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Maori vax rates in focus

Hauora Health leader Tamati Shepherd, left, Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirikatene, West Coast DHB general manager Phil Wheble, DHB Hauora Maori portfolio manager Kylie Parkin, Kevin Hague, Associate Health Minister Peeni Henare, Te Runanga o Makaawhio kaumatua Marie Mahuika-Forsyth, Te Runanga o Ngati Waewae's Leanne Campbell and Greymouth kaumatua Ireni Royal. PICTURES: Meg Fulford

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ssociate Health Minister Peeni Henare and Te Tai Tonga MP Rino Tirakatene visited the West Coast last week to meet with Maori health providers and iwi to discuss increasing the vaccination uptake among

Maori on Te Tai o Poutini. A hui was held at St John headquarters in Greymouth and included representatives from the West Coast District Health Board, Public Health Organsiation, practice managers from Coastal Health, Westland Medical, Tē Nīkau, Pharmacists and kaimahi from Maori health provider

Poutini Waiora, owned by Makaawhio and Ngati Waewae, with the aim of having an open discussion around the next stages of vaccinating the population. "By virtue of fact that we have smaller numbers of people, we are better able to make sure our programmes are working the way they should, even if means taking

the service out there," West Coast DHB Hauora Maori portfolio manager Kylie Parkin said. "The key message from the minister was that our community has the answers, and to work with Māori to enable Māori-led and local, innovative approaches to encourage vaccination uptake."

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embers of the Granity/Ngakawau/ Hector/Karamea-S.I-NZ Facebook page are left in awe at the astonishingly beautiful bird photographs posted by Nikau's Paul Williams. "It is a simple case of I bought myself a basic digital camera in about 2014 and it just grew from there. I actually gave the camera to my daughter to work out how to use it so she could show me!" Mr Williams said. "I quickly figured out that we had really interesting native birds in our area." He also enjoys photographing Hector's dolphins that frequent the West Coast coastline. Mr Williams' wife Kirsty had been planting many natives in their 14ha of 'backyard' to attract the birds. Their property borders native bush. "I use to photograph the dog but when it passed away I turned my attention to birds. When you become aware that the native falcon is more

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Focus on Buller Men's Health and Well-being

THE July 2021 flooding event in Buller came at a time when many locals were still dealing with the effects of the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. And then a further lockdown in 2021 has added more complications and stress. Recognising that these events will have impacted on men's health and well-being, a number of community organisations have been working on ways to help men through. One of the organisers, counsellor Bernard Smith, says men are great stepping up to help others in times of crisis like the flooding, "but we are not always so on to it in terms of stepping up and looking after ourselves!" "Over the years I've heard all sorts of 'a-ha' moments from men I've counselled who realise they cannot be the best partner or dad if they don't focus on their own health and well-being first," he says. A couple of typical comments from Bernard's clients:  "It was a real shock to realise that my son was learning about how to be a man from my behaviour and that my daughter would to some degree be thinking about possible partners or boyfriends based on how I treat their mother. I need to be a better man."  "When I got the cancer diagnosis I was only 43 and to be told you could be dead in a year, it was a shock and really made me think about my lifestyle, the booze and the job stress had to change." "At the moment all the Buller health and well-being agencies are seeing a spike in issues to do with men. We've pulled together a couple of programmes to try and give men a chance to help themselves," Mr Smith says. The first event in the Buller Men's Health and Well-being series, on Tuesday, October 19, features:

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 Craig Scanlon (physical health)  Doug Hendrie (mental health)  Bede O'Connor (rural men's health) Homebuilders West Coast Trust chief executive Lorraine Scanlon says men often do not speak out when they are in situations involving family harm, a job that is not meeting their needs, or an unhealthy relationship. "The Buller Men's Health and Well-being programme will build awareness, resilience and kindness to be the best we can be," she says. The Buller Men's Health and Wellbeing series includes presentations mostly by men and for men will take place at the Westport Bridge Club, starting on Tuesday 19 October from 6.30pm to 8pm; and the second in the series on Tuesday, October 26 at the same time. Other events will be organised if there is a need/demand. Each evening will include two or three speakers, a panel discussion, and shared food and beverages (nonalcoholic). Any women who wish to attend are welcome, but are asked to bring a man with them. A Kawatiri Men's Health Group is also being set up to follow the presentation series, to provide regular facilitated meetings for men in the Buller community. Organisations behind the initiative include Homebuilders West Coast, the West Coast DHB, Kawatiri Family Harm Prevention, the Rural Support Trust, the Buller District Council Recovery office, Te Hā O Kawatiri, No 37 Community House, and many others. Register for the Buller Men's Health and Well-being presentations at: sara@homebuilderswpt.co.nz, phone 027 644 0523. For updated information about the presentations and speakers, visit www.wcdhb.health.nz/BullerMen

St Mary's old girls reflect

Old school friends, and organising committee members of the upcoming St Mary's High School reunion, outside the school gates in Alexander Street, Greymouth – Yvonne Anisy (nee Burrell), left, Pat Reedy (nee Brett), Kathy Marshall (nee Beams) and Margaret Sadler. Absent: Bernadette O'Donnell (nee Garth). PICTURE: Paul McBride

reparations are well in hand for a 2023 reunion of St Mary's High School, in Greymouth. It will be the fourth reunion organised by the current reunion committee since 2006, and they are making an early start for the next event at Waitangi Weekend 2023. It is being organised for past pupils of the St Patrick's Primary School Form 2 classes of 1959 to 1963, and St Mary's High School Form 3 from 1960 to 1964. Spokeswoman Margaret Sadler says while they have time on their side there is still an element of uncertainty involved, and getting the word out there early is important. "Covid is always in the back of everyone's mind when events are to be held. We are hoping the borders will be well and truly opened by then so our overseas classmates can attend, like they have in the

past three reunions," Ms Sadler said,. "Those who don't live on the Coast love coming home to see family and friends and revisit their old home towns and rekindle those old Catholic school friendships from the old St Patricks and St Mary's in Alexander Street." The committee has yet to work out the venue for the reunion, the last one having been held at Kingsgate Hotel, which is now only for accommodation. Over 100 past students attended the 2006 reunion, and fewer are expected for the next one. "Time and tide waits for no man, in this case women," Ms Sadler said. "We would be expecting around 40 people to be attending the next one but we are really hoping the borders are open then and get our Australian girls back home."

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New locomotives to replace South Island fleet

ifty-seven brand new low-emissions locomotives will boost Kiwi Rail in the South Island, provide more reliable services for current customers and attract new customers from road through better economics, Kiwi Rail group chief executive Greg Miller says. Kiwi Rail and Stadler Rail Valencia have signed a binding contract for the delivery of 57 new, state-ofthe-art, locomotives. The locomotives, which will be made in Spain, will begin arriving and enter service in New Zealand between early 2024 and 2026. The contract price for the new fleet is $403 million. Mr Miller says he is delighted to have signed the contract for the new locomotives, following a robust international procurement process which attracted the

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for Kiwi Rail and for New Zealand. "I want to acknowledge the Government and our ministers in supporting Kiwi Rail with funding to replace our ageing rollingstock. Signing this locomotive contract is another important step in rebuilding New Zealand's railway. I know these locomotives will serve Kiwi Rail, our customers, and our nation well," Mr Miller says. Rail and Maritime Transport Union general secretary Wayne Butson also welcomed the locomotive purchase. "This is a quality product which will help Kiwi Rail to provide a safe, sustainable and reliable service to Kiwi businesses well into the future," he says. Peter Spuhler, Stadler executive chairman of the board and chief executive officer ad interim, commented: "It is a great honour for Stadler to be able deliver our modern and innovative locomotives to New Zealand for the first time. We thank Kiwi Rail for this contract and look forward to a successful partnership." Dr Ansgar Brockmeyer, Stadler executive vice-president marketing and sales and deputy chief executive officer added: "We are delighted to supply the latest state of the art CoCo monocoque locomotive, narrow gauge, customised to Kiwi Rail's requirements and specific operational schemes, incorporating well service proven components and systems. "This is our first contract for New Zealand and we are fully committed to a longterm partnership with Kiwi Rail. With our wide portfolio of modular and customised vehicle solutions, green traction concepts, digital solutions and tailored expert support services, we indeed see the opportunity to provide further value

to Kiwi Rail and New Zealand mobility beyond the delivery of the first project." Specifications for each new locomotive includes:  Low emissions profile (meeting the EU Stage V emission standard)  25% reduction in nitrous oxide emissions  30% reduction in particulate matter emissions Improved traction system design enables:  Fewer locomotives to do the same work  Potential reduction of 20 to 25% in carbon-dioxide emissions through reduced fuel burn and use of onboard technologies  Future proofing for longer and heavier trains  Dual cabs, providing operational flexibility  Equipped with an auto engine start stop (AESS) system which can switch off the engine when the locomotive is idling, saving fuel  Driver Energy Reduction and Advisory System to support the locomotive and drivers to achieve its optimal energy performance  Train Handling System to manage asset fatigue and energy performance Remote Diagnostic System allows Kiwi Rail to receive:  Instantaneous fleet geographical location, speed, fuel tank status and battery main switch status  Summary indication of mileage, energy consumption for each locomotive  Fault records automatically logged for each locomotive  Locomotive condition and trending of key parameters

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Novelty cakes hit the spot Lead removal to help kea n by Claire Ward in Reefton

REEFTON has a new specialist cake maker. Becky Brand, who spent a lot of her childhood in Reefton, has returned after living in Marlborough for several years, so as to be closer to her mum and to take time for herself. Becky has 20 years experience in cheffing and baking in the hospitality industry, and opened an American-style diner in Blenheim, Mrs Vercoes Diner. She started baking cakes in 2014, and the first one was sold to a man on Facebook. Two years later he asked her to make his wedding cake. All the cakes are made with Becky's own recipe. It takes six to eight hours to make a novelty cake from start to finish. "I love my customers' reactions when they see the finished cake they've ordered, especially if it was a challenging one," Becky said. The Reefton Distillery contacted Becky to ask her to make all their staff birthday cakes, and along with ones she auctions, she can be very busy. Becky can be contacted through her Facebook page PICTURE: Claire Ward 'For the Love of Cake by Bec'.

he Government is putting just under $1 million into a programme to remove lead from buildings, to protect kea in four West Coast townships. Arthur's Pass, Okarito, Haast, and Fox and Franz Josef glaciers, are some of the towns that will be targeted. Minister of Conservation Kiri Allan said the investment was through the Jobs for Nature programme. "Lead poisoning is a serious threat to this charismatic and cheeky mountain parrot. Unfortunately it is attracted to the sweet tasting but toxic metal, commonly used in building materials prior to the 1990s, and the effects can be devastating," she said. "The project is being spearheaded by the Kea Conservation Trust. Government funding of $950,000 will allow the Trust to take on eight people from areas most affected by the Covid-related downturn in tourism, who will be trained to work at heights and in roofing maintenance." Work will also be done at St Arnaud, Aoraki/Mt Cook, Mount Aspiring and Milford Sound. The work will start this spring in Arthur's Pass village, where the community is already involved in lead removal. testing of hundreds of kea has shown many have concerning levels of lead, which accumulates over time and can affect their behaviour and cause them to become sick and die. However, kea with high blood lead levels can be successfully treated using chelation therapy at vet or wildlife clinics. Becky with a cake she made that morning.

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Environschools visit marae n by Rose O'Connor

W Brooke Gilsenan, Reefton Area School, has found a Luzula to transplant.

Jason Yanes is keen to get underway with repotting seedlings.

Visiting the Arahura bridge heritage site.

Powhiri at the marae.

est Coast Enviroschools recently held a sleepover at Arahura Marae with about 30 students and staff from Kaniere, Hokitika Primary, Reefton Area School, Sacred Heart and St Canice's schools. The aim of the event was to learn about the cultural and natural history of the area, to build skills and knowledge for restoring native habitats and to learn about the restoration of the Arahura River. The group gathered at the marae after school on August 10 for a pōwhiri (welcome). They learned about the traditions and protocols of the marae and wharenui, under the leadership of Tihou Messenger Weepu, his mother Ema Weepu and Raven WhatuJoseph. Zoe Watson and Sarah Harvey from West Coast Enviroschools were instrumental in making the event run like clockwork. Those attending were mostly first time visitors, with the consensus being that the wharenui was an unbelievably beautiful and spiritual building. The changeable lights in the roof panels shining behind the koru patterned rafters quickly mesmerised the group. The intricately carved wall panels and stories behind them left everyone speechless. The schools had each been assigned a local species of tree or plant to investigate prior to the event. Presentations of the plants were varied including a slideshow, rap and dramatisations. Delicious meals were supplied in the well-equipped, spacious wharekai or dining room. Interactive games and storytelling had everyone spellbound. This

included the story of Poutini after whom the West Coast is named. The participants nestled into their sleeping bags and reflected on the learnings to date. Woken bright and early to a karakia, the group then headed to the nearby Arahura River mouth to check the fish and tuna (eel) traps that had been set the previous evening. The event was well supported by DOC's Michelle Lambert and Suze Harris, with Ms Harris sharing her expert knowledge of the marine life. The students and adults were fascinated with the tuna. A hearty breakfast and the group was off to explore the flora in the nearby Arahura church grounds, Riley Suckling is on dishwashing duties. learning traditional Māori use of the plants by Ema. A morning tea followed of delicious home baking supplied by the students and was eaten on the historic Arahura bridge. The extensive riparian planting of a valley stream was then studied with the help of Kim McPherson, one of the project co-ordinators of the He Kakano Project. The children were given factual information including about the elements phosphorous, potassium and nitrogen present in cow manure and the role they played in plant growth. Then back to the marae, the students learned to spot native seedlings in the bush and how to transplant them. Lunch was followed by a clean-up, a gathering to share learning and a farewell. Without a doubt, the one-and-a-halfday event was informative, extremely thought provoking and inspirational for all who attended. The students were abuzz with information and keen to recommend an Enviroschools noho marae to their classmates back at school. Rhys Terry from Kaniere School with his lancewood and broadleaf seedlings.

Riley Kennedy, back, and Lucas Mitchell spot native seedlings. PICTURES: Rose O'Connor

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CRYPTIC ACROSS 7. What you get from a bullet wound? (8,4) 8. Tell everyone I’m not all there (6) 9. In the cold I shiver, being rather advanced in years (6) 10. Searching everywhere for the honey? (7) 12.Does it take fifty-one doctors to attend to injured ones? (5) 15. Talk round the subject of feminine attire (5) 16. Put back one material after another (7) 18. Was he bent on destroying the enemy (6) 20. Sound made by people who steel papers? (6) 22. With a little luck you’ll make a lot of money (5,7) DOWN 1. Plant on which you might find a mock limpet? (8) 2. She’s from Ecuador, as I said (4) 3. Making an inventory when the ship’s starting to go down? (7) 4. The girl goes back west, radiant (5) 5. She’s no mermaid! (4-4) 6. Taverns not found in the east and west? (4) 11. Time of arrival! (8) 13. Giving way and getting down to work (8) 14. In the home, it’s rearranged from boredom (7) 17. Interrogate in the cookhouse? (5) 19. Stood up for a woman (4) 21. Position it between the two points (4)

Last week’s answer

Last Week’s Crossword Solutions QUICK PUZZLE NO. 20756 Across - 6, Embarrassed. 7, Thai. 8, Transfer. 9, Estate. 10, Amused. 12, Urgent. 15, Cattle. 17, Increase. 19, Mate. 20, Windcheater. Down - 1, Abdicate. 2, Writhe. 3, Banana. 4, Asks. 5, Adhere. 6, Ethos. 11, Ultimate. 13, Renown. 14, Trance. 15, Clever. 16, Later. 18, Rank. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 20756 Across - 6, Devil of a job. 7, Fair. 8, Chair-man. 9, Re-miss. 10, Reside (anag.). 12, Swings. 15, Prince. 17, Wear well. 19, Knit. 20, Cottage loaf. Down - 1, A-version. 2, Slacks. 3, Affair. 4, A-jar. 5, A-board. 6, Drake. 11, Slip-knot. 13, Wrench. 14, Seesaw. 15, Pulled. 16, Cliff. 18, Rats (rev.).

On the street 2022

Are you happy for the borders to start reopening next year?

JANUARY 22 Candyland Carnival, old Revingtons site, 11am to 4pm 22 West Coast Cancer Society, Gardens Galore FEBRUARY 6 Waitangi Day community picnic, Dixon Park, 11am to 3pm 6 Gold Trail Mountain Bike ride, Shantytown, 9am to 3pm 13 O'Conor Home Gala, Westport, 10.30am onwards 25-26 Royal Enfield Motorcycle National Rally, Kumara MARCH

Andrea Reilly

Greymouth

"Cautiously, in agreement, but there would have to be vaccination rules and managing isolation."

Michelle Clarkson

Hari Hari

''I think we still need some restrictions, even a shorter MIQ.''

5 West Coast Cancer Society, Relay for Life 12 Wildfoods Festival, Cass Square, Hokitika, 11am to 7pm 18 DWC Leading Light Business excellence awards, Shantytown

Preet Kaur

Greymouth

"A debatable question – for me, if everyone is vaccinated I would be happy if it was done in a safe manner."

APRIL 1 Agfest, Greymouth 15, 16, 17 Rover Scouts Moot, Hokitika MAY 14 South Island Ultra Marathon, West Coast Wilderness Trail, 5am JUNE

Maire Hearty

Hokitika

"Once everyone is vaccinated.''

Bill Hill

Westport

"Yes, as long as they are fully vaccinated and have a negative test before flying."

Josh Case

Westport

"No – and 'nuke' Auckland!"

24-26 West Coast Basketball 75th Jubilee OCTOBER 22 Greymouth Motorcycle Street Races 22 Westport Whitebait Festival 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.

EVENTS To add any events to the Coast Calendar please e-mail: news@westcoastmessenger.co.nz. Community events only in this free service

44 workshops at Karamea Winter School n by Rose O'Connor in Westport

T Pudding Club.

The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

PICTURES: Rose O'Connor

'Bee Talk' with Keith Vette from 'Beached Bees Karamea'.

he Karamea community was abuzz with activities at its month-long 'winter school.' Participants felted, wove, danced, wrote, drew, hula hooped and cooked their way throughout June. "It is the seventh year the event has been held with a break last year due to Covid," Karamea Arts Council spokeswoman Kathy Ramsay said. "It was inspired by Elizabeth Frankish in 2013 who had previously organised summer and winter school knowledge and swap workshops." Forty-four different workshops were held and six events, scattered across a range of venues. "Some classes had one participant

while others had 25. We had at least 320 attendees over the month," Mrs Ransay said. "Our small village is full of people happy to donate their time and people keen to take up the opportunity to learn. All our tutors and attendees were local or visiting family members of locals. "We had many new activities this year due to the increased population. Bee eeping, vegan cooking, Maori pronunciation, women-only taboo talks, guitar workshop, meditation and chook chat were offered. "We learned how to make soap, cheese, bread, sauerkraut and vegan food. "The highlight for me was seeing the buzz in the village during June and seeing the newer residents embracing

the idea. The craft groups were great on the colder days with people gathering to crochet or knit." The month of workshops concluded with the traditional 'Pudding Club'; 21 puddings were entered. Over 30 attended, with an entry fee enabling the sampling of the desserts. "This year was a lot of fun. We had a great team to co-ordinate all the details and people were happy to help. I think that lockdown and missing a year helped inspire people to get involved." Mrs Ramsay said feedback had been positive. "I have had so many people stop me in the village to say how much they enjoyed Winter School." "Thanks to the funding from Buller Creative Communities we were able to pay for venue hire."

Discussion on the community garden which will be next to the skateboard ramp. Pudding Club.

Angela Cronin, right, in the Tigger onesie, at the 'Arty Arvos with Ange' The 'Sing Your Story' workshop with Fernando Tarango. workshop.

Creating a kete hoko/shopping basket with the Te Whare Pora o Karamea.

Crotchet workshop – Angela Cronin, Kathy Ramsay and Tina Wylie.

Hooping workshop.

The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Advent calendar for adults

FRESH FOODS WEEK on now

The spirits of Christmas is presented in a handcrafted gift box.

T Vitor LittleOz Easy Peel Mandarins 750g Prepack Product of Australia

Pams Fresh Asparagus 250g Bunch Product of New Zealand

$ 49 ea

$ 99 ea

Wilcox Perlas Potatoes 1.5kg Prepack Product of New Zealand

Fresh NZ Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets

99 kg

he Reefton Distilling Co has already got the Christmas spirit and is launching an advent calendar for grown-ups, filled with their range of spirits and liqueurs. A modern distillery in an age-old town, Reefton Distilling Co are at the forefront of spirit production in New Zealand. With the doors to their distillery have been open for just three years, the team has already achieved international and national acclaim with over 30 awards for their range of small batch distilled premium spirits and liqueurs. Their range of Little Biddy Gins has achieved platinum, gold and Consumers Choice Awards including from the 2021 SIP Awards, the only internationally recognised consumer judged spirits competition. Always pushing the boundaries, the distillery has created yet

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another first with the launch of their advent calendar for grownups featuring their range of international award-winning spirits and liqueurs. The calendar has 24 pockets, each holding one 50ml miniature bottle from the Reefton Distilling Co range. These handcrafted, small batch distilled, premium products will certainly help make the first 24 days of December as festive as can be. The company also has some new product tasters included in the advent calendar. As if that is not enough to satisfy people's taste buds, the selection also includes their double trophy winning, best in New Zealand, Wild Rain Vodka and Blueberry and Tayberry Liqueurs. The advent calendar combines New Zealand's finest artisan spirits and liqueurs to sip over ice, or they can be added to people's favourite mixer or use as a base for cocktails.

HIGH QUALITY Harris Meats Fresh NZ Prime Beef Mince 500g

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Cottage Lane Bread

$ 79 ea

www.foursquare.co.nz facebook.com/FourSquareNZ Specials available South Island only from Monday 18th October until Sunday 31st October 2021 or while stocks last. Wine and beer available at stores with an off licence. Wine and beer purchases restricted to persons aged 18 years old and over.

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NOTICE OF MEETING

West Coast Women’s Institute

The public are advised of the date for next Board Meeting is as follows: Friday November 5 , 2021 • West Coast District Health Board Meeting 10am Corporate Office Board Rooms, Waterwalk Road, Greymouth. Members of the public are welcome. The agenda and meeting papers for this meeting will be available to the public two days prior to the meeting at www.wcdhb.health.nz. Further information can be obtained from:

CRAFT STALLS

Anne Stewart Rose Bowl Displays of flowers, baking, handcraft, afternoon tea Saturday October 23 Trinity Church Centre 11am-3pm Masks Required

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Trinity Church Centre Saturday October 23 11am-3pm Masks Required

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SELLING White Pekin duck with 10 ducklings. Phone (03) 789 6962.

Tuesday-Friday: 10am-4pm Saturday: 10.30am-2.00pm Closed: Sun/Mon

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LIVING Water Church Westport. Sundays, 10am. Join us in worUSED windows and ship at 27 Cobden doors. Also treated half Street. Phone (03) 789 round posts, $2-$3. 7530. Phone Reefton 732 8564 IF you want to drink, that's your business. But TGV Dry Panelling if you want to stop, maybe we can help. Oregan Phone 0800 AA Thuia WORKS or 0800 229 6757. Lawson Cypress

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FURNITURE, good quality furniture and household items, house lot, garage contents or single items. Ph (03) 732 8996 or 027 490 6420.

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Notice of Poison Operation Vector Control Services (VCS) advises that a ground-based possum control operation will take place to control possum numbers and to prevent the spread of bovine TB from: October 22, 2021 to December 22, 2021. Ngahere Area: Control area covers the Grey Valley SE side from Notown Valley upstream to Ahaura. Control area includes: Mullins Rd, Deadmans Ck, Red Jacks Valley, Ngahere, Kangaroo Ck, Nelson Creek Valley, Callaghans Valley. POISONS USED MAY BE: Cyanide Paste dyed green. 1080 Cereal Pellets dyed green. The public are warned not to remove carcasses or baits. Where access is required, landowners will be approached for written permission for preferred control methods on their property. General warning: • Don't touch baits/bait stations • Do not touch carcasses • Keep pets under supervision. Do not let dogs eat carcasses • Don't leave children unattended • Follow advice on warning signs If you suspect poisoning: • Contact your local hospital, or dial 111 • National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON - 0800 764 766 • In the case of a domestic animal being poisoned, contact a local veterinarian Contact for further information: Vector Control Services 388 Main South Road, Paroa Phone: (03) 768 9674 Maps can be viewed on our West Coast Regional Council website under Biosecurity.

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PROPERTIES WANTED

DO up house to live in Hokitika. Settlement to suit, cash buyer. Phone 021 167 0856.

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WHEELCHAIRS and Scooters. New and secondhand. Contact Gerald and Christine on 021 183 1177 or 021 100 8160. DENTAL work need done? Contact Coast Smiles Dental your friendly team on (03) 399 3768. Coast Smiles Dental, 28 Johnston Street, Greymouth. Fox River Market Opening Day Labour Weekend Sunday, October 24 Every Sunday until Easter Inquiries to Billy Phone (03) 789 7711

DEMENTIA Canterbury runs Activity Groups in Greymouth and needs drivers who are able to transport clients to and from those groups. Interested? For more information and to apply: https://volcan.org.nz/ opportunities/321/ driver-extraordinaire DEMENTIA Canterbury runs Activity Groups in Greymouth and needs drivers who are able to transport clients to and from Hokitika to those groups. Interested? For more information and to apply: https:// volcan.org.nz/ opportunities/322/ driver-extraordinaire TROUBLED by someone else's drinking, maybe we can help. Al-Anon is a group of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share our experience to aid us in our recovery from the family disease of alcoholism. For information about your local meeting phone 0508 425 266 or https:/ /www.al-anon.org.nz/ meetings

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The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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2018 Toyota Corolla GX

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2017 Toyota GLX Hatch

2015 Toyota Aqua Hybrid

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2013 Ford Territory TS

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2013 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

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The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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$71*per week

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2016 HOLDEN $ SPARK

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$96*per week

1600cc auto, leather, 55,000km, beautiful in orange

2500cc V6, auto, 80,000kms, jet black

$71* per week

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TOYOTA $ 26,999 2016 14,999 CAMRY GL

2013 NiSSAN $ NAvARA st-x 4wD

20S

2-litre 7-seater, pearl white, 90,000km

SEDAN

2500cc auto, 126,000kms, ex-rental

2500cc diesel turbo auto

$96* per week

$150*per week

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2014 HOLDEN $ CRuzE SRi

$96* per week

$90*per week

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2014 NiSSAN $ x tRAIL

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2400cc, auto, just 62,000km, wine red

nZ new 2016 TOYOTA COROLLA HATCH $13,999 1800cc, auto, silver, 134,000km, ex-rental 2016 TOYOTA CAMRY GL SEDAn $14,999 2500cc auto, 126,000kms, ex-rental, value at $96 per week 2016 HOLDEn SPARK $13,999 5 door hatch, just 41,000km, auto, bright red

2016 FORD RAnGER XLT 4WD $35,999 Double cab, auto, 3200cc turbo diesel, canopy, towbar, dark blue 2015 HYUnDAI I-MAX $19,999 2400cc auto, 8-seater, loads of room 2015 HOLDEn BARInA RS $15,999 1600cc auto, leather, 55,000km, beautiful in orange

2015 TOYOTA PREVIA 8-SEATER $19,999 Coach, auto, 2400cc, 99,000km 2015 nISSAn MICRA 5 DOOR HATCH $11,999 Auto, 1200cc, reverse camera, 68,000kms, multiple airbags 2014 MAZDA 3 GSX $23,999 2 litre auto, smart in red, 5-door hatch, just 57,900km

2013 nISSAn nAVARA ST-X DOUBLE CAB $26,999 2500cc diesel turbo 4WD, auto, towbar, canopy 2010 HOnDA ACCORD EURO L $13,999 2400cc auto, just 62,000km, wine red 2007 SUZUkI SwIFT GLXH $9,999 Auto, 1500cc, 91,000kms, pearl white

imports HatCHes / liftBaCks 2018 SUZUKI SWIFT 5-DOOR HATCH $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 2014 HOLDEn CRUZE SRi HATCHBACk $14,999 6 speed manual, 62,000kms, 1600cc, black with silver details, cruise control, bluetooth 2011 BMW 116I - (1 SERIES) M-SPORT $12,999 Auto 1600cc, 43,000kms, leather, pearl white 2010 BMw 116i - (1 SERIES) $10,999 Auto 1600cc, 87,000kms, white 2010 NISSAN NOTe $7,999 Auto, 1500cc, 92,000kms, silver 2009 HOnDA FIT 5-DOOR HATCH $7,999 1300cc auto, 98,000km 2007 SUZUkI SwIFT GLX $9,999 NZ-new, auto, 1500cc, 92,000km, white suvs 2014 nISSAn X TRAIL $23,999 2 Litre, 4WD, auto, done just 55,000kms, newer shape

2013 MITSUBISHI OUTLAnDER $20,999 NEW SHAPE, 7 seater, 2litre auto, 77,000kms, navy blue 2012 nISSAn X-TRAIL $14,999 2 litre auto, 2WD/4WD, jet black, 126,000kms 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 2011 nISSAn X-TRAIL $13,999 2-llitre, 2WD/4WED, automatic in jet black 2007 TOYOTA RAV4 $13,999 Auto, 2400cc, jet black, AWD, popular model 1996 TOYOTA LAnDCRUISER PRADO $16,999 Auto, 4WD, 3 litre turbo diesel, outstanding condition for age

$6,999

2006 MAZDA PREMACY 5, 6 or 7 seater, s/wagon, 2 litre auto

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2016 TOYOTA COROLLA FIELDER S/WAGOn $14,999 1500cc auto, 84,000km 2011 TOYOTA AVEnSIS S/WAGOn $13,999 Auto, 2-litre, 91,000km, silver people movers 2011 MAZDA PREMACY 20S

$10,999

2litre, 7 seater, pearl white, 90,000kms 2010 nISSAn EL-GRAnD $14,999 Highway star, 2500cc, auto, 8 seater, jet black CommerCial 2007 TOYOTA DYnA TIP TRUCK $31,999 4 litre diesel, 5-speed manual, can be driven on car licence, 2 Tonne payload

Cars

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sedans 2014 nISSAn TEAnA (nEW SHAPE) $14,999 2500cc V6, 99,000km, very nice in pearl white 2010 NISSAN TeANA $10,999 2500cc V6, auto, 80,000kms, jet black 2010 nISSAn SKYLInE 250 GT SEDAn $14,999 Auto, 55,000km, silver metallic 2009 HOnDA ACCORD SEDAn $12,999 2400cc auto, 92,000km, 8 airbags, large & roomy 2007 NISSAN SkYLINe 250GT $10,999 Auto, 2500cc, V6, pearl white 2006 nISSAn FUGA SEDAn $9,999 Auto, 2500cc V6, 117,000km, sharp in pearl white

$6,999

2007 NISSAN NOTe 1500cc auto, 92,000km

$7,999

2005 NISSAN MUrANO 3500cc V6 auto, 2WD, 140,000km, black

$7,999

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greYmoutH Car Centre * 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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56 Herbert Street, Greymouth — Next to Monteiths Brewery Phone on 03 768 5729 or 021 768 572 or email greymouthcars@xtra.co.nz