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Motorcycles line Reefton Broadway for the Bottled Lightning Tour recently. For the 19th consecutive year, motorcyclists from all over the country came to Reefton for the motorcycle rally. Organiser Andrew Lineham described the rally as a tour, not a race and it attracted 52 participants this year for the 500km tour which centred on Reefton. The tour left Reefton for the Nelson Creek recreation area before taking in the Otira Viaduct lookout and then coming back to the Goldsborough Tunnel walk near Stafford. The next stop was the Hokitika Industrial Heritage Park followed by lunch at Kowhitirangi. The tour then headed to Hari Hari and the Guy Menzies Memorial before heading back to Formerly the Blackball Hilton. It then headed back to Reefton for dinner at Dawson’s Hotel. Co-organiser Ina Lineham said the tour was to showcase “the wonderful scenery, history and life” on the West Coast. “Everyone seemed to be particulary taken with the industrial heritage park where the equipment was turned on and demonstrated for us,” she said. PICTURE: Trevor Johns

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Kaiata artist displays

Festival weekend for Seddon 150

‘feast’ of events this weekend will celebrate the 150th anniversary of Richard John Seddon’s arrival on the West Coast in 1866. Everything from the Kumara Gala Day to history speeches, cemetery tours and dinner are on the programme. In addition, on Sunday, 11 historians will give presentations on a huge range of topics, from the Seaview Lunatic Asylum to the Burgess Gang and Reefton’s Walter Prince. “The seminar is a wonderful opportunity to hear a wide range of speakers talking about the stories that they are uncovering and sharing new research findings,” Hokitika Museum director Julia Bradshaw said. The seminar will be hosted by the Regent Theatre and is a fundraiser for the museum, at $20 to $30 a head. The format is 20-minute presentations followed by five minutes for questions. For those who prefer to be more hands on, the weekend celebrations will include tours at the Westland Industrial Heritage Park, and a day of entertainment at Kumara.

Surviving the Wilderness Seminar

Yasmin Waters, 15, of Kaiata with her stall displaying her artwork in a variety of media including on paper and on stones, at the recent Kaiata Hall annual garage sale. Waters uses a variety of media for her work and does portraits on commission. The garage sale organisers were thrilled with the support this year with plenty of donated goods, and a steady stream of bargain hunters showed up from before 9am when the doors for the sale opened. Funds raised from the sale will help realise a long-term project to build a community children’s playground adjacent to the hall. The next event on the Kaiata Hall calendar is a flower show in March. PICTURE: Brendon McMahon

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Sunday, November 27 10am Welcome by Julia Bradshaw 10.05am Paul Madgwick: First contact — Early encounters with West Coast Maori 10.30am Hilary Low: Surviving the wilderness, or not ... The characters, exploits and fates of Lauper, Whitcombe and Smart. 11am David Stapleton: Stepping ashore and surviving the arrival: Moving about by sea and waterway. 11.30am Wayne Martin: Trail of blood — the unknown victims of the Burgess Gang. Lunch 1.30pm John Rosanowski: Walter Prince — Charlatan or electrical visionary? 1.30pm Sandra Quick: The resort of bad characters — Hotel keeping on Johnston Street, Greymouth, 1866 – 86.

2pm Renee Julian: Women, Migration, and Madness — A case study of Seaview Lunatic Asylum, 1872 – 1915. 2.30pm Greig Roulston: Getting to know the Kumara Times — Discovering the town of Kumara via Papers Past. 3.30pm Tom Brooking: Out of the wilderness and into the promised land — Impact of the wilderness on Seddon’s political career and philosophy. 4pm Pauline Weeks: Finding children in the wilderness — Insights from the Kumara Times on the experiences of young people. 4.30pm Simon Nathan: Mining town life — Waiuta in the early 1930s, as recorded by miner and photographer Joseph Divis. 5pm onwards: ‘Meet the authors’ wine and cheese.

Programme of events Friday, November 25 4.45pm: Unveiling of restored Seddon painting, Kumara Memorial Hall 5 to 7pm: Art exhibition Westland Moments opens at Custom House. Saturday 10am to 2pm: Kumara Gala Day with market, food, entertainment and brass band. 2.15pm: Heritage NZ panel unveiling at site of Queen’s Hotel, Kumara, run by Seddon family. 3pm: Stafford Cemetery tour. 10am to 4pm: Westland Industrial Park tours with fire engines and working machinery. 7pm: Victorian themed soiree at Theatre Royal Hotel. Sunday 10am to 5pm: Surviving the Wilderness seminar, Hokitika Regent Theatre. 7.30pm: Seddon and Friends at the Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika. Monday 10am: Luminaries tour of Hokitika with ‘Seddon’. 2pm: Misery Hill — tour of Seaview cemetery with ‘Dr Teichelmann’ and ‘James Preston’.

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COACH rides, helicopter flights, vintage bikes are just some of the highlights of the fifth Kumara Gala Day this Saturday, part of the Richard John Seddon 150-year celebration. On Friday evening at 4.45pm the Kumara Memorial Hall Inc will unveil their restored portrait of Richard John Seddon in a formal ceremony including Dick Seddon’s greatgranddaughter Jane Seddon, who has undertaken the painting’s restoration, and senior Kumara resident Bill Stewart. On Saturday at the gala special Seddonrelated activities include picture taking with Seddon impersonator David Verrall in a chair that once belonged to the Seddon family, and best-dressed period dress competitions for men, women and children. Kumara School will sell student artwork, while the Friends of the School will run old-fashioned games like horseshoe tossing, sack races, tug-owar, and egg and spoon races. Old-fashioned fire engine rides will be offered on machines from the Westland Industrial Heritage Park and there will be rides on the Otira Hotel stagecoach. There will also be face

painting and guess the weight of a gold nugget for a prize. A vintage bike race will be run at noon. Market stalls will be on the ‘village green’ and there will be helicopter rides and a car boot sale at the sports ground. A new historic panel will be unveiled with Heritage New Zealand and Seddon family descendants, at the Seddon reserve at 2.15pm. The Kokatahi Band, Westland District Brass Band and the Cool Little Band will provide live music, and Shantytown will be on hand with damper cooking and goldpanning demonstrations. A cup of tea and baking will be available at the Kumara Memorial Hall with Phyllis Stuart, who has been busy baking for the day. The Kumara Sports Ground committee has organised the inaugural car boot sale and bookings for a spot should be made with Phil Payne. Kumara Residents Trust (KRT) chairwoman Julie Rowe said the KRT takes the lead to organise the day but it was “a great collaborative effort” within the community. More information is available on www.kumarawestcoast.org/gala-day

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New invasive weed for the South Island discovered on the West Coast

n invasive weed which had never before been recorded wild in the South Island was discovered recently lurking near the Hokitika River bank. An eagle-eyed local and keen amateur botanist, Mark Crompton, spotted an unfamiliar plant while on one of his regular walks on Wadeson Island. Mark sent a photo of the plant to the Department of Conservation’s technical adviser threats Tom Belton, who identified it as Aristea ecklonii, a small deep blue flowered member of the iris family.

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Aristea ecklonii is widespread in parts of the North Island where it is highly invasive, and as a consequence the species is included on the Ministry for Primary Industries national list of Unwanted Organisms. Landcare Research at Lincoln have been sent a sample from Hokitika and have confirmed that Mr Crompton’’s record is the first naturalised (wild) specimen of Aristea to be lodged in their herbarium for the South Island. Detecting the first wild infestation of Aristea ecklonii here is a significant find and an important opportunity to make sure this weed doesn’t establish more widely. Since the discovery of the infestation at Hokitika, Buller Weedbuster David Rossiter has also found Aristea growing in a garden at Westport. “There’s a fair likelihood that Aristea is also growing in other

gardens around the West Coast, so we are keen to hear from anyone who thinks they have seen it,” Mr Belton said. Control is under way on both the infestations found so far, and DOC’s Weedbuster rangers are available to discuss control options with anyone who thinks they may have this weed. “We are really keen to prevent this species getting established in the South Island”. Aristea ecklonii is an evergreen, iris-like perennial growing up to 45cm tall. It has woody rhizomes (roots), and linear, swordshaped leaves about 40 x 1 cm. Leaves have a reddish-purple-base and are grouped fans. The flower stem is flattened in cross section. Flowers are about 2cm diameter, deep blue, and usually in clusters of 5-7. The seed pod is about 2cm long with grooved edges. The small three-petalled blue flowers on this iris-like plant are quite distinctive and are present around November.

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Weekly Puzzles CRYPTIC ACROSS 6. The most popular time for mountain climbing? (4,6). 8. The attraction of a gun fight? (4). 9. Be told a female’s outside (4). 10. Name a lake in South Africa (5). 11. Where you get an education or your money back (4). 12. How popular giants are with children? (9). 16. Cut it short because the dog had followed one (9). 20. Smack back comes the fly! (4). 22. Support the East jumble sale (5). 23. As soon as the C has been put into “lunch-time” (4). 24. Rolled home! (4). 25. Providing complete cover, generally speaking (2,3,5).

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DOWN 1. Rescue the wild deer by myself, on return (6). 2. Went round dressed like a woman (7). 3. He committed the offence like a woman (6). 4. Made to slip, breaking an arm (6). 5. Did I drop in the beer and go off? (5). 7. Don’t allow to enter the club (5). 13. Extract form the article on corn (3). 14. Coming back, Tom and I ran into your boy (7). 15. Did she speak about the two beginners? (5). 17. Being out of step in America in distressing (6). 18. The clerk known as “Blabbermouth”? (6). 19. Does very well, catching ninety fish (6). 21. Not, for instance, the return fare (3,2).

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Coast Calendar NOVEMBER 24

Lyn Maguire on tracking kiwi with dogs, Westport Library 25-27 Seddon 150 weekend Hokitika/Kumara 25-27 Lake Brunner fishing contest 25 Unveiling of restored King Dick portrait, Kumara Hall 26 Kumara Gala, Village Green and Hall, Kumara 26 Car boot sale, Kumara Sports Ground 25-27 Tusk, Tine and Trout contest, Reefton

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Westport A&P Show, Paterson Park Sand Dunes Golf Classic, Hokitika Mountain Man and Goat Race, Croesus Track 25-29 Driftwood and Sand Fest, Hokitika 27-29 Woodstock Rally, Hokitika 28 Westland A&P Show, Hokitika 29 Around Brunner bike race

Greymouth Christmas parade Grey Valley Gala, Ahaura Inangahua Sesquicentennial quiz night 9 Greymouth Harriers — Mackay St Mile 10 Hokitika Christmas Parade 10 Westport Christmas parade 16-17 Inangahua Sesquicentennial Fest 16 Christmas on Broadway, Reefton 18 Carols at Kumara, St Patrick’s church 26 Westport Trotting Club 28 Westport Trotting Club 30 Reefton Trotting Club

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Reefton Racing Club (gallops) Greymouth Jockey Club, Omoto Westland Racing Club, Hokitika Kumara Racing Club Ghost Road Enduro

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Last Week’s Crossword Solutions QUICK PUZZLE NO. 20514 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Untrustworthy. 8, Panic. 9, Drastic. 10, Recoup. 11, Select. 12, Eight. 14, Goose. 18, Recede. 20, Biased. 23, Tussles. 24, Igloo. 25, Correspondent. Down - 1, Umpire. 2, Tunic. 3, Uncouth. 4, Tidy. 5, Orate. 6, Tatters. 7, Yachts. 13, Incisor. 15, Opinion. 16, Critic. 17, Adroit. 19, Delve. 21, Solve. 22, Asap. CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 20514 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Private reason. 8, Rig-i’d. 9, Go-sling. 10, L-a-tent. 11, Pla-i-ce. 12, Sleep (rev.). 14, A-miss. 18, Re-gar-d. 20, Letter. 23, Ent-wine. 24, Train. 25, Spring flowers. Down - 1, P-art-ly. 2, In-go-t. 3, An-dante. 4, (thoroughbr) ed-ge(ntleness). 5, E-a-s-el. 6, Spirits. 7, Nug-get. 13, Lighter. 15, Maestro (anag.) . 16, Greens. 17, C-r-anes. 19, Reign (rain). 21, (I)T-race. 22, Beef.

COASTERS say... Given the big Kaikoura quake and the West Coast being an earthquake prone area, have you given any thought to being quake ready?

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Inangahua A&P Show, Reefton St Andrews Garden Ramble, Hokitika Rata Blossom Festival, Otira Greymouth High School informal reunion Waitangi Day picnic, Greymouth Karamea Resonance Festival Coast to Coast Marathon Buller Gorge Marathon Gold Nuggets Motocross, Waipuna Shantytown Heritage day O’Conor Home Gala,Westport South Westland A&P Show, Whataroa

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“We have taken precautions in the house already by securing heavy furniture so we’re quite prepared.”

“We have made provisions and have a grab bag if need be — torch, batteries, food ... plus we have eight sheep as well.”

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Gordon Cunningham Otira

“I’ve got a cupboard in the shed with all of the basic necessities for cooking, lighting and heating so it’s not a big deal.”

“The recent earthquakes are a wake-up call but we’d be all right — plenty of food put away.”

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

The West Coast Messenger

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Key Performance Targets, Measures and Achievements

West Coast Regional Council

Summary Annual Report

Emergency Management

Hydrology & Flood-warning Services

Ensure at least 30 Council staff are trained as Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) personnel so that we have three shift s of EOC staff trained and exercised in case of a regional emergency.

Provide a continuous flood monitoring service for the five rivers monitored and respond in accordance with the flood-warning manual, ensuring real time data on river levels is available on the Council website. Achieved

Achieved

There are over 30 staff trained across Council to work in the ECC. ECC personnel have attended regional and district refresher EOC and EMIS training this year. Some were involved in EOC activities during the Franz Josef declared emergency at Easter weekend at Westland District Council.

FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2016

All flood events were responded to. Partially achieved

With regard to data availability for river levels on the Council website, it was not possible to demonstrate audit logging on the secondary comms pathways for Waiho River.

River, Drainage & Coastal Protection Infrastructure Monitor all rating district infrastructure to ensure it performs to the service level consistent with the Asset Management Plan of each rating district, or whatever level of risk the community has decided is an acceptable risk. Achieved

Infrastructure is re-inspected following heavy rainfall events to ensure it will perform to agreed service levels.

Resource Management

Chairmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Review

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE FOR YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

It is my pleasure to present the West Coast Regional Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2015/2016 Summary Annual Report. The Tai Poutini West Coast Regional Growth Study commenced in February 2016. The final document identifies and prioritises the economic opportunities in the region that have the most potential to sustainably grow investment, incomes and employment. A stocktake of where we are now, this is a once in a generation opportunity to make significant gains for the communities of the West Coast. The development and implementation of the Action Plan will take place in the next financial year 2016/2017, and I am excited to see where this will lead us. Council efforts to maintain or enhance the water quality of Lake Brunner continue to show success, with further improvements evident compared to the 2002 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2006 baseline. The ongoing improvements in this catchment through the hard work of these landowners, supported by our Council staff, ensures that we retain the values our iconic tourist attractions are visited for, as well as our own communities being able to enjoy these. The 2015/2016 year has been a diff icult year financially, with Council still experiencing the ongoing impact of the economic recession that has been affecting the Region, and the managed investment portfolio not performing to expectations.Â In spite of this, Council has continued to meet its targets across the board, achieving our mission for the region and our communities.

2015 Actual

Cost of Services

397,666

Governance

Resource Management

180,113

Transport

571,065

The specific disclosures included in this Summary have been extracted from the complete Annual Report for the Year to 30 June 2016, which together with the audit report from Audit New Zealand, was adopted by Council on 27 October 2016.

This Summary has been examined by Audit New Zealand for consistency with the full financial report, and their report on this Summary is included on this page.

This Summary cannot be expected to provide as complete an understanding as provided by the full Annual Report of the financial and service performance, financial position and cash flows of the Council.

146,543

167,110

Hydrology & Flood-warning Services

562,027

505,695

328,891

Emergency Management

291,322

252,512

1,803,714

River, Drainage & Coastal Protection

1,796,513

1,525,135

759,181

Regional Share of Vector Controls

725,741

3,617,651

Vector Control services Business Unit

2,546,578

2,347,975

Impairment Land Value

287,000

195,538

Other

395,359

201,156

10,382,097

9,355,722

4,035,600

4,039,778

4,271,303

Rates

464,910

Subsidies & Grants

221,100

90,500

1,250,745

Other Revenues

604,234

1,076,532

5,180,943

User Fees & Charges

4,644,210

4,581,525

9,505,144

9,788,335

85,708

Net Surplus / (Deficit) for year

-675,000

Property, Plant & Equipment Revaluation Movement

3,714,933

3,121,103

-589,292

Total Comprehensive Income

2,837,980

3,553,716

The unqualified Audit Report was issued on 27 October 2016 by Audit New Zealand.

Current Assets

This Summary was approved for release by Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corporate Services Manager on 16 November 2016.

72,207,763

These summary financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars.

76,436,182

These summary financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Public Benefit Entity (PBE) Financial Reporting Standard 43: Summary Financial statements. The full financial statements that comply with PBE standards are the first financial statements presented in accordance with the new PBE accounting standards. The Council is a Tier 2 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Public Benefit Entityâ&#x20AC;?. Council states explicitly and unreservedly that its full financial statements were prepared in compliance with New Zealand Public Benefit Entity Accounting Standards, and other applicable financial reporting standards, as appropriate for Public Benefit Entities. Council has a claim for defective work against a supplier. In September 2016 the claim was settled. The settlement is subject to a confidentiality agreement and therefore no further information is provided. The settlement sum will be recognised as revenue in the 2016/17 financial year.

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF MOVEMENTS IN EQUITY YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

67,827,076

Balance 1 July

-589,292

Comprehensive Income

67,237,784

Balance 30 June

2016 Actual

2016 Budget

67,237,784

68,875,590

2,837,980

3,553,716

70,075,764

-876,953

432,613

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT 30 JUNE 2016

4,228,419

Tender for and win suff icient contracts to provide or exceed the annual budgeted return to Council.

Hydrology & Flood-warning Services expenditure was $56,000 more than budgeted as staff time charged to this cost centre exceeded that budgeted.

Emergency Management expenditure exceeded budget by $39,000 due to; (a) Unbudgeted â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youth in Emergency Managementâ&#x20AC;? costs of $6,000. However these costs werefunded by MCDEM subsidy. (b) Conference, travel & accommodation costs exceeded budget by $18,000. (c ) Staff time charged to exercises exceed budget by $8,000 (d) Total â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lifelinesâ&#x20AC;? costs exceeded budget by $17,000 (revenue recoveries from other organisations amounted to $11,000). (e) Natural hazards expenditure was $10,000 less than budgeted.

Partially achieved

VCS Business Unit exceeded budgeted expenditure by $222,000. Total expenditure depends on contracts won which is diff icult to accurately estimate in advance.

Other expenditure includes: Interest rate hedge negative movement Warm West Coast interest cost Commercial property investment expenditure One off recruitment, legal and HR costs

72,429,306

2016 Actual

2016 Budget

4,292,193

3,973,107

Non-Current Assets

75,377,597

75,909,705

Total Assets

79,669,790

79,882,812

Notes 10

Non-Current Liabilities

9,198,398

Total Liabilities

2,258,713

Land valuation impairment $287,000. This was the unanticipated reduction of Council owned properties in excess of the balance of the Land Revaluation reserve of $80,000.

Other revenue is below budget by $472,000 mainly due to reduced investment portfolio returns.

7,335,313

5,139,696

9,594,026

7,453,506

Ratepayers Equity

19,186,709

21,170,744

1,720,248

Rating Districts

1,816,030

2,341,602

34,624,357

Revaluation Reserve

38,339,289

38,420,460

317,206

Tb Special Rate

69,250

Lake Brunner Project Reserve

-267,076

Quarry Account

10,307,000

Investment Growth Reserve

897,159

Catastrophe Fund

67,237,784 76,436,182

-252,818

10,010,000

Actual Financial assets of $1.873 million exceeded the budgeted amount of $1.5 million. This depends on the maturity date of various investments.

15/16 $354,335

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 2016 Actual 2016 Budget

-1,114,512

-276,842

433,447

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

9,491,500

-822,555

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

409,877

455,184

976,554

1,005,000

219,347

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

401,634

-280,993

Equity

70,075,764

72,429,306

-169,761

Total Increase (â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Decrease) in Cash Held

-303,001

-102,651

225,145

Opening Cash Balances

55,384

200,000

Total Liabilities and Equity

79,669,790

79,882,812

55,384

Closing Cash Balances

-247,617

97,349

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The summary statements do not contain all the disclosures required for full audited statements under generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand. Reading the summary statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the full audited statements in the annual report of the Regional Council.

Responsibilities of the Council and the Auditor

11. Non-Current Liabilities actual $7.335 million compared to budgeted $5.139 million. Borrowings of $7.052 million actual compared to $5.069 budgeted reflects the diff icult past couple of financial years where Council had expected to pay down short term borrowing but was unable to due cash pressures.

2015 Actual

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Council has had a tough year financially, with the downturn in economic activity also affecting Council finances. This tough year has impacted on Council cash resources.

14/15 $433,307

The annual report included full audited statements, and the summary annual report includes summary statements. We have audited the following summary statements reported in the summary annual report: â&#x20AC;˘ WKH VXPPDU\ VWDWHPHQW RI Ă&#x20AC; QDQFLDO SRVLWLRQ DV DW -XQH â&#x20AC;˘ the summaries of the statement of comprehensive revenue and expense, statement of changes in equity and statement of cash Ă RZV IRU WKH \HDU HQGHG -XQH â&#x20AC;˘ WKH QRWHV WR WKH VXPPDU\ Ă&#x20AC; QDQFLDO VWDWHPHQWV WKDW LQFOXGH DFFRXQWLQJ SROLFLHV DQG RWKHU H[SODQDWRU\ LQIRUPDWLRQ DQG â&#x20AC;˘ the summary statement of service provision of the Regional Council.

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Subsidies include $137,000 of Ministry for the Environment funding for the Freshwater project.

12. Finance Costs

The summary annual report was derived from the annual report of the West Coast Regional Council (the Regional Council) for the year ended 30 June 2016. We have considered whether the summary annual report represents, fairly and consistently, the information regarding the major matters dealt with in the annual report.

Basis of opinion

10. Current assets of $4,292 million exceeds budgeted amount of $3,973 million due to; (a) Cash -$248,000 compared to budgeted $97,000 -345000 (b) Receivables $1.871 million compared to budgeted $1.6 million 271000 (c ) Inventories $730k compared to budgeted $700k 30000 (d) Other Financial Assets actual $1.873 million compared to budgeted $1.5 million 373000 (e ) Loan advances $10k less than budgeted -9000 320000

2,313,810

Equity 19,569,640

0 109,000 92,000 0 201,000

Receivables include amounts related to completed aerial contracts.

Current Liabilities

6,886,295

Budget

21,000 30,000 79,000 266,000 396,000

Liabilities 2,312,103

Independent Auditorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report To the readers of West Coast Regional Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summary annual report for the year ended 30 June 2016

Actual

freephone: 0508 800 118 phone: 03 768 0466 email: info@wcrc.govt.nz

Improvement of clarity, turbidity, periphyton, faecal coliforms and ammoniacal nitrogen parameters at 38 river sites, when compared with a baseline of 1996 data on water quality. Achieved

The final surplus of $440,000 was 88% of the budgeted $500,000.

River, Drainage & Coastal Protection expenditure exceeded budget by $271,000 due to; (a) Contract work requirements within rating Districts exceeded budget by $127,000 (b) Rating District Management costs less than budgeted by $30,000. (c ) Other cost centres less than budgeted by $8,000 (d) Quarry expenditure $183,000 more than budgeted. However revenue was also commensurately higher.

Assets

2015 Actual

Transport expenditure was $20,000 less than budgeted because Total Mobility administration costs were $10,000 less than budgeted and Community Road Safety costs $12,000 less than budgeted.

Less Income

10.

150,000

2015 Actual

423,128

3,057,270

Full copies of the Annual Report may be obtained by ringing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toll free number 0508 800 118, writing to the Council, PO Box 66, Greymouth, emailing info@wcrc.govt.nz, accessing Council website www.wcrc.govt.nz or from Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s off ices at 388 Main South Road, Paroa, Greymouth during normal off ice hours.

419,022

3,067,502

11,167,901

Notes to the Readers of these Summarised Financial Statements

2016 Budget

144,490

11,082,193

Andrew Robb Chairman

Economic Development

3,228,374

I gratefully acknowledge the efforts and achievements of Council staff during the year, as well as the governance provided by our Councillors who have continued to provide clear and consistent direction.

Notes

2016 Actual

Notes and Explanations of Major Variances

Vector Control Business Unit

The Council is responsible for preparing the summary annual report so that it represents, fairly and consistently, the information regarding the major matters dealt with in the annual report. This includes preparing summary statements, in accordance with PBE FRS-43: Summary Financial Statements. The Council is also responsible for the publication of the summary annual report, whether in printed or electronic form. We are responsible for expressing an opinion on whether the summary annual report represents, fairly and consistently, the information regarding the major matters dealt with in the annual report and whether the summary statements comply with PBE FRS 43: Summary Financial Statements. Other than in our capacity as auditor we have no relationship with, or interest in, the Regional Council.

Scott Tobin, Audit New Zealand On behalf of the Auditor-General Christchurch, New Zealand 16 November 2016

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Ammonia-N (2) Faecal Coliforms (2) Turbidity (2) Water Clarity (2) Periphyton (1)

% sites improving

% sites declining

% sites no change

54 16 16 42 90

3 8 8 9 10

43 76 76 49 -

Note: (1) Periphyton is assessed by comparing the current rolling 5 year mean with a baseline 2002 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2006 mean. (2) For ammoniacal nitrogen, clarity, turbidity, and faecal coliforms, trends are assessed using Seasonal Kendal trend testing (4 seasons beginning in March, no medians). Only sites with 20 or more data points will be considered for this assessment. An important change is one that has: a P value of less than 0.05, and a percent annual change of the median of more than 1%. The whole data record is used for each site. All significant consented discharges are monitored at least annually, and all dairy sheds at least bi-annually depending on each individual compliance record. All non-compliances publicly reported to the Resource Management Committee and responded to using Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enforcement policy. Achieved

All non-compliant activities were publicly reported and appropriate enforcement action taken. In-stream macroinvertebrate health index (SQMCI) is higher or no more than 20% lower than the baseline mean. Not Achieved

Three sites in 2015 had a 5 yearly rolling mean that was more than 20% lower than the baseline mean. These sites were Deep Ck @ Arnold Vly Rd Br, Sawyers Ck @ Dixon Park and Page Stm @ Chasm Ck Walkway. Macroinvertebrate data is collected twice a year in spring and autumn. Autumn 2016 results have not yet been received. The annual (rolling 5 year mean) Tropic Level Index (TLI) of Lake Brunner which combines clarity, nutrient and algal measures is less than the 2002-2006 baseline mean of 2.79. Achieved

The Lake Brunner TLI score 5 year rolling mean from April 2011 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March 2016 was 2.75. Reefton air quality PM 10 values do not exceed the National Environmental Standard threshold of 50 micrograms/m3 more than 3 times in one year. Not Achieved

So far in 2016 there have been 4 exceedances of the NES standard. Process all resource consent applications without incurring any cost to Council due to the RMA discounting regulations, and process at least 95% of mining work programmes within 20 working days of receipt. Achieved

No Discounting Regulations costs have been incurred, and all mining work programmes have been processed within the 20 day timeframe. Operate a 24 hour complaints service, assess and respond to all genuine complaints within 24 hours where necessary. Achieved

All genuine complaints are responded to within 24 hours where necessary, and reported publicly to the Resource Management Committee each month.

The West Coast Messenger

AVOID GETTING TROLLEYED THIS FESTIVE SEASON

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

By now you’ll well know the speed catchphrase. The faster you go, the………….yeah you know it all right, so around this time of year the pace of life seems to pick up and we fly round like mad things to complete everything before that mythical man in the red suit wedges himself down your chimney. Question – why is his suit always red and not filthy from soot? Supplementary question – why do we perpetuate such nonsense? Before you nominate me as the Grinch who stole Christmas, let me say this: In your haste to complete things, try to keep a light foot on the loud pedal when you drive, because it would be a shame to devastate the season of goodwill for yourself or anyone else. Another issue we have to cope with as drivers is Fatigue.

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The West Coast Messenger

Rebuilding at Shantytown.

The top three attractions: in first place, part of the Dunganville meteorite. In second, ruby rock which is found only in Westland and in third, Charleston beryl. PICTURES: Laura Mills

‘Holding up’ Londonderry Rock near Kumara on an excursion.

The shop at Shantytown.

Gem and Mineral Club members Craig McIntosh, president, with Heather Muir and Margaret and Rudi Gotal, in the club’s room at Shantytown.

Steady as a rock at 50 Taking apart the Rotomanu School ready for transportation to Shantytown. PICTURES: Supplied

by Laura Mills

he West Coast Gem and Mineral Club turns 50 this weekend and is looking to the future with plans to reopen the workshop at their Shantytown base. A core group of active members meet monthly and go on several field trips during the year. Recent highlights include hosting the national rock and mineral show in Greymouth in 2008, plus over the past six years the club has worked on renovating the hall and renewing the displays. The displays are based around members’ collections and the theme of Discovering West Coast Geology, plus some treasures such as a piece of the Dunganville meteorite, a large slice of ruby rock, some local beryl, orbicular granite, and a comprehensive greenstone-pounamu display. Next year will see the reopening of the lapidary workshop at the back of the hall, and a chance for club members to cut and polish the finds from their field trips. The club started in March 1966, with a good attendance of 38. The inaugural meeting was at Grey Main School hall in May, with Mr McDonnell as president. Early in 1970, Barney Sutherland of Sutherland’s Jewellers in Greymouth, came to talk to the club, and put forward a proposition to give the club a section

PROSSER’S POINT

The hall, right, at Shantytown.

in the proposed Shantytown for a shop to sell things members made. The club had heard the school at Rotomanu was obsolete, and it was all go. It was not without a hitch, though — the old GMC transport engine would not start. A car headed back to Greymouth and found the truck’s battery and

battery box lying on the road, squashed by the truck’s back wheels. They towed the truck to get it started, and it was all go again. Any former members interested in attending the 50th anniversary dinner on November 26 are welcome to get in touch with club treasurer Heather Muir.

New Zealand First was heartened to see that private companies have bought mines on the West Coast and that workers currently employed by them will continue to be employed. This is great news, however, we are erring on the side of caution for three very good reasons. 1. One of the consortiums is two-thirds overseas owned and there is no provision for their profits to stay here in New Zealand which is not fair and one of New Zealand First’s core policies: Put New Zealand and New Zealanders first. 2. The government claimed that Solid Energy wasn’t viable long term, however, the price of high-grade coking coal for steel production has doubled in the past year. New Zealand First doesn’t believe in selling state-owned enterprises when they are viable at the same time offering a social good. 3. There is a need to regenerate regions such as the West Coast and there is an opportunity to do so through regions receiving 25% of the royalties collected by the government from enterprises such as mining. For the West Coast this investment in the region could be as much as $100 million – surely all the communities that make the West Coast the gem it is could do with that level of investment.

RICHARD PROSSER New Zealand First List MP Contact Conta P: 04 8 817 8367 E Rich E: Richard.Prosser@parliament.govt.nz Authorised by Richard Prosser, Parliament Buildings, Wellington

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Christmas post deadlines NEW Zealand Post has released Christmas posting deadlines and delivery dates. People wanting to send cards and presents overseas in time for Christmas by International Air will need to post them by December 7 for Australia, and December 2

for the South Pacific, Asia, North America, UK and Europe. The rest of the world is November 30. There are later deadlines for International Courier and International Express Courier services in early and mid-December.

Those sending presents overseas by November 20 will be able to enter the draw to win a prize of $10,000 worth of travel through Air New Zealand, plus a $1000 Prezzy card for spending money. For domestic services, the deadline for

sending mail and parcels within New Zealand by Standard Post, Parcel Post and Parcel Post tracked is December 20. Fast Post, Courier Parcel and Courier and Signature Parcel products need to be sent by December 22.

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know I’ve talked a lot about the Regional Growth Study. That’s because I know it to be a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity for the Coast. By February we will have the implementation plan in place and clear direction for investment, growth and therefore an improved quality of life on the West Coast. Without a clear plan it is harder for me to argue for support when it comes to things like the second round of ultra fast broadband investment, the need for tourism infrastructure, road investment or enhanced education and health delivery. This plan was developed through the efforts of the governance group made up of loyal and capable Coasters, and through many people on the Coast who participated in interviews and workshops. They were supported by a strong team of specialists. We

have never before seen this level of attention to such a detailed “stock take” of ideas, potential and delivery. Our historic reliance on mining, dairy and tourism gives us a strong platform to build on but we must diversify and build resilience so we are not as exposed to global influences. I have confidence in creative and innovative Coasters utilising the opportunities that are now collated into one document, to build on the relationships that are seeing increased attention on us as a region, and to find our way as a resilient and dominant player on the national and world stage. This plan explores dairy, horticulture, food and beverage, minerals, fishing and aqua culture, construction, forestry, tourism, education, health and transport sectors, plus how to improve regulatory processes to support investment. I’m proud to have been part of Government for nine months and have this plan delivered. I’m committed to ensuring we have the Coast front and foremost in the minds of decision-makers because this Government understands that when the regions do well, New Zealand does well. We’ll continue to support projects such as the Grey Base Hospital rebuild, a new Taramakau Bridge, a partnership forged between Buller, Ministry of Social Development and Development West Coast to create new jobs, and of course, this Regional Growth Study. Onwards and upwards, I say.

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ith summer approaching and warmer weather a few simple steps are recommended to reduce the chance of illness, says the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). Foodborne illness trends show that more people get sick from food over summer than at any other time of the year, MPI public health medicine specialist Dr Donald Campbell said. “Bacteria grow faster in the warm moist conditions of the summer months, so can be present in higher numbers than we’re used to in raw foods. “Over summer we are more likely to be eating raw foods like salads and seasonal summer fruits. We recommend washing all fruit and vegetables before eating them raw.” In the warmer weather food might be unrefridgerated for longer than usual with

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more cooking or food preparation outside at picnics, barbecues and on camping trips. There was nothing better than a fantastic meal with family and friends but also nothing worse than that same food causing days of misery through contamination with harmful bugs — bacteria, viruses and other organisms that can cause illness. The risk of catching a nasty foodborne illness could be reduced by following simple food safety steps: z Begin with clean hands — wash hands for 20 seconds with warm water and soap and dry hands for 20 seconds before and after handling all food, including fresh produce. z Remember the 4Cs — Clean, Cook, Cover, Chill — can help keep harmful bugs at bay. z Precook chicken, sausages and

minced meat for the bbq and barbecue all meat until it is steaming hot (over 75degC ) all the way through. z Wash fresh produce under running water — an important part of ensuring food is safe to consume. z Many precut, bagged fresh produce items like lettuce are pre-washed. If the package label indicates the contents have been pre-washed, you do not need to wash it again. z Cooking destroys harmful bugs. Cooking some specific higher risk foods, like bean sprouts and frozen imported berries for instance, will help keep you safe. Some consumers wish to eat these products without cooking though, and need to understand there is a risk in doing so. For more information on food safety in the home, visit mpi.govt.nz/food-safety

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PHONE 03 769 7900 PUBLIC NOTICES Westland A&P Schedule Available at Farmlands Wrightsons Take Note Hokitika Photo Corner or at www. westlandapshow.co.nz

LIVESTOCK Trades & Services

BROWN Shaver pullets, seven weeks old. $16.50. Phone 021 220 3906.

BUTCHERMAN Farmkill and meat processing

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Ph Joe 021 110 0393

WHEELCHAIRS and Scooters. Contact Gerald or Christine for new and secondhand scooters and wheelchairs. 0800 231 023.

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Nutrition and arthritis seminar Come along to this workshop and learn how nutrition and the foods we choose can play a role in managing arthritis. Sample snack options will be provided.

Tuesday November 29: 1-3pm Hokitika Grey Power, corner Revell and Stafford Streets

Managing arthritis 10am: Exercise and Arthritis - what can help you? 3.30pm: Everyday living with arthritis - how to protect your joints

Wednesday November 30 Corporate Office Boardroom, Grey Hospital

Are you living with pain and fatigue? A workshop: come and learn to live well

Thursday December 1: 10am-12.15pm St Johns Anglican Church, 65 Queen Street, Westport P: 0800 663 463 or E: tekani.moore@arthritis.org.nz Donations are appreciated Supported by West Coast DHB

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For any further details contact: PHIL STRUTHERS (03) 789 7411 0800 20 20 31 027 247 6754 www.2020livestock.co.nz West Coast Dairy agent - Agent for CR Grace/Taylor Preston Limited Valuations and livestock sales

It is with clear instructions from our owners that we bring this pristine 'off the grid' sanctuary to the marketplace... along with a terrific BONUS! The home is fully furnished including quad bike and trailer! All this for how much you may ask? Set to be much more affordable than the average Christchurch home, there is now no other option but to sell on or before auction day. â&#x20AC;˘ Full Documentation Available â&#x20AC;˘ Built in 2010 And Fully Insulated â&#x20AC;˘ Fully Furnished Including Quad Bike â&#x20AC;˘ 15.89 Hectares Of Native Forest â&#x20AC;˘ Ideal Location For Hunting & Fishing Auction; Thurs 15th Dec from 12:00pm at 98 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch (Unless Sold Prior) View; Saturday 26th Nov & 3rd Dec 9:00am-4:00pm or by appointment Warnes & McKenzie Dylan McKenzie & Nicholas Warnes M: 021 032 3190 P: 03 337 1316 dylan.mckenzie@harcourts.co.nz Harcourts Grenadier Real Estate Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 NB: Movies screening are subject to change without notice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Should this happen we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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REGENT GREYMOUTH NAME: ....................................................................... E-MAIL: ..................................................................... ADDRESS: ................................................................ PHONE: ..................................................................... E-MAIL YOUR DETAILS TO: Competitions@westcoastmessenger.co.nz OR SEND ENTRIES TO: Movietime, Messenger, PO Box 3, Greymouth 7840 or drop into the Hokitika Guardian or Greymouth Star offices. Entries close and drawn every Monday. LAST WEEKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WINNER: E. Bradley of Hokitika.

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (M 2hrs 13min Adventure Family Fantasy) Greymouth â&#x20AC;˘ Hokitika The adventures of writer Newt Scamander in New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secret community of witches and wizards seventy years before Harry Potter reads his book in school. Arrival (M 1hr 56mins Drama Mystery Sci-fi) Hokitika â&#x20AC;˘ Greymouth When mysterious spacecraft touch down across the globe, an elite team - led by expert linguist Louise Banks - are brought together to investigate. As mankind teeters on the verge of global war, Banks and the team race against time for answers - and to find them, she will take a chance that could threaten her life, and quite possibly humanity. The Light Between Oceans (M 2hrs 13mins Drama Romance) Hokitika â&#x20AC;˘ Greymouth A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat. Hacksaw Ridge (R15 2hr 15min Biography Drama Romance) Hokitika â&#x20AC;˘ Greymouth WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to be awarded the Medal of Honour.

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CafĂŠ Society (M 1hr 36mins Comedy Drama Romance ) Greymouth In the 1930s, a young Bronx native moves to Hollywood, where he falls in love with the secretary of his powerful uncle, an agent to the stars. After returning to New York, he is swept up in the vibrant world of high society nightclub life. The Accountant (R16 2hrs 8 mins Action Crime Drama) Greymouth Christian Wolff is a math savante with more affinity for numbers than people. Behind the cover of a small-town CPA office, he works as a freelance accountant for some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most dangerous criminal organisations. With the Treasury Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crime Enforcement Division, run by Ray King, starting to close in, Christian takes on a legitimate client: a state-of-the-art robotics company where an accounting clerk has discovered a discrepancy involving millions of dollars. But as Christian uncooks the books and gets closer to the truth, it is the body count that starts to rise. Golden Years (M 1hr 36min Action Comedy Crime) Greymouth â&#x20AC;˘ Hokitika Fate, the pensions crisis and a steadfast refusal to accept the injustice of old age have contrived to force law abiding, retired couple, Arthur and Martha Goode into a life of crime. Refusing to take the loss of their pensions lying down and to fade away into their declining years, our characters decide to fight back. They decide to take back what was theirs in the first place. They decide to start robbing banks.

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MATAI wanted urgently, logs, trees or timber. Phone 027 453 5205. FURNITURE wanted. Houselots or single items. Phone Mick (03) 732 8886, 732 8996 (ah) or 027 490 6420.

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NOTICE OF MEETING The public are advised that the date of the next Board Meeting is as follows: Friday December 9, 2016 • West Coast District Health Board Meeting 10.15am. Lecture Rooms, St John, 112 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 date from the Corporate Office, Greymouth. Further information can be obtained from:

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In this part time role you will also be required to support the shop front on occasion, providing exceptional sales advice and service to a wide range of farming clients.

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KUMHO, GOODRIDE and second hand tyres, fitted and balanced CAN-AM ATVs Sales, Service & Parts HOKITIKA STORAGE UNITS Ph: 0800 00 65 69 email: egibb@xtra.co.nz -Eftpos. Kumara Tyres and Mechanical Ph (03) 736 9570

ARE YOU NEW TO THE AREA? Would you like to meet new people, join fun activities and make more friends? We can help you to find local information and much more.

the Contact New Coasters to become part of West Coast’s multicultural social network.

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COMMUNITY NOTICES IF you want to drink, that's your business. But if you want to stop, maybe we can help. Phone 0800 AA WORKS or 0800 229 6757. CHRISTMAS is all about Jesus Christ. Turn to Him and He will forgive, heal and save you. 10am, Sundays, TheRIVER, Blaketown Church, 77 Packers Quay, Blaketown.

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CHRISTIAN Powerhouse Assembly of God. 54 Palmerston Street, Westport, opp Mitre 10. Sunday 10.30am. Pastors Wayne and Dorn Thornton. Phone 789 7363.

WESTLAND Budgeting Service. Free and confidential. We can help you manage weekly expenses, old debts, new debts, advocacy and more. Trained advisors available Thursdays 10-2pm at our office at WestREAP, 72 Tudor Street, Hokitika. Phone (03) 755 8700, messages taken and appointments made.

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HEALTH

ENTERTAINMENT SEXUAL HEALTH CLINICS FREE for all ages for assessment, diagnosis and treatment! GREYMOUTH Monday DROP IN CLINIC 2.30pm-5.30pm Link Clinic Rooms 1st Floor, Grey Hospital GREYMOUTH Phone (03) 769 7400 ext 2874 (clinic hours only) -----------------------WESTPORT Wednesday APPOINTMENTS 10.30am-11.30am DROP IN CLINIC 11.30am-4.30pm Outpatients Buller Hospital WESTPORT Ph: (03) 788 9030 ext 8756 (clinic hours only) PUBLIC NOTICES GUITARS AND SO MUCH MORE Guitars, ukuleles, tutor books, guitar leads, guitar cases, guitar effect pedals, amps, leads, bongo drums, harmonicas, tambourines. Call in and take a look.

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

Ph: 03 768 6580 or 027 407 0302 E: Birte@newcoasters.co.nz Greymouth office: 38 Albert St, Greymouth Hokitika office: 72 Tudor St (WestREAP), Hokitika www.newcomers.co.nz/regions/west-coast/ Facebook: New Coasters

Your wishes our priority • Transport Engineering – new decks, certified down rails, drawbeam and chassis repair and straightening • Hydraulic cylinder overhaul repair and maintenance – suppliers of seal kits • Portable welding and lineboring • Certified welding • Lathe machine services • E-Quip grapples, buckets and attachments • E-Quip hardened steel pins, bushes • E-Quip certified “ROPS Frames • Cutting and folding of steel – large capacity guillotine pressbrake 42 Jacks Rd, South Beach, Greymouth, PO Box 458 Phone (03) 768 0135 Fax: (03) 768 0132 reception@e-quip.co.nz www.e-quipengineering.co.nz

• Professional care you can rely on and trust • Highly qualified personnel • Chapel and catering facilities available • Available any hour, day or night • Cremations and burials Coastwide Greymouth 77 Shakespeare Street Telephone 03 768 5868

Richmond 14 McGlashen Ave Telephone 03 544 1129

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Totara Flat shines The sun shone brightly for the annual Totara Flat Garden Extravaganza, held during the last weekend of October. Reporter LISA RANGI captured the highlights.

A huge array of plants and outdoor furniture kept people busy in front of the hall.

Anne Ginty, left, and Matthew Howard display all things hazelnuts as they sell their Blackball Hazelnuts. Trelise, left, and Fred Campbell explore the plants.

Lily Stewart, left, and Jessica Drawbridge hang-out with the scarecrows.

Ella Lysaght checks out the birdhouses while having a snack.

PROPERTY FOR SALE

WEST COAST E V Arthur Limited Licensed REAA 2008

Telephone GM 03 768 7145 & HK 03 755 8138

Mortgagee Tender

OPEN HOME MORTGAGEE TENDER WEB ID GYU52782 WESTPORT 17 Stafford Street We offer by Mortgagee Tender: Freehold 1012sqm section with a garage and a fire damaged home. Great location with a rural outlook. For tender documents contact Rob. VIEW Monday 12 Dec 11.00 - 11.30am TENDER closes Thursday 15th December, 2016 at 3.00pm, at Property Brokers Office, 33 Tainui Street, Greymouth Rob Maskill 021 762 682 www.propertybrokers.co.nz

Sophie Whittaker checks out the fairy houses.

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

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6 Whataroa Highway

Price on Application

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$234,000

2 1 1

KORI HUTANA m: 027 810 0367 p: (03) 755 5412

$639,000

22 Takutai Rd

16 Butlers Rd

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MARILYN TURNER m: 027 277 4456 p: (03) 755 4026

1385 Kumara

$845,000

GM6822 Great rural outlook beach front property well presented inside & out 13.7285 hectares

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KORI HUTANA m: 027 810 0367 p: (03) 755 5412

$249,000

Well maintained permanent material home on 1145m² section. Added bonus of a self contained 2 bedroom studio unit.

Just do it! Peaceful and not far from town.

114 Hampden St

$260,000

GM7683 3 1 1 1

RICHARD NORTON-TAYLOR m: 027 811 3567 p: (03) 755 6450

$920,000

$61,000

GM6847

Nice sunny spot by the river with a country feel. Acre plus 4 bay shed.

KORI HUTANA m: 027 810 0367 p: (03) 755 5412

1301 Kumara Junction Highway

173 Woodstock Rimu Rd

GM6737

Great first home or rental. Good location, sunny house, 1012sqm section

Residential, Lifestyle, Commercial – Buying or selling and rental management. Call the team today.

GRAEME KING

$199,000

We at Harcourts look forward to dealing with you for all your real estate needs Coastwide.

GM6845

Gillams Gully

GM4378

17.02 Ha. Best Of both worlds Room to farm and still be close to town for employment. Great schooling for children & school bus at the gate.

Harcourts West Coast now has new owners, Kevin O’Donnell and Graeme King.

KEVIN O’DONNELL

164 Fitzherbert St

$335,000

MARILYN TURNER m: 027 277 4456 p: (03) 755 4026

$479,000

Plenty of space inside & out plus huge Totalspan garage 132smq & great views

1256 SH6, Ross

GM6282

Think outside the square A magical property – quirky, unique, smart and much more

MARILYN TURNER m: 027 277 4456 p: (03) 755 4026

483 Hau Hau Road

327 Wanganui Flat Rd Hari Hari

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Good solid 4 bedroom family home on a classic Kiwi ¼ acre section. Great location handy to schools & amenities.

4 1 1 1

RICHARD NORTON-TAYLOR m: 027 811 3567 p: (03) 755 6450

3 Ridgeway Drive Greymouth $415,000

1319 State Highway Nine Mile Greymouth

$429,000 NEW LISTING

GM6498

GM6724

The good life on 10 acres with absolute beach front access. Upstairs living to maximise views & built to withstand coastal conditions.

4 2 1 2

RICHARD NORTON-TAYLOR m: 027 811 3567 p: (03) 755 6450

11 Palmerston Street Greymouth

NEW LISTING

KEVIN O’DONNELL m: 027 273 2000 p: (03) 768 9839

Just a few minutes from town. Close to the beach and cycle way out front. 10ha land, large 250m² house once used as a B&B.

4 2 1 2

712 State Highway Runanga

$199,000

1 1 0

Heavily Reduced – Don’t delay you must see this property. Priced to meet current market conditions. Owner is keen to consider all offers. KEVIN O’DONNELL m: 027 273 2000 p: (03) 768 9839

4 2 2 2

New Listing – Ocean Views don’t get better – enjoy the number of refurbishments already done. Large section with much on offer.

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KEVIN O’DONNELL m: 027 273 2000 p: (03) 768 9839

26 Ogilvie Road Gladestone Greymouth $99,000

20 Lydia Street Greymouth

$259,000

PRICE REDUCED

GM6823 3

New Listing – Modern 4 bedroom home offering executive living in central Greymouth . An absolute winner whichever way you look.

GM6846

KEVIN O’DONNELL m: 027 273 2000 p: (03) 768 9839

PRICE REDUCED

GM6848 New listing – 30k under latest RV this central Greymouth house is a winner –Some maintenance required but overall a good buy.

GM6844

RICHARD NORTON-TAYLOR m: 027 811 3567 p: (03) 755 6450

$185,000

NEW LISTING

GM6528 3 1 1 1

One of the very best section buys on offer at this price. Landscaped with garage, carport & services to boundary. KEVIN O’DONNELL m: 027 273 2000 p: (03) 768 9839

GM6695 0 0 0 2

Very nice centrally located 3 bedrooms home with awesome bush backdrop & gardens – Oh and outdoor spa pool! KEVIN O’DONNELL m: 027 273 2000 p: (03) 768 9839

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