their breeding behaviour, Mr McDougall said. The aim is to monitor any population changes so the Australasian shoveler, commonly known as spoonies for their distinctive flat bill, can be properly managed. “Last year we counted more than 14,000 shoveler, the most at Lake Poukawa in Hawke’s Bay where there’s of the order of 3000 birds.” Fish and Game officers around the country use pretty simple

counting methods, going out in vehicles or even in boats and kayaks armed with binoculars to spot the birds. “Shoveler like shallow ponds where there are lots of invertebrates to feed on, using their shovel-like bills to sift the aquatic insects from the water.” Mr Mc Dougall says that most Fish and Game regions have a daily bag limit of two or three birds per hunter and while they are plentiful in some areas, most hunters never get near their limit. The shoveler is a native species but not endemic to New Zealand.

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he SPCA is pulling on heart and apron strings for this year’s SPCA Cupcake Day, encouraging New Zealanders to arm themselves with a mixing bowl and wooden spoon in the fight against animal cruelty. SPCA Cupcake Day is the charity’s fun, community-driven annual fundraiser where cupcakes and other treats are baked and sold to raise funds for the SPCA’s ongoing protection and care of animals. Now in its eighth year, SPCA Cupcake Day 2016 is aiming to be the biggest yet. Last year over 1600 participants took to their kitchens, raising more than $390,000 for the SPCA’s ongoing work fighting animal cruelty through prevention and education. This year, SPCA Cupcake Day is

Cupcakes will also be sold in Reefton at the i-Site, Mason’s Pharmacy and the Library, and cupcakes can be dropped off at those places in Reefton to be sold. In Hokitika the cupcake appeal will also be in full swing with stalls on Revell Street outside the SPCA Hokitika opshop and the ASB Bank. There will also be a raffle at the Hokitika New World says SPCA Hokitika manager Louise Royal. “We will be out and about selling cupcakes and we urge people to bake and sell,”Mrs Royal said. “I encourage people to register on-line and to come out and support us. The proceeds will go towards our new shelter build.”

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yourself. No professional photos will be accepted. Please include a caption with information about your pet. For example: “Izzy is a terrier-cross adopted from Greymouth SPCA. “Her favourite hobbies are annoying her brother and stealing the cats’ food.” Entry fees $5 per photo, $8 for two photos, $10 for three photos. No more than three entries per person. Entries to be sent to joydgreyspca@gmail.com by Friday 27th August.

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Old Ghost Road short film evening, Hokitika Regent Theatre Life Education Trust fundraiser Absolutely Fabulous, Hokitika Regent Theatre SPCA Cupcake Day, Greymouth SPCA fundraiser The Secret Life of Pets, Hokitika Regent Theatre Westland Recreation Centre, Greymouth, opens Suicide awareness march, Greymouth, Dixon Park Westport 45s Pairs Tournament, Westport RSA Polar Plunge for Life Education Trust, Paroa Wests Rugby Club fundraiser Chasing Great – the Richie McCaw doco, Hokitika Regent Theatre

Weekly Puzzles CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. Spot the animal (4). 7, How the two financiers got on together? (9). 8. back section for the vehicle (4). 9. Run right into the child (4). 10. He left her a long time afterwards, in a fury (4). 11. Doesn’t miss this out (4). 14. “By what means?”, as the Martian said to one of us (3,2,5). 16. Remark about lip make-up that’s commendatory (10). 19. Green is the man to whom you should go for advice (4). 22. Be better than the others on the daily round? (4). 24. Bird that got shut in the nursery cupboard (4). 25. Was prepared to say it’s a golf-club (4). 26. Darts wildy round the animal, making right for the sailor (9). 27. We returned to the east End with him (4). DOWN 1. The game is to find the counterpart (5). 2. Because allowed to hold the smallest (5). 3. Pub fight you may see in the outdoor market (6). 4. Know the tit fluttering inside would be frightened of it (6). 5. Mean I swallowed two (4). 6. Coming down, Gail somehow got the thing broken (9). 12. In taking no money they haven’t done wrong (9). 13. Say nothing at work, but inform on, to the police (4). 15. Does like being taken round the court (4). 17. It’s contents are possibly blue, turning to pink (6). 18. The whole ten going wild with rage (6). 20. More or less over (5). 21. Give you the last ball-point (5). 23. The revolution gives one a nasty shock (4).

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“It’s an employment opportunity lost. Not that long ago a lot of people made a good living out of predators and with all the unemployment today a government bounty would make good sense.”

“Well there are pests but there are also other animals that cause problems. The predators we get rid of keep some of those others under control, so we may just end up with more problems.”

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Koru Games target money to send 40 Westland High School students to compete in netball, rugby sevens and football. A bingo night is planned at the school on August 26. Last year 30 Westland High students competed at the games, which were instigated by the Selwyn Sports Trust as a multisport tournament for South Island Year 7 and 8 students and based at Lincoln High School.

by Cheryl Riley, in Hokitika

estland High School students are raising funds to attend the 2016 Koru Games in Canterbury, to be held over three days from September 13. The school hosted a family show on Saturday at the Hokitika Regent Theatre with an auction to raise

Win a g! shopping bag! Some of the 40 Westland High School students who will compete at the Koru Games in Canterbury in September. Physical education teacher Sarah Bateup is pictured second from left, football manager Dan Waldie and student coach, Meg Theron are partly obscured on the right. PICTURE: Cheryl Riley

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Yoga teacher Andrew Knight demonstrates a shoulder stretch. PICTURE: Cheryl Riley

a difference.” And so it continued along with Andrew’s enthusiasm for the healing powers of the ancient art. The 48-year-old teacher of English with a degree in French learned Qi Gong when he was teaching in China. Qi Gong is similar to yoga with more breathing exercises, he said. Since his return to Hokitika he has been caring for his father Denis Knight, a former principal at Ross, Arrow Town and Cathedral Grammar Schools. Mr Knight is now conducting yoga classes at the Grey Main School Hall for an hour on Monday nights, beginning at 6pm. He is seeking interest in providing similar classes in Hokitika.

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he Blackball Salami Company is a producer of fine cured meats and quality smallgoods. The boutique butchery is located in the tiny West Coast settlement of Blackball and produces an extensive range of gourmet sausages, salami, cooked chorizos, cabanas and biersticks and manuka smoked bacons. The salami is made the old fashioned way, by natural curing and wood smoking. The black puddings are much in demand and made in a unique horseshoe shape as well as in a chub form. The company has won medals in the Great NZ Sausage competition for their pork sausages, black pudding and cooked chorizo. Originally named the Old Stone House Salami Co, the Company was founded in 1992 by local West Coaster Pat Kennedy. After travelling Europe, Pat brought home a list of recipes and ideas and set up business

in the old stonehouse in Blackball (depicted in the company logo). Owners Phil and Debbie Russ bought the Company in 2009 and now lead a small team of eight professionals who are dedicated to creating, adapting and perfecting speciality meat products for New Zealanders to savour. Blackball Salami Company products are hand-crafted to perfection using only the very best prime cuts of New Zealand meats, including Southland’s best venison, pork and beef. Most products are MSG and Gluten free making them an innovative and attractive choice for food lovers and connoisseurs everywhere. The Blackball Salami Company embodies everything that is West Coast perfection at its best! Look for their products at your local supermarket or shop on-line at www.blackballsalami.co.nz.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

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A way in from the cold

This time last year, Megan, her husband, and their two children were living together in one room in a cold house with winter fast approaching. The couple could not find a house or a job. But one year on as they prepare for a new winter, they have a home, both parents have jobs and they are supporting themselves – thanks, Megan says, to The Salvation Army. In a quiet, understated way, Megan describes last winter as being “sad”. She and her husband slept on a mattress on the wooden floor in her uncle’s house while her two children shared the bed. There were 10 people living in the cold two bedroom house and things were getting increasingly desperate. Having struggled to find support elsewhere and unable to change things on their own, Megan visited The Salvation Army for help. “These people are very kind people. When I came and asked for help, they really looked after me and my family. For whatever reason, they accepted me when I asked for help.” Both Megan and her husband were out of work, and a lack of income combined with a poor credit rating and high rents meant they hadn’t been able to find a home. However, social worker Rosanna was determined to help them, supporting them and advocating on their behalf, Megan said. “She helped us look online for housing and to talk to agencies and we were lucky to be able to get a house on a private lease. We moved into our house last year.” Having a warm, dry home and space for her children to have their own rooms had made a huge difference, but it did not solve all their troubles, Megan said. The Army also provided blankets for the cold and helped them get furniture to get set up – without having to go into debt and further damage their credit rating. “My husband found a job, but it wasn’t a full time job. So The Salvation Army helped me and my family with food.” Things were still tough. But slowly and surely, with the support of Rosanna and other Salvation Army staff, they were able to get on their feet and reclaim their independence. Rosanna encouraged and supported Megan in looking for work, and it was great news to hear that she found

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“She’s a lot more independent than in the past, and it’s good that they don’t need to come back here.”

“The need is at a different level. People are coming in with multiple things that are happening in their lives – it might be housing, budgeting, parenting, or family violence.”

Megan did not want to dwell on how things could have turned out that winter if The Salvation Army had not been there to help them turn their lives around. Instead, she says, she’s looking to the future and she’s proud that she doesn’t have to go back to the Army for help anymore. “It has been a long time since I have been to The Salvation Army for help with food and things. I haven’t been back this year. We got set for our lives.” Community Ministries Manager Rhondda Middleton says this winter they’ve seen a huge increase in the number of people with jobs who are still struggling, and the needs clients have are much

Rents are costing some of their clients 70% of their income, but it is often simple things like a high winter power bill that take people from surviving to desperation. People often feel ashamed about needing help, but helping is exactly what her staff are there to do, Rhondda says. “We want people to fit in and not feel like they’re the underclass. We look at the need and we find a solution.” * Mother’s name and photo changed to protect the privacy of the people concerned.

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The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

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Mark Wallace (snr) also known as Mr Westland, left, and Norris Sweney on the Wallace farm at upper Kokatahi in August 1947. PICTURES: Courtesy The Sweney Family.

Norris Sweney herding sheep up the road in the upper Kokatahi Valley.

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Mark Wallace snr, left, and Norris Sweney shearing.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

The Coaster, the Boer war, and King Dick

Charley Cowie, right, delivers the stone to Jamie Rhodes for restoration at Rhodes Monumental Masonry.

The Boer war memorial in Westport.

The Westland District Council has approved the restoration of the Oscar Bottom memorial stone at Stafford. Hokitika man Charley Cowie has been researching his history — his ties to Dick Seddon, and why his death led to a new government policy. by Laura Mills

scar Bottom lost his life in the Boer War, almost three months after being shot. The Westland District Council has now approved the restoration of his memorial stone, and it has been adopted as an official project for the Seddon commemorations on Westland Anniversary Weekend later this year. Heritage Hokitika, with the help of Rhodes Monumental, Westland District Coucil, Hokitika Lions Club, Hokitika RSA and various other groups and individuals hope to have the monument restored and reinstalled at the Stafford Cemetery, adjacent to the unmarked family plots, by November 2016. It appears Oscar’s death caused the New Zealand government to formally document a policy that deceased servicemen’s personal effects be returned to their families from overseas. Even the Premier Richard Seddon got involved. Oscar Bottom was born in December 1875 to Albert and Elizabeth Bottom, probably in Stafford. He was a butcher by trade, the same as his father who had been at Stafford since at least 1866. In August 1894 his brother Thomas had his leg broken while killing a beast at a slaughterhouse at Dillman’s town, so it was a trade that ran in the family.

The Hokitika memorial.

In 1896 Thomas had one of his ankles severely sprained and bruised following a horse riding accident then in 1898 he died in Westland Hospital, aged only 28 years. He was buried at Stafford along with his mother, sisters Mary and Sarah and brothers John, Joshua, and Peter in an unmarked double plot. Oscar attended school at Stafford. At some stage before 1900 his father moved to Buller and he was working at Denniston before leaving for the South African war. On March 15, 1900, he was sworn in at Wellington as Private 1371, Bottom, Oscar. He was 23 years, three months old, stood 5ft 6 inches, weighed 10 stone 11lb, and was an Anglican. His trade was butcher, he worked for John Dowling (Hokitika) and gave his address as Denniston. His next of kin was his father, Albert. He went to Mafeking via the small town of Ottoshoop, South Africa, which was occupied on August 14. Between August 16 the Imperial Bushmen were involved in the battle of Buffels Hoek, located a few miles outside of Ottoshoop. On the 16th, Oscar Bottom was shot through the thigh/hip with an explosive bullet. He was evacuated to Kimberley. He died on November 10 at the No 11 General Hospital, Kimberley, and he was buried in the Kimberley (West End) Cemetery.

The damaged stone at Stafford. PICTURES: Charley Cowie

“With reference to Trooper Bottom, I was in hospital with him at Kimberley. He got wounded through the hip with an explosive bullet, and went under four operations and got very weak. He was nursed day and night, everything possible was done for him. One nurse did nothing else but look after him,” Lance Corporal Michael Canavan said. “The doctors were very kind to him. We used to go and see him every day. He seemed quite happy. He used to tell us he thought he would never get over it. He died when I was in Capetown,” On November 17, a cable was sent advising that his parents wished his effects to be returned — penned by Seddon. This is probably the first time that the government had recorded a policy of having deceased soldiers’ personal effect returned

Oscar Bottom’s grave in Kimberley, Republic of South Africa.

from overseas to their families. On January 18, 1901, a small parcel was dispatched to Albert by Arthur P Douglas, Under Secretary for Defence. It contained a metal chain, compass, pencil, medal, four letters, one rupee, one tooth, pocketbook and sundry stamps. In October, a sum of £54-3s-2d, entitlements Oscar Bottom, was paid to the Public Trustee. In December 1901, a memorial was unveiled at Stafford School by the Hokitika mayor, Mr Michel. Mr Seddon was a special enthusiast for local memorials and his home area of the West Coast has quite a number. Oscar Bottom’s name appears on the Westport Boer War Memorial and the Hokitika Town Clock. He is also listed on monuments at Ranfurly War Veteran’s Home, Auckland and the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

The telegram from Seddon.

The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Waiuta working bee

recent four-day working bee at the abandoned gold town of Waiuta helped tidy up Gill’s Cottage. Four Christchurch men came over to assist the Friends of Waiuta project, undeterred by the bad weather. They knocked down the old shed and washhouse. Just eight buildings remain at the old ghost town — the police cottage and Gill’s Cottage are privately owned. The town closed in 1951 when the Blackwater shaft collapsed.

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The 23rd Annual General Meeting of Westpower Limited will be held in public in the Rimu Room, Ashley Hotel Greymouth on Friday 19th August 2016 at 1.00pm. The West Coast Electric Power Trust will be holding a Public Meeting to report on its operations for the year ended 31 March 2016 and confirm the existing Code of Practice. This meeting will be held in the venue referred to above at the conclusion of the company’s meeting. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & STATEMENT OF CORPORATE INTENT In accordance with Clause 12.6 of the Trust Deed, and in terms of Section 41 and 85 of the Energy Companies Act 1992, notice is hereby given that the following documents will be available for public inspection at ElectroNet Services Limited, 146 Tainui Street, Greymouth, during the hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm for the period Friday 5th August 2016 to Friday 19th August 2016. 1. Audited Financial Statements for the West Coast Electric Power Trust for the year ended 31 March 2016. 2. Statement of Corporate Intent in respect of Westpower Limited for the year ending 31 March 2017. SUZANNE HARVEY Executive Secretary West Coast Electric Power Trust

GM6758 Mortgagee Auction to be held at 12.30pm on Monday August 29, 2016 at the Harcourts Office, 14 Weld Street, Hokitika. For further information please call the agent Kori Hutana on 027 810 0367 or 03 755 6450 Kori Hutana 027 810 0367 or (03) 755 5412 MREINZ GRENADIER REAL ESTATE LTDLTD GREYMOUTH ENTERPRISES

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Chloe Northcroft and Canteen wish to acknowledge the following businesses for their generous support: • North Beach Fishing • Lake Matheson Motels • The Landing Restaurant and Bar • Helicopter Line • Rainforest Retreat, Franz Josef • Across Country Quad Bikes, Franz Josef • Full of Beans Restaurant, Franz Josef • Sky Dive, Franz Josef • Kiwi Centre, Franz Josef • White Heron Sanctuary Tours • Fox Glacier Guiding • The King Tiger Restaurant • Sunset Motel, Fox Glacier • E Sullivan, M Williams, M and J Bain • Hokitika New World Thank you so much - all prize winners have been notified

WEST COAST WHITEBAIT ASSOCIATION

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August 27, 2016 1pm St John Rooms, Stafford Street, Hokitika Light refreshments will be available and we encourage all whitebaiters to attend

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GUITARS Guitars, ukuleles, tutor books, guitar leads, guitar cases, guitar effect pedals, amps, leads, bongo drums, harmonicas, tambourines and much more

Graham Electronics 101 Revell St, Hokitika Ph (03) 755 8384 Visa, Mastercard now accepted over phone mail orders welcome Also open Saturdays 10am-12.30pm

NB: Movies screening are subject to change without notice – Should this happen we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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HOKITIKA REGENT THEATRE NAME: ....................................................................... E-MAIL: ..................................................................... ADDRESS: ................................................................ PHONE: ..................................................................... E-MAIL YOUR DETAILS TO: Competitions@westcoastmessenger.co.nz OR SEND ENTRIES TO: Movietime, Messenger, PO Box 3, Greymouth 7840 or drop into the Hokitika Guardian or Greymouth Star offices. Entries close and drawn every Monday. LAST WEEK’S WINNER: J. McLean of Greymouth.

Absolutely Fabulous (M) Greymouth • Hokitika Edina and Patsy are still oozing glitz and glamour, living the high life they are accustomed to; shopping, drinking and clubbing their way around London’s trendiest hot-spots. Blamed for a major incident at an uber fashionable launch party, they become entangled in a media storm and are relentlessly pursued by the paparazzi. Fleeing penniless to the glamorous playground of the super-rich, the French Riviera, they hatch a plan to make their escape permanent and live the high life forever more! Anne of Green Gables (PG) Greymouth • Hokitika Anne, a young orphan from the fictional community of Bolingbroke, Nova Scotia is sent to Prince Edward Island after a childhood spent in strangers’ homes and orphanages. Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, siblings in their fifties and sixties, had decided to adopt a boy from the orphanage to help Matthew run their farm. They live at Green Gables and through a misunderstanding they are sent Anne Shirley. Suicide Squad (M) Greymouth • Hokitika A secret government agency run by Amanda Waller, named A.R.G.U.S creates a task force comprising super villains, the “Suicide Squad”. They

REGENT GREYMOUTH • PHONE 03 768 0920 www.regentgreymouth.co.nz

are assigned to execute dangerous tasks in exchange for shorter prison sentences. Poi E (G) Greymouth • Hokitika As irresistible as the song it celebrates, Tearepa Kahi’s documentary explores the many tributaries that flowed into the mash-up of pop music, traditional waiata and bop that first took New Zealand by storm in 1984. Dalvanius Prime, the man who made it happen, enjoyed an international R&B career in the 70s. Collaboration with singer Prince Tui Teka led him to Māori language composer Ngoi Pēwhairangi. Together they composed ‘Poi E’: in this film you will hear the first ever recording, made soon after. Jason Bourne (M) Greymouth • Hokitika Jason Bourne, now remembering who he truly is, tries to uncover hidden truths about his past. Star Trek Beyond (M) Greymouth • Hokitika The first leg of the USS Enterprise’s five year mission takes them into uncharted territory. There the Enterprise is nearly destroyed and strands Kirk and his crew on a remote planet with no means of communication. Kirk must then work with the elements to reunite his crew and get back to Earth.

HOKITIKA REGENT THEATRE • PHONE 03 755 8101 www.hokitikaregent.com

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

PHONE 03 769 7900 PUBLIC NOTICES

SOUTH WESTLAND RODENT/POSSUM CONTROL OPERATIONS The public are advised that on or from 11 August 2016, the Department of Conservation, South Westland Weheka , intend to apply cereal baits containing sodium fluoroacetate (1080) aerially and by hand over public conservation land in the area known as Abbey Rocks. These operations are being carried out as part of the ’Battle for our Birds‘ programme to primarily control rodents for the protection of rat and stoat vulnerable species following the seeding of podocarp and beech forests in 2016. Possums are also targeted and a by-kill of stoats is anticipated. DESCRIPTION OF THE AREA Abbey Rocks The operational area of approximately 15,400 ha covers forested land between the lower Paringa and Moeraki Rivers including the northwest faces of Mt Kinnaird and Mariners Peak. METHOD OF CONTROL Cereal baits containing the pesticide sodium fluoroacetate (1080) will be distributed aerially or by hand over the above area. The cereal baits are cylindrical pellets measuring 2-3 cm long and 16mm diameter. They will be dyed green and cinnamon lured. The 1080 operation will be preceded by an application of non-toxic prefeed baits. The non-toxic prefeed baits are 16mm in diameter and not dyed. There is a poisoning risk to humans and domestic animals. These risks can be eliminated by following these simple rules: DO NOT touch baits WATCH CHILDREN at all times DO NOT EAT animals from these areas DO NOT allow DOGS access to animal carcases Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs placed at the public access ways in the above area. TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CONSERVATION AREA Pursuant to s13(1), ( c ) of the Conservation Act 1987, for reasons of public safety, the following Conservation Areas will be closed to public entry for five days during the period of 8 August 2016 to 30 October 2016 inclusive in the following areas: LOADING SITE The area closed will be approximately 6 hectares. Area description: open and forested areas on the true right bank of the Moeraki River. The closed area will be delineated by steel electric fence droppers with red and white barrier chain and/or restricted area tape. Access points will include warning signs. The closure is required for operational storage and loading areas for the aerial operations. Walking tracks and 4x4 vehicle tracks will be temporarily closed within these areas while both prefeed and toxic operations are underway. Warning signs will be placed at all main entrance points. For further information: call Jo Macpherson at Department of Conservation Franz Josef Office, (03) 752 0091, or call in to the Franz Josef or Fox Glacier offices.

CLASSIFIEDS COMMUNITY NOTICES YOU can be set free from addictions and other debilitating problems: 10am Sundays theRIVER Church, 77 Packers Quay, Blaketown. GREYMOUTH Grey Power: Guest speakers: From Budget Advisory. Where: At Trinity Centre, Tainui Street. When: 1.30pm Tuesday August 16, 2016.

COMMUNITY NOTICES REEFTON Sacred Heart School is holding a Silent Auction at the Reefton Workingmen's Club on Saturday August 13 from 6pm. Some amazing items up for grabs, free entry, light supper provided, continue into the evening as you dance the night away at the Reefton Open Mic and Jam Night.

LIVESTOCK

Lowline Bulls • Ideal bulls to cross with Jersey cows, which successfully produce quality beef calves. For further info on yields, prices etc. Contact Harvey Rhodes: 027 440 3039 anytime PUBLIC NOTICES

Improve your English Language skills Speaking English immediately opens up opportunities – it helps to make friends, find work and settle into new area. New Coasters runs different language groups where you can… … learn to speak, understand & write better … meet others in the same situation & learn in a small group … get support from friendly and helpful tutors

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COMMUNITY NOTICES CHRISTIAN Powerhouse AOG Church, 54 Plamerston Street, opp Mitre 10, Sun 10.30am. Pastor Wayne preaching. Pastors Wayne and Dorn Phone 789 7363. CITIZENS Advice Bureau. “Not sure? Ask us”. Free, confidential, information and advice service on tenancy, employment, finances, personal, legal and more. Phone 0800 367 222 Coastwide. WESTLAND Budgeting Service. Free and confidential. We can help you manage weekly expenses, old debts, new debts, advocacy and more. Trained advisors available Thursdays 10-2pm at our office at WestREAP, 72 Tudor Street, Hokitika. Phone (03) 755 8700, messages taken and appointments made. PROPERTY FOR SALE SECTIONS. 5000m2, very private, highly motivated vendor. No deposit, finance available (TAP). Layby considered. Contact Jim 0800 000 087. Inspections by appointment. Kumara Junction Developments. COURSES

Adult Community Education

• Fridays 10 - 11.30am @ New Coasters, 38 Albert St, Greymouth • Thursdays 7 - 8.30pm @ Customhouse, Gibson Quay, Hokitika (starting 11th August) IELTS preparation support available – please ask us for details! Limited places, book your space now! A fee of $5 per session/$50 per term applies.

Please contact us for details: E-mail: Birte@newcoasters.co.nz, message: 027 407 0302 or find us on facebook: New Coasters

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Truck and trailer loads of logs suitable for firewood. 10 or 25 tonne orders only. Pine – from $40/tonne+GST Eucalypt – from $45/tonne+GST Rata – from $70/tonne+GST

August 1 Dog Obedience August 17 Workplace First Aid August 20 Orchard Care and Pruning September 14 Woodwork – Make a coffee table October 1/2 Upholstery Boxing - Fit for All- ongoing Skill Builder– Literacy and Numeracy - Day time – ongoing Fridays – Learners Licence – ongoing Computing - Day time – ongoing

Phone 03 768 6424

MAP OF TREATMENT AREA A detailed map of the treatment area may be viewed at the Franz Josef and Fox Glacier office, Main Road, Fox Glacier during office hours (10am to 2pm Monday to Friday) or at: www.doc.govt.nz/conservation/threats-and-impacts/animal-pests/ pesticide-summaries/west-coast

Call Front-line 0800 938 3224 to enrol FOR SALE

$100

Jo Macpherson Operations Manager Acting pursuant to a written delegation on behalf of the Minister of Conservation.

FFOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY! CASTROL Agri Power Plus 15W 40 (20 litres)

Advertise in your weekly community newspaper THE MESSENGER Phone 769 7900

NEAR new three bedroom (master ensuite) house on very private 5000m2 bush clad section. Fully furnished, tvs, drapes, security cameras, even food in the fridge, maintenance free Linea board cladding. No lawns to mow, but large deck to BBQ on. Little creek and kids cricket pitch, great fire pit built out of large rocks. Surrounded with native trees and great bird life, even an eel or two to hand feed. Ideal holiday or permanent home for family. Contact Jim 0800 000 087. Inspections by appointment. Kumara Junction Developments.

Advertise in your weekly newspaper

THE MESSENGER Phone 769 7900 Available from Karamea to Haast TO LET THREE bedroom house in Ross. No dogs or smoking inside. Two references required. $175pw. Phone Kevin 021 162 5731.

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Phone 03 769 7900 SITUATIONS WANTED WORK wanted: Dairy farmer/bee keeper. Phone or text Paul 020 4111 2998.

NEWS OR ADVERTISING PHONE 03 769 7900 ADVERTISING DEADLINES: CLASSIFIED 12 NOON FRIDAY and DISPLAY 5pm THURSDAY

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Power Farming West Coast 03 768 4370 Colin Redpath 029 200 1202 | Rob Quigley 027 477 5570 www.powerfarmingwestcoast.co.nz

PROPERTY FOR SALE TWO brand new brick homes. Three bdrm, en suite, carpets and curtains, double garage. Contact Jim 0800 000 087. Inspections by appointment. Kumara Junction Developments.

54 Tasman St

Greymouth 768 4370

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Maureen Pugh, National List MP

or me the West Coast remains the best region in New Zealand to live and raise a family. Considering the ease of access to the natural beauty of the West Coast, and the community-oriented attitudes of Coasters, we are truly fortunate to call the West Coast our home. Eight years ago I embarked on a programme encouraging

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PUBLIC NOTICES

South Westland Pest Control Operations

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

our young people to sign up to Kiwisaver, incentivising more people to make the most of the $1,000 kick start and employer contributions. Many of the people targeted then are now homeowners in and around the West Coast. I am thrilled that the Government’s Kiwisaver Home Start scheme extends on what was done in Westland. Since launching the scheme Kiwisaver has helped thousands of New Zealanders into their first home, and now the income and house price caps applying to the scheme have been increased, to help even more Kiwis get a foot on the property ladder. As many of you will know, the scheme is about helping

THE PUBLIC ARE ADVISED that on or from the 12th of August 2016, the Department of Conservation, South Westland Weheka Area, intend to apply cereal baits containing sodium fluoroacetate (1080) aerially over Public Conservation managed land (PCL) in the Haast Range and Arawhata area. These operations are being carried out as part of the ‘Battle for our Birds’ programme to primarily control rodents for the protection of rat and stoat vulnerable species following the seeding of podocarp and beech forests in 2016. Possums are also targeted and a by-kill of stoats is anticipated. Description of treatment area The operational area of 31,500 hectares covers PCL between the Waiatoto River in the north to the Arawhata River in the south. It extends from the coastline to Williamson flat in the Arawhata and includes the Waipara Valley and the front faces of the Selbourne Range. Method of control Cereal baits containing the pesticide sodium fluoroacetate will be distributed aerially over the above area. The cereal baits are cylindrical pellets measuring between 16mm and 20mm approximately in diameter, dyed green and cinnamon lured. The 1080 operation will be preceded by an application of non-toxic prefeed baits. The non-toxic prefeed baits are 16mm in diameter and not dyed. When using a pesticide there is a poisoning risk to humans and domestic animals. These risks can be eliminated by following these simple rules: • • • •

DO NOT touch baits WATCH CHILDREN at all times DO NOT EAT animals from these areas DO NOT allow DOGS access to animal carcasses

Observe these rules whenever you see warning signs placed at the public access ways in the above area.

Rino Tirikatene, Te Tai Tonga (Labour MP)

t is well known that Prime Minister John Key travels with police protection. Whether he is walking to the supermarket, addressing meetings or holidaying at his Northland bach, the Diplomatic Protection Squad (DPS) — the police unit charged with protecting “VIPs” — is always close by. In 2011 Labour revealed that the budget for the DPS had blown out by almost $1 million. No one should begrudge police protection for the Prime Minister, but you have to question why it

first-home buyers raise a deposit with grants available for couples of up to $10,000 for an existing home, and up to $20,000 for a new-build. Effective immediately, the income caps for participants in the scheme have been increased to $85,000 for a single person and to $130,000 for a couple. Also effective immediately, the house price limits have increased by $50,000 for existing homes and by $100,000 for new-builds across the country. The Government expects to assist 90,000 New Zealanders into their first home over the next five years. These increases will also be applied to the Welcome Home

loans, those loans which enable first home buyers to buy with a 10% deposit and, because they are Crown-guaranteed, they are exempt from the loan-tovalue ratio limits administered by the Reserve Bank. These latest steps are good news for the West Coast. We maintain steady incomes relative to other regions, but without the burden of a housing supply shortage. Our median house price range is between $230,000 to $430,000 throughout our entire region, so affordability isn’t a huge barrier. The ‘Kiwi Dream’ is all the more possible for our younger generations of Coasters, and now is a great time to make the most of it.

is seen as appropriate to spend so much on protecting the Prime Minister and other VIPs while policing in areas like the West Coast is put under review. Earlier in the year, after consulting with staff and stakeholders, police management came up with a proposal that would have seen the community constable positions at Greymouth, Hokitika and Westport disestablished while the sole charge officer in Karamea would go. The proposal was met with outrage, community members even went as far as organising meetings and protests to oppose the changes. Thankfully, police management listened and the positions in Hokitika, Westport, Greymouth and Karamea were retained. Yet the police never should have been forced into the position where they needed to choose between keeping officers on the beat and shifting focus to other areas of police work. That is what funding shortages do. Late last year, burglars ransacked Aucklander Tim Mason’s house. Yet the police only sent a fingerprinting officer to

investigate — no sworn officers were dispatched — and Mason was told he should head down to the Manukau petrol station to get CCTV footage of the burglar. It is not the victim’s job to obtain evidence — that is what we have a police force for. But because of under funding close to 90% of burglaries — that is 164 per day — go unsolved in New Zealand. We simply don’t have the police numbers needed. We are short of investigators, we are short of police on the beat and we’re short on community constables and sole charge officers. But we are not short of police when it comes to VIP protection. Police received $250 million in new funding over four years in budget 2016. $230m of that will cover salaries and wages, leaving $20m for everything else. That is not much when you factor in the delay delivering the new police IT system is costing an astounding $2m per month. The system was meant to be up and running in April, but now it isn’t expected to be ready until September. Remember, $2m per month is lost.

Map of treatment area A detailed map of the treatment area may be viewed at the Fox Glacier Ofﬁce, Main Road, Fox Glacier during the following working hours (10:00am to 2.00pm Monday to Friday) or at: http://www.doc.govt.nz/nature/pests-and-threats/animal-pests/pesticide-summaries/ western-south-island/

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

TENDERS

Temporary closure of Conservation Area Pursuant to s13(1), ( c ) of the Conservation Act 1987, for reasons of public safety, the following Conservation Areas will be closed to public entry for ﬁve days during the period of 01August 2016 to 31 September 2016 inclusive in the following areas: Tuning Fork Creek

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The area closed will be approximately 3.5 hectares. Area description: The open area on the northern side of the conﬂuence of the Arawhata river and Tuning fork creek. Location: E 1257988 N 5113820. The closed area will be delineated by steel electric fence droppers with red and white barrier chain and/or restricted area tape. The closure is required for operational storage and loading areas for the aerial operations. Jo Macpherson Operations Manager (Biodiversity)

Acting pursuant to a written delegation on behalf of the Minister of Conservation For further information, call Jo Macpherson at the Franz Josef District Ofﬁce on 03 752 0796 or call into the Department of Conservation ofﬁce in Franz Josef or Haast.

For more information about the Department visit doc.govt.nz

GDR3075162 Legal description: LOT 1 DP 408092 — Title Ref:WS428737 1081m2 Section. We have for sale by Mortgagee Tender this 4 bedroom DIY project which is awaiting your inspection in Taylorville. For Tender Documents and further information please call Deedee Daly. Tenders close Friday August 26, 2016.

Deedee Daly: Mobile 027 478 3101 or A/H 03 762 6463

www.gregdalyrealestate.co.nz Real Estate Agent REAA 2008

$135,000 WEB ID GYL49864 RAPAHOE 905 State Highway 6 What a buy, this 10 acre block has become available on the Rapahoe straight. All flat and easy to work with to develop your lifestyle block. Priced to sell so don't miss out on a great lifestyle opportunity. Call Rob to discuss further 021 762682.

Rob Maskill 021 762 682 www.propertybrokers.co.nz

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Wednesday, August 10, 2016

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The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

WEST COAST 33 Tainui St Greymouth & 22 Weld St Hokitika

E V Arthur Limited Licensed under the Real Estate Agents Act 2008

Deadline Sale

House + Section

OPEN HOME

VIEW Saturday 13 Aug 1.30 - 2.15pm DEADLINE SALE closes Friday 2nd September, 2016 at 3.00pm, (unless sold prior)

Mortgagee Tender

OPEN HOME

DEADLINE SALE WEB ID HKU50531 KANIERE 396 Arthurstown Road Superb location near the Kaniere Bridge, 3 nice and sunny. For further information please contact Antoni or Lai Meng.

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Antoni 021 113 3330 Lai Meng 021 031 3193

Amongst the Nikau Palms

NEW LISTING

MORTGAGEE TENDER WEB ID GYU50902 BLAKETOWN 47 Blake Street An opportunity to benefit from the work 2+ completed by the owner. Multi fuel fire, modern kitchen/dining, double garage. TENDER closes Monday 29th August, 2016 at 4.00pm, (unless sold prior), at Property Brokers Office 33 Tainui Street Greymouth

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Priced to sell

NEW LISTING

$295,000 WEB ID GYU50913 COBDEN 89A Hall Street We have for offer this 3 bdrm brick 3 home tucked away at the rear of its section, so an opportunity to build and subdivide the front of the section in the 1 future. The home is approx 4yrs old and is well maintained. Sunny, open plan living, heat pump, dble glazed and single 1 garage. Rob Maskill 021 762 682

Julie Coll 027 696 0774

A smart move

NEW LISTING

Tucked away

TENDER

$295,000 WEB ID HKU48927 HOKITIKA 150 and 152 Kaniere Road Well maintained family home that has 3 been improved over the years and a vacant 1049sqm section adjoining. The 3 bedroom home features a modern 2 kitchen and large open plan living area. Land 2098sqm. VIEW Saturday 13 Aug 2.30 - 3.00pm

greymouth@propertybrokers.co.nz; hokitika@propertybrokers.co.nz GM 03 768 7145 & HK 03 755 8138

Brand new

NEW LISTING

$260,000 WEB ID GYU50849 PUNAKAIKI 4179 State Highway 6 Situated in heart of Paparoa National 3 Park you will find this original kiwi bach. Nestled amongst established Nikau Palms this property has three bedrooms 1 separate kitchen and combined lounge/dining. Close to the Punakaiki township, blow holes and Punakaiki river.

$169,000 WEB ID GYU50923 DOBSON 930 State Highway 7 This property has been restored to a high 3 standard and the current owners have completed all the hard work. A well insulated home, with three bedrooms, 1 separate lounge and combined kitchen/dining. Situated on a elevated site with nice deck off the dining area 2 and large garage. A must to view.

$275,000 WEB ID GYU50970 GREYMOUTH 19 Lydia Street Owner has reduced this property to sell. 4 It is priced well below RV so it is worth inspecting. A renovated four bedroom home, featuring two bathrooms, 2 heat-pump, multi-fuel fire, heat transfer and partially double glazed. Excellent deck area for entertaining. A warm home 1 - move in, relax and enjoy.

$519,000 WEB ID HKU50264 HOKITIKA 2 Little Paddock Contemporary home overlooking the 4 1.17 hectare fenced property. Upmarket in every respect. Features an entertainers kitchen with quality appliances and open 2 plan living/dining spaces. Gorgeous polished concrete floors and extra high ceiling (in the lounge). 2

Rob 021 762 682 Toni 021 768 747

Rob Maskill 021 762 682

Rob 021 762 682 Toni 021 768 747

Antoni 021 113 3330 Lai Meng 021 031 3193

Superbly presented

NEW LISTING $32,000 WEB ID GYU50908 $259,000 WEB ID GYU46479 $205,000 WEB ID GYU42487 COBDEN 5 Blackett Street GREYMOUTH 20 Milton Road COBDEN 39 Sturge Street An affordable section to build on. Nicely presented warm comfortable home. Remarkably renovated both inside and out. Rob Maskill 021 762 682

Rob 021 762 682 Toni 021 768 747

Julie Coll 027 696 0774

$395,000 WEB ID HKU49974 KANIERE 71 Hokitika-Kaniere Tramway 1 1 2 Incredibly warm and sunny, this 2 contemporary low maintenance 2 bedroom home will surely impress. 1 2 5 Featuring a large open plan lounge and 1 dining with a superior kitchen. Fisher Denniston multifuel fire with hot water $179,000 WEB ID GYU50720 $295,000 WEB ID GYU50882 $647,000 WEB ID GYL49078 booster. Landscaped 1338 sqm section. 2 COBDEN 24 Ashmore Avenue GREYMOUTH 5 Ida Street MARSDEN 69 Welshmans Road Excellent access to the Hokitika River. Nicely presented 3 bedroom bungalow. A large house with modern kitchen/dining/living. Looking for a special home - look no further. Antoni 021 113 3330 Lai Meng 021 031 3193

Julie Coll 027 696 0774

$549,000 + GST (IF ANY) WEB ID HKL30056 $108,000 WEB ID HKL50951 $265,000 WEB ID HKU47633 $180,000 WEB ID HKU50485 HOKITIKA 64 Arthurstown Road WOODSTOCK 176 Woodstock-Rimu Road HOKITIKA 250 Revell Street HOKITIKA 18 Revell Street Meticulously presented. Land 15.79 hectares. 1.455ha with views across the Hokitika River. Low maintenance home. Land 1065sqm. 6 flats with 4 currently rented. Prime location. Antoni 021 113 3330 Lai Meng 021 031 3193

Antoni 021 113 3330 Lai Meng 021 031 3193

$199,000 WEB ID HKU47653 $295,000 WEB ID HKU48584 $110,000 WEB ID HKU50065 $165,000 WEB ID HKU46637 KOWHITIRANGI 279 Nielson Road HOKITIKA 88 Jollie Street HOKITIKA Lot 1 and 2 Keogans Road KOWHITIRANGI 1760 Kaniere-Kowhitirangi Road Updated kitchen. Land 2849sqm. 1012sqm level section. 4 bedroom 2 storey home. 2 sections. Priced from $110,000. Open plan living gets plenty of sun. Land 950sqm. Antoni 021 113 3330 Lai Meng 021 031 3193

Antoni 021 113 3330 Lai Meng 021 031 3193

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Antoni 021 113 3330 Lai Meng 021 031 3193