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Steam punk comes to Granity G n by Rose O'Connor

ranity is set to be put on the map if new resident Phil Hyde has a say.

He arrived in Granity six months ago as part of an exploratory tour of New Zealand looking to find a base.

"I arrived in Granity and it felt like 'home.' The people are awesome – so friendly and welcoming. There is such great community spirit."

Phil's grandparents, Rev Archie and Zola Simpson, were Presbyterian ministers at Granity in the 1950s.

His mother Beverley and uncle Noel attended the local primary school.

However, Phil had never visited the village until recently.

Now that Phil is comfortably settled beside Granite Creek, he is busy putting his three projects into action.

"I ran a radio station in Whanganui for about 10 years, Dagsy FM. I'm just waiting to get the electricity sorted, hook it up to the laptop and away it goes. It should be up and running in the next few weeks."

He hopes to have his next two projects under way within a few months.

"I'm into steam punk art. When I lived on Waihi a friend gave me a mask and told me to decorate it.

I really enjoyed it and I've carried on. I specialise in masks and hats," Phil said.

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Westport flights taking off again under level 2

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lights are operating again from the Westport Airport in alert level 2. Sounds Air will be offering a reduced service while gauging the demand for travel through level 2.

From last Wednesday to Sunday, September 26, the Wellington to Westport, and Westport to Wellington, services will take off three days a week. This will offer passengers five return flights a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Westport Airport will follow alert level 2 regulations and guidelines. Customers will be required to follow a few simple guidelines to help the community to stay safe from Covid-19:  Maintain 2m physical distancing outside your bubble.  Sign in – either scan the facility QR code or manually sign in.  Sanitise – sanitising stations are set up at the terminal entrance. A second sanitising station is set up at the exit to boarding, where you will be asked to sanitise your hands before leaving the terminal to board your flight.  Wear a mask – wearing masks in the terminal and on all flights is mandatory. People are asked to respect this, bring their own mask, put their mask on before entering the terminal, keep their mask on in the terminal, and while transiting to the aircraft and on board the flight.

Airport manager Kim Campbell says: "We ask our passengers to be patient, be understanding during this process, be kind to fellow travellers and to our airport staff. We are all doing our best to keep ourselves, our customers and our country safe in these times."

The terminal is undergoing post-flood remedial work.

Although no building works are undertaken during opening hours, the airport looks like a construction site.

Miss Campbell says: "We are excited to be back, helping our passengers to reach their destinations, and look forward to seeing you at the airport."

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Councillors meet virtually

The Grey District Council joined the Zoom revolution last week. While the Westland District Council and West Coast Regional councils have been holding Zoom meetings for over a year, the Grey council is a relative newcomer. Mayor Tania Gibson, a hairdresser by trade, hosted the council meeting from her Greymouth salon. A day later, the council followed it with the first of three on-line Zoom meetings on the three waters reforms. This time, a councillor's barking dog was tackled during rehearsals, and the meeting went ahead with no hitches.

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Steam punk comes to Granity

Damien O'Connor MP for West Coast-Tasman Freephone: 0800 326 436

Continued from P1 "I am in the process of lining and carpeting a room to set up a steam punk shop and record craft shop.

I may even run classes on creating steam punk art."

He currently sells his art on-line.

Steam punk festivals are held in Thames and Oamaru every year.

Finally, Phil is also well on the way to sorting another area of his premises into a mini cinema.

"I hope to show old New Zealand films and have couches for seating.

"The locals absolutely love the idea of having something different here. They especially like the mini cinema. I'm hoping it will also become a spot for the community to congregate."

Phil said he makes the most of the nearby beach, walking his dogs and collecting driftwood and stones to incorporate in his art.

"I really have surprised myself. Once I got here I didn't want to leave – and I haven't!"

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Festival of alternative healing W n by Rose O'Connor

estport's NBS Theatre was a hive of relaxed activity recently for a Festival of Discovery.

"It was to showcase who we have locally and their talents and what they can provide as holistic health practitioners," co-organiser Maraea Casey said.

It is the second time the event has been held with the last one in 2017.

Twenty-two stalls were set up and scattered throughout the theatre offering a wide range of treatments and natural products. Healers, crafts, readers, naturopaths and herbalists, reflexologists, mirimiri, Indian head massage, osteopaths and holistic pulsing were some of the options available.

The event began with a karakia and waiata at 9am and concluded with a closing ceremony at 5pm.

"It is a wonderful place to have it – especially if it rains as we are undercover."

Mrs Casey said that while it started out slowly,

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a steady stream of visitors turned up later. Some treatments were free.

"The reflexologist was still in training and required patients to make up her hours. Some practitioners charged a small fee or accepted a koha."

Bookings had to be made early in the day and people were lined up waiting for treatment.

"Sadly, some people missed out," Mrs Casey said.

There were also two workshops available during the day. Local yoga tutor Hannah Green presented Ha Ora – first breath.

"She taught methods to help relieve stress through breathing and digestion. 'Breath - Rest - Digest!'"

Practitioners from Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch and Hokitika attended along with many from throughout Buller.

"It has been a wonderful day. People have really enjoyed it as well as the stallholders. Myffie James the holistic pulser will be back to hold a weekend workshop," Mrs Casey said.

All proceeds went to support Number 37 Community House. The Buller District Council provided the venue.

Jackie Taumata came from Christchurch with her stall selling poi, paua and other crafts. PICTURES: Rose O'Connor

Sally Williams, left, at Dominique Keeley's 'Essential Goodness' stall.

Hokitika's herbalist/naturopath Liala Gianstefan with her natural remedies stall.

Melanie Bailey, front left, from Cocoon, at her stall selling crystals and other healing products. Anita Lester, back left, Lucy Williams, Zianna Lester and Emily Klaver check out the stall.

Ouch! Dave Millar relaxes into a traditional Maori body works and healing treatment from Bianca Smith.

Lucy Jackson, left, from 'Herbundanz' does a tarot reading for Rachelle Henham.

A student reflexologist from Hokitia works on Maryanna Vastre.

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Katrina Kidson, left, and Elayne Lane treat Jasmine Te Whata.

Helen Turner, from Granity, works on Slava Bobroskia from Karamea.

'Girls on a roadie' from Karamea for a day of treatments are Heather Simpson, left, Claire Insley and Nicci Bowden.

Myffie James does holistic pulsing on Chloe Monachan.

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Janette Richards, left, gives Girija Thakur a traditional Indian massage.

Missy Campbell from Hokitika receives a mirimiri treatment from Zelda McIntyre of Karamea, front right, with Jackie Tierney from Seddonville in support.

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Twenty years on from its inception,Development West Coast’s role as the regional economic development agency is more important than ever before, as we work with West Coast businesses to help minimise the effects of the global pandemic and grow their success.

It’s a tall order. But a theme that comes up again and again is ‘teamwork’. While our personal experiences of life during the pandemic may have been very different, it has affected us all. There is no doubt we are all in this together – He waka eke noa.

Our country is now often referred to as a team of five million. The West Coast is a team of 32,400. DWC is privileged to be working on behalf of this team, which undoubtedly makes a significant contribution to the national economy.

The work of DWC shifted markedly this year in response to COVID-19.

Trustees, Advisory Body and the operational team all recognised we had, and continue to have, a major role to play in supporting businesses through their challenges.

We continue to be focussed on ‘Growing Business to Grow the Coast’ - Ki te tupu pakihi, ki te tupu Te Tai Poutini. This is cemented as our core strategic focus as we help our community adjust to the everevolving environment we live, work, and play in.

2021 marks the 20th year of operation for DWC. We can look back with pride on the significant contributions DWC has made to the West Coast during this time while also reflecting on lessons learned to ensure we can better serve the region going forward.

Over these two decades there has been three worldwide recessions (including the current pandemic) and the demise of a number of financial institutions. DWC has managed to retain the real value of the fund while continuing to invest in the region throughout this period. DWC’s investment into the region has now reached $164.6m while also growing and maintaining the fund at $146.4m – all achieved from an initial fund of $92m.

can better serve the community, we remain committed to being a more customer-centric organisation and a better communicator of the work we do.

This year we said farewell to New Zealand Law Society-appointed Trustee Pat Mulligan. Pat contributed enormously to DWC through his five years’ service on the Board. Two new trustees joined us during the year. As part of the 2020 Trust Deed review, a second Tangata Whenua Trustee, Barry Wilson, was appointed in November 2020 and in January 2021 Brent Ford was appointed as the Finance, Audit and Risk Trustee.

More recently, Graham McKenzie was confirmed as the New Zealand Law Society Appointee. We welcome them and the fresh thinking they bring to the table.

Developing our people is a core value of DWC, and as an organisation we have placed great importance on developing governance skills in the region. This year we welcomed Eric de Boer, the recipient of the Institute of Directors’ First Steps in Governance Award, on an internship as a Board observer.

I would like to sincerely thank my fellow Trustees for their support and contribution during the year, the Advisory Body for their sound professional and independent advice and, most of all, Chief Executive Heath Milne and the operational team for their stewardship of the organisation during a challenging year. They have truly gone above and beyond to support the community.

DWC is proud of its achievements, not just over the past year but the last two decades, and we know we must never lose sight of what we are here for – the benefit of our West Coast community.

Thank you to all our stakeholders for working with us, and to the West Coast region for letting us work on your behalf. We look forward to another year of teamwork as we emerge from the pandemic and unleash the full business potential of the West Coast.

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It’s important we maintain the real value of the fund for future generations to benefit from continued distributions into the local economy, and to make sure there are resources available to assist in times of crisis, such as we have experienced in the past year – a year in which DWC helped over 500 local businesses.

As an organisation and a community, we’ve shared many experiences since 2001, all adding to our institutional knowledge. To ensure we

With a balance date of 31 March, DWC started the financial year in Level 4 lockdown along with the rest of the country while the remainder of the year was dominated by responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Every generation has a major event that fundamentally changes their lives and I believe we now have ours with the pandemic.

It was a challenging year all round and I cannot overstate the effort put in by DWC staff as we adapted to the changing situation. Several new people joined DWC including Stuart Brown as Chief Financial Officer and Jo Birnie as Economic Development Manager, one week apart in May. The team managed a constantly changing environment with several new initiatives implemented that resulted in an acutely increased workload.

The team responded admirably to these challenges.

From an extremely volatile start to the year for financial markets, the investment portfolio subsequently performed very well with the Investment Fund achieving a total return of 17.21%, comfortably exceeding the benchmark target of 11.84%. The outperformance of the Investment Fund over the target is now an impressive 5.3% per annum for the past three years. This strong market performance will ensure the real value of the Fund is maintained for future generations, while also allowing DWC to increase investment into initiatives that support the COVID-19 recovery.

The COVID-19 pandemic was clearly the dominant feature of the year causing significant economic disruption and market volatility. However, the economic policy response, both fiscal and monetary, was equally as significant, and it is this policy response that has the potential to have a lasting impact on the economic and markets landscape for some time to come. The ability of DWC to enjoy reasonable market returns, despite the tragic economic and health outcomes of the pandemic that continue to this day, gives us confidence in our investment policy and advisors. We continue to invest the Investment Fund for the long-term.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, central government launched a wide ranging and ever-changing suite of financial support. This kept DWC’s Business Advisory team busy ensuring West Coast businesses were well informed about the support available and facilitating access to the funding. The team took on the herculean task of engaging with more than 500 businesses over the year.

Government support included a significant amount set aside for nature-based job creation. Facilitated through the West Coast COVID-19 Recovery Group, the Kotahitanga ki te Uru (KKTU) regional partnership was established to enable access to the Jobs for Nature Fund. KKTU members include Te Runanga o Makaawhio, Te Runanga o Ngati Waewae, The West Coast Regional Council, Department of Conservation, DWC and an independent Chair. KKTU was the first regional partnership established and secured access to $13m for nature-based projects on the West Coast, both to protect existing jobs and create new ones.

Two new Trustees joined DWC during the year, Barry Wilson and Brent

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Independent Auditor’s Report To the readers of Development West Coast and Group’s Summary Financial Report for the year ended 31 March 2021 We have audited the Summary Financial Report (the Summary), which was derived from the audited statements in the annual report of the Development West Coast (DWC) and Group for the year ended 31 March 2021 on which we expressed an unmodified audit opinion in our report dated 24 August 2021.

The Summary comprises the summary consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 March 2021, and summaries of the consolidated statement of financial performance, consolidated statement of comprehensive revenue and expense, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended and the notes to the summary financial statements that include accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Opinion In our opinion, the information reported in the Summary complies with PBE FRS 43: Summary Financial Statements, and represents, fairly and consistently, the information regarding the major matters dealt with in the annual report.

Basis of opinion The audit was conducted in accordance with the AuditorGeneral’s Auditing Standards, which incorporate the International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand).

The Summary, and the audited financial statements from which they were derived, do not reflect the effects of events that occurred subsequent to our report dated 24 August 2021 on the audited statements.

The Summary does not contain all the disclosures required for audited statements under generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand. Reading the Summary, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements in the annual report of the group.

Renee Rooney, Chair

The full annual report and our audit report thereon We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on the information we audited in the full annual report for the year ended 31 March 2021 in our auditor’s report dated 24 August 2021.

Ford, along with New Zealand Law Society appointee Graham McKenzie in July 2021. We also brought two new Advisory Body members on board with Chris Milne being appointed midway through 2020 and more recently Shaun Drylie. Chris and Shaun replaced Keith Rushbrook and David Steele respectively who had each served around 14 years with DWC. I want to personally thank both Keith and David for their dedication and guidance throughout their long service to DWC. Chris and Shaun bring a wealth of experience to the Advisory Body and, along with Jenn Bestwick who has stepped into the Chair role, we have a formidable team to guide us into the future.

Responsibilities of the Trustees and the Auditor The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Summary in accordance with FRS 43: Summary Financial Statements. We are responsible for expressing an opinion on the summary, based on the procedures required by the Auditor-General’s auditing standards and the International Standard on Auditing (New Zealand) 810: Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.

Other than in our capacity as auditor we have no relationship with, or interest in, DWC or any of its subsidiaries.

Despite the pandemic, West Coast businesses continued to look for growth opportunities and this is a testament to the entrepreneurship and optimism of Coasters.

This year DWC received 25 commercial finance applications and approved 18 totalling $6.7m. At balance date, 14 approvals totalling $2.34m had been accepted by clients and 2 offers totalling $1.67m were under consideration.

We continued to support business capability growth by bringing development opportunities to the West Coast. The Co-Starters and Governance programmes ran along with numerous other short courses, workshops and online training. Recognising the significant stress on businesses, two full-day wellbeing workshops were also held. Over 700 participants attended DWC business events despite disruptions from the COVID lockdown and social distancing requirements.

One of the standout successes this year was the establishment of the Upskill employment and training scheme in partnership with Kanoa (formerly the Provincial Development Unit) through the Provincial Growth Fund. Starting mid-way through the 2020 year to the end of March 2021, the Upskill team enrolled 116 West Coast employers and over 400 individual candidates. More than 40 new permanent jobs had also been created with the assistance of Upskill. This outstanding result far exceeded our expectations and is a credit to the Upskill team and the businesses they have engaged with.

2020 also saw the establishment of the Byte Greymouth Digital Hub and Te Wheke Outreach Digital Hub in Westland, both in partnership with Kanoa and co-funded through DWC and the Provincial Growth Fund.

The tourism industry suffered immensely as a result of New Zealand’s closed borders and restricted travel. As the Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO), DWC received additional government funding through the Strategic Tourism Asset Protection Programme to support the industry.

As part of this we began a destination management planning process looking at the future of this key industry for the Coast.

Having previously relied on international visitors for 80% of their business, the Glacier Country area of South Westland felt the impact of travel restrictions more than the rest of the region. Recognising the impact on the social fabric of these communities was severe, DWC worked with local representatives to assess the need and take a case to

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In February, DWC Trustees approved a $5m Glacier Country Business Support Fund for the South Westland region to assist businesses and to keep people employed. DWC consulted with the community regarding the best way to utilise the funding and worked with community leaders to establish a distribution framework.

We repeated a client survey at the end of the year to gauge the change in perception of DWC among the West Coast business community and other stakeholders. The survey told us that 74% of respondents were satisfied with the service they receive from DWC compared to 65% at the same time last year. It’s pleasing to see this positive movement and as a team we remain committed to improving this further.

Throughout the year, Trustees have remained very supportive in a constantly challenging environment, and I thank them for that.

Both new and existing DWC team members have risen to the enormous challenges during the past year and have remained dedicated in their service to the West Coast. I remain confident that we can deliver on our main mission, to grow business to grow the Coast.

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Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Revenue & Expense Revenue Finance Income Other Operating Income Total Revenue Expenses Operating Expenses Share of (Profit)/Loss in Associates Community Distributions and Projects Impairment of Distribution Assets Impairment of Other Assets Investment Mark to Market Net Surplus/(Deficit) before Tax Tax for the Year Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

2021 $000

2020 $000

9,574 6,528 16,102

7,277 7,114 14,391

7,487 (160) 3,502 343 (2) (9,587) 14,519 21 14,498

7,725 (414) 2,584 548 (271) 1,456 2,763 (66) 2,829

Group Statement of Comprehensive Income Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year Net Gain/(Loss) on Available for Sale Investments Total Comprehensive Income for the Year

2021 $000 14,498 4,509 19,007

2020 $000 2,829 (2,405) 424

Group Statement of Movement In Equity Equity as at 1 April Deferred Tax Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year Other Comprehensive Income for the Year Total Recognised Revenues and Expenses Equity as at 31 March

2021 $000 129,218

2020 $000 128,794

14,498 4,509 19,007 148,225

2,829 (2,405) 424 129,218

2021 $000 5,530 (5,270)

2020 $000 932 181

260

1,113

927 1,187

(186) 927

Group Statement of Cashflows Net Cash flows from/(used) Operating Activities Net Cash flows from/(used) Investing Activities Net Increase/(Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents Add Opening Cash Brought Forward Closing Cash Balance

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Community Grants Project or Recipient West Coast Community Trust Community Energy Action - EECA Warmer Kiwi Homes Program Total Community Grants

2021 $000 120 150 270

Equity Restricted Capital Reserves Total Equity

2021 $000

2020 $000

79,514 68,711 148,225

79,514 49,705 129,219

Current Assets Cash at Bank Term Deposits Trade and Other Receivables Derivative Financial Instruments Biological Assets Investments Distribution Assets Total Current Assets

1,187 20,553 364 135 3,371 96,280 1,265 123,155

927 38,001 935 0 3,335 63,697 594 107,489

Non Current Assets Other Non Current Assets Term Deposits Property Plant and Equipment Investments Investment in Associates Distribution Assets Total Non Current Assets Total Assets

1,309 1,142 22,408 11,075 2,913 5,339 44,186 167,341

1,106 0 22,688 12,910 2,792 3,864 43,360 150,849

6,142 5,500 11,642

5,761 7,639 13,400

Non Current Liabilities Trade and Other Payables Derivative Financial Instruments Deferred Tax Liability Interest Bearing Loans and Borrowings Total Non Current Liabilities

57 0 379 7,039 7,475

1,209 1,162 359 5,500 8,230

Total Liabilities

19,117

21,630

148,225

129,219

Current Liabilities Trade and Other Payables Interest Bearing Loans and Borrowings Total Current Liabilities

Net Assets

Investments 2021 $000 31,095 76,260 107,355 96,280 11,075 107,355

Available for Sale Investments Held for Trading Investments Total Investments Current Assets Non-Current Assets Total Assets

2020 $000 30,787 45,820 76,607 63,697 12,910 76,607

The Group is only aware of one contingent assets or liabilities at 31 March 2021 (2020 nil), being the implementation of the Glacier Country Business Support Fund (GCBSF) of up to $5 million approved by the Trustees on 23rd of March 2021 and allocated from the Distribution Fund.

At 31 March 2020 Net Fair Value Gains on Available-for-Sale Investments Reclassification to Finance Revenue on Disposal of Investment Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year At 31 March 2021

$000 48,077 (982) (1,423) 2,628

$000 1,204

201

$000 49,281 (982) (1,423) 2,828

400

48,300

1,405

49,705

400

4,429 80 14,429 67,238

69 1,474

4,429 80 14,498 68,712

2,628 47,933

(34)

0

4,429 80 14,429 62,362

4,476

0

Total Reserves

$000 400

Non -Controlling Interest

$000 0

Total Reserves attributable to Group

Revaluation Reserve

$000 2,372 (982) (1,423)

Cash Flow Hedge Reserve

$000 45,305

Net Unrealised Gains Reserve

Distribution Fund

The GCBSF was announced late March with conditions to be finalised; the application form was provided to potential eligible businesses on 1 April 2021; and there were no transactions until post balance date with the first drawdown made on 5th of May 2021, therefore the GCBSF was not accounted for during the 2021 financial year.

At 31 March 2019 Net Fair Value Gains on Available-for-Sale Investments Reclassification to Finance Revenue on Disposal of Investment Net Surplus/(Deficit) for the Year

Subsidiaries The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of DWC and the subsidiaries listed in the following table.

Name

Country of Incorporation

Represented by

Contingencies

Movements in Reserves - Consolidated

Related Party Disclosure

The Full Financial Report of Development West Coast and Group for the year ended 31 March 2021 has been audited and received an unqualified audit opinion.

The Summary Financial Report has been examined by the auditor for consistency with the Full Financial Report and has received an unqualified audit opinion. The Summary Financial Report cannot be expected to provide a complete understanding of the financial position of Development West Coast and Group and the results of its operations for the year ended 31 March 2021. The Summary Financial Report should be read in conjunction with the Full Financial Report which can be obtained by contacting Development West Coast office, or at the following website www.dwc.org.nz. The Trustees approved the Full Financial Report on 24 August 2021.

Phone 0800 768 0140 for a copy of DWC’s full Annual Report

Forever Beech Limited West Coast Development Holdings Limited The West Coast Development Trust Land Company Limited West Coast Snowflake Limited Cranberries New Zealand Limited Cranley Farms Limited

New Zealand

% Equity Interest 2021 2020 100 100

New Zealand

100

100

New Zealand

100

100

New Zealand New Zealand New Zealand

100 100 81.8

100 100 81.8

Transactions with Related Parties 2021 $000

2020 $000

Group Subsidiaries West Coast Development Holdings Limited Amounts Owed * Repayments

23,154 (160)

23,314 (494)

Forever Beech Limited Equity Contribution from DWC Amounts Owed*

3,700 1,372

3,700 1,372

Cranley Farms Limited Equity Contribution from the Group Rent received from Cranley

12,014 (91)

12,014 (74)

Group Associates Bold Head Farm Limited Equity Contribution from the Group Amounts Owed* Repayments Interest Raised by Group

1,522 1,392 (65) 28

1,519 1,429 (60) 44

0 69 (5) 2

1,000 72 (287) 17

Putake West Coast Limited Equity Contribution from DWC Amounts Owed* Repayments Interest Raised by Group

* Interest is payable on this amount at rates of between 0% and 8% p.a.

DWC provides accounting and other services to Forever Beech Limited, The West Coast Development Trust Land Co. Limited, West Coast Snowflake Limited, Cranberries New Zealand Limited, and West Coast Development Holdings Limited. No management fees are currently charged for these services. No debts owing to DWC by a subsidiary were forgiven during the year (2020 $nil).

Commitments 2021 $000

2020 $000

Future Distributions Approved Funding either under consideration by Client or Undrawn against accepted facilities

856

1,808

Alternative Assets Capital Contributions for Investments in Private Equity Funds – commitment if fully called

7,070

6,707

In addition to the above, Group subsidiary Cranley Farms Limited had minor commitments relating to the lease of grazing land.

Events after Balance Date The Trustees are aware of the following post balance date events.

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The implementation of the Glacier Country Business Support Fund (GCBSF). Please refer to note 22 for further details on the GCBSF.

The Trustees are not aware of any other post balance date events that need to be reported.

Please refer to note 3.17 for information on the impact of COVID-19. Other than the COVID–19 matters discussed in note 3.17, the Trustees are not aware of any impacts of COVID-19 to be recorded in the Annual report.

Statement of Compliance These extracts from the Group’s full Financial Report are stated in New Zealand dollars and are rounded to the nearest $1,000.

The full Financial Report was signed on the 24 August 2021 and was prepared in accordance with Tier 2 PBE standards.

Development West Coast is a Public Benefit Entity.

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ACROSS 1. Animal (4) 7. Commendable (9) 8. Wading bird (4) 9. Variety of apple (4) 10. Fruit (4) 11. Squirrel’s nest (4) 14. Amazing (10) 16. Board game (10) 19. Bird (4) 22. Lap (4) 24. Old coin (4) 25. Cheese (4) 26. Tiring (9) 27. Sad (inf ) (4)

DOWN 1. Eccentric (inf ) (5) 2. River (France) (5) 3. Modify (6) 4. Environment (6) 5. Boat (4) 6. Destroy (9) 12. Balance (9) 13. Pull (4) 15. Damp (4) 17. Entrance (6) 18. Notes (6) 20. Perfect (5) 21. Delete (5) 23. Currency (4)

CRYPTIC ACROSS 1. Forced me to put an advertisement in (4).

7, Try to get an injection (4,1,4).

8. Rushing after tea to telephone (4).

9. Boast that it’s right in the bag (4).

10. Fool that got locked in the medicine cabinet! (4).

11. What the dirty dog was called? (4).

14. Where a bird may nest for free (2,3,5).

16. That attractive blonde is quite good...

(6,4).

19. ...and that so-and-so is not bad! (2-2).

22. They’re in the left side of the pond (4).

24. A great many are put up for sale (4).

25. The tobacco bird (4).

26. Should a sea-shanty be sung in it? (4,5).

27. A document penned in old English (4).

DOWN 1. Signs for the foreign currency (5).

2. Does noise go with a dog? (5).

3. Why the greengrocer’s vehicle is going to pieces? (6).

4. Might it, when given ale, beg drunkenly?

(6).

5. Some groused when put to work (4).

6. Tranquillisers for creative people (9).

12. Frightened you’ll be turned to stone?

(9).

13. Either way, the predestrian might find it alarming (4).

15. They’re in the boat Ross capsized (4).

17. What the cowardly do when hurt? (6).

18. Fight to get to the nail(6).

20. Or put it round the second one (5).

21. It should be looked for to the South (5).

23. Pop up in the ship, like fools (4).

Coast Calendar

18 Camerons Market Day 18,19 Camp Quirky, a gathering for Handcrafted Campervans and Retro Caravans in Franz Josef, open to the public on Saturday, Franz Josef Top 10 22 Wonderland Glow Show, Regent Theatre, Greymouth, 10am and 11.30am 22 Kevin Bloody Wilson, Regent Theatre, Greymouth (postponed) 22 Murchison Gardening Club, Spring Flower Show, Murchison Recreation Centre, 11.30am to 3pm 23 Murchison Gardening Club, Spring Flower Show, Murchison Recreation Centre, 9am to 1pm 24 Biodynamic Breathwork and Sound Healing, Kawatiri Yoga Collective, Westport, 6.30pm to 8pm 25 Cacao, breathwork and sound healing, Memorial Hall, Kumara, 4pm to 7pm

OCTOBER 1–3 Spring Challenge, Greymouth 2 Franz Josef Glacier, Country Car Show, Top 10 Holiday Park, 10am to 2.30pm 2 Haast Whitebait Festival – daytime festival at Haast River Motels and Holiday Park, 10.30am to 3pm. Evening events at Heartland Hotel, doors open 7pm 6–9, Greymouth Competitions Society, dance competition, Regent Theatre, Greymouth 8 Across the Great Divide, Barrytown Hall, 8pm to 10.30pm 9 Lake Brunner Classic Boat get-together, Lake Brunner, 9am to 10pm 16 West Coast Sports Awards, Shantytown 17 Wilderness Trail women's duathlon 18 World of Musicals, NBS Theatre, Westport, 7.30pm to 9.30pm 20 Hotel California The Eagles Experience, NBS Theatre, Westport, 8pm 21 Hotel California The Eagles Experience, Regent Theatre, Greymouth, 7.30pm to 10pm 23 Greymouth Motorcycle Club Street Races (CANCELLED) 23 Labour Weekend Market and Band, Town Square

23 Women's Institute Anne Stewart Rosebowl handcraft competition and display, Trinity Centre, Greymouth.

23 Westport Whitebait Festival 24 Bruce Bay Sports Day 31 Totara Flat Garden Extravaganza, Totara Flat Hall, 11am to 2pm

NOVEMBER

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Last week’s answer

Last Week’s Crossword Solutions QUICK PUZZLE NO. 20751 Across - 7, Confirmation. 8, Borrow. 9, Escape.

10, Bashful. 12, Waste. 15, Cabby. 16, Victory.

18, Wretch. 20, Entrap. 22, Amalgamation.

Down - 1, Yokohama. 2, Afar. 3, Grownup. 4, Waver.

5, Aircraft. 6, Snap. 11, Habitual. 13, Toreador.

14, Dilemma. 17, Thugs. 19, Roam. 21, Tots.

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 20751 Across - 7, Put into words. 8, Slight. 9, St-and-s.

10, St-a-ring. 12, (mother-of-) Pearl. 15, Snout.

16, Con-sign. 18 Spider (rev.). 20, Indoor.

22, Penny-whistle Down - 1, Bullet-in. 2, (fee)Ling. 3, Sta-tin-g. 4, Twist.

5, Breakers. 6, (so)Used. 11, Round one. 13, Rag-dolls.

14, Tonight (anag.). 17, Prays. 19, Pipe. 21, D-is-C.

On the street

MARCH Are you happy to wear a mask?

5 West Coast Cancer Society, Relay for Life 12 Wildfoods Festival, Cass Square, Hokitika, 11am to 7pm

APRIL

1 Agfest, Greymouth 8 The Bee Gees Night Fever, Regent Theatre, 15–17 Rover Scouts Moot, Hokitika Greymouth, 7.30pm to 10pm 9 The Bee Gees Night Fever, NBS Theatre, MAY Westport, 7.30pm to 10pm 13 Show and Shine Bikers Brunch, Brian 14 South Island Ultra Marathon, West Coast Waugh Lane, Hokitika Airport, 9.30am to Wilderness Trail, 5am 11.30am 14 Grey Valley Community Gala (CANCELLED) JUNE 18 West Coast Business Excellence Awards, Shantytown 24–26 West Coast Basketball 75th Jubilee 20 West Coast Cancer Society Scavenger Hunt 20 Ashton Family Circus and Dylan Daisy's Magic Show, Karoro Domain, 9am 20 The Extravaganza Fair, Karoro Domain, Greymouth, 9am 21 The Extravaganza Fair, Karoro Domain, Greymouth, 9am 21 Ashton Family Circus and Dylan Daisy's Magic Show, Karoro Domain, 9am 23 Life Education fundraiser, Regent Theatre, Greymouth 26 An Irish Christmas, Regent Theatre, Greymouth 27 The Haast Half Marathon, start and finish at the Heartland Hotel, 9am

DECEMBER

Dave Soppitt

Reefton

Pat Russell

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Hokitika

"Yes, it's what we've got to do.''

Ian Smith

Mike McIver

Hari Hari

"Yes, I don't mind.''

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

Rapahoe

"No, not really – they are too hot."

Paul Cockfield

3 The Hits Christmas Carnival

2022 JANUARY 22 West Coast Cancer Society, Gardens Galore

FEBRUARY 6 Gold Trail Mountain Bike ride, Shantytown, 9am to 3pm 25,26 Royal Enfield Motorcycle National Rally, Kumara

The Greymouth Star regrets if any events in the calendar have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Please contact via our e-mail with any date changes and/or new events.

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S pring into S ummer 2021 'Something for every gardener'

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It's the time of the year when the focus comes back on gardening and the local nursery is catering for all needs.

"Everyone has got or are getting their vegetable plants in. It's a time for planting and getting soil and compost for the garden and raising the garden beds – spring is in the air," John Phillips says.

Greymouth Nurseries has a great range of vegetable plants available including tomato, capsicum, courgettes, lettuces, cabbages, and every description of flowers, shrubs and fruit trees.

"The summer flowers are here with the marigolds, the Busy Lizzie and Lobelia always popular, and our range of roses are looking spectacular.

"We have fruit trees aplenty, apple trees of all descriptions, plum and other stonefruit. Call in and have a look around – there is something here for every gardener."

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reymouth's Mitre 10 Mega Garden Centre has the garden well covered when it comes to preparation for spring, offering a wide range of plants, shrubs and fruit trees, along with all garden accessories at the indoor-outdoor garden centre.

A full range of vegetable seedlings are in store with an array of tomato plants available including Money Maker, Beef Steak, Roma and the small cherry tomato variety, plus cucumber, chilies, capsicum – in fact, every variety of vegetable.

"We have good ranges of flowers as well. Standard roses in different sizes

and colours including red, yellow, white and pink, plus bush roses too," says staff member Sue Christie.

Fruit trees are in good supply – apple, apricot, nectarine, peach, plum and pear.

"Plenty of strawberry plants, and citrus, with lemon, lime and mandarin trees in store."

Mitre 10 Mega also has all garden accessories on hand – potting mixes, gloves, pots and a wide selection of tools.

"Everything for the gardener – from the gloves right through – and friendly customer service," Sue Christie says.

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Take your pets to work for employee well-being

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How about considering pets in the office?

An office pet is not just a cool trend, even if Google dog owners are called Dooglers. It has been proven that the benefits of owning a pet increase your mental well-being, so bring your pet into work and it is icing on the cake right?

Naysayers may complain about fur, smells, accidents and begging, however there are options to accommodate their preferences by allocating designated animal areas or restricting visits. Here are some facts to change their minds about seeing beautiful doggie smiles around work: 1. Pets reduce stress in the workplace and are happier around people.

2. Break the ice or ease conflict over a mutual love for the office pet.

3. General morale will improve and employees are likely to remain.

4. Higher attendance rates because owners don't need time off to care for young/sick/ elderly animals.

5. Little bladders will enforce breaks on engrossed workers.

6. If you offer a job to the perfect candidate deliberating on offers what will win them over? A pet friendly office obviously (otherwise they are not a good 'culture fit').

7. Pet owners save billions in health care: "Thinking about things that people should do to maintain their health, 'get a pet' belongs on that list… health insurers are considering wellness incentives to keep costs down and pet ownership provides another way to stay healthy," says HABRI executive director Steven Feldman.

Partners Co firmly believe that people are your biggest asset therefore supporting your employees' well-being is essential for your business's success.

Partner Lindsey Rayner was apprehensive about having animals in the workplace before realising the positive impact it would have on her team: "A childhood incident with a dog was the main catalyst for my phobia – and I wasn't even bitten! My team asked if they could bring their dogs into work and I initially thought "What will our clients think?" I was also concerned about my phobia emerging, barking or accidents.

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But after checking with everyone first they enjoyed having pets at work, including me surprisingly!

"It was evident in their behaviour that they were happier when pets were there and there is something therapeutic about having a doggie cuddle. I would consider leave for new dog owners to take time off or let them work from home to settle in

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"I'm proud to have our own Cavadoodle Charlie, and what a joy he is! I now understand dogs; my phobia has reduced and we consider Charlie as another family member.

We might even check with all mental health and well-being course attendees to see if they're happy to have Charlie attend some sessions too.

"Anyone who is uncertain about welcoming dogs to your workplace should agree on certain ground rules and then just give it a go.

You won't regret it, doggy promise."

Ensure the animals are well trained; pet proof the office; consider safety issues; and check for any allergies.

If you cannot allow a pet on site then Forbes have suggested alternatives:  Host a picnic/happy hour at a dog park.  Sponsor a pet photo contest with petrelated prizes.  Volunteer at an animal charity.  Provide a discount for pet insurance.  Offer "pawternity" to new pet owners and animal bereavement leave.

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Great Kereru Count – the last one

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t is time for the Great Kereru Count 2021. Whether you are inside your bubble, or just out of it, make sure you count all the Kereru you see between September 17 and 26.

This is the last year of the Great Kereru Count. After this there will be eight years of data which will provide a scientifically robust understanding of trends, and on how best to help kereru.

Tony Stoddard of Kereru Discovery, who co-ordinates the count, says that community participation over the last seven years has been a privilege to be part of.

Stoddard, who is a passionate advocate for kereru, encourages everyone to take part in the final countdown.

"Over the last seven years there has been a total of 52,034 observations, and 119,910 kereru counted. For this final count, it's important that as many people as possible join in. It's super easy, good for you, and good for

kereru."

Kereru only live in New Zealand, are protected birds, and tāonga to many. Once there were large flocks of kereru, and now they are often seen singly or in small numbers perching on trees or overhead wires. Kereru are critical in keeping native forests growing because they are the only way that seeds of large native trees like tawa, taraire, hinau and miro are dispersed.

Dr Stephen Hartley, director of the Centre for Biodiversity Restoration Ecology at Victoria University of Wellington, says that last year there was a 50% increase in sightings from 2019.

"Despite this, there is a worrying recent report from the NZ Bird Atlas that numbers may be declining in the South Island.

The Great Kereru Count is about New Zealand working together as community scientists to gain a better understanding of kereru so we can help them thrive. Whether you see any kereru or not, sharing

observations is helping us get a great picture of where kereru live, their abundance, and most importantly how best to protect them.

From the data we already have, we know that some of the best ways people can help kereru in their community is by planting trees like kowhai which is the most common tree people have seen kereru feeding on."

Dr Hartley also expects to see the importance of pest control for boosting kereru numbers. Kereru lay a single egg which is very vulnerable to being eaten by rats, possums and stoats.

Although this is the last year of the Great Kereru Count, Kereru Discovery will continue so that people can keep sharing their stories and encounters and continue to build a shared understanding of kereru. Analysis of the eight years of data will be completed by Sam Rammell a post-graduate student at Victoria University of Wellington.

Buller Mayoral Relief Fund takes new direction

Funding criteria for the Buller Mayoral Relief Fund (MRF) has been extended to provide financial assistance for essential needs not covered by insurance.

Moving into the recovery phase, Mayor Jamie Cleine anticipates that the needs will become more targeted, especially as those who are uninsured seek support to reestablish their homes.

"Adapting the criteria will ensure that the fund meets the current need of our flood-affected community," Mr Cleine said.

Flood-effected residents can make a further application for essential needs, not covered by insurance under the new criteria, even if they have already received a payment from the MRF. "The recovery team and the MRF

committee will continue to work together to support those most in need and ensure the fund is used as intended."

The fund is distributed through a committee, chaired by Deputy Mayor Sharon Roche, to ensure that the fund reaches those in immediate need of support.

Cr Roche says: "It was important in the early days, following the flood, that we got the funds out to those affected as quickly as we could. Now we need to adapt the fund to support our community through the recovery."

Following the July 2021 flooding event, Acting Emergency Management Minister Kris Faafoi announced that the Government would contribute $300,000 toward the MRF to assist those

affected by flooding.

To date, the community lead fund had received over $394,000 in donations, from individuals, family businesses, give a little campaign, and large corporates.

Mr Cleine says: "The support has been overwhelming, and I wish to thank all those that have contributed to the fund. Every donation made a huge difference to our flood-affected community."

More than $233,000 was released from the MRF, supporting more than 400 recipients up to last week.

Application forms are available from the Community Hub, council offices, recovery staff, through calling the recovery team on 0800 768 348, or on the council website www.bullerdc.govt.nz

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Support NZ pork, not imported New Zealanders are being encouraged to support New Zealand's pig farmers by only buying 'home grown' pork during the Covid-19 restrictions.

New Zealand pig farmers are deemed an essential service and are continuing to farm through alert levels 2-4, but with many restaurants closed, the sector is concerned about a possible surplus of pigs.

Now, NZ Pork has launched a social media campaign to encourage New Zealanders to back local farmers and choose New Zealand born and raised pork over imported pork.

"Approximately 60% of pork consumed in New Zealand is imported with much of it produced using practices illegal in this country," says David Baines, chief executive of NZ Pork.

"Consumers should check product labels to ensure it is 100% New Zealand pork or look for the Born and Raised in New Zealand Pig Care label. If it says 'made in New Zealand from local and imported ingredients', then chances are it's imported.

"We encourage people to ask their retailer for home grown pork, and when buying on-line, search for '100% NZ Pork'.

"You will be buying a fresh and healthy product and supporting farmers working hard through the Covid-19 restrictions to maintain high standards of care for their pigs and keeping New Zealanders fed."

As part of the campaign, New Zealanders will get the chance to 'meet' some of the farmers behind their pork.

"Pig farmers know that the more

contented the pig, the better the pork," says Mr Baines.

"We'll be sharing the stories of some of New Zealand's pig farmers talking about what makes New Zealand pork such a delicious and quality product."

Imported pork is also often heavily subsidised, which coupled with the lower welfare standards, means it is cheaper than New Zealand pork, he says.

The pork sector is closely monitoring the pig supply situation in a bid to ensure it won't face an animal welfare crisis during the Covid-19 restrictions.

Commercial piggeries typically supply pigs to market on a weekly basis with much of their produce going to independent butchers.

However, with butcher shops unable to fully serve retail customers and restaurants closed during alert level 4 in Auckland, and the hospitality sector in the rest of the country operating under alert level 2 restrictions, there are fears of a surplus of pigs on-farm.

"Pig farmers are concerned about potential animal welfare issues.

Overcrowding of pigs in pens constitutes a significant welfare issue under the animal welfare code.

"Reduced production capacity, due to measures designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19, has also presented processing challenges and wholesalers do not have the blast freezer and storage capacity to freeze the surplus volume."

Most manufacturers of bacon and ham now mainly use imported pork in their products and do not operate boning rooms or employ staff who could process the additional New Zealand pigs, said Mr Baines.

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Kākāriki – New dining experience in Westport

Alex Hogg, left, and Emily Lucas outside the restaurant's attractive frontage.

Chef Alex Hogg, left, and restauranteur Emily Lucas take a breather in the new Kākāriki Restaurant.

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new restaurant has opened in Westport. Owner of the wild meats 'West Coast Pie Company,' Emily Lucas, has set up Kākāriki in the former restaurant at McManus Hotel.

Ms Lucas has been baking her pies in the McManus kitchen since beginning her business last September. The idea of the West Coast Pie Company grew as a result of Covid 2020.

Previous owner of the Bay House and Townhouse, the self-taught chef had never intended to open another restaurant.

"But every time I went up the street I got accosted by people wanting to know when I was starting another one."

When McManus Hotel co-owner Barry Forsyth decided to lease the kitchen and restaurant, Ms Lucas realised it was the ideal opportunity to secure the premises for her pie making as well as to offer Westport an alternative dining experience. Head chef, Alex Hogg, has also teamed up with Ms Lucas in her other local restaurants.

And so the idea of Kākāriki was born.

Ms Lucas has upgraded and redecorated the kitchen and new restaurant which has a decidedly 'green' colour theme.

"It is part of the hotel while at the same time remaining quite separate."

Initially, the restaurant opened for just three nights a week but demand had become so great that they are now open at 5pm from Wednesday to Saturday and from 12pm on a Sunday.

"We are now doing Sunday lunches too," Ms Lucas said.

"It is a bit of a 'pop up' restaurant really. The concept behind it is that even though we can't travel, we can still offer something different in the form of a 'travel experience for the taste buds.' A big part of travelling is eating the different types of food available."

Feedback had been very positive.

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Mediterranean flavours we offered since opening. Greece was always my favourite place – the food and the culture.

Everywhere was close to a fishing wharf.

Karkariki is only a few blocks from the wharf where there is fresh fish available – like a fishing village. Our food is unpretentious, simple, fresh Greek-style village food."

She would soon be opening an on-line poll on the Karakiri Facebook page to see

where 'people want to visit next'.

Ms Lucas said her main focus would still be her pie business.

"The seasonal summer trade was amazing. I'm a 'one-man-band.' I bake them, sell them locally or on-line and deliver them West Coast-wide myself.

However, I am also very hands-on in the restaurant. I want to offer Westport something completely different and unique for the people."

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The Department of Conservation South Westland District plans to reduce possum, rat and stoat numbers over 28,222 ha in Franz / Fox area to protect rowi and other threatened taonga species.

The areas to be covered are: Blaketown Cobden Dobson Greymouth Karoro Paroa Runanga Reefton Taylorville If this sounds like you then, Please contact Greymouth Star: 03 769 7900 or email: office@greystar.co.nz

Description of the area The Franz Fox area is world renowned for its iconic glaciers, forests, lakes and unique native taonga species including rowi and spectacular southern rātā forests. A rugged area of glacial valleys encompassing parts of the Southern Alps, the Franz Fox area is in most parts inaccessible unless via helicopter or long tramps across difficult terrain in everchanging conditions.

Why we are controlling possums, rats and stoats.

Possums, rats and stoats cause species decline and canopy destruction. In Franz Fox, browsing by possums severely impacts palatable species such as southern rātā. Where possum numbers are high, rātā has been known to die out from entire forests. Stoats and rats have severe impacts on rowi populations and other native wildlife if their numbers are not kept low.

This will give southern rātā a chance to flourish and will give the rowi population a chance to breed and for their chicks to reach adulthood. DOC’s intensive species monitoring shows that nesting success of kiwi species can be increased to 50-60% with predator control. In the absence of predator control nesting success can be as low as 0%. All other native bird species also benefit from reduced predator impacts.

Method of predator control This operation will use aerially applied cereal pellets containing biodegradable 1080 to control predators. Pre-feed non-toxic cereal pellets will be aerially applied to the treatment area prior to the toxic operation. The proposed application date of cereal pellets containing the toxin will be on or after 29th September 2021, following the pre-feed application, in the first fine weather window. The Department of Conservation complies with all relevant regulations and takes a precautionary approach to the aerial application of 1080.

The toxic cereal bait pellets contain 0.15% of 1080, are cylindrical and approximately 2 cm in diameter. They are dyed green to deter birds and contain a cinnamon lure to attract rodents.

Non-toxic pre-feed cylindrical pellets are approximately 2 cm in diameter and sandy coloured (not-dyed).

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Employing over 130 team members, Westroads has developed a workforce that is dedicated to providing the best possible service to all customers. For more information in the company please visit: www.westroads.co.nz.

Expressions of interest from potential Director applicants for the board of Westroads are now sought. To succeed in this opportunity, you will be able to think and act strategically, understand principles and be an active participant around the Board table with a solid understanding of governance best practice.

Experience in the fields of civil engineering or contracting would be advantageous and candidates who are West Coast based are required. For further information or to apply please submit your application, accompanied by a full CV and cover letter highlighting the skills you would add to the Westroads board table to: westlandholdings@outlook.com Applications for this opportunity close at 5pm, Thursday September 30, 2021.

NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OPPORTUNITY • West Coast Based • Growth Orientated Opportunity • Diverse Sector Exposure Destination Westland Limited’s (DWL) mission is to develop and manage Westland District Council’s commercial activities and enhance its assets and services for the benefit of its community. DWL manages four areas of operations: Facilities, Property, Aviation and Events incorporating a broad range of activities including the Wild Food Festival, the Hokitika Airport, the Swimming Pool, West Coast Wilderness Trail, Property Development and Management. For more information please go to: www.destinationwestland.co.nz.

Expressions of interest from potential Director applicants for the Board of Destination Westland Ltd are now sought. To succeed in this opportunity, you will be able to think and act strategically, understand business principles and be an active participant around the Board table, with a solid understanding of governance best practice.

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$8,999

2007 HOLDEN COMMODORE OMEGA SEDAN $8,999 Auto, 3600cc 2007 SUZUKI SWIfT GLXH Auto, 1500cc, 91,000kms, pearl white 2007 NISSAN PATHfINDER 7 SEATER Auto, 2500cc, diesel turbo, 4WD

$9,999 $13,999

imports HatCHes / liftBaCks 2018 SUZUKI SWIfT 5-DOOR HATCH

suvs $15,999

Done just 52,000km, pearl white, automatic 2015 HONDA FIT

$13,999

5-door hatch, auto, 1300cc, 64,000km, silver 2015 SUZUKI SWIFT

$12,999

1200cc, auto, 65,000km, great value 2013 MAZDA DEMIO 5-DOOR HATCH

$11,999

Auto, 130cc, 69,000km, very nice in dark blue 2010 NISSAN NOTE

$7,999

Auto, 1500cc, 87,000kms, silver 2010 MAZDA AXELA HATCH

$13,999

2 litre auto, just 83,000km, nice in mid blue 2009 HONDA fIT 5-DOOR HATCH

$7,999

1300cc auto, 98,000km 2007 TOYOTA BLADE 5-DOOR HATCH

$9,999

Very popular, 96,000kms, silver metallic 2007 SUZUKI SWIfT GLX

$9,999

NZ-new, auto, 1500cc, 92,000km, white 2006 MAZDA ATENZA 23S LIfTBACK

$10,999

Auto, 2300cc, smart in Pearl White, 115,000km

sedans

2015 NISSAN X TRAIL $23,999 2 Litre 2WD, auto, just 37,000kms, newer shape 2014 NISSAN X TRAIL $23,999 2 Litre, 4WD, auto, done just 55,000kms, newer shape 2012 MAZDA CX-5 $22,999 2 litre, 4WD, 69,000km, auto, nice in wine red 2012 HONDA CR-V $17,999 2 litre 2WD (newer shape), auto, 122,000km 2010 NISSAN X-TRAIL $13,999 2 litre 4WD, leather, popular model, grey metallic 2007 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER 24G $9,999 Auto 2400cc, 2WD/4WD, jet black, 158,000kms 2007 NISSAN DUALIS $8,999 2 litre auto, 4WD, silver, 207,000km, very tidy

2014 NISSAN TEANA (NEW SHAPE) $14,999 2500cc V6, 99,000km, very nice in pearl white 2010 MAZDA AXELA SEDAN $9,999 5-speed manual, 1600cc, sky blue 2010 NISSAN SKYLINE 250 GT SEDAN $14,999 Auto, 55,000km, silver metallic 2007 NISSAN SKYLINE 250GT $10,999 Auto, 2500cc, V6, pearl white 2006 JAGUAR S-TYPE $9,999 Auto, 83,000km, 3 litre V6, leather, stunner in dark green 2006 NISSAN FUGA SEDAN $9,999 Auto, 2500cc V6, 117,000km, sharp in pearl white

2007 TOYOTA RAV4 $14,999 Auto, 2400cc, jet black, AWD, popular model 2005 NISSAN MURANO $7,999 2500cc auto, nice in light gold 1996 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER PRADO $16,999 Auto, 4WD, 3 litre turbo diesel, outstanding condition for age

2016 TOYOTA COROLLA HYBRID S/WAGON $14,999 Auto, 1500cc, petrol/electric, amazing fuel economy - 6 star fuel rating, 2 year warranty included on this vehicle 2011 TOYOTA AVENSIS S/WAGON $13,999 Auto, 2-litre, 91,000km, silver

2008 HONDA ODySSEy 2400cc auto, 7-seater

$9,999

2007 MITSUBISHI DELICA 8-seater coach, auto, 2400cc 2006 HONDA ELYSION 7-SEATER 3 litre V6, 4WD, 93,000km, green metallic

$11,999 $10,999

we Buy Cars

wagons

people movers 2013 MAZDA PREMACY 2 litre auto, 6-7 seater, jet black, value

$11,999

ClearanCe - priCed to go! $6,999 $6,999 $7,999 $4,999

2005 TOYOTA ESTIMA 8-SEATER COACH 2400cc, auto 2004 HONDA ACCORD NZ new, V6, 3 litre 2000 NISSAN X-TRAIL 4WD, auto, red 1994 MAZDA fAMILIA 5-speed, 1500cc, new WOF

$6,999 $4,999 $4,999 $1,200

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* Finance calculation based on a 48 month term, no deposit and with an annual fixed interest rate of 11.95%. Actual interest rate may be higher or lower. Includes an establishment fee of $376 and a monthly maintenance fee of $6.50. Estimate only, not an offer of finance. Terms, conditions and lending criteria apply.

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2007 NISSAN SERENA 8 SEATER COACH 2 litre auto, 154,000km, discounted to clear 2006 MAZDA DEMIO 5-DOOR HATCH Auto, 1300cc, 72,000km, bright red 2005 NISSAN MURANO 2500cc, 2WD, auto 2005 HONDA FIT 5 DOOR HATCH 5-speed manual, jet black